Cat Software Yaesu Ft 736r Manual
The Yaesu FT-736R remains a popular satellite ground station transceiver. However some modern computer software is not compatible with the CAT interface on the FT-736R. Ham Radio Deluxe, in particular, does not support the FT-736R. Ham Radio Deluxe does support the Yaesu FT-847 which has similar features.
(FRG-9600) Yaesu FRG-9600 Manual, Part 1 of 2 English language. (FRG-9600) Yaesu FRG-9600 Manual, Part 2 of 2 English language. Yaesu FT-10 Extended. FT-411 out of band modification (Software) English language. FT-736R CAT Interface Drivers English language. Looked quickly for some info and only found this: I have an FT-736r and am. I haven't found anything in the manual regarding CAT except pg 44 which talks about the interface itself, nothing about operating using CAT control.
We can solve this incompatibility by programming a CAT interface to present a FT-847 to the PC and emulate the new commands not supported on the FT-736R. Features not present on the FT-736R are ignored.
Spacemen 3 Dj Tones Ep Rar Files. Memory channels are not supported and the radio must be set to VFO, also satellite mode must be set to VFO, before enabling CAT control of the radio. 1200 MHz is mapped to 200 MHz because the FT-847 does not have 4 MHz digits. == Notes • • • This is a slight modification of the GPL v3 licensed interface designed by Chuck Jones, N6BIL. • The concept for this interface was developed by Dave Dowler, KA6BFB in 2010.
He developed a proof of concept in software using VB and Windows. 2 layer board of 1.18 x 1.75 inches (29.9 x 44.5 mm). Shared on November 17th, 2014 20:43 The Yaesu FT-736R remains a popular satellite ground station transceiver. However some modern computer software is not compatible with the CAT interface on the FT-736R. Ham Radio Deluxe, in particular, does not support the FT-736R. Ham Radio Deluxe does support the Yaesu FT-847 which has similar features. We can solve this incompatibility by programming a CAT interface to present a FT-847 to the PC and emulate the new commands not supported on the FT-736R.
Features not present on the FT-736R are ignored. Memory channels are not supported and the radio must be set to VFO, also satellite mode must be set to VFO, before enabling CAT control of the radio. 1200 MHz is mapped to 200 MHz because the FT-847 does not have 4 MHz digits.
== Notes • • • This is a slight modification of the GPL v3 licensed interface designed by Chuck Jones, N6BIL. • The concept for this interface was developed by Dave Dowler, KA6BFB in 2010. He developed a proof of concept in software using VB and Windows.
Just purchased a FT-736R and I love it, except for 2 problems, the CAT comes on by itself, and occassionally the radio will key up automatically. Maytag Neptune Pedestal Installation. When the radio is on for a good length of time I will notice the CAT indicator is lit and I have no control of any functions except TX & RX on the frequency it's on. When the radio is in memory scan it doesn't seem to happen, but I can't be sure. I am wondering if there is a program in the CAT calling it on.
I have done a master reset, before that the AQS would come on by itself, but that hasn't happened since.How can I see if the CAT is on or off.David W4DWR. Curious Do you have anything connected to the CAT interface on the back of the radio? I have owned my 736 since 1996 and never had mine come on by itself.
When I start the program I use to control the radio, the interface activates but when the program is closed the interface shuts off. If you have anything connected to the CAT interface remove it and see if you still have the problem. If the problem clears up build or buy another interface and try that. If nothing is connected, your CAT should not engage and there is nothing built into the radio calling it to come on.
If it is there may be something wrong with the radio. The CAT circuit should never activate by itself at any time especially if you have nothing connected to the CAT port.
Thanks I have nothing connected to the back of the radio, when I first received the radio the AQS would come on and key up the radio after it was turned on for awhile usually over an hour. I did a master reset and that seems to have stopped.
I noticed yesterday, the cat indicator came on and I just let it go because I was using the radio on that frequency anyway, after about 30 minutes it went off and was okay after that until I shut down for the night. Can I disconnect that board if need be, but not sure which one it is.May I ask what program you use to control the radio, I would like to get it if it is pretty easy to install and use. I'm retired and although I am very resourceful, I am still in the learning stage with computers, and don't know anyone that could give me advice. I really appreciate the time you have taken to help me out, I love the radio and hopefully will be able to get into satellite work and utilize the capabilities of the unit.David W4DWR. Sorry but it sounds like you may have something wrong with the radio but someone else may have had this problem and can chime in on what you can do.
I don't think you can 'cut' the CAT curcuit from the radio since it is most likely hardwired to the processor and you never know what might happen so I wouldn't suggest that. You may want to open it up and see if anyone did a MOD on the radio that may be causing the trouble. It is a long shot but you never know. For software control I use several different programs but this may be the easiest to use. The cable I use to connect the radio to the serial port on the computer is home made using a MAX232 chip to change the serial output to TTL for the radio to accept.
Here is a link to another cable but I haven't used this one before but looks like it may work but I suggest to use the MAX232 chip. If you get a MAX232 chip look near the top of this page for the schematic.
This is what I use and never gave me any problems and is still working today. Feel free to contact me at the email that is listed on my QRZ listing if you like. I will do what I can to help you out.