This article and video shows how to use the Icom 7610 RX antenna selection, Dualwatch, Tracking and Diversity Reception. You’ll need to connect a receiving (RX) antenna to the Icom 7610. For diversity reception a vertical RX antenna is needed, but since I don’t have one I am using a 80′ random wire for the receiving antenna. See the video …
Using Fldigi to transmit RTTY FSK with the WinKeyer USB
You can now use Fldigi to transmit RTTY FSK with the WinKeyer USB. The WinKeyer USB v3.1 will send RTTY FSK. One benefit of using the WK3 USB is that in Fldigi it will send real CW and RTTY FSK. My last article showed how the ACC cables were made for the Icom 7300 and Icom 7610. This article will …
WinKeyer USB ACC Cables for RTTY FSK Icom 7300 and 7610
Below is how I made WinKeyer USB ACC cables (7300 & 7610) to transmit RTTY FSK with the WinKeyer USB. I finally got the opportunity to use my WK3 with N1MM in last weeks CQ WW RTTY contest. This only works with WinKeyer 3 and the latest firmware. See my article here on upgrading the WK3. This does not work …
Elecraft KX2 and WSJT-X Easy Setup
Sometimes all we need is a little QRP transceiver, a weak signal mode and a good antenna. In comes the Elecraft KX-2, WSJT-X and a random wire. It can be used successfully in the field or at home (Ham Shack Portable). Although CW is preferred by many, you’ll find more opportunity to make short contacts (QSLs) using FT8. However, Morse …
SSB Phone Microphone Treble – What difference does Treble Make?
What a difference a small amount of treble makes in our Icom transceivers. Adjusting the treble +2 or -2 can make a noticeable difference. Below I have three different microphones and comparisons between treble settings. I included the BM800, SM-50 and Yamaha CM500 audio samples. Have a listen and tell me what you think. I use a Y cable that …