Hi List,

I will chime in on this one.  If the newer Icom 2 meter rig has a computer
port, it is possible that it will work with an external device developed by
an individual named John Hansen in Fredonia New York.  This device plugs
directly into the computer port and has a keyboard with which you can
directly enter frequencies into the rig.  I am not sure which rigs it will
work with.  I believe he charges a fair amount of money for it--about $70.00
including shipping.  I used it with my Icom 706 MK2G until that rig gave up
the ghost.
Now here is his contact information:

John Hansen, W2FS
49 Maple Avenue
Fredonia, NY 14063
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Home Page:
http://www.john.hansen.net


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From: "Richard Webb" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Monday, December 19, 2005 5:05 PM
Subject: Re: Icome tuning


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Mark wrote:
   >I have a Icome 2 meter mobile rig.  The rig doesn't have direct
   >frequency entry.  You have to scroll across the band until you find
   >the desired frequency.  Any ideas on how to locate the desired
   >frequency? God bless,
About my only fix for this kind of thing is to use my
handheld radio, transmit on the desired receive frequency
and tune for it.  NOt elegant but it works.
Does the rig hae memories?  Draft some sighted assistance
and set up the memories.
I'm hoping the Yaesu mobile I've got on line is easily tuned
or has most local memories once this vhf/uhf antenna goes in
the air.

SPeaking of which I"m going to be in the market for a
Kenwood tmv-7a fairly soon so I can do the cross band repeat
thing out here in the sticks.
73 de nf5b




Richard WEbb,
Electric SPider Productions,
Eads Tennessee