[ARRL-OK] From the Icom list: Info on Icom CI-V CT-17 Level Converter

[D C Macdonald]

Pretty detailed info on the CT-17 Level Converter
to use with Icom's CI-V computer interface.

73  ---  Mac, K2GKK/5



----Original Message Follows----
From: Ekki Plicht <ep at plicht.de>
Subject: Re: [ICOM] Question about the CT-17 Level Converter
Date: Fri, 4 Jun 2004 17:01:31 +0200

On Friday 04 June 2004 14:27, Bob Scott wrote:
 > I am thinking of purchasing an Icom IC-756-PRO II and want to control it
 > via computer.  I believe that requires me to get the CT-17.  Is that
 > correct?

Yes.

 > Is this the only option if I wish to computer control the
 > transeiver.

No.
The CT-17 is nice but costly. You can either use any thrid party converter 
or
build your own. A lot of schematics can be found on my website:

http://www.plicht.de/ekki/civ

73,
Ekki, DF4OR