[WT-support] IC-7800 Configure interfaces.

[Bob Wilson, N6TV]

Win-Test 4.20 to 4.33 should support the IC-7800 with v3.1 firmware very
well, including display of both VFOs (4.19 does not).  WT 4.20 and later
uses the new CI-V commands to read the sub VFO frequency.  These commands
were first supported in IC-7800 Firmware *Version 3.1*.  What version is
installed on DJ3WE's IC-7800 now?

In addition, there are many other things to check.  How is DJ3WE connecting
his PC to the IC-7800?  If using the IC-7800's RS-232C connector, *do not
use a Prolific USB-to-Serial adapter*.  Or is he connecting an Icom CT-17
to REMOTE?  Or a microHAM interface to REMOTE?  If microHAM, verify that
the "CAT" settings match the menu values below, and that the microHAM
firmware and Router software are up-to-date.

Be sure to check the box:  "Use CI-V Transceive" in Win-Test Interface
configuration.

The following CI-V menu settings in the IC-7800 v3.1 are critical and must
be set properly:

*SET > Others*

CI-V Baud Rate:  *19200*  -- Do not use the default (AUTO)
CI-V Address:  *6Ah* (nothing else will work)
CI-V Transceive:  *ON*  (OmniRig software used by Log4OM and others will
turn this OFF, so make sure to set it back ON)
CI-V Output (for Ant):  *OFF* (Use use ON for ACOM, SPE, SteppIR
Controllers, or Elecraft KPA1500 connected to REMOTE jack)
RS-232C Function:  *CI-V*

73,
Bob, N6TV


On Thu, Nov 26, 2020 at 7:31 AM Bernhard Buettner <dl6rai at darc.de> wrote:

> Hi Steph,
>
> could you resove this problem in the mean time? I just helped DJ3WE to
> upgrade his IC-7800's firmware to allow him using later versions of WT
> (after 4.19), but we still see a communications problem when using WT 4.20
> and beyond. 4.19 and before works like a charm.
>
> 73 Ben, DL6RAI
>
> Am 17.02.2020 19:19 schrieb Steph, F5NZY:
>
> Hi Bob,
>
>
>
> I confirm that it is the 3.10 firmware installed on the IC-7800. All the
> other points had been checked.
>
>
>
> 73 de Steph, F5NZY
>
>
>
> *De :* support-bounces at win-test.com <support-bounces at win-test.com> *De la
> part de* Bob Wilson, N6TV
> *Envoyé :* lundi 17 février 2020 07:45
> *À :* Win-Test Reflector <support at win-test.com>
> *Objet :*  Re: [WT-support] IC-7800 Configure interfaces.
>
>
>
> Yes, this is what you will see if the IC-7800 firmware is out-of-date.
> The latest version is 3.10 (now almost 5 years old).  Years later, Win-Test
> was updated to display both Icom VFOs, as supported by the new IC-7800
> firmware.  It was not possible to provide backwards compatibility to the
> old IC-7800 firmware.
>
>
>
> But first, make sure "Use CI-V Transceive" is enabled in Win-Test, and
> make sure CI-V Transceive is ON in the radio menu (using OmniRig will
> automatically turn it OFF).
>
>
>
> Then update the firmware in the radio, following the instructions
> provided here:
>
>
>
> https://www.icomjapan.com/support/firmware_driver/2380/
>
>
> 73,
>
> Bob, N6TV
>
>
>
>
>
> On Sun, Feb 16, 2020 at 9:16 PM Steph, F5NZY <f5nzy at wanadoo.fr> wrote:
>
> Hello to all,
>
>
>
> A friend of mine owns an IC-7800 and Win-Test version 4.30 (trial version
> for the moment).
>
>
>
> His TRX is connected to his PC by a USB cable.
>
>
>
> From the keyboard, I QSY the bands (ALT-F1, ALT-F2) without any problem.
>
>
>
> When I click from a Cluster line, the TRX does QSY as well.
>
>
>
> On the other hand, the QRG (VFO-A) is not displayed in the Status window
> of Win-Test.
>
>
>
> Moreover, if I change bands from the IC-7800 itself, Win-Test does not
> follow.
>
>
>
> I tried with the TRX at 9600/19200 bauds, the same for the Configure
> interfaces.
>
>
>
> Nothing to do!
>
>
>
> Anyone have an idea ?
>
>
>
> 73 de Steph, F5NZY
>
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