[ICOM] Older Icoms with a rigblaster

[MikeR]

John -
If your rig is capable of FSK RTTY, you might want to look at a different
interface. I think the RigBlaster only does AFSK. I use a RASCAL from
BuxComm, (http://www.packetradio.com/) but there are others. If you decide
to go with the RASCAL, be careful when specifying the radio cable, as it is
a separate item (but included in the cost).
73, Mike NF4L

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John Geiger" <johngeig at yahoo.com>
To: <icom at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Sunday, August 15, 2004 11:20 PM
Subject: [ICOM] Older Icoms with a rigblaster


> I am looking at hooking up my Icom 740 with a
> rigblaster for the digital modes, and wonder if anyone
> has used an older Icom in this way.  The problem I am
> wondering about is how these older Icoms required a
> preamp in the microphone.  Does this cause problems
> when trying to send digital modes through the mic
> jack?  Do any modifications need to be done?
>
> ALso, is there a way to hook up a soundcard interface
> through the ACC jacks on the back of these radios.  I
> think the 740 uses a 16 pin square plug, or something
> like that.
>
> 73s JOhn NE0P
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