Cat System Programming; Important Notice - Yaesu FT-847 Operating Manual

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The FT-847's System allows the transceiver to
be controlled by a personal computer. This allows
multiple control operations to be fully automated as a
single mouse click, or it allows a third-party software
package (such as contest logging software) to com-
municate with the FT-847 without (redundant) opera-
tor intervention.
The FT-847 has a built-in level converter, allowing
direct connection from the rear panel
the serial port of your computer, without the need for
an external RS-232C level converter box.
You will need a serial cable for connection to the (RS-
232C) COM port of your computer. Purchase or con-
struct a "null modem" type serial cable (not a "straight"
type), ensuring it has the correct gender and number
of pins for connection to your system. Note that this
cable is different from the type utilized on earlier Yaesu
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System transceivers.
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Yaesu Musen does not produce
ing software, due to the wide variety of personal com-
puters, operating systems, and applications in use to-
day. However, the FT-847 (and other Yaesu products)
are widely supported by third-party software packages,
and we recommend that you contact your dealer for
advice, or check advertisements in amateur radio jour-
nals. Most software vendors also have Home Pages
on the World Wide Web which contain a wealth of
information on the features and radio support for their
software packages.
The information presented in this section will allow
the programmer to understand the command structure
and opcodes used in the FT-847's

Important Notice!

It is not possible to engage the
when the FC-20 Automatic Antenna Tuner is
in use.
Please disconnect the FC-20 Control Cable
from the TUNER jack on the rear panel of the
FT-847 prior to commencing
trol of the FT-847.
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