[ICOM] Using OPC-478 as CI-V

[Michael P. Olbrisch]

> -----Original Message-----
> From: icom-bounces at mailman.qth.net
> [mailto:icom-bounces at mailman.qth.net]On Behalf Of Gary Fiber
> Sent: Monday, February 14, 2005 2:27 AM
> To: ICOM Reflector
> Subject: Re: [ICOM] More thinking going on.
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> >So - Gary, Adam, Clif, and all you others.....
> >
> >A.  Will the OPC-478 act as a single-line CI-V?
>
> Yes but you will have to change the connector to a two
> conductor. Hot to the tip. Ground to the sleeve.

For anyone lurking and following this with interest.

I just took my OPC-478 apart.  It is a 2-terminal device.  The shield goes
to the present sleeve, and the hot line goes to the ring.  I will build an
adapter soon, and try it out.

THANKS GARY !!!!!

Of course, other comments and info still welcome.

Mike.  KD9KC.
El Paso, TX.