Icom IC-F121/221 Programming Software. File name: Size: 1.32 MB. Please register or login to download files from this category. Anybody have any expeience with the IC F121. I see from the ICOM site it is a multi-use radio (Ham and Commercial). How hard would this one be to program and use mainly as a HAM radio?While I have never used the IC F121 I have used other similar radios (both as comerical radios and Ham radios.) Unless you can get a copy of the programming software and the necessary cable you are going to have to pay (or otherwise pursuade) some one to program this radio for you. Last time I checked a typical programming fee for a comercial radio was $50.00 or so. To have all 128 channels programmed (if you get the 128 channel version) might cost more than $50.00 Stan at Com west (or another Icom dealer) might be able to give you some insight into the actual cost of getting this radio programmed and if programming software and cables are avaliable. I'm almost certain there is a legal problem with you programming this radio on non amateur frequencies (even if you have the required comercial liscence.) I don't think industry canada want's radio owners to be able to change the frequencies in their comercial radios. Unless you are reasonably familar with two way radios and comercial radio terminiolgy I'd suggest getting some advice from some one who knows what they are doing prior to programming a comercial radio. The programming software is intended to be used by radio techs and if you make a mistake and end up on the RCMP frequency you will be in a big pile of trouble. Actually using this radio on either comercial or ham frequencies would require the appropiate liscences (: Using comerical radios on the ham bands is great untill you want to use a frequency that you don't have programmed. With a 128 channel radio you could probably have room for the typical 2m VHF ham frequencies plus what ever comerical frequencies you are liscenced for. Of course when the 'tone' for your favorite ham repeater is changed you will need to get your radio re programmed. If you have any further questions let me know and I'll try and answer them as best I can. Regards Net sync. As for the units themselves, they're very durable and a reliable unit. We also have one in each of our work trucks and they seem to last forever (unlike the microphones!). I know they are capable of ham freq's, but why would someone want one for ham usage? They're designed as a commercial radio, or for workplace application (as in set frequencies so that employees cannot wander off those). They're also most expensive than most regular ham radios as well. LRQuality comerical radios tend to be more rugged and work better than most ham radios. You get what you pay for (: When I used to go snow mobiling my friends and I used Motorola radios on ham radio frequencies (yes we had the right liscences.) I wouldn't have trusted any ham radios that were avaliable then (over 10 years ago) When I needed to call for help once I was very glad I was using a rugged comercial radio vs a ham radio. It worked when I needed it. I still have the radio and it still works fine. It has out lasted a half dozen or so ham radios. Just my $.02 worth. Oh, most definitely! Most any quality commercial radio is military rated for durability (vibration, moisture, dust, ect). Buy Cadence Car Audio products only from authorized Cadence Suppliers. • Etailz • Corgi Lamps • Unbeatable Sale • IPC Store • Express Goods • House Deal • Car Audio Closeout • 12 Voltronics • My Audio Empire We want you to fully enjoy Cadence Car Audio products and to get the best possible service available. Cadence Car Audio products are only sold through Auhorized online retailers are • • • If you purchase Cadence products from Unauthorized Dealers/Online/eBay Retailers, please be advised: Warranties will not be honored. We will not be honoring any warranty claim(s) from products purchased from these internet sellers. Audire crescendo manual woodworkers. Buying from Authorized dealers guarantees you: • Genuine Cadence Products • The Support of trained, professional installers. The only catch is that most aren't user programmable without an outside source so there in lies the issue. I honestly don't know why they don't make ham radios more durable (maybe no demand for it?). But I do know that my first commercial radio was actually an opened up ham radio (Icom 2100) with the LAD channels programmed into it but it wasn't uncommon to see those radios pooch within a few months (high power on high freq's [155 - 174 MHz] kills them quickly). Mine's only lasted because I use a well tuned wide band antenna and only transmit on the lowest setting. It turns 6 years old this year and has out survived nearly a dozen mics! I was looking at this radio because I wanted something durable which could easily program in commercial frequencies like logging but was also hoping for to use it like a HAM set-up. Yes, I know you need a commercial raido operators license for comeercial frequencies. And now I know I wouldn't be able to just dial up the HAM frequency without first programming it in. Anyways, its all still theory until I first get my HAM licence. But this and a small HAM handheld may be the way to go in the bush.
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