One interesting thing about the MMTTY RTTY software, is that it  can be 
set up to act as a modem and emulate a KAM or TNC.    Using a  null 
modem cable, it will  output text via a comm port to  another comm port 
on the same pc, or to a different pc.

I've played around with this, inputting received text to various 
terminal programs with  mixed results using JAWS.   I've used 
Hyperterminal, and the  packet terminals included in both the XMlog and 
Writelog logging software.

I keep wondering if  there isn't  a way to feed this data into either a 
  software package that will speak better, or some other device that 
can  take this data from the serial cable and speak it out.

There are a boatload of PSK  software programs out there, maybe some 
also offer this option of sending the data out as a modem.

73, Steve KW3A

On 2/20/2014 2:37 PM, Mike Ryan wrote:
> Hi all:
>
> I'd like to see a Ham pod type device developed as a stand alone
> CW/digital mode decoder with voice.
> The pod can already connect to an Elecraft K series, Steppir and can
> decode digital modes.
> Why not have a device that can be hooked up to any transceiver that
> can perform this task?
> Sure that's cheating as far as the CW expert is concerned but why not?
> Maybe it could even transmit as well, have a built in sound card and
> provisions for a USB keyboard.
>
> 73:
> Mike VO1AX
>
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