Icom IC F3s programming help

[RadioGuy1951]

I just bought an Icon IC F3s, and I'll need to program it. Expecting to do it via the front panel will probably be tedious if not un practical, where do I get programming software..?

I heard of somebody getting russian software for it (with who knows what trojan horses included), but I'd prefer genuine Icom, but can't find it on the Icom web site...

Help please...73 de ke6vga

 

[mmckenna]

Icom hasn't made those in a quite a while, so you won't find it on their website. Giving them a call on their 800 number might be a good start.

If you look around you might find it on the web, but caution....
Yeah, downloading stuff off the internet then loading it on to your computer and new radio, not always the smartest thing to do.
Also,
There are different software version and different firmware versions in the radio. Older software doesn't always work with newer version radios, so make sure you know what you are getting. This is why calling Icom directly and asking nicely can be a really good idea.

These radios can be set up for some front panel programming, but it doesn't give you access to all the functions. Software is the way to go.

 

[riflemin]

I got it years ago on a 3-1/2 floppy! Remember those? It runs under DOS. Gotta computer with DOS?

 

[riflemin]

BTW I got it from the local Motorola dealer which also sold Icom land mobile. Came with a serial programming cable.

 

[riflemin]

When my old PC died I lost ability to pgm my F3, until I recently stumbled across a Toshiba satellite w/ win95.

There's also a thread here from April 5, 2011 about programming an F3.

 

[dean2078]

Icom F3 software

I have the software it needs to run in DOS. Sen me a msg if still needed.