yes...

i use FT-857 for my remote station...( macbook  pro running VMware fusion with XP, hamradio deluxe for rig control, Teamviewer for remote computer access, skype for audio)

the radio has builtin feature for Transmit timeOut Timer (TOT)...
i have it set for 1 minute.

works in all modes too

and
 if the ptt is still keyed the rigs stays off till ptt is reset

keeps rig safe and keeps qrm off the bands


paul K3SF

I have the following setup to remote my FT-857d

home setup
1. laptop running Xp and HRD
2. laptop connected to FT-857 via usb using buxcom rascal( audio i/o) and seperate usb control
3. Laptop is also running Teamviewer ( remote access control) and Skype ( audio i/o), with skype set in the autoanswer mode

mobile setup
1. a laptop running Teamviewer and Skype

teamviewer allows for remote control of the computer( which also includes HRD running)
 as if you are sitting right in front of it

skype allows you to call in remote for audio


with teamviewer i can access my home rig from any where on the internet..even my living room ;-)

this quick...easy ...anf all s/w is free


Paul K3SF

the following website is good source for upcoming and past dxpeditions and qsl'ing information

http://www.his.com/~wfeidt/Misc/adxo.html

i am not affiliated with the site other than an avid user

good hunting

paul K3SF

looks like cushcraft R-7 vertical

from ten tec website

Updated recalled.....


Orion II Information - 2010-04-15

We want to thank everyone for their inputs on the Orion II firmware
release 2.042A. We are reviewing the issues right now.

We have taken 2.042A down for the time being…

Firmware Version 2.039d & 2.041XT – has been reposted for you to fall back to if you have issues with the current version. Visit the Orion 2 Downloads to download this update.

Thanks,
John Henry, KI4JPL
TenTec Engineering

To solve the CAT noise, requires the use of the Digital Override Gadget (DOG), after it performs the Binary Attack Regeneration Knit (BARK), then only a use of the Woofing filter is required.  enjoy...

another option is OCF..Off Center Feedwire...muliple bands on single wire..i use 139 ft wire feed 45 ft from one end..and use a 4:1 balun at the feedpoint i operate 80 thru 10mtr with no problem and use a tuner to make it work on 160m and to give wider b/w on 80m...dimensions are not critical

best easy to read article is by VK2DQ..just google ocf and VK2DQ...

then there is the Fan Dipole..single feedline with wire for each band desired...one hung below the other..takes a bit of tuning of each wire...up/down can get to be tedious and frustrating..

then there is doublet..137ft wire centerfeed wire with open feedline and tuner

lotsa choice for wire antennaes,,have fun and just try something..

paul K3SF

another site for the conversion details

http://www.k0rv.com/A3S.htm

paul K3SF

see following site
http://mysite.verizon.net/k7hg/antenna.html

just use the 15 mtrs traps....have fun

paul K3SF