The previous video on Winlink received many comments and suggestions – most wanted to see VARA HF instead of ARDOP. This is that video…
Links:
VARA HF Download Site: https://rosmodem.wordpress.com/
Previous video – with rig settings: https://youtu.be/-o1lmVcnC98
FT-991A Menu Settings
031 CAT RATE: 9600
(You can use any value – note the CAT RATE)
032 CAT TOT: 100ms
033 CAT RTS: Enable
062 Data Mode: OTHERS
064 OTHER DISP (SSB): 1500 Hz
065 OTHER SHIFT (SSB):1500 Hz
066 DATA LCUT FREQ: OFF
068 DATA HCUT FREQ: OFF
070 DATA IN SELECT: REAR
071 DATA PTT SELECT: RTS
072 DATA PORT SELECT: USB
MODE: DATA -USB (NOT USB)
F (-LIST)
WIDTH: 3000
METER: ALC
RF PWR: 8-50W start low and work up.
WIDTH: NAR/WIDE: W 3000
AGC: Auto
NB-NOTCH-CONT-DNR-DNF: Off
DT Gain: 6
*** IMPORTANT *** The DT Gain defaults to 50! This will overdrive the rigs modulator which will cause unwanted audio harmonics. Not good. Turn the DT Gain setting down to about 4, and start working your way back up, watching for ALC on the meter as well as the power out that you want. As you move the DT Gain setting back up (higher), you will see your power level increase as well as ALC levels. Find the happy medium of NO ALC showing on the meter. Excessive ALC indication is a sign that the audio drive is too high, and distortion is most likely happening.
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