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Questions tagged [computer-control]

Controlling a transceiver using software running on a separate personal computer. See also: [software-defined-radio], [audio-interface].

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Confusion about radio-computer interfaces: TNC, CAT, TRRS, Wolphi Link, ...?

This is probably a very simple and stupid question, but I'm getting more confused over time. Perhaps it is a matter of terminology, but a unified resource differentiating and explaining the different interfaces to connect radio with computer…
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computer control for Yaesu FT-450

I just acquired a Yaesu FT-450 and am interested in what it can do when connected to my PC. I see that there is programming software available with which one can load information into the 450's memory from a spreadsheet-like file, which would be…
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How can I establish a wireless link between my PC and TenTec 506 / chipKIT UNO32 using USB port?

I have a TenTec 506 HF transceiver that uses a Digilent chipKIT UNO32 microcontroller. My PC running Teraterm (serial connection) or the MPIDE monitor is connected to the microcontroller's mini B USB port to read frequency, RIT, voltage, etc. I…
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Looking for a UHF / VHF transceiver for PC.`

I am looking for a simple UHF / VHF transceiver that I can plug into my PC via USB and be able to RX/TX on one channel, using the built in mic... Maybe even record the RX from the freq. Everything I was able to find online, were just complicated…
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Is an Icom radio’s model ID info available via a CI-V command?

I have built a prototype device using an Arduino Nano Every which communicates (using CI-V commands) with Icom radios, to augment control of them. Currently I use the default addresses of the “target Radio” (set to 0x94 - 0x97 via jumpers on the…
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Easy Digi PTT circuit with Baofeng or Kenwood HT stays on after transmitting on VHF

I got my Easy Digi all wired up correctly, believe me, it took a while because of this issue. I've ruled out the FTDI controller I'm using because I can manually activate the optocoupler but supplying 5v to the input pins and still have the issue.…
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how to sink 9-15v under control of 5v or 3.3v pin to 'key-down' transceiver?

I want to use an Arduino to control keying transmission on a simple CW-only transceiver (think: forty-9er or Pixie). Looking at the schematics of various such transceivers, they basically 'key down' by connecting part of the circuit to ground…
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What equipment do I need to receive radio and connect to PC for listening

A great many moons ago, I spent a 24 hour period with a HAM radio connected to a PC, and listening to transmissions from a massive number of sources. Some of the transmissions included Morse, RTTY, SSTV with some plain audio as well... on the PC, I…
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Kenwood TS-50 and USB to Serial

I paired my old Kenwood TS-50 with serial, by using FTDI TTL-232-5V-AJ USB to serial converter. I used ideas from here: http://steeman.be:8080/posts/TS-50%20USB%20Interface/ and here http://i.imgur.com/BmYMq2v.jpg I have Linux Ubuntu 18.04 and I…
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Yaesu FT817ND + (Bluetooth) CAT control + ESP32 microcontroller: reading SWR "programmatically"?

I am building a wireless control system for a magnetic loop antenna. The system uses an ESP32 microcontroller (that has Bluetooth and WiFi) that automatically drives the magloop capacitor by means of a DC motor, while minimising SWR in real…
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What contemporary digital modes do not require a GUI?

Assume a computer (Raspberry Pi, Mac, etc.) is used to connect to a radio (HF transceiver, etc.) via audio cable(s), USB port, or GPIO, etc. What contemporary computer DSP/digital modes, of those popular and useful for low signal-to-noise ratio…
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Is PC to Digital Radio possible, is there an existing solution?

Is it possible to setup up an interface from a PC to a digital radio that is able to communicate with a Hytera PD702 handheld (450-520MHz) or like type radio? Or are there off the shelf radios that can manage this out of the box that have a USB…
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Using an OPC-478 programming cable for CI-V

I have an [clone of] an Icom OPC-478 programming cable for my IC-208H. I thought I read that I can use that same cable to do CI-V with my IC-706 if I can find an 1/8" mono (male) to 1/8" stereo (female) adapter. If I understood correctly, the…
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Odd Yaesu CAT command of MS which the docs name as "Meter SW"

This is for the FTDX10 but I suspect this MS command is also there for other Yaesu rigs. This is NOT the command to read the Po/S/SWR/ALC/etc meters as the RM (Read Meter) command is used for that. RM is only a read operation there is no set option…
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Why does Ham Radio Deluxe stops working when I change the AGC setting on my Icom IC-705 radio?

When I start rig control on Ham Radio Deluxe it works as long as AGC in my Icom IC-705 is in medium and I don't change it. If it's in slow it manages to read the frequency, but then it gets stuck. If it's in fast I think the same thing happen most…
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