Direct to computer cable splits audio from K1 connector into separate TRS jacks - one for mic and one of headphones. This allows to connect Baofeng/Kenwood HTs to the regular sound card sockets.
This leaves PTT to radio’s VOX which is not optimized for digital modes and usually not that great to begin with. There is a now a passive cable that implements PTT + necessary attenuation and works with existing Digirig audio cables:
This can be a more economical VOX-based alternative to full Digirig setup.
