I still can't get CW to work with the computer, but I don't know. Probably
something I'm doing wrong.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Steve Forst" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 3:37 PM
Subject: Re: quick question on N3FJP logging software
> Yeah, cw by using the pc is the lazy way, but I've never been accused of
> being overly ambitious, so I'm happy with it. Type the other guy's call
> in
> the box, hit a key to send the exchange and hit another to log it.
>
> Check your 480 manual to see what kind of cable is needed. The 2000 uses
> 9
> pin straight through, no null modem type which crosses 2 wires. For some
> reason the 2000 has a db-9 male so I need a cable which is female both
> ends. You may already have the cable and/or gender changer you need.
>
> As I said before, all you need is this cable to get what is referred to
> as
> "rig control". The rig and pc will communicate and the logger will get
> the
> freq and mode automatically from the rig. In the software I use, I can
> enter a freq, or part of one and the rig will jump to it. You may also
> be
> able to tune up and down via arrow keys or mouse wheel. It's nice not
> to
> have to keep moving a hand from keyboard to rig and back again.
>
>
> We can talk more after you get back. Don't spend all of your allowance at
> Dayton.
>
> 73, Steve KW3A
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "T Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 2:41 PM
> Subject: Re: quick question on N3FJP logging software
>
>
>> Steve:
>>
>> Maybe I'm crazy, but somehow, I'm not interested in sending CW from the
>> computer keyboard just yet.
>>
>> But, perhaps once I try it, I'll change my mind.
>>
>> What I think I am interested in now is getting the TS480 to interface
>> with
>> the laptop and n3fjp logging software for basic logging purposes as I
>> make
>> contacts.
>>
>> I am content to send the CW with the Bencher paddle that I have, plus,
>> with
>> the TS480, you can use the keyer memories to send basic CQ's and the
>> like.
>>
>> This is all very experimental for me now, of course, and I'm not quite
>> sure
>> how exactly things will work out, but I now have some questions to pursue
>> down at Dayton.
>>
>> If I had someone sighted here, I'd tell you the model number of the sound
>> card interface I got with the TS480, but alas, I am alone here till the
>> XYL
>> gets home, and then, it will be off to finishing Dayton preparations.
>>
>> Thanks for putting up with my questions and very elementary observations.
>> This is one of the things that makes the list so valuable for me.
>>
>> I think back on when I first joined the list around 2000, and man, have
>> things come a long way since then. I can only hope I've helped folks as
>> much as you all have helped me.
>>
>> 73 for now from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Steve Forst" <[log in to unmask]>
>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> Sent: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 1:47 PM
>> Subject: Re: quick question on N3FJP logging software
>>
>>
>>> Tom,
>>>
>>> Since I don't own a 480 I can only speak in general terms. Your rig
>>> should
>>> have a rs-232 connector on it ( I don't think Kenwood has gone USB yet).
>>> Connecting this to the pc with no other interface or device will allow
>>> your logging software to get freq and mode from rig. You can use
>>> programs
>>> for rig control and memory/menu management such as Ham Radio Deluxe,
>>> TRX
>>> manager, or the free download programs from the Kenwood site. The
>>> JAWS
>>> friendliness of these programs is another subject, but only a serial
>>> connection is needed. You can also back up and restore settings to the
>>> radio that were lost in a radio reset or alien sabotage. Your logging
>>> software may allow more than just freq and mode input.
>>>
>>> The sound card interface is another ball of wax. It gets the received
>>> audio from radio to pc for decoding and then gets whatever digital
>>> output
>>> generated by the software back to the radio for transmit. All
>>> interfaces
>>> are not the same and some allow cw tx while others don't. I think
>>> some
>>> rigs allow cw keying through the serial port, not sure about the 480.
>>> For
>>> less than 20 bucks at Dayton you can buy a serial to cw keying
>>> interface.
>>> The one I have connects to a serial port on the pc and plugs into the
>>> key
>>> jack on the 2000 allowing sending keyboard cw and macros from within
>>> the
>>> logging software. Again, the interface you already have may already do
>>> this. The soundcard interface is what will let you do psk, and digital
>>> voice among other stuff.
>>>
>>> That's enough to chew on for now. Have fun in Dayton.
>>>
>>> 73, Steve KW3A
>>
>>
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