[WriteLog] Re: WriteLog Digest V3 #350

[N1HKO - Bill Fleming]

I run an FT-990 and it supports keying via the serial port. There is a 
command in the firmware to put the rig into transmit. It also works 
fine with any of the other keying functions. (I run NT so LPT 
functions have not been tested.) If I recall correctly, there is a 
firmware revision issue with the FT-990. Don't hold me to this, but I 
think it requires Rev. B.

Good Luck!



> Date: Thu, 14 Dec 2000 13:28:05 -0000
> From: "Ric Plummer" <ric@kv1w.com>
> Subject: Re: [WriteLog] Radio Setup FT990
> 
> John,
> I think the key to your question lies with the fact that the FT990
> doesn't have a transmit command via serial ( I sold mine so can't
> verify, but believe this is true ). So, you need to fabricate an
> interface from either the COM port or the LPT, ( I would use COM as
> you already use that prot ) to connect to the radio PTT and CW Key
> lines. This will consist of a couple of transistors and resistors. I
> have a nasty habit of buiilding but not documenting, but if you need
> more info let me know. 73, Ric KV1W
> 
> - ----- Original Message -----
> From: "John Scott" <kk5vh@austin.rr.com>
> To: <writelog@contesting.com>
> Sent: Thursday, December 14, 2000 10:37
> Subject: [WriteLog] Radio Setup FT990
> 
> 
> >
> > Hi guys,
> >
> > Been watching the reflector for some time and the advice looks
> > great. Now for me..
> >
> > I have an FT990 connected via serial port (COM1:) and the software
> > scans the radio and all track nicely.
> >
> > I cannot seem to get the software to transmit via the radio.
> > Pressing F keys does not make any difference and I cannot seem to
> > find the answer in the manual.
> >
> > I would like to send both SSB and CW via the keyboard.
> > Can the software key the radio via a serial command fast enough to
> > provide CW?? I have recorded wav files for all letters and numbers
> > and put them in wave file area but I am not sure yet how to get the
> > software to use them. If I hit F2 to broadcast a message that I have
> > recorded, the radio key to the transmit mode and I get no modulation
> > or end.  How I stop the system from transmitting is to hit the esc
> > key.
> >
> > Any help out there??
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > John KK5VH
> >
> >
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Bill Fleming
Amateur Radio Station(s) - N1HKO, 8P9AM, PJ2/N1HKO, P4/N1HKO
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