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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