RADIO MODEL

STATUS

COMMENTS

DX77T

ALPHA

QS/S ?

CAT PTT

Also use for DX-77, DX-77EQ, DX-701 and DX-707. Requires Alinco ERW-4 or compatible computer interface cable. Radio does not support CAT PTT.

FT450

WIP

QS/S ?

CAT PTT

CPP - 38400

Direct RS-232 without need of external level converter. The CAT timeout should be set to 3000ms. This model supports optional use of RTS/CTS, use FT450_HS selection.

FT450_HS

WIP

QS/S ?

CAT PTT

CPP – 38400

Same as FT450 above except support CTS/RTS operation.

FT600

RELEASED

 QS/S

CAT PTT

a.k.a. Vertex System 600

FT650

RELEASED

QS/S

CAT PTT

Also FT-655. This unit is supported for its 24-56Mhz coverage. An external level converter using a 1/8 inch 3 conductor stereo plug where tip is Serial Data Out from the PC and shield is ground is required from the external level converter. The ring should only be connected if the RxD line will be monitor for Squelch status for scanning applications which PC-ALE does not support. This radio does NOT use any BPF relays.

FT757GX

RELEASED

CAT PTT

 QS/S

Radio does not support CAT PTT

FT767

ALPHA

CAT PTT

 QS/S

Radio does not support CAT PTT

FT817

RELEASED

 QS/S

CAT PTT

CPP - 38400, 8N2

Also used for FT-817ND, FT-857, FT-897.

FT817DIG

RELEASED

 QS/S

CAT PTT

CPP - 38400, 8N2

As FT187 but supports DIG mode to use data port at rear of radio.

FT847

RELEASED

 QS/S

CAT PTT

CPP - 57600, 8N2

NOTE: Requires the use of Null Modem cable. See the Yaesu section regarding interfacing to the radio otherwise.

NOTE: Radio must be turned on before software is started else the radio will not respond commands.

FT890

RELEASED

 QS/S

CAT PTT

This choice supports the older FT-100, FT-747, FT-80C, FT-840, FT-890, FT-900, SB-1400.

NOTE: FT-890 QS/S hardware modification is available.

FT920

RELEASED

 QS/S

CAT PTT

CAT PTT is not listed in the manual, however it works as for other Yaesu radio in its class for CAT PTT. The FT-920 uses a straight RS-232 cable.

FT920DATA

RELEASED

 QS/S

CAT PTT

See FT920 above as well. DATA port support for the FT920. Thus DATA-LSB and DATA-USB modes are needed for use with the DATA port. If you use an FT-920 and desire to use the DATA port for your interface point of control, the proper radio selection is "FT920DATA" otherwise select "FT920". The only modes available with the data port are LSB and USB, which for ALE operation is all we need. However, be sure to set the AFSK-FSK switch to AFSK. However, be sure to set the AFSK-FSK switch to AFSK and setup the radio for the +2125hz offset in the U-45 setup menu as the software will subtract 2125hz from the assigned channel frequency so that the radio is on frequency, as the DATA port setup has NO provision for setting a 0hz offset. Also, the operator will need to manually switch from DATA to Voice in multimode operation, it recommended that the B VFO be used in conjunction with radio memory channels. The software is ALWAYS using A VFO. The operator will need to switch back to VFO A unless the Up/Down Channel or Scan is used. The mic jack is not active in data mode. Also, the operator will need to manually switch from DATA to Voice in multimode operation and use Channel UP/Down or Scan to go back to ALE data. The RX audio out on this port is a constant-level 100 mV rms @ 600ohm audio output line (as is the AF Jack) which is not affected by the position of the front-panel AF GAIN control. This output should be taken to your sound card Line-In. However, if the gain and range of adjustment is not sufficient, Mic-in may be tried.

FT980

ALPHA

CAT PTT

QS/S

Radio does not support CAT PTT

FT990_QSS

RELEASED

 QS/S

CAT PTT

This selection is specific to the FT-990 and QS/S operation.

NOTE: FT-990 requires ROM version 1.2 or later.

FT1000MP

RELEASED

 QS/S

CAT PTT

Use for all FT-1000 series radios.

NOTE: FT-1000D requires ROM version 6.0 or later.

FT2000

ALPHA

QS/S?

CAT PTT

CPP - 38400, 8N2

Also for FT-2000D.

FT2000HS

ALPHA

QS/S?

CAT PTT

CPP - 38400, 8N2

This selection uses the CTS/RTS handshaking. Also for FT-2000D.

FTdx9000

ALPHA

 QS/S

CAT PTT

CPP - 38400, 8N2

Use setup menu 70 to select the SSB-TX-BPF for either 300-2700hz or to 3000hz BW. Use setup menu 69 to select the SSB mic audio port, this is a poor design if it must be done all the time, most will likely want to use a RigBlaster type interface to the standard 8 pin mic port on the rear of the radio.

NOTE: FTDX-9000 CAT support currently suffers a known bug that requires a 200ms pause before data write/reads of a new value which impedes smooth operation.

GENERIC ICOM

RELEASED

Does not support IC-735 or IC-751 properly. Implements only basic radio features & PTT if radio supports such, user must enter proper RS-232 and ICOM radio Hex address being used

IC78

RELEASED

CAT PTT

 QS/S

CPP - 19200, 8N1

Radio does not support CAT PTT

IC703

RELEASED

 QS/S

CPP - 19200, 8N1

IC706

RELEASED

CAT PTT

 QS/S

CPP - 19200, 8N1

Radio does not support CAT PTT

IC706MkII

RELEASED

CAT PTT

 QS/S

CPP - 19200, 8N1

Radio does not support CAT PTT

IC706MkIIG

RELEASED

CAT PTT

 QS/S

CPP - 19200, 8N1

Radio does not support CAT PTT

IC707                     

RELEASED

CAT PTT

 QS/S

Radio does not support CAT PTT

IC-718    

RELEASED

CAT PTT

 QS/S

CPP - 19200, 8N1

Radio does not support CAT PTT

IC725

RELEASED

CAT PTT

 QS/S

Radio does not support CAT PTT.

NOTE: Factory addressing is used, WRT address diodes D57-D63, only D60 and D62 should be in place for the factory address of 28h. Diode D64 for transceive operation should no be installed either.

NOTE: 9600 baud is being used, not the factory default 1200 baud. As such, the CI-V Baud Rate diode, D2 must be in place and D3 must be empty. Also diode D4, the factory default, must be in place for standard 5 byte frequency data.

IC726

RELEASED

CAT PTT

 QS/S

Radio does not support CAT PTT

NOTE: Factory addressing is used, WRT address diodes D57-D63, only D61 and D62 should be in place for the factory address of 30h. Diode D64 for transceive operation should no be installed either.

NOTE: 9600 baud is being used, not the factory default 1200 baud. As such, the CI-V Baud Rate diode, D2 must be in place and D3 must be empty. Also diode D4, the factory default, must be in place for standard 5 byte frequency data.

IC728

RELEASED

 QS/S

CAT PTT

Radio does not support CAT PTT. Also use for IC-77.

NOTE: Factory addressing is used, WRT address diodes D57-D63, only D60, D61 and D62 should be in place for the factory address of 38h. Diode D64 for transceive operation should no be installed either.

NOTE: 9600 baud is being used, not the factory default 1200 baud. As such, the CI-V Baud Rate diode, D2 must be in place and D3 must be empty. Also diode D4, the factory default, must be in place for standard 5 byte frequency data.

IC729

RELEASED

CAT PTT

 QS/S

Radio does not support CAT PTT

NOTE: Factory addressing is used, WRT address diodes D57-D63, only D58, D60, D61 and D62 should be in place for the factory address of 3Ah. Diode D64 for transceive operation should no be installed either.

NOTE: 9600 baud is being used, not the factory default 1200 baud. As such, the CI-V Baud Rate diode, D2 must be in place and D3 must be empty. Also diode D4, the factory default, must be in place for standard 5 byte frequency data.

IC735

RELEASED

CAT PTT

 QS/S

Radio does not support CAT PTT

IC736

RELEASED

CAT PTT

 QS/S

Radio does not support CAT PTT

IC737

RELEASED

CAT PTT

 QS/S

Radio does not support CAT PTT. Also use for IC-737A

IC738

RELEASED

CAT PTT

 QS/S

Radio does not support CAT PTT

IC746     

RELEASED

 QS/S

CAT PTT

CPP - 19200, 8N1

IC746PRO

RELEASED

 QS/S

CAT PTT

CPP - 19200, 8N1

Also use for IC-7400

IC751

RELEASED

CAT PTT

 QS/S

Also use for IC-750. Radio does not support CAT PTT

IC756

RELEASED

 QS/S

CAT PTT

CPP - 19200, 8N1

IC756PRO

RELEASED

 QS/S

CAT PTT

CPP - 19200, 8N1

Also use for Signal One Milspec 1030E-DSP

IC756PROII          

RELEASED

 QS/S

CAT PTT

CPP - 19200, 8N1

IC756PROIII

RELEASED

 QS/S

CAT PTT

CPP - 19200, 8N1

IC761     

RELEASED

CAT PTT

QS/S ?

Radio does not support CAT PTT. Also use for IC-760.

IC765

RELEASED

CAT PTT

 QS/S

Radio does not support CAT PTT

IC775     

RELEASED

CAT PTT

 QS/S

Radio does not support CAT PTT

IC781

RELEASED

CAT PTT

 QS/S

Radio does not support CAT PTT. Also use for IC-780 and Signal One Milspec 1030C

IC7000

RELEASED

 QS/S

CAT PTT

CPP - 19200, 8N1

The IC-7000 front end uses the transmitter LPF bank, which is relay-switched. A diode-switched HPF bank is between the LPF group and the RF preamp. Even in split mode, changing bands on receive will switch LPF's and cause the associated relays to operate and release.

For ALE service, you will be better off using a transceiver in which the RF  preselector consists of diode-switched BPF's, and the transmitter LPF is not involved in the receiver front end at all. Changing bands on receive in split mode will only switch BPF's.

IC7700

PENDING

QS/S ?

Awaiting documentation

IC7800

RELEASED

 QS/S

CAT PTT

CPP - 19200, 8N1

NOTE: QS/S capable WRT the BPF filters, but RF mixer filters are also relay switched, but do not present the problems associated with potential failure of TX BPF relays.

ICF7000

WIP

QS/S ?

CAT PTT

ICOM internal ALE modem transceiver. Supported for basic operation using PC sound device for all modem operation, internal ALE modem needs to be disabled. See additional notes below for ICOM Marine Grade radios.

NOTE: Radio address must be set to 9.

ICM700PRO

RELEASED

 QS/S

CAT PTT

See IC-M710 above below.

NOTE: Radio address must be set to 2.

ICM710

RELEASED

 QS/S

CAT PTT

All ICM Marine grade radio coding/testing is being performed with the IC-M710.

NOTE: Radio address must be set to 1.

ICM710RT

RELEASED

 QS/S

CAT PTT

See IC-M710 above notes.

NOTE: Radio address must be set to 3.

ICM801E

RELEASED

 QS/S

CAT PTT

See IC-M710 above notes.

NOTE: Radio address must be set to 7.

NOTE: Remote connector must be set to NMEA.

ICM802

RELEASED

 QS/S

CAT PTT

See IC-M710 above notes.

NOTE: Radio address must be set to 8.

JRCNMEA

PENDING

 QS/S

For JRC HF NMEA SSB Marine grade radios.

NOTE: Radio address must be set to 01.

JST245

RELEASED

QS/S

CAT ANT SW

No user feedback provided as of yet. Also select for JST-145 operation.

K2/100

PENDING

QS/S ?

Use “KENWOOD” selection, K2/100 emulates a Kenwood TS-570SD.

Under no circumstances should you use a standard RS232 cable to connect your K2 to a computer, you MUST use the cable specified by Elecraft in the KIO2 or KPA100 manual to avoid damage to your rig and/or computer. For more information see K/100 notes.

K3

PENDING

CAT PTT ?

QS/S ?

CPP – 38400, 8N1

CAT control follows that of the K2 at this time. The K3 uses a standard RS232 cable. The use of RTS and DTR via radio configuration can be made for PTT support.

NOTE: MARS general coverage RX/TX support is planned.

NOTE: Awaiting documentation.

K505DSP

ALPHA

 QS/S

Kachina 505DSP and also for KC105CTX. This radio is fully under computer control, as is the Ten-Tec Pegasus TT550, both designed by the same engineer. Polling is required to keep radio port open. Operates at 9600 baud. See detailed Kachina 505DSP notes in the body of the RHUG.

KENWOOD

_HS appended designates support of handshaking

RELEASED

 QS/S

No QS/S for theTS-440

Supports 4800 baud 8N2 operation by default. The radio model ID is read at program start and parameters are reset for best ALE operation. If CPP is not used to select a higher baud rate, the TS-480, TS-570, TS-870 and TS-2000 series must be reset to 4800 baud N82. e.g. the factory default setting is 9600 baud on the TS-2000 set menu 56 to 4800 baud.

NOTE: Newer models use a straight RS-232 cable, not a null modem cable.

NOTE: The TS-440 is excluded from QS/S routines.

NOTE: Kenwood recommends that Hardware Handshaking be used to avoid loss of data to the radio, this is especially important at the higher baud rates for communications and  the higher ALE Scan Rates. NOTE: For external interfacing an PTT only DTR can be used when handshaking is used as RTS is used for handshaking. For a unit such as the RigBlaster, an alternative approach is to use CAT PTT and place the unit into VOX from Auto.

MICOM

PENDING

QS/S ?

Supports Motorola Micom (MOBAT COMMUNICATIONS, DIVISION OF TADIRAN COMMUNICATIONS LTD. ISRAEL) models Micom-H, 2E, 2B, 2BF, 2R, 2ET-RDP, 2ES, 2MF, 2RS, 2TS, 3F, 3R, 3T and perhaps others.

This selection will use the PC sound device for all operations. It is basically in support of the models that do not provide an internal ALE modem. If an internal ALE modem is present, it should be disabled.

Set the radio for 9600 baud operation by selection of “9,6” from the setup menu. Connector J3 will need to be wired with a 25 pin D connector per the Micom manual, with pins 15 TXD, 16 RXD and 18 GND wire to your PC RS-232 port.

NOTE: Micom H is the Amateur Radio band version of the Micom 2 radios. The FLN2423 RS-232 option must be installed for computer control. The radio does not have an ALE modem option listed.

NOTE: Micom 2BF. This version of the Micom 2 radios requires the FLN2423 RS-232 option installed for computer control.

NOTE: Micom 2MF. This is the Marine Grade version of the Micom 2 radios. The FLN2423 RS-232 option must be installed for computer control.

PT8000A

PENDING

QS/S ?

Hilderbling PT8000A, PT8000B, PT8000C

NOTE: Awaiting documentation. Known to be designed to follow ICOM  CSMA CI-V protocol at this time only.

RF350ALK

RELEASED

 QS/S

CAT PTT

CPP - 9600, 7O1

Uses an ASCII protocol that supports the Harris RF-350, RF-350K, RT-1446 URC, AN/URC-119, AN/URC-121(V) basic control with PC sound device for MIL-STD-188-141A ALE, 188-141B AQC-ALE and all ALE and MIL-STD-188-110x all data modes. When radio is placed into remote, no local control is available.

The J9 REMOTE connection is used for sound card and TNC connections.  The radio’s inputs are differential, but care must be taken to observe polarity of the audio lines for connection to the computer sound card.  Phone operation is via the radio MIC in connection with the RED PTT button. See RF350ALK_TNC for auxiliary interfacing.

Supports remote control board number 10088-6000.  Part number is located in the upper left corner of the board  which is installed behind the display board.  This is the standard, non-addressable board and is used with the RF-352 remote control and the RF-7210A adaptive controller.  Radios with this card are usually marked with a tag beside the unit identifier stating “THIS UNIT HAS BEEN MODIFIED USING KIT 10191-40029.  SEE THE RF-7100-04 MANUAL FOR DETAILS.”

RS-232 Interface: Radio Remote Control Interface (A1A19, Located behind display panel, p/n 10088-6000)  Set S-1 to position 9 (ADAPT)  Set S-2 to Position 1 (RS-232) [To use with Harris RF-7210 Adaptive controller, S-2 should be set to position 2 (RS-422.)] Set S-5 to 4 wire audio input/output.

The software is operating at 9600 Baud, 7-bit data, odd parity, 1 stop bit, no handshake.

NOTE: Radio firmware should be at least Rev Level 604.  Rev 601 may work, but Radio must be in USB mode before starting.  A firmware upgrade may be required to support ADAPT, please contact AFA1PU for further details at: afa1pu@speakeasy.net

Cable Wiring:

Computer 9-pin D                         Radio 25-pin D

2 (input)                                          3 (output)

3 (output)                                        2 (input)

5 (Ground)                                      7 (Ground)

4-Jump to 6                                  12 Audio Line Out (-)

                                                     13 Audio Line Out (+)

7-Jump to 8                                  24 Audio Line In (+)

                                                     25 Audio Line In (-)

On the Computer DB9, jumper pins 4 to 6 and pins 7 to 8.

PAY SPECIAL NOTE TO THE POLARITY OF THE AUDIO LINES.

NOTE: Support is also provide for other than the standard RS-232 port parameters in support of the KO6NO serial port adapter which can go to 19200 baud as detailed at:

http://www.ko6no.com/web_page_000001.htm

RF350ALK_TNC

WIP

QS/S

CAT PTT

CPP - 9600, 7O1

As RF350ALK above, in addition it supports the use of an external TNC/Modem transmit as follows:

In REMOTE mode, the only active Audio I/O is from the J9 REMOTE connector so both the TNC and Sound Card connections must be made through the J9 REMOTE connector. PTT is normally disabled in REMOTE mode but MARS-ALE enables the MIC and TB1 PTT.  Clicking the RED PTT button allows the MIC to be used for voice contacts.  You must remember to click the RED PTT button again at the end of the voice contact to restore audio to the J9 REMOTE connector for ALE/TNC operation.

RS-232 SERIAL CONNECTIONS

J9-REMOTE    Computer Serial Port

DB25 Female  DB9 Female

1            1-NC
2------------3-Tx
3            2-Rx
4                  4-jump to-6
5                  7-jump to-8
6                  9-NC
7------------5-GND

AUDIO CONNECTIONS (PK232 shown)

RADIO       TNC         Sound Card

12-GND------Brn/Shld----Mic/Line GND

13-Out------Green-------Mic/Line Input

24-In-------White-------Spkr/Line Output

25-GND------Brn/Shld----Spkr/Lind GND

TB1-11-PTT–Red

TB1-12-GND–Brn/Shld

NOTE: Connect GNDs together (J9-12, J9-25, TNC Brown/Shield, TB1-12)  PTT is active when pulled down to 0 volts_.

NOTE: Support is also provide for other than the standard RS-232 port parameters in support of the KO6NO serial port adapter which can go to 19200 baud as detailed at:

http://www.ko6no.com/web_page_000001.htm

RF350KWT

ALPHA

QS/S

No user feedback received as of yet. Supports the Harris RF-350 Key West Transmitter with ASCII capable RS-232 board part number 10085-9100

RF5022

RELEASED

QS/S

CAT PTT

CPP – 9600, 8N1

Supports RF-5022, RF-5020, AN/TRC-510(V), RT-5104(P)/U, RF-5200, RF-5800, AN/PRC-138, AN/PRC-150 for basic control with PC sound device for MIL-STD-188-141A ALE, 188-141B AQC-ALE and all ALE and MIL-STD-188-110x all data modes.

SDR1000 support where user selects KENWOOD

PENDING

QS/S

CAT PTT

Follows Kenwood where the user needs to setup com port using CPP interfaced

When Radio ID is set to 019, which is default the radio will be treated as a TS-2000, which is not going to work well.

When Radio ID is 900 the SDR1000 will be treated as and SRD1000 and supports FlexRadio SDR-1000 via the CAT interface with the PowerSDR console v1.3.x and later code from Flex Radio. The N8VB vCOM Virtual Serial Ports Driver is required. When using this selection turn off pre-configuration in CPP.

NOTE: It is recommended that stand alone SDR1000 selection be used only.

SDR1000

ALPHA

QS/S

CAT PTT

CPP – 9600, 8N1

Supports FlexRadio SDR-1000 via the CAT interface with the PowerSDR console v1.3.x and later code from Flex Radio. The N8VB vCOM Virtual Serial Ports Driver is required.

All commands to include the extended ZZxx commands from the SDR1000 CAT Command Dictionary dated February 2007 have been coded.

SDR5000

PENDING

QS/S ?

Awaiting documentation. Use SDR1000 for now.

SEA-235

PENDING

QS/S ?

SEA-235 and SEA-235R radios using SEABUS-232 protocol.

SEA-330

PENDING

QS/S ?

Supports SEA-330.

NOTE: Requires SEA2320 interface to allow PC connection to the radio. The SEA2320 converts RS232 to RS485 type protocol that the radio uses.

SGC-2000

WIP

 QS/S

Also use for PRC-2250MIL. Can make use of straight RS-232 or Null Modem cable when internal jumper is properly set. From the factory, the radio is configured for a straight cable. Only Pins 1, 2 and 3 should be wired in the cable.

NOTE: There is still a problem with startup handshake timing and the required start up RS-232 breaks, it works and it doesn’t at times due to the nature of the Windows event driven OS. Design of an external hardware interface may be required for more consistent operation.

SKANTI-8250      

RELEASED

QS/S ?

Tested by Charles Brain, G4GUO

TT516    

RELEASED

 QS/S

CAT PTT

Argonaut V. Tested by AAR5UB.

NOTE: This model Ten Tec uses diode switching thus no special programming is needed, no BPF relays to contend with.

TT538

RELEASED

 QS/S

CAT PTT

For Jupiter and OMNI VII.

The TT538 Jupiter native command set requires at a minimum firmware version “1.18 05/12/02” or later in a Jupiter as it was at that point that the non-Pegasus PC control interface was added. However, as many bugs have been addressed in the radio with updates thereafter, some of which address the new command set, it is recommended that firmware version “1.28 03/01/06” or later be used. For anyone using firmware version “1.17” or older, you will need to select either TT550 or TT550MA as appropriate.

TT538 uses MIC port for both voice and for ALE (on the Jupiter setup menu on the radio, for “Audio Source”, you select “MIC”). With a suitable interface such as a RigBlaster needs to used. PTT can only be DTR as RTS can NOT be used as the radio uses handshaking with the RTS/CTS lines and the Jupiter command set Radio does not support CAT PTT.

NOTE: The tool writes the ALE RX channel to VFO A and the ALE TX channel to VFO B all the time as the Jupiter command set dictates that you must write to both VFO A and B. However, the Jupiter command set provides no command to place the radio into SPLIT operation, this must be done manually if the operator desires separate RX/TX frequency operation, otherwise the RX/TX channel will be the RX channel.

NOTE: The TT538 can emulate the Pegasus transceiver, however its use precludes front panel operation while using the CAT interface. When uses with the TT550 or TT550MA selections, the Jupiter screen with change to the Pegasus flying horse logo when the radio is addressed with frequency and mode data for the first time. All radios parameters from the front panel will be locked out. There is a volume slider control on the Radio Control panel for adjusting receiver audio in Pegasus mode.

NOTE: The Jupiter command set does not allow for selection between the mic port and rear auxiliary port for which the TT550 selection must be used.

NOTE: The RS-232 serial interface on the Jupiter is controlled by a 16C550 UART located on the DSP board with the parameters fixed at 57,600 baud, No Parity, 8 Data bits, 1 Stop bit. The UART uses hardware handshaking to control the data flow between the PC and the radio, thus RTS/CTS signaling is used which means that only DTR for PTT is available as there is no CAT PTT in the Jupiter command set.

TT550

RELEASED

 QS/S

TT550 requires polling and uses MIC port for both voice and for ALE with a suitable interface such as a RigBlaster needs to used. PTT can only be DTR as RTS can NOT be used as the radio uses handshaking with the RTS/CTS lines.

NOTE: The RS-232 serial interface on the Pegasus is controlled by a 16C550 UART located on the DSP board with the parameters fixed at 57,600 baud, No Parity, 8 Data bits, 1 Stop bit. The UART uses hardware handshaking to control the data flow between the PC and the radio, thus RTS/CTS signaling is used which means that only CAT PTT or DTR for PTT is available for use PTT.

TT550MA

RELEASED

 QS/S

TT550MA selection uses the MIC port for Voice and rear AUX port ALE. PTT must be CAT PTT or DTR with your external interface to that rear port. Whenever the tool puts the radio into TX it will select the rear AUX port, in RX, you have the front MIC for your Voice.

NOTE: The RS-232 serial interface on the Pegasus is controlled by a 16C550 UART located on the DSP board with the parameters fixed at 57,600 baud, No Parity, 8 Data bits, 1 Stop bit. The UART uses hardware handshaking to control the data flow between the PC and the radio, thus RTS/CTS signaling is used which means that only CAT PTT or DTR for PTT is available for use PTT.

TT563    

PENDING

 QS/S

TBD. Omni VI

TT565

PENDING

QSS?

For ORION I and also TT566/TT566AT ORION II

TT585

RELEASED

 QS/S

Paragon I. Tested by AAR3UO. Radio/PC requires use of Null Modem cable.

TT586

RELEASED

 QS/S

CAT PTT

Paragon II. PTT is supported via Ten Tec extended command.

TT588 where TT538 is selected at present

PENDING

QS/S ?

Also use for TT588AT. OMNI VII. As this radio supports the use of the Jupiter TT538 command set, its native command set has not been coded.

NOTE: Ten Tec plans to provide MARS members with the needed firmware for general coverage RX/TX. When this is done, the TT588 command set will be reviewed for support.

T-BUS

PENDING

T-Bus protocol support for European Maritime radios by such manufacturers as Sailor, Skanti and others.

VX-1700

TBD

When ALE option is not installed. Awaiting more information. Know to be 4800 baud. [PTT button on FT-817/857 HRD works in SSB mode, but not in digi port mode (J2B/USB)  It may use a different cat code for digi ptt or just hardware PTT. When in digi mode the mike is disabled.]

X3

PENDING

ICOM X3. Awaiting documentation

RADIO MODEL

STATUS

COMMENTS

95S-1     

PENDING

Use for Collins 95S-1, 95S-1(A)

AR-ALPHA

PENDING

TBD

AR5000 

RELEASED

CPP – 19200, 8N2

Use for AOR AR5000. Default RS-232 port settings are 19200,N,8,2 with Xon/Xoff

AR7000 

RELEASED

CPP – 19200, 8N2

Use for AOR AR5000. Default RS-232 port settings are 19200,N,8,2 with Xon/Xoff

AR7030 

RELEASED

Use for AOR AR7030

EK890                    

RELEASED

Use for Rhode & Schwarz EK890, EK891, EK893 RS-232 port set to 9600,E,7,1 by default.

EK896                    

RELEASED

CPP – 19200, 8N1

Use for Rhode & Schwarz EK895 and EK896 RS-232 port set to 19200,N,8,1 by default.

EK2000

PENDING

Use for Rhode & Schwarz EK2000

FRG100 

RELEASED

Use for Yaesu FRG-100

FRG8800               

RELEASED

Use for Yaesu FRG-8800

HF1000

RELEASED

Use for Watkins-Johnson HF-1000, HF-1000A

HF2050

RELEASED

CPP – 19200, 8N1

Use for Collins HF-2050. HF-2050 Remote control interface (RS-422).  All other units only have the RS-422 DB25 female on rear of receiver for remote control using EIA Standard RS-422 wiring. An RS-422 to RS-232 converter is needed.

The unit with the pre-selector, has a RS-232 interface option for which a standard RS-232 cable is used.

HF150

PENDING

Lowe HF-150

HF225

PENDING

Lowe HF-225

HF235

PENDING

Lowe HF-235

HF250

PENDING

Lowe HF-250

KC105CRX

PENDING

Use for Kachina KC105CRX

KENWOOD or KENWOOD_HS  

RELEASED

Use for Kenwood R-5000

LCR2000

PENDING

CPP – 19200, 8N1

Use for Cubic LCR-1200, LCR-2000, LCR-2400, SMR-2000, SMR-2400, CDR-3250, CDR-3280. Radio Address is fixed at 001 and default port parameters are 19200 8N1.

NRD345

RELEASED

Use for JRC NRD-345

NRD525

RELEASED

Use for JRC NRD-525

NRD535

RELEASED

Use for JRC NRD-535

NRD535D

RELEASED

Use for JRC NRD-535D

NRD545

RELEASED

Use for JRC NRD-545. The NRD-545 allows you to disable the band pass filters when scanning to disable the relays, unfortunately it can’t be done over the remote interface.

NRD630

PENDING

Awaiting docs

PCR1000               

RELEASED

Use for ICOM PCR1000. Radio is used at default 9600 baud. The ICOM OPC-743 or any standard straight RS-232 cable will work.

PRC1500

RELEASED

Supports USB/VCP RS-232 based PCR1500, IC-R1500 and IC-R2500.  NOTE: At this time, after the tool is started, if the MIL-STD-188-141 dialog is used to change and settings, clicking OK, will reset the radio and shut it down. A restart of the program will be required to reboot the radio comm. port. connection.

RA6790GM

RELEASED

CPP – 19200,  8N1

Use for RACAL RA6790GM, R-2174(A)/URR. May work for other RACAL receivers, if so a report would be welcome, it not, inform the SDT for what RACAL supported is needed.

Computer control requires installation of the optional A6A1 Microprocessor Board. Should this be missing from your unit, Toronto Surplus (and likely others) have been known to have complete A6A1 and blank A6A1 boards, for more information see: http://www.torontosurplus.com

For RS-232 operation soldered jumpers need to be in place on the A6A1 Microprocessor Board as follows: Link1 Install, Link2 Open, Link3 Install, Link4 Install, Link5 Install, Link6 Open. The receiver to PC RS-232 cable, it must be wired for Receiver Address 10, 19200 baud, No Parity, 1 Stop Bit.

The cable connector on the A6A1 board on this receiver is a military type plug which can be acquired surplus from William Perry Co., Inc., 702 (Rear) Beechwood Road, Louisville KY 40207, 1-502-893-8724.

A pre-wired cable can be purchased from Bill Holland, KC2CNB, http://hollandelectronics.net/, 1-609-693-7281 at a reasonable cost. Just tell him it’s for MARS-ALE, if you want a DB9 or DB25 on the PC side and the length you require, 6 foot is standard.

RA6830JD

ALPHA

CPP – 19200, 8N1

Also for TCI-4070. RS-232 parameters of: 19200 baud, 8 data bits, No Parity, 1 Stop bit, Receiver Address 85. The receiver must have a (standard 25 pin DIN connector on rear for J-13, otherwise you have a GPIB-488 interface or none installed.

NOTE: If you have a GPIB-488 interface, an RS-232 to GPIB-448 converter such as the National Instruments GPIB-232-CV-A will be required, see http://www.ni.com/pdf/products/us/4gpib688-690.pdf

NOTE: Receiver RS-232 serial port parameters are 19200 8N1 which are S1 switch selected as 1,2 and 3 OPEN for 19200, 4 OPEN for 1 stop bit, 5 DONT CARE, 6 CLOSED for NO PARITY, 7 and 8 CLOSED for 8 data bits. The mother board soldered Links in radio for RS-232 operation are: LINK2, LINK4, LINK7.

R8          

RELEASED

Use for Drake R8

R8A       

RELEASED

Use for Drake R8A

R8B        

RELEASED

Use for Drake R8B

R71

RELEASED

Use for Icom R71

R72

RELEASED

Use for Icom R72

R75        

RELEASED

Use for Icom R75

R3030STXx           

RELEASED

CPP – 19200, 8N1

Use for Cubic models R-3030, R-3050, R-3080, R-3090, R-2307/U,R3030A

NOTE: Three choices are available as R3030STX1, R3030STX2 and R3030STX3 for the required number of start characters to be sent. The Radio Address is fixed 01 and default port parameters are 19200 8N1.

R2411/U

PENDING

CPP – 19200, 8N1

Use for Cubic R-2411/U

R5000 where KENWOOD is selected

RELEASED

CAT ANT SW

Use for Kenwood R5000.

R7000    

RELEASED

CPP – 19200, 8N1

Use for Icom R7000

R7100                    

RELEASED

CPP – 19200, 8N1

Use for Icom R7100

R8500                    

RELEASED

CPP – 19200, 8N1

Use for Icom R8500

R9000                    

RELEASED

CPP – 19200, 8N1

Use for Icom R9000

R9500

ALPHA

CAT ANT SW

CPP – 19200, 8N1

Use for Icom R9500

RF590                    

RELEASED

CPP - 19200, 8O2

Use for RF-590, R-2368(A)/URR, RF-590A,R-2368B(V)1/URR, 2368B(V)3/URR RF590H, R-2557A/URC configured to use the Harris HRRCP command protocol.

RS-232 parameters are 19200 baud, Odd parity, 8 data bites , 2 stop bits and radio address 1.

For the RF-590A, to select Harris HRRCP protocol the A14 board jumper at J20 must be set to jumper pins 2 and 3. On older units, revision E and below, there is no jumper, instead, a jumper wire may be soldered connecting U26-10 to U26-8 that must be removed.

RF-590A

RELEASED

CPP - 19200, 7O1

Use for RF-590A, RF590H, R-2368B(V)1/URR, 2368B(V)3/URR, R-2557A/URC with firmware 208C or above configured  to use the ASCII command protocol. User must manually enable the front panel remote switch. Software is written for 19200 baud, Odd parity, 7 data bits and 1 stop bit using radio address 1 operation.

For the RF-590A and later units of revision F and above, to select Harris ASCII  protocol the A14 board jumper at J20 must be set to jumper pins 1 and 2. On older units, revision E and below, there is no jumper, instead, a jumper wire must be soldered connecting U26-10 to U26-8 for the ASCII protocol.

WRT relay chatter, as here is no ASCII command take the top cover off, remove the A19 cover and pull the A19A2 daughter board. Use a thin wire and jumper the two coaxial connectors. Does not effect the BITE and the relays are pulled from the circuit. Submitted by AFA1PU.

RX320                   

RELEASED

Use for Ten Tec RX320 series and RX-321 models built for Globe Wireless.

RX330   

RELEASED

CPP - 9600, 8N1

Use for Ten Tec RX-330 Set parameters to radio address 1 and default 9600 baud with 8N1.

RX331   

RELEASED

CPP - 9600, 8N1

Use for Ten Tec RX-331 Set parameters to radio address 1 and default 9600 baud with 8N1.

RX340   

RELEASED

CPP - 9600, 8N1

Use for Ten Tec RX-340. Set parameters to radio address 1 and default 9600 baud with 8N1.

RX350   

RELEASED

Use for Ten Tec RX-350. Will also control TT538 Jupiter.

RX400   

PENDING

Use for Ten Tec RX-400. Awaiting documentation.

R9200

PENDING

SUNAIR R-9200 pending receipt of documentation. The R-9200 can be computer or remotely controlled via RS232/RS422/RS485/or FSK tones.  TO 31R2-4-1034-1, R-9200 Operation and Maintenance Manual, provides more in-depth information on this receiver.

TCI8174

RELEASED

CPP - 19200, 8N1

Use for TCI 8074, 8172, 8173, 8174 and perhaps other models. With port parameters of 19200 baud ,8,N,1 and radio Address 1 (ASCII letter A) where dip switch settings for S1 are 11100000 (1 is up 0 is down) . NOTE: For TCI-4070 see RA6830JD.

VR5000

ALPHA

CPP - 19200, 8N1

Yaesu VR-5000. Requires null modem cable. 57600 baud is used.

WJ8711

RELEASED

Use for Watkins-Johnson WJ-8711

WJ8711A

PENDING

Use for Watkins-Johnson WJ-8711A

WJCSMA

PENDING

Use for older Watkins-Johnson receivers via the CSMA port (such as HF-1000, WJ-8710A, WJ8711A, WJ8712A and others) with an ICOM CT-17 or compatible interface with the receiver set to address 10.