If you need something, feel free to click on the contact me button. A panadapter is device that allows you to visually see the rf spectrum and waterfall being received by the ham radio. The ic 7410 employs high grade dsp unit and double conversion superheterodyne system developed from the latest technology used in our higher grade rigs such as the ic 780077007600. Jan 06, 2017 this past week ive been installing a brand new icom ic9100 in my ham shack. Click here to write a new message or comment for ic 7410 note that the message is not related to any article click here to see the article list for ic 7410. For it to also work as a receiver, the dongle would have to be tunable. This unit is like new and includes the db15ic icom cable for the ic 78, ic 718, ic 7200, ic 7300, ic 7410, ic 9100. The adda converter ak4620b allows for a high dynamic range and superior sn ratio. Icom ic7200 ruggedized, so that might help with field days and such.
Just after i installed the dxpatrol on my new computer and did a video on it, i decided to go ahead and connect my rtlsdr to. Looking for my first hf radio with sdr in mind qrz forums. In this post, i will show you how to use an sdr as a panadapter for a commercial communications receiver. Configuring hdsdr for panadapter use with rsp2 g6gei. Ham radios supported by ham radio deluxe rig control. Unlike older superhet designs, the 7410 generates ssb modulation in the dsp, not through a sharp skirt filter typically 9. Unlike the ic 7610 native lcd display, icom panadapter follows the established sdr methodology of displaying absolute power dbm that is referenced to the antenna input. Ham radio imac icom macintosh in the shack ham radio with. Msi sdr panadapter the best sdr panadapter panadapter panoramic spectrum module package. The ic 7410 employs a much higher speed dsp unit compared to the ic 746pro7400s dsp unit. The ic 7410 is a very different design to other radios as much of the circuits for rx and tx are not shared. Both radios are excellent for digital modes psk, rtty, etc. As we know, a sa or panadapter is a superheterodyne receiver w a sawtooth waveform applied to the lo.
This modification might damage your radio, void the warranty, andor cause personal injury. The main function of this panadapter, is to convert a variety of different types of intermediate frequency signal into a radio station usb bus into the pcs usb port, and then do the treatment by. Ic7100 panadapter using rtl2832 sdr dongle w4qeds blog. Click here for screen shot of an icom 756pro running with a flex radio. Unfollow icom ic 7410 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Icom ic 7410 sdr full bands hf panadapter 4 youtube. This report describes a comparative evaluation of the icom ic7410, kenwood ts590s and yaesu ft950 performed in my hamshack and rf lab over the period augustseptember 2012. Those of you who are waiting, i will get them to you. See my previous post on the inrad rx7300 modification. Icom panadapter is a program that displays the ic 7610s spectrum scope.
In the video jay briefly explains how a radio with an if stage works and then shows how he tapped into his sansui 2000 hardware radios if stage. Just got my general license about a month ago and got an ic 7300. Discussion in ham radio discussions started by vk5ir, oct 27, 2014. Ic7410 hf50mhz transceiver specifications icom america. I like help other friends and this is my job with sdr panadapter and my icom 7410. N4py offers rig control software for a wide variety of receivers from the elecraft k3 to the ten tec rx 320 receiver. Icom ic756 proiii marscap modification expanded tx duration. This page describes how to safely connect a software defined radio to your transceiver using a dxertr2 relay box to create a realtime spectrum analyser panadapter to your shack. With a transceiver you may click on a signal and transmit. There is an unused tmp connector on the rfb board that can be used. This program is an intellectual property of n4py software. There are multiple expensive commercial panadapters available, but combined with a pc or laptop, the rtlsdr will work just as well. This will allow you to click on a signal peak on the spectrum display and the rig tunes to that frequency instantly.
Top 5 weird ww2 german prototypes that actually flew duration. Ive enjoyed working with all of you, and will remember all of the friends ive met along the way. In addition, the ic 7410 comes with a builtin 15khz 1st if filter and can accept up to two optional filters 3khz6khz. The ic9100, ic7600, ic7410, ic7300, ic7200 or ic7100 can be connected to a pc with a usb cable and the inputoutput audio signal and civ command. J1651 j1651 is just after the main and sub 1st if amplifier and the signal is tapped with a 5pf capacitor, so only a short. The n4py icom control program controls the following icom radios. The ic7300 employs an rf direct sampling system, where rf signals are directly converted to digital data. Icom ic 7410 hf6m amateur hf transceiver the ic 7410 has been designed as an hf50mhz specialized rig with excellent performance and features in this category. Leave me a note that you are ordering this for the ic 7410 and i will send you the cable installation files via email. Jun 07, 2016 i used ic 7000, the computer port you need to know this or have it search dynamically once you have the icom drivers installed, civ address 88 for the ic 7100.
The ic 7410 and the ic 756 software instructions are the same. My preference would be to use linux, but im open to windows if necessary no mac. The best place for a panadapter is before the roofing filters if they are used. Unlike the ic7610 native lcd display, icom panadapter follows the established sdr methodology of displaying absolute power dbm that is referenced to the antenna input. If you have any doubts, do not perform the modification or let someone with the technical knowledge do this. Msi sdr panadapter adapt to any radio if frequency ba5sba. Hardware modification that adds rx out rx in connectors note. I have found a really nice sdr radio to use as a panadapter. It can be used with just about any radio but you would have to purchase the proper cable. Panadapter if interface boards available from kd2c. Ic7100, ic7200, ic7600, ic9100, ic7410, ic7700, and ic7800.
Rsba1 ip remote control software features icom america. Icom ic 7600 if scope display using an rtlsdr dongle and hdsdr for point and click tuning june 22, 20 rev 3. A while back someone made a post about adding a panadapter to the first if in their 7410 using a buffer card from clifton labratories and a sdr. Rtlsdr panadapter using ranverter and cheap ham radio. A plethora of builtin features, plus the capability to add two narrow roofing filters, will have you enjoying clear reception with. Filippo iz1fks ic 756 pro ii if output for if panadpter filippo ottone iz1fks warning. I am just adding a signalink box to the port at the back of my icom 7410, so that i can try psk 31. Hdsdr has many options for the panadapter and should be able to handle the offset for you. Tap off the first if of the ic 7000 via this method. Icom ic7410 panadapter mod vk logger amateur ham radio forum.
Icom 7410 with panadapter and the hdsdr settings youtube. E 11 or above, jaws and nvda screen readers, both for windows and for mac users. People are asking us for advice on where they should turn for help tapping into their if in order to use an sdr as a panadapter. The main knobs and buttons are their on the front panel for easy access, which means no deep menu searching. The icom 7300 panadapter includes an inrad rx7300, mini circuits zfsc21 splittercombiner, a dxpatrol sdr, a few cables and hdsdr. Dec 17, 2015 12 thoughts on how to use the sdrplay rsp as a panadapter markus meier december 29, 2015 at 4. Im using an icom r72 and a sdrplay rsp, but you can do it with nearly all receivers and sdrs the icom r72 is a double conversion hf 030 mhz communications receiver. Icom ic 7410 sdr full bands hf panadapter 3 youtube. Hdsdr if panoramic display with conventional receiver or. Both the icom 7300 and icom 7610 are excellent sdr transceivers.
I dont support mods because many hams are capable of doing them, many more cant and some of those are willing to try. After firing a few emails at them both with questions about the setup i decided i wanted to do the same. You can choose other radios, such as the ic 7000 and works and at one time i had it set to both the ic 7410 and ic 7600, but ic 7000 works quite well. I recently upgraded from my yaesu ft840 and bought an ic 7410 and i love it. Think one of icoms most beloved transceivers, the ic7300, couldnt get. The same audio signals are sent from the usb con when 2 or more ic7410s are connected to an op nector and the acc sockets. Our antivirus check shows that this download is virus free. Demonstration of radio analogs panadapter module for.
Icom ic7300 transceivers base hf6m, ic7300 ham radio outlet. There are multiple expensive commercial panadapters available, but combined with a pc or laptop, the rtlsdr will work. I tried a cheap rtlsdr, but got too much interference. Icom 7300, icom 7610, windows, macos, raspberry pi, digital modes and contest software for amateur radio. A 1961 drake 2b receiver using an rtlsdr as a panadapter. With the builtin ptrx7300 pan adapter, any sdr receiver can now be connected to the new if output, for example the dxpatrol or a colibri sdr or others. Icom 7410 panadapter posted in the amateurradio community. I also like to listen to a few shortwave broadcasts and its. Where can i get a mac driver for my icom ic7100, ic7200, ic7300. This past week ive been installing a brand new icom ic 9100 in my ham shack. Icom ic7410 hf50mhz transceivers ic7410 free shipping on. I used ic 7000, the computer port you need to know this or have it search dynamically once you have the icom drivers installed, civ address 88 for the ic 7100. Now, the ic 7600 does not have an external display connector like the ic 7700 or an if output and consequently i was trying to figure out how to get a detailed.
I knew nothing about hdsdr and although many say you can make the cables and buy the dongle, i would not have known where to start, so opted for steves kit, which was a. N4py icom control program download free version icom. Now available i now have full support in pegasus plus, icom, and orion for the behringer cmd. Icom has many years of dsp expertise, and has been key in development of the technology. The menu system itself is pretty simple and understandable. The ic7410 is a very different design to other radios as much of the circuits for rx and tx are not shared. If you gotta have the panadapter band scope with a waterfall display, my suggestion would be to upgrade to the ic7410 which i have. Do you have any tricks, modifications or constructions for homebrewed equipment that are not on mods.
I have been using hdsdr as a panadapter with my icom 7300 for a few weeks now. Icom ic756pro3 panadapter rtl sdr hdsdr by in3fob youtube. Am i right in the assumption that i have to connect the sdr to r6782 ohms. My sdr i the sdrplay rsp2 which is an amazing bit of kit i have been using as a receiver in its own right, but it has two sma inputs, so i figured i could. Connect an sdr dongle at the 1st if of the ic 756 pro3 is an easy job. View and download icom ic 7410 service manual online.
In my research for an sdr to connect to the if from my icom, i looked at only the sdrs that have mac software available, and hopefully free. For use tx in 60m band remove d1515 on the mainunit. The ic 7410 employs high grade dsp unit and double conversion superheterodyne system developed from the latest technology used in our higher grade rigs such as the ic 780077007600 series. Having fitted an if tap see other blog post to my icom 7100 i needed to configure some sdr software to provide the user interface. I knew nothing about hdsdr and although many say you can make the cables and buy the dongle, i would not have known where to start, so opted for steves kit, which was a very wise choice on my part. Radio real time panadapter to your icom radio when using n4py software.
One way to connect an sdr and transceiver is by using a relay box to disconnect the sdr when transmitting automatically. Jan 12, 2018 the ic 7610 is superior in cw mode, qsk, includes apf in cw mode and is flatout better pulling out weak signals. If you try the modification on your own equipment, its on your own risk of damaging parts and loosing warranty. Those activities include satellites, vhfuhf weak signal work, and hf from time to time. This is usually a simple piece of hardware uart accompanied by a mac software. Dx engineering clifton laboratories z0 buffer amplifiers may be the products most often requested by radio experimenters and electronics enthusiasts. Icom proudly announces the debut of the new hf50mhz transceiver ic7410. Mar 03, 2014 panadapter for ic 756 pro3 connect an sdr dongle at the 1st if of the ic 756 pro3 is an easy job. It is my understanding from other users post that sdruno does not have all the panadapter features that are in the hdsdr program.
Works with windows 7 32 and 64 bit, windows 8 and 8. Icom usb cat and digimode interface guide first of all, thank you for purchasing my icom cat and digimode interface cable set. Ic7410 radio programming software cables usb radio. Wcs 7410 software software program memories and other setting of the icom ic 7410 radio. Another program omnirig links the sdr software to the cat control of the ic 7300. Various videos on youtube show how its done but most simply tap a 10pf onto the if and bring it out. It also has support for the microtelecom perseus receiver both as a standalone receiver and panadapter to be used with an icom radio. Winicomsuite includes display of the built in spectrum scope on the ic 7300, ic 7610 and ic 7850 as well as the iq output of the ic 7610. Hi guys ive recently acquired an ic7410 and im very happy with it. The rig is very well built, the main knobs and buttons are well laid out, its called ergonomics.
I also like to use my pc or mac to control radios and play with sdrs software defined radios. A simple crystalcontrolled sdr like the softrock lite may be connected to the if of a conventional receiver or transceiver to give a panoramic sdr display and all the other features of sdr. With this flex radio configured along with your icom radio, you will see 48 khz to 192 khz. Jan 21, 2017 icom ic 7410 sdr full bands hf panadapter 3. I never appreciated the benefit of a panadapter until i had one with my ic 7300 and missed not having one with my ic 7100 so decided it was time to add one. Hopefully, this guide will allow you to get your pc connected to your icom radio with the minimum of effort. Over on youtube user jay moore has uploaded a video explaining how to connect an rtlsdr dongle to the if stage of a hardware radio in order to create a panadapter. N4py software is your source for high quality, effective rig control software for your transceiver.
The 70m just means that huprf pat board includes a 70 mhz low pass filter after the lna, but yeah, the first if on the ic 7410 is at 64. A few more mac applications for ham radio i would like to try are. The pan adapter idea looks like a more than useful addition as the front screen scan display is a bit limited. Mar 31, 2007 i will have to do the same to my 7410. N4py icom control program free version download for pc. Ham radio with k0pir icom 7300 and 7610 sdr transceivers. Jan 04, 2014 quick guide to add a panadapter to a icom 7410. The ic7410 transceivers employ an allnew, highspeed dsp unit and a double conversion superheterodyne system developed from the technology of icoms higher grade rigs. How to use the sdrplay rsp as a panadapter the swling post. Icom panadapter is a program that displays the ic7610s spectrum scope. This specialized hf rig employs the same high grade dsp unit and double conversion superheterodyne system developed from the latest technology used in the ic 7600, ic 7700 and ic 7800 series.
The ic 7410 represents the latest in digital achievement and performance. I am extremely pleased with this rig it fits my current ham radio activities perfectly. Jul 08, 2017 the icom 7300 panadapter includes an inrad rx7300, mini circuits zfsc21 splittercombiner, a dxpatrol sdr, a few cables and hdsdr. If you have any doubts, do not perform the modification or let someone with the technical. N4py icom control program is included in system utilities. It also has full panadapter support for the microtelecom perseus receiver or an rfspace sdriq receiver. Jul 06, 20 for people already with expensive ham radios, the rtlsdr can be used as a cheap panadapter. I purchased two icom ic 7410 s new before they were discontinued. The ic7410 has been designed as an hf50mhz specialized rig with excellent performance and features in this category. If you prefer to be anonymous write it in the message. Icom 7300 panadapter with dxpatrol, mini circuits splitter. A list of ham radios supported by ham radio deluxe rig control software yaesu, icom, kenwood, elecraft, flexradio, alinco, tentec, and more.
Panadapter if interface boards available from kd2c sdrplay. Ic7410 modification for use tx in 60m band technical. The icom ic 7410 provides professional performance in the 160 to 6 meter amateur bands. Digital psn modulation digital low power modulation. Icom ic 7410 specifications amateur base transceivers ic 7410 specifications. Hdsdr and rig are connected by cat so that either may be tuned, they both move together. For people already with expensive ham radios, the rtlsdr can be used as a cheap panadapter. But to be clear to others who arent familiar with iftaps and panadapters, the ic 7410 is doing the upconversion from hf to 64 mhz, not the huprf. Commander allows you to control your alinco, elecraft, flexradio, icom, jrc, kachina, kenwood, tentec, or yaesu radio from a pc running windows 95, 98, nt, 2000, xp, vista, 7, 8, or 10.
The last thing one of these dongles needs is more gain being sent to it. Connecting your radio to your computer dog park software. Ic7410, ts590 and ft950 by adam farson, va7ojab4oj. Click here to write a new message or comment for ic 9100 note that the message is not related to any article click here to see the article list for ic 9100. This will give you the benefits of a flex radio on your icom radio. Due to health problems i sadly report that i will no longer be building panadapters. Configuring hdsdr for use as a panadapter with icom 7100 or other radio and sdrplay rsp2. Dx engineering clifton laboratories z0 buffer amplifiers dxe.