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Icom Interface - VK2NB - 14-08-2019
Hi to the group
Inquiring about using a Icom ic275 and ic475 for satellite use.
I have PC Sat32 as a tracking program and wondering what is the easiest way to interface the pc ( usb ports ) to the icom radios.
I have see the usb ct17 dongles ( for a single radio ) and also read about a icom interface that was rs232 to a box with four 3,5mm serial connections to the icom radios that is no longer available new,
So inquiring what other people have done or suggestions.
Thanks in advance
Nigel
RE: Icom Interface - VK3LU - 14-08-2019
Nigel,
If you mean interfacing between the Icom CI/V port and a USB port, try one of these.
https://owenduffy.net/blog/?p=6756#more-6756
You will need to download from the Icom website the appropriate driver and install it BEFORE you plug the above device in.
I don't have the link at the moment but will find it and get back. Tablets are not as flexible as a PC
Nev
Edit. Here is the link.
https://www.icom.co.jp/world/support/download/firm/IC-7600/usb1_20/
2nd edit...Oops, I don't know if all of the above applies to your Icom model.
Sorry
Nev
RE: Icom Interface - VK2NB - 16-08-2019
Hi Nev
Thanks for that, I will try that interface and search for the drivers.
Regards
Nigel
RE: Icom Interface - VK3LU - 16-08-2019
Nigel,
This is where I got the adaptors.
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/6Pin-USB-2-0-to-TTL-UART-Serial-Converter-CP2102-STC-Replace-Ft232-/191736123856?hash=item2ca45d11d0:g:-ekAAOSwwPhWigl0
They are so cheap I got a couple of them.
Nev