Remote Rig
RRC 1258 Support in English => General discussion forum => Topic started by: VE6AMR on 2015-03-19, 06:35:27
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I have an ICOM IC-751A without the Icom interface board which no longer seems to be available for it. I can however get the PIEXX equivalent board but I do not believe that with the IC-751A all the RemoteRig needed functions will be available. Has anyone used a IC-751A with the RRC 1258 interface? Due to a family situation I can no longer set up a station at the home QTH but may be able to find a location for a remote operation nearby. I am on a fixed income and cannot afford to by newer more compatible equipment.
Ted VE6AMR
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Hi I think the remote control functions in the IC-751 is extremly limited. With this kind of radios I always recommend to test with HamRadioDeLuxe connected direct to the radio to check if you are satisfied with the remote control functions. In this case I do not think you will be. A used IC-706 or TS-480 is a better choice for about the same money.
73 de mike
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That is what I was thinking Mike! I have no money to spend on new equipment anyway; even the remoterig interface would mean saving up and going without for a couple of years. Looks like I'm just have to sell what equipment I do have and forget Ham Radio.
Ted