I heard there are sites online to download it for free. Id880 programming software and opc1529r serial data cable to make these menu changes you can of course do it manually through the front. This mode makes it easy to program your radio for dprs. Full mod can be done from start to finish in under ten minutes including dissembly. Guide d important notes when using gps receiver d controllers attachment you can attach the controller of the ic2820h by one of 2 the gps antenna is not weather.
This cable addresses the radio via the speaker jack and at times can be more dependable than the data cable uebrts05 option that can have interference on the port from the. The builtin gps unit is way too slow while syncing to satellite signals and alspo suffers from periodical drifts in position. Dstar digital voice facilities and gps functionality take the ic e2820 into a new realm of amateur radio communications. Wcs2820 programming software and usbrts05 data cable for t. Jun 08, 2012 to use the ic 2820 on aprs you are going to need an external device to take the gps data and format it into an aprs data packet, byonics, rtrac and argentdata make devices that will do this. It was interested to see that icom has now announced that it will be selling the icom ic 2820 dual band mobile fm transceiver that with have optional gps receiver capability. The ic 2820h is dstar upgradeable with the optional ut123 power output is 50155 watts on 2 meters and 50155 watts on 440 mhz. Handsfree calling the 2820 integrates wireless technology with a microphone and speaker that lets you make handsfree calls on a compatible bluetooth phone. This radio comes with full function backlit hm3 remote dtmf hand mic, mounting bracket, power cord and spare fuses. Wcs 2820 programming software for the icom ic 2820data the wcs 2820 programmer is designed to give you the ease and convenience of programming the memories and set menu options of your radio from your pc. Premium multisport gps watches in 3 sizes offer heart rate, pulse ox, routable maps, pace guidance, music and more. View and download icom ic2820h instruction manual online. Apr 14, 2016 i happened to come across a second hand icom ic2820h deathstar radio recently at a very good price and purchased it for the shackone of the cars. Once stored in the radio during gps operations, these channels are read from the radio with the other details.
Set the data extension, time stamp and gpsa symbol to. The ic2820 provides the gps sentences on its 2,5mm stereo jack as a serial. It is here in the programmer that the dstar specifics for each channel are found. Mar 21, 20 choosing a backup generator plus 3 legal house connection options transfer switch and more duration. It has the dstar unit built in and the gps antenna was connected. As the ic2820 expects rs232 levels at its data input i added a max232 to do the level shift. Icom ut123 dstar board and gps antenna as i primarily operate in a mobile environment so i decided that the icom id880h was a better fit for me. As the ic 2820 expects rs232 levels at its data input i added a max232 to do the level shift. The ic2820h is dstar upgradable with the optional ut123. The icom ic2820h is a dstar upgradeable radio with the optional ut123.
The 91ad can not decode gpsa position data sent from a newer radio like the ic2820h. This cable addresses the radio via the speaker jack and at times can be more dependable than the data cable uebrts05 option that can have interference on the port from the continuous stream of gps data. Heres the rf connector that attaches the gps antenna to the transceiver. We offer the most uptodate software for programming icom ic2820h, ic2820. Used, icom ut123 gps embedded dstar unit for ic icom ut123 gps embedded dstar unit for ic e2820 icom handheld radio transceiver icom ic f4sr portable walkie talkie pmr icf4sr. But it was missing the gps antenna to allow dprs aprs for dstar and other positioning functions this radio offers. The unit contains a builtin gps patch antenna, but an mcxtype connector offers an optional external gps antenna connection. Set the unproto to api282, dstar by typing it here. Please note that the mic plugs into the body not the head. I know icom has the cs 2820 cloning software for sale, but im looking for a free version i can get online. Dstar digital voice facilities and gps functionality take the ice2820 into a new realm of amateur radio communications. Accessories for the garmin streetpilot 2820 at the gps store, inc.
I know icom has the cs2820 cloning software for sale, but im looking for a free version i can get online. Ut123 digital gps unit provides dstar dv mode and gps capabilities. Instructions for using all menus and modes of operation. Programming with the ic2820 software first go to the common setting screen. Starting with the icom 2820 the gpsa mode was added. Icom introduced the ic2820, they also introduced a new mode called gpsa mode.
Comprehensive operating guide for the ic 2820 dstar gps capable transceiver. External software programs like drats can decode the gpsa data stream when connected to the 91ad. To make the ic2820 operate dstar you need the ut123 optional module. Opc1529r data cable that is normally used for programming the radio with its software. This dstar module contains and onboard gps module for dprs operation as well as realtime location data on the 2820hs display. The rt systems wcs 2820 radio programming system includes the rt systems wcs 2820 programming software for the icom ic 2820 radio and the rt systems usb29a cable. Vhfvhf, uhfuhf simultaneous receive capability the ice2820 is a true dual band. Your location information can be sent simultaneously with the digital voice transmission. Ic2820h dual band fm transceiver features icom america. The dstar calculator built into the program gives you dstar information from all around the world to use. I purchased 2 of these in 2007 for mobile and base work. Cs2820 hm3 hm154 mb65 opc347 opc440 opc441 opc474 opc478 opc478u opc12 opc1529r opc1663 opc1712 sp10 ut123 cloning software backlit remotecontrol microphone. Comprehensive operating guide for the ic2820 dstar gps capable transceiver.
Icom ic2820 amateur radio transceiver with gps option poi. Power output is 50155 watts on 2 meters and 50155 watts on 440 mhz. This quick and easy mod allows you to txrx 400479 mhz covers gmrsmursfrs and more. Ut123 digitalgps unit provides dstar dv mode and gps capabilities.
Wcs2820 programming software for the icom ic2820data. The active side is identified by a main icon in the top left corner of the active display. The bottom of the ut123 has a single connector that snaps into the chassis of the ic2820. Twenty highquality laminated pages, loaded with detailed instructions. The ic2820h sends your location information either when the mic ptt switch is pushed, or at a preset interval 5 seconds 30 minutes. The ic2820 sends the gps sentences on its 2,5mm stereo jack. To use the ic2820 on aprs you are going to need an external device to take the gps data and format it into an aprs data packet, byonics, rtrac and argentdata make devices that will do this. Gps alarm the gps alarm alerts you by beeping when a preprogrammed point is within 500m or 1km range from your location or anyone of preprogrammed points is within a preset square range. It was interested to see that icom has now announced that it will be selling the icom ic2820 dual band mobile fm transceiver. Programming your dstar radio for dprs missouri digital group. The ic2820h sends position data either by holding the ptt switch, or at a preset interval, depending on setting. Ic2820h dual band fm transceiver options icom america. Optional ut123 dv digital voice gps the icom ic 2820h 2m440 dual bander has all the features you would expect and some you would not. Ideal for settingup and operating this feature packed rig.
This singleconversion, lowif gnss receiver is designed to provide high performance for a wide range of consumer applications, including mobile handsets. These instructions are not a substitute for reading the manual. The rt systems wcs2820 radio programming system includes the rt systems wcs2820 programming software for the icom ic2820 radio and the rt systems usb29a cable. I have been an amateur radio operator for several years now and i became interested in gps much more recently. Buy your wcs 2820 programming software and usbrts05 data cable for the icom ic 2820 from. The wcs2820 programmer is designed to give you the ease and convenience of programming the memories and set menu options of your radio from your pc including settings for dstar operations. Ic2820 ic7100 ic80 ic9100 ic92 ic9700 id31 id4100 id51 id5100 id880 icom icom incorporated corporation. Icom ic2820 amateur radio transceiver with gps option. The idea is to feed emulated gps data into the data port of the ic2820. Buy a amateur radios such as theicom ic2820h dual band fm transceiver at gps central in canada. Wcs2820 programming software for the icom ic2820data the wcs2820 programmer is designed to give you the ease and convenience of programming the memories and set menu options of your radio from your pc.
The idea is to feed emulated gps data into the data port of the ic 2820. The max2769 is the industrys first global navigation satellite system gnss receiver covering gps, glonass, and galileo navigation satellite systems on a single chip. Works great with chirp and icom software no software included. Its a very basic gps unit with a 12v cigarette plug and 9pin serial port on it. Memories and dstar columns the ic2820 handles dstar and fm memories in the general memories. On the upper left you can see the ambe codec chip that is the piece that digitizes and undigitizes the audio. Buy your wcs2820 programming software and usbrts05 data cable for the icom ic2820 from. The ic2820h is dstar upgradeable with the optional ut123 power output is 50155 watts on 2 meters and 50155 watts on 440 mhz. This mode sends an aprs position packet in tnc2 format with a 16 bit crcccitt prepended to the aprs line.
Optional ut123 dv digital voice gps the icom ic2820h 2m440 dual bander has all the features you would expect and some you would not. Feb 18, 2008 ic2820 the ic2820 introduces a new mode called gpsa. The bottom of the ut123 has a single connector that snaps into the chassis of the ic 2820. There is a way to get your position on the icom 880h to the aprs network, but you need to add a gps to the radio. Ic2820 the ic2820 introduces a new mode called gpsa.
The gps unit is supplied with the ut123 dstar module board as an option. Ic2200h, ic2820, 2820h, e2820 in cs2820 id880h, ide880 in cs880 and many others. This small circuit was designed to come around the issues with an icom ic2820 installed at a fixed location. Please note that the gps antenna socket is in the middlefront of the transceiver body and is not designed to be used with the control head affixed to the transceiver body. Radio programming software for the icom ic 2820 the wcs 2820 programmer is designed to give you the ease and convenience of programming the memories and set menu options of your radio from your pc including settings for dstar operations. When available from a calling station, the ic2820h displays the distance and direction to the station. When you want to configure the opentracker using the pcsoftware set the.
Find great deals on ebay for icom 2820 and icom ic2820h. Same as supplied hand microphone control head mounting base dc power cable. Vhfvhf, uhfuhf simultaneous receive capability the ic e2820 is a true dual band. Dstarinterface now uses that method for sending and receiving aprs tnc2 format packets via the. I am running an icom ic2820 at home for dstar repeater use. Secondly you need to be with in range of an igate or a digipeater that can be heard by an igate. Icom ic 2820h radio transceiver for sale online ebay. When available from a calling station, the ic 2820h displays the distance and direction to the station. The optional ut123 provides dstar dv mode operation plus gps receiver capability. The gps alarm alerts you by beeping when a preprogrammed point is within 500m or 1km range from your location or anyone of preprogrammed points is within a preset square range. Choosing a backup generator plus 3 legal house connection options transfer switch and more duration. This configuration passes gps data from the gps in the ic2820 to the rcd710 which in turn sends back aprs data which is transmitted by the 2820. I used this as input for my gps emulator that does nothing else than repeatedly sending the same gps position.
When you want to configure the opentracker using the pc software set the jumper to config and connect the tracker to your pc. Wirenest icom opc1529r pc control programming cable. Im just looking for a good program that should be free. When the jumper is in the gps position, the max232 will have 8 volts on the output and the ic 2820 will send gps data.
This small circuit was designed to come around the issues with an icom ic 2820 installed at a fixed location. When connecting the gps antenna supplied with the ut123 to the gps jack, your own. The ic2820 is a dual receive radio with a left and right side and set of keys and knobs. The normal use case would be to use an external gps receiver. Ut123 gps antenna is included two antenna icons on the top left side indicate diversity reception. Garmin high speed multicharger with usb connection. The metal ring of a standard 2,5mm stereo jack must be filed off to fit through the hole into the ic2820s stereo jack. The ic 2820h sends your location information either when the mic ptt switch is pushed, or at a preset interval 5 seconds 30 minutes. Serial port and position mapping software nmea 0183 format are required. The ic2820s serial interface works only if it is connected to a real rs232 interface.