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Array Solutions now
provides interface cables between many popular transceivers and amplifiers.
Let us know if you need an interface cable not covered by this list.
Supported
Amplifiers
Part No.
Description
Price
RS232
CAT-Y 9-pin RS232 splitter, RS232 controlled xcvrs/amps $15.00
SPE
CAT-1 Yaesu MP/2K/9K freq data (FT1K-1 for FT-1K/D) $35.00
SPE
CAT-2 Kenwood frequency
data $35.00
SPE CAT-3
TenTec, ELECRAFT frequency data
$35.00
SPE
CAT-4 Yaesu MP/2K/9K freq data/QSK/Auto Power On
$80.00
SPE
TS850-1 TS-850 frequency data
$35.00
SPE
FT-2 FT-897 Band Data/Amp
Enable $40.00
SPE
FT1K-1 FT-1000/D frequency
data $35.00
SPE
PRO-1 ICOM frequency data (all ICOM radios)
$30.00
SPE/THP/ TS2K-1
TS2000/850/870S/570S Relay Switching
$35.00
Ameritron
SPE/THP/ TS2K-2
TS2000/850/870S/570S Solid-State Switching
$45.00
Ameritron
SPE/THP/ TS480-1
TS-480 Relay Switching
$35.00
Ameritron
SPE/THP/ TS480-2
TS-480 Solid-State Switching
$45.00
Ameritron
SPE/THP/ FT-1
Yaesu FT-1K/MP/2K/9K solid-state switching
$35.00
Ameritron
SPE/THP/
FT-3 FT-897
ALC $25.00
Ameritron
THP/
FT-4 FT-897 amplifier
keying $35.00
Ameritron
SPE/THP IC7K-1
ICOM 706/718/7000 Amp Interface
$35.00
SPE EXPERT
Amplifier-Specific Cable Information
Note: Some
computer logging programs may have problems when the TX232 output from the
amplifier (DE15 pin 9) is used. If so, you may cut the continuous wire
under the tape, which opens this signal path. However, the amplifier will
not automatically track the transceiver when the computer logging program is
not in use if this wire is cut. You may wish to install your own SPST
switch in-series with this wire for ultimate flexibility.
Yaesu MP/2K/9K
requires ONE or TWO cables:
CAT-1 & two supplied RCA
cables (relay switching)
Add FT-1 to CAT-1 for
solid state switching
OR Use
CAT-4 for frequency info, solid state QSK keying, and amp remote power on
(replaces CAT-1 and FT-1)
Add CAT-Y for computer
control
Yaesu FT-920 requires
ONE cable:
CAT-1 & two supplied RCA
cables
Yaesu FT-1000/D
requires ONE or TWO cables:
FT1K-1 & two supplied RCA
cables (relay switching)
Add FT-1 for solid state
switching
YAESU FT-897D requires
TWO cables
FT-2 for AMP Keying and
Band Data interface
FT-3 for ALC interface
Kenwood
TS-2000/TS-870S/570S requires TWO cables:
CAT-2 and
either TS2K-1 (relay switching) or
TS2K-2 (solid state switching)
Add CAT-Y for computer
control
Kenwood TS-480
requires TWO cables:
CAT-2 and
either TS480-1 (relay switching) or
TS480-2 (solid state switching)
Add CAT-Y for computer
control
Kenwood TS-850
requires TWO cables:
TS850-1 or
CAT-2 (if IF-232 is used) and either TS2K-1
(relay switching) or
TS2K-2 (solid state switching)
Add CAT-Y for computer
control if IF-232 is used.
ICOM
IC-7800/746/756/765 requires ONE cable:
PRO-1 & two supplied RCA
cables
ICOM IC-706/718/7000
requires TWO cables:
PRO-1 and
IC7K-1
TENTEC requires ONE
cable:
CAT-3, plus one RCA
supplied cable
Add CAT-Y for computer
control
ELECRAFT K3 requires
ONE cable:
CAT-3, plus one RCA
supplied cable
Add CAT-Y for computer
control
Array Solutions has
made every attempt to ensure that these instructions are correct. Please
email us if you find any errors.
Note: If your radio
is not listed, contact us and we will add your radio and cable requirements
to our list.
ICOM/SPE Frequency
Information
Frequency information for
all ICOM radios is provides by the PRO-1 cable (CI-V serial interface). For
this reason, the CI-V interface is recommended by SPE. Analog Band Data
information just provides specific band information, but not frequency
information within the band. Further, with Band Data 15/17 shows up as 15
meters, 10/12/6 meters all show up as 10 meters, and 30 meters is not
indicated with analog band data.
ICOM IC-746/756PRO,
IC-765 and IC-7800 Amplifier Interface Cables
Note: Frequency
information is provided by the PRO-1 cable (CI-V serial interface).
Cable Interconnect
Instructions
1)
Connect the PRO-1 cable between
the REMOTE connector on the radio and the desired transceiver input (In 1 or
In 2) on the 1K-FA.
2)
Connect one RCA cable between
the ALC connector on the radio and the ALC connector on the amplifier.
1)
Connect a second RCA cable from
the SEND connector on the radio to the RELAY input on the amplifier.
2)
The default CI-V baud rate is
set to AUTO. This should work. If problems are encountered, in SET MODE
set the CI-V BAUD RATE to 9600 in the IC-756/PRO/PROII/PROIII/7800, Menu 27
in the IC-746, and MENU 36 in the IC-746PRO. For the IC-765, set switch S37
for 9600 baud (s3-OFF, s4-OFF).
3)
In SET MODE in the IC-7800, the
SEND RELAY TYPE can be set to either LEAD (default) or MOS-FET.
ICOM IC-706/718/7000
Amplifier Interface Cables
Note: Frequency
information is provided by the PRO-1 cable (CI-V serial interface). An
IC7K-1 cable provides the ALC and amplifier keying interface. Solid state
switching of the amplifier is supported by the IC7K-1
1)
Connect the PRO-1 cable between
the REMOTE connector on the radio and the desired transceiver input (In 1 or
In 2) on the 1K-FA.
2)
Connect the IC7K-1 cable from
the ACC connector on the radio. Connect the RED RCA plug on this cable to
the RELAY input on the amplifier, and the second (white or black) RCA
connector on this cable to the ALC connector on the amplifier.
3)
The default CI-V baud rate is
set to AUTO. This should work. If problems are encountered, set the speed
to 9600 in MENU 35 on the IC-706, MENU 48 on the IC-7000, and CI-V Baud Rate
in the Set Mode menu in the IC-718.
YAESU/SPE Frequency
Information
Frequency information for
all Yaesu radios, except the FT-897D, is provided by a RS232 (or TTL RS232)
serial cable. For this reason, the serial interface is recommended by SPE.
Band Data information just provides specific band information, but not
frequency information within the band. The FT-897 only provides Band Data
information as the only available connector can be used for amp interfacing
or CAT, but not both simultaneously.
FT-1000MP/Field/MP MKV/2000/9000
Amplifier Interface Cables
Note: The CAT-1
cable provides serial frequency information to the amplifier. An additional
optional FT-1 amplifier-interface cable is available for full break-in (QSK)
operation with the amplifier. As an alternative, the CAT-4 cable can
replace both the CAT-1 and FT-1 cable. The CAT-4 cable provides frequency
information, solid state QSK keying, and remote power ON control to the
amplifier (amp powers ON automatically when transceiver is turned on). To
summarize: Normally you just need the CAT-1 cable for frequency info. For
frequency info and QSK CW you need both the CAT-1 and FT-1 cables. The
CAT-4 cable provides frequency info, QSK CW and amplifier Auto Power-On.
Cable Interconnect
Instructions
1)
Connect the CAT-1 cable between
the CAT connector on the radio and the desired transceiver input (In 1 or In
2) on the 1K-FA.
2)
Connect one RCA cable between
the ALC connector on the radio and the ALC connector on the amplifier.
3)
Amplifier keying interface
a.
For non-QSK operation, connect a
second RCA cable from the TX GND connector on the radio to the RELAY input
on the amplifier.
b.
If adding QSK to the CAT-1
configuration, connect the optional FT-1 cable between the BAND DATA
connector on the radio and the RELAY input on the amplifier.
4)
CAT-4 Cable (Frequency
info/solid state QSK keying/Amp auto power-on)
a.
Connect the DE15P connector to
the amplifier (In 1 or In 2), the DE9S to the radio CAT connector, and the
DIN8 to the radio Band Data connector. The amplifier will now power on and
off with the transceiver. The amplifier will be in either STANDBY or
OPERATE, depending on your START setting (amp manual section 18.19).
Radio Set-Up
1)
The radio’s relay output is
normally disabled (default). When the optional FT-1 cable is used with the
CAT-1 cable, or the CAT-4 cable is used, no Menu changes are necessary. If
the FT-1 or CAT-4 cables are not used, the relay output must be enabled.
a.
The relay is enabled by turning
ON the LIN switch on the back of the FT-1000MP/MKV. Set Menu 7-4 bk-in
ti to 10ms.
b.
On the FT-2000, set Menu Item
144 tGen ETX-GND to EnA (Enable).
c.
On the FTDX-9000, set Menu Item
TX GNRL 157 EXT AMP TX-GND to ENABLE.
2)
The baud rate is fixed at 4800.
Note: Yaesu does
not require RTS/CTS to be active, and does not support these signals on the
DE9P serial connector. Therefore, the CAT-1 and CAT-4 cables do not connect
RTS-to-CTS. Any software written to work with Yaesu radios does not need
the RTS/CTS connection.
Note: Some
computer logging programs may have problems when the TX232 output from the
amplifier (DE15 pin 9) is used. If so, you may cut the continuous wire
under the tape, which opens this signal path. However, the amplifier will
not automatically track the transceiver when the computer logging program is
not in use if this wire is cut. You may wish to install your own SPST
switch in-series with this wire for ultimate flexibility.
FT-920 Amplifier
Interface Cables
Note: The CAT-1
cable provides frequency information to the amplifier. The FT-920 supports
solid-state switching of the SPE amplifier.
Cable Interconnect
Instructions
1)
Connect the CAT-1 cable between
the CAT connector on the radio and the desired transceiver input (In 1 or In
2) on the 1K-FA.
2)
Connect one RCA cable between
the ALC connector on the radio and the ALC connector on the amplifier.
3)
Connect a second RCA cable from
the TX GND connector on the radio to the RELAY input on the amplifier.
Radio Set-Up
1)
The FT-920 solid-state output is
enabled by placing the Tr-Ry switch on the back panel to the Tr
position.
a.
Set Menu U-23 Keyer Envelope
Delay to 10ms.
Note: Yaesu does
not require RTS/CTS to be active, and does not support these signals on the
DE9P serial connector. Therefore, the CAT-1 cable does not connect
RTS-to-CTS. When a CAT-Y cable is used with an external computer, you may
need to make a special cable that ties RTS-to-CTS if the computer needs this
connection.
Note: Some
computer logging programs may have problems when the TX232 output from the
amplifier (DE15 pin 9) is used. If so, you may cut the continuous wire
under the tape, which opens this signal path. However, the amplifier will
not automatically track the transceiver when the computer logging program is
not in use if this wire is cut. You may wish to install your own SPST
switch in-series with this wire for ultimate flexibility.
FT-1000/D Amplifier
Interface Cables
Note: The FT1K-1
cable is necessary to provide serial frequency information to the
amplifier. An additional optional FT-1 amplifier-interface cable is
available for full break-in (QSK) operation with the amplifier.
Cable Interconnect
Instructions
1)
Connect the FT1K-1 cable between
the CAT connector on the radio and the desired transceiver input (In 1 or In
2) on the 1K-FA.
2)
Connect one RCA cable between
the ALC connector on the radio and the ALC connector on the amplifier.
3)
Amplifier keying interface
a.
For non-QSK operation, connect a
second RCA cable from the TX GND connector on the radio to the RELAY input
on the amplifier.
b.
For QSK applications, connect
the optional FT-1 cable between the BAND DATA connector on the radio and the
RELAY input on the amplifier.
Radio Set-Up
1)
The radio’s relay output is
normally disabled (default). When the optional FT-1 cable is used, no
changes are necessary. When the FT-1 cable is not used, the relay output
must be enabled.
a.
The relay is enabled by turning
ON internal switch S1002 (refer to the FT-1000/D instruction manual).
FT-897/D Amplifier
Interface Cables – Band Data Cable
Note: The FT-2
cable is necessary to provide band data and amplifier keying inputs to the
amplifier. The FT-3 cable is necessary to provide ALC input to the radio
from the amplifier. The FT-3 cable also provides a momentary PTT switch
that keys your radio in the CW mode when pushed.
Cable Interconnect
Instructions
1)
Connect the FT-2 cable between
the CAT/LINEAR connector on the radio and the desired transceiver input (In
1 or In 2) on the 1K-FA.
2)
Connect the FT-3 cable between
the ACC connector on the radio and the ALC connector on the amplifier.
Radio Set-Up
1)
Set Menu 020 to LINEAR (default
is CAT)
2)
Set Menu 028 to 10ms (default is
5ms).
Amplifier Set-Up
1)
Select BAND DATA in the Yaesu
set-up menu
TS-480 Amplifier
Interface Cables
Note: The CAT-2
cable is necessary to provide frequency information to the amplifier. An
additional cable, a TS480-1 or TS480-2, is required for amplifier keying and
ALC interfacing.
Two
amplifier-interface cables are available for use with the TS-480.
1)
TS480-1. This cable uses the
TS-480 internal amplifier relay to key the amplifier.
2)
TS480-2. This cable adds a
transistor inverter interface which permits the TS-480 solid-state output to
key the amplifier.
Note: Either
cable provides for both full break-in (QSK) operation. However, the TS480-2
eliminates the relay noise that may be disturbing to some when using Full
Break-In (QSK).
Cable Interconnect
Instructions
1)
Connect the CAT-2 cable between
the COM connector on the TS-480 and the desired transceiver input (In 1 or
In 2) on the 1K-FA.
2)
Connect the TS480-1 or TS480-2
cable to the REMOTE mini-DIN connector on the TS-480.
3)
Connect the RED RCA plug to the
RELAY input on the 1K-FA.
4)
Connect the other (white or
black) RCA plug to the ALC input on the 1K-FA.
Radio Set-Up
1)
The TS-480 relay output is
normally disabled (default). When the TS480-2 cable is used, no menu
changes are necessary.
2)
When using the TS480-1 cable,
set MENU 28 and MENU 29 to “3” (semi break-in). Even though “3” is
selected, the relay delay will operate automatically in full break-in if
full break-in is selected as the CW mode.
3)
Ensure that MENU 56 is set to
9600 baud (default setting).
Note: Kenwood
requires the use of RTS/CTS. The CAT-2 cable connects RTS/CTS together for
Kenwood transceivers and computers that need it. Some software may not want
these connected, and if so you may need to cut the RTS/CTS wires that are
soldered together under the tape when under computer control. However, the
transceiver will not provide frequency information to the amplifier with
RTS/CTS disconnected and a computer is not in use. You may wish to install
your own SPST switch in-series with the RTS/CTS wire for ultimate
flexibility.
Note: Some
computer logging programs may have problems when the TX232 output from the
amplifier (DE15 pin 9) is used. If so, you may cut the continuous wire
under the tape, which opens this signal path. However, the amplifier will
not automatically track the transceiver when the computer logging program is
not in use if this wire is cut. You may wish to install your own SPST
switch in-series with this wire for ultimate flexibility.
TS-2000/870S/570S
Amplifier Interface Cables
Note: The CAT-2
cable is necessary to provide frequency information to the amplifier. An
additional cable, a TS2K-1 or TS2K-2, is required for amplifier keying and
ALC interfacing.
Two
amplifier-interface cables are available for use with the TS-2000/TS-870S.
1)
TS2K-1. This cable uses the
internal amplifier relay to key the amplifier.
2)
TS2K-2. This cable adds a
transistor inverter interface which permits the radio’s solid-state output
to key the amplifier.
Note: Either
cable provides for both full break-in (QSK) operation. However, the TS2K-2
eliminates the relay noise that may be disturbing to some when using Full
Break-In (QSK).
Cable Interconnect
Instructions
1)
Connect the CAT-2 cable between
the COM connector on the TS-2000/870S/570S and the desired transceiver input
(In 1 or In 2) on the 1K-FA.
2)
Connect the TS2K-1 or TS2K-2
cable to the REMOTE connector on the radio.
3)
Connect the RED RCA plug to the
RELAY input on the 1K-FA.
4)
Connect the other (white or
black) RCA plug to the ALC input on the 1K-FA.
Radio Set-Up
1)
The TS-2000/870S/570S relay
output is normally disabled (default). When the TS2K-2 cable is used, no
menu changes are necessary.
2)
TS-2000
a.
When using the TS2K-1 cable, set
MENU 28A and MENU 28B to “3” (semi break-in). Even though “3” is selected,
the relay delay will operate automatically in full break-in if full break-in
is selected as the CW mode.
b.
Ensure that MENU 59 is set to
9600 baud (default setting).
3)
TS-870S
a.
When using the TS2K-1 cable, set
MENU 51 to “1”.
b.
Set Menu 56 to “96 1”
4)
TS-570S
a.
When using the TS2K-1 cable, set
MENU 39 to ON.
b.
Set MENU 35 to “96-1”.
Note: Kenwood
requires the use of RTS/CTS. The CAT-2 cable connects RTS/CTS together for
Kenwood transceivers and computers that need it. Some software may not want
these connected, and if so you may need to cut the RTS/CTS wires that are
soldered together under the tape when under computer control. However, the
transceiver will not provide frequency information to the amplifier with
RTS/CTS disconnected and a computer is not in use. You may wish to install
your own SPST switch in-series with the RTS/CTS wire for ultimate
flexibility.
Note: Some
computer logging programs may have problems when the TX232 output from the
amplifier (DE15 pin 9) is used. If so, you may cut the continuous wire
under the tape, which opens this signal path. However, the amplifier will
not automatically track the transceiver when the computer logging program is
not in use if this wire is cut. You may wish to install your own SPST
switch in-series with this wire for ultimate flexibility.
TS-850 Amplifier
Interface Cables
Note: The TS850-1
cable is necessary to provide frequency information to the amplifier. An
additional cable, a TS2K-1 or TS2K-2, is required for amplifier keying and
ALC interfacing.
Two
amplifier-interface cables are available for use with the TS-850.
1)
TS2K-1. This cable uses the
TS-850 internal amplifier relay to key the amplifier.
2)
TS2K-2. This cable adds a
transistor inverter interface which permits the TS-850 solid-state output to
key the amplifier.
Note: Either
cable provides for both full break-in (QSK) operation. However, the TS2K-2
eliminates the relay noise that may be disturbing to some when using Full
Break-In (QSK).
Cable Interconnect
Instructions
1)
Connect the TS850-1 cable
between the ACC1 connector on the TS-850 and the desired transceiver input
(In 1 or In 2) on the 1K-FA.
2)
Connect the TS2K-1 or TS2K-2
cable to the REMOTE DIN connector on the TS-850.
3)
Connect the RED RCA plug to the
RELAY input on the 1K-FA.
4)
Connect the other (white or
black) RCA plug to the ALC input on the 1K-FA.
Radio Set-Up
1)
The TS-850 relay output is
normally disabled (default). When the TS2K-2 cable is used, the relay
should be left disabled.
2)
When using the TS2K-1 cable, set
the LINEAR AMP switch on the rear of the radio to ON.
Note: The Kenwood
IF-232 requires the use of RTS/CTS. The CAT-2 cable connects RTS/CTS
together for Kenwood transceivers and computers that need it. Some software
may not want these connected, and if so you may need to cut the RTS/CTS
wires that are soldered together under the tape when under computer
control. However, the transceiver will not provide frequency information to
the amplifier with RTS/CTS disconnected and a computer is not in use. You
may wish to install your own SPST switch in-series with the RTS/CTS wire for
ultimate flexibility.
Note: Some
computer logging programs may have problems when the TX232 output from the
amplifier (DE15 pin 9) is used. If so, you may cut the continuous wire
under the tape, which opens this signal path. However, the amplifier will
not automatically track the transceiver when the computer logging program is
not in use if this wire is cut. You may wish to install your own SPST
switch in-series with this wire for ultimate flexibility.
TENTEC OMNI VII/ORION
Amplifier Interface Cables
Note: The CAT-3
cable is necessary to provide frequency information to the amplifier.
TENTEC does not provide an ALC input on their transceivers.
1)
Connect the CAT-3 cable between
the RS232 connector on the radio and the desired transceiver input (In 1 or
In 2) on the 1K-FA.
2)
Connect one RCA cable between
the AMP KEY connector on the radio and the RELAY input on the amplifier.
3)
TenTec DOES NOT provide an ALC
input on the radio. Therefore, start with minimum drive power from the
transceiver and adjust the drive until you get full output from the 1K-FA.
Note: TenTec
requires the use of RTS/CTS. The CAT-3 cable connects RTS/CTS together for
TenTec transceivers and computers that need it. Some software may not want
these connected, and if so you may need to cut the RTS/CTS wires that are
soldered together under the tape when under computer control. However, the
transceiver will not provide frequency information to the amplifier with
RTS/CTS disconnected and a computer is not in use. You may wish to install
your own SPST switch in-series with the RTS/CTS wire for ultimate
flexibility.
Note: Some
computer logging programs may have problems when the TX232 output from the
amplifier (DE15 pin 9) is used. If so, you may cut the continuous wire
under the tape, which opens this signal path. However, the amplifier will
not automatically track the transceiver when the computer logging program is
not in use if this wire is cut. You may wish to install your own SPST
switch in-series with this wire for ultimate flexibility.
ELECRAFT K3 Amplifier
Interface Cables
Note: The CAT-3
cable is necessary to provide frequency information to the amplifier. You
will use a supplied RCA cable for amplifier keying.
1)
Connect the CAT-3 cable between
the RS232 connector on the radio and the desired transceiver input (In 1 or
In 2) on the 1K-FA.
2)
Connect a supplied RCA cable
from the KEY OUT connector on the K3 to the RELAY input on the 1K-FA.
Note: The K3
currently does not support external ALC control. Further, when Elecraft
does implement ALC, their ALC interface uses a non-standard 0 to +5V ALC
control. Once Elecraft implements external ALC control, Array Solutions
will provide an ALC interface for K3.
Note: The K3
recognizes RTS/CTS, and the CAT-3 cable connects RTS-to-CTS together. When
used with a computer, some software may not want these connected. If so you
may need to cut the RTS/CTS wires that are soldered together under the
tape. You may wish to install your own SPST switch in-series with the
RTS/CTS wire for ultimate flexibility.
SPE Amplifier Specific
Cable Instructions
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