[TenTec] RTTY on the Omni VI

[Dave Edwards]

This is exactly how I ran psk on my old Kenwood TS440.......plug 'n play.
The 450, then went to DIN plugs...which required a bit more work.

...Dave
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Robert & Linda McGraw K4TAX" <RMcGraw at Blomand.Net>
To: "Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment" <tentec at contesting.com>
Cc: <vk6xh at arach.net.au>
Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2006 8:39 AM
Subject: Re: [TenTec] RTTY on the Omni VI


> In my case the Omni VI Plus is connected to the computer directly without
> any interface, transformers or level shifting devices.  With that said, 
> the
> sound card in the computer supplies both LINE INPUT and LINE OUTPUT 
> levels.
> Most have only Mic input and speaker output levels.  These won't work
> without some level attenuation methods.
>
> With the sound card supplying Line In and Line Out levels, connect direct 
> to
> the RCA jacks on the back of the Omni being  Audio In and Audio Out. 
> Adjust
> levels on the Sound Card mixer as needed.  The VOX gain on the Omni is at 
> 15
> and the VOX delay at zero and the front panel MIC level control runs at
> about 9 o'clock.  Be sure the PROCESSOR  is not active.  Using Mix-W as
> software, choose the mode of your choice and enjoy digital contacts.
>
> I've used this method for years very successfully and with excellent
> reports.
>
> 73
> Bob, K4TAX
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Keith Bainbridge" <vk6xh at arach.net.au>
> To: <tentec at contesting.com>
> Sent: Thursday, January 12, 2006 6:43 AM
> Subject: [TenTec] RTTY on the Omni VI
>
>
>> Can anyone offer a bit of basic advice on rtty connections and operation
>> with the Omni 6 please.
>> The limited amount of digital stuff I've played with over the past 25
>> years has always been through rigblaster interfaces and I believe the
>> Omni 6 has the right connections to do without one for rtty and other
>> digital modes.
>> I note there is audio in , audio out and mark/space rca's on the back of
>> the rig, but the info in the manual is somewhat lacking compared to the
>> FT 920 and soundcard I was using at the last attempt.
>> I've used various programs including mixw2 and mmtty  amongst others,
>> But a bit of guidance wouldn't go amiss.
>> I'm not a digi mode sort of operator, SSB is my first love ( sacrilege
>> I hear most of you say ) but would love to have a play !!
>> I have an Omni VI opt3 and an Omni D series B
>> Replies off list would be fine.
>> Mni tnx
>> Keith VK6XH          vk6xh at amsat.org
>>
>> -- 
>> Keith Bainbridge
>> VK6XH & VK6DXR
>> President,  Northern Corridor Radio Group.  ( VK6ANC )
>> Amsat NA #35338
>> Wireless Institute of Australia. #307254
>>
>> Former Calls include:
>> G6HHV, G0HEI, G1GHZ, VK6BRK, VK6DXC & VK6AHH
>>
>> You're just jealous because the voices only talk to me !!
>>
>>
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