[WriteLog] Request for Assistance

[DickT-W0RAA]

I've used the WriteLog reflector more in the past few days than I have in 
years.  

I have a problem that I'd like to see if anybody can help.  So this is 
directed at the WriteLog and FT-950 reflectors.  

I am using a Yaesu FT-950 and a SignaLink USB Interface.  Also in the 
mix is an LDG AT-600 ProII Auto-tuner and M-600 Meter.  

Yesterday, while in the EA RTTY contest, I noticed that my FT-950 had 
dropped to only 5 watts of output power.  I have been running digital 
modes (RTTY, PSK, etc) in PKT|LSB mode with no problems.  

When I switch over to PKT|USB I get the same results, 5 watts out as 
opposed to my normal 80-100 watts.  If I switch to SSB or CW with my 
950 I have full power out.  If I switch to RTTY|LSB or RTTY|USB I get 
full output, but only a steady carrier, no diddle.  

Based on my not so technical diagnosis I am beginning to think I have 
a problem with my SigbaLink USB Interface.  

Now my question:  I anybody on either reflector running a Yaesu FT-950 
with a SignaLink USB in RTTY|LSB or RTTY|USB mode?  If so, what 
do you use for Menu Settings in the FT-950 that allows RTTY|LSB or 
RTTY|USB operation?  As I stated above, I can only get a steady tone 
out and no diddle.  I can make contacts using the PKT|LSB mode I 
normally use, but at my age, life is too short for QRP.  Hi Hi.  

I am trying to find a local ham that may have a SignaLink I could 
borrow for an hour or so to see if it's my SignaLink or my FT-950 that 
has a problem.  I really don't think it's he 950, as every mode has 
full power output except when I am using PKT|LSB for digital comm-
unications.  

If I could get the 950 to decode and transmit a proper digital signal 
using RTTY|USB or RTTY|LSB mode I wouldn't be real conceerned, 
but I have tried using those modes with no success.  

I have a feeling that there is somebody using the same equipment as 
I use, that can help or tell me what to do to get things operating like 
they should.  

Hope to hear from somebody.  Help!!!!!

73,

Dick - W0RAA
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