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How to configure IC-7100 radio to work with 2 local controllers
KB8CR:
I have an Icom 7100, and have been running with the control head connected to the Control RRC. Works fine.
I would like to be able to connect to the radio using a separate Control RRC without the control head, using Ham Radio Deluxe to control the radio, but using the Control RRC for Audio and CW paddle. If I set the jumpers on the Control RRC to use CI-V, do I have to set up the Radio RRC's jumpers to operate as CI-V, or can I leave it like it is (Configured for control head operation)?
I would like to be able to still use the control head with the other Control RRC as it is.
Charlie KB8CR
dj0qn:
Charlie,
I am not an Icom expert, but there is no reason why it shouldn't work if you follow a couple of
steps. The radio type will have to be changed in the RRC's to program mode-1 (CI-V).
The strapping only changes the microphone wiring and has nothing to do with the connection.
In looking at the manual, it appears that the strapping recommendation for CI-V is only to allow
you to use the microphone's "UP" button to make the SIP connection, but this connection can also
be made manually using the control RRC's web interface. Therefore, you can leave the strappings
as-is if this is ok and then the existing microphone will works as before.
If you haven't already, I suggest that you first get HRD to work over the existing setup, then it should
fine once you change it.
Also, I know it is a bit pricey, but the control head is available separately:
https://www.hamradio.com/detail.cfm?pid=H0-015311
73,
Mitch DJ0QN / K7DX
KB8CR:
I left the radio rrc set up as it was (set up for control head use)......I tried plugging the microphone into the Control RRC that was setup for control head, but changed the "mode" in the web interface to "CI-V". It worked on CW, but the mic didn't work. Maybe if I change the jumpers in the control RRC to the settings shown for CI-V it'll work. I'm controlling the radio using COM2. Maybe I'll have to change the "mode" to CI-V on the radio RRC too?
Charlie KB8CR
dj0qn:
Again, the jumpers have NOTHING to do with the transfer mode, only the wiring of the
microphone. Changing them will not make a difference.
Yes, you must always change both RRC's to the same program (radio) mode.
73,
Mitch DJ0QN / K7DX
KB8CR:
Guess this won't work then. I was gonna try to leave the Radio RRC in 7100 mode so I could connect to it with a Control RRC with a control head in 7100 mode, and also connect to it with a PC only with a Control RRC in CI-V mode.
I was going to use my Micro RRC when I go to my Florida QTH, but it keeps disconnecting, and the paddle CW doesn't work worth a darn that way.
Guess I'll just tote the control head with me to FLorida.
Charlie KB8CR
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