Page 1: User Manual
USER MANUAL RRC-1258 MKII RRC-1258 MkII(s) Yaesu Twin, Elecraft K3-Twin etc. User Manual  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev. A30 – 2014 Jan 21 User manual 1 of 228...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Bootloader firmware upgrade ................. 78 Restart device ....................78 Configuration with terminal-interface ............79 WiFi ......................80 General ....................... 80  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev. A30 – 2014 Jan 21 User manual 2 of 228...
Page 3 Using HM-133 Microphone ................118 Power supply ..................... 120 ICOM ID-E880 ..................123 General ..................... 123 Hardware configuration ................123  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev. A30 – 2014 Jan 21 User manual 3 of 228...
Page 4 Hardware configuration ................165 Radio settings (example) ................165 Connections....................166 KENWOOD in General ................170 General ..................... 170 Hardware configuration ................170  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev. A30 – 2014 Jan 21 User manual 4 of 228...
Page 5 Connections....................209 Power supply ..................... 210 RRC-1258MkII with 2-wire or 4-wire interfaces ........211 General ..................... 211 Hardware configuration ................211  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev. A30 – 2014 Jan 21 User manual 5 of 228...
Page 6 Appendix E - Safety and Regulatory Information ........225 FCC Statement ..................225 Safety Notice ..................... 225 Disclaimer ....................226 FCC / CE - Declaration of conformity............. 227  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev. A30 – 2014 Jan 21 User manual 6 of 228...
Page 7: Statement Of Conditions
2.0 AB reserves the right to make changes to the product described in this document without notice. Microbit does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein.
Page 8: General Description
SIP, RTP etc. where you can select different audio qualities depending on available bandwidth. The RRC-1258MkII is easily configured via modern USB and WEB based user interfaces.  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev. A30 – 2014 Jan 21...
Page 9: Detachable Control Panel
For the Elecraft K3-Twin solution there is also a special K3 called K3/0 available which is specially designed to use as control as it has no RF-parts.  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev.
Page 10: Pc-Based Control
HamRadioDeLuxe. The Remoterig system solves the voice and data transmission but you need a PC for the Control software itself in this setup.  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev. A30 – 2014 Jan 21...
Page 11: Step By Step System Setup
Users manual. Double check your home made cables with an ohm meter before connecting them to the RRC and the radio to prevent harm of any equipment. Microbit do not take any responsibility of damaged RRC-units or radio equipment.
Page 12 Radio-RRC or to the fixed IP of the Radio QTH if you have one. Then everything should work remotely. Enjoy the remote controlling.  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev. A30 – 2014 Jan 21...
Page 13: Hardware
The COM1 port can also be used for ex. rotator control as it can be configured as transparent serial port between the RRC:s. RS-232 Pin no RS-232 Interface (9-pol D-sub female) TXD (Out)  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev. A30 – 2014 Jan 21 User manual 13 of 228...
Page 14 (TS-480, RC-2000 and IC-E2820) and in other cases where you need to connect via a TTL level (5V) port. The connector is configured so a straight cable can be used to a TS-480 and RC-2000 control panel.  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev. A30 – 2014 Jan 21...
Page 15 RX and Sub-RX available in the SP-connector. There is only a Lf power amplifier on the Main RX signal so I recommend that you set jumper JMP-4 in the Headset position and use headset  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev.
Page 16 The CW knob is used for adjusting the CW-speed of the built in CW-keyer. The CW –Speed adjustment is also connected to the WinKeyer emulator. There is no knob on the Radio-RRC.  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev.
Page 17: Back
COM2 is used to connect to a Radio with RS-232 port. It has a male connector, which makes it possible to use a straight cable between RRC and the radio. The communication parameter is set via the web interface. RS-232  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev. A30 – 2014 Jan 21 User manual...
Page 18 160 mA (110mA 10Mbit) audio volume RS-232 up to 400mA, depending on max 160 mA (110mA 10Mbit) audio volume  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev. A30 – 2014 Jan 21 User manual 18 of 228...
Page 19 IN0, active low (only available at Control-RRC) OUT0 open collector OUT1 open collector (parallell with PAD Ring at Radio-RRC) 8V OUT (max 100mA)  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev. A30 – 2014 Jan 21 User manual...
Page 20 In [-] LINK Green LED indicates link OK flashing LED indicates traffic Yellow LED indicates speed = 100Mbit/s (off = 10MBits/s)  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev. A30 – 2014 Jan 21 User manual 20 of 228...
Page 21: Strapping And Jumpers
Open the box by pressing the D-sub until you can get your fingers behind the edge of the lid and can slide the housing apart.  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev. A30 – 2014 Jan 21...
Page 22 All ICOM microphones should be DC-feed. Dynamic microphones like the ones used by Kenwood should not be DC-feed. HEIL microphones should not be DC-feed either.  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev. A30 – 2014 Jan 21...
Page 23 (pin 7 and 8) in COM2. Most of the Yaesu and Kenwood radios with RS-232 port need to have them tied together. This is convenient if you want to use a prefabricated fully connected cable.  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev. A30 – 2014 Jan 21...
Page 24 7. JMP-5 is used to decide if pin1 in the TTL connector should be grounded or not. It should be grounded (in place) for all Radios but Yaesu FT-857 and ICOM ID-E-880  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev.
Page 25 When you are done you can slide the lid on the bottom part and put back the screws. Be careful the threads do not stand to much force.  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev. A30 – 2014 Jan 21...
Page 26: Configuration With Microbit Setup Manager
Start with downloading the Microbit Setup Manager from the homepage www.remoterig.com. Install the Microbit Setup Manager by following the instructions which shows up. If you have an old version of Windows P where Netframework 2.0 is not installed, you have to install Netframework from Microsoft before installing the Setup Manager.
Page 27: Fw/Hw Version
If there is a newer firmware available download it to your desktop unzip it and change to the "FW-update" tab. FW update  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev. A30 – 2014 Jan 21...
Page 28 After about a 1 minute the update is finished and the RRC will restart. When the text "RRC- connected" shows up again in the lower field of the Microbit Setup Manager, you can change to the "FW/HW" tab and check software version.
Page 29: Setup
"RRC-connected" shows up again in the lower field of the Setup Manager, you can click on the "Setup" button again to verify the changes.  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev. A30 – 2014 Jan 21...
Page 30: Net Info
The Wifi tab is described in the WiFi Chapter. The Serial port tab is not used for the RRC- 1258MkII it’s used for other products.  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev. A30 – 2014 Jan 21...
Page 31: Initial Ip Setup
Your PC IP address in this example is 192.168.0.101 this means that the IP of the RRC:s must have IP:s in the area 192.168.0.2 to 192.168.0.255.  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev. A30 – 2014 Jan 21...
Page 32 In this case you must change the IP:s of the RRC. I recommend to use 192.168.128.227 and 192.168.128.228 Use the Microbit Setup Manager to change the IP settings. Select the Setup tab click on the “Get Setup” button and enter the IP addresses in the Setup info dialog box.
Page 34: Configuration With Web-Interface
RRC. If the default IP-addresses of the RRC not fit your network please use the PC-program Microbit Setup Manager to change the IP-addresses via USB. It's convenient to use DHCP at the Control-RRC but wait to active DHCP until everything is setup and working.
Page 35: Info
RRC-1258 MKII Info The info page shows some static information about the RRC as firmware revision etc. and also the basic IP-configuration.  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev. A30 – 2014 Jan 21 User manual 35 of 228...
Page 36: Status
OK. Here is also shown how your NAT-router has mapped the ports and the momentary status of the inputs and outputs and some other things.  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev. A30 – 2014 Jan 21...
Page 38: Profiles
When you save settings in the normal way with the red “apply settings” button the data will be saved in the profile which is active for the moment.  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev. A30 – 2014 Jan 21...
Page 39 Profiles can also be changed from the Setup Manager which can be useful if you connected it to different networks.  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev. A30 – 2014 Jan 21...
Page 40: Ip Settings
The IP Settings menu is used to setup the initial IP parameters needed for the unit to connect to the IP network. Down below the settings are described more in details.  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev.
Page 41 100 Mbit LAN (*) If you use fixed settings you must have a managed switch where you can set the same setting.  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev. A30 – 2014 Jan 21 User manual...
Page 42 Password for the web pages and telnet connection. The password are shown as **** to view it click on the “show” button” “empty” (default) “password”  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev. A30 – 2014 Jan 21 User manual 42 of 228...
Page 43: Radio Settings
The Radio settings are used to setup the RRC to act together with different radios. The settings must be done in both Control-RRC and Radio-RRC and the parameters are partly different for the both RRC.  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev. A30 – 2014 Jan 21...
Page 45 When enabled the Control-RRC will connect to Radio-RRC immediately after power up in program mode 0, 1, 3 and 4. No (default)  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev. A30 – 2014 Jan 21 User manual 45 of 228...
Page 46 0 at Radio-RRC. 0 = default Radio-RRC … 18 = default Control-RRC … 63 = max value  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev. A30 – 2014 Jan 21 User manual 46 of 228...
Page 47 COM0 parity Set COM0 parity: 0 = Off (default) 1 = Odd 2 = Even 3 = Forced-1 4 = Forced-0  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev. A30 – 2014 Jan 21 User manual 47 of 228...
Page 48 COM0 can be connected to the USB interface instead COM0 of the normal serial interface. When installing Microbit Setup manager a virtual Com port called “Microbit RRC Virtual Comport (COMX)” is installed. That’s the one you should connect to when using HRD or other softwares.
Page 49: Serial Settings
COM1 and COM2 mode can be configured differently depending on what they will be used for. The same settings must be done in both Control-RRC and Radio-RRC. (*1) = Need special hardware  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev. A30 – 2014 Jan 21...
Page 51 (see below). Should be activated together with Mode-7 in Radio-RRC to combine data from COM1 with the other ports described above.  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev. A30 – 2014 Jan 21 User manual 51 of 228...
Page 52 Set COM1 baudrate [bps]: 1200 2400 4800 9600 (default) 19200 38400 48000 57600 COM1 databits Set COM1 data bits: 8 (default)  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev. A30 – 2014 Jan 21 User manual 52 of 228...
Page 53 RS-232 interface if your PC do not have traditional com ports. When installing Microbit Setup manager a virtual Com port called “Microbit RRC Virtual Comport (COMX)” is installed. That’s the one you should connect to when using HRD or other softwares.
Page 54 RS-232 interface if your PC do not have traditional com ports. When installing Microbit Setup manager a virtual Com port called “Microbit RRC Virtual Comport (COMX)” is installed. That’s the one you should connect to when using HRD or other softwares.
Page 56: Advanced Settings
ONLY if you have to due to other services or more than one RRC on your LAN. If you lose the connection a car ride might be the next thing you do.  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev.
Page 57 Port number used for the audio channel 13001 (default) SIP port Port number used for the SIP session. 13000 (default)  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev. A30 – 2014 Jan 21 User manual 57 of 228...
Page 58 Off (default) Medium High Disable Audio tones Makes it possible to disable the Busy and Error tones. (Control-RRC only). No (default)  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev. A30 – 2014 Jan 21 User manual 58 of 228...
Page 60: Dynamic Dns Setting (Only Radio-Rrc)
DNS server when the IP changes so you don’t need to bother about Remoterig dynamic dns service The Remoterig dynamic dns service only support equipment from Remoterig and Microbit like the RRC-1258 and the WebSwitch 1216H etc.
Page 61 LAN use the IP address. When using ddns it’s important that the DNS settings are ok as they are needed for the RRC to be able to update the ddns.  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev.
Page 62 If your RRC has updated the DDNS you will see when and what current public IP the RRC has reported. If it’s not updated check the RRC-status page and check the DNS and DDNS status.  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev. A30 – 2014 Jan 21...
Page 63: Dyndns Dynamic Dns Service
Radio-RRC changes. You need to register an account at http://www.dyndns.com/services/dns/dyndns/ and get a domain name. There are other providers of the same service but RRC-1258MkII only supports DynDNS or Remoterig ddns.  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev. A30 – 2014 Jan 21...
Page 64 Own host name Domain name registered at DynDNS.com. Example: my-radio-site.ham-radio-op.net Username Dynamic DNS account username. Password Dynamic DNS account password.  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev. A30 – 2014 Jan 21 User manual 64 of 228...
Page 65: Keyer Settings (Control-Rrc)
COM1, COM2 or COM3 (USB) see serial settings. Parameter Setting Enable Enable the CW-keyer function. No = CW-keyer is off Yes = CW-keyer is on (default)  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev. A30 – 2014 Jan 21 User manual 65 of 228...
Page 66 Speed pot Sets the upper limit of the pot range max wpm[5- 5-99 = 5-99 wpm 10 = 40 wpm (default)  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev. A30 – 2014 Jan 21 User manual 66 of 228...
Page 67: Keyer Settings (Radio-Rrc)
With the PTT tail delay you can decide how long the PTT will be kept active after the last CW character is sent.  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev. A30 – 2014 Jan 21...
Page 68 PTT tail delay ms Enable the PTT Tail function [999] 0 = No delay (default) 1-999 = delay in ms.  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev. A30 – 2014 Jan 21 User manual 68 of 228...
Page 69: Io Settings
0 = I/O, input status is transferred to Radio-RRC (default) 1 = Keyer, straight key or external keyer 2 = PTT, PTT-switch or foot-switch etc.  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev. A30 – 2014 Jan 21...
Page 70 COM0 = COM0 dtr is used as CW key input COM1 = COM1 dtr is used as CW key input COM2 = COM2 dtr is used as CW key input  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev. A30 – 2014 Jan 21...
Page 72 When the ON/OFF buttons are pushed the output change will be immediate, but will resume to last saved position after power on. To make the changes permanent use the "apply changes" button.  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev. A30 – 2014 Jan 21...
Page 73: Ping Settings (Only Radio-Rrc)
If Test mode is activated it can be set to 10-65535 Failure count to reboot Sets how many times the ping is allowed to fail before reboot is done. (1-255, default 3 )  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev. A30 – 2014 Jan 21 User manual...
Page 74: Wi-Fi Settings
RRC-1258 MKII Wi-Fi settings You can enter SSID and Password direct or check them on the WiFi page. See more in the WiFi Chapter.  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev. A30 – 2014 Jan 21 User manual...
Page 75: Export Settings (Html)
Note! The exported file will only include settings for the active profile.  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev. A30 – 2014 Jan 21...
Page 76: Import Settings (Bin)
This function is used import your backup file from your PC. Click on select file and browse to your file and then click import. Note that the imported settings will be stored in the currently selected profile.  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev. A30 – 2014 Jan 21...
Page 77: Application Firmware Upgrade
Software version is updated. If it looks like its not updated empty the web browser cache, to prevent it from showing an old cached page. The update NEVER fails but the browser is a common problem.  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev. A30 – 2014 Jan 21...
Page 78: Bootloader Firmware Upgrade
Restart device can be used if you want to reset and restart the RRC without saving any changes (before apply changes) or just for ordinary reset.  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev. A30 – 2014 Jan 21...
Page 79: Configuration With Terminal-Interface
0: memory a: UDP send b: UDP receive c: Setup default 1(Control) d: Setup default 2(Radio) r: COM1-rts/cts on/off q: exit  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev. A30 – 2014 Jan 21 User manual 79 of 228...
Page 80: Wifi
Instruction for how this is done can be found on the Remoterig website under Support/Mods (hardware).  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev. A30 – 2014 Jan 21...
Page 81: Connecting To A Wifi Network
Connecting to a Wifi network The easiest way to setup the WiFi connection is to do it via the Microbit Setup manager. If you know the parameters it can be done from the web interface also, but you cannot scan WiFi Networks that way so we focus on using the Setup manager.
Page 82 You will get a empty page when the unit is not programmed, when you later open this page you will see the stored settings for your WiFi networks. Click Scan.  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev. A30 – 2014 Jan 21...
Page 83 After a 1 second you will see the WiFi networks which are available at your current location. The networks are sorted in order decided by Signal strength, the strongest on top. Up to 32 WiFi networks can be shown.  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev. A30 – 2014 Jan 21...
Page 84 Click on the button on the row where you want to store the Network. Click on the “use” button. Enter the password (Private shared key) if it’s needed. Click “Save and close” button.  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev. A30 – 2014 Jan 21 User manual...
Page 85 Click on the “Get” button. You will now see that the Box has got an IP-adress from the DHCP- server. If it still shows 000.000.000.000 etc. wait a moment and click on the “Get” button again  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev. A30 – 2014 Jan 21...
Page 86 *1 - Your PC has to be connected to the same network as the RRC if it should be possible to connect to it. If the PC is connected to the same WiFi Network, “wireless isolation” must be switched off in the Router/access point.  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev. A30 – 2014 Jan 21...
Page 87: Cw-Keyer
Key delay [0-250] IO settings: Control Radio IN0 mode USB DTR as CW OUT0 mode OUT1 mode OUT2 mode Keyer  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev. A30 – 2014 Jan 21 User manual 87 of 228...
Page 88: Connections
CW-paddle without changing the configuration. Note - The straight-key input (IN0) is a generic input and cannot be connected direct to a PC, you need an interface, see appendix.  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev. A30 – 2014 Jan 21...
Page 89 IO setting keyer-output (OUT0) OUT0 mode = Keyer keyer-output (OUT1) OUT1 mode = Keyer keyer-output (OUT2) OUT2 mode = Keyer  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev. A30 – 2014 Jan 21 User manual 89 of 228...
Page 90: Rtty Keying
45.45 baud RTTY keying data. The RTTY serial channel is only available via the USB interface. When installing the Microbit Setup manager a USB-driver called COMFSK is installed In your RTTY PC-Software you should select the serialport number assigned to the driver by Windows, in the example above it’s COM4.
Page 91 At the Radio-RRC IO-settings page you need to select which output you want to use for the RTTY keying signal. RTS from the RRC-1258 COMFSK USB port is used to key PTT.  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev.
Page 92: Rtty With Mmtty
At the TX tab select the PTT & FSK comport to the same comport as Device Manager showed to be assigned to RRC-1258 COMFSK port, in this example it’s COM4.  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev. A30 – 2014 Jan 21...
Page 93 USER MANUAL RRC-1258 MKII At the Misc tab e select COM-TxD(FSK) and click on the “USB Port” button.  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev. A30 – 2014 Jan 21 User manual 93 of 228...
Page 94: Settings
RS-232 serial port. Settings IO settings: Control Radio OUT0 mode OUT1 mode Baudot/45 OUT2 mode Keyer  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev. A30 – 2014 Jan 21 User manual 94 of 228...
Page 95: Connections
The I/O connector can also be used for the PTT signal if the Mic PTT is not used. If you want this function change one of the free outputs to PTT.  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev.
Page 96: Icom Ci-V
It can also be done by the UP-button on the microphone or be set to always be connected. Hardware configuration Normal:  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev. A30 – 2014 Jan 21 User manual...
Page 97: Radio Settings (Example)
Drawings of the connection cables can be found under appendix B. Control-RRC:  Connect a Remoterig-I10c cable or a standard RS-232 cable between the PC and the RRC COM2.  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev. A30 – 2014 Jan 21 User manual 97 of 228...
Page 98 The speaker signal from the radios external speaker jack to the RRC SP jack is connected via a standard "off- the-shelf” cable with 3.5 mm stereo plugs in both ends. I11a,I10a  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev. A30 – 2014 Jan 21...
Page 102: Radio Settings (Example)
TXD - serial data 38400 bps from radio to panel MICE - mic ground MIC- mic Signal RXD - serial data 38400 bps from panel to radio  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev. A30 – 2014 Jan 21 User manual...
Page 103: Power Supply
The Radio-RRC should be supplied from the same power supply as the radio to avoid humming. Please put a small fuse on the cable if you connect it to a 30 Amp PS output.  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev.
Page 104: Icom Ic-703, Ic-706
RRC-1258MkII:s. The look and feel of the panel is the same as if the panel was directly connected to the radio. Hardware configuration  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev. A30 – 2014 Jan 21...
Page 105: Radio Settings (Example)
IC- 706 front-panel otherwise the no audio will be sent from the microphone to the radio.  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev.
Page 106: Power Supply
The Radio-RRC should be supplied from the same power supply as the radio to avoid humming. Please put a small fuse on the cable if you connect it to a 30 Amp PS.  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev.
Page 108: Prepare The Separation Cable To Ic-703 And Ic-706
The cable between front and radio before it is cut apart. You have to buy this cable from your local ICOM-dealer (art no OPC-581 or OPC-587). Connector at radio end. Connector at control panel end.  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev. A30 – 2014 Jan 21 User manual...
Page 109 - Identify the following colours: 1. Orange/White 2. Orange 3. Green/White 4. Blue 5. Blue/White 6. Green 7. Brown/White 8. Brown  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev. A30 – 2014 Jan 21 User manual 109 of 228...
Page 110 - Then tread a 80 mm long 6,4 mm shrinking tube on the separation cable. - Solder them together, follow the drawing above. - Tread the shrinking tubes over the soldered joints and shrink them with hot air.  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev. A30 – 2014 Jan 21...
Page 111 ( this should be done without involving the RRC.s at this moment. When everything is OK you can connect the cables to the RRC:s  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev. A30 – 2014 Jan 21...
Page 112: Icom Ic-R2500
COM0 parity 0 - Off 0 - Off (*) Available only in RRC-1258MkIIs, remember that the bandwidth demand is doubled.  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev. A30 – 2014 Jan 21 User manual 112 of 228...
Page 113: Connections
The Radio-RRC should be supplied from the same power supply as the radio to avoid humming. Please put a small fuse on the cable if you connect it to a 30 Amp PS.  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev.
Page 116: Icom Ic-E2820
Codec inp gain Codec inp preamp Codec inp HPF Hz COM0 baudrate 38400 38400 COM0 data bits COM0 stop bits  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev. A30 – 2014 Jan 21 User manual 116 of 228...
Page 117: Connections
The speaker signal from the radios external speaker jack to the RRC SP jack is connected via a standard "off- the-shelf” cable with 3.5 mm stereo plugs in both ends.  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev. A30 – 2014 Jan 21...
Page 118: Using Hm-133 Microphone
CPU over the Crystal. That’s the one which the cables should be soldered to.  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev. A30 – 2014 Jan 21...
Page 120: Power Supply
The Radio-RRC should be supplied from the same power supply as the radio to avoid humming. Please put a small fuse on the cable if you connect it to a 30 Amp PS.  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev.
Page 123: Icom Id-E880
38400 COM0 data bits COM0 stop bits COM0 parity 0 - Off 0 - Off (*) Available only in RRC-1258MkIIs  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev. A30 – 2014 Jan 21 User manual 123 of 228...
Page 124: Connections
HM-133/880 Microphone adapter boards If you have a RRC-1258MkIIs you can buy the HM-133/880 adapter pcbs which are needed for the function together with the IC-E880.  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev. A30 – 2014 Jan 21...
Page 125 CPU over the Crystal. That’s the one which the cables should be soldered to. Control-RRC  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev. A30 – 2014 Jan 21 User manual...
Page 126: Power Supply
The Radio-RRC should be supplied from the same power supply as the radio to avoid humming. Please put a small fuse on the cable if you connect it to a 30 Amp PS.  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev.
Page 129: Icom Ic-2725
BC-547 and BC-557 you have to put the resistors outside. Check the data sheets for PDTC-143ET and PDTA-144ET. Control side  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev. A30 – 2014 Jan 21...
Page 130 Control and the other Radio. Be sure to put them in the right RRC and that they are turned according to the picture below.  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev. A30 – 2014 Jan 21...
Page 131: Radio Settings (Example)
The Radio-RRC should be supplied from the same power supply as the radio to avoid humming. Please put a small fuse on the cable if you connect it to a 30 Amp PS.  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev.
Page 135: Hardware Configuration
For your reference the picture below shows how the strappings are done on the small pcb.  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev. A30 – 2014 Jan 21...
Page 136: Radio Settings (Example)
(*1) Remember that the bandwidth demand is doubled if Dual-RX is activated. (*2) Set the CAT speed in both Radios to 38400 baud, and set RTS to No  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev. A30 – 2014 Jan 21...
Page 137: Connections
Connect a dummy to the headset jack on the transceiver to quiet the Internal speaker. Connect Dummy loads to the Antenna jacks (not included)  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev. A30 – 2014 Jan 21 User manual...
Page 138 ¼” connector to 3.5 mm included) Connect the keying cable from the PAD jack to the radio key input (Adapter from ¼” connector to 3.55 mm included)  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev. A30 – 2014 Jan 21...
Page 139: Logging Or Computer Control, Rtty Etc
Independent of the connections above you can use the Remote Radios FSK transmission. Configure Radio-RRC “OUT1 mode = Baudot/45” and use the Virtual USB port COMFSK for the RTTY software.  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev. A30 – 2014 Jan 21...
Page 140 Cable 3.5 mm – ¼ “” Keyer from Radio-RRC Remote radio to Radio-RRC SP input jack PAD jack to Remote radio straight key input jack  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev. A30 – 2014 Jan 21 User manual...
Page 141 Connect the 12V power supply to the DC jack Radio-RRC:  Connect the RS-232 cable Y6d from the Radio-RRC COM2 connector to the radios CAT connector.  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev. A30 – 2014 Jan 21 User manual 141 of 228...
Page 142 Connect the CAT 5 cable from the Ethernet jack to your switch or router  Connect the 12V power supply to the DC jack  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev. A30 – 2014 Jan 21 User manual...
Page 145: Yaesu Ft-857
ON. If you have the Radio-RRC connected to the same Power Supply it can cause the RRC do reset. If it’s the case power the RRC-from a separate PS. This  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev.
Page 146 64000 COM0 data bits COM0 stop bits COM0 parity 0 - Off 0 - Off (*) Available only in RRC-1258MkIIs  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev. A30 – 2014 Jan 21 User manual 146 of 228...
Page 147: Connections
The Radio-RRC should be supplied from the same power supply as the radio to avoid humming. Please put a small fuse on the cable if you connect it to a 30 Amp PS.  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev.
Page 150: Yaesu Ftm-350
(much higher) a small mod must be donet to the Radio-RRC pcb. A 10K resistor has to be mounted in parallell with R71. This is done quite easy, see picture below.  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev.
Page 151 Codec inp HPF Hz COM0 baudrate 48000 48000 COM0 data bits COM0 stop bits COM0 parity 0 - Off 0 - Off  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev. A30 – 2014 Jan 21 User manual 151 of 228...
Page 152: Connections
The Radio-RRC should be supplied from the same power supply as the radio to avoid humming. Please put a small fuse on the cable if you connect it to a 30 Amp PS.  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev.
Page 156 19200 COM0 data bits COM0 stop bits COM0 parity 0 - Off 0 - Off (*) Available only in RRC-1258MkIIs  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev. A30 – 2014 Jan 21 User manual 156 of 228...
Page 157: Connections
The Radio-RRC should be supplied from the same power supply as the radio to avoid humming. Please put a small fuse on the cable if you connect it to a 30 Amp PS.  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev.
Page 158 USER MANUAL RRC-1258 MKII Note: The schematic is valid for all three models FT-7800/8800/8900.  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev. A30 – 2014 Jan 21 User manual 158 of 228...
Page 159: Yaesu Ft-897, Ft-1000 Etc
PC-software e.g. HamRadioDeLuxe or similar rig control software at the control site. All audio and data communication goes true the RRC:s and you don't need a PC at the remote site. Hardware configuration  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev. A30 – 2014 Jan 21 User manual...
Page 160: Radio Settings (Example)
Remoterig Y6a cable or make it by yourself (drawings are provided). Make the cable as short as possible to prevent it from picking up HF.  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev.
Page 161 The speaker signal from the radios external speaker jack to the RRC SP jack is connected via a standard "off- the-shelf” cable with 3.5 mm stereo plugs in both ends. Y5a,Y6a Y5c,Y6c  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev. A30 – 2014 Jan 21 User manual...
Page 165: Yaesu In General (Ft-2000)
All audio and data communication goes true the RRC:s and you don't need a PC at the remote site. Hardware configuration Radio settings (example)  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev. A30 – 2014 Jan 21 User manual...
Page 166: Connections
The speaker signal from the radios external speaker jack to the RRC SP jack is connected via a standard “off- the-shelf” cable with 3.5 mm stereo plugs in both ends.  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev. A30 – 2014 Jan 21...
Page 170: Kenwood In General
PC-software e.g. HamRadioDeLuxe or similar rig control software at the control site. All audio and data communication goes true the RRC:s and you don’t need a PC at the remote site. Hardware configuration  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev. A30 – 2014 Jan 21 User manual...
Page 171: Radio Settings (Example)
COM0 parity *) Available only in RRC-1258MkIIs. Connections Drawings of the connection cables can be found under appendix B. Control-RRC:  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev. A30 – 2014 Jan 21 User manual 171 of 228...
Page 172 The speaker signal from the radios external speaker jack to the RRC SP jack is connected via a standard "off- the-shelf” cable with 3.5 mm stereo plugs in both ends. K14a,K15a K14c,K15c  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev. A30 – 2014 Jan 21 User manual...
Page 175: Kenwood Ts-480
70600056 are using Configuration type 1 and older radios with serial number below are using configuration type 2. Configuration type 1:  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev. A30 – 2014 Jan 21 User manual...
Page 176: Radio Settings (Example)
(6-pol modular): SPK GND - speaker ground 8V power to control panel (always present) RDO - serial data 57600 bps from radio to panel  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev. A30 – 2014 Jan 21 User manual...
Page 177: Power Supply
Radio PS make sure you have a 1A fuse on the output to the RRC. Do not connect it direct to a 20-40A PS the cable will melt if something happens.  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev.
Page 180: Kenwood Tm-D710
Control panel. Packet and APRS functions are not tested, normally used functions works as in the normal setup.  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev. A30 – 2014 Jan 21...
Page 181: Radio Settings (Example)
Radio PS make sure you have a 1A fuse on the output to the RRC. Do not connect it direct to a 20-40A PS the cable will melt if something happens.  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev.
Page 184: Kenwood Tm-D700
Remember that the function buttons on the microphone will not work but. The DTMF buttons are working. The Packet radio functions are not tested but the normally used functions works as in the normal setup.  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev. A30 – 2014 Jan 21...
Page 185: Radio Settings (Example)
Radio PS make sure you have a 1A fuse on the output to the RRC. Do not connect it direct to a 20-40A PS the cable will melt if something happens.  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev.
Page 188: Kenwood Ts-2000
RRC:s. The look and feel of the control panel is the same as if the panel was directly connected to the radio. Hardware configuration  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev. A30 – 2014 Jan 21...
Page 189: Radio Settings (Example)
HF from your antennas. The microphone can be connected to the Control-RRC AUX/MIC connector using the adapter cable MJ-88 supplied by Kenwood with your TS-2000.  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev. A30 – 2014 Jan 21...
Page 190 The speaker signal from the TS-2000 ext. speaker jack to the Radio-RRC SP jack is connected via a standard "off-the-shelf” cable with 3.5 mm stereo plugs in both ends.  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev. A30 – 2014 Jan 21...
Page 193: Elecraft K3-Twin
RRC:s for some other configuration. When you replace it is important that the notch which marks pin one is placed according to the picture below.  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev. A30 – 2014 Jan 21...
Page 194: Radio Settings (Example)
Codec out gain Codec inp gain Codec inp preamp Codec inp HPF Hz COM0 baudrate 38400 (*2) 38400 (*2) COM0 data bits  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev. A30 – 2014 Jan 21 User manual 194 of 228...
Page 195: Connections
Connections Drawings of the connection cables can be found below. All necessary cables are included in the package. Control site  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev. A30 – 2014 Jan 21 User manual 195 of 228...
Page 196 (speakers and cable are not included) Connect paddle to the PAD jack ( adapter from ¼” connector to 3.5 mm included) Radio site  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev. A30 – 2014 Jan 21 User manual...
Page 197 Connect the keying cable from the PAD jack to the K3 key input (Adapter from ¼” connector to 3.55 mm included) Connect the K3 remote power on cable E3c from I/O jack to the K3 ACC connector.  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev. A30 – 2014 Jan 21...
Page 198: Logging Or Computer Control, Rtty Etc
Radio-RRC “OUT1 mode = Baudot/45” and use the Virtual USB port COMFSK for the RTTY software. The supplied ACC cable are wired to key the K3 FSK input.  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev. A30 – 2014 Jan 21...
Page 199 Cable E1a – Mic to Control-RRC Mic jack Cable E2a – Radio-RRC Mic jack to K3 Mic input  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev. A30 – 2014 Jan 21 User manual 199 of 228...
Page 200 RRC PAD jack to Remote radio straight key input jack Adapter ¼”” to 3.5 mm Headset adapter Adapter ¼”” to 3.5 mm Paddle adapter  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev. A30 – 2014 Jan 21 User manual...
Page 203: Elecraft
The Remoterig system works with both Elecraft K2 and K3. Hardware configuration JMP1 should be in place when using Elecraft MH2 Mic and removed when using for example Heil headset.  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev. A30 – 2014 Jan 21 User manual...
Page 204: Radio Settings (Example)
The speaker signal from the radios external speaker jack to the RRC SP jack is connected via a standard "off- the-shelf” cable with 3.5 mm stereo plugs in both ends.  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev. A30 – 2014 Jan 21...
Page 208: Alinco Dx-Sr8 And Dx-R8
RRC:s. The look and feel of the control panel is the same as if the panel was directly connected to the radio.  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev.
Page 209: Hardware Configuration
The following signals are represented in the connection cable: TXD - data from radio to control panel RXD - data from Control panel to radio  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev. A30 – 2014 Jan 21...
Page 210: Power Supply
The Control-RRC is supplied with a common 13.8 V (10-18V) power supply. The display and speaker amplifier needs a lot of power so you need at least 1A.  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev. A30 – 2014 Jan 21...
Page 211: Rrc-1258Mkii With 2-Wire Or 4-Wire Interfaces
-10 dBm and max level is about +4 dBm. The system also supports transfer of two independent serial ports. Hardware configuration The Interface PCB for 2 and 4-wires must be installed at factory. No other strappings needed.  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev. A30 – 2014 Jan 21 User manual...
Page 212: Radio Settings (Example)
(*) E/M support have to be ordered separate. Power supply Control-RRC: The Control-RRC is supplied with a common 13.8 V (10-18V) 1A power supply.  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev. A30 – 2014 Jan 21 User manual...
Page 213: Schematics I/O And Pad Interface
USER MANUAL RRC-1258 MKII Schematics I/O and PAD interface  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev. A30 – 2014 Jan 21 User manual 213 of 228...
Page 214: Mic/Aux Interface Control-Rrc Mkii
USER MANUAL RRC-1258 MKII MIC/AUX Interface Control-RRC MkII  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev. A30 – 2014 Jan 21 User manual 214 of 228...
Page 215: Speaker Output Interface Control-Rrc Mkiis
USER MANUAL RRC-1258 MKII Speaker output interface Control-RRC MkIIs Speaker input interface Radio-RRC MkIIs  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev. A30 – 2014 Jan 21 User manual 215 of 228...
Page 216: Mic/Aux Interface Radio-Rrc
USER MANUAL RRC-1258 MKII MIC/AUX Interface Radio-RRC  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev. A30 – 2014 Jan 21 User manual 216 of 228...
Page 217: Networks And Firewalls
RTP, audio 13002 DATA channel, control commands WEB interface Telnet Interface In earlier firmwares, other default ports where used (eg 12000,11000,5060,80,23)  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev. A30 – 2014 Jan 21 User manual 217 of 228...
Page 218: Dmz
RRC-1258 MKII A typical setup screen for activating DMZ is shown below. Enter the IP-number of the Radio-RRC in box and enable DMZ.  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev. A30 – 2014 Jan 21 User manual...
Page 219: Portforwarding
A typical setup screen for activating port forwarding is shown below. There is one row assigned for each port (service) all refereeing to the IP of the Radio-RRC  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev. A30 – 2014 Jan 21...
Page 220: Sip Alg
SIP ALG If the router has a parameter called SIP ALG it should always be Disabled in both the Control and radio end.  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev. A30 – 2014 Jan 21 User manual...
Page 221: Mobile Network Routers
100-150 ms even if the bandwidth is high enough. This can make CW difficult but is seldom a problem for voice communication. With 3G we don’t recommend using mobile connection in both ends, with 4G/LTE it’s possible.  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev. A30 – 2014 Jan 21...
Page 222 Linear-16bits 13,3 A-law (G711) Linear-12bits 13,3 Linear-16bits A-law (G711) 13,3 Linear-12bits 17,8 Linear-16bits 13,3 IMA ADPCM 4bits IMA ADPCM 4bits  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev. A30 – 2014 Jan 21 User manual 222 of 228...
Page 223: Appendix B - Com-Port Keyer Interface
There are lots of different solutions on the Internet, but this is very simple and can be implemented in the D-sub housing. No values are critical; just use what you have in the junk box.  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev. A30 – 2014 Jan 21...
Page 224: Appendix D - Technical Data
CW-keyer: 10-40 WPM, Iambic A/B, Squeeze, side-tone Usable temp range: 0 to +40 °C Humidity range: 30% to 90% RH  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev. A30 – 2014 Jan 21 User manual 224 of 228...
Page 225: Appendix E - Safety And Regulatory Information
Never connect a power supply of more than 18 VDC to the power jack. The supply voltage must be between 10 V and 18 V. to prevent damaging the device.  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev. A30 – 2014 Jan 21...
Page 226: Disclaimer
The author has written this document to the best of his knowledge, but does not guarantee that the contents will satisfy the desire and expectation of the reader. The author or Microbit takes no responsibility for damage or injuries of any kind that may arise from the use and miss use of the product or information contained.
Page 227: Fcc / Ce - Declaration Of Conformity
USER MANUAL RRC-1258 MKII FCC / CE - Declaration of conformity  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev. A30 – 2014 Jan 21 User manual 227 of 228...
Page 228 USER MANUAL RRC-1258 MKII Appendix F - Contact Information Support site www.remoterig.com E-mail info@microbit.se Web site www.microbit.se Phone +46 923 69620  Microbit 2.0 AB 2010. All rights reserved Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs-A30 Rev. A30 – 2014 Jan 21 User manual 228 of 228...

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