IC-7200 USB port for PC control. Software Update: Type “USB Driver” Ver.1.00, Icom Support update 17.09.2008

The IC-7200 can be controlled by a PC through a USB port using the CI-V data format. In addition, modulator and received audio can also be transferred over the USB cable. By using appropriate external software, you can record incoming call and/or transmit preprogrammed messages from your PC.

IC-7200 USB port for PC control. Software updates Type: “USB Driver” Ver.1.00, Icom update 17.09.2008
Note: The USB Driver, it is installed in the PC connected to the radio via the USB port (tnx Adam va7oj)

Link to: Icom Global Support/Software Download/IC-7200
Link to: Icom Istallation Guide A-6668-3EX © 2008 Icom Inc.

When the transceiver is connected to a PC with the USB (Universal Serial Bus) cable (third party), the following operations can be performed:
- Remote control operation (CI-V: Icom Communication Interface-V) by the PC, software (third party) may be required;
- Receiver audio output to the PC, format: data 16-bit; Sampling rate 8/11.025/16/22.05/32/44.1/48kHz;
- Modulation imput from the PC, format: data 16-bit; Sampling rate 32/44.1/48kHz;
The receiver audio is always output regardless of the squelch condition (open/close) and output level cannot be adjusted with the [AF] control; The modulation imput can be used when SSB/SSB-D, AM/AM-D mode is in use. From the set  item (DataOFF/Data ON) and USB imput level see p. 77 on the IC-7200 istruction manual for details setting.
Note: Read the New Icom installation guide before installing the USB driver (A-6668-3EX © 2008 Icom Inc.)
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WSPR protocol (pronounced “whisper”) stands for “Weak Signal Propagation Reporter.” Activity on 30 Meter Band by I0NAA - Assisi

 
WSPR by K1JT’s - I0NAA, Mario da Assisi ha scritto: “sono finalmente riuscito ad attivarmi  in WSPR , operando sulla interessante Banda dei 30m (10.140MHz). Ecco la doppia schermata che fa vedere le stazioni che ho ricevuto il giorno 08 Settembre 2008,  compreso il QSO delle 20:44 ed il rapporto  ricevuto da EB1APK via  http://wsprnet.org/… Oltre 1400km CON SOLI 5W e un dipolo che tocca quasi il tetto di casa ! Questo programma di K1JT implementa la trasmissione e la ricezione digitale tramite la soundcard ed è utilizzabile con segnali estremamente deboli!
Un QSO in modalità WSPR  risulta piu’ lento rispetto ad altri modi digitali quale per esempio JT65B usato per EME , a causa del protocollo molto robusto, ma i risultati possono essere migliori !
Non è stato scritto un manuale completo per WSRP, ma c’è una Quick Start Guide TXT format; Vedi Link

IARU Regione 1 HF, 10MHz Band Plan:
- 10.100 - 10.140 Max Bw 200Hz CW, QRP centre of activity 10.116MHz
- 10.140 - 10.150 Max Bw 500Hz Narrow band modes - digimodes
I modi digitali più usati nella banda dei 30 metri:
PSK31, OLIVIA 250/8, OLIVIA 500/16, OLIVIA, WSRP, MT-63 1KLONG, BPSK31, ALE400, RTTY,
C’è anche un Network per lo scanbio in tempo reale di informazioni sulla Propagazione dei segnali deboli con un folto gruppo di radioamatori attivi in QRP e QRPp che utilizzano il protocollo digitale MEPT_JT(”Manned Experimental Propagation Tests, by K1JT ) implementato in WSPR    Vedi Link
 
Link to: Network WSPRnet.org Drupal
Link to: Quick Start Guide TXT format v.1.0
Link to: 30 Meter Digital Spot Page
Link to: 30 Meter Digital Group (”30MDG”) 

ENG: I0NAA, Mario from Assisi wrote: “I was finally able to work with digital WSPR on the Hf Band of 30m (10.140MHz). This is the double screen-shot that shows the stations that I received on 8th September, 2008 where is the QSO of 20:44 and the report  received from EB1APK via  http://wsprnet.org/… More than 1400km WITH ONLY 5W and a dipole that almost touches the roof of the house !”
WSPR QSO is slower compared to other digital modes like JT65B used for EME due to strong protocol used, but results could be better !
A full manual for WSPR  has not yet been written, but a Quick Start Guide TXT format; See the Link .
Major digital-modes used on the 30 meter band:
PSK31, OLIVIA 250/8, OLIVIA 500/16, OLIVIA, WSRP, MT-63 1KLONG, BPSK31, ALE400, RTTY,
Ther is also a network for the real time exchange of information on the propagation of  Weak Signal with a group of amateur radio operators working QRP and QRPp  that use the  MEPT_JT   “Manned Experimental Propagation Tests, by K1JT )  protocol implemented in WSPR . See the Links

IC-7700: Product Review from QST Magazine. Report some data - Link to PA1HR’s Review data table

IC-7700 QST Review and PA1HR’s QST data table.  Sulla rivista della ARRL, QST di Ottobre 2008 è riportata la Recenzione del IC-7700 HF 50MHz Transceiver della Icom, con risultati molto interessanti. L’apparato è stato recensito da Rick Lindquist, WW3DE National Contest Journal Managing Editor.
Nelle 7 pagine dell’ampio articolo di QST, oltre alla recensione è interessante leggere anche quanto scrive su un inserto ”Prospettive degli operatori di Contest”   Dave Patton, NN1N Membership and Volunteer Programs Manager.
Nella Tabelllina inserita qui sopra sull’immagine sono riportati  alcuni significativi dati, tratti dalle recensioni del IC-7700, IC-7800, FT-2000D e Elecraft K3, nella rivista QST della ARRL. Queste revisioni tecniche meritano di essere lette per intero sui vari numeri del QST Magazine per un confronto completo e sistematico di tutte le performance dei più recenti apparati : Icom - Yaesu - Elecraft - FlexRadio; 

Update news: Interestingly the summary made by Hans, PA1HR’s with the data QST review, use the link below from “review table” (vedere una interessante tabella di raffronto dati di QST dei più noti RTX  con il Link qui sotto)

Link to: Hans, PA1HR’s HF RTX and RX  QST Review table
Link to:   ARRL Home-Page - www.arrl.org

NB: ARRL Members Only can now download the October, 2008 QST Product Review online in PDF format.

ENG: Some data drawn from ARRL product reviews are summarized in the table on image. These reviews are worth reading in their entirety, so as to obtain a systematic comparison between the most recent rigs produced by Icom, Yaesu, Elecraft. - This Icom is reviewed by Rick Lindquist, WW3DE National Contest Journal Managing Editor. Interestingly, in addition to the review, is also what he writes on the article-insert “A Contest Operator’s Perspective” from Dave Patton, NN1N, Membership and Volunteer Programs Manager.

Red Bull Air Race World Champioship, 6th & 7th September, 2008 on Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia

L’austriaco Hannes Arch su Edge-450 (Foto) sarà il favorito per la finale in Australia del Campionato Mondiale Red Bull Air Race dopo essersi messo in primo piano con le prime due vittorie della sua carriera in rapida successione: tappa di Budapest e  il 7 settenbre a quella di Oporto (Portogallo)

Link to: Home, News, Videos, Photos and More on the Red Bull Air Race web

ENG: Austria’s Hannes Arch on the Edge-450 (Photo) will be riding on a high into Australia for the finale of the Red Bull Air Race World Championship after jumping into first place with the first two wins of his career in quick succession: in  Budapest and the 7 September in Porto (Portugal)