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IC-F121 and IC-F221 (Not S) FPP?

Icom or Kenwood? Or both?

  • Icom. Kenwood.

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  • Both

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bbo14

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I have two IC-F121 and one IC-F221 radios (not the S version). I have the software and the cable. I have programmed them before to make the 121 radios into a 10 watt two meter repeater. I would like to ac;tivate front panel programming on all three so I don't have to carry a laptop and cable with me when I travel. Where is the toggle in the sw to enable "dealer mode" for front panel programming? Hope someone here has done this. Thanks.
 

bbo14

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I have two IC-F-121 and one IC-F221 radios, (they are not the "S" version). I have the software and the cable. I have programmed these radios before. I had the two VHF as a low power repeater for my property. I would like to activate front panel programming on all three so I wouldn't have to carry a laptop and cable with me when I travel. Where is the toggle in the software to enable Dealer Mode for front panel programming? Hope someone has done this. Thanks.
 
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