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ICOM F50V Programming with Clone SW

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Hi, I just purchased the ICOM F50V, have the clone cable, and the 3.1.1 clone software. I am by no means a radio guru, have installed a few scanners. But for the life of me, I can figure out how to make this software work, nowhere online can I find out how to add frequencies, etc. The software is not very user friendly. I cant seem to import csv files, it will only open .icf files. Any help pointing me in the right direction would be appreciated.I am a VFF, and have three counties of frequencies to put in. glennf88@yahoo.com


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To my knowledge there is no import feature. Only the gratification of inputting each channel in by hand. However you can copy and paste if you. So if you can get your hands on a F50 .ics file with some or all the frequencies then you can copy the ones you want into your file. You can also copy and paste within your own file from one zone to another if you are using the same channel in more than one zone.

Unfortunately I think the Icom software is about as user friendly as it gets in the programming world. I can't think of a manufacture that has a more simplistic and straight forward piece of programming or cloning software. Maybe Bendix King but definitely stay away from most of the Motorola products if the Icom software is challenging for you.


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Sample ICF File

Thanks, I have not been able to find any template ICF files anywhere. If anyone has a F50V ICF file they have used int he past, I have the frequencies, I can add them in, just need the example.


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You can and should read the radio and save the .ics file before making and programming adjustments. You can then start entering in your frequencies into the software and then write the radio. I don't know if someone else's F50 file is going to help you much.


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