Re: Recent comments on IC7000 operation w/menus - Ham Radio Deluxe
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WA8Y Steven
Yes, I first used DXLab with an IC-718. It became a software controlled radio. I then bought the Ic-7000 (which I still own). I bought it for a mobile but it was so much better for CW and contesting (built-in filters and voice keyer) that I brought it back and forth from SUV to shack a lot. I then bought an IC-7410 (lacking a lot of features, sure not the improved version of the 756proIII I was expecting). Anyway all three rigs used CI-V interface no problem. I used the IC-7000 on Field Day and with Satellites. Last year I used the IC-7410 for FD with the CI-V interface for CW. For FD I use N3FJP network FD logger (I am a CW op ) The IC-7000 CI-V interface works with SATPC-32 and my old Window 7 laptop. 73, Steve WA8Y Sent via the Samsung Galaxy S10, an AT&T 5G Evolution smartphone
-------- Original message -------- From: montanaaardvark <boblombardi@...> Date: 3/10/20 9:45 AM (GMT-05:00) To: ic7000@groups.io Subject: Re: [ic7000] Recent comments on IC7000 operation w/menus - Ham Radio Deluxe Do you use DXLab with your IC-7000? The reason I ask is that the video shows a much more capable rig for the demo, an IC-7800, and the Commander window shows the choice of IC-7800 and IC-9100. Those rigs have USB interfaces unlike the slower CI-V (RS-232 driven) interface that the 7000 has. A controller can do more with it. If I was starting from zero, I'd try DXLab first. Since I've been using HRD for 18 years, I'm inclined to experiment more with it and see if I can get there. Back in early '16, I looked at DXLab for about a month to see if I wanted to renew HRD or dump it and start over. I don't remember all the details from four years ago, but obviously stayed with HRD. The priority, though, is I have about a month to do my outdoor antenna work and stuff before it gets too hot to be outside except morning and evening. The radio and software will wait. Bob -- W4ATM - 35 Miles south of the Kennedy Space Center Retired RF Design Engineer Now able to play with all the hobbies I never had enough time for
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