The soundcard chip in the 7100 requires no special driver Windows idetifies it as a “USB Audio Codec” and uses a generic driver, just like if you plugged in any USB soundcard dongle.
That’s the manufacturer of the USB-to-serial UART chips used in the radio. Actually, it’s not an Icom driver (though you get it from them), it’s a Silicon Labs CP210x driver. (Skip to Audio Setup, if you’ve already done this)ĭo NOT plug in the USB cable before downloading and installing the Icom USB Driver! If you do, Windows will automatically install a generic serial driver, and you’ll have to go into Device Manager and remove it, then install the Icom-provided driver. Read that, then return here and read details for the 7100. Save the PDF, as it has much more info, with dialog box pictures, about setting up the computer, radio, and several popular digi-mode programs. Update (2021):See also this 2018 ICOM Knowlege Base PDF: Configuring Icom radios for USB Operation. In effect, they added a SignalLink USB-type device to the radio.īut we still need to set up those devices, so follow along by opening and adjusting your Windows “Sound” dialog box, and the radio’s Set → Connectors menu. To use them you just set them up, then pick them from a list in your software’s audio and CAT setup, just as if they were external USB dongles or computer-to-radio interface. What this means is that the radio contains a USB hub chip, two serial port chips, and a soundcard chip (just as you’d find in external interfaces) that presents a soundcard and two serial (COM) ports to the computer. Like most modern ham radios, the Icom IC-7100 comes with a built-in USB audio and serial devices, providing a one-cable connection to a PC without needing an external interface box, dongles, or audio cables. Home » Ham Radio » 2018 Projects » 7100 Computer Interface
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