Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] IC-91AD programming and software
At 02:40 PM 9/7/2010, you wrote: >Hi Folks! >I was just wondering if anyone has had any experience programming an >IC-91AD for D-Star either manually or with software? I have an >IC-80AD and it is ok with the freebie ICOM software, but I don't >know my options for the IC-91AD and would like to use common >software, especially if I need to buy it. Icom has software for the 91AD, but you have to pay for that separately. I'm sure there's third party options as well, payware at least, not sure about freebies. There is free software for manipulating icf files though. 73 de VK3JED / VK3IRL http://vkradio.com
Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] IC-91AD programming and software
Gordon, RTSystems has PAY ware for it that I feel works great and if you do ever have a problem there support is second to none. www.rtsystemsinc.com N6UYB Jack E. Foster - Original Message - From: J.Gordon Beattie, Jr., W2TTT To: dstar_digital@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, September 07, 2010 12:40 AM Subject: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] IC-91AD programming and software Hi Folks! I was just wondering if anyone has had any experience programming an IC-91AD for D-Star either manually or with software? I have an IC-80AD and it is ok with the freebie ICOM software, but I don't know my options for the IC-91AD and would like to use common software, especially if I need to buy it. Thanks & 73, Gordon Beattie, W2TTT 201.314.6964
Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] IC-91AD programming and software
For the 91AD, you have two options -- 1. Get the RS-91 software with OPC-1529 data cable ($50 + S/H from Universal Radio). If you loose the cable, an exact replacement is the Nikon SC-EW2 cable for $13 at http://www.dcables.net/nikon-sc-ew2-compatible-serial-cable.aspx -- this software lets you program the memories and settings, as well as operate your radio from your PC. In this mode, you can also easily send and receive short text messages. Note: the cable plugs into the Data port on the side of the radio. 2. Get the WSC91 cloning software from RT Systems ($25 download from http://www.rtsystemsinc.com/icom_Template.cfm?icompage=WCS91). They also sell the program packaged with their USB cable for $49. In my opinion, it is easier to manage the memories using this software, but it does not allow you to control the radio or send/receive low speed text data from your PC. You will need a cloning cable that goes from the radio to the PC. The stock cable is the CT-29A ($30 + S/H from hamstation.com) though later versions of the program seem to want the USB cable sold by RT Systems. Note: the cloning cable plugs into the speaker/earphone jack on the top of the radio. For everyday management of the memories, I prefer the program from RT Systems, but it's a cloning mode type program -- it reads in the entire memory of the radio to the PC, where you make your changes, then it writes out the entire memory back to the radio, which can be a tad slow. For changing just one memory "channel," the ICOM program is faster, plus it supports operating your radio from your PC. This may not be of value to you, but it does allow making use of the slow speed data feature, if that's of interest to you and you don't want to use D-Rats. Jim - K6JM - Original Message - From: J.Gordon Beattie, Jr., W2TTT To: dstar_digital@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, September 06, 2010 9:40 PM Subject: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] IC-91AD programming and software Hi Folks! I was just wondering if anyone has had any experience programming an IC-91AD for D-Star either manually or with software? I have an IC-80AD and it is ok with the freebie ICOM software, but I don't know my options for the IC-91AD and would like to use common software, especially if I need to buy it. Thanks & 73, Gordon Beattie, W2TTT
Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] IC-91AD programming and software
Another option folks seem not to be mentioning, is free software (still need to buy/make a cable). http://chirp.danplanet.com/ The application works for a small handful of radios (including the 91ad). You could always give that a shot before buying software. YMMV. Bill W1WRA On Sep 7, 2010, at 12:40 AM, J.Gordon Beattie, Jr., W2TTT wrote: > > Hi Folks! > > I was just wondering if anyone has had any experience programming an IC-91AD > for D-Star either manually or with software? I have an IC-80AD and it is ok > with the freebie ICOM software, but I don’t know my options for the IC-91AD > and would like to use common software, especially if I need to buy it. > > > > Thanks & 73, > > Gordon Beattie, W2TTT > > 201.314.6964 > > >
RE: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] IC-91AD programming and software
Jim, Jack, Tony and Bill, Thanks for your great suggestions. Do the software packages from ICOM and RT Systems also work with the IC-80AD? It would be good to be able to use the same memory configurations in each HT and customize the overall files to match the differences in the radios. Thanks & 73, Gordon Beattie, W2TTT 201.314.6964
Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] IC-91AD programming and software
The 91AD and 80AD have totally different memory configurations. The only Icom software that two radios can share is the 80 and 880. However, you can use the information from here http://k7ve.org/blog/2007/06/csv-load-for-icom-ic-91ad/ to help you move information between systems. (You can cut and paste from the 80AD software but the 91AD software doesn't have that ability). I have an 880, 91, and 2820 and have effectively moved channels between the three but you have to "stand on your head" sometimes to make it work ;( On Sep 7, 2010, at 5:52 AM, J.Gordon Beattie, Jr., W2TTT wrote: Jim, Jack, Tony and Bill, Thanks for your great suggestions. Do the software packages from ICOM and RT Systems also work with the IC-80AD? It would be good to be able to use the same memory configurations in each HT and customize the overall files to match the differences in the radios. Thanks & 73, Gordon Beattie, W2TTT 201.314.6964 John D. Hays Amateur Radio Station K7VE PO Box 1223 Edmonds, WA 98020-1223 VOIP/SIP: j...@hays.org
Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] IC-91AD programming and software
Yes they do, you would have to buy the separate radio program for each radio and the cable but the one file will work with them all. That is what I have here I have 11 of the programs and files for different public service events and emergency groups and with this set up I can program most mobiles or hand held's that are out there and it only takes a few seconds for each radio and EVERYONE has the same list so if we need to we can say go to memory ## and everyone should be in the same place. N6UYB Jack E. Foster - Original Message - From: J.Gordon Beattie, Jr., W2TTT To: dstar_digital@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, September 07, 2010 8:52 AM Subject: RE: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] IC-91AD programming and software Jim, Jack, Tony and Bill, Thanks for your great suggestions. Do the software packages from ICOM and RT Systems also work with the IC-80AD? It would be good to be able to use the same memory configurations in each HT and customize the overall files to match the differences in the radios. Thanks & 73, Gordon Beattie, W2TTT 201.314.6964
