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Connect CT-17 to IC7000 (error)

 

I want to control the icom-7000 from a computer using the HamRadioDeluxe software through the CT-17.

I don't have a USB CI-V Cat Interface Cable to connect it directly to a computer.


When I use CT-17 it gives the following error.


I am using the following ci-v cable between Icom7000 and CT-17.


I configured baud rate, com port and radio address.


What cable should I use to connect CT-17 to Icom7000?
Or is there some other error?
If anyone has faced this problem, please help me

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Do you have the CT-17 connected to the Computer through the DB25 on the back?

You also have to power the CT-17 with 12 volts.

Typically you’ll use a DB25 to DB9 serial adapter to connect to a DB9 serial port on your computer. You could also ise a USB to serial adapter to a db9 to db25 to feed the CT-17. The DB port takes RS232 data and converts it to TTL, which is what is flowing on the CI-V bus.

The bundled cables shown in the CT-17 picture are used to connect between the CT-17 and the “Remote” jack on the back of the radio.

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Unless you absolutely must have more CI-V connections, it’s much easier to use the CI-V to USB cable shown. If you don’t use the DB25 on the CI-V then you can take the USB to CI-V cable and plug it into the CT-17 and use the other ports, you don’t need power to the CT-17 to do that.

Look at the schematic and you’ll see those 4 1/8” ports are just paralleled, no electronics to speak of between them.

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Greg

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Subject: [ic7000] Connect CT-17 to IC7000 (error)

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I want to control the icom-7000 from a computer using the HamRadioDeluxe software through the CT-17.

I don't have a USB CI-V Cat Interface Cable to connect it directly to a computer.



When I use CT-17 it gives the following error.

I am using the following ci-v cable between Icom7000 and CT-17.



I configured baud rate, com port and radio address.

What cable should I use to connect CT-17 to Icom7000?

Or is there some other error?

If anyone has faced this problem, please help me
 

You can also look at my CT17B products, at WWW.VE2DX.COM?they are not outdated from the 1970`s like the ICOM CT17 :P
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Hello Greg
Thank you for your reply.
I have already done everything you said. no result.
I got the result when I connected the old Icom R20 I have according to the scheme below.


I am running the Icom R20 through HamRadioDeluxe.


When I connected the Icom 7000 also according to the circuit, the error occurred.


The Icom7000 wiring diagram did not provide complete information on the cable to be connected.


Even when I connect it with 2 different cables, there is no result.



Do you have any information on what cable to use when connecting CT17 to Icom7000?
 

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The one thing I see that MIGHT be a problem is the Prolific USB to Serial Adapter. FTDI adapters are much more compatible.

Prolific adapters are known to be problematic but if it is working with one radio it should work with the other.

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The cable between the 7000 and the CT-17 should be an 1/8” mono cable. I have seen with my setup where one 1/8” cable wouldn’t make a connection when plugged in. Used a different cable and it worked.

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Otherwise, I haven’t a clue why it’s not working.

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Greg

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Not only the Prolific might not work - it PROBABLY will not work! So many counterfeit chips out there and the Windows drivers really do care.?
Get a known FTDI (?) cable. I can't tell you how many people have wasted days, weeks and months with bad cables and RS-323 cables.?
As an aside I have used a Befoeng programming cable with the connectors cut off and RX and TX to the tip of the 3.5 mm plug and it worked just fine with my IC-7000.?
 

Hi,
Check the C-IV address at the IC7K and also at the HRD.
If the receiver us working try to change the add to the IC7K and write the receiver's one.
Regards
 

Greg Engle Thanks for your reply. Could you please tell me what cable to use?
 

Can you post a picture of the FTDI cable? Thanks in advance JD Barron
 

hi Pedro S - EA3FNM. Is it possible to elaborate
 

One more thing:
The FTDI cable must be TTL output and not RS232 due to Icom uses TTL levels.
Slts,
 

This is correct if you are no longer using the CT-17 interface box.
As I have said I have used a cheap (TTL) Boefeng programming cable with the end cut off and the RX and TX signals tied together to the tip of the 3.5 MM plug.?
There is no real secret to the CAT other than the counterfeit Prolific chips and windows.?
 

Hello Barron
Thanks for your reply
Need help with TTL cable connection.
The computer does not recognize the cable.
 

Need help with TTL cable connection.



Looking for the driver but no result
 

I offer CI-V hubsbof many different configurations the CT17B made by me at WWW.VE2DX.COM?
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73
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Richard VE2DX,?Jesus Island, PQ-014

VE2DX ELECTRONIC?

Only the Best ICOM, ERC and HRD?
/g/CIV
Follow my projects on?
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I have used the CT-17 compatible cables from Valley Enterprises on multiple 7K for years.? ?Available in 10' & 3' lengths (shorter is better for less RFI) at the first two products shown at:??

Download the driver at:?

Steve, W3AHL
 

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Take your pick but please use one with the FTDI chip.

If this works directly without the CT-17, you’ll know you have a working IC-7000. Make sure you have the correct CI-V address.

If you need more CI-V connections, just plug the above cable into one of the ports and then the other three ports will be active.

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Greg

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From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of zevspro930@...
Sent: Wednesday, July 13, 2022 4:05 AM
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Subject: Re: [ic7000] Connect CT-17 to IC7000 (error)

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Need help with TTL cable connection.



Looking for the driver but no result

 

The ground goes to the ground and the RX and TX are tied together and go to the tip of the 3.5 mm plug. The ground, of course) goes to the ground. I have used several of these with a number of radios, the last a Kenwood TM-D710G. These are TTL which is what you need for the IC-7000. That Kenwood needed to have the RS-232 current instead.

Best regards,

KE4MD

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