Software such as ham radio deluxe allows you to control the rts line for this purpose. This item usb civ cat interface cable for icom ct17 ic 706 works on desktops and laptops valley enterprises icom ct17 usb ftdi chipset civ cat control programming cable, length 10 feet tripp lite usb 2. If one is detected, pressing the tune button causes the. Icom hf radio programming software icom radio software. First, new technologies are emerging, as a result, the. A panadapter is device that allows you to visually see the rf spectrum and waterfall being received by the ham radio. Hamlib doesnt play well with icom s that by default echo everything sent to the rig back to the software. This radio is of an age that it was designed before. In 2000 have an operational remote solution for the icom ic706 running with software for linux in both ends. The usbrts01 cable works as a cat cable with authentic version of the ic706 worldwide. Usb civ cat interface cable for icom ct17 ic706works on.
I try to use vb6 software to write one pc remote control, which can control may model of icom radio. The ideal transceiver for beginner ham radio enthusiasts. Turn that off at the rig, and from what others say, itll work ok. If you cant figure that out, go to the knowledge data base that icom maintains on their web site. With the manual and the cute cable i tried to extend the remote capability for the icom ic706. New versions of the software should be released several times a quarter and even several times a month.
Linux users may wish to look at these notes for use under linux. The software license goes with the person and not with the computer. In 2000 have an operational remote solution for the icom ic 706 running with software for linux in both ends. The g is an allmode transceiver provides 100 watts on hf and 6 meters and 50 watts on 2 meters plus 20 watts on 440 mhz. Update for icom radio programming software free download. The latest version is the incredibly small icom ic 706 mark ii g which adds many new features and capabilities not found in the previous ic 706 and ic706mkii versions. When you press the power button on the panel, the radio comes to life at the remote side and sound and panel info flows across the. Icom is an outstanding, comprehensive radio manufacturer that produces radio. Icom is an outstanding, comprehensive radio manufacturer that produces radio communication equipment of all genres, from amateur radios to terrestrial, marine and avionics radios, as well as lte, wlan and satellite radios. Programming software for icom ic706mkiig icom ic 706 mkiig ic706mkiig. The 706 has circuitry builtin to control an automatic antenna tuner. Digital setup examples for icom 718, 706, 7000 and flex5000.
The n4py software license is not transferable to another user. Specific download information to configure the program for your icom radio. This radio is of an age that it was designed before computer programming was developed. When you press the power button on the panel, the radio comes to life at the remote side and sound and panel info flows across the internet between the pair of rrc1258mkii. Icomcontrol is a radio controller designed for the icom pcr.
Rsba1 ip remote control software features icom america. Rf gain selection can be set in initial set mode p. The usbrts01 is comparable to the icom ct17 cable the ic706 does not have the ability to be programmed from the computer. This link is listed in our web site directory since thursday sep 3 2009, and till today ic706 cat control has been followed for a total of 6282 times. Any other rig control issues related to hamlib, report to the hamlib support list. Dec 21, 2017 so ive connected a signallink usb to my icom 706iig via the data port and to my mac book pro and am running fldigi and flrig. Ham radio has gained a lot of following in recent years. But changing the frequency in eith fldigi or flrig doesnt change the freq on the radio. Additionally, there is a saverestore feature for the internal memories of your icom transceiver. Connectivity is demonstrated to show how communications between the radio and pc can be implemented. Its just to extend the cord between the radio and the control panel using tcpip internet. Use the links below to quickly navigate to a product category. Icom ic706mkiig icom ic 706 mkiig ic706mkiig transceiver.
The main category is icom ic 706 resources that is about icom ic 706 links. So ive connected a signallink usb to my icom 706iig via the data port and to my mac book pro and am running fldigi and flrig. N4py icom control program is included in system utilities. When the graphic menu display g2 is selected, the if passband is graphically displayed and changes in accordance with the shift control see p. Rt systems software works with windows 7, windows 8, windows 8. The icom radio programming software free download is developing at a frantic pace. Instruction manuals, brochures and other items are available by radio model. U023006 valley enterprises yaesu usb ftdi ct62 cat cable ft100, ft817, ft818. Program for the management by pc across the civ connection of the transceiver icom ic706,ic706mk2, ic706mk2 g, beyond to the normal functions allows to manage the split, the memories, the scanner and other. This is software for icpcr wide band receiver calibration. The software also allows the seamless use of transverters for the vhfuhf bands with the display showing the transverter frequency. I have connected a usb cat lead to the radio usbcom port software installed and all the cat commands work except the tx command. Interfacing the radio to your pc has too many waycool advantages.
The sound interface works fine, linked to the 6 pin minidin on the radio. We offer a large range of interfaces to ensure maximum compatibility with modern and older pcs and digimode software. Id31a plus 4 id51a plus2 4 ict70a ict70e 5 icv80 sport 3 idrp2000v idrp4000v 7 amateur accessories. Bobby trates icom 706 mk2g programming a uhfvhf frequency into a memory chanell duration. This program is an intellectual property of n4py software. This control can be used for rf gain control to adjust receiver gain manually. First, new technologies are emerging, as a result, the equipment is being improved and that, in turn, requires software changes.
Icom cat control and digital mode interfaces to use software such as ham radio deluxe, fldigi, wsjtx to operate psk31, ft8, jt9, jt65, echolink and many other afsk modes. The 706 series represents one of the most popular transceivers in amateur radio histroy. Not to keep the 2000 tied up, i now wish to use an icom 706 mk2g. Free icom 706 software download icom 706 software for windows.
Should the software be able to control the radios frequency. The rc28 is not a standalone control for icom radios and may only be used with the rsba1 software. May 28, 2012 i try to use vb6 software to write one pc remote control, which can control may model of icom radio. These radios require hardware keying and this is achieved by utilizing the rts line on the rs232 port as a ptt keying signal. Icomcontrol uses plaintext data files, so importing and exporting data is easy also. The usbrts01 is comparable to the icom ct17 cable the ic 706 does not have the ability to be programmed from the computer. Oct 02, 2018 bobby trates icom 706 mk2g programming a uhfvhf frequency into a memory chanell duration. This switch can be used to cut the power to the radio or the electrical system of the car. Zip a dos program to control a yaesu ft757 hf radio. Icom 706mkiig computer control and soundcard interface. With the manual and the cute cable i tried to extend the remote capability for the icom ic 706. View and download icom ic706 instruction manual online. Easycat32 for windows to control any icom radio up to 500mhz, including the ic706 iig. Free icom 706 software download icom 706 software for.
While it is still considered a niche, the community and companies manufacturing equipment for use has grown significantly. Commander allows you to control your alinco, elecraft, flexradio, icom, jrc, kachina, kenwood, tentec, or yaesu radio from a pc running windows 95, 98, nt, 2000, xp, vista, 7, 8, or 10. Sep 08, 2012 i dont have my 706mkiig anymore, and ive long since tossed the control software. Ham radio cat, psk31, ft8, jt9 and jt65 interfaces icom. Easycat32 for windows to control any icom radio up to 500mhz, including the ic 706 iig. Software for icf510, 521, 610, 621 password inside software for icf30gt gs,icf40gt gs, version 30, password inside programming manual for icf3, icf4 series. This program allows full control of your icom transceiver from your computer. Icom ic706 links category is a curation of 39 web resources on, mic tips for the ic706, icom 706mkiig modification for frequency injection, trlog to icom control cable. If i had to guess at what is available now, id look at hrd. The n4py icom radio control program will allow you to add any flex radio. You may also want to check out wsjtx, which does jt65 and jt9 if you are looking to build your own interface, you might be able to get away with just a couple isolation transformers and using vox for ptt. Icomcontrol has advanced frequency programming and scanning features.
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Icom appears to delight in charging outrageous prices for all transceiver accessories, so many hams improvise instead. Rotate the control clockwise to shift the center frequency higher, or rotate the control counterclockwise to shift the center frequency lower. Usb civ cat interface cable for icom ct17 ic706works. N4py icom control program free version download for pc. Free and open source, and handles a large number of digital modes. View and download icom ic 706 instruction manual online. The latest version is the incredibly small icom ic706 mark ii g which adds many new features and capabilities not found in the previous ic706 and ic706mkii versions. The idea of remote controlling ic 703706 is simple. No other software is included with the unit, but most if not all existing icom control programs should work with the usb icom interface civ, as it appears as a normal serial port. The optional rc28 utilizes the same tuning knob and encoder used on icom hf radios, providing a tactile option for the rsba1 software.
The encoder includes a ptt and two userprogrammable function keys. Icom radio programming software free download software. Icom ic 706 links category is a curation of 39 web resources on, mic tips for the ic 706, icom 706mkiig modification for frequency injection, trlog to icom control cable. Icom ic706mkiig icom ic 706 mkiig ic706mkiig programming interface schematics for icom. Digital setup examples for icom 718, 706, 7000 and flex5000 hardware for icom 718, 706, 7000. A few circuits have been published for civ interfaces, most of which use the max232 ic. Oddly, that was discussed a little while ago on the hamlib developer list. The usbrts01 cable works as a cat cable with authentic version of the ic 706 worldwide.
Other manufacturers microphones have different pin assignments and connection to the ic706mkiig may. Additionally, you will be able to mouse click on signals. Here is a very simple civ interface, originally described by ok2wy. This item usb civ cat interface cable for icom ct17 ic706works on desktops and laptops. The civ commands are very clearly written, and explained in the 706mkiig manual.