[TenTec] Fwd: digital modes

[pca pca]

Good deal, will let you know how I make out.
Andy, W3LI



> 
> Based on my experience, yes. The nice thing about the 712 is it already has
> the proper connector installed to plug directly into the Orion. If the OII
> uses the same DIN connector on the rear panel, you are good to go.
> 
> All you need then is a serial connection, keeping in mind Jim's cautions
> about the adapters. FTDI chipsets have been MUCH more reliable than the
> others.
> 
> Reed / WW3A
> 
> On Fri, Nov 6, 2015 at 5:03 PM, pca pca <xtraham58 at hotmail.com> wrote:
> 
> > TNX Reed, so you think that I am on track?
> > Andy
> >
> >
> > >
> >
> > >
> > >
> > > On Fri,11/6/2015 10:14 AM, pca pca wrote:
> > >
> > > > I thought that I might try some of the digital modes.
> > > >
> > >
> > > Which modes are you interested in? There are many -- RTTY, PSK31, PSK63,
> > > Olivia, or the WSJT modes designed for weak signal work and meteor
> > scatter?
> > >
> > >
> > > What seems to be the Software of choice for using this cable with the
> > > > Orion2.
> > > >
> > >
> > > The software you need has NOTHING to do with the Orion 2, and EVERYTHING
> > to
> > > do with the modes you want to operate. FLDIGI and WinWarbler are two
> > > popular free programs that do the most popular modes except the WSJT
> > modes.
> > > For JT65 and JT9, you want WSJT-X.
> > >
> > > You will want three connections between your computer and your radio.
> > >
> > > 1) RS-232 / USB for radio control and logging
> > >
> > > 2) TX audio from the computer to the radio to send the digitally encoded
> > > signal to the radio's audio input
> > >
> > > 3) RX audio from the radio to the computer so that the computer can
> > decode
> > > the digital signal
> > >
> > > I recommend using a good quality USB audio interface for #2 and #3. See
> > > http://k9yc.com/USB_Interfaces.pdf  for specific recommendations and
> > advice
> > > about setup.
> > >
> > > If your computer has a serial port, use a standard serial cable. If it
> > does
> > > not, buy a USB to Serial adapter. Make sure that it uses the FTDI chipset
> > > -- other brands are well known to be problematic. And make sure that what
> > > you're buying is not a counterfeit -- the cheap stuff on eBay and amazon
> > is
> > > very likely to be counterfeit.
> > >
> > > 73, Jim
> > >
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> > > ​I have been using the 712 with my "original" Orion for #2 and #3 for a
> > > number of years with no difficulties. I primarily use fldigi, and, as Jim
> > > suggested, use a separate RS-232 cable for rig control and PTT. I had
> > mixed
> > > results with the USB to RS-232 adapters, and because I use a desktop PC,
> > > was able to add a 2 port "real" serial card to my computer. Works all the
> > > time, every time!
> > >
> > > 73,
> > >
> > > Reed / WW3A​
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