[1000mp] interfacing 1000mp and ic2kl

[Don Richards]

I am interested and would appreciate receiving the data to build an
interface for my FT-1000MP Mark V to the Icom IC PW1 if your interface with
work with this amplifier.
W7UPF    donsay2@cox.net


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Phil - ON4VP" <on4vp@pandora.be>
To: <1000mp@mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Friday, February 06, 2004 9:50 AM
Subject: [1000mp] interfacing 1000mp and ic2kl


>
> Owning a ft-897 - ft-857 and a ft1000mp I looked for a solution to
interface
> these fine radio's with a solid state Icom linear that I own.
>
> The IC2KL linear and all other Icom linears need 1,2 upt to 8 volts to
> switch to the correct band.
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> Yaesu radio's provide banddata trough a connector named A-B-C-D.
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> So we build a small interface that reads the yaesu's banddata and makes it
> the excact line voltage to provide on the Icom.
>
> Next we had to make sure that the linears PTT could not be pulled to
ground
> when other bands are selected (50/144/440 on the yaesu's).
>
> And we made sure the PTT line was provided inside the cable, only needing
a
> separte ALC cable to adjust ALC readings 0 to -4 volts.
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> The results are great. Whenever a new band is selected on all 3 yaesu's,
the
> Icom linear also switches to that same band.
>
> This makes a very fast and secure band changing station, ideal for fast
> QSY'ing to get first calls when spotted DX.
>
> No manual action required, no tuning, just click the spot and work the
> station. Fun to do.
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> Some pics and info can be found here : http://www2die4.be/yeasu-icom.htm
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> If someone is interested, I can provide the partlist, print layout and
> schematics.
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> Also thanks to PA0RCA for helping me out on this project.
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> 73 Phil ON4VP
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> www.2die4.be <http://www.2die4.be/>
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