Dec 11, 20 i had a local melbourne ham who is a member of my local ham club emdrc ask me today if i had the 9100 programming software cs 9100 as he was keen for a base line file as a starting point as the prospect of starting to program the icom ic9100 icf file was a bit daunting, and as an exercise, it is really daunting. This past week ive been installing a brand new icom ic9100 in my ham shack. Improvement the firmware update modifies the ic 9100 s transmitted dtcs code modulation waveform so undesired sound is not heard at the receiver. The icom ic 9100 is a versatile and expandable transceiver. Hf to 1200mhz multiband in one transceiver optional ux9100 required independent dual receivers. If you prefer to be anonymous write it in the message. Appendix 1 presents results of an rf lab test suite performed on the radio. The firmware update is performed through the usb port on the rear panel of the ic9100. The ic9100 contains years of advanced icom technology in a compact, allinone hfvhf uhf transceiver.
Craig w1msg recently converted to os x and has drafted a guide to get the icom ic9100 working with digital modes specifically fldigi on a mac. Life has been busy so i just got around to putting the clips i had together. This report describes the evaluation of ic9100 sn 02001286 from a user perspective. If you have any doubts, do not perform the modification or let someone with the technical knowledge do this. I passed my technician test a few months and am working on my general.
Optional 6 khz fl430 and 3 khz fl431 roofing filters for hf6 m. If you download the usb driver from the icom download service, specify the folder which the driver is stored in. With over 50 years experience in the communications industry, you can understand why icom products are synonymous with communications. Describe your experience with the icom ic9100 and tell us why you give it the rating you did required. Thoroughly read the installation guide before installing orupdating the usb driver. Icom logo are registered trademarks of icom incorporated japan in japan, the. Those activities include satellites, vhfuhf weak signal work, and hf from time to time. Tips for the usb port settings 7 section 3 why two virtual com ports are recognized on one physical usb port applicable products. The ic 9100 has a standard type b usb connector and can be connected to a pc. View and download icom ic9100 service manual online. All enquiry outside oceania, please go to international enquiry. Firmware updates software downloads support icom inc. Jun 04, 2016 i picked up an ic 9100 from hro a couple weeks ago. The ic9100 fully covers the hf50, 144, 430440 and 1200mhz amateur bands in multiple modes.
Covering almost all active ham bands and modes, the ic9100 transceivers will amaze you every time you power up with icoms highspeed dsp technolo. It offers professional performance, out of the box on hf, 6 meters and 2 meters with 2 to 100 watts 2 to 30 for am. Modulation input, audio output, rtty demodulatior output and civ command can be controlled via the usb cable. Icom ic9100 hfvhfuhf transceivers ic9100 free shipping. After installing the driver, connect the radio to the pc, and then the usb driver is automatically installed to add a com port. The driver is not supported by the windows automatic recognition system. The driver supports the following radios as of june 20. The ic9100 has a standard type b usb connector and can be connected to a pc. This guide can also be used to get the ic9100, and likely other similar rigs with internal usb connections, working smoothly with any os x amateur radio application using only that usb connection. Usb connector for pc control the ic 9100 has a standard type b usb connector and can be connected to a pc. As seen in the above figure, the ic9100 has 3 independent receiver circuits from.
The usb driver comes with the cs7100, cs9100 or rsba1. A usb interface and a sound chip being in the radio, the pc thinks it has an additional sound card. Also, the conventional civ remote control jack is built in to the ic 9100. The ic 9100 has a standard type b usb connector and can be connected to the pc. The interface set connects directly between the usb port of your pc and the 3. T he usb serial chipset that icom uses in all of their usb radios 7100, 9100, etc. Ic7100 ic7200 ic7300 ic7410 ic7600 ic7610 ic7850 ic7851 ic 9100, usb driverversion 1. The icom fl431 roofing filter is 3 khz wide and operates at the first i. Each band hf6m, 2m, 70cm and 23cm has a total of 99 memory channels for storing frequencies, mode and other information. Icom 7300, 7610 usb driver tulare county amateur radio club. At this time, although two com ports are generated, it is not a. This is the root cause this problem most of the time. This interface set is compatible with the following icom radios ic703, ic7000, ic7200, ic7410, ic9100 1.
Icpw1, is connected to the remote jack of your transceiver. The firmware is updated through the usb port on the rear panel of the ic9100. Using a new icom ic9100, im getting unknown device when i connect the usb cable to my computer. Oct 16, 2017 because of such troubles, this ic 9100 opens up. The new firmware corrects a number of issue and offers improvements to the two radio see the all icom specs and instructions.
Usb connector for pc control the ic9100 has a standard type b usb connector and can be connected to a pc. Next, connecting the ic 9100 with the usb cable, the usb audio and the com port are set up. Bristol shop and online retailer of ham radio equipment. Click here to write a new message or comment for ic9100 note that the message is not related to any article click here to see the article list for ic9100. The icom ic9100 is a multimode amateur transceiver covering the hf amateur bands plus 6 meters, 2 meters and 440 mhz. The usb driver must be installed before connecting the usb cable between the ic9100 and to the pc. Programming software for icom ic9100 ic 9100 ic9100. Ic9100 is the best transceiver for wsjt challenge to dx by. Other useful information would include your experience with similar products, infomation on a product that you would purchase instead of this one, and so on. Hfvhfuhf in one transceiver with dual independent receivers and satellite mode operation.
Before i connected my radio to the computer, i installed the usb drivers downloaded from icom, and rebooted, then connected ic9100 using the usb cable and turned the ic9100 on. Builtin keyer, voice synthesizer and hf50 mhz autoat. Jan 06, 2017 this past week ive been installing a brand new icom ic9100 in my ham shack. The ic 9100 has 6 scan edge channels for programmed memory, and a call channel for each band. Ic7100, ic7851, ic9100 as of march 2016 two com ports will be recognized when connecting the above transceivers to a pc that the specified usb. I also like to listen to a few shortwave broadcasts and its. Icom is an outstanding, comprehensive radio manufacturer that produces radio communication equipment of all genres, from amateur radios to terrestrial, marine and avionics radios, as well as lte, wlan and satellite radios. The 440 mhz band is also builtin with 2 to 75 watts.
Note that a usb driver installation is required to connect the above. Icom ic9100 usb unknown device discussion in amateur radio software started by ea4fzn, nov 12. The icom ic9100 is a versatile and expandable transceiver. Ic7100 ic7200 ic7300 ic7410 ic7600 ic7610 ic7850 ic7851 ic9100, usb driverversion 1. Ab type, purchase separately the firmware is updated through the usb port on the rear panel of the ic 9100. This radio covers most ham bands and modes, and provides a wide variety of operating styles. Japan in japan, the united states, the united kingdom, germany, france, spain, russia andor other countries.
If you try the modification on your own equipment, its on your own risk of damaging parts and loosing warranty. Ic 7100, ic 7851, ic 9100 as of march 2016 two com ports will be recognized when connecting the above transceivers to a pc that the specified usb. View and download icom ic 9100 service manual online. Modulation input, audio output, rtty demodulator output and civ command can be controlled via the usb cable. I am extremely pleased with this rig it fits my current ham radio activities perfectly. Controller, used to send the civ commands to a base station, to remotely operate it. Compare the ic 718, ic 7200, ic 7410, ic 7100 and ic 9100.
Icom ic9100 digital modes over usb setup guide mac ham radio. First of all, download the usb driver according to the os from hp of icom and install it on your pc. Dec 16, 2014 craig w1msg recently converted to os x and has drafted a guide to get the icom ic 9100 working with digital modes specifically fldigi on a mac. Doubleconversion with image rejection mixer, wide frequency range, 1007510 watt max output power on hfvhf4301240 mhz bands. The usb driver must be installed before connecting the usb cable.
The rear panel has multiple antenna jacks hf and vhfuhf. Hardware modification that adds rx out rx in connectors note. This guide can also be used to get the ic 9100, and likely other similar rigs with internal usb connections, working smoothly with any os x amateur radio application using only that usb connection. Sophisticated operation with expansion capabilties usb connector for pc control. If your icom transceiver does not have a lan port or a usb port, you can remotely control the. Using a usb cable, connect a pc to do the follow ing. Im looking for a radio that i wont need to upgrade anytime soon as it is a pricey expense. Automatic antenna tuner and compact detachable controller are.
After installing the driver, connect the transceiver or receiver to the pc, and then the usb driver is automatically installed to. Icom has released a new firmware update for the ic9100 radio. Icom ic9100 hfvhfuhf transceivers offer an entire ham shack in one wellbuilt rig. Last modified 20160203 icom ic 9100 specifications. Next, connecting the ic9100 with the usb cable, the usb audio and the com port are set up. Do you have any tricks, modifications or constructions for homebrewed equipment that are not on mods.
Rear panel usb b port supporting civ and txrx baseband, for direct computer interfacing. Rearpanel usb b port supporting civ and txrx baseband, for direct computer interfacing. To use the usb cable between the transceiver and the pc, you must first install a usb driver. At this time, although two com ports are generated, it is not a mistake. I did a forum search and all i could find was two posts, the latest from 2010. After installing the driver, connect the transceiver to the pc, and then the usb driver is automatically installed to add a com port. Icom ic9100 icf programming file vk3bq december 11, 20 i had a local melbourne ham who is a member of my local ham club emdrc ask me today if i had the 9100 programming software cs9100 as he was keen for a base line file as a starting point as the prospect of starting to program the icom ic9100 icf file was a bit daunting, and as an. I picked up an ic 9100 from hro a couple weeks ago. The ic9100 has 6 scan edge channels for programmed memory, and a call channel for each band. E3 is now downloadable form the icom japan website. The driver supports the following transceivers and receivers. Icom ic9100 digital modes over usb setup guide mac ham.