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Yaesu Digital Mode and CAT Control Interfaces
Yaesu CAT control and Digital mode interfaces allowing you to use Digimode Software such as Ham Radio Deluxe, FLDigi, WSJT-X to operate PSK31, FT-8, JT9, JT-65, Echolink and many other AFSK modes.
At xggcomms.com we offer a range of Digital Mode interfaces. All interfaces are USB connection to your PC. They all and have a built-in sound card dedicated to Digital Mode operation keeping your PCs own sound card free for normal Windows duties. Our Digimode-4 interface also includes full CAT control allowing your chosen software to set-get the frequency and mode of your transceiver.
For best performance, our Digimode-4 and Digimode-3 interfaces are 600:600 Ohm transformer isolated for the audio and Opto-isolated for PTT. But if you are looking for a value solution or a great interface for a portable setup, check the Digimode-3-Micro.
If you are just looking for a USB CAT control cable, we also sell one of these for your Yaesu radio.
Additionally, we also offer an EPROM upgrade for FT-1000 and FT-1000D owners to get their radios up to the latest V6.0 Firmware
The table below shows the main features of our Digimode Interfaces to help you choose the best one for your setup
Digimode-4-Yaesu
Digital Modes Interface with CAT control
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* Icom version shown. We fit the correct plugs for your brand of radio and model
Look no further if you want the ultimate Digimode Interface.
The Digimode-4 is USB connection to your PC. It has both built-in USB Sound card and USB CAT control and features transformer isolated audio and opto-isolated hardware PTT.
It allows you to fully utilise software such as WSJT-X, FLDigi, Ham Radio Deluxe, Echolink, PSK31, DM780, N1MM Logger, MixW, Vara, Winlink and many more.
Check the Digimode-4 Review on OH8STNs website here:
Ultimate Audio and CAT Control Xiegu G90/X5105 – Off Grid Ham Radio OH8STN
Key Features
- Plug-and-Play Isolated Digimode Interface with CAT control
- Purpose built for your radio. Nothing else for you to buy
- Great for FT8, JT65, JT9, PSK, Echolink, Packet and many more
- Full CAT control of the frequency and mode of your radio
- USB only connection to your PC
- Built-In USB Sound Card dedicated to Digimode working
- Fully isolated Tx and Rx Audio using 600 Ohm transformers
- CAT uses the renowned FTDI Chipset. (FT-891 version uses the built-in CAT on the radio via the interfaces dedicated USB pass through)
- Allows for either CAT or hardware PTT keying (Comm port RTS)
- Cable Length - 1.5m to interface, 0.6m to the radio
- Interface is very compact. 80 x 40 x 20mm
- Works with Windows, Linux and MacOS
The Digimode-4 PDF instruction manual is here:
http://www.xggcomms.com/userimages/USB-Digimode-4.pdf
Option 1
FT-100, FT-817, FT-818, FT-857 and FT-897
Option 2
FT-450, FT-950, FT-991, FT-DX1200, FT-DX3000, FT-DX10, FT-DX101D/MP
Option 3
FT-1000MP, FT-1000MP Mk5 Field, FT-2000, FT-DX5000,
FT-DX-9000 (all variants).
Option 4
FT-920
Option 5
FT-847 * see note.
Option 6
FT-710, FT-891 ** see note.
* The FT-847 We wire BOTH the 6 pin packet jack and the 3.5mm AFSK jack. So it can be used both on FM Packet and HF AFSK modes.
** The FT-710 and FT-891 version has a USB pass through so that you can plug directly into the USB B CAT port on the rear of the radio. This allows you to only have one USB port on your PC for both the Interfaces USB audio and the built-in CAT control of the FT-891.
Digimode-4-Yaesu You can choose to pay in US$, GB£ or Euros below Use drop-down menu to select your connector/option |
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Digimode-3-Yaesu
Digital Modes Interface
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The Digimode-3 is USB connection to your PC. It has a built-in USB Sound card, fully isolated audio and VOX operated opto-isolated PTT.
It allows you to fully utilise software such as WSJT-X, JTDX, FLDigi, Ham Radio Deluxe, Echolink, PSK31, DM780, N1MM Logger, MixW, Vara, Winlink and many more.
The interface is perfect for operating modes such as FT8, J65, PSK, Echolink and any other AFSK Mode.
Key Features
- Plug-and Play Isolated Digital Mode (AFSK) Interface
- Great for FT8, JT9, PSK, Echolink, Packet and many more
- USB only connection to your PC
- Built-In USB Sound Card dedicated to Digimode working
- Fully isolated Tx and Rx Audio using 600 Ohm transformers
- Built-in VOX operated and opto-isolated PTT
- Cable Length - 1.5m to interface, 0.6m to the radio
- Interface is very compact. 80 x 40 x 20mm
- Works with Windows, Linux and MacOS
The Digimode-3 PDF instruction manual is here:
http://xggcomms.com/userimages/USB-Digimode-3.pdf
Option 1
FT-100, FT-710, FT-817, FT-818, FT-857, FT-891, FT-897, FT-450, FT-950, FT-991, FT-DX1200, FT-DX3000, FT-DX10, FT-DX101D/MP
Option 2
FT-920, FT-1000MP, FT-1000MP Mk5 Field, FT-2000, FT-DX5000,
FT-DX-9000 (all variants).
Option 3
FT-890, FT-900
Option 4
FT-847**
** The FT-847 We wire BOTH the 6 pin packet jack and the 3.5mm AFSK jack. So it can be used both on FM Packet and HF AFSK modes.
Digimode-3-Yaesu You can choose to pay in US$, GB£ or Euros below Use drop-down menu to select your connector/option |
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Digimode-3-Micro-Yaesu
Ultra Compact Digital Modes Interface
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Ultra Compact USB Audio Interface for your Yaesu Transceiver allowing you to utilise software such as WSJT-X, FLDigi, Ham Radio Deluxe, Echolink, PSK31, DM780, N1MM Logger, MixW and many more.
Our Digimode-3-Micro interface is perfect if you are looking for a compact Digimode interface for a go-bag for portable use or you are looking to set up a Digimode set-up on a budget.
The USB Audio codec is built into the USB plug shell and that includes its built-in VOX PTT circuit. It simply plugs into a spare USB port on your PC and then into the Accessory/Data port on your radio.
Key Features
- Plug-and Play Digital Mode (AFSK) Interface
- Purpose built for your radio. Nothing else for you to buy
- Great for FT8, JT9, PSK, Echolink, Packet and many more
- USB only connection to your PC
- Built-In USB Sound Card dedicated to Digimode working
- Built-in VOX operated PTT
- Cable Length - 1.5m
- Works with Windows, Linux and MacOS
The Digimode-3-Micro PDF instruction manual is here:
http://xggcomms.com/userimages/USB-Digimode-3-Micro.pdf
Option 1
FT-100, FT-710, FT-817, FT-818, FT-857, FT-891, FT-897, FT-450, FT-950, FT-991, FT-DX1200, FT-DX3000, FT-DX10, FT-DX101D/MP
Option 2
FT-920, FT-1000MP, FT-1000MP Mk5 Field, FT-2000, FT-DX5000,
FT-DX-9000 (all variants).
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Digimode-3-Micro-Yaesu |
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FT-CAT-USB
USB CAT Control Cable
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The interface gives you full USB CAT Control of your Yaesu Transceiver and uses the highly reliable FTDI chipset. It allows you to set and get the frequency and mode of your transceiver using software such as Ham Radio Deluxe and to use the CAT functions within WSJT-X, FLDigi, Echolink and many more. It can be used alongside other Digimode audio interfacing products you may own.
Key Features
- USB CAT Control Cable
- Great with Ham Radio Deluxe and other CAT control applications
- USB CAT cable uses the renowned FTDI Chipset
- Also allows for PTT Keying via CAT commands if your radio supports this
- Cable Length 1.8m
- Works with Windows, Linux and MacOS
The Yaesu FT-Cable-1-USB PDF instruction manual is here:
https://xggcomms.com/userimages/FT-Cable-1-USB.pdf
Full CAT control with on these transceivers
Option 1 (radios with 8 pin Mini-Din CAT port)
FT-100, FT-817, FT-818, FT-857, FT-897
Option 2 (radios with 6 pin Mini-Din CAT port)
FT-600, FT-757GX2, FT-890
Option 3 (radios with 6 pin Din CAT port)
FT-736, FT-747, FT-767, FT-767GX, FT-980, FT-990*, FT-1000*, FT-1000D*, FRG-100, FRG-8800 and FRG-9600.
* The FT-990 requires firmware V1.3 and the FT-1000/FT-1000D require Firmware V6.0. Please contact me if you need details of how to check this. I sell V6.0 Upgrade Eproms for the FT-1000/1000D.
Option 4 (radios with RS232 DB9 CAT port)
FT-450, FT-950, FT-991, FT-DX1200, FT-DX101MP. FT-1000MP, FT-1000MP Mk5 Field, FT-2000, FT-DX5000, FT-DX9000
* If you need the Option 4 for the FT-847 or FT-920, just contact me first as we need to wire the DB9 differently.
The standard cable length is 1.5m.
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FT-1000 & FT-1000D Prom 6.0 upgrade
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What do I get?
The supply of one programmed Prom with Yaesu Version 6.0 firmware for the FT-1000 and FT-1000D. Full installation instructions will be provided. All you need are a few basic tools and the confidence to carry out this simple installation on the FT-1000 or FT-1000D. You will need remove the original Rom from it's socket on the the control unit and replace it with the supplied Eprom. The installation can easily be carried out in less than half an hour.
Why do I need to upgrade the firmware?
If you intend to control your FT-1000 or FT-1000D from your PC via the CAT (Computer Aided Transceiver) interface, you are advised to have Firmware 6.0 installed. Although earlier versions of the firmware claimed to be CAT compliant with details published in the transceiver user manual, the data format was found to give problems with many CAT control applications. The problems presented themselves as slow control between the radio and PC or no connection at all. The issue seems to be related to the size of the data block returned by the radio being too long causing the CAT control applications to "time out" or lose synchronisation with the transceiver.
Yaesu recognised this issue and released firmware 6.0 to fix the problem. While the FT-1000 and FT-1000D transceivers were supported by Yaesu, a firmware update programme was made available via Yeasu Dealers. This involved returning the transceiver for installation of the new Rom. However, since the Yaesu support for the transceivers has long been discontinued, the Dealer firmware update option was withdrawn.
This "after-market" firmware update will allow you to bring your FT-1000D up to v6.0 which is the very latest Rom version making the transceiver fully CAT compliant with the many CAT control applications available.
How do I know which firmware is currently installed on my FT-1000D?
This is known as the Las Vegas test. Turn off the transceiver and whilst holding the 1+3 keypad buttons, turn the radio back on. The display will reveal the firmware revision. If your FT-1000 returns "Yaesu 6.00" in the display, you already have the latest firmware version and you do not need to buy this Eprom. Transceivers with firmware revisions lower than 6.00 will benefit from the upgrade if you want to make use of the CAT functionality.
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