Duplicate Flex 6300 ACC for CTR2-Mini+ and VL-1000?

Steve W6SDM

I recently acquired a CTR2-Mini+. I also use a Yaesu Quadra VL-1000 amplifier, which connects to the Flex ACC port for band detection. Is it possible to duplicate the Flex ACC port to use both of these items simultaneously?

Steve, W6SDM

Mike-VA3MW

I think the CTR2-Mini connects to the computer, not the actual radio.

The Amp, I think, uses the USB/RS232 port on the back of the radio.

Steve W6SDM

Thanks, Mike, you're right. I got the CTR2 mini used with a plethora of cables, one of which has a DB9 connector. I assumed that was for the ACC port, but it isn't. I found the manual online and downloaded it. Unheard of, right? Now I have to put down my Tom Clancy novel and read it. :)

73,

Steve, W6SDM

Steve W6SDM

After some research, I found that the CTR2-Mini+ can use the ACC and PTT ports on the Flex. However, you can do the same thing over the network. I finally got my Mini hooked up to the Flex and WiFi.

Mike-VA3MW

Steve, I have one of these and it has an USB-C mini port that connects USB C connector on the Client. The USB A connector on the back of the radio is only for RS232 support.

Steve W6SDM

This is what Lynn sent me. According to this, I would use pins 8 and 14 on the Flex ACC port.

Steve W6SDM

I did get the CTR2-Mini+ working over WiFi, and I'm able to key the rig. Now I get to explore and see what all this can do. It's kinda like my FlexControl on steroids.