Connectivity is demonstrated to show how communications between the radio and pc can be implemented. Heres the rt systems webpage for the ic706 which i have the ic706ii version. Fully isolated audio interfacing of your transceiver allowing you to fully utilise software such as ham radio deluxe dm780, wsjtx, fldigi allowing you to operate many digital modes such as psk31, ft8, jt9, jt65 and echolink complete plugandplay solution. Amateur radio band plan with common country prefixes. Icom ic706 links category is a curation of 39 web resources on, trlog to icom control cable, mic tips for the ic706, icom 706mkiig modification for frequency injection. The n4py software license is not transferable to another user. Rt systems software works with windows 7, windows 8, windows 8. Rsba1 ip remote control software features icom america.
Bobby trates icom 706 mk2g programming a uhfvhf frequency into a memory chanell duration. Valley enterprises icom ct17 usb ftdi chipset civ cat control programming cable, length 3. Icom hf radio programming software icom radio software. Icom 706mkiig radio transceiver for sale online ebay. Ham radio cat, psk31, ft8, jt9 and jt65 interfaces icom. Rtlsdr rtl2832u and software defined radio news and projects. Usb civ cat interface cable for icom ct17 ic706works. Resources listed under icom ic706 category belongs to hf transceivers main collection, and. Details about usb programming cable icom cat civ ic 706 ic 706mkii c706mkiig ct17p. Use the links below to quickly navigate to a product category.
Usb programming cable icom cat civ ic 706 ic 706mkii c706mkiig ct17p. Icom programming software allows users to set frequencies and functions within their icom radios. I am finding that linux is ridiculously difficult to use, and setting up this software is almost impossible if you are not a linux expert. About ic706 cat control the resource is currently listed in in 3 categories. If youre running linux, dont worry, its installed much of linuxs system software is written in python.
Interfacing the radio to your pc has too many waycool advantages. 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 6290 times. Obviously, after you have edited the program file to suit your personal preferences, your menu display will be different. A panadapter is device that allows you to visually see the rf spectrum and waterfall being received by the ham radio. Rt systems ic706 page rtsystems does not have software for the 706. Softwareradio control radio control software,for swl and ham radio. Computerenhanced radio control and programming, automated logging, and a multitude of digital soundcard modes. This compact radio covers all nine hf ham bands plus 6 meters and 2 meters. Bqlzr usb civ cat cable for ct17 ic 275 ic 756pro shortwave radio. The usbrts01 is comparable to the icom ct17 cable the ic706 does not have the ability to be programmed from the computer. First, verify the dup offset and quick split settings in the initial set mode. Specific download information to configure the program for your icom radio.
Can anyone recommend what parts i would need to buy to be able to connect the radio to my computer for digital modes if its even possible along with any windows based software that you would recommend that is low cost or free. Unlike the old icom 706, the 706 mkiig hfvhfuhf multimode ham radio transceiver do not keep its internal blower running all the time in receive mode. It is not possible read the setting of the dup only for ic 706 and ic 706mkii. Radio real time panadapter to your icom radio when using n4py software. Usb programming cable icom cat civ ic706 ic706mkii c. Bobby trates icom 706 mk2g programming a uhfvhf frequency. Icom is an outstanding, comprehensive radio manufacturer that produces radio. The main category is icom ic 706 resources that is about icom ic 706 links. I also bought the remote cable, which i quickly cute in two pieces and added normal dsub connectors to the unconnected parts. View and download icom ic 706 instruction manual online.
Icom 706mkiig computer control and soundcard interface. Ic706 the usbrts01 cable works as a cat cable with authentic version of the ic706 worldwide. Ic706 usb cable rt systems radio programming software. Scroll through the different settings by pressing the band up or band down buttons on the radio. These are hardware limitations of these rtx and can not be implemented in the management software. It is not possible read or write the subtone value.
Instruction manuals, brochures and other items are available by radio model. Digital setup examples for icom 718, 706, 7000 and flex5000. The it100 works with any icom radio that supports ah3 or ah4 icom antennas. Each piece of software works with a specific radio making it easy for you to handle the radios features without having to wade through those that dont apply.
Have tried numerous things, but right now it is set to devttyusb2. The ic 9100, ic 7600, ic 7410, ic 7300, ic 7200 or ic 7100 can be connected to a pc with a usb cable and the inputoutput audio signal and civ command is sent through the usb cable. Id31a plus 4 id51a plus2 4 ic t70a ic t70e 5 ic v80 sport 3 idrp2000v idrp4000v 7 amateur accessories. Enter initial set mode by holding the lock button while powering on the radio. Ic706 with digital modes i have an original ic 706. These will occur as a result of circuit construction. Six steps for programming your ic706 from the front panel. See my getting started in pc soundcard digital modes page. Icom ic756proii cat and server software icom cat software for the ic756proii, r9000 and ic706mkiig. Following on the success of the revolutionary ic 706, the icom ic 706mkii offers more features and power. This currently includes the ic 7000, ic 7100, ic 706mkiig, ic 703plus, ic 718, ic 746pro and ic 756proiii. Icom programming software guide icom software guide. Free icom 706 software download icom 706 software for.
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. While the 706 can respond to some cat commands over rs232, the 706 cannot be memoryprogrammed by this means, therefore rtsystems didnt bother making any software for it. Also know as icom cloning software, this software runs on your pc under the windows operating system. Ic746 soft control by iw2bsq ic746 radio control program in italian and personale info. This will give you the benefits of a flex radio on your icom radio. With the manual and the cute cable i tried to extend the remote capability for the icom ic 706. In 2000 have an operational remote solution for the icom ic 706 running with software for linux in both ends.
Remember the 706 was designed in the 90s and has much less in the civ command set than modern radios. 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. The ic 7851, ic 7850, ic 7800 or ic 7700 has a builtin network function, so only an ethernet cable is needed. Icom programming software guide quality twoway radios. The usbrts01 cable works as a cat cable with authentic version of the ic706 worldwide. I try to use vb6 software to write one pc remote control, which can control may model of icom radio. Pw2vlws shows on his blog how to adapt an icom ic706 hardware. View and download icom ic706 service manual online. Six steps for programming your ic 706 from the front panel 1. In the past, reliant as i was on the ic706mkii while boating, and because i couldnt. First onair tests using my home made ic706 remote control kit using my own client server software and opus audio codec. Other manufacturers microphones have different pin assignments and connection to the ic 706mkiig may damage the transceiver.
We original owners have become greener with envy with each incarnation of the ic 706 line. Bobby trates icom 706 mk2g programming a uhfvhf frequency into a memory chanell. Loot at rt systems software, if theres a program for the 706 they will have it. Icom programming interface, icom pinout connector 1, icom pinout connector 2 programming software for icom ic 706mkiig icom ic 706 mkiig ic706mkiig. Icom ic 706mkiig icom ic 706 mkiig ic706mkiig programming interface schematics for icom.
In the rx4 video leif compares each sdr on dynamic range at 7 mhz. Ham radio deluxe free cat control software for elecraft, kenwood, icom, tentec and yaesu. They see that the software runs fine, but they cant read the radio or scanner on windows 10. Click here for screen shot of an icom 756pro running with a flex radio. Bluemax49ers ftdi icom civ cat control programming cable ic 706 ic 725 ic 726 ic 728 ic 746 ic 751 ic 756 ic 761 ic 764 ic 820 ic 910 ic 7100 ic 7160 ic 7300 ic 7400 ic r75 ic r7000 ic r8500 ct17 5. Since the original debuted in 1995 to the oohs and aahs of the amateur radio community, icom has continued to up the ante but not the price almost each succeeding. Recommended cleaning guidelines for icom radios and accessories. Ic fr5300fr6300 digital repeater compatible with simulcast systems. This radio is of an age that it was designed before computer programming was developed. The it100 replaces the at7000, adding push button control, led status indicators and faster, quieter tuning. Mfx2 car floor seat bolt mount for icom ic 703 ic 706 ic 706mkii ic 7000. Help setting up radio interface for 706 mkiig cqrlog.