Re: [IC-7000] Power Bar reading.
I believe the power bar is showing approximate wattage, not a percentage.
Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID rickmandziak@... wrote:
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?Help on?70cm I?have my power output set to 100% but the power bar only reads 50% and have done a factory reset?do I? have a? problem? I only bought this radio the other day second hand ?or is t just my inexperience with this radio or not reading the meter right.I don't have any test gear at the moment to test the actual output.
Cheers.
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Fuses have been cleaned and power supply voltage is good power in?is fine.?
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Re: [IC-7000] Power Bar reading.
Rick? In case you don't have the manual with your radio
bb KC1AKV On , Bob Brooks
wrote:
Rick, No problem!
Power output on 430mhz (70 cm) is 2-35 W?
The below from page 38 in the manual.
For SSB/RTTY/CW/FM ? ? ? ? ? ? AM (carrier power) ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
? ?? HF: 2-100 W ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? 1-40 W 50MHz: 2-100W ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?1-40 W 144 (2m): 2-50 W ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? 2-20W ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? 70cm: 1-14 W bb KC1AKV? On Sunday, December 22, 2013 10:43 PM, "rickmandziak@..." wrote:
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?Help on?70cm I?have my power output set to 100% but the power bar only reads 50% and have done a factory reset?do I? have a? problem? I only bought this radio the other day second hand ?or is t just my inexperience with this radio or not reading the meter right.I don't have any test gear at the moment to test the actual output.
Cheers.
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Re: [IC-7000] Power Bar reading.
Rick, No problem!
Power output on 430mhz (70 cm) is 2-35 W?
The below from page 38 in the manual.
For SSB/RTTY/CW/FM ? ? ? ? ? ? AM (carrier power) ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
? ?? HF: 2-100 W ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? 1-40 W 50MHz: 2-100W ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?1-40 W 144 (2m): 2-50 W ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? 2-20W ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? 70cm: 1-14 W bb KC1AKV? On Sunday, December 22, 2013 10:43 PM, "rickmandziak@..." wrote:
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?Help on?70cm I?have my power output set to 100% but the power bar only reads 50% and have done a factory reset?do I? have a? problem? I only bought this radio the other day second hand ?or is t just my inexperience with this radio or not reading the meter right.I don't have any test gear at the moment to test the actual output.
Cheers.
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Re: [IC-7000] Power Bar reading.
?Rick,
What band are you on? If you are on 2m, then that would be correct. As I saw in one video, the power meter is set as a 100 W meter. So, 50% would be 50 Watts. If you are on 2m, which?is limited to 50 W,?then the meter would read 50%.
Keith
From: "rickmandziak@..."
To: ic7000@...
Sent: Sunday, December 22, 2013 9:31 PM
Subject: [IC-7000] Power Bar reading.
?
?Help on?70cm I?have my power output set to 100% but the power bar only reads 50% and have done a factory reset?do I? have a? problem? I only bought this radio the other day second hand ?or is t just my inexperience with this radio or not reading the meter right.I don't have any test gear at the moment to test the actual output.
Cheers.
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Re: IC-7000 / RT Systems software
I've used RT Systems software and cables for many years without a single issue. When I did have a question, their support folks were more than accommodating with a professional attitude and the right answer I needed. I also have the IC-7000 and use the software and cable without a hitch. Great folks at RT Systems. David N5DRM ?
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Re: [IC-7000] IC-7000 / RT Systems software
? Mine all use the same cable, IC-v8000, IC-7000 etc. yes for portables i have different cables, tho mostly one time programming as needed. not operations of digital modes.
???? when i was in chicago, i was able to operate all of my stations radio remotely. not what one can do if you have to change cables.
and like others have said. many cables are very cheap to buy. works for most other software. just install that cables driver and your good to go.
?
From: brian mackey
To: ic7000@...
Sent: Sunday, December 22, 2013 9:15 PM
Subject: Re: [IC-7000] IC-7000 / RT Systems software
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?Help on?70cm I?have my power output set to 100% but the power bar only reads 50% and have done a factory reset?do I? have a? problem? I only bought this radio the other day second hand ?or is t just my inexperience with this radio or not reading the meter right.I don't have any test gear at the moment to test the actual output.
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Re: [IC-7000] IC-7000 / RT Systems software
I did not say the price of their software was unreasonable, but a bit expensive, since you have to buy the cable too. I have learned that in the software game, there is no reasoning for price. Also, please do not try and school me on Capitalism. Talk to The Pope.
That said, their software works as advertized, and works well. There is other software out there that is freeware or GNU and is not tied to a cable or chip. Some may work as well, I do not know. They may have a warning on their website about this incompatibility, but on websites of their sellers, there is no warning; you get the software, and it will not install or start due to the wrong cable. Then you have to go back and buy the cable, incurring more s&h charges. Many Hams like to build their own cables, and often cables (FTDI chip) can be bought off Ebay for peanuts, and FTDI chip cables are the cable everybody says to buy, not Prolific, which is the chip RT uses.
Just annoyances, and for the price, not too bad a deal. I have the software (and cables, *sigh*) for every radio in my home, an FT-950, an FT-7100M, an IC-7K, a VX-6 and VX-7. Having spent over $200.00, I feel I have a small right to gripe, I think.
Alex, KC4BO
On Sun, Dec 22, 2013 at 8:45 PM, James F. Boehner MD <jboehner01@...> wrote:
?
To All, ?
I know the producers of the RT systems software.? The pricing on their software is very reasonable, as well as their cables. ?
I realize international sales of their cables may be somewhat challenging, with shipping and customs charges.
? If you were the producer of the software, would you want to receive endless calls about problems with their software not working, while using generic cables, possibly with counterfeit drivers?
? They are ¡°up front¡± saying that their software will only work with their cables.? It MAY work with other cables, but not guaranteed.
? To have the most seamless experience, order their package with cables.? If you want to experiment, that is fine-but don¡¯t hold them responsible for unsupported cables.
? ¡¯73 de JIM N2ZZ Ic7000 listowner
? ?
I asked this question about the interface cable because they are selling the program separate, without a cable. Better yet for non US OPs, it can be bought as a digital download. (no shipping, customs etc.) Having to buy the program with a cable, the cost goes up fast with shipping and customs charges.?
RT systems sells their software for the IC-7100 separate, without the cable (digital download) In this case, they say it it will work with the USB cable supplied with the radio. This will exellent and is a good buy considering all the D-Star stuff it can also handle..
? Their software it is protect in that it requires a serial number or some form of activation, as far as I know. Were not talking about stealing the program, only discussing the cable to connect the radio to computer. Protecting their interests is one thing but forcing you buy a cable when they could have used a standard CIV cable, that's another thing. The connection to the radio has to be Icom CIV, so what else have they changed so you need their cable??
? Also, you can back up the CD (for your on archival use) but you may require a special program. The same kinds of programs are used to back up game CDs..
? ? 73.. Ken - VE5KC
---In ic7000@{{emailDomain}}, <ham.4x1uf@...> wrote: I am not working for RT systems but I do know that a lot of manpower in
term of time are invested to write such programs and its only natural they
want to protect it, so they use special cable, they make sure you can't
copy their CD (although I'd love to have a backup).
*[image: *
*73,*
*Izzy 4X1UF*
*Extra Class, Active ham since October 1964, QCWA # 35058, member of SKCC, *
*mail: ham.4x1uf@... <ham.4x1uf@...>, Skype: ham4x1uf*
On Sun, Dec 22, 2013 at 9:05 PM, Alex Netherton <anetherton@...>wrote:
>
>
> The RT System software is made for the 7k and it only works with its own
> cable. Don't know why. I have not found any software that works as well.
> You may be able to make a cable yourself but RT won't like it. It makes
> life so much better. Worth the price.
> 73 de kc4bo
> On Dec 22, 2013 1:53 PM, <ve5kc@...> wrote:
>
>>
>>
>>
>> Anyone know what's so special about the RT Systems programing cable?
>>
>> Has anyone tried using a USB CIV cable?
>>
>> The software price is not bad, when bought as a digital download, no
>> shipping required.. but it says "
>>
>>
>> *Works only with the RT Systems USB-RTS01 cable" 73.. Ken - VE5KC *
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
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Re: [IC-7000] IC-7000 / RT Systems software
How can it use a universal cable when the radios use different connections to program them? Speaker Jack on the 8000 and 7000 the VX-8DR uses the external mic/gps connecter etc.. Inside the RT usb side you will find a small pc board if you crack it open. I have 3 radios 3 cables :) Brian Mackey KC1MAC Hams don't let hams get stuck on 2 meter repeaters! From: ka3ffy <ka3ffy_ka3ffy@...> Reply-To: <ic7000@...> Date: Sunday, December 22, 2013 at 9:07 PM To: "ic7000@..." <ic7000@...> Subject: Re: [IC-7000] IC-7000 / RT Systems software This is why they have lost so many sales. restricting software to special this special that, etc. only drives customers away. myself, if it doesn't use a universal cable, i won't buy it. it is bad enough to have to buy a couple cables, let alone 20 to 50 cables for different radios to program, then controller cables, etc. myself, i do not want a lot of cables, this way in case of emergency, i can grab a couple cables tops and do everything i need to do. also, laptops only have a couple USB's. and when you have to load a ton of different drivers for all those different special cables your limited RAM memory runs out fast, just with an operating system chews up enough memeory, let alone add more on top, like drivers for all those cables. which on my laptop. i can only run 3 max at a time, one is always used by my mouse. many times i have a cell phone in another. so that gives me one free USB for rig control, one for digital modes, etc. not much room.. The phone aside, one port is for HF rig control and HF digi-modes, the other port is for VHF/UHF rig control and digi-modes. only 2 cables for 2 rgs. why should i need to add more cables?
From: Alex Netherton <anetherton@...>
To: ic7000@...
Sent: Sunday, December 22, 2013 8:31 PM
Subject: Re: [IC-7000] IC-7000 / RT Systems software
I really didn't quite understand why they tied the cable to the software like
that.Still makes it a little difficult when their cable, a Prolific, decides
not to work with Windows or vice versa. Mine keeps coming up as "device not
recognized, a USB device has malfunctioned blah blah etc". Perhaps it is the
cable itself. Maybe it was fixed in a recent update, as I haven't seen this
lately.
73 de KC4BO
Alex Netherton
<>
On Sun, Dec 22, 2013 at 3:34 PM, ham.4x1uf <ham.4x1uf@...> wrote:
I am not working for RT systems but I do know that a lot of manpower in
term of time are invested to write such programs and its only natural they
want to protect it, so they use special cable, they make sure you can't
copy their CD (although I'd love to have a backup).
*[image: ]*
<>
*73,*
*Izzy 4X1UF*
*Extra Class, Active ham since October 1964, QCWA # 35058, member of SKCC, *
*mail: ham.4x1uf@... <ham.4x1uf@...>, Skype: ham4x1uf*
On Sun, Dec 22, 2013 at 9:05 PM, Alex Netherton <anetherton@...>wrote:
The RT System software is made for the 7k and it only works with its own
cable. Don't know why. I have not found any software that works as well.
You may be able to make a cable yourself but RT won't like it. It makes
life so much better. Worth the price.
73 de kc4bo
On Dec 22, 2013 1:53 PM, <ve5kc@...> wrote:
Anyone know what's so special about the RT Systems programing cable?
Has anyone tried using a USB CIV cable?
The software price is not bad, when bought as a digital download, no
shipping required.. but it says "
*Works only with the RT Systems USB-RTS01 cable" 73.. Ken - VE5KC *
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Re: [IC-7000] IC-7000 / RT Systems software
? This is why they? have lost so many sales. restricting software to special this? special that, etc. only drives customers away. myself, if it doesn't use a universal cable, i won't buy it. it is bad enough to have to buy a couple cables, let alone 20 to 50 cables for different radios to program, then controller cables, etc.
?? myself, i do not want a
lot of cables, this way in case of emergency, i can grab a couple cables tops and do everything i need to do.
? also, laptops only have a couple USB's. and when you have to load a ton of different drivers for all those different special cables your limited RAM memory runs out fast, just with an operating system chews up enough memeory, let alone add more on top, like drivers for all those cables. which on my laptop. i can only run 3 max at a time, one is always used by my mouse. many times i have a cell phone in another. so that gives me
one free USB for rig control, one for digital modes, etc. not much room..
? The phone aside, one port is for HF rig control and HF digi-modes, the other port is for VHF/UHF rig control and digi-modes. only 2 cables for 2 rgs. why should i need to add more cables?
?
From: Alex Netherton
To: ic7000@...
Sent: Sunday, December 22, 2013 8:31 PM
Subject: Re: [IC-7000]
IC-7000 / RT Systems software
?
I really didn't quite understand why they tied the cable to the software like that.Still makes it a little difficult when their cable, a Prolific, decides not to work with Windows or vice versa. Mine keeps coming up as "device not recognized, a USB device has malfunctioned blah blah etc". Perhaps it is the cable itself. Maybe it was fixed in a recent update, as I haven't seen this lately.
73 de KC4BO
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Re: [IC-7000] IC-7000 / RT Systems software
To All, ? I know the producers of the RT systems software.? The pricing on their software is very reasonable, as well as their cables. ? I realize international sales of their cables may be somewhat challenging, with shipping and customs charges. ? If you were the producer of the software, would you want to receive endless calls about problems with their software not working, while using generic cables, possibly with counterfeit drivers? ? They are ¡°up front¡± saying that their software will only work with their cables.? It MAY work with other cables, but not guaranteed. ? To have the most seamless experience, order their package with cables.? If you want to experiment, that is fine-but don¡¯t hold them responsible for unsupported cables. ? ¡¯73 de JIM N2ZZ Ic7000 listowner ?
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Sent: Sunday, December 22, 2013 7:15 PM
To: ic7000@...
Subject: Re: [IC-7000] IC-7000 / RT Systems software?
I asked this question about the interface cable because they are selling the program separate, without a cable. Better yet for non US OPs, it can be bought as a digital download. (no shipping, customs etc.) Having to buy the program with a cable, the cost goes up fast with shipping and customs charges.?
RT systems sells their software for the IC-7100 separate, without the cable (digital download) In this case, they say it it will work with the USB cable supplied with the radio. This will exellent and is a good buy considering all the D-Star stuff it can also handle..
? Their software it is protect in that it requires a serial number or some form of activation, as far as I know. Were not talking about stealing the program, only discussing the cable to connect the radio to computer. Protecting their interests is one thing but forcing you buy a cable when they could have used a standard CIV cable, that's another thing. The connection to the radio has to be Icom CIV, so what else have they changed so you need their cable?? ? Also, you can back up the CD (for your on archival use) but you may require a special program. The same kinds of programs are used to back up game CDs.. ? ? 73.. Ken - VE5KC ---In ic7000@{{emailDomain}}, <ham.4x1uf@...> wrote: I am not working for RT systems but I do know that a lot of manpower in
term of time are invested to write such programs and its only natural they
want to protect it, so they use special cable, they make sure you can't
copy their CD (although I'd love to have a backup).
*[image: *
*73,*
*Izzy 4X1UF*
*Extra Class, Active ham since October 1964, QCWA # 35058, member of SKCC, *
*mail: ham.4x1uf@... <ham.4x1uf@...>, Skype: ham4x1uf*
On Sun, Dec 22, 2013 at 9:05 PM, Alex Netherton <anetherton@...>wrote:
>
>
> The RT System software is made for the 7k and it only works with its own
> cable. Don't know why. I have not found any software that works as well.
> You may be able to make a cable yourself but RT won't like it. It makes
> life so much better. Worth the price.
> 73 de kc4bo
> On Dec 22, 2013 1:53 PM, <ve5kc@...> wrote:
>
>>
>>
>>
>> Anyone know what's so special about the RT Systems programing cable?
>>
>> Has anyone tried using a USB CIV cable?
>>
>> The software price is not bad, when bought as a digital download, no
>> shipping required.. but it says "
>>
>>
>> *Works only with the RT Systems USB-RTS01 cable" 73.. Ken - VE5KC *
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
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Re: [IC-7000] IC-7000 / RT Systems software
I really didn't quite understand why they tied the cable to the software like that.Still makes it a little difficult when their cable, a Prolific, decides not to work with Windows or vice versa. Mine keeps coming up as "device not recognized, a USB device has malfunctioned blah blah etc". Perhaps it is the cable itself. Maybe it was fixed in a recent update, as I haven't seen this lately.
73 de KC4BO
On Sun, Dec 22, 2013 at 3:34 PM, ham.4x1uf <ham.4x1uf@...> wrote:
I am not working for RT systems but I do know that a lot of manpower in
term of time are invested to write such programs and its only natural they
want to protect it, so they use special cable, they make sure you can't
copy their CD (although I'd love to have a backup).
*[image:
*73,*
*Izzy 4X1UF*
*Extra Class, Active ham since October 1964, QCWA # 35058, member of SKCC, *
*mail: ham.4x1uf@... <ham.4x1uf@...>, Skype: ham4x1uf*
On Sun, Dec 22, 2013 at 9:05 PM, Alex Netherton <anetherton@...>wrote:
>
>
> The RT System software is made for the 7k and it only works with its own
> cable. Don't know why. I have not found any software that works as well.
> You may be able to make a cable yourself but RT won't like it. It makes
> life so much better. Worth the price.
> 73 de kc4bo
> On Dec 22, 2013 1:53 PM, <ve5kc@...> wrote:
>
>>
>>
>>
>> Anyone know what's so special about the RT Systems programing cable?
>>
>> Has anyone tried using a USB CIV ?cable?
>>
>> The software price is not bad, when bought as a digital download, no
>> shipping required.. but it says "
>>
>>
>> *Works only with the RT Systems USB-RTS01 cable" 73.. ?Ken - VE5KC *
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
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Re: [IC-7000] IC-7000 / RT Systems software
For what it is worth. I use the?RTS01 cable with the IC-7000 / RT Systems software. It works perfectly.? ? 73, ? WA6TWJ Dave ? > To: ic7000@...
> From: ham.4x1uf@...
> Date: Sun, 22 Dec 2013 22:34:53 +0200
> Subject: Re: [IC-7000] IC-7000 / RT Systems software
>
> I am not working for RT systems but I do know that a lot of manpower in
> term of time are invested to write such programs and its only natural they
> want to protect it, so they use special cable, they make sure you can't
> copy their CD (although I'd love to have a backup).
>
> *[image: http://www.cwops.org/images/cqcani.gif]*
> *73,*
> *Izzy 4X1UF*
>
>
> *Extra Class, Active ham since October 1964, QCWA # 35058, member of SKCC, *
> *mail: ham.4x1uf@... , Skype: ham4x1uf*
>
>
>
> On Sun, Dec 22, 2013 at 9:05 PM, Alex Netherton wrote:
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> >
> >
> > The RT System software is made for the 7k and it only works with its own
> > cable. Don't know why. I have not found any software that works as well.
> > You may be able to make a cable yourself but RT won't like it. It makes
> > life so much better. Worth the price.
> > 73 de kc4bo
> > On Dec 22, 2013 1:53 PM, wrote:
> >
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Anyone know what's so special about the RT Systems programing cable?
> >>
> >> Has anyone tried using a USB CIV cable?
> >>
> >> The software price is not bad, when bought as a digital download, no
> >> shipping required.. but it says "
> >>
> >>
> >> *Works only with the RT Systems USB-RTS01 cable" 73.. Ken - VE5KC *
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >
>
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Re: [IC-7000] IC-7000 / RT Systems software
If I remember correctly they do have instructions on how to make a copy
of the CD version of the software onto another CD so you have a backup.
Not sure how that works if you only have the download and did not get it
on CD.
Jon...
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On 12/22/13 12:34 PM, ham.4x1uf wrote: I am not working for RT systems but I do know that a lot of manpower in
term of time are invested to write such programs and its only natural they
want to protect it, so they use special cable, they make sure you can't
copy their CD (although I'd love to have a backup).
*[image: ]*
*73,*
*Izzy 4X1UF*
*Extra Class, Active ham since October 1964, QCWA # 35058, member of SKCC, *
*mail: ham.4x1uf@... <ham.4x1uf@...>, Skype: ham4x1uf*
On Sun, Dec 22, 2013 at 9:05 PM, Alex Netherton <anetherton@...>wrote:
The RT System software is made for the 7k and it only works with its own
cable. Don't know why. I have not found any software that works as well.
You may be able to make a cable yourself but RT won't like it. It makes
life so much better. Worth the price.
73 de kc4bo
On Dec 22, 2013 1:53 PM, <ve5kc@...> wrote:
Anyone know what's so special about the RT Systems programing cable?
Has anyone tried using a USB CIV cable?
The software price is not bad, when bought as a digital download, no
shipping required.. but it says "
*Works only with the RT Systems USB-RTS01 cable" 73.. Ken - VE5KC *
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Re: [IC-7000] IC-7000 / RT Systems software
I asked this question about the interface cable because they are selling the program separate, without a cable. Better yet for non US OPs, it can be bought as a digital download. (no shipping, customs etc.) Having to buy the program with a cable, the cost goes up fast with shipping and customs charges.? RT systems sells their software for the IC-7100 separate, without
the cable (digital download) In this case, they say it it will work with the
USB cable supplied with the radio. This will exellent and is a good
buy considering all the D-Star stuff it can also handle..
Their software it is protect in that it requires a serial number or some form of activation, as far as I know. Were
not talking about stealing the program, only discussing the cable to
connect the radio to computer. Protecting their interests is one thing but forcing you buy a cable when
they could have used a standard CIV cable, that's another thing. The
connection to the radio has to be Icom CIV, so what else have they changed so
you need their cable??
Also, you can back up the CD (for your on archival use) but you may require a special program. The same kinds of programs are used to back up game CDs..
73.. Ken - VE5KC
---In ic7000@{{emailDomain}}, <ham.4x1uf@...> wrote: I am not working for RT systems but I do know that a lot of manpower in
term of time are invested to write such programs and its only natural they
want to protect it, so they use special cable, they make sure you can't
copy their CD (although I'd love to have a backup).
*[image: *
*73,*
*Izzy 4X1UF*
*Extra Class, Active ham since October 1964, QCWA # 35058, member of SKCC, *
*mail: ham.4x1uf@... < ham.4x1uf@...>, Skype: ham4x1uf*
On Sun, Dec 22, 2013 at 9:05 PM, Alex Netherton <anetherton@...>wrote:
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> The RT System software is made for the 7k and it only works with its own
> cable. Don't know why. I have not found any software that works as well.
> You may be able to make a cable yourself but RT won't like it. It makes
> life so much better. Worth the price.
> 73 de kc4bo
> On Dec 22, 2013 1:53 PM, <ve5kc@...> wrote:
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>> Anyone know what's so special about the RT Systems programing cable?
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>> Has anyone tried using a USB CIV cable?
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>> The software price is not bad, when bought as a digital download, no
>> shipping required.. but it says "
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>> *Works only with the RT Systems USB-RTS01 cable" 73.. Ken - VE5KC *
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Re: [IC-7000] IC-7000 / RT Systems software
I am not working for RT systems but I do know that a lot of manpower in term of time are invested to write such programs and its only natural they want to protect it, so they use special cable, they make sure you can't copy their CD (although I'd love to have a backup). *[image: ]* *73,* *Izzy 4X1UF* *Extra Class, Active ham since October 1964, QCWA # 35058, member of SKCC, * *mail: ham.4x1uf@... <ham.4x1uf@...>, Skype: ham4x1uf* On Sun, Dec 22, 2013 at 9:05 PM, Alex Netherton <anetherton@...>wrote:
The RT System software is made for the 7k and it only works with its own
cable. Don't know why. I have not found any software that works as well.
You may be able to make a cable yourself but RT won't like it. It makes
life so much better. Worth the price.
73 de kc4bo
On Dec 22, 2013 1:53 PM, <ve5kc@...> wrote:
Anyone know what's so special about the RT Systems programing cable?
Has anyone tried using a USB CIV cable?
The software price is not bad, when bought as a digital download, no
shipping required.. but it says "
*Works only with the RT Systems USB-RTS01 cable" 73.. Ken - VE5KC *
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Re: Connecting an IC 7000 using Rigrunner
Use all 4 conductors because of instantaneous current requirements. They used 2 conductors paired together as the single connectors and wires won't handle the higher well enough to maintain proper voltage. This radio need a good current/voltage supply.
Merry Christmas and good luck!
Bill
KM0F
Amateurs must be tough
Ham Radio Is A 'Contact' Sport
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Re: [IC-7000] IC-7000 / RT Systems software
The RT System software is made for the 7k and it only works with its own cable. Don't know why. I have not found any software that works as well. You may be able to make a cable yourself but RT won't like it. It makes life so much better. Worth the price.
73 de kc4bo
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Anyone know what's so special about the RT Systems programing cable? Has anyone tried using a USB CIV? cable? The software price is not bad, when bought as a digital download, no shipping required.. but it says " Works only with the RT Systems USB-RTS01 cable"
73..? Ken - VE5KC
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Connecting an IC 7000 using Rigrunner
Having purchased an Icom IC-126 power supply I note that the power output
consists of two positive and two negative terminals.
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Likewise the power input to the 7000 has a similar configuration, that is
two positive and two negative inputs .
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My question is, could I simply use one of the positive connections to the
7000 and one of the negative power connections. Or
should I split the rigrunner cables where they go into the IC-7000 thereby
using all 4 of the inputs to the 7000.
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Iain
Zl1XT
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James F. Boehner, MD
4X1UF Izzy Lavee