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Im not sure if i put this in the right forum section but thats ok. Does anyone know how to put the Icom F21 into programming mode so I can read it and program it from my pc. Ive looked in the maual and in the software and it doesnt say how to do it. Any help would be appreciated! :)
 
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Might help if you told us which of the four different 'F21' models you're talking about, and what you intend to program.
 
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SkipSanders said:
Might help if you told us which of the four different 'F21' models you're talking about, and what you intend to program.
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Its the LMR 16 channel... Im just programming using the CS-F11 software
 
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If it's the IC-F21, that software should work, probably you have a connection cable problem. If it's the IC-F21S, you aren't allowed to use that on GMRS, if that was your intent, and I don't know any special tricks about it. It's significantly different internally from the F21, F21BR, and F21GM.
 
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SkipSanders said:
If it's the IC-F21, that software should work, probably you have a connection cable problem. If it's the IC-F21S, you aren't allowed to use that on GMRS, if that was your intent, and I don't know any special tricks about it. It's significantly different internally from the F21, F21BR, and F21GM.
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well since he said it was 16ch it cant be the F21S b/c it only has 4 channels, but still, why couldn't you use that for GMRS?
 
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There is no "programming mode" you just conntect the cable and turn the radio on, then read the radio, make your changes then write to the radio. It is very simple.
 
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There is no "programming mode" you just conntect the cable and turn the radio on, then read the radio, make your changes then write to the radio. It is very simple.
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I had a feeling thats how it was gonna work. Thanks!
 
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The F21S is not certified for Part 95, only part 90. Nor is the OP licensed, apparently, for GMRS. The WIPN329 in his signature is not a valid FCC license, and his name pulls up no license either.
 
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The F21S is not certified for Part 95, only part 90. Nor is the OP licensed, apparently, for GMRS. The WIPN329 in his signature is not a valid FCC license, and his name pulls up no license either.
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Im pretty sure the license has expired over a year ago. I dont use GMRS anymore so im not gonna bother to renew it.
 
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SkipSanders said:
If it's the IC-F21, that software should work, probably you have a connection cable problem. If it's the IC-F21S, you aren't allowed to use that on GMRS, if that was your intent, and I don't know any special tricks about it. It's significantly different internally from the F21, F21BR, and F21GM.
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hi Mr. Skip, can you please tell me where I can find and download the CS-F11 software? Also I just want to clarify if this software can "unlock" our radios. You see, we only have 1 (one) channel on our ICOM F-21 when in fact it should have 16 channels. Can this program the radio and give us more channels? Many thanks.
 
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I also have a GMRS license WQZS778. I am wondering if anyone else has had problems trying to program the IC-F21 16 Channel Hand Held radio with the ICOM CS-F11 Software Running under Windows 10. I don't remember having all the issues that I am having now, since I upgraded my O.S. to Windows 10. The help file I used to use inside the CS-F11 program no longer works. And when I try to read or write to the radio I get an error message talking about the right cabling. I am using the proper cable for the radio. So the only conclusion I can come to is, maybe I need an older computer with an older operating system to get the ICOM CS-F11 Programming software to work correctly? Anyone have any thoughts on how to get around this problem when using Windows 10 as an operating system. Is their newer Software out there, or a software patch, or driver(s) update now to solve this issue regarding the use of Windows 10 and the CS-F11 Software etc? If you an using this Software without the problems I am experiencing please tell me which operating system you are using to do so? Thanks in advance for your help. Also need to know if their is a FRIENDLY Land Mobile Radio Dealer I can work with regarding these issues. My Old Land Mobile Radio Dealer sold their business and the new people are not helpful at all. Thanks Dave
 
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