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jrb-3

Ham Radio Deluxe Connection?

Hello All-

Pardon my ignorance, but I've been using HRD with my other radios.

I'm aware that the K2/100 is supported, but don't see how or where
the cable would plug in to the radio.
The cable I'm using for my Icoms has serial on the computer end and a
1/8" mono plug on the radio end.

What kind of cable is needed? Obviously serial
on the computer end.

A part number (Mouser, RS, Digikey,etc.) would be most appreciated.

TIA

Jeff

KG6ZVT
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Don Wilhelm-3

RE: Ham Radio Deluxe Connection?

Jeff,

Do NOT use a standard serial cable - you risk damage to your K2. Only 3
RS-232 lines are to be connected to the K2 - TXD, RXD and signal ground.

That being said, look in your KPA100 manual and construct the computer
connection cable described there in Figure 41 on page 55. the K2 end
connects to the AUX IO connector on the back of your KPA100 and of course
the other end connects to a serial port.

73,
Don W3FPR

> -----Original Message-----
>
> Pardon my ignorance, but I've been using HRD with my other radios.
>
> I'm aware that the K2/100 is supported, but don't see how or where
> the cable would plug in to the radio.
> The cable I'm using for my Icoms has serial on the computer end and a
> 1/8" mono plug on the radio end.
>
> What kind of cable is needed? Obviously serial
> on the computer end.
>
> A part number (Mouser, RS, Digikey,etc.) would be most appreciated.
>
> TIA
>
> Jeff
>
> KG6ZVT
>

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Bekir Kemal Ataman

Going digital with K2?

While the topic is on HRD, I wouldlike to voice a question I have got on my
mind for a long time:

I have been thinking of going into digital modes, especially RTTY and
PSK31. I have got no experience in ANY digital mode so far and I have been
a Mac only person all these years. Deciding to go into the digital field, I
had to buy a WinTel laptop in the end, since the Mac SW I could find to
work on my historical Macs (newest of which is a G3/300 beige running 8.6)
were practically useless.

Anyway, I did some research on freeware/shareware software available for
WinTels that would also do logging for me. The initial list I came up with
consisted of
Omni-Rig,
XMLog,
WinLog32,
CT,
N1MM,
HRD,
KC4ELO,
EI5DI,
UCXLog,
MM-Hamsoft and
MixW.

Going through their websites for their specifications I decided to chose
either N1MM or HRD. Both seem to do PSK31 and logging without an external
TNC. Both seem to do RTTY via MM-HamSoft's MMTTY Engine. Both seem to be
able to control K2s. However, I would love to hear some first hand
experience on the pros and cons of either (or any other SW that you would
suggest).

73!
de TA2RX

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ArchiMac BBS Sysop & Webmaster <http://www.archimac.org/>

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N8LP

Re: Going digital with K2?

I've been very happy with MixW and K2.

Larry N8LP

Bekir Kemal Ataman wrote:

> While the topic is on HRD, I wouldlike to voice a question I have got on my
> mind for a long time:
>
> I have been thinking of going into digital modes, especially RTTY and
> PSK31. I have got no experience in ANY digital mode so far and I have been
> a Mac only person all these years. Deciding to go into the digital field, I
> had to buy a WinTel laptop in the end, since the Mac SW I could find to
> work on my historical Macs (newest of which is a G3/300 beige running 8.6)
> were practically useless.
>
> Anyway, I did some research on freeware/shareware software available for
> WinTels that would also do logging for me. The initial list I came up with
> consisted of
> Omni-Rig,
> XMLog,
> WinLog32,
> CT,
> N1MM,
> HRD,
> KC4ELO,
> EI5DI,
> UCXLog,
> MM-Hamsoft and
> MixW.
>
> Going through their websites for their specifications I decided to chose
> either N1MM or HRD. Both seem to do PSK31 and logging without an external
> TNC. Both seem to do RTTY via MM-HamSoft's MMTTY Engine. Both seem to be
> able to control K2s. However, I would love to hear some first hand
> experience on the pros and cons of either (or any other SW that you would
> suggest).
>
> 73!
> de TA2RX
>
> ----------------------------------
> Bekir Kemal Ataman
> ArchiMac BBS Sysop & Webmaster <http://www.archimac.org/>
>
>
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David F. Reed

Re: Going digital with K2?

In reply to this post by Bekir Kemal Ataman

I have used a lot of different ones, but currently stick with these 2:

1. The DX Lab suites of programs that inter operate; digital,
logging, spotting, etc.
2. MixW which covers more digital modes, but is not free.

Both work very well.

73 and good luck with your choices.

Dave, W5SV

Bekir Kemal Ataman wrote:

>While the topic is on HRD, I wouldlike to voice a question I have got on my
>mind for a long time:
>
>I have been thinking of going into digital modes, especially RTTY and
>PSK31. I have got no experience in ANY digital mode so far and I have been
>a Mac only person all these years. Deciding to go into the digital field, I
>had to buy a WinTel laptop in the end, since the Mac SW I could find to
>work on my historical Macs (newest of which is a G3/300 beige running 8.6)
>were practically useless.
>
>Anyway, I did some research on freeware/shareware software available for
>WinTels that would also do logging for me. The initial list I came up with
>consisted of
>Omni-Rig,
>XMLog,
>WinLog32,
>CT,
>N1MM,
>HRD,
>KC4ELO,
>EI5DI,
>UCXLog,
>MM-Hamsoft and
>MixW.
>
>Going through their websites for their specifications I decided to chose
>either N1MM or HRD. Both seem to do PSK31 and logging without an external
>TNC. Both seem to do RTTY via MM-HamSoft's MMTTY Engine. Both seem to be
>able to control K2s. However, I would love to hear some first hand
>experience on the pros and cons of either (or any other SW that you would
>suggest).
>
>73!
>de TA2RX
>
>----------------------------------
>Bekir Kemal Ataman
>ArchiMac BBS Sysop & Webmaster <http://www.archimac.org/>
>
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David F. Reed

Re: Going digital with K2?

In reply to this post by Bekir Kemal Ataman

Bekir Kemal Ataman wrote:

>Hello David,
>
>
>
>>I have used a lot of different ones, but currently stick with these 2:
>>
>> 1. The DX Lab suites of programs that inter operate; digital,
>> logging, spotting, etc.
>>
>>
>
>Where I can find them?
>

http://www.dxlabsuite.com/download.htm

there is excellent support for it on the group:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dxlab/

73 de Dave, W5SV
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Bekir Kemal Ataman

Re: Going digital with K2?

In reply to this post by Bekir Kemal Ataman

Thanks to all who responded. Here is a summary of responses:

MixW seems to be THE solution suggested unanonymously. Ham Radio Deluxe is
suggested to coexist with MixW. DXLab SW Suite is another suggestion for an
alternative.

I'll give them a try but it will take some time since I am an absolute
beginner in digital modes. See you in digital modes, too.

73!
de TA2RX

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