Yaesu SCU-17 USB Interface Unit, CAT Control, SSTV, RTTY, PSK, FT-450D/817ND/857D

Yaesu SCU-17 USB Interface Unit

The Yaesu SCU-17 is a USB interface unit that connects your Yaesu transceiver to a computer for CAT control and digital mode operation including SSTV, RTTY, and PSK. It features a built-in USB audio system so TX and RX audio is accessible directly through the USB cable — no external sound card required. Bus-powered from USB, it requires no external power supply, and high RF isolation via photo relays keeps your computer protected from RF interference.

Key Features

• CAT control via USB — full computer control of your transceiver
• USB audio system — TX and RX audio accessible through a single USB cable
• Two-channel USB serial device — enables multiple transmit modes and CAT simultaneously
• Supports digital modes: SSTV, RTTY, PSK
• High RF isolation via photo relays — protects your computer from RF
• Front panel TX and RX audio level controls
• LED indicators for PTT and FSK monitoring
• Bus-powered from USB — no external power supply required

Compatibility

• FT-450D, FT-817ND, FT-857D, FT-897D, FT-950, FT-2000, FTDX1200, FTDX5000, FTDX9000

Technical Specifications

• Connection: USB
• Audio: USB audio (TX and RX)
• Serial: Two-channel USB serial
• Power: USB bus powered
• RF Isolation: Photo relay