Re: [IC-7000] Re: Grounding plus newbie questions.

Charles Scott

All:

This is, as someone else mentioned, a very bad idea. The ends of unterminated cables are high impedance node, which means high voltage. For a couple of reasons, the voltage at that point can be many times the voltage getting coming into your house from the strike.

The bigger issue here is the state of knowledge in the Ham community about grounding and lightning protection. The comments here reinforce that concern (sorry), and often suggestions passed from Ham to Ham can be down-right dangerous.

Of the practical methodologies for lightning protection for Hams, there's primarily two approaches. One is to disconnect EVERYTHING that comes into your house from your antennas, including any ground conductors, and throw them outside and well away from the house. But of course you need to do this well in advance of any potential lightning event. The second is to learn about and implement a "Single Point Ground" and methods to minimize the energy entering the house on ALL conductors, including any ground conductors. If you're not familiar with Single Point Grounds, don't assume you know what it means, look it up. There are other approaches, but they get progressively more difficult to implement.

Also, the "blitz bug", more commonly called "lightning arresters", in most cases do not protect you or most of your radios and associated equipment, they only protect your radios from lightning and other impulse energy from coming in on the inside of your transmission line.

So-called "RF grounds" are another discussion, but safety first.

Chuck - N8DNX

-----

"Yes. And in the event of a lightening storm and when not in use, disconnect the antenna(s) from the 7000 and place the ends into an individual clean dry glass jar. Don't put your faith into a blitz bug."

Re: Remote control of power (voltage)

#34880

Thanks Steve. Takes care of that.

Brian K7ZRZ

---In ic7000@..., <w3ahl@...> wrote:

OUT-0 is a control line out of an RRC remote rig control box, not the 7K. ?

Steve, W3AHL

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---In ic7000@..., <bingoldsby@...> wrote:

While looking around the net for something about how to remotely switch the 7000's power on and off, I found this in a forum, from some time back:

"if you not use OUT-0 for example you can use it to control a relay. The relay can then switch on/off the main pwr to the IC-7000"

Does anyone have any idea what this refers to?? ?I thought it might have something to do with the 4-pin power socket, but the 7000's manual shows DC connected to both pins (vertically) on each side.

This issue is connected with a Remote Base operation. Unfortunately, the 7000 can't be turned on and off via a CI-V command (that I know of), such as can many other radios. ?We'v had the remote (7000) rig get stuck in transmit, a couple of times, with a full-power carrier, and the fellow at whose home this remote setup resides had to go home from work (twice in one day) to turn the rig off manually. ?Of course I realize that the power cable could be interrupted by the use of an IP Web Relay, but was just curious if the above statement makes that kind of plan a little easier to implement... such as being able to shoot some kind of command to the CI-V and control the power relay. That way we could have a button on the Remote Hams rig control interface.

Thanks.

Brian K7ZRZ

Re: Icom 7000

[email protected]

#34887

I have had a number of issues with computer programming of rigs, the IC-7000 being one of them. Usually the handshaking problem was related to using the wrong com port, if you are using a USB to Serial adapter. I found a program that checks your adapter to determine which com port it likes.

?

The link to the program itself is located near the bottom of the article which is very helpful as well.

?

73,

Jerry – VE9CD

?

---In ic7000@..., <kj4wcx@...> wrote:

help!! I Have A Icom 7000 And I Cant Seem To Get It To SHAKE hands with my computer. I?bought the software and plug from rs systems.need help!!?

Re: [IC-7000] Icom 7000

brian mackey

#34884

UGH I should wake up first.. If its the 7000 I believe its the second from the right as stated earlier

Thank you,

Brian Mackey

KC1MAC?

Hams don't let hams get stuck on 2 meter repeaters! :)

From: brian mackey <brian.mackey@...>
Date: Monday, December 2, 2013 at 9:21 AM
To: <ic7000@...>
Subject: Re: [IC-7000] Icom 7000

I Stand correct theres only one on the 8000 ?LOL ?its the speaker jack but you really have to check and make sure its plugged in tight.

Thank you,

Brian Mackey

KC1MAC?

Hams don't let hams get stuck on 2 meter repeaters! :)

From: brian mackey <brian.mackey@...>
Reply-To: <ic7000@...>
Date: Sunday, December 1, 2013 at 4:36 PM
To: <ic7000@...>
Subject: Re: [IC-7000] Icom 7000

Make sure your in the right plug in the back! ?Check the manual I think its plug 2 from right to left but again The Manual is the key.

Thank you,

Brian Mackey

KC1MAC?

Hams don't let hams get stuck on 2 meter repeaters! :)

From: <kj4wcx@...>
Reply-To: <ic7000@...>
Date: Sunday, December 1, 2013 at 4:11 PM
To: <ic7000@...>
Subject: [IC-7000] Icom 7000

?

help!! I Have A Icom 7000 And I Cant Seem To Get It To SHAKE hands with my computer. I?bought the software and plug from rs systems.need help!!?

Re: [IC-7000] Icom 7000

brian mackey

#34886

I Stand correct theres only one on the 8000 ?LOL ?its the speaker jack but you really have to check and make sure its plugged in tight.

Thank you,

Brian Mackey

KC1MAC?

Hams don't let hams get stuck on 2 meter repeaters! :)

From: brian mackey <brian.mackey@...>
Reply-To: <ic7000@...>
Date: Sunday, December 1, 2013 at 4:36 PM
To: <ic7000@...>
Subject: Re: [IC-7000] Icom 7000

Make sure your in the right plug in the back! ?Check the manual I think its plug 2 from right to left but again The Manual is the key.

Thank you,

Brian Mackey

KC1MAC?

Hams don't let hams get stuck on 2 meter repeaters! :)

From: <kj4wcx@...>
Reply-To: <ic7000@...>
Date: Sunday, December 1, 2013 at 4:11 PM
To: <ic7000@...>
Subject: [IC-7000] Icom 7000

?

help!! I Have A Icom 7000 And I Cant Seem To Get It To SHAKE hands with my computer. I?bought the software and plug from rs systems.need help!!?

Re: [IC-7000] Icom 7000

brian mackey

#34883

Yeah I never do that I make my edits then send to radio

Thank you,

Brian Mackey

KC1MAC?

Hams don't let hams get stuck on 2 meter repeaters! :)

From: D C _Mac_ Macdonald <k2gkk@...>
Reply-To: <ic7000@...>
Date: Sunday, December 1, 2013 at 10:02 PM
To: IC-7000 Yahoo Group <ic7000@...>
Subject: RE: [IC-7000] Icom 7000

Instructions say to send from radio to computer first.??After about 2 minutes I get a message that program can't find a baud rate.? Does exactly the same thing with 3 V-8000s.
* * * * * * * * * * *
* 73 - Mac, K2GKK/5 *
* (Since 30 Nov 53) *
* Oklahoma City, OK *
* USAF, Ret (61-81) *
* * * * * * * * * *?*
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From: brian.mackey@...
To: ic7000@...
Date: Sun, 1 Dec 2013 16:58:59 -0500
Subject: Re: [IC-7000] Icom 7000

I have the 8000 as well its really simple. ?Plug it all together and then send.. Nothing to do on the radio side

Thank you,

Brian Mackey

KC1MAC?

Hams don't let hams get stuck on 2 meter repeaters! :)

From: D C _Mac_ Macdonald <k2gkk@...>
Reply-To: <ic7000@...>
Date: Sunday, December 1, 2013 at 4:47 PM
To: IC-7000 Yahoo Group <ic7000@...>
Subject: RE: [IC-7000] Icom 7000

?

I presume you are talking about the RT Systems programmer.? I'm having the same problem with my new IC-V8000!? I have?loaded up?all the desired frequencies, tones, etc. but no joy when attempting to transfer.? I guess I'll call?RT Systems tomorrow for help.
?
* * * * * * * * * * *
* 73 - Mac, K2GKK/5 *
* (Since 30 Nov 53) *
* Oklahoma City, OK *
* USAF, Ret (61-81) *
* * * * * * * * * * *?
?
?

From:

kj4wcx@...
To: ic7000@...
Date: Sun, 1 Dec 2013 13:11:09 -0800
Subject: [IC-7000] Icom 7000
?
help!! I Have A Icom 7000 And I Cant Seem To Get It To SHAKE hands with my computer. I?bought the software and plug from rs systems.need help!!?

?

Re: [IC-7000] RE: Re: Grounding plus newbie questions.

brian mackey

#34882

Yes :)

Thank you,

Brian Mackey

KC1MAC?

Hams don't let hams get stuck on 2 meter repeaters! :)

From: <cpcohen1945@...>
Reply-To: <ic7000@...>
Date: Sunday, December 1, 2013 at 10:23 PM
To: <ic7000@...>
Subject: [IC-7000] RE: Re: Grounding plus newbie questions.

>>>

. Incidentally do any of you use external speakers when using the 7000 as a base station.

<<<

Yes! ?The IC-7000 loudspeaker is painful to listen to. ?Use something with a bigger cone (4" - 5") in a bigger, wooden box. ?In North America, the thrift shops (second-hand shops) have lots of usable loudspeakers. ? Any old "hi-fi" bookshelf speaker will work fine.

. ? ? ? ? ?Charles ?VA7CPC

---In ic7000@..., wrote:

Thanks for all the replies. It makes more sense now and I'm up and running with a PSU supplied in a bundle from the shop. I am from England and plan to get my license in a few months at my local club. Incidentally do any of you use external speakers when using the 7000 as a base station. I've noticed the audio isn't that great. Another thing I've noticed is that there is a lot of intermodulation around 300/400/500 khzs from local MW power houses making receive DX there very difficult. Has anybody else encountered this? I'm using a Wellbrook 1530.

Show quoted text

--- In ic7000@..., W7SLS wrote:
>
> >> Do I have to plug in or ground the two pronged connector when [I use the
> IC-7000] at home as a base station? - Alex [no call sign yet]
>
> Alex,
>
> Welcome to ham radio. Lots to learn, and in my opinion, well worth it. I?d
> recommend that (if you haven?t already) you check out local ham radio clubs
> to see which one meets your needs/interests.
>
> One way to find them: enter your zip
> code, etc, and get a list of ones to visit.
>
> I don?t know what you mean by ?2-pronged connector?, but the manual has some
> help.
>
> Page 17 of my manual (page numbers sometimes change version to version)
> shows the necessary connections:
>
> Connect the DC 13.8 Volt connector to a 13.8 volt DC power supply (pay
> attention to polarity)
>
> (optional but recommended) connect the GND (ground) terminal to a ground
>
> ~as others mentioned, do NOT connect a microphone until you have your
> license~
>
> ~do not connect a key until you have your license~
>
> Connect an antenna to one (or both) antenna ports
>
> Note that diagram omits what many would consider essential items (e.g
> lightning protection on antenna lines).
>
> Best of luck to you.
>
> 73
> Scott
> W7SLS
>

Re: [IC-7000] Grounding plus newbie questions.

#34879

开云体育

I do. I used the SP-23.

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On Dec 1, 2013, at 7:23 PM, cpcohen1945@... wrote:

?

>>>
. Incidentally do any of you use external speakers when using the 7000 as a base station.
<<<

Yes! ?The IC-7000 loudspeaker is painful to listen to. ?Use something with a bigger cone (4" - 5") in a bigger, wooden box. ?In North America, the thrift shops (second-hand shops) have lots of usable loudspeakers. ? Any old "hi-fi" bookshelf speaker will work fine.

. ? ? ? ? ?Charles ?VA7CPC

---In ic7000@..., wrote:

Thanks for all the replies. It makes more sense now and I'm up and running with a PSU supplied in a bundle from the shop. I am from England and plan to get my license in a few months at my local club. Incidentally do any of you use external speakers when using the 7000 as a base station. I've noticed the audio isn't that great. Another thing I've noticed is that there is a lot of intermodulation around 300/400/500 khzs from local MW power houses making receive DX there very difficult. Has anybody else encountered this? I'm using a Wellbrook 1530.

--- In ic7000@..., W7SLS wrote:
>
> >> Do I have to plug in or ground the two pronged connector when [I use the
> IC-7000] at home as a base station? - Alex [no call sign yet]
>
> Alex,
>
> Welcome to ham radio. Lots to learn, and in my opinion, well worth it. I?d
> recommend that (if you haven?t already) you check out local ham radio clubs
> to see which one meets your needs/interests.
>
> One way to find them: enter your zip
> code, etc, and get a list of ones to visit.
>
> I don?t know what you mean by ?2-pronged connector?, but the manual has some
> help.
>
> Page 17 of my manual (page numbers sometimes change version to version)
> shows the necessary connections:
>
> Connect the DC 13.8 Volt connector to a 13.8 volt DC power supply (pay
> attention to polarity)
>
> (optional but recommended) connect the GND (ground) terminal to a ground
>
> ~as others mentioned, do NOT connect a microphone until you have your
> license~
>
> ~do not connect a key until you have your license~
>
> Connect an antenna to one (or both) antenna ports
>
> Note that diagram omits what many would consider essential items (e.g
> lightning protection on antenna lines).
>
> Best of luck to you.
>
> 73
> Scott
> W7SLS
>

Re: [IC-7000] Icom 7000

#34878

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On 2/12/13 2:02 PM, D C _Mac_ Macdonald wrote:

Instructions say to send from radio to computer first.??After about 2 minutes I get a message that program can't find a baud rate.? Does exactly the same thing with 3 V-8000s.

Set the radio baud rate to 19200 using the radio's menus (check the manual).? I had no luck with the auto baud setting, but once fixed at 19200, all software works perfectly.

-- 
73 de Tony VK3JED/VK3IRL

Re: Grounding plus newbie questions.

[email protected]

#34877

>>>

. Incidentally do any of you use external speakers when using the 7000 as a base station.

<<<

Yes! ?The IC-7000 loudspeaker is painful to listen to. ?Use something with a bigger cone (4" - 5") in a bigger, wooden box. ?In North America, the thrift shops (second-hand shops) have lots of usable loudspeakers. ? Any old "hi-fi" bookshelf speaker will work fine.

. ? ? ? ? ?Charles ?VA7CPC

---In ic7000@..., <alex.c.lawler@...> wrote:

Thanks for all the replies. It makes more sense now and I'm up and running with a PSU supplied in a bundle from the shop. I am from England and plan to get my license in a few months at my local club. Incidentally do any of you use external speakers when using the 7000 as a base station. I've noticed the audio isn't that great. Another thing I've noticed is that there is a lot of intermodulation around 300/400/500 khzs from local MW power houses making receive DX there very difficult. Has anybody else encountered this? I'm using a Wellbrook 1530.

Show quoted text

--- In ic7000@..., W7SLS <w7sls.scott@...> wrote:
>
> >> Do I have to plug in or ground the two pronged connector when [I use the
> IC-7000] at home as a base station? - Alex [no call sign yet]
>
> Alex,
>
> Welcome to ham radio. Lots to learn, and in my opinion, well worth it. I?d
> recommend that (if you haven?t already) you check out local ham radio clubs
> to see which one meets your needs/interests.
>
> One way to find them: enter your zip
> code, etc, and get a list of ones to visit.
>
> I don?t know what you mean by ?2-pronged connector?, but the manual has some
> help.
>
> Page 17 of my manual (page numbers sometimes change version to version)
> shows the necessary connections:
>
> Connect the DC 13.8 Volt connector to a 13.8 volt DC power supply (pay
> attention to polarity)
>
> (optional but recommended) connect the GND (ground) terminal to a ground
>
> ~as others mentioned, do NOT connect a microphone until you have your
> license~
>
> ~do not connect a key until you have your license~
>
> Connect an antenna to one (or both) antenna ports
>
> Note that diagram omits what many would consider essential items (e.g
> lightning protection on antenna lines).
>
> Best of luck to you.
>
> 73
> Scott
> W7SLS
>

Re: [IC-7000] Hi I am new to this group I have problems with no ssb on tx

[email protected]

#34876

Helen --

You probably know more than I do, so take this FWIW --

. . . Have you done a "reset to factory defaults"?

That has cured a multitude of problems, on a multitude of rigs.

. ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?Charles VA7CPC

PS -- and forgive me if you've answered the question in a previous post.

?

---In ic7000@..., <helen_3ry@...> wrote:

Hi Robert

Thank you for your reply. Yes it does seem that it can't be the dac as it provides the other modes.? I also notice that this radio has those ribbons as well, they make me shudder as I have had some trouble with those in other equipment. I have retired out of? radio a few years ago and I have not worked much with SMD. Is there in techniques or tools that may be appropriate? Of course I have used an iron on SMD boards but not on any thing that I have overly worried about the outcome !

Regards Helen

VK3RY

On Monday, 25 November 2013 8:23 PM, BT Yahoo!?2013 <robert.farey@...> wrote:

HI Helen
?????????????? many of these problems coming to light are as a result of the lead free solder used in the construction of these modern transceivers. so a dry joint is the most likely cause of a lot of problems with the Icom Ic7000.
???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? Best Regards Robert G6LLP

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From: "helen_3ry@..." <helen_3ry@...>
To: ic7000@...
Sent: Saturday, 23 November 2013, 11:30
Subject: [IC-7000] Hi I am new to this group I have problems with no ssb on tx

?

Hi I am new to this group my name is Helen Vk3ry

I have lost SSB upper and lower on my rig.

I have been able to track the lack of TX down to the 1st IF?

my thoughts it may be the processor, the rig is quite happy on am fm Rtty

and good on ex. it implies the Dac is ok too,alc indicates very high alc although there is no alc voltage.

I sure I am not the only one with this prob? ? ? ??

Any one with similar experience?

KInd regards Helen VK3RY

谢谢

Re: [IC-7000] Icom 7000

#34875

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Instructions say to send from radio to computer first.??After about 2 minutes I get a message that program can't find a baud rate.? Does exactly the same thing with 3 V-8000s.
* * * * * * * * * * *
* 73 - Mac, K2GKK/5 *
* (Since 30 Nov 53) *
* Oklahoma City, OK *
* USAF, Ret (61-81) *
* * * * * * * * * *?*
?

From: brian.mackey@...
To: ic7000@...
Date: Sun, 1 Dec 2013 16:58:59 -0500
Subject: Re: [IC-7000] Icom 7000

I have the 8000 as well its really simple. ?Plug it all together and then send.. Nothing to do on the radio side

Thank you,

Brian Mackey

KC1MAC?

Hams don't let hams get stuck on 2 meter repeaters! :)

From: D C _Mac_ Macdonald <k2gkk@...>
Reply-To: <ic7000@...>
Date: Sunday, December 1, 2013 at 4:47 PM
To: IC-7000 Yahoo Group <ic7000@...>
Subject: RE: [IC-7000] Icom 7000

I presume you are talking about the RT Systems programmer.? I'm having the same problem with my new IC-V8000!? I have?loaded up?all the desired frequencies, tones, etc. but no joy when attempting to transfer.? I guess I'll call?RT Systems tomorrow for help.
?
* * * * * * * * * * *
* 73 - Mac, K2GKK/5 *
* (Since 30 Nov 53) *
* Oklahoma City, OK *
* USAF, Ret (61-81) *
* * * * * * * * * * *?
?
?

From: kj4wcx@...
To: ic7000@...
Date: Sun, 1 Dec 2013 13:11:09 -0800
Subject: [IC-7000] Icom 7000
?
help!! I Have A Icom 7000 And I Cant Seem To Get It To SHAKE hands with my computer. I?bought the software and plug from rs systems.need help!!?

?

Re: Remote control of power (voltage)

#34870

OUT-0 is a control line out of an RRC remote rig control box, not the 7K. ?

Steve, W3AHL

---In ic7000@..., <bingoldsby@...> wrote:

While looking around the net for something about how to remotely switch the 7000's power on and off, I found this in a forum, from some time back:

"if you not use OUT-0 for example you can use it to control a relay. The relay can then switch on/off the main pwr to the IC-7000"

Does anyone have any idea what this refers to?? ?I thought it might have something to do with the 4-pin power socket, but the 7000's manual shows DC connected to both pins (vertically) on each side.

This issue is connected with a Remote Base operation. Unfortunately, the 7000 can't be turned on and off via a CI-V command (that I know of), such as can many other radios. ?We'v had the remote (7000) rig get stuck in transmit, a couple of times, with a full-power carrier, and the fellow at whose home this remote setup resides had to go home from work (twice in one day) to turn the rig off manually. ?Of course I realize that the power cable could be interrupted by the use of an IP Web Relay, but was just curious if the above statement makes that kind of plan a little easier to implement... such as being able to shoot some kind of command to the CI-V and control the power relay. That way we could have a button on the Remote Hams rig control interface.

Thanks.

Brian K7ZRZ

Re: [IC-7000] Icom 7000

brian mackey

#34874

Great idea ?they can make it happen ;)

Thank you,

Brian Mackey

KC1MAC?

Hams don't let hams get stuck on 2 meter repeaters! :)

From: D C _Mac_ Macdonald <k2gkk@...>
Reply-To: <ic7000@...>
Date: Sunday, December 1, 2013 at 4:47 PM
To: IC-7000 Yahoo Group <ic7000@...>
Subject: RE: [IC-7000] Icom 7000

I presume you are talking about the RT Systems programmer.? I'm having the same problem with my new IC-V8000!? I have?loaded up?all the desired frequencies, tones, etc. but no joy when attempting to transfer.? I guess I'll call?RT Systems tomorrow for help.
?
* * * * * * * * * * *
* 73 - Mac, K2GKK/5 *
* (Since 30 Nov 53) *
* Oklahoma City, OK *
* USAF, Ret (61-81) *
* * * * * * * * * * *?
?
?

From: kj4wcx@...
To: ic7000@...
Date: Sun, 1 Dec 2013 13:11:09 -0800
Subject: [IC-7000] Icom 7000
?
help!! I Have A Icom 7000 And I Cant Seem To Get It To SHAKE hands with my computer. I?bought the software and plug from rs systems.need help!!?

Re: [IC-7000] Icom 7000

brian mackey

#34872

I have the 8000 as well its really simple. ?Plug it all together and then send.. Nothing to do on the radio side

Thank you,

Brian Mackey

KC1MAC?

Hams don't let hams get stuck on 2 meter repeaters! :)

From: D C _Mac_ Macdonald <k2gkk@...>
Reply-To: <ic7000@...>
Date: Sunday, December 1, 2013 at 4:47 PM
To: IC-7000 Yahoo Group <ic7000@...>
Subject: RE: [IC-7000] Icom 7000

I presume you are talking about the RT Systems programmer.? I'm having the same problem with my new IC-V8000!? I have?loaded up?all the desired frequencies, tones, etc. but no joy when attempting to transfer.? I guess I'll call?RT Systems tomorrow for help.
?
* * * * * * * * * * *
* 73 - Mac, K2GKK/5 *
* (Since 30 Nov 53) *
* Oklahoma City, OK *
* USAF, Ret (61-81) *
* * * * * * * * * * *?
?
?

From: kj4wcx@...
To: ic7000@...
Date: Sun, 1 Dec 2013 13:11:09 -0800
Subject: [IC-7000] Icom 7000
?
help!! I Have A Icom 7000 And I Cant Seem To Get It To SHAKE hands with my computer. I?bought the software and plug from rs systems.need help!!?

Re: [IC-7000] Icom 7000

#34871

开云体育

Hopefully the mods will approve this message in a timely manner.?

Assuming you installed the USB drivers *before* you plugged in the cable the first time, it should work as long as the com port and speed are am set correctly.?

The radio defaults to auto-negotiate on the com speed, which is from whatever, up to 19,200 baud. IIRC, the software defaults to 38,400 baud.?
Setting the software to 19,200 and leaving the radio set to default should work.?

Check device manager to see what com port windows has assigned to the cable and set the software to the same and you should be good to go.?

?? ? ? ?

This message was delivered by flying monkeys!

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On Dec 1, 2013, at 15:11, <kj4wcx@...> wrote:

?

help!! I Have A Icom 7000 And I Cant Seem To Get It To SHAKE hands with my computer. I?bought the software and plug from rs systems.need help!!?

Re: [IC-7000] Icom 7000

#34869

开云体育

I presume you are talking about the RT Systems programmer.? I'm having the same problem with my new IC-V8000!? I have?loaded up?all the desired frequencies, tones, etc. but no joy when attempting to transfer.? I guess I'll call?RT Systems tomorrow for help.
?
* * * * * * * * * * *
* 73 - Mac, K2GKK/5 *
* (Since 30 Nov 53) *
* Oklahoma City, OK *
* USAF, Ret (61-81) *
* * * * * * * * * * *?
?
?

From: kj4wcx@...
To: ic7000@...
Date: Sun, 1 Dec 2013 13:11:09 -0800
Subject: [IC-7000] Icom 7000
?
help!! I Have A Icom 7000 And I Cant Seem To Get It To SHAKE hands with my computer. I?bought the software and plug from rs systems.need help!!?

Re: [IC-7000] Icom 7000

brian mackey

#34873

Make sure your in the right plug in the back! ?Check the manual I think its plug 2 from right to left but again The Manual is the key.

Thank you,

Brian Mackey

KC1MAC?

Hams don't let hams get stuck on 2 meter repeaters! :)

From: <kj4wcx@...>
Reply-To: <ic7000@...>
Date: Sunday, December 1, 2013 at 4:11 PM
To: <ic7000@...>
Subject: [IC-7000] Icom 7000

help!! I Have A Icom 7000 And I Cant Seem To Get It To SHAKE hands with my computer. I?bought the software and plug from rs systems.need help!!?

Icom 7000

#34868

help!! I Have A Icom 7000 And I Cant Seem To Get It To SHAKE hands with my computer. I?bought the software and plug from rs systems.need help!!?

Remote control of power (voltage)

#34867

While looking around the net for something about how to remotely switch the 7000's power on and off, I found this in a forum, from some time back:

"if you not use OUT-0 for example you can use it to control a relay. The relay can then switch on/off the main pwr to the IC-7000"

Does anyone have any idea what this refers to?? ?I thought it might have something to do with the 4-pin power socket, but the 7000's manual shows DC connected to both pins (vertically) on each side.

This issue is connected with a Remote Base operation. Unfortunately, the 7000 can't be turned on and off via a CI-V command (that I know of), such as can many other radios. ?We'v had the remote (7000) rig get stuck in transmit, a couple of times, with a full-power carrier, and the fellow at whose home this remote setup resides had to go home from work (twice in one day) to turn the rig off manually. ?Of course I realize that the power cable could be interrupted by the use of an IP Web Relay, but was just curious if the above statement makes that kind of plan a little easier to implement... such as being able to shoot some kind of command to the CI-V and control the power relay. That way we could have a button on the Remote Hams rig control interface.

Thanks.

Brian K7ZRZ