Icom CAT Interface - Yaesu CAT Interface - Icom CAT Interface CI-V CT-17

Icom CAT Interfaces and combined CAT and Audio Interfaces for all Icom Equipment with the CI-V port including the popular IC-706, IC-746, IC-756, IC-718 Tranceivers and Icom D-Star Cables (Digital Smart Technologies for Amateur Radio). All Interfaces come with a full 12 month warrantee against material failure and a 30 day no quibble satisfaction guarantee. If you are not happy with your purchase for any reason, send it back within 30 days for full refund. See my Terms and Conditions page for details.

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A combined CAT and Audio Interface allowing you to operate modes such as PSK-31, SSTV, WEFAC, HF Packet etc. See interface models IC-Cable-7 and IC-Cable-8 below

Icom CAT Interface Key Features

Control/Program your Icom Radio from your PC or Laptop.
6 Types of CAT Interface and 2 D-Star data cables available for full range of Icom Equipment
IC-Cable-7 and IC-Cable-8 interfaces offer full CAT and Audio interfacing between your PC and Tranceiver allowing you to explore modes such as PSK-31, SSTV, HF Packet, WEFAX and many more that require audio interfacing to your PC's soundcard.
Full software compatibility with Ham Radio Deluxe, MixW, TRX-Manager, SuperControl and dozens of others that allow you to provide power via the RS232 port. (See Software Links Page)
Works in conjunction with Signalink and RIGBlaster interfaces where they offer no CI-V control of your transceiver
Proven Superior Performance to competing designs. The interface produces no measurable signal noise and works at the highest baud rates that the radio's support. (See Interface Performance Page or click on picture below)

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Standard Cable Length is 2m but extra cable lengths up to 5m available
Connects between your PC's 9 Pin RS232 Port and the 3.5mm CI-V Jack on suitably equipped Icom Radios. The PTT/CW versions of the interface have second lead terminated in standard Icom 8 or 13 pin accessory 1 connector carrying the PTT signal
Powered from your PC's RS-232 port and so requires no additional PSU.
Works perfectly when used with a USB to RS232 converter when your PC has no legacy RS232 port.
Designed to protect your Radio and PC from damage
Requires no additional Drivers for your PC. True plug and play
Supplied with full Instructions to get you up and running with the minimum of fuss

Icom CAT (CI-V) Interfaces

Standard Icom CAT Interface
Interface model:
Icom IC-Cable-1

RS-232 to 3.5mm CAT (CI-V) Jack to provide full CAT compatibility with the following Icom Equipment:

IC-703, IC-7000, IC-7400, IC-746, IC-746pro, IC-756pro,
IC-756proII, IC-756proIII, IC-7800, IC-R10, IC-R7000,
IC-R7100, IC-R72, IC-R75, IC-8500 and IC-R9000.

Note: Some older Icom equipment does not allow PTT Keying via the CAT commands. Although this interface will work with ALL Icom CAT enabled equipment, only the equipment listed above will allow you to PTT key via CAT. If you require your PC to PTT Key your radio and it is not listed above, see my IC-Cable-2 or IC-Cable-3 interfaces below which include the additional hardware PTT keying circuit.

The standard cable length is 2m but you can select cables up to 5m long by using the "Buy Now" buttons below.

Price from $27.99 (2m long version)

Download Instruction Sheet for this interface

2m cable not long enough? Use the 3m, 4m and 5m options below

Icom CAT Interface with Hardware PTT
Interface model:
Icom IC-Cable-2

RS-232 to 3.5mm CAT (CI-V) Jack and 8 pin Din to provide full CAT compatibility with the following Icom Equipment:

IC-275. IC-375, IC-575, IC-707, IC-725, IC-726, IC-728,
IC-729, IC-735, IC-736, IC-737, IC-738, IC-756, IC-761,
IC-765, IC-775, IC-775DSP, IC-781, IC-820, IC-821,
IC-910, IC-970.

Note: Some older Icom equipment does not allow for PTT control via the CAT commands. This interface not only provides full CAT control but also provides Hardware PTT keying via the 8 pin din Accessory 1 connector on the rear of your transceiver. The standard cable length is 2m but you can select cables up to 5m long by using the "Buy Now" buttons below.

Price from $30.99 (2m long version)

Download Instruction Sheet for this interface

2m cable not long enough? Use the 3m, 4m and 5m options below

Icom CAT Interface with Hardware PTT
Interface model:
Icom IC-Cable-3

RS-232 to 3.5mm CAT (CI-V) Jack and 13 pin Din to provide full CAT compatibility with the following Icom Equipment:

IC-78, IC-706, IC-706 Mkii, IC-706 MkiiG, IC-718

Note: Some older Icom equipment does not allow for PTT control via the CAT commands. This interface not only provides full CAT control but also provides Hardware PTT keying via the 13 pin din Accessory 1 connector on the rear of your transceiver. The standard cable length is 2m but you can select cables up to 5m long by using the "Buy Now" buttons below.

Price from $35.99 (2m long version)

Download Instruction Sheet for this interface

2m cable not long enough? Use the 3m, 4m and 5m options below

Icom CAT Interface for IC-R20
Interface model:
Icom IC-Cable-4

RS-232 to 3.5mm Stereo Jack to provide full CAT compatibility with the following Icom Equipment:

IC-R20

The standard cable length is 2m but you can select cables up to 5m long by using the "Buy Now" buttons below.

Price from $27.99 (2m long version)

Download Instruction Sheet for this interface

2m cable not long enough? Use the 3m, 4m and 5m options below

Icom Audio and CAT Interface
with Hardware PTT
Interface model:
Icom IC-Cable-7

Ideal for PSK-31, SSTV and any mode that
requires full CAT and Audio interfacing between
your PC and Tranceiver.

This interface offers full CAT control of your Icom Transceiver via your PC's RS-232 port and your Radio's 3.5mm CAT (CI-V) Jack . Additionally, the interface connects between your PC's sound card via the line in/out jacks the the radio's 8 pin Din accessory socket allowing you to operate modes such as PSK-31, WEFAX, SSTV, PACTOR, Packet, AFSK CW and many more. The PC line out audio is routed via an attenuator cicuit to provide the radio modulator with the correct level.

This interface is compatible with:
IC-275, IC-375, IC-575, IC-707, IC-725, IC-726, IC-728,
IC-729, IC-735, IC-736, IC-737, IC-738, IC-746,
IC-746Pro, IC-756, IC-756Pro2, IC-756Pro3, IC-761,
IC-765, IC-775, IC-775DSP, IC-7400, IC-7800, IC-781, IC-820, IC-821, IC-910, IC-970.

Price from $39.99 (2m long version)

Download Instruction Sheet for this interface

2m cable not long enough? Use the 3m, 4m and 5m options below

Icom CAT Interface with Hardware PTT
Interface model:
Icom IC-Cable-8

Ideal for PSK-31, SSTV and any mode that
requires full CAT and Audio interfacing between
your PC and Tranceiver.

This interface is compatible with:
IC-78, IC-703, IC-706 (all versions), IC-718 and IC-7000

Price from $41.99 (2m long version)

Download Instruction Sheet for this interface

2m cable not long enough? Use the 3m, 4m and 5m options below

Icom D-Star Cables

D-Star PC to Radio Data Connection Cable

Interface model:
Icom IC-Cable-5

RS232 to 8 Pin Mini Din Connector (OPC-1384 Equivalent) for compatibility with the following Icom Equipment:

ID-800

The standard cable length is 2m but you can select cables up to 5m long by using the "Buy Now" buttons below.

Price from $21.99 (2m long version)

2m cable not long enough? Use the 3m, 4m and 5m options below

D-Star PC to Radio Data Connection Cable
Interface model:
Icom IC-Cable-6

RS-232 to 2.5mm Stereo Jack to provide full CAT compatibility with the following Icom Equipment:

IC-91A, IC-91D, IC2820H, V82, U82

The standard cable length is 2m but you can select cables up to 5m long by using the "Buy Now" buttons below.

Price from $21.99 (2m long version)

2m cable not long enough? Use the 3m, 4m and 5m options below

Interface Performance Tests

My CAT Interfaces have been fully tested to ensure that they do not generate unwanted noise in your reciever and that they operate reliably at the highest baud rates supported by the tranceivers/receivers. Click on the image below to be directed to my interface performance page.

Click on the picture below to go to the interface performance page