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NEW CatMeters

For Yaesu FT-450, FT-950, FT-991, FT-2000, FT-DX10, FT-DX101, FT-DX1200, FT-DX3000, FT-DX5000 & FT-DX9000

The original CatDisplay

For Yaesu FT-817, FT-818, FT-857, FT-897 & FT-100/D

CatDisplay232for new transceivers

For Yaesu FT-450, FT-950, FT-991, FT-2000, FT-DX10, FT-DX101, FT-DX1200, FT-DX3000, FT-DX5000 & FT-DX9000

CatKnobzremote control

For Yaesu FT-450, FT-950, FT-991, FT-2000, FT-DX10, FT-DX101, FT-DX1200, FT-DX3000, FT-DX5000 & FT-DX9000

2ndCatfor expansion

External adapter to add 2nd CAT port for Yaesu FT-857 & FT-897

CatMetersfor new Yaesu transceivers

For FT-450, FT-950, FT-991, FT-2000, FT-DX10, FT-DX101,FT-DX1200, FT-DX3000, FT-DX5000, FT-DX9000
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US$130 + US$19.75 worldwide shipping

Instantly see settings

6 easy to read analog meters

Easy to read indicators down the middle

Contour, APF, Notch, Shift & Width indicators

Displays date & time on compatible transceivers

Sold assembled & tested with CAT cable

Compact, easy to install, easy to use

Monitor ALC, COMP, SWR, W & A while you TX!

Handmade in New Zealand

Works with CatKnobz

Biodegradable PLA 3D printed case

Not suitable for direct sunlight or hot cars

Meters are indicative only & not calibrated

Does not work with CatDisplay232

With Analog S-Meter output
Click here to see it working

CatMeters with FTDX10

Specifications

Size (WxHxD):100mm x 65mm x 29mm

Weight:120g

Display:3.5" TFT

CAT Connection:RG45

CAT Speed:19200 (default) or 38400

CAT Powered:NO

Power Source:2.1mm DC jack or CatKnobz

DC Connection:2.1mm Jack, center positive

Operating Voltage:7V to 30V DC via 2.1mm Jack or CatKnobz

Operating Current:150mA

Tested with FT-991A, FTDX10 & FTDX101. Not all models supported all features

CatMeters screen
CatDisplay232, FT991A & CatKnobz - CatMeters & FTDX10
Support flipped or inverted screen

Downloads

CatMeters Instructions
CatMeters Case STL

The original CatDisplay

For FT-817/ND, FT-818ND, FT-857/D, FT-897/D, FT-100/D
Click here to see it working

Select model:

+ US$19.75 worldwide shipping

Instantly see most settings

Ideal for the visually impaired

Makes transceivers easier to use

Compact, easy to install, easy to use

Helps with faulty displays missing lines

Handmade in New Zealand

Biodegradable PLA 3D printed case

Not suitable for direct sunlight or hot cars

S-Meter is indicative for HF only

Meters are indicators only and not calibrated

Supports Analog S-Meter output
Click here to see it working

CatDisplay with FT-818ND

Specifications

Size (WxHxD):100mm x 65mm x 29mm

Weight:120g

Display:3.5" TFT

CAT Connection:Mini-Din 8

CAT Speed:Automatic (4800, 9600, 38400); FT100/D is fixed 4800

Power Source:CAT or 2.1mm DC jack

DC Connection:2.1mm Jack, center positive

Operating Voltage:5V via CAT or 7V to 30V DC via 2.1mm Jack

Operating Current:150mA

CatDisplay with FT-897
CatDisplay for FT-857 or FT-897
CatDisplay for FT100
CatDisplay connected to FT-897D via 2nd CAT port Click here for a great bundle deal!
All models support flip or inverted screen

Downloads

CatDisplay FT-817/818/857/897 Instructions
CatDisplay FT-857/897 Screens
CatDisplay FT-100/100D Instructions
Older CatDisplay (slide switch) 3D STL Files
Latest CatDisplay (push button) 3D STL Files

CatDisplay232for new Yaesu transceivers

For FT-450, FT-950, FT-991, FT-2000, FT-DX10, FT-DX101,FT-DX1200, FT-DX3000, FT-DX5000, FT-DX9000
Click here to see it working

US$130 + US$19.75 worldwide shipping

Less use of menus

Instantly see most settings

Ideal for the visually impaired

Makes transceivers easier to use

Contour, APF, Notch, Shift & Width

Monitor ALC, WATTS & SWR while you TX

Compact, easy to install, easy to use

Works with CatKnobz

Does not work with CatMeters

S-Meter is indicative for HF only

Biodegradable PLA 3D printed case

Not suitable for direct sunlight or hot cars

Handmade in New Zealand

Meters are indicators only and not calibrated

Supports Analog S-Meter output
Click here to see it working

CatDisplay232

Specifications

Size (WxHxD):100mm x 65mm x 29mm

Weight:120g

Display:3.5" TFT

CAT Connection:RG45

CAT Speed:19200 (default) or 38400

CAT Powered:NO

Power Source:2.1mm DC jack

DC Connection:2.1mm Jack, center positive

Operating Voltage:7V to 30V DC via 2.1mm Jack

Operating Current:150mA

Indicators work with FT-991A, some are not supported by other models

CatDisplay232 screen
CatDisplay232 with FT-991A Click here for a great bundle deal!
CatDisplay232 with CatKnobz & FT-991A FT991 bracket by Mike K0MTB Click here to download 3D bracket design
Support flipped or inverted screen

Downloads

CatDisplay232 Instructions
CatDisplay232 Screen
CatDisplay232 Compatibility
CatDisplay Case STL (slide switch)
CatDisplay Case STL (push button)

CatKnobzremote control

For FT-450, FT-950, FT-991, FT-2000, FT-DX10, FT-DX101, FT-DX1200, FT-DX3000, FT-DX5000, FT-DX9000
Click here to see it working

Select model:

+ US$19.75 worldwide shipping

Six customizable knobs

Super easy to install

Easy to use

Plugs into the DB9 CAT port

Any knob can change over 30 settings (40 for FTdx10)

Press a knob, turn it to select a setting

Just turning a knob changes the transceiver setting

OLED display shows what setting you're changing

Reconfigure anytime you want

Less wear on transceiver, easier to use than menus

CAT pass through port & works with CatDisplay232 or CatMeters

Daisy chain as many CatKnobz as you like

Power Over Serial (power to one, powers them all)

Biodegradable PLA 3D printed bracket

Not suitable for direct sunlight or hot cars

Handmade in New Zealand

Does not read current transaceiver settings

CatKnobz mounted on FT991A

CatKnobz on FTdx10

Transceiver Settings It Controls

From fimware v3.3
APF, AGC, Band Up/Down, Contour, Contour Level, Contour Width, DVS RX Level, DVS TX Level, DNR Level, IF Shift, IF Width, APO AMP1/2, Keyer Speed, Keyer Pitch, Memory Up/Down, Microphone Gain, Microphone Processor, Meter, Mode Up/Down, Monitor, NB Level, Notch, RF Gain, Scope Span, Squelch, TX Power W, TX TOT timer, VFO Up/Down, VOX Delay, VOX Gain, Volume

Specifications

Size (WxHxD):205mm x 39mm x 37mm

Weight:130g

Display:0.91" OLED

CAT Connection:RG45

CAT Powered:NO

Power Source:2.1mm DC jack

DC Connection:2.1mm Jack, center positive

CAT Speed:4800, 9600, 19200 (default)& 38400

CAT Pass Through Port:YES, DB9 Male, speed same as input CAT port

Operating Voltage:7V DC to 30V DC via 2.1mm Jack

Operating Current:150mA

CatKnobz & CatDisplay232 with FT991A
Side view of CatKnobz on FT991A
Underview of CatKnobz on FT991A
CatKnobz on FTdx10

Downloads

CatKnobz Instructions
CatKnobz FTdx10 Instructions
CatKnobz 3D Bracket FT991 STL file
CatKnobz 3D Bracket FTDX10 STL file

2ndCatfor expansion

For FT-857, FT-857D, FT-897 & FT-897D
Click here to see it working

US$27.50 + US$19.75 worldwide shipping

Easy to install adapter

Includes short microphone port cable

Same socket & CAT signals as rear port (RXD, TXD, GND)

Works independent to rear CAT port

Handmade in New Zealand

FT-857 & FT897 are great "shack in a box" transceivers.
With digital modes like FT8 now so popular, a second CAT port is often needed.
If the rear CAT port is taken up with a tuner or linear, 2ndCat provides that much needed 2nd CAT port.

Easy set up

Unplug microphone & connect up 2ndCAT adapter as pictured

Select CAT in Microphone Select extended menu #059

Set desired baud rate in CAT RATE extended menu #019

2ndCat connected to FT897 & CatDisplay Click here for a great bundle deal!
2ndCat supplied with short microphone cable
To transceiver microphone socket & 2nd CAT port No 13.8V output here - only serial TX/RX CAT data
To microphone only Microphone Up/down buttons no longer work

About ZL1CVD

Located in Timaru, a coastal town in the south island of New Zealand.

I enjoy tinkering, designing & assembling electronic and radio related equipment & projects. My Amateur Radio station consists of a Yaesu FT-100D, FT-817, FT-818ND, FT-857, FT-897D, FT-991A, FTdx10, FTdx101D, FT-1000MP MkV Field & Icom IC-7200. Hand held transceivers include Yaesu VX-7R, FT-70DR & Boafeng UV-5R. I also enjoy collecting and repairing military radio equipment and presently own Tadarin PRC-174 & PRC-2200, Collins PRC-515, Racal VRM5080, SEL 52s & 52A, AN/URC-113 (Hughes RT-1209 HF SSB exciter with Collins 150W AM7148 PA / Antenna Coupler), Rohde & Schwarz XK-405 (GB-145 Control Unit, XK-425 400W HF TRX & FK-245 400W antenna coupler), MEL VRC-321, Magnavox PRC-113, Hughes PRC-104, Motorola LST-5E & Harris PRC-138, Racal BCC-39B, Collins 628T & AN/ARC-186. My main antenna is a Carolina Windom OFC that gets out well on all HF bands 80m and above. I also use a discone for my infrequent VHF & UHF use. My test equipment of note includes Rohde & Schwarz CRTU-RU, CMU200, HMO1002 & NGMO1, Aeroflex 7100, Agilent E6621A, HP 8924 & mandatory Bird 43 with slugs & loads.

My time is devoted to developing Amateur Radio related products which includes CatDisplay, CatMeters, CatKnobz & a few others. Most days I have an HF rig running FT8 while I'm soldering away preparing orders for amateurs from around the globe. Now and then a rig will cross the desk for repair which can be equal parts fun or curse given my eyesight is not as good these days. I mix it up with a bit of programming (Lazarus / C), system configuring (Linux / Windows) and learning about new software or hardware that takes my interest. I know I can pick up the phone or use the internet to contact someone on the other side of the globe, but for me, the thrill is in making that direct point to point contact with my equipment, sharing my knowledge with other like minded people, helping out where I can & learning.

Stay safe, stay well 73 de Chris ZL1CVD.

Look outside your bubble. Try new things, learn new things, be kind.

Bundle Deals

CatDisplay232 + CatKnobz
for FT-450, FT-950, FT-991, FT-2000, FT-DX10, FT-DX101, FT-DX1200, FT-DX3000, FT-DX5000 & FT-DX9000
Click here to see it working
US$250 + $19.75 SHIPPING

Which CatKnobz bracket?

CatMeters + CatKnobz
for FT-450, FT-950, FT-991, FT-2000, FT-DX10, FT-DX101, FT-DX1200, FT-DX3000, FT-DX5000 & FT-DX9000
Click here to see it working
US$250 + $19.75 SHIPPING

Which CatKnobz bracket?

2x CatKnobz
for FT-450, FT-950, FT-991, FT-2000, FT-DX10, FT-DX101, FT-DX1200, FT-DX3000, FT-DX5000 & FT-DX9000
Click here to see it working
US$250 + $19.75 SHIPPING

Which CatKnobz brackets?

CatDisplay + 2ndCat
for FT-857, FT-857D, FT-897 & FT-897D
Click here to see it working
US$150 + $19.75 SHIPPING