[ICOM] Programming the IC-W32A

[Mike Miller]

This is the drawing I used to build mine.

http://www.supercfl.com/opc478.html

Mike kc9doa

On 5 Aug 2004 at 21:21, Stephen Budensiek wrote:

> Hello Reflector,
>    I have a question related to the OPC-478 cable (I think).   I had the 
> cable and software come with a IC-W32A handi-talkie I bought a couple years 
> ago.   Liked being able to do all the setup on the laptop, then upload to 
> the radio.
>    A couple weeks ago, I got a IC-T81A, then ordered the Icom Cloning 
> software CS-T81 software for it.   I understood I could use the same 
> OPC-478 cable for it.   Got the software, loaded it, but can't talk from 
> the T81A to the laptop.   So I went back to the W32A and tried using that. 
>   It doesn't work either now.
>    Is there anyway to check the OPC-478 cable, see if it is good or bad. 
>   Maybe someone has published how to build the RS-232>TTL converter in a 
> homebrewed cable?   I could try that.   I've tried 3 different machines on 
> the Com port.   None of them will communicate, but work OK for other 
> things.   Anyone any ideals?
> 
> 73's de Stephen, K0SD in NC