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Re: [IC-7000] IC 7000 or Kenwood TS-480
Jimmy \(WB8NBI\)
I have both the IC-7000 and the TS-480HX. Which is the best? Depends on what you are going to do with them. I like both and use both. Don't know what I would do if I hade to choose.
Jimmy (WB8NBI) From: n5qf.texas Sent: Saturday, February 20, 2010 1:07 AM To: ic7000@yahoogroups.com Subject: [IC-7000] IC 7000 or Kenwood TS-480 Hello all, I am new to this group and I am planning on buying a IC 7000 of Kenwood TS-480. Since this is a IC7K group (and I hope you all like your radio) answers might be a tad biased. But that is ok if i get some strong votes/ with the reason why to go with the IC7k. Have any of you owned the TS 480 and switched to the IC 7000 or had a chance to compare it. Oh, I have an IC 706Mk2G with a Hi Q 4/80 antenna. I operate mobile only. Pro and cons please. 73 George N5QF -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.733 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2699 - Release Date: 02/20/10 02:34:00
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Re: Rigblaster Plug and Play--HRD--BPSK Need your thoughts
cslesinski <mspiv001@...>
[:D] IT WORKS IT WORKS IT WORKS
OMG I think it took me a very long time and much frustration but I have finally made the Rigblaster Plug and Play work in Window 7 with HRD and DM780. It took a radio shack USB Scanner interface cable cat number 20-047 to the controll port o f the icom. Set the HRD to use Comm 4 if that is available. Set DM780 to use com 3 , set DTR and RST on (PTT via serial) and the one setting NO ONE told me about was in DM780 Modes + IDs CW tab check the Use PTT box. OMG I am so excited I 've got to get back on the air right now [:D] If you are trying to make thios same config work, let me know , maybe I can help. Mike S K1VTR --- In ic7000@yahoogroups.com, "cslesinski" <mspiv001@...> wrote: does not work. send BPSK from the PC speaker through the open Mic althought it is not very readable on the receive end.
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"LDG" ATU
Marcus
Hi folks!
I've just unpacked my brand new IC-7000 and I'm getting aquainted with it. In the next few days I'll be in the need to provide the 7k with an ATU. I also have a FT-817 operating with a LDG Z-817 ATU. I found such ATU a very good equipment for my purposes - even if based on the quite limited performances of FT-817 - and I'd like to purchase a new ATU of the same brand for the 7k too. What's your suggestion? Z-100+ or IT-100? Tnx coop 73 Marco IZ5RIE --- avast! Antivirus: In partenza messaggio pulito. Virus Database (VPS): 100220-0, 20/02/2010 Controllato il: 20/02/2010 20.07.44 avast! - copyright (c) 1988-2010 ALWIL Software. http://www.avast.com
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Re: [IC-7000] IC 7000 or Kenwood TS-480
Luis Saavedra
Having used the 7000 and 706 side by side for months I can say the 7000 is the better radio in terms of IF DSP especially in a mobile situation. Both radios are a superb value though and you won't go wrong with either one.
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On Feb 20, 2010, at 9:51 AM, "Paul Brown" <brown715@msn.com> wrote:
Hi George, I too had a 706 for a while. I also had a FT-950 and several other radios the last few years. First, the 7000 is not even in the same league with the 706. If you like or don't like the 706, it doesn't really matter. The 7000 is far more advanced and easier to use, and really a completely different radio in every way. I have found nothing I dislike about the 7000, for the most part, and I am even running it as my main base radio presently. As compared to the 480, I would say the main difference, in my opinion, is the later and more advanced DSP technology in the 7000. DSP was just hitting the Ham scene when the 480 was introduced, and I would even go as far to say that given the same time period, Icom was far more advanced in their engineering, when we talk about DSP technology. Either radio is excellent, but your right, were a little biased here. Good luck.!! Also, you can't beat the 7000 display. Very cool. Paul [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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Re: [IC-7000] IC 7000 or Kenwood TS-480
Joe Park <wb6agr@...>
I am currently using an original 706, I want to get a 7000 for my nxt radio, I did have a 480HX, I liked the extra power but had some issues with it, so it is history, of course the 7000 has vhf and uhf which the 480 does not. I am currently involved in digital stuff, so I am hoping I will be happy with a 7000 when I get it
Joe WB6AGR ________________________________ From: Paul Brown <brown715@msn.com> To: ic7000@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sat, February 20, 2010 9:51:05 AM Subject: [IC-7000] IC 7000 or Kenwood TS-480 Hi George, I too had a 706 for a while. I also had a FT-950 and several other radios the last few years. First, the 7000 is not even in the same league with the 706. If you like or don't like the 706, it doesn't really matter. The 7000 is far more advanced and easier to use, and really a completely different radio in every way. I have found nothing I dislike about the 7000, for the most part, and I am even running it as my main base radio presently. As compared to the 480, I would say the main difference, in my opinion, is the later and more advanced DSP technology in the 7000. DSP was just hitting the Ham scene when the 480 was introduced, and I would even go as far to say that given the same time period, Icom was far more advanced in their engineering, when we talk about DSP technology. Either radio is excellent, but your right, were a little biased here. Good luck.!! Also, you can't beat the 7000 display. Very cool. Paul [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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IC 7000 or Kenwood TS-480
Paul Brown <brown715@...>
Hi George,
I too had a 706 for a while. I also had a FT-950 and several other radios the last few years. First, the 7000 is not even in the same league with the 706. If you like or don't like the 706, it doesn't really matter. The 7000 is far more advanced and easier to use, and really a completely different radio in every way. I have found nothing I dislike about the 7000, for the most part, and I am even running it as my main base radio presently. As compared to the 480, I would say the main difference, in my opinion, is the later and more advanced DSP technology in the 7000. DSP was just hitting the Ham scene when the 480 was introduced, and I would even go as far to say that given the same time period, Icom was far more advanced in their engineering, when we talk about DSP technology. Either radio is excellent, but your right, were a little biased here. Good luck.!! Also, you can't beat the 7000 display. Very cool. Paul
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Re: [IC-7000] TS Light-FIXED
gary427@juno.com <gary427@...>
I fixed it!, Removed the front from the body and cleaned the contact pins and now all is okay.-Gary---------------------------------------------------------------------I just purchased a used IC-7000 and it's newer by 877 per serial number than the radio I bought new in the summer of 2008. My original radio S/N 0509730 has illumination of the TS and SPCH buttons all the time.The radio I just received only has the SPCH button lit and not the TS. Is this normal? -Gary,AC8AM-
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IC 7000 or Kenwood TS-480
n5qf.texas <n5qf.texas@...>
Hello all,
I am new to this group and I am planning on buying a IC 7000 of Kenwood TS-480. Since this is a IC7K group (and I hope you all like your radio) answers might be a tad biased. But that is ok if i get some strong votes/ with the reason why to go with the IC7k. Have any of you owned the TS 480 and switched to the IC 7000 or had a chance to compare it. Oh, I have an IC 706Mk2G with a Hi Q 4/80 antenna. I operate mobile only. Pro and cons please. 73 George N5QF
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[IC-7000] Re: IC-7000 Remote on-off
lostfrogsrecords
Thanks Tim!
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--- In ic7000@yahoogroups.com, "Tim Hardy AF1G" <hardyt@...> wrote:
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[IC-7000] Re: IC-7000 Remote on-off
lostfrogsrecords
Thanks Robert!
I was helping a friend figure out a way to remotely power ON/OFF an Icom PW-1 amplifier last year. I had to install an opto-coupler in the amplifier's control head to close the power switch contacts, there was no other way even after talking to Icom. After I installed the circuit in the head, and the internet controlled drive for the opto, I brought out the motorized finger. I explained that if the circuit didn't work, I had prepared an option! It was a lot of fun. 73, Dave KI4PSR --- In ic7000@yahoogroups.com, "Robert Pease" <robp@...> wrote: "Rig-Pal, Remote Power ON for IC-7000" tab."Dave Maples" dsmaples@ wrote:seeturned on and off (as part of remote-controlling the entire radio over any remote on-off functionality. Am I missing something, or is thisnot part of the package?faiths throughout most of Palm Beach County, FL, via counseling, seniors services, residences for the disabled, mentoring children, support groups and a lot more. update your contacts ASAP. ------------------------------------------------------------------------\ -------- intended solely for the use of the addressee and may contain legally privileged and confidential information. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, or an employee or agent responsible for delivering this message to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or other use of this message or its attachments is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately by replying to this message and please delete it from your computer.
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Re: [IC-7000] Rigblaster Plug and Play--HRD--BPSKÂ Ne
Jack Rucker <jackr1@...>
Donnie,
My 1.5 y/o HP note-book [Vista 32 Home] has 3 jacks on front. Left & middle are headphones, & right is mike in. With good light, you can just make out the headphone & mike symbols. I think the 2 'fone jacks can be toggled for ext. speakers, but my amp speaker works OK, leaving the jacks for headset, & not disabling internal mini-speakers. [Stereo apparently =/= 'hi-fi'.] Jack_son -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you have 3 plugs for sound, they probably are Mic in, Line in, and spkr / headphone out Hope that helps From: ic7000@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ic7000@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of ki4txi@aol.com Sent: Thursday, February 18, 2010 6:53 AM To: ic7000@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [IC-7000] Rigblaster Plug and Play--HRD--BPSKÂ Ne For myself the P&P is not talking to the 7000. I have had some say that I must use the Icom CIV along with the P&P but that seems to defeat the purpose of the P&P. The other issue I have is the 2 cables and there placement on the pc(I am using a HP laptop with windows vista) , this pc does not have the normal jcks one would find on a desktop for soundcard use. I have 3 ports on the laptop that are used for headphones and the other 2 I have no idea what they are for. This is my first try at computer rig control and the digital modes. Any help would be gladly recieved. 73 Donnie KI4TXI
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Re: [IC-7000] TS Light
Tim Hardy AF1G <hardyt@...>
I had to chuckle a little bit from this conversation, as it reminded me of other lights in the military we commonly referred to as "TS Lights" as they usually had something to do with impending death and destruction!
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I don't' think so. Both of mine are lit all the time. Late model radio
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Re: [IC-7000] Re: [bad text]
Lester Shields <lshields20@...>
If you mean the 1/8" mini phone plug, it is for the rig control jack on the radio. If you mean the rectangular one, it is for the USB port on the pc.
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Les
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From: ki4txi@aol.com To: ic7000@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, February 18, 2010 1:40 PM Subject: [IC-7000] Re: [bad text] Got the headphone one figured out no problem.....the line in and mic in are the question. not sure where the P&P black plug should go. In a message dated 2/18/2010 12:37:00 P.M. Central Standard Time, robp@JFCSOnline.com writes: If you have 3 plugs for sound, they probably are Mic in, Line in, and spkr / headphone out Hope that helps From: _ic7000@yahoogroups.ic7_ (mailto:ic7000@yahoogroups.com) [mailto:_ic7000@yahoogroups.ic7_ (mailto:ic7000@yahoogroups.com) ] On Behalf Of _ki4txi@aol.com_ (mailto:ki4txi@aol.com) Sent: Thursday, February 18, 2010 6:53 AM To: _ic7000@yahoogroups.ic7_ (mailto:ic7000@yahoogroups.com) Subject: Re: [IC-7000] Rigblaster Plug and Play--HRD--BPSKÂ Ne For myself the P&P is not talking to the 7000. I have had some say that I must use the Icom CIV along with the P&P but that seems to defeat the purpose of the P&P. The other issue I have is the 2 cables and there placement on the pc(I am using a HP laptop with windows vista) , this pc does not have the normal jcks one would find on a desktop for soundcard use. I have 3 ports on the laptop that are used for headphones and the other 2 I have no idea what they are for. This is my first try at computer rig control and the digital modes. Any help would be gladly recieved. 73 Donnie KI4TXI In a message dated 2/17/2010 9:56:41 P.M. Central Standard Time, _lshields20@comcast.lsh_ (mailto:lshields20@comcast.net) <mailto:lshields20%mailto:lshmai> writes: Hey guys. We need a little more to go on. Sorry if I missed previous posts. What is/not it doing? P&P works for me with my 7K. Les - K8LES Would also be very interested to find out how to get this set-up to work. Have been trying off and on now for 3 weeks and still no luck. 73 Donnie KI4TXI --- On Wed, 2/17/10, cslesinski <__mspiv001@gmail._ms_ (mailto:_mspiv001@gmail.msp) <mailto:_mspiv001%mailto:_msp> _ (mailto:_mspiv001@gmail.msp_ (mailto:mspiv001@gmail.com) <mailto:mspiv001%mailto:mspi> ) > wrote: From: cslesinski <__mspiv001@gmail._ms_ (mailto:_mspiv001@gmail.msp) <mailto:_mspiv001%mailto:_msp> _ (mailto:_mspiv001@gmail.msp_ (mailto:mspiv001@gmail.com) <mailto:mspiv001%mailto:mspi> ) > Subject: [IC-7000] Rigblaster Plug and Play--HRD--BPSK Need your thoughts To: __ic7000@yahoogroups_ic7_ (mailto:_ic7000@yahoogroups.ic7) <mailto:_ic7000%mailto:_ic7000mai> _ (mailto:_ic7000@yahoogroups.ic7_ (mailto:ic7000@yahoogroups.com) <mailto:ic7000%mailto:ic7000%mai> ) Date: Wednesday, February 17, 2010, 4:02 PM I have tried everything. Well maybe not everything because it still does not work. I can key my 7K using HDR. I can copy BPSK using the DM780 and I can send BPSK from the PC speaker through the open Mic althought it is not very readable on the receive end. I go from the Rigblaster P&P to the data port on the 7K. Has anybody made this work? Thanks for listening K1VTR Mike [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Since 1974, the award-winning Alpert JFCS has helped families of all faiths throughout most of Palm Beach County, FL, via counseling, seniors services, residences for the disabled, mentoring children, support groups and a lot more. SOLUTIONS FOR LIVING www.JFCSonline.www. Please take note of our new website and E-Mail Addresses. Please update your contacts ASAP. . ---------------------------------------------------------- NOTICE: This e-mail message and all attachments transmitted with it are intended solely for the use of the addressee and may contain legally privileged and confidential information. If the reader of this message is not the intended r ecipient, or an employee or agent responsible for delivering this message to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or other use of this message or its attachments is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately by replying to this message and please delete it from your computer. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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Re: [IC-7000] Rigblaster Plug and Play--HRD--BPSKÂ Ne
John Callaghan <jccallaghan@...>
I have just gotten started in digital with my IC-7000 and found a little
help goes a long way. First for rig control I went with the RIGtalk USB http://www.westmountainradio.com/RIGtalk.htm instead of the conventional serial port connection with the CV-V cables and gender changers. It is simply plug and play. Next I am using the Signal Link USB. http://www.tigertronics.com/ This offers a better sound card option than trying to use the computer sound card alone. Software, there are a number of programs but the foundational product that seems to work best for me is Ham Radio Deluxe. It is free but donations are requested. Well worth rewarding the team that has put this together. They have the rig control portion with a number of neat options to scan the bands, log contacts and get access to your DM730 and PSK31 software that comes with HRD. There are a few key settings you need to make for the sync between the radio, software and additional hardware and computer. First in the tools section of HRD there is an IP setting you need to make sure is working. Next go to start (assuming windows), Accessories, Entertainment, Volume Control under properties make sure you select the CODEC option for the Signal Link soundcard. A window will pop up where you can adjust the volumes for a series of devices. On the volume controls for the left two bring them up to maximum and mute the two on the right then close. Go back and while in HRD, open the DM780 software and Select Tools for Soundcard selection. Select the same CODEC for the Soundcard then close the window. Now you will want to bring your transmit settings down on the radio to a lower power setting perhaps 30-50% and adjust your TBW setting to narrow (Transmit Bandwidth.) You are technically ready to go but you will want to fill in all the information sections including callsign, QTH, Rig information, Antenna, other. This is then kept for some of the macros that can be used for calling CQ to begin a transmission, or other pull downs to make communication ID much easier and even closing. I have been doing this for about 3 week and get better every time. Read the Setup directions very carefully at least twice for the Signal Link and the RIGtalk. Hope to talk on the air. 73 KE7BAR John Callaghan
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Re: [IC-7000] Rigblaster Plug an ?utf-8?B?ZCBQbGF5LS1IUkQtLUJQU0vDgsKgIE5l?=
Robert Pease <robp@...>
If you have 3 plugs for sound, they probably are Mic in, Line in, and spkr / headphone out
Hope that helps From: ic7000@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ic7000@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of ki4txi@aol.com Sent: Thursday, February 18, 2010 6:53 AM To: ic7000@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [IC-7000] Rigblaster Plug and Play--HRD--BPSKÂ Ne For myself the P&P is not talking to the 7000. I have had some say that I must use the Icom CIV along with the P&P but that seems to defeat the purpose of the P&P. The other issue I have is the 2 cables and there placement on the pc(I am using a HP laptop with windows vista) , this pc does not have the normal jcks one would find on a desktop for soundcard use. I have 3 ports on the laptop that are used for headphones and the other 2 I have no idea what they are for. This is my first try at computer rig control and the digital modes. Any help would be gladly recieved. 73 Donnie KI4TXI In a message dated 2/17/2010 9:56:41 P.M. Central Standard Time, lshields20@comcast.net <mailto:lshields20%40comcast.net> writes: Hey guys. We need a little more to go on. Sorry if I missed previous posts. What is/not it doing? P&P works for me with my 7K. Les - K8LES Would also be very interested to find out how to get this set-up to work. Have been trying off and on now for 3 weeks and still no luck. 73 Donnie KI4TXI --- On Wed, 2/17/10, cslesinski <_mspiv001@gmail.msp <mailto:_mspiv001%40gmail.msp> _ (mailto:mspiv001@gmail.com <mailto:mspiv001%40gmail.com> ) > wrote: From: cslesinski <_mspiv001@gmail.msp <mailto:_mspiv001%40gmail.msp> _ (mailto:mspiv001@gmail.com <mailto:mspiv001%40gmail.com> ) > Subject: [IC-7000] Rigblaster Plug and Play--HRD--BPSK Need your thoughts To: _ic7000@yahoogroups.ic7 <mailto:_ic7000%40yahoogroups.ic7> _ (mailto:ic7000@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ic7000%40yahoogroups.com> ) Date: Wednesday, February 17, 2010, 4:02 PM I have tried everything. Well maybe not everything because it still does not work. I can key my 7K using HDR. I can copy BPSK using the DM780 and I can send BPSK from the PC speaker through the open Mic althought it is not very readable on the receive end. I go from the Rigblaster P&P to the data port on the 7K. Has anybody made this work? Thanks for listening K1VTR Mike Since 1974, the award-winning Alpert JFCS has helped families of all faiths throughout most of Palm Beach County, FL, via counseling, seniors services, residences for the disabled, mentoring children, support groups and a lot more. SOLUTIONS FOR LIVING www.JFCSonline.com Please take note of our new website and E-Mail Addresses. Please update your contacts ASAP. . -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NOTICE: This e-mail message and all attachments transmitted with it are intended solely for the use of the addressee and may contain legally privileged and confidential information. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, or an employee or agent responsible for delivering this message to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or other use of this message or its attachments is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately by replying to this message and please delete it from your computer.
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Re: [IC-7000] TS Light
Tim Hardy AF1G <hardyt@...>
I have two IC7Ks, use one mobile and one base. In the mobile I keep all the backlights on but for the base I turned off the backlight for all the switches, as I never run the shack with all the room lights out. This saves the bulbs, reduces power consumption (probably not enough to worry about), and possibly reduces heat a little.
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Tim, AF1G ---- Paul Brown <brown715@msn.com> wrote:
I don't' think so. Both of mine are lit all the time. Late model radio
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Re: [IC-7000] TS Light
Paul Brown <brown715@...>
I don't' think so. Both of mine are lit all the time. Late model radio
(Jan 2010 purchased). Paul
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Re: [IC-7000] TS Light
Jimmy \(WB8NBI\)
I would say that the LED for the TS button is burnt out. MY 7000 is about 4 months old both are lit.
Jimmy (WB8NBI) From: gary427@juno.com Sent: Thursday, February 18, 2010 12:13 PM To: ic7000@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [IC-7000] TS Light I just purchased a used IC-7000 and it's newer by 877 per serial number than the radio I bought new in the summer of 2008. My original radio S/N 0509730 has illumination of the TS and SPCH buttons all the time. The radio I just received only has the SPCH button lit and not the TS. Is this normal? -Gary,AC8AM- __________________________________________________________ Small Business Tools Reduce your business expense. Click here to find products for your small business. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2131/c?cp=lQN-cZjE7bdh-GU98PYwzAAAJz1rsdv52uxOCUt5Ul0IAw9XAAYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAADNAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARMQAAAAA= -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.733 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2695 - Release Date: 02/18/10 02:34:00
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Re: [IC-7000] TS Light
gary427@juno.com <gary427@...>
I just purchased a used IC-7000 and it's newer by 877 per serial number than the radio I bought new in the summer of 2008. My original radio S/N 0509730 has illumination of the TS and SPCH buttons all the time.
The radio I just received only has the SPCH button lit and not the TS. Is this normal? -Gary,AC8AM- ____________________________________________________________ Small Business Tools Reduce your business expense. Click here to find products for your small business. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2131/c?cp=lQN-cZjE7bdh-GU98PYwzAAAJz1rsdv52uxOCUt5Ul0IAw9XAAYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAADNAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARMQAAAAA=
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Re: [IC-7000] Rigblaster Plug and Play--HRD--BPSKÂ Ne
For your PC to control the 7K's frequency and other functions you need the rig control cable for CI-V radios shown at:
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http://www.westmountainradio.com/pnpradiomatrix.htm See page 9 of the P&P user manual for info on getting radio control working. Read the user manual for your laptop to figure out what the other audio jacks do! There is a lot of good support info for the P&P at: http://www.westmountainradio.com/supportpp.htm It's a little confusing at first, but re-read the P7P user manual a couple of times slowly and it will start to make more sense. Steve, W3AHL
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