Our client Alberto IK0ZTL just sent us a nice testimonial on how he used our IFace card to add an SDR receiver to his nice TS-2000.
He did a great job by inserting everything into the radio, including the RTL-SDR converter, so that he only had the USB cable out to connect to the computer.
Find all the nice work described in a PDF to download right below.
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Good reading, congratulations to Alberto and good listening with SDR technology.
These are the instructions to install the IFace interface inside of the Icom IC-756PROIII. The installation is very easy.
The IC-756PROIII, as well as other radios, has a fairly complex configuration and uses three different intermediate frequencies. We are interested in the first, the “wide band” one, the first one of the main band pass filter (the roofing filter so to speak). Below is a video with the sequence of operations to be performed to obtain a sufficient bandwidth to make a panoramic receiver around the chosen IF frequency. Going over you can find some images that illustrate how to install the interface for SDR.
The following image shows the point where the IF signal will be taken. The first IF frequency is 64.455 MHz.
Let’s start by analyzing the wiring diagram. We have to find the first mixer, the PTT and where to take the power supply. From the following images everything will appear clear.
At this point we have to locate the points where we connect the electric cables to the IFace. The following images show where to take the various signals.
This last image shows the inside of the RTX and where the IFace interface is to be placed.
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ATTENTION: Though installing the IFace is not difficult, you do this at your own risk. TSP S.r.l. is not responsible for any damage, unwanted side-effects or whatever.
For more information do not hesitate to write us.
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These are the instructions to install the IFace interface inside of the Yaesu FT-857D. The installation is very easy.
The FT-857D, as well as other radios, has a fairly complex configuration and uses different intermediate frequencies. We are interested in the first, the “wide band” one, the first one of the main band pass filter (the roofing filter so to speak). The one described here is therefore the sequence of operations to be performed to obtain a bandwidth sufficient to make a panoramic receiver around the selected IF frequency. The following image shows the point where the IF signal will be taken.
The PTT control is not required because different paths are used for the TX and the RX signals.
Let’s start by analyzing the wiring diagram. We have to find the first mixer and where to take the power supply. From the following images everything will appear clear.
At this point we have to locate the points where we connect the electric cables to the IFace. The following images show where to take the various signals.
The output signal cable can simply through one of the ventilation holes as depicted here below.
ATTENTION: Though installing the IFace is not difficult, you
do this at your own risk. TSP S.r.l. is not responsible for any damage,
unwanted side-effects or whatever.
For more information do not hesitate to write us.
Have fun!
These are the instructions to install the IFace interface inside of the Icom IC-7410. The installation is very easy.
The IC-7410, as well as other radios, has a fairly complex configuration and uses different intermediate frequencies. We are interested in the first, the “wide band” one, the first one of the main band pass filter (the roofing filter so to speak). The one described here is therefore the sequence of operations to be performed to obtain a bandwidth sufficient to make a panoramic receiver around the selected IF frequency. The following image shows the point where the IF signal will be taken.
Let’s start by analyzing the wiring diagram. We have to find the first mixer, the PTT and where to take the power supply. From the following images everything will appear clear.
At this point we have to locate the points where we connect the electric cables to the IFace. The following images show where to take the various signals.
ATTENTION: Though installing the IFace is not difficult, you
do this at your own risk. TSP S.r.l. is not responsible for any damage,
unwanted side-effects or whatever.
For more information do not hesitate to write us.
Have fun!
These are the instructions to install the IFace interface inside of the Icom IC-746PRO. The installation is very easy.
The IC-746PRO, as well as other radios, has a fairly complex configuration and uses different intermediate frequencies. We are interested in the first, the “wide band” one, the first one of the main band pass filter (the roofing filter so to speak). The one described here is therefore the sequence of operations to be performed to obtain a bandwidth sufficient to make a panoramic receiver around the selected IF frequency. The following images show the point where the IF signal will be taken.
Let’s start by analyzing the wiring diagram. We have to find the first mixer, the PTT and where to take the power supply. From the following images everything will appear clear.
At this point we have to locate the points where we connect the electric cables to the IFace. The following images show where to take the various signals.
Below is shown the card affected by the mods. It will not be difficult to make the required small welds, space is not lacking.
In order to buy one or more IFace please use the following buttons.
ATTENTION: Though installing the IFace is not difficult, you
do this at your own risk. TSP S.r.l. is not responsible for any damage,
unwanted side-effects or whatever.
For more information do not hesitate to write us.
Have fun!
This page shows how to install the IFace in the Kenwood R-5000. Being a receiver we will not have to use the PTT signal, so the installation will be even easier.
The R-5000 uses different intermediate frequencies depending on the band on which it is operating (HF or VHF) but there is a common one, 58.1125 MHz. The one described here is the sequence of operations to be performed to obtain the signal to be sent to the external SDR receiver and shows where to connect the power and signal pickup wires.
The following images show the block diagram of the radio and the point where to take the IF signal.
Let’s analyze the wiring diagram to find the exact point where to take the IF signal and the power supply for IFace.
The following image shows where the signals relative to the IF and to the supply voltage are located.
This last image helps to identify the points where to take the IF and the power supply.
With the coaxial coaxial cable supplied in the kit, the IF signal goes from the IFace to the external SDR receiver.
In order to buy an IFace, please use the following buttons.
ATTENTION: Though installing the IFace is not difficult, you do this at your own risk. TSP S.r.l. is not responsible for any damage, unwanted side-effects or whatever.
For more information do not hesitate to write us.
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These are the instructions to install the IFace interface inside of the Kenwood TS-2000. The installation is very easy.
The result you can obtain is well shown in the following video.
The TS-2000, as well as other radios, has a fairly complex configuration and uses different intermediate frequencies depending on the band on which it is operating. In any case, the one described here is the sequence of operations to be done to obtain sufficient bandwidth to make a panoramic receiver around the selected IF frequency. For this reason we opt for the first average frequency and before the roofing filter (or intermediate frequency filter).
The following image shows the point where the IF signal will be taken for reception in the HF / 50 MHz band.
You can buy IFace 2 using the buttons below.
ATTENTION: Though installing the IFace is not difficult, you do this at your own risk. TSP S.r.l. is not responsible for any damage, unwanted side-effects or whatever.
For more information do not hesitate to write us.
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These are the instructions to install the IFace interface inside of the Kenwood TS-530s. The installation is very easy.
In order to buy an IFace please use the following buttons.
ATTENTION: Though installing the IFace is not difficult, you do this at your own risk. TSP S.r.l. is not responsible for any damage, unwanted side-effects or whatever.
For more information do not hesitate to write us.
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Here below you can find links to the articles that describe how to modify your radios to insert an IFace interface into them.
For those radios that are not included yet, please send a request so that they can be entered as soon as possible.
| Alinco DX-70TH/EH | ||
| CODAN 9360 | JRC NRD-535 | |
| Collins KWM380 | JRC NRD-525 | |
| President Jackson – Silver President Jackson II | Ranger RCI-2950 Ranger RCI-2970N2 | |
| President Grant | Galaxy DX 959 |
ATTENTION: Though installing the IFace is not difficult, you do this at your own risk. TSP S.r.l. is not responsible for any damage, unwanted side-effects or whatever.
If your radio is not yet listed in the table, send us the request and we will prepare the instructions as soon as possible.
Follow the steps below to install the IFace card in the YAESU FT-450D. Installation is really very easy.
On the lower side of the radio, after removing the cover, locate the electronic card called “RF-IF Unit”: this is shown in the following photo. In the same one can also see where the IFace can be mounted.
Refer to the following images to identify in the wiring diagram the points where to solder the cables for the IF, the power supply and the PTT. Our SDR receiver will be tuned on 67.899 MHz.
Refer to the following image to identify the points where to weld the various connection cables in the PCB.
Finally connect the coaxial cable to output the IF signal and pass it through the aeration holes of the radio as shown in the photo.
WARNING: Although the installation of IFace is not difficult, it is done at your own risk. TSP S.r.l. is not responsible for any damage, unwanted side effects or anything else.
For more information do not exist to write to us.
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