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FTDX9000 OPERATING MANUAL
CAT
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OPERATION
OVERVIEW
The CAT (Computer Aided Transceiver) System in
the FTDX9000 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 FTDX9000 has a built-in level converter, allowing
direct connection from the rear-panel CA T 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.
CONTROL COMMAND
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 FTDX9000 Command as shown
below:
Set command: Set a particular condition
(to the FTDX9000)
Read command: Reads an answer
(from the FTDX9000)
Answer command: Transmits a condition
(from the FTDX9000)
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 computer:
“FA14250000;” (Answer command)
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OPERATION
Alphabetical Commands
A command consists of 2 alphabetical characters.
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.
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 FTDX9000, 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.
CONTROL COMMAND LIST
COMMAND FUNCTION SET READ ANS.
Antenna Tuner Control
AC
AF GAIN
AG
Antenna Select
AN
Auto NOTCH Status
BC
BAND DOWN
BD
Manual NOTCH Filter
BP
BAND UP
BU
BUSY Indicator Status
BY
Memory Channel Up/Down
CH
CTCSS Tone Frequency
CN
CTCSS Status
CT
Dimmer Set
DA
Microphone “DWN” Button
DN
TFT Display Set
DP
Main Band (VFO-A) Frequency
FA
Sub Band (VFO-B) Frequency
FB
Receiver Status
FR
Transmitter Status
FT
AGC Status
GT
Main Band (VFO-A) Status
IF
IF SHIFT
IS
Keyer Memory
KM
Keyer Speed
KS
CW Keying
KY
DIAL Lock Status
LK
Memory Channel Set
MC
Operating Mode
MD
MIC Gain
MG
Monitor Level
ML
Memory Channel Read
MR
Memory Channel Write
MW
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
X
X
O
O
O
O
X
X
X
O
O
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X
COMMAND FUNCTION SET READ ANS.
O
O
Noise Blanker Set
NB
Noise Blanker Level
NL
Noise Reduction Status
NR
Sub Band (VFO-B) Status
OI
Repeater Shift
OS
IPO Status
PA
Voice Memory Status
PB
TX Power Level
PC
RF Speech Processor Level
PL
RF Speech Processor Status
PR
QMB Store
QI
QMB Recall
QR
RX Clarifier Offset Clear
RC
RX Clarifier Minus Offset
RD
RF Gain
RG
Noise Reduction Level
RL
RX Clarifier Status
RT
RX Clarifier Plus Offset
RU
SCAN Status
SC
CW Break-in Delay Time
SD
WIDTH Status
SH
S-meter Reading
SM
Squelch Level
SQ
TX Status
TX
PLL Unlock Status
UL
Microphone “UP” Button
UP
VOX Delay Time
VD
VOX Gain
VG
VOX Status
VX
TX Clarifier Status
XT
O
O
O
O
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CONTROL COMMAND TABLES
AC Antenna Tuner Control
Set 12345678910
Read 12345678910
Answer 12345678910
AG AF GAIN
Set 12345678910
Read 12345678910
Answer 12345678910
AN Antenna Select
Set 12345678910
Read 12345678910
Answer 12345678910
BC Auto NOTCH Status
Set 12345678910
Read 12345678910
Answer 12345678910
BD BAND DOWN
Set 12345678910
Read 12345678910
ACP1 ;
AC ;
ACP1 ;
AGP1 P2 P2 P2 ;
AGP1 ;
AGP1 P2 P2 P2 ;
ANP1 P2 ;
ANP1 ;
ANP1 P2 ;
BCP1 P2 ;
BCP1 ;
BCP1 P2 ;
BDP1 ;
)
OPERATION
P1 0: Tuner “OFF” or Tuning Stop (While Tuner is engaged)
1: Start Antenna Tuning (While Tuner is engaged)
2: Tuning has failed (Answer only)
P1 0: Main Band (VFO-A) Receiver
1: Sub Band (VFO-B) Receiver
P2 000 - 255
P1 0: Main Band (VFO-A)
1: Sub Band (VFO-B)
P1 0: Main Band (VFO-A)
1: Sub Band (VFO-B)
P2 0: Auto Notch “OFF”
1: Auto Notch “ON”
P1 0: Main Band (VFO-A)
1: Sub Band (VFO-B)
P2 0: No Change
1: Antenna “1”
2: Antenna “2”
3: Antenna “3”
4: Antenna “4”
5: Antenna “RX”
Answer 12345678910
BP Manual NOTCH Filter
Set 12345678910
BPP1 P1 P1 ;
Read 12345678910
BP ;
Answer 12345678910
Answer BPP1 P1 P1 ;
BU BAND UP
Set 12345678910
BUP1 ;
Read 12345678910
Answer 12345678910
BY BUSY Indicator Status
Set 12345678910
Read 12345678910
BYP1 ;
Answer 12345678910
BYP1 P2 ;
CH Memory Channel Up/Down
Set 12345678910
CHP1 ;
Read 12345678910
P1 000: Manual NOTCH “OFF”
001 - 300: NOTCH Frequency (x10 Hz)
P1 0: Main Band (VFO-A)
1: Sub Band (VFO-B)
P1 0: Main Band (VFO-A) BUSY “OFF”
1: Main Band (VFO-A) BUSY “ON”
P2 0: Sub Band (VFO-B) BUSY “OFF”
1: Sub Band (VFO-B) BUSY “ON”
P1 0: Memory Channel “UP”
1: Memory Channel “DOWN”
Answer 12345678910
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