Actually, running an external RTTY modem in combination with
soundcard RTTY (via the MMTTY engine) is quite powerful: you get
panoramic reception and click-to-tune with the ability to decode two
signals simultaneously -- which can either be used to more quickly
break RTTY DX pileups, or for diversity decoding of the same signal.
As Andy K3UK pointed out, WinWarbler supports this combination; its
free, and available via www.dxlabsuite.com .
So don't throw those RTTY modems away!
73,
Dave, AA6YQ
--- In [email protected], "Roger J. Buffington"
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
>
> > On 3/7/07, *kc7fys* <[EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>>
> > wrote:
> >
> > I have the 13-pin and 5-pin DINs wired up and connected to my
Kenwood
> > 850S. The RS232 connected--now what software should I install
for my
> > first HF data mode QSO? What is the best and easiest software to
get
> > started enjoying digital modes with the MFJ 1278? I know it's not
> > one of the easiest TNCs to use, but I want to use it, since I
paid
> > for the darn thing. As you can tell from my language, I'm a bit
of an
> > appliance operator. Photos of my folly in "Ham Related" on
> > www.flickr.com/
<http://www.flickr.com/>photos/jonathancharles/sets
> > Best regards, Jonathan
>
> You know, for awhile I did PSK31 and other sound card modes with at
TNC
> simply because, like you, I had paid for the darned thing and taken
the
> trouble to get it wired up. I eventually realized that it really
is
> *easier* to dispense with the TNC and simply interface the rig
directly
> to the soundcard. Once you have done that, things will likely be
easier
> and work better. Well, it was for me. The use of TNCs,
particularly
> the old MFJ, is about as dead as Julius Caesar and you will simply
add
> hassle to operating the digital modes if you stick with it. My
$.02.
> My old SCS PTC-II TNC now gathers dust somewhere.
>
> de Roger W6VZV
>
