[Yaesu] FT840 digital connector

[Tony]

Hi.
   The FT840 has a TTL level C.A.T. (digital) port. It's a round DIN style connector.
$45 gets a TTL<->RS232 adaptor and cable from W1GEE. I had mine working 1st time with Log-EQF, SOFT990, and CT.
   It's a great deal for $700 +50!

The FT847 would be my 2nd choice if you also want 50/144/440 and satellite. I think the CAT is RS232, but I've heard of polling problems - ask.

Good luck,  Tony


On Tue, 26 Jan 1999 19:48:42 -0800, you wrote:

	>I am considering a backup rig to my good ol' FT-990 AC. A question
	>about the FT-840.
	>The Yaesu ads for this radio says it has a digital mode interface. I
	>do not remember seeing a dedicated connector on the back of the
radio
	>when I briefly looked at it at HRO. Did I miss it.. or is the
	>interface actually the mic connector which I would consider  a bit
of
	>a hassle.
	>
	>If there are any other rigs that could be suggested? I would
	>appreciate hearing about them.

Tony Armendariz
ke6ynr@garlic.com
FISTS 3535   WPSS  ARRL

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