WCS-7100 Programming Software For The Icom IC-7100

WCS-7100 Programming Softwarefor the Icom IC-7100Memory Channel Functions(left to right)Memory Types(left to right)Band A -E MemoriesLimit MemoriesDR MemoriesCall ChannelVFOGPS MemoriesThe WCS-7100 Programmer is designed to give you the ease andconvenience of programming the memories and set menu optionsof your radio from your PC including settings for D-STAR operations.The D-STAR calculator built into the program gives you D-STARinformation from all around the world to use. You can easily set upyour D-STAR channels with just a few mouse clicks.Memory Channels Include:99 Each Band A - E Memories with D-STAR Options6 Limit Memories (3 pair)900 DR Memories4 Call Channel Memories4 VFO Settings100 GPS MemoriesOther Menu Item Categories Include:CommonDisplayCW/RTTYD-STARYour Callsign ListMy Callsign ListText Message ListReceive FrequencyTransmit FrequencyOffset FrequencyOffset DirectionOperating ModeFilterDCSDCS PolaritySelect ScanDigital SquelchDigital CodeYour CallsignNameTone ModeCTCSSRX CTCSSRpt-1Rpt-2CommentWith the WCS-7100 Programmer you can begin a new “factoryfresh” file into which frequencies and option settings are entered. Or,you can read from the radio, store these details on your computerand make changes. Then, with minimal button pushing, send thenew configuration back to the radio.The Programmer allows you to create and save as many files as youwant for your radio. Files can even be shared between users viaemail or the Internet. Any RT Systems Version 4.50 program canopen a file from any other RT Systems Version 4.50 programmer.even from a different radio.Managing all the options of this great little radio becomes easy withthe Programmer. The cut, copy, paste and insert features of theProgrammer make channel management easier than ever.Open more than one file at a time. Memory channel information canbe copied from one file to another within the Programmer making itreally easy to set up a new file.The Programmer Is for so Much More than JustMemory Management.Hardware Requirements:A PC running Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7 (32 or 64 bit) or Windows8 (desktop version). A CD drive (local or network) for installation. A freeUSB port. The RT Systems USB-RTS01 interface cable or the USB cablethat came with the radio. The USB-RTS01 cable connects the radio to thecomputer from the USB port on the computer to the remote jack on theradio. The USB cable that comes with the radio connects to the mini BUSB jack. Do NOT connect both cables at the same time.

WCS-7100 Programming SoftwareMemory TypesLimit Memory Functions(left to right)Receive FrequencyTransmit FrequencyOffset FrequencyOffset DirectionOperating ModeFilterNameTone ModeCTCSSRx CTCSSDCSDCS PolarityDigital SquelchDigitial CodeYour CallsignRpt-1 CallsignRpt-2 CallsignCommentLimit MemoriesLimit Memories are used by the radio for Program Scan. Program the same details for Limit Memories as for regular memory channels. TheLimit Memories are preprogrammed in the radio and while the frequency can be changed, they cannot be left blank.DR Memories(left to right)Receive FrequencyTransmit FrequencyOffset FrequencyOffset DirectionRepeater UseFilterNameSub NameRpt-1 CallsignRpt-2 CallsignLatLngLatitudeLongitudeUTC OffsetBankCommentDR MemoriesThe DR Channels are special memories of the radio used for quick manual D-STAR setup from the radio’s face. D-STAR channels do not haveto be programmed here before being saved to memory. Use the information of the special D-STAR Calculator in the Programmer to changethe list to include those repeaters you use. It’s all built right into the Programmer. Use the Sort function of the Programmer (Edit/Sort) to arrange the list into a more easily used order.

Call Channel(left to right)Receive FrequencyTransmit FrequencyOffset FrequencyOffset DirectionOperating ModeFilterNameTone ModeCTCSSFix CTCSSDCSDCS PolarityDigital SquelchDigital CodeYour CallsignRpt-1 CallsignRpt-2 Ca ction of a channel. (Notice the frequency is the same for ALL these channels althoughthey each do something different on the D-STAR network.) Make the Name something you understand.Names are displayed on the radio automatically beneath the frequency.To Use these Settings for D-STAR Fun: Save and send the file to the radio. Listen on the talk channel. Be sure your call sign is registered on the system. Check repeater status on info channel. Check your connection to repeater on Echo channel. Link repeater to a connection of your choice. Talk on Talk channel.Have Fun!

D-STAR Calculator for DR Memories:D-STAR Calculator for DR Memories lists repeaters worldwide for you to update or customize the list in the radio. Easily customize this list forplaces you plan to travel or places you want to work using a DR memory as your RPT2 repeater.All repeater nodes are listed. Those the radio can use to transmit will be set automatically for “Repeater Use”.Latitude and Longitude are included where that info is available from the source and the repeater is marked for use.Click a country, region, state, city or individual repeater.Use starting channel to replace or carefully add to your list.No searching for data, it’s all right in the RT Systems Programmer.The D-STAR calculator is updated automatically with the program. Just “Check for Updates” periodically to be sure you have the latest list.

WCS-7100 Programming SoftwareRadio Option Setting ScreensCommonUse these screens to customize otherset menu features of the radio. Checkboxes toggle features on or off, dropdown menus list all selections andblank boxes for personalized entry addto the ease of setting up your radioexactly like you want it.The entries on the Settings screensare made for you to “Set and Forget”.Once settings are customized, you areprompted to save before exiting. Thesaved settings will be there every timeyou create a new frequency file.DisplayCustomize options for these functionsof the radio.

WCS-7100 Programming SoftwareRadio Option Setting ScreensCW/RTTYUse these settings to adjust the CWand RTTY menu items of the radio.Use File/Save to record your configuration. You can make changes any time. even set up an entirely new configuration. But, you don’t haveto. Once saved these settings are sent to the radio with every frequency file you use.

WCS-7100 Programming SoftwarePreferences – Version 4.50Grid Display RT Systems now available in English, French,German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese and Japanese. Set colors for text (Fore) or background (Back) ofalternate rows for easier viewing across the columns. Freeze columns to keep information on the screenas you scroll to the right of the page. Hide columns you don’t use. Customize your printout: hidden columns do not print. Use Combo for Check boxes – changes the grid toeliminate check box selections that are disabled onsome systems.Memory Defaults Set options to control auto fill information formemory channel entries.

Font Set options to control the font in the column headersof the channel entry screens. Select any font andfont size available on your computer.Other Set options to control how the programmer handlesthe global Radio Menu Settings file.-S eparate (default) handles the global settings ofthe radio in a “set and forget” fashion. Once youset these up and save the file you won’t have toreset them for a new frequency file.-T ogether as one gives you the ability to create filesthat are complete with frequencies and customized global settings. In this mode, each file beginswith factory defaults for every option of the radio. Check “Get data from Radio” new file option toprevent data loss when you read from your radio intothe programmer. Check “different window” option to make theprogrammer for a different radio run in completelyseparate window rather than in a separate tab of thesame window.Click here to learn more about using Preferences to customize your radio programming experience.

WCS-7100 Programming Software for the Icom IC-7100 The WCS-7100 Programmer is designed to give you the ease and convenience of programming the memories and set menu options of your radio from your PC including settings for D-STAR operations. The D-STAR calculator built into the program gives you D-STAR information from all around the world to use.