[Yaesu] Cheapest RS232 <-> TTL Level Shifter

[Jon Ogden]

Many of us have rigs we'd like to interface with that do not have RS-232
ports, but rather "TTL" ports.  The FT-1000D is one item that comes to mind.
In order to interface with a PC serial port, you need a level shifter.  The
Yaesu FIF-232 is the part that is supposed to be used with such rigs from
Yaesu.  It costs around $100.  A lot of money.  Hosenose.com makes a unit
that costs about $50.

But there's a cheaper solution from Yaesu themselves!  It's the CT-62 cable
that is designed for the FT-817.  It has a built in level shifter on the
cable (sorta like the Hosenose.com models).  The cost?  LESS THAN $30!!!!

Yes, it is about $29.00 for a CT-62.  I just picked one up today.  True, it
has a Mini-Din connector on it as opposed to the large DIN of say the
FT-1000D.  But one could easily either make an adapter cable or cut the
mini-Din off and add a regular sized DIN.

Just thought I'd let everyone know about this.

73,

Jon
NA9D

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Jon Ogden
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