Re: [digitalradio] Pactor III licensing...

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David Struebel wrote:
> Sorry,
> Can't do anything with a KAM or PK-232 (any version).  Pactor II and III 
> are proprietary modes.
> Pactor II and Pactor III are only available on the SCS line of  
> modems Cheapest one is the PTC-IIex about $900... Check this web 
> site for their
> US distributor
>  
> http://www.farallon.us/webstore/
>  
> The PTC-IIex with only Pactor II is $859, with the Pactor III license 
> it's $998.
>  
> Do you need need all that speed?  All Pactor connects start out in 
> Pactor I, and only shift if the higher configuration is available at 
> both ends.
> What are you going to use it for?   Winlink 2000?
>  
> Dave WB2FTX

negative, a friend of mine just bought one of the SCS modems for half 
price and I was wondering whether it was possible to upgrade one of my 
TNCs.  but, as I understand it, they will do Pactor I and that is the 
standard de rigeur today.

thanks
chas
k5dam

[digitalradio] Pactor III licensing...

[chasm]

I have a KAM XL  and a fully tricked out PK232.

can either of them be licensed for Pactor III?

what is the cost of upgrading to II and to III?

thanks
chas  k5dam

Re: [digitalradio] New digital mode interface due for release 25/08/08

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Simon Brown (KNS) wrote:
> It's a brand-new shiny product.
> 
> Simon Brown, HB9DRV
> www.ham-radio-deluxe.com
> 
> - Original Message - 
> From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> 
> 
>> idle curiosity but is this a reverse engineered or just a rebranded 
>> Tigertronics SL/USB???



ok, that is nice.  why should I buy it vs the Tigertronic??
thanks
chas  k5dam

Re: [digitalradio] New digital mode interface due for release 25/08/08

[chasm]

idle curiosity but is this a reverse engineered or just a rebranded 
Tigertronics SL/USB???
cheers
chas
k5dam


Andrew O'Brien wrote:
> FYI.
> 
> 
> http://www.g4zlp.co.uk/unified/DM_AudioPRO_complete.shtml
> 
> 
> "High performance, fully isolated USB DATA interface.
> The right way to do it all.
> For ALL present and future afsk Digital DATA modes. Including PSK RTTY
> PSK SSTV and dozens more. For use with ALL afsk DATA software
> including, HRD, DM780, MixW, DigiPan, WSJT, etc.
> With built in USB soundcard. PTT via built in soundcard vox system.
> Uses fully encapsulated processional quality 600 ohm isolating
> transformers in both TX and RX lines to ensure highest quality
> performance, second to none. With PC USB cable approx 2m length,
> interface to radio cables are approx 1m length. On/off switch and two
> colour red/green tx/rx led. Unit can be mounted with feet so that the
> on/off switch is at either side.
> When you plug the unit into your PC / laptop, Windows will
> automatically install the USB soundcard drivers.
> You simply configure your software to use the new "USB AUDIO" device
> that has been added to your system. PTT will operate automatically via
> the built in vox system whenever you hit your softwares TX button /
> key.
> Unit has one USB connection to the PC, and one connecting cable to the radio.
> Complete with your choice of one of the following cable;"
> 
> 
> Anyone familiar with this company?
> 
> 

Re: [digitalradio] The Asus Eee low cost laptop computer

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On Tue, 4 Dec 2007 23:52:08 -0500, Rhett Isley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

>   Hello Charles,
>
>   Take a look at the following link for more information on how you  
>can own one of these laptops. Act quickly as time is running out for  
>the US purchase of one. Enjoy!:
>
>http://laptopgiving.org/en/ways-to-donate.php
>
>73,
>Rhett, KB4HG
>Sanford, NC

well, if our digital software was ported to linux, this would be an ideal
little pc for the purpose.  the 1gb of flash memory is more than enough while
the Geode cpu is also sufficient to run a small linux. OS.

BUT, unfortunately, we are screwed with not having our MT63, Olivia, etc
outside of the Windows OS .  So, this little unit which would be great for
digital purposes in my opinion by virtue of size, weight, power draw, etc...
is of little use.

back to trying to find something equivalent which will run Windows versions of
our most commonly used (in MARS)  modes.

thanks for the source.  it was certainly interesting.
I like the size, and the price and the ears 


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Re: [digitalradio] The Asus Eee low cost laptop computer

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On Tue, 4 Dec 2007 13:41:07 -1000, "Russell Hltn" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:
>In contrast, the "One Laptop Per Child" project is looking at 2W of
>power, or 12AH for 72 hours of operation.

sweet
since you brought it up, I am sure it is available out there for purchase...
so, how much and source info???

73/chas
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Re: [digitalradio] New HF bandplans for REGION II

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On Wed, 3 Oct 2007 18:14:17 -0400, "Andrew O'Brien" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:

>Dimitri wrote
>> Has anyone noticed that there is a new HF bandplan for REGION II
>> effective January 1st 2008?>>
>> You can check it at http://www.iaru-regionii.org/

not a single conflict with Army MARS, and probably none with others including
Feds   but amateur wise, jeeze, I better take my Extra pretty soon.  think
about memorizing this!!!.
fwiw
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Re: [digitalradio] Re: PC-Ale & TS-480

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On Mon, 24 Sep 2007 17:06:18 -0400, Steve Hajducek <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:
>Hi John,
>
>I sent you a direct e-mail with screen caps that should get you going.
>
>/s/ Steve, N2CKH

Lucky John, wish I had been on his distribution list
cheers

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Re: [digitalradio] Signalink USB and MixW problems!!

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On Fri, 7 Sep 2007 06:27:38 -0400, "Andrew O'Brien" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:

>Try us, what is the issue ?

machine is a MacIntel Pro running XP Pro in a Parallels VM
this machine has NO serial ports, only USB2.0 and a couple of 1.0


State - starting and running in BPSK31

1. machine signal tones are going to the SL and keying the transmit
2. cannot get the MixW to recognize the Sound card, it likes rigblaster and
another and all else are relegated to computer card. ???  part of problem I
think
3.  cannot get the MixW to keep the card settings for USB Codec
4. Cannot get the MixW to hold the View2 from one reboot to another
5. MixW loves to shutdown and I have to reboot. and reset all the settings
6. XP knows that the dedicated sound card is USB Codec
Audio playback and record are set for USB Codec  Wav is set for some other
card
7.  cannot get the separate windows for receive and send
8.  cannot get the receive window to show the gibberish or occasional traffic
when my hairline is aligned with the yellow signal line.

do I need to install the software for emulating the serial ports?  

that will do for a start Andy... a friend has a pure XP Pro machine and has
much the same problems.  I am thinking about eating the $50 and sending 89$
off for a Mac version of MultiMode instead. even if it is cruder in
appearance.  Just wish that MixW would port to OS X 10.x 

thanks Andy

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[digitalradio] Signalink USB and MixW problems!!

[chasm]

anyone using mixW 2.x with a Signalink USB on a Win XP Pro machine??

please advise off list as I doubt that others want to hear it.
thanks

73/chas
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Re: [digitalradio] Re: Installing Signalink USB on OSX 10.0???

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On Fri, 24 Aug 2007 06:32:40 -, "Paul" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

>As the sound card is in the SignalLink, the sound levels are set via
>the volume/gain controls on the front panel. You do have to ascertain
>that the sound control panel recognizes the USB device, then specify
>it in the CocoaModem configuration - if that's what you are using.
>73,
>Paul

I did not state that very well.
I just got off the line with Signalink Tech Spt 
he recommends   Cocoamodem or Multimode
But I thought there was something called iDigi or somesuch  have you heard
of that??

also,  he states that PSK31 is available for Mac. to run on either of the
listed above.

he is not sure where to find MT63 for Mac.   do you have a suggestion?

any other MARS modes commonly used  which would persuade me to choose one form
over another in respect to Cocoa or Multimode. ???


thanks
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[digitalradio] TNC vs RigBlaster/Rascal

[chasm]

I sent my PK 232 to TimeWave and they upgraded everything on it.
it is now a PK 232/PSK

does this mean I no longer need a Rascal or a Rigblaster??
thanks
very confused
chas/k5dam



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Re: [digitalradio] Re: The Rules are a changing!!! FCC publishes it changes

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On Thu, 12 Oct 2006 01:09:04 -, "Andrew O'Brien" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:

>
>By the way, whatever happened to the plan to ditch CW as a license 
>requirement for HF?

wait for it.  ARRL just recently leaned on FCC to publish its decision on some
sort of omnibus bill.  FCC did pass the agreement to fall into line with the
EU and rest-of-world  transmission rules.  but made no specific rule on
implementing the no code decision.  in fact, by agreeing to the EU, etal
rules, it is doing away with code.  BUT, it has not formally done so until it
publishes an implementation.

Here it is from the latest ARRL letter  ===

==>ARRL PRESSES FCC TO RELEASE "OMNIBUS" AMATEUR RADIO REPORT AND ORDER

The ARRL has called upon FCC Chairman Kevin J. Martin and his four
Commission colleagues to help end "a very frustrating and protracted delay"
by releasing a Report and Order in the so-called "Omnibus" Amateur Radio
proceeding, WT Docket 04-140. The 2004 Wireless Telecommunications Bureau
(WTB) proceeding, one of two still awaiting FCC release, consolidated a
dozen rule making petitions addressing various Part 97 rule changes --
including ARRL's Novice refarming proposal. In its Notice of Proposed Rule
Making and Order (NPRM&O), the Commission proposed to go along with the
League's refarming concept and most other recommendations. ARRL President
Joel Harrison, W5ZN, says the long-overdue Report and Order seems to be
stalled for no reason.

"I believe it's grossly incompetent for a government agency to fail to act
on something affecting the Amateur Radio Service," Harrison commented,
"especially after the recognition Amateur Radio has received over the past
year from members of Congress, public service agencies and even the
President." The oldest of the rule making petitions dates back more than
five years, while the NPRM&O came out two and one-half years ago. "There's
nothing controversial in this proceeding," he said. "The FCC needs to act on
this. That's the bottom line."

In an October 3 letter to the Commission
, Harrison said the Amateur Radio Service asks very little of the FCC,
"and our performance during recent disasters amply justifies facilitation of
these relatively minor rule changes" that will enhance Amateur Radio's
ability to react in emergencies and disasters. The FCC's apparent
foot-dragging "is not responsive government," he wrote.

The ARRL's Novice refarming plan would reallocate current Novice/Tech Plus
subbands to expand portions of the 80, 40 and 15 meter phone bands. Harrison
maintained that the League's proposal and others in the proceeding would
"greatly improve the efficiency of Amateur Radio's use of the high-frequency
(HF) spectrum."

The FCC further agreed with the ARRL's proposal to extend privileges in the
current General CW-only HF subbands to present Novice and Tech Plus
licensees (or Technicians with Element 1 credit). It also proposed to
largely do away with Part 97 rules prohibiting the manufacture and marketing
to Amateur Radio operators of amplifiers capable of operation on 10 and 12
meters.

An ARRL delegation that met with Martin's Chief of Staff Fred Campbell last
February was told that nothing substantive was holding up the proceeding.
Since that time, Harrison told the Commission, inquiries addressed to
Campbell and to WTB management and staff regarding the proceeding's status
have gone unanswered.

"I urge you to release the Report and Order that we understand has been
drafted and ready for Commission consideration for more than a year now,"
Harrison stressed in closing.

Perhaps more eagerly awaited is FCC action on the "Morse code" proceeding,
WT Docket 05-235. WTB staff already has indicated that a Report and Order in
the older "omnibus" proceeding will come first, however. The FCC's Notice of
Proposed Rule Making and Order (NPRM&O) in WT Docket 05-235 last July
proposed to eliminate the Element 1 (5 WPM) Morse code requirement for all
license classes.

A Report and Order in either Amateur Radio proceeding would formally adopt
and spell out the changes and specify their effective dates.




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Re: [digitalradio] New to Digital HF -- PACTOR setup and hardware maybe needed???

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On Mon, 28 Aug 2006 00:17:06 -0700, Chris Jewell
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>Suppose you're using your sound card as a modem to receive Pactor I
>data.  Your sound card takes care of turning tones from the receiver
>into 1s and 0s.  There's no problem there.

actually, there is a modem in the 736.
why can't that handle the packet checking tasks?
it IS an FSK system but should be available, using HRD to run it, to handle
any modem duties in the txcvr.   Also, I THINK, that there is a high speed
modem built into my mobo as well as 10/100 etherlink.

I am just trying to figure out why I have to add another piece of hardware to
the system.  we KNOW that the latest, deep pocket ICOMs like the 756P3 are
fully set up with an internal "TNC", or so I have been assured by some of
those elmers/gurus (the ones who do not agree with each other )
The reason I am here is to try to find out what is true and what is bushwa and
to simplify the shack to as great an extent as possible.  My experience is
that the more hardware you add, the greater the load on output of final
product.  that applies to anything with a pretty limited source of power, be
it computing, motive or whatever.

I truly do appreciate all the information I am getting here.

Again, do I HAVE TO HAVE a TNC with an IC736, 746 or 756?

thanks
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Re: [digitalradio] New to Digital HF -- PACTOR setup and hardware maybe needed???

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On Sun, 27 Aug 2006 22:02:33 -0500, John Becker <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

>It was on a linux system
>But that does not matter.
>The problem is EVERY time the computer "thinks"
>what do I need to do now - the timing is lost and so
>is the link.

???
now, I am not a geek for computers, but my Perl mobo has a pair of 3.1ghz cpus
running with huge cache, and 2gb of ram.  the soundcard is running along with
a pretty wide gateway and its own gb or so of ram.

i just don't think that the wait states, if there are any, are going to be
sufficient to bog down a real, damned slow modem since most of those are
probably running at 1200 to 2400bps.  which is real slow.
I have a dsl which supposedly is running at 3.2kbips but it is uploading
slower than my pc is pushing it up the line.

I am definitely confused which is NOT unusual in the least.

another point,  my IC 736 has a modem in it, CI-V compliant or ready, and
supposedly, I should be able to load the Pactor/ALE, etc  software in the PC
and using it and the sound card and the rig running software, -- push traffic
out over the USB2.0 interface cable to the rig.  and again, that is with HRD
controlling the operation.  Obviously, the modem even were it running at
56,000 is still far slower than my dsl is capable of or the speed at which my
pc is loading.up or down.   the slowest thing going is probably the TNC.
BUT Pactor I is supposedly designed to work with the old, original slow
modems.

So, please enlighten me

thanks
confused
chas/73
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[digitalradio] New to Digital HF -- PACTOR setup and hardware maybe needed???

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On Tue, 15 Aug 2006 15:10:49 -0500, John Becker <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

>
>If you are going to operate Amtor or Pactor ARQ mode
>you will be better with a TNC. Otherwise for the sound card
>mode you will not need it.

ok, IC736  running the rig with HRD from an Intel  Pent 4 via CI-V interface
USB cable on MARS.  
running Pactor, do I need a TNC?  
WHAT IS A TNC exactly.  iow, WHAT does it do?  
Why can I not simply load the Pactor software into the PC along with my
HRDeluxe software??   
If I need the TNC, how do I hook it up to work with HRD and CI-V??

What am I not understanding here besides everything?   

I am absolutely new to this and the ARRL HF Digital Handbook (isfai can tell
from talking to elmers (few of whom agree) and reading these elists) was
wasted money... anyone want a copy cheap??  ;-)

HELP!!!

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Re: [digitalradio] Too much fighting

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On Thu, 24 Aug 2006 11:49:16 -0700, Bill Turner <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>This is one of the politest groups around. You need to get out more, 
>Steinar. :-)
>
>73, Bill W6WRT

obviously he was not around for the FLAME WARS on both BBS and Fidonet in the
early 80s!!!  back when I first started running discussion groups. hi hi 

needless to say, I am flabbergasted at his comment.
oh well, something about a closing door comes to mind...
fwiw
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Re: [digitalradio] Re: Icom IC-F7000 transceiver with ALE and SELCALL

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On Thu, 24 Aug 2006 10:09:00 -0500, "DuBose Walt Civ AETC CONS/LGCA"
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

>Let me know if you find a U.S. distributor.  I really would like to purchase a 
>couple or three of them.

just got some education from an elmer with whom I grew up ...   he states that
comment in the IC website applies to commercial entities.  iow, we as amateurs
can build anything we want and modify anything we want as long as it meets FCC
requirements.  So, if you can find someone in China to sell you an F7000 and
ship it to you,  go get it!!

My 736 is apparently dead on SSB output so I am looking at getting another
Txcvr and the F7000 looks like a good replacement even for a shack rig.

thx
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Re: [digitalradio] Re: Icom IC-F7000 transceiver with ALE and SELCALL

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On Tue, 22 Aug 2006 21:40:37 -, "expeditionradio"
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

>
>The IC-F7000 and the VX-1700 are both in the "under $1500" price range. 

http://www.icomamerica.com/brochures/ic-f7000.pdf

hmmm

>PENDING FCC TYPE ACCEPTANCE
>THIS DEVICE HAS NOT BEEN APPROVED
>BY THE F.C.C. THIS DEVICE IS NOT,
>AND MAY NOT BE OFFERED FOR SALE,
>OR LEASE, OR SOLD OR LEASED.

too bad, sounds interesting.  guess I need to call the Tech and try to get a
WAG as to when it will be available for sale in the USA.

thanks
chas
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Re: [digitalradio] Icom IC-F7000 transceiver with ALE and SELCALL

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On Tue, 22 Aug 2006 05:50:18 -, "expeditionradio"
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

>
>By the way, Chas, please tell me more about Kenwood's ALE standards,
>because I was not yet aware that Kenwood had an ALE radio.
>
>Hams use the "MIL STD 188-141" ALE, and that is the one that is found
>embedded in the Micom, Harris, Icom, Codan, Vertex, etc.
>
>Bonnie KQ6XA

I know NOTHING!!!   contact tech support for ICOM in Washington state and
ask them about ALE and what is out there.   That tech is the person who told
me what I have posted.   in his opinion, the best ALE radio out is the Codan.
Why are the Aussies so far ahead of us on these rigs??? 
Anyway, he is the person who told me that there is a standard being developed
for HAM  ALE usage.  My personal interest is MARS.  If I had a spare $5kUS, I
would likely buy the Codan or the Harris.  but to me, that is simply
disgraceful or... bordering on obssessive behaviour to spend that much on such
a radio.  
Still,  just think of how much power is built into the radio along with
scanning, etc and in a package which is designed to be carried around in
Trish's command car.

regards
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Re: [digitalradio] Multiband Scanning ALE on HF and VHF

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On Mon, 21 Aug 2006 15:17:18 -, "expeditionradio"
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

>I have a dedicated PCALE station, and a separate embedded ALE rig, 
>the Icom IC-F7000.

Interesting, the tech at ICOM/Washington state,  told me last week that this
radio was not even supposed to be in this country because it is not fully
compatible with the standards being set by Kenwood, Harris, Micom,  etc, etc.

But, they are working on it.   Icom just does not have anything usable to talk
with Codan and Harris, and Micom  and so on.  When they do, they will bring
out a new series but it will not be the F7000.  the F7000 is apparently just a
test bed.

fwiw
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[digitalradio] About Icom 7nnn rcvr and txcvr remote operation from a PC

[chasm]

>I hope the Icom techies do better that the people at Rascal.  I emailed
>their Tech Support and asked just what was in the Rascal GLX, I made mention
>of some radios requiring a level converter for rig control.  The reply told
>me that "level control is accomplished by the soundcard".  I suspect they
>were thinking of volume control!

OK, got a good check up from the onco, no growth to speak up in almost 3 yrs.
Moving along...

Just got off the phone from ICOM Tech Spt
They do not make any software to run a rig  BUT this particular tech said that
the best he has found out there is: 

HAM RADIO DELUXEhttp://hrd.ham-radio.ch/

which he further states is a free download.It allows you to change freqs,
adjust this and that and so on and so forth.   

How about someone downloading it  and then posting a review?   

Or, has anyone or IS anyone using this s/w now ??

Again, this is for a Chinese interface cable with a mini plug on the end for
the REMOTE hole on the back plane of the txcvr  and a USB or a 232 on the
other end to plug into a PC.  These CI-V cables are all over ebay if you are
looking  to buy one.

You do NOT need a rigblaster or a rascal according to today's talk with the
tech UNLESS you want to run MORE THAN one txcvr.  THAT saves about $100 or
more.!!!

hope this helps
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Re: [digitalradio] Re: Basic Question On Icom 706 and Rascal interface

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On Thu, 10 Aug 2006 17:01:32 -0500, John Becker <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

>My ESP is a bit on the FUBAR
>This is what in plain english?
>
>At 04:53 PM 8/10/2006, you wrote:
>>  at MD Anderson doing MRIs, etc
>

sorry, I will be at the hospital having some radiology tests done.
cheers

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Re: [digitalradio] Re: Basic Question On Icom 706 and Rascal interface

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On Thu, 10 Aug 2006 07:44:59 -0400, "Andrew O'Brien" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:

>I hope the Icom techies do better that the people at Rascal.  I emailed
>their Tech Support and asked just what was in the Rascal GLX, I made mention
>of some radios requiring a level converter for rig control.  The reply told
>me that "level control is accomplished by the soundcard".  I suspect they
>were thinking of volume control!

sorry, got tied up getting things out of the way today so that i can go spend
the day tomorrow at MD Anderson doing MRIs, etc
Then Monday it is see the Onco.  So, perhaps I can call them Tuesday unless
someone else.  if so, my question is whether rig control can be done
from the pc using only the interface cable.   if so, which IC txcvrs???
Using ICOM software???  to me, this is essentially a matter of laplinking
to simplify it.   there is a computer in the radio, why not use interfacing
software to connect it to a software program on the pc and use that to tell
the rig, what to do???  I know that the new Kenwood has an -x model which is a
plain box which requires hooking up to a pc to operate it.  isfai can tell,
that model cannot even be operated without a personal computer.

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Re: [digitalradio] Re: Basic Question On Icom 706 and Rascal interface

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On Wed, 09 Aug 2006 21:34:23 -0500, KV9U <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>Personally, I would prefer to control the PTT via the CI-V rather than a 
>separate control, but I have heard that some ICOM rigs (e.g., 706) may 
>not permit PTT via the CI-V as does 756 Pro series ICOMs. Perhaps some 
>others more knowledgeable can comment.


sounds like a good question for the techies at 
Icom America Inc.
Service Department
2380 116th Ave NE
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 454-7619

wish I could remember who it was I talked with but it took about a 15 minute
wait on the phone to get thru to him.  but boy, did he ever know his
business!!  in fact, two or three others in the area overhearing him, were
offering suggestions..  but then we were into the subject of ALE specific
radios, etc.  and that the F7000 was just not yet ready for prime time in that
it was not interfacing with other rigs like Kenwood, Codan, Harris,  and
MICOM.  iow, not using the same standards which those mfrs use.
sorta like VHS vs BETA 

I will try to call again tomorrow because i want to know if I can run the 736
from the pc via the interface cable.  or do I need a piece of ICOM software to
do that

I will ask your question re PTT control specifically at that time.

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Re: [digitalradio] Re: Basic Question On Icom 706 and Rascal interface

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On Wed, 9 Aug 2006 17:30:02 -0700 (PDT), Lev Slutsman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:

>HI there:
>  I've read your comments with interest. I own IC-706.
>  Could describe in modre detail what kind of cable I need ( and what is 
> key-word to search for them on ebay). I also interested what softtware is 
> required,
>  Thanks you a lot in advance,
>  Leo (AA2AH)

here is one and there are a hundred more.
USB CI-V CAT INTERFAE CABLE for ICOM CT-17
Item number: 110017851150   

disregard the "for ICOM CT-17"

this is the aftermarket interface cable which you can also buy from ICOM
AMERICA or whatever the site is called.  ICOM's cost about $55.00

hope this helps
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Re: [digitalradio] Re: Basic Question On Icom 706 and Rascal interface

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On Wed, 09 Aug 2006 13:12:26 -0700, list email filter <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:

>To answer your 706 specific question, all that is needed is a properly 
>connected serial (rs-232 or usb) to ttl interface that connects from 
>your computer (rs-232 or usb) to your radio (ttl) to do radio control. 
>My guess is that the vast majority of Icom radio's in digital service 
>are being controlled by computer, and very few are actually using the 
>'Icom CT-17 CI-V' interface.

that is why I cancelled the purchase of a CT-17 after doing a lot of googling.
and that is why I called ICOM Tech Spt in Oregon and they verified that all I
needed was an aftermarket cable to connect the radio's remote port to a usb
port on the pc.  and that is IT !!!

so, now I need to go to ebay and buy the cable and then to download some
software.

thanks again
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Re: [digitalradio] Re: Basic Question On Icom 706 and Rascal interface

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On Wed, 9 Aug 2006 18:06:17 -0400, "Andrew O'Brien" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:

>So, is the Rascal all that one would need if the radio was a Icom and
>the Rascal had supplied cables?  I am assuming that this is all the
>person needs.  The Rascal web page does not actually describe what is
>inside a Rascal.  I am familiar with "interfaces" that are simply line
>in/out cables with isolation of the circuits and other interfaces that
>have level converters, circuit isolation, and more.  I'm trying to
>figure out what a Rascal is.

no, all you need is to go to ebay and to buy an interface cable which plugs
into the  remote port on the radio and into a USB port on the pc.  THAT IS
IT!! you do NOT need a rascal, you do not need a rigblaster.  the radio
has it all in its CI-V circuitry.  the cable will usually cost about 22$ plus
a small rape of $13 for shipping.  so, for $35  you are set up to go.

please re-read the comments previous to your message in the thread.
73/chas
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