[TenTec] A question about a Omni VI/3

[Carl Moreschi]

The Omni VI uses CIV address 04 at 1200 baud.  It uses the Icom interface.

Carl Moreschi N4PY
127 River Moss Way
Hertford, NC 27944
www.n4py.com

On 11/23/2020 2:08 PM, Donald Kemp wrote:
> Paul,
>
> I think you need to use the Icom Civ for rig control.
> The IC-745 sticks in my mind as the rig to use.
>
> N4PY has software you can use for it.
> I am in the process of getting my Omni V set up for rig control.
> Here is what Carl (N4PY) told ne to use for the Omni V:
> CIV Address 1Eh
> 1200 baud rate
> Radio type IC-GEN
> Select the correct comport
> Your serial cable must have just 3 wires in it. I made a cable
>       with a male DB 25 that plugs into the Omni V and a female DB 9
>       on the other end that plugs into the PC serial port.  The
>       cable is 2 RG/174 cables.  The first cable has the center lead
>       going to pin 2 on the DB 25 and pin 2 on the DB 9. The second
>       cable has the center lead going to pin 3 on the DB 25 and pin 3
>       on the DB 9.  The shields on both cables are connected together
>       and go to pin 7 on the DB 25 and pin 5 on the DB 9.
>
> I am making up my cable today using a 5 conductor with shield.
>