[ICOM] CI-V Cable.

[Mike Olbrisch]

Well - I ran out to get one today.  Nice neat little package.  BUT...

The number I got was 20-047.  NOT 20-247.   Not only that - but it didn't work.
Every time I tried to plug it in the USB port the computer would reboot.  So I
un-installed it, ran XP back to my restore point, and returned it to the store.

The good news - My T81 is still working on the old cable just fine.  It isn't as
elegant as the Rat-Shack cable, but the 478/USB<->Serial interface does get the
job done.

Until someone finds a better cable, it will do.

Mike - KD9KC.
El Paso, Tx.
DM61rt

ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ (Molon labe. [mo-lone lah-veh] Google it)

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> -----Original Message-----
> From: icom-bounces at mailman.qth.net 
> [mailto:icom-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of AD5PE
> Sent: Sunday, April 06, 2008 8:46 PM
> To: 'ICOM Reflector'
> Subject: RE: [ICOM] CI-V Cable. 
> 
> Radio Shack sells part # 20-247 for programming their GRE 
> made scanners (Pro-92/93/95/96/97, plus several base/mobile 
> equivalents) for about $30.
> It's not true CI-V (only one radio at a time) but it works 
> fine with my 756 classic.  1/8" stereo on one end and USB on 
> the other with the electronics in a translucent plastic box 
> mid-cable.  Even has a couple of LEDs that flash when it 
> sends data (if you're in to blinky lights).  Comes with the
> (necessary) stereo to mono adapter, even.
> 
> 73,
> Jay
> AD5PE 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: icom-bounces at mailman.qth.net 
> [mailto:icom-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Mike Olbrisch
> Sent: Sunday, April 06, 2008 16:09
> To: 'ICOM Reflector'
> Subject: RE: [ICOM] CI-V Cable. 
> 
> 
> I bought one of those from E-Bay over a year ago.  I couldn't 
> get it to work either.  Not sure if there IS a source for a 
> working USB-CIV cable.  I ended up using a USB-Serial adapter 
> cable on the 478.  Clunky and heavy in the laptop bag, but it works.
> 
> If you find a working USB-CIV cable, put the word out.  I am 
> sure we are not the only ones.
> 
> Mike - KD9KC.
> El Paso, Tx.
> DM61rt
> 
> ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ (Molon labe. [mo-lone lah-veh] Google it)
> 
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> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: icom-bounces at mailman.qth.net
> > [mailto:icom-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Stew
> > Sent: Sunday, April 06, 2008 2:33 PM
> > To: Icom at mailman.qth.net
> > Subject: [ICOM] CI-V Cable. 
> > 
> > I bought a computer usb cable to interface my Icom 706MK2G 
> radio with 
> > Ham radio deluxe program. Havent had any luck getting it to 
> work. Ant 
> > suggestions?
> > Thanks
> 
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