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IC-7760 setup notes

Getting an IC-7760 ready for CallMinder.

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Use Icom's manual for radio menus. These notes come from the CallMinder setup instructions. For exact menu paths on the radio, see the IC-7760 manuals from Icom: Icom manual downloads and Icom America. Icom and IC-7760 are trademarks of Icom Incorporated; UnitedTechs is not affiliated with Icom.

1. Record your ID in the Voice TX Memories

Record your station ID (for example "This is KB5XYZ") in Voice TX Memory T1, and your closing ID (for example "... clear") in T2. CallMinder's settings let you choose which memories hold your ID and 73. How to record a Voice TX Memory is covered in Icom's IC-7760 manual.

2. Set the CI-V address

Set the radio's CI-V address to AA, which is CallMinder's default. The factory address conflicts when a PW2 amplifier is connected. Look up the CI-V address setting in Icom's manual.

3. Pick the COM port

Connect the PC to the radio by USB. In CallMinder's Settings tab, pick the COM port for the radio's USB port that no other program is using.

4. Test safely

Test at low power into a dummy load first. CallMinder's Simulation mode lets you try everything with nothing transmitted.

5. Squelch

CallMinder holds the contact open while another station is talking (squelch open). Set your squelch so it closes on an empty frequency. With squelch wide open, end contacts with 73 or Stop.

You remain responsible. CallMinder is a helper, not a replacement for the control operator. You remain responsible for identifying your station and operating it correctly. Monitor the radio and ID timing, and identify manually whenever needed.
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