I have recently became the proud owner of an icom r20. Ct17 icct17 icom original communications interfacev level. Get the best deals on icom ct 17 when you shop the largest online selection at. The icom ct17 rs232 computer level converter is both costly and requires external power. Level converters are required to shift signal levels between the com port and the civ and the accessory.
Apparently it doesnt work with windows xp, and it needs the ct17 level. As a result of this design, the purity of the lo achieves a reciprocal mixing dynamic range rmdr of 110db. I recommend adding the diode external to the level converter if you plan to use your converter for other tasks, such as icom civ. 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. 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. This cable does not include any manuals or instructions for use. But there are several designs to build your own converter, the schematics are all fairly simple and cheaper. The icom ct17 civ is the recommended interface for linking your icom radios to your pc. For remote transceiver control from a pc equipped with an 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. 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. If you have an rs232 port on your win7 computer, the old and reliable ct17 is highly recommended.
For additional background information, please read my general comments on the civ interface located on another page. The icom ct17 civ level converter allows the connection of the ic718 to a. Rs232 serial to icom civ schematic shown using maxim max232 level converter. The user must supply a serial cable to the computer, a 12. It converts the rs232 db25 for the pc to 18 mono audio. There have been some good designs for replacements for the ct17. 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 icom ct17 civ level converter allows the connection of the ic718 to a personal computer rs232c port. The ct 17 supports up to four radios, but there is no inherent protocol limitation to this number.
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. 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. I use a ct17 now, through which you can control four radios.
For a number of designs and comments, please consult the civ web pages of ekki, df4or. Rsba1 ip remote control software features icom america. 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. Control is provided via icoms civ communication interface. Icom ct17 civ level converter with 4 cables for sale online ebay. The icr6 can be powered by rechargeable nimh cells, or with alkaline batteries. The software to control your rig is referred to as rig control software and is part of many software packages. Describe your experience with the icom civ level converter ct17 and tell us why you give it the rating you did required. The ct17 civ level converter is compatible with the icom icr20 air band radio. Buy icom ct17 level converter for civ computer controlling.
With the design of the ic7851, icoms engineers focused on a new local oscillator lo that drastically reduces the phase noise. The icom icr20 can be connected to a pc via the pcs rs232c port using an optional icom ct 17 civ level converter. All you need is the software usually free from icom and this device, and you are good to go. This allows you to control the r20 from the pc andor transfer data from the receiver to the pc. Read full description see details and exclusions new icom ct 17 civ level converter from japan. It take the rs232 rx and tx signals and converts them to bidirectional ttl levels for civ use.
This is another level converter circuit using the max232. Please note that icom does not offer r20 control software. Microsoft windows 98mexp2000 lc158 carrying case helps protect the receiver from scratches, etc. Describe your experience with the icom civ level converter ct 17 and tell us why you give it the rating you did required. 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. It is icoms proprietary computer interface revision v 5 software. Icom civ level converters ct17 free shipping on most. In fact, up to four icom civ transceivers or receivers can be connected via the ct17 at once. Converts ttl level from radio into rs232c level to computer. On ebay i found a controll cable for icom radios that accepts civ interface, ebay item. Ct 17 rs232 computer interface civ level converter. The icom ct 17 civ level converter allows the connection of the ic718 to a personal computer rs232c port.
I have used a ct16 in the past, but dont use it any more. 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. Up to 4 icom civ radios can be used for frequency, mode, and memory channel control with your program. The ct17 comes with a dc power cord and mini jumper cable to connect to the 718. Icom ct17 civ level converter with 4 cables for sale. Ct17 icct17 icom original communications interfacev. Icom 7300 usb civ rig control and digital cw how to. I use a home brew rs232 to civ level controller with my ic735. Civ level converter unit for ic r 9000, ic r 8500, ic r 75, ic r 10. Up to four icom icv transceivers can be connected at one time. 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.
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. Valley enterprises ftdi usb chipset icom twoway radio programming cable civ cat ct17 10 foot ve. Estrada da cruz 21b alto do restelo 1400081 lisboa portugal. 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. I recommend adding the diode external to the level converter if you plan to. 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. 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. Converts ttllevel from radio into rs232c level to computer. They allow you to change frequencies, operating modes, and memory channels using your computer and appropriate third party control software. 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. In fact, up to four icom civ transceivers or receivers can be connected via the ct 17 at once. 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. 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. The ic756proiiiii, ic746pro, ic7400 or ic7000 can be connected to a pc with an audio cable and rs232c cable through ct17 civ level converter.
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. Yet another simpler alternative is provided by perry, k4pwo. Icom ct 17 communication interfacev civ with instructions. The ct 17 comes with a dc power cord and mini jumper cable to connect to the 718. Buy ct17 icct17 icom original communications interfacev level converter remote control with pc. The ux14 allows a ciiv radio to utilize the civ system. Communications receivers and accessories from aor and icom cannot be returned for credit, only exchange if defective within the first 30 days. I have the ct17 and am planning on hooking up my icom ic821h and. The icom icr20 can be connected to a pc via the pcs rs232c port using an optional icom ct17 civ level converter. Documents manuals icom communications interfacev level converter ct17. By using a cheap, readily available ultra low power ttl to rs232 converter ic, the linear ltc83, one can make a selfcontained unit, which derives its power from the serial port itself.
Csr20 cloning software with usb cable use a pc to easily edit stored memory channels, recorded contents and receiver settings. 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. 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 ct17 civ level converter with 4 cables for sale online. For remote transceiver control in the remote jack using a pc equipped with an rs232c port. Icr20 communications receiver options icom america.
The purpose of the ct17 is to change the signal level of a computers serial port, e. Level converter for most icom models incuding icr8500 ic7800. 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. Everywhere i look, there is some caveat, such as these. The ct 17 civ level converter is compatible with the icom icr20 air band radio. The interface, therefore, is not much more than a level converter. 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. Ct 17 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. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. 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.
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