Copyright: ©2000/06 - IZ2BKT Capelli Mauro


What it is

ATTENTION: this guide has been translated by an automatic system, excuse me for errors.

The program IC7000BKT serves to manage the transceiver Icom IC-7000 with the personal computer.

To do this it's employed the CI-V socket locate behind Icom IC-7000 and a small interface that converts the signal to adapt it to personal computer serial port.

The programs works in Windows 2000/XP/2003 enviroment.

In the main window they are present the commands of great use, stopping itself with the mouse on a key or a slider a comic strip will appear with the description of the command, while, click with the mouse right key on the sliders to input the numerical value.

The two Led green/red places up to right of the window blink to the passage of data between program and RTX.

Press F1 key in any point to recall this guide..


Connection with the PC

The connection between PC serial port and CI-V entry of IC706 happens through an signal conversion interface you can purchase as Icom accessory, or, build following scheme in Fig.1 or of Fig. 2. The advantage of the first one (Fig. 1) it is a greater speed of communication with a smaller appointment of the PC, the disadvantage it is the necessity of a power source external.

It is possible to experiment different speed of communication according to the power of your PC (the minimal speed for a good use of the program is 9600 BAUD).

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

Interfacciamento with the audio card of the PC

In order to use the functions audio of the program it must connect the RTX with the audio card of the PC. For who it possesses an interface for PSK31 or other digital ways managed them with the SoundBlaster can use it also for the functions audio of this program, otherwise it is necessary to connect the audio escape of the SoundBlaster with the PIN11 of connector ACC and the entrance microacoustics of the SoundBlaster with the PIN12.


Versions

Vers. 1.0.0	08/27/2006

First official Release.

Vers. 10.0.1	09/05/2006

Adding BKTClient for Remote management by TCP/IP and external drivers support.


Program registration

All the information on the registration are on: http://iz2bkt.altervista.org/ic7000bkt/reg_en.html.

The key of activation is sent by e-mail as attached file (ATTENTION: if use Antispam software authorizes iz2bkt@altervista.org).

The key for free version is totally free and allows the use of a lot of the functions of the program and to try for 30 days or 30 program execution the functions of the full version.

In order to install the activation key:

1.	Save in a folder the file <call.ic7000bkt.dat> attached to the email received (call is yours callsign specified in the registration form)

2.	Start program IC7000BKT

3.	Click on the key [I have the key, load it]

4.	Select the folder and the file saved to point 1 and press [Open]

5.	Backup the activation key on a floppy or a removable device


Configuration

General configuration of the program.

Is important that the values of communication of the serial port and the address CIV that has to exactly correspond with the values CI-V BAUD and CI-V ADDRES in the IC706. You advises to care the parameter CI-V BAUD of the transceiver as Auto.

[COM ..............]	Serial port and external drive setting.

[PTT ...............]	PTT and antenna tuner setting.

[Audio .............]	Audio setting.

[Address CI-V]	Exadecimal address of interface CI-V (default = 70).

[Timeout]	Value in milliseconds that it points out the maximum time of attended for the answer to the commands sent to the RTX.

[S-Meter Calibration]	Set up the values [Limit down] and [Divisor] to make to correspond the value read by the S-Meter of the program with that of the RTX.

[Updating in milliseconds] It points out the milliseconds of interval between a reading and the following one of the SIG, SWR, PO, COM and ALC.

[Colors] 	Choose the colors for display and the keys.

[Communication with teh Clipboard] Parameters for a correct exchange of the data with the clusters programs

[UTC Offset] 	Points out the bewilderment in times among the time UTC and that local. If put to [Auto] for the calculation of the time UTC is used the settings of Windows.

[Log]	Generally must be let empty, point out the name of a file in which to save the Log of exchange dates on the serial port.

[Use the memory E99 for the temporary data] If select this option the memory <99> of the bench <E> its used to support of some functions like the control of the state of the DUP and the SPLIT.

[Change Language]	Select the language.


Configuration COM

These parameters are essential for a good operation of the program. If a transistor interface is used it is worthwhile to plan RTS and DTR to ON, with an interface with the MAX232 it is recommended to plan to 19200,N,8,1 with RTS and DTR to OFF. If you have other interfaces connected on the same serial ports (es. interfaces for PSK31), it needs RTS or DTR to OFF to avoid to send in transmission the RTX when he enters the program.

For a good functioning of the program not select speed lower to 9600 BAUDs.

Its possible to select an external driver (es. BKTClient for the remote management by TCP/IP), in such case will be activated the key [Driver Setup].


Configuration PTT

Configuration of the management of the PTT, that is the possibility to send the RTX in transmission through the program.

[Tune software emulation] Put the RTX in transmission for the time and with power and mode specifies allowing to tune the antenna.

[Key PTT]	Select the key of the keyboard to use like PTT, NONE in order not to use any.

[Key PTT keep in front]Maintain the window of the PTT always in front of all the other windows.

[Clipboard]

[PTT ON]	Sequence of characters that, if copied in the clipboard of Windows, put the RTX in transmission.

[PTT OFF] 	Sequence of characters that, if copied in the clipboard of Windows, put the RTX in reception.


Audio configuration

[Enable audio support]	Enable/disable the audio support.

[Audio Format]	Choose the audio format to use for the recording. To record vocal communications is prefered to install a CoDec MP3 and choose the low quality. With the configuration in figure, an hour of recording occupies approximately 3,5Mb of disc. You can Download CoDec MP3 from http://iz2bkt.altervista.org/patch/MP3CodecPro1263.zip or http://iz2bkt.altervista.org/patch/radium-codec12.zip . To record digital communications them convene to use format PCM, in this case the occupation on disc will be much high. The extension of the files audio is WAV.

[Folder for audio files] 	Folder for saves the audio files. If the field is empty, it comes used the folder where the program is installed.

[Name of audio file]	it is possible to specify a default name to use for the files audio, if he leaves AUTO, to the beginning of every recording, a file will be produced by the name BKTyymmddhhmmss.WAV, where yy=year, mm=month, dd=day, hh=hour, mm=minute and ss=second of beginning recording.

[Keep recorder in front] If activated, the Audio Recorder is always maintained in front of all the other windows.


Language selection

Select from the list the preferred language for the program.


Limits of band and way
Â  Â  Limits of band and way

From this mask it is possible to define the limits of coverage for the RTX and for every radioamateur bands.

[General Cover of RTX] 	Point out the minimal and maximal frequency supported by the RTX.

[Band]	To choose the amateur band to modify.

[From] [To]	The minimal and maximum frequency of the selected band.

For every mode of emission to indicate wrap it of frequency used inside of the selected band following the amateur BANDPLAN.

[Restore default] 	Restore the default values of the program.

ATTENTION: all the values of frequency are in Hz.


Startup programs

The programs specified in this window will be started to the start of IC7000BKT.

For every program to introduce:

Description: 	description of the program

Program: 	program inclusive of path, ex. c:\windows\notepad.exe

Parameters: 	parameters for the program

[...] 	find the program

[OK] 	closes the window saving the possible changes

[Delete] 	delete the selected program

[Save] 	saves the introduced data

[Abort] 	closes the window without saving the possible changes


Main Window

ATTENTION: this guide has been translated by an automatic system, excuse me for errors.

In the main window they are present the commands of great use, stopping itself with the mouse on a key or a slider a comic strip will appear with the description of the command, while, click with the mouse right key on the sliders to input the value numerically.

The two Led green/red places up to right of the window blink to the passage of data between program and RTX.

Information on the main window:

•	Date and hour in local format and UTC.

•	Information on the Radio station and Operator.

•	Tuning bar. Click and drag the pointer to change frequency. The bar will become of red color when the RTX is syntonized outside of radioamateur bands. Click with the mouse right key for numerical input of the frequency.

Keys:

All the keys are easily identifiable, signal:

[Syncronize]	Update the data of the program with those of the RTX, to use for reestablishing the connection with the RTX in the case has been interrupted.

[Store] 	Memorizes the active values (frequency, operational mode, etc…) in one of the memories of the transceiver.

[Band Stacking]	Saves/Recalls frequency and operating mode from the operating stacks.

[Help] 	Visualizes this guide.

[Exit] 	Exits from the program.

[Hook Clipboard]Enable/disable the elaboration of the data of the clipboard of Windows.


Split

Management of the split, that is, the possibility to receive and to transmit inside on two various frequencies of the same band.

[Delete]	Cancels the selected split

[New]	Predisposes the fields for the input of a new split

[Save]	Saves the split

[Active]	Active the split

[Description]	Description of the split

[Split]	Frequency offset, Mode and Filter of transmission

For disable the Split use the relative key on main window.

ATTENTION: the offset frequency is in Hz.


Management Memories
Memories Management

Management of the 5 memory banks. It's possible to associate a name to every bank.

[Bank n]	It opens/Closes window of management of the memories of this bench

[Syncronize]	Syncronize the memory database with the memory of the RTX

[Memory Mode]	Puts the RTX in memory mode and enable [Bank] and [Memory]


Editing Memory Bank

Every variation, insertion and cancellation effected in this window will be reflected in the memories of the RTX (excluded that it use the OFF-LINE mode ).

[Delete]	Cancel the selected memory.

[Save] 	Save the selected memory.

[Transfer to VFO] 	Transfer RX Frequency, Mode and Filter to the VFO-A and the TX Frequency, Mode and Filter to the VFO-B, then, puts the RTX in VFO mode.

[Save and Active]	Save the selected memory and puts the RTX in Memory mode.

[Syncronize]	Syncronize this memory bank with the RTX.

[Print] 	Print the memories as visualized in the grid.

Using the command Copy, Cut and Paste is possible to duplicate or to move memories from a bench to the other or one position to the other.

[Copy]	Copy the memory selected in the clipboard.

[Cut]	Copy the memory selected in the clipboard and will cancel it when it comes chosen the function Paste.

[Paste]	Save the memory in the clipboard on that one selected.

[Memory Mode]	Put the RTX in Memory mode and enable the selected memory.

Every memory contains:

[Description]	Description of the memory (max 9 alphanumeric characters)

[Rx Freq.]	Frequency of reception

[Rx Mode]	Modality of reception

[Rx Filter]	Filter in reception

[Rx Tone]	Tones in reception

[Rx TSQL]	SQL tones in reception

[Rx Dtcs]	DTCS codes in reception

[Rx Ac.T.]	Active tone in reception (Tone, TSQL, DTCS or empty for nothing)

[^Tx]	Offset of transmission (DUP-, DUP+, SPLIT or empty to transmit on the same frequency of reception)

[Tx Freq.]	Frequency of transmission

[Tx Mode]	Modality of transmission

[Tx Filter]	Filter in transmission

[Tx Tone]	Tones in transmission

[Tx TSQL]	SQL tones in transmission

[Tx Dtcs]	DTCS codes in transmission

[Tx Ac.T.]	Active tone in transmission (Tone, TSQL, DTCS or empty for nothing)

[Sel.]	Mark the memory as Selected and will come used during scansion of the memories selected

Click on the description of the column for change the ordering of visualization of the memories.


Memorize the current setting

Memorizes the active values (frequency, operational mode, etc…) in one of the memories

[Select Memory Bank]	Select the memory bank to use

[Select Memory}	Select the number of the memory to use

Pressing OK, it will come opened the editing memory bank of the selected bank, you will have to insert the description of the memory and press [Save].


Synchronization of the memories

The synchronization serves to align the content of the database with the memories of the RTX.

[Memory bank]	Select the memory bank to syncronize

[If memory exist on RTX and on database execute]	Select the action to execute if the memory is present in the RTX and in the database of the PC:

•	Nothing	= leaves unchanged database and RTX

•	Overwrite database	= overwrite the memory of the database with that of the RTX

•	Overwrite RTX 	= overwrite the memory of the RTX with that of the database


Scanner

Executes a cyclical search between two frequencies or from the memories of a bank.

[Start frequency]	Frequency of beginning search

[End frequency]	Frequency of end search

[Mode]	Operating mode with which searching, choosing FM or AM it is possible to use the SQL to stop the search

[Step]	Step of increment of the frequency

[Filter]	Filter using during the search

[Speed]	The search speed can be Fast or Slow

[Scanning memories]	Executes the search between the memories of the selected bank

[Bank]	Bank to use

[Only selected]	Execute the search only using the memories marked Selected of the bank chosen

[Start]	Start the search

[Stop]	Interrupt the search

[Min.Sig.]	Minimal intensity of signal them because it is considered valid

[Pause 1]	Pause in milliseconds after to have found a signal and before resuming the search:

0 =Wait until that SQL passes in ON

- 1=Use the resume of the IC-7000 and ignore Pause 2

[Pause 2]	Pause in milliseconds before passing to the successive frequency after that SQL is returned ON.

[Log	Enable/disable scansion log

[Record]	Enable/disable the audio recording. The key is active only if it is active the audio support.

[View Log]	View the scansion log

ATTENTION: all the frequencies are in Hz.


Scansion Log

This is the log build from the scansion.

For every valid signal is recorded:

•	Date in Day, Month and Year

•	Hour UTC

•	Frequency

•	Intensity of the signal

•	Audio recording (only if active)

[Activate]	Active the selected frequency

[Play]	Reproduce the recording of the selected line.

[Delete]	Delete the selected line and the relative audio file

[Syncronize Wav]	Delete or add lines based on the audio file present in the log folder

[Close]	Close this window

[Play All]	Reproduce all the recordings in sequence

[Delete All]	Delete all the lines and all the audio file

[Print]	Print the grid.

Click on the description of the column for change the visualization ordering.


Skeds

Allows to program the activation of frequencies and modes in dates and pre-arranged schedules. Thirty seconds before the programmed activation a message of warning that allows to annul the planning will appear.

[Delete]	Delete the sked selected

[New]	Emptie the fields for the input of a new one sked

[Save]	Save the sked

[Delete skeds] 	Delete the skeds comprised between two dates

[Create recur sked] 	Create recurrent skeds

[Delete old skeds on startup] If checked, on program startup delete the skeds with date and time precedents

[Descr.]	Description of the sked

[Time and Date UTC]	Time and date of activation of the sked

[VFO A]	Frequency, mode and filter to use for the VFO A

[VFO B]	Frequency, Mode and filter to use for the VFO B

[Split]	Enable/Disable Split function

[VFO Active]	VFO to use in reception

All the plannings are in date and time UTC and the frequencies in Hz. For a correct operation of this function it is essential that the RTX is power on in the moment of the programmed activation


Activation sked

Warning of the next activation of a sked, for interrupt the activation of a sked pressing [Abort].


Generate recur skeds

Generate a recurrence of the actual sked. To the description of every generate sked will be added "r - > nn" where nn is a progressive number.

[Repeat this sked each]	Number of days between one sked and the other

[days up to]	Date of end skeds creation

[Days]	Valid days for the sked

[Generate]	Generate the sequence of skeds

[Abort]	Close the window without create sked


Delete skeds

Delete all skeds programmed among the specified dates.

[Delete programmed skeds from]	Time and date from which to begin to cancel, is proposed date and time of the oldest skeds

[Delete programmed skeds to]	Time and Date up to which to cancel, is proposed time and date actual

Time and date UTC.


Bands

Radioamateurs bands in 3 groups on 4 tuning scales.

[Bands 1]	First group: 160mt - 80mt - 40mt and 30mt

[Bands 2]	Second group: 20mt - 17mt - 15mt and 12mt

[Bands 3]	Third group: 10mt - 6mt - 2mt and 70cm

Click on the pointer of tuning in order to enable the relative band.

To modify the values of the bands, use configure the Limits of band and mode.


Set Mode

The Set Mode is used to personalize the operation of the RTX.

[Set Callsign]	Store in the RTX the call of the operator used in program registration

[Auto Power OFF]	Set the power-off period for automatic shutdown, OFF for disable auto power-OFF

Clock

Management of the RTX clock

[1]	Set dates and time of the first fused hourly

[2]	Second fused hourly

[Enabled]	Visualization on display second fused hourly

[Offset]	Offset of the second fused hourly regarding the first one from - 24: 00 to +24: 00 with steps of 5 minute

[Syncronize with the PC clock]	Use date and hour currents to set up the clock of the RTX.

The options of personalization are many and various and will be implemented during the various versions of the program..


Utility

[Register the program]	Open the window for program registration

[Check for update]	Control if new version of the program is available (require active Internet connection)

[Configure band and mode limits]	 Management of limits of band and mode

[Configuration]	Configuration of the program IC7000BKT

[Startup]	Select the programs for running with IC7000BKT

Backup

[Backup]	Save data and configuration in the file IC7000BKT_BACKUP.ZIP

[Restore]	Restore data and configuration from a file of backup

Prints

Mark the files that are wanted to stamp and to press the key [Print]


AutoCQ

With AutoCQ it is possible to record up to 4 phrases that can also be reproduced in loop.

[Record] 	Records the phrase.

[Transmit]	If activated the PTT, puts the RTX in transmission and it reproduces an only time the phrase.

[Loop] 	If activated the PTT, puts the RTX in transmission and it reproduces more times the sentence. Re-push the key for interrupt immediately the reproduction and 	return in rx.

[Loop pause] 	Pause in second between the reproduction of a phrase and the following one.


Plug-in

Management of Plug-In and external programs.

[Config.]	Configure Plug-In/programs

The Plug-in they are additional programs that interact with IC7000BKT, however, can be added like Plug-In whichever program.


Plug-In Management

Plug-in configuration.

[Name]	Name of Plug-in

[Description]	Description of the Plug-in functions

[PlugIn/Program] 	Command line of execution of Plug-in/program comprised of full path

[...]	Look in the folders to the search of Plug-in

[OK]	Returns to the program

[Delete]	Removes the selected Plug-in (does not cancel Plug-in program from the disc)

[Save]	Saves the modifications carried out to Plug-In selected

[Copy in StartUp]	Copy selected Plug-in in the group of programs Start and it will come executed to the IC7000BKT start


Hook Clipboard

To activate the Hook Clipboard means to intercept the data that are copied in the clipboard of Windows through the command Copy or pressing CTRL+C after having selected a text. After having intercepted them, they are analyzed and, if considered valid, that is that they contain an inclusive number in the range of frequency of the Icom 7000, they are used for setting frequency and operational mode in accord with the settaggio of the limits of band and mode.

The principal purpose of this function is I data exchange data with programs DXCluster.

Example of use with the program RxClus:

1) Activate the function Hook Clipboard

2) Activate RxClus

3) When it passes an interesting spot, select the frequency and press the keys Ctrl+C, the RTX will be planned on this frequency.

For a correct exchange of data it is necessary to correctly shape the parameters <Communication with the Clipboard> in the mask of configuration, besides to use the mask of Setting Limits of band and mode to select the mode of transmission corrected in base to the frequency of the spot.


PTT

Click on the microphone for switch transmission/reception, or, to press the chosen key in configuration.

[Setup]	Open the mask of configuration of the PTT

[Tune]	Selects operating mode and power specifies in configuration and switch in transmission for the seconds configurate

Tx Time

[Reset]	Reset the counter time of TX

[Partial] 	Time of transmission from the start of this session of the program

[Total]	Time of transmission from the last time [Reset]


Recorder audio
AudioRecorder

The AudioRecorder is a digital recorder. For a corrected operation it must connect the audio card of the PC with the RTX (to see connection), one just chosen of the CoDec is also a lot important to use for the recording (to see audio configuration).

Audio configuration.

Starts/stops the recording.

Suspends/resumes the recording or the reproduction.

Starts/stops the reproduction.

[Record only if SQL OFF] If checked, it starts the recording only in presence of a signal (SQL OFF) and suspended when the signal interrupts (SQL ON).

[File]	It is possible to specify a file audio, if he leaves AUTO, to the beginning of every recording, will be produced a file by the name BKTyymmddhhmmss.WAV, where yy=year, mm=month, dd=day, hh=hour, mm=minute, ss=second of beginning recording. Leaving AUTO and starting the play is opened a window from which to select the file to reproduce.


DTCS

Select Tx Polarity, Rx Polarity and click on the wished code.


Tone

Click on the code of wished Sub-Tone.


DUP

Input the DUP value and press [OK].


Chosen VFO

Select the VFO currently in reception.


Modality OFF-LINE

Error from the serial port COM specified in configuration.

[Setup]	Configuration of the program

[Exit]	Closes the program

[Work off line]	Use the program not connected to the RTX, the modifications to the memory database will not reflected in the RTX until the next Synchronization.


Band Stacking

[Recall]	Loads frequency and operating mode previously saves in this operating stack

[Save]	Saves frequency and operating mode in the operating stack chosen

The triple operating stack allows to save three comprehensive memories for frequency band and operating mode.


Manual Input

Input a value comprised between the values specifies and press the Enter key, to cancel the input press ESC .


Progress Indicator

Pointer of progress of the operation in course.


Function Full Version

The chosen function is available only in Full version, however, if you have registered the Free version the received key allows to try these functions for a sure period.

[Register the program]	Opens window to load the registration key or to have information on the program registration

[Continue]	The execution of the program continues, if the try version is still valid, this function will come regularly executed


    Remote Management by TCP/IP

The remote management by TCP/IP is managed through two separate moduls:

1.	Server BKTServer

Running on the computer connected to the RTX.

2.	Client BKTClient

Its an external driver for IC7000BKT and must be specifies in the COM configuration.


   BKTClient

Select as external driver in the COM configuration.

[Driver Setup]	Configure the external driver.


Configuration

[Server] 	Address IP of the PC server

[Port Com.]	Port of listening of the server

[Socket Type] 	Socket used of the server

[Enable Audio Support]Enable the audio support by TCP/IP


Wait Connection

Wait answer of the server, press Abort for exit.


BKTServer

It has to be in execution on the pc connected to the RTX.

[Serial Port Configuration]

Specify the parameters of the COM port connected to the RTX (to see COM configuration)

[Server Options]

Data Port: 	Port of listening of the server (default = 7060)

Socket Type: 	Choose the appropriate socket, UDP is faster but on some LAN it doesn't works with the packets of the audio stream

Autostart in system tray: Start the server as icon in the system tray

IP:	IP address of listening, if 000.000.000.000 BKTServer select in automatic the IP of first LAN. Attention the select IP has to be associate to an LAN interface of the local computer

[PTT]

Not used for Icom IC-7000

[Audio Stream Configuration]

Specify the parameters audio, increasing the values of Bits/sample and Samples/sec it will increase the fidelity of the audio but it needs greater band. Increase the Buffers if loss audio packets.

[Check for update]

Check if new version its avaible. Need a internet connection.


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