[1000mp] PC Control

Tue, 23 Dec 2003 18:57:36 -0800

if you are using this control your radio as opposed to transferring data
between computers, these are sometimes marked incorrectly.

Store employees do not always know the difference.

At compusa the the compusa propietary cables marked  data cables are null
modems

At compusa the cable you need for computer control needs to say  computer to
"DEVICE".

Don't count on anyone in the store knowing the difference.

73

chet  N6ZO

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Gorsline" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, December 23, 2003 5:48 PM
Subject: Re: [1000mp] PC Control

> 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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