Mike,
Ive gone down the same road with PSK. There are a multitude of
programs out there and maybe someone will find one that really works
well. So far, Digipan is the one that kind of works kind of the best.
For me, it's just not worth the effort. My digital mode of choice is
RTTY. The free MMTTY software works pretty good for decoding. While
it also transmitts, I prefer to use the TX function in my logging
software. Just personal preference.
You've mentioned "digital cw" a couple of times, and I really don't know
what you mean. Most of the cw software hard keys the rig in cw mode
using an interface to the pc. Not sure if the unit you are buying
allows this keying.
There are a few programs out there that use the sound card in the pc
to generate audio tones for cw. I think Hamscope is one such program.
The rig is in SSB mode and cw is sent as audio tones. Not sure if
this is what you mean by digital cw.
One program called CWget allows the computer to copy and display
incoming cw signals as text. It used to work with JAWS and windows
98, but haven't played with it in years. Also CWtype is the companion
program for sending CW by keying the radio in cw mode.
Hope this helps a little bit,
73, Steve KW3A
On 11/7/2010 2:22 PM, Michael Ryan wrote:
> Hi All:=20
>
> I'm sorry to have to post this again but I'm hoping that there maybe =
> someone on this list I've probably missed before can help.=20
> I'm trying to get into some digital modes, mainly PSK-31 but I'd be =
> willing to try others, if accessible. I'm not having any luck with the =
> programs I've tried, Digipan, Digitalk, FLDigi, and HRD's DM-780.=20
> I don't think there are allot of window eyes users on here so I'd be =
> willing to run a Jaws Demo for this digital work, if someone has had =
> success with Jaws and a Digital mode program.=20
> I mainly run HF remote and to be honest, I'm getting a little tired of =
> the growing CB mentality on SSB.=20
> Which is why I want to move to digital. I'm going to practice up and =
> consider CW as well but if anyone knows of a program that would allow me =
> to operate Digital CW too, I'd like to try that.=20
> I'm purchasing the Remote Rig 1258NkII from Microbit.=20
>
> 73:=20
>
> Mike=20
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