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====== Icom IC-F210S ======

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An Icom PMR set that seems good for 1200bd/9600 Packet

Short version:
  * OPC-617 cable gives you a DB9 data port, home-brew is also possible
  * You need to enable external PTT on the cable through the programming software
  * You need to bridge solder pad F on the main board to enable data input through the cable
  * Martin G6FJI briefly flicked his Ninos to 9600 and got the test sequences going, dummy load to antenna
  * Simon M0GZP tested IC-F210S with Yaesu FT8900 using two Ninos at 9600 and communication seemed to work well
  * Further testing needed and encouraged

==== Manuals and information ====

{{ :radios:ic-f110s_leaflet.pdf | Icom information leaflet }}

{{ :radios:ic-f210s_1_instruction_manual.pdf | User Manual }}

{{ :radios:ic-f210s_2_service_manual.pdf | Service Manual }}

{{ :radios:opc-617-external-terminal-connection-cable-manual.pdf | OPC-617 Detail}}

{{:radios:enabling_db9_connector_for_data.png?nolink| Enabling the DB9 Port for Data}}

{{:radios:solder_pad_f_schematic.png?direct&400| Solder Pad F on schematic }}

{{:radios:solder_pad_f_photo.jpg?direct&400| Solder Pad F picture}}


If you don't have an OPC617 cable you can connect direct to the connector on the board as follows:

{{:radios:opc617pinout.jpg?400|OPC617 pinout if you don't have the cable}}

Here is an example of such a home-brew connection:

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The connector is an 11 pin JST ZH plug, but any size down to a 5 pin JST ZH can be used for connecting to NinoTNC (only pins 7,8,9 and 11 are needed)
==== Shopping links ====

[[https://www.radioworld.co.uk/icom_opc-617_accessory_cable| OPC-617 for sale at RadioWorld]]

[[https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/122716131223| Non-genuine programming cable ]] (worked for G6FJI)

[[https://www.radiotronics.co.uk/icom-cs-f100s| Programming software for sale at Radiotronics]]