Overview tk8500 is open source software designed to control and program the icom icr8500 receiver. Icom is an outstanding, comprehensive radio manufacturer that produces radio communication equipment of all genres, from amateur radios to terrestrial, marine and avionics radios, as well as lte, wlan and satellite radios. The rc28 is not a standalone control for icom radios and may only be used with the rs ba1 software. An rs232c cable can be used to connect the icr8500 to a pc. Rs8500 computer control software for icr8500 radioworld.
Two way direct is an essential services provider and is open during this time to serve our customers. Rs 8500 computer control software for icr8500 compatible with windows 95 and windows 98 only. This page lists links, related pages and software support for the icom r8500 receiver. Find great deals on ebay for icom 8500 and icom r7000. Icom ic r8500 tutorial on computer control youtube. Opc770 for icom rs r8500 and icr8500 icr8500 this is a serial cable used to connect the communications receiver with a computer via a rs232 socket. Oct 10, 2012 tutorial on using computer control on the icom ic r 8500 communications receiver.
Icom makes such software, it is the rsr8500, but it is a little cost prohibitive for me. We tried installed the software in our xp system and it can be installed in xp system but we do not try to use it ourself might not for further windows system. Rsr8500 wcable control software for icom icr8500 icr8500 ebay. The icom icr850032k could be purchased by the federal government or for export only. Rsr8500 remote control software with virtual front panel, band scope and scan controller. Connectivity is demonstrated to show how communications between the radio and pc can be implemented. Ibm is a registered trademark of international business machines. Rsba1 ip remote control software features icom america. Since the beginning of 2018, the rsr8600 remote software and the csr8600 cloning software are available in europe. Take control of your icr8500 wideband receiver from a pc. Icmb12 mobile mounting bracket receiver mounting bracket for mobile operation. Has icom produced any newer version of this software. Icom rsr8500 computer remote control software pc ibm compatibile.
Full details are available in the readme file available for download and below this. Ah8000 super wideband omnidirectional antenna frequency coverage. An introductory article about this software appeared in april 2002 monitoring times magazine. Rs r8500 wcable control software for icom icr8500 icr8500.
The control software rs r8500 is not sold any more. Aug 14, 2000 does anyone use rs 8500 software for the icr8500 slight problem 2. Though tk8500 is intended chiefly for linux, macos x, and bsd users, it will work on microsoft windows 95 and later, too. Has anyone seen a icom software update to the rs r8500 program, version 1. An introductory article about this software was published in september 2002 monitoring times magazine. Wcsr8500 software software program memories and other setting of the icom icr8500 radio. Icr8500 programming software the rt systems wcsr8500 software allows you to program memory channels and menu settings of the radio. Since the beginning of 2018, the rs r8600 remote software and the csr8600 cloning software are available in europe. The main category is radio control software that is about radio control software,for swl and ham radio operators programs. Ct17 civ level converter for remote control of up to 4 receivers from 1 pc. Rs8500 remote control software remotely controls the icr8500 from and ibm compatible pc.
The r 8500 puts out some heat while running and i had to install a small fan in the cabinet to keep it cool. This blocked, consumer version was discontinued by icom. Other than bob parnasss tk software has anyone used other programming and control software for the 8500. View and download icom icr8500 service manual online.
Nov 17, 2016 the hardworking development team led by w1hkj have announced the release of flrig v1. The icom rsr8500 software will also run on a 64 bit win7 machine using the free xp mode virtual pc software but i was never a big fan of that as it can be slow to start. Rs r8500 remote control software with virtual front panel, band scope and scan controller. This software allows in automatic mode to produce searching for and. The rs 8500 software has some basic flaws and does not provide full control of the receiver. Software for icf510, 521, 610, 621 password inside software for icf30gt gs,icf40gt gs, version 30, password inside programming manual for icf3, icf4 series. The rs r8600 windows cd consists of two component software applications. There is a convenient sd card slot for the received log, decode log and voice recording. Save icom r8500 to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. It can be installed on a windows xp operating system and above.
Resources listed under radio control category belongs to software main collection, and get. Apr 26, 20 icom rs8500 computer control software for icr8500 rs8500. The encoder includes a ptt and two userprogrammable function keys. Icom icr8600 communications receivers r8600 02 free. New release of ip remote control software rsba1 version 2. Icom icr8500 computer control software radiobanter. Icom remote software funktechnik bielefeld professionelles. Any memory channel with all its details can be sent to the radio with a simple keystroke. This page lists links, related pages and software support for the icom r 8500 receiver. Sep 01, 2014 the icom rs r8500 software will also run on a 64 bit win7 machine using the free xp mode virtual pc software but i was never a big fan of that as it can be slow to start. In this way commands can be sent to the receiver via the civ remote control jack p.
Flrig is a transceiver control program designed to be used either stand alone or as an adjunct to fldigi this version of flrig is a maintenance release with a variety of bug fixes and several new features. The rs r8600 is for remotely controlling the icom icr8600 over a local area network or over the internet. Opc770 for icom rsr8500 and icr8500 icr8500 this is a serial cable used to connect the communications receiver with a computer via a rs232 socket. Tutorial on using computer control on the icom ic r 8500 communications receiver. Does anyone use rs8500 software for the icr8500 slight. The technical specifications can be viewed here from the icom website. Optional rs r8600 pc remote control software allows control of all receiver functions. Icom r8500 software it is a computer software that comes with virtual front panel, band scope, and scan controller. Icom ic r8500 receiving vo52 amateur radio satellite. This is software for icpcr wide band receiver calibration.
Optional rsr8600 pc remote control software allows control of all receiver functions. Communications receiver options the ergo software controls leading shortwave receivers and provides integrated support for the radio listening. Icom makes such software, it is the rs r8500, but it is. Most functions and modes of your icr8600 can be controlled. Acars,internet,hfvhf flight tracking new release homepage. Icm802 01 icom marine radio all new digital ssb with remote control head. Jan 04, 2007 i have original rs 8500 install disks that came with my r8500 that show v1. The free tcltk interpreter software must be installed on your computer prior to using tk75. Any memory channel with all its details can be sent to. I am looking for software to control the icom icr8500 receiver.
Any other operating system is down to the end users decision as to whether they want to try and get it working. The rsr8500 icom developed pc control software allows you to do just that. But also via usb the icr8600 can be controlled with it. This link is listed in our web site directory since wednesday jul 5 2017, and till today radio frequency icom r8500 has been followed for a total of 438 times. Introduction this document is intended to provide insight and understanding on how an icom radio can be connected to a pc running common logging and operating ssb, digital software. Flrig is a transceiver control program designed to be used either stand alone or as an adjunct to fldigi. The optional rc28 utilizes the same tuning knob and encoder used on icom hf radios, providing a tactile option for the rs ba1 software. Lowest prices guaranteed and fast shipping on the icom rsr8500 programming software. The rs8500 software has some basic flaws and does not provide full control of the receiver.
Computer remote control software, icr8500 all prices in us dollars. Has anyone seen a icom software update to the rsr8500 program, version 1. Find great deals on ebay for icom r8500 and icom icr9000. Different types of application software give you the ability to program your radio, clone an existing setup, or store your settings on a pc. Way too complicated and their instructions are worthless. Or, do you know of any better software, and if so, why do you think that it. The optional rc28 utilizes the same tuning knob and encoder used on icom hf radios, providing a tactile option for the rsba1 software.
The wcsr8500 radio programming software is designed to give you the ease and convenience of programming the memories and set menu options of your radio from your pc. You can set memory contents, including names, as well as read data from the receivers. Has many features not mentioned, that make it an excellent choice for the serious swl or radio ham who wants a receiver that covers the radio spectrum lf to uhf. Icom icr8600 communications receivers represent the nextgeneration in worldclass receivers. Rs8500 computer control software for icr8500 compatible with windows 95 and windows 98 only. In the program the channel number and channel info change also but not in the receiver locate transmitter sites in your area with a color radiomaptm. The rt systems wcsr8500 software allows you to program memory channels and menu settings of the radio.
Rs r8500 wcable control software for icom icr8500 icr8500 ebay. I use ham radio deluxe and icoms rs8500 software with this receiver. The icom rs r8600 ip remote control software allows you to use an icom compatible radio installed in another room using your home network or even from a remote location over the internet. It provides a single, comprehensive package to control the drake r8a and r8b, japan radio nrd345, nrd535d, nrd545, aor ar7030, icom r75, r8500, tentec rx320, rx340, rx350d and watkinsjohnson hf8711a.
I use ham radio deluxe and icom s rs 8500 software with this receiver. This topoftheline icom receiver has a builtin rs232c serial interface. An introductory article about this software appeared in april 2002. The rc28 is not a standalone control for icom radios and may only be used with the rsba1 software.
An rs 232c cable can be used to connect the icr8500 to a pc. Works with windows 7 32 and 64 bit, windows 8 and 8. It runs okay once loaded up but running the rsr8500 software directly from a win7 32 bit install just runs or feels better and you dont need to wait for xp mode to start up. Any other operating system is down to the end users decision as. Icr8500 radio programming software icom radio software. Rsr8500 wcable control software for icom icr8500 icr8500. I have original rs8500 install disks that came with my r8500 that show v1. The icr850002 model is the same as above, but with the 824849 869894 mhz cellular bands blocked. I use the icom rs8500 software to control my r8500 some of the time it works just fine only when i come to change channel, it will change the frequency only in the actual receiver. New release of ip remote control software rsba1 version 2 for amateur radio equipment compatible with dual mode. Software for monitoring in vhfuhf range with use scanning receiver icr8500. Icr8500 communications receiver options icom america. Second hand icom icr8500 receiver, the icr8500 is a high specification communications receiver ideal for the radio ham or shortwave listener but with an affordable price.
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