On 12/26/2024 11:47 AM, DOUGLAS FRIEDT
wrote:
Hi
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Has anyone setup a FTM-7250 on VARA FM 4.3.8?? If so, which
Yaseu model did you select for PTT? And is either of the RTS or
DTR boxes checked?? I have a Soundlink that I would like to
configure with it.
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Thanks and Happy Holidays
Doug Friedt
N8FRJ
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This radio has no provisions for computer remote control a.k.a.
"CAT".?? Thus selecting a specific radio model in VARA (or any
other soundcard program) is irrelevant.
You will have to use the generic radio-agnostic RTS or DTR pins
of a serial port on the computer for PTT. ? Or use an interface
device like a SignaLink that has an internal VOX-like PTT keying
system. ?
The FTM-7250 is a poor choice for data modes, especially VARA,?
since it lacks the rear-panel mini-DIN "data port", forcing you to
use the MIC jack and SPEAKER jack for digi-modes. ? [The min-USB
port on the rear panel labeled "DATA" is only for updating the
radio's firmware, not the alternate audio input/output + PTT
needed for sound card digi modes.]? ?
Without the dedicated mini-DIN data port, you will NEVER be able
to achieve the higher data rates that VARA can deliver.
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