Oops, also forgot to mention you will need to connect the audio out from the
laptop to the rig to actually get the voice message into the rig. You might
also consider picking up fixed level audio from the rig at the ACC connector
and feeding that into the laptop line in or mic in to record contests.
Gary AL9A
----- Original Message -----
From: "Gary Senesac AL9A" <al9a@pobox.mtaonline.net>
To: <writelog@contesting.com>
Sent: June 04, 2007 11:21 PM
Subject: Re: [WriteLog] Icom 706 voice keyer
>
> Define "simple"! Interfacing any rig to a computer is always a bit of a
> challenge. Start with your IC-706 owners manual pages that show the rear
> panel connections. The first challenge is the ACC accessory socket. On
> the
> 706 it is a 13 pin DIN connector. I opted to purchase Icom's grossly
> overpriced optional OPC-599 ACC conversion cable that splits the 13 pins
> out
> to two 7 pin DIN connectors called ACC1 and ACC2. Much easier to find
> matching 7 pin DINs than a 13 pin one. Then check out the various pin
> outs
> for the interface hook up. My IC-706MKII book shows pin 3 for HSEND
> (HF/50MHz) and pin 7 for VSEND (144 MHz) on the 13 pin ACC connector. If
> you use the OPC-599 these pins are 3 and 6 respectfully on the ACC2
> connector.
>
> I connect my laptop's built in serial port to a Rigblaster plus, which
> handles keying the rig. There is also a connection to a CT-17 level
> converter (converts RS-232 serial to TTL) between the computer and the rig
> for rig control. In my case I use a PCMCIA dual serial slot card to
> provide
> two more serial ports, one of which is used for the rig control
> connection.
> There are cheaper level converters than the IC CT-17 on the market, so you
> may have to research this a bit if you're trying to hold down the cost.
>
> If you have a newer laptop it may not even have a serial port, but only
> USB
> ports. In this case you need some kind of USB to serial converter. There
> are several on the market. Check the Writelog reflector archives for pros
> and cons of various models. Don't worry about sending voice wav files
> until
> you've got all the interface bugs resolved. When you can key the rig
> manually with a foot switch or PTT on a mike and get rig control working
> for
> band changes, frequency readout for the band map, split, etc., you are
> ready
> to tackle recording wav file messages for the F keys and getting the
> computer to key the rig and send the audio file. It's definitely a
> learning
> experience! Good luck!
>
> Gary AL9A
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "David Ashworth" <ahab@sonic.net>
> To: <writelog@contesting.com>
> Sent: June 03, 2007 1:47 PM
> Subject: [WriteLog] Icom 706 voice keyer
>
>
>> Hi to all, is there a simple way to get Writelog and a Icom 706 to key
>> the
>> transmitter and put out a simple "CQ VHF Contest" on FM and SSB? Saw a
>> site
>> that told how to record the voice messages into the "F" keys. Got that
>> far.
>> Looking for the interface that will make it work. Thank you for your
>> comments, Dave, NC6P.
>>
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