Icom RS-BA1. Installing & Setting up Remote Control for your IC-7300 SDR Radio

Our friends at the TX Factor have produced a video that logically goes through the step by step process of remote controlling an Icom Amateur radio, more specifically in this case, the IC-7300 using the RS-BA1 remote control software.
The video shows Bob McCreadie (G0FGX) of TX Films demonstrating:
• Setting up your computer and radio
• Installing the RS-BA1 remote control software
• Accessing the IC-7300 remotely
• Introduction to the RC-28 remote controller encoder.
To found out more visit the RC-28 IP Remote Control System page where you will also find a list of compatible Icom HF radios. icomuk.co.uk/RC-28/IP-Remote-C...
For more information about the IC-7300 visit: icomuk.co.uk/IC-7300/Amateur_R...
For our latest version covering Icom RS-BA1 Version 2 please visit:
Icom RS-BA1 Version 2: Installation, Configuration and Live Demo: • Icom RS-BA1 Version 2:...
Both the RC-28 IP Remote Control System and IC-7300 are both available from all authorised Icom Dealers.
#icom #hamradio #ic7300

[@kc3jug998]

I get that video conferencing, from our phone, is no big deal anymore. When he made a contact through his station remotely, using the software over the internet, I couldn't help but smile like a fool, in awe of how well that worked. Very cool indeed.

[@gobdeep]

This was awesome. I have the IC-7300 on my desk as well as my HP EliteDesk. Followed your video step-by-step and I'm up and running. A few updates since you did your video - ICOM Remote Utility now has a setup wizard (I found it to be confusing, exited out, and added the radio manually as per your video). RS-BA1 remote has an update and now has multiple IC-7300's. I navigated to Menu - Set - Others - Information on the radio itself, clicked on Version, noted that my IC-7300 is version 1.40 Main CPU and I selected IC-7300 (Ver1.40 -) in the RS-BA1 software.

[@carlosrodz1]

Brilliant !!! Thank you !! This is exactly the way a set up video instruction should be done. Direct to the point and very informative without the fluff.

[@237130]

I don’t have one yet, but that’s the rig and capability I want. Thank you for walking through all the settings to make it work. A lot of time and effort went into making this video and I greatly appreciate it!! 73

[@N7ZUM]

Just ordered my 7300 today, looking forward to learning all the ins and outs

[@onewolf3750]

Thank you! I've been struggling with this for 2 weeks. I'm encouraged.

[@harrywilmore5679]

Exhalently explained and presented - Thank you. At seventy four I'm not the sharpest tool in the box in these matters now but, "Got it". Looking forward to receiving my copy from M&L & Sons The only thing I didn't see was that you must not connect the USB cable between the PC and transceiver until the driver has been installed.

[@timg5tm941]

Superbly presented and explained. You set a very high presentational standard for us other creators to follow. Thank you. 73

[@erikswanenberg8719]

you are a great presenter, enjoyed watching this, thanks 🙏

[@f.allenrisler5303]

Well done! You just convinced me that I must have this software from ICOM. Thanks! 73

[@butch3715]

Thank you for this video. I used it to set up my RS-BA1 V2 with my new IC-9700.

[@Knarf14]

Anne Mak can you use an iphone for this ?

[@MrJarbuck]

I really enjoyed that video. Great Stuff.

[@ChannelofRichPierik]

Excellent presentation!

[@LUCTeacherLucas]

Excellent it works and very good video!!!

[@emirhanizmir]

73 deTA4AEI. Thank you for this video!

[@danrichardson4275]

Nice Presentation. Thanks

[@decioxy]

Thank you very much for your detailed video! It helped me a lot one the software setup on both ends, server and client. Some problems I had: 1. To conect on the remote PC, the radio must not be Busy, so, disconect the server pc from the radio on the Client window. 2. On the remote PC, at the Remote Control screen, the menu Options > connect Setting, the Conection must be select as USB, the same as configured on the Server PC (i imagined that as a remote cliente, this field would be set to Remote - it is not). Very best regards / 73 de PU2PYB - Brazil

[@eighthhouse]

I'm just going to buy the device and go from there sir-mam; good video

[@fredshead3956]

Hi Bob, i seem to have it all set up and running now, for anyone who doesn't want to buy the tuning knob, if you click in the middle of the the box you can then use the page up /page down keys, and i suggest either changing the resolution on hf to 100hz i 1khz, it saves a lot of twiddling...or key pushing...Fred g4vvq.

[@dogikata]

Nice presentation, is there a way to get JTDX or WSJT working in FT8 mode?

[@dreamer98513]

I've only just started the video and I already have to say it starts off so entertaining. When my newly ordered software arrives I will return for the full viewing. Well produced! What mic do you have plugged into the 7300? Thanks!

[@f.allenrisler5303]

Also wondering what mic he had plugged into the laptop while on vacation?

[@NN3RP]

@@f.allenrisler5303 He's using the Mic / Speaker from the laptop itself....though you can also connect a headset as well and set it to be your default Mic / Speaker

[@johnshouse6075]

Thank you for Video. On Windows 11, I needed to log into Command Prompt as Administrator then ran command "net user administrator /active:YES". Note space after administrator.

[@LB7VI]

Great video 73 LB7VI

[@HamTechRadioScannerDrones]

Hi have you done this on the Icom 705 -Thanks

[@205a2]

Thanks for the video. I am lost at the remote laptop setup. Since yours was already setup in your video everything works. For me, the laptop will not allow a radio setup or a server setup. I have opened ports on my router, but I cannot connect. Any suggestions?

[@user-fk2kr7tg3c]

Спасибо за информацию, очень хорошее видео!!! 73!!!

[@cache4pat]

When you are Remote, how does N1MM interface with Radio back home ??? Do you have full CAT control ?

[@fdnyfish]

Thanks for the informative video

[@Davidm-M0TPT]

Hello great video, I have managed to set up locally so i can control the radio from the computer it's connected to so no issues there, but i have installed on my laptop connected to my phones wifi added port forwarding and connected no problem, but there is no radio in radio list any ideas Thanks

[@o00scorpion00o]

I had to order this Rs-BA1 V 2 software and have it delivered to be by courier, I had to borrow a friends 8 year old Laptop that had CD Rom drive, make an ISO and put it on USB to be able to install it on my laptop that has no form of optical drive in this day and age and I have not yet installed it as I'll have to wait until the weekend possibly when I get time. Anyway I really laughed my head off when I saw that this software is only about 60 Mb, yes 60 MB you could download it in seconds yet I had to get it couriered , Icom only allow you to download the updates, also around 60 Mb, you couldn't make this crap up ! unbelievable ! I'll post back my installation and setup experience, no doubt it will be tonnes of fun.

[@edschaff6291]

Not sure if Im understanding correctly. Does the rs-ba1 have to be installed on the (non-laptop) home computer first, then installed on the (remoted) laptop ?

[@fredshead7114]

Hi there, I have adisc that came with the radio, would that be the software isc, the radio is about 1 year old, and without me going into it what lead is used to connect radio to laptop, does that come with the radio, is it ethernet or usb lead....I was thinking of using my radio in shack about 120 feet away and using one of there mains coupling links, so the internet actually goes through the mains leads....from Fred g4vvq in Essex.

[@batfalcononyoutube]

Just watched your video which I followed to the letter, but unfortunately, something I did, (obviously), turns the 7300 to transmit mode, as soon as I power on the RS-BA1. I can not find the reason and i can not make it stop transmitting, only by turning it off via the the upper left button. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

[@mannesschoolderman1959]

can you work with N1MM and RS-BA1 at the same time??

[@Denveradoo]

thank you

[@fdnyfish]

Is there a way to remote control this over an iphone

[@Ei2iP]

Minimum broadband speeds required??? Latency issues on cw??

[@FFdo.]

Hello, I have a physical PTT footswitch connected to the radio, It does not work when using the RSBA1, is there any setting to configure to make it work or is not compatible with the RSBA1? thank you

[@On3sta]

hello, I am interested in the program and its graph, do you think that it is compatible with ICOM IC 706? thanks to you 73 "of 16 BG002 op alain belgium

[@lorenzodellaquila4468]

Ok, but how to connect radioicom7300 with PC? There is a cabke In the CD software kit ?

[@bob505470]

Its prety amazing that in 2020, there is still no digital download available for this software AND it cost's $150 for a piece of software that really should come with the radios that they sell. Kind of a slap in the face to their customers if you ask me.

[@jhmcglynn]

Are use Google remote on my iPad to connect to my laptop, which is running WSJT-X to operate FT8. Works great. Has anyone had any luck running RS-BA1 on the remote laptop and connected to the laptop. Using Google remote or similar remote access software from the iPad?

[@polishmovers6697]

Bob, or anyone; Help! Can someone make a video on setting up the R8600 remotely. I can't get mines to work. Thanks

[@fredshead3956]

Hi Bob can you use this with a raspberry Pi at the end where the radio is, possibly without a monitor...from Fred g4vvq.

[@greattime007]

Hi! i have a icom ic-9700 and the rs-ba1 version 2 software. A clean PC with the Remote software. No Firewalls everything is open for testing. From outside no connection. Inside the LAN no connection. Seems that the IC unit don't want to setup a connection. Settings in the icom are alright?? Tried many things but no connection. Any idea? have someone a backup file from a ic-9700 unit with tested settings for remote? thanks

[@vladimirpugachev6017]

Thank you sir. But it would be better if your speech would be more slow. In any case grate video. Do remember you are broadcasting all over the world. Thank you again, rw1m.

[@andrewevanoff1192]

I couldn't find the software update anywhere on the IcomJapan website. Did they stop supporting it?

[@mannesschoolderman1959]

i dont have modlulation when remote is on and than i have no scope ??

[@walkingmanvideo9455]

Lol, i can see this working by connecting to the 7300 while all cozy in bed. LOL

[@Dennis_Heaton]

I'm curious how other modes would work. Would you need a local device if you're using WSJT software, RTTY, or cw?

[@Icom_UK]

I don't think it was ever designed to work with other data programs … but there are user groups where people have via the remote utility.

[@Knarf14]

O have a icom 7100 and i want to run it remote by using my iphone how is this possible

[@fredshead3956]

Hi Bob, i am trying to set uo port forwarding but i dont know what to put in where it says internal and external numbers, what are they and where can i find them please,,,,and when the remote pc tries to connect to me what do they put in to connect, ip address of my bt hub? ends with 254 i think....F g4vvq

[@MichaelRandazzophotoguy]

My problem is when I go to connect the radio in the radio tab I get a "Real Serial Device Error" the server is connected but it won't connect with the radio in the radio tab.

[@gurudattapanda]

Is there a Linux or Raspberry Pi version of this software?

[@f.allenrisler5303]

When setting up port forwarding for UDP server, what is the External Port?

[@Icom_UK]

The Ports are 5001 5002 5003

[@lmachielse7077]

Hello, nice video but i have a question . But at home the ic 7300 must always on the power switch i understand that. But must be at home also a laptop or pc also on connected with the ic7300 the whole day on?

[@Icom_UK]

The IC-7300 must have a permanent 12V supply to be accessed remotely. It does not need to be switched on, as a remote command can be sent to do this. The attached PC does need to be switched on while controlling the radio. If you preferred not to leave the PC powered all the time, we would suggest a remote Wi-Fi power socket. The computer can then be switched on from your remote device, you need to set the PC so that it boots up and runs BA1 software automatically on power up. It is also a good idea to have remote desktop access to the PC to change settings if necessary.

[@akta1984]

Is the protocol released and available? Is there freeware? Is it available for Linux? What about security ?

[@lblerg]

Anyone know how many installs you get with this software? I have my Desktop, portable and laptop. Skimming throught the instructions and all i've found is something about a "backup" can be made? I'd rather choose wisely if its only one install per copy.

[@Icom_UK]

My colleague has told me that you can use it on mulitple computers but are limited with the software to just one radio.

[@revadan]

am getting Real Serial Device error when i connect remotely...

[@hs0zcw]

I found the instructions by ICOM and N3JF superior to any other BA-1 software install video. Still, i cant find video strictly for IC-7800 line and have to just know the 7800 is superior to all the others because 7800 line has BUILT IN server....... no need for CI V thingy and can do rig to computer with only ONE wire, not even needing separate audio wires. N3JF dry delivery with no stutter is great and examples on screen are needed and wonderful. My huge screen monitor also allowed me to read those. Go to the best.

[@MichaelRandazzophotoguy]

At 3:25 you speak of doing that thing in the command prompt. I did exactly what you said. I got a notice saying this: NET USER [username [password | *] [options]] [/DOMAIN] username {password | *} /ADD [options] [/DOMAIN] username [/DELETE] [/DOMAIN] username [/TIMES:{times | ALL}] username [/ACTIVE: {YES | NO}] Icom says the errors I am getting when I try to install this is a windows problem. It will not let me install says I don't have permission. What else do I have to do to get Admin privlages to install the program.

[@tekspeditionplanet9109]

I suspect Microsoft has changed a few things since you made this video. The string entered at the command prompt turning on administrator functions returns a syntax error. The computer suggested options include user ID and password, and commands that don't seem to correlate with your suggested string. Still struggling through...

[@fredshead3956]

Hi Bob or anyone else, is it possible to use and IC 7100, not 7300, by using the usb port on the back of the radio to an ethernet mains plug adaptor that carried internet through mains cables and intercept it the other end and plug it into a pc or via via from a router wi fi...there seems to be a lead made that has small usb one end an ethernet plug the other...just want to use 1 pc from Fredg4vvq.

[@Icom_UK]

My colleague replied to you via email yesterday and today.

[@JB007Rules2]

"rooter"..... You guys make me giggle..... "router" - Rout-er :P

[@kenfirestick1842]

Can one software run more than one transceiver? Would like to use for both 9700 and 7300 ..

[@Icom_UK]

You wont be able to use this software on two different radios at the same time

[@andywood1194]

Hi, with the RS-BA1 or version 2 do you need the RC28 unit or can you TX without it? is it a simple case of (using a mouse) clicking on the TX icon on the screen?

[@andywood1194]

ok I've sorted it, didn't see the big TRANSMIT switch lol

[@hs0zcw]

ODDLY, I had the BA-ver2 software downloaded, somehow the instructions suddenly need the DISK. I had the disk, so went on using the disk without trying download. This set up is NOT easy, but follow N3JF and listen repeatedly.

[@mikemolto4197]

it works...but remote via internet after 5 seconds the IC-7300 starts to transmit...I can stop it only with disconnect...any solution??

[@panzerdivizzion]

How do you change bands remotly? Do I have to purchase a special antenea switch?

[@N2GJ]

The software changes bands on the radio. I doubt it will change antennas remotely although there are such Internet switches available.

[@panzerdivizzion]

@@N2GJ Thank you Gerry. Thats the part I was confused about. Can't change bands if the radio only has 1 hf output.... well, technically you could. Bye bye finals. Lol.🙂

[@itskenthomas]

I thought the installation required a serial key/code. I'm assuming that was the portion blurred out in the video when you held up the CD. However, at no point in the video did I see a need for this. Is this not needed for installation? Did I miss something?

[@Icom_UK]

You do need a serial number to install....but for the purpose and pace of the video, it was left out.

[@DrMarkWaller]

Its seems to be connecting and tracking frequency. But every time I connect, within 5 seconds, the transmitter turns on. I can't find what setting is causing this. Any ideas?

[@malcyjb]

Did you find out why.. mine does exactly the same... Cheers

[@russellwalker8702]

I wish it was that easy What Ip do you put in the server I gather the IP of the server PC not your routers IP. and I have been messing with is for months definitely not plug and play...

[@speedymartin2]

Many thanks for the video it helped me a lot but still got an issue when I start the RS-BA1 remote control program on my local PC connected with USB to my ICOM IC-7300 starts transmitting after a couple of seconds and won't stop anymore. Anybody a idea whats going on??

[@ronaldfoster2954]

Martin van der Voet my radio is doing the same thing! Driving me crazy trying to figure out the reason.

[@speedymartin2]

Ronald Foster let me know when you resolved the problem, i will inform you as well when I resolved it.

[@ronaldfoster2954]

Martin van der Voet under “connectors”, then USB SEND/Keying, change from rts to dtr. Seems to work for me. You try it.

[@speedymartin2]

Ronald Foster that resolved the problem. Many thanks Ronald.

[@ronaldfoster2954]

Martin van der Voet another thing that seems to work for me. Change the connection to “USB” in the “connecting Settings” tab after the start-up the RS-BA1 Remote Control. As you know, there can be no changes under this tab if the Connect is lite. You change the DTR back to off and it made no difference. It still works as it should.

[@philbou1]

Do you need a CD player or you can download it?

[@Icom_UK]

The software is currently on CD .. but I think there are plans to change this in the future.

[@user-xt7yd8xw3h]

你好，这里BG4PVI想问问这个远程如何设置呢7300

[@FFdo.]

can the IC-7300 be remotely controlled from OS X?

[@Icom_UK]

Only Windows

[@pmr446]

So we have the latest version of the icom software and the IC-7300 is confirmed to connect to the computer. However it seems to only be running over a LAN, we go to setup and click the "Setup for server pc" and we have port forwarded 50001 50002 50003 to the machine and register as a server PC. However there is no IP address displayed on the ic-7300 radio list instead it only lists "local" where at 16:11 in the video it should show the external IP address on our version it just says "Local", we have the latest version of the software purchased frmo Martin and Lynch but the UI seems to differ to the one displayed in the video. Please help we have failed to get it to work after many hours of frustration.

[@Icom_UK]

Will get you an answer as soon as I can. Had to forward it to a colleague.

[@pmr446]

@@Icom_UK Thank you.

[@Icom_UK]

@@pmr446 You are correct, this video is for RS-BA1 version 1...so the software will be different. Speaking to a colleague he has suggested what you will need to establish is the IP address of the computer. Rather than having a protracted conversation through me, it might be worth either following this up with either emailing/phoning Martin Lynch or ourselves on 01227 741741 or [e-mail].

[@thatgo916]

DDNS will solve the dynamic IP issue.. look up no-ip.

[@FFdo.]

I can't find the CW Auto Tune function, where is it or how can I accomplish it?

[@Icom_UK]

Details on page 43 of the manual: icomuk.co.uk/files/icom/PDF/productManual/IC-7300_ENG_Basic_0.pdf

[@FFdo.]

I should have specified. How do you autotune using the RSBA1? It doesnt seem to have the auto tune button/feature in the software.

[@Icom_UK]

@@FFdo. Will ask on Monday when office opens

[@Icom_UK]

@@FFdo. Checked with my colleagues. This function is not available on this software.

[@marksmadhousemetaphysicalm2938]

The optical storage media is a problem in amateur astronomy as well...and the ubiquitous serial ports on very expensive telescopes too, though that is slowly improving...c'mon guys...its not the early 90s...I thought this wouldn't be a problem in HAM radio too...😁 anyway, thanks for a helpful video...73s...de...AC3FB...

[@almightyEsquilax]

That IS a nice shirt.

[@Bluecollarham]

A CD install? What is this 1999?

[@Icom_UK]

This is version one and the video is from a long time ago...the software is no longer supplied on CD

[@Bluecollarham]

@@Icom_UK someone needs to let DX Engineering know LOL

[@hs0zcw]

Adim on will drive u nuts, accent here, too. Go over to N3JF

[@nivid01]

What is a "rooter"? A horny guy? Good video mate!

[@turrettooling1968]

Really difficult. I couldn't figure it out at all. Must be a computer genius to accomplish this. Buyer beware.

[@MrStanwyck]

All you need now is a decent microphone.

[@SalaciousCrmb]

If I’m on holiday, and on the beach looking at all the trim, the LAST thing I’m going to be doing is jumping on the radio listening to an bunch of old geezers talking about their local weather.

[@xe1ee]

Super agree!!!

[@marksmadhousemetaphysicalm2938]

Exactly...not to mention my wife would kill me...😁

[@briangrange]

Dont understand why radios these days still need a external server and software. Surely it should be only a matter of plugging in a lan cable or even connect to wifi!

[@starttofinishpodcasting3721]

Let me guess ..... This software is not compatible with Mac operating systems

[@Icom_UK]

Yes this is Windows only.

[@allancopland1768]

Ham Radio? Yeah!. Cold beer.... Double-yuck.

[@K8URChannel]

Bloody Hell... What a hassle.

[@KendraAndTheLaw]

You only have to do it once! 😁

[@Sparky5]

And then it doesn't work when you get to your hotel and you spend hours in Teamview troubleshooting until you decide fk all.

[@mibarfa]

he speaks too fast.

[@Caoimhin7-4]

Mr evil black eyes.

[@furzkram]

Most routers can use a DynDNS service to "publish" their current IP that the provider has assigned upon the last connection. That way you can access your home computer from anywere by a logical (and unique) NAME without having to know the current IP. Whenever a new connection is established between your home computer (router) and your ISP, the router will update that information. That way you also do NOT need to remotely access your home computer via TeamViewer from some hotel with an unknown network where somebody might intercept your login credentials and more!!!!!

[@VoeViking]

BS BS BS

[@VK2JI]

I would also recommend using an external DDNS registry service like NO-IP.com or dydns.com to have your own host name that will always connect to your router no matter if the router address changes or not, as the router uses a client to keep the dynamic IP address linked to your personal hostname.

[@VK2JI]

It is KEY to install the USB drivers from the ICOM website BEFORE connecting the USB cable between the PC and rig, otherwise Windows will install whatever drivers it thinks will work from the Web - WRONG! Do this USB Com and USB AUDIO Codec installation BEFORE starting the process that Bob that describes in the video. Also of note is that when 13.8V is attached to the IC-7300 - even with the power off - the internal USB circuitry is powered on - so don't think you can connect the cable and leave the IC-7300 off and avoid Windows installing the wrng drivers - the PC sees the IC-7300 as turned on, even when you haven't turned it on. It has to be like that so that you can remotely turn the rig on. For more info, I have written a full installation manual that is available from the files area of the IC-7300 Yahoogroup. 73 Ed Durrant - DD5LP / VK2JI / G8GLM.

[@Will_N4WIL]

Nice! Thinking more and more that the 7300 is the radio I want.

[@JTNicolas]

Thanks for the video-instructions, for sure will help a lot when ready for install my own software, 73 de XE2SI.