[ICOM] Programming the IC-W32A

[Jerry Keller]

My rig control and logging set-up is just a serial cable from computer to CIV interface, plus CIV
cable to radio  (756ProII).  Is there software out there that will use that existing set-up to
program the 756ProII's memories?

73,  Jerry K3BZ

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Michael P. Olbrisch" <mike2004 at elp.rr.com>
To: "'ICOM Reflector'" <icom at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Thursday, August 05, 2004 11:54 PM
Subject: RE: [ICOM] Programming the IC-W32A


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>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: icom-bounces at mailman.qth.net
> > [mailto:icom-bounces at mailman.qth.net]On Behalf Of Dave Cook
> > Sent: Thursday, August 05, 2004 12:52 AM
> > To: 'Icom Listserver'
> > Subject: [ICOM] Programming the IC-W32A
> >
> >
> > During the discussion on "Handi-Talkie"s today, it was
> > mentioned that you can program the IC-W32A.
>
> It was I, KD9KC, who mentioned it.  I do it for my IC-W32A.
>
> > I thought
> > that sounded neat so I Googled up some info. All I have
> > found so far is that Icom will sell you an OPC-478
> > interface cable and what appears to be a very dated 16-bit
> > Windows program.
>
> Looks like Gary answered most of your questions.
>
> I am using the RT systems CD.  It is simple.  But really, how difficult do
> they need to make it????  It sends and receives the data...  and it works.
>
> > I was wondering if:
> >
> > a) Does anyone know how the OPC-478 cable is wired?
> >
> > b) Does anyone have information on the programming protocol?
>
> Again, Gary gave you the real deal on that.  I do have an OPC-478, and the
> RT-systems software as I said.
>
> > I'm a software developer and would like to write my own
> > 32-bit version (it'll be freeware, if I can get the info
> > to do it).
>
> I don't do software... but what I could really use is a program like the RT
> systems one that would load memories into any of my ICOM radios through the
> CI-V.
>
> I just recently sent my IC-820 in for service.  It came back with all the
> memories cleared.  There are more memories in it than my W32A has.  Would
> have been nice to have it all on the HD, and just upload it from an excel
> file or something.
>
> Perhaps some day such a program will exist.  I can't be the only ham wishing
> I could do this.  Shoot, just the 80 memories I have loaded in my 706 with
> the alpha-numerics....
>
> Mike.  KD9KC
> El Paso, TX.
>
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