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A simple Bluetooth interface for your YAESU radio
The VE2DX Electronics YC series of Yaesu Bluetooth interfaces is an ultra-small, simple interface for your FT-100, FT-8X7, FT-818, and NOW FT-710 Yaesu radios to communicate over Bluetooth your CAT from the radio.
The YK1-BT supports any radios with standard RS232c DB9-Male CAT, all the way back to the FT-450 and up to the newer FTDX series.
WHY?
CAT (Computer Aided Transceiver) is used not only to automate a radio station but also for simple OEM device (Steppir, amps, tuner, band decoders, etc.) or applications to be linked to your radio.
Will it work on my older radio?
Well, the YC Series of VE2DX Electronics Design Inc. Bluetooth devices will work on any YAESU radios using the MiniDin 8 pins for CAT; these are the FT-100, FT-817, FT-718ND, FT-818, FT-857, FT-897 and FT-710.
And! if the YC2-BT is not for you, the YK1-BT will support all YAESU with RS232c DB9-Male CAT connector; this goes even further than the FT-450 and up to the newer FTDX series.
What features do you offer?
The VE2DX Electronics YC1-BT as;
- VERY LOW cost.
- Ultra Small design.
- 3D-designed enclosure.
- Self-powered from the radio.
The NEW VE2DX Electronics YC2-BT as;
- LOW cost.
- Ultra Small design.
- 3D-designed enclosure.
- Self-powered from the radio.
- And includes TrueCAT technology.
The NEW VE2DX Electronics YK1-BT as;
- LOW cost.
- Ultra Small design.
- 3D-designed enclosure.
- Self-powered from the radio.
- Plugs directly into the existing RS232c DB9-Male.
- And includes TrueCAT technology.
Do you make these yourself?
This is an easy question... YES! All electronics design, PCB design, and firmware are made by US and no one else! VE2DX Electronics is a proud Canadian Company; we produce all our products.
The YC1-BT and YC2-BT are CAT Bluetooth Wireless, self-powered CT-62 compatible interfaces. It will, just like a CT-62, let you interface your FT-100, FT-817, FT-857, FT-897, or FT-710 with your computer, laptop, tablet, or even cell phone!
A very Small form factor plugs into the back of your radio and is directly powered by the radio.
The YC2-BT is an evolution of the YC1-BT now with VE2DX TrueTTL/TrueCAT Technology. It will, just like a CT-62, let you interface your FT-100, FT-817, FT-857, FT-897, or FT-710 with your computer, laptop, tablet, or even cell phone!
The YC Series devices are very user-friendly, almost Plug and Play.
1- Turn Off and Disconnect your radio from the 12VDC power Source.
2- Plug your YC1-BT or YC2-BT in the 8-pin Mini-Din connector in the back of your radio.
3- Plug your radio in the 12VDC power source and power it on.
4- The VE2DX LOGO on your YC device will be flashing.
5- In your radio's menu, hang your CAT speed to 9600.
(option 14 in 817 and 818, Option 19 in 857 and 897, etc...)
6- Now Pair your YC to your device (Note: even when paired, the VE2DX LOGO will still be flashing until connected to an application)
7- Identify your new Com ports and connect to them your application (Note: Windows10 creates 2 Com ports. Only one can be used. You may need to test both)
8- run your application once connected your YC VE2DX LOGO will be glowing GREEN in all its GLORY :P
The YK1-BT is a low-cost RS-232c DB9 compatible with VE2DX TrueTTL/TrueCAT Technology. It will work and interface your FT-450 up to the newer FTDX series. And let you link it with your computer, laptop, tablet, or even cell phone!
The YK Series devices are very user-friendly, almost Plug and Play.
1- Turn Off and Disconnect your radio from the 12VDC power Source.
2- Plug your YK1-BT in the RS232c connector in the back of your radio.
3- Plug your radio in the 12VDC power source and power it on.
4- The LED will be flashing.
5- In your radio's menu, hang your CAT speed to 9600.
6- Now Pair your YK to your device (Note: even when paired, the LED will still be flashing until connected to an application)
7- Identify your new Com ports and connect to them your application (Note: Windows10 creates 2 Com ports. Only one can be used. You may need to test both)
8- run your application once connected your YK LED will be glowing GREEN in all its GLORY :P
Thank you, Mr. Gates!
Well, Windows 10 is Weird, and this is an understatement.
When you link a Bluetooth serial port in Windows 10, it creates 2 Bluetooth Com ports, BUT only one can be used!
Here is a step-by-step.
1- Make sure your YC1-BT is powered on and flashing Green.
2- in the Windows 10 taskbar, type "Bluetooth" and hit enter.
3- at the top of the "Bluetooth and other devices" page, click the + sign next to "Add Bluetooth or other devices."
4- Click on Bluetooth
5- this can take a couple of minutes; look for a new device named
"-VE2DX YC1-BT-" or "-VE2DX YC2-BT-" click on it. You will get a confirmation that it is pairing.
6- enter the password "1234" and hit Connect. And you are paired!
7- Open Device Manager via your Control Panel.
8- Open the "Ports (Com & LPT)"
9- you will now have two new Com Ports (yes, 2!) called "Standard Serial over Bluetooth link." take note of both Com port numbers.
Note: the VE2DX Logo will keep flashing until an application is connected to the Com Port.
Thank you, Simon!
Ok, now that we have the radio linked to Windows10, here is how you would link your radio to HRD. in this example we are using HRD 6, Yaesu FT817ND, and the VE2DX YC1-BT.
1- Power up your 817ND and make certain the YC1-BT VE2DX LOGO is flashing GREEN.
Note: We are assuming here that you have already paired your YC1-BT to your Windows10 and your FT-817 was properly configured to 9600 in menu 14.
2- Start HRD, in the Radio configuration page select NEW + YAESU + FT-817 + Com port and 9600.
Note: If the first Com Port you tried above does not work redo with the second Com Port.
3- Your done, HRD should be connected to your FT-817.
4- if connected properly your YC1-BT VE2DX LOGO will be ON solid GREEN.
While getting our YC2-BT ready for Dayton release, we dropped our pricing of the YC1-BT to sell our leftover stock.
VE2DX Electronics Design INC.
461 Rue Romeo, Laval, Quebec H7X 1R2, Canada
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(The above picture shows twelve YK1-BT production PCBs; these will be separated into twelve single units after production)
Announcing our YK1-BT RS232 DB9 Bluetooth interface.
This stand-alone female DB-9 device plugs into any Standard RS232c male DB-9 connector and automatically makes it available over Bluetooth.
Great for old and new Kenwood, Yaesu, etc... It could even be used in OEM RS232 DB-9 CAT OEM nonradio devices.
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