I have 2 F5061 mobiles for ham band and a OPC-1122u cable with 2.4 F3161/5061 programming software running on Win XP Pro . I checked the tab for Mobile ,but do I use LMR or PMR ? I installed the software and the cable driver and the cable is not communicating with the radio. Is this the right cable ?
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Icom F5061 programming cable issue
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N5TWB
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Yes, you have the right cable. Use LMR. Check your COM setting (COM 1, COM2, etc.) to probably correct your communication problem. Also check your Device Manager under Control Panel to ensure you're not having a problem with your COM Ports.
Also, that cable is not a good substitute for doggie dental floss...don't ask how I know.
Also, that cable is not a good substitute for doggie dental floss...don't ask how I know.
I will try LMR tonight ,I can't remember if I tested it. I don't do Icom very often,thanks for confirming the cable.
The com ports 1 and 4 are ok because I use them on my Motorola stuff . I used my XTL cable yesterday in com 4 may be they don't like each others drivers? I may try my other 2 laptops too.
The dog getting the cable I can see that
My dog watched me update 15 CDM1550LS+ yesterday and she was more tired than me. Firmware updates make me VERY nervous .
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V2.4 of CS is pretty old, the current version is 5.1. I don't know if it's an issue with older CS versions of 3060/5060 but some older CS doesn't play nice with com ports above 2.
N5TWB
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The dog getting the cable I can see that
She got all three of my ICOM cables so I had to replace them but went with RT Systems for the two amateur cables and another generic for the commercial. I'll be doing updates this weekend.
Ditto on the Firmware updates nervousness...
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