
[FAQ]
RadioCom Quick Install: [basics apply to RC6 & RC452UNI, too; the software key comes up automatically] #1 #2 #3 #4  - 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 - Install the Bonito-switch-modem-adapter
(switchbox) , 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 |