Soundcard Interfacing

[magking1971]

Thanks for all the videos from KF7QGM.

[kdfromhb]

Thanks de kl0ky



[RedStickHam]

I use the TIgertronics SL-1+ which doesn't use USB, it has a built in PTT circuit and uses the audio direct from the computer sound card. It takes some twiddling with the settings to get it working, but it has worked well for me. It just connects to the sound card headphone out/microphone in jacks, so no need to worry about it needing its own device driver. I use it with my Kenwood TS140S and it works great!

[K7AGE]

@RedStickHam HI, thanks. Another good interface. Randy

[VerifyHistory]

Thank you so much!

[nopcbinfishoilplz]

Thanks for posting this video.

[dkaplan2005]

Thanks Randy,

Just purchased my HF Rig after passing my Extra, and purchased a signalink USB..

Shack building now.

73

Dave, KJ6GLX

[remnant1978]

good job!  thanks

[polzowatel]

Randy, use TeamViewer you won't need to log in just keep software running on home pc and have the ID and Password written down, then run the same software on your laptop, type in ID and Password and it works pretty well, no registrations needed

[jssawyer1993]

Hi Randy, This may sound like a strange question!

Can these interfaces be used with APRS as well? As I am rying to setup APRS with my computer.

Any response gratefully recieved!!!

Jonathan

M3VJO

[lizaclair123]

dear k7age

all clips from you are very informative and helped me a lot in setting my psk 31 setup. 73s vu3mes satyan

[pcsbyte]

A Wealth of Information. Thank You.

[RobertC19850209]

uh, that tigertronics device is awesome, but will they work in unix like operating systems? such as mac or linux? i have vista but i rarely use it as i find linux to me more stable.

[K7AGE]

I don't know, send an email to Tigertronics. Randy

[RobertC19850209]

ok, i found that they do, thanks anyway

[sonick808]

I used a borrowed signalink USB under linux no problem. Used FLDigi for multimode tx/rx software (even better than mixW IMO, and FREE!).

[K7AGE]

Very cool. Randy

[trygvefileserver]

short video=) love it!

[zoolkhan]

great video. mni tks de OH8XAT

[fly2doha]

73s from A71BR

[silentblackhat]

I will have to check this all out after i am licensed and find time, very interesting.

[rockeyesUK]

You got me hooked :) Huge thanks and keep the videos coming.

[rockeyesUK]

You got me hooked :) Huge thanks and keep the videos coming.

[abyorth]

Another great video! Thanks for you time invested Randy.

[g0fvt]

Excellent tutorial, for what it is worth being a cheapskate I have run some of these modes using just the attenuation and cables to the PC, some rigs allow you to use VOX even on phone patch inputs or similar.

600ohm line transformers can often be rescued from old PMR base stations although a variety of stockists here in the UK do sell transformers suitable for avoiding ground loops in this application.

73 and thanks for investing the time in making the video.

[K7AGE]

Thanks for the hints and watching. Randy

[KI4SXS]

That was a very useful video, I just got a new laptop nere thanksgiving, what would be the cheapest way to get started on psk31,rtty, and other digital modes?

[martyt2020]

Another good presentation...I have been working to interface a MFJ-1279 to my Kenwood 430S and at this point receive is fine...and I can't get the Transmit to work...I am using Digipan and get the RTS and DTR lights to light on the MFJ and the Kenwood won't key up. Any suggestions?

Thank you!

Marty, K0BBK

[K7AGE]

Unplug the MFJ from the computer and check that you can hear the audio from the computer. Make sure the radio is set for USB. Double check the jumpers. Randy

[FoxxOTG]

Well done. Thanks for the input. Its nice to see useful information on youtube for once. Very basic information to get beginners started in the wonderful world of packet radio. I use a similar method with MMHamSoft RTTY and SSTV to get ham-club kids using their frS radios in an interesting way.

[tr4me]

Randy,

What about using a Kenwood PC-1A phone patch controller as an interface? Do you think it would work?

[K7AGE]

I'm not familiar with the PC-1A, but I don't think that would work very well without some modifications. It interfaces the one telephone line connection to mic and speaker. You need to interface the two connections from the computer to the radio. Randy

[hunt555fish]

Good job on the PSK 31 videos. You have sparked my interest. My only problem is I don't type.I just pick and peck.

[K7AGE]

Load up the macros! Randy

[1charliejf]

not very many computers have serial do they work with a serial to usb ?

[K7AGE]

Correct, sometimes you need a USB to Serial adapter. Or, the newer USB interfaces, that also include the sound card are an alternative. On desktop computers, I like to install extra RS232 ports. I think I have 4 on my computer now, and I bought a couple 4 port modules in case I needed to add more ports in the future. Randy

[ki4qfl]

K7AGE Your videos are great. I have learned more from your videos than anywhere. Your are the Master of Elmers all around.

Thank you sir for all your hard work

73 and Happy Holidays

KI4QFL

Frank Austin

[NToombes]

Hi Randy

Just discovered your videos here on You Tube. I used to be a fellow TS2000 but had to sell due to financial reasons. All I do now is listen using a FRG100 but you are seriously getting me thinking of getting back on the air. More into data modes myself though but your interface video etc were great.

Keep up the good work with the videos, i have just subscribed!

Maybe work you oneday!

73's

Neil, M0CJM

[K7AGE]

Neil, glad to hear that you found my videos. Hope you get back on the air soon. Randy

[RPD709]

How about some more good ham radio videos Randy.

I enjoy them.

[Skybaz]

Hi Randy, Thanks for another interesting tutorial, really enjoyed it 73 de Barry G1NPN

[k107fm]

Randy, I have been a shortwave listener since the 1980s and recently got my ham ticket. I work in broadcast radio and run a part 15/web station for fun. I have watched your videos and have enjoyed them. The psk31 got me interested and I am having fun with Digipan. Keep up informative videos.

Thanks!

[kc7fys]

Excellent tutorial, Randy-san. VY 73, 7J1AWL

[vermontcreekbed]

As always Randy great tutorial.

VK3W-W-W

[ki6esk]

Great video Randy. 73, Curtis

[TruckerLlew]

Excellent Video Randy. Very informative. I am saving it to favorites and will be using it when I try data. I always turn off the the sound scheme on every computer I purchase. It's one of the very first settings I change.

73 de N2NKW

[K7AGE]

Thanks for the sound scheme tip. Sorry to hear about your laptop. Randy

[TruckerLlew]

Thanks. It was a good one too. Best I ever had. I am working on something to get another one soon. Durned things are expensive...lol

[rudyiking]

I agree, the sound schemes are a joke.

73, Rudy King KC0GQT

[alfonzo2000]

excellent and informative video randy

i have a 817 and a homebrew interface using isolation transformers obtained from an old modem,i do like the simple design of yours will give it a try 73s