i am having an issue programming my icom f4011. every time i go to clone it i get an error message saying cannot access comm port. im using a usb cable
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icom f4011 programming issue
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gmrsoutlet
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In Windows you need to find out what com port number was assigned to the USB cable.
Get to Device Manager (right click on my computer, properties, and then on the hardware tab - click on device manager button).
Once in Device Manager click on "Ports".
With the USB cable connected you should see a "Prolific USB to serial adapter" listed. Next to it in () marks will be "COM ##" - where ## is the com port number. Note that number b
Now in the Icom software select "Com Ports" from the menu bar, and select or enter the com port number from Device Manager.
Let me know if you need more help.
i unplugged the cable from the computer and when i re plugged it in it read the radio and when i tried comm port 3 it worked. 
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