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Remote control
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CI-V connection
The transceiver’s operating frequency, mode, VFO and memory selection, can be remotely controlled using a PC.
The Icom Communications Interface V (CI-V) controls the transceiver.
Select your connection method from the following:
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A USB cable (A-B type, user supplied)
The required USB driver and driver installation guide can
be downloaded from the Icom web site.
Go to “ http://www.icom.co.jp/world/Support ,” and then
click “Firmware Updates / Software downloads.”
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The download procedure on the web page may be changed
without notice.
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Make the connection as short as possible. The transceiver
may not be recognized by the controller, depending on the
USB cable length.
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The optional OPC-2350LU (DATA CABLE)
NOTE:
Before you start sending data, be sure to set the
following items.
• Set “DATA Function” to “CI-V.”
(SET > Connectors >
USB (B)/DATA Function
)
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The optional CT-17 (CI-V LEVEL CONVERTER)
Connects to a PC with an RS-232C port.
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Remote control (CI-V) information
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Connection example
To a USB port
To the [USB] port
PC
A/B USB cable
OPC-2350LU
To the [DATA] jack
To a USB port
PC
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Connection example
IC-9700
DC 9 V
~
15 V
ct-17
To the [REMOTE] jack
mini-plug cable
RS-232C
cable
PC
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Connection example