Tutorial on how to find and change the settings to get ready for computer control of the icom ic r 8500. This program is an intellectual property of n4py software. Microphone connectors 18 microphone adapters 8 power connectors 7 din connectors 4. Rt systems programming softwarecable for icom ic7300 ebay. Usb cable and usb driver cd not include cps program software. Kc8unj radio programming software radio programming programs for yaesu and icom handheld transceivers. Icom rsr8500 computer remote control software pc ibm compatibile.
The ergo software controls leading shortwave receivers and provides integrated support for the radio listening. Icr8500 communications receiver features icom america. Jun 10, 2000 tk8500, new open source software for icom icr8500 rcvr. Direct hf signals and intermediate frequency signals, which are converted from vhfuhf signals, are digitized in a 14bit ad converter and transferred to the fpga and dsp for optimal processing.
All 32bit ms windows 2 all bsd platforms 1 all posix 6 os independent 2 modern 6 freebsd 1. The icr8600 utilizes fpga field programmable gate array and dsp units for demodulation, decoding and most of signal processing. Usb com cat control cable for icom icr8500 receiver technofix. Rt systems programming software for windows 7 32 and 64 bit, windows 8 and 8. Superior receive characteristics the icr8500 has superb high receive sensitivity over its entire range, and the builtin, high quality crystal tcxo provides good fre.
Microsoft windows xp, windows 7,8,10 32 or 64 bit, linux fedora red hat, ubuntu debian. Wcsr8500 software software program memories and other setting of the icom icr8500 radio. Any memory channel with all its details can be sent to the radio with a simple keystroke. The icr8500 has a superb high receive sensitivity over its entire range, and the builtin, high quality crystal tcxo provides good frequency stability of less than 100 hz below 30 mhz. Icom ic756proii cat and server software icom cat software for the ic756proii, r9000 and ic706mkiig. Scancatgold legacy 16 bit receiver control software. A signed driver is supplied with the sdr console kit, you must install the driver for your r8600 as follows. May 01, 2019 the r8500 is supplied with an ad55 ac adapter or may be run from 12 vdc with the supplied opc023c dc cord. Dec 06, 2012 tutorial on how to find and change the settings to get ready for computer control of the icom ic r 8500. Welcome along to the new group for the icom ric8500. Sep 01, 2014 the icom rs r8500 software will also run on a 64 bit win7 machine using the free xp mode virtual pc software but i was never a big fan of that as it can be slow to start. The r8500 does not have an internal power supply the way prior receiver models did. Aug 20, 20 you can use tk8500, the free, open source software i designed to configure and operate the icom icr8500. Icom is an outstanding, comprehensive radio manufacturer that produces radio communication equipment of all genres, from amateur radios to terrestrial, marine and avionics radios, as well as lte, wlan and satellite radios.
Click here to write a new message or comment for ic r8500 note that the message is not related to any article click here to see the article list for ic r8500. Your interface comes with a 30 day no questions satisfaction. All software windows mac palm os linux windows 7 windows 8 windows mobile windows phone ios android windows ce windows server pocket pc blackberry tablets os2 handheld symbian. Wcs r8500 programming software for the icom ic r8500 attenuator skip select scan comment receive frequency operating mode name step memory channel functions left to right memories limit memories auto memories skip memories memory types left to right the wcs r8500 programmer is designed to give you the ease and. Icom ic r8500 computer control settings icomr8500r20. You can use tk8500, the free, open source software i designed to configure and operate the icom icr8500. The openg2 gateway software that has been submitted for. Works with windows xp, vista, windows 7 32 and 64 bit, windows 8 and 8. Let us know what you traded it for and help other ham operators. Remote control cd software with virtual front panel, band scope and scan controller. Any memory channel with all its details can be sent to the radio with a simple. This replaces the older group deleted by verizon and yahoogroups. An introductory article about this software appeared in april 2002 monitoring times magazine. Wcsr8500 programming software memory types limit memories limit memories are used by the radio for program scan.
Icomprogrammer ii is meant to program an icom radios memories, not be a control. Hopefully, this guide will allow you to get your pc connected to your icom radio with the minimum of effort. Use the links below to quickly navigate to a product category. Much more than just memory channel programming with settings for other radio menu items. It runs okay once loaded up but running the rsr8500 software directly from a win7 32 bit install just runs or feels better and you dont need to wait for xp mode to start up. The icom rsr8500 software will also run on a 64 bit win7 machine using the free xp mode virtual pc software but i was never a big fan of that as it can be slow to start. We collect prices paid by real hams over the years to help you estimate the value of a used icom ic r8500. Apr 26, 20 icom icr8500 software for pc control post by abbot 06 jul 20, 10. This handy cable allows control of your icom icr8500 receiver by your computer. The frame is a very healthy, thick, allaluminum cast chassis.
I use it on linux, but most most people run it on windows. Vx 7 commander, vx2 commander, vx5 commander, vr120 commander, and icr2 commander. Scancatgold for windows supports all the features of the pcr see below and the smaller pcr100. Our innovative approach to the pcrs bandscope actually increases your viewing bandwidth to over 500khz icoms only shows. Commander a free application that controls up to 3 icom, tentec, kenwood, yaesu, elecraft or flexradio transceivers, switching between them manually or automatically based on frequency, and displaying frequencydependent settings for devices like tuners and amplifiers. Icom pcr100 software defined rs232 radio controller. This page lists links, related pages and software support for the icom icr1500pcr1500 receivers.
Software program memories and other setting of the icom icr8500 radio. The sophisticated ergo software features many capabilities. Wcsr8500 programming software only for the icom icr8500. It lets you read a memory image from the receiver or a file, view and change settings using a graphical interface, and sort memory channels by frequency or by label tk10. The crystal is the reference for the pll and dds circuits to achieve these specifications.
The icom ic r8500 32k could be purchased by the federal government or for export only. The prior model, the r7100, used a less expensive and thinner stampedmetal frame i dont recall what my r7000 was comprised of. Icom civ interface guide first of all, thank you for purchasing my icom civ interface cable. Rsr8500 remote control software with virtual front panel, band scope and scan controller. The wcs r8500 radio programming software is designed to give you the ease and convenience of programming the memories and set menu options of your radio from your pc. The pcr1500 is basically the r1500 with a finer 1 hz step and without the control display. Icom recommended to install the icom software follow the instructions with that package. A signed driver supplied with the sdr console kit, this can only be installed on windows 8 or higher not windows 7.
Though tk8500 is intended chiefly for linux, macos x, and bsd users, it will work on microsoft windows 95 and later, too. Worlds most popular ham radio software for amateur radio operators ham radio deluxe software the radio amateurs best asset integrated software for logging, rig control, digital modes, satellite. Our antivirus check shows that this download is virus free. The wcsr8500 radio programming software is designed to give you the ease and convenience of programming the memories and set menu options of your radio from your pc. Icom cloning software software free download icom cloning. The icr850002 model is the same as above, but with the 824849 869894 mhz cellular bands blocked. Instruction manuals, brochures and other items are available by radio model. About radio frequency icom r8500 the resource is currently listed in in 2 categories. This link is listed in our web site directory since wednesday jul 5 2017, and till today radio frequency icom r8500 has been followed for a total of 435 times. Radiocommander 2052 radio control program for windows by kd5lmy.
Scanner vhf uhf icom r8500 software for monitoring in vhfuhf range with. The icom icr850032k could be purchased by the federal government or for export only. Icom ic r8500 computer control how to hook up youtube. N4py icom control program is included in system utilities. Shortwave scan from 7 to 8 mhz icom ic r8500 youtube. Tutorial on how to get all the cables and parts together to hook up the icom ic r8500. It is essentially a junk program that tests out the interface to the radio. The current release version of ham radio deluxe is v6. Msk144 mskms jtms fsk441 fsk315 iscat jt6m ft84 jt65 pi4 system requirements.
A character based c library to control the icom r8500 wideband. Read a memory image from an icr10 receiver or a disk file. Based on historic data, todays secondhand price of the icom icr8500 is around. View and download icom ic r8500 service manual online.
Program the same details for limit memories as for regular memory channels. Rsr8500 wcable control software for icom icr8500 icr8500. Local usb port and rt systems usbrts01 interface cable 6 cable length. View and download icom icr8500 service manual online. Download32 is source for icom shareware, freeware download bcsicom, tk10, portable icom pcr control software, libicom, r20 the icf version 3 translator, etc. It provides a single, comprehensive package to control the drake r8a and r8b, japan radio nrd345, nrd535d, nrd545, aor ar7030, icom r75, r8500, tentec rx320, rx340, rx350d and watkins. We collect prices paid by real hams over the years to help you estimate the value of a used icom icr8500. Communications receiver options the ergo software controls leading shortwave receivers and provides integrated support for the radio listening. Click here to view all the above modifications for icr8500 in one page. For example, you can use remote control software, edit and backup your memory channels. Free cat control software for elecraft, kenwood, icom, tentec and yaesu. The main category is radio control software that is about radio control software,for swl and ham radio operators programs. Rt systems programming software for windows xp, vista, windows 7 32 and 64 bit, windows 8 and 8. Ham radio deluxe software radio amateurs best asset.
Any memory channel with all its details can be sent to. Buy bestkong civ ct17 cat cable for icom radio ic706 ic756 ic765 ic781 ic7000 ic7700 ic7800 icr9000 ic r8500 icr75 icr10. This page lists links, related pages and software support for the icom. It runs okay once loaded up but running the rs r8500 software directly from a win7 32 bit install just runs or feels better and you dont need to wait for xp mode to start up.
Usb iq package for hdsdr downloaded from icoms website link, or. Rsr8500 wcable control software for icom icr8500 icr8500 ebay. Ic746 soft control by iw2bsq ic746 radio control program in italian and personale info. Ive had a few in the past and ive always enjoyed using the 10. Do you have any tricks, modifications or constructions for homebrewed equipment that are not on mods. Icr7000, icr7100, icr8500, icr9000 ic1275 icr10, icr72, icr75, ic78 ic756pro, ic756proii, ic756proiii features. May 04, 20 tuning 1 mhz segment of shortwave on may 5h 20 around 0315 ut. Civ voice synthesizer option ut102 new price 2001 in sweden.
Tutorial on using computer control on the icom ic r 8500 communications receiver. The icom ic r8500 32k could be purchased by the federalgovernment or for export only. Icom is an outstanding, comprehensive radio manufacturer that produces radio. I have written a small windows 95nt program to run my r8500. Any other operating system is down to the end users decision as to whether they want to try and get it working. Icom icr8500 programming software and usbrts01 cable. An easy interface to arrl travel plus, rfinderworldwide repeater directory, radio reference, or repeater book to get repeater information. Note that page can take a while to load, if there are many modifications. Though tk10 is intended chiefly for linux, macos x, and bsd users, it is designed to work on microsoft windows 95 and later, too. It provides a single, comprehensive package to control the drake r8a and r8b, japan radio nrd345, nrd535d, nrd545, aor ar7030, icom r75, r8500, tentec rx320, rx340, rx350d and watkinsjohnson hf8711a. Works with windows 7 32 and 64 bit, windows 8 and 8. All software on this site is designed to work on windows 9x, me, nt, 2k, and xp.
It is not compatible with vista, windows 7, windows 8 or windows 10. A character based c library to control the icom r8500 wideband receiver via rs232. Icr8500 radio programming software icom radio software. This blocked, consumer version was discontinued by icom.
The r8500 is supplied with an ad55 ac adapter or may be run from 12 vdc with the supplied opc023c dc cord. N4py icom control program free version download for pc. Icom ic r8500 tutorial on computer control youtube. Rt systems wcsr8500 programming software makes it easy to manage memory channel information and other menu settings of the icom icr8500.
Commander allows you to control your alinco, elecraft, flexradio, icom, jrc, kachina, kenwood, tentec, or yaesu radio from a pc running windows 95, 98, nt, 2000, xp, vista, 7, 8, or 10. You can scan multiple memory banks sequentially using tk8500, a feature not found in most other software. When the icr8500 connected to a pc equipped with a dedicated software, it allows you to watch amateur sstv or receive rtty on your screen. The cable connects the radio to the computer from the usb port on the computer to the remote jack on the radio.
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