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Reviews For: Icom CI-V Level Converter CT-17

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

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Review Summary For : Icom CI-V Level Converter CT-17
Reviews: 14MSRP: 139
Description:
Computer to Icom rig Interface
Product is in production
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K4FX Rating: 2008-06-15
Great Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
I recently did like the other poster and built one of these off the parts list and put it in a small case

Total cost from Mouser less 1/8" female connectors and the case, $14 bucks including shipping, the homebrew one works fine, no rf problems at legal limit, a good design.
AB2YS Rating: 2008-05-16
Well made, works perfectly Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
Yes, there are cheaper interfaces out there. I was using a homebrew interface with no external power, and it would occasionally give me troubles. I built another, meanwhile I tried a USB interface but it wouldn't install properly on my desktop. I finally decided to just spend the extra $$ and buy the Icom interface, and I'm not disappointed at all. Having the extra inputs is a nice option for future expansion, it works flawlessly at 19200 with HRD, and it's all housed in a powder coated steel case.

If you really want or need a serial interface with the ability to handle more than one rig this one is top notch.
SV2BWM Rating: 2008-03-24
Excellent interface! Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
I decided to built one of my own based exactly on Icom's schematics. WOW! Speeds like 19200, when I was using 4800 on the previous Kenwood TS-850, seemed very fast on my Icom IC-7000 and HRDeluxe! Highly recommended...
N6NKN Rating: 2007-03-03
Plug and Play Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
Decided not to use an aftermarket interface to my IC-756 Pro III. Bought the Icom product and it could not have been easier to install. (Keep in mind that Icom does not does not provide a cable from the interface box to the computer.) Once you obtain the correct cable all you have to do is choose your software program. I choose Ham Radio deluxe. Make sure your rig is set to 1200 baud and boot the program. Mine came up the first time without a hitch. This interface might cost more then some aftermarket items, but it works right out of the box with no hassle. And you can run four transceivers or receivers at the same time with the correct software.

Buy one, you will not be dissapointed.