Icom IC-7851 User Manual

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 Remote control (CI-V) information
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CONTROL COMMAND
D CI-V connection
The transceiver's operating frequency, mode, VFO
and memory selection, can be remotely controlled
when connecting to a PC.
Choose the connection method from the following:
• A USB cable (A-B type, user supplied)
The required USB driver and driver install guide can be
downloaded from Icom web site.
Access to "http://www.icom.co.jp/world," then click
"Support," "Firmware Updates / Software downloads" in
sequence.
* The download procedure on the web page may be
changed without notice.
• The optional CT-17 (CI-V level converter)
*Connects to a PC with an RS-232C port.
D Preparing
The Icom Communications Interface-V (CI-V) is used
for remote control.
To control the transceiver, first set its address, data
communication speed, and transceive function.
These settings are set in Set mode.
(pp. 15-17, 15-18)
D Data format
The CI-V system can be operated using the following
data formats. Data formats differ according to
command numbers. A data area or sub command is
added for some commands.
Controller to IC-7851
FE FE 8E E0 Cn Sc Data area FD
Preamble
code (fixed)
Transceiver’s
default address
Controller’s
default address
Command number
(see the command table)
Sub command number
(see command table)
BCD code data for
frequency or memory
number entry
End of message
code (fixed)
OK message to controller
FE FE E0 8E FB FD
FE FE E0 8E FA FD
Preamble
code (fixed)
Controller’s
default address
Transceiver’s
default address
OK code
(fixed)
End of message
code (fixed)
NG message to controller
NG code (fixed)
IC-7851 to controller
q w e r t y u
FE FE E0 8E Cn Sc Data area FD
q w e r t y u
PC
ct- 17
9–15 V DC
mini-plug cable
• Connection example— using CT-17

Icom IC-7851 Specifications

General

Brand	Icom
Model	IC-7851
Category	Transceiver
Language	English