[Yaesu] FT-897 CAT, Linear and Band Data

[Joe Subich, W4TV]

Stewart, 

Since you can do two of the three - either CAT and Linear or 
Band Data and Linear (e.g., TX INH and TX GND are present in 
both CAT/Tuner and Linear configurations), why not add a 
microHAM Band Decoder to your station? 

The Band Decoder will set between the computer and the FT-897, 
take RS-232 from the computer, output FIF-232 (TTL) for the 
FT-897, read the FT-897 frequency from the data and provide 
antenna switching plus amplifier band data lines (PAYAESU 
option), ICOM voltage (PAICKL1 option) or ICOM CI-V (PAICPW1
option) if you need it. 

More information: 
   http://www.microham-usa.com/Products/band%20decoder.html

Manual: 
   http://www.microham.com/Downloads/microBandDecoder.pdf

Pardon me for suggesting a product I handle <G> ... 

73, 

   ... Joe Subich, W4TV 
       microHAM America, LLC 
       www.microHAM-USA.com 




> -----Original Message-----
> From: yaesu-bounces at contesting.com 
> [mailto:yaesu-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Stewart GM4AFF
> Sent: Friday, September 30, 2005 6:03 PM
> To: yaesu at contesting.com
> Subject: [Yaesu] FT-897 CAT, Linear and Band Data
> 
> 
> Anyone got any info on how I might be able to use CAT, linear 
> control and band data outputs all at the same time on an FT-897D?
> 
> Stewart
> GM4AFF
> 
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