CHIRP

I am also interested in adding IC-7100.

73, Ted VE7VIB

Roy Laufer wrote:

Any plans for adding the recently released Icom IC-7100 to CHIRP?

73,

Roy, AC2GS

I can offer an IC-7100 for REMOTE testing:

1. The developer ("you") writes the software (probably very similar to the IC-7000) using the Icom-documented commands in the IC-7100 Advanced manual.
2. You install the (free) Digi.com "PortServer" Windows or Linux software drivers to create a virtual serial port on your Windows PC.
3. You contact me for a hostname for the above driver to use.
4. I open firewall port access to my Digi PortServer (ethernet-to-RS232) box.
5. We agree on a testing schedule, for me to connect the Digi box to the IC-7100 via a CI-V cable (since I often use the CI-V cable for other purposes).
6. You responsibly access (ie, don't intentionally transmit) my IC-7100 (you can alter settings) to your heart's content. Note that you will be able to power the radio up and down remotely.
7. When you are done, I restore my radio's settings.

Note that Digi provides source for Linux drivers. I initially approached this with fear and trepidation, but the build went flawlessly. My Linux boxes now constantly send fake GPS data to four of my radios (3 Icom, 1 Uniden) connected to Digi PortServer boxes.

I have an IC-7100 and am good at Python. Never programmed a CHIRP driver before but I just cloned the source tree and will give it a shot.

OK! It's working, sort of. I'm able to read and write to the first memory bank (1-99). This is good progress but I'd still like to get it to work with all memory banks before uploading. Will keep working on it.

Nick Partofthething wrote:

OK! It's working, sort of. I'm able to read and write to the first memory bank (1-99). This is good progress but I'd still like to get it to work with all memory banks before uploading. Will keep working on it.

I wouldn't mind taking a look at this with you. Mind if I take a fork of your fork?

Hi Nick & Luke,

I'm slowly but sure working my way up to writing a barebones app for the 7100 in Xcode swift since I don't really know python. The trick to reading the other banks is to pass the bank number when you pass the read command. Here is the way I get it in Swift:

    arr.append(0xFE)
    arr.append(0xFE)
    arr.append(0x88)
    arr.append(0x0e)
    arr.append(0x1A)
    arr.append(0x00)
    //start of data area
    arr.append(0b00000010) //1  -   Bank
    arr.append(0b00000000) //2  -   Channel(1)
    arr.append(0x00000001) //3  -   Channel(2)
           //end of data area
    arr.append(0xFD)

I don't really see how the existing python code will handle this since the other models handle banks differently. My suggestion would be to write a separate module for the 7100 and not use icimciv.py

Hope that helps.

Hello,

I was wondering what the status of this is? Also If I could be of any help?

I own an IC-7100, and can make the unit available through a remote session, on either a linux or windoz box.

Thanks

George
KW4TC

Hi there,

I'm also a Python dev, and I wanted to know how far did you guys go with this and if I can contribute somehow?

Jono
VK2FJTA

The patch supplied above has now been released as part of the latest Chirp daily build. I think this ticket can be closed?