[Yaesu] FT990 TTL to RS232 interface

[Dave Kalahar]

-----Original Message-----
From: jan.fisher@virgin.net <jan.fisher@virgin.net>
Date: Monday, February 02, 1998 9:25 AM
Subject: [Yaesu] FT990 TTL to RS232 interface


>I have just got hold of an FT990 and would like to use the computer
control
>via the CAT socket. On reading the manual I see the output is at TTL level
>and requires an external interface.

You'll love the 990 and computer control is great!

>I have a Kenwood IF-232C level converter which did the same job for my old
>TS940. Will the kenwood unit work ok with the Yaesu or is there something
>I should know about the level converter.


I don't know if the Kenwood converter will work with the 990.  The pin outs
will clearly be different.
Get the Yaesu FIF-232 (look at hamfests for one cheep) or one of the thrid
party jobs. (Ramsey Electronics sells them)  They can be had for around $40
US.

>I have checked the ROM version on the 990 and it is 1.30 which I understand
>should work ok with most software packages.


Yes, CT, NA, TR, RTTY and most logging programs both DOS and Windows based.
I use Hyperlog with super results.

>I thought I would ask the question before spending a few hours making up
>leads for something that will not work.
>
>Any other info on known problems and fixes would be appreciated I do not
>think the radio is very old. Ser no 4L380125


I've had my 990 long enough to have need to replace memory batt.  Super
radio for respectable cash.

Enjoy and 73,

Dave
kalahar@theriver.com
Homepage: www.personal.riverusers.com/~kalahar



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