Sounds like a well made radio. I don't really have a need for remote operation but when i do my 8600 is enough (I'm not using the crappy Icom's software). Can't wait to read more reviews.
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What software are you using?
It's called SDR-control for Icom. It runs on iPad/iPhone/Mac. It's not a full fledge software but i think it's better than what icom offers. There is also wfview that is not too bad. None of them will allow you to use/control all the features but it is sufficient for me and it also can control my 9700 and 7610. It work well in wifi/internet.
Thanks, sorry, have been away from things the last few days for family gatherings. I will do some more experimenting and report back as soon as possible.
One thing I did notice was an issue (for me anyway) tuning with a tablet, and this will likely be the case with a phone also. I can use my finger to move the tuning bar to a signal when one is observed. I have step settings in and snap to step in use, but if I "miss" with the tuning bar that's when things start to get dicey. When I attempt to move the bar again to get onto center frequency instead I am somehow adjusting the bandwidth setting instead, and usually in a downwards direction resulting in me having to use the drop down menu to reset it. Frustrating. This may be happening out of my overall ignorance at operating the software. If it isn't it would be nice for them to add some type of clickable VFO adjustment, left or right arrows, something like that. Again I may possibly be missing something. I've posted this in the SDRPlay groups.io group as well, they are usually reasonably quick with responses. I will add a bluetooth mouse to the tablet which will overcome the issue, but not everyone will want to do that, so hopefully there is a solution or I'm just missing something.
More to follow when possible.
I attempted to use my smartphone, a Galaxy S23+, via the webserver. The results are disappointing. I was unable to make the entire webpage fit on the screen, and there appeared to be no way to scroll to the areas that were off-screen. Again, it's possible that I'm being a dummy, but that's my experience thus far. I'll continue to try it when possible.
I also have set up port forwarding for access over the internet but have yet to try it. Obviously the most interesting thing here will be internet latency.
I do notice on my LAN, which is a TP-Link mesh network with Wifi 6 and three devices, occasional lag when accessing the receiver via its web server. This is occurring while a few TV's in the house are streaming (I cut the cord years ago and stream with Fubo TV). Audio seems to be maybe 1/2 a second behind the appearance of the signal in a lot of cases. A few times there was some noticeable stuttering.
It doesn't appear that the web client allows for selecting of different IQ modes.
Still working with it and trying to learn its in's and out's.
I also have set up port forwarding for access over the internet but have yet to try it. Obviously the most interesting thing here will be internet latency.
I do notice on my LAN, which is a TP-Link mesh network with Wifi 6 and three devices, occasional lag when accessing the receiver via its web server. This is occurring while a few TV's in the house are streaming (I cut the cord years ago and stream with Fubo TV). Audio seems to be maybe 1/2 a second behind the appearance of the signal in a lot of cases. A few times there was some noticeable stuttering.
It doesn't appear that the web client allows for selecting of different IQ modes.
Still working with it and trying to learn its in's and out's.
Thank you. That information is quite helpful. Also, the web server could detect the phone/device resolution and offer a different layout, albeit quite simplified, but they may not have that skill set yet. At best it may be frequency input, mode and incremental squelch adjustment. Definitely no waterfall.
I am definitely not liking the audio delay. Hopefully choosing a lower tier of service may resolve that. My expectations are set rather low for Internet performance while using a lower featured tier.
I don't have a problem waiting a year. I remote in now to my SDRPlay device as it is connected to a Windows mini PC running 24/7 to handle various things. I mainly do this from a Mac Mini, but it works using a Windows tablet, or my phone in a pinch. ( I would really need to be in a pinch to use my phone )
* I just re-read your note about not allowing the web client to select different IQ modes. Yeah...definitely going to wait for firmware updates.
I am definitely not liking the audio delay. Hopefully choosing a lower tier of service may resolve that. My expectations are set rather low for Internet performance while using a lower featured tier.
I don't have a problem waiting a year. I remote in now to my SDRPlay device as it is connected to a Windows mini PC running 24/7 to handle various things. I mainly do this from a Mac Mini, but it works using a Windows tablet, or my phone in a pinch. ( I would really need to be in a pinch to use my phone )
* I just re-read your note about not allowing the web client to select different IQ modes. Yeah...definitely going to wait for firmware updates.
I was able to use my Galaxy S23+ from a remote location today. Steve in the Groups IO SDRPlay group suggested viewing it in portrait mode and shutting off the sidebar with all of the tuning/step/squelch selections once they are set. The result is a usable screen actually, and I was very pleased with the smoothness of the connection. I was in a stationary location with a good 5Guw signal, so I'm sure that didn't hurt.
Programming a frequency into it and monitoring is the best approach. I still am having a terrible time trying to use my finger to tune, when I miss the actual signal fine-tuning it from there is pretty much impossible. This continues to be an issue on the tablet as well. Not sure what I'm doing wrong but I hope they'll consider adding something like < and > or similar to allow for this. To me at least it's a nightmare as is. I streamed HF civilian air on 11279 kHz (Gander) and some local VHF aviation along with some 800 MHz conventional public safety. It worked very nicely until having to try the aforementioned fine tuning.
Tomorrow I will be in a location where I can at least briefly connect using the SDRConnect software on a laptop. I'll also try the web server via the browser if time allows.
Programming a frequency into it and monitoring is the best approach. I still am having a terrible time trying to use my finger to tune, when I miss the actual signal fine-tuning it from there is pretty much impossible. This continues to be an issue on the tablet as well. Not sure what I'm doing wrong but I hope they'll consider adding something like < and > or similar to allow for this. To me at least it's a nightmare as is. I streamed HF civilian air on 11279 kHz (Gander) and some local VHF aviation along with some 800 MHz conventional public safety. It worked very nicely until having to try the aforementioned fine tuning.
Tomorrow I will be in a location where I can at least briefly connect using the SDRConnect software on a laptop. I'll also try the web server via the browser if time allows.
