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17
OTHER FUNCTIONS
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Data format
The CI-V system can be operated using the following
data formats. Data formats differ, depending on the
command numbers. A data area or sub command is
added to some commands.
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CI-V information
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CI-V data setting
Set the ID-51A/E’s address, data transferring speed
and transceive function. See page 16-78 to set the CI-V
setting using the MENU list screen.
Function > CI-V
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CI-V connection example
The transceiver can be connected through an optional
CT-17
ci
-
v
level
converter
to a PC equipped with an
RS-232C port.
The Icom Communications Interface-V (CI-V) controls
the transceiver.
Up to 4 Icom CI-V transceivers or receivers can be con-
nected to the PC.
See the CT-17 instruction manual for details of remotely
controlling a transceivers and receivers.
* Use the cable illustrated to the right. No received audio is
heard when the supplied control cable, that comes with CT-
17, is used for the connection.
CT-17
Power source
9V
〜
15VDC
RS-232C
cable
ID-51A/E
personal
computer
GND
I/O
SP
SP
GND
SP
I/O
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Connections (ID-51A/E side)
*No speaker is necessary for the CT-17 side.
3-conductor 3.5(d) mm
plug must be used.
2-conductor 3.5(d) mm
plug must be used.
3.5(d)mm
Less than 4.5(d)mm
Controller to ID-51A/E
FE FE
86
E0
Cn
Sc
Data area
FD
Preamb
le
code
(fix
ed)
Tr
ansceiv
er’
s
def
ault address
Controller’
s
def
ault address
Command number
(see the command tab
le)
Sub command number
(see the command tab
le)
BCD code data such as for frequency
, memor
y
number entr
y
(see the data content descr
iption)
End of message
code
(fix
ed)
ID-51A/E to controller
q
w
e
r
t
y
u
FE FE
E0
86
Cn
Sc
Data area
FD
q
w
e
r
*
t
y
u
*The reply messages from the transceiver are the command “FB” (OK)
or “FA” (NG).
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