
        IC-R2 programming utility v1.01 Rel. 04.02.99
        Goran Vlaski - Skopje, Republic of Macedonia
        http://www2.crosswinds.net/frankfurt/~vlaski
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        Contents
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        1. Introduction
        2. Interface
        3. Software
         - Memory Grid
         - Main Options
         - Scan Options
         - Power saving
         - Current Settings
         - Dial Options
         - Tv channels
         - Info
        4. Fixes


        1. Introduction.
        ----------------

        A Friend have lend me his IC-R2 over the Weekend and ...
        I had not much time to test everything, so there could be
        some bug somewere, please do not just use the Software,
        check and test everything :)

        Please send bugs reports, suggestions, ... to my Email.


        All you need is a IC-R2, the Interface and this Software.


        2. Interface.
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        There are several Interfaces on the market from YAESU, ICOM, ...
        You have to consider that the IC-R2 use 3V and less
        rather then TTL, when powered by 2 NiCd the IC-R2 is using
        2.4V. At that voltage levels the ICOM interface needs some
        modifikation and the YAESU also. Some Interfaces will work
        and some not, that is depending on the luck you have with the
        tolerances of the parts that were used.

        If you want to be shure that everything will work, just
        get the MAKInterface, thats what I am using.

        Take a look at my web page for more infos.


        3. Software.
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        First you must Load a data file or Download the data from the IC-R2,
        afterwards you can edit/modify the data.

        At every download the Software is saveing the downloaded data in a
        Temporary file "temp.R2", do not use it.

        - Memory Grid
          On the Memory Grid are all memories from 0-399, the 25 Search
          ranges and the 10 Bank VFOs.
          You are selecting the Channel you want to edit by Clicking on it,
          Then you can edit/select the settings in the text boxes and list
          Boxes just above the Grid. Please read the IC-R2 manual for the
          Explanation of the settings.
          If you want to add a new memory, enter the Frequency first, the
          other default settings will be add automatically.
          I have left the original Frequency Format, 6 digits only, above
          1GHz as follows A=10, B=11, ..  F=16
          Ex.: 1.234.567MHz is C34567

          The same logic is for the first Offset digit.

          The Frequences below 1.620MHz have a s....d format:
          (Why make things simple ? if they can be complicated)
          0.495 is 00FFFF
          0.504 is 01FFFF (0.495+1*0.009)
          0.513 is 02FFFF (0.495+2*0.009)
          0.522 is 03FFFF (0.495+3*0.009)
          0.531 is 04FFFF (0.495+4*0.009)
          ...
          ..
          .
          So every Frequency is x*0.009+0.495, you can not select any
          other Step ...
          But if you enter the Frequency 000495 (or any other) instead
          of 00FFFF, you will be able to select other Steps then 0.009
          Just as a Info, you may need it ...

          The IC-R2 does not seem to check anything, so you can upload
          what ever you want (below 0.495 or ...)


          Copy/Paste
          Click on the first col. On some memory you want to copy, and double
          Click on the new location were this memory should be paste. You can
          Also copy/paste ANY single setting using the same logic.

          To copy the step from mem 5 to mem 10 and 11 do:
           - Click on the Step col on mem 5
           - Double-click on the step col on mem 10
           - Double-click on the step col on mem 11

          Hide Checkbox
          Hide or UnHide erased Frequences.

          M Checkbox
          If you want a larger memory screen, click on the upper right M Check
          Box and the Grid will increase on the whole screen, to decrease it
          Again click on the M Check box again.

        - Main Options
          Read the manual

        - Scan Options
          Read the manual

        - Power saving
          Read the manual

        - Current Settings
          These settings define the Status after the clone is done (power off
          Power on).
          You will noticed that there are some Bands (see the VFO box) that
          Are maybe not enabled in your IC-R2, you can still set them!
          So for example select the VFO, and chose the TV Ch band. After the
          Upload procedure the IC-R2 will be set to this bank. You can select
          From 1Ch to 12Ch, and if you are holding the Func button then up to
          62Ch. (or use the tv channels grid to enable all).
          The Menu Box defines what menu will appear when you press and hold
          The V/M button on the IC-R2.
          Return = what operation the IC-R2 will return to after power off/on

        - Dial Options
          Read the manual

        - TV Channels
          Click on the Button tv channels and the scan edges grid will
          disappear and the tv grid will be there instead. Just click on the
          3th col to toggle the skip to be yes/no.

        - Info
          If you press the "I" Button (the IC-R2 should be online), you will
          Get the Hardware (diode, jumper, ..) configuration from your IC-R2.
          Every bit represents a diode, jumper, resistor, ...
          This config status is defined by 3 bytes.


        4. Fixes
        --------
        1.00 - some minor bugs fixed.
             - Beta time checking removed.
        1.01 - New Frequency insertation bug fixed


        So, that's all for now, happy playing and enjoy.



        Greetings, ...


        Dipl.-Ing. Goran Vlaski
