Hi Danny.
There is a little round plug on the bottom side of the rig where the IF-10D
connection is supposed to go, but I'm having trouble getting it out to see
if there is actually anything there.
I don't think the rig was ever used with a computer, but I'll ask.
I looked on the Piexx website and couldn't find the IF-10D interface.
I did see the IF-232 I'll need if I have the IF-10D already installed, or
can find one, or have somebody build and install one.
Thanks again for your help and everybody else's, and 73 to all.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Danny Dyer" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, April 02, 2009 8:40 PM
Subject: Re: Computer interface for the Kenwood TS-50.
> Hi Rick, "Does that mean the qsyer won't work without a computer
> interface?"
> Well, that _May be what it means, although as I said earlier, your ts50
> may
> already have an interface inside it and just need either a sirial or usb
> matching cable to get it to your computer, or else a qsyer with
> appropriate
> Kenwood cable.
> Do you have someone who can see to read you all of the info on all of the
> plugs and ports on the back and or sides of the rig?
> If so, record or write down anything that sounds different than the normal
> antenna, key jack, mic plug, phones jack, power input, etc. That's the
> place to start to solve the mystery. Do you know if your friend ever used
> the rig in connection with a computer?
> Re the 430, and a computer interface, I don't think there was one intended
> or made for that one, I'm not sure , but I have a friend who's very
> familiar
> with them, and I'll try to find out for you.
> As I say, I'm pretty sure that if your ts50 _doesn't have an interface,
> either Kenwood or Piex, _Does have one, the Piex units I believe, sell for
> around 80$s, at least they did for the if-10C, which was the unit needed
> for
> the TS140 I had. I never got around to buying that interface, because
> there
> was not even a hook up for an interface in my rig, and it would have been
> pretty major to install one from scratch. .
> I know that one must have the proper if10 interface for any Kenwood rig,
> and
> there are several of them, A, B, C, D, and maybe others.
> I believe you mentioned the IF-10D as being the one needed for yours. So
> get some help in finding out what connections or connectors indeed you do
> have on yours, and we'll go from there. You have two well respected rigs,
> that can be made to work with some work arounds.
>
> In case we have a worst case situation/senario,
> and there's no computer interface available for either radio, For Sure,
> you
> can get CW Frequency read out using the M Count a unit perfected and
> still
> being built by
>
> Chuck Olson, WB9KZY
> Jackson Harbor Press
> [log in to unmask]
> This little piece of gear, which in July 2007,
> was available for under fifty dollars, runs either off a 9volt battery, or
> 5-14Vdc external power source, or both.
> It will give frequency read out in CW for HF VHF, and UHF transmissions,
> without being connected internally to the transmitter. Several folks on
> this list both have and use this item, I am one of them, and it's a
> useable
> piece of equipment. I emailed Chuck a few minutes ago to learn the status
> of both he and the little units, and will advise as I hear further.
> This kind of technology with developed dependence on old style listening,
> counting turns of the main tuning dial, and lots more, will place you in
> good stead. John Miller and all on this list will be of great help in
> your
> endeavours. HTH, Danny.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Rick" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Thursday, April 02, 2009 3:36 PM
> Subject: Re: Computer interface for the Kenwood TS-50.
>
>
>> Hi Danny.
>> Does that mean the QSYer won't work with out the computer interface?
>> I would sell the TS-50 and TS-430s, but I promised the guy that gave them
>> to
>> me that I'd never get rid of them.
>> They belonged to his father who is a silent key.
>> I've been using the TS-430s on 10 meters.
>> I suppose I could set a memory channel on each band I want to work then
>> transfer it to the VFO and not stray to far from it, but I'd never know
>> for
>> sure what frequency I was on.
>> I doubt the QSYer will work with The TS-430, since the manual didn't
>> mention
>> anything about a computer interface.
>> Guess I'll start saving my pennies to buy a more modern rig.
>> Like you I only have light perception too.
>> Email is [log in to unmask]
>> Thanks again for your help, and 73.
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Danny Dyer" <[log in to unmask]>
>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> Sent: Thursday, April 02, 2009 2:40 PM
>> Subject: Re: Computer interface for the Kenwood TS-50.
>>
>>
>>> Hi Rick, heard from John, he said,
>>> "...
>>> Subject: Re: QsyerWith Kenwood TS50, How Far Have You Come With That
>>>
>>> The problem with the TS-50, if I remember correctly, is that it wasn't
>>> just
>>> a case of adding a couple of integrated circuits (chips) to it.
>>> Instead,
>>> you
>>> needed the Kenwood product that actually fit inside the radio and
>>> provided
>>> the correct jack for the computer interface to plug into. Given the age
>>> of
>>> the radio, I think it is unlikely that anyone will ever offer an adapter
>>> to
>>> do this. I did take a look at the on line plans for doing this, but it
>>> seemed
>>> to me that it was more trouble than it was worth. My recommendation
>>> would
>>> be to sell the radio and use the money to buy something a little more up
>>> to
>>> date.
>>> ...Actually it's about the same vintage as the 140. It's been just
>>> about
>>> 20
>>> years since it was introduced. I think that's why they didn't design
>>> the
>>> computer
>>> interface into it; not a lot of people were doing radio control by
>>> computer
>>> back then.
>>>
>>> John W2FS."
>>> I tried to send you the qsyer manual from John's site, in this email,
>>> but
>>> it
>>> totaled too large for the blindhams server. If you wish, give me
>>> youroff
>>> list address, I'll send it to you. Danny.
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "Rick" <[log in to unmask]>
>>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>>> Sent: Thursday, April 02, 2009 9:50 AM
>>> Subject: Re: Computer interface for the Kenwood TS-50.
>>>
>>>
>>>> Hi Danny.
>>>> I'll check out the Millenium
>>>> Qsyer.
>>>> Ham Radio Deluxe supports the TS-50, but I won't know how accessible it
>>>> is
>>>> until I get some sort of computer interface.
>>>> I don't expect everything to be accessible, but as long as I know what
>>>> frequency I'm on I should be okay.
>>>> I can get sighted help with menus, but it would be nice if I could set
>>>> them
>>>> my self.
>>>> Thanks for your help, it's greatly appreciated, and 73.
>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>> From: "Danny Dyer" <[log in to unmask]>
>>>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>>>> Sent: Thursday, April 02, 2009 1:01 AM
>>>> Subject: Re: Computer interface for the Kenwood TS-50.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> Hi Rick, I'm forwarding your message to a sighted tech ham friend who
>>>>> has
>>>>> had and likes the ts50. I'll let you know what he says.
>>>>> I do know, that John Hansen, w2FS, who is responsible for the
>>>>> Millenium
>>>>> Qsyer Keypad, has that great piece of equipment to where it'll
>>>>> interface
>>>>> with the ts50, which will give dirrect entry of frequencies,
>>>>> Ability to change and identify modes,
>>>>> cw read out of frequencies and modes,
>>>>> and I believe on that rig, memory programming and access, although
>>>>> I'll
>>>>> have
>>>>> to check with him on that. I'll do some asking and let you know what
>>>>> I
>>>>> find
>>>>> out.
>>>>> The TS50 is not one of the more blind access friendly rigs, but is at
>>>>> least
>>>>> somewhat doable. Not sure what if anything it'll do with Ham Radio
>>>>> Deluxe,
>>>>> possibly someone on this list can chime in here on that.
>>>>> Congratulations
>>>>> and all the best on your upgrade later this month.
>>>>> Sincerely, Danny Dyer, Wb4idu.
>>>>> the
>>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>>> From: "Rick" <[log in to unmask]>
>>>>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>>>>> Sent: Wednesday, April 01, 2009 3:54 PM
>>>>> Subject: Computer interface for the Kenwood TS-50.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>> Hi list.
>>>>>> I will be upgrading my license to general on the 19th of this month.
>>>>>> I have a Kenwood TS-50 that a friend gave me.
>>>>>> I found a copy of the manual online, and it says that the radio can
>>>>>> be
>>>>>> =
>>>>>> computer controlled.
>>>>>> I cant find the IF-10D interface anywhere, but I did find plans to
>>>>>> make
>>>>>> =
>>>>>> an interface that will work.
>>>>>> Does anybody know where I can find a computer interface that will
>>>>>> work
>>>>>> =
>>>>>> with this radio, failing that, does anybody know where I can get one
>>>>>> =
>>>>>> built?
>>>>>> Thanks in advance, and 73.
>>>>>> KB#GOS
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