New info: http://runryder.com/helicopter/p561578/#p561578

ICOM America Receivers - IC-R2 Handheld Receiver
Strong Signals - Radio Monitoring At Its Finest
Lentini Communications, Inc. on the Internet
Frequency Chart

Mark\'s import script file. Only see our channels 11-60

Just ordered a R2 From Lentini.. They now post the free cable and software thru 9/30/01. and have a special coupon for $20.00 off if you order it thru their web page.

Just letting everybody know.

Jeff

Fantastic! I bought the IC-R2 about 8 months ago and was impressed with all of the functionality but found it useless and now I know why. I went to the site (Lentini) mentioned in this thread but found no info regarding the most important piece of the IC-R2 (cable and software) . They should really include this with the equipment. If you could point me in the right direction I would be very grateful.

I looked into the unit as the idea is great but after an inquiry I found out that I can't get them for the Australian frequency bands.
I informed them of my option to modify the unit but through a couple of e-mails we agreed that this was not possible as too much would have to be done.

If you have a ham licence you can get the 2 meter- 440 version.
IC-Q7ABC from AES http://www.aesham.com for $129.99 I has less memory channels - 200 and only goes down to 30 mhz but the price is less for more capabilities. You can get the computer cable and software separately.

other ham stuff

I bought an IC-T81A, thinking I'd use it for both ham stuff and as an RC scanner. But, it turns out that the newer T81A cannot be set to receive our 72mhz band likes the old ones can. If anyone is thinking of buying a T81A with this purpose in mind, don't. It's a nice handheld though, so I'm keeping it anyhow.

But... I have read that if you program an older IC-T81A to receive 'extended' frequencies, you can load that file into a newer T81A. If anyone has an older T81A that has RC frequencies programmed into it, please contact me, I'd like to try to turn mine into an RC scanner as well.

Thanks.

The Icom is the easyest to operate.
My experience has been with the ham xmitr's of all brands.
This model works over two blocks away with a very strong reception where as my bumped up ham radio doesen't recieve any signal.

if you want to see it ill be flying Sat or Sunday weather permitting at the mp3 field.

ok so how do you use it now?

OK Mark,

I bought the receiver, got the software and uploaded your script into the receiver.
Now how are you supposed to use your script programmed receiver?
Yes I didn't read the instructions nor I'm inclined to. I just want to know what buttons to press to get the receiver to scan and tell me who is out there with my frequency. Today I was supervising a setup of Agilent RF test equipment and my brain is fried from reading hundreds of pages of manuals.

Augusto

Avant Aurora Ultimate

I figured out what the problem was.

After I loaded the script into the receiver the unit seemed to be locked out. I did a partial reset by turning it on while keeping the Func and VM buttons pressed and it restarted the unit. Now the scan function works perfectly.
Thanks for the script Mark it works like a charm!

Avant Aurora Ultimate

Ordered mine

Well, I just ordered one of these gadgets. I hope it lives up to my expectations.

Oh an it's costing me 159.99 shipped W/ software and cable

I think it will be a fun toy none the less.

Got it here: Click here

Ken B

I've got a older uniden bearcat scanner that I use as I'm on 72 meg and it scans sucessfully,not as small as icom unit nor will it hook up to comp.
Works for me,although not as congested here
Regards Don

I have a Yaesu VX-1R and a Yaesu VX-5. I'll try em out tomorrow to see if they'll work for this application.

Hi Guys

Can these receiver detect another signal of your frequency being turns on while you are using yours Tx?

Cheers

Chris

Gidday,
Thats already built into your radio gear for free !!
it tells you by minimizing/freezing your steering options!!
I've never had someone start up on my freq while I'm operating with scanner on as there is only one guy I know of for a 50 mile radius with same freq as me
Tx off scanner hiss tx on scanner burrrrrrrrrrrr and shows me tx xtal freq.
Regards Don

I know the feature is already in my Tx but by the time you know it, your chopper already on its way down. Hopefully not hitting anybody!

It is very fortunate to have a wide area to fly without caring to check the frequency board. We do not have that luxury in HK except to cross the border to fly. So we have to be very careful about the frequency.

Anyway, the reason I asked the question is that I seen it somewhere in a Japanese magazine that a receiver can monitor someone else switch on the frequency that you are using. But that one is to use with a portable PC. I don't know if there is any handheld receiver that has this feature. I got a Yaesu VX500 that hasnot.

Any idea?

Cheers

Chris

Gidday Chris
the only time it would be usefull is if someone is operating on your freq B4 you switch your tx on as once your flying you will know as fast as the scanner will,I guess you may wish to glance at your scanner while your baby falls out of the sky to see if the loss of control is caused by someone else turning on.This would have to be done after you turn off your own tx ,so it would be a kind of ultimate sacrifice thing cos you may have recovered if they switch off again.

If I consider a risk I would use the scanner before switching on also to see if anyone is operating a close freq, I did this a couple of times before I decided I was waisting valuable flying time
I still use the freq board -very easy risk mangement
Rick
try sending Mark a email,he may have got the bugs out by now!
My scanner isn't that flash,but do get one that will pick up your local atis(air traffic info service) ground wind speed and direction and 2000' wind aswell,the upper air influences the lower air. This can be handy!
Regards Don

you could just turn your model on,check that nothing moves,
turn it off, turn on the TX, and turn the model back on.

No you need to run the scanner at all times you are not flying, from the time you get in the car to leave up to the time you packup to stop flying.
Only turn it off when you fly and back on after you land.

You want to be aware of where there may be RC activity at some time on a given day you are out.

It may not be on your channel but more than 1 channel found should tell you to potentiallty expect more as there is more than one person nearby and perhaps a gathering.

That is why you scan ALL rc flying channels NOT just the one you operate on, that would be a grave mistake.

If you always have it on you get a picture of where others are around you operating which helps you put yourself where they are not with a degree of precision not guess work.

Always have the scanner on when not flying, always scan all rc flying channels.

If you fly at a club the scanner wouldnt be of much use to you but its a must for lone flying.

Script Help

Help, I bought the scanner software and when I import Mark's script, I get about 50 "Invalid Input" Errors that say "The Hexadeciman Value Supplied is Not Valid!"

No frequencies show up in the list! HELP PLEASE!

Duane

I have not dealt with this for over two years and do not remember any programming details. One question, did you unzip (extract) the file “markicr2.icf” from “markicr2.zip” first?

Mark