Message from VK2GEL at Thursday, 08-Sep-11 07:49:20 GMT

Hi all I am considering sharing an AR8000 http://wiki.radioreference.com/index.php/AR8000 on GT but need a PC interface.

Would this one be ok http://www.hollis.co.uk/john/ar8000sl.html

It appears to be one way only.

Also found this pinout, scroll down to page 11 www.thiecom.de/ftp/aor/ar8000/information/ar8000-mods.pdf

Any other suggestions for a home brew interface please?

73 Grant www.qrz.com/db/vk2gel

Last edited by VK2GEL at Thursday, 08-Sep-11 07:53:51 UTC

Message from deleted-account at Saturday, 10-Sep-11 08:13:31 GMT

The interface is simple enough - MAX232 level convertor of which there are many circuits online. Maxim will supply the chip free for development work and only a couple of other common components needed (dependent on which 232 chip you actually use)

The difficult part with the AR8000 is changing from the original ribbon connector to something more convenient. Minor surgery of your radio will be required.

Other possible sources of info are Javiation in the UK. Jonathan marketed a multi-reciever interface box which contained the level converter and sockets/plug leads to connect various radios (AR8000, AR8200, Alinco DJX10 etc). The interface has been out of production for quite some time.