Hacking the ICOM IC-706 Front Panel Control Codes (update 3/09/09)

A new article from K9SO regarding the "hacking" of the IC-706 front panel (control head) codes. This is the communications protocol transmitted along the remote interface cable. While this is a work in progress, there are some hints as to how to control the body of the IC706 using a a LAN or internet link to the control head. Also included is an explanation that will allow augmentation of the IC706 CI-V controls. By intercepting the control head communications, computer control of non-CI-V supported commands such as volume adjustments are possible. LAN and WAN control of the main radio unit allows the user to maintain that "radio feel" while operating remotely since the control head can be used to control the radio rather than through a computer. Operation is nearly identical to when the head is directly attached to the radio unit. This has been tested on the MKII-G version only so far.
This article has not been completed. Please check back for updates as I get time to complete the documentation.
K9SO