[DSTAR_DIGITAL] Programming 2820

[Jim Ujcik]

I'm trying to program my brand new 2820 and having all kinds of 
frustration. I've got the software from Icom, but it's essentially 
useless as you can't import repeater data. I've got RT's software, but 
it won't work (unfortunately, not the first time this has happened to 
me) with either an OPC478 or OPC1529. I've tried Chirp, but it also 
doesn't work (works with my 92AD, but not the 2820).

I've had programming software to build lists since 1996 when I got the 
first repeater directory with an FT-8500. I can't imagine programming a 
few hundred memories by hand. I checked the firmware on the 2820 and 
it's v1.07, so I think I'm up to date.

Any suggestions? I was really looking forward to using the 2820 in my 
car to replace my 8900, but I'm not a happy Icom camper at this time. Oh 
yes, I did send an email to Icom and got a reply that had nothing to do 
with this issue. I'm not surprised, they couldn't help diagnose a 
problem with my GPS mike for the 92AD last year either.

Thanks for any help!

Jim, WD9HBC

[DSTAR_DIGITAL] Re: Programming 2820

[Jim Ujcik]

  Thanks Jack. I did get it to work with Chirp. I can't seem to get
  the RT software to work no matter what I do. I've got both the
  data cable (1529) in the front and the speaker cable (OPC 478) for
  the back (from an IC 746) which I think is the same as a CT-29A. I
  am using a serial to usb interface, but it works with all the
  other radios and software I have, so the problem is just with RT.
  They are still getting back from Dayton and prolly have a bunch of
  email, so I'll be patient. If I can get their software to work
  with the 2820, I'll consider it for the 92.


Oh, the only error I get is that the cable is not attached or the radio 
is not on. Not sure if this is normal for the front data cable for the 1529.



  Posted by: "Jack" jack.mrfixit...@gmail.com
  
mrfixit198_2000 


Tue May 19, 2009 11:17 am (PDT)



Jim, I have Both the 92ad and the 2820 and I program them both with RT
software using the same RDF file I have an OPC cable and will look to see
what number it is (it fits the front programming / control jack and I have
found that using the RT ct-29 cable (there basic cable) that you can plug
into speaker port one to also program the 2820.

please more detail on what you are doing to set up and what errors you are
seeing.

Jack N6UYB/4


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