Owner`s manual

July 2006 MONITORING TIMES 73
the logging function, the R7000 can perform a
form of scanning.
❖ Logging
Other tuning methods include the use of
stored memory channels and band buttons. The
logging part of OKA provides more tuning and
scanning methods in addition to log functions.
The log is accessed using the buttons at the
bottom left of the main screen, Figure 1.
Once you have tuned to a frequency that
you want to log, click on the “>LB” key at the
bottom left of Figure 1. This will enter the mode
and frequency into the log and display the entire
log, as seen in the log at the top of Figure 2. You
can see from the log that we have previously
stored two other entries.
Highlighting our 20-meter entry and click-
ing the “Edit Entry” key brings up the “Log
Book Entry” screen, also seen in Figure 2. This
screen allows the user to add details to the log
entry. Closing the log or the main program saves
the log.
❖ Log Tuning & Scanning
When the log is displayed, the radio can
be tuned by simply left clicking on a log entry.
Scanning a group of log entries is very easy.
With the PC’s “Ctrl” key depressed, left click
on each of the entries that you want to scan.
Then click the “Scan” button on the log screen.
This scanning method works with the R7000;
however, there is no way of controlling the
R7000’s squelch. Therefore the scan will not
stop automatically. In Figure 2 the Scan button
is not “lit” since we have not as yet selected any
entries for scanning.
❖ Pushing TOO Hard
Remember that we discussed the critical
nature of the serial port parameters? Here is
the story. Never satisfied, and trying to push the
envelope, I attempted to control a PCR-1000
with ICOM_OKA. The difference between the
1000 and other radios is the serial interface. The
1000 uses a direct serial connection to the PC.
The other radios connect via the CT-17 level
converter and then to the PC’s serial port.
After trying a few port addresses, I decided
to use “00,” thinking that it might default to the
serial port directly. Bad move. It was late at night
and I ignored the manual: I thought it shouldn’t
cause any major problem. All I would just have
to do is to reset to the correct addresses. Right?
WRONG! The program locked up.
So, I restarted the program. It began to start
normally and then immediately crashed with an
error message. Then began hours of deleting and
re-installing, registry fixing, virus checks, hard
drive cleaning and just about everything I could
imagine to cure the problem. I even download
the program again and installed yet again. It
crashed exactly in the same manner each and
every time!
After a night of little sleep I ran another
receiver control program to see if it would work.
It worked fine and I shut it down. But when I
started ICOM_OKA, it still gave the error mes-
sage and stopped.
Then, while again running the other re-
ceiver control program, I started ICOM_OKA.
Why? On a hunch. OKA started and then im-
mediately went to a “Com Port In Use” screen.
It then continued loading without error and asked
me to pick a com port and properties. Rejoice!
Needless to say, I picked a valid radio and
controller address (08), shut down the other
control program and then let OKA continue. It
has worked great ever since. Moral: Do not mess
with the serial port parameters!
❖ Sweet!
I think the R75 receiver has a similar
control and memory operating system to the
IC-703. Although I have not yet tried mine, it
should have full computer functionality with
ICOM_OKA.
For anyone with an ICOM, you will find
ICOM_OKA a useful and valuable radio tool.
It works great …and the price is right. Get it at
www.honeysw.com
And the name Honey Soft? The author of
ICOM_OKA is KD70KA, Howard Honig. His
last name is German for honey.
Figure 2 The log (at
top) with a few entries
and the entry screen
(bottom) for the new 20
meter ham logging.
this scanner in the near term.
Bottom line, this is one heck of a scanner.
This unit is the most advanced and feature rich ra-
dio scanner ever released by any radio company.
No scanner in the marketplace even gets close to
the BCD996T in features, listening capability, and
overall performance, especially in its price range.
There is a lot of scanning capability loaded into
this small package. So if you are looking for one
unit that does a lot, with the features you could
only dream about three years ago, this is it – the
first, truly high tech base/mobile scanner of the
21
st
century.
The Uniden BCD996T (SCN 49) is available
from Grove Enterprises (1-800-438-8155 or
/www.grove-enterprises.com) For $539.95
plus shipping.
Table Two: Miscellaneous Specifications
Receiver type – Triple Conversion
Dynamic allocation capacity –
Systems: 500 maximum; Groups: 20 per system;
Sites: 1000 maximum (all)/256 per system; Chan-
nels: up to 6000 (3000 typical); Channels per trunk
system: up to 250.
Operating temperature –
Normal –20°C to +60°C; Close Call –10°C to
+60°C; Storage -30°C-+70°C
Scan rate –
100 channels per second (conventional mode)
Search rate –
300 steps per second (5 kHz step only) maximum
Audio output –
2.6W nominal into 8-ohn speaker; 30mW nominal
into 32-ohm stereo headphone
Power Requirements –
DC 11.0V to 16.6V via Cigarette Lighter Cord or DC
Cord with Orange Wire, AC Adapter (AD-1009) all
included.
External Jacks:
Antenna Jack – BNC Type 50-ohm nominal imped-
ance
Phone Jack – 3.5-mm (1/8-inch) Stereo Type
External Speaker Jack – 3.5-mm (1/8-inch) Monaural
Type
Record Out Jack – 3.5-mm (1/8-inch) Stereo Type
DC Power Jack – 5.5-mm center pin positive and
Orange Wire Jack : Three pin (Center Orange Wire)
Remote Interface Jack – Four pin mini type
GPS Interface Jack – D-sub nine pin (male type)
Note: Features, specifications, and availability
of optional accessories are all subject to change
without notice by the manufacturer. Informa-
tion presented above was based on the test unit
provided by the manufacturer. Specifications
certificated accordance with FCC Rules and
Regulations Part 15 Subpart C as of date of
manufacture.
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