[1000mp] PC Control

Tue, 23 Dec 2003 20:48:51 -0500

The 9 pin cable is a "straight through," where most male-male cables are
"cross-over" or null-modem cables.  You only need three conductors -
rx/tx/gnd.  Straight through means tx to tx, rx to rx and gnd to gnd.  I
also recommend a small toroid at the rig end to kill any stray RF (rig
interface chip - a MAX232 variant - is surface mount - more fragile /
expensive then replacing a serial port if RF blows it).

GL & 73,  George VE3YV / K8HI

"J. Mc Laughlin" wrote:

> You just need a 9 pin serial cable.  However, it is not a standard
> cable, which has a male and female end.  You need a relatively uncommon
> serial cable that has the same gender connector at both ends.  Take a
> look at the serial port on the radio and take a look at the serial port
> on the computer to see what is needed.
>     Control works very well.  73  Mac  N8TT
> J. Mc Laughlin  -  Michigan USA
> Home:  [email protected]
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "wjdiamond" <[email protected]>
> To: "FT1000mp" <[email protected]>
> Sent: Tuesday, December 23, 2003 5:00 PM
> Subject: [1000mp] PC Control
>
> > Hi Folks,
> >
> > Could someone please tell me what all is required to use
> > computer control on the FT1000MP Field?
> >
> > I know on Icom it is a nightmare of boxes and cables...  That
> > is why I never tried it.
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> >    William J. Diamond (Bill)
> >      Rogers, Arkansas USA
> >     [email protected]
> >
> >
> >     Ham Radio Operator WR0T
>
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