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

[Edward L Dowdy]

If you're running Win7 and your USB to serial adapter is a Prolific chip, 
the OS may not recognize it. I had to switch to an FTDI chip USB CI-V 
converter.

73,
Ed KA9EES


-----Original Message----- 
From: Patrick - kB8RTZ
Sent: Sunday, August 18, 2013 3:44 PM
To: ICOM Reflector
Cc: ICOM Reflector
Subject: Re: [ICOM] USB to remote plug for the IC-718

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.

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.

Any thoughts?

Patrick...

Sent from the magic of technological innovation

On Aug 18, 2013, at 16:24, Larry Young <k4lxv at bellsouth.net> wrote:

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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From: Edward L Dowdy <ka9ees at comcast.net>
To: ICOM Reflector <icom at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Sunday, August 18, 2013 3:51 PM
Subject: Re: [ICOM] USB to remote plug for the IC-718


No.


-----Original Message----- From: Patrick - kB8RTZ
Sent: Sunday, August 18, 2013 2:46 PM
To: Icom Mail List
Subject: [ICOM] USB to remote plug for the IC-718

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?

Cheers de Patrick ...

Sent from the magic of technological innovation
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