I've been trying to use the ICOM cloning program (that I successfully used several years ago) to change frequencies on several Icom F14 16 channel VHF handhelds, but I have been unable to get the software to talk to the radios.
Thus far, I have tried three different Windows machines (2-Win7, 1-XP), reloaded the ICOM cable drivers, and reloaded v1.1 and v1.2 of the cloning program (1.2 worked for me several years ago). After numerous attempts on each machine, I continue to get an error message when attempting to READ the radios, although I am able to read the basic radio information. I have also double-checked that the cable connector is fully inserted into the radio.
I am experienced in programming several brands of amateur and commercial radios, but I can't seem to get the ICOM F-14 software to read these radios. As mentioned above, I had a similar issue several years ago and changing from v1.1 to v1.2 of the cloning software resolved the problem at that time, but v1.2 seems not to work this time. I have also changed numerous port settings and compatibility settings, but I just can not get the software to talk to the radios.
Do any of the ICOM gurus here have any suggestions? Is there some radio programming setting or particular sequence that I've forgotten? Is there some type of 'secret handshake' that I need to learn? I've had less trouble with my Motorola stuff... HELP!
Thus far, I have tried three different Windows machines (2-Win7, 1-XP), reloaded the ICOM cable drivers, and reloaded v1.1 and v1.2 of the cloning program (1.2 worked for me several years ago). After numerous attempts on each machine, I continue to get an error message when attempting to READ the radios, although I am able to read the basic radio information. I have also double-checked that the cable connector is fully inserted into the radio.
I am experienced in programming several brands of amateur and commercial radios, but I can't seem to get the ICOM F-14 software to read these radios. As mentioned above, I had a similar issue several years ago and changing from v1.1 to v1.2 of the cloning software resolved the problem at that time, but v1.2 seems not to work this time. I have also changed numerous port settings and compatibility settings, but I just can not get the software to talk to the radios.
Do any of the ICOM gurus here have any suggestions? Is there some radio programming setting or particular sequence that I've forgotten? Is there some type of 'secret handshake' that I need to learn? I've had less trouble with my Motorola stuff... HELP!