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.
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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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