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

[Phil Krichbaum]

I have an old Prolific single USB to 2 serial port adapter that works 
fine for my 756 PROIII with Win 7. I've not ever found anything that 
would work with my 706MKIIG?
    Phil N0KE

Edward L Dowdy wrote:
> 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
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> 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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