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KB9YIA

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CW-4-HTproject
« on: August 14, 2001, 02:38:12 PM »

As a beginner, I have decided to build the CW modulator for HT's that is described in the "Hints & Kinks" ARRL publication.  I figure as long as it runs on 9 volts, I'm less likely to electrocute someone!!

This project will be used to send modulated CW tones thru the HT to help me practice with a weekly net here in Chicago.  The radio is a Yaesu VX-5 and I have the programming software and cables.

Here's the question:  Does anyone know if the programming cable (which includes the 4 segment converter "doo-dad") will work as a link between this CW box and the radio?  I was contemplating the use of a serial port connection to make the connection a snap, but I'm not sure if that would be compatible.  Has anyone used that cable for similar purposes?

This, by the way, is my first stab at building something.  If I learn anything, I may build something else.  The 2 meter brick amp looks interesting, but we'll see what happens here first!!

Any other advice for a novice is also very much welcome. It could save a life!

Thx and 73's

Steve
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