[ICOM] IC-207H Programming

[Randy Allen - KA0AZS]

-----Original Message-----
>From: Mike Clarson <mclarson at rcc.com>
>Sent: Apr 20, 2011 11:42 AM
>To: 'ICOM Reflector' <icom at mailman.qth.net>
>Subject: [ICOM] IC-207H Programming
>
>Does the OPC-646 install between the head and the radio, or does it connect
>just to the radio and computer, and the head is not used? 

The programming cable (same one as used for the IC-2710 by the way) connects the radio to a serial port on the computer. You need to  remove the control head/separation cable connector to connect the programming cable


>If the head is not used, how does one turn on the radio for programming, or
>is that not necessary?

IIRC it's handled by the programming software (been a while since I've done this).  you do need the radio connected to power.
>
>If it connects between the head and radio, does it isolate the head's data
>connections from the radio?

N/A; see above

>Any idea why ICOM decided to program the radio this way instead of via the
>microphone cable like most other radios?

Cash flow? 


Hope this helps

73

Randy

Randy Allen, KA0AZS