[1000mp] PSK31 and EASY-SET problems

[w4lde]

Dave,

You are correct, the earlier CPU versions did not have the USB option.  
There maybe a work around for you and it's on the VA3CR web site,  it's 
called the MARS USB mod for packet operation.  See this link
> http://www.va3cr.net/mods/Material/MARSUSBDigitalMode.pdf
I did try it but I like the center passband of the normal digital 
operations down in frequency, just my taste.

I have the old software set similar to yours.  I use a MicroHam USB 
microkeyer where the audio out put can be selected to go to the mic 
input or to the packet input.  I send it to the microphone input with 
the standard mic connected to the Keyer.  When I am operating in the VOX 
mode the keyer automatically sees that I am in the SSB part of the ham 
bands and uses the mic input and routes that signal to the FT1000mp mic 
input.  When I am down in the CW/Digital portions of the band the keyer 
routes the soundcard signal to the mic input.  This works the same as 
routing the soundcard input to the packet aux jack. 

I think that the other interfaces on the market use a similar scheme 
thus solving the problem you are having.  Even if I am not using the mic 
connection to the MK Keyer when I switch to SSB the only thing I do is 
unscrew the MK Keyer cable to the mic input and screw the mic direct.  
Not the best we hoped for but works OK.

Try the MARS USB settings first and see if that doesn't work for you and 
or investigate the different soundcard interfaces on the market on how 
they route both the soundcard output and a connected microphone to the 
mic input on the FT1000mp.

I tried to get an updated chip for the FT1000mp and was told that the 
CPU updates are no longer available.  I think that there EEPROM and 
can't understand why someone couldn't burn a copy of one that is updated 
but so far no luck finding someone to help including some independent 
service companies.

Keep us posted on the best solution that works for you.

73 de
Ron W4LDE




G4GED Dave wrote:
> Hi All,
>
> I think I now understand why my FT-1000MP (original) EASY-SET option dosen't 
> work for PSK31 USB.
>
> I've discovered that EASY-SET options are different between early and later 
> versions of the
> "original" FT-1000MP and also the Mk V.
>
> The EASY-SET option for PKT (SSTV), among other things, adjusts the transmit 
> & receive
> carrier frequencies.
> On later releases of the "original" and the Mk.V, it allows 2 adjustment
> ranges. One covers LSB, the other covers USB. See Table 2 page 98 of those
> Manuals.
>
> On my 1996  "early original" FT-1000MP, very unfortunately for me, it only
> allows one adjustment range, designed for LSB only, again confirmed by my 
> Table 2 page 98.
>
> Does anyone know a way around this, otherwise it seems to be unresolvable 
> for me :-((
>
> The on-line instructions for use of Easy-Set  for PSK31 USB that I've seen, 
> obviously refers to later versions of the "original" FT and Mk.V. Maybe it 
> needs to be revised?
>
> 73
> Dave
>
>
>
>
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