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. This blocked, consumer version was discontinued by icom. Icr8500 communications receiver options icom america. Icom makes such software, it is the rs r8500, but it is a little cost prohibitive. International buyers paying and shipping information. Computer control of icom ic r8500 with ham radio deluxe. Linux users may wish to look at these notes for use under linux. I am looking for software to control the icom ic r8500 receiver. Our antivirus check shows that this download is virus free. Overview tk8500 is open source software designed to control and program the icom icr8500 receiver. An introductory article about this software appeared in april 2002. Icom rsr8600 remote control software at radioworld uk. Icom rsr8500 computer remote control software pc ibm compatibile. It can be installed on a windows xp operating system and above.
Any memory channel with all its details can be sent to the radio with a simple keystroke. I use rsr8500 for storing the frequencies into the memories of the r8500. Any other operating system is down to the end users decision as to whether they want to try and get it working. We tried installed the software in our xp system and it can be installed in xp system but we do not try to use it ourself might not for further windows system. An introductory article about this software appeared in. For this example, a pro43 scanner is used to obtain the data channel. This report presents results of an rf lab test suite performed on the ic r8500 receiver. Icom makes such software, it is the rsr8500, but it is a little cost prohibitive.
Scanner equipment icom icr8500 revisited monitoring times. Works with windows 7 32 and 64 bit, windows 8 and 8. Having fun controlling my receiver with the brainboxes usb to serial adapter. I am probably too lazy to type the frequencies again and again. Hopefully icom will address this with future updates.
They are presently working on a package for the r8600 and i am sure it will be as good as all of their offerings. Dx lab yahoo group including civ commander ic r8500 receivers for sale. Rsr8500 remote control software with virtual front panel, band scope and scan controller. Rsr8500 wcable control software for icom icr8500 icr8500. Icom icr8500 computer control software radiobanter. Dx lab yahoo group including civ commander icr8500 receivers for sale. This means it works with virtually any software program.
The interface obtains power from the icom, so there is no issue with weak ports not being able to power the. 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. Current stock status at these ham radio outlet locations. The software also allows the seamless use of transverters for the vhfuhf bands with the display showing the transverter frequency. With this flex radio configured along with your icom radio, you will see 48 khz to 192 khz. Here is a schematic pdf file for an interface used with trunker and a icom icr7000. Trxmanager ham radio cat software trxmanager allows control of most radios on the market and features many original features. This program is an intellectual property of n4py software. N4py icom control program is included in system utilities.
Icom r8500 software it is a computer software that comes with virtual front panel, band scope, and scan controller. Icr8500 radio programming software icom radio software. Rsba 1, which gained popularity by being able to operate many of our machines such as the flagship machine ic7851 from a pc via ip, will be released as a new version with more various functions. The encoder includes a ptt and two userprogrammable function keys. Oct 10, 2012 tutorial on using computer control on the icom ic r 8500 communications receiver. You can set memory contents, including names, as well as read data from the receivers. Yahoo groups and mailing lists software and receiver support ctrremote yahoo group. 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.
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. Additionally, there is a saverestore feature for the internal memories of your icom transceiver. N4py icom control program free version download for pc. It worked fine for several years, but now it loses all of its frequencies that are entered into memory whenever i turn it off. Wcsr8500 programming software for the icom icr8500 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 wcsr8500 programmer is designed to give you the ease and. An introductory article about this software appeared in april 2002 monitoring times magazine.
Opc770 for icom rsr8500 and icr8500 icr8500 this is a serial cable used to connect the communications receiver with a computer via a rs232 socket. The main category is radio control software that is about radio control software,for swl and ham radio operators programs. This page lists links, related pages and software support for the icom r8500. Icom icr8600 communications receivers represent the nextgeneration in worldclass receivers. All about software defined radio sdr all about software defined radio sdr. Tutorial on how to find and change the settings to get ready for computer control of the icom ic r 8500. Wcsr8500 software software program memories and other setting of the icom icr8500 radio. Trident tr4000 program for pc control of the trident tr4000 camnis hsc150 handheld radio scanner. Ct17 civ level converter for remote control of up to 4 receivers from 1 pc. Opc770 for icom rs r8500 and ic r8500 icr8500 this is a serial cable used to connect the communications receiver with a computer via a rs232 socket. The rc28 is not a standalone control for icom radios and may only be used with the rsba1 software. I use rs r8500 for storing the frequencies into the. The r8500 does not have an internal power supply the way prior receiver models did.
Wcs r8500 software software program memories and other setting of the icom ic r8500 radio. Aug 28, 2018 having fun controlling my receiver with the brainboxes usb to serial adapter. About radio frequency icom r8500 the resource is currently listed in in 2 categories. Icom next generation technology brings you super wide band, all mode coverage from hf to 2 ghz, including shortwave and vhfuhf, while maintaining a constant receive sensitivity. The rt systems wcsr8500 software allows you to program memory channels and menu settings of the radio. 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. 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. The prior model, the r7100, used a less expensive and thinner stampedmetal frame i dont recall what my r7000 was comprised of. Listed under the softwareradio control category that is about radio control software. This program allows full control of your icom transceiver from your computer. This report presents results of an rf lab test suite performed on the ic. Icom is an outstanding, comprehensive radio manufacturer that produces radio. The icom icr850032k could be purchased by the federal government or for export only.
Rsba 1, which gained popularity by being able to operate many of our machines such as the flagship machine ic7851 from a pc via ip, will be released as. Rs r8500 remote control software with virtual front panel, band scope and scan controller. We sell icom rsr8600 remote control software at radioworld uk for all your icr8600 needs call 01922 414796. Rs8500 remote control software remotely controls the icr8500 from and ibm compatible pc. Communications receiver options the ergo software controls leading shortwave receivers and provides integrated support for the radio listening. The frame is a very healthy, thick, allaluminum cast chassis. New release of ip remote control software rsba1 version 2 for amateur radio equipment compatible with dual mode. No other software is included with the unit, but most if not all existing icom control programs should work with the usb icom interface civ, as it appears as a normal serial port. Icom icr8600 communications receivers r8600 02 free. So i can also use my preferential frequencies on the r8500 when the pc does not run. If you prefer to be anonymous write it in the message. Valley enterprises icom ct17 usb ftdi chipset civ cat control programming cable, length 10 feet. The icr8500 covers a wide frequency range continuously from 0. 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.
Icom ic r8500 tutorial on computer control youtube. The optional rc28 utilizes the same tuning knob and encoder used on icom hf radios, providing a tactile option for the rsba1 software. You can also read and write all memories and modify the memory text field. The icr8500 is not simply a scannerits a professional quality communications receiver with versatile features from high speed scanning to computer control. Radio real time panadapter to your icom radio when using n4py software. Basic performance tests were conducted in the hf, vhf and uhf. Click here to write a new message or comment for icr8500 note that the message is not related to any article click here to see the article list for icr8500. A list of ham radios supported by ham radio deluxe rig control software yaesu, icom, kenwood, elecraft, flexradio, alinco, tentec, and more. Ham radios supported by ham radio deluxe rig control. A signed driver is supplied with the sdr console kit, you must install the driver for your r8600 as follows. 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. 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 444 times. Do you have any tricks, modifications or constructions for homebrewed equipment that are not on mods. The ergo software controls leading shortwave receivers and provides integrated support for the radio listening.
To install the icom software follow the instructions with that package. Ibm is a registered trademark of international business machines. R7100 service manual 28mbpdf r7100 discriminator tap notes. Scanner vhf uhf icom r8500 software for monitoring in vhfuhf range with use scanning receiver icr8500. 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. Tutorial on using computer control on the icom ic r 8500 communications receiver. You cant access the database file, and you cant get a print out of the memories. Apr 26, 20 icom rs8500 computer control software for icr8500 rs8500. The ic r8500 02 model is the same as above, but with the 824849 869894 mhz cellular bands blocked.
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. The icom ic r8500 32k could be purchased by the federal government or for export only. The icr850002 model is the same as above, but with the 824849 869894 mhz cellular bands blocked. I have the r8500 icom control software and you can modify the memory locations. Rsba1 ip remote control software features icom america. 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. The cloningprogramming software is terrible and it does not work with the remote control software, the two even use different file formats.
I am looking for software to control the icom icr8500 receiver. Optional rsr8600 pc remote control software allows control of all receiver functions. 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. I dont know if is an early model that was restored, or if it came unblocked.
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