For the 91AD, you have two options -- 1. Get the RS-91 software with OPC-1529 data cable ($50 + S/H from Universal Radio). If you loose the cable, an exact replacement is the Nikon SC-EW2 cable for $13 at http://www.dcables.net/nikon-sc-ew2-compatible-serial-cable.aspx -- this software lets you program the memories and settings, as well as operate your radio from your PC. In this mode, you can also easily send and receive short text messages. Note: the cable plugs into the Data port on the side of the radio.
2. Get the WSC91 cloning software from RT Systems ($25 download from http://www.rtsystemsinc.com/icom_Template.cfm?icompage=WCS91). They also sell the program packaged with their USB cable for $49. In my opinion, it is easier to manage the memories using this software, but it does not allow you to control the radio or send/receive low speed text data from your PC. You will need a cloning cable that goes from the radio to the PC. The stock cable is the CT-29A ($30 + S/H from hamstation.com) though later versions of the program seem to want the USB cable sold by RT Systems. Note: the cloning cable plugs into the speaker/earphone jack on the top of the radio. For everyday management of the memories, I prefer the program from RT Systems, but it's a cloning mode type program -- it reads in the entire memory of the radio to the PC, where you make your changes, then it writes out the entire memory back to the radio, which can be a tad slow. For changing just one memory "channel," the ICOM program is faster, plus it supports operating your radio from your PC. This may not be of value to you, but it does allow making use of the slow speed data feature, if that's of interest to you and you don't want to use D-Rats. Jim - K6JM ----- Original Message ----- From: J.Gordon Beattie, Jr., W2TTT To: [email protected] Sent: Monday, September 06, 2010 9:40 PM Subject: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] IC-91AD programming and software Hi Folks! I was just wondering if anyone has had any experience programming an IC-91AD for D-Star either manually or with software? I have an IC-80AD and it is ok with the freebie ICOM software, but I don't know my options for the IC-91AD and would like to use common software, especially if I need to buy it. Thanks & 73, Gordon Beattie, W2TTT
