IC-F70 programming no answer from radio

[Camopainter]

Hello all. I’m struggling to program an Icom IC-F70DS. I have the version 2.2 software, version 2.6 on the radio, a usb programming cable and it will not connect with the radio. The light on the programming cable blinks as if it’s trying to connect but there is no difference if the radio is connected to the cable or not. I get the no answer from radio message. I’ve programmed numerous other radios but this one is kicking my behind any help would be greatly appreciated.

[12dbsinad]

Are you using a OEM cable?

[Camopainter]

It came with the radio that I picked up. It doesn’t say icom on it though so I don’t believe so.

[12dbsinad]

It more than likely will require a driver to be installed for the cable to work. Did it come with a disk or anything? Without the driver you'll be dead in the water..

[Camopainter]

I downloaded the driver for the usb cable, and it looks good in the device manager. When you click read or write, there is a little green light on the cable that flashes a couple times, but it doesn’t matter how f the radio is hooked up or not, it comes up with the exact same error. I’ve done a ton of other radios and had no trouble. I had to set it aside for a day to regroup. Usually the solution is staring you in the face but frustration makes you not see the obvious. Certainly not giving up though lol!

[Camopainter]

Success! I took the usb end of the cable I had apart, and found the TX wire was not soldered. Tapped it with the iron, and the radio and cable are working fine! Thanks for those who helped and hopefully this may help someone down the line.