Category Archives: IC-9100

Getting Ready for Winter Field Day – Satellite

Posted on January 25, 2017 by robert

Well it’s that time of year again, I’m dusting off the portable satellite gear and making sure it’s working.  I had just updated the clock, and TLEs, when I noticed that UKube was above the horizon.  I quickly turned on … Continue reading →

Posted in AO-73, AO-85, BY70-1, FO-29, IC-9100, Satellite, UKUBE-1, XW-2A | Leave a comment

Correct Setup to Use a IC-9100 with WSJT-X

Posted on July 7, 2016 by robert

While I don’t generally use my IC-9100 on HF anymore (keeping it mostly for satellite work on VHF/UHF), I do follow the Yahoo IC-9100 Discussion Group, and a great number of people post seeking help using the IC-9100 with digital … Continue reading →

Posted in IC-9100, Operating, WSJT-X | 69 Comments

Getting SatGate 2 to run Under Win 10 32-bit

Posted on May 30, 2016 by robert

I think I used my quota of good luck up getting UISS and CAT7200 running on my Win10 laptop.  That laptop had a fresh install of Win10 32-bit on it, so it had no legacy files from prior Windows versions. … Continue reading →

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Installing G8BPQ’s CAT7200 for IC-9100 PTT Control

Posted on May 30, 2016 by robert

If you plan on using UISS with SoundModem on your IC-9100, then you are going to need to obtain a copy of the CAT7200 program by John Wiseman (G8BPQ) to deal with the PTT function. First, obtain a copy of CAT7200 … Continue reading →

Posted in APRS, ARISS, Digital Mode, IC-9100, Satellite | 5 Comments

Using UISS with an Icom IC-9100

Posted on May 29, 2016 by robert

The program UISS is designed for satellite communicators to use UI packets to communicate with other stations on the ground, while using the Space Station or other packet satellite as a packet repeater. UI  (Unnumbered Information) packets are handled specially … Continue reading →

Posted in APRS, ARISS, IC-9100, Packet, Satellite | 1 Comment