ah great, i figured these 2 radios were probably fairly easy to PC program
but of course, you can never really tell with online descriptions and the
local dealer doesn't have an ICV8 in stock at the moment...something about
them being on back order from the distributer...must be popular.
73
Colin, V A6BKX
----- Original Message -----
From: "Louis Kim Kline" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Saturday, April 23, 2005 3:21 PM
Subject: Re: IC v8 HT
> Hi Colin.
>
> That is correct. You can set all of the settings for the radio including
> programming PLs, loading memories, setting offsets, everything. And, you
> can store those settings in files in your PC. It makes it possible to
have
> multiple files so that you can set your radio up if you are traveling to a
> different city, yet, by uploading the file with your original settings,
you
> can put everything back in a few seconds.
>
> The software takes a little getting used to. It isn't completely
> intuitive, but it works well with JAWS, so once you figure out their
> terminology, you can do everything. I have the cloning software for the
> Icom T7H and I love it. My sister has the Icom T2H which is kind of the
> predecessor to the V8, and it works great for loading her radio up, too.
>
> 73, de Lou K2LKK
>
>
>
> At 07:22 AM 4/23/2005 -0600, you wrote:
> >the icom cloning software would be the software where you can load all
the
> >settings into the radio from the computer correct?
> >73
> >Colin, VA6BKX
> >----- Original Message -----
> >From: "Louis Kim Kline" <[log in to unmask]>
> >To: <[log in to unmask]>
> >Sent: Friday, April 22, 2005 10:35 PM
> >Subject: Re: IC v8 HT
> >
> >
> > > Hi.
> > >
> > > I can't comment on how good or bad the V8 is as a radio. But I can
attest
> > > to the usability of the Icom Cloning software with JAWS.
> > >
> > > 73, de Lou K2LKK
> > >
> > >
> > > At 04:14 PM 4/22/2005 -0600, you wrote:
> > > >This is a multi-part message in MIME format.
> > > >
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> > > >
> > > >has anyone used or had experience with the IC V8 2m hand held?
> > > >I am wondering if it works with some accessible software for
programming
> >=
> > > >and setup purposes.
> > > >At the moment, i am trying to decide between an IC V8 and a VX150 =
> > > >because both are around the same price and have similar features and
=
> > > >reviews.
> > > >I know the Icoms tend to be more blind friendly with their software
so =
> > > >perhaps the icom might be the better choice but i like the features
and =
> > > >specs of the yaesu a bit more.
> > > >opinions? yes i know yaesu is supposed to be terrible for
accessibility =
> > > >but they do make some excellent HT's.
> > > >73
> > > >Colin, VA6BKX
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> > > >has anyone used or had experience with = the IC V8 2m=20 hand held?
> > > >I am wondering if it works with some = accessible=20 software for
> > > >programming and setup purposes.
> > > >At the moment, i am trying to decide = between an IC=20 V8 and a
VX150
> > > >because both are around the same price and have similar = features=20
and
> > > >reviews.
> > > >I know the Icoms tend to be more blind = friendly=20 with their
software
> > > >so perhaps the icom might be the better choice but i = like=20 the
> > > >features and specs of the yaesu a bit more.
> > > >opinions? yes i know yaesu is supposed = to be=20 terrible for
> > > >accessibility but they do make some excellent = HT's.
> > > >73
> > > >Colin, = VA6BKX
> > > >
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> > >
> > > Louis Kim Kline
> > > A.R.S. K2LKK
> > > Home e-mail: [log in to unmask]
> > > Work e-mail: [log in to unmask]
> > > Work Telephone: (585) 697-5753
> > >
>
> Louis Kim Kline
> A.R.S. K2LKK
> Home e-mail: [log in to unmask]
> Work e-mail: [log in to unmask]
> Work Telephone: (585) 697-5753
>
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