[App_rpt-users] IC-706 Remote Base problems

[Steve Zingman]

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> Date: Fri, 4 Feb 2011 21:12:24 -0700
> From: "Neil Addis (WA5JXY)"<wa5jxy at gmail.com>
> To: app_rpt-users at ohnosec.org
> Subject: [App_rpt-users] IC-706 Remote Base problems
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> Several months ago I tried (several times, many many hours) to get my
> IC-706MKIIG working as a remote base with no luck.
> Since then I have seen a couple others ask for help and no response
> from anyone yet.
>
> Again, has ANYONE ever gotten a IC-706MKIIG to work?
>
> Once again, I am trying to get it to work. I really need to get this
> to work as we want to use it for ARES, etc.
> I have tried every setting in rpt.conf, ioport, civ, etc, etc.
> I know the serial port is working on the computer I am trying to use.
> In fact, out of desperation, I wiped app_rpt off of it, reloaded
> windows XP, loaded my TXRX program and it happily controlled my
> IC-706.
>
> I started fresh with app_rpt, and if I uncomment ioport, then I get an
> error stating my serial port doesnt respond.
> I have tried both ports (I do see ttyS0, ttyS1 in dmesg), but nothing!
> If I comment it, I get no errors, but it never talks to the rig either.
> I know the cable is good because it works with the windoze program.
>
> My PTT and audio all work through the URI just fine, but it never
> controls the rig.
> Yes, I tried all the settings in the 706 as far as civaddr, etc.
> I tried all the civ speeds as well.
> Is there another setting in the 706 I need to change/set to get this to work?
>
> I did manage to get a doug hall RBI working on another system a while
> back so I know the "RBI remote base" code works with app_rpt.
> But what about a IC-706 code?
> Does it work only on the early 706 (non-MKIIG)?
> Does anyone have a working rpt.conf or steer me in the direction of your setup?
>
> Not much hair left, so please help!
>
>

Neil,
I did check, sorry to say that the quad card handles the serial commands 
to the 706. Sorry I could not be of more help.


73, Steve N4IRS