What You Need to Know About Ham Radio Deluxe DM780 RTTY FSK
In this latest release, Ham Radio Deluxe v6.7.0.244, I have it working again. For a long time it was either not working at all or not working very well. With the Icom 7610 it is easy. We get two virtual serial com ports. One for rig control and one for keying. I have a video on the explanation:
For the Icom 7300 I have used either two cables or used Virtual Serial Port Emulator (VSPE). I have an video on VSPE:
I have an article using two cables, Icom 7300 HRD 6.3 DM780 RTTY FSK CW.
Using two cables was always preferred by me, but since HRD will have a working and useful Panadapter someday, I suggest getting familiar with something like VSPE if you have the Icom 7300. Note: We need to use a USB cable for rig control if we want the HRD Panadapter. More on that here, Ham Radio Deluxe Panadapter
Icom 7300 and 7610 Menu Settings
Take a look at the screen captures for the 7300 and 7610. You'll need to setup USB SEND Keying. Mine RTTY is DTR.
What You Need to Know - DM780 Options
- In DM780 Options, the Soundcard is your USB Audio CODEC.
- For PTT choose Ham Radio Deluxe.
- Under Modes + IDs, if you want to use CW via the USB cable choose the COM port that is used for keying.
- RTTY tab, check FSK Keying Enable, the correct COM Port for keying (as above in CW) and tick the radio dial "Rigblaster PRO (TX, DTR), Icom (DTR) etc...
- Use Center at 2210 in the Waterfall. Click the "C" in the Waterfall toolbar.
- Back on the Main window click on "Reverse". This is the correct setting for operating RTTY FSK in DM780.
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- Soundcard: USB Audio CODEC
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- PTT via HRD
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- CW Settings using DTR
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- RTTY FSK using USB SEND Keying COM Port
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- Waterfall Options Center
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- Waterfall “C” Button
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- Reverse Selected
What You Need to Know - Troubleshooting
Having trouble? At first RTTY FSK would key the radio, there was a long delay and then it would start sending (diddle). I remembered this problem from before and I played with the COM Port Advanced setting. Unchecking FIFO worked in the past and it worked this time too.
Try this on the COM Port used for USB SEND Keying.
If it still fails, check you have the correct COM port in the DM780 Options and on the RTTY FSK tab.
Still having trouble? Restart your PC.
Good luck!
Thank you
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73,
Rich,K0PIR
NOTE: Users are reporting that there is a timing issue with RTTY (FSK) and using HRD and DM780. I have had a problem with recent HRD updates myself. You may or may not get this working.
Sources:
Is FSK better than the USB-D mode on the 7610? I tried to get FSK to work with HRD before, and I could never get it working properly. I also have the RS BA-1 Second Edition remote control software for the 7610. Have you tried using the RS BA-1 Second Edition remote control software? I want to get remote control working for my 7610. I tried using RealVNC Connect remote control software from my MacBook Pro laptop to my Windows 10 Desktop that’s running HRD and connected to the 7610. I’m also thinking about trying the http://www.remotehams.com remote control software FCForb.
Dave KY0L
Hi Dave,
yes I like FSK better because with the ICOM radio we can use the USB RTTY filter, TPF.
I think it works better in contesting and/or when there is another station closeby.
There has been mixed results with FSK and DM780. I used MMTTY stand alone a few times and imported my contacts into HRD Logbook.
I have some friends that use remotehams and they like it. I have always wanted to give it a try, just haven’t gotten around to it yet.
Best 73!