[ICOM] IC7000 Remote Options?

[Scott Honaker]

Extending the USB end of the cable would be complicated.  There should be
little issue extending the 3.5mm (serial) end of the cable.    The serial
CI-V data is quite robust and relatively low speed.

Scott N7SS


> Date: Mon, 22 Aug 2011 11:45:08 -0500
> From: "Rossbach, David" <dave at rossbachs.com>
> Subject: [ICOM] IC7000 Remote Options?
> To: icom at mailman.qth.net
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> Hello, I have an IC7000 that I am currently using with the remote head and
> a Heil PSE6-IC headset with footpedal.  I have the radio connected to a Mac
> via USB CI-V and utilize the MacLoggerDX program.
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> The setup is currently on the first floor in my living room and Im wanting
> to move it upstairs into my office.. Both of the rooms up and down share a
> common outside wall.
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> I was thinking of trying to get a cable run done with the 16foot OPC1444
> remote head cable and then extend the USB CI-V cable via a 16 foot 3.5mm
> cable.  I realize that the capabilities of USB drop after 16foot and 16 foot
> is really pushing the limits of the wall run distance.
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> So I was wondering if anyone on the list  has ran into something similar
> and wanted to know what you decided to use to remote your IC7000 to another
> room in the house?
>
> I suppose another option would be to use a program like HRD to remote the
> radio, but not sure how the audio and foot pedals etc would all work without
> purchasing additional hardware?
>
> Thanks,
> Dave
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