Ci v level converter communications interface the icom ci v level converter is designed to allow for the connection of one or more icom transceivers to a personal computer rs232c port. If you have a mac, plase check out black cat systems which contains demo copies of my macintosh software for science and radio applications. Here i try to list some software for the icom civ interface which is available on the. So could i not use ci v via usb, set to 115200, and ci v via the remote plug, set to 19200, both at the same.
When the bandmaster iv is connected to an icom radio via a ci v connection it replaces the functions of an icom ct 17 since the bandmaster iv contains all the required interface circuitry. When hooking up the ct17 it takes a rs232 cable most laptops now days dont have this port. The icr6 can be powered by rechargeable nimh cells, or with alkaline batteries. It provides a usb interface for cat and civ radios. I currently have my ic7300 working with it wonderfully. Icom ct17 usb civ cat control cable for icom radios controls your radio from the pc and transfer data from the radio to the pc this cable offers full cat control of your icom transceiver allowing you to fully utilise software such as ham radio deluxe, n1mm. Eliminate unusual behavior of your icom civ bus while under computer control. The n4py icom radio control program will allow you to add any flex radio. This listing is for a single ci v programming cable compatible ct 17 3. The icom icr20 can be connected to a pc via the pcs rs232c port using an optional icom ct17 civ level converter. If you are looking for the civ ct17 connector follow this link. Icom ci v level converters include a dc power cord and mini jumper cable to connect to the transceiver, as well as the data format and command table for those who wish to write their own software. The claimed icom ct 17 icom s ci v interface schematic is shown on another web page.
The icpw1 only listens for data and does not send any of its own. Rrc1258mkii also supports the civ protocol used by almost every icom radio. Nov 19, 2016 unfortunately, many computer software for example hrd free version does not support setting a higher baudrate than 19200 for ci v ports. The icom design for the opc478 interface is a simple transistor circuit used for cloning.
If the windows programming software is old, then you. Control is provided via icoms civ communication interface. Option for most icom transceiver, check compatibilitywith your radio to. If you have used other icom civ related software from df4or before, civ test will use the settings last used with that other software.
Dieses ct17 kompatible civpegelkonverterinterfacekabel zur. Icom is an outstanding, comprehensive radio manufacturer that produces radio communication equipment of all genres, from amateur radios to terrestrial, marine and avionics radios, as well as lte, wlan and satellite radios. Icom ct 17 usb ci v cat control cable for icom radios controls your radio from the pc and transfer data from the radio to the pc this cable offers full cat control of your icom transceiver allowing you to fully utilise software such as ham radio deluxe, n1mm logger, ftbcat, mixw, turbolog winlog32 and many more. In fact, up to four icom ci v transceivers or receivers can be connected via the ct 17 at once. There are a number of logging and rig control programs which utilize the civ interface. I have another listing for 3m 10ft version of this ct 17 cable as well. Please note that icom does not offer r20 control software. Buy valley enterprises icom ct17 usb ftdi chipset civ cat control programming cable, length 3. I have the ct17 and am planning on hooking up my icom ic821h and. Throw all this in a box, add some 18 jacks and a serial cable, and youll have the functional equal of icom s ct 17 level converter. To use psk31 deluxe or other digital mode software you will need.
It is effectively equivalent to the combination of an icom ct17 along with a usb to serial interface, without the tangle of wires and extra power supply. The bandmaster iv then monitors all ci v data from the radio for frequency or band changes and selects the appropriate band. The icom icr20 can be connected to a pc via the pcs rs232c port using an optional icom ct 17 civ level converter. Additionally, you will be able to mouse click on signals. For remote transceiver control from a pc equipped with an rs232c port. Icom ct17 civ cat programming cable ic7300 ic7400 ic. Icom ct 17 usb ftdi chipset ci v cat control programming cable 3 feet aftermarket programming cableftdi usb chipsettx and rx led indicatorscable length. The n4py software license is not transferable to another user. Using the ct 17, icom ci v level converter, any icom ci v radio can be externally controlled using a personal computer with rs232c port change freqoperating mode etc. Ct17 icct17 icom original communications interfacev level. Icom s ct 17 interface was legacy serial rs232 and is not a pretty solution these days with 9 to 25 pin. Valley enterprises icom ct17 usb ftdi chipset civ cat control.
Your interface comes with a 30 day no questions satisfaction. Apr 14, 2011 i did have the icom ct 17 serial to ci v interface and did experience occasional buss collisions. Multiple skins available for just about any icom radio. The claimed icom ct17 icoms civ interface schematic is shown on. Bandmaster iv universal band decoder array solutions. Buy ct17 icct17 icom original communications interfacev level converter remote control with pc.
Aftermarket civ cat programming software that supports these radios models is ham radio. Details about ftdi usb icom programming cable cat civ ct17. It provides a usb interface to the pc and three isolated civ ports, with icom message store and forward between each of the total of four ports to prevent collisions. Using the ct17, icom civ level converter, any icom civ radio can be externally controlled using a personal computer with rs232c port change freqoperating mode etc. The ic703s used in this project were supplied by martin lynch and.
The user must supply a serial cable to the computer, a 12. Buy ct 17 icct17 icom original communications interface v level converter remote control with pc. The ic756proiiiii, ic746pro, ic7400 or ic7000 can be connected to a pc with an audio cable and rs232c cable through ct17 civ level converter. The ct17 interface was designed by icom for computer control of icom equipment and is based on the max232 chip. This cable offers full cat control of your icom transceiver allowing you to fully utilise software such as ham radio deluxe, n1mm logger, ftbcat, mixw, turbolog winlog32 and many more. Bandmaster iii universal band decoder array solutions. Describe your experience with the usb civ cat interface cable for icom ct17 ic706 and tell us why you give it the rating you did required. This allows you to control the r20 from the pc andor transfer data from the receiver to the pc. Valley enterprises icom ct17 usb ftdi chipset civ cat control programming cable, length 3.
Belkin or byterunner and connecting it to your interfaces serial port. It is effectively equivalent to the combination of an icom ct 17 along with a usb to serial interface, without the tangle of wires and extra power supply. If no other civ product from df4or is found on your machine, the comport defaults to com2, speed to 1200. This interface allows up to four devices to be controlled by one computer. Controls your radio from the pc and transfer data from the radio to the pc. I dont believe that this software is free, so contact icom to. When the bandmaster iii is connected to an icom radio via a civ connection it can replace the icom ct17 since the bandmaster iii contains all the required interface. To make an icom civ connection to the bandmaster iii, simply connect a cable with 18 phone plugs on each end to the remote jack on the radio and the civ jack on the decoder.
Up to four icom ic v transceivers can be connected at one time. The icom ct17 civ level converter allows the connection of the ic718 to a personal computer rs232c port. Rsba1 ip remote control software features icom america. Describe your experience with the usb ci v cat interface cable for icom ct 17 ic706 and tell us why you give it the rating you did required. I assume that the implementation consists of some number of turns of wire around a ferrite core. Icom ct17 does not provide rxtx switching for older icom radios, as described above. When the bandmaster iv is connected to an icom radio via a civ connection it replaces the functions of an icom ct17 since the bandmaster iv contains all the required interface circuitry. They allow you to change frequencies, operating modes, and memory channels using your computer and appropriate third party control software.
The software will want to know the rigs civ address and its baud rate. Right now i am looking at the rt systems rtpusbrts01 that dx engineering sells. The list contains freeware, shareware and commercial products, some do support other interfaces and other manufacturers. All audio and data communication goes true the rrc. Icom civ interface guide first of all, thank you for purchasing my icom civ interface cable. Your interface comes with a 30 day no questions satisfaction guarantee and full 12 month warrantee against material failure. Bqlzr usb civ cat cable for ct17 ic275 ic756pro shortwave radio. The icom ct 17 ci v level converter allows the connection of the ic718 to a personal computer rs232c port.
The icom ct17 rs232 computer level converter is both costly and requires. When used the optional dropin charger stand bc194 with the ac adapter or cigarette lighter cable, you can easily start charging the nimh cells, while eliminating the need to. I have several of the smt boards without components. The icom icr20 can be connected to a pc via the pcs rs232c port using an optional icom ct 17 ci v level converter. It will work with any radio that has a standard icom civ interface jack. The usb icom ci v interface is powered off the usb bus, no external power is required. This design is interesting in that it filters the power and radio data line with common mode twowire inductors. Thank you for purchasing an icom ct17 commu nication interfacev civ level converter. One of the more interesting uses i have discovered involves antenna performance testing. A convenient solution is a socalled cat cable ct17 cable. Icom ct17 usb ftdi chipset civ cat control programming cable 3 feet. It connects the radio directly to a usb port on the pc.
Other useful information would include your experience with similar products, infomation on a product that you would purchase instead of this one, and so on. Icom civ computer interface cable for 910h qrz forums. Whether youre programming icom handhelds, mobile units, dstar, hf radios, or icom receivers, we have everything you need. They offer usb rig control of icom and tentec radios with civ interfaces find west mountain radio. It provides a usb interface for cat and ci v radios. You can use any rig control and logging software that is compatible with your computer and radio. Here i try to list some software for the icom civ interface which is available on the web. Control is provided via icom s ci v communication interface. Ct17 icct17 icom original communications interfacev. This is fully compatible with popular contesting software ct, writelog, trlog, dx4win, etc. Icom civ level converters include a dc power cord and mini jumper cable to connect to the transceiver, as well as the data format and command table for those who wish to write their own software. Icom ct17 usb ftdi chipset civ cat control programming.
Listed under the software radio control category that is about radio. Civ cat usb interface cable for icom ct17 ic706 725 us stock. Examples are provided that have been installed and run on an ic756 and now on an ic 7700. This box is an intelligent replacement for the icom ic ct17. Specific download information to configure the program for your icom radio. Dec 09, 2017 i recently found a good deal on a icom ic910h and i want to interface it with my computer running hrd software.
Usbcivpegelkonverter pcfernsteuerkabel fur icomgerate. The claimed icom ct17 icoms civ interface schematic is shown on another web page. Has advanced scanning, logging and control abilities. Up to 4 icom civ transceivers or receivers can be controlled using the ct17. Using a program called smeter lite by seed solutions, it is possible to use the civ port to transfer smeter readings to the software, which can be used to draw. Run the icr6 using the ac adapter, or opt for a cigarette lighter cable, cp18ae. West mountain radio rigtalk rt1 usbclv computer interfaces. In fact, up to four icom civ transceivers or receivers can be connected via the ct17 at once. Ftdi usb icom programming cable cat civ ct17 3 meter ebay. Listed under the softwareradio control category that is about radio. Hopefully, this guide will allow you to get your pc connected to your icom radio with the minimum of effort. Most older information comes from the icom civ reference manual, 3. The ic9700 allows cat control via the traditional civ port remote port and via its usb port. Connectivity is demonstrated to show how communications between the radio and pc can be implemented.
Computer control of the ic7100, ic7200, ic7300, ic7410, ic7600. This cable is designed specifically for cat computer aided transceiver system, which controls transceiver frequency, mode and other functions by computer, supporting most icom ci v transceivers. The ic756proiiiii, ic746pro, ic7400 or ic7000 can be connected to a pc with an audio cable and rs232c cable through ct 17 ci v level converter. This cable is designed specifically for cat computer aided transceiver system, which controls transceiver frequency, mode and other functions by computer, supporting most icom civ transceivers. Valley enterprises icom ct 17 usb ftdi chipset ci v cat control programming cable, length 3 feet. West mountain radio rigtalk rt1 usbclv computer interfaces do everything that the icom ct17 does, without the requirement for a serial port. Irc software full install with registration key full install 3. The usb icom civ interface is powered off the usb bus, no external power is required. So there you end up switching settings on the ic7300 when switching software on your computer. Selected port and speed are stored in the registry. Hamradiodeluxe or a similar rig control software at the control site. Icom ci v interface guide first of all, thank you for purchasing my icom ci v interface cable.
The content of this manual, the software associated. The ct17 comes with a dc power cord and mini jumper cable to connect to the 718. The bandmaster iv then monitors all civ data from the radio for frequency or band changes and selects the appropriate band. They offer usb rig control of icom and tentec radios with ci v interfaces find west mountain radio. What the buss collision issue is when the icpw1 gets corrupted or garbled information over the ci v buss and reacts to it. It looks like a small transistor, and with a 3lead package, can be. If you have used other icom ci v related software from df4or before, ci v test will use the settings last used with that other software. Up to four icom icv transceivers can be connected at one time.
West mountain radio rigtalk rt1 usbcl v computer interfaces do everything that the icom ct 17 does, without the requirement for a serial port. It will work with any radio that has a standard icom ci v interface jack. If no other ci v product from df4or is found on your machine, the comport defaults to com2, speed to 1200. Rsba1 operation with the base stations pc connected to the radios acc socket, mic connector, or sp dif jack for audio communication cannot be guaranteed. Ftdi usb civ cat programming cable icom ic706mkii ic706mkiig ic706 ct17. I am looking for advice as to what cable to buy to hook the ci v of the ic910 up to my computer. Bqlzr usb ci v cat cable for ct 17 ic275 ic756pro shortwave radio. Icom civ level converters ct17 free shipping on most. Ftdi usb programming cable icom cat civ ic746 ic746pro.
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