Sound Card Interfacing With Various Transceivers:
>>>>-----Original Message-----
From: Rod radiodad2000@yahoo.com
Yes, the 6-pin mini-DIN Data Port is on the FT-817 and FT-857.
The "Data Port" for fixed level transceiver audio input and output was
developed in the 1980's by TAPR for packet Amateur Radio interfaces.
Thankfully, the Data Port was adopted by several transceiver manufacturers,
standardized to the 6-pin mini-DIN with identical pin outs, and has been
provided on many mobile, portable and base radios from the 1990's to the
present. Some transceivers feature different or adjustable baud rates for
specific modes. Some, newer base/portable transceivers have this dedicated Data
Port, but unfortunately, some of the newest mobile radios do not. For example,
the the ID-5100 doesn't, but both the IC-7100 and IC-9100 have it.
For future reference, the 6-pin mini-DIN Data Port might be considered a legacy
port or redundant on transceivers that support high speed digital data and/or
audio input and output via USB, Bluetooth, or other accessory connector. To
take it a step further, SDRs can make use of virtual audio cables instead of
physical cables and interfaces.
However, for hardware connections, there is no substitute for a convenient,
dedicated, rear panel 6-pin mini-DIN Data Port. Are you listening, transceiver
engineers? Some hams like interfaces and radios to have physical level
controls. You know, those old things, what were they called? Oh, yes... knobs.
Below is a list of Amateur transceiver models that have a 6-pin mini-DIN Data
Port. Each should work with the Tigertronics SL USB, the CAB-6PM interface
cable and the MOD-6PM jumper module. Please thoroughly check your radio or
manual for this port; it might be hidden under a cover or hole plug! This list
was assembled by me from 2011 through 2014, so it is not guaranteed, and may
not be complete. It is arranged alphanumerically, not chronologically.
See DX Engineering's link for their Tigertronic SignaLink USB Interface Guide
for updated information:
http://www.dxengineering.com/parts/tgr-sl-usb/media/instructions
73,
Rod
WN8R
Amateur Transceivers with the standardized Data Port 6-pin mini-DIN connector:
Yaesu
FT-100
FT-100D
FT-1500M
FT-450
FT-7100
FT-7800R
FT-7900R
FT-8100
FT-817
FT-817ND
FT-857
FT-857D
FT-8800R
FT-8900R
FT-897
FT-897D
FT-950
ICOM
IC-207H
IC-208H
IC-2720H
IC-2800
IC-2820
IC-7000
IC-7100
IC-703
IC-706MKIIG
IC-7400 (model for 746PRO outside USA)
IC-746PRO
IC-9100
IC-910H
ID-880
Kenwood
TM-251
TM-255
TM-271
TM-271A
TM-451
TM-455
TM-733A
TM-D700
TM-D700A
TM-D710
TM-D710A
TM-D710E
TM-G707
TM-V7
TM-V71A
TM-V7A
TS-480HX
TS-480SAT
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On Sunday, April 13, 2014 9:35 AM, peter h <n6ze@aol.com> wrote:
Just out of curiosity, does this work exactly the same with the FT817 & FT857?
(Don't have diagrams out this early A.M.)
bt73Peter, N6ZE
-----Original Message-----
From: Rod <radiodad2000@yahoo.com>
To: vhfcontesting <vhfcontesting@contesting.com>
Sent: Sun, Apr 13, 2014 12:15 pm
Subject: Re: [VHFcontesting] Sound card interfacing, and an FT-897D
Dan,
You don't need to hassle with cables to your your laptop sound card.
The Tigertronics SingnaLink USB has its own sound chip and smartly uses the
FT-897 Data Port.
Get one here:
http://www.dxengineering.com/parts/tgr-sl-usb then click the add to cart
button.
Then you will see the discounted Data Port cable, TGR-SL-CAB6PM. Then you
should
get the jumper module, TGR-SL-MOD6PM, to set the unit internally for this cable
without wire jumper hassles. Click either item link in your cart to see
the TGR-SL-MOD6PM.
The Tigertronics SL USB has superior s/n and adjustable transmit and receive
level controls, plus no external speaker will be required for your radio.
Good luck with the Rover!
Rod
WN8R<<<<
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