It is called an ‘audio patch’ cable, and in most cases, it would be an 1/8″ double-ended audio patch cable. Available at Radio Shack (if one is still open in your area) or Walmart, Best Buy, or pretty much anywhere with a decent audio/electronics section.
ALSO NOTE — The audio patch cable works very well, so be sure to adjust your computer audio levels so you do not overdrive the signal and get jibberish printing out. Find that ‘sweet spot’ as you’re receiving digital communications for a good, clean, accurate copy. Also, don’t forget to adjust the Squelch settings in the lower right hand corner of your fldigi window. Lots of practice audio files on AmRRON.com by typing ‘Digital Training’ in the search box for a list of postings with audio files in them.
Is there a name for the cable to go from headphone to mic on the computer ? (for digital comms)
It is called an ‘audio patch’ cable, and in most cases, it would be an 1/8″ double-ended audio patch cable. Available at Radio Shack (if one is still open in your area) or Walmart, Best Buy, or pretty much anywhere with a decent audio/electronics section.
ALSO NOTE — The audio patch cable works very well, so be sure to adjust your computer audio levels so you do not overdrive the signal and get jibberish printing out. Find that ‘sweet spot’ as you’re receiving digital communications for a good, clean, accurate copy. Also, don’t forget to adjust the Squelch settings in the lower right hand corner of your fldigi window. Lots of practice audio files on AmRRON.com by typing ‘Digital Training’ in the search box for a list of postings with audio files in them.