![]() Place the RigCAT description file for TS-50, i.e. C:\Users\\fldigi.files\rigs (assuming Win 7). On Windows, fldigi keeps its configuration files in the fldigi.files directory (folder) in the user's home directory, i.e. HDSDR so that means you have installed the Windows version of fldigi.) Install the RigCAT XML description file for Kenwood TS-50 transceiver. (This document assumes that you are running fldigi on the same computer that is running Setting up the port-pair is nothing more than selecting the desired values for End 1 and EndĢ, COM7 and COM8 in this case, and clicking the "Create Pair" button. Therefore, creating a port-pair where both COM numbers are below 9 means that the configuration may be used later on to communicate with these other programs. WSJT and WSPR, have problems with port numbers above 8. Most of the examples use COM6/COM16 or COM7/COM17 but Iĭiscovered that some programs, e.g. In my case I created port pair COM7/COM8 for communications between It is possible for virtual ports to conflict with physical ports if the physical ports are added later. Make sure that your virtual port pair starts above any possible physical serial port numbers. It will show you your physical serial ports and offer to create a virtual port pair. Both rig control and PTT will be handled by this single port-pair. Male to male adapters (3.5 mm to 3.5 mm and 2.5 mm to 3.For now you will create a single port-pair that will be used for CAT control of fldigi by I ran all the way up to BPSK-1000 with good success between the two Baofeng HTs with this simple setup.īaofeng 888 series HT connected to SYBA sound card using Still, a highly distorted signal will not be copiable and will be hard on other station's ears, so try to get as close as possible to the ideal waterfall. Since you are running FM, there is a little more forgiveness in the waterfall, as you will not be knocking off other stations like you would on SSB. Typically I like to put an audio isolation transformer between the radio and the sound card, but this "shortcut" method will get you on the air. ![]() Always helps to have another friend that is running FLDIGI to start making the correct adjustments. If you go too low, the PTT won't engage or you won't see another station's signal on your waterfall. Same will be true if the microphone level is too high. ![]() Be careful not to overdrive the output, or you will get a distorted waterfall. Test by speaking into the HT and adjusting accordingly.Īfter you get everything plugged in, start adjusting your sound card microphone and audio out levels. All you need to do is turn the VOX function and set the VOX level to a comfortable speaking level. ![]() The 3.5 mm Baofeng connection (microphone) is connected to your sound card audio out or speaker connection.Īll of this completes the plumbing, but what about push-to-talk? That is the easiest, as Baofeng includes a "VOX" function that will key the transmitter whenever a certain audio level is detected on the microphone. You end up connecting the 2.5 mm Baofeng connection (audio out) to your sound card microphone or line-in connection. Four pole adapters will not work with the Baofeng. It is important to note that both adapters are 3-pole (meaning there are three sections, two black rings). The other is a 2.5 mm to 3.5 mm adapter, which can easily be found on. I used two male to male adapters to complete the connection between the Baofeng HT and a SYBA sound card. 2.5 mm is a non-standard size and is typically only used on cell phones. It is also the size used by most computer sound cards for either microphone or audio out. The two connectors are designed to be plugged into a "remote" mic that can be placed on your shirt or belt buckle.ģ.5 mm is the standard "1/8 inch" audio connector size that we use for consumer electronics, such as MP3 players. The Baofeng HTs have a 2.5 mm female connector for audio output (speaker) and a 3.5 mm female connector for microphone. Thanks for the generosity of Scott KD5NJR for letting me try out my idea on his HT pair. Had to "experiment" with a super-simple Baofeng HT FLDIGI station.
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