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On Sat, 08 Nov 1997 16:16:15 +1100, kenno <kenno@mira.net> wrote:

>Greg Hains wrote:
>
>> Hi.
>>
>> I have just purchased an ICOM R10 receiver. I also
>> purchased a CT-17
>> level converter - a black box designed to control it.  I
>> bought it under
>> the impression that I could program memories (etc) from my
>> PC - easily -
>> not so.  There are other tools to do that, and I have
>> ordered them.  I
>> have decided to pursue the CT-17 option, but only a
>> command table comes
>> with it.
>>
>> Does anybody out there have a sample program/application
>> where they have
>> used a CT-17 that they could send me? Icom say they don't
>> supply them.
>>
>> While I'm at it, although Icom say that the CT-17 can talk
>> to the R10,
>> there is no device listed in the CT-17 table that it
>> refers to.
>>
>> If anybody can provide any information in regards to these
>> units, I would
>> be most grateful.
>>
>> Greg Hains
>
>Hi Greg,
>
>Sorry to hear you bought a CT-17 when you really only needed
>the RS-232 interface lead and the CS-R10 PC software. A few
>customers have been talked into buying the CT-17.
>
>The CT-17 level convertor box is a multi port interface box
>to allow connection of a variety equipments to a PC without
>attention to accurately setting output levels. See page 74
>of R-10 manual.
>
>Perhaps you can return the CT-17 for refund or cradit.
>
>Regards
>
>Ken
>
>
Ken,

Better have another look at your post  Attaching a direct RS-232
connection to either the Cloning port or the CI-V port of the R-10
will surely burn it up.  The R-10 can only use TTL voltage levels 5
volts max.  You appear to be suggesting it is ok to directly connect
the R-10 to a computers serial port.  The R-10 will not stand up to a
direct RS-232 connection without a level converter.
THIS REPLY DOES NOT REPRESENT ANY OFFICIAL POSITION of
MY EMPLOYER.  It represents only MY PERSONAL opinion.

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Gary