For a number of designs and comments, please consult the civ web pages of ekki, df4or. Level converters are required to shift signal levels between the com port and the civ and the accessory. The ct 17 level converter can be used to interface the civ voltage levels ttl to eia rs232 levels, or a homebrew unit can be made from the max232 ic plus a handful of capacitors. It is icoms proprietary computer interface revision v 5 software. The ic7851 is icoms new flagship hf50 mhz transceiver. Icom ct17 civ level converter with 4 cables for sale online ebay. Jan 01, 2018 i have a ct 17 now for 8 years when i got my second ic751a that also had the icom ux14 card. Icom ct 17 civ level converter using the ct 17, icom civ radios can be externally controlled with a personal computer equipped with an standard rs232c port. I have used a ct16 in the past, but dont use it any more. As a result of this design, the purity of the lo achieves a reciprocal mixing dynamic range rmdr of 110db.
This is another level converter circuit using the max232. Ct17 icct17 icom original communications interfacev. Converts ttl level from radio into rs232c level to computer. The ux14 allows a ciiv radio to utilize the civ system. 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. When i recently got a new computer and moved to windows 7 i got a card for my mother board that installed 2 db9 rs232 com ports for my rotor ez and ct 17 and i have not had any issues with win 7 or. Level converter for most icom models incuding icr8500 ic7800. There have been some good designs for replacements for the ct17. I have recently became the proud owner of an icom r20.
It converts the rs232 db25 for the pc to 18 mono audio. Icr20 communications receiver options icom america. The ct17 civ level converter is compatible with the icom icr20 air band radio. Buy ct17 icct17 icom original communications interfacev level converter remote control with pc. The software to control your rig is referred to as rig control software and is part of many software packages. For remote transceiver control in the remote jack using a pc equipped with an rs232c port. Throw all this in a box, add some 18 jacks and a serial cable, and youll have the functional equal of icoms ct 17 level converter. This cable does not include any manuals or instructions for use. For additional background information, please read my general comments on the civ interface located on another page. Ct17 icct17 icom original communications interfacev level. Icom ct 17 icom civ level converters are designed to allow for the connection of one or more icom transceivers to a personal computer rs232c port.
Icom ct17 civ level converter with 4 cables for sale. The purpose of the ct17 is to change the signal level of a computers serial port, e. In fact, up to four icom civ transceivers or receivers can be connected via the ct17 at once. The ct 17 civ level converter is compatible with the icom icr20 air band radio. At first i just used a usb cable for rig control and digital modes but i could not send cw from dm780 and i wanted to send cw from that and n1mm logger. Throw all this in a box, add some 18 jacks and a serial cable, and youll have the functional equal of icoms ct17 level converter. Mar 09, 2005 i have recently became the proud owner of an icom r20. Apparently it doesnt work with windows xp, and it needs the ct17 level. The ct17 supports up to four radios, but there is no inherent protocol limitation to this number. Icom ct17 civ level converter using the ct17, icom civ radios can be externally controlled with a personal computer equipped with an standard rs232c port. 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. Apr 16, 2016 at first i just used a usb cable for rig control and digital modes but i could not send cw from dm780 and i wanted to send cw from that and n1mm logger. The icom ct17 civ level converter allows the connection of the ic718 to a. Describe your experience with the icom civ level converter ct17 and tell us why you give it the rating you did required.
Icom civ level converters ct17 free shipping on most orders. I have a ct17 now for 8 years when i got my second ic751a that also had the icom ux14 card. I use a home brew rs232 to civ level controller with my ic735. But there are several designs to build your own converter, the schematics are all fairly simple and cheaper. 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. 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. When i recently got a new computer and moved to windows 7 i got a card for my mother board that installed 2 db9 rs232 com ports for my rotor ez and ct17 and i have not had any issues with win 7 or. It take the rs232 rx and tx signals and converts them to bidirectional ttl levels for civ use. Icom ct17 icom civ level converters are designed to allow for the connection of one or more icom transceivers to a personal computer rs232c port. The icom icr20 can be connected to a pc via the pcs rs232c port using an optional icom ct 17 civ level converter. Documents manuals icom communications interfacev level converter ct17.
Icom 7300 usb civ rig control and digital cw how to. Icom civ level converters ct17 free shipping on most. The ct 17 supports up to four radios, but there is no inherent protocol limitation to this number. I had to experiment a little, but found that all it took was one extra diode to use my max232 level converter to program the yaesu vx5r. Buy icom ct17 level converter for civ computer controlling. The icom ct 17 civ level converter allows the connection of the ic718 to a personal computer rs232c port. The icr6 can be powered by rechargeable nimh cells, or with alkaline batteries. Using the ct 17, icom civ level converter, any icom civ radio can be externally controlled using a personal computer with rs232c port change freqoperating mode etc. I recommend adding the diode external to the level converter if you plan to. Rsba1 ip remote control software features icom america. Up to four icom icv transceivers can be connected at one time. Icom ct17 level converter for civ computer controlling you would think its that simple, but no.
Ct17 icom ct17 communication interfacev civ with instructions. If you have an rs232 port on your win7 computer, the old and reliable ct17 is highly recommended. The icom ct17 civ level converter allows the connection of the ic718 to a personal computer rs232c port. The ic756proiiiii, ic746pro, ic7400 or ic7000 can be connected to a pc with an audio cable and rs232c cable through ct 17 civ level converter. Ct 17 communications interface discontinued civ level converter communications interface the icom civ level converter is designed to allow for the connection of one or more icom transceivers to a personal computer rs232c port. On ebay i found a controll cable for icom radios that accepts civ interface, ebay item. Csr20 cloning software with usb cable use a pc to easily edit stored memory channels, recorded contents and receiver settings. The interface, therefore, is not much more than a level converter. Page 88 of the r20 owners manual shows the data format and.
The ct 17 comes with a dc power cord and mini jumper cable to connect to the 718. This allows you to control the r20 from the pc andor transfer data from the receiver to the pc. Civ level converter unit for ic r 9000, ic r 8500, ic r 75, ic r 10. If you have a mac, plase check out black cat systems which contains demo copies of my macintosh software for science and radio applications. Ct17 level converter, pw1 linear amplifier, rsba1 remote control software, sm30 electret desk mic, sm50 deluxe dynamic desk mic, sp23 speaker box with audio filtering and sp34 speaker box with audio filtering. The user must supply a serial cable to the computer, a 12. Please note that icom does not offer r20 control software.
The ct17 comes with a dc power cord and mini jumper cable to connect to the 718. I use a ct17 now, through which you can control four radios. For remote transceiver control from a pc equipped with an rs232c port. Control is provided via icoms civ communication interface. Icom ct 17 communication interfacev civ with instructions.
Icom ct17 civ level converter with 4 cables for sale online. The icom ct17 rs232 computer level converter is both costly and requires external power. I have the ct17 and am planning on hooking up my icom ic821h and. Get the best deals on icom ct 17 when you shop the largest online selection at. Estrada da cruz 21b alto do restelo 1400081 lisboa portugal. Describe your experience with the icom civ level converter ct 17 and tell us why you give it the rating you did required. Valley enterprises ftdi usb chipset icom twoway radio programming cable civ cat ct17 10 foot ve. Read full description see details and exclusions new icom ct 17 civ level converter from japan. Communications receivers and accessories from aor and icom cannot be returned for credit, only exchange if defective within the first 30 days. Yet another simpler alternative is provided by perry, k4pwo. All you need is the software usually free from icom and this device, and you are good to go. In fact, up to four icom civ transceivers or receivers can be connected via the ct 17 at once. With the design of the ic7851, icoms engineers focused on a new local oscillator lo that drastically reduces the phase noise. Converts ttllevel from radio into rs232c level to computer.
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. Microsoft windows 98mexp2000 lc158 carrying case helps protect the receiver from scratches, etc. Ct 17 rs232 computer interface civ level converter. Up to 4 icom civ radios can be used for frequency, mode, and memory channel control with your program. The ic756proiiiii, ic746pro, ic7400 or ic7000 can be connected to a pc with an audio cable and rs232c cable through ct17 civ level converter. 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. Run the icr6 using the ac adapter, or opt for a cigarette lighter cable, cp18ae. I recommend adding the diode external to the level converter if you plan to use your converter for other tasks, such as icom civ. Rs232 serial to icom civ schematic shown using maxim max232 level converter. To control these ciiv radios remotely with this cable, an optional ux14 converter must be installed. Ct17 communications interface discontinued civ level converter communications interface the icom civ level converter is designed to allow for the connection of one or more icom transceivers to a personal computer rs232c port. The ct17 level converter can be used to interface the civ voltage levels ttl to eia rs232 levels, or a homebrew unit can be made from the max232 ic plus a handful of capacitors. Everywhere i look, there is some caveat, such as these.
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