[TenTec] Help 4 Oll

Tue May 21 10:31:34 EDT 2013

Andy,

That cable from TT is what I use for both downloading firmware updates and interface to the Orion 2 by the pc logging program.

I use N3FJP software.  Works like a charm.

Again, beware you need 2 cables: one for rig control (frequency, mode, etc) and the other for CW keying.

73....John, N4DXI

-----Original Message-----
From: PC Anderson <xtraham58 at hotmail.com>
To: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment <tentec at contesting.com>
Sent: Tue, May 21, 2013 6:18 am
Subject: Re: [TenTec] Help 4 Oll

Art, I have the cable from TT, p/n USB-64 that I use between my computer and the 
Oll for firmware updates. Are you saying that this cable will work for the FJP 
logging program? Not concerned about keying the radio. 
Thanks for sticking with me on this. I am not much of a computer person.

Tnx Andy,,W3LI

> From: n4uc at hotmail.com
> To: tentec at contesting.com
> Date: Fri, 17 May 2013 22:25:34 -0500
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] Help 4 Oll
> 
> Unless you want to have the logging software actually key the Orion for CW, 
then nothing more is required than the serial cable already in place between the 
computer and Orion which is used to upload firmware updates from the internet. 
The FJP must be configured for the proper serial port etc... but no more 
hardware is required. However, since it takes a second port (com, LPT, USB) to 
key the Orion for CW, that's when you need may a USB/serial converter cable as 
already described. 
> 
> Beware about FJP being used to send CW however: The speed is VERY hard to 
adjust. I can run the speed up and it will increase up to about 24wpm where it 
doesn't speed up until the setting gets to about 44 at which point it jumps to 
what I assume is 44wpm. Between 24 and 44 it is not adjustable on my computer. 
I'm sure it has to do with the timing of the computer vs other processes that 
are going on at the same time,  but none of my other programs are affected in 
this way. Other than that I use FJP alot and like it quite a bit. Just not for 
contest logging where I need to change speed on a regular basis.
> 
> Art N4UC 
> 
> > Date: Fri, 17 May 2013 21:48:10 -0400
> > From: n4py3 at earthlink.net
> > To: tentec at contesting.com
> > Subject: Re: [TenTec] Help 4 Oll
> > 
> > Any USB to serial converter that uses the FTDI chipset is a good one. 
> > Just look for FTDI in the description.
> > 
> > Carl Moreschi N4PY
> > 121 Little Bell Dr.
> > Hays, NC 28635
> > www.n4py.com
> > 
> > On 5/17/2013 9:45 PM, John Bescher wrote:
> > > Andy,
> > >
> > >
> > > Go to the TenTec web site, home page, click on cables, the 712 sound 
card/serial cable sells for $79.  You can probably find less expensive cables 
just by visiting Radio Shack.  I just didn't want to mess around experimenting 
and know TenTec has not only great equipment, but good support, so I sprang for 
the cable.
> > >
> > >
> > > I have heard that some serial to USB cables do not work, but with Radio 
Shack you can always return it for a refund.
> > >
> > >
> > > Bad news, TenTec is out of stock but 'mid May' should have more....and, 
hey, it's mid May now so maybe no problem.
> > >
> > >
> > > 73....John
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: PC Anderson<xtraham58 at hotmail.com>
> > > To: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment<tentec at contesting.com>
> > > Sent: Fri, May 17, 2013 5:51 pm
> > > Subject: Re: [TenTec] Help 4 Oll
> > >
> > >
> > > John, what is the TT serial con version cable??? Is there a part nimber?
> > > Tnx for the info.
> > > Andy, W3LI
> > >
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> Andy,
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> I have the TenTec serial conversion cable and it works perfectly with 
N3FJP's
> > > logging programs.
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> If you have any questions, let me know.
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> 73....JOhn Bescher
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> -----Original Message-----
> > >> From: PC Anderson<xtraham58 at hotmail.com>
> > >> To: tentec<tentec at contesting.com>
> > >> Sent: Fri, May 17, 2013 5:04 pm
> > >> Subject: [TenTec] Help 4 Oll
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> Hi Folks.
> > >> Would like to know what logging programs there are that will marry to the 
Oll.
> > > I
> > >> have been using N3FJP contest programs for quite some time, but they are
> > > stand
> > >> alone. FJP does not have a cable available for the Oll.
> > >> Just want a general logging program like the FJP.
> > >> Tnx for any help.
> > >> Andy W3LI
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