[50mhz] ALL: TS-830S Software Pan-Adapter

[Lance Collister]

Hello! 

Sorry for the off-topic question about my TS-830S, which I still use for weak
signal reception on VHF.  Kenwood produced an optional SM-220 Station Monitor
with BS-8 Pan Display to provide a spectral display of signals on the band. 
However, these are old enough that they seem to have value to "collectors" :-( 
Anyway, they are way out of my price range.

I am hoping that, with all the computer developments over the last 25 years, it
may be possible to provide this "pan adapter" function with software instead of
the original SM-220/BS-8 hardware units.  I would greatly appreciate it if
someone can refer me to an article or reference for constructing a simple RS232
interface between the TS-830S "IF OUT" jack and a computer program that could
provide a real-time spectral display of signals on the band.  

MNI TNX and VY 73, Lance
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