I was a full time rver but 2 years ago we bought a house. Do you have any tricks, modifications or constructions for homebrewed equipment that are not on mods. The main category is icom ic706 resources that is about icom ic706 links. It turns out the ic706 series of radios were released before the civ extended memory commands. This radio is of an age that it was designed before. Rt systems software works with windows 7, windows 8, windows 8.
The usbrts01 cable works as a cat cable with authentic version of the ic 706 worldwide. View and download icom ic706mkiig service manual online. The rear panel has two antenna input jacks hf and vhf. Programming software for icom ic706mkii ic 706 mkii ic706mkii. The ic706mkiig carries on the 706 series tradition of base station performance and features in a mobile rigsized package. I owned the radio for two years and have now sold it. The cable offered here is for use with other software that controls the radio. Not the easy nice front panel but still it has the possibility to remove the front panel from the radio and remote control it via 3 meter of cable. If you prefer to be anonymous write it in the message. The latest version is the incredibly small icom ic706 mark ii g which adds many new features and capabilities not found in the previous ic706 and ic706mkii versions. These are hardware limitations of these rtx and can not be implemented in the management software. Other useful information would include your experience with similar products, infomation on a product that you would purchase instead of this one, and so on. The g is an allmode transceiver provides 100 watts on hf and 6 meters and 50 watts on 2 meters plus 20 watts on 440 mhz. First onair tests using my home made ic706 remote control kit using my own client server software and opus audio codec.
Icom programming interface, icom pinout connector 1, icom pinout connector 2 programming software for icom ic706mkiig icom ic 706 mkiig ic706mkiig. Can anyone recommend what parts i would need to buy to be able to connect the radio to my computer for digital modes if its even possible along with any windows based software that you would recommend that is low cost or free. The latest version is the incredibly small icom ic 706 mark ii g which adds many new features and capabilities not found in the previous ic 706 and ic706mkii versions. It always seemed to happen if i left the car parked for 10 or more hours, but i could never figure out why. Icom ic706mkiig service manual download, schematics. This link is listed in our web site directory since tuesday feb 14 2006, and till today icom ic 706 schematic has been followed for a total of 6360 times. This program allows full control of your icom transceiver from your computer. Ic706 usb cable rt systems radio programming software. Digital setup examples for icom 718, 706, 7000 and flex5000. The 706 series represents one of the most popular transceivers in amateur radio histroy. Icom ic706, icom ic706mkii, icom ic706mkiig, icom opc581. Icom 706mkiig computer control and soundcard interface. Building on this legacy, frequency coverage is expanded to the 70 cm band and output power is increased for the 2 m band.
I am currently using a icom706 mk2g with a signalink usb. Some years ago i purchased an icom ic706mkiig transceiver. Additionally, there is a saverestore feature for the internal memories of your icom transceiver. Pdf user manual for icom ic706mkii ic 706 mkii ic706mkii. Ic 706 with digital modes i have an original ic 706. All stated specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation. The latest version is the incredibly small icom ic706 mark ii g which adds. Icom ic706mkiig operation guide ke1ri a new england ham. Before i introduce this project i want to list all the icom programs ive written over. I bought the radio as i wanted a mobile radio as i spending 2. Loot at rt systems software, if theres a program for the 706 they will have it. At the time i started looking for a radio with the possibility for front panel at home solution i only have a single chose, the icom ic706. Yes, the one model is the ic 706 mark i and the other model is the ic 706 mark ii.
Mar 23, 2014 some years ago i purchased an icom ic 706 mkiig transceiver. The icom 706 series are notorious for low talk power on ssb. The usbrts01 is comparable to the icom ct17 cable the ic706 does not have the ability to be programmed from the computer. Since my journey to ta4us7ign my very old one of the very first serial number icom ic706mkiig have had an issue it started shut off when it warm up i am checked power wires, fuses, but all were okay, so i started to find same problems and its solutions in internet. Pdf service menu for icom ic706mkiig icom ic 706 mkiig ic706mkiig. Interfacing the radio to your pc has too many waycool advantages. Icom ic 706 links category is a curation of 39 web resources on, icom 706mkiig modification for frequency injection, trlog to icom control cable, mic tips for the ic 706. Each piece of software works with a specific radio making it easy for you to handle the radios features without having to wade through those that dont apply. More searching revealed that this is a common problem for 706s, and even a youtube video showing repairs altho with blown diodes and shorted transistors. Small size makes it an ideal mobile radio transmits on all amateur hf bands plus 6meters, 2meters vhf and 440 uhf. The usbrts01 is comparable to the icom ct17 cable the ic 706 does not have the ability to be programmed from the computer.
A few weeks ago i pushed the power button and the rig will not turn on. Other manufacturers microphones have different pin assignments and connection to the ic706mkiig may damage the transceiver. Constant cooling fan specifically designed for more details to come, on wednesday, try to resist bidding till then please. Over the last 6 months i have been stranded several times 5 because of a dead car battery.
This radio is of an age that it was designed before computer programming was developed. Yes, the one model is the ic706 mark i and the other model is the ic706 mark ii. I have about a dozen repeaters jackson county, ms and jax, fl and all the frequencies needed for several fm satellites for both 2 and 0. The usbrts01 cable works as a cat cable with authentic version of the ic706 worldwide. Second hand icom ic706 mkiig multi mode transceiver rwuk. View online or download icom ic706mkiig instruction manual. Icom ic 706 mkiig service menu pdf service manual with schematics for icom ic706mkiig icom ic 706 mkiig ic706mkiig. Icom ic706mkiig icom ic 706 mkiig ic706mkiig programming interface schematics for icom. Thanks to mike nadeau n1eq i try to check same place on pll board. These will occur as a result of circuit construction. Remember the 706 was designed in the 90s and has much less in the civ command set than modern radios. See my getting started in pc soundcard digital modes page.
This was the third and final version of this very popular amateur radio. Mods for the icom 706 part 1 hi all, recently ive seen help listings for mods on the 706, and better me just sending to each one i come across id thought why not send all i have. This procedure was published in radcom july 1999 but is updated here to include the ic706mk2g. Click here to write a new message or comment for ic706mkiig note that the message is not related to any article click here to see the article list for ic706mkiig. I was attracted to the 706 for a number of reasons, some of which are. Resources listed under icom ic706 category belongs to hf transceivers main collection, and. You can write in english language into the forum not only in hungarian. Icom 706mkiig programming software discussion in ham radio discussions started by n6ddr, jul 12, 20. Improperly performed modifications can severely damage your radio. My 706 is in my coach and has been there for 9 years. Click here to write a new message or comment for ic706mkii note that the message is not related to any article click here to see the article list for ic706mkii.
Buy second hand icom ic706 mkiig multi mode transceiver from. Icom ic706mkii ic 706 mkii ic706mkii transceiver mods. Find great deals on ebay for icom 706 and icom 706 mkiig. A few minutes later and a download of the ic706 service manual, revealed one filter section that was labeled 10mhz14mhz and on the other side 8. The main category is icom ic 706 resources that is about icom ic 706 links. Ham radio crash course baofeng uv5r family radio programming and settings part 1 duration. This link is listed in our web site directory since tuesday feb 14 2006, and till today icom ic706 schematic has been followed for a total of 6360 times. The biggest and best ham radio classifieds on the web. Icom ic706mkiig icom ic 706 mkiig ic706mkiig transceiver. With this flex radio configured along with your icom radio, you will see 48 khz to 192 khz. Includes a nifty manual but not the original, remote head mounting bracket and cable, radio body mounting bracket, power cable and microphone.
Buy second hand icom ic 706 mkiig multi mode transceiver from. However, i want to use a software program with a bit more capabilities and that works. This connector is conceptually similar to the pair of connectors on other icom radios. Unlike many other icom radios, which connect to accessories via 8pin and 7pin din connectors, the 706mkiig has a single pin connector. Icom ic706 links category is a curation of 39 web resources on, icom 706mkiig modification for frequency injection, trlog to icom control cable, mic tips for the ic706. The back panel is packed with either heat sink or connectors. Describe your experience with the icom ic706 all flavors and tell us why you give it the rating you did required. About icom ic 706 schematic the resource is currently listed in in a single category. About icom ic706 schematic the resource is currently listed in in a single category. Icom hf radio programming software icom radio software. I do use the rig all winter and the last time was in june. It is not listed as signalink and i am not at home to check the name you. W2eny cw rtty psk31 sstv fax receive cable icom 706 7000 7300 works wsoftware. If you want to join us and get repairing help please sign in or sign up by completing a simple electrical test or write your question to the message board without registration.
This procedure was published in radcom july 1999 but is updated here to include the. This system includes original box with buffers, hm103 hand mic and unopened hm103 hand mic, unopened. Computerenhanced radio control and programming, automated logging, and a multitude of digital soundcard modes. The ic706mkiig meets milstd requirements and strict environmental standards for shock mil 810c, d, e and vibration mil 810c, d, e. I dont think the 706 had that in its civ command set.
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