Overview
Pycom Radio Controller is a python application that communicates to the IC-9700 via a USB serial cable using the CI-V protocol. It is capable of completely controlling the radio with few exceptions. Using tools like remote desktop enables the radio to be controlled via an Internet connection. Built into the software is:
- A main display panel
- Audio and RF level control
- Preamp control
- Local memory
- Callsign lookup and logging functionality
- A rigctld server for doppler control
- Meters and waterfall
Audio is available via the USB connection and requires separate software to send and receive audio
Radio Setup
- SET > Connectors > USB (B)/DATA Function
- SET > Connectors > CI-V > CI-V Address = A2h
- SET > Connectors > CI-V > CI-V Transceive = ON
- SET > Connectors > CI-V > CI-V USB Port = Unlink to [REMOTE]
- SET > Connectors > CI-V > CI-V USB Echo Back = ON
- SET > Connectors > CI-V > CI-V USB Baud Rate = 115200
A focused worthwhile read: Configuring Icom radios for USB Operation