[TenTec] RASCAL interface and the Orion 565

[Bob McGraw - K4TAX]

Correction:

FSK input is the Red connector going to pin 5 on the AUX connector.

Pin 2 on the AUX connector is ground.

73
Bob, K4TAX


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bob McGraw - K4TAX" <RMcGraw at Blomand.net>
To: "Rick W" <ve7tk at yahoo.ca>; "Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment" 
<tentec at contesting.com>
Sent: Tuesday, October 16, 2012 11:24 PM
Subject: Re: [TenTec] RASCAL interface and the Orion 565


> The Tentec supplied dongle has 4 cables/connectors.
>
> They are:
> Line Audio In = white - to pin 1 from computer sound card
> Line Audio Out = yellow - to pin 4 to computer sound card
> PTT = black to pin 3 - either a foot switch of manual switch.  Can be 
> controlled from the RS-232 connector on the computer.
> FSK = FSK to pin 2 - must toggle from high to low for mark / space
>
> For true FSK {and not AFSK} a proper interface will be required to toggle 
> pin 2 from high to low for proper mark-space operation.  The radio should 
> be in FSK mode.  To activate PTT take pin 3 to ground.
>
> The easiest way, use the Tentec 712 USB soundcard interface and the 
> computer software of your choice.  No fuss, no mess, no external box to 
> adjust.  The computer software handles all the levels and switching.  Only 
> have to select AUX for the TX audio source.
>
> 73
> Bob, K4TAX
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Rick W" <ve7tk at yahoo.ca>
> To: "Ten-Tec Reflector" <tentec at contesting.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, October 16, 2012 10:57 PM
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] RASCAL interface and the Orion 565
>
>
> Jack is correct the Orion AUX jack has output that can be used for AFSK . 
> FSK on the other hand is more of an issue. If your friend is using the 
> Ten-Tec AUX cable for FSK I'm afraid he's out of luck. That cable does not 
> bring out the FSK output. He'll have to build up a new cable or perhaps 
> purchase one from a 3rd party.
>
> I'm using a US-Interface Navigator and it keys the rig with the PTT on pin 
> 3 and sends FSK on Pin 7 of the AUX jack. It has it's own DIN connector 
> and privides access to all pins on the Orion's AUX jack.
>
> Also, if your friend has an "early" 565 he may need to add a 10k pull up 
> resistor between pin 7 of the AUX connector and pin 8 of the REMOTE jack.
>
> http://www.ad4c.us/Tentec%20HF%20manuals_/Orion%20II/02Orion%2520FSK.pdf
>
>
> 73,
> Rick
> VE7TK
>
>
> Website:  http://www.ve7tk.com
>
> To:Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment <tentec at contesting.com>
> Subject:Re: [TenTec] RASCAL interface and the Orion 565
> From:"k0bx at arrl.net" <k0bx at arrl.net>
> Reply-to:Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment <tentec at contesting.com>
> Date:Tue, 16 Oct 2012 17:35:17 -0700 (PDT)
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> That is very good Jack, the problem is that I am not the owner of the 
> Orion but
> my friend W0TT is.  I am trying to get him on RTTY.
> Maybe you could send me a note off line on what cables you are talking 
> about?
> We do want to be able to use FSK and NOT AFSK.  And do CW without changing
> cables. Joe K0BX Stop the insanity!
> Please do not add me to any distribution lists (Joke, Stories or Junk) 
> without
> my permission. ________________________________
> From: jack <jfriend31 at comcast.net>
> To: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment <tentec at contesting.com>
> Sent: Wed, October 17, 2012 12:31:38 AM
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] RASCAL interface and the Orion 565 One does not need 
> a Rascal for RTTY with the Orion. one can use the cables that
> came with Orion for RTTY direct to the computer. I have done exactly that 
> for
> all the years I have had my Orions 565, mostly CW but MixW3 will do all 
> modes
> just about with the above cable connections to computer.
> jack
> ak7o
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