Yaesu FTDX5000 CAT OPERATION REFERENCE BOOK
CAT
(
COMPUTER AIDED TRANSCEIVER
)
OPERATION
FTDX5000
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FTDX5000 SERIES CAT OPERATION REFERENCE
CAT
(
COMPUTER AIDED TRANSCEIVER
)
OPERATION
OVERVIEW
The CAT (Computer Aided Transceiver) System in the
FTDX5000 series 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 operations to be
fully automated as single mouse clicks or keystroke operations on the computer keyboard.
The FTDX5000 series 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 connection to the RS-232C (serial or COM port) connector on
your computer. Purchase a standard serial cable (not the
so-called “null modem” type), ensuring 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 documentation supplied with your computer for correct data
connection.
Vertex Standard does not produce CAT System operating
software due to the wide variety of personal computers
and operating systems in use today. However, 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 programs later on for your operating
needs and discover the true operating potential of this system.
PIN NO.
PIN NAME
N/A
SERIAL OUT
SERIAL IN
N/A
GND
N/A
RTS
CTS
N/A
CAT JACK
I/O
--Outputs the Serial Data from the
Output
transceiver to the computer.
Input
Inputs the Serial Data from the
computer to the transceiver.
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--When the computer is not ready
Input
to receive data, this port goes to
“L” for inhibit the transmit data
from the transceiver.
Output
When the transceiver is not ready
to receive data, this port goes to
“L” for inhibit the transmit data
from the computer.
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FUNCTION
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Signal Ground
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RS-232C "Straght" Cable
FTDX5000 SERIES CAT OPERATION REFERENCE
CAT
(
COMPUTER AIDED TRANSCEIVER
CONTROL COMMAND
)
OPERATION
A computer control command is composed of an alphabetical command, various parameters, and the terminator
that signals the end of the control command.
Example: Set the main band (VFO-A) frequency to
14.250000 MHz.
FA 14250000 ;
Command Parameter Terminator
There is three for the FT
low:
Set command: Set a particular condition
Read command: Reads an answer
Answer command: Transmits a condition
For example, note the following in the case of the F A command (Set the main band (VFO-A) frequency):
T o 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 fol-
lowing 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 computer:
“FA14250000;” (Answer command)
DX5000 Command as shown be-
(to the FTDX5000)
(from the FTDX5000)
(from the FTDX5000)
Alphabetical Commands
A command consists of 2 alphabetical characters.
Parameters
Parameters are used to specify information necessary to
implement the desired command.
The parameters to be used for each command are predetermined. The number of digits assigned to each parameter is also predetermined. Refer to the “Control Command List” and the “Control Command Tables” to configure the appropriate parameters.
When configuring parameters, be careful not to make the
following mistakes.
For example, when correct parameter is “IS0+1000” (IF
SHIFT):
IS01000;
Not enough parameters specified (No direction (+)
given for the IF shift)
IS0+100;
Not enough digits (Only three frequency digits
given)
IS0_+_1000;
Unnecessary characters between parameters
IS0+10000;
Too many digits (Five frequency digits given)
Note: If a particular parameter is not applicable to the
FT
DX5000, the parameter digits should be filled using
any character except the ASCII control codes (00 to 1Fh)
and the terminator (;).
Terminator
To signal the end of a command, it is necessary to use a
semicolon (;). The digit where this special character must
appear differs depending on the command used.
You may use either lower or upper case characters. The
commands available for this transceiver are listed in the
“PC Control Command Tables” on the following pages.
FTDX5000 SERIES CAT OPERATION REFERENCE
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CAT
C
OMMAND
VFO-A T O VFO-B
AB
ANTENNA TUNER CONTROL
AC
AF GAIN
AG
AUTO INFORMA TION
AI
VFO-A TO MEMORY CHANNEL
AM
ANTENNA NUMBER
AN
VFO-B TO VFO-A
BA
AUTO NOTCH
BC
BAND DOWN
BD
BREAK-IN
BI
MANUAL NOTCH
BP
BAND SELECT
BS
BAND UP
BU
BUSY
BY
CLASS-A
CA
CHANNEL UP/DOWN
CH
CTCSS NUMBER
CN
CONTOUR
CO
CW SPOT
CS
CTCSS
CT
DIMMER
DA
DOWN
DN
DISPLAY
DP
DIMMER SWITCH
DS
ENCORDER DOWN
ED
ENCORDER UP
EU
MENU
EX
FREQUENCY VFO-A
FA
FREQUENCY VFO-B
FB
FUNCTION RX
FR
FAST STEP
FS
FUNCTION TX
FT
AGC FUNCTION
GT
IDENTIFICATION
ID
INFORMATION
IF
IF-SHIFT
IS
KEYER MEMORY
KM
KEY PITCH
KP
KEYER
KR
KEY SPEED
KS
CW KEYING
KY
LOCK
LK
LOAD MESSAGE
LM
MEMORY CHANNEL TO VFO-A
MA
MEMORY CHANNEL
MC
MODE
MD
MIC GAIN
MG
MODE KEY
MK
MONITOR LEVEL
ML
(
COMPUTER AIDED TRANSCEIVER
CONTROL COMMAND LIST
FUNCTION SET READ AI
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
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O
X
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ANS.
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C
OMMAND
MEMORY READ
MR
X
METER SW
MS
O
MEMORY WRITE
MW
O
MOX SET
MX
X
NARROW
NA
X
NOISE BLANKER
NB
O
NOISE BLANKER LEVEL
NL
X
NOISE REDUCTION
NR
O
OPPOSITE BAND INFORMATION
OI
X
OFFSET (REPEATER SHIFT)
OS
O
PRE-AMP (IPO)
PA
O
PLAY BACK
PB
X
POWER CONTROL
PC
X
SPEECH PROCESSOR LEVEL
PL
O
SPEECH PROCESSOR
PR
O
POWER SWITH
PS
X
QMB STORE
QI
O
QMB RECALL
QR
O
QUICK SPLIT
QS
O
RF ATTENUA T OR
RA
O
CLAR CLEAR
RC
X
CLAR DOWN
RD
X
ROOFING FILTER
RF
O
RF GAIN
RG
O
RADIO INFORMA TION
RI
X
NOISE REDUCTION LEVEL
RL
X
READ METER
RM
O
ROTATOR
RO
O
RADIO STATUS
RS
O
CLAR
RT
O
CLAR UP
RU
O
SCAN
SC
O
SEMI BREAK-IN DELAY TIME
SD
O
SUB-DIAL FUNCTION
SF
X
WIDTH
SH
O
S METER
SM
O
SQUELCH LEVEL
SQ
X
SWAP VFO
SV
O
TXW
TS
O
TX SET
TX
O
UNLOCK
UL
X
UP
UP
O
VOX DELAY TIME
VD
X
VRF FIL TER
VF
X
VOX GAIN
VG
X
[
V/M] KEY FUNCTION
VM
O
VFO SELECT
VS
O
VOX
VX
X
TX CLAR
XT
O
)
OPERATION
FUNCTION SET READ AI
O
X
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O
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FTDX5000 SERIES CAT OPERATION REFERENCE
CAT
(
COMPUTER AIDED TRANSCEIVER
CONTROL COMMAND TABLES
ABAB
AB VFO-A TO VFO-B
ABAB
Set 12345678910
Read 12345678910
Answer 12345678910
AA
CC
A
C ANTENNA TUNER CONTROL
AA
CC
Set 12345678910
Read 12345678910
Answer 12345678910
AA
GG
A
G AF GAIN
AA
GG
Set 12345678910
Read 12345678910
Answer 12345678910
AIAI
AI AUTO INFORMA TION
AIAI
Set 12345678910
Read 12345678910
Answer 12345678910
AMAM
AM VFO-A TO MEMOR Y CHANNEL
AMAM
Set 12345678910
Read 12345678910
AB ;
ACP1 P2 P3 ;
AC ;
ACP1 P2 P3 ;
AGP1 P2 P2 P2 ;
AGP1 ;
AGP1 P2 P2 P2 ;
AIP1 ;
AI ;
AIP1 ;
AM ;
)
OPERATION
P1 0: Fixed P3 0:Tuner “OFF”
P2 0: Fixed 1:Tuner “ON”
P1 0: Main (VFO-A) Band Receiver
1:Sub (VFO-B) Band Receiver
P2 000 - 255
P1 0: Auto Information “OFF”
1:Auto Information “ON”
This parameter is set to “0” (OFF) automatically when the transceiver is turned “OFF.”
2:Tuning Start
Answer 12345678910
ANAN
AN ANTENNA NUMBER
ANAN
Set 12345678910
Read 12345678910
Answer 12345678910
BB
AA
B
A VFO-B TO VFO-A
BB
AA
Set 12345678910
Read 12345678910
Answer 12345678910
BCBC
BC AUTO NOTCH
BCBC
Set 12345678910
Read 12345678910
Answer 12345678910
BDBD
BD BAND DOWN
BDBD
Set 12345678910
Read 12345678910
ANP1 P2 ;
ANP1 ;
ANP1 P3 P4 ;
BA;
BCP1 P2 ;
BCP1 ;
BCP1 P2 ;
BDP1 ;
P1 0: Main (VFO-A) Band
1: Sub (VFO-B) Band
P1 0: Main (VFO-A) Band Receiver
1: Sub (VFO-B) Band Receiver
P2 0: Auto Notch “OFF”
1:Auto Notch “ON”
P1 0: Main (VFO-A) Band
1:Sub (VFO-B) Band
P2 1: ANT “1”
2: ANT “2”
3: ANT “3”
4: ANT “4”
5: ANT “RX”
P3 1: ANT “1”
2: ANT “2”
3: ANT “3”
4: ANT “4”
P4 0: ANT “RX” “OFF”
1: ANT “RX” “ON”
Answer 12345678910
FTDX5000 SERIES CAT OPERATION REFERENCE
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CAT
(
COMPUTER AIDED TRANSCEIVER
CONTROL COMMAND TABLES
BIBI
BI BREAK-IN
BIBI
Set 12345678910
Read 12345678910
Answer 12345678910
BPBP
BP MANUAL NOTCH
BPBP
Set 12345678910
Read 12345678910
Answer 12345678910
BSBS
BS BAND SELECT
BSBS
Set 12345678910
Read 12345678910
Answer 12345678910
BB
UU
B
U BAND UP
BB
UU
Set 12345678910
Read 12345678910
BIP1 ;
BI ;
BIP1 ;
BPP1 P2 P3 P3 P3 ;
BPP1 P2 ;
BPP1 P2 P3 P3 P3 ;
BSP1 P1 ;
BUP1 ;
)
OPERATION
P1 0: Break-in “OFF”
1:Break-in “ON”
P1 0: Main (VFO-A) Band Receiver
1: Sub (VFO-B) Band Receiver
P2 0: Manual NOTCH “ON/OFF”
1: Manual NOTCH LEVEL
P1 00: 1.8 MHz 06: 18 MHz
01: 3.5 MHz 07: 21 MHz
02: - 08: 24.5 MHz
03: 7 MHz 09: 28 MHz
04: 10 MHz 10: 50 MHz
05: 14 MHz 11: GEN
P1 0: Main (VFO-A) Band
1:Sub (VFO-B) Band
P3 When P2=0
000: OFF
001: ON
When P2=1
001 - 400 (NOTCH Frequency : x 10 Hz )
Answer 12345678910
BYBY
BY BUSY
BYBY
Set 12345678910
Read 12345678910
BY ;
Answer 12345678910
BYP1 P2 ;
CACA
CA CLASS-A
CACA
Set 12345678910
CAP1 P2 P2 P2 ;
Read 12345678910
CAP1 ;
Answer 12345678910
CAP1 P2 P2 P2 ;
CHCH
CH CHANNEL UP/DOWN
CHCH
Set 12345678910
CHP1 ;
Read 12345678910
Answer 12345678910
CNCN
CN CTCSS TONE FREQUENCY
CNCN
Set 12345678910
CNP1 P2 P2 ;
Read 12345678910
CNP1 ;
Answer 12345678910
CNP1 P2 P2 ;
P1 0: Main (VFO-A) Band BUSY “OFF”
1:Main (VFO-A) Band BUSY “ON”
P2 0: Sub (VFO-B) Band BUSY “OFF”
1:Sub (VFO-B) Band BUSY “ON”
P1 0:CLASS-A ON/OFF
1: BIAS LEVEL
P2 When P1=0
000: OFF
001: ON
When P1=1
001 - 100
P1 0: Memory Channel “UP”
1:Memory Channel “DOWN”
P1 0: Main (VFO-A) Band Receiver
1:Sub (VFO-B) Band Receiver
P2 0 - 49: Tone Frequency Number
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00
67.0 Hz
01
69.3 Hz
02
71.9 Hz
03
74.4 Hz
04
77.0 Hz
05
79.7 Hz
06
82.5 Hz
07
85.4 Hz
08
88.5 Hz
09
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
91.5 Hz
94.8 Hz
97.4 Hz
100.0 Hz
103.5 Hz
107.2 Hz
110.9 Hz
114.8 Hz
118.8 Hz
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
123.0 Hz
127.3 Hz
131.8 Hz
136.5 Hz
141.3 Hz
146.2 Hz
151.4 Hz
156.7 Hz
159.8 Hz
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
162.2 Hz
165.5 Hz
167.9 Hz
171.3 Hz
173.8 Hz
177.3 Hz
179.9 Hz
183.5 Hz
186.2 Hz
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
189.9 Hz
192.8 Hz
196.6 Hz
199.5 Hz
203.5 Hz
206.5 Hz
210.7 Hz
218.1 Hz
225.7 Hz
45
46
47
48
49
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229.1 Hz
233.6 Hz
241.8 Hz
250.3 Hz
254.1 Hz
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