It depends upon which specific Rascal model as there are several. Some will provide a USB connection to the computer for PTT and an audio interface. They do not appear to have the CI-V control so you would need additional hardware and another COM port for that if you wish to have more advanced computer control.
Personally, I would prefer to control the PTT via the CI-V rather than a separate control, but I have heard that some ICOM rigs (e.g., 706) may not permit PTT via the CI-V as does 756 Pro series ICOMs. Perhaps some others more knowledgeable can comment. 73, Rick, KV9U Andrew O'Brien wrote: >So, is the Rascal all that one would need if the radio was a Icom and >the Rascal had supplied cables? I am assuming that this is all the >person needs. The Rascal web page does not actually describe what is >inside a Rascal. I am familiar with "interfaces" that are simply line >in/out cables with isolation of the circuits and other interfaces that >have level converters, circuit isolation, and more. I'm trying to >figure out what a Rascal is. > > > Need a Digital mode QSO? Connect to Telnet://cluster.dynalias.org Other areas of interest: The MixW Reflector : http://groups.yahoo.com/group/themixwgroup/ DigiPol: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Digipol (band plan policy discussion) Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/digitalradio/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
