[Elecraft] RTTY Operations

[t.wells@blueyonder.co.uk]

Julian wrote:

> But I didn't realise
> that there are units that can generate audio tones for transmission as
> well.

Juilan,

The BARTG (British Amateur Teledata Group has sold for many years two types
of  fixed frequency MultiTerm TX/RX units (I have a 2 pairs).  It looks like
they still have some for sale at a knockdown price of GBP 15. I suspect they
won't be making any more after they've sold them off. Shame because they are
dammned handy. Although the ubiquitous sound card is handy in the shack, I
used to use my multiterm pair to contact my static caravan on 2m 20 miles
away to switch on the heating before I go visit. The kit at the caravan end
used a multiterm rx unit, a Basic Stamp to receive commands at 50baud, and a
VN66AF VMOFF FET to switch a 30amp mains relay to turn on the electric
heater.

Regards,

Tony
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