W7ZR asked: >May be a stretch for the "contesting" forum but wondering if anyone is >using a CT-17 as a level converter for programming the IC-2800H rather >than their exorbitant OPC-478? Maybe; possibly; have a look at http://www.mods.dk/view.php?ArticleId=2427 Note difference between 3.5mm connectors between CT-17 & IC-2800H. 73, VR2BrettGraham