Kenwood TH-D74 & SATPC-32
Does anyone know if the Kenwood TH-D74 can be controlled with SATPC-32? I'd like to take that and my IC-7100 camping, using the Kenwood for the downlink frequency. It's a much smaller package than dragging the 9100.
Thanks,
Dave N2OA
Theoretically, the TH-D74 can be computer controlled through undocumented commands (see https://github.com/LA3QMA/TH-D74-Kenwood).
However, SatPC32 does not support it.
If you really want a lightweight package, leave the computer at home and just tune manually. Computer control takes the fun out of it anyway.
73,
Paul, N8HM
On Fri, Jun 29, 2018 at 8:45 AM, Dave . kdcarlso@gmail.com wrote:
Does anyone know if the Kenwood TH-D74 can be controlled with SATPC-32? I'd like to take that and my IC-7100 camping, using the Kenwood for the downlink frequency. It's a much smaller package than dragging the 9100.
Thanks,
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Thanks for the pointer to that GitHub.
My attempted SSB setup is exactly what Dave mentioned, TH-D74 & an IC-7100. I just made the boom PTT button so I could have a free hand to tune, since the Mic up/down buttons tune in too big of steps on the IC-7100.
73, Don KB2YSI
On Fri, Jun 29, 2018, 09:17 Paul Stoetzer n8hm@arrl.net wrote:
Theoretically, the TH-D74 can be computer controlled through undocumented commands (see https://github.com/LA3QMA/TH-D74-Kenwood).
However, SatPC32 does not support it.
If you really want a lightweight package, leave the computer at home and just tune manually. Computer control takes the fun out of it anyway.
73,
Paul, N8HM
On Fri, Jun 29, 2018 at 8:45 AM, Dave . kdcarlso@gmail.com wrote:
Does anyone know if the Kenwood TH-D74 can be controlled with SATPC-32?
I'd
like to take that and my IC-7100 camping, using the Kenwood for the downlink frequency. It's a much smaller package than dragging the 9100.
Thanks,
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"Computer control takes the fun out of it anyway."
Could NOT disagree more! It is another valued aspect of the hobby.
73, Stefan VE4NSA
On Fri, Jun 29, 2018 at 8:19 AM Paul Stoetzer n8hm@arrl.net wrote:
Theoretically, the TH-D74 can be computer controlled through undocumented commands (see https://github.com/LA3QMA/TH-D74-Kenwood).
However, SatPC32 does not support it.
If you really want a lightweight package, leave the computer at home and just tune manually. Computer control takes the fun out of it anyway.
73,
Paul, N8HM
On Fri, Jun 29, 2018 at 8:45 AM, Dave . kdcarlso@gmail.com wrote:
Does anyone know if the Kenwood TH-D74 can be controlled with SATPC-32?
I'd
like to take that and my IC-7100 camping, using the Kenwood for the downlink frequency. It's a much smaller package than dragging the 9100.
Thanks,
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I read Paul’s statement as simply his opinion of what takes the fun out of it for him. Half the fun for me is to watch the computer control the hardware—turn the rotor and set the frequency. It’s still not easy but even if I don't make a contact, the automation is a fun part of satellite ops for me.
Tom NY4I
On Jun 29, 2018, at 9:36 AM, Stefan Wagener wageners@gmail.com wrote:
"Computer control takes the fun out of it anyway."
Could NOT disagree more! It is another valued aspect of the hobby.
73, Stefan VE4NSA
On Fri, Jun 29, 2018 at 8:19 AM Paul Stoetzer n8hm@arrl.net wrote:
Theoretically, the TH-D74 can be computer controlled through undocumented commands (see https://github.com/LA3QMA/TH-D74-Kenwood).
However, SatPC32 does not support it.
If you really want a lightweight package, leave the computer at home and just tune manually. Computer control takes the fun out of it anyway.
73,
Paul, N8HM
On Fri, Jun 29, 2018 at 8:45 AM, Dave . kdcarlso@gmail.com wrote:
Does anyone know if the Kenwood TH-D74 can be controlled with SATPC-32?
I'd
like to take that and my IC-7100 camping, using the Kenwood for the downlink frequency. It's a much smaller package than dragging the 9100.
Thanks,
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