This is a wonderful add on to help make this awesome rig even more awesome. See my getting started in pc soundcard digital modes page. The 706 is very sensitive to power and will not turn on if the voltage is too far above 12v or to far below it. Document includes user manual ic706mkiig instruction manual. Six steps for programming your ic706 from the front panel. Bobby trates icom 706 mk2g programming a uhfvhf frequency into a memory chanell. Enter initial set mode by holding the lock button while powering on the radio. Icom ic736 cat rig computer control with hdsdr hrd and omnirig duration.
Scroll through the different settings by pressing the band up or band down buttons on the radio. First, verify the dup offset and quick split settings in the initial set mode. The latest version is the incredibly small icom ic 706 mark ii g which adds many new features and capabilities not found in the previous ic 706 and ic706mkii versions. Rtlsdr rtl2832u and software defined radio news and projects. Well i assumed there software was as thorough on it as it was on the radios i own, having never bought a 706 in any version although i know alot of guys who have them and never heard that, i have several early icom that use cat but alot of guys told me to save the bread,it didnt have much to offer me, are there any other rigs that that you are aware of that are poorly done. Icom ic706mkiig program standard repeater to program a repeater with a non standard offset use the following the 706 mkiig needs to. It turns out the ic706 series of radios were released before the civ. Loot at rt systems software, if theres a program for the 706 they will have it. Sad part of the is parts are not readily available anymore.
The physical programming cable is the same as i can use for the ict7h handheld, so, that part is ready for me to test. The usbrts01 cable works as a cat cable with authentic version of the ic 706 worldwide. Icom 706mkiig will not turn on worldwidedx radio forum. Read the instructions of test equipment thoroughly. This radio is of an age that it was designed before computer programming was developed. Manual is a little unclear about this, but you have to be in.
When the transceiver fails to transmit test data or transmits sporadically tx indicator. After a wideband mod and full realignment i gave the rig a test with one of our illustrious local operators, ralph g1ojj. Pdf service manual with schematics for icom ic706mkiig icom ic 706 mkiig. Computerenhanced radio control and programming, automated logging, and a multitude of digital soundcard modes. And do i simply turn all the way or must i get some testing control. Icom ic706mkiig program standard repeater to program a repeater with a non standard offset use the following the 706 mkiig needs to have a special setting in memory for the repeaters with odd splits. Six steps for programming your ic 706 from the front panel 1. The 706 series represents one of the most popular transceivers in amateur radio histroy.
Icom ic706 original renewed with hear it dsp youtube. Icom 706mkiig computer control and soundcard interface. Interfacing the radio to your pc has too many waycool advantages. I have only used this on my 706mkiig so test it on all others at your own risk. Ic706 usb cable rt systems radio programming software. Uses ftdi chip to provide the best compatibility and reliability. Bobby trates icom 706 mk2g programming a uhfvhf frequency. When the transceiver fails to transmit test data or. It sounds like yo did a lot of testing and my gut feeling its dead. The g is an allmode transceiver provides 100 watts on hf and 6 meters and 50 watts on 2 meters plus 20 watts on 440 mhz. The usbrts01 is comparable to the icom ct17 cable the ic 706 does not have the ability to be programmed from the computer. Standard ct17 civ cat interface in a usb dongle with 1.
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