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2. 121 Appendix B COM port Keyer interface 122 Appendix D Technical Data 123 Appendix E Safety and Regulatory Information 124 eec nae Tc 124 Safety exe kx ES 124 DISCIAIMER __________ 125 CE Declaration of conformity cesses seems nnne nn nnns 126 mickes reviderade Ba1258B RemoteRig MKIIs PA5 docx Microbit 2 0 AB 2010 All rights reserved User manual Rev PA6 2 Nov 2010 4 of 127 USER MANUAL microbit RRC 1258 Statement of Conditions In the interest of improving internal design operational function and or reliability Microbit 2 0 AB reserves the right to make changes to the product described in this document without notice Microbit does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product s or circuit layout s described herein All parts of the software are property of Microbit 2 0 AB The hardware design schematics PCB layout concept graphics user manual etc are property of Microbit 2 0 AB The device may not be disassembled copied or reversed engineered Copyright 2010 Microbit 2 0 AB All rights reserved mickes reviderade Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs PA5 docx Microbit
3. 55 Ge Merial 55 EET 55 CONMECUONS _ wise 56 Serre per eer Pere eLerCerrerTTCrrrrcrrerrrecerrerrerreererecerrrerrerer terre er retire rrr reer ere ecee 58 58 Hardware configutatiOn u rte rere xar trot erre xen ea xni Ex ra P PR ERR 58 Radio settings 5 erret ee pene ba a ex d ved ek 59 CONMECUIONS vise e m 60 ICOM IC 703 1 706 63 mickes reviderade Ba1258B RemoteRig MKIIs PA5 docx Microbit 2 0 AB 2010 All rights reserved User manual Rev PA6 2 Nov 2010 2 of 127 USER MANUAL microbit RRC 1258 MKII Genera Ah 63 Hardware configuration cnn tern PR UR OR n PROUD RICE RC RE E P Hn 63 Radio settings example 64 eene 64 Power SUDDly xen cabe roO ERE i e ctum Re ECC PPM M daa dE 65 Prepare the separation cable to IC 703 and IC 706 67 IC R2500
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6. 100 8 2 L OHH egeo 8921 IPINSSc L OHH 51600 se qeo WONI 9ueuec 21160 21 SN A8 0 31 08 QNVLS 0903400 HISNOO ALON NOISNSWIG INO USER MANUAL RRC 1258 MKII 62 of 127 Microbit 2 0 AB 2010 All rights reserved Rev PA6 2 Nov 2010 ig_MkIIs PA5 docx mickes reviderade Ba1258B RemoteRi User manual e e USER MANUAL RRC 1258 MKII microbit ICOM IC 703 IC 706 General Control Site ir s s e Radio Site Remote Control Unit PU ADSL Modem Se Router Ps SEE B i C o 16 706 The idea of remote controlling IC 703 706 is simple it s just to extend the cord between the radio and the control panel using Internet When you press the power button on the panel the radio comes to life at the remote side and sound and panel info flows across the Internet between the pair of RRC 1258MkII s The look and feel of the panel is the same as if the panel was directly connected to the radio Hardware configuration 1258 Control 1258 Radio AUX MIC Configuration EN 3 3 1 1 2 2 4 4 6 6 8 8 7 7 5 5 1 In place 0 Not in place X doesn n matter mickes reviderade Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs PA5 docx Microbit 2 0 AB 2010 All right
7. TO CPU 3 1 R132 COND CPU_OUT2 CPU_OUT3 FDV3G1N mickes reviderade Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs PA5 docx Microbit 2 0 AB 2010 All rights reserved User manual Rev PA6 2 Nov 2010 113 of 127 USER MANUAL microbit RRC 1258 and PAD Interface Radio RRC RI45 45 10 connector 2 IN 013 IN_ PAD JACK 211 TO CPU a T Q c CPU_OUT2 CPU_OUT3 R123 FDV361N mickes reviderade Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs PA5 docx Microbit 2 0 AB 2010 All rights reserved User manual Rev PA6 2 Nov 2010 114 of 127 USER MANUAL microbit RRC 1258 MKII MIC AUX Interface Control RRC Su 2212 6 pol RDO gt 13 R118 4 umi 5 TxD gt 188R COND Su BAYS9 Sr 27 R119 KL 1K CRAD COND NE gt 3 PSE CON RXD gt 188R COND R44 BAYS9 CON TDO gt 1611 0 115 2 PWR SH lt 796 1 4 14 PSE PTT TS 480 BAIS PWR OUT 155 NTRIPG2T1 COND PWR OUT 8V BAYS9 GND GND C 7 PSP GND 8 188N 1 1K COND 220R 220 100 COND MIC IN lt B U99 COND A MIC GND lt 0 118 5 5 TDA7267A 180N COND gt 48 C68 SP OUT gt 5 SP OUT gt 5 SP GND 3 5 8212 6 pol RING 318 3
8. Serial settings microbit COM1 mode 5 user def terminator Info Status COM1 baudrate COMI data bits IP settings Radio settings COM1 stop bits Serial settings 1 pari Advanced settings jim DynDNS settings 1 rts cts No Keyer settings COM1 terminator Od IO settings hex Application upgrade Bootloader upgrade COM2 mode Inactive COM 2 baudrate 57600 COM2 data bits 8 iw COM2 stop bits 1 iw COM2 parity 0 Off gt COM2 terminator od hex Parameter Setting COM1 mode Select mode for COM1 to COM1 transparent transfer of serial data between two opposite RRC The setting defines the event that triggers the data transfer over Internet Inactive default Char by char A data packet is send for each char needs lot of bandwidth ICOM CI V Used for CI V control of IC 703 706 at the same time as you use the control panel Char timeout A data packet is sent when there is a pre defined pause between two received char Kenwood Yaesu Elecraft Used for CAT control of TS 480 or TS 2000 at the same time as you use the control panel User def terminator Used if you want to define the terminator char by yourself see below mickes reviderade Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs PA5 docx Microbit 2 0 AB 2010 All rights reserved User manual Rev PA6 2 Nov 2010 38 of 127 USER MANUAL RRC 1258 MKII
9. xvn eae cord FERE xk E vei 91 CONMECUONS 92 KENWOOD 5 480 95 eurem 95 Hardware corfigutatioi creer oer errante Yea Rae x a FERE E REESE Va EFE ERE ER 95 Radio settings example ennemis sea sea sean nnn 96 96 Power 5 m 97 KENWOOD TS 2000 100 er u me 100 Hardware sis ner cen ne een n ra ce e eia RI ER 100 Radio settings example nennen menm nnn nnn nnn 101 des Dr one t e EA ER eg 101 105 Genera M mm 105 Hardware 105 Radio settings oer rec seda ese DU E dE 106 eeu cT 106 mickes reviderade Ba1258B RemoteRig MKIIs PA5 docx Microbit 2 0 AB 2010 All rights reserved User manual R
10. 51600 e qeo NSJYA 21160 et SIN JIWS QNVLS 931902 H1SNOO ALON NOISN3MWIG AWVN YN 130A Microbit 2 0 AB 2010 All rights reserved ig_MkIIs PA5 docx mickes reviderade Ba1258B RemoteRi Rev PA6 2 Nov 2010 83 of 127 User manual b micro Des 1355 Li H3MV3dS uaMVads av 09 O axi OS map 5 an9 ano L 8 L XL 2 68 68 18 14 f eds NIQ IUIN Me EA axy Jejnpow 109 9 N 227 HNI XL TLL IPIINSSC L OHH 80 OS 2 O quo ano O 8E 9 OTa 09 8 8 O CO T EN 1 O O LO 109 8 VO 5 prepuels 268 298 218 14 OIW Xnv ZA eiqeo eset lt IPINSSZL OHH qow GZLLGO 8 NSAVA ZL SIN awos 1 031902 HISNO
11. SL600L 31989 NSAVA 9ueueo 7 1160 el SIN A8 JIWS MO GNVLS 41SNOO NOISNAWIG SYN INO USER MANUAL RRC 1258 89 of 127 Microbit 2 0 AB 2010 All rights reserved Rev PA6 2 Nov 2010 ig_MkIIs PA5 docx mickes reviderade Ba1258B RemoteRi User manual USER MANUAL microbit RRC 1258 MKII KENWOOD General General Control Site Radio Site RRC 1258MkII supports the Kenwood protocol used by almost every Kenwood radio Then you have to use a PC software e g HamRadioDeLuxe or similar rig control software at the control site All audio and data communication goes true the RRC s and you don t need a PC at the remote site Hardware configuration Normal RRC 1258Mkil Control 1258 Radio 3 2 2 4 4 6 6 a 8 7 7 5 5 1 In place 0 Not place X doesn n matter mickes reviderade Ba1258B RemoteRig MKIIs PA5 docx Microbit 2 0 AB 2010 All rights reserved User manual Rev 2 Nov 2010 90 of 127 USER MANUAL RRC 1258 MKII microbit With SLCABSR adapter cable RRC 1258Mkil Control 1258 Radio AUX MIC Configuration AUX MIC 7 UN 0 5 Ww 1 In place 0 Not place X doesn n matter SIP Connect disconnect via MIC UP button Kenwood SIP Co
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13. to UDP 1921680 228 to TCP 192 168 0 to Both 192 168 0 to Both 192 168 0 to Both 192 168 0 You may use this function to establish a web server or FTP server via an IP Gateway Be sure that you enter a valid to Both 192 168 0 to Both 192 168 0 to Both 192 168 0 Cisco SYSTEMS Save Settings Cancel Changes mickes reviderade Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs PA5 docx Microbit 2 0 AB 2010 All rights reserved User manual Rev PA6 2 Nov 2010 119 of 127 USER MANUAL microbit RRC 1258 MKII SIP ALG If the router has a parameter called SIP ALG it should always be Disabled in both the Control and radio end NETGEAR Router fi y 192 168 0 1 gt D NETGEAR Wireless ADSL Firewall Router DG834G Setup Wizard WAN Setup Basic Settings Connect Automatically as Required ADSL Settings Wireless Settings Enable PPPoE Relay flows 0 Disable Port Scan and DOS Protection Block Sites Firewall Rules Default DMZ Server Services v Respond to Ping on Internet WAN Port Schedule E mail MTU Size in bytes Router Status Disable SIP ALG Attached Devices Backup Settings Set Password mickes reviderade Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs PA5 docx Microbit 2 0 AB 2010
14. Audio quality Audio dual rx 2 Linear 16 bits 8 kHz 2 Linear 16 bits 8 kHz No Yes ev for FT 1000xx Codec out gain 255 255 Codec inp gain 18 0 Codec inp preamp Yes Codec inp HPF Hz 163 163 COMO baudrate 9600 9600 COMO data bits 8 8 COMO stop bits 1 1 COMO parity 0 Off 0 Off Available only in RRC 1258MkIIs remember that the bandwidth demand is doubled check with the radio users manual some model need 2 stopbits Connections Drawings of the connection cables can be found under appendix B Control RRC mickes reviderade Ba1258B RemoteRig MKkIIs PA5 docx Microbit 2 0 AB 2010 All rights reserved User manual Rev PA6 2 Nov 2010 USER MANUAL microbit RRC 1258 Connect a standard RS 232 cable between the PC and the RRC 2 e The microphone can be connected direct to the RRC AUX MIC connector if you have a microphone with RJ 45 connector If you have a microphone with a circular connector you can buy an adapter cable ADMY 817 from Yaesu or make one by yourself e The speaker is connected direct to the RRC SP jack with a 3 5 mm stereo plug Radio RRC e From the RRC COM2 connector to the radios CAT connector D sub RS 232 you use a special cable There are also off the shelf cables also but not as common as the straight cable The smaller radios in the FT 8x7 series do not have a D sub or RS 232
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16. H3MV3dS Iw Oz 7 ezg E 8 9 Q 99g LOJN d gow 2 L OW ow O jod g 14014 u02 100 8 IMINSScL OHH 01 23 852 lt yqori 5146001 4 aiva 2 SIN AH Q39v 1d3H avos XO aNviS d3w93HO G3ldO9 H1SNOO ALON NOISN3MWIG 130 USER MANUAL RRC 1258 109 of 127 Microbit 2 0 AB 2010 All rights reserved Rev PA6 2 Nov 2010 ig_MkIIs PA5 docx mickes reviderade Ba1258B RemoteRi User manual USER MANUAL RRC 1258 MKII microbit ALINCO DX SR8 General Control Site Radio Site Remote Control Unit Internet PRI SE Control Unit CW ADSL EN ADSL ADSL Modem Router _ JEH ADSL Modem DX SR8 ODE Router The technical solution for Alinco DX SR8 is the same as for IC 703 706 TS480 and TS 2000 All those transceivers are built in the way that the control panel is working separated from the radio unit itself We replace the cable between panel and radio with to RRC 1258 one connected to the control panel and one connected to the radio When you press the power button on the panel the
17. 2 Nov 2010 51 of 127 USER MANUAL microbit RRC 1258 MKII Application firmware upgrade The application firmware can be updated over the Internet via the web interface when bugs are fixed and or new functionality is implemented You don t have to be where the RRC 1258MkII is to do the updates Download the new firmware from www remoterig com and save the file on your computer it has a name like RRC1258 CRC v1 38 2009 09 04 bin Connect to the RRC you want to update and select Application upgrade Then click on the Browse button and select the file with the new firmware After that you click on the Upgrade button and the new firmware will be transferred and saved into the RRC When the firmware is updated the RRC will restart Note Do not interrupt the upgrade process in any way IM RRC 1258 Radio 192 168 0 227 RRC 1258 Radio microbit Application firmware upgrade The unit will reboot after the upgrade Info Status File with new firmware Choose File Na file chosen IP settings Radio settings Upgrade Serial settings Advanced settings DynDNS settings Kever settings IO settings Application upgrade Bootloader upgrade Restart device Wait a minute or two then connect to the RRC again and select Info and verify that the Software version is updated If it looks like its not updated empty the web browser cache to prevent it from showing an old cached page The
18. microbit Configuration type 2 1258 Control 1258 Radio 3 1 2 4 6 8 7 15 Radio settings example Qc INL CP 1 In place 0 Not in place X doesn n matter SIP realm SIP contact Parameter Control Radio Program mode 5 TS480 5 TS480 SIP password hello hello 192 168 0 228 Auto connect No Audio quality Audio dual rx 2 Linear 16 bits 8 kHz 2 Linear 16 bits 8 kHz No Codec out gain 255 255 Codec inp gain 13 0 Codec inp preamp Yes Po Codec HPF Hz 163 163 COMO baudrate 57600 57600 COMO data bits 8 8 COMO stop bits 1 1 COMO parity 0 Off 0 Off Available only in RRC 1258MkIIs Connections necessary signals between the panel and the radio are connected with the 6 wires in the connection cable We just need to cut it apart and connect a RRC 1258MkII in each end Convenient for travelling is that the speaker is already present on the back of the control panel so there is no need for an extra speaker even if a separate speaker gives a much better audio The following signals are represented in the connection cable 6 pol modular 1 SPK GND speaker ground 2 8V power to control panel always present 3 GND mickes reviderade Ba1258B RemoteRig 5 5 Microbit 2 0 AB 2010 All rights reserved User manual Rev PA6 2
19. 0 5 dB 253 1 0 dB 0 max attenuation mickes reviderade Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs PA5 docx Microbit 2 0 AB 2010 All rights reserved User manual Rev PA6 2 Nov 2010 35 of 127 USER MANUAL microbit RRC 1258 Codec inp gain Sets the gain for the audio input in 63 steps and 0 75 dB per step Should be 18 at Control RRC for high level electret microphones and should always be 0 at Radio RRC 0 default Radio RRC 18 default Control RRC 63 max value Codec inp HPF Hz Sets the low cut frequency for the audio passband Hz 82 102 131 163 default 204 261 327 408 The upper cut frequency is set automatically depending on the sampling rate Codec inp preamp Control RRC Enables a 20 dB for the audio input at the Control RRC No Yes default COMO baudrate Set COMO baudrate for the radio communication bps 1200 2400 4800 9600 IC R2500 19200 IC703 706 38400 IC2820 DX SR8 57600 TS480 TS2000 COMO data bits Set COMO data bits 5 6 7 8 default COMO stop bits Set COMO stop bits 1 default 2 COMO parity Set COMO parity 0 Off default 1 Odd 2 Even 3 Forced 1 4 0 9 These selections are only possible in special editions of the RRC mickes reviderade Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs PA5 docx Microbit 2 0 AB 2010 All rights reserved User manual Rev PA6 2 Nov 20
20. 4 S O8 99 10 des LL19 AINQV nsee se owes jod g Gr 104 8 IMIN8SC L OHH 892 0002 0005 19 OK IPINSSZI OHH HAOL 21160 NSAVA e SIN 39Vv ld3H JIWS ONVLS 0 HISNOO ALON YN Od p ez 1u0J4 Microbit 2 0 AB 2010 All rights reserved ig_MkIIs PA5 docx mickes reviderade Ba1258B RemoteRi Rev PA6 2 Nov 2010 88 of 127 User manual b micro jode ansa T ai iode ansa ano SO A O Ot ZO Hod 22258 ZINOD IPINSSZ L OHH q9A T U o Grid oars 5 uaxvdds e9A OS 5 O4 90 O9 9 68 2 8 9 9 9 O sos NEN NO join C Jeno 109 1uoJ4 SIN E Gr 109 8 IMIN8SCIL OHH 9A 8921 lt IPMINSSC L OHH
21. User manual e e USER MANUAL RRC 1258 MKII microbit ELECRAFT General Field reports from users of the remoterig system say that the system works with both Elecraft K2 and K3 Hardware configuration Normal if the microphone needs a bias voltage put JMP1 in place RRC 1258Mkil Control RRC 1258MkII Radio 0 CN e Ur 60 GC 1 In place 0 Not in place X doesn n matter With SLCABSR adapter cable AUX MIC 3 1 1 2 2 4 4 6 6 8 5 7 217 5 5 1 In place 0 Not place X doesn n matter mickes reviderade Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs PA5 docx Microbit 2 0 AB 2010 All rights reserved User manual Rev PA6 2 Nov 2010 105 of 127 USER MANUAL microbit RRC 1258 SIP Connect disconnect via MIC UP button Kenwood SIP Connect Disconnect via MIC UP button 1258 Control AUX MIC Configuration 1 J 2 ut b PN 3 1 In place 0 Not place X doesn n matter Radio settings example Parameter Control Radio Program mode 4 Yaesu Kenwood Elecraft 4 Yaesu Kenwood Elecraft SIP password hello hello SIP realm SIP contact 192 168 0 228 Auto connect No Audio quality 2 Linear 16 bits 8 kHz 2 Linear 16 bits 8 kHz Audio Dual RX Yes No Codec out gain 255 255 Codec inp gain 18 0 Codec inp preamp Yes OOO Co
22. beaded huge 24 ______ __ 24 Initial IP setup 25 Configuration with WEB interface nena nnne aaa anna 28 Configuration with WEB interface 28 INGO 29 Radio Settings 2 REX RERUM UTER 33 Serial Settings 37 Advanced Settihds 2 0 p Ena 41 Dynamic DNS setting only 43 Keyer Settings only Ents 45 e 47 Ping settings only en ee nennen nennen EEE nnn nnn nnn 51 Application firmware upgrade nemen menm nnn nnns 52 Bootloader firmware seem eene 53 Restart device anatase NEU EYE AREE NR 53 Configuration with terminal interface 54
23. The following default IP ports are used changeable port number function 5060 SIP change this port number in both ends if you are using SIP based IP telephony 11000 RTP audio 12000 DATA channel control commands 80 WEB interface 23 Telnet Interface SIP RTP and DATA protocols are UDP based WEB and Telnet are TCP based mickes reviderade Ba1258B RemoteRig MKkIIs PAS5 docx Microbit 2 0 AB 2010 rights reserved User manual Rev PA6 2 Nov 2010 117 of 127 USER MANUAL microbit RRC 1258 MKII DMZ A typical setup screen for activating DMZ is shown below Enter the IP number of the Radio RRC in box and enable DMZ 7 Application amp Gaming Q fi hittp 192 168 0 1 0mz htm LINKSYS A Division of Cisco Systems Inc Firmware version 1 05 03 Etherfast Cable DSL Router BEFSR41 V3 Applications Applications amp Gaming Security Coming warding Port Tr UPnP Forwarding Administration Status DMZ Host The DMZ Host setting can allow one local PC to be exposed to the Internet If a local user DMZ Enable wishes to use some special purpose service such as an Internet game or video DMZ Host IP 192 168 0 conferencing Enable DMZ fill in Address the IP address and click the Save Settings button Select Disable for DMZ deactivates this feature When enabling this setting the Router firewall protection of the
24. microbit COM1 baudrate Set 1 baudrate bps 1200 2400 4800 9600 default 19200 38400 57600 1 databits Set 1 data bits 5 6 7 8 default stop bits Set COM1 stop bits 1 default 2 COM1 parity Set 1 parity 0 Off default 1 Odd 2 Even 3 Forced 1 4 Forced 0 COM1 cts rts Enable the transfer of CTS input to RTS output of other RRC 0 No default 1 Yes terminator Defines the terminator character used in COM1 mode 5 user def terminator Character should be in HEX format 00 default COM2 mode Select mode for COM2 to COM 2 transparent transfer of serial data between two opposite RRC The setting defines the event that triggers the data transfer over Internet Inactive default Logical parallel with COMO Is used for level converting for CI V and FT 8x7 The settings from Radio settings are used Char by char A data packet is send for each char needs lot of bandwidth ICOM CI V Used for CI V control of IC 703 706 at the same time as you use the control panel Char timeout A data packet is sent when there is a pre defined pause between two received char Kenwood Yaesu Elecraft Used for CAT control of TS 480 or TS 2000 at the same time as you use the control panel User def terminator Used if you want to define the terminator char by yourself see below COM2 d
25. 1 SP QUT gt mickes reviderade Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs PA5 docx Microbit 2 0 AB 2010 All rights reserved User manual Rev PA6 2 Nov 2010 115 of 127 USER MANUAL microbit RRC 1258 MKII MIC AUX Interface Radio RRC 5608 RAD aon C65 9 mic gt R76 40760 VB MIC QUT gt 2212 6 pol J8 1 gt sp GND CRAD 4 9 L 1 1 00 227 5 2112 188N RAD SP IN lt l alz cee M a c c 8 4 318 3 SP IN lt 1 2312 6 pol 1008 1 PWR ON SW 10 786 gt 4 PTT TS 4805 mickes reviderade Ba1258B RemoteRig MKIIs PA5 docx Microbit 2 0 AB 2010 All rights reserved User manual Rev 2 Nov 2010 116 of 127 USER MANUAL microbit RRC 1258 MKII Network and Firewalls One of the major obstacles when trying to remotely control something is the fact that the Internet Service Provider ISP forces us to use dynamic IP addresses We can never know from time to time which IP address our modem firewall router has on its outside interface the IP address you will try to connect to Most people use NAT routers that translates IP addresses on the inside your little LAN to one common IP address on outside using port conversion To be able to stream audio and at the same time transfer CAT CI V commands or panel to radi
26. 2 0 AB 2010 All rights reserved User manual Rev PA6 2 Nov 2010 5 of 127 USER MANUAL microbit RRC 1258 MKII General Description The Remoterig RRC 1258MkII RRC is developed especially for remote control of Amateur radio stations via the Internet in a user friendly and cost effective way The RRC units are used in pairs one is connected to the radio Radio RRC and the other is connected to the control equipment Control RRC The system is unique in the way that no PC is needed for the voice and data communication it s handled by the two RRC There are two versions available 1258 and RRC1258MkIIs the difference is that the s versions handles two audio channels from the radio which is useful together with dual receiver equipment The Remoterig system can be configured to work together with most Amateur radio stations available on the market from ICOM Kenwood Yaesu Elecraft and Alinco The Remoterig system fits very well in the following situations You are not allowed to put up antennas at your home The noise level is too high to make Amateur radio activity possible You want to build so big antennas that can t be done in urban areas You do not want to be dependent of PC s for the remote control Etc The Remoterig system itself will not introduce any latency and the latencies introduced by Internet will rarely be any noticeable problem The Remoterig system also includes a unique solution for operating
27. 8 kHz Audio dual rx No Yes Codec out gain 255 255 Codec inp gain 18 0 Codec inp preamp Yes Po Codec inp HPF Hz 163 163 COMO baudrate 9600 9600 COMO data bits 8 8 COMO stop bits 1 1 COMO parity 0 Off 0 Off Available only in RRC 1258MkIIs remember that the bandwidth demand is doubled mickes reviderade Ba1258B RemoteRig 5 5 Microbit 2 0 AB 2010 All rights reserved User manual Rev PA6 2 Nov 2010 USER MANUAL microbit RRC 1258 Connections The cabling is quite simple and can be done with simple RJ connectors mickes reviderade Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs PA5 docx Microbit 2 0 AB 2010 All rights reserved User manual Rev PA6 2 Nov 2010 72 of 127 b micro USER MANUAL RRC 1258 5 9 9 9 mm Y ONO O z oyp OIL uoo 109 9 Je npoy jod g TLL IPIINSSC 00829 01 D 892 pue joueg sawa ggszy o1 HAOI ScLL60 e qeo WONI avd Zi SIN A G30V BOW 1938 3 Nos MO ONVIS Ka3O3HO Ga ld00 HISNOO FON NWN NO ee eee 73 of 127 Microbit 2 0 AB 2010 All rights reserved Rev PA6 2 Nov 2010 ig_MkIIs PA5 docx micke
28. A Paddle reverse No Weight 25 40 30 Side tone hz 500 1500 800 Side tone dB 50 0 20 Lf delay 0 500 0 Key delay 0 250 0 IO settings Control Radio INO mode I O USB DTR as CW No OUTO mode I O OUT1 mode I O OUT2 mode Keyer mickes reviderade Ba1258B RemoteRig MKIIs PA5 docx Microbit 2 0 AB 2010 All rights reserved User manual Rev 2 Nov 2010 55 of 127 USER MANUAL microbit RRC 1258 MKII Connections PAD Control RRC At the Control RRC the PAD jack is used to connect a CW paddle The input is for a standard 3 5 mm stereo plug The left paddle is connected to the tip and the right paddle to the ring Common is connected to the inner ring and house Note these signals are also available in the I O connector Signal PAD jack setting left paddle tip right paddle ring gnd inner ring PAD Radio RRC At the Radio RRC the PAD jack is used to connect the output signal from the CW keyer to the radio straight KEY input The output is for a standard 3 5 mm stereo plug A standard cable with 3 5 mm connector in both ends can often be used Note these signals are also available in the I O connector Signal PAD jack setting keyer output tip OUT2 mode Keyer keyer output ring OUT1 mode Keyer gnd inner ring u USB Control RRC A PC with straight key functionality can be used to perform the keying al
29. All rights reserved User manual Rev PA6 2 Nov 2010 120 of 127 USER MANUAL microbit RRC 1258 MKII Appendix A Audio coding Quality 1 or 2 is recommended for short wave listening they are good compromises between quality and need for bandwidth Practical test have shown that quality 0 G711 is not the optimal coding if the signal to noise ratio is low which is common on the shortwave bands Quality 8 gives a very good audio quality even if you listen to music on FM 16 kHz sample rate and 16 bits deep gives a very good dynamic range and a large SNR and good audio bandwidth Quality 11 and 12 can be used when very limit bandwidth is available the audio quality is reduced The other qualities are more of academic interest A good speaker is always a good investment also Note Different codings can be used in the uplink and downlink which can be useful in asymmetrical Internet links like ADSL and most mobile systems Sample rate must be same in both ends but coding can be different Audio Coding Sample Bandwidth Packet size Bandwidth Packet size quality rate dual rx 0 dual rx 0 dual rx 1 dual rx 1 kHz kbps ms kbps ms 0 A law 6711 8 80 20 160 20 1 Linear 12bits 8 120 20 240 20 2 Linear 16bits 8 160 20 320 20 3 A law G711 12 120 20 240 20 4 Linear 12bits 12 180 20 360 17 8 5 Linear 16bits 12 240 20 480 13 3 6 A law G711 16 160 20 320 20 7
30. COM2 Radio RRC 2 is used to connect to Radio with RS 232 port It has a male connector which makes it possible to use a straight cable between RRC and the radio The communication parameter is set via the web interface RS 232 O vo mickes reviderade Ba1258B RemoteRig MKIIs PA5 docx Microbit 2 0 AB 2010 All rights reserved User manual Rev 2 Nov 2010 14 of 127 USER MANUAL microbit RRC 1258 Pin no RS 232 Interface for Radio connection 9 pol D sub male RXD in to pc RXD TXD out from pc TXD GND RTS connected to 3 CTS connected to JMP 3 Both Kenwood Yaesu transceivers need the RTS and CTS pins to be strapped together JMP 3 inside the box can be used to strap them if you want to use a standard fully connected cable PAD Control RRC At the Control RRC the input is used to connect a CW paddle The input is for a standard 3 5 mm stereo plug Normally the left paddle is connected to the tip and the right paddle to the ring Common is connected to the inner ring and ground Note that the CW Keyer function must be enabled to activate this function PAD Radio RRC At the Radio RRC the output is used to connect the output signal from the CW keyer to the radio straight KEY input The output is for a standard 3 5 mm stereo plug A standard cable with 3 5 mm connector in both ends can o
31. COMO baudrate COMO data bits COMO stop bits COMO parity Restart device mickes reviderade Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs PA5 docx Microbit 2 0 AB 2010 All rights reserved User manual Rev 2 Nov 2010 33 of 127 USER MANUAL microbit RRC 1258 MKII RRC 1258 Radio c fi 192 168 0 229 RRC 1258 MkII Radio microbit Radio settings Program mode 4 Yaesu Kenwood Elecraft v Info Status Sip password IP settings Audio quality 2 Linear 16 bits 8 kHz Radio settings Audio dual rx No Serial settings Advanced settings DynDNS settings Codec inp gain 0 Kever settings settings Codec inp HPF Hz COMO baudrate Codec out gain 255 Application upgrade Bootloader upgrade COMO data bits COMO stop bits COMO Restart device Parameter Setting Program mode Select the program mode depending on connected radio 0 Transparent for repeater links etc 1 ICOM CI V generic 2 IC706 with detached control panel 3 FT 8x7 FT 1000 4 Kenwood Yaesu Elecraft 5 15450 with detached control panel 6 7 IC R2500 with detached control panel 8 TS2000 with RC 2000 control panel 9 IC 2820 10 11 Transparent 4 wire for repeater links etc 12 DX SR8 mickes reviderade Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs PA5 docx Mi
32. CW over Internet and it also includes a CW keyer The Remoterig system is connected to the Internet primarily via 10 or 100 Mbit Ethernet and fixed connections like DSL cable and WLAN 3G based mobile solutions will also work but sometimes with reduced performance The system is portable and you can use it from almost any network connection in the world Session control audio VoIP and data is transferred using standardized protocols like SIP RTP etc where you can select different audio qualities depending on available bandwidth The RRC 1258MkII is easily configured via modern USB and WEB based user interfaces Detachable control panel Control Site Radio Site ADSL Modem ata ADSL Modem PADDLE Router You will get the ultimate function of the Remoterig system together with radio stations with detachable control panels like Kenwood TS 480 Kenwood TS 2000 ICOM IC 703 ICOM IC mickes reviderade Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs PA5 docx Microbit 2 0 AB 2010 All rights reserved User manual Rev PA6 2 2010 6 of 127 USER MANUAL microbit RRC 1258 706 and Alinco DX SR8 You simply replace the cable between the control panel and the radio with the Remoterig system You will get the same feeling and functionality as with the original setup PC based control Control Site Radio Site The system also works very well for more traditional remote control from PC based control software s like HamRa
33. HM 36 you can buy an adapter cable OPC 589 from ICOM or make one by yourself e The speaker is connected direct to the RRC SP jack with a 3 5 mm stereo plug Radio RRC e From the RRC TTL connector to the radios CI V jack you need to make a simple cable The cable should have a 4 6 modular connector in one end and a 3 5 mm stereo plug in the other end The 3 5 mm plug is connected to the radio CI V jack e Between the RRC AUX MIC connector and the radios microphone jack you can connect a standard patch cable if the radio have a RJ 45 jack If the radio have a circular microphone jack you need to make an adapter cable by yourself or buy one from e g a Tigertronics distributor for Signallink its article number is SLCAB8R If you use Tigertronic cable you need to put the straps different If you make the cable by yourself just cut a standard FTP screened patch cable and solder an 8 pin circular connector on it Make the cable as short as possible to prevent it from picking up HF The speaker signal from the radios external speaker jack to the RRC SP jack is connected via a standard off the shelf cable with 3 5 mm stereo plugs in both ends mickes reviderade Ba1258B RemoteRig MKkIIs PA5 docx Microbit 2 0 AB 2010 All rights reserved User manual Rev PA6 2 Nov 2010 60 of 127 b micro USER MANUAL RRC 1258 MKII ale 1096 ansa WOO 1096 ansa
34. Nov 2010 USER MANUAL microbit RRC 1258 MKII 4 RDO serial data 57600 bps from radio to panel 5 TDO serial data 57600 bps from panel to radio 6 AF audio to speaker The easiest way to make these two cables from Control panel to Control RRC TTL connector and from Radio RRC TTL connector to radio is to cut the cable supplied by Kenwood into two pieces You only have to crimp two new 6 6 modular connectors on the cables Don t make the one between Radio RRC and radio to long The long Microphone extension cable supplied by Kenwood can also be used between Radio RRC AUX MIC connector to the radio Microphone jack Probably you need to cut it later to prevent it from picking up HF from your antennas If the TS 480 is provided with a microphone with RJ 45 connector you can connect it directly to the AUX MIC connector on the Control RRC If it s provided with a circular 8 pin connector you can used the adapter cable MJ 88 supplied by Kenwood with your TS 480 as a adapter between the Microphone and the AUX MIC connector Connection type 1 Connection type 2 Modular 8 pol connector Modular 8 pol connector 3 MIC mic Signal 3 MIC mic Signal 4 MICE mic ground 4 GND PTT 5 5 6 GND PTT 6 MICE mic ground If you use the wrong configuration everything will work but the system will be very sensitive for HF RFI Power supply Control RRC The Control RRC is supplied with a common 13 8 V 10 18V power supply The display
35. PA5 docx mickes reviderade Ba1258B RemoteRi User manual e e USER MANUAL RRC 1258 MKII microbit KENWOOD TS 480 General Control Site Radio Site Remote Control Unit Internet Control Unit ADSL ADSL ADSL Mod um Modem 75 480 ADSL Modem PADDLE Router The idea of remote controlling TS 480 is simple it s just to extend the cord between the radio and the control panel using Internet When you press the power button on the panel the radio comes to life at the remote side and sound and panel info flows across the Internet between the pair of RRC 1258MkII s The look and feel of the panel is the same as if the panel was directly connected to the radio Hardware configuration To make things a little bit more complicated Kenwood have changed the layout of the Mic connector during production and there are two different configurations New radios with serial number from 70600056 are using Configuration type 1 and older radios with serial number below are using configuration type 2 Configuration type 1 RRC 1258Mkil Control 1258 Radio AUX MIC Configuration AUX MIC Configuration a 3 3 1 1 2 2 4 4 6 6 8 7 ae 5 1 In place 0 Not place X doesn n matter mickes reviderade Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs PA5 docx Microbit 2 0 AB 2010 All rights reserved User manual Rev PA6 2 Nov 2010 95 of 127 USER MANUAL RRC 1258 MKII
36. WW PWR USB cam 45 s Je COM1 AUX MIC PWR LED Green light is indicating normal status When the green LED is flashing the unit is trying to connect to the Ethernet normally it only takes a few seconds If the LED do not end flashing it s probably something wrong with the network connection USB The USB interface is used to initially set up the IP parameters It can also be used for downloading new software can also be done via the WEB interface At the Control RRC it can also be used for PTT or CW control via the RTS and DTR signals in the virtual COM port delivered by the RRC USB device COM1 1 can in special cases be used to set parameters and check statuses if USB or WEB cannot be used The 1 port can also be used for rotator control as it be configured as transparent serial port between the RRC s RS 232 F ee eee F 2 Vewmwet V7 J Pin no RS 232 Interface 9 pol D sub female 1 2 TXD Out 3 RXD in 4 5 GND 6 mickes reviderade Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs PA5 docx Microbit 2 0 AB 2010 All rights reserved User manual Rev PA6 2 Nov 2010 10 of 127 USER MANUAL microbit RRC 1258 MKII CTS In RTS Out 00 AUX MIC The AUC MIC connector RJ 45 is used for microphone connection or for connection of the radio control panel IC 703 706 DX SR8 Inside t
37. computer networks use shrinking tubes to protect the soldering One problem is that the ICOM cable is very soft and there is more sewing tread than copper wire The copper wire is also varnished to make it even more difficult Before you connect the cables to the RRC s please check the cables by connecting them together with a 2xRJ45 connector Also pay attention to that a speaker or headset must be connected to the speaker jack on the IC 706 front panel otherwise the no audio will be sent from the microphone to the radio mickes reviderade Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs PA5 docx Microbit 2 0 AB 2010 All rights reserved User manual Rev PA6 2 Nov 2010 64 of 127 USER MANUAL microbit RRC 1258 MKII Power supply Control RRC The Control RRC is supplied with a common 13 8 V 10 18V power supply The display and speaker amplifier needs a lot of power so you need 1A Radio RRC The Radio RRC should be supplied from the same power supply as the radio to avoid humming Please put a small fuse on the cable if you connect it to a 30 Amp PS mickes reviderade Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs PA5 docx Microbit 2 0 AB 2010 All rights reserved User manual Rev PA6 2 Nov 2010 65 of 127 b micro e qeo 9 1 109 8 2422 1002 119AuO 2 8 Oumoig 2 GN
38. for short circuits between the pins Connect the cable between panel and radio and check the functionality Don t forget the microphone this should be done without involving the RRC s at this moment When everything is OK you can connect the cables to the RRC s mickes reviderade Ba1258B RemoteRig MKIIs PA5 docx Microbit 2 0 AB 2010 All rights reserved User manual Rev PA6 2 Nov 2010 70 of 127 USER MANUAL RRC 1258 microbit ICOM IC R2500 General The technical solution is the same as for IC 706 and TS 480 you can remote control the receiver over Internet from the control panel without any PC We simply replace the cable between the control panel and the receiver with two RRC 1258 units one at the control panel and one at the receiver When you push the PWR ON button an audio and data connection is established between the units and you control the receiver as you do normally with the control panel attached directly to the receiver Hardware configuration 1258 Control RRC 1258MKkII Radio o o o o o o o ooooooooo ooooooooo 9 0 1 In place 0 Not place X doesn n matter Radio settings example SIP realm SIP contact Parameter Control Radio Program mode 7 ICR2500 7 ICR2500 SIP password hello hello 192 168 0 228 Auto connect No Audio quality 2 Linear 16 bits 8 kHz 2 Linear 16 bits
39. local DMZ host will be disabled Cisco Systems Save Settings Cancel Changes mickes reviderade Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs PA5 docx Microbit 2 0 AB 2010 All rights reserved User manual Rev PA6 2 Nov 2010 118 of 127 USER MANUAL microbit RRC 1258 MKII Portforwarding A typical setup screen for activating port forwarding is shown below There is one row assigned for each port service all refereeing to the IP of the Radio RRC 7 Application amp Gaming fi i hittp 192 168 0 1 arding htm LINKSYS A Division of Cisco Systems Inc Firmware version 1 05 03 Etherfast Cable DSL Router BEFSR41 Applications amp Gaming Setup Security Port Range Forwarding Applications n Administration Status amp Gaming UPnP Forwarding Port Range Forwarding Port Range Forwarding Port Range Forwarding can be used to set up public services EK on your network When users Application P IP Address Enabled from the Internet make certain sip requests on your network the Router can forward those requests to computers equipped to handle the requests If for example you set the port number 80 HTTP to be forwarded to IP Address 192 168 1 2 then all requests from outside users will be forwarded to 192 168 1 2 It is recommended that the computer use static IP address rotocol to UDP 1921680 228 rtp to UDP 192 68 0 228
40. manual Rev PA6 2 Nov 2010 54 of 127 USER MANUAL microbit RRC 1258 CW Keyer General The RRC 1258 has a CW keyer function that makes CW operation possible over Internet even if there are long latencies and lots of jitter Note that the CW keyer is by default disabled The CW keyer side tone is generated locally at the control RRC When the dot or dash is executed the audio from the radio can be muted at the Control RRC to disable the radio side tone or annoying clicks and sounds The time the mute function is active is defined by the If delay setting The value of If delay depends on the latency of Internet A good start value is the same value as the ping time between control and radio QTH Another unique feature is a kind of adjustable jitter buffer at the radio end If the Internet connection has varying latencies you can set a key delay before the keying of the radio is executed This delay makes it possible to reconstruct the transmission on the fly and the system will be much more tolerant against varying latencies jitter Longer key delays give higher tolerance against jitter but also add delay until the keying is executed at the radio Even if you have a good connection you could try with a low value Remember that when you increase this value you must also increase the If delay value Settings Keyer settings Control Radio Enable Yes Iambic Mode
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42. of an IP address in the SIP contact setting in the Control RRC and you don t need to bother if the IP address at the Radio RRC changes You need to register an account free of charge at http www dyndns com services dns dyndns and get a domain name There are other providers of the same service but RRC 1258MkII only supports DynDNS M RRC 1258 Radio Q fi i 1921680228 RRC 1258 MkII Radio microbit DynDNS settings DynDNS check interval 10 Info Status Own host name sm2oan mine nu IP settings Username sm2oan Radio settings Password Serial settings Advanced settings DynDNS settings Keyer settings IO settings Application upgrade Bootloader upgrade Restart device mickes reviderade Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs PA5 docx Microbit 2 0 AB 2010 All rights reserved User manual Rev PA6 2 Nov 2010 43 of 127 USER MANUAL RRC 1258 microbit Parameter Setting DynDNS check interval Sets how often the external IP address of your router should be checked value in minutes Off DynDNS client disabled 600 1440 Own host name Domain name registered at DynDNS com Example my radio site ham radio op net Username DynDNS account username Password DynDNS account password mickes reviderade Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs PA5 docx Microbit 2 0 AB 2010 rights reserved Us
43. page in the Control RRC and connect by clicking on the Connect button on mickes reviderade Ba1258B RemoteRig MKkIIs PAS5 docx Microbit 2 0 AB 2010 All rights reserved User manual Rev PA6 2 Nov 2010 8 of 127 USER MANUAL microbit RRC 1258 MKII 13 When the connection is established test the functionality Check that you can hear the receiver audio check that PTT is working and microphone level is OK to be sure that the strappings are OK 14 When this basic functionality are OK you can go further connecting cables for CW rotor control PA control etc Prepare all functions that you need and test them before moving the RRC s apart to different locations everything gets much more complicated to test when travelling is needed 15 When it s time to move the RRC s apart you need to gather some information about how the network at the remote site is configured The first thing is to determine if your Internet Service Provider ISP are providing you with a fixed or dynamic IP address Fixed IP s are rare so you probably have a dynamic IP address if you are not paying extra for a fixed one A dynamic IP is no problem but you need to register a DynDNS account free at http www dyndns org They have services which they are charging money for but the free one has everything you need Follow the instructions on their website 16 After moving the RRC apart you need to connect a PC to the local network at the remote site w
44. reboot of the RRC The status of the ping watchdog can be checked at the status page This function is only available on the Radio RRC IM RRC 1258 Radio 192 168 0 228 RRC 1258 Radio microbit Ping settings watchdog Enable ping watchdog Yes reboot Info Status IP address to ping 192 168 0 1 IP settings Ping interval seconds 300 Radio settings Startup delay seconds 300 Serial settings Advanced settings Failure count to reboot 3 DynDNS settings Keyer settings submit IO settings Ping settings Application upgrade Bootloader upgrade Export settings Restart device Enable ping watchdog Enables the function No Function is disabled Yes test Function enabled but it will not actually reboot can be used for test Yes reboot Function is enabled IP address to ping IP address to ping is entered here In normal cases use the Gateway IP Ping Interval seconds Interval between the ping is sent 1 65535 default 300 s Startup delay seconds Delay before the first ping is sent 300 65535 default 300 s If Test mode is activated it can be set to 10 65535 Failure count to reboot Sets how many times the ping is allowed to fail before reboot is done 1 255 default 3 mickes reviderade Ba1258B RemoteRig MKIIs PA5 docx Microbit 2 0 AB 2010 All rights reserved User manual Rev
45. stereo plug Radio RRC e From the RRC COM2 connector to the radios CAT connector D sub RS 232 you use a special cable There are also off the shelf cables also but not as common as the straight cable e Between the RRC AUX MIC connector and the radios microphone jack you can connect a standard patch cable if the radio have a RJ 45 jack If the radio have a circular microphone jack you need to make an adapter cable by yourself or buy one from e g a Tigertronics distributor for Signallink its article number is SLCAB8R If you use Tigertronic cable you need to put the straps different If you make the cable by yourself just cut a standard FTP screened patch cable and solder an 8 pin circular connector on it Make the cable as short as possible to prevent it from picking up HF e The speaker signal from the radios external speaker jack to the RRC SP jack is connected via a standard off the shelf cable with 3 5 mm stereo plugs in both ends mickes reviderade Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs PA5 docx Microbit 2 0 AB 2010 All rights reserved User manual Rev PA6 2 Nov 2010 92 of 127 b micro ale iode ansa jode ansa So Og oe Od 2 OH gt ei IIMINSSc LH lespeer 1eyeeds Qt LM oaJejs 7 Ly 88 se s jod g mala joued 1
46. 0 Off Available only in RRC 1258MkIIs remember that the bandwidth demand is doubled Connections The TS 2000 is quite simple to connect because you do not need any special cable All necessary signals between the panel and the radio are connected with the 4 wires in the connection cable We just need to cut it apart and connect a RRC 1258MkII in each end The following signals are represented in the connection cable modular RJ12 RJxx Description Modular 4 6 Modular 4 4 Radio Control panel 1 2 1 8V power to control panel always present 3 2 GND 4 3 RDO serial data 57600 bps from radio to panel 5 4 TDO serial data 57600 bps from panel to radio 6 The easiest way to make these two cables from control panel to Control RRC TTL connector and from Radio RRC TTL connector to radio is to cut the cable supplied by Kenwood into two pieces You only have to crimp two new 4 6 modular connectors on the cables Don t make the one between Radio RRC and radio to long The long microphone extension cable supplied by Kenwood can also be used between Radio RRC AUX MIC connector to the radio Microphone jack Probably you need to cut it later to prevent it from picking up HF from your antennas The microphone can be connected to the Control RRC AUX MIC connector using the adapter cable MJ 88 supplied by Kenwood with your TS 2000 mickes reviderade Ba1258B RemoteRig MKkIIs PAS5 docx
47. 0 AB 2010 All rights reserved Rev PA6 2 Nov 2010 ig_MkIIs PA5 docx mickes reviderade Ba1258B RemoteRi User manual USER MANUAL microbit RRC 1258 MKII YAESU FT 8x7 FT 1000 General Control Site 7 Internet Radio Site zw Mite X HEN m x Abc RRC 1258MkII supports the YAESU CAT protocol used by almost every YAESU radio Then you have to use a PC software e g HamRadioDeLuxe or similar rig control software at the control site All audio and data communication goes true the RRC s and you don t need a PC at the remote site Hardware configuration Normal Yaesu RRC 1258Mkil Control RRC 1258MkII Radio 3 3 1 2 2 4 214 6 6 8 8 7 7 5 5 1 In place 0 Not in place X doesn n matter mickes reviderade Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs PA5 docx Microbit 2 0 AB 2010 All rights reserved User manual Rev PA6 2 Nov 2010 79 of 127 USER MANUAL RRC 1258 MKII microbit With SLCAB8R adapter cable Yaesu SLCABBR RRC 1258Mkil Control RRC 1258MkII Radio AUX MIC Configuration 3 1 2 4 6 8 7 5 AUX MIC Configuration Ut 4 00 OS A 1 In place 0 Not in place X doesn n matter Radio settings example Parameter Control Radio Program mode 3 FT 8x7 FT 1000x 3 FT 8x7 FT 1000x SIP password SIP realm SIP contact hello 192 168 0 228 hello Auto connect No
48. 010 22 of 127 USER MANUAL microbit RRC 1258 FW HW al Terminal FW HW version FW update Setup Net info Firmware version Hardware version Click on the Get button and the version of the firmware will show up in the upper window Go to the page www remoterig com and under downloads you can find the latest firmware If there is a newer firmware available download it to your desktop and change to the FW update tab FW update IM RRC Manager v1 0 by Microbit 2 0 AB aA e Terminal FW update Setup Nei Fimware path C Users Mikael Desktop RRC 1258 CRC_v1 46_2009 11 26 bin mickes reviderade Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs PA5 docx Microbit 2 0 AB 2010 All rights reserved User manual Rev PA6 2 Nov 2010 23 of 127 USER MANUAL microbit RRC 1258 Click on the Select file button and browse to the file with the new firmware it should be something like RRC 1258 CRC_v1 46_2009 11 26 bin depending on the version and release date When you have selected the file click on the Update button and the update process will start the text in the bottom field will change to Updating firmware Attention Do not interrupt the update process in any way After about a 1 minute the update is finished and the RRC will restart When the text RRC connected shows up again in the lower field of the RRC Man
49. 10 All rights reserved User manual Rev 2 Nov 2010 21 of 127 USER MANUAL microbit RRC 1258 Configuration with Microbit Setup Manager The initial settings of the network parameters are easiest done with the RRC Manager The RRC Manager is a software which runs under Windows on a PC and connects to the RRC via USB an USB cable is supplied with the RRC RRC Manager can be used for e IP Settings and verification o IP address o Netmask o Gateway o DHCP e Firmware upgrade o Application o Bootloader Start with downloading the RRC Manager from the homepage www remoterig com Install the RRC Manager by following the instructions which shows up If you have an older Windows version where Netframework 2 0 is not installed the installer will guide you through the installation of Netframework When you have finished the installation a new shortcut to RRC Manager will show up on the desktop Click on the icon to start RRC Manager n RRC Manager Connect your RRC to 12V and connect the USB cable between your computer and the USB jack on the front of the RRC Windows will automatically install the necessary drivers When it s done the text in the bottom field will change from RRC not connected to RRC connected which is an indication that you are in connection with the unit mickes reviderade Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs PA5 docx Microbit 2 0 AB 2010 All rights reserved User manual Rev PA6 2 Nov 2
50. 10 36 of 127 USER MANUAL RRC 1258 MKII microbit Serial Settings The serial ports 1 and COM2 can be used as a transparent serial channel between Control RRC and Radio RRC over Internet The COM ports can be used for CAT control rotator control etc 1 is always free to be used with the drawback that you cannot use COM1 for configuration COM2 is used for the radio control in some of the program modes and can then not be used as a transparent serial channel Radio settings Program mode COM1 free channel COM2 free channel 0 Transparent yes yes 1 ICOM CI V yes no 2 IC706 yes yes 3 FT 8x7 FT 1000x yes no 4 Yaesu Kenwood Elecraft yes no 5 TS480 yes yes 6 yes yes 7 IC R2500 yes yes 8 752000 9 IC 2820 yes yes 10 yes no 11 Transparent 4 wire 1 yes yes 12 DX SR8 yes yes COM1 and COM2 mode can be configured differently depending on what they will be used for The same settings must be done in both Control RRC and Radio RRC 1 Need special hardware mickes reviderade Ba1258B RemoteRig 5 5 Microbit 2 0 AB 2010 All rights reserved User manual Rev PA6 2 Nov 2010 37 of 127 USER MANUAL microbit RRC 1258 MKII M RRC 1258 Control fi hittp 192 168 0 227 gt D amp RRC 1258 Control sm20
51. 2 Nov 2010 45 of 127 USER MANUAL RRC 1258 microbit Weight Time ratio between dash and dot 25 40 2 5 4 0 1 30 3 0 1 default Side tone hz Frequency for the side tone in Hz 0 500 1500 side tone frequency in Hz 800 800 Hz default 0 local side tone is generated can be used to test how the CW sounds if you enable side tone in the radio and send with memory keyer or PC Side tone dB Audio level for the side tone in dB 50 0 audio level in dB 20 20 dBm default Lf delay ms Mute delay time for audio from the radio at Control RRC after a dot dash command Recommendation start with same value as the ping time 0 500 delay in milliseconds 0 no delay default Key delay ms Delay time before the keying of the radio is executed at RRC radio 0 250 delay in milliseconds 0 no delay default mickes reviderade Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs PA5 docx Microbit 2 0 AB 2010 All rights reserved User manual Rev PA6 2 Nov 2010 46 of 127 USER MANUAL microbit RRC 1258 MKII Settings The inputs and outputs in both the Control RRC and Radio RRC are configurable to meet different needs Control RRC IM RRC 1258 Control 192 168 0 227 RRC 1258 MkII Control microbit settings INO Info Status OUTO mode OUTIL mode IP settings Radio settings OU
52. 255 255 255 0 The configuration is easiest done via the web interface Be aware of that your PC must be in the same net e g having an IP number between 192 168 0 2 and 192 168 0 254 and not be the same as the RRC If the default IP addresses of the RRC not fit your network please use the PC program RRC Manager to change the IP addresses via USB It s convenient to use DHCP at the Control RRC but wait to active DHCP until everything is setup and working Select setup page from the links on the left side and edit the parameters After each setup pages is finished press Submit to temporary store the new settings When you do that a new red Apply changes button appears on the pages You can now change parameters on other pages but the new settings will not take effect until you press Apply changes When you do that the unit will reboot and start up with the new settings If you change your mind after clicking on submit you can click on Restart device on the left to restart the device without changing any settings Google RRC 1258 Control gt 2 fi Y http 192 168 0 227 gt Br RRC 1258 Control RRC 1258 Control Apply changes mickes reviderade Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs PA5 docx Microbit 2 0 AB 2010 All rights reserved User manual Rev PA6 2 Nov 2010 28 of 127 USER MANUAL RRC 1258 microbit Info The info page shows some static information abo
53. 45 T Base10 100 Speaker amplifier 2W 8 ohm Mic input Dynamic or Electret with DC feed Radio protocol detachable front Kenwood TS 480 TS 2000 ICOM IC 703 IC 706 IC E2820 IC R2500 Alinco SR DX8 Radio protocol traditional control ICOM CI V Kenwood PC control Yaesu CAT Elecraft Protocol Internet TCP IP UDP DHCP SIP RTP DNS DynDNS etc Codec G711 A law 8kHz 8bit 8kHz 16bit 16kHz 16bit mm Bandwidth demands From app 90 Kbit s up to app 1 Mbit s depending on codecs and settings USB USB 2 0 mini Serial ports transparent 2 x RS 232 57600 baud 1 x TTL 57600 baud CW keyer 10 40 WPM Iambic A B Squeeze side tone Usable temp range 0 to 40 C Humidity range 30 to 90 RH 2 mickes reviderade Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs PA5 docx Microbit 2 0 AB 2010 All rights reserved User manual Rev PA6 2 Nov 2010 123 of 127 USER MANUAL microbit RRC 1258 Appendix E Safety and Regulatory Information FCC Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions e This device may not cause harmful interference e This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pur
54. C 1258 Type model 1258B Is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of FCC Part 15 The product is compatible with the following norms standards ANSI 63 4 Class B Kalix 2010 04 27 Mikael Styrefors DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We the manufacturer Microbit 2 0 AB Nystaden 1 SE 952 61 KALIX Sweden Declares that the product Type of equipment IP Remote unit Brand name Trade mark Remoterig RRC 1258 Type model 1258B Is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the following directives e Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2004 108 EC Low Voltage Directive LVD 2006 95 The product is compatible with the following norms standards EMC EN 61000 6 3 EN 55 022 2006 and A1 EN 55 024 1998 and A1 2001 A2 2003 LVD EN 60950 2006 Kalix 2009 10 11 Mikael Styrefors mickes reviderade Ba1258B RemoteRig 5 5 Microbit 2 0 AB 2010 All rights reserved User manual Rev PA6 2 Nov 2010 126 of 127 e e USER MANUAL RRC 1258 MKII microbit Appendix F Contact Information Support site www remoterig com E mail info microbit se Web site www microbit se Phone 46 923 69620 mickes reviderade Ba1258B RemoteRig MkIIs PA5 docx Microbit 2 0 AB 2010 All rights reserved User manual Rev PA6 2 Nov 2010 127
55. D O 4 9 ON Calum 9 gO sow SHUM 01 1 9 5 snm 8 O rv co dxui Osum bueoo A8 enig Sr 109 8 uoo WO2I Iod g jaued 9 1 0 109 8 01 29 2 02 1 peuaiussie 2 O 0 80105 aiumumoig 4 900 3 SO SYM 01 JOIN Os diens alum eng P y OO psu dv amua LO O aXe abueg O enig enu webueio 109 8 Sr 109 8 eiqeo 8921 9 1 0 892 30Iq0 19IUU 609001 90 21 10 SIN A8 2 qvos MO GNVLS 031402 H1SNOO ALON 1 YN 130 USER MANUAL RRC 1258 66 of 127 Microbit 2 0 AB 2010 All rights reserved Rev PA6 2 Nov 2010 ig_MkIIs PA5 docx mickes reviderade Ba1258B RemoteRi User manual USER MANUAL microbit RRC 1258 Prepare the separation cable to IC 703 and IC 706 The cable between front and radio before it is cut apart You have to buy thi
56. Hearing expert s advice against continuous high volume operation if you experience a ringing in your ears reduce the volume level or discontinue use e Never connect a power supply of more than 18 VDC to the power jack The supply voltage must be between 10 V and 18 V to prevent damaging the device mickes reviderade Ba1258B RemoteRig MKkIIs PAS5 docx Microbit 2 0 AB 2010 All rights reserved User manual Rev PA6 2 Nov 2010 124 of 127 USER MANUAL microbit RRC 1258 MKII Disclaimer The author has written this document to the best of his knowledge but does not guarantee that the contents will satisfy the desire and expectation of the reader The author or Microbit takes no responsibility for damage or injuries of any kind that may arise from the use and miss use of the product or information contained The author do not warrant the accuracy and correctness of the information contained All brand and names mentioned are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders mickes reviderade Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs PA5 docx Microbit 2 0 AB 2010 All rights reserved User manual Rev PA6 2 Nov 2010 125 of 127 USER MANUAL RRC 1258 microbit FCC CE Declaration of conformity c DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We the manufacturer Microbit 2 0 AB Nystaden 1 SE 952 61 KALIX Sweden Declares that the product Type of equipment IP Remote unit Brand name Trade mark Remoterig RR
57. IIs PA5 docx Microbit 2 0 AB 2010 All rights reserved User manual Rev 2 Nov 2010 19 of 127 USER MANUAL microbit RRC 1258 MKII 5 Control RRC only JMP 2 is placed near the back of the RRC next to the RESET button JMP 2 is used to select if the DC power to the front panels should be 8 or 9 V With the strap in place it will be 8V which fits all ICOM radios Without the strap the voltage will be 9V which fits Kenwood TS 480 and RC 2000 panels that need 9V for the back lighter VN 6 JMP 3 is placed next to the rear D sub COM2 JMP 3 is used to connect RTS and CTS together pin 7 and 8 in COM2 Most of the Yaesu and Kenwood radios with RS 232 port need to have them tied together This is convenient if you want to use a prefabricated fully connected cable Microbit 2 0 AB 2010 All rights reserved mickes reviderade Ba1258B RemoteRig MKkIIs PA5 docx User manual Rev 2 Nov 2010 20 of 127 USER MANUAL microbit RRC 1258 MKII 7 JMP 4 is placed behind the CW pot and is available only in the Control RRC JMP 4 is used to select between Speaker level or Headset level for the Main Rx output The Sub Rx is always Headset level 8 When you are done you can slide the lid on the bottom part and put back the screws Be careful the threads do not stand to much force Mtd by Microbit 2 0 AB www microbltsa mickes reviderade Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs PA5 docx Microbit 2 0 AB 20
58. Linear 12bits 16 240 20 480 13 3 8 Linear 16bits 16 320 20 640 10 9 A law G711 24 240 20 480 13 3 10 Linear 12bits 24 360 17 8 720 8 9 11 Linear 16bits 24 480 13 3 960 6 7 12 IMA ADPCM 4665 8 48 20 96 10 13 IMA ADPCM 4665 16 96 20 192 10 mickes reviderade Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs PA5 docx Microbit 2 0 AB 2010 All rights reserved User manual Rev PA6 2 Nov 2010 121 of 127 USER MANUAL microbit RRC 1258 Appendix B COM port Keyer interface There are lots of different solutions on the Internet but this is very simple and can be implemented in the D sub housing No values are critical just use what you have in the junk box D sub RRC 1258MkII I O 9 pol female RJ45 4 4K7 NBC547 40 L 1 Ha m lel Va 50 Os GND 1N4148 4K7 gt L 1N4148 mickes reviderade Ba1258B RemoteRig MKkIIs PAS5 docx Microbit 2 0 AB 2010 All rights reserved User manual Rev PA6 2 Nov 2010 122 of 127 USER MANUAL RRC 1258 microbit Appendix D Technical Data Product Art no Remoterig RRC 1258MkII Dimensions LxHxD 165 x 140 x 34 mm Weight 2 x 250 g excl power supply Ip class IP20 Power supply requirement 10 18V DC via DC Plug 2 1 mm 5 5mm Current drain at 13 8V App 160 mA up to app 600 mA depending on audio level and ev Back lighter Network connection RJ
59. Microbit 2 0 AB 2010 rights reserved User manual Rev PA6 2 Nov 2010 101 of 127 USER MANUAL microbit RRC 1258 MKII The speaker supplied with the TS 2000 is connected to the 3 5 mm SP jack on the front of the Control RRC The speaker signal from the TS 2000 ext speaker jack to the Radio RRC SP jack is connected via a standard off the shelf cable with 3 5 mm stereo plugs in both ends mickes reviderade Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs PA5 docx Microbit 2 0 AB 2010 All rights reserved User manual Rev PA6 2 Nov 2010 102 of 127 b micro USER MANUAL RRC 1258 MKII m oar OF Ve A8 9 1M v v 1 109 9 7 TLL IPMIN8SC L OHH oeJejs 8 egy LIN o o 8 e o 88 se 80 jod g oued 0024 uo Sr 100 8 du N IIMINgScL OHM L L 21929 892 000299 189 L OHH lt 0002 0204 e qeo 20100 1160 zi SIN A8 Q30v 1d 3d JN MO 15 031900 ALON NOISNSWIG ANVN ANO YN 1L3G LO 103 of 127 Mic
60. O ALON YN 13d USER MANUAL RRC 1258 MKII 84 of 127 Microbit 2 0 AB 2010 All rights reserved Rev PA6 2 Nov 2010 ig_MkIIs PA5 docx mickes reviderade Ba1258B RemoteRi User manual USER MANUAL microbit RRC 1258 YAESU General FT 2000 General Control Site Radio Site RRC 1258MkII supports the YAESU CAT protocol used by almost every YAESU radio Then you have to use a PC software e g HamRadioDeLuxe or similar rig control software at the control site All audio and data communication goes true the RRC s and you don t need a PC at the remote site Hardware configuration Normal Yaesu RRC 1258Mkil Control RRC 1258MkII Radio 3 1 1 2 4 4 214 6 6 8 8 7 7 5 5 1 In place 0 Not in place X doesn n matter mickes reviderade Ba1258B RemoteRig MKIIs PA5 docx Microbit 2 0 AB 2010 All rights reserved User manual Rev 2 Nov 2010 85 of 127 USER MANUAL microbit RRC 1258 MKII With SLCAB8R adapter cable Yaesu SLCABBR RRC 1258Mkil Control RRC 1258MkII Radio AUX MIC Configuration AUX MIC Configuration 3 3 1 1 2 2 6 16 8 8 17 5 1 In place 0 Not in place X doesn n matter Radio settings example Parameter Control Radio Program mode 4 Yaesu Kenwood Elecraft 4 Yaesu Ke
61. OS window At the DOS promt enter ipconfig ex C WINDOWS system32 cmd exe Microsoft Windows KP Version 5 1 26 1 Copyright 1985 2661 Microsoft Corp P gt ipconfig Windows IP Configuration Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection 2 Connection specific DNS Suffix mb IP Address 192 168 8 181 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Default Gateway 2 192 168 1 Then you will get the needed information Your PC IP address in this example is 192 168 0 101 this means that the IP of the RRC s must have IP s in the area 192 168 0 2 to 192 168 255 mickes reviderade Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs PA5 docx Microbit 2 0 AB 2010 All rights reserved User manual Rev PA6 2 Nov 2010 USER MANUAL microbit RRC 1258 MKII The Netmask is 255 255 255 0 the Netmask in the RRC s should be the same The Default gateway is 192 168 0 1 the Gateway in the RRC s should be the same In this case all the default IP setting will be OK In an other network this is the result of the ipconfig command C WINDOWS system32 cmd exe Microsoft Windows KP Version 5 1 26 1 Copyright 1985 2661 Microsoft Corp P gt ipconf 19 Windows IP Configuration Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection 2 Connection specific DNS Suffix m IP Address 192 168 128 18 Subnet Mask 255 255 128 0 Default Gateway 192 168 128 1 You
62. OUT2 OUT2 mode Keyer gnd 8 RRC 1258 Con 8 pol RJ 45 Con 8 RJ 45 Con 20 40 mickes reviderade Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs PA5 docx KEY INP 3 5 8 3 mmstereo plug Microbit 2 0 AB 2010 All rights reserved User manual Rev PA6 2 Nov 2010 57 of 127 USER MANUAL microbit RRC 1258 ICOM CI V General Control Site Internet RRC 1258MkII supports the CI V protocol used by almost every ICOM radio Then you have to use a PC software e g HamRadioDeLuxe or similar rig control software at the control site All audio and data communication goes true the RRC s and you don t need a PC at the remote site The Connect Disconnect button on the web status page is used to connect disconnect to from the remote site It can also be done by the UP button on the microphone or be set to always be connected Hardware configuration Normal RRC 1258Mkil Control 1258 Radio AUX MIC Configuration AUX MIC Configuration E z 3 3 1 1 2 2 4 4 6 6 8 8 7 7 5 5 1 In place 0 Not place X doesn n matter mickes reviderade Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs PA5 docx Microbit 2 0 AB 2010 All rights reserved User manual Rev PA6 2 Nov 2010 58 of 127 USER MANUAL RRC 1258 MKII microbit With SLCAB8R adapter cable RRC 1258Mkil Control 1258 Radio Un 00 Ut 4 08 OS No 1 In place 0 Not pla
63. T2 mode Serial settings USB RTS as PTT Advanced settings DynDNS settings USB DTR as CW Keyer settings 10 settings Ping settings Application upgrade Bootloader upgrade Export settings Restart device Parameter Setting INO mode Select the function for Input O INO signal the I O connector 0 I O input status is transferred to Radio RRC default 1 Keyer straight key or external keyer 2 PTT PTT switch or foot switch etc OUTO mode Output 0 can be configured for one of two functions I O Indicating that SIP connection is up Keyer The output act as a local output to for the keyer to key a local radio default is I O OUT1 mode OUT1 mode Output 1 can be configured for one of two functions mickes reviderade Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs PA5 docx Microbit 2 0 AB 2010 All rights reserved User manual Rev PA6 2 Nov 2010 47 of 127 USER MANUAL RRC 1258 MKII microbit I O The output follows Input 1 from the Radio RRC Keyer The output act as a local output to for the keyer to key a local radio default is I O OUT2 mode Output 2 can be configured for one of two functions I O The output follows Input 2 from the Radio RRC Keyer The output act as a local output to for the keyer to key a local radio default is 1 0 USB RTS as PTT Select if the USB virtual COM port RTS signal is used as external PTT 0 No de
64. USER MANUAL microbit RRC 1258 MKII RRC 1258 5 User Manual mickes reviderade Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs PA5 docx Microbit 2 0 AB 2010 All rights reserved User manual Rev PA6 2 Nov 2010 1 of 127 USER MANUAL microbit RRC 1258 Table of contents Statement of 5 General Description cccccccceseeceescesceseesseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeaneasenseaseneeasensenses 6 Detachable control nennen sea sea sea se nnn nnn 6 PC based FREE XR EADE M EARN EE NR AKS 7 Step by step system setup 8 Hard Wale 10 duae P T 10 Back qe 14 Strapping and jumpers nenne menn nnne senses nennen nnn nnn nnn 18 Configuration with Microbit Setup Manager 22 W W Oa 23 FW Tos 23
65. adio 192 168 0 228 RRC 1258 Radio microbit sts Info Status IP settings Radio settings Serial settings Advanced settings DynDNS settings Keyer settings 10 settings Application upgrade Bootloader upgrade Export settings Restart device Name Radio SIP status Last SIP error RTP Timeout SIP Timeout Rx Jitter buffer size Rx Jitter delay SIP Out port SIP In port Audio Out port Audio In port Command Out port Command In port External SIP In port External Audio In port External Cmd In port Other party Input 1 Input 2 Output 0 Output 1 Output 2 DynDns status Unknown Ping status watchdog Off mickes reviderade Ba1258B RemoteRig MKkIIs PA5 docx Microbit 2 0 AB 2010 All rights reserved User manual Rev 2 Nov 2010 30 of 127 USER MANUAL microbit RRC 1258 IP Settings The IP Settings menu is used to setup the initial IP parameters needed for the unit to connect to the IP network Down below the settings are described more in details RRC 1258 Control 192 168 0 227 RRC 1258 MkII Control microbit settings Inf Unit ID Banner RRG 1258 Control nfo Status DHCP No IP 192 168 0 227 IP settings Radio settings Netmask 255 255 255 0 Serial settings Advanced settings Gateway 192 168 0 1 DynDNS settings Dns server 192 168 0 1 Keyer settings
66. ager you can change to the FW HW tab and check software version Setup M setup Info vi Serial number 1998 MAC address 00 50 2 11 8 9 DHCP IP Address 192 168 0 227 Netmask 255 255 255 0 192 168 0 1 A new window wills pop up with the basic IP settings Change the settings so they fit into your local network and press the Save button to save the new settings The RRC will restart again and when the text RRC connected shows up again in the lower field of the RRC Manager you can click on the Setup button again to verify the changes Net info Click on the Get button to read the IP setting currently in use by the RRC mickes reviderade Ba1258B RemoteRig MKkIIs PAS5 docx Microbit 2 0 AB 2010 rights reserved User manual Rev PA6 2 Nov 2010 24 of 127 USER MANUAL RRC 1258 Initial IP setup microbit The default Ip settings from the factory is 192 168 0 227 Control RRC and 192 168 0 228 Radio RRC The net mask is 255 255 255 0 and the gateway 192 168 0 1 To be able to contact the RRC units via the network you must configure the units to fit into your home network You can check your network configuration from your PC On the start menu select Run In the Run dialog box enter cmd Type the name of program Folder document or Internet resource and Windows will open it For you You will get a D
67. and speaker amplifier needs a lot of power so you need at least 1A Radio RRC The Radio RRC could be powered with a separate Power supply or the same as the radio If you use the Radio PS make sure you have a 1A fuse on the output to the RRC Do not connect it direct to a 20 40A PS the cable will melt if something happens mickes reviderade Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs PA5 docx Microbit 2 0 AB 2010 All rights reserved User manual Rev PA6 2 Nov 2010 97 of 127 b micro USER MANUAL RRC 1258 MKII E NEN 9 0 9 Opp eg 6 20 15 lt C LO GND jod 9 jod 9 ALL IPINSSC 989 087 91 LO eLA 88 se 09 8 1 uoo 109 8 IIMIN8SSC OHH LEM 8921 joueg AN ENE IMNagzL ouu lt jeued 087 51 EOLOOL Se qeo poomuey NOTSNEINIG LU N10 98 of 127 Microbit 2 0 AB 2010 All rights reserved Rev PA6 2 Nov 2010 ig MkIIs PA5 docx mickes reviderade Ba1258B RemoteRi User manual b micro
68. atabits See COM1 COM2 stop bits See COM1 mickes reviderade Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs PA5 docx User manual Rev PA6 2 Nov 2010 Microbit 2 0 AB 2010 All rights reserved USER MANUAL RRC 1258 MKII microbit COM2 parity See COM1 terminator See COM1 mickes reviderade Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs PA5 docx Microbit 2 0 AB 2010 All rights reserved User manual Rev PA6 2 Nov 2010 40 of 127 USER MANUAL microbit RRC 1258 MKII Advanced settings Under advanced settings it is possible to change the default port numbers used by the RRC It can be necessary if there are more than one RRC on your LAN or if you are using SIP based IP telephony using port 5060 You really need to know what you are doing when you change port numbers especially on the Radio RRC so that you don t disconnect yourself Change web and telnet port number ONLY if you have to due to other services or more than one RRC on your LAN If you lose the connection a car ride might be the next thing you do M RRC 1258 Control Q fi i hitp 192 168 0 227 gt Br E RRC 1258 MkII Control 520 Advanced settings microbit UDP cmd port Info Status UDP audio port 11000 IP settings SIP port Radio settings Web server port 80 Serial settings Advanced settings Telnet server port 23 DynDNS settings is sett
69. ce X doesn n matter SIP Connect disconnect via MIC UP button ICOM SIP Connect Disconnect via MIC UP button 1258 Control AUX MIC Configuration 3 1 2 4 6 8 7 5 1 In place 0 Not in place X doesn n matter Radio settings example Parameter Control Radio Program mode 1 ICOM CI V 1 ICOM CI V SIP password hello hello SIP realm SIP contact 192 168 0 228 Auto connect No Audio quality Audio dual rx Codec out gain 2 Linear 16 bits 8 kHz 255 2 Linear 16 bits 8 kHz No 255 Codec inp gain 18 0 mickes reviderade Ba1258B RemoteRig 5 5 Microbit 2 0 AB 2010 All rights reserved User manual Rev 2 Nov 2010 59 of 127 USER MANUAL RRC 1258 MKII microbit Codec inp preamp Yes Codec inp HPF Hz 163 163 COMO baudrate 9600 9600 COMO data bits 8 8 COMO stop bits 1 1 COMO parity 0 Off 0 Off Available only in RRC 1258MkIIs remember that the bandwidth demand is doubled Connections Drawings of the connection cables can be found under appendix Control RRC e Connect a standard RS 232 cable between the PC and the RRC COM2 e The microphone can be connected direct to the RRC AUX MIC connector if you have a microphone with RJ 45 connector like the HM 103 If you have a microphone with a circular connector like
70. connection Auto 10HDX 10FDX 100HDX 100FDX Auto prefer 10HDX default Web page user Enable password protection for the web pages and also the telnet connection by entering a username this field and a password next field If this field is empty the RRC will not ask for password Some of the pages are still accessible but no editing is possible empty default username Web page pwd Password for the web pages and telnet connection empty default password mickes reviderade Ba1258B RemoteRig 5 5 Microbit 2 0 AB 2010 All rights reserved User manual Rev PA6 2 Nov 2010 32 of 127 USER MANUAL microbit RRC 1258 Radio Settings The Radio settings are used to setup the RRC to act together with different radios The settings must be done in both Control RRC and Radio RRC and the parameters are partly different for the both RRC IM RRC 1258 Control f 192 168 0 227 RRC 1258 MkII Control microbit Radio settings Program mode 4 Yaesu Kenwood Elecraft Info Status Sip password Sip contact 192 168 0 228 IP settings Radio settings Auto connect Serial settings z Adounced SEO Audio quality 2 Linear 16 bits 8 kHz DynDNS settings Codec out gain Keyer settings settings Codec inp gain Application upgrade Codec inp HPF Hz Bootloader upgrade Codec inp preamp
71. crobit 2 0 AB 2010 All rights reserved User manual Rev PA6 2 Nov 2010 34 of 127 USER MANUAL RRC 1258 microbit Sip password Protect your remote rig and should be same in both ends default no password Sip contact Control RRC Sets the fixed IP address or the DynDNS host name to the Radio RRC Auto connect Control RRC When enabled the Control RRC will connect to Radio RRC immediately after power up in program mode 0 1 3 and 4 No default Yes Sip realm Radio RRC Not used yet Audio quality Sets the audio quality depending on available bandwidth Sample rate must be same in both RRC but coding can be different more information can be found in appendix A Audio coding 0 A law 8 kHz 1 Linear 12 bits 8 kHz Linear 16 bits 8 kHz default A law 12 kHz Linear 12 bits 12 kHz Linear 16 bits 12 kHz A law 16 kHz Linear 12 bits 16 kHz Linear 16 bits 16 kHz A law 24 kHz 0 Linear 12 bits 24 kHz 11 Linear 16 bits 24 kHz 12 IMA ADPCM 4 bits 8 kHz 12 IMA ADPCM 4 bits 16 kHz 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 Audio Dual RX Sets if LF from the Sub RX should be sent as an separate audio channel Be aware of that this doubles the need of Bandwidth Only available in the s version Codec out gain Sets the attenuation for the audio output in 255 steps and 0 5 dB per step Should always be set to 255 255 no attenuation default 254
72. d for this Sub Receiver je Main receiver Sub receiver only available in RRC 1258MkIIs version SP Radio RRC At the Radio RRC the speaker connector is an input for the speaker signals from the radio The Dual Rx version has inputs for both Main Rx and Sub RX The Main Rx input is connected in parallel with the input pins in the MIC AUX and TTL connector The inputs has resistive loads of 50 ohms The connector is a standard 3 5 mm jack for a mini stereo plug and there is no switch in the connector Sub Receiver EN oo Main receiver mE GND Sub receiver only available in RRC 1258MkIIs version CW Control RRC The CW knob is used for adjusting the CW speed of the built in CW keyer There is no knob on the Radio RRC mickes reviderade Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs PA5 docx Microbit 2 0 AB 2010 All rights reserved User manual Rev PA6 2 Nov 2010 13 of 127 USER MANUAL microbit RRC 1258 MKII Back COM2 Control RRC 2 is used to connect to a PC COM port RS 232 It has a female connector which makes it possible to use a straight cable between RRC and PC The communication parameter is set via the web interface RS 232 Pin RS 232 Interface for PC connection 9 pol D sub female RXD out to PC RXD TXD in from PC TXD GND RTS connected to JMP 3 CTS connected to JMP 3 W O IN B N
73. dec inp HPF Hz 163 163 COMO baudrate 9600 9600 COMO data bits 8 8 COMO stop bits 1 1 COMO parity 0 Off 0 Off Available only in RRC 1258MKIIs remember that the bandwidth demand is doubled Connections Control RRC Connect a standard RS 232 cable between the PC and the RRC 2 e The microphone can be connected direct to the RRC AUX MIC connector if you have a microphone with RJ 45 connector If you have a microphone with a circular connector you can buy an adapter cable MJ 88 from Kenwood or make one by yourself e The speaker is connected direct to the RRC SP jack with a 3 5 mm stereo plug mickes reviderade Ba1258B RemoteRig MKIIs PA5 docx Microbit 2 0 AB 2010 All rights reserved User manual Rev 2 Nov 2010 106 of 127 USER MANUAL microbit RRC 1258 MKII Radio RRC e From the RRC COM2 connector to the radios KIO3 module connector D sub RS 232 you use a standard RS 232 cable e Between the RRC AUX MIC connector and the radios circular microphone jack you need to make an adapter cable by yourself or buy one from e g a Tigertronics distributor for Signallink its article number is SLCAB8R If you use Tigertronic cable you need to put the straps different If you make the cable by yourself just cut a standard FTP screened patch cable and solder an 8 pin circular connector on it Make the cable as short as possible to prevent it from picking up HF e The speaker signal from the ra
74. dioDeLuxe The Remoterig system solves the voice and data transmission but you need a PC for the Control software itself in this setup mickes reviderade Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs PA5 docx Microbit 2 0 AB 2010 All rights reserved User manual Rev PA6 2 Nov 2010 7 of 127 USER MANUAL microbit RRC 1258 MKII Step by step system setup Below follows a recommendation about how to proceed when setting up the system 1 2 10 11 12 Spend some time to read thru this user manual to get familiar with the product Apply 12V DC good stabilized power to both units Connect both units with 5 patch cables to the same Ethernet switch or router as your PC which you will use to setup the system is connected Download the Microbit Setup Manager and the latest firmware from http www remoterig com to your PC Follow the instructions about how to install the Microbit Setup Manager see chapter Configuration with Microbit Setup Manager Find out how your network is configured and configure the RRC to fit into your network see chapter Initial IP Setup with the Microbit Setup Manager This has to be done with both units Check the installed firmware version If the one you downloaded from Remoterig is newer update the units with the new firmware Always update both units to the same version see chapter FW HW about how to update When you have configured the units to fit into your network Start your Web bro
75. dios external speaker jack to the RRC SP jack is connected via a standard off the shelf cable with 3 5 mm stereo plugs in both ends mickes reviderade Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs PA5 docx Microbit 2 0 AB 2010 All rights reserved User manual Rev PA6 2 Nov 2010 107 of 127 b micro ae iode ansa jode ansa 213 GO Og O oe Od z O39 2 ee IIMINSSc LH jespeer 1eyeeds oaJejs H3JV3dS LO B 88 se s jod g mala joued 1 Gr 09 8 IIMIN8SSc L OHH L L 19 21929 8521 swewmven IPIINSSZL OHH lt 03005 1q0451u1 USER MANUAL RRC 1258 MKII 022001 8J99 3 alva a SIN A8 Q3OV ld 3196 MO 5 08800 HISNOO ION WN INO i13 Po 108 of 127 Microbit 2 0 AB 2010 All rights reserved Rev PA6 2 Nov 2010 ig_MkIIs PA5 docx mickes reviderade Ba1258B RemoteRi User manual b micro 923 aN9 G C G go ZO 1096 ansa 1096 Es uod L OHH 7 oaas
76. e TTL connector on Radio RRC RJ 12 is used for connection of the cable which is normally connected between the control panel and the radio TS 480 RC 2000 and IC 2820 It s also used for CAT control of radios with 5V s inputs e g all ICOM with 3 5mm C IV connector and FT 8x7 with the mini DIN connector The connector is configured so a straight cable can be used to a TS 480 control panel and to RC 2000 TEL AUX RJ45 AF Input TS 480 TDO input data to radio TTL RDO output data to radio TTL GND 8V output always active GND SP Control RRC At the Control RRC the connector is used as a speaker output It s connected in parallel with the audio output pins in the MIC AUX and TTL connectors The connector is a standard 3 5 mm jack for a mini stereo plug and there is no switch in the connector The speaker output power is 2W at 8 ohm In the dual RX stereo version there are both signals from both Main RX and Sub RX available in the SP connector There is only a Lf power amplifier on the Main RX signal so I recommend that you set jumper JMP 4 in the Headset position and use headset mickes reviderade Ba1258B RemoteRig MKkIIs PAS5 docx Microbit 2 0 AB 2010 rights reserved User manual Rev PA6 2 Nov 2010 12 of 127 USER MANUAL microbit RRC 1258 MKII or Stereo speakers with built in If power amplifier if you use Dual Receiver system PC type speakers are very well suite
77. er manual Rev PA6 2 Nov 2010 44 of 127 USER MANUAL RRC 1258 MKII microbit Keyer Settings only Control RRC A very powerful function for remote CW operation is implemented in the RRC 1258MkII The system is able to handle delays and jitter caused by Internet in a unique way This function is also dependant on the I O configuration see IO settings IM RRC 1258 MKII Control 192 168 0 227 RRC 1258 MkII Control microbit Info Status Keyer settings Enable Iambic IP settings Radio settings Serial settings Advanced settings DynDNS settings Keyer settings 10 settings Ping settings Paddle reverse Weight 25 40 Side tone hz 0 500 1500 Side tone db 50 0 Lf delay ms 0 500 Key delay ms 0 250 Application upgrade Bootloader upgrade Export settings Restart device Parameter Setting Enable Enable the CW keyer function No CW keyer is off default Yes CW keyer is on Iambic Set the CW keyer iambic mode Old type squeeze keyer Mode A Mode B default Mode B auto char space Paddle reverse Set the reverse mode for the CW paddle No left paddle dot amp right paddle dash default Yes left paddle dash amp right paddle dot mickes reviderade Ba1258B RemoteRig MKkIIs PA5 docx Microbit 2 0 AB 2010 All rights reserved User manual Rev
78. ev PA6 2 Nov 2010 3 of 127 USER MANUAL microbit RRC 1258 ALINCO DX SR 1 case 110 Genefa T LT ws 110 Hardware configuration semen eee 111 Radio settings example erre reed eek aka Fe da DUI Dag 111 rt ee xoc vibe vete Vott hte irr Vn aded eoa 111 Uepj HR 112 Schemiatics cesse nua MarRRRaRERRAaRaRaSRERRRERERNRRRERRRSERRRARERRNRERERANARSRREREENERER 113 I O and PAD Interface Control RRC 113 I O and PAD Interface eene nena n n 114 MIC AUX Interface Control RRC naa n n 115 MIC AUX Interface enean nina nina aaa n n nn 116 Network and Firewalls 117 _______________________ _________ 118 Portforwarding e E 119 SIP ALG _ __ 120 Appendix Audio coding
79. ev PA6 2 Nov 2010 76 of 127 b micro 50 lt O c USER MANUAL RRC 1258 MKII e 0 78 gt gt uo Jod 9 09 TLL IPINSSC L OHH 0829 91 5 01 8921 puo snow HAOI 921160 e qeo WOOD avd 900160 Zh SIN A8 G30V ld BOW Id SY 3 Nwos MO ONVIS Ka3xO93HO Ga ld00 HISNOO SION INO ee ee 77 of 127 Microbit 2 0 AB 2010 All rights reserved Rev PA6 2 Nov 2010 ig_MkIIs PA5 docx mickes reviderade Ba1258B RemoteRi User manual b micro oeJejs B 4 H3MV3dS H3MV3dS 0 uoo Jod 9 7 uo Jod 9 02823 01 dui IPINSScCL OuH 80 O8 _ ss 4 9 lt 9 dU D E mmm pue Oc o mj o uoo 09 8 9 5 Alp uoo Sr 09 8 02823 01 dul IDMW8S21 OUd 892 pue 54 0 WOO 9 1160 91989 WOII USER MANUAL RRC 1258 NOTSNEINIG W130 78 of 127 Microbit 2
80. fault 1 Yes USB DTR as CW Select if the USB virtual COM port DTR signal is used as straight key output 0 No default 1 Yes mickes reviderade Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs PA5 docx Microbit 2 0 AB 2010 All rights reserved User manual Rev PA6 2 Nov 2010 48 of 127 USER MANUAL microbit RRC 1258 Radio RRC M RRC 1258 Radio lt fi iv 1921680228 RRC 1258 MkII Radio microbit 0 settings OUTO mode Connect Info e IP settings Radio settings mode Keyer Serial settings OUT1 on off Advanced settings DynDNS settings Keyer settings OUT2 mode 10 settings ff Status OUTO on off OFF On O OFF OUT2 on off Application upgrade Bootloader upgrade Restart device Parameter Setting OUTO mode Select the function for output 0 OUTO signal the I O connector 0 active when INO on Control RRC is active Control RRC INO mode setting must be in state I O default Keyer output to the radio straight key input PTT used as external PTT Connect active when the SIP connection is active On Off controlled by the ON OFF button on this side 1 2 3 4 mickes reviderade Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs PA5 docx Microbit 2 0 AB 2010 All rights reserved User manual Rev PA6 2 Nov 2010 49 of 127 USER MANUAL microbit RRC 1258 MKII OUT1 mode Select the func
81. ften be used Note that the OUT1 mode or OUT2 mode must be set to Keyer to activate this function PWR The RRC is powered via the PWR connector 2 1 5 5 mm with 10 18 VDC Radio Control RRC 12 VDC Radio RRC 12 VDC IC 706 up to 600mA depending on max 160 mA 110mA 10Mbit back lighter and audio volume TS 480 up to 500mA depending on max 160 mA 110mA 10Mbit audio volume RS 232 up to 400mA depending on max 160 mA 110mA 10Mbit audio volume mickes reviderade Ba1258B RemoteRig MKkIIs PAS5 docx Microbit 2 0 AB 2010 All rights reserved User manual Rev PA6 2 Nov 2010 15 of 127 USER MANUAL RRC 1258 MKII microbit 12V DC PWR 10 18 VDC centre GND RESET A short press on the reset switch will reboot the unit By pressing and keep the button pressed for 20 sec the unit reset to factory default settings with the following network settings Control RRC IP address 192 168 0 227 Radio RRC IP address 192 168 0 228 Netmask Gateway DNS 255 255 255 0 192 168 0 1 192 168 0 1 In the I O connector is 3 2 inputs and 3 outputs 8V and GND available see below The connector is used for transferring signals from one RRC to the other If the CW keyer function is not used the connector can be used for whatever controls signals needed in both directions The output transistor can sink max 200mA so install a
82. he RRC behind the connector is a set of straps with can be used to decide how the connector should be configured depending on radio or microphone The red and yellow LED s are indicating SIP status LED LED Red LED Yellow Off Incoming audio stream OK SIP disconnected Flashing SIP connection failed On Incoming audio stream fail SIP connection OK AUX MIC AUX RJ45 depends on the inside straps depends on the inside straps depends on the inside straps depends on the inside straps depends on the inside straps depends on the inside straps depends on the inside straps depends on the inside straps Control RRC The TTL connector on Control RRC RJ 12 is used primary for connection of the radio control panel TS 480 RC 2000 and IC E2820 and in other cases where you need to connect via a TTL level 5V port The connector is configured so a straight cable can be used to a TS 480 and RC 2000 control panel mickes reviderade Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs PA5 docx Microbit 2 0 AB 2010 All rights reserved User manual Rev PA6 2 Nov 2010 11 of 127 USER MANUAL microbit RRC 1258 TTL Pin no AUX RJ45 6 AF output Speaker 2W 8 ohm 5 TDO input data from panel to radio TTL 4 RDO output data from radio to panel TTL 3 GND 2 8V output always active 1 GND TTL Radio RRC Th
83. here the Radio RRC should be connected and find out how the network is configured see chapter Initial IP Setup You have to set up the new IP Netmask and Gateway When it s done use your web browser to connect to the Radio RRC s internal web server and configure the DNS IP 17 Configure the Radio RRC s DynDNS settings with the Hostname you registered at DynDns see chapter Dynamic DNS Setting 18 Now it s time to configure your remote router We recommend that you first of enable the remote configuring of your router you may need it later After that s done configure DMZ or port forwarding see chapter Network and Firewalls When this is done your remote Radio RRC should be reachable over the Internet 19 When back at the Control QTH try to browse to the DynDNS address you registered and entered into the Radio RRC You should get in contact with the Radio RRC internal web server exactly as it was local 20 The only setting which need to be changed in the Control RRC is the SIP contact at the Radio settings page The SIP contact should be changed to the DynDNS Hostname you registered or to the fixed IP of the Radio QTH if you have one Then every thing should work remotely Enjoy the remote controlling mickes reviderade Ba1258B RemoteRig MKkIIs PAS5 docx Microbit 2 0 AB 2010 All rights reserved User manual Rev PA6 2 Nov 2010 9 of 127 USER MANUAL microbit RRC 1258 Hardware Front RRC 1258
84. ings Rx jitter buffer size 4 v IO settings Rx jitter delay 3 v Audio packet size ms Continuous RTP tx Application upgrade Bootloader upgrade Debug level Restart device Parameter Setting UDP cmd port Port number used for the Command channel 12000 default UDP audio port Port number used for the audio channel 11000 default SIP port Port number used for the SIP session 5060 default mickes reviderade Ba1258B RemoteRig MKIIs PA5 docx Microbit 2 0 AB 2010 All rights reserved User manual Rev 2 Nov 2010 41 of 127 USER MANUAL microbit RRC 1258 MKII Web server port Port number used for the internal http web server 80 default Telnet server port Port number used for the internal telnet server 23 default Rx jitter buffer size Set the maximum number of audio packets from the received audio stream that is buffered Dictates maximum playback delay Higher values result in better tolerance against bad Internet connections Note that this value must be larger than the jitter delay 4 default Rx jitter delay Set the number of audio packets received and buffered from the audio stream before beginning playback Dictates minimum playback delay Small values gives short delays higher values result in better tolerance against bad Internet connections but the delay will increase Note that this value must be less than the jitter buffer size 3 defaul
85. ly with the control panel directly attached to the radio Hardware configuration IC 2820 RRC 1258Mkil Control 1258 Radio AUX MIC Configuration 5 z 13 3 14 1 2 2 4 4 6 6 8 8 7 7 5 5 1 In place 0 Not in place X doesn n matter Radio settings example Parameter Control Radio Program mode 9 IC E2820 9 IC E2820 SIP password hello hello SIP realm SIP contact 192 168 0 228 Auto connect No Audio quality 2 Linear 16 bits 8 kHz 2 Linear 16 bits 8 kHz Audio dual rx No Codec out gain 255 255 Codec inp gain 18 0 Codec inp preamp Yes Codec inp HPF Hz 163 163 mickes reviderade Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs PA5 docx Microbit 2 0 AB 2010 All rights reserved User manual Rev PA6 2 Nov 2010 75 of 127 USER MANUAL RRC 1258 microbit COMO baudrate 38400 38400 COMO data bits 8 8 COMO stop bits 1 1 COMO parity 0 Off 0 Off Available only in RRC 1258MkIIs Connections The cabling is quite simple and can be done with simple RJ connectors Be aware of that the original microphone 15 not useable Use a simple ICOM microphone like HM 103 95 Microphones with circular connectors can also be used with adapter cable OPC 589 mickes reviderade Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs PA5 docx Microbit 2 0 AB 2010 All rights reserved User manual R
86. n external relay if it s not strong enough RJ45 IN1 active low CW Keyer right paddle IN2 active low CW Keyer left paddle OUT1 open collector INO active low only available at Control RRC OUTO open collector OUT2 open collector 8V OUT max 100mA GND mickes reviderade Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs PA5 docx Microbit 2 0 AB 2010 All rights reserved User manual Rev PA6 2 Nov 2010 16 of 127 USER MANUAL RRC 1258 microbit ETHERNET The unit can be connected to both 10 and 100 Mbit s Ethernet based TCP IP network The RRC can be configured for different connection types for Ethernet port Auto 10FDX 100HDX 100FDX and Auto with preferred 10FDX Default is Auto with preferred 10FDX which works best in most cases ETHERHET LIHK ACT Pin no Ethernet RJ45 1 Out 2 Out 3 In 4 4 5 6 In 7 8 LINK Green LED indicates link OK flashing LED indicates traffic ACT Yellow LED indicates speed 100Mbit s off 10MBits s mickes reviderade Ba1258B RemoteRig MKIIs PA5 docx Microbit 2 0 AB 2010 rights reserved User manual Rev PA6 2 Nov 2010 17 of 127 USER MANUAL microbit RRC 1258 MKII Strapping and jumpers Before connecting the RRC to your radio you need to put some straps in place depending on your
87. nnect Disconnect via MIC UP button AUX MIC Configuration 0 d aw 1 In place 0 Not place X doesn n matter Radio settings example Parameter Control Radio Program mode 4 Yaesu Kenwood Elecraft 4 Yaesu Kenwood Elecraft SIP password hello SIP realm SIP contact 192 168 0 228 hello Auto connect No Audio quality 2 Linear 16 bits 8 kHz Audio dual rx 2 Linear 16 bits 8 kHz No Codec out gain 255 255 Codec inp gain 13 0 Codec inp preamp Yes _ Codec inp HPF Hz 163 163 COMO baudrate 9600 9600 mickes reviderade Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs PA5 docx Microbit 2 0 AB 2010 All rights reserved User manual Rev PA6 2 Nov 2010 91 of 127 USER MANUAL microbit RRC 1258 COMO data bits 8 COMO stop bits 1 0 Off COMO parity Available only in RRC 1258MkIIs Connections Drawings of the connection cables can be found under appendix B Control RRC e Connect a standard RS 232 cable between the PC and the RRC COM2 e The microphone can be connected direct to the RRC AUX MIC connector if you have a microphone with RJ 45 connector If you have a microphone with a circular connector you can buy an adapter cable MJ 88 from Kenwood or make one by yourself e The speaker is connected direct to the RRC SP jack with a 3 5 mm
88. ntify the following colours Orange White Orange Green White Blue 5 Blue White Green Brown White Brown mickes reviderade Ba1258B RemoteRig MKkIIs PA5 docx Microbit 2 0 AB 2010 All rights reserved User manual Rev PA6 2 Nov 2010 68 of 127 USER MANUAL microbit RRC 1258 MKII B ur Ni E Cut a piece of shrinking tube to each wire Cut them short enough so they don t shrink from the heat of the solder iron First tread a 100 mm long 6 4 mm shrinking tube on the separation cable Then tread a 80 mm long 6 4 mm shrinking tube on the separation cable Solder them together follow the drawing above Tread the shrinking tubes over the soldered joints and shrink them with hot air mickes reviderade Ba1258B RemoteRig MKIIs PA5 docx Microbit 2 0 AB 2010 All rights reserved User manual Rev 2 Nov 2010 69 of 127 USER MANUAL microbit RRC 1258 MKII uu EB Tread the 6 4 mm shrinking tube over the joint and shrink it with hot air Tread the second shrinking tube over the first and shrink them with hot air The first cable is now finished Do the same with the other part The one with the connector to the control panel When you have finished both cables connect them together with the supplied RJ45 extender Check the cable with an ohm meter You should have connection from pin 1 at radio end to pin 1 at radio end etc Also check
89. nwood Elecraft SIP password hello hello SIP realm SIP contact 192 168 0 228 Auto connect No Audio quality 2 Linear 16 bits 8 kHz 2 Linear 16 bits 8 kHz Audio Dual RX Yes Codec out gain 255 255 Codec inp gain 18 0 Codec inp preamp Yes Codec inp HPF Hz 163 163 COMO baudrate 9600 9600 COMO data bits 8 8 COMO stop bits 1 1 COMO parity 0 Off 0 Off Available only in RRC 1258MkIIs remember that the bandwidth demand is doubled Connections Drawings of the connection cables can be found under appendix B Control RRC e Connect a standard RS 232 cable between the PC and the RRC COM2 mickes reviderade Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs PA5 docx Microbit 2 0 AB 2010 All rights reserved User manual Rev PA6 2 Nov 2010 86 of 127 USER MANUAL microbit RRC 1258 MKII e The microphone can be connected direct to the RRC AUX MIC connector if you have a microphone with RJ 45 connector If you have a microphone with a circular connector you can buy an adapter cable ADMY 817 from Yaesu or make one by yourself e The speaker is connected direct to the RRC SP jack with a 3 5 mm stereo plug Radio RRC e From the RRC COM2 connector to the radios CAT connector D sub RS 232 you use a special cable There are also off the shelf cables also but not as common as the straight cable The smaller radios in the FT 8x7 series do not have a D sub or RS 232 port they only have a TTL p
90. o communications we need to know which IP port numbers are used for each service There are some different techniques to fix this At the operator end Control RRC there is normally OK just to use DHCP for the own IP settings For the Sip contact parameter you enter the public fixed IP address or DynDNS name to the router at the radio site At the radio end Radio RRC the router must be configured so that port 5060 11000 and 12000 default settings is directed to the Radio RRC which should have a static IP address The easy way to get connected is to set the RRC IP address as DMZ server in the router This makes it possible to connect to all services SIP audio and control as well as the web and telnet interfaces without further configuration If you are using SIP based IP telephony you need to change the port SIP port from 5060 to an other port not used by the IP telephony service in both RRC s If you run a web server at the radio site you need to change the webserver port from 80 to something else for example 8000 If you are using port forwarding you have to configure the router in a way that every service forwards packets to the right host on the inside When setting up the router check that there is No SIP ALG activated You will also need to register the Radio RRC to DynDNS www dyndns com so you can use a host name to connect to the Radio RRC regardless of its dynamic IP address which can change without notice but rarely does
91. ol on the radio If you have the TS 2000 at your summer QTH you do not need to take the control panel with you when you want to use the TS 2000 locally We replace the cable between panel and radio with to RRC 1258 one connected to the control panel and one connected to the radio When you press the power button on the panel the radio comes to life at the remote side and audio and panel info flows across the internet between the RRC s The look and feel of the control panel is the same as if the panel was directly connected to the radio Hardware configuration RRC 1258Mkil Control 1258 Radio AUX MIC Configuration y 3 1 2 2 4 4 6 6 a 8 7 7 j 5 5 1 In place 0 Not in place X doesn n matter mickes reviderade Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs PA5 docx Microbit 2 0 AB 2010 All rights reserved User manual Rev PA6 2 Nov 2010 100 of 127 USER MANUAL RRC 1258 MKII microbit Radio settings example SIP realm SIP contact Parameter Control Radio Program mode 8 TS2000 8 TS2000 SIP password hello hello 192 168 0 228 Auto connect No Audio quality 2 Linear 16 bits 8 kHz 2 Linear 16 bits 8 kHz Audio dual rx Yes Codec out gain 255 255 Codec inp gain 13 0 Codec inp preamp Yes Po Codec inp HPF Hz 163 163 COMO baudrate 57600 57600 COMO data bits 8 8 COMO stop bits 1 1 COMO parity 0 Off
92. one or in combination with a CW paddle To activate keying the PC could use the DTR signal in the virtual USB COM port delivered by the RRC USB device The PC control works in parallel with the CW paddle so it is possible to shift between PC keying and the CW paddle without changing the configuration I O connector Control RRC A PC with straight key functionality or other external keyer can be used to perform keying alone or in combination with a CW paddle To activate keying connect pin 4 INO to GND The external keyer works in parallel with the CW paddle so it is possible to shift between external keying and the CW paddle without changing the configuration Note The straight key input INO is a generic input and cannot be connected direct to a PC you need an interface see appendix mickes reviderade Ba1258B RemoteRig MKkIIs PAS5 docx Microbit 2 0 AB 2010 All rights reserved User manual Rev PA6 2 Nov 2010 56 of 127 USER MANUAL RRC 1258 microbit Signal connector setting right paddle 1 IN1 left paddle 2 IN2 straight key PC 4 INO INO mode Keyer gnd 8 I O connector Radio RRC The output signal from the CW keyer to the radio straight KEY input can also be found in the I O connector Signal connector setting keyer output 3 OUT1 OUT1 mode Keyer keyer output 5 OUTO OUTO mode Keyer keyer output 6
93. ort accessible via a mini DIN jack You can either buy an adapter cable D sub to mini DIN with a level converter called CT 62 from Yaesu or you can make a cable by yourself and connect it to the RRC TTL connector e Between the RRC AUX MIC connector and the radios microphone jack you can connect a standard patch cable if the radio have a RJ 45 jack If the radio have a circular microphone jack you need to make an adapter cable by yourself or buy one from e g a Tigertronics distributor for Signallink its article number is SLCAB8R If you use Tigertronic cable you need to put the straps different If you make the cable by yourself just cut a standard FTP screened patch cable and solder an 8 pin circular connector on it Make the cable as short as possible to prevent it from picking up HF The speaker signal from the radios external speaker jack to the RRC SP jack is connected via a standard off the shelf cable with 3 5 mm stereo plugs in both ends mickes reviderade Ba1258B RemoteRig MKkIIs PAS5 docx Microbit 2 0 AB 2010 All rights reserved User manual Rev PA6 2 Nov 2010 87 of 127 b micro USER MANUAL RRC 1258 MKII iode ansa 1096 ansa 2 Os zo Oc IIMIN8SC ww gg gt HuaMVads LO O ey LM O sow
94. port they only have a TTL port accessible via a mini DIN jack You can either buy an adapter cable D sub to mini DIN with a level converter called CT 62 from Yaesu or you can make a cable by yourself and connect it to the RRC TTL connector e Between the RRC AUX MIC connector and the radios microphone jack you can connect a standard patch cable if the radio have a RJ 45 jack If the radio have a circular microphone jack you need to make an adapter cable by yourself or buy one from e g a Tigertronics distributor for Signallink its article number is SLCAB8R If you use Tigertronic cable you need to put the straps different If you make the cable by yourself just cut a standard FTP screened patch cable and solder an 8 pin circular connector on it Make the cable as short as possible to prevent it from picking up HF e The speaker signal from the radios external speaker jack to the RRC SP jack is connected via a standard off the shelf cable with 3 5 mm stereo plugs in both ends mickes reviderade Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs PA5 docx Microbit 2 0 AB 2010 All rights reserved User manual Rev PA6 2 Nov 2010 81 of 127 b micro ae eyewe J jode gansa 1006 ansa 9 Go EA Og Od Oz 9 IIMIN8SScCL OHH qSA ps 9 837 445
95. r IP address in this example is 192 168 128 10 this means that the IP of the RRC s must have IP s in the area 192 168 128 2 to 192 128 255 The Netmask is 255 255 128 0 this the Netmask in the RRC S should be the same The Default gateway is 192 16 128 1 the Gateway in the RRC S should be the same In this case you must change the IP s of the RRC I recommend to use 192 168 128 227 and 192 168 128 228 Use the Microbit Setup Manager to change the IP settings Select the Setup tab click on the Get Setup button and enter the IP addresses in the Setup info dialog box mickes reviderade Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs PA5 docx Microbit 2 0 AB 2010 All rights reserved User manual Rev PA6 2 Nov 2010 26 of 127 e e USER MANUAL RRC 1258 MKII microbit n Setup Info v1 Serial number 1 919 address 00 50 C2 11 8F 4F 0 DHCP e 192 168 128 227 255 255 128 0 Gateway 192 168 128 1 mickes reviderade Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs PA5 docx Microbit 2 0 AB 2010 All rights reserved User manual Rev PA6 2 Nov 2010 27 of 127 USER MANUAL microbit RRC 1258 Configuration with WEB interface Before you can use your RRC 1258MkII you must configure both the hardware strapping and the software settings The units will have the default IP addresses 192 168 0 227 Control RRC and 192 168 0 228 Radio RRC The net mask is
96. radio Down below follows instructions of how to disassembly the RRC and pictures showing where to find the different straps 1 Start with removing the screws holding the D sub on the rear marked COM2 The tool should be 5 mm 3 16 Mfd by Microbit 2 0 AB www microbit se eee x 2 Open the box by pressing the D sub until you can get your fingers behind the edge of the lid and can slide the housing apart AB mickes reviderade Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs PA5 docx Microbit 2 0 AB 2010 All rights reserved User manual Rev PA6 2 Nov 2010 18 of 127 USER MANUAL microbit RRC 1258 3 Behind the AUX MIC connector there is a strapping area which looks like an IC socket There are two rows with 9 holes The row next to the AUX MIC connector is connected to the connector The strapping is done by connecting the red strap wires supplied with the RRC between the holes according to the description for the radio see radio chapter Normally the same strapping should be done in both Control RRC and Radio RRC The picture shows the strapping for IC 706 4 Control RRC only JMP 1 is placed behind the TTL connector With the strap in place a DC voltage is feed to the microphone element All ICOM microphones should be DC feed Dynamic microphones like the ones used by Kenwood should not be DC feed HEIL microphones should not be DC feed either mickes reviderade Ba1258B_RemoteRig_Mk
97. radio comes to life at the remote side and audio and panel info flows across the internet between the RRC s The look and feel of the control panel is the same as if the panel was directly connected to the radio mickes reviderade Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs PA5 docx Microbit 2 0 AB 2010 All rights reserved User manual Rev PA6 2 Nov 2010 110 of 127 USER MANUAL RRC 1258 MKII microbit Hardware configuration DX SR8 1258 Control 1258 Radio AUX MIC Configuration SPK OUT gt 1 In place 0 Not place X doesn n matter Radio settings example SIP realm SIP contact Parameter Control Radio Program mode 12 DX SR8 12 DX SR8 SIP password hello hello 192 168 0 228 Auto connect No Audio quality 2 Linear 16 bits 8 kHz 2 Linear 16 bits 8 kHz Audio dual rx No Codec out gain 255 255 Codec inp gain 12 0 Codec inp preamp Yes EJ Codec inp HPF Hz 163 163 COMO baudrate 38400 38400 COMO data bits 8 8 COMO stop bits 1 1 COMO parity 0 Off 0 Off Available only in RRC 1258MkIIs Connections necessary signals between the panel and the radio are connected with the 8 wires in the connection cable a standard patch cable We just need to use two standard patch cables one between the control panel and the Control RRC and
98. robit 2 0 AB 2010 All rights reserved Rev PA6 2 Nov 2010 ig_MkIIs PA5 docx mickes reviderade Ba1258B RemoteRi User manual b micro 90 9c LM S O oar 9E v EE LES cO 8 Fo Jejnpouu jod 9 7 O8b SL o9 oar S 9 aoo i jod 9 p TLL IPIINSSC L OHH Qc LM NN D 09198 5 uaMVads g uaxvads pow OZ p eZI 8 29 8 e o 10 Op JOIN d JOIN 2 aw 109 8 e juoJ4 uoo Gr 100 8 IPMINSSCL OHH DL 8921 0002 OH sonm Q000zs I IWSSzI OHdH 91600 poomusy aiva 22160 et SIN A8 IIS _ __ 43 802 ___ ALON NOISN3WIG AWVN INO YN LAG USER MANUAL RRC 1258 MKII 104 of 127 Microbit 2 0 AB 2010 All rights reserved Rev PA6 2 Nov 2010 ig MkIIs PA5 docx mickes reviderade Ba1258B RemoteRi
99. s cable from your local ICOM dealer art no OPC 581 or 587 Connector at radio end Connector at control panel end mickes reviderade Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs PA5 docx Microbit 2 0 AB 2010 All rights reserved User manual Rev PA6 2 Nov 2010 67 of 127 USER MANUAL RRC 1258 MKII microbit red screened vit med skarm White screened svart black rod med skarm Yellow blue white vit outer screen yttre skarm JT iHi gt Identify the end with the connector to the radio se above Cut the cable apart don t make it longer then needed at radio end The mic signal is sensitive of HF from antennas etc as usually Take away about 40 mm of the outer covering Separate the shields from the inner wire the red wire has a copper coloured shield and the white has a green shield The shielded white wire is thinner than the white one without a shielding That way you can identify them from each other The outer shielding is not connected to the RRC Cut all wire to about 20 mm Take way about 3 mm of the cover from each wire and tin plate them It s not easy but it s possible Also tin plate the copper and green shielding AL y ee Use the supplied CAT 5 cable cut of 10 15 from each connector and take away 40 mm of the outer cover Separate the pairs Take away 3 mm of the cover from each wire and tin plate them Ide
100. s reserved User manual Rev PA6 2 Nov 2010 63 of 127 USER MANUAL RRC 1258 microbit Radio settings example SIP contact Parameter Control Radio Program mode 2 IC706 2 IC706 SIP password hello hello SIP realm 192 168 0 228 Auto connect No Audio quality 2 Linear 16 bits 8 kHz 2 Linear 16 bits 8 kHz Audio dual rx No Codec out gain 255 255 Codec inp gain 18 0 Codec inp preamp Yes __ SSS Codec inp HPF Hz 163 163 COMO baudrate 19200 19200 COMO data bits 8 8 COMO stop bits 1 1 COMO parity 0 Off 0 Off Available only in RRC 1258MkIIs Connections All necessary signals between the panel and the radio are connected with the 8 wires in the cable OPC 581 or OPC 587 from ICOM We just need to cut it apart and connect a RRC 1258MkII in each end The following signals are represented in the cable the numbering is for the RJ45 connector to the RRC after converting the cable not for the ICOM connector GND UNE 8V power to control panel only when radio is LRXD serial data 19200 bps from panel to radio AF audio to speaker PWK power control grounding it switch on the radio MICE mic ground MIC mic Signal LTXD serial data 19200 bps from radio to panel Cut the ICOM cable OPC 581 or OPC 587 and connect both ends to a standard CAT 5 patch cable for
101. s reviderade Ba1258B RemoteRi User manual b micro USER MANUAL RRC 1258 MKII 0919458 o9 oar 5 9 3 O aus gt 02 LO OL Jod 9 109 9 00928 01 IIMIN8Sc 0 884 SH 8521 saww Oogzy ol HAOI 921160 e qeo WONI avd Zh SIN A G30V BOW 1938 3 Nos MO ONVIS Ka3xO3HO Ga ld00 HISNOO AW IND WN 1 ww 8 5 Microbit 2 0 AB 2010 All rights reserved ig_MkIIs PA5 docx mickes reviderade Ba1258B RemoteRi Rev PA6 2 Nov 2010 74 of 127 User manual e e USER MANUAL RRC 1258 MKII microbit ICOM IC E2820 General It s not only shortwave transceivers which could be remote controlled the remoterig system also support ICOM s D star radio IC E2820 The technical solution is the same as for IC 706 and TS 480 you can remote control the radio over Internet from the control panel without any PC We simply replace the cable between the control panel and the radio with two RRC 1258 units one at the control panel and one at the radio When you push the PWR ON button an audio and data connection is established between the units and you control the radio as you do normal
102. settings Extern IP Host Ping settings Eth type Auto prefer 10FDX Application upgrade Bootloader upgrade Web page pwd micke Web page user admin Export settings Restart device Parameter Setting Unit ID Banner Text whatever you want that will be shown at the top of the web page within brackets Used to identify different RRC empty default DHCP Select between a fixed IP address and DHCP DHCP can be practical for the Control RRC but fixed IP address is preferred in Radio RRC No default Yes mickes reviderade Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs PA5 docx Microbit 2 0 AB 2010 All rights reserved User manual Rev PA6 2 Nov 2010 31 of 127 USER MANUAL RRC 1258 MKII microbit IP IP address only when fixed IP address is used 192 168 0 227 default Control RRC 192 168 0 228 default Radio RRC nnn nnn nnn nnn Netmask Net mask only when fixed IP address is used 255 255 255 0 default nnn nnn nnn nnn Gateway Gateway only when fixed IP address is used 192 168 0 1 default nnn nnn nnn nnn Dns server DNS address only when fixed IP address is used 192 168 0 1 default nnn nnn nnn nnn Extern IP Host Fixed external IP address of your NAT router Should NOT be used in normal installations empty default nnn nnn nnn nnn Eth type Type of Ethernet
103. suant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help FCC Caution Any changes or modification not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Safety Notice Do not use this product near water for example in a wet basement or near a swimming pool e Avoid using this product during an electrical storm There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning Warning Never operate this device with a headset or other audio accessories at high volume levels
104. t Audio packet size ms Sets the max size length of the audio packets in ms If you have a good Internet connection with lots of bandwidth or running both RRC s under the same LAN WLAN it s possible to reduce the packet size down to 1 ms Smaller packets means decreased delay but increased bandwidth 20 default Continuous RTP Tx Control RRC If VOX will be used switch on this function It means that the audio stream is sent continuously from the Control RRC to the Radio RRC This can be a security problem for some user because the audio from the mic is sent to the Internet all the time Radio RRC Some mobile 3G networks have a delay before they open up for the audio stream which ends up in problems when releasing the PTT This function often solves this problem No default Yes Debug level Not used and should not be changed Off default Low Medium High mickes reviderade Ba1258B RemoteRig MKkIIs PAS5 docx Microbit 2 0 AB 2010 rights reserved User manual Rev PA6 2 Nov 2010 42 of 127 USER MANUAL microbit RRC 1258 Dynamic DNS setting only Radio RRC The Radio RRC has a DynDNS client to be used when the Internet Service Provider ISP uses dynamic IP addresses instead of fixed IP address The DynDNS client checks what IP address your router has got from the ISP and sends the information to DynDNS s DNS server When using DynDNS you enter Own host name instead
105. the other one between the Radio RRC and the radio Convenient for travelling is that the speaker is already present on the back of the control panel so there is no need for an extra speaker even if a bigger separate speaker gives better audio The following signals are represented in the connection cable mickes reviderade Ba1258B RemoteRig 5 5 User manual Rev 2 Nov 2010 Microbit 2 0 AB 2010 All rights reserved 111 of 127 USER MANUAL microbit RRC 1258 AF Audio to speaker SPK GND Speaker ground 1 TXD data from radio to control panel 2 RXD data from Control panel to radio 3 8V power to control panel when radio is switched on 4 Not in use 5 Mic signal PWR on off button 6 GND 7 8 Power supply Control RRC The Control RRC is supplied with a common 13 8 V 10 18V power supply The display and speaker amplifier needs a lot of power so you need at least 1A mickes reviderade Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs PA5 docx Microbit 2 0 AB 2010 All rights reserved User manual Rev PA6 2 Nov 2010 112 of 127 USER MANUAL microbit RRC 1258 Schematics and PAD Interface Control RRC RJ45 I0 connector IN 1 111 R56 HS 1 a IH 5 2 ae m3 0 3 S3 ghg E j E RN PAD JACK pep UTS 1 RING 2 gt 211 4 D1
106. tion for output 1 OUT1 signal the I O connector or tip in the PAD jack 0 I O active when INO on Control RRC is active Control RRC CW Keyer function must be disabled default Keyer output to the radio straight key input PTT used as external PTT 3 Connect active when the SIP connection is active 4 On Off controlled by the ON OFF button on this side OUT2 mode Select the function for output 2 OUT2 signal the I O connector or ring in the PAD jack 0 active when INO on Control RRC is active Control RRC CW Keyer function must be disabled default 1 Keyer output to the radio straight key input 2 PTT used as external PTT 3 Connect active when the SIP connection is active 4 On Off controlled by the ON OFF button on this side Ne When the ON OFF buttons are pushed the output change will be immediate but will resume to last saved position after power on To make the changes permanent use the apply changes button mickes reviderade Ba1258B RemoteRig MKkIIs PAS5 docx Microbit 2 0 AB 2010 All rights reserved User manual Rev PA6 2 Nov 2010 50 of 127 USER MANUAL microbit RRC 1258 Ping settings only Radio RRC The Radio RRC has a Ping Watchdog function which can be used as an extra security This function is quite common in network equipments It can be set to ping an IP address and when it does not get any answer it will make a hard
107. update NEVER fails but the browser is a common problem mickes reviderade Ba1258B RemoteRig MKIIs PA5 docx Microbit 2 0 AB 2010 All rights reserved User manual Rev 2 Nov 2010 52 of 127 USER MANUAL microbit RRC 1258 MKII Bootloader firmware upgrade This follows the same steps as the application firmware upgrade procedure above Restart device Restart device can be used if you want to reset and restart the RRC without saving any changes before apply changes or just for ordinary reset mickes reviderade Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs PA5 docx Microbit 2 0 AB 2010 All rights reserved User manual Rev PA6 2 Nov 2010 53 of 127 USER MANUAL RRC 1258 MKII microbit Configuration with terminal interface All parameters can also be programmed the serial interface COM1 RS 232 or Telnet port COMI has the following settings 38400 baud 8 bits No parity and 1 stop bit Select the sys s and setup edit 1 menus to configure the RRC This method of configuration is not user friendly and should be avoided audio quality setup edit setup view setup clear wdt reset dns query show network info STUN test memory UDP send UDP receive Setup default 1 Control Setup default 2 Radio COM1 rts cts on off exit mickes reviderade Ba1258B RemoteRig MKkIIs PA5 docx Microbit 2 0 AB 2010 All rights reserved User
108. ut the RRC as firmware revision etc and also the basic IP configuration 7 RRC 1258 Control RRC sp gt fi hittp 192 168 0 227 RRC 1258 Control RRC 1258 Control microbit Info Status IP settings Radio settings Serial settings Advanced settings DynDNS settings Keyer settings Application upgrade Bootloader upgrade Restart device Name Company Product Hardvere Software Compiler Build ROM RAM ETH RAM ResetSrc Uptime Serial number MAC address IP address Netmask Gatevey DNS mickes reviderade Ba1258B_RemoteRig_MkIIs PA5 docx Value Microbit 1258 3 0 0 1 46 4 1 2 WinARM 4 2007 Nov 25 2009 11 19 55 249580 39868 2816 max 3kB 0 3 1807 1395 00 50 c2 11 8d 43 192 168 1 227 255 255 255 0 192 168 1 1 192 168 1 1 Microbit 2 0 AB 2010 All rights reserved User manual Rev PA6 2 Nov 2010 29 of 127 USER MANUAL RRC 1258 MKII microbit Status On the status page you can check some parameters which can be useful when debugging etc But the most important is that here is the Connect and Disconnect button used to connect or disconnect the Internet connection between the two RRC When connecting you will see how the SIP status is changed to Connected Transferring if everything is OK Here is also shown how your NAT router has mapped the ports and the momentary status of the inputs and outputs IM RRC 1258 R
109. wser and connect to the units one by one by entering their resp IP address If you get in contact with their internal web server everything is OK Disconnect all cables from the units and open the housings see chapter Strappings and jumpers and make the hardware strapping according to the instruction which is provided in the chapter for your radio in the end of this Users manual Check the red jumpers with a ohm meter to verify that they are not broken before assembling the housings again Make the basic software configuration for your system which is described in the chapter for your radio in the end of this Users manual Prepare the cables needed for your radio station and or PC according to the cable drawings provided in the chapter for your radio in the end of this Users manual Double check your home made cables with an ohm meter before connecting them to the RRC and the radio to prevent harm of any equipment Microbit do not take any responsibility of damaged RRC units or radio equipment After preparing the cables connect them to the RRC units and the radio equipment Connect the power to all equipment Check with your web browser again that you are in contact with both RRC units Now try to establish the connection between the Control RRC and the Radio RRC If you use radio with a detached control panel it s done when you press the ordinary power on button If you are using a PC at the control end you need to browse to the status

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