[ICOM] CI-V device not reading frequency

[Edward L. Dowdy]

Thanks Larry,

I just ordered a replacement off of eBay. $17.95 from Valley Enterprises in 
Idaho. It is USB. I will only be controlling the rig with it. Cable is 3' 
long. Computer I put together myself about a year ago. Motherboard is an 
EVGA 650i, It one of the few that still has serial port connection. I'll 
reserve that for controlling other devices. Hopefully I'll be getting a 
digital controller for my RD-1800 one of these days. And who knows maybe 
I'll run across an NTE7143 to replace the one in the serial controller I 
have.

73,
Ed KA9EES

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Larry" <w3oz at msn.com>
To: "'ICOM Reflector'" <icom at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Tuesday, February 03, 2009 9:46 PM
Subject: Re: [ICOM] CI-V device not reading frequency


> Remember with USB you are talking about 5 volts or less, so if you are
> splitting and sending the signal to other devices like controlling a rotor
> or an antenna like a SteppIR. There will not be enough power to do all. 
> You
> can either get a CT-17 or clone that gives you at least 12 volts. That 
> goes
> for long runs as well and one of the reasons these cheap devices come like
> they do. In most cases they are fine but be sure you know what you are 
> going
> to use them for.
>
> 73 from the Wizard of OZ
>
> Larry M. Wassman W3OZ
> #1 ARRL DXCC Honor Roll
> Please visit my web page at:
> < http://www.w3oz.com >

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