Gordon,
I don't have many answers to your questions since I do not have an 80AD, but I
have a few for you that will help you along.
As far as I have seen, D-Rats is about the best out there and several groups
are using only D-Rats for ecom use.
The free software from ICOM's web site does configure the dv mode as well as
any function of the radio. Here is a hint to get it running properly. Before
you can enter the dv options you must clone the radio to the software. This
inputs all of the available options to program. I had the same issue with my
880h.
For the data cable, you will need a OPC-1529R (about $25) and a serial to usb
adapter. On your cloning cable that is a 1/4" jack. The data is a 3/32" jack
(from what I have read thus far) which is the same cable I used on my old 2200h
and use now on my 880h.
As far as the gps, haven't used it yet.
Good luck and 73!!
Gary J Miller
K4GJM
"Think Positive, BE Positive"
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From: "J.Gordon Beattie, Jr., W2TTT" <w2...@arrl.net>
To: dstar_digital@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Fri, May 21, 2010 9:04:11 PM
Subject: RE: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] IC80AD Data Cable and Software
Hi Folks!
I just bought an IC-80AD and would like some advice.
1. Which data cable does one use to send and receive data and is there
a USB version that plugs into the data port on the side?
2. What software does one use for sending information. I know of
D-RATS and that is cool, but I am wondering what else has some sizzle.
3. Can the data port and cable be used to configure the radio including
the D-STAR portion.
4. I have the USB cable for use in the audio connector for cloning and
loading from a PC, but would like to know what software will configure the
radio including the D-STAR portion. The ICOM software doesn’t seem to do that.
5. I also bought the GPS microphone and haven’t figured it out yet (nor
the D-STAR configuration) so any integration advice with the above would be
helpful.
Thanks & 73,
Gordon Beattie, W2TTT
201.314.6964
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