CAT-Interfaces

On this page you will find:

• WCS-xx and ADMS-xx Programming Kits for Icom and Yaesu
• KRS-xx Programming Kits for Kenwood radios
• USB-63 Serial/USB Cable for Yaesu/Kenwood
• CAT-Mate
• RIGtalk USB CAT Interface
• microHAM USB CAT/Audio Interface II
• LCU-3 universal CAT interface for YAESU / KENWOOD / ICOM transceiver

WCS-xx and ADMS Programming Kits

WCS-xx Programming Kit

Program your radio conveniently at your computer, enter data for each memory, sort them and manage them in any way. If you have an Icom D-Star radio, all relevant D-Star settings can be done with this software as well. The memories can be stored on the computer as a file, printed and copied to other radios (cloning function). You can have several files open at the same time, making copying and merging data very easy. The radio is connected with the supplied cable either to a serial port or an USB port of your computer. The programming kits are suitable for XP, Vista and Windows 7 (32 and 64 bit). With 'wine' they are also useable under Linux.

The supplied cable can be used independently from the supplied software also for CAT control of the radio from a computer. The cable has the same function as the 'CT-62' by Yaesu or the 'CT-17' by Icom. The interface cables with USB are suitable for modern notebooks which don't have traditional serial interfaces.

KRS-xx Programming Kits for Kenwood Radios

KRS-xx Programming Kit

Programming software for Kenwood Radios
For the current set of Kenwood radios TM-D710E, TM-V71E, TH-F7E and TH-D72E a new programming software is available, which allows allows easy programming of all parameters on your computer. You can read, store and replay the current configuration, for example as a configuration backup before the fieldday, where many people play on your radio...

The software is suitable for all current WIndows version from XP to Win7, 32 and 64 bit. The reuired USB programming cable is included (except for the TH-D72, where the cable is supplied with the radio). The cables are compatible to the Kenwood cables and can be used for all functions available on that radio.

KRS-xx Programming Kit

USB-63 Serial/USB CAT Cable

USB-63

The USB-63 is a cable with a serial connector (DB-9) for various radios, and an USB connector for the computer. This allows you to connect many radios with calssic serial CAT interface a computer with USB only. Length approx. 180cm, incl. CD-ROM with drivers for Windows 2000, XP, Vista, 7 (32 or 64 Bit).

Suitable for the following radios:

• Yaesu FT-920
• Yaesu FT-950
• Yaesu FT-1000
• Yaesu FT-2000
• Yaesu FTDX-5000
• Yaesu FT-9000

• Kenwood TS-480
• Kenwood TS-570
• Kenwood TS-590S
• Kenwood TS-870
• Kenwood TS-2000

Does not work with FT-817, FT-857, FT-897, FT-840, FT-847 (requires Null Modem), TS-950.

CT-62U USB CAT Cable

CT-62U

The CT-62U ist a cable with plug for the CAT interface on various Yaesu radios, and a USB plug for the computer. This allows you to connect various radios with a CAT interface port to a computer with USB only. Length approx. 180cm, incl. CD-ROM with drivers for Windows 2000, XP, Vista, 7 (32 or 64 Bit).

Suitable for the following radios:

• Yaesu FT-817
• Yaesu FT-857
• Yaesu FT-897

CAT-Mate

CAT-Mate

Electronic port doubler for the CAT interface on FT-817/857/897
If you want to use more than one device on the CAT interface, for example logging program and antenna controller or an external keyboard. CAT-Mate provides two CAT connectors and receives CAT commands from both inputs, the reply from the radio is directed to the socket where the last command came from. CAT port activity is shown with a LED. Further the CAT-Mate has an integrated RS-232 interface, to connect to a serial port only a normal serial cable is required (replaces CT-62). The CAT-Mate does not require a power supply.

When using the CAT-MATE on a FT-857/897 you cannot use a tuner FC-30 or FC-40 at the same time. This is because the tuners require exclusive use of the CAT interface. Workaround: Use the LDG AT-897plus tuner instead of the FC-30.

USB-RTS01 Serial/USB CAT Cable

USB-RTS01

The USB-RTS01 is a cable with a connector for the serial (Remote) connector on most Icom radios, and an USB connector for the computer. This allows you to connect practically all Icom radios with CI_V interface to your USB equipped computer. Length approx. 180cm, incl. CD-ROM with drivers for Windows 2000, XP, Vista, 7 (32 or 64 Bit).

Supports the following radios:

• Practically all Icom-Desktop radios and several scanners:
  IC-78, IC-271, IC-275, IC-375, IC-471, IC-475, IC-575, IC-703, IC-706, IC-707, IC-718, IC-725, IC-726, IC-728, IC-729, IC-735, IC-736, IC-737, IC-738, IC-746, IC-746Pro, IC-751A, IC-756, IC-756Pro1/2/3, IC-761, IC-765, IC-775DSP, IC-781, IC-820, IC-821, IC-910, IC-970, IC-1271, IC-1275, IC-7000, IC-7200, IC-7400, IC-7600, IC-7700, IC-7800, IC-R3, IC-R10, IC-R20, IC-R71, IC-R72, IC-R75, IC-R7000, IC-R7100, IC-R8500, IC-R9000, IC-R9500, IC-RX7, IC-X3.
• variois older TenTec radios with similiar interface

microHAM USB CAT/Audio Interface II

The new USB-II interface by microHAM is an enhancement to the popular USB-interface (see above). This interface offers the usual level converters for nearly all CAT interfaces, electrically isolated lines for PTT and CW keying, an input for a squelch signal and electrically isolated audio interfaces. This makes this device ideally suited for all users who wants to run digital modes from the soundcard.

The microHAM USB-II device works with all comouters with USB interface, drivers are available for Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP, Apple Macintosh OS8/OS9/OS-X and Linux. MS-DOS is not supported.

Unlike common computer mass market "USB to Serial adapters" our USB Interfaces are carefully designed for maximum immunity from strong RFI and at the same time be "RF quiet". Each data line is low pass filtered for minimum interference. The only known product of USB chipset clock is a beat at 144.030MHz.

• No COM or LPT port necessary, just one USB port and sound card
• Complete "Computer <-> Radio" electrical isolation
• Integrated computer control port for all radios CI-V, FIF-232, IF-232, RS-232
• Squelch input for signaling to computer
• No external power adapter required
• Strong RFI immunity
• Quick change connectors
• LEDs for easy visual feedback of CAT, CW, PTT, SQL
• Metal/Aluminum case, powder coated and silk screened
• Free, time unlimited firmware/software upgrades via internet

• USB: USB 2.0 Full speed , USB 1.1 compatible
• CAT RXD, TXD, max. 57600 Bd
• CW: open collector, driven from DTR, max 30V/400mA
• PTT: open collector, driven from RTS, max 30V/400mA
• FSK: open collector, driven from DTR (requires EXTFSK from MMTTY)
• SQL input: close to ground or high (two inputs) to activate. Wired to CTS
• Size: 100mm x 25mm x 80mm (BxHxT)
• Weight: 500 g

• USB-Interface II
• CD-ROM with driver software, manual
• USB cable (A/B)
• Two audio cables for soundcard

Important: Cable to radio needs to be ordered separately!

List of cables for microHAM "digiKEYER", "USB-2" and "USB-III" interfaces

DigiKEYER List of cables and schematics

Other cables for Elecraft, TenTec etc. on request.

LCU-3 universal CAT interface for YAESU / KENWOOD / ICOM transceiver

Replaces the original level converters offered by the manufacturers. Identical function, but more affordable and smaller: integrated into the D-Sub connector, just plug it onto the COM port oy your PC. No additional power supply required.
LCU-3 ist not suitable for FT-817, use CT-62 instead.