[WriteLog] RigControl & Soundcard PTT/FSK on same port?

wa9als wa9als@starband.net
Sat, 24 Aug 2002 07:14:42 -0500


> I thought I had read that someone did this with a 'Y' cable??
>
> It looks like it almost can be done,
> 9 pin connector
>
> pins (2) TXD and  (3) RXD for rigcontrol
>
> pin (7) RTS or (4) DTR for PTT
>
> But that leaves us without a pin for FSK??
>
> Any Ideas???
>
> Joe K0BX

Hi Joe - I'm only partially awake so far, but I think the "Y" cable referred
to was as above, except with PTT on RTS and -CW- on DTR.  What you need is
PTT VIA RIG CONTROL.  Assuming your rig supports that, you should be all
set.  73