[amsat-bb] Re: Icom CT-16 Sat Interface

[Stephen Brown Jr]

Hi Robert,
      I'm not sure on the CT-16 or equivalent, but I do have a couple of
circuits I can share with you that will provide CI-V control from your PC. I
have not built any of these, but they look fairly straightforward:

http://www.qsl.net/k0kn/schematics.html

I think you can use the MAX232 or two transistor interface.

I've also attached a schematic for another interface that someone else
shared with me as well.

I'd be curious to know if anyone is using two 706's autonomously with PC
control for sat work. I would also think you may be able to take two of the
aforementioned circuits or equivalent and be able to accomplish the same
thing?

Hope that helps.

73's
Stephen
N1VLV





On 12/25/06, Robert L Lasso <rlasso at zianet.com> wrote:
>
> I am considering using a Icom CT-16 Sat Interface with two IC-706MKIIG
> radios. I do not have a CT-16 and want to know if this is the best route or
> are there other after market interfaces or software that can be used or
> plans for a homebrew interface. Hard to find a used CT-16 so far on the
> internet. I assume that I will also need a Icom CT-17 Level Converter or one
> of the equivalent models out there made by other hams. Appreciate any
> advice. 73, Robert W6RQR
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