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Reviews For: G3LIV Isoterm-Multicon Interfaces - All models

Category: Interfaces, Radio to computer, amp, rotor, coax switch, internet

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Review Summary For : G3LIV Isoterm-Multicon Interfaces - All models
Reviews: 145MSRP: between £40 and £60
Description:
Rig to PC interface with opto-isolator.
Fits most rigs (hf and vhf/uhf)
Product is in production
More Info: http://www.g3liv.co.uk
# last 180 days Avg. Rating last 180 days Total reviews Avg. overall rating
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BG5DUA Rating: 2009-05-12
super value and timely, honest,considerate. Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
Very lucky, I become the first user of the Isoterm-Multicon Interfaces in China.
In fact,I am a beginner . Many places do not really understand . However,Johnny/G3LIV gave me a lot of timely help.Timely delivery.
As others have said,it is compact ,But Connect it with a computer simply,and support all models.I will use it to carry out the data communication research and operation.
(sorry the English,Translat through GOOGLE )
G1GIL Rating: 2009-05-03
The New G3LIV Isoterm Multimode Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
..now I had heard that Johnny G3LIV had a brand new interface available, it is the "Isoterm Multimode" an email found Johnny on holiday in se Asia but this was not a problem and he sorted out the supply of the new unit , it arrived well packed and includeds a 8 page manual + a cd full of digital s/ware and help files and all the connecting leads for your radio + a cw lead .As the name "Multimode" implies its a do it all interface FSK/CW + all the digi modes ..the first thing I noticed was the very high standard of constuction ,a silkscreen printed front/rear panel and the use of high grade metal plugs (no cheap plastic ones here)this is a very pro.piece of kit.

Connecting up the Multimode must have taken all of five minutes, ok I have been using digital for some time but even to a first time user the instuctions given in the 8 page book are first class , there are no internal links to be set just plug and go ...the main plus point of the Multimode is the ability to use other modes of the radio ie FSK or CW this enables you to get out of digital mode and use the full range of the radio's filters ,control of TX output is via a front mounted control knob as is the waterfall control ,no need to get into the soundcard settings for adjustment this is all done from the front panel..

simple to use..no hum, no loops, no feedback, no rf pickup, (even running an amplifier close to the unit) ..having tried many interfaces over the years I can say that the new Multimode from Johnny has all the modes /settings that I was looking for.

tnx Johnny for all the help, its well worth a full 5
73 de David
G1YLB Rating: 2009-01-20
Great Product & Service Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
I cannot add anything that has not been said in previous reviews. I ordered an ISOTERM from Johnny and it arrived two days later, well packaged.

Construction quality is excellent and I had it setup and working in arround 5 mins!

Great product & Service.
F1NQ Rating: 2008-11-11
Simple et efficace Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
Avec un super support technique, cette interface pour port USB apporte une très bonne réponse pour les installations sans RS232. La mise en oeuvre est facilitée par le driver et les logiciels comme le DIGIPAN V2 si formidable.

Vraiment MERCI
Alain F1NQ
GM6JUA Rating: 2008-11-10
very versatile unit Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I have been using this unit for some years now
and can say that it is one of the best in its class/price range. Build quality is superb and Johnny is a true gentleman to deal with, at present I have been testing a new prototype for him which covers all AFSK / FSK /CW Transceive modes and hopefully this will become a worthy addition to G3LIV's range of terminals.
Dave gm6jua
S58F Rating: 2008-10-08
Easy setup, Great support Time Owned: more than 12 months.

I'm impressed with G3LIV Isoterm-MULTICON/CW/FSK interface, having owned it for cople week now and using it in both DIGI/CW and Phone contests. It interfaces my old 1,7 mhz PC running WinXP-PRO + TCVR is YAESU FT-2000
The device arrived quickly and was extremely well packed.
In CQ WW RTTY contest SO/80m (HP) I was running my Homemade AMP approx. 1500W and not have any RFI feedback (NO ferrite chokes on any cables)
Thanks Johnny for nice interface.

CUL on DIGI MODE de S58F ERIC

I highly recommend this unit - Plug and Play and you are on Digimodes!!!!
G8ITB Rating: 2008-09-11
Excellent Gear - Great Service! Time Owned: 6 to 12 months.
I contacted G3LIV after reading these reviews - I wanted to try out PSK31 with my FT817ND - a first step in the mode after seeing K7AGE's "you Tube" video!
The advice was excellent - the interface, extra software and correct cables arrived within days. I was a 'snap' to connect and I was up and running in what seemed minutes!
I am now encouraged to try out a few more digital modes with this interface - the build quality is excellent - leads are available for any amateur equipment!
I cannot recommend G3LIV highly enough - I have no connection with his business - just another very satisfied customer - one of many it seems!
Richard G8ITB
M0SAY Rating: 2008-09-11
great man Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
Johnny is a great guy,the interface is well made and it works very well he just helps you with every thing,well packed and fast delivery top guy recommend to any one.
PE1L Rating: 2008-07-19
Great Service Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I use this interface on expeditions to PJ4 and JW and it works great for 2 meter moonbounce and PSK on HF.
And what great service!!

W2NRA Rating: 2008-03-06
ISOTERM MULTICON/CW/FSK Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
I was looking for a quality serial interface to give me FSK RTTY, PSK31 and DVK SSB capability. After exchanging a couple of emails with Johnny, G3LIV, we agreed I needed an ISOTERM MULTICON/CW/FSK. Johnny got my new interface ready in a couple of days so that by the time he received my payment it was ready to mail. He mailed it on Thursday and I received it on Monday (from England to New York). It took me a couple of minutes to set up and it worked perfectly right out of the box. It gives me FSK RTTY, PSK31 (or any other digital mode) and DVK SSB. I use a serial WinKey for CW and serial transceiver CAT. Now, using just 3 serial ports I am complete free of USB devices and drivers. Here is an unsolicited excerpt of my first QSO in FSK RTTY using this interface:

RYRY W2NRA DE ??1??
RGR SOLID COPY, YOU HAVE A GREAT SOUNDING STATION ARTHUR..

About the MULTICON/CW/FSK: This is a similar product to his CW version, but it has FSK RTTY capability instead of CW. I received the first one of these units. It has a fixed cable with a DB9 connector and 2 1/8th inch stereo connectors to plug into your computer’s comport and soundcard. Johnny made up a cable (included in the price) for me that plugs into my Ten-Tec Omni VII’s 5 pin Din accessory connector. The other end connects to the back of the ISOTERM MULTICON/CW/FSK interface. On the front are 2 knobs to fine tune the audio going between your rig and the computer’s soundcard, after making the basic audio adjustments in your soundcard's software. The “audio-in” knob on the left has a green stripe on it. It also has a green led that lights when in receive mode. You adjust this knob for the receive audio coming from your rig to your computer. The “audio-out” knob on the right has a red stripe. It has a red led that lights when in the transmit mode. You adjust this knob for level of drive you want from the computer to your rig.

For the record I am using Johnny’s interface to replace a well known USB interface costing more than three times as much. I really like this product and I’m free of USB devices!!! G3LIV’s MULTICON/CW/FSK does everything I want it to do.

Thank you, Johnny, 73 de Art W2NRA