[Kenwood] Kenwood TS850S - Digital

[Richard A Powers]

Darrell;
Thanks very much for replying to my plea.
I am trying to get on PACTOR for Digital Message Handling because it is
one of the requirements for membership in U.S. Air Force MARS.
I think it is best to talk to someone with the same equipment setup that
I have in order to make the right adjustments when needed.
I am using a direct coax from the TS-850 to the KAM Plus (Pre-wired from
MFJ). I thought that might be my problem so I bought a TNC/Microphone
switch from MFJ and that didn't make any difference either.
Just breifly, the main problem is tuning in the signal but I also need to
make adjustments to the KAM Plus & Transceiver.
I also have XPWare For Windows which is the one that seems to be favored
by Air Force MARS. Help files in that are no better.
I don't mind paying for some software but not if I can't seem to use it.
Do you have a recommendation for software for me?

Thanks Again Darrell,
Dick Powers WB9PWQ / AFA3DP


On Wed, 26 Nov 2003 09:51:30 -0500 "Darrell Drake" <dgdrake@rogers.com>
writes:
> Dick....
>     You don't say which digital modes you're interested in. However, 
> I've
> taken a look at the AirMail program and found it quite complicated 
> to use,
> even though I've been doing digital communications for many years.
> I don't think it's a good program for a beginner. Also, I believe 
> AirMail's
> intended for digital traffic handling.
>     I use a KAM Plus (and other modems) here with a Knwd TS-950SDX 
> for
> packet, amtor, pactor, RTTY, and the computer sound card for PSK31, 
> with a
> variety of software programs.
>     I would suggest you look at a less complicated digital program 
> to get
> your feet wet.
> Good Luck....
> Darrell,
> VA3DG/VE3DDG
> 
> > Anybody in the Chicago Land area using a Kenwood TS850S, a 
> Kantronics KAM
> > PLus & Airmail 2000 Software that doesn't mind questions from a 
> Digital
> > Beginner?
> > I am having much trouble getting started and the Airmail 2000 Help 
> Files
> > seem to be written for those that already know what they are 
> doing.
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Have a Good Day,
> > Dick Powers WB9PWQ / AFA3DP
> 
> 
> 


Have a Good Day,
Dick Powers

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