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8 pin SPE Expert band data control cable for Yaesu FT-1000/D/MP/MkV FT-2000/D FT-dx5000 FT-dx9000

DB15 to 8 pin DIN + Phono (RCA)

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Length approx 1.5m/4ft 10ins.

This cable enables your Yaesu radio to control your SPE Expert linear amplifier. The cable assembly has a DB15 male plug which connects to the SPE Expert's CAT socket. The other end has a phono (RCA) plug to connect to the transceiver's ALC socket and an 8 pin DIN plug which connects to the Band Data socket (Band Data 2 on FTdx9000).

Suits SPE Expert Linear amplifier models 1K-FA, 1.3K-FA, 1.5K-FA, 2K-FA and the following Yaesu transceivers:

FT-1000, FT-1000D, FT-1000MP, FT-1000MP Mk V, FT-1000MP Mk V Field
FT-2000/D, FT-dx5000, FT-dx9000

The following functions are available with this cable:

PTT - The amplifier switches to transmit and back to receive at the same time as the transceiver.
ALC - Automatically backs off the transmitter's output power when the amplifier is driven to full power.
Band - The amplifier is able to determine the amateur band that the transceiver is set to. It then automatically switches to the correct band.
Remote on/off - Switching on the transceiver also switches on the amplifier ready for use. Likewise, switching off the transceiver powers down the amplifier.
Tx Inhibit - Used to improve the receive / transmit switching efficiency.

For a more in-depth description of these functions and instructions on how to set up the amplifier for your transceiver correctly, please consult your amplifier's manual.

This cable uses Band control. A Cat control version is also available.

There are two methods for your linear amplifier to obtain operating frequency information from your transceiver automatically. You can use the information here to choose which you prefer. You will then need to buy the corresponding Cat or Band control cable as they are wired differently.

Cat control

The amplifier is able to determine the exact frequency that the transceiver is tuned to. It then automatically switches to the correct band and if amplifier has an ATU fitted, recalls the appropriate ATU setting from memory.

Pro - The ATU in the amplifier is able to more accurately match the antenna before you transmit.

Con - May make it difficult or impossible to control the transceiver from your computer e.g. for logging software.

Band control

The amplifier is able to determine the amateur band that the transceiver is set to. It then automatically switches to the correct band.

Pro - Doesn't use your Cat connection so you can use this to control your transceiver from your PC e.g. for logging software.

Con - 1. The ATU in the amplifier can only coarse tune the antenna when switching bands and can only determine the exact operating frequency when you begin transmitting. 2. Support for 60m (5MHz) band may not be available.

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