Re: [Elecraft] MFJ 1234

[A Kiddoo]

Been there done that. In one word - DON’T. RigPi only gives you remote control 
of VFO. All other radio control is via on/off functions that you have to 
program in code. Audio is iffy at best using mumble. This thing is a 
compilation of free software loosely glued together under a slick looking web 
interface. I sold mine at a $75 loss just to get rid of it. You can setup a Pi 
with Flrig and other programs and have more control for free.

Allen Kiddoo
KT0TT
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Re: [Elecraft] MFJ 1234

[A Kiddoo]

John-

Been there done that with RigPi. This thing is a “glitter turd”. RigPi gives 
you variable remote control of VFO. Period. All other radio control is via 
on/off buttons. Want to change your bandpass, IF shift, RF gain, etc? Nope. 
Only on/off buttons that you have to program via hamlib commands. Then there is 
the all the issues setting up Mumble for audio transport. I had two beta 
testers contact me privately admitting that RigPi was released too soon. MFJ 
claims “Easy as 1-2-3.” -  1. Turn on 2. Config 3. Goto 1.
I sold mine for a $75 loss and told the buyer what to expect. His problem now. 
If you could get Mumble or a similar program to work for audio transport, you 
would be $300 ahead to setup Rpi with VNC and install Flrig (which has variable 
controls) and any other software you want to use. RigPi tells you to use VNC 
for digital modes anyway - so why buy it?
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Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft] MFJ-1234?

[A Kiddoo]

I bought the MFJ-1234. Have connected it to FT-450. My KX3 will remain portable 
rig. The RigPi is 4 parts - Rpi, windkeyer card, audio card, and software. I 
now have it setup on a Rpi I already owned with generic USB audio dongle 
connected to headphone jack and mic on radio. Works fine. I don’t intend to use 
for CW so I will soon be listing my MFJ-1234 for sale on QRZ. I don’t need the 
data cable because audio from it is not processed and not acceptable for SSB. 
Software is excellent with low latency on CAT. Audio is carried via Mumble 
server which is pre-configured in software. You will need to download/setup the 
Mumble client for remote. So if you want to do SSB on the cheap- just buy the 
software. Very good docs at rigpi.net/help  which should 
answer most.
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[Elecraft] MFJ-1234 Remote Control

[A Kiddoo]

Anyone had any experience with the MFJ-1234 yet? Mine arrives on Friday. Would 
enjoy trading tips and tricks.


73’s
A Kiddoo
kt0tt@gmail.com
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