[TenTec] RASCAL interface and the Orion 565

[Robert Mcgraw]

Isn't the PTT function and the CW keying function from the AUX connector
the same exact function?  It is on the Omni VII and the Eagle.  In other
words, I don't think there is a difference.

73
Bob, K4TAX



> Hi Guys, I am looking for someone who has interface the 'Rascal' to the
> 565.
>
> My friend is the one that has the 565 and wants to get on RTTY.
>
> The Rascal Interface with it custom cable for the 565 seems to do just
> want he
> wants.
> BUT He uses PIN3 of the Orion II 8 pin I/O connector for CW Keying.  The
> Rascal
> uses that pin for PTT.
>
> It seems that the Orion would be smart enough for use PIN 3 for PTT when
> in RTTY
> and Pin 3 for CW keying when in CW without anything else?
>
> Since I don't have the rig, maybe someone has an answer to this question.
>
> Thanks  Joe K0BX
>
> Link to Rascal:
>
> http://www.buxcomm.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2&products_id=146
>
>
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