RC-28 Controller

The program is integrated with the Icom RC-28 controller. The controller can either be located locally or remote over TCP/IP connection.

Controls

  • Dial: Adjust frequency or slider if selected.
  • F-1: Change frequency step value.
  • F-2: 'Tab' shift focus between sliders and frequency entry.
  • Transmit: hold down to transmit.

Configuration

Update config.ini file located in the {YOUR_HOME_DIR}/Pycom/config/ directory. Edit this file to match your setup, valid locations are: none, local or remote. Remote operation also requires the server configuration line entry, The default port of the remote server is 5100

[RC-28]
location=remote
server=192.168.1.158:5100
        

Remote Operation

Using the RC-28 server python library and running on your local machine, it's possible to send the controller commands over the network.
RC-28 Controller