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Configuration, RRC 1258 / Re: CAT control ... Solution?

« on: 2025-01-04, 05:47:49 »

Did yoiu ever find a solution to this problem?

Here is mine (posted but no opne has replied (sigh)

- Can you set the CT-17 to 19,200 bps?
- If so, is it automaticall.y recogmized?
 
Computer configuration:
- Computer (HRD, or RS-BA1, or RTSystems) --> (USB) RemoteRig --> Internet --> RemoteRig (serial) --> DB25-DB9 converter --> Icom CT-17 --> IC-7100 radio "Remote" jack / 9600 bps.
 
I have it set for 9600 bps and I have issues remote controlling the IC7100. I want to try higher data rate but I don't know if the CT-17 will automatically recongize it, or if it's even doable.
 
The CT-17 manual only mentions 1200 baud BUT I have it at 9600 and it works but it's sluggish and unusable (HRD, RS-BA1 nor can I read/wriote to the IC-7100 using RTSystems softweare). Per the IC-7100, I can use CI-V up to 19,200 bps.
 
Has anyone had experience setting their IC-7100 to go through the CT-17 at higher baud rates (19,200 bps)?
 
Link - I have 1 Gbps U/D fiber at this end and HS Cable (100Mbps/10 Mbps) on the CT-17 / IC7100 end
 
I used to remote control my previous TS-480SAT with no problem and I do have a Flex 6400 which is also working fine. My issue is that I cannot remote control, program, or run data via the RemoteRig + CT-17 interfaces. The control head works just fine for voice mode.

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Configuration, RRC 1258 / Re: Help! Anyone successfully reading/programming a remote IC-7100 via software?

« on: 2025-01-04, 05:20:41 »

Disappointing ... I have received no feedback for this message and others that I have posted regarding the IC-7100 and the Remote Rig interfaces. I can't believe that no one has configured a remote controlled IC-7100 using a pair of RRs and a CT-17

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Configuration, RRC 1258 / Re: Help! Anyone successfully reading/programming a remote IC-7100 via software?

« on: 2024-12-30, 01:54:04 »

Nobody? 

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Configuration, RRC 1258 / Help! Anyone successfully reading/programming a remote IC-7100 via software?

« on: 2024-12-20, 03:59:17 »

I am looking for help from anyone who has successfully managed to remotely read and program an IC-7100 via a pair of RR1258 devices.

I am pretty sure that I have the settings right but I am not able to do so using RT-Systems software or even manage the radio using Icom's RS-BA1 software. RS-BA1 connects, is very slow, but that's it. I was able to download once using RT-Systems but never after. However, I was never able to upload to the radio.

I am using a real Icom CT-17 CI-V interface between the radio (remote jack) and the Remote Rig (COM2 9600 8n1). The control panel works fine and I have been saving settings to the radio's SD-Card (just in case). But I can't download or upload using any software.
 
Brainstorming ...
- Can I set the baud rate higher in the RR and the IC-7100?
- If so, will the Icom CT-17 auto detect a higher baud rate?

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Configuration, RRC 1258 / Re: IC-7100 ... How to setup for CW? ---> SOLVED!

« on: 2024-12-20, 03:43:47 »

Thanks ... I had a TS-480SAT at the remote site and replaced it with an IC-7100 to be able to have access to 2m and 70cm (talk to friend as I used to live there).  I have no problem operating CW from here (2680 miles away). Have a look at my QRZ.com page for my setup.

I use ACL as my logging program and log manually. I long abandoned contesting so I don't mind spending a bit of time logging my voice, data, or CW QSO. So I don't need the connectivity.

However, I did save what you shared as I am looking for another remote site somewhere in the San Diego California area. I have my TS-480SAT (I actually have two of them) and an ALS-600S amplifier along with another pair of RemoteRig devices, antennas, etc., looking for a ham host. I live in a condo so my ham activity is via my remote sites :-)

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Configuration, RRC 1258 / Is anyone running HRD with a remote IC7100 & RR1258?

« on: 2024-11-29, 06:23:56 »

I am looking for help from anyone who is using HRD software or Icom's RS-BA1 (or anything) to operate a remote IC-7100 using a pair of RR1258 mk-II and the Icom CT-17 CI-V interface.

I followed all of the instructions and I can't get it to work. The remote control head works fine and so does CW.

The software seems to connect and it does change frequency, but it's VERY slow, incomplete and unusable. This tells me that virtual COM 7 is the right port and it's set to 9600 8n1. I have a 1 Gbps U/D fiber connection on this end and a Cable MODEM on the other (300/20 Mbps).

Path: HRD software --> Win 11 Computer --> USB (virtual COM 7 9600 8n1)--> RR1258 USB (set to COM2 Mode-2,CI-V 9600 8n1, use USB) --> Router+MODEM --> Internet --> MODEM+Router --> RR1258 (set to COM 2 Mode 2 CI-V 9600 8n1) --> Icom CT-17 Interface --> IC7100 radio (Remote)

 - Can I set the COM ports to 19,200? Will the CT-17 interface recognize this?
 - The computer has USB2 and USB3 ports. Can this be the issue?
 - The computer does not have an RS232 port so if I want a direct RS232 to the RR1258, I will need a USB-to/from-RS232 converter anyway

I also tried to use RT-Systems to read or write and it always fails.
 

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General discussion forum / Re: WSJTX SuperFox and RCC

« on: 2024-11-18, 04:55:55 »

Not an asnwer but a question. Can you help me with my remote setup? I replaced a TS-480SAT remote (which worked fine) with the IC-7100, and I am struggling.

However, I have NOT been able to get WSJT to work. Even HRD or Icom's RS-BA1 struggles.

Can you share how you got your remote IC-7100 to work with WSJT.

My setup:

This works:
IC7100 control head --> RR1258 --> Router+MODEM --> Internet --> MODEM+router --> RR1258 --> Icom CT-17 --> IC7100 radio
I also have Morse Code and that works fine.

This doesn't work
WSJT on computer --> USB (via COM 7, 9600 8n1) --> RR1258 --> rouer+MODEM --> Internet --> MODEM+router --> RR1258 --> Icom CT-17 --> IC7100 radio.

I plan to setup Virtiual Audio Connection (VAC v4.70). I do have SignalLink but I was told (?) that the VAC would feed the audio to/from the RR1258 via the USB connection

This also fails ... (can't connect,  or very slow, or connects with errors, no S-meter, etc.)
HRD (licensed and current) on computer --> COM 7 (9600 8n1)--> RR1258 USB --> router+MODEM --> Internet --> MODEM+router --> RR1258 --> Icom CT-17 --> IC7100 radio

Icom RS-BA1 (licensed and current) on computer --> USB (COM 7, 9600 8n1) --> RR1258 USB --> router+MODEM --> Internet --> MODEM+router --> RR1258 --> Icom CT-17 --> IC7100 radio

This never worked (to remotely program the radio)
RT-Systems software on computer -->  COM 7 (9600 8n1) --> RR1258 USB --> router+MODEM --: Internet --> MODEM+router --> RR1258 --> Icom CT-17 --> IC7100 radio. I tried "slow"and "fast"but the radio always fails and I need to load what I had saved on the SD-card

I am looking for any help from those who have sunnessfully remoted their IC-7100 for voice and data using a pair of RR1258 mk-II

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Configuration, RRC 1258 / How to use RT-Systems to remotely program an IC-7100?

« on: 2024-11-10, 00:50:16 »

My remote is working fine using the RR1258 but when I try to use RT Systems to remotely program the radio, it fails.

The COM ports are configured properly and I am using COM 7 (9600 8n1). I can use either Icom's RS-BA1 or the current HRD software to manage and operate the radio.

RT-Systems (programming)
- I was able to download the configuration and frequencies from the radio using RT-Systems, which says that link is working!

- However, when I try to upload the frequencies and configurateion using RT-Systems, it fails!

Using RT-Systems, I tried to upload using the software's "normal" and "fast". (This is ths "Adjust Sending Speed: Normal or Fast")

- In "fast" the radio does not respond.
- In "normal" it responds then fails to clone the radio.
- When it fails, the radio is initialized and lost everythng. I then need to load the saved frequencies and configuration from the radio's SD-Card (good that I backed it all up to the SD Card before trying to upload).

So I am looking for suggestions from anyone who has managed to remotely program their IC-7100 using RT Systems software.

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Configuration, RRC 1258 / Re: IC-7100 ... How to setup for CW?

« on: 2024-10-23, 07:24:35 »

I FOUND THE PROBLEM !!!!   (Sharing this for everyone)

The IC-7100 needs to be set to Break-IN ("BK IN" appears on the left side of the display).

Unfortunately, that was not listed in the RR manual nor in posts I read. CW now works via the RR as the radio goes into TX when I activate the paddle and I can send Morse Code without any problem. I monitored the power level and all is fine.

My final settings:

Control RR - Keyer
- Keyer   Yes
- Iambic Mode A
- Paddle Reverse  No
- Lf delay  200  (to mute the sidetone from the control head while TX CW)
- Key delay  50
- Speed min  10
- Speed Max  40

Control RR - I/O
- IN0  I/O
- OUT0  Connect
- OUT1  Keyer
- OUT2  Keyer
- USB RTS  Disabled
- USB DTR on CW Disabled

Radio RR - Keyer
- PTT activated by keyer  Yes
- PTT delay 0

Radio RR - I/O
- OUT0  I/O  (I also tried Keyer)
- OUT1  I/O  (I also tried keyer)
- OUT2  Keyer

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Configuration, RRC 1258 / Re: IC-7100 ... How to setup for CW?

« on: 2024-10-23, 07:09:14 »

Jonas - The problem seems to be that the IC-7100 is NOT switching to TX.

If I hold the PTT button on the mic, I can send CW and it works fine. But when I release the MIC's PTT, I cannot TX CW.

Control RR - Keyer
- Keyer   Yes
- Iambic Mode A (I also tried Mode B)
- Paddle Reverse  No
- Lf delay  0
- Key delay  50
- Speed min  10
- Speed Max  40

Control RR - I/O
- IN0  I/O
- OUT0  Connect  (I also tried Keyer)
- OUT1  I/O  (I also tried Keyer and Keyer-PTT)
- OUT2  Keyer (I also tried Keyer and Keyer PTT)
- USB RTS  Disabled
- USB DTR on CW Disabled

Radio RR - Keyer
- PTT activated by keyer  Yes
- PTT delay 0

Radio RR - I/O
- OUT0  I/O  (I also tried Keyer)
- OUT1  I/O  (I also tried keyer)
- OUT2  Keyer

I do have a CT-17 to COM2 on the radio side, and USB on the control side. I can use HRD or Icom's RS-BA1 software to manage the radio so that works

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Configuration, RRC 1258 / IC-7100 ... How to setup for CW? ---> SOLVED!

« on: 2024-10-21, 02:48:54 »

I have read the manual, configured it as indicated, then read many posts and I still cannot get CW to operate. I am sure it's a simple config issue that I am overlooking.

Can someone please share the RR Radio, RR Control settings, and if any special function needs to be activated in the IC-7100 radio?

- I have a single paddle connected to "PAD" on the RR control via a stereo cable
- I have a stereo cable connected between the "PAD" on the RR Radio and the "KEY" on the back of the radio

- When I key up, I hear the sidetone on the Control RR but the radio does not TX
- If I raise the volume on the IC-7100 control head, I hear dits and dots (not the proper weight) but the radio refuses to TX
- The radio is set to CW.

What am I missing here???

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General discussion forum / Re: Is the RR-1258 still available?

« on: 2024-03-23, 03:39:57 »

Thanks ... I just asked for a quote w/shipping :-)

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General discussion forum / Is the RR-1258 still available?

« on: 2024-03-16, 02:26:29 »

I live in the USA and I am ready to order from a European rep as there seems to be no US or Canada based distributor.

- Is the 1258 mkII still available?
- What's the best way to order a pair?

Thanks, W4AFK

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Configuration, Webswitch 1216H / Re: 1216H and DCU-2 rotator controller

« on: 2021-02-28, 04:19:46 »

The DCU-2 controller is documented here:

https://static.dxengineering.com/global/images/instructions/hgn-dcu-2.pdf.

Per page 8 of the manual, the DCU-2 protocol is the same as for the DCU-1.

So we will order the DCU-1 adapter :-)

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Configuration, Webswitch 1216H / 1216H and DCU-2 rotator controller

« on: 2021-02-25, 05:41:41 »

Hi again ... we have been using the 1216H + 1216L to control an old HAM-IV rotator controller.

We just got our hands on a new rotator and a DCU-2 digital controller (bought and took down a tower/antenna from another ham who was moving).

- I understand that the 1216H doesn't need the 1216L when using a DCU-1

- Can we use the same procedures to connect the DCU-2 as I read for the DCU-1?

- Any special instructions (I read this post: https://www.remoterig.com/forum/index.php?topic=1632.msg6905#msg6905)

Looking forward to responses