radios:ft-991a
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radios:ft-991a [2023/11/02 20:49] – [Packet Radio with NinoTNC] m5mpc | radios:ft-991a [2024/03/26 23:04] (current) – mm0rfn | ||
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The FT-991A has an in-built automatic antenna tuner. | The FT-991A has an in-built automatic antenna tuner. | ||
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+ | ===== TNC cable ===== | ||
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+ | (taken from FT-450D manual) | ||
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+ | | **Pin** | **Use** | ||
+ | | 1 | TX audio | 1 | ||
+ | | 2 | Ground | ||
+ | | 3 | PTT | 3 | | ||
+ | | 5 | RX audio | 5 | | ||
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+ | A suitable cable can be made from a PS/2 extension lead, scrap PS/2 mouse or keyboard. Sometimes with the mouse/ | ||
===== Packet Radio with NinoTNC ===== | ===== Packet Radio with NinoTNC ===== | ||
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* dial setting of 7.04575 (for GB7IOW) | * dial setting of 7.04575 (for GB7IOW) | ||
- | On the F button: | + | On the (F) button: |
* DT Gain 10 (DT Gain is unique to each setup, monitor ALC - increase until you see ALC kicking in, then back off) | * DT Gain 10 (DT Gain is unique to each setup, monitor ALC - increase until you see ALC kicking in, then back off) | ||
On the Menu button: | On the Menu button: | ||
- | * item 073 Data Out Level at 80-95 | + | * 073 Data Out Level at 80-95 |
+ | * 062 Data Mode - OTHERS | ||
+ | * Remember to set 108/109 back to DAKY/DATA if you've been using the SCU. | ||
For legacy HF modes with a 1700 CF (Centre Frequency) | For legacy HF modes with a 1700 CF (Centre Frequency) | ||
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* Menu 064 and 065 set at 1500Hz. (F) Width 800hz (500Hz does work though) | * Menu 064 and 065 set at 1500Hz. (F) Width 800hz (500Hz does work though) | ||
- | And data mode set to others (menu 062) | ||
===== Packet Radio with soundcard modem ===== | ===== Packet Radio with soundcard modem ===== | ||
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The FT-991A’s USB interface can be used for packet radio with soundcard modem software, with the caveat that it cannot be used for 9600 baud. See https:// | The FT-991A’s USB interface can be used for packet radio with soundcard modem software, with the caveat that it cannot be used for 9600 baud. See https:// | ||
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radios/ft-991a.txt · Last modified: 2024/03/26 23:04 by mm0rfn