[ICOM] Computer Interface Problem

[Doug Faunt N6TQS +1-510-655-8604]

Um, you've made no provision for PTT that I can determine.  And
I don't think you can use VOX, since it looks as if the radio lacks
that, also.

The RE Tiny for the ICOM, that I have for sale for $80, is still a
bargain for what it does.

73, doug


   From: "KE5CTY Bob" <rtnmi at sbcglobal.net>
   Date: Wed, 27 Jul 2005 16:22:55 -0500

   I was hoping to try and emulate the "RigExpert" since I can't buy one at
   this time.

   Do you think I have all I need?

   Someone told me I didn't have to isolate the Icom from the audio inputs
   with circuitry because Icom does that as a natural part of their design
   so you just hook them up directly to the inputs and outputs.

   7&3 fer nw,
   Bob
   KE5CTY (old calls WB5ZQU - WY5L)
   10X# 37210, FP#-1141, SMIRK#-5177
   http://www.qsl.net/ke5cty/
   Code may be taking a back seat for now,
   but the pioneering spirit that put the code
   there in the first place is out front of it all.


   -----Original Message-----
   From: icom-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:icom-bounces at mailman.qth.net]
   On Behalf Of Woody
   Sent: Wednesday, July 27, 2005 3:24 PM
   To: ICOM Reflector
   Subject: Re: [ICOM] Computer Interface Problem


   Hi Bob:

   The cables that are shown on the URL in your email are designed to 
   connect the "RigExpert" interface unit to your radio and the computer. 
   See: http://www.mixw.net/RigExpert/.

   I am using the "RigExpert Tiny" (http://www.mixw.net/RigExpertTiny/) 
   with my IC-756 ProII.  It works great.

   The "RigExpert" and the "RigExpert Tiny" replace Icom's grossly 
   overpriced CT-17 CI-V level converter and also include interface 
   connections for the PC's sound card as well as PTT and CW keying 
   connections for the radio.   In addition, they interface with your PC by

   USB instead of a Serial port.

   73,

   Woody
   KJ4SO

   ----- Original Message ----- 
   From: "KE5CTY Bob" <rtnmi at sbcglobal.net>
   To: "Icom Reflector" <icom at mailman.qth.net>
   Sent: Wednesday, July 27, 2005 2:07 PM
   Subject: [ICOM] Computer Interface Problem


   I have an Icom 728 and am trying to do an interface to my computer.

   It looks like (according to this link) that I only need to use my serial
   cable for controlling the rig and for audio input and output.

   Can someone confirm this for me?

   http://www.mixw.net/RigExpert/cables.html#icom

   7&3 fer nw,
   Bob
   KE5CTY (old calls WB5ZQU - WY5L)
   10X# 37210, FP#-1141, SMIRK#-5177
   http://www.qsl.net/ke5cty/
   Code may be taking a back seat for now,
   but the pioneering spirit that put the code
   there in the first place is out front of it all.


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