[WriteLog] RTTY SO2R Basics

[Andrei Nevis]

I agree with Jerry, Bob. 
  Try second computer - networked.
  I bought second computer from Craigslist for 150 bucks, old one with TWO serial ports, very good. 
  Check AA5AU - web site, Don knows a lot.
  73's Andrei EW1AR-NP3D

Jerry Flanders <jeflanders at comcast.net> wrote:
  I suggest you find room for a second computer - network them - many advantages.

Jerry W4UK

At 21:55 9/4/2006, K3MQ wrote:
>I'm considering going SO2R for RTTY contesting. I've read enough info online
>to get totally confused regarding hardware.
>
>I now have a IC-756 ProII using a Microkeyer interface into an XP computer.
>I have rig control and am using FSK. Software is Writelog. Antennas are quad
>for 10-20m and a multband windom.
>
>I will probably get a 756 or 756 Pro I for second unit (can't live without
>band scope). I will probably use a different multiband wire to get started
>with second rig.
>
>I want to run FSK on second radio with rig comtrol. I should be able to
>select antennas directly on radios without external switcher since I am not
>sharing any antennas.
>
>I intend to only use SO2R for rtty, no other modes, and I want to use just
>one computer.
>
>The question is, what additional hardware do I need? Is a second interface
>(MicroKeyer) needed? That is the point of confusion. I presume I need two
>soundcards, but how does the signal get from the second soundcard to the
>second rig without a second interface?
>
>We are on a budget here, and adding the new Microkeyer SO2R controller at
>$700 is out of the question.
>
>73 Bob K3MQ
>
>
>
>
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BEST 73'S 
ANDREI STCHISLENOK 
EW1AR-NP3D
  WAS RTTY #455

 				
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