[ICOM] 706MKIIG and digital modes

[Doug Faunt N6TQS +1-510-655-8604]

You can just parrallel the HF and UHF/VHF PTT lines on the 13 pin
connector.  The reason they're separate is that they are also outputs,
and you might want to key separate amps for different bands.  If you
use the 13 pin connector, you have FSK keying available on the same
connector, if that matters to you.  I've used the 6 pin miniDIN for
AFSK and PSK, but prefer to use the FSK line for RTTY.

73, doug


   Date: Thu, 9 Dec 2004 11:22:18 -0800 (PST)
   From: John Geiger <johngeig at yahoo.com>

   I should have an Icom 706MKIIG by the beginning of
   next week, and am thinking about ways to hook it up
   for digital modes.  I see that there is a mini DIN 6
   pin jack in the back for digital modes, in addition to
   the 13 pin jack.  Will this mini DIN handle the
   digital modes (including PTT switching) for both HF
   and VHF/UHF.  The main problem with the 13 pin jack is
   that it uses different pins for the PTT switching on
   HF and 6/2 meters.  

   73s John NE0P




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