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RC-Quick Install  

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[FAQ]

RadioCom Quick Install: [basics apply to RC6 & RC452UNI, too; the software key comes up automatically]

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  • Make sure that you have full  administrator rights on your PC
  • Attach the switchbox #2 to a free COM port of your computer #1
  • Make sure you have the right cable-diagram #3 for your radio = check for your specific radio!
  • connect the data cable between switchbox #2 and radio #4
  • connect audio cable between LINE-IN of #1 and AF-OUT of #4

If everything should fail =  READ the manual of your computer, your radio and RadioCom

[General]    [Hardware]    [Software]    [Error messages]

To quick-install RadioCom   

#-1 General

  • Copy the number (RC50 Key Nr) on your CD-ROM  "XX-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx"
  • Insert CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive
  • If AUTORUN is activated the MAIN window of the CD-ROM will be displayed
  • If the CD-ROM should not start automatically go to [CD-ROM-drive]:\ and run ServiceRC50.EXE.
  • Enter your RC50 Key Number
  • Select and open Section  <MANUAL> and select RC4 or RC5
  • Double-click on Manual RadioCom    
  • "Play" with the various sections on the CD-ROM.

#-2 Hardware

  • Turn OFF your computer.
  • Install the Bonito-switch-modem-adapter (switchbox)Switchbox-BONITO.jpg (9963 bytes), which comes with the software, to a free serial (COM) port of the computer).
  • Then connect your radio according to the diagram ( refer to manual and to your CD-ROM under Section technical service )to the switchbox MALE PINS and to the sound card.
  • sample diagram
  • Do NOT use a regular serial cable (except for ICOM-PCR-1000 and IC-SWL switchbox)
  • Do not forget your audio cable (i.e. Radio-AF OUT to LINE-IN of your sound card)

#3 Software

  • Turn ON your radio.
  • Turn ON your computer and start Windows, do not start any other application.
  • Insert the RadioCom CD into your CD-ROM drive.
  • If the CD should not start automatically go to [CD-drive]:\ and run ServiceRC50.exe
  • Enter your RC50 Key Nr  
  • Double-click on INSTALL RadioCom 5.2
  • Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
 #4 Error messages:
  • fatal error: no radio connected ,COM port not found or Bonito switchbox  not connected
    • make sure, that no other program is already using this COM port

 

 last updated:   January 07, 2010