Six steps for programming your ic706 from the front panel 1. To use this program, the reader needs to have at least one icom radio and an icom rs232 converter box civ. Ic706 usb cable rt systems radio programming software. Note that this program will automatically start up the radio when it gets a connection on the port number 12000. Icom radio programming software free download software. Rt systems works carefully with each radio to give you software that handles the features of that radio. The icom radio programming software free download is developing at a frantic pace. Introduction this document is intended to provide insight and understanding on how an icom radio can be connected to a pc running common logging and operating ssb, digital software. Details about ftdi usb civ cat programming cable icom ic703 ic 706 ic707 ct17. 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. First, verify the dup offset and quick split settings in the initial set mode.
I am not your typical ebay seller, so please take a moment and read on to understand my. Scroll through the different settings by pressing the band up or band down buttons on the radio. Update for icom radio programming software free download. Programming software for icom hf radios rt systems is proud to offer programming software for radios. The usbrts01 cable works as a cat cable with authentic version of the ic 706 worldwide. For several years i have been using my icom ic 706 microphone with no tab to lock the rj45 microphone tab in place to the transceiver. Icom wcsd51 programming software with usb cable for icom id51a, id51e.
I use the 706 for a bedside receiver with external antennas for hf and one for vhf. Icom ic 706 links category is a curation of 39 web resources on, icom 706mkiig modification for frequency injection, trlog to icom control cable, mic tips for the ic 706. People that make the cable just verified that there is no software available to program the 706. These software files and links were found at various sites within the world wide web, and were placed here as a convenience for visitors to our web site. Unlike the 706, the 706mkiig do not keep its internal blower running in receive mode.
Icom 706mkiig computer control and soundcard interface. So, the radio becomes very hot after halfhour or more of operation, especially in summer. Use the links below to quickly navigate to a product category. Ill let you look and make a decision based on the details they present. The placement of these files and links does not constitute endorsement by us of any program contained herein. Six steps for programming your ic706 from the front panel. Online shopping from a great selection at electronics store. The physical programming cable is the same as i can use for the ict7h handheld, so. Pdf service menu for icom ic706mkiig icom ic 706 mkiig ic706mkiig. Ftdi usb civ cat programming cable icom ic703 ic 706 ic707 ct17.
It turns out the ic 706 series of radios were released before the civ extended memory commands. Please go to ebay, eham, qrz, etc, classifieds to look for parts. Jan 23, 2019 well i assumed there software was as thorough on it as it was on the radios i own, having never bought a 706 in any version although i know alot of guys who have them and never heard that, i have several early icom that use cat but alot of guys told me to save the bread,it didnt have much to offer me, are there any other rigs that that you. 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. This cloning software is designed to perform data entry, setting and cloning for the icf3011f4011 series vhfuhf tranceivers. Jrx 2012 my most recent generalpurpose icom virtual radio, written in java, much more sophisticated than its predecessors, but it controls the radio, it doesnt. I try to use vb6 software to write one pc remote control, which can control may model of icom radio. I also bought the remote cable, which i quickly cute in two pieces and added normal dsub connectors to the unconnected parts. Nov, 2019 for several years i have been using my icom ic 706 microphone with no tab to lock the rj45 microphone tab in place to the transceiver. Icom opc1122u programming cable kit is a special cable set that connects a pc to many icom commercial radios and repeater system devices. Icom hf radio programming software icom radio software. The cable for connecting the radio to interface to this control software remains available from rt systems. First, verify the duplex settings in the initial set mode. Icom ct17 civ cat cable for ic 706, ic 706mkii, ic.
New versions of the software should be released several times a quarter and even several times a month. Radio real time panadapter to your icom radio when using n4py software. Connectivity is demonstrated to show how communications between the radio and pc can be implemented. This kit consists of a special rj45 to usb mini jack adapter cable, a standard usb mini plug to type a plug patch cable, a usb driver cdrom, and an instruction sheet.
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. I run it on a small regulated power supply as it only draws 1. Amateur radio band plan with common country prefixes. Instruction manuals, brochures and other items are available by radio model. Listed under the radio equipmenthf transceivers icom ic 706 category that is about icom ic 706 resources. 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 programmer 2010, ruby this program s predecessor, it was a ruby project meant to program an icom radios memories, not be a radio controller in the usual sense. These will occur as a result of circuit construction. Got 2 repeaters programmed and they dont seem to be working, checked freq, tone, etc and everything seems to be right but i call my ht and hear nothing. The implementation is likely scripting the commands that you might use to retrieve and store memories using buttons on the front panel, rather then just asking the radio for the contents of the memory. Usb programming cable icom cat civ ic706 ic706mkii c. Apr 26, 2018 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. Bobby trates icom 706 mk2g programming a uhfvhf frequency into a memory chanell.
Icom is an outstanding, comprehensive radio manufacturer that produces radio. In 2000 have an operational remote solution for the icom ic 706 running with software for linux in both ends. Now the server is running listen for connection on port number 12000 and will use the serial port devttys0 for communication with the radio part of the icom ic 706. Ic 706, 706mkii, 756, 821 arcp icom advance radio control v. How to expand ic320s, icf420s from 4 to 8 channels. This radio is of an age that it was designed before computer programming was developed. Programming software for icom ic706mkiig icom ic 706 mkiig ic706mkiig. View and download icom ic 706 service manual online. The usbrts01 is comparable to the icom ct17 cable the ic706 does not have the ability to be programmed from the computer. Just type icom civ usb cable in your favorite search engine and go.
Icom ic706mkiig fan mod unlike the old icom 706, the 706 mkiig hfvhfuhf multimode ham radio transceiver do not keep its internal blower running all the time in receive mode. View and download icom ic 706 instruction manual online. Icom ic706mkiig icom ic 706 mkiig ic706mkiig transceiver. Icom ic706mkiig icom ic 706 mkiig ic706mkiig programming interface schematics for icom.
The g is an allmode transceiver provides 100 watts on hf and 6 meters and 50 watts on 2 meters plus 20 watts on 440 mhz. Icom programming interface, icom pinout connector 1, icom pinout connector 2 programming software for icom ic706mkiig icom ic 706 mkiig ic706mkiig. Icom ic706mkiig icom ic 706 mkiig ic706mkiig fan mod. With the manual and the cute cable i tried to extend the remote capability for the icom ic 706. Ic706 the usbrts01 cable works as a cat cable with authentic version of the ic706 worldwide. Icom programming software allows users to set frequencies and functions within their icom radios. Icom ic706 links category is a curation of 39 web resources on, icom 706mkiig modification for frequency injection, trlog to icom control cable, mic tips for the ic706. See my getting started in pc soundcard digital modes page. Specific download information to configure the program for your icom radio.
Icomprogrammer is a ruby script that can program nearly any icom radio with one or more userdefined frequency tables, including such esoterica as repeater tones and splitfrequency modes. Adjusting software for icom icf100s series, version 1. Computerenhanced radio control and programming, automated logging, and a multitude of digital soundcard modes. Also know as icom cloning software, this software runs on your pc under the windows operating system. With this flex radio configured along with your icom radio, you will see 48 khz to 192 khz. Icom ct17 usb civ cat control cable for icom radios. Im looking for some free software for my ic706mkiig to program the radio. The kit comes with the software for a specific radio and a usb cable that will effortlessly connect a desktop. Bobby trates icom 706 mk2g programming a uhfvhf frequency. Other manufacturers microphones have different pin assignments and connection to the ic706mkiig may damage the transceiver. The usbrts01 is comparable to the icom ct17 cable the ic 706 does not have the ability to be programmed from the computer. I emailed icom tech service and was told although the specs say the 706 receives up to 200 megs it is not guaranteed. It turns out the ic706 series of radios were released before the civ.
Resources listed under icom ic706 category belongs to hf transceivers main collection, and. The software referred to on our site would be control software for running the radio from the computer in a base station type setup. You have a new radio to learn, and rt systems software makes programming the radio soooo. Enter initial set mode by holding the lock button while powering on the radio. Irc is a radio control program for icom radios using the civ ct17 or compatible. Icom programming software guide icom software guide. Icom programming software guide quality twoway radios.
Digital setup examples for icom 718, 706, 7000 and flex5000. May 28, 2012 i try to use vb6 software to write one pc remote control, which can control may model of icom radio. While the 706 can respond to some cat commands over rs232, the 706 cannot be memoryprogrammed by this means, therefore rtsystems didnt bother making any software for it. Interfacing the radio to your pc has too many waycool advantages.
Rt systems works carefully with each radio to give you software. If your radio is broken, and youve done all the usual checks, you need to find an icom service tech. Programming software for icom ic706 icom ic 706 ic706. Ftdi usb civ cat programming cable icom ic703 ic706 ic. The 706 series represents one of the most popular transceivers in amateur radio histroy. All n4py software runs on windows operating systems windows xp, vista, and windows 7, 8, and 10 including the 64 bit versions of xp, vista, and windows 7, 8, and 10. Icom ic706mkiig program standard repeater to program a repeater with a non standard offset use the following. The n4py software license is not transferable to another user. 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. Our icom radio programming software is designed to work with a specific radio as it addresses all the memory channels and all the menu settings of the radio.
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