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LP-PAN Hardware Installation
Basic Interconnect Diagram

This graphic shows the most common LP-PAN configuration.  Other popular rigs are interfaced similarly , such as FTdx5000. The FT950/2000 is similar except that it requires a 3rd party interface board (IF-2000 from RF Space) to be mounted in place of the DMU interface board in the radio. The IF-2000 in this case provides the IF output jack. Older Kenwoods have an IF output, but will require an RS232C “level converter” to provide a serial port. The E-MU 0204 interfaces just like the E-MU 0202 shown. NOTE: E-MU 0202 is no longer available, and is not fully supported with Windows 7 64-bit.

Connect the system as shown using the following cables…
IF – 50 ohm jumper cable with BNC male connectors on both ends, typically RG-58U. Some radios use an RCA connector.

Audio – Two cables with 1/8” (3.5mm) mono connector on one end and ¼” mono connector on the other end. These can be homemade, premade or made up of a combination of premade cables and adapters. NOTE: Stereo plugs should not be used for the sound card side of these cables, as they can damage the special MIC/LINE connector for the left channel input. Make sure the two little switches on the bottom of the E-MU are in the same position, preferably both OFF.  NOTE: L / R cables need to be reversed for FT950/2000.

Power -  Use the supplied cable. The end with tinned wires should be connected to a suitable source of regulated 12VDC with the same ground as the rig. This can be obtained from the switched 12V output of the rig. The “+” lead is marked with a white stripe.

USB – Use cable supplied with sound card. Connect to USB 2.0 port on PC. Using USB 1.1 is permissible, but will limit bandwidth to 48 kHz. If you use a hub, it should have its own power supply and be USB 2.0 compliant.

Powered Speaker – Requires 1/8” (3.5mm) stereo plug. It is smart to use speakers with a volume control. If you don’t plan to use the sub-receiver in PowerSDR, you can use a mono speaker.

Balanced /Unbalanced – Use unbalanced setting formost sound cards, including E-MU 0202 (button pressed IN).