Icom IC-7760 Operating Manual page 9

These instructions describe how to use the HDSDR application with the IC-7760.
L Before reading this guide, read "Preparations for using the IC-7760 with the HDSDR application," which can be downloaded
from the Icom website, for details on how to install the software and connect the IC-7760 to HDSDR.
L These instructions are based on using:
• Microsoft ® Windows
• IC-7760 USB I/Q Package for HDSDR
• HDSDR version 2.80
• CW Skimmer version 2.1
• VB-Audio Hi-Fi Cable version 1.0.3.5
• Null-modem emulator (com0com) version 3.0.0.0
• N1MM Logger+ version 1.0.10502
Table of contents
Starting up HDSDR .................................................................................................................................................... 2
HDSDR Main screen .................................................................................................................................................. 2
A. Using the IC-7760 with HDSDR ............................................................................................................................ 3
D Operation ............................................................................................................................................................. 3
D Settings ............................................................................................................................................................... 3
D Action .................................................................................................................................................................. 3
B. Using HDSDR as a 3rd receiver ........................................................................................................................... 4
D Operation ............................................................................................................................................................. 4
D Settings ............................................................................................................................................................... 5
D Action .................................................................................................................................................................. 5
C. Using CW Skimmer with HDSDR (For a narrow 24 kHz bandwidth) ................................................................ 6
D Operation: Making a call to a station that is decoded in CW Skimmer ................................................................ 6
D Settings: Making a call to a station that is decoded in CW Skimmer .................................................................. 6
D Action: Making a call to a station that is decoded in CW Skimmer ................................................................... 10
D Operation: Making a call to a station that is in Split operation and in a pile up ................................................. 11
D Settings: Making a call to a station that is in Split operation and in a pile up .................................................... 12
D Action: Making a call to a station that is in Split operation and in a pile up ....................................................... 15
D Operation: Checking the CW band in CW Skimmer while communicating in the SSB mode ........................... 16
D Settings: Checking the CW band in CW Skimmer while communicating in the SSB mode .............................. 17
D Action: Checking the CW band in CW Skimmer while communicating in the SSB mode ................................. 20
D Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................................. 21
D. Using CW Skimmer with HDSDR (For a wide* bandwidth) ............................................................................. 22
D Operation ........................................................................................................................................................... 22
D Settings ............................................................................................................................................................. 23
D Action ................................................................................................................................................................ 27
HDSDR setting notes .............................................................................................................................................. 28
D The Lock function .............................................................................................................................................. 28
D Settings: Receiving mode .................................................................................................................................. 28
IC-7760 I/Q Settings screen .................................................................................................................................... 29
USB Dial Settings screen........................................................................................................................................ 30
Using the RC-28 ....................................................................................................................................................... 30
Icom and the Icom logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incorporated (Japan) in Japan, the United States, the United
Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Russia, Australia, New Zealand, and/or other countries.
Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.
HDSDR is the property of Mr. Mario Täeubel (DG0JBJ).
CW skimmer is the property of Afreet Software, Inc.
Null-modern emulator (com0com) is an open source software based on the GPLv2 license.
VB-Audio Hi-Fi Cable is the property of Mr. Vincent Burel.
N1MM Logger+ is the property of Mr. Thomas F Wagner (N1MM).
All other products or brands are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders.
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