RRC 1258MKII - ICOM 706MKIIG - HRD Suite of Programs

[rjdev]

Hi,
I have been using my 706 from all over the place using remote rig and just taking the control head and rrc with me. I have worked from China, Taiwan and Israel.  I have become interested in the digital modes and PSK31. I have configured the signal link to connect to the mic connector of the control head. Is it possible to also connect the CI-V control thru the com ports of the RRC and allow the HRD programs to communicate at the same time to the radio? This would allow me to use the digital modes of the HRD suite.
Thansk

[sm2o]

Yes you can use com2 for CI-V control. You need a CT-17 RS232-CI-V converter or another one which is separately powered between radio-rrc and radio. Pirate converters powered from unused pins in the serialport will not work

73 de mike

[rjdev]

Hello Mike - Thanks very much for the reply. So if I am in S.Korea I can connect my laptop from a usb to serial converter to Com 2 of the Remote RRC and on the home end connect Com 2 thru the  CT-17 RS232-CI-V to the radio data port on the back of the Icom MKIIG. Is this correct? Any other details I must know? I have seen several posts on this topic but I am not totally clear on the details. I do plan to connect a signal link to the mic input of the control head and connect the HRD software thru the CIV link.  I appreciate the info and help. Ray K6LJ