K3: using vox as PTT for digital modes

[k6te Wim]

Hi

I tried using VOX as the PTT for digital soundcard modes but that
doesn't seem to work. That would be a neat feature addition as I do have a second soundcard
in the PC dedicated for HAM digital modes, so no windows sound will trip the VOX.
I was using a signalink SL1+ before that basically activated PTT when detecting audio out of the PC.
So Wayne please add it to the todo list ;-)

73 de K6TE Wim


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[Brett Howard]

I'd rather not see this on the todo list.  I feel the PTT on the DB9 is
more than ample and will prevent many others from sending many windows
sounds over the air.  Most software will key a rig over CAT commands and
this is the way this should be done.


On Sat, 2008-03-22 at 20:52 -0700, Wim Dewilder wrote:
> Hi
>
> I tried using VOX as the PTT for digital soundcard modes but that
> doesn't seem to work. That would be a neat feature addition as I do have a second soundcard
> in the PC dedicated for HAM digital modes, so no windows sound will trip the VOX.
> I was using a signalink SL1+ before that basically activated PTT when detecting audio out of the PC.
> So Wayne please add it to the todo list ;-)
>
> 73 de K6TE Wim


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[KK7P]

> I tried using VOX as the PTT for digital soundcard modes but that
> doesn't seem to work...

A while back I used VOX in DATA A mode.  Haven't tried it in a while,
but the intent is that it work.

73,

Lyle KK7P

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[Kari Sillanmaki]

Hi Wim,

VOX as PTT for DATA-A -mode works just fine, at least here with my K3 #310.

Please check your VOX GN setting in  menu and make sure
that VOX ( holding  the band-down button ) is set to VOX an not
to PTT. Also try adjusting the LINE -setting ( speed/mic knob set to MIC selected )
It should work..

BR,
Kari

Wim K6TE wrote

Hi

I tried using VOX as the PTT for digital soundcard modes but that
doesn't seem to work. That would be a neat feature addition as I do have a second soundcard
in the PC dedicated for HAM digital modes, so no windows sound will trip the VOX.
I was using a signalink SL1+ before that basically activated PTT when detecting audio out of the PC.
So Wayne please add it to the todo list ;-)

73 de K6TE Wim


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[alsopb]

This is what your feel is best for you.  However, my PTT line is dedicated to my RTTY TNC.  I would have to remove it or switch it out for sound card modes.  Sound card digital modes here are only to chase a rare one that doesn't show up on other modes.  Having VOX activated transmit is simple and what I use.  

If by "software" PTT you mean a command (rather than a line on some cable) that activates xmit,  yes that a super way.  However, it isn't supported by quite a few rigs.  I had it with an FT1000MP and it worked great.  My current rig doesn't have it.   Does the K3?

I hope they don't eliminate this VOX capability.
 
Yes there are drawbacks -- like I have to turn of the DX spot announce function of spotting program!

Counting the days (well months really) till the K3 arrives.

73 de Brian/K3KO

Brett Howard wrote

I'd rather not see this on the todo list.  I feel the PTT on the DB9 is
more than ample and will prevent many others from sending many windows
sounds over the air.  Most software will key a rig over CAT commands and
this is the way this should be done.


On Sat, 2008-03-22 at 20:52 -0700, Wim Dewilder wrote:
> Hi
>
> I tried using VOX as the PTT for digital soundcard modes but that
> doesn't seem to work. That would be a neat feature addition as I do have a second soundcard
> in the PC dedicated for HAM digital modes, so no windows sound will trip the VOX.
> I was using a signalink SL1+ before that basically activated PTT when detecting audio out of the PC.
> So Wayne please add it to the todo list ;-)
>
> 73 de K6TE Wim


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