Icom IC-F2821, no MDC1200?

[MTS2000des]

I've had an Icom IC-F2821 for a few months now, but mine will not do MDC1200. Does this radio need an add on board? I have a friend who has the exact same radio, and his does MDC1200 encode/decode. I've tried using his c/p, but the "cloning software" says my radio is not an "MDC compatible" model.

Looking at the Icom site, Icom says it does 2/5 tone and MDC1200:
IC-F1721/D,F1821/D,F2721/D,F2821/D | Products | Icom Inc

Ideas anyone?

[cabletech]

I do not currently have my programing computer handy, but if I remember correctly, you have to read the radio, then go to signaling options and activate either 2, 5 tone or mdc.

At that point you can enter your information, then save the file and then write to radio.

If all else fails can you read your friends radio and then save the file and edite to your information?

[MTS2000des]

Tried all of the above, the cloning software says my radio isn't MDC capable. Just trying to figure out what I need to enable it, firmware update prehaps? Icom isn't very forthcoming with information about this in their sales literature.

[stevelton]

More than likely you need to update the firmware of the radio, and probably get the latest software. Icom America probably wont help you much, that's what Authorized Icom Dealers are for. There are several on this forum. Most would probably want you to go to the dealer you got it from, but if that dealer isnt helpful, then see in this section the ones who have been helpful and give them your business.
Id be happy to supply you with the website who I go through.
Steven

[rapidcharger]

He didn't get it from a dealer.
He got it from a fellow ham in a trade.
He uses the radio to serve his community and he doesn't have good Icom dealer representation in his area.