Hello to the group……..
Does anyone have the specifics on how to setup two IC706 MKII-G’s for satellite ssb/cw operation (duplex).
I’ve done a bit of browsing and read the manual but remain confused on the hardware needed when using my Compaq laptop (no serial port), only USB’s.
Any advise would be appreciated.
73 Tom W4TMW
Tom,
All you'll need is two good quality USB to CI-V cables. I've played with one with my Icom IC-R10 receiver that I got on eBay, but I'll let others who use more Icom equipment than me make specific recommendations. The problem with some of the cheap ones is the proliferation of counterfeit and poor quality USB to RS-232 chipsets from China.
When you get the cables, set the two IC-706 CI-Vs to different addresses in the menu, and you can set them up in SatPC32 no problem.
Of course, you can always just tune each radio manually! I find manual Doppler correction to be fun and even if I had a permanent home station, I'd probably operate manually a good portion of the time.
73,
Paul, N8HM
On Wed, Jul 30, 2014 at 8:09 AM, Tom Warren [email protected] wrote:
Hello to the group……..
Does anyone have the specifics on how to setup two IC706 MKII-G’s for satellite ssb/cw operation (duplex).
I’ve done a bit of browsing and read the manual but remain confused on the hardware needed when using my Compaq laptop (no serial port), only USB’s.
Any advise would be appreciated.
73 Tom W4TMW
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Tom,
Radio Shack 20-546 works fine and I find in stock in the stores. Look in the scanner area. Comes with right drivers on CD
The older 20-047 models are fine too.
Be sure to use the stereo to mono adapter that comes with it and plug the mono plug into the CI-5 connector of the radio.
Ive used this on many radios of these models:
IC-910H IC-9100 IC-703 IC-7600
Your mileage may vary...
(With a F stereo 1/8" to M 8pin mini din wired properly this USB adapter works for FT-817 also...)
Thanks, Mike W4UOO
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On Jul 30, 2014, at 8:09 AM, Tom Warren [email protected] wrote:
Hello to the group……..
Does anyone have the specifics on how to setup two IC706 MKII-G’s for satellite ssb/cw operation (duplex).
I’ve done a bit of browsing and read the manual but remain confused on the hardware needed when using my Compaq laptop (no serial port), only USB’s.
Any advise would be appreciated.
73 Tom W4TMW
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Tom, as Paul wrote already change the Icom address of one of the IC-706MKIIGs and enter the two addresses in the "Radio 1" section of menu "Radio Setup".
You can connect both radios to a single Icom CAT cable by using an Y-adapter on the radio side of the CAT cable. Make sure that the CAT cable works on Windows 7 and 8, see the reply of Mike, W4UOO.
When the program starts the radio with the first of the two addresses will run as the RX. In menu "Radio Setup" check the option "Autom. RX/TX Change". The program will then automatically change the roles of both radios as RX and TX. when you switch between u/v and v/u sats and you don't need to switch the 2m/70cm antennas between the radios.
Leave option "Satellite mode" and all other options in the menu un-checked.
73s, Erich, DK1TB
Am 30.07.2014 14:09, schrieb Tom Warren:
Hello to the group……..
Does anyone have the specifics on how to setup two IC706 MKII-G’s for satellite ssb/cw operation (duplex).
I’ve done a bit of browsing and read the manual but remain confused on the hardware needed when using my Compaq laptop (no serial port), only USB’s.
Any advise would be appreciated.
73 Tom W4TMW
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Eric,
Thanks for you input. I do have an additional question…... about the need of CT-17 level converter as noted in the owners manual, but I think Mike will answer it when he replies. This, to me, is the last piece of the puzzle (and my confusion). Is the ‘Y' adaptor cable to be used ‘in conjunction’ with the CI-V level converter or…..’in place of ' the CI-V level converter?
Again, I’m really impressed with the helpful responses I’ve received from this group, thank you. I feel like I’m almost there ;0)
73 Tom ps; from the looks of the archives, you have been involved in helping others for a long time !!
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On Jul 31, 2014, at 1:50 AM, Erich Eichmann [email protected] wrote:
Tom, as Paul wrote already change the Icom address of one of the IC-706MKIIGs and enter the two addresses in the "Radio 1" section of menu "Radio Setup".
You can connect both radios to a single Icom CAT cable by using an Y-adapter on the radio side of the CAT cable. Make sure that the CAT cable works on Windows 7 and 8, see the reply of Mike, W4UOO.
When the program starts the radio with the first of the two addresses will run as the RX. In menu "Radio Setup" check the option "Autom. RX/TX Change". The program will then automatically change the roles of both radios as RX and TX. when you switch between u/v and v/u sats and you don't need to switch the 2m/70cm antennas between the radios.
Leave option "Satellite mode" and all other options in the menu un-checked.
73s, Erich, DK1TB
Am 30.07.2014 14:09, schrieb Tom Warren:
Hello to the group……..
Does anyone have the specifics on how to setup two IC706 MKII-G’s for satellite ssb/cw operation (duplex).
I’ve done a bit of browsing and read the manual but remain confused on the hardware needed when using my Compaq laptop (no serial port), only USB’s.
Any advise would be appreciated.
73 Tom W4TMW
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Tom,
You need one CT-17 or equivalent level converter. I use the West Mountain Radio RIGtalk which is a USB serial port to CI-V interface. Many people build their own (easy for an RS-232 serial port) or buy inexpensive converters from ebay.
The CI-V interface is an "open-collector" party-line. You can parallel 2-4 Icom radios using Y-adapters, then connect it to the CI-V output of the CT-17, RIGtalk, or other similar interface.
Does that answer your question?
73, Steve N9IP -- Steve Belter, [email protected]
On Jul 31, 2014, at 10:10 AM, Tom Warren [email protected] wrote:
Eric,
Thanks for you input. I do have an additional question…... about the need of CT-17 level converter as noted in the owners manual, but I think Mike will answer it when he replies. This, to me, is the last piece of the puzzle (and my confusion). Is the ‘Y' adaptor cable to be used ‘in conjunction’ with the CI-V level converter or…..’in place of ' the CI-V level converter?
Again, I’m really impressed with the helpful responses I’ve received from this group, thank you. I feel like I’m almost there ;0)
73 Tom ps; from the looks of the archives, you have been involved in helping others for a long time !!
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On Jul 31, 2014, at 1:50 AM, Erich Eichmann [email protected] wrote:
Tom, as Paul wrote already change the Icom address of one of the IC-706MKIIGs and enter the two addresses in the "Radio 1" section of menu "Radio Setup".
You can connect both radios to a single Icom CAT cable by using an Y-adapter on the radio side of the CAT cable. Make sure that the CAT cable works on Windows 7 and 8, see the reply of Mike, W4UOO.
When the program starts the radio with the first of the two addresses will run as the RX. In menu "Radio Setup" check the option "Autom. RX/TX Change". The program will then automatically change the roles of both radios as RX and TX. when you switch between u/v and v/u sats and you don't need to switch the 2m/70cm antennas between the radios.
Leave option "Satellite mode" and all other options in the menu un-checked.
73s, Erich, DK1TB
Am 30.07.2014 14:09, schrieb Tom Warren:
Hello to the group……..
Does anyone have the specifics on how to setup two IC706 MKII-G’s for satellite ssb/cw operation (duplex).
I’ve done a bit of browsing and read the manual but remain confused on the hardware needed when using my Compaq laptop (no serial port), only USB’s.
Any advise would be appreciated.
73 Tom W4TMW
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