In this post, i will show you how to use an sdr as a panadapter for a commercial communications receiver. Dxcluster spots from macloggerdx are displayed in the panadapter and can be clicked for quick. First job is to download the service manual which contains the circuit schematics and pcb layout. Page 1 of 3 1 2 3 next k0pir xml subscriber qrz page. Hi, just finish the ic 7100 config using two black boxes, one with the radio remote and the other with the controler client side. Control of most popular transceivers using a computer and serial interface. Filippo iz1fks ic 756 pro ii if output for if panadpter filippo ottone iz1fks warning. The ic 7851, ic 7850, ic 7800 or ic 7700 has a builtin network function, so only an ethernet cable is needed. The ic 9100, ic 7600, ic 7410, ic 7300, ic 7200 or ic 7100 can be connected to a pc with a usb cable and the inputoutput audio signal and civ command is sent through the usb cable. Since there isnt an if tap inside the rig hams have found an rf tap. Shawn on icom 7300 panadapter with dxpatrol, mini circuits splitter and hdsdr.
Am i right in the assumption that i have to connect the sdr to r6782 ohms. D projections not included rf unit 167x58x255 mm controller 165x64x78. It would be great to get a panadapter to work with it. I never appreciated the benefit of a panadapter until i had one with my ic7300 and missed not having one with my ic7100 so decided it was time to add one. Our antivirus check shows that this download is virus free. I am the author of the freeware dxlab suite, one component of which commander provides transceiver control that supports the ic7100. The ic7851, ic7850, ic7800 or ic7700 has a builtin network function, so only an ethernet cable is needed. The ic9100 transceiver lacks of the rx out rx in feature, which can be found in some middle class and highend transceivers. However, commander is not designed for remote control. Click here for screen shot of an icom 756pro running with a flex radio. Ic7100 radio programming software cables usb radio. N4py icom control program free version download for pc. Icom 7100 schematic into a search engine and you will soon find a full pdf of the service manual.
Icom has gone backwards in some ways with the ic7300 over what they had with ic7100. Win4icomsuite for icom radios win4icomsuite is a comprehensive control package for the icom ic 7100, ic 7300, ic 7610, ic 7600, ic 7700, ic 785051, ic 9700 with more radios to follow. No problems getting macloggerdx setup with my icom 7300. Panadapter for ic756 pro3 connect an sdr dongle at the 1st if of the ic756 pro3 is an easy job. Win4icomsuite overview best viewed at 1080p fullscreen win4icomsuite is a windows control program for the icom ic7100, ic7300, ic7600, ic7610, ic7700, ic7800, ic785051 and ic9700 transceivers supporting icoms built in spectrum scopes, the iq spectrum on the ic7610 as well as the sdrplay devices. It has a usb port that can do more then firmware updates. I started out with rumlogng, because its free software. I have been trying for a couple of days to get things setup to no avail. Mic connection, acc connection the pin plug on the back or usb codec. Like the old 706mkiig, it covers all amateur bands except 220 from 160 meters through 70 centimeters, in all modes. Rumlogng has some great features especially for the icom 7300 transceiver. Mar 26, 2017 if you remember i purchased an old imac just to try out some mac software. It is in portuguese language, but i just added english subtitles. Dec 17, 2015 12 thoughts on how to use the sdrplay rsp as a panadapter markus meier december 29, 2015 at 4.
I should be able to use the ic7100 on digital vhf nets run hear locally. Heres how i successfully configured the ic7100 for fldigi in november 20. For people already with expensive ham radios, the rtlsdr can be used as a cheap panadapter. Win4icomsuite overview win4icomsuite for icom radios. I made this video tutorial on adding if output for a panadapter on the icom ic 7100 or any other transceiver. One of my other blog posts details how to configure hdsdr for use as a panadapter. A 1961 drake 2b receiver using an rtlsdr as a panadapter. Connect a macintosh usb connector to the ic7610s rear panel. O processo descreve a intalacao no icom ic7100, mas o processo serve. Enter icom 7100 schematic into a search engine and you will soon find a full pdf of the service manual. I dont support mods because many hams are capable of doing them, many more cant and some of those are willing to try. For the mac connections, i used the digimode1 interface from xggcomms for audio, frequency control, and ptt along with an external sound card for digital modes.
Adding a panadapter on ic7100 or any other radio qrz forums. My sdr i the sdrplay rsp2 which is an amazing bit of kit i have been using as a receiver in its own right, but it has two sma inputs, so i figured i could. And the ic 7100 is in a smaller and more versatile package. Win4icomsuite has 6 virtual radios built in that can interface to any third party software programs including hrdlogbook, dm780. This setup is built around the current version powersdr version from flex radio. On the ic7300, you can specify where your modulation signal called mod by icom is coming from when data mode is on and when data mode is off. Rsba1 ip remote control software features icom america. Icom ic9100 digital modes over usb setup guide mac ham. I will still share the discone between this rig and the yaesu ft2900r. Unlike the ic7610 native lcd display, icom panadapter follows the established sdr methodology of displaying absolute power dbm that is referenced to the antenna input. Having fitted an if tap see other blog post to my icom 7100 i needed to configure some sdr software to provide the user interface. The ic9100, ic7600, ic7410, ic7300, ic7200 or ic7100 can be connected to a pc with a usb cable and the inputoutput audio signal and civ command is sent through the usb cable. Jul 23, 2018 this section contains links to nonicom software packages that are either written specifically for the ic 7300 or which support several rigs including the ic 7300.
I never appreciated the benefit of a panadapter until i had one with my ic 7300 and missed not having one with my ic 7100 so decided it was. There was no issue in getting this to go out of the box. There is an unused tmp connector on the rfb board that can be used. Its a native mac application, written from the ground up to take advantage of macos unique capabilities and interact as you would expect a mac user interface to operate. The icoms preamplifier and prefilter are used twice, and the transceiver automatically switches between transmit and receive. N4py icom control program is included in system utilities. This modification might damage your radio, void the warranty, andor cause personal injury.
Jul 24, 2019 the ptrx7300 extends each ic7300 by an if output. Commander allows you to control your alinco, elecraft, flexradio, icom, jrc, kachina, kenwood, tentec, or yaesu radio from a pc running windows 95, 98, nt, 2000, xp, vista, 7, 8, or 10. Ham radio imac icom macintosh in the shack ham radio with. Appendix 1 is a comparison of ic7100 and ic7000 features in tabular form. Craig w1msg recently converted to os x and has drafted a guide to get the icom ic9100 working with digital modes specifically fldigi on a mac. Starting with the schematic we can see the 1st if is at 124. Fi from ic7100 124,487 mhz rtl2832 stick omnirig for control hdsdr for panadapter and demodulation sorry for sound but i not found a good program in windows to capture a movie with. Radio real time panadapter to your icom radio when using n4py software. Works with the cable that comes in the box with the radio. Tap off the first if of the ic 7000 via this method. Icom panadapter is a program that displays the ic 7610s spectrum scope. The guy is making a huge mistake with that buffered amp as well. Win4icomsuite for icom radios win4icomsuite for icom radios. Ic7100 panadapter using rtl2832 sdr dongle w4qeds blog.
Icom 7610 hdsdr and icom iq package ham radio with. Rtlsdr panadapter using hardware radio receiver if stages. Connecting your radio to your computer dog park software. Unlike the ic 7610 native lcd display, icom panadapter follows the established sdr methodology of displaying absolute power dbm that is referenced to the antenna input. Page 30 installation and connections the external units connections to a transceiver tuner tuner control socket fm sec. This output allows you to connect a second receiver sdr parallel to the ic7300 and display its spectrum on a large pc screen. Using any flex radio with your radio as a panadapter the tokyo hp comport can also be used with your radio and flex radios flex 1500 or any other flex radio as a panadapter and subreceiver. The ic7100 hf vhf uhf all mode transceiver is designed and build with icoms superior technology and craftsmanship combining traditional analog technologies with the new digital technology, digital smart technologies for amateur radio dstar, for a balanced package. Icom 7300 using n4py icom software with sdrplay runo software for panadapter duration. You can choose other radios, such as the ic 7000 and works and at one time i had it set to both the ic 7410 and ic 7600, but ic 7000 works quite well.
Jul 06, 20 for people already with expensive ham radios, the rtlsdr can be used as a cheap panadapter. Tap off the first if of the ic7000 via this method. Filippo iz1fks ic756 pro ii if output for if panadpter filippo ottone iz1fks warning. Veja neste episodio como instalar um panadapter em quaquer radio.
It includes support for the built in spectrum scopes of the icom radios as well as the sdrplay rsp devices. The icom 7610 hdsdr instructions and icom 7610 iq package is available now. Where can i get a mac driver for my icom ic7100, ic7200, ic7300, ic7600, ic 7610, ic7850, ic9100, pcr2500, kenwood ts890s, ts990s, ts590s. The last thing one of these dongles needs is more gain being sent to it. Macloggerdx was very easy to setup and when i ran into a question or two later on i emailed the developer don, and he got right back to me with the answer. Setup the icom 7300 hf6 meter transceiver for use with macloggerdx.
One thing i noticed thus far is that he ic7100 is hitting the repeaters in harlingen and in south padre. Dx engineering offers the dx patrol mk4 sdr receiver see video to use as the ptrx7300 panadapter companion for your pc, laptop, mac. Anyone out there gotten fldigi on a mac working with ic 7100. Icom has gone backwards in some ways with the ic 7300 over what they had with ic 7100. Im using an icom r72 and a sdrplay rsp, but you can do it with nearly all receivers and sdrs the icom r72 is a double conversion hf 030 mhz communications receiver. I have seen a few ideas for getting an external panadapter going on the icom 7300. What have you done with the icom ic7100 usb connection.
The bandscope, memories and the control over fixed bandscope edges is fantastic. By default, data mode on is set to acc, this can be changed in the settings menu to usb. Demonstration of radio analogs panadapter module for icom ic7300. Rtlsdr panadapter using ranverter and cheap ham radio. Buy online now for immediate access to software for fast, easy upgrades.
Hi, just finish the ic7100 config using two black boxes, one with the radio remote and the other with the controler client side. With this flex radio configured along with your icom radio, you will see 48 khz to 192 khz. Win4icomsuite is a comprehensive control package for the icom ic7100, ic7300, ic7610, ic7600, ic7700, ic785051, ic9700 with more radios to follow. View and download icom ic 7100 advanced instructions online. Icom panadapter is a program that displays the ic7610s spectrum scope. I chose not to sync the modulation mode as i simply want to use the panadapter to view the spectrum, not decode, and so it suits me to leave hdsdr on cw regardless of the mode the rig is set to. This program is an intellectual property of n4py software. We offer the best wcs 7100 software for programming icom ic 7100 amateur radios. Icom 7300 panadapter using inrad rx7300, dxpatrol and. On some if taps including the ic 7100 the spectrum display is inverted.
Off must have usbd or lsbd selected on the transceiver operating mode for it transmit your digital transmission. Icom 7300 macloggerdx setup ham radio with k0pir icom. Remote control for icom ic7100 amateur radio stack exchange. Wcs7100 software program memories and other settings of the ic7100 radio. This section contains links to nonicom software packages that are either written specifically for the ic7300 or which support several rigs including the ic7300. A panadapter is device that allows you to visually see the rf spectrum and waterfall being received by the ham radio. Vfo, band and mode changes made by the ic 7600 are tracked by hdsdr and vice versa. Anyone out there gotten fldigi on a mac working with ic7100. Connect separate receiving antennas like beverages and flags, etc. Wcs 7100 software program memories and other settings of the ic 7100 radio. Aug 30, 2018 the icom 7610 hdsdr instructions and icom 7610 iq package is available now. This report describes the evaluation of ic7100 sn 020052 from a user perspective.
Ic7100 hfvhfuhf transceiver specifications icom america. Rt systems wcs7100 programming software makes it easy to manage memory channel information and other menu settings of the icom ic7100. It was designed to be a window into your flex 6000 series radio and takes care of setting and displaying radio parameters, displaying the panadapter and waterfall as well as. Icom 7610 hdsdr and icom iq package ham radio with k0pir. I made this video tutorial on adding if output for a panadapter on the icom ic7100 or any other transceiver. View and download icom ic7100 advanced instructions online. I am the author of the freeware dxlab suite, one component of which commander provides transceiver control that supports the ic 7100.
There are multiple expensive commercial panadapters available, but combined with a pc or laptop, the rtlsdr will work just as well. Icom ic9100 digital modes over usb setup guide mac ham radio. And the ic7100 is in a smaller and more versatile package. How to use the sdrplay rsp as a panadapter the swling post. Various videos on youtube show how its done but most simply tap a 10pf onto the if and bring it out. Fi from ic 7100 124,487 mhz rtl2832 stick omnirig for control hdsdr for panadapter and demodulation sorry for sound but i not found a good program in windows to capture a movie with. Sep 22, 2016 using the rtlsdr as a panadapter for the ic751a a panadapter is a device that connects to a standard hardware radio and allows you to visually see the rf signals on a waterfall. To use the flex1500 as a panadapter, several steps must be done. The latest drivers can always be downloaded from here.
Even so, i found that what id learned setting up the ic910h put me well on top of things to get the ic9100 up and running. Using the rtlsdr as a panadapter for the ic751a a panadapter is a device that connects to a standard hardware radio and allows you to visually see the rf signals on a waterfall. In fact was an easy setup guided by the manual but wonder how to reach the remote site using the rrcmicro client with such a configuration. Panadapter to ic 7100 18 may i never appreciated the benefit of a panadapter until i had one with my ic 7300 and missed not having one with my ic 7100 so decided it was time to add one. This guide can also be used to get the ic 9100, and likely other similar rigs with internal usb connections, working smoothly with any os x amateur radio application using only that usb connection. I do already have macloggerdx setup and it interfaces with and controls the radio very nicely. The two applications most frequently used applications for that purpose are trxmanager and ham radio deluxe. This clip shows the radio setup as well as software. Jun 07, 2016 i used ic 7000, the computer port you need to know this or have it search dynamically once you have the icom drivers installed, civ address 88 for the ic 7100.
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