I don't know if you've figured it out yet but the user set keys are:hold down P0 and turn on the radio, that simple. Also I have the same problem with the PL squelch.
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Hi all, I am considering the purchase of the F33GT. Can anyone tell me how the sensitivity on this radio is as compared to say the Motorola HT-1000 or MT-1000? I want to use mine primarily to monitor the railroads. Also, will the radio do split tone on PL/DCS. In otherwords, can I make the transmit freq with a DCS code and the receive freq as carrier squelch?
Thx in advance,
Thx in advance,
RADIOGUY2002
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Ic-f33
Hi all, I am considering the purchase of the F33GT. Can anyone tell me how the sensitivity on this radio is as compared to say the Motorola HT-1000 or MT-1000?
I would say that its pretty close to the settings, but your best bet is to do a side by side comparison on the black sheets (data sheets) or rental demo's. For the cost difference I think you'll be quite happy with the IC-F33.
"I want to use mine primarily to monitor the railroads" Outside of the train it will work very well, inside the train you need a longer whip.
Also, will the radio do split tone on PL/DCS.
Option's
rx-146.2 tx-146.2
rx-csq tx-67.
rx-d012 tx-d012
rx-csq tx-d012
or
rx-103.5 tx-d112
rx-d112 tx-67.0
Hi all, I am considering the purchase of the F33GT. Can anyone tell me how the sensitivity on this radio is as compared to say the Motorola HT-1000 or MT-1000?
I would say that its pretty close to the settings, but your best bet is to do a side by side comparison on the black sheets (data sheets) or rental demo's. For the cost difference I think you'll be quite happy with the IC-F33.
"I want to use mine primarily to monitor the railroads" Outside of the train it will work very well, inside the train you need a longer whip.
Also, will the radio do split tone on PL/DCS.
Option's
rx-146.2 tx-146.2
rx-csq tx-67.
rx-d012 tx-d012
rx-csq tx-d012
or
rx-103.5 tx-d112
rx-d112 tx-67.0
methusaleh
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Correct me if I am wrong, but I believe the squelch threshold in the Icom can be adjusted during programming? I know I can do it with the radios I have, and the Moto should be as well.
RADIOGUY2002
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Yes
Yes, that is correct. You can also do it in self programing as well
Yes, that is correct. You can also do it in self programing as well
The squelch setting on Icom radios can be adjusted from the radio's keypad if the user set mode feature is enabled.
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ClayFD61
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Was jsut wondering if someone would be able to help me out, I have a F3GS and I just bought the software and USB OPC-478, but I can't get the driver to work with it, even with getting it from the website I have tried on 5 different computers and no luck. Does anyone know what I need to do I am getting very frustrated..
RADIOGUY2002
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Check the firmware
Check the firmware and the cable, or com port. I think I'm going to create a sticky. The software may not be compatible with the firmware on the radio.
Check the firmware and the cable, or com port. I think I'm going to create a sticky. The software may not be compatible with the firmware on the radio.
ClayFD61
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Ok if that is the cause does that mean I am not able to program it? Or is there a way to fix that problem? cause i have tried 3 different cables, and i have checked all the com ports..
RADIOGUY2002
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More then likey
More then likey if you com ports and cabling seem to be the prolbem yes. Did you try locating a dealer in your area to see if they have the same prolbem in programming the radio. Aftermarket cables may not work right in some cases and may even cause prolbems with the internal cups in the radio plugs. Do we know the version of the radio and the version of the software that are in play. You can usally tell by holding certain soft keys at the same time and turning on the radio. Not all software is compatiable with certain firmare on the radio.
More then likey if you com ports and cabling seem to be the prolbem yes. Did you try locating a dealer in your area to see if they have the same prolbem in programming the radio. Aftermarket cables may not work right in some cases and may even cause prolbems with the internal cups in the radio plugs. Do we know the version of the radio and the version of the software that are in play. You can usally tell by holding certain soft keys at the same time and turning on the radio. Not all software is compatiable with certain firmare on the radio.
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ClayFD61
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Well the goood news is I finally got it all to work... Now do I have any idea what I did to get it to work that answer would be no!! lol but thanx for the help!!
cabletech
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mopar this thread is over two years old. As for your comp port, open device manager, then comports, plug you cable in and see what port number is assigned. Most of the Icom software will only work on com ports 1-8. If you are seeing anything else, change it to say 3 and try again
thanks, i found the com ports, matched them up and still nothing it trys to connect under com port 3 but i get error code 10, i forget exactly what it says. something about prolific usb connetion. if you think you can talk me through the process, i try it again and see exactly what the message says.
cabletech
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mopar contact me at cabletech03/hotmail.com
urbancowboy1994
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Can you clone one f43tr directly to another one or do you have to use the CS?
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