[WT-support] Interface Requirement for Win-Test

[Bob Wilson, N6TV]

Yes, all of these radios can be controlled by Win-Test.  See
http://docs.win-test.com/wiki/Supported_rigs.  Connections are covered in
detail each radio's manual, which you can easily find online with Google
searches.
>
>
   - TS-2000 via serial port
   - TS-590S via USB port (virtual serial port), or serial port (it has
   both)
   - IC-718 via CT-17 CI-V level converter or equivalent (box between
   serial port and radio)

If you connect a a USB-to-Serial adapter to your PC (because newer machines
do not have real 9-pin serial ports), make sure it uses the FTDI chipset,
not the cheaper Prolific chipset.  Many people have had trouble with
Prolific device drivers and so-called "Prolific" devices (many of which are
illegal imitations that probably won't work with Prolific's drivers).

GearMo makes a good USB-to-Serial adapter that provides 4 FTDI serial
ports, see

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004ETDC8K

The hardest part will be finding something to connect to the IC-718 since
the CT-17 is very expensive.  You may want to look for something else by
searching for "CT-17 alternative."

73,
Bob, N6TV

On Fri, May 9, 2014 at 2:01 PM, VU3UPZ <vu3upz at gmail.com> wrote:

> Dear All,
> I am using Kenwood TS-2000, TS-590S & IC-718. I have not tried using the
> PC connectivity & RIG control through pc for any one of these radios.
>  However I would like to know, if I am plannng to run the WinTest
> software, does it require an additional interface for the above mentioned
> radios, especially TS-2000 & 590? What I know from other hams using both
> RIGS that they can connect PC & control RIG visa serial or usb cable
> through the Kenwood Radio control program and HRD!!!
>  In this case if am not using an interface like MicroHAM and RogExpert,
> does the soft ware can be used in its full features?
> Looking forward to hear from you soon.
>  Kind 73s from A7
> --
> *Vikas Vasudevan*
> *Doha - The State of Qatar*
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