[amsat-bb] Re: SatPC32, Yaesu FT-736, and KCT

[Alan VE4YZ]

Error.. FT-736r CAT DIN has 4 connections not the 2 noted below.  GND,
Signal In, 13V , Signal Out  See schematic and 

http://www.mindspring.com/~n2wwd/html/body_doppler_compensation.html


> -----Original Message-----
> From: amsat-bb-bounces at amsat.org 
> [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces at amsat.org] On Behalf Of Alan VE4YZ
> Sent: October 26, 2009 9:56 PM
> To: 'Jim Bennett'
> Cc: 'Amsat-BB'
> Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: SatPC32, Yaesu FT-736, and KCT
> 
> Hi Jim,  SATPC32 will run the FT736r directly using a serial 
> port or a USB/Serial adapter to the 6 pin DIN CAT port on the 
> radio.  However, the cable must include a TTL/Serial 
> converter.  Page 13 of my FT736r manual using GND, S.IN only  
> If you are already running directly from PC to Radio with the 
> proper cable you need to confirm the baud rate on SATPC32 is 
> 4800 as that is the only rate the 736r understands.
> 
> When I used to run WISP for GO-32, it did NOT run the radio 
> or rotators.  It just ran the TNC.  SatPC32 did the radio and 
> rotator controller.
> 
> I made a TTL/Serial adapter and mounted it inside the DB9 
> connector. See
> here:
> 
> http://picasaweb.google.com/ve4yz.alan/RS232TTL#
> 
> 
> Hope this helps
> 
> 73, Alan VE4YZ
> EN19kv
> AMSAT LM 2352
> http://www.wincube.ca
> 
> 
>  
> 
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: amsat-bb-bounces at amsat.org 
> > [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces at amsat.org] On Behalf Of Jim Bennett
> > Sent: October 26, 2009 9:09 PM
> > To: amsat-bb at amsat.org
> > Subject: [amsat-bb] SatPC32, Yaesu FT-736, and KCT
> > 
> > Has anyone got this configuration working?  My current setup is:
> > 
> >  
> > 
> > Yaesu FT-736, WISP, Kansas City Tracker/Tuner with Yaesu 5400 
> > rotor control box.
> > 
> >  
> > 
> > I have try to use Satpc32 with the KCT and it will interface 
> > with the rotor control, but will not tune the radio.  
> > 
> >  
> > 
> > Do I need a separate cable for the data link?  Or will 
> > Satpc32 interface with KTC and tune thru the KTC board?
> > 
> >  
> > 
> > Thanks for any info.
> > 
> >  
> > 
> > Jim
> > 
> > KE4KOL
> > 
> >  
> > 
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