The Digirg and Signalink are OBSOLETE | The AIOC: All In One Interface Cable

[@videokfm]

please make more videos on CAT control for older HF Radios .example: Kenwood TS450S

[@festeringuncle5576]

Very Cool - The Fact that you have mentioned Linux more than once has me very excited. I wish more of the HAM mfg's would get on the Linux wagon instead of assuming everyone has or even wants the latest version of Winbloat.

[@eljuano28]

Ya, ICOM. I'm not the only one bitching about it.

[@chrissewell1608]

I think the LED should be mounted to the side facing the user! And maybe have a little snap on case, to protect everything. I am sure someone could crank one out with a plastics prototyper machine! (3d printer)

[@mikezagorsky]

Are there a list of rigs that this can CAT control the frequency of?

[@RBMD2A]

I like the idea of a small pocket carry radio/computer sound interface. I am an ARES member and we use WinLink as one of our primary communications tools. I think it would be great to run WinLink off of a handheld.

[@jimj227]

Any chance you could do videos on using it for Winlink and FT-8 or similar? I am trying to figure out digital stuff.

[@cchalfantusa]

Same thing I was searching for

[@w1btr]

Definitely! In the works is a video on some more advanced AIOC usage. It'll be a bit (this is all hobby work alongside my two jobs and family) but it should be a fun and helpful video!

[@yamez69]

Has anyone had a solution to the RF issue causing the AIOC to lock up? I've read that this is only an issue on stock antenna and that an external antenna connected via coax is good. Also the developer states audio extension cables with ferrite filters may work.

[@w1btr]

Ive experienced this when using a standard usb c cable. Using one that ends in a right angle fixed it for me. It usually happens when the usb connection between the pc and the aioc fails (typically from rfi hitting the usb controller)

[@haxboi5492]

I don't believe so. My DIY interface also locks up when I have the stock antenna, shielding does not help. With an external antenna it works great

[@ananthakrishnan6103]

Use Ferrite filter in audio cable and also on power cables. It will solve your problems. VU2MTS

[@Littrell1966]

Awesome, gotta get a couple these!

[@franciscocastillo1290]

Very cool, but your website link isn’t working…

[@n0vty873]

Any line isolation?

[@marcpootmans7454]

Very interesting. Version 2.0 should / could / might be flipped so that the USB plug is at the bottom. Better for weather resitance.

[@lucase6407]

I agree. I talked to the designer and they said it's not likely for some time as it'd require a lot of redesign, but is a maybe for the distant future.

[@mikemcdonald5147]

yeah definitely needs to be facing downward instead of up. I also can see people will be 3d printing some cases for this I hope/

[@chrissewell1608]

Well, from what I have seen, most Baofengs are NOT weather resistant either. So!?.... You will likely not be operating a bunch of digital equipment in the rain anyway. But I do see your point!

[@Theaskegroup]

Is this able to handle any digital mode or is it limited like the QDX? I.e. can you use it for VarAC and Winlink.

[@leskeegan9033]

I wonder if this could be used to make a small portable Allstar Node. For Allstar you need PTT, COS, Ground, and Audio in and out.

[@toddpiechowski]

I'd like to try your piece, but Id want it complete with cable for my FT897. and an enclosure of some type

[@KS0JD]

There is a 3d file for printing a case on the AIOC board. I think I will make mine work with my Xeigu G-90 for FT8. Thanks for the video! 73

[@thuff3207]

This is interesting, after building digipeaters for several years this is what is needed. It looks like its aimed at HTs and thats fine. I use higher powered radios for most of my work and I would need to make cables for these with packet ports. So do you have a schematic so I can work that out.

[@w1btr]

We do actually! There's one in the video but it's also available on the website!

[@vk5ukkklaus386]

Can you show how to update the firmware (Windows)

[@sierracircuitdesign]

On the schematic, what is the purpose of the signal RADIO_VP_PTT2? This pin is normally 5V (or 3.3V) on a K-connector.

[@barnmichael]

The K connector is very limiting. Using something generic like a DIN or DB9 with interface cables to various radios would make it much more useful and attractive. Just a line lump with the USB on one end and a mini-DIN or DB9 on the other end would be ideal.

[@cchalfantusa]

Should this work for upgrading the firmware on the UVK5? Using the web loader for the firmware. It failed that random spots. I unplugged the AIOC and used a FTDI cable and it worked immediately.

[@Dusty_Ham]

Looks great, does it ship overseas?

[@aaronhope8366]

Could you set this up to work with a Baofeng to serve as a repeater identifier? My issue is that I have a pair of radios that I'm using as a repeater, but I have to get a second device to do the CW identification at this rate unless I want to start soldering on the boards. There are versions of arduino fox hunt transmitters that nearly fit the use case, but this is much more compact if we can make it work. Example : 10 seconds after hearing anything, send PTT and CW, start 10 minute timer, if during that 10 minute timer, more audio is heard, repeat CW transmission and restart 10 min time, else terminate loop.

[@G0NMY]

So the issue of the USB-C port pointing upwards and RF from the antenna causing data issues, could the device be programmed to change the io pins so the plugs can be wired in reverse so the usb-c port points down? Would that be easy to implement???

[@w1btr]

Not very, it would require a redesign of the board. The original designer said it would be too difficult to implement. However, I am looking at the AIOB, an all-in-one board that lets you easily make your own custom cable and has some small changes. This would allow the AIOC to not be plugged in right next to the radio, but down the line further.

[@emcommpr]

Hi, wonder if it is compatible with Baofend 8w model. Thanks!

[@deanmason560]

I'm confussed. I am not aware that I can program my ht with my Signalink USB. I use the Signalink with my HF radio for doing WSJT-X. AF6MC

[@chrissewell1608]

Because you can't. A SignaLink is just an external soundcard with some timing and power adjustments. & Line isolation!

[@don_n5skt]

The AIOC works with Chirp. I programmed several radios using the AIOC. Specifically Baofengs.

[@deanmason560]

So being that one has nothing to do with the other it's a null statement. Thanks I'm no longer confused.

[@don_n5skt]

@@deanmason560 The cable literally does both jobs.

[@deanmason560]

@@don_n5skt All it showed was programming a radio. I do not see it running like a digi or signalink. BTW I don't use chirp. I use RT Systems. Maybe someo e could mske a youtube video using the cable in ft-8

[@rbritt76]

will this work conected to raspberri pi for a node

[@richardkennedy815]

I love the idea, but unless it is in a somewhat waterproof...protected from elements housing I can't see it

[@wyldbill30]

What cable is that and where do you get one???? usb-c to usb don't work

[@blackrx1turbo]

I’m trying to make a cable From iphone with rattlegram app to uvk6 or similar twoway radio To key up the radio transmitter would this aioc be made to work for something like this?

[@edcnorcal]

What PTT settings do you use for your AIOC in Direwolf? I’ve followed the instructions on the AIOC GitHub page, but no luck. I’ve tried both CM108 on a RPi4 w/ Linux and COM port on a Windows laptop.

[@N5XHIworkshop]

Have you tried it with Winlink Packet/Vara FM?

[@kevinshumaker3753]

Interesting. Thermals?

[@hooks4638]

This is really cool.

[@jamesmcnichol3908]

Is this unit available for Yaesu HT's?

[@w1btr]

There's nothing set up for Yaesu HT's specifically but a DIY cable would be pretty easy to make. Which specific HT are you thinking of using?

[@jamesmcnichol3908]

@@w1btr I have both an FT-3DR and an FT-5DR.

[@kylemauseth7579]

Not OP but I’m interested in a cable for the FT-60. 😊

[@WadeAbout]

This with mini din would be great

[@howdydoody30204b]

Does either version of the firmware avoid having to use the VOX function on radios like the Baofengs, and, if so, which does that? If both, which is better for this application? Thanks.

[@yamez69]

I'm using Hardware PTT on fldigi with a Quansheng K5(8), no need for VOX. You can then have the Squelch open.

[@wassman27]

The form factor of it very nice, I am thinking about trying to install it inside a mono band mobile (i.e. FT-2980). That way it is just a USB from the radio to the controller (i.e. Pi zero running direwolf) Would make for a really nice remote digipeater. Any thoughts?

[@don_n5skt]

I do exactly this with my AIOC. I use a Baofeng and the CM108 sound chip PTT which is a setting in Direwolf. Works great as a digipeater.

[@PortugalCarp]

That's ruddy neat, do you know if it will work on Mac OS and with Chirp?

[@68thBC]

What about adding bluetooth. I have a vision of doing more digital modes on android. Software is not available yet but I know someone will port other modes like Vara and Olivia to android one day.

[@joshua-the-seer8494]

Id love 2 see a vid with uv5r and linking to android

[@SpookieNZL]

What Windows OS you running? I’m running Win 7 and have three Drivers Exception Yellow Markers. I’m sure I’ve firmware them correctly. Any info be appreciated

[@steelgtr]

Link to buy?

[@w1btr]

w1btr.com - currently sales are on hold as I catch up :)

[@shauno2006]

Can it be used with allstar link to make a node?

[@w1btr]

It should work, yes!

[@DavidCase-ov5uo]

Hope you discharged your personal static charge before handling that bare board!!

[@w1btr]

Haha I didn't. In all reality, it's very very unlikely anything could happen. Look up the LTT and Electro-Boom collab on static discharge. Especially on such strong components like these, it's unlikely you could get anything to go wrong.

[@MarkoManiac]

I only handle mine with socks on in my carpeted office!

[@DerHossMeister]

Yaesu adapter would be great!

[@T-Hogie]

Yeah, it was funny that it took you longer to fat-finger the frequency into your radio than to get it going. 😁

[@ess2870]

So the CATless is the way to order? Im mainly wanting this for APRSdroid or some winlink..

[@markcohen5094]

Hate to say it, but this is completely and totally inaccurate of a statement. The Digirig and Signalink both perform way better than the AIOC in my situations due to the lack of RF protection of the interface. RF near the AIOC causes it to lock up with the PTT active. This device also fails to work properly under MacOSX due to the USB driver / audio driver lacking proper support. I've not tested with Windows yet (I will) but it does work fairly well with Linux. Sadly the developer doesn't have the proper equipment to test the device under anything but Linux (seemingly) and has no seeming motivation to address the driver issues. That being said, the G1LRO Universal Radio Controller which is based on the AIOC addresses the RF issue for the most part, he recommends (rightly) to remove the antenna from the HT and use an external antenna to prevent the radio locking up.

[@MopH3ad]

far from obsolete lmfao

[@BobBob-il2ku]

@thetechprepper

[@marthapummer5109]

Will this work on Fldigi?

[@yamez69]

Yes works on fldigi with a Quansheng K5(8), no need for VOX. I'm having trouble with EMI with stock antenna. May need to use audio extension cables with ferrite filter.