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General discussion forum / Re: RemoteRIK MKII and Signalink USB II

« on: 2012-09-11, 02:46:23 »

Hello,
It is possible to use Signalink, and wiring is straightforward, but I prefer to use a Rigblaster because I can use the in-line mic to speak after a transmission, as like in SSTV. Rigblaster requires a soundcard and serial cable for PTT, where Signalink (USB) is all integrated with sound/Vox PTT.

Personally, I decided against sending audio down the Remoterig due to latency. When I lived in an apartment close to my house, it was no issue as latency had no effect. But in Puerto Rico, it is a bit of a problem, so I decided to place the Signalink connected directly to the remote radio, and I use Teamviewer and a local computer in the remote station to work digital modes. Works great for me, no latency, perfect audio and lots of fun.

In December, a friend will be installing a Signalink at his remoterig station in Ponce , Puerto Rico to do similar setup as mine.
A picture of my setup can be seen here (Signalink is hidden from view) -
http://kp4tr.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/remoterig_carolina_radios.jpg

In this post, I use a Rigblaster to work SSTV via Remoterig. This was when I lived only 6 miles away from my setup in Florida:
http://www.remoterig.com/forum/index.php?topic=549.0

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Hardware, Cabling, Installations / Re: Help with RC-2000 to TS-2000 cable

« on: 2012-08-22, 03:58:25 »

Hello,

You will never get a response, because rarely does anyone cut a stock cable and know what color is what unless they own the same exact cable.

If in doubt, get a friend to do this for you.

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General discussion forum / Re: control unit locks up when powering it on.

« on: 2012-08-22, 03:29:05 »

N5OYA received a new remoterig and problem solved. Seems to have been a bad unit. Works great when I tested it.

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General discussion forum / Re: Is the ICOM 7200 Supported?

« on: 2012-08-22, 03:27:04 »

This radio doesn't support a separate panel that I'm aware of. So not sure which "both ends" you refer to, unless you're thinking of a "twin" version where 2 "expensive" radios are used.

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General discussion forum / Re: Is the ICOM 7200 Supported?

« on: 2012-08-07, 04:15:47 »

You can use it via RS232 with Ham Radio Deluxe since it uses CI-V.

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Configuration, RRC 1258 / Re: DXSR8 + RRC-1258 MkIIs (HW Rel. 7)

« on: 2012-07-31, 04:50:44 »

The Alinco radio can find a good place at the home of someone who doesn't use a remoterig. The Kenwood TS-480S as well as TS-2000 are both the perfect radios for Remoterig. I use both and am very happy with it. The Kenwood TM-D700 also works great, but is not HF rig.

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Configuration, RRC 1258 / Re: DXSR8 + RRC-1258 MkIIs (HW Rel. 7)

« on: 2012-07-28, 18:09:38 »

Hello,

I suggest you get a Kenwood TS-480, and rid yourself of that radio. Apparently very few have that radio and have your same issues. Otherwise you would get answers, but you're getting none . Remember, this is a forum of users helping users.

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General discussion forum / Re: RS-BA1, ICOM, Expert 1K-FA

« on: 2012-07-22, 21:48:27 »

Maybe it's a problem with RF? Maybe new Icom is generating RF into the Remoterig or router where older radio didn't?

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General discussion forum / Re: firmware 2.60 - ft100

« on: 2012-07-22, 17:09:08 »

The manual doesn't mention this radio.

The FT-100, per manual, is a 6 pin modular connector microphone that uses a similar wiring as Yaesu FT8800/8900. The microphone pinout follows the same wiring of a Yaesu 8800/8900, so you should be able to use same jumper configuration in RR radio. On the remoterig radio settings page, the Yaesu FT-100 COM0 baud rate is suggested to be 64000, similar to Yaesu FT-857. It is program mode option 16, the last one in drop-down.

I have never owned the FT-100, but I do have the Yaesu FT2600 and am familiar with this type of mic wiring. So I'm sure this should work, but do at your own risk.

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General discussion forum / Re: rrc micro pc client with ic7000

« on: 2012-07-22, 07:21:55 »

Forgot, also microphone wiring per manual for Icom, and speaker cable. TTL panel connector is unused.

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General discussion forum / Re: rrc micro pc client with ic7000

« on: 2012-07-22, 06:55:50 »

It is doable, even though I have not owned one, but I do have micro PC client that I have used with Kenwood.

Without going into specifics, all you need is an ICOM serial cable between the RRC radio COM2 and the IC 7000 CI-V port on the radio. And configure the micro client for Icom CI-V with appropriate COM2 port and address. On your end load software on PC to manage IC-7000 remotely and configure ICOM CI-V on micro client as well. You will be using the virtual port on the PC configured to use with micro client.

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Hardware, Cabling, Installations / Re: Can I use a TS-480 modular Mic with a TS-2000 radio

« on: 2012-07-19, 03:46:17 »

Technically you can use almost any mic that has an RJ45 and can be wired into the RR control with a PTT, audio input and ground. Not all microphones can be used (like many Icom and some Yaesu). Some may need the 3V option jumper set to add voltage to electret mic, like some Icom.

I use a modified speaker/mic I custom wired so I can use the speaker in the speaker/mic and not need to use external speaker. A friend uses the stock mic that comes with Yaesu FT857 to connect to a Kenwood TS2000, TS480, and Kenwood TM-D700.

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General discussion forum / Re: FT-900? Anyone using this older rig with an RR?

« on: 2012-07-19, 03:39:09 »

The radio does not even use a TTL interface, so no, it cannot be used. Look at YSK-900 interface option and you'll understand.

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General discussion forum / Re: Connecting Radio and Control Boxes without actual internet?

« on: 2012-07-19, 03:32:41 »

But his RR radio is 4.7 miles away. A very long cable?

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Configuration, RRC 1258 / Re: FT-857 WiFi and Ham Radio Deluxe

« on: 2012-07-17, 03:54:35 »

I suggest you use the USB cable from the PC to the Remoterig control, and install the virtual port drivers wit the Microbit setup manager. Make sure your serial settings for COM2 are identical on both ends and are enabled. Also validate that COM2 on the remoterig is really a COM?  on your Windows PC. The COM? is what HRD will need to be configured. COM? is whatever Windows decided to use as a COM port with the COM2 of the remoterig.

I have not used the Yaesu, but have used both the Kenwood TS2000 and TS-480 this way with HRD and works very well.