[LCC] SO2R Mic Switch

[Mark, K5ER]

Hi Don,
         I use the DxDoubler from Top Ten Solutions. It is meant to switch 
audio in/out between two radios. Allows automated(computer driven) or 
manual switching. For computer driven, requires a parallel cable from 
computer. For MY use, I run my heil mic to the soundcard input, then the 
output to the DXD. With a single keystroke, I can send either live voice or 
wav files ("cq contest...") to either radio. Can also send live or comp 
generated code to either. On RX, can have radio "with focus" in both ears, 
or again with 1 button push, have one radio in each ear, great for SO2R 
work, but a little hard to get used to. Several advanced features are 
available, such as both ears on "alternate" radio while you are sending on 
"primary", and allowing you to type data into entry window of "alternate" 
radio, again while sending on primary. Merges seamlessly with logging 
software, "TR", "NA", and "N1MM". Feel pretty sure Writelog will run it, too.
         Some of the guys are using the MK2R box with much success. It is a 
really good option, has built in sound cards, only needs a usb cable to 
comp. But at almost a grand, and the fact that it wants to be the very 
center of your radio universe, I opted for the simpler route.

73,
Mark, K5ER


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Quick question, how do you SO2R SSB guys switch your mic between radios?

I don't want to have to make anything elaborate. If nothing else, I can 
always use a hand mic on the second radio. I guess I could
make a manual switch. Probably have the parts, but where to mount it?

Thanks,
Don AA5AU

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