[Skimmertalk] Omni Rig connect to Icom 7610?

[Bob Wilson, N6TV]

What is the timestamp and size of the *IC-7610.ini* file in *C:\Program
Files (x86)\Afreet\OmniRig\Rigs\* ?

You should see:


02/17/2018  01:24 PM             7,492 IC-7610.ini


The original version of IC-7610.ini file had initialization errors, which I
fixed.  Subsequently, users have reported success using the latest
version.   Download the latest version from:

http://dxatlas.com/OmniRig/Files/RigIni.zip

Note that WinZip by default cannot extract any files directly into the
Program Files directory, since it is "protected".  You have to run WinZip
as an Administrator, if using WinZip.  When prompted "Do you want to
replace?", say YES to all files.

It's very easy to accidentally extract the files into a "VirtualStore"
directory which is what Windows does if you try to update files in
C:\Program Files without running as Administrator.  Uses Windows File
Explorer to open the following directory:

%localappdata%\VirtualStore\Program Files (x86)


If you see a subdirectory there named *Afreet*, and a *Rigs* sub-directory
under that, the files are not in the right place and Skimmer will not use
them.

It is also suggested to upgrade your IC-7610 firmware to the latest
version,1.06, which you may download here:

https://www.icom.co.jp/world/support/download/firm/IC-7610/1_06/

If you still can't get it to work, please send me a screen shot of your
OmniRig setup (both rigs), and your Rigs tab in CW Skimmer.  The baud rate
has to be set to match the radio's menu, and you should set RTS and DTR to
Always Low, not Handshake.  Of course in CW Skimmer, you have to tell
Skimmer which OmniRig radio to use, Radio 1 or Radio 2.

73,
Bob, N6TV

On Sun, Apr 8, 2018 at 6:16 AM, Andrew O'Brien <k3ukandy at gmail.com> wrote:

> I have been unsuccessful in connecting Omnirig with an Icom 7610.  I have
> the7610 INI file that has the required CI-V address (98) but , despite many
> efforts,  nothing I try enables CWS to connect.  I tried several other
> applications that use Omni Rig and it is the same for those applications.
> With other rigs, Omnirig is connected as one normally expects.  Has anyone
> here successfully used a Omnirig INI file that succeeds in a connection to
> a 7610 ?
>
> I am aware that currently the 7610 does not do direct I/Q out, so the 7610
> has limited use with CW Skimmer, I am just trying to use the 3 Khz radio
> option.
>
>
> Andy K3UK
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