Icom 7610 Clock, Timers and Network- How To
Icom 7610 Network
In the Basic Manual the Network section starts on page 8-7, but before we can connect the radio to the network we need to connect it physically.
There is an RJ-45 port on the rear of the Icom 7610. You'll need to run a cable from it to the router in your home. Just plug it into any open port on your router.
If your router is in another room and you're physically unable to run a cable, there is another alternative. You can use a wireless access point/bridge like this one.
TP-Link N300 Wireless Wi-Fi Nano Travel Router
Setup the Network in the radio. MENU>SET>Network. DHCP is the easiest method, but if you are using RS-BA1 you'll probably want to set it up as static. See the video below.
Icom 7610 Clock and Timers
MENU>SET>Time Set>Date/Time. Set your local date and time. You can use NTP to sync your Icom 7610 clock. In the advanced manual on page 66 it starts with the NTP function, but before we can do this we need to setup the network as mentioned above.
I am using NTP because it synchronizes the radios internal clock with a time server. I'd bet the radio keeps pretty good time by itself though.
TIME SET
It can get a little confusing at this point if you would like two clocks and why not have them if they are available? CLOCK2 for me is UTC (see below), but it can be anything you like. Maybe a Pacific time clock?
Icom 7610 Timers
Here's where the fun starts!
The first timer is a Sleep Timer. It will shut the radio off after a determined length of time.
The second kind of timer is to turn it on and off on a schedule. 5 schedules are available. I have mine scheduled to power on in the morning on specific days.
Prior to setting a timer, setup a memory channel for the frequency and mode you want.
The physical Timer button needs to be illuminated for the timers to be enabled. Just push it once when you're finished if it's not already illuminated.
I'll show you how to do everything in the video below.
Video
I like videos because it's easier for me to show you. I'll cover everything in the video including setting up a memory for your timer.
Thank you again for coming by and I appreciate all of the comments. If you have a question please comment below. I will do my best to answer it and your experience will undoubtedly help others as well.
Best 73!
Rich, K0PIR
Sources:
I am I8TSL , I was interesting in to know how can I to transmit cw with mat computer and keyboard. I have got usb wire connected beetwin IC7610 and computer and I now can decde cw trough thr sudio of IC7610 bu don’tknow how to transmet !!!
Thank You in advance 73
Sal I8tsl.
Hi Salvatore,
Nice to hear from you and thank you for the question.
I have used Ham Radio Deluxe DM780, N1MM Logger+, WinWarbler and a few other programs to transmit CW.
What software do you have now?
What are you using for decode?
Rich, K0PIR
Very good video, but let me add one detail about DHCP. If you log into your router, most will let you reserve an IP address for a particular MAC address. So if you give the router the MAC address of your Bridge, it will give you the same address every time you connect. So the DHCP address now becomes effectively a static address .
Hi Joe,
Nice to hear from you and thank you for pointing that out. Very good!
That’s an excellent option.
Best 73 and I hope to hear you on the air,
Rich, K0PIR
Question about 7610:
I am trying to set up the radio for remote operation.
I want to use the built in web server and not be required to have a computer at the radio location.
I can not find any documentation about setting up using the web server.
There is lots of info about setting up the 7300 which does not have a web server.
Does anyone know where to find info about using the web server for remote operation?
Ron
KY6N
Hi Ron,
Nice to hear from you and thank you for the e-mail. That’s a very good topic and I want to do a article on it, hopefully soon.
If you have the RS-BA1 software, install it on your remote PC.
Setup your Icom 7610 for networking. Menu>Set>Network. DHCP should be okay. Give the radio a Network Radio Name on the last page of the setup.
Start the Icom Remote Utility and connect. That’s the first thing. Setting that one up was pretty easy.
Then start RS-BA1 Remote Control. There are many settings in it to get it TX operational, but hopefully this is a start for you. See if you can get control of the radio.
More info is at RS-BA1 Installation Guide.
Let me know how far you get and hopefully I can help. I need a refresher on installing and getting it working.
73,
Rich, K0PIR
Hi Rich,
My “UTC” clock does not display. The local 24 hour clok works and sysncs via the network.
What else should I look at?
PS: I think I heard you in a SSB pileup after H33J. You were loud at my QTH.
Hi Brad,
Thanks for commenting here. I try in the pileups and sometimes I get through, hi!
Do you mean it does not show on the LCD main screen? If so, the Spectrum Scope blocks it. Make sure the Spectrum Scope is off.
Is that it?
Rich, K0PIR
Rich, addressing the IC-7610 clock, I’m ok with the accuracy of its internal clock.
When I shut down my IC-7610 the clock resets to 0000 and I have to reset it every time I power up the rig. To clarify, I have my entire station on a power strip so that I can conveniently shut everything down.
Is there a work-around for this?
V/R es 73,
Alex, N6DC
Hi Alex,
Nice to hear from you and it sounds like the internal battery is dead. What happens if you just shut off the power on the radio leaving the power strip on?
Personally I would not use the power strip to turn on and off the radio.
Thanks for posting here and take care!
73,
Rich, K0PIR
Rich, you are a wealth of knowledge! Thanks and I have the same issue. When my radio is off for a couple days, and the power supply is also off, the clock resets to 0000, indicating the internal battery has little life…..in other words when I shut the radio off, and also turn off the power supply, at best the clock stays on time for a day or two before resetting to 0000….is this normal and any suggestions? Thanks again and I enjoy your ingenuity and knowledge. 73. Rich WA2ELW.
Hi Rich,
Good to hear from you and thank you so much.
It sounds like the internal battery needs replaced.
You may be able to find out more here.
GL and good DX!
73,
Rich, K0PIR
Thanks….it is the 7610, and unfortunately, if the power source is off for even three days, even after charging the battery for at least 48 hours, the clock resets to 0. I would think it is the battery……don’t know how difficult it is to replace it…..thanks again.
Rich,
Do you leave the power source on? I leave my power supply on and never turn it off.
Here is some more info on it.
GL and good DX!
Yes I turn it off, but guess I will leave it on for now on……I do like the rig and use it mostly for cw . Again thanks and you are a wealth of info and ideas…..
For fun… I got NTP sync on a 7300 using an Arduino and a network shield by sending CI-V commands into the Remote Port …. https://youtu.be/q2oqa5LpxlY
Hi John,
Good to hear from you and thank you for the comment. I’ll have a look at it. GL, good DX and best 73! Rich, K0PIR