Copying that software to multiple computers or sharing. The ic910h vhfuhf all mode transceiver is a compact, fully featured transceiver ideally suited to meet the demands of the serious dxer or satellite enthusiast. Ic910 tx power protect software overide to allow normal transmitter power above and below 144148 mhz. As you can see in the accompanying arrl lab test results, the biterrorrate ber performance of the 910h was impressive. Icom 910h amateur multimode vhf uhf transceiver ic910h. For modej satellites, icom provides 75 watts of output on uhf. Sep 25, 2014 software piracy is the unauthorized and illegal duplication of ed software. In this classic smackdown episode, the ic 9700 goes up against the ic 910h. As previously mentioned, you can get the ic9100 i have for a great price now, its newer technology and also have hf. This highpower transceiver ensures its users are able to enjoy their conversations by offering an industrystandard stability circuit and dsp mode. Apr 10, 2019 software piracy is the unauthorized copying of software. The intermediate frequencies for the ic 910 radio is on 10. Piracy is ethical some think that there is nothing wrong with software piracy. Six steps for programming your ic910h from the front.
Six steps for programming your ic910h from the front panel. Use the links below to quickly navigate to a product category. The ic910h also functions as a police band receiver when the transmitter is switched off. If programming from vfo mode you select the desired memory channel you wish to program in step 6 as the instructions. Downloading software without permission is illegal. According to the ninth annual global software piracy study by the business software alliance bsa in partnership with idc and ipsos public affairs, the uae is still the only arab country ranked among the lowest piracy countries in the world. Id31a plus 4 id51a plus2 4 ic t70a ic t70e 5 ic v80 sport 3 idrp2000v idrp4000v 7 amateur accessories. To help combat the problem, you can report it directly to the developer or to an industry group.
Without computer assistance this is very difficult as the doppler corrections do. When used with the optional cs9100 programming software, memory channels, band edges, repeater list for dr mode, dstar callsign and gps memory. Icom ic 910h improved slowfast agc response selection. I tried the ic 910h profile and it does not work with my radiocomputer, does not even recognize the radio. Using a 9600baud modem and wisp software, i was able to consistently grab large amounts of data during two kitsatoscar 25 passes. Icom ic910h ic 910 h ic910h sensitivity icom ic910h ic 910 h ic910h improved slowfast agc response selection icom ic910h ic 910 h ic910h power protect software overide icom ic910h ic 910 h ic910h mods icom ic910h ic 910 h ic910h expanded functions icom ic910h ic 910 h ic910h technical specifications. Software piracy is a serious issue that has been affecting software companies for decades. Fight internet piracy trustworthy accountability group. Ic910h if tap for sdrs want to look at a big chunk of spectrum on 2m.
If this agreement is broken or violated, then the user is guilty of software piracy. Consequences of software piracy the losses suffered as a result of software piracy directly affect the profitability of the software industry. Six steps for programming your ic910h from the front panel of radio 1. Push and hold the rit and sattelite keys whilst turning on power. Rt systems radio interface and programming cables are assembled in the usa from quality parts to provide improved durability.
The dstar calculator built into the program gives you dstar information from all around the world to use. Do you have any tricks, modifications or constructions for homebrewed equipment that are not on mods. Icom ic 910h radio transceiver for sale online ebay. The wcs9100 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 dstar operations. The terms piracy and theft are often associated with infringement. Piracy is not just a concern for software publishers. The cost of some software applications cannot accommodate all income groups since some software might be too expensive making pirating of the software and reselling it to the potential users seem like empowering them. Page 1 service manual vhfuhf all mode transceiver i910h page 2 this service manual describes the latest service information never connect the transceiver to an ac outlet or to a dc for the ic 910h vhfuhf all mode transceiver at the power supply that uses more than 16 v. Tnx f6bee ic7400 use the icom generic setting with hex address 66h and set com port to 9600 baud also successfully tested with. The software is then given or sold to an unlicensed user, who is left with illegal, often defective software. Icom ic910h radio vk logger amateur ham radio forum.
Because of expanding technological advancements and. Making a request such as this is attempting to engage in software piracy and this forum cannot be involved or associated with this activity. It offers professional performance, out of the box on hf, 6 meters and 2 meters with 2 to 100 watts 2 to 30 for am. I thought it might be handy to have a thread to record the faults and possible fixes for the very popular ic 910h. And believe it or not, most people have participated in one way or another. Please discuss the issues of software piracy, the use of corporate computers for nonwork related purposes, and electronic surveillance. Supposedly the ic910h looks very much like the icom ic746 which is supported by chirp. The icom ic 910h sets the standard in amateur radio satellite radios. The following is a guide on how to report software piracy. Im invested in hrd, but about to make the change to satpc32 as its well documented for connecting the ic 9700.
Nice cover for transceiver, nifty minimanual for ic 910h and satpc32 satellite tracking software from amsat. Connectivity is demonstrated to show how communications between the radio and pc can be implemented. Introduction this document is intended to provide insight and understanding on how an icom radio can be connected to a pc running common logging and operating ssb, digital software. Its corporate headquarters are located in belcamp, md. Here are two things that manufacturers do in order to protect themselves from software piracy and illegal sharing. Dec 01, 2000 four steps to stop software piracy at your company. Theft, meanwhile, emphasizes the potential commercial harm of infringement to holders.
The n3ujj hamshack website of amateur radio operator n3ujj. Ticket is a bit vague, and ive never hacked on gpredict. The ic910h improves on its wellrespected predecessor, the ic821h. What i was trying to say was the 23cm band was optional.
Software piracy can be done by methods such as copying, downloading, selling, sharing, or even installing multiple copies of software. Establish office policies for purchasing software and respecting intellectual property rights. Software piracy software piracy is the illegal copying, distribution, or use of software. Icom ic 745 transceiver ham radio beautiful condition best price. Compare the number of software installations to the number of licenses. I am very computerised when it comes to ham radio, i control all me rigs with computers and can honestly say the only time i touch my radios is when i power them on and off. Software licensure agreement when installing software via internet or cdrom, users agree to a licensure agreement before they are able to test out the software. How do software manufacturers protect against software piracy. The software will occasionally change the state of the radio, but basically reports the ic 910 is turned off, is not connected or the baud rate is incorrectly set. Shack design and construction, software defined radio, station, station automation, station design. Instruction manuals, brochures and other items are available by radio model. With other radios the frequencies displayed by satpc32 may be used for manual frequency settings see faq. Software piracy legal definition of software piracy.
Software piracy causes significant lost revenue for publishers, which in turn results in higher prices for the consumer. Modifications for the icom ah4 icom, ah4, ah3 automatic antenna tuner connection to any radio. George, ka3hsw, pointed out the very important distinction. I have an hf radio and the ic 910h for half the price of the ic 9100. Dave, k1dlm graciously lent us his ic 910h for use in our backup station. Igcse ict copyright legislation for the new syllabus. Cat being used in both situations but our hobby has not really got our definition of remote to the point where we all know what each of us means.
Im a linux software engineer, ham and owner of an ic 910h. Software piracy is a term that is frequently used to describe the copying or use of computer software in violation of its license commonly referred to as an end user licensing agreement or eula. Explain to employees the importance of protecting computers from unlicensed software. If you prefer to be anonymous write it in the message. Jeff biron the software industry has to deal with the threat of piracy and its impact of their business.
This is a very visible and exciting use of amateur radio in support of the schools and well demonstrates the public service commitment of the amateur radio community. The illegal obtaining of software is a growing growing concern and it is so easy to do using a computer. According to the business software alliance bsa, an. Whilst keeping the essential qualities of the ic821h icom have added important features such as a large. That allows me to use rt systems software to program the rig. The if dsp greatly improves intermodulation and noise elimination and offers better readability than the ic 910h. Working to protect its intellectual property, the tech giant settled 3,265 counterfeiting suits worldwide during the past year. Icom ham and amateur radio transceivers for sale in. In 20, the eu ordered ecory, a dutch institute of experts, to investigate how software piracy affects sales. Linux users may wish to look at these notes for use under linux. When a piece of software is not free and you are installing it multiple times, more than the license permits, yo. Most used ic 910h s i see for sale never have the 23cm board installed. Sofar the 2 things i miss is being able to turn a knob to change memory channels instead of pushing updown buttons can be done while pushing a button but not found a way to do it without pushing a button as well and having the power output control not on a concentric knob.
The use of the icom ic910h is fairly common in the ariss community school kids talking to the iss. Software can be illegally obtained in many ways including. With dual high sensitivity dsp compatible receivers, weak signal dx and satellite communications are second to. Consumers may mistakenly believe that the sites offerings are authorized by wellknown brands. Oct 29, 20 read the bsa guide to software management. Apr 20, 2020 software piracy is so widespread that it exists in homes, schools, businesses and government offices. Software piracy is so widespread that it exists in homes, schools, businesses and government offices.
Not only is software piracy illegal, it has negative effects on society and business. Piracy involves numerous factors that affect the pricing and financial health of legitimate corporations. Both work very well and are much lower cost that many other options. Ham radio cat, psk31, ft8, jt9 and jt65 interfaces icom. Short the civ line of the civ jack on the back panel, to ground. The ic910 is just 144 and 440 with option of adding 1296. The study lasted several months, and the organization finally submitted a complete report of 306 pages in may 2015. I also have a windows 10 pc in the shack and there i used the ic 9100 usb connection. Four steps to stop software piracy at your company techrepublic. Software piracy is a serious offense and is a type of software theft. The crack might actually be a poorly disguised malware. Introduction this service manual describes the latest service information for the ic 910h vhfuhf all mode transceiver at the time of publication. It is such a profitable business that it has caught the attention of organized crime groups in a number of countries. The illegal copying, distribution, or use of software.
How do i program memory channels in my ic910h icom america. Understanding software piracy in saudi arabia and the need. Pictures and descriptions below are of the n3ujj hamshack and the hamshack in my toyota sienna. The radio does interest me but the used price is quite high. Usb cat control and isolated audio interfacing of your transceiver allowing you to fully utilise software such as ham radio deluxe, wsjtx, fldigi to control your transceiver and allow you to operate many digital modes such as psk31, ft8, jt9, jt65 and echolink.
Ic 910h as contest transceiver if the 910h performs well for terres. As software prices increase, many users turn to installing bootleg copies, or pirated ones. You can edit the frequency, name and other options and store the changed memories back to the rig. Microsoft settles thousands of software piracy cases. The losses suffered as a result of software piracy directly affect the profitability of the software industry. Fight internet piracy online advertisers face risks from sites that infringe on the rights of others by facilitating the distribution of pirated content and counterfeit products. You can remotely control the radio only if on the base station remote utility software is up and running. I tried adjusting baud rates, civ addresses, pretty much every setting in there. Icom is an outstanding, comprehensive radio manufacturer that produces radio communication equipment of all genres, from amateur radios to terrestrial, marine and avionics radios, as well as lte, wlan and satellite radios. Second hand icom ic910h vhfuhf all mode transceiver rwuk. I am working on the predriver fet replacement in my 910 so will start a thread on that and link that into this master thread.
Click here to write a new message or comment for ic 910 note that the message is not related to any article click here to see the article list for ic 910. Well tell you what dangers you may come upon if youre using pirated copies. I misspoke when i said the sat was an option on the 910h. According to gopal and sanders 1998 381 software piracy is the operation of simulating original software which is against the law for any purpose. Ideally the iss uplink and downlink frequencies need to be loaded into memory. It just seems like your throwing all your eggs into possibly 3 bands. The ic910h contains a full 100 watts of power on vhf, eliminating the need for an external high power amplifier for satellite uplinks. Software firms are taking a bite out of software piracy, and if youre not careful, it could be your company that gets bit. Interestingly, not only the concept, but also the term itself, is highly controversial. You may program the radio from either vfo or memo mode. Ser vice manu al vhfuhf all mode transceiver i910h. According to the business software alliance bsa, an international association representing. Ic 820h, ic 821h, ic 910h and other icom radios using the same protocol c.
This means it works with virtually any software program. In other words, it is when software is stolen from the software manufacturers. Icom ic910h is fairly common in the ariss community school kids talking to. Programming software for icom ic910h ic 910 h ic910h. Microsoft settles thousands of software piracy cases cnet. The icom ic 9100 is a versatile and expandable transceiver. Without computer assistance this is very difficult as the doppler corrections do not represent a fixed offset. Description this small program helps you to edit the 99 memories of your icom 756pro, 756pro2, 746, 746pro ic 7400 in europe or ic 910 rig. Until recently, only passive ic protection was avail. Aldn was a company that produced software for digital rights management and internet security. Ic910h use the icom generic setting with hex address 60h and set com port to 4800 baud, 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit.
The ic 9100 requires a pin din connector while the ic 910h uses a 8pin connector. Because of the money lost to pirates, publishers have fewer resources to devote to research and development of new products, have less revenue to justify lowering software prices and are forced to pass these costs on to their customers. The owner of a software piracy web site has been sentenced to more than seven years in prisonthe longest sentence ever handed down for software piracy. We need to verify whether ic 910 support works as it should i. Rt systems radio interface and programming cables usb. While the activity is generally seen as illegal, i will explore the ethical implications of software piracy and its effects in two cases. Here is the link to a thread started by vk4uh about his ic 910. The ic 910h contains a full 100 watts of power on vhf, eliminating the need for an external high power amplifier for satellite uplinks. I know that some of you think thats just an antivirus false.
Programming is the same in either mode with 1 minor change in the programming sequence. No other software is included with the unit, but most if not all existing icom control programs should work with the usb icom interface civ, as it appears as a normal serial port. The 440 mhz band is also builtin with 2 to 75 watts. Software piracy is a term used to describe the act of illegally using, copying or distributing software without ownership or legal rights. The original meaning of piracy is robbery or illegal violence at sea, but the term has been in use for centuries as a synonym for acts of infringement. Icom ic910h faults and fixes vk logger amateur ham. Anti piracy laws exist to help prevent the illegal obtaining of software. Why software piracy should be legalized essay example.
The majority of software today is purchased as a singleuser license, meaning that only one computer may have that software installed on it at one time. English language at160 using the at160 with the ic 706mkii english language at500 at500 automatic antenna tuner modification english language at500 icom at500 tuner hint english language i290 icom i290 scan modification english language ic 02 band expansion modification. The software pirates and those trying to protect software s approach the ethics of piracy from two different viewpoints. Ticket is a bit vague, and ive never hacked on gpredict so some tips to get started would be. Both the software and information industry association siia and the business software alliance bsa estimate that up to 40 percent of installed business software worldwide, and 23 percent in the u. Adding the ic910h to chirp functionality would be of great assistance to the ariss program. The ic 9100 provides excellent receiver sensitivity in the vhfuhf bands, equivalent to the highlyacclaimed previous vhfuhf dedicated model, the ic 910h.
On startup it reads the current memory contents and displays it. Feb 23, 2016 because of expanding technological advancements and computer systems, there is an increase in legal, privacy, and ethical issues that are related to analytics and implementation. Software should be paid for on every computer that it is. With this flex radio configured along with your icom radio, you will see 48 khz to 192 khz. Specifically built for the vhfuhf weak signal operator in mind, the ic 9700 is a rf direct sampling receiver for 2m and 70cm, with a single, down conversion for 23cm with an if sampled receiver between 311 371mhz. Radio real time panadapter to your icom radio when using n4py software. This paper presents an argument for software piracy specifically discusses three possible reasons to support software piracy. There are two contrasting ethical views on the issue of piracy, and both have their valid points. Im a linux software engineer, ham and owner of an ic910h. Push 9 key to enter the expanded frequency power set mode.
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