The IC-7851 and the IC-7700 transceivers have an ethernet interface so users can connect directly to an IP router, rather than using a computer as a server. Users can also add a separate audio link to the server. This type of connection is typical for most of our transceivers.
Users can use a USB connection to your ham shack computer, which serves as a server for the link to your remote computer. Having said that, however, please note that we’ve provided plenty of information to guide your efforts for successful installation and operation. It does take some effort to get everything set up correctly at your home station and on the computer you’ll be using for remote control. We’d like to say that it’s simple, but then again we’re engineers. The table below outlines the level of connection between your ham shack transceiver and your remote control, which varies from radio to radio. At the top end, the IC-7851 and IC-7700 can be used as the server (via an ethernet connection) with some radios even providing a spectrum waterfall display. The RC-28 USB Remote Encoder can provide a tuning dial and function keys so users are not only controlling your transceiver using the computer keyboard and mouse but you also have a knob and buttons! Now we’re cooking.
#RS BA1 SOFTWARE WINDOWS#
It also has several separate windows for CW keyer settings, voice memory, SSB passband settings for both transmit and receive, and filter settings. The remote control computer display above has nearly every single function from your ham shack transceiver. As long as you have internet access, you can get on the air from your ham shack. The RS-BA1 allows you to access your ham shack rig at a distance, whether that distance is another room in your home or another country.
#RS BA1 SOFTWARE SOFTWARE#
Our RS-BA1 Internet Protocol (IP) Remote Control Software is another innovation that can enhance your experience using an Icom rig. That of course includes radios but it also includes software innovations. Here at Icom, we have a long standing reputation as a communications pioneer.