[Ham-Mac] Digital Modes w/ IC-735

[Dan Romanchik KB6NU]

You don't have to configure your radio to use VOX, but the SignaLink will still act in VOX-like manner. That is to say it will actuate the PTT line when it's ready to output some audio. At least that's what happens when we use it with our TenTec Omni VII at WA2HOM, our club station. It's a little annoying because the SignaLink will key the transmitter every once in a while while doing things on the computer such as accessing a QRZ.Com Web page.

73!

Dan KB6NU
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On Nov 1, 2011, at Nov 1,10:12 AM, WA8JXM wrote:
> On Nov 1, 2011, at 9:20 AM, Ronald L. Rosson Jr. wrote:
> 
>> I was looking at the SignaLink USB and noticed it uses VOX to key the radio. I know that is an option but since I am new to this part of the hobby I was looking for what has worked best for other Ham Operators who choose to use a Mac instead of them silly winders boxes.  :)
> 
> IIRC, I think VOX is an optional configuration, I believe it will key the PTT line.   I just turned VOX off on my TS-440 and it still works.   Indeed it even works in CW mode with the VOX turned off, something that will not work with just the keyer.
> 
> Ken WA8JXM