[ICOM] USB to remote plug for the IC-718

[w4upd]

Not sure what you are running as an operating system on your laptop. I 
am running XP here on my tower and laptop systems. I have simple 8 - 10 
dollar USB to serial converters to work fine. CT-17 has a specific 
protocol that it needs which includes the address. You can use programs 
such as CHIRP, HRD, and an ICOM specific called Commander. They all work 
for me on my IC2100, IC2200 and IC-910.

I doubt if Hyperterminal will work since the it assumes plain text. 
Also, if you are using XP on a laptop, a different com port will come up 
for each different USB port that you use. Be sure you check the 
"Devices" under control panel and find out which com port became active.

I would at least loop the USB adapter (Serial side pin 2 to 3) and make 
sure it echos what you type. At least you'll know that your 
communications are working to that point.

Hope that this helps.

Reid, W4UPD


On 8/18/2013 4:44 PM, Patrick - kB8RTZ wrote:
> Larry,
>
> Appreciate your answer. I have a CT-17. The laptop only has USB ports. I plugged a USB to serial converter into the USB port, then the 9 pin to 25 pin cable from the converter to the CT-17, then cabling from the CT-17 to the IC-718.
>
> I get no communication to the radio, and not so certain any communication with the CT-17. I read that communication directly with the CT-17 may be achieved using hyperterminal. I tried that route with no luck, either.
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> I am slowly narrowing down the options trying to figure out if the converter is not working properly with the CT-17 or if the CT-17 is faulty. I am guessing it is more human error than anything else.
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> Any thoughts?
>
> Patrick...
>
> Sent from the magic of technological innovation
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> On Aug 18, 2013, at 16:24, Larry Young <k4lxv at bellsouth.net> wrote:
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> Patrick: The remote input on most Icom radios is a CI-V input, 3rd party adapters for which are very inexpensive. Some for less than $10 including the drivers. Try a CI-V adapter input on E-Bay and look at the offerings.
> Larry K4LXV
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> -----Original Message----- From: Patrick - kB8RTZ
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> Subject: [ICOM] USB to remote plug for the IC-718
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> So the question is, can a USB cable be canabalized to segregate the data lines from the power lines, solder a 3.5 mm plug to the data lines and be able to make a direct connection from the PC USB port to the remote jack on the IC-718?
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> Cheers de Patrick ...
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