Small size makes it an ideal mobile radio transmits on all amateur hf bands plus 6meters, 2meters vhf and 440 uhf. This was the third and final version of this very popular amateur radio. This article shows how to perform this extended transmit modification on the icom ic706 mkii. To do this use the port civ located behind the rtx and a small interface that converts the signal for the serial port of a personal computer. Describe your experience with the icom ic706 all flavors and tell us why you give it the rating you did required. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Ill let you look and make a decision based on the details they present. Icom programming interface, icom pinout connector 1, icom pinout connector 2 programming software for icom ic706mkiig icom ic 706 mkiig ic706mkiig. I receive into wsjtx a lot of hams using ft8 modulation,but when i activate enable tx in wsjtx my icom ic 706 mk2g turns to tx mode, the power current goes to 4,2ampers i transmitt 30 w, i can see my call sign to s. Each piece of software works with a specific radio making it easy for you to handle the radios features without having to wade through those that dont apply. Click here to write a new message or comment for ic706mkiig note that the message is not related to any article click here to see the article list for ic706mkiig.
Icom 706mkiig computer control and soundcard interface. 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. 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. Buy icom 706 and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. This radio is of an age that it was designed before computer programming was developed. I was attracted to the 706 for a number of reasons, some of which are. Icom is a brand known for manufacturing radio transmitting and receiving devices. Interfacing the radio to your pc has too many waycool advantages. Cw narrow filter 500 hz cw narrow filter 250 hz ssb wide filter 2. Icom ic706 links category is a curation of 39 web resources on, trlog to icom control cable, mic tips for the ic706, icom 706mkiig modification for frequency injection.
I need help setting up cqrlog to connect to my icom 706 mkiig. The icom 706 continues the standard created by the brand in the world of radio transmission. Do not transmit power into a signal generator or a sweep generator. Icom 706mkiig radio transceiver for sale online ebay. The main category is icom ic706 resources that is about icom ic706 links. Addresses are provided on the inside back cover for your 7. Used, icom 706 mk2g mkiig hf vhf uhf ham amateur r icom 706 mk2g mkiig hf vhf uhf ham amateur radio icom cb ham radio sales rep calculator made for icom by icom rare and new boxed. View and download icom ic706 instruction manual online.
Unfollow icom 706 mkiig to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Improperly performed modifications can severely damage your radio. The worldwidedx radio forum was originally established in 2001. The usbrts01 is comparable to the icom ct17 cable the ic 706 does not have the ability to be programmed from the computer. I see there is the ability to enable and disable the pl tone, but i. Enter initial set mode by holding the lock button while powering on the radio. Icom ic 706 links category is a curation of 39 web resources on, trlog to icom control cable, mic tips for the ic 706, icom 706mkiig modification for frequency injection. Ic706 usb cable rt systems radio programming software. I have about a dozen repeaters jackson county, ms and jax, fl and all the frequencies needed for several fm satellites for both 2 and 0.
Resources listed under icom ic706 category belongs to hf transceivers main collection, and. All stated specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation. Six steps for programming your ic706 from the front panel. These will occur as a result of circuit construction. The japanese company is behind radio equipment like the twoway radios that are commonly used in the shipping industry, land mobile communications, and ham radio communities. Discussion in general ham radio discussion started by se7en, apr 24, 2011. An icom ic706mkiig came in with the owner wanting the mars cap modification done on it so that he can transmit on 60 meter band. About icom ic706 schematic the resource is currently listed in in a single category. The cable for connecting the radio to interface to this control software remains available from rt systems. The latest version is the incredibly small icom ic706 mark ii g which adds many new features and capabilities not found in the previous icom ic706 and icom ic706mkii versions. Usb, lsb, cw, rtty fsk, am, fm, wfm rx only number of memory channels.
Other manufacturers microphones have different pin assignments and connection to the ic706mkiig may damage the transceiver. Icom 706mkiig programming software discussion in ham radio discussions started by n6ddr, jul 12, 20. Yes, the one model is the ic706 mark i and the other model is the ic706 mark ii. Over the last 6 months i have been stranded several times 5 because of a dead car battery. The 706 series represents one of the most popular transceivers in amateur radio histroy. I am grateful for the individuals who attempted to help me, however, for a beginner in linux i could. Bobby trates icom 706 mk2g programming a uhfvhf frequency into a memory chanell. Icom ic706mkiig program standard repeater to program a repeater with a non standard offset use the following the 706 mkiig needs to have a. Portable battery pack systems for yaesu ft 857d and icom ic 706 703. See the report or download other versions of icom icpcr. Icom ic 706 mk2g all mode transceiver txrx komplett offen. Icom ic706mkii ic 706 mkii ic706mkii transceiver mods. Radio type icomciv baud rate 1200 icom addr hex for 706mkiig 58 default or match radio setting 62004 if you do not know which com port is available to use, one tactic for finding out is the trialandtest method.
The mod is fairly simple, but involves removing a tiny surface mount component which is about the size of the. Six steps for programming your ic706 from the front panel 1. The software referred to on our site would be control software for running the radio from the computer in a base station type setup. Icom ic706mkiig operation guide ke1ri a new england ham. Home technical index site map arestraffic scouts photo index roster repeaters 2m nets hf nets kv5rs icom ic706mkiig mods and tips page. Includes a nifty manual but not the original, remote head mounting bracket and cable, radio body mounting bracket, power cable and microphone. Icom ic736 cat rig computer control with hdsdr hrd and omnirig duration.
Second hand icom ic706 mkiig with dsp radioworld uk. 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. Can anyone recommend what parts i would need to buy to be able to connect the radio to my computer for digital modes if its even possible along with any windows based software that you would recommend that is low cost or free. I just looked at the command set on page 46 of the 706 mkii g manual. Bobby trates icom 706 mk2g programming a uhfvhf frequency. Other useful information would include your experience with similar products, infomation on a product that you would purchase instead of this one, and so on. I bought 3 months ago sb2000 mk2 usb radio interface with their cables for icom ic 706 mk2g. N4py icom control program informer technologies, inc. Bobby trates icom 706 mk2g programming a uhfvhf frequency into a memory chanell duration.
Help setting up radio interface for 706 mkiig cqrlog. The ic706mkiig meets milstd requirements and strict environmental standards for shock mil 810c, d, e and vibration mil 810c, d, e. The latest version is the incredibly small icom ic706 mark ii g which adds many new features and capabilities not found in the previous ic706 and ic706mkii versions. Do you have any tricks, modifications or constructions for homebrewed equipment that are not on mods. Because of its use associated with the military auxiliary radio service mars or civil air patrol cap, this modification is often referred to as mars or cap mod. When in airmails message index screen, click on tools in. Some years ago i purchased an icom ic706mkiig transceiver. Icom ic706mkiig icom ic 706 mkiig ic706mkiig transceiver. It always seemed to happen if i left the car parked for 10 or more hours, but i could never figure out why.
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. This link is listed in our web site directory since tuesday feb 14 2006, and till today icom ic706 schematic has been followed for a total of 6364 times. The n4py icom control program controls the following icom radios. Computerenhanced radio control and programming, automated logging, and a multitude of digital soundcard modes. How to install optional filters in an icom ic706mkiig and measure them with. Rt systems software works with windows 7, windows 8, windows 8. Programming software for icom ic706mkii ic 706 mkii ic706mkii. See my getting started in pc soundcard digital modes page. The usbrts01 cable works as a cat cable with authentic version of the ic 706 worldwide.
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