To install MacR–1000, drag the MacR–1000 icon to your Applications folder, or wherever else you wish to keep it.
To control a PCR1000, you need to attach it to a serial port. Most Macintoshes capable of running MacR–1000 were not built with serial ports; you must add one by attaching an adapter via USB. Owners of desktop Macs also have the option of substituting a serial port for the modem, or installing a PCI card with serial ports. Links to representative products appear at the end of this section. Follow the manufacturer's instructions to install the port.
Follow Icom®’s instructions on setting up your PCR1000, including installing the antenna, plugging in the power adapter, and connecting the radio’s RS-232C port to your serial port.
Switch the PCR1000 on, using the rocker switch on the front of the radio (it's the only physical control the radio has).
Open the installed MacR–1000 icon to launch MacR–1000.
Serial Port Links
Here is a representative (not necessarily a comprehensive) list of options for adding a serial port to a Macintosh:
- Keyspan is the leading manufacturer of USB-to-serial adapters. They offer single- and double-port models, as well as a PCI card for installing in a tower Mac. They’ve always been conscientious about keeping their drivers current with the Macintosh.
- Griffin Technology makes serial ports that replace the internal modem in your Power Macintosh G3, G4, iMac or Cube. These are inexpensive, reliable, and neat, if you won’t miss having an internal modem. You will also need an adapter cable to mate the miniDIN-8 serial port to the DB-9 cable provided with the PCR1000.