[ICOM] Ct-17 clones... comment

[Larry]

Be advised that any USB device or adapter that you may want to use on Viata
better have the FTDI USB chip set in them or you are going to have problems.
Just some advice I learned the hard way $$$$$. 73 OZ

Larry Wassman W3OZ
ARRL #1 Honor Roll
www.w3oz.com
 

-----Original Message-----
From: icom-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:icom-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On
Behalf Of we1x at comcast.net
Sent: Saturday, December 01, 2007 11:48 AM
To: ICOM Reflector
Subject: Re: [ICOM] Ct-17 clones... comment

I've been using a 4-port CI-V USB interface from Black Cat Systems for past
6 months. Supports an Icom 7800, Icom 756Pro2, Icom 718, and Icom R75 with
no problem whatsoever. I regularly use it with HRD/DM780. Have also used it
with MixW and Logger32 with no issues.

Harry WE1X

-------------- Original message -------------- 
From: Doug Faunt N6TQS +1-510-655-8604 <faunt at panix.com> 

> But it's NOT "just like a CT-17"- I have yet to find a self-powered 
> interface that will drive more than one radio, and the CT-17 will 
> handle 4. 
> 
> And sometimes you want to use RTS and DTR for signaling purposes, 
> rather than for power. 
> 
> There are cases where this capability is useful. I've had two ICOMs 
> on the table, and switched control among them by changing the software 
> configuration, or run them from a satellite tracking program that 
> knows multiple addresses. 
> 
> A CT-17 is overkill, usually, but not always. OTOH, you could build a 
> real clone of a CT-17 for lots less money then ICOM wants for it. 
> http://www.usersmanualguide.com/icom/accesories__others/ct17 
> 
> 73, doug 
> 
> From: "Larry" 
> Date: Sat, 1 Dec 2007 09:36:44 -0800 
> 
> Mel that is true, but Neil will build you one that is self powered just
like 
> the CT-17 still for a fraction of the price. I have both running Vista and

> they are interchangeable. Really. 73 OZ 
> 
> Larry Wassman W3OZ 
> ARRL #1 Honor Roll 
> www.w3oz.com 
> 
> -----Original Message----- 
> From: icom-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:icom-bounces at mailman.qth.net]
On 
> Behalf Of Mel Martin 
> Sent: Saturday, December 01, 2007 8:20 AM 
> To: icom at mailman.qth.net 
> Subject: [ICOM] Ct-17 clones... comment 
> 
> "Unless you need a CT-17 specifically there are a lot of after market 
> devices that so the same thing at a fraction of the price." 
> 
> I think I'll put the record straight here. 
> 
> The CT-17 is a true RS232 to TTL converter using a MAX232 chip. It ALWAYS 
> works. Many of the "cheap" interfaces do NOT convert to a true RS232 
> standard and often work, but sometimes don't. Also the CT17 does not
attempt 
> to power it's self from the RTS signal as do most "cheap" interfaces which

> occasionally creates problems with laptops. Caveat emptor! 
> 
> BTW, yes I do use a "cheap" interface and it's working fine... But I have 
> had problems with them in the past, especially with older Icoms. I also
have 
> a spare CT-17... But I'm hanging on to it as it is the Gold Standard in 
> level converters ;-) 
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