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Title: Can I get 5VDC from USB jacks on back of IC-7610?
Post by: KW4CQ on March 12, 2023, 11:35:27 AM

I need to power an external device with +5vdc at around 300ma and have it turn on and off with AC power on my IC-7610.  Do the USB 1 and 2 jacks on the back of the 7610 let you do this?  Icom manual not clear on this point.
Thanks and 73, Bob

Title: Re: Can I get 5VDC from USB jacks on back of IC-7610?
Post by: ALPHA89 on March 12, 2023, 12:17:35 PM

Not sure about the ICOM specifically, but in general, the specifications for a USB 1.0 and 2.0 standard downstream port, delivers up to 500 mA or 0.5A. Also, with a USB 3.0, it can provide up to 900mA or 0.9A, which translates into 4.5 watts. These power output specifications are a rating based on the 5 volts from each standard output.  I use my PC usb port to power a LED desk lamp in lieu of the original AA cells it originally came with.

73' de Dave - W5BU

Title: Re: Can I get 5VDC from USB jacks on back of IC-7610?
Post by: K1KIM on March 12, 2023, 12:40:13 PM

shop for a USB Detector online.
 
It will give you input voltage and amperage draw out

Under $10 and slightly bigger than a USB stick

I use it all the time

Title: Re: Can I get 5VDC from USB jacks on back of IC-7610?
Post by: WA2ONH on March 13, 2023, 10:18:56 AM

Quote from: K1KIM on March 12, 2023, 12:40:13 PM

shop for a USB Detector online.
It will give you input voltage and amperage draw out
Under $10 and slightly bigger than a USB stick

Just got this one from Amazon ...
DROK USB Tester, USB-A 2.0 Digital Multimeter Dual USB Output Ports PD QC 3.0 Color LED Display, 7 Modes Capacity Voltage Current Power Voltmeter Ammeter for Laptop Power Bank Phone Solar Panel

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00J3JSEG6/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=swlcom01-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00J3JSEG6&linkId=04b5920bc6071734c8cc26e0d0a4d96d&th=1

See other types available as listed by Amazon.
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Title: Re: Can I get 5VDC from USB jacks on back of IC-7610?
Post by: AA7IS on March 13, 2023, 10:42:30 AM

Does it make sense to use a multi thousand $$ radio to replace a $5 dollar wall wart?

Title: Re: Can I get 5VDC from USB jacks on back of IC-7610?
Post by: K1KIM on March 13, 2023, 01:03:17 PM

Quote from: WA2ONH on March 13, 2023, 10:18:56 AM

Quote from: K1KIM on March 12, 2023, 12:40:13 PM

shop for a USB Detector online.
It will give you input voltage and amperage draw out
Under $10 and slightly bigger than a USB stick

Just got this one from Amazon ...
DROK USB Tester, USB-A 2.0 Digital Multimeter Dual USB Output Ports PD QC 3.0 Color LED Display, 7 Modes Capacity Voltage Current Power Voltmeter Ammeter for Laptop Power Bank Phone Solar Panel

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00J3JSEG6/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=swlcom01-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00J3JSEG6&linkId=04b5920bc6071734c8cc26e0d0a4d96d&th=1

See other types available as listed by Amazon.
.

That's the one I have, with no brand name.  I've been using it a few years now.