Fw: [GreenKeys] Query: Dovetron-to-PC and Dovetron-to-radio connections

[Jack]

Web,

Contact me off the list...I have the complete GRC-106 (but no shelter...sob)
and have fooled with Dovetrons for years. Maybe I can help get you going.

Jack WA2HWJ


----- Original Message -----
From: "Web Williams" <kr4wm@sc.rr.com>
To: <greenkeys@mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Wednesday, March 20, 2002 12:35 PM
Subject: [GreenKeys] Query: Dovetron-to-PC and Dovetron-to-radio connections


> Hi list members,
>
> I'm sort-of new to RTTY, and sort-of not. I used to use a
> Kantronics "The Interface" to read press feeds off of
> shortwave back in the early 1980's with an Atari computer,
> but now that I'm an amateur operator (licensed 1991) I
> would like to apply some of what I've learned. I've used
> the MFJ-1278 to make some RTTY contacts, and I
> am expanding to see what else there is to life.
>
> I recently purchased a metal "conex" building complete
> with GRC-106A transceiver and all RTTY "machines"
> (that's right, real METAL RTTY machines!) in an attempt
> to see what REAL RTTY is like. Then I found out the
> difficulties associated with using military equipment on
> the ham bands....850Hz only shift, USB only, etc.
>
> So- I bought a Dovetron MPC-1000T II off a guy on
> E-bay, and am looking to:
>
> First: get it working with my PC and Yaesu FT-847
> in the house to learn how to properly operate it and
> to make sure it's in working condition. Will mess with
> it a few months like this.
>
> Second: In a few months, remove the military TU and
> replace it with the Dovetron interfacing all the mechanical
> stuff with it.
>
> I have no manual, just the Dovetron. My immediate
> questions are:
>
> 1. What connections and interface considerations are there
> between the Dovetron and the PC?
>
> 2. What connections and interface considerations are there
> between the Dovetron and the Yaesu FT-847?
>
> Eventually, I will try to get to moving the Dovetron into
> the Conex and integrating it there, but that's several
> months (years?) off.
>
> Also- if anyone has any tips about where to set the
> controls for best transmitting/receiving that would be
> much appreciated!
>
> Thanks, -Web Williams, new list member.
>
>
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