John
Sorry if this is a daft question - the link you gave shows an RS232 port on the
back - why not just hook that up to a PC - it looks like the optional CT17 is
only required if you connect to the ‘Remote’ port.
You indicated you had the audio working fine just the cat needed - use the
RS232 port?
73’s
Tom
On 4 Jul 2018, at 00:55, John Zantek <j...@zantek.net> wrote:
> Neil…there’s no bidirectional USB type-B port on a 7700. The DX Commander
> doc doesn’t include the 7700.
> The two type-B connections on the back of the rig are ‘borrowed’ by the Icom
> engineers for audio connections only.
> http://www.icom.co.jp/world/support/download/manual/pdf/IC-7700_ENG_IM_6.pdf
>
> We have the audio working via the Icom Remote Utility app. We don’t have CAT
> control with anything OTHER than Icom’s Remote RS-BA1 console.
>
> John
>
> From: Neil Zampella [mailto:ne...@techie.com]
> Sent: Tuesday, July 3, 2018 4:39 PM
> To: wsjt-devel@lists.sourceforge.net
> Subject: Re: [wsjt-devel] Icom IC-7700/RS-BA1/WSJT-X
>
> John,
>
> I don't think that Hamlib or Omnirig uses UDP packets to control the rig, its
> more a bidirectional serial interface, sending ascii or hex. That said, I
> know that DX Commander can control the IC-7700 using a USB conection.
>
> Check this url: www.dxlabsuite.com/dxlabwiki/ConnectingIcom72007600
>
> Neil, KN3ILZ
>
>
> On 7/3/2018 3:52 PM, John Zantek wrote:
> Tnx, Neil, and I agree that there are HW workarounds to accomplish the goal.
> I’m just still amazed that additional HW would be needed, given that the
> IC-7700 has a fully functional LAN port and firmware server. I’ve even found
> some Youtube videos “claiming” that third party apps like FLDigi, etc.,
> should work via the LAN (UDP 50001-50003) for both CAT and audio, but none
> have demonstrated it successfully.
>
> Quite maddening for a top level rig with built-in RTTY and PSK and
> manufacturer-supplied networking tools (Remote Utility app) and full remote
> capability, albeit only with their software. I can’t believe Icom is
> proprietary with its IP stack, as some say.
>
> From: Neil Zampella [mailto:ne...@techie.com]
> Sent: Tuesday, July 3, 2018 11:18 AM
> To: wsjt-devel@lists.sourceforge.net
> Subject: Re: [wsjt-devel] Icom IC-700/RS-BA1/WSJT-X
>
> John,
>
> I was using my IC-718 with full CAT control without the CT-17 using a cable
> from XGGCOMMS.com ... this one looks like the one you need:
>
> Icom CAT IC-Cable-7-USB-ISO
>
> The interface offers full USB CAT Control and 600:600 Ohm transformer
> isolated audio interfacing of your Icom Transceiver allowing you to fully
> utilise software such as Ham Radio Deluxe, PSK31, DM780, N1MM Logger, MixW
> and many more.
>
> The USB CAT part of the interface uses the highly reliable FTDI Chipset. The
> audio cable uses high quality Bourns 600:600 Ohm transformers to galvanically
> isolate the audio circuits to reduce the chance of ground loops and induced
> mains hum and is terminated in the 8 pin Din Accessory connector. See the
> radio compatibility list below.
>
> With this interface, you will be up and running on PSK31, SSTV, Pactor,
> Packet or any mode that requires CAT control and Tx/Rx Audio Interfacing
> between your PC Soundcard and Radio within minutes.
>
> Full CAT control with PTT and Isolated TX/Rx Audio on these Icom tranceivers.
>
> IC-746, IC-746 Pro, IC-756 Pro, IC-756 Pro 2, IC-756 Pro3, IC-910H, IC-7400,
> IC-7600, IC-7700, IC-7800
>
> * The standard cable length is 1.8m
>
> $46
> (+ postage: $12)
>
> Hope this helps.
>
> Neil
>
> On 7/3/2018 10:16 AM, John Zantek wrote:
> You would think it’s that simple, but no. Icom’s required CT-17
> level-converter, at $139, only works with an RS-232 connection on the PC.
> USB-9pin converters are evidently not supported.
>
> Very frustrating. This was a top of the line rig not too long ago. Built-in
> Ethernet. Built-in RTTY and PSK.
>
> From: Black Michael via wsjt-devel [mailto:wsjt-devel@lists.sourceforge.net]
> Sent: Tuesday, July 3, 2018 5:59 AM
> To: WSJT software development <wsjt-devel@lists.sourceforge.net>
> Cc: Black Michael <mdblac...@yahoo.com>
> Subject: Re: [wsjt-devel] Icom IC-700/RS-BA1/WSJT-X
>
> According to the manual there is a DB-9 connector for CAT control.
> Just need a USB adapter since the 7700 is already in WSJT-X with serial port
> control.
>
> de Mike W9MDB
>
>
>
>
>
>
> On Tuesday, July 3, 2018, 2:17:38 AM CDT, John Zantek <j...@zantek.net> wrote:
>
>
> Has ANYONE successfully deployed WSJT-X on an Icom IC-7700, using the Icom
> RS-BA1 software for the virtual serial porting via the ethernet port on the
> rig? For those not aware, the 7700 has no conventional bidirectional USB
> ports to couple a PC; the only way to allow a PC app to interface via the
> LAN.
>
> While I'm successful with the audio, there's no CAT control...and thus, no
> DXpedition Mode capability.
>
> TIA & 73,
> John KE7B
>
>
>
>
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