svfd17
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hi, i am thinking about buying the icom ic-f60 and i was wondering aside from the trunking capabilities how does it stand up to a motorola ex560? and how is the audio?
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I have the Icom F-60V units and I feel that far exceed Motorola radios such as the EX series. These radios I feel are priced well and are solid when it comes to being waterproof and rugged. I myself was a huge believer in Motorola until I discovered Icom.
The only real disadvantage to the F60 is the 8 character display. The audio is excellent if you have the 60V models.
The only real disadvantage to the F60 is the 8 character display. The audio is excellent if you have the 60V models.
We use the F50 a lot (VHF version of the F60 UHF version) and we find the audio to be superb. We even had them out in a heavy thunderstorm and they worked as advertised - completely waterproof - and the audio remains great.
svfd17
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thanks alot guys!
gmrsoutlet
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If audio is of concern make sure you get one with a V in the model number. Most think it just stands for Voice and Vibrate, but that is not what is means. The V series is the "newer" revision and has BTL Audio Amplifier in it. The F50 and F60 (non-V) don't have the BTL Amp.
svfd17
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ok, i have the radio and the programming cable. i hooked up the cable to the radio and the computer, what do i do next?
grumps96
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HI Brother, Do you have the Programming Software? (CS-F50) If not then you can buy it here, http://twowayplanet.com/icomcs-f50programmingwindowssoftware.aspx
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svfd17
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thanks bro, that's all i need. the guy i got the cable from stated "no other interface required".
grumps96
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Bro, check your PM's
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