[Ham-Mac] Icom memory utility?

[Chris Smolinski]

>I'm really glad to hear that, Chris..... my two Icom rigs anxiously 
>await arrival!
>
>On Dec 7, 2003, at 7:10 AM, Chris Smolinski wrote:
>
>>I'm working on a new CI-V interface program to replace my ancient 
>>MacIcomControl. It's in the extremely early stages, so no ETA at 
>>this time. I'll try to make it support any Icom rig that uses CI-V.
>>

Also, is there any interest in a USB CI-V interface? It would have 
the standard CI-V hardware, plus a built in USB/serial converter, so 
no extra dongle would be needed. Plus it would draw power from the 
USB port. Drivers would make it look like a serial port under OSX or 
OS 8/9, much like the USB/serial adapters do. I'm guessing in the $60 
range.

I'm thinking it would be neat to add an "emulated" CI-V device inside 
it as well, that gives some digital and maybe analog I/O, of course 
software would be needed to access this, but it would "act" like a 
CI-V device with it's own address, and essentially follow the CI-V 
protocol. Could be used to switch antennas, read an S-meter, etc. 
Maybe an extra $50 or so.
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Chris Smolinski
Black Cat Systems
http://www.blackcatsystems.com