[Yaesu] Yaesu FT990 and packet

[Dan R Sekelgen]

Thanks for the input Jon.

The reason for using the packet accessory jack on the back of the FT990
is that the microphone is muted when PKT is selected from the front
panel, so I don't have to disconnect the mike when operating PSK31 etc. 
The radio operates in LSB when doing this.

The downside is that when wanting to use SSTV on 20 meters and above is
that it is run in USB.  Some other digital modes are also SB specific.

It would be nice to select the SB you want when choosing PKT, but
apparently that is not the case.

Thank you for taking the time to answer.

Dan


> > When selecting Packet via the buttons on the front of the FT990, 
> it
> > operates in LSB.  Does snyone know if there is a modification to 
> the
> > FT990 to allow you to operate in USB when using the packet 
> postion, or to
> > allow you to choose either LSB or USB when using packet?
> 
> Generally, the digital modes are always in LSB.
> 
> That said, you could certainly use USB if you want.  I think the 
> "packet"
> switch just selects some different audio filters and input jacks.
> 
> On my FT-1000D, I use the RTTY port and button for both packet and 
> rtty
> since my TNC has only one output for HF.  It works just fine that 
> way.
> 
> 73,
> 
> Jon
> NA9D
> 

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