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Icom RS-BA1 Installation Manual

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This guide contains instructions on how to configure the remote control system, and how to remotely control a
radio.
If you are using one of the following radios and connecting to the network directly, see the Installation guide B
(For radios with the Network function).
•IC-7851
•IC-7850
•IC-7800 (Firmware version 3.00 or later)
•IC-7700 (Firmware version 2.00 or later)
Before reading this guide, please finish the installation, using the RS-BA1 Preparations.
See the RS-BA1 Instruction Manual for detailed instructions.
■ Example of the remote control system
This guide explains the minimum required settings to configure a remote control system, taking the following illustration as
an example. In this example, a radio is connected to the Base station's PC with the supplied USB cable, and a remote station
remotely controls the radio through the network.
• We recommend that you place the Remote station's PC near to the Base station's PC and a radio, to check that the settings
are correct, and that you can correctly control the radio.
• You need to register the ID and password to the Base station to enable the Remote station to access the Base station and
the radio. BE CAREFUL in managing IDs and passwords.
• See the Instruction Manual, for detailed instructions on the RS-BA1.
You can also refer to each software's help file, for assistance with the functions and settings.
While the software is open, push the [F1] key of the PC's keyboard to open the help file.
Icom radio
Radio Name : IC-9100abc
CI-V address : 7C
Baud rate
: 19200
USB cable
(Supplied to the
IC-9100
NOTE:
The password, and other settings in this illustration are
only an example. Please configure the system using
your own settings.
RS-BA1
Installation guide A
Base station
IP address
: 192.168.0.10
PC Name
: Base PC
RS-BA1 or a radio)
* In this illustration, routers or other devices are not described.
Internet
Internet
Router
For your convenience:
If you connect an RC-28
Remote station, you can use the RS-BA1 and feel like
you are operating the actual transceiver's main dial,
[TRANSMIT] key and so on.
A-1
(As of November 2016)
Remote station
PC Name : User PC
User ID
: user 1
Password : Icom12345
RC-28
(Optional)
to the
r e m ot e e n c o d e r

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  • Page 1 •IC-7850 •IC-7800 (Firmware version 3.00 or later) •IC-7700 (Firmware version 2.00 or later) Before reading this guide, please finish the installation, using the RS-BA1 Preparations. See the RS-BA1 Instruction Manual for detailed instructions. ■ Example of the remote control system This guide explains the minimum required settings to configure a remote control system, taking the following illustration as an example.
  • Page 2 To connect an Icom CI-V command capable radio to the Base station’s PC, you have to make connections for control com- mand and audio communication. RS-BA1 operation with the Base station’s PC connected to the radio’s ACC socket, MIC connector, or S/P DIF jack for audio communication cannot be guaranteed.
  • Page 3 • Icom CI-V command capable radio that has a [USB] port cable. (Type B/Mini-B) • This guide is based on using a Type B USB cable. • The USB cable (supplied to the RS-BA1 or a radio) REMOTE METER 2. Install a USB driver CAUTION: •...
  • Page 4 Step2. Step2. Radio’s presettings The RS-BA1 remotely controls Icom radios using CI-V (Icom Communication Interface) commands. See the CI-V command table in the radio’s instruction manual for details of the functions that can be controlled. 1. The following manual settings are required when operating the RS-BA1 Properly preset the items in below table for functions that cannot be controlled by CI-V commands or the item may cause unwanted actions.
  • Page 5 2. The following settings are automatically set to the radio When the RS-BA1’s Remote Controller connects to the radio, and you select the model name on the Connect Setting screen, the following may be automatically set, depending on the model. When you manually operate the radio, set these items as desired.
  • Page 6 To configure the remote control system, the following settings are required. D Firewall setting (RS-BA1 Instruction Manual p. 1) To let the Remote Utility work properly, it must be added as an exception in the Firewall. See the RS-BA1 Instruction Manual for details.
  • Page 7 1. Settings on the Base station’s PC This section describes how to setup the Base station (Server) PC. Before configuring the settings, turn on the radio. See the RS-BA1 Instruction Manual (“2. WHEN CONNECTING TO THE NETWORK THROUGH A PC” section) for details. Network setting q Double-click the “Remote Utility”...
  • Page 8 Installtion guide A Step4. Step4. Configure the remote control sysytem 1. Settings on the Base station’s PC (Continued) Radio registration • Radio Registration screen wEnter qEnter rSelect tClick !0 C lick eInsert a check mark q Select the Server Setting mode from a drop-down list located at the top of the screen, and then click the [Radio List] tab.
  • Page 9 This section describes how to setup the Remote station (Client) PC. Before configuring the settings, connect a speaker and microphone, or headset to the Remote station’s PC. See the RS-BA1 Instruction Manual (“4. SETTINGS FOR A REMOTE STATION PC” section) for details. Network setting q Double-click the “Remote Utility”...
  • Page 10 Installtion guide A Step4. Step4. Configure the remote control sysytem 2. Settings on the Remote station’s PC (Continued) Connecting to the radio through a network q Click the [Radio List] tab. w The Radio List screen appears, then select a radio (ex. IC-9100abc), and then click [Settings]. e The Connection Setting screen appears, then click [Recommended].
  • Page 11 This section describes how to connect and remotely control a radio from a Remote station, using the Remote Controller. See the RS-BA1 Instruction Manual (“5. REMOTE CONTROLLER’S BASIC OPERATION” section) for details. • Since cannot turn the radio ON or OFF with remote control operation, the radio must be turned ON.
  • Page 12 To display the help file, click “Contents” in the Help menu on the Remote Controller, or push the [F1] key on your PC’s keyboard. NOTE: DO NOT allow the PC to go into the sleep or standby mode while using the RS-BA1. Otherwise, it might not work properly after the PC resumes normal activity.
  • Page 13 This guide contains instructions on how to configure the remote control system, and how to remotely control a radio with the Network function*. Before reading this guide, please finish the installation, using the RS-BA1 Preparations. See the RS-BA1 Instruction Manual for detailed instructions.

  • Page 14: Step1. 2.

    2. The following settings are automatically set to the radio When the RS-BA1’s Remote Controller connects to the radio, and you select the model name on the Connect Setting screen, the following items are automatically set. When you manually operate the radio, set these items as desired.
  • Page 15 To configure the remote control system, the following settings are required. D Firewall setting (RS-BA1 Instruction Manual p. 1) To let the Remote Utility work properly, it must be added as an exception in the Firewall. See the RS-BA1 Instruction Manual for details.
  • Page 16 • Network setting (For the IC-7851 and IC-7850) remote control system through the LAN. Items Contents When using the remote control system using the Internet, read the RS-BA1 Instruction Manual (“3. WHEN CONNECT- Network Control OFF (Default)  ON ING TO THE NETWORK DIRECTLY” section). DHCP*...
  • Page 17 Click [OK] to save the settings and close the screen. qEnter wEnter eEnter rClick r In the Server List screen, select the registered Base station name (Example: icom), and then click [Connect]. • “CONNECTING” appears under the Base station name when the connection has succeeded.
  • Page 18 Installtion guide B Step3. Step3. Configure the remote control sysytem 2. Settings on the Remote station’s PC (Continued) Connecting to the Base station (Radio) q Click the [Radio List] tab. w The Radio List screen appears, then select a radio name (Example: IC-7851abc), and then click [Settings]. e The Connection Setting screen appears, then click [Recommended].
  • Page 19 This section describes how to connect and remotely control a radio from a Remote station using the Remote Controller. See the RS-BA1 Instruction Manual (“5. REMOTE CONTROLLER’S BASIC OPERATION” section) for details. • The description in this section is based on the assumption that the connection to the radio using the Remote Utility has suc- ceeded (“<<CONNECT>>”...
  • Page 20 - Regularly, it automatically returns to the original setting before you start the Remote mode. NOTE: DO NOT allow the PC to go into the sleep or standby mode while using the RS-BA1. Otherwise, it might not work properly after the PC resumes normal activity.
  • Page 21 INSTRUCTION MANUAL IP REMOTE CONTROL SOFTWARE PREFACE RS-BA1 OVERVIEW OF THE RS-BA1 ABOUT THE COMMUNICATION IN THE REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM 1. BEFORE USING REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM SETTING ON THE BASE STATION'S PC 2. WHEN CONNECTING TO THE NETWORK THROUGH A PC 3.

  • Page 22: About The Supplied Guides

    Depending on your radio, a few functions or modes RS-BA1. If the “Flow chart” is supplied, refer to the cannot be used, or you will need to update the radio’s table below to read the guides in order.

  • Page 23: About This Instruction Manual

    ABOUT THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL To start using the RS-BA1, read this instruction manual in the following order. (p. i to iii) PREFACE OVERVIEW OF THE RS-BA1 (p. iv) (p. v) ABOUT THE COMMUNICATION IN THE REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM (p. 1 to 14) 1.

  • Page 24: Table Of Contents

    • IC-7851 TABLE OF CONTENTS ........... iii • IC-7850 • IC-7800 (firmware version 3.00 or later ) OVERVIEW OF THE RS-BA1 ..........iv ABOUT THE AUDIO COMMUNICATION • IC-7700 (firmware version 2.00 or later) IN THE REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM ......v D Base station settings for audio communication .... v ■...

  • Page 25: Overview Of The Rs-Ba1

    OVERVIEW OF THE RS-BA1 ❍ The RS-BA1 consists of the Remote Utility, used to configure a remote control system, and the Remote Control- ler, used to send CI-V commands to a radio to remotely operate it. ❍ With the RS-BA1, you can configure a remote control system through the Internet, or a LAN.

  • Page 26: About The Audio Communication In The Remote Control System

    ABOUT THE AUDIO COMMUNICATION IN THE REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM In the remote control system, audio is exchanged between a Base station radio and the Remote station’s PC, through Remote Utilities, as illustrated below. The audio settings needed are described below. When connecting to the network through a PC Base station Remote station...

  • Page 27: Before Using Remote Control System

    BEFORE USING REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM Before using the remote control system, the following settings are needed. • Firewall setting (p. 1) • Volume adjustment for your audio devices (p. 7) • To allow access from the Internet (The setting is necessary only when you configure the remote control system through the Internet.) (p. 13) ■...
  • Page 28 BEFORE USING REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM ■ Firewall setting Windows 10 (Continued) t Click [Allow another app...]. u Returns to the “Allowed applications” screen. In the “Allowed apps and features” list, confirm that [Remote Utility] is displayed and a check mark is in the box, and then click [OK].
  • Page 29 BEFORE USING REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM ■ Firewall setting (Continued) Windows 8.1 q Start Windows. r Click “Control Panel.” w Place the mouse pointer in the bottom right corner of the screen. • The charms appear on the right of the screen. Click t The “Adjust your computer’s settings”...

  • Page 30: Step3

    BEFORE USING REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM ■ Firewall setting Windows 8.1 (Continued) u The “Allowed applications” screen appears, then !0 Returns to the “Allowed applications” screen. click [Change settings]. In the “Allowed apps and features” list, confirm that [Remote Utility] is displayed and a check mark is in the box, and then click [OK].
  • Page 31 BEFORE USING REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM ■ Firewall setting (Continued) Windows 7 q Click [Control Panel] in the <Start> menu. y The “Add a Program” screen appears. Click [Re- w The “Adjust your computer’s settings” screen ap- mote Utility] and then click [Add]. pears, then click [System and Security].
  • Page 32 BEFORE USING REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM ■ Firewall setting (Continued) Windows Vista q Click [Control Panel] in the <Start> menu. y Click the [Exceptions] tab, then click [Add pro- gram...]. w Click [Security]. q Click Click w Click e Click [Turn Windows Firewall on or off]. u The “Add a Program”...

  • Page 33: Volume Adjustment For Your Audio Devices

    • When connecting to the network directly, the audio volume adjustment is needed for only the Remote station PC. Before you start using the RS-BA1, the PC’s audio volume must be set to a proper level. When several audio devices are used, you must set each one individually.
  • Page 34 BEFORE USING REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM ■ Volume adjustment for your audio devices Windows 10 (Continued) r Click the [Levels] tab. u Click the [Listen] tab. Adjust the speaker’s audio level by moving the slide If a check mark is inserted in “Listen to this device,” control to the right or left.
  • Page 35 BEFORE USING REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM ■ Volume adjustment for your audio devices (Continued) Windows 8.1 q Right-click the speaker icon on the taskbar, then e The “Speaker Properties” screen appears, then click “Playback devices” or “Recording devices.” confirm “Use this device (enable)” is displayed in the Device Usage menu on the [General] tab.
  • Page 36 BEFORE USING REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM ■ Volume adjustment for your audio devices Windows 8.1 (Continued) t Click the [Recording] tab on “Sound.” u Click the [Listen] tab. In the list that appears, select the audio device that If a check mark is inserted in “Listen to this device,” you will use, and then click [Properties].
  • Page 37 BEFORE USING REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM ■ Volume adjustment for your audio devices (Continued) Windows 7/ Windows Vista (This description is based on Windows 7.) q Right-click the speaker icon on the taskbar, and e The “Speaker Properties” screen appears, then click “Playback devices”...
  • Page 38 BEFORE USING REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM ■ Volume adjustment for your audio devices Windows 7/ Windows Vista (Continued) t Click the [Recording] tab on “Sound.” i Click the [Levels] tab. In the list that appears, select an audio device that Adjust the microphone’s audio level by moving the you will use, then click [Properties].

  • Page 39: To Allow Access From The Internet

    DNS Server Address: DNS Server Address: 192.168.0.1 192.168.0.1 Port numbers Port numbers 50001 to 50003 50001 to 50003 Router Router Icom radio Base station Remote station IP Adress: IP Adress: 192.168.0.100 192.168.0.100 When connecting to the network directly Default Gateway: Default Gateway:...
  • Page 40 BEFORE USING REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM ■ To allow access from the Internet (Continued) When connecting to the network through a PC When connecting to the network directly PC (Remote Utility) setting Radio setting q Enter the fixed IP address, if you use DHCP. q Hold down [EXIT/SET] for 1 second to select the w Enter the default gateway and DNS server address Set mode menu screen.

  • Page 41: When Connecting To The Network Through A Pc

    WHEN CONNECTING TO THE NETWORK THROUGH A PC If you are using one of the following radios, skip this section and go to section 3. (p. 42) • IC-7851 • IC-7850 • IC-7800 (Firmware version 3.00 or later) • IC-7700 (Firmware version 2.00 or later) (As of November 2016) When connecting to the network through a PC, read this instruction manual in the following order.

  • Page 42: Connecting The Radio To The Base Station's Pc

    To connect an Icom CI-V command capable radio to the Base station’s PC, you have to make connections for control command and audio communication. RS-BA1 operation with the Base station’s PC connected to the radio’s ACC socket, MIC connector, or S/P DIF jack for audio communication cannot be guaranteed.

  • Page 43: D When Connecting To The Radio's [Usb] Port

    • Icom CI-V command capable radio that has a [USB] USB cable. port (Type B/Mini-B) • This guide is based on using a Type B USB cable. • The USB cable (supplied to the RS-BA1 or a radio) METER REMOTE 2. Install a USB driver...

  • Page 44: D When Connecting To The Radio's [Remote] Jack

    3. Connect an audio system • A PC that has an RS-232C port Connect an audio cable between the PC’s audio port • Icom CI-V command capable radio that has a [RE- and the radio’s [ACC] socket or [MIC] connector to MOTE] jack enable audio communication between them.

  • Page 45: D When Connecting To The Radio's [Rs-232C] Port

    2. Connect a remote control system • A PC that has an RS-232C port Connect an RS-232C cable between the radio and • Icom CI-V command capable radio that has an [RS- the base station’s PC. 232C] port Radio (Rear panel) •...
  • Page 46 WHEN CONNECTING TO THE NETWORK THROUGH A PC ■ Conncting the radio to the Base station’s PC D When connecting to the radio’s [RS-232C] port (Continued) 3. Connect an audio system • Using other than the [S/P DIF] jack Radio Connect an audio cable between the PC’s audio port AF (Output) ...

  • Page 47: Radio's Presetting

    WHEN CONNECTING TO THE NETWORK THROUGH A PC ■ Radio’s presetting The RS-BA1 remotely controls Icom radios using CI-V (Icom Communication Interface) commands. See the CI-V command table in the radio’s instruction manual for details of the functions that can be controlled.

  • Page 48: D The Following Settings Are Automatically Set To The Radio

    D The following settings are automatically set to the radio When the RS-BA1’s Remote Controller connects to the radio, and you select the model name on the Connect Set- ting screen, the following may be automatically set, depending on the model. When you manually operate the radio, set these items as desired.

  • Page 49: When Configuring The Remote Control System Through A Lan

    The example below describes how to find out the PC (Server)’s computer name, or IP address, to be requested by Remote stations. Base station Remote station Router (Server) Icom radio IP address: 192.168.0.10 Request “192.168.0.10”(IP address) Computer name: Base PC or “Base PC”(Computer name) D To let Remote stations access the Server using its computer name A computer name is used on networks to identify a particular workstation on the network.
  • Page 50 WHEN CONNECTING TO THE NETWORK THROUGH A PC ■ When configuring the remote control system through a LAN D To let Remote stations access the Server using its computer name (continued) Windows 8.1 Windows 7/ Windows Vista (This description is based on Windows 7.) q Click the folder icon on the taskbar.

  • Page 51: D To Let Remote Stations Access The Server Using Its Ip Address

    WHEN CONNECTING TO THE NETWORK THROUGH A PC ■ When configuring the remote control system through a LAN (Continued) D To let Remote stations access the Server using its IP address An IP address is a numerical label that is assigned to devices participating in a computer network. Find out your PC’s IP address to let Remote stations access the Server using it.
  • Page 52 WHEN CONNECTING TO THE NETWORK THROUGH A PC ■ When confi guring the remote control system through a LAN D To let Remote stations access the Server using its IP address (continued) Windows 8.1 q Right-click the Network icon on the taskbar, and r The “Network Connection Details”...
  • Page 53 WHEN CONNECTING TO THE NETWORK THROUGH A PC ■ When confi guring the remote control system through a LAN D To let Remote stations access the Server using its IP address (continued) Windows 7 q Right-click the Network icon on the taskbar, and r The “Network Connection Details”...
  • Page 54 WHEN CONNECTING TO THE NETWORK THROUGH A PC ■ When confi guring the remote control system through a LAN D To let Remote stations access the Server using its IP address (continued) Windows Vista q Right-click [Computer] in the <Start> menu, then r The “Network Connection Details”...

  • Page 55: When Configuring The Remote Control System Through The Internet

    Ask the router’s manufacturer about how to configure your router to set the public IP address. Internet Internet IP address WAN: 888.888.888.888 Router Router LAN: 192.168.0.1 Remote station Base station (Server) Icom radio IP address: 192.168.0.100 Request “888.888.888.888” (Public IP address) Computer name: Base PC...

  • Page 56: D To Let Remote Stations Access The Server By Its Domain Name

    Dynamic DNS server Internet Internet Update with your dynamic IP address IP address WAN: 888.888.888.888 LAN: 192.168.0.1 Router Router Domain name Icom-rsba1.com Remote station Base station (Server) Icom radio Request “Icom-rsba1.com” IP address: 192.168.0.100 Computer name: Base PC (Domain name)

  • Page 57: Network Setting

    WHEN CONNECTING TO THE NETWORK THROUGH A PC ■ Network setting Configure your PC’s network environment in the Base station’s Remote Utility. The settings will take effect after rebooting the Remote Utility. When you first open the Remote Utility, the Network Setting screen appears. After configuring your network environment, you can display other setting screens.

  • Page 58: User Registration

    WHEN CONNECTING TO THE NETWORK THROUGH A PC ■ User registration In the Base station’s Remote Utility, register users (Remote Stations) to allow them to access the Server. The Server verifies the user ID and password when users attempt to access the Server. If the User ID or password is incorrect, the Remote station cannot access the Server.

  • Page 59: Radio Registration

    WHEN CONNECTING TO THE NETWORK THROUGH A PC ■ Radio registration In the Base station’s Remote Utility, register the radios that are physically connected to your PC. See page 16 to connect a radio to your PC. • Radio Registration screen DRadio’s basic information setting DCOM port and audio...

  • Page 60: D Radio's Basic Information Setting

    WHEN CONNECTING TO THE NETWORK THROUGH A PC ■ Radio registration (Continued) D Radio’s basic information setting q In the Base station’s Remote Utility, open the Radio q Select List screen. How to open: Select the ‘Server Setting’ mode, then click the [Radio List] tab. w Click [Add] to display the Radio Registration screen.

  • Page 61: D Radio's Remote Station Registration

    WHEN CONNECTING TO THE NETWORK THROUGH A PC ■ Radio registration (Continued) D Radio’s Remote station registration q Select You can select which Remote stations are allowed them to access the radio. q In the Base station’s Remote Utility, open the Radio List screen.

  • Page 62: D Adjust Limitation Setting

    WHEN CONNECTING TO THE NETWORK THROUGH A PC ■ Radio registration (Continued) D Adjust limitation setting q Select Remote stations can adjust the sound quality or audio codec. Higher audio qualities will increase the amount of data, which may overload the Base station’s PC, and may influence other application on the PC.

  • Page 63: D Com Port And Audio Device Settings

    WHEN CONNECTING TO THE NETWORK THROUGH A PC ■ Radio registration (Continued) D COM port and audio device settings Set the COM port that is used to transmit CI-V com- q Select mands, or audio devices which are used for the audio communication.

  • Page 64: To Monitor, Or Disconnect A Remote Station

    WHEN CONNECTING TO THE NETWORK THROUGH A PC ■ To monitor, or disconnect a Remote station When you are operating as a Base station, and a Remote station is accessing a radio that is physically connected to your PC, you can monitor the received and transmitted audio. •...

  • Page 65: D To Terminate A Connection

    WHEN CONNECTING TO THE NETWORK THROUGH A PC ■ To monitor, or disconnect a Remote station (Continued) D To terminate a connection q In the Base station’s or in the administrator Remote q Select station’s Remote Utility, open the Radio List screen. How to open: Select the ‘Radio Operation’...

  • Page 66: Connecting To A Radio From The Server

    WHEN CONNECTING TO THE NETWORK THROUGH A PC ■ Connecting to a radio from the Server When you are operating as a Base station, you can access a radio which is physically connected to your PC (Server). • For audio communication, you should connect a speaker and microphone, or headset to your PC. •...

  • Page 67: D Disconnecting From A Radio

    WHEN CONNECTING TO THE NETWORK THROUGH A PC ■ Connecting to a radio from the Server (Continued) D Disconnecting from a radio q Select q In the Base station’s Remote Utility, open the Radio List screen. How to open: Select the ‘Radio Operation’ mode, then click the [Radio List] tab.

  • Page 68: When Connecting To The Network Directly

    • IC-7800 (Firmware version 3.00 or later) • IC-7700 (Firmware version 2.00 or later) If you use other Icom radio, skip this section and go to section 4. (p. 33) (As of November 2016) When connecting to the network directly, read this instruction manual in the following order.

  • Page 69: Radio's Presetting

    D The following settings are automatically set to the radio When the RS-BA1’s Remote Controller connects to the radio, and you select the model name on the Connect Set- ting screen, the following items are automatically set. When you manually operate the radio, set these items as desired.

  • Page 70: When Configuring The Remote Control System Through A Lan

    WHEN CONNECTING TO THE NETWORK DIRECTLY ■ When configuring the remote control system through a LAN If you configure the remote control system through a LAN, Remote stations can access the Server using its IP ad- dress. The example below describes how to find out the Base station’s IP address, to be requested by Remote stations. Router Request “192.168.0.10”...

  • Page 71: When Configuring The Remote Control System Through The Internet

    IP address IP address WAN: 888.888.888.888 LAN: 192.168.0.1 Router Router Domain name Icom-rsba1.com IC-7851 Base station Remote station IC-7850 IC-7800 (firmware version 3.00 or later) IC-7700 (firmware version 2.00 or later) Request “Icom-rsba1.com” (Radio/Server) (Domain name) IP address: 192.168.0.10...

  • Page 72: Network Setting

    WHEN CONNECTING TO THE NETWORK DIRECTLY ■ Network setting Configure the network environment of your radio (IC-7700 with firmware version 2.00 or later, IC-7800 with firm- ware version 3.00 or later, or an IC-7850 or IC-7851) in the Others set mode. The settings will take effect after rebooting the radio.

  • Page 73: User Registration

    WHEN CONNECTING TO THE NETWORK DIRECTLY ■ User registration In the set mode menu screen, register users (Remote station) to allow them to access the Server. The Server verifies the user ID and password when Remote stations attempt to access the Server. If the User ID or password is incorrect, the Remote station cannot access the Server.

  • Page 74: Radio Registration

    WHEN CONNECTING TO THE NETWORK DIRECTLY ■ Radio registration In the set mode menu screen, register the radios to be used with the Server. D Radio’s basic information setting D Adjust limitation setting q Hold down [EXIT/SET] for 1 second to select the Remote stations can adjust the sound quality or audio set mode menu screen.

  • Page 75: Directly

    Standby mode setting o Push [F-1•▲] or [F-2•▼] to select “Network MOD Use.” To remotely control the transceiver using the RS-BA1, the transceiver’s power must be either turned ON or set in the standby mode. Follow the steps described below to set the transceiver in the standby mode.

  • Page 76: Settings For A Remote Station Pc

    SETTINGS FOR A REMOTE STATION PC ■ Network setting Configure your PC’s network environment in the Remote station’s Remote Utility. The settings will take effect after rebooting the Remote Utility. When you first open the Remote Utility, the Network Setting screen appears. After configuring your network environment, you can open other setting screens.

  • Page 77: Connecting To The Server

    SETTINGS FOR A REMOTE STATION PC ■ Connecting to the Server To connect to a radio through the network, Remote stations should first connect to a Server using the Remote Util- ity. Before connecting, register the Server information. D Server registration When connecting to the network through a PC Before registering the Server information, be sure to confirm the following data: •...
  • Page 78 SETTINGS FOR A REMOTE STATION PC ■ Connecting to the Server (Continued) D Server registration (Continued) When connecting to the network directly Before registering the Server information, be sure to confirm the following data: • IP address of the radio or network name*. (p. 55) •...

  • Page 79: D Connecting To The Server

    SETTINGS FOR A REMOTE STATION PC ■ Connecting to the Server (Continued) D Connecting to the Server q In the Remote station’s Remote Utility, open the- Server List screen. q Select How to open: Select the ‘Radio Operation’ mode, then click the [Server List] tab. w Select a Server.

  • Page 80: Connecting To A Radio

    SETTINGS FOR A REMOTE STATION PC ■ Connecting to a radio When the connection to the Server has succeeded, the radios that are physically connected to the Server are dis- played on the Radio List screen of the Remote station’s Remote Utility. Select a radio from the list, then connect it to the network using the Remote Utility.

  • Page 81: D Network Audio Quality Setting

    SETTINGS FOR A REMOTE STATION PC ■ Connecting to a radio (Continued) D Network audio quality setting q In the Remote station’s Remote Utility, open the Radio List screen. q Select How to open: Select the ‘Radio Operation’ mode, then click the [Radio List] tab. w Select a radio.

  • Page 82: D Device Setting

    SETTINGS FOR A REMOTE STATION PC ■ Connecting to a radio (Continued) D Device setting q In the Remote station’s Remote Utility, open the Radio List screen. How to open: Select the ‘Radio Operation’ mode, q Select then click the [Radio List] tab. w Select a radio.

  • Page 83: D Disconnecting From A Radio

    SETTINGS FOR A REMOTE STATION PC ■ Connecting to a radio (Continued) D Disconnecting from a radio q In the Remote station’s Remote Utility, open the Radio List screen. q Select How to open: Select the ‘Radio Operation’ mode, then click the [Radio List] tab. w Select a radio with “...

  • Page 84: Audio Adjustment Using The Remote Utility

    SETTINGS FOR A REMOTE STATION PC ■ Audio adjustment using the Remote Utility While connected to a radio, you can adjust the received and transmit audio volume through the network using the Remote station’s Remote Utility. The description in this section is based on the assumption that the connection to the radio has succeeded (“<<CONNECT>>”...

  • Page 85: D Transmit Audio Volume Adjustment

    SETTINGS FOR A REMOTE STATION PC ■ Audio adjustment using the Remote Utility (Continued) D Transmit audio volume adjustment q In the Remote station’s Remote Utility, open the Radio List screen. How to open: Select the ‘Radio Operation’ mode, then click the [Radio List] tab. w Select a radio with “...

  • Page 86: Recording And Playback Functions

    SETTINGS FOR A REMOTE STATION PC ■ Recording and playback functions While connected to a radio, you can record the received audio and save it into the PC’s hard disk using the Remote station’s Remote Utility. Also, you can transmit an audio file to the radio using the Remote Utility. The description in this section is based on the assumption that the connection to the radio has succeeded (“<<CONNECT>>”...

  • Page 87: D Playing Back/Transmitting An Audio File

    SETTINGS FOR A REMOTE STATION PC ■ Recording and playback functions (Continued) D Playing back/transmitting an audio file Follow the steps below to play back/transmit an audio file. q Select q In the Remote station’s Remote Utility, open the Radio List screen. How to open: Select the ‘Radio Operation’...

  • Page 88: Remote Controller's Basic Operation

    D To use transmit audio input from the PC (p. 65) NOTE: See the RS-BA1 Remote Controller’s help file for remote operation details, such as how to change the fre- quency, or turn ON each function. To display the help file, click “Contents” in the Help menu on the Remote Controller, or push the [F1] key on your...

  • Page 89: D Connecting To A Radio Through A Network

    REMOTE CONTROLLER’S BASIC OPERATION ■ Connecting to a radio with the Remote Controller (Continued) D Connecting to a radio through a network To connect to a radio through a network using the Remote Controller, first you have to access the radio using the Remote Utility.

  • Page 90: D Directly Connecting To A Radio

    REMOTE CONTROLLER’S BASIC OPERATION D Directly connecting to a radio If a radio is physically connected to your PC, you can directly access the radio using the Remote Controller, instead of using the Remote Utility. • When you are operating a radio on the remote control system with the Remote Controller, without having used the Remote Utility to connect, let other users know that the radio is being used.

  • Page 91: D To Use Transmit Audio Input From The Pc

    • See the Remote Controller’s help fi le for “Remote Setting” details. q Select w Adjust NOTE: DO NOT allow the PC to go into the sleep or standby mode while using the RS-BA1. Otherwise, it might not work properly after the PC resumes normal activity.

  • Page 92: To Exit The Remote Controller

    REMOTE CONTROLLER’S BASIC OPERATION ■ To exit the Remote Controller Follow the steps below to close and exit the remote control operation. t If you are connecting the radio through the PC, q Disconnect the radio by clicking < > in the Re- mote Controller.
  • Page 93 • There are items you cannot set, depending on the connected radio. • RS-BA1 is for the single band operation. • Knobs can be changed to sliders on the Set Mode screen for the volume, squelch settings and so on.

  • Page 94: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING The following descriptions are possible causes and solutions for the problem you are experiencing. If you cannot solve the problem after trying these solutions, please contact your nearest Icom Dealer or Service Center. Problem: Cannot access a Server from a Remote station with the Remote Utility You can configure the Server information in the Server Registration screen (Radio Operation mode ➔...

  • Page 95: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Problem: Cannot access a radio with the Remote Utility The description in this part is based on the assumption that the connection to the Server has succeeded (“CON- NECTING” is displayed under the Server name). ❍ “BUSY” is displayed under the radio name Possible cause Another user is currently operating the radio.
  • Page 96 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem: Cannot access a radio with the Remote Utility (Continued) The description in this part is based on the assumption that the connection to the Server has succeeded (“CON- NECTING” is displayed under the Server name). ❍ “COM/AUDIO ERROR” is displayed under the radio name The following messages are displayed for all possible causes described below.
  • Page 97 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem: Cannot access a radio with the Remote Controller To access a radio with the Remote Controller, configure the connection settings in the Con- nect Setting screen. (pp. 63, 64) Click the Connect Setting icon ( ) on the tool- bar, or click “Connect Setting...”...
  • Page 98 The same CI-V address is being used by a control software other than the Remote Controller. Solution S elect an address other than “E0” in the CI-V Address (RS-BA1) menu in the Remote Controller’s Connect Setting screen. However, this solution does not always solve the problem.
  • Page 99 TROUBLESHOOTING NOTE: If you could not solve the problem after trying the solutions described on the previous page, check the following on the Base station side. When connecting to the network through a PC • Is the volume level of the audio device to which the radio is connected set to an appropriate level? •...
  • Page 100 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem: The received audio is interrupted Possible cause 1 The network data transfer is excessive. Solution S elect a lower sampling rate value in the Sample Rates menu, or a different codec in the Codecs menu, in the Connect Settings screen (Radio Operation mode ➔ Radio List screen ➔ [Settings]). First, select the lowest value.
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