[ICOM] CT-17 Clones

[Mel]

Most so-called CT-17 clones are not actually clones. The CT-17 uses a 
true TTL to RS232 conversion chip. It also has a built in regulated 
supply. Most of the inexpensive clones I have encountered (the old 25pin 
W1GEE interface excepted) use simplified circuitry that does generate 
true RS232 levels. They seem to work fine with newer rigs but they don't 
always work with older Icoms... IC751A for example. Hard to justify the 
price though...

VE2DC... Mel.

"Why would anyone spend more than $30 for one, when you can now buy a 
copy for $13 on E-Bay?"