[1000mp] *** FT1000MP Rig Control via USB/Serial Adapter ***

[Joe Subich, W4TV]

David,

USB is the way the world is going these days.

You should be able to use the single serial port for the KAM, one of
the current USB "all-in-one" fax/printer/copier/modem devices for
faxing, and use one of many USB interface solutions for the rig
control.  If the hardware is properly designed and constructed, USB
is no more noisy or sensitive to RF in the shack than a serial port.
With a good interface, at worst you will need a couple of toroids
(chokes) on the USB cable if you happen to be running an end-fed
wire with the tuner in the shack.

Most of the better rig control/logging programs work fine with USB
but you will need to ask questions about capability and compatibility.
Some interfaces will not support FSK, some will not do CW, etc. so be
selective.

73,

    ... Joe Subich, W4TV
        microHAM America, LLC.
        www.microHAM-USA.com




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> Sent: Tuesday, December 06, 2005 8:10 AM
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> Subject: [1000mp] *** FT1000MP Rig Control via USB/Serial Adapter ***
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> I am buying a new PC for the shack. All new systems seem to
> have  only one serial port. Ideally, I would like to have three.
> One to connect the  MP, a second port for KAM (DX PacketCluster),
> and a third port for a dial-up  modem for faxing. I have a Quadra
> amp attached to the MP and love the automatic  band switching from
> the PC logging program (HyperLog). I also plan to upgrade to  a
> better rig control and logging program (not sure which one
> yet). Can I connect  my MP (and for that matter the KAM) via
> a serial to USB adapter or are  there issues? Thanks.
>
> David KB0ISS
> Overland Park,  KS
> dhueben at aol.com
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