communication:rig_cat
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Most modern Ham Radio Rigs offer a CAT (Computer Assisted Tuning) interface which offer the ability to control the radio from a computer.
A good number of CAT interfaces are based on protocols layered on standard serial interfaces.
ICOM CI-V CAT - 3.5mm jack half duplex open collector serial interface - transmit and receive connected to a single line.
Yaesu CT62 CAT - 8 pin mini DIN (ACC connector) - full duplex 5V serial interface with 13.8V output
Cables including a USB to serial converter are readily available:
- about £9 including shipping
- about £9 including shipping
Both cables are based on the Prolific PL2303 chipset - drivers for both Windows and Unix available on the Prolific website Prolific
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