[DSTAR_DIGITAL] Icom V82: Connectivity and Control for D-Star

[mungewell]

Hi,
I'm getting closer to getting a D-Star capable rig, most likely the V82 (mainly 
for the low entry price).

I just wanted to check a few things...

1) It looks like the serial port is wired direct to the UT-118 module and 
connected with a 2.5mm stereo jack to D9 (or D25). Does this need a level 
shifter?

2) Does the V82 support remote control via the 'clone' port, or is operation of 
this port limited to when a special 'clone mode' is entered?

2a) If control is an option, is there Free (/OpenSource) software for 
controlling this radio?

Cheers,
Simon
VA6SDW.

PS. I found mention that the connector on/for the UT-118 is a AXN430C300, 
available via special order on Digikey. Thought I would mention as it was hard 
to find out. 

Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] Icom V82: Connectivity and Control for D-Star

[John Hays]

IC-V82 (with rebate) $130 + $200 to add D-STAR = $330
IC-91AD = $390

(Prices US$ from Universal Radio)

An extra US$60 gets you a true dual band (simultaneous VHF/UHF for FM,  
D-STAR on one side only at a time)
Much better user interface and you can control the radio from its  
software (may be extra).


On May 19, 2009, at 10:47 AM, mungewell wrote:

>
>
> Hi,
> I'm getting closer to getting a D-Star capable rig, most likely the  
> V82 (mainly for the low entry price).
>








John Hays
Amateur Radio: K7VE
j...@hays.org



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