[WriteLog] Re: PTT timing

[ad6e at inreach.com]

I don't have that problem on my 1000mp. PTT is via RS232 command and CW
key from the same serial port using a simple transistor (no opto needed,
and UserPort not needed). It works great on both the 1000mp main radio and
also the FT920 second radio.  remember:  KISS!!

73, Al  AD6E


Date: Mon, 09 Jun 2003 10:52:31 +0000
From: Jerry Pixton <jpixton at shentel.net>
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Subject: Re: [WriteLog] PTT timing
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Dennis,

The problem is the FT1000mp has a software bug that cancels the PTT command
after the first cw element so another PTT signal is needed for CW. Sad but
so far true in all the 1000mp. The CAT commanded PTT works in all other
modes.

Jerry, W6IHG



At 06:14 AM 6/9/2003 -0400, NB1B wrote:
>Rod
>
>Why the PTT line control?  Why not let WL control the MP via the Com port
>line?
>
>The MP can be put into xmit by one line of the serial radio control cable.
>Use that feature, and no interface is needed.
>
>Dennis NB1B
>
>