[ICOM] Pro III and Band Data for 6 Pack

[Gary Fiber]

Roger,

I don't know much about the IBS-1 as I have never seen one but I did a 
google search and came up with the operators manual The manual states it 
operates either 1200 or 9600 baud as you said but also states it is jumped 
for 9600 baud as a default. I would set up the 756ProIII to 9600 baud only. 
Make sure you are using MONO cables not Stereo types as the CI-V system is 
built around two conductor cables.
The IBS-1 wants you to have the transceive mode enabled in the Icom, look 
for that in the set mode. The IBS-1 looks for what the Icom is spewing out 
as you turn the tuning dial, if the 756ProIII is not in transceive mode the 
IBS-1 will just sit on 160 meters. generally its a good idea to get the 
IBS-1 and radio working then introduce the software control.
The manual also says a band change from software may not cause the IBS-1 to 
update so then you have to just give the tuning knob a tweak to get it to 
do so.

Gary K8IZ

>Hi,
>     I picked up an ICOM IC-756 Pro III at Dayton and am trying to 
> integrate it into my shack.
>     I usually run (2) radios (1000MP and 1000MP Mk V) into 5 separate 
> antennas controlled by an Array Solution 6 Pack and (2) IBS-1 Band 
> Decoders. All work beautifully together.
>     However, when I  put the IC 756 Pro III in line, I can't get the 
> IBS-1 to see the radio or vice versa. I tried changing the baud rates 
> (1200, 9600 and Auto) in the ICOM without success.  I use  audio cables 
> with 1/8" plugs on both ends to connect the
>IBS-1 and the Pro III via an ICOM CT-17.  My logging program sees the Pro 
>III without difficulty.
>    I don't have much documentation on the IBS-1 and cannot see an obvious 
> way to determine what baud rate is currently set up.  The fact that the 
> Yaesu gear works well suggests that there is nothing wrong with the IBS-1 
> itself and the logging program is obviously getting the band data from 
> the Pro III.
>    Need some ideas from Pro III owners who have succeeded in getting 
> their rigs to talk to band decoders, especially those who have RF 
> Applications IBS-1's
>                        Thanks,
>                                    Roger K8RS

Gary Fiber K8IZ
GROL PG-19-6691
Washington State Resident