Connecting my IC-9100 to the PC for WSJT-X

I've been wanting to write this down for a long time, but just kept the bits of info on my computer for some reason, so here it is:

Please Note: This is my preference, 

Radio: Icom IC-9100 - maybe IC-7300

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Normal PC: Windows 10

Inter-connect:  U5-Link from Aliexpress

This is how I connected the three together:

Also you need to follow the Icom Manual to download the correct USB driver

Pg12: (of the manual)

About the USB driver:
The USB driver and the installation guide can be
downloaded from our website.
➥ http://www.icom.co.jp/world/index.html
The following items are required:
PC
• Microsoft® Windows® XP,
Microsoft® Windows Vista® or
Microsoft® Windows® 7 OS
• A USB 1.1 or 2.0 port
Other items
• USB cable (purchase separately)
• PC software (such as optional RS-BA1 or CS-
9100)
NEVER connect the transceiver to a PC until the
USB driver installation has been completed.
About the modulation input:
Select “USB” in the Set mode item “DATA OFF
MOD” or “DATA MOD.” The modulation input level
from the USB jack can be set in the Set mode item
“USB MOD Level.” (p. 167)

 

I also used the following settings for data mode on the radio:

 

 

I hope that this could help some people get going.

73 de Rodger

 

Which Coax Cable to use for VHF/UHF Satellite Comms

I got a Cushcraft A27010S Yagi

for Christmas from the family which has the UHF elements missing, so while waiting for these from the supplier, I thought I should investigate what coax to use to go to my Icom IC-9100.

I would have to take out the connector shown in the picture and feed two cables to the radio to work split frequency for the satellites.

One can check out Coax reference sheets and they all seem to show similar but different figures.

I was initially thinking the RG-58 c/u would do, but was told that wouldn't cut the mustard and was soon amazed by going through some charts.

I came to three possible solutions, RG-8, RG-213, or LMR-400.

To my amazement the LMR-400 is hand down the best option for loss of signal. Even if I wanted to use it for HF, it looks pretty good.

 

I guess my next step is to find the cheapest price getting the cable and crimping machine and connectors to connect everything together.

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Leave your comments and suggests for me.