[Icom] Software for the Icom IC-735

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HI all

Another good Software for the Icom IC-735 is Commcat. It can be found a=
t
Http://www.commcat.com.

It has a lot of features and controls for the radio.  I know it works a=
s I
spent three weeks with the author getting the 735 to work properly.  A =
free
demo can be downloaded from his web site.  73's  Dave
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Today's Topics:

   1. Re: Loose handheld antenna connector. (Ken)
   2. Re: Loose handheld antenna connector. (Gary Pearce KN4AQ)
   3. Re: Loose handheld antenna connector. (sasi nayar)
   4. Re: Loose handheld antenna connector. (Bill)
   5. RE: want advice (N2TK)
   6. RE: Loose handheld antenna connector. (alexander eban)
   7. Re: Loose handheld antenna connector. (Tony Hwang)
   8. 756pro and a Ten Tec Hercules II Amp (Richard Thorne)
   9. Re: 756pro and a Ten Tec Hercules II Amp (Michael Morgan)
  10. Re: 756pro and a Ten Tec Hercules II Amp (Doug Faunt N6TQS
+1-510-655-8604)
  11. Re: Loose handheld antenna connector. (Bill)
  12. Re: Loose handheld antenna connector. (Dave Holford)
  13. ICOM 735 Software (Durwydd MacTara)
  14. ICOM IC-T7H (Ray N6XVO)
  15. RE: ICOM 735 Software (Dave, AA6YQ)
  16. RE: Loose handheld antenna connector. (Michael P. Olbrisch)

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Message: 1
Date: Mon, 4 Nov 2002 04:02:56 -0800 (PST)
From: Ken <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: [Icom] Loose handheld antenna connector.
To: [email protected]
Reply-To: [email protected]

Mike, go with the LOCKTITE, works fine for automotive applications wher=
e
vibration is common and the bolts/nuts stay tight. Ken


--- "Michael P. Olbrisch" <[email protected]> wrote:
> Today while hiking in the Franklin Mountains, I discovered
> that my ICOM IC-W32A had a loose antenna connector.
> The area I was in had no cell phone coverage, so radio was
> important on this hike.  I did a quick repair on the trail,
> and now at home I am looking at a better solution.
>
> My best thought, take the nut off, drop in a bit of LOCKTITE
> 242 (can be removed with common tools, no heat. (BLUE))
> and tighten it down good.
>
> Any other suggestions or better ideas before I proceed?
> I won't need the radio till next Saturday for another hike.
>
> Thanks Y-all.
>
> Mike.
>

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Message: 2
Date: Mon, 04 Nov 2002 08:06:40 -0500
To: [email protected]
From: Gary Pearce KN4AQ <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: [Icom] Loose handheld antenna connector.
Reply-To: [email protected]


That's a fairly common problem with W32A's.  Most solutions I've seen
didn't need Locktite - just needed to find a tool that could tighten th=
e
nut properly.  The little spanner wrenches that do it are not common
tools.  I got a "bent-nose" needle nose plyers, and I've been able to k=
eep
my antennas tight.

Before you take any final steps, remember that there's a little screw o=
n
the back of the radio at the base of the antenna that must also be tigh=
t
(but it won't tighten the BNC connector if the nut is loose).

Also, when the antenna is loose, the wire connecting it to the PC board=
 is
very likely to break... just barely.  That can lead to an intermittent
connection.  Look for that (with a wattmeter, or by listening to a dist=
ant
repeater) before tightening things down.  If you do have an intermitten=
t,
tightening the BNC won't solve it, and it will get worse.  Fixing that
requires disassembling the radio, which can be done if you're careful.

73,
Gary KN4AQ

  11/4/2002 "Michael P. Olbrisch" <[email protected]> wrote:
>Today while hiking in the Franklin Mountains, I discovered
>that my ICOM IC-W32A had a loose antenna connector.
>The area I was in had no cell phone coverage, so radio was
>important on this hike.  I did a quick repair on the trail,
>and now at home I am looking at a better solution.
>
>My best thought, take the nut off, drop in a bit of LOCKTITE
>242 (can be removed with common tools, no heat. (BLUE))
>and tighten it down good.
>
>Any other suggestions or better ideas before I proceed?
>I won't need the radio till next Saturday for another hike.
>
>Thanks Y-all.
>
>Mike.
>
>My E-mail address: mailto:[email protected]
>Ham Radio page: http://www.qsl.net/kd9kc/
>Gun page: http://home.elp.rr.com/elpasochl/
>Dog page: http://www.geocities.com/heartland/estates/4174
>----
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>Icom Users Net: Sundays, 1700Z, 14.315 MHz
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116 Waterfall Ct.
Cary, NC 27513
919-380-9944
[email protected]
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Message: 3
Date: Mon, 4 Nov 2002 05:28:38 -0800 (PST)
From: sasi nayar <[email protected]>
To: [email protected]
Subject: [Icom] Re: Loose handheld antenna connector.
Reply-To: [email protected]


I had the ame problem with my FT416. The connector
came loose while providing communication assistance
for one of the public events here. Just tightened the
nut in the field. Got back, opened up the nut, cleaned
the threading (non greasing) and assembled it back
again. So as to weather proof and reinforce it, a thin
layer of araldite was used. Never had any problems so
far. The good thing about araldite is that it is clear
and does not look too obvious.
73
Sasi
9V1SM

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Message: 4
Date: Mon, 4 Nov 2002 06:04:09 -0800 (PST)
From: Bill <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: [Icom] Loose handheld antenna connector.
To: [email protected]
Reply-To: [email protected]

Mike I use 222, it's easier to remove and has not
failed yet.

Also check inside for loose solder joint on the wire.

b

--- "Michael P. Olbrisch" <[email protected]> wrote:
> Today while hiking in the Franklin Mountains, I
> discovered
> that my ICOM IC-W32A had a loose antenna connector.
> The area I was in had no cell phone coverage, so
> radio was
> important on this hike.  I did a quick repair on the
> trail,
> and now at home I am looking at a better solution.
>
> My best thought, take the nut off, drop in a bit of
> LOCKTITE
> 242 (can be removed with common tools, no heat.
> (BLUE))
> and tighten it down good.
>
> Any other suggestions or better ideas before I
> proceed?
> I won't need the radio till next Saturday for
> another hike.
>
> Thanks Y-all.
>
> Mike.
>
> My E-mail address: mailto:[email protected]
> Ham Radio page: http://www.qsl.net/kd9kc/
> Gun page: http://home.elp.rr.com/elpasochl/
> Dog page:
> http://www.geocities.com/heartland/estates/4174
> ----
> Your Moderator: Dick Flanagan W6OLD,
> [email protected]
> Icom Users Net: Sundays, 1700Z, 14.315 MHz
> Icom FAQ: http://www.qsl.net/icom/


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Message: 5
From: "N2TK" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Subject: RE: [Icom] want advice
Date: Mon, 4 Nov 2002 10:17:24 -0500
Reply-To: [email protected]

One other area of difference, especially if you are a dxer, Yaesu and
Kenwood offer stereo receive in some of their radios, Icom does not. If=
 a
station is operating split, with the Kenwood and Yaesu you can listen t=
o
his/her transmit freq in one ear and his/her listening freq in the othe=
r
ear. With Icom, you can balance between the two different frequencies, =
but
you can't split them between your ears. This typically is not an issue =
in
normal non-split operation. Otherwise they are all fine radios.
Tony
N2TK

-----Original Message-----
From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]On
Behalf Of [email protected]
Sent: Thursday, October 31, 2002 16:13
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [Icom] want advice

Hello Joel,

I have the pleasure to own the FT-1000D and the IC-756 ProII.

It is not easy to make a comparison, because both rigs are VERY differe=
nt.
In my point of view they have one thing in common and that is that both=

transceivers are excellent!

I will give it a try...

The 1000D is a very solid and very heavy radio. A real contestradio. Wi=
th a
great receiver which has an excellent analogue sound, especially with I=
nrad
filters installed. The ergonomics are really fine; easy to operate with=

very
solid knobs and buttons. The heavy tuning knob is one of the best ever =
made
(just turn it and feel the difference). Very personal of course, but I =
find
the look of the 1000D the most beautiful of all rigs. The 1000D has two=

real
receivers inside. And it has 200 Watt output. The receiver of the 1000D=

seems to be hard to copy. The specifications of this rig are very hard =
to
beat! I have only one objection and that is the speed of both tuning kn=
obs;
it is too fast (10 kHz per rotation).

The ProII is a very innovating rig with a lot of modern features. The
display is a very strong point of this transceiver. So is the bandscope=
.
The
choice of DSP-filters is more then you will need for average operations=
. It
is an excellent rig for digital modes! The twin passband tuning is a ve=
ry
nice feature, together with the display (you see what you are doing wit=
h
the
twin pbt). The menu is easy to read and very user friendly. It has 50 M=
Hz.
And it is easy to carry. Learning more of the ProII; Adam VA7OJ/AB4OJ i=
s of
great help! Minor things are some of the tiny and fragile knobs and the=

more
digital sound of the receiver.

I use the 1000D for SSB, the ProII for digital modes and 50 MHz. For CW=
 I
use the Mark V. I love all three this rigs for their chosen purpose.

73!
Hans Remeeus.

Ham Radio:
PA1HR

Sites:
www.remeeus.nl
www.qsl.net/pa1hr

e-mail:
[email protected]


----- Original Message -----
From: "JOEL COHEN" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, October 31, 2002 6:57 PM
Subject: [Icom] want advice


>
>
>
>
> i presently own an Icom 756pro and getting restless for a possible
change.
i
> am wondering if there are some opinions regarding how the Yaseu FT-10=
00D
> compares with the pro. is it worth it to buy a pro II. Is the Yaesu a=

> "superior" radio even at its old age. I was also contemplating the ne=
w
> TenTec orian once it comes out
>
> thanks
> 73
>
> joel
>
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Message: 6
From: alexander eban <[email protected]>
To: "'[email protected]'" <[email protected]>
Subject: RE: [Icom] Loose handheld antenna connector.
Date: Mon, 4 Nov 2002 18:00:16 +0200
Reply-To: [email protected]

...By the way, Amphenol has a BNC connector which includes a glass seal=
 at
the lug end. That prevents the movement of the center contact from acti=
ng
on
the interconnecting wire to the board and braking it. The regular conne=
ctor
with a floating center pin won't prevent that. In y experience the wire=

break is the more likely culprit. Just go carefully: the boards have sp=
ring
contacts to ground and it takes care not to break them.
                         Best of luck, it's a good radio you've got the=
re.
73:
                                     Alex        4Z6KS

-----Original Message-----
From: Gary Pearce KN4AQ [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Monday, November 04, 2002 3:07 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [Icom] Loose handheld antenna connector.



That's a fairly common problem with W32A's.  Most solutions I've seen
didn't need Locktite - just needed to find a tool that could tighten th=
e
nut properly.  The little spanner wrenches that do it are not common
tools.  I got a "bent-nose" needle nose plyers, and I've been able to k=
eep
my antennas tight.

Before you take any final steps, remember that there's a little screw o=
n
the back of the radio at the base of the antenna that must also be tigh=
t
(but it won't tighten the BNC connector if the nut is loose).

Also, when the antenna is loose, the wire connecting it to the PC board=
 is
very likely to break... just barely.  That can lead to an intermittent
connection.  Look for that (with a wattmeter, or by listening to a dist=
ant
repeater) before tightening things down.  If you do have an intermitten=
t,
tightening the BNC won't solve it, and it will get worse.  Fixing that
requires disassembling the radio, which can be done if you're careful.

73,
Gary KN4AQ

  11/4/2002 "Michael P. Olbrisch" <[email protected]> wrote:
>Today while hiking in the Franklin Mountains, I discovered that my ICO=
M
>IC-W32A had a loose antenna connector. The area I was in had no cell
>phone coverage, so radio was important on this hike.  I did a quick
>repair on the trail, and now at home I am looking at a better solution=
.
>
>My best thought, take the nut off, drop in a bit of LOCKTITE 242 (can
>be removed with common tools, no heat. (BLUE)) and tighten it down
>good.
>
>Any other suggestions or better ideas before I proceed?
>I won't need the radio till next Saturday for another hike.
>
>Thanks Y-all.
>
>Mike.
>
>My E-mail address: mailto:[email protected]
>Ham Radio page: http://www.qsl.net/kd9kc/
>Gun page: http://home.elp.rr.com/elpasochl/
>Dog page: http://www.geocities.com/heartland/estates/4174
>----
>Your Moderator: Dick Flanagan W6OLD, [email protected] Icom
>Users Net: Sundays, 1700Z, 14.315 MHz Icom FAQ:
>http://www.qsl.net/icom/


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Editor, Repeater Journal
SouthEastern Repeater Association
116 Waterfall Ct.
Cary, NC 27513
919-380-9944
[email protected]
www.sera.org
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Message: 7
Date: Mon, 04 Nov 2002 08:53:36 -0700
From: Tony Hwang <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: [Icom] Loose handheld antenna connector.
To: [email protected]
Reply-To: [email protected]

Hi,
Replacing that piece of wire from BNC to PC board with braid type is
good idea.
73,
Tony, VE6CGX

Gary Pearce KN4AQ wrote:

>
> That's a fairly common problem with W32A's.  Most solutions I've seen=

> didn't need Locktite - just needed to find a tool that could tighten
> the nut properly.  The little spanner wrenches that do it are not
> common tools.  I got a "bent-nose" needle nose plyers, and I've been
> able to keep my antennas tight.
>
> Before you take any final steps, remember that there's a little screw=

> on the back of the radio at the base of the antenna that must also be=

> tight (but it won't tighten the BNC connector if the nut is loose).
>
> Also, when the antenna is loose, the wire connecting it to the PC
> board is very likely to break... just barely.  That can lead to an
> intermittent connection.  Look for that (with a wattmeter, or by
> listening to a distant repeater) before tightening things down.  If
> you do have an intermittent, tightening the BNC won't solve it, and i=
t
> will get worse.  Fixing that requires disassembling the radio, which
> can be done if you're careful.
>
> 73,
> Gary KN4AQ
>
>  11/4/2002 "Michael P. Olbrisch" <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>> Today while hiking in the Franklin Mountains, I discovered
>> that my ICOM IC-W32A had a loose antenna connector.
>> The area I was in had no cell phone coverage, so radio was
>> important on this hike.  I did a quick repair on the trail,
>> and now at home I am looking at a better solution.
>>
>> My best thought, take the nut off, drop in a bit of LOCKTITE
>> 242 (can be removed with common tools, no heat. (BLUE))
>> and tighten it down good.
>>
>> Any other suggestions or better ideas before I proceed?
>> I won't need the radio till next Saturday for another hike.
>>
>> Thanks Y-all.
>>
>> Mike.
>>
>> My E-mail address: mailto:[email protected]
>> Ham Radio page: http://www.qsl.net/kd9kc/
>> Gun page: http://home.elp.rr.com/elpasochl/
>> Dog page: http://www.geocities.com/heartland/estates/4174
>> ----
>> Your Moderator: Dick Flanagan W6OLD, [email protected]
>> Icom Users Net: Sundays, 1700Z, 14.315 MHz
>> Icom FAQ: http://www.qsl.net/icom/
>
>
>
> +-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+
> Gary Pearce KN4AQ
> Editor, Repeater Journal
> SouthEastern Repeater Association
> 116 Waterfall Ct.
> Cary, NC 27513
> 919-380-9944
> [email protected]
> www.sera.org
> ----
> Your Moderator: Dick Flanagan W6OLD, [email protected]
> Icom Users Net: Sundays, 1700Z, 14.315 MHz
> Icom FAQ: http://www.qsl.net/icom/
>



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Message: 8
From: "Richard Thorne" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Date: Mon, 4 Nov 2002 10:03:36 -0600
Subject: [Icom] 756pro and a Ten Tec Hercules II Amp
Reply-To: [email protected]

Is there a know circuit to convert the band data from an Icom rig so I =
=3D
can get my Herc II to auto band change?

I was thinking about a Top Ten device, but there must be a circuit out =
=3D
there that I could homebrew to keep the cost down.

Thanks in advance.

Rich Thorne - N5ZC
Amarillo, TX


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Message: 9
From: "Michael Morgan" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: [Icom] 756pro and a Ten Tec Hercules II Amp
Date: Mon, 4 Nov 2002 11:05:49 -0600
Reply-To: [email protected]

Here is one I found a while back.

http://www.k6xx.com/radio/icbsciv.html

Michael, AA5SH

----- Original Message -----
From: "Richard Thorne" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, November 04, 2002 10:03 AM
Subject: [Icom] 756pro and a Ten Tec Hercules II Amp


Is there a know circuit to convert the band data from an Icom rig so I =
can
get my Herc II to auto band change?

I was thinking about a Top Ten device, but there must be a circuit out
there
that I could homebrew to keep the cost down.

Thanks in advance.

Rich Thorne - N5ZC
Amarillo, TX


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Message: 10
Date: Mon, 4 Nov 2002 12:51:09 -0500 (EST)
From: Doug Faunt N6TQS +1-510-655-8604 <[email protected]>
To: [email protected]
Cc: <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: [Icom] 756pro and a Ten Tec Hercules II Amp
Reply-To: [email protected]

   From: "Richard Thorne" <[email protected]>
   Date: Mon, 4 Nov 2002 10:03:36 -0600

   Is there a know circuit to convert the band data from an Icom rig
   so I can get my Herc II to auto band change?

   I was thinking about a Top Ten device, but there must be a circuit
   out there that I could homebrew to keep the cost down.

There's a circuit at K6XX's web site.
http://www.k6xx.com/radio/icbsciv.html

I believe that will work with the Herc II.

73, doug

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Message: 11
Date: Mon, 4 Nov 2002 11:04:00 -0800 (PST)
From: Bill <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: [Icom] Loose handheld antenna connector.
To: [email protected]
Reply-To: [email protected]

The PC board holes are pretty small...

I use two pieces of #30 Kynar wire-wrap wire, stripped
then twisted together, and bent in a half-loop.  This
seems to work pretty well and will fit any PC board
hole.

bill

--- Tony Hwang <[email protected]> wrote:
> Hi,
> Replacing that piece of wire from BNC to PC board
> with braid type is
> good idea.
> 73,
> Tony, VE6CGX
>
> Gary Pearce KN4AQ wrote:


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Message: 12
From: "Dave Holford" <[email protected]>
To: "Michael P. Olbrisch" <[email protected]>, [email protected]
Date: Mon, 4 Nov 2002 14:09:38 -0500
Subject: Re: [Icom] Loose handheld antenna connector.
Reply-To: [email protected]

On 4 Nov 02, at 4:05, Michael P. Olbrisch wrote:

> Today while hiking in the Franklin Mountains, I discovered
> that my ICOM IC-W32A had a loose antenna connector.
> The area I was in had no cell phone coverage, so radio was
> important on this hike.  I did a quick repair on the trail,
> and now at home I am looking at a better solution.
>
> My best thought, take the nut off, drop in a bit of LOCKTITE
> 242 (can be removed with common tools, no heat. (BLUE))
> and tighten it down good.
>
> Any other suggestions or better ideas before I proceed?
> I won't need the radio till next Saturday for another hike.
>
> Thanks Y-all.
>
> Mike.
>

I had the same problem with a pair of T7's.
I tried the needle nose pliers but it did not solve the problem.
However, I made a simple wrench - really quite easy to do, just a
small piice of metal with a suitable sized hole cut in it and bend the
sides to fit the slots in the nut - and tightened them both. Been 2 or
3 years now and they have both stayed tight.

Dave
VE3HLU

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Message: 13
From: "Durwydd MacTara" <[email protected]>
To: [email protected]
Date: Mon, 04 Nov 2002 21:14:33 +0000
Subject: [Icom] ICOM 735 Software
Reply-To: [email protected]

Does anyone know of a source so that the CI-V port on my 735 can be use=
d?
             Durwydd MacTara


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Message: 14
From: "Ray N6XVO" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Date: Mon, 4 Nov 2002 14:27:15 -0700
Organization: N/A
Subject: [Icom] ICOM IC-T7H
Reply-To: [email protected]

I have a ICOM IC-T7H Dual band hand held in mint condition.
Purchased it new 4/2002 and estimate using it about 2 hours.
Comes with ICOM CP-12 Cig adaptor, Pryme SPM-200 series
label mic earphone, original box, manual and sale broucher.
The IC-T7H come with everything supplied in the original box.=3D20
Still have blank warranty card. This one is like purchasing a new=3D20
one, couldn't tell a new one from this one. Asking $230.00 plus=3D20
shipping cost. See ICOM web site for further info at...
http://www.icomamerica.com/

73 Ray N6XVO
[email protected]

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Message: 15
From: "Dave, AA6YQ" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Subject: RE: [Icom] ICOM 735 Software
Date: Mon, 4 Nov 2002 17:55:27 -0500
Reply-To: [email protected]

Try Commander; its free. http://www.qsl.net/civ_commander/

    73,

       Dave, AA6YQ

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Does anyone know of a source so that the CI-V port on my 735 can be use=
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Message: 16
From: "Michael P. Olbrisch" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Subject: RE: [Icom] Loose handheld antenna connector.
Date: Tue, 5 Nov 2002 03:01:54 -0000
Reply-To: [email protected]



Thanks all.  Lots of good suggestions.

Electrically it is still working fine.  Just the nut came loose.
Unless it fails totally, I will not open the radio.  I am not
afraid of that kind of work, but why open it if it is working.

I will probably use locktite and tighten it down, looks like it
will do the job.

Again, thanks for all the replies.

Mike.  KD9KC
El Paso, where the sun spends the winter.



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