The Icom 7610 Has Arrived – Ham Radio Deluxe Setup

K0PIR

I'm an Amateur Radio enthusiast. I love the hobby and experimenting with radios, antennas and software. On my YouTube channel I upload videos on the Icom 7300 and Icom 7610 along with Ham radio software programs. I hope to inspire people to try new things in Amateur Radio.

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Bob KU5J
6 years ago

This is exactly the info I was looking for. M 7610 is due to arrive in 3 days, and one of my first goals is to interface it with HRD. Your video and information is very much appreciated.

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Stephen
6 years ago

Rich…

Thanks for all the video’s, they have been great… I’m stuck though on getting the IC-7610 to transmit on MMTTY.
I have gone through your recent video on single cable MMTTY but can only get the radio to key, no diddle though and that is the problem I have. Using MMTTY version 1.68 and have downloaded the EXTFSK64 driver and extracted the files into the MMTTY directory. I have gone through the video and set up the IC-7610 radio just as you have, and gone through the MMTTY install to include selecting the EXTFSK64 for my port. The EXTFSK64 setup screen comes up and I have set up and verified that it is on the correct USB port. EXTFSK64 Status reads OK. When I hit the TX button the radio keys but there is no diddle just carrier. I have tried to send text (call sign) but not letters/numbers just solid keying. BTW the N1MM Logger plus is working with the spectrum scope and the radio frequency reads correctly on the band reader… Not sure what to do at this point. I have tried both MMTTY versions 1.68 and 1.70 same issue. Not sure which way to go on this one..

Again thanks for all the videos, they have been great. I also own a IC-7300 and have enjoyed those videos as well.

Steve, N4DXS

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Dave KC9K
6 years ago

Have you experienced any issues with the Rig switching from USB Dig to USB while transmitting using WSJT X?

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Anonymous
6 years ago

Hi Rich,
I’ve had good success getting HRD to work with the 7610, but I had to use the Icom 7300 in the preset. I tried using the 7700 as you suggested, but the 7610 does immediately into transmit upon starting HRD, and no matter what settings I used (DTR, RTS, and all combinations), nothing seems to work using the 7700 as the preset choice. I’ve also read some folks had good luck using the 7600, but that also didn’t work with HRD effectively. So, I’ve got HRD working with the 7300 preset, but WSJTX doesn’t put the radio is transmit. I’ve tried all the settings I can find in WSJTX using different radios with HRD as the PTT. Any ideas that you might have to get WSJTX working would be very much appreciated. I’ve been able to get HRD to work with my 7300 just fine, but the 7610 will not work.

Thanks,
Bob KU5J

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Malcolm Pelham. WF5K
6 years ago

Bob

Good evening. I am trying to setup the 7610 on WSJT-x and not having any success due in part to know 7610 in the radio drop down. I was using the 7600, and also a 7300 with no problem. I have tried both radio’s setup and also the 7700 but nothing has worked so far. Decodes perfectly but no CAT control.

I am also using N3FJP logging and have successfully set that up on the radio for rig control and transmit.

Anything you can do to help will be appreciated.

Thanks
Mal. WF5K

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MMalcolm Pelham
6 years ago

Thanks Rich for the workaround with DX Lab Suite. I’ll give it a try, but I may just use my 7300 until such time as WSJT-x has added the 7610. HI HI

Happy New year.

73
WF5K

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Randy BArtosiewicz
6 years ago

Hi Rich;
Thanks for all the info on connecting HRD, works great. Got JTDX working through HRD, but I removed JTDX and all it’s files and did a clean install. The Test and PPT work and it’s up and running.
Randy
W9RTB

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Dave
6 years ago

Rich,

Kind of off topic but, do you have any experience with RS BA-1 and setting up with the ICOM 7610?

Dave, KC9K

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s52d
6 years ago

Hi!

I got FT8 running (USB-DAT1). RX IF filter is set to 1300 Hz: is thee a way to define 3 kHz (or so) RX window?

Bet 73, gl
Iztok, s52d

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s52d
6 years ago

Hi Rich!

Thans for answer. My mistake: I was talking IC-7610, not IC-7300.

My problem: youtube doesn not work on my PCs.
But from comments I assume it was about IC-7300.

I can move 1300 Hz USB-D1 a bit around: but same with VFO.
With soft shape it might get a bit more.

Best 73, CU FT8 (no qso yet)
Iztok, s52d

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s52d
6 years ago

wow thanks!

I overlooked tuning dial. A new look at FT8 band now, I even “smell” some JT65 on 160m.
Manual is like a puzzle: bits and pieces in different places.

It is funny to see filter starting at -50 Hz, so I shifted it higher with twin PBT.

Summary: IC-7610 is a nice toy.

Best 73, gd DX, CU FT8
Iztok, s52d

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Stephen Emlyn-Jones
5 years ago

Hi Rich,
I have followed your video instructions and have FT8 operating correctly.
I have HRD controlling the IC-7610 but with DM780 for some reason, while the rig keys to transmit, there is no output. Receive works perfectly.
Any ideas ?
Tks – 73
Steve
GW4BKG

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Stephen Emlyn-Jones
5 years ago

Thanks Rich,
No both are correct.
By the way I am using just a single usb cable if that makes any difference.
What mode should I be in on the IC-7610.
I had DM780 working correctly when I was using a Yaesu FT-DX1200 and then I used usb.
Thanks for your help.
Steve
GW4BKG

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Rick Lawn
5 years ago

As a new 7610 owner I’m really enjoying your tutorials. There is a lot to learn on this rig. As a previous flex owner I was torn but I think I made the right choice. I have not been having luck getting ACL to connect to the radio for some reason and I need to read check my settings. HRD connected without a hitch though I can’t get PTT to work in DM780. Again, I must be missing something. I’m not using the CI-V connection as I didn’t feel that was necessary since I already have a USB connection that should handle both audio and PTT.

Keep those videos coming!
73
Rick, W2JAZ

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John Poindexter
5 years ago

Hello,
Thanks for all the help you are providing.

I have tried your suggestions on the IC-7610 and DM780 that I could find.
Finally got he waterfall to show up scrolling down. But, it still doesn’t show the signals
so that I can click on one to decode. I am using a single USB cable that runs rig control, WDJT-X and the HDSDR and CW Skimmer really well. But like I said, I can not get DM780 to show the RTTY or even a CW signal in the waterfall.

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Jim Porterfield
5 years ago

Rich:

Thanks for the video’s !

I was wondering if you had run across an issue I have with my 7610 powering off and showing “Error in sound input” in the WSJT-X software. I’m using HRD for rig control and when I try to tune it shows this error. I was able to get it to work by reducing the power way down but as soon as I try moving it up the error comes back.

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Rex
4 years ago

Hi Rich
Thanks for all the info and video’s on the 7610.
I was using my 7610 with my XP system using the CAT control.
Then tried getting the HRD PTT to work with 7610.
Now the WJST CAT won’t work and device manager shows both Icom ports bridge not working.
Keeps saying Windows can not load the drivers correctly, regardless how many times I have uninstalled and reinstalled.
Appreciate any comments you might have..
Thanks Rex

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