If troubleshooting steps fail, do an icom usb driver reinstall. Wcs7600 programming software for the icom ic7600 ctcss rx ctcss filter select scan comment receive frequency operating mode data mode name tone mode memory channel functions left to right memories limit memories vfo memory types left to right the wcs7600 programmer is designed to give you the ease and. All n4py software runs on windows operating systems windows xp, vista, and windows 7, 8, and 10 including the 64 bit versions of xp, vista, and windows 7, 8, and 10. But, thats not to suggest that an sdr is the beall and endall of receiver design. Ive recently been using my icom ic7000 inside my house as a convenient way to listen to w1aw morse code practice sessions. Configuring the ic7600 and wsjtx for operation using a usb. I wont be parting with my ic7600 in lieu of the new ic7610 but am looking to buy a second ic7600 with v2 firmware. I cant help with the exact settings, as i dont use win10 in fact, for my own ends, i dont use windows now.
Feb 01, 2017 the icom rsba1 software is the solution for that. Icom usb driver reinstall windows 10 troubleshooting hrd and. Icom ic7600 instruction manual pdf service manual with schematics for icom ic7600 ic 7600 ic7600. Why i chose the icom 7610 over the flex 6400m icom ic7300. It was in response to questions about the yeasu ftdx3000 vs. View and download icom ic 7600 instruction manual online. It was very simple to connect my ic 751 using a serial cable for cat control with log4om. For a beginner looking to buy an inexpensive hf radio, or a hf radio operator looking for a compact if dsp radio, the ic7200 is a perfect purchase. Wcs7600 programming software only for the icom ic7600. 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.
Jul 30, 2014 mark, i want to thank you for your posting site configuring the ic 7600 and wsjtx for operation using a usb cable. So i was hoping they would give us something for our 7600. Wcs 7600 software software program memories and other setting of the icom ic 7600 radio. One of the last windows 10 updates caused many hams to have problems and it seems the problems can reoccur too. I have been complaining that icom has not provided any software upgrade for the ic7600 in the three years i have owned mine. Opinions on a ic 7600 vs an ic 7300 radioreference. Like the ic7700 and ic7800, the ic7600 uses dual 32bit floatingpoint texas instruments dsp chips with one for the radio other for the spectrum scope.
Its a program that runs on your computer and interfaces with the radio, either ic 7300 or 7600. Ive not seen any mention of the ic7200 around the site, so here are some details. The ic 7700 has the sp dif optical digital interface for audio output and modulation input. Rt systems wcs 7600 programming software makes it easy to manage memory channel information and other menu settings of the icom ic 7600. I downloaded the usb driver for windows 7 from icom, but it does not seem to do anything. Custom built 80foot tall free standing ham radio tiptower in action. Icom ic 7300 tips and tricks common problems and saving reloading settings duration. In my ownership i have two ic7610, only one thing to say is a radio with outstanding receiver performance, its beat my ic7700 and 7600. One afternoon, i was on 40 meters and decided to have a qso with a fellow ham.
Now trying to use a usb cable on my new ic7600 and am lost. In the past year, they offered upgrades for both of the bigger transceivers in the family, the ic7700 and ic7800. Once again, we are honored and excited to present a new icom hf6m transceiver the above photo illustrates the ic 7600 as presented at tokyo hamfair 2008. It was the software that caused me to get rid of the flex6500. View and download icom ic7600 service manual online. This will help if you installed an incorrect or mismatched driver. It was very simple to connect my ic751 using a serial cable for cat control with log4om. If your radio and software had been working fine, those are some items to check first. The ic7600 is a 100wclass hf6m hf transceiver, utilizing icoms wellknown and proven ifdsp architecture and feature set. Once again, we are honored and excited to present a new icom hf6m transceiver the above photo illustrates the ic7600 as presented at tokyo hamfair 2008. Comparing the icom ic7600 and the yeasu ftdx3000 updated. Icom ic7600 vs ic756 pro iii part 2 the displays a look at the lcd display layout and display abilities with both transceivers.
A users perspective on the ic7600 by george bethea k5jz, 26 may 2009. An icom firmware update, announced june 2015, adds many new features as shown above. Ic 7600 firmware update hi tad, thanks for your responce. Page 38 491 software adjustment transmit continued adjustment adjustment operation value item preparation 1 connect an audio generator and ac. Band keys q connect a pc and tnc to the transce ver. Rt systems wcs7600 programming software makes it easy to manage memory channel information and other menu settings of the icom ic7600. The prices on used ic7600 radios are crashing, apparently as a result of the introduction of the ic7300 and the ic7610. There are a lot of superhet plus dsp radios that rank pretty highly on rob sherwoods list. View and download icom ic 7600 service manual online. Waterfall screens, mouse operation, and other additional functions have been added to the spectrum scope. How to use the usb audio connection of the ic 7600 to a computer with fldigi and flrig.
Go into setup on the 7600 exitset then goto set and finally levels scroll to the item data 1 mod and change the setting to usb by turning the tuning dial. Jul 17, 2018 one of the last windows 10 updates caused many hams to have problems and it seems the problems can reoccur too. For a beginner looking to buy an inexpensive hf radio, or a hf radio operator looking for a compact if dsp radio, the ic 7200 is a perfect purchase. Ic7600 radio programming software cables usb radio. Oh my god i spent 2 hours messing around trying to get my 7600 to play and after reading your instructions within 3 minutes i had it working. I suspect that the ic 7610 will have those features.
It utilizes a double superhet with an imagerejection 2nd mixer circuit providing improved inband imd. See thumbnails below click for a larger image and see the video below. The high performance reciprocal mixing dynamic range rmdr of the ic7610 gives it the ability to pick out the. The icom ic7600 has been unveiled at the tokyo hamfair august 2008. The ic7300 and ic7610 offer a compelling set of facts such as the fact that you can run these radios without a computer, and the 7610 has a server built in for remote operation.
Icom has moved past their dsp line of radios and is now writing their own softwarebased receivers running on an fpga as in the ic7300, icr8600, ic7610, and ic9700. Icom ic7610 hf50mhz all mode transceivers ic7610 free. Audio both ways over the usb is straightforward and ptt over usb is easy if youre willing to use cat. Wcs7600 software software program memories and other setting of the icom ic7600 radio. Civ commands for antenna control, logging software and ritdeltatx have been added. By connecting an external digital device through a connecting cable, flexible audio tuning is possible, while keeping good sound quality. Radio real time panadapter to your icom radio when using n4py software.
The ic7700 has the sp dif optical digital interface for audio output and modulation input. Jun 12, 2016 download icom ic 7600 transceiver firmware 2. Configuring the ic7600 and wsjtx for operation using a. The rig is very well built, the main knobs and buttons are well laid out, its called ergonomics. Icom ic 7600 vs ic 756 pro iii part 2 the displays a look at the lcd display layout and display abilities with both transceivers. Dont forget that the ic 7600 has two antenna jacks and the keyboard usb port that the ic 7300 lacks. Accessibility evaluation of the icom ic7600 by kelvin marsh m0aid march 2011 i was recently able to spend a couple of hours evaluating the icom ic7600 owned by g4jzl. Its much better than the ic7300 and better than the ic7600. Why i chose the icom 7610 over the flex 6400m ham radio.
I like the layout and multi function meter display better than the flex 6400m. Icom usb driver reinstall windows 10 troubleshooting hrd. I was pleased to find a feature on the 7600 that announces signal strength reading, frequency and mode in an agreeable female. Using the civ data format and external software, you can control the ic 7600 from a pc via the usb port. Serving the amateur radio community with contesting and general logging software since 1997. Some of the blogs discuss the challenge of configuring the ic7600 and wsjtx for operation using a usb cable.
Granted, the ic7600 is not totally new and different with respect to the older proiii and the more recent ic7700 and ic7800 transceivers. I suspect that the ic7610 will have those features. Just a quick note to confirm safe receipt of the usb icom civ interface, well packaged and in good time,to my address here in england. The difference between putting the qso in the log and trying another time is the capability of the operator and the receiver.
I can confirm that once the software was downloaded to my macbook air, this interface worked like a charm, first time and every time, allowing me to run maclogger dx, and interfacing seamlessly with my icom 7600. Pdf instruction manual for icom ic7600 ic 7600 ic7600. Wcs 7600 programming software for the icom ic 7600 ctcss rx ctcss filter select scan comment receive frequency operating mode data mode name tone mode memory channel functions left to right memories limit memories vfo memory types left to right the wcs 7600 programmer is designed to give you the ease and. But there are no overheating issues with the rig on transmit and the fan is not to. Icom ic7610 hf50mhz all mode transceivers have the sdr everyone wants. Works with windows 7 32 and 64 bit, windows 8 and 8.
Videos tutorials documents manuals icom ic 718 hf all band amateur base transceiver 100 watts original icom usa. As i said, i have owned many sdrs and the anan is the king of the hill for me. Tx delay hf50m settings have been added to adjust the tx delay time. Here is an email that i sent on the ftdx3000 reflector. I wont be parting with my ic 7600 in lieu of the new ic 7610 but am looking to buy a second ic 7600 with v2 firmware. Programming software for icom ic7600 ic 7600 ic7600. Now trying to use a usb cable on my new ic 7600 and am lost. Radio control via usb with icom driver or civ interface. Its a program that runs on your computer and interfaces with the radio, either ic7300 or 7600.
Before the usb driver reinstall, have a look at a few critical areas that may be causing problems in ham radio deluxe, digital master and wsjtx. Problems can arise when your hardware device is too old or not supported any longer. There used to be 2 com ports when 7600 was connected. The forthcoming ic 7200 hf50mhz transceiver is aimed at a wide amateur audience. Cat is working and i can see it in my device manager as a com port but no signs the other com port for sound card icom. I am begining to think that there is a problem with the 7600,what do you think tad. Ive not seen any mention of the ic 7200 around the site, so here are some details. I can see my icom as usb speakers and mik in windows but it does not cooperate with digi modes software. Step one is to make sure the pc recognizes the ic7600 usb hardware in device manager. Created on and sent from a unix like pc running and using free and open source software more. Can also be used with a standard usba to usbb cable. I still love both radios, but at these prices, it would be hard to turn down a 7600. I have owned and i most certainly have at the least operated most of the top of the line transceivers that have been available over the past thirty years. When i plug the cable into the usbb port the back of the radio to any usb port on computer, the ic 7600 simply stops transmitting.
View and download icom ic7600 instruction manual online. Dont forget that the ic7600 has two antenna jacks and the keyboard usb port that the ic7300 lacks. Oct 09, 20 like the ic 7700 and ic 7800, the ic 7600 uses dual 32bit floatingpoint texas instruments dsp chips with one for the radio other for the spectrum scope. Like the ic 7700 and ic 7800, the ic 7600 uses dual 32bit floatingpoint texas instruments dsp chips with one for the radio other for the spectrum scope. How to use the usb audio connection of the ic7600 to a computer with fldigi and flrig. I happen to have both radios and here are my thoughts on a comparison between them. Third party connecting cable, pc with sound card supporting sp dif, and software are required. The display working well at both of my 7610 without any fault and problems so far.
Rig is talking to my pc via usb cable and com port 87. Spreadsheet layout with many point and click options. Receive and transmit data mode afsk operation when operat ng amtor or packet w th your tnc andor pc software, consult the manual that comes w th the tnc andor the software. A users perspective on the ic 7600 by george bethea k5jz, 26 may 2009. Faint signals are no longer a challenge for dxers and contesters around the world. With this flex radio configured along with your icom radio, you will see 48 khz to 192 khz. The forthcoming ic7200 hf50mhz transceiver is aimed at a wide amateur audience. As an owner of an icom 7800, i am an operator that has come to expect and demand quality and performance. The ic 7600 is a 100wclass hf6m hf transceiver, utilizing icoms wellknown and proven ifdsp architecture and feature set. An icom firmware update, announced june 2015, adds many new features as shown.