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I just bought an ICOM IC-211 VHF (2 meter) All-mode base rig on E-Bay. Power turns on, but neither VFO lights. Does anyone have any ideas or can you recommend an ICOM repair shop that is affordable? 73, Gregg, N2UUP

About a week ago I noticed my the ant tuner for my 706 mkIIg installed in my truck was making a clicking sound without any equipment powered up. I unplugged the 12VDC to the radio and the noise stopped. A day or two later, when I had some time, I tried to do some troubleshooting when I noticed...

Has anyone ever tried replacing the front case on an Icom IC-F80DT? I have downloaded the service manual, and have found the part number: 8210021800 - 2803 T-Front Panel (IC-F80DT/T) The disassembly looks to be straightforward enough, but it's always nice to learn from someone who's done it...

I hope I am posting this in the correct forum? I have the ICOM IC-V8 Handheld and I bought it pre-programmed from a fellow Volunteer FF. Now that we are switching to NarrowBand, I need to hopefully find someone that can help me to switch it from Wide to Narrow Band. I did pull the manual...

Hello to all I am just starting this discussion on my own curiousity. I have recently left emails and messages with many large scanner and 2 way radio companies. I inquired by all companies why there is no rugged water /dust/ impact resistive scanner on the market. For instance take a...

After a few weeks, we had very good testing results w iCOM digital HTs (ICF4161D) at the local office. Exceptional audio clarity in digital simplex mode compared to when we step back to the analogue world repeaters. So the boss said it's time to step up to IDAS Repeaters! Btw, the digital...

Made a little video of it performing tonight. I haven't used it in a while. Another great railroad radio. If you have any questions, please post them. Metrolink Valley Subdivision Radio - YouTube

I have a F5061 with a handy 25-pin dsub connector on the back. I know Icom sells a GPS unit that plugs into it, but I cannot find any documentation on the pinout for that connector. I think one of the pins is a dimmer and I would like to use that. If anyone has used this connector or can point...

I am removing a gm-300 from one of our trucks that has 2 mic's connected through the 8 pin connector. I would like to install the new 5061 and keep the same configuration. I am wondering what pins need to be connected for this.

Does anyone know if the Icom IC F121 radio will transmit or receive on a 400 MHZ frequency? I put one in and set it as primary and when the radio is not scanning or I try to key it it blinks the frequencies ID on the screen... Is this because it won't accept the 400+ frequency or because I have...

Shipping to Canada, please. Thanks :)

Well, I decided to purchase the Icom R6. And so far, I just love this unit. Sound quality is excellent (better than the RX-7). It is small just like the R2 and R5. But by far, my favorite aspect of this radio is the impressive sensitivity. I am able to receive from Warren PA North, down to...

So I have a Astron 30 Amp power supply and a 25 amp Power supply. When the Icom 706 is connected to the 30 amp power supply the radio will shut off when the power setting is above "3" The volts on the power supply decrease to around 6 and the Icom will shut off. When I attach it to the 25 amp...

I was wondering if anyone had or knew somewhere to "obtain" the programming software for this radio. I have the programming cable but am having trouble finding somewhere to download the software. There was a link that was posted in this forums a while ago, however the link was broken. :/ So...

Hello, I just replaced the internal battery on my ICOM R1 and was wondering how long it should last before it needs recharging. The battery is a 300mA 7.2 nicad pack. After I got it I charged it for 14 to 16 hours using the ICOM charger and then set it on a FM station and let it run until the...

Hello, I have a number of elderly Icom IC-H2 units that I need to re-programme. I'm not asking to be provided with the software itself just to know if it is possible to achieve and what the name of the software is as exhaustive searching has turned up very little due to the age of these...

Hey everyone.. I am having an extremely difficult time connecting to my radios. I have the mobile F5061 and the handheld F3161S. These both use the same driver and same program. I already had it set up at one time, it took me dozens of different tries, but I eventually got it to work on both...

Hi folks. I'm planning on buying a scanner as I have been without one for a few years. I used to have an AOR 8200 Mk1 which I loved using. Currently I have three models on my 'radar'; the Alinco DJ-X2000, the Icom IC-R20 and, if I don't feel too guilty about spending the extra cash, the...

Hello. =) What shortwave or general coverage receiver would you recommend? I have search through many different types such as the Grundig Satellit 750. I really enjoy the look of the FRG-100, but I realized it was long discontinued. Now I'm looking at radios between the Satellit 750, The Yaesu...

I want to do some D-Star operation with GPS positioning (I'm a D-Star newbi, but think it could be useful during SAR ops). I have a new Icom ID-880H on the way, and I need to obtain a "3rd party" GPS receiver/antenna for input during mobile operation. I would appreciate input which would...