Well, pretty much if I can find out what the 2nd function is on each key at
least the main ones, I have most of them figured out from the manual, but if
you can tell me which is the call, lock, and VFO buttons, I'll be pretty
well set. I got the RT Systems software to program it, I don't think it will
be anything like my TH-F6A, but I like the radio so it's kind of just
another one to add to the collection. I know a couple blind hams who I can't
reach right now, but they have them and seem to make out alright with them
so I think I'll be alright once I know what I'm doing. if I can figure out
your issue, I'll gladly let you know, but if you can happen to let me know
what the 3 buttons I mentioned above are, I think I'll have all the
important things pretty well figured out for when I take it out of the box,
I think band and power are the 2 next to the speaker. If I can make an FT-51
workable, I can make the W32A workable as well at least to some extent.
----- Original Message -----
From: "T Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, October 25, 2005 7:54 PM
Subject: Re: ICW32A key layout


John:

I have an Icom W32A HT, but have not had all that much success in terms of
programming it without sighted assistance.  I now use it as my base unit in
my office at Ferris.  I can give you some general hints once you get the
radio, and if you have questions, I can try to answer them, but I'm not
really sure how much help I'll be.  The W32A is nowhere near as "user
friendly" as the THF6A appears to be.  On the other hand, it is a good
little HT once you get it programmed correctly.

I'm actually having an interesting problem with my W32A right now:  the 440
side is stuck on our local 440 repeater frequency, and I can't figure out
how to unlock it, or how it got locked in the first place.

Let me know if you have specific questions, and I'll try to help.

I know of no key-pad lay-out sheet, though, that we can use successfully.

Best 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ