Description: CatTouch and CatKnobz for Yaesu FTdx10 ONLY See my other listing for FT991, FT991A, FTdx101D or FTdx101MP version CatTouch provides an intuitive 4” touch screen that allows you to see and change many of the transceiver settings normally only accessed by entering one of many menus. You can instantly see what the transceiver is doing making your Yaesu experience much more informative and enjoyable. CatKnobz has six programmable knobs that you can easily assign to one of 30+ different settings. Another handy tool that makes using your Yaesu transceiver so much easier to use. To change a knob, just press it. Then turn it and stop on the setting you want it to change. Now when you turn that knob, your chosen setting will be changes. CatTouch & CatKnobz are designed to work together to make your Yaesu experience easier and more informed. Connection is easy. CatKnobz connects to the transceiver RS232 CAT port via the included 1.5m CAT cable. It also requires a separate 7~30V DC and has a DC jack or screw terminals for this. It has a RS232 port which you plug a 2nd CAT cable into (supplied) connects to and powers CatTouch. There are two versions of CatKnobz - please advise which you would like. Generic: Works with FT-450, FT-950, FT-991, FT-991A, FT-2000, FTdx101D, FTdx101MP, FTdx1200, FTdx3000, FTdx5000, FTdx9000. Its bracket has screw holes that fit FT-991/A bottom case screw holes. Or you can mount it under a shelf. FTdx10: Its bracket has screw holes that fit FTdx10 bottom case screw holes. Or you can mount it under a shelf. See www.catmeters.com for current list of commands CatKnobz controls When you use CatKnobz, information to and from CatTouch is interrupted so that CatKnobz can control the transceiver. Control returns back CatTouch a few seconds after you stop using CatKnobz. CatKnobz does not read or remember transceiver settings so it does not know what a particular level may be. If for example a knob is set to change TX Power, when CatKnobz is first turned on, it will assume this to be 5W and when turned will start from there. Of corse when you turn it, the transceiver will then get set to 5W (or whatever the knob stopped). At this point, both transceiver and CatKnobz will be in sync. When you power cycle CatKnobz, it will start at 5W again. To overcome this, many customers simply leave power to CatKnobz turned on. CatTouch has a resistive touch screen and requires a stylus for use. Both products have 3D printed biodegradable PLA enclosures which is not suitable for direct sunlight or very hot environments. Design files for the enclosures are freely available which you can use to print your own ABS or PETG case. CatTouch Specifications Display: 4.0" IPS TFT Resistive Touchscreen CAT Connection: RJ45 (CISCO console cable compatible) CAT Speed: 4800, 9600, 19200 (default) & 38400 DC Connection: 2.1mm DC jack, screw terminals or POS from CatKnobz Power Requirements: 7V to 30V DC @ 120mA or 5V via Micro B USB Micro B USB: Used for power, monitoring CAT commands & development External Storage: Standard SD card; 32GB maximum; FAT16 or FAT32 format Local Time: Updated from transceiver clock settings Zulu/GMT/UTC Time: User definable -14 to +14 hours; 15 minute intervals Voltmeter: Measures CatTouch DC; 0.1V resolution; updates every 10 seconds Compatibility: FT-991, FT-991A, FTdx10, FTdx101D, FTdx101MP & FTdx1200 Case Construction: 3D printed biodegradable PLA; Not suitable for direct sunlight Size (WxHxD), Weight: 120mm x 70mm x 90mm; 180g CatKnobz Specifications Display: 0.91" OLED CAT Input: RG45 CAT Output (Pass Through Port): DB9 Male, speed same as input CAT port CAT Speed: 4800, 9600, 19200 (default)& 38400 DC Connection: 2.1mm Jack (center positive) + Screw type DC Terminals Power Requirement: 7V DC to 30V DC @ 150mA POS (Power Over Serial): YES (DB9F: +V Pin 7 & 8; GND Pin 5 & Shell) Compatibility: FT-450, FT-950, FT-991, FT-991A, FT-2000, FT-DX10, FTdx101D, FTdx101MP, FTdx1200, FTdx3000, FTdx5000, FTdx9000 Case Construction: 3D printed biodegradable PLA; Not suitable for direct sunlight Size (WxHxD): 205mm x 39mm x 37mm Weight: 130g This sale is for 1x CatTouch, 1x CatKnobz, 2x 1.5m CAT lead & touch screen stylus. Plain packaging with simple instruction guides. These closed source products are handmade in New Zealand & sold by ZL1CVD. CatKnobz & CatTouch is © Copyright 2022, 2023 by Chris Day (ZL1CVD), Timaru, New Zealand. All rights reserved.
Price: 280 USD
Location: Timaru
End Time: 2024-09-24T00:27:48.000Z
Shipping Cost: 28 USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Compatible Brand: For Yaesu
Compatible Model: FTdx10
Band: HF, UHF, VHF
Year Manufactured: 2024
Item Length: 120mm
To Fit: Ham Radio Transceiver
California Prop 65 Warning: no
Brand: Yaesu
Form Factor: desk or shelf mount
Type: CatKnobz & CatTouch controllers
Unit Type: set
Manufacturer Warranty: 1 Year
Mount Type: stand / bracket
Voltage: 7 - 35V DC
Connectivity: RS232
Features: touch screen
Country/Region of Manufacture: New Zealand
Unit Quantity: 1
Item Weight: 330gm