[amsat-bb] Alinco DJ-G7T programming cable

[Alan P. Biddle]

Hi,

Sometime back, while my rig was on back order, I asked if anyone had used
Icom programming cables with it.  My rig finally arrived, as did shortly
thereafter new firmware and most recently a memory cloning program.  With
that, I have been able to test both the Icom OPC-478 and the RT Systems
CT-29A cables.  (Both need a stereo 3.5 mm to 2.5 mm adapter, plus the
EDS-10 adapter which breaks out the Alinco connector to separate microphone
and earphone connectors.)  In both cases, I have found that they work
perfectly for both memory management and firmware upgrade.  If you already
have a similar cable, you can probably get by with a $4 adapter from RS
rather than a new $55 cable.

Unfortunately, the DJ-G7T is not so far proving to be an adequate satellite
rig, but that is another issue.


Alan
WA4SCA