Just to be clear, the AT-6666PRO I refer to needs no mods at all for this to work. Just a cable. And it covers 15m/12m/10m in a similar price range to the LII+ that @opale7000 is considering.That sounds like it may work but mods have to be done to the radio.
Since the OP hasn't made purchases yet, I would still recommend going the with a real Ham rig.
This will be a sure thing without extra mods, cables, and devices to achieve the same goal on top of just being better radio's.
Are you sure about that?Just to be clear, the AT-6666PRO I refer to needs no mods at all for this to work. Just a cable. And it covers 15m/12m/10m in a similar price range to the LII+ that @opale7000 is considering.
The 7300 is a great rig, but it is a significant price jump. That might, or might not be a factor here.
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I am 100% sure. This is the new "PRO" model. It is totally new inside, and is not the original AT-6666 that you are referring too. It will be released in July.Are you sure about that?
Best I could find is that computer port in the radio is for a programming cable, not CAT control which is needed for digital modes and modern Ham rigs do have. Icom still uses CI-V (and USB too) which does the same.
Also that radio doesn't do 15m, it does go below the official 12m meter band but stays on 24Mhz.
Hi Mike,With poor CB radio freq stability FT8 and similar would be a challenge to operate.
Mike
Noted ThanksNot sure how it taps audio out from a mic jack that DOESN'T have RX audio out.
One of the mic pins on the Lincoln does have receive but that's usually a ground that switches out receive if the mic is disconnected like Cobra 29s do.
As for TX with that radio you'll have to use VOX which that radio does have.
What I don't get is the claim that cable works on RCI radio's? None I know of have VOX so how is that going to work on digital modes? Maybe some else can explain.
You should consider getting a modern real Ham rig that has built in radio computer control with audio in/out on a single USB cable where you don't even need a Signal Link interface.
With modern Ham rigs today, just plug in the USB cable and configure the digital mode software to your specific radio and set the computer sound card levels and you're done!
There are plenty of used Icom IC-7300's or they're not too expensive new. They are one of the finest entry level radio's available.
Appreciated ThanksWelcome to the hobby!
The Signalink device manages the PTT control internally (it has its own VOX), so you don't need VOX in the radio for it to function correctly.
For a "single" mic-jack cable connection to the radio, you need RX Audio available on the mic socket for this to work. Otherwise you would need to plug into the headphone jack as well. (Not as nice).
FYI - the new AT-6666PRO (will be released next month) supports all this, and has VOX all built in, so you wouldn't need the Signalink. You could make a simple cable to do the job. It's also much more stable than the LII+ which is a help for digital modes. Also, there will be an update to the AT-5555Nii which will also support this same functionality soon. Maybe something to think about.
As fourstringburn said, you could also go for something that is made for the job, like a 7300. It depends how serious you are and where your interests lie.
A pic of my cable for the AT-6666PRO is attached.
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Much appreciated. WIll look into itJust to be clear, the AT-6666PRO I refer to needs no mods at all for this to work. Just a cable. And it covers 15m/12m/10m in a similar price range to the LII+ that @opale7000 is considering.
The 7300 is a great rig, but it is a significant price jump. That might, or might not be a factor here.
73
I made a SSB QSO on 15m with the 6666 Pro so, I can say it works. Not to published specs, but good enough to use the band when it is open and the higher bands aren't.Are you sure about that?
Best I could find is that computer port in the radio is for a programming cable, not CAT control which is needed for digital modes and modern Ham rigs do have. Icom still uses CI-V (and USB too) which does the same.
Also that radio doesn't do 15m, it does go below the official 12m meter band but stays on 24Mhz.