Please be CAREFUL when plugging in mini din plugs.
If you push an 8 pin plug into a 6 pin socket you will damage the plug!
Plug damage caused in this way is not covered by your warranty.
The Audio from the PC
The audio from the PC connects to the unit via the stereo lead with blue marker.
Most speakers have a separate output that can be used. If you do not have a separate
3.5mm socket then you can use the PC’s audio output socket and use a 3.5mm "Y"
stereo splitter so that you can also plug your speakers in and so continue to monitor the
PC’s audio.
The Audio to the PC.
The audio from the radio goes via the unit to the PC using the other stereo lead without a
marker. This can go to either your mic or line input socket. You will find that one or the
other performs better. If you have any software that performs “sound effects” on the
input signal you will get better results if you turn it off. Use Windows Volume control
(recording properties) to adjust the input level for best results. If you have trouble
getting any input then ensure that you have selected the appropriate input (mic or line
in).
Audio to/from rig.
The audio connection to the radio is via the lead that connects to the unit and the radio.
Should you change your radio you can simply replace this lead to connect to your new
radio. The lead has one end terminated in a six pin mini din plug, this end fits into the
unit. If your lead has a six pin mini din connector at each end then you can of course
connect it either way around.
Using your interface with a CAT Interface.
If you are also using a CAT interface and your radio can TX via the CAT system you can
of course configure your software to TX via the CAT.
The functionality of your software and the CAT functionality of your radio will affect the
capabilities of your station.
Operation
Most Ham digi-modes are in USB regardless of band.
Some radios may need to be in a specific "digi-mode" for example the FT-857 needs to
be in Digi-mode -> USB. The 857 also has a separate digital gain which can be accessed
via the radio's menu system which may be of help in setting up.
Some radio's inc the FT1000 MKV may need the function of pin 5 of the packet data
socket configuring via the radios menu system. (Please refer to your radios operating
manual).
SSTV on VHF is almost always in FM.
