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PERATION

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VERVIEW

The CAT (Computer Aided Transceiver) System in
the 

FT

DX

9000

 provides control of frequency, VFO,

memory, and other settings such as dual-channel
memories and diversity reception using an external
personal computer. This allows multiple control op-
erations to be fully automated as single mouse clicks
or keystroke operations on the computer keyboard.

The 

FT

DX

9000

 has a built-in level converter, allowing

direct connection from the rear-panel 

CAT

 jack to the

serial port of your computer without the need of any
external boxes. You will need a serial cable for con-
nection to the RS-232C (serial or COM port) connec-
tor on your computer. Purchase a 

standard serial

cable

 (not the so-called “null modem” type), ensur-

ing it has the correct gender and number of pins
(some serial COM port connectors use a 9-pin rather
than 25-pin configuration). If your computer uses a
custom connector, you may have to construct the
cable. In this case, refer to the technical documenta-
tion supplied with your computer for correct data con-
nection.

Vertex Standard does not produce CAT System op-
erating software due to the wide variety of personal
computers and operating systems in use today. How-
ever, the information provided in this chapter explains
the serial data structure and opcodes used by the
CAT system. This information, along with the short
programming examples, is intended to help you start
writing programs on your own. As you become more
familiar with CAT operation, you can customize pro-
grams later on for your operating needs and discover
the true operating potential of this system.

C

ONTROL

 C

OMMAND

A computer control command is composed of an al-
phabetical command, various parameters, and the
terminator that signals the end of the control com-
mand.

Example

: Set the main band (VFO-A) frequency to

14.250000 MHz.

FA

14250000

;

Command

Parameter

Terminator

There is three for the 

FT

DX

9000

 Command as shown

below:

Set

 command: Set a particular condition

(to the 

FT

DX

9000

)

Read

 command: Reads an answer

(from the 

FT

DX

9000

)

Answer

 command: Transmits a condition

(from the 

FT

DX

9000

)

For example, note the following in the case of the FA
command (Set the main band (VFO-A) frequency):

To set the main band (VFO-A) frequency to
14.250000 MHz, the following command is sent
from the computer to the transceiver:

FA14250000;

” (Set command)

To read the main band (VFO-A) frequency, the
following command is sent from the computer to
the transceiver:

FA;

” (Read command)

When the Read command above has been sent,
the following command is returned to the com-
puter:

FA14250000;

” (Answer command)

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Summary of Contents for FTDX-9000 Contest

Page 1: ...FTDX9000 OPERATING MANUAL NOTE FTDX9000 CAT OPERATION REFERENCE BOOK...

Page 2: ...s in use today How ever the information provided in this chapter explains the serial data structure and opcodes used by the CAT system This information along with the short programming examples is int...

Page 3: ...AF GAIN Antenna Select Auto NOTCH Status BAND DOWN Manual NOTCH Filter BAND UP BUSY Indicator Status Memory Channel Up Down CTCSS Tone Frequency CTCSS Status Dimmer Set Microphone DWN Button TFT Disp...

Page 4: ...TCH Frequency x10 Hz NOTCH ON CH Memory Channel Up Down Set 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 C H P1 Read 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Answer 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 P1 0 Memory Channel UP 1 Memory Channel DOWN BY BUSY Indic...

Page 5: ...P1 P1 P1 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 P1 00300000 60000000 Hz Page 4 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 67 0 Hz 69 3 Hz 71 9 Hz 74 4 Hz 77 0 Hz 79 7 Hz 82 5 Hz 85 4 Hz 88 5 Hz 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 91 5...

Page 6: ...TY USB A PKT FM B FM N C PKT U D AM N P8 0 VFO 1 Memory P9 0 CTCSS OFF 1 CTCSS ENC DEC 2 CTCSS ENC P10 Tone Number See Table 1 P11 0 Simplex 1 Plus Shift 2 Minus Shift CAT COMPUTER AIDED TRANSCEIVER O...

Page 7: ...R RTTY USB A PKT FM B FM N C PKT U D AM N ML Monitor Level Set 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 M L P1 P1 P1 Read 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 M L Answer 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 M L P1 P1 P1 P1 000 255 MR Memory Channel Rea...

Page 8: ...eiver P2 0 Simplex 1 Plus Shift 2 Minus Shift FM mode only PA IPO Status Set 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 P A P1 P2 Read 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 P A P1 Answer 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 P A P1 P2 P1 0 Main Band VFO A...

Page 9: ...er 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 RC RX Clarifier Offset Clear Set 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 R C Read 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Answer 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 RD RX Clarifier Minus Offset Set 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 R D P1 P1...

Page 10: ...d VFO B Receiver P2 00 Counter Clockwise 31 Clockwise 16 Center Contest version is ignored the P1 command Allways set to 0 SM S meter Reading Set 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Read 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 S M P1...

Page 11: ...VG VOX Gain Set 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 V G P1 P1 P1 Read 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 V G Answer 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 V G P1 P1 P1 P1 000 255 VX VOX Status Set 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 V X P1 Read 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8...

Page 12: ...PERATING MANUAL Copyright 2005 VERTEX STANDARD CO LTD All rights reserved No portion of this manual may be reproduced without the permission of VERTEX STANDARD CO LTD Printed in Japan 0506i BY E H 0 1...

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