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Question. Is the USB/BCD Cable option a software emulation for the J16 OC pins?

Like to understand how I can make use of this.

Thanks Andrew

See this topic: viewtopic.php?f=17&t=5171&p=30318&hilit=usb#p30318

Thanks Scott
I did see that and get the impression that its software generated and nothing to do with the hardware OC pins. Correct?

If so would be easier than making a OC cable to get band data into a VK-AMP I just put together. VK-AMP uses Yaesu BCD code.

It does not affect the OC outputs on the ANAN. It uses an external USB relay board. It's not clear from the other thread what boards are compatible.

In the mentioned topic Richard KI4P was playing with a relay board.

Looks like this should meet my requirement, will have a go and report back.

Cheers
Andrew

I know this is different from the usb - relay setup but another option is using the OC outputs with a bcd board. I use one supplied by W6PQL, works very well with the Anan. Hope you get it worked out. I added the photo of the board (lower left side), in my amp.

73’s
Joe
WD5Y

Thanks for your post Joe.

Reporting back that I can control the VK-AMP by checking the USB/BCD cable option. PC USB to Amp DB9 for band control.
This provides an alternative to making a OC cable ANAN to Amp for band control.

I used this FTDI cable

Thanks for the information. Great option.

73’s
Joe
WD5Y