ICOM IC-F43GS - Can't enable cloning mode

[TheLokes]

I have 6 brand new ICOM IC-F43GS's out of the box and I just can't seem to get them into a state where I can program them with the CS-F33G software.

I've tried holding the Up key and P0 while powering on but with no luck. I've never had a problem with all of the motorola, yaesu, kenwood or icom amateur radios I've programmed over the years so I'm not sure what's different with this rig. Anyone have any insight? They didn't come with any paper manuals in their boxes so I'm limited to what the goog gives me and so far, I can't find any reference to another way to initiate cloning mode.

Thanks,

 

[MTS2000des]

You don't have to do anything to the radio to be able to read or write using cloning software. But you do have to have the correct version. What version of the CSF-33G are you using? Do you have the correct COM port selected?

(HINT: many of the bootleg copies floating around are ancient and out of date)

 

[TheLokes]

You don't have to do anything to the radio to be able to read or write using cloning software.

Ok that settles it. It looks like my cable is damaged slightly (cracked casing on the USB end) which explains why it doesn't go into programming mode. My radio revision and software are both 2.3 as what was shipped with the package so I can only assume they will work with the new cable on it's way.

Thanks for the reply!