Anyone know if there is any programing software that will work with my. About ic706 cat control the resource is currently listed in in 3 categories. The main category is icom ic706 resources that is about icom ic706 links. Icom ic706mkiig program standard repeater to program a repeater with a non standard offset use the following the 706 mkiig needs to have a special setting in memory for the repeaters with odd splits. Six steps for programming your ic706mkii from the front panel. Ill let you look and make a decision based on the details they present. 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. Dec 15, 2010 later on i created a graphic radio controller for the icom pcr, unfortunately, this radio has a lot of traits not common to other icom radios, so the code isnt very portable. It turns out the ic706 series of radios were released before the civ. Includes a nifty manual but not the original, remote head mounting bracket and cable, radio body mounting bracket, power cable and microphone. I receive into wsjtx a lot of hams using ft8 modulation,but when i activate enable tx in wsjtx my icom ic 706 mk2g turns to tx mode, the power current goes to 4,2ampers i transmitt 30 w, i can see my call sign to s.
The usbrts01 is comparable to the icom ct17 cable the ic 706 does not have the ability to be programmed from the computer. Icom ic706mkii ic 706 mkii ic706mkii transceiver mods. Icom hf radio programming software icom radio software. Other manufacturers microphones have different pin assignments and connection to the ic706mkiig may damage the transceiver. Digital setup examples for icom 718, 706, 7000 and flex5000. Easytuner 1998 an excel spreadsheet with an associated communications library that allowed users to make spreadsheet entries for each desired memory. The main category is icom ic 706 resources that is about icom ic 706 links. This was the third and final version of this very popular amateur radio. Unlike many other icom radios, which connect to accessories via 8pin and 7pin din connectors, the 706mkiig has a single pin connector. Computerenhanced radio control and programming, automated logging, and a multitude of digital soundcard modes. The g is an allmode transceiver provides 100 watts on hf and 6 meters and 50 watts on 2 meters plus 20 watts on. Do you have any tricks, modifications or constructions for homebrewed equipment that are not on mods. Find great deals on ebay for icom 706 and icom 706 mkiig. Now we need to connect these separated parts of the radio via internet.
Icomprogrammmer iia python resource for programming icom radios. Discussion in general technical questions and answers. Output voltage of the power source is 1215 v when you use a nonicom power supply. Click here to write a new message or comment for ic706mkiig note that the message is not related to any article click here to see the article list for ic706mkiig. Icom ic706mkiig icom ic 706 mkiig ic706mkiig transceiver. I see there is the ability to enable and disable the pl tone, but i. This procedure was published in radcom july 1999 but is updated here to include the ic706mk2g.
I am using the acc port on radio for audio inout and ptt. Mar 23, 2014 some years ago i purchased an icom ic 706 mkiig transceiver. These will occur as a result of circuit construction. Icomprogrammer ii is meant to program an icom radios memories, not be a control. First, verify the duplex settings in the initial set mode. Six steps for programming your ic706mkii from the front panel 1. This procedure was published in radcom july 1999 but is updated here to include the.
I have looked and asked for years, but came up empty. I recently have run into two other hams who now have had the same failure with their icom 706s. Commander a free application that controls up to 3 icom, tentec, kenwood, yaesu, elecraft or flexradio transceivers, switching between them manually or automatically based on frequency, and displaying frequencydependent settings for devices like tuners and amplifiers. 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. At the remote site we need a serial connection from the radio part of the ic706 to a serial port on a computer. The usbrts01 is comparable to the icom ct17 cable the ic706 does not have the ability to be programmed from the computer. With this flex radio configured along with your icom radio, you will see 48 khz to 192 khz.
Icom ic706mkiig program standard repeater to program a repeater with a non standard offset use the following the 706 mkiig needs to have a. The usbrts01 cable works as a cat cable with authentic version of the ic706 worldwide. Icom 706 mk2g icom ic706mkiig hf, 6 and 2 meter, 70 cm all mode transceiver. See my getting started in pc soundcard digital modes page. Radio type icomciv baud rate 1200 icom addr hex for 706mkiig 58 default or match radio setting 62004 if you do not know which com port is available to use, one tactic for finding out is the trialandtest method. Over the last 6 months i have been stranded several times 5 because of a dead car battery. Even though all modern icom radios provide a computer interface, they use. Scroll through the different settings by pressing the band up or band down buttons on the radio. It took me about a month and a half just to get the program installed and working. Yes, the one model is the ic 706 mark i and the other model is the ic 706 mark ii. How to install optional filters in an icom ic706mkiig and measure them with. Mods for the icom 706 part 1 hi all, recently ive seen help listings for mods on the 706, and better me just sending to each one i come across id thought why not send all i have. Radioanq for sale icom 706 mk2g hi i have an excellent condition icom 706 mk2g radio, of which i bought new comes with microphone and manual. I bought 3 months ago sb2000 mk2 usb radio interface with their cables for icom ic 706 mk2g.
The back panel is packed with either heat sink or connectors. This connector is conceptually similar to the pair of connectors on other icom radios. A panadapter is device that allows you to visually see the rf spectrum and waterfall being received by the ham radio. Pdf user manual for icom ic706mkii ic 706 mkii ic706mkii. The software referred to on our site would be control software for running the radio from the computer in a base station type setup. Enter initial set mode by holding the lock button while powering on the radio. When in airmails message index screen, click on tools in the toolbar and select options to. I just looked at the command set on page 46 of the 706 mkii g manual. Six steps for programming your ic706 from the front panel 1. Programming software for icom ic706mkiig icom ic 706 mkiig ic706mkiig. W2eny cw rtty psk31 sstv fax receive cable icom 706 7000 7300 works wsoftware.
Icom ic706mkiig icom ic 706 mkiig ic706mkiig programming interface schematics for icom. Full power output, receiver sensitivity and audio quality on all bands. Some years ago i purchased an icom ic706mkiig transceiver. However, i want to use a software program with a bit more capabilities and that. If you have installed wsjtx digital mode program you should have 2 rigctld programs. Rt systems software works with windows 7, windows 8, windows 8. The encoder includes a ptt and two userprogrammable function keys. 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 6278 times. I was attracted to the 706 for a number of reasons, some of which are. It always seemed to happen if i left the car parked for 10 or more hours, but i could never figure out why.
Six steps for programming your ic 706 from the front panel. The rear panel has two antenna input jacks hf and vhf. Portable battery pack systems for yaesu ft 857d and icom ic 706 703. The icom 706 series are notorious for low talk power on ssb. This system includes original box with buffers, hm103 hand mic and unopened hm. Icom 706mkiig computer control and soundcard interface.
Rsba1 ip remote control software features icom america. Use the links below to quickly navigate to a product category. I am currently using a icom706 mk2g with a signalink usb. Instruction manuals, brochures and other items are available by radio model. The software also allows the seamless use of transverters for the vhfuhf bands with the display showing the transverter frequency. Programming software for icom ic706mkii ic 706 mkii ic706mkii. The cable for connecting the radio to interface to this control software remains available from rt systems. The usbrts01 cable works as a cat cable with authentic version of the ic 706 worldwide.
To do this use the port civ located behind the rtx and a small interface that converts the signal for the serial port of a personal computer. I need help setting up cqrlog to connect to my icom 706 mkiig. Radio real time panadapter to your icom radio when using n4py software. Then i wrote a more general controller program called radiocomm, which created a sort of virtual control panel for a number of different icom radios. Ic706 usb cable rt systems radio programming software.
I am unaware of any programs to help program the 706mkiig. Softwareradio control radio control software,for swl and ham radio. The rc28 is not a standalone control for icom radios and may only be used with the rsba1 software. Small size makes it an ideal mobile radio transmits on all amateur hf bands plus 6meters, 2meters vhf and 440 uhf. The 706 series represents one of the most popular transceivers in amateur radio histroy. If you prefer to be anonymous write it in the message. Additionally, there is a saverestore feature for the internal memories of your icom transceiver. The optional rc28 utilizes the same tuning knob and encoder used on icom hf radios, providing a tactile option for the rsba1 software.
Icom ic706mkiig operation guide ke1ri a new england ham. Buy, sell, trade hf and vhf equipment, towers, antennas, rotators and more. Six steps for programming your ic706mkii from the front. Not the easy nice front panel but still it has the possibility to remove the front panel from the radio and remote control it via 3 meter of cable.
Help setting up radio interface for 706 mkiig cqrlog. 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. Icom ic 706 links category is a curation of 39 web resources on, trlog to icom control cable, mic tips for the ic 706, icom 706mkiig modification for frequency injection. Page 17 acc connectors ic706 ground transceiver connect ant 2 to the hf to 2 m turn the ic706mkiigs power at180.
Scroll through the different settings by pressing the band. Id31a plus 4 id51a plus2 4 ict70a ict70e 5 icv80 sport 3 idrp2000v idrp4000v 7 amateur accessories. I can receive ok and i am using mmty mmty keys the radio ok and operating mode on the icom is set rtty. 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. View online or download icom ic706mkiig instruction manual. Yes, the one model is the ic706 mark i and the other model is the ic706 mark ii. Later on i created a graphic radio controller for the icom pcr, unfortunately, this radio has a lot of traits not common to other icom radios, so the code isnt very portable.
Bobby trates icom 706 mk2g programming a uhfvhf frequency. Pdf service menu for icom ic706mkiig icom ic 706 mkiig ic706mkiig. This radio is of an age that it was designed before computer programming was developed. Radiocomm 1999 a desktop application that controlled an icom radio as well as programming its. Thanks to mike nadeau n1eq i try to check same place on pll board. The physical programming cable is the same as i can use for the ict7h handheld, so. People that make the cable just verified that there is no software available to program the 706. Improperly performed modifications can severely damage your radio. The biggest and best ham radio classifieds on the web. Before i introduce this project i want to list all the icom programs ive written over the years. Icom ic706, icom ic706mkii, icom ic706mkiig, icom opc581. This program allows full control of your icom transceiver from your computer. Interfacing the radio to your pc has too many waycool advantages. First, verify the dup offset and quick split settings in the initial set mode.
Icom ic 706 mkiig service menu pdf service manual with schematics for icom ic706mkiig icom ic 706 mkiig ic706mkiig. If i change operating mode to usb on the icom i can get the icom to tx the diddle. I have about a dozen repeaters jackson county, ms and jax, fl and all the frequencies needed for several fm satellites for both 2 and 0. Since my journey to ta4us7ign my very old one of the very first serial number icom ic706mkiig have had an issue it started shut off when it warm up i am checked power wires, fuses, but all were okay, so i started to find same problems and its solutions in internet.
For this purpose we need some software programs see picture below. Six steps for programming your ic706 from the front panel. At the time i started looking for a radio with the possibility for front panel at home solution i only have a single chose, the icom ic706. 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. Radio type icom civ baud rate 1200 icom addr hex for 706mkiig 58 default or match radio setting 62004 if you do not know which com port is available to use, one tactic for finding out is the trialandtest method. Bobby trates icom 706 mk2g programming a uhfvhf frequency into a memory chanell.
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