SureFire RadioMIC-7 Antenna Switch Controller
The SureFire Radio MIC-7 Multi-Interface Controller is a phenomenal tool with application features for nearly every Amateur Radio station. It is a complete band decoder, antenna switch controller and remote control gateway contained in a single, attractive package. It supports Icom, Kenwood, Yaesu, Elecraft and Flex radios. From another room or another continent, it provides Internet remote control and computer connections to control a transceiver, a bandpass filter, an antenna switch and more!
Here are the major functions of the MIC-7 at a glance:
- LCD Display of Frequency, Band, Antenna and Status
- Internal Band Decoder
- RS-232, CI-V and Band Data interfaces
- Internal RS-232 and CI-V to USB interface
- Bi-directional band data port
- Dual port LAN Ethernet interface – Port A is for Internet control of the MIC-7, Port B is for the Radio Data Stream
- Direct USB connection to Flex Radios
- Two units may be interconnected for SO2R operation
- Automatic antenna lockout for antennas in use by other radio
- Completely configurable from front panel (Dual LAN port assignment by web browser)
- Dimensions, WHD: 6.7 x 1.4 x 7.6 in. (170.2 x 35.6 x 193.4 mm)
- Weight: 1.4 lbs. (0.64 kg)
While accomplishing all available remote control functions, this remarkable device simultaneously converts either Icom CI-V to USB, or Yaesu RS-232 CAT to USB, or Kenwood and Elecraft RS-232 COM to USB. The radio band data port is bi-directional, providing conversion of information for virtually unlimited applications with accessories. The MIC-7's USB port supports direct connection to modern FlexRadio transceivers. You can easily interface any modern, computer controllable transceiver to a PC desktop or laptop computer AND enjoy the additional functionality of this unit.
The MIC-7 features a dual port LAN for remote Internet operations which can simultaneously serve a remote station transceiver as well as control the rear panel 8-contact switching control for antenna or other relay switching tasks, such as a third party bandpass filter. The rear panel RJ11 FireLAN port on both the MIC-7 and the SureFire Radio BF-100 Bandpass Filter System provides direct interface control and DC power. They were made for each other!
Like the BF-100, the SureFire Radio MIC-7 is built into an attractive and sleek heavy duty anodized aluminum case with laser engraved panels and high quality connectors. With the MIC-7, a connected transceiver, an antenna switch and a bandpass filter may all be remotely operated via local or Internet LAN connection to your router. Use your station with any Internet access control PC operating generic or transceiver specific remote control software.