[1000mp] PC Control

[Guido Tedeschi]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "50Mhz , py2xb" <py2xb@50mhz.com>
To: <1000mp@mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Wednesday, December 24, 2003 12:06 PM
Subject: RES: [1000mp] PC Control


> My 2 cents :
>
> When I connected my radio to the PC, I have been advised that folks got
> their FT1000MP CAT interface damaged due to electrical surges or currents
> loop. This happened to me in the past as well with the TS850S's computer
> interface. As I am in an area where lighting in common, I have used RS-232
> to RS-232 Optical Isolator to complete isolate the radio serial port from
> the computer. I use a unit manufactured by Patton Electronics (check the
URL
> below).
>
> http://www.patton.com/cgi-patton/catalog-bin/display.cgi?model=590

snip

> So, if you are concerned about surges or undesired current loops, spend
few
> bucks on this device
>

Or you can build this cheap interface:
http://www.hamlan.org/tech/optocat/optocat.htm
Merry Christmas and happy new year
Guido, ik2bcp / iu2r / ab9dg