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Icom Remote Utility

Posted: 01 Feb 2021 01:25 AM PST
http://m0iax.com/2021/02/01/icom-remote-utility/



I recently discovered the Icom RS-BA1 software which includes the Icom
Remote Utility.




This software allows me to connect to my IC-705 from a windows PC 100% over
WiFi that’s for CAT Control as well as sound. This has allowed me to use a
single tablet for both home and portable operation.




Prior to this I would be using a rasberry pi with an iPad and keyboard
connected over VNC for the display and control of the pi, although I have
been able to connect the pi to the radio over WiFi I currently prefer the
windows tablet setup.



IC705 and Surface Pro 7 connected over WiFi.




the windows tablet I am using is the Surface Pro 7. This is quiet a high
end ultra portable PC so is significantly more expensive than a Raspberry
Pi but when you think of the cost of an iPad or Android tablet (with 4G
capability) that I have been using as a display then the cost doesn’t seem
so much more.




The surface pro 7 will charge from a 12volt car charger I have but
obviously I need to increase my portable power budget to account for this.
As it stands I have enough power in the Surface to operate for 4+ hours at
a time backpack portable and much longer if I’m not walking too far as I
can use my 20ah LiFePo4 battery and solar charger in that situation.













Icom Remote Utility, FLRIG and JS8Call




Using the Icom Remote Utility means I can set up a remote connection to my
IC-705 over the WiFi network at home and on my Samsung Note 20 when
operating portable. This has proven to work flawlessly and I will be
publishing notes on how to set up the connection.




I will let you all know how I get on with this setup. Powering the Surface
Pro 7 when portable is going to be the biggest challenge but I think its
more than possible, and I am also considering the Surface Go 2 which is
slightly less power hungry and smaller so more portable.




And no, I’m not giving up on using the raspberry pi or MacBook I simply
want to explore all available options, EMCOMM is all about using what is
available and I think its important to ensure we have the knowledge to do
so easily.




73




Mark, M0IAX