Hi John, thanks for the idea of putting the lower band edge in a memory. I will definitely do that. I don't know if the TS-430 has a signal generator. I didn't see anything about it in the manual. I'll check again, I may have over looked it. Thanks again for your help and 73. ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Miller" <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Thursday, April 02, 2009 3:43 PM Subject: Re: Computer interface for the Kenwood TS-50. > What you can do is set the lower band limit in a memory, that way on most > bands, if you stop hearing people, you just don't talk unless you're sure, > unless they won't go out of band, the TS-50 won't transmit out of band > anyway unless it was modified. I don't know the TS-430, soes that have the > signal generator to have the tone every 25 KHz or so? if so you can go off > that to a point. That's how I get around on the TS-830 when I use it. > ----- 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