[VHFcontesting] [VHF] Fwd: Sound card interfacing, and an FT-897D + Others!

Tue Apr 15 18:44:02 EDT 2014

I would like to say thanks to everyone for the replies.  But, I'm not sure anyone will get this since Yahoo has messed up their email servers and I'm being removed from most email lists.  I will get this straight in time...

The problem turned out to be my fault...  I created a solder bridge when I rewired the plug.  Once I found the bridge, and corrected the mistake, it works great!

73
Dan

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On Tuesday, April 15, 2014 6:33 PM, peter h <n6ze at aol.com> wrote:

Sound Card Interfacing With Various Transceivers:
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>>>>>-----Original Message-----
>From: Rod radiodad2000 at yahoo.com
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>Yes, the 6-pin mini-DIN Data Port is on the FT-817 and FT-857.
>
>
>The "Data Port" for fixed level transceiver audio input and output was
>developed in the 1980's by TAPR for packet Amateur Radio interfaces.
>Thankfully, the Data Port was adopted by several transceiver manufacturers,
>standardized to the 6-pin mini-DIN with identical pin outs, and has been
>provided on many mobile, portable and base radios from the 1990's to the
>present. Some transceivers feature different or adjustable baud rates for
>specific modes. Some, newer base/portable transceivers have this dedicated
>Data Port, but unfortunately, some of the newest mobile radios do not. For
>example, the the ID-5100 doesn't, but both the IC-7100 and IC-9100 have it.
>
>
>For future reference, the 6-pin mini-DIN Data Port might be considered a
>legacy port or redundant on transceivers that support high speed digital data
>and/or audio input and output via USB, Bluetooth, or other accessory
>connector. To take it a step further, SDRs can make use of virtual audio
>cables instead of physical cables and interfaces.
>
>
>However, for hardware connections, there is no substitute for a convenient,
>dedicated, rear panel 6-pin mini-DIN Data Port. Are you listening, transceiver
>engineers? Some hams like interfaces and radios to have physical level
>controls. You know, those old things, what were they called?  Oh, yes...
>knobs.
>
>Below is a list of Amateur transceiver models that have a 6-pin mini-DIN Data
>Port. Each should work with the Tigertronics SL USB, the CAB-6PM interface
>cable and the MOD-6PM jumper module. Please thoroughly check your radio or
>manual for this port; it might be hidden under a cover or hole plug! This list
>was assembled by me from 2011 through 2014, so it is not guaranteed, and may
>not be complete. It is arranged alphanumerically, not chronologically.
>
>
>See DX Engineering's link for their Tigertronic SignaLink USB Interface Guide
>for updated information:
>http://www.dxengineering.com/parts/tgr-sl-usb/media/instructions
>
>
>
>73,
>
>
>Rod
>WN8R
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>Amateur Transceivers with the standardized Data Port 6-pin mini-DIN connector:
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>
>Yaesu
>FT-100
>FT-100D
>FT-1500M
>FT-450
>FT-7100
>FT-7800R
>FT-7900R
>FT-8100
>FT-817
>FT-817ND
>FT-857
>FT-857D
>FT-8800R
>FT-8900R
>FT-897
>FT-897D
>FT-950
>
>
>ICOM
>IC-207H
>IC-208H
>IC-2720H
>IC-2800
>IC-2820
>IC-7000
>IC-7100
>IC-703
>IC-706MKIIG
>IC-7400 (model for 746PRO outside USA)
>IC-746PRO
>IC-9100
>IC-910H
>ID-880
>
>
>Kenwood
>TM-251
>TM-255
>TM-271
>TM-271A
>TM-451
>TM-455
>TM-733A
>TM-D700
>TM-D700A
>TM-D710
>TM-D710A
>TM-D710E
>TM-G707
>TM-V7
>TM-V71A
>TM-V7A
>TS-480HX
>
>TS-480SAT
>
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>  On Sunday, April 13, 2014 9:35 AM, peter h <n6ze at aol.com> wrote:
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>
>Just out of curiosity, does this work exactly the same with the FT817 &
>FT857?
>
>(Don't have diagrams out this early A.M.)
>
>bt73Peter, N6ZE
>
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Rod <radiodad2000 at yahoo.com>
>To: vhfcontesting <vhfcontesting at contesting.com>
>Sent: Sun, Apr 13, 2014 12:15 pm
>Subject: Re: [VHFcontesting] Sound card interfacing, and an FT-897D
>
>
>Dan,
>
>You don't need to hassle with cables to your your laptop sound card.
>The Tigertronics SingnaLink USB has its own sound chip and smartly uses the
>FT-897 Data Port.
>
>Get one here:
>http://www.dxengineering.com/parts/tgr-sl-usb then click the add to cart
>button.
>Then you will see the discounted Data Port cable, TGR-SL-CAB6PM. Then you
>should
>get the jumper module, TGR-SL-MOD6PM, to set the unit internally for this
>cable
>without wire jumper hassles. Click either item link in your cart to see
>the TGR-SL-MOD6PM.
>
>The Tigertronics SL USB has superior s/n and adjustable transmit and receive
>level controls, plus no external speaker will be required for your radio.
>
>Good luck with the Rover!
>
>Rod
>WN8R<<<<
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