Doctor mentioned doing digital modes with the FT-857D so I gave it a try.
I had all kinds of problems getting things set up, but eventually I figured it all out.
My Computer is a Toshiba Laptop running Windows 7 and here is how I managed it get it all working.
My RT Systems programming cable and software was working fine so I figured the CAT stuff was all set. I ordered the Data to Sound card cable from West Mountain Radio it was $15 and change.
I installed Fldigi and could receive Ok but it wouldnt transmit and gave me I/O errors.
So I opened up my HRD ( Ham Radio Deluxe ) make sure the baud rate with the RT Systems CAT cable is set to 4800, I had full control of the rig via the computer so that was a good sign.
I started the DM780 program that comes with HRD and after setting the baud to 4800 in HRD everything worked perfectly, of course I am still limited to 10m until I take the general exam but it TX's just fine.
I tuned up to 14.070.00 and was able to RX quite a few people on digital.
I went back to Fldigi and set the baud up for 4800 and it started working, its still not as nice as the HRD software in my opinion.
So anyway Digital is pretty cool and I am sure I will use it alot now that I have it set up and working properly.
73's
Craig
I had all kinds of problems getting things set up, but eventually I figured it all out.
My Computer is a Toshiba Laptop running Windows 7 and here is how I managed it get it all working.
My RT Systems programming cable and software was working fine so I figured the CAT stuff was all set. I ordered the Data to Sound card cable from West Mountain Radio it was $15 and change.
I installed Fldigi and could receive Ok but it wouldnt transmit and gave me I/O errors.
So I opened up my HRD ( Ham Radio Deluxe ) make sure the baud rate with the RT Systems CAT cable is set to 4800, I had full control of the rig via the computer so that was a good sign.
I started the DM780 program that comes with HRD and after setting the baud to 4800 in HRD everything worked perfectly, of course I am still limited to 10m until I take the general exam but it TX's just fine.
I tuned up to 14.070.00 and was able to RX quite a few people on digital.
I went back to Fldigi and set the baud up for 4800 and it started working, its still not as nice as the HRD software in my opinion.
So anyway Digital is pretty cool and I am sure I will use it alot now that I have it set up and working properly.
73's
Craig