[ICOM] IC-735 Interface

[Taylor Jim-CJT001]

Jim,

Thanks for the suggestions. Over the weekend I will look at the logger
you suggest, and give it a try. I found a used CT-17 very cheaply. The
guy didn't have the radio(s) it would work with anymore, so it was
basically a give away. 

Many thanks for your time and suggestions.

Best Regards,

Jim T.
WB8HMD 

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From: icom-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:icom-bounces at mailman.qth.net]
On Behalf Of Jim Hargrave
Sent: Wednesday, February 09, 2011 9:00 PM
To: ICOM Reflector
Subject: Re: [ICOM] IC-735 Interface

Jim,

Using the band data is a somewhat complex interface.

Many Logging programs will do what you want. I use Logger32 (freebie).
it interfaces with the IC-735 and provides automatic antenna switching
based on the operating frequency. The Logging setup defines what antenna
you want for a given frequency range. It supports up to 16 antennas
using the computer LPT port. All you need is the CI-V interface to the
IC-735 and some relay controls. Suggested relay control schematics are
in the Logger32 help file.
I use a FT-920 as my primary radio and a IC-735 as my backup. Once the
logging program is setup, it will play with either or both radios in a
SO2R configuration. It also supports antenna rotor control.

The CT-17 is a CI-V interface to provide for computer control. You will
need one or a clone. There are many schematics on the web for a roll
your own.
Also several companies provide clones at a great cost savings.

     73's Jim
      W5IFP


> -----Original Message-----
> From: icom-bounces at mailman.qth.net
> [mailto:icom-bounces at mailman.qth.net]On Behalf Of Taylor Jim-CJT001
> Sent: Wednesday, February 09, 2011 5:32 PM
> To: icom at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [ICOM] IC-735 Interface
>
>
> Greetings to the Icom List. I have a Q that I'm sure has been 
> addressed here previously, but I am a newcomer to the list. I'm 
> looking for an interface for my IC-735 that will drive external relays

> etc that will follow the band switch. I have looked at the CT-17 but 
> it doesn't do what I want ? Array Solutions has the BandMaster II 
> interface but Big $$, as does another one at 2x the cost of the Array 
> Solutions box. I'm sure someone has confronted this problem before and

> found a low cost solution. Any suggestions ?
>
> Regards,
>
> Jim Taylor
> WB8HMD
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