Yaesu SCU-17 CAT-/Soundcard Interface w. built-in soundcard
Yaesu SCU-17 CAT-/Soundcard Interface w. built-in soundcard
€129.00
incl. VAT, plus shipping
€108.40
In stock, shipped in 1 to 2 days
SKU
SCU-17
Supply Scope
- Yaesu SCU-17 interface
- Printed instructions (EN)
- USB A / B cable
- NF cable 2x 6pin mini-DIN
- Serial cable 2x 9pin SubD
- 2 pcs.3.5mm jack plugs, stereo
WIMO Expert opinion
With the SCU-17 you get a very powerful sound card that perfectly expands many older Yaesu transceivers for digital operating modes.
The USB interface allows an uncomplicated connection to your PC, the installation is well documented and done quickly.
This interface is perfectly suited for a wide variety of digimodes, the SCU-17 works seamlessly with practically all PC programs.
The SCU-17 is designed by Yaesu and for Yaesu, guaranteeing excellent hardware and software compatibility.
Please note that adapted cables and adapters may be required to use the SCU-17, depending on the transceiver. This means a little more effort and slightly higher costs.
Depending on the equipment you already have, you may need to carefully integrate the SCU-17 interface into your station. This requires precise planning.
Christoph Breker
DL1CBS
WiMo Marketing-Experte
The Yaesu SCU-17 is an interface to run with digital operating modes for almost all current Yaesu transceivers. The SCU-17 works as a USB sound card, therefore only one USB cable is required between interface and computer. The interface isolates all signals galvanically to avoid potential ground loops. In doing so the audio-in and audio-out, PTT, FSK and CAT signals are transmitted. The key signals are seperated by Opto-isolators, the audio signals by coupling transformers.
The SCU-17 is protected by a metal box to avoid irradiation problems by HF. There are two control knobs on the front panel for the NF-levels (Input, Output). This way the modulation level is adjusted in seconds without having to bother with the sound card dialog of the computer. Furthermore the front panel has three LEDs displaying the status of 'Power', 'PTT' and 'FSK'. The SCU-17 uses the USB port as the power supply.
Shipment already includes several cables, which simplifies the use with current Yaesu transceivers. Some models require an optional cable. The SCU-17 is designed in a way that even transceivers with a classic RS-232 interface can be connected to modern computers via USB.
Installation requires to download and install the "Virtual COM Port Driver" from the website of Yaesu company. Caution: Install prior to connecting the interface to your computer! Drivers can be found on www.yaesu.com under 'Products', 'FT_DX1200', 'Files', 'SCU-17 USB Driver (Virtual COM Port Driver)'.
Of course, with self-made cables you can connect virtually all other
transceivers, of other manufacturers as well. The pin configuration of
the SCU-17 interface is specified properly in the user manual.
| Transceiver | Required cables |
|---|---|
| FT-450D | As included in delivery |
| FT-817ND / FT-818 |
Option CT-62 required |
| FT-857D | Option CT-62 required |
| FT-891 | USB-Cable A/B required |
| FT-897D | Option CT-62 required |
| FT-950 | As included in delivery |
| FT-991A | See footnote [1] |
| FT-DX1200 | As included in delivery |
| FT-2000 (Variante 1) | Option SCU-21 required |
| FT-2000 (Variante 2) | Self-assembly with CT-39/A required |
| FT-DX3000 | See footnote [1] |
| FT-DX5000 (Variante 1) | Option SCU-21 required |
| FT-DX5000 (Variante 2) | Self-assembly with CT-39/A required |
| FT-DX9000 (Variante 1) | Option SCU-22 required |
| FT-DX9000 (Variante 2) | Self-assembly with CT-39/A required |
[1]
Other transceivers like the FT-991A or FT-DX3000 don't need a sound card interface like the SCU-17, they have a USB interface built in which offers exactly these functions (CAT control, audio in/out).
| Product Name | SCU-17 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Yaesu |
