[TenTec] Fwd: PC + MicroHam/MicroKeyer + Orion II: 20w out?

[Bob, W3IDT]

Does any have this combination?
Or remember anything about this combination?

Trying to use JTDX/WSJT-X.
Simple problem is that I can only get about 20 watts out of the Orion II 
using the TUNE function in JTDX/WSJT with, I think, all controls set for 
"maximum smoke" :

1. PC LineOut/Speakers to MH/MK SoundOut.
(that is correct, though it appears to be reversed.)

2. PC [Sound][Speakers] maximum volume both Left and Right.

3. JTDX/WSJT [Settings][Audio] Output = Speakers;
Left, Mono, Both -> 20w Power; Right -> no power.

4. JTDX/WSJT power slider at Maximum.

5. MH/MK set to special Orion II VOICE = CBA specification
(to feed PC audio out to Orion II AUX audio in).

6. MH/MK internal pot tried at MIN and MAX;
power varies, MAX is best.

7. MH/MK external pot at MAX.
Power varies, MAX is best.

8. Orion II SP= Off and TX EQ = 0dB

9. Orion II [Menu][SSB] Audio Source
= AUX or BOTH -> 20w power
= MIC -> no power

10. Orion II [Menu][SSB] AUX input gain
power varies, 100 -> 20 Watts.

Rig / CAT control, RTTY (FSK), and CW work fine, 100W out.
I can actually work FT8 stations with the 20w,
including 9J2BS (Zambia) just today.
But still . . .

UPDATE: If I turn the SP up to about 6,
I get full power out.
But... SP is a no-no for FT8.

Any thoughts?

Bob, w3idt
Oh, and I've studied this old email to W3DQ who had similar problems.
Can't see anything I'm doing wrong.

.......
. Robert F. Teitel, W3IDT
.
. w3idt at comcast.net
. w3idt at arrl.net
........

On 11/10/2021 11:28 AM, Eric Rosenberg wrote:
> Haven't gone through my notes, but ran across this.
> 
> Hope it helps a bit!
> 
> ------ Forwarded Message ------
> From: "Bob McGraw" <rmcgraw at blomand.net <mailto:rmcgraw at blomand.net>>
> To: "Eric Rosenberg" <ericrosenberg.dc at gmail.com 
> <mailto:ericrosenberg.dc at gmail.com>>
> Sent: 2/10/2021 1:05:27 PM
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] FT8/FST4 with an Orion 565
> 
> Eric:
> In general you will need an audio interface such as the Tentec 712 {if 
> you can find one}, or a Signalink USB.  There are other brands.  If you 
> order a new Signalink USB, do get the matching cable for the Tentec ACC 
> port.   This handles the audio to and from the computer along with a PTT 
> command.
> As to CAT interface, you will need either a RS-232 to USB converter 
> cable using the FTDI chip or {highly unlikely} your computer has a 
> RS-232 port.  This communicates control of the radio.
> Select the Aux TX input to LINE INPUT.  Adjust the Line Gain to about 
> 35.  Set the PWR to 100 watts and USB mode.  Adjust the Line Gain and/or 
> the Signalink TX level, and /or the computer software {SPKR] level to 
> about 35% or as needed to get about 50 to 75 watts in transmit mode.  
> Also, be sure you set any Speech Processing to OFF or to zero and any TX 
> EQ to flat.  This is a MUST.
> The CAT command can initiate PTT or you can use the Signalink to 
> initiate a PTT command.  Don't use both.    Also, do not set TX audio 
> source to BOTH.   Use only Line input.
> 73
> Bob, K4TAX
> On 2/9/2021 9:50 PM, Eric Rosenberg wrote:
>> Is there a recommended setup for my Orion and WSJT-X's FT8 and FST4?
>> Thanks & 73,
>> Eric W3DQ
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