Modifications for the ICOM - RogerK

31-07-2001(IC-W32) Icom IC-W32A programming glitchAuthor: Bryce, K1GAX - k1gax@juno.com.MODIFICATION.NETThere is a programming glitch in the RT Systems Icom Programming Software (Version 2.05) that does not allow later serialnumbers of the Icom IC-W32A to be programmed properly. This does not affect the earlier serial numbers of the W32A.If you are trying to program a later model W32A with the cloning software and it will not accept the data from the PC, there is asimple fix.Somewhere along the way, Icom changed the range of the expanded receive and made the expanded receive standard on thelater versions of the W32A.In programming the radio using the programming software (on the later serial numbers), do not check the "Expanded Rx" box inthe software.Checking this block on the later serial numbers will cause the programming not to take in the radio when transferring from thePC.73, Bryce, K1GAXk1gax@arrl.netThis modification is read 2362 times.top of page19-07-1998(IC-X2A) Cross Band Repeat Function for the ICOM IC-X2AYou can use the same function set up as for the IC-W2A. The cross band repearter function works the same.To access the cross-band repeat function, first perform the extended receive mod by holding down the "Light","B","#" keys whileturning on the power.This is less of a mod than it is a function. To expand the receiver frequency range of the new Icom IC-X2A to 322.00-513.00,and 800.000-1310.000, do the following:Hold down the Light, B, and # keys while turning the power on.That's actually a four button sequence, since power on is controlled by a keypad button.select the 400 MHZ band as MAINPress F (above the PTT button) and SET (the 8 button) then using the ^/SCAN button make the lower right symbol of the bandsay PL rotate the right knob to set the display to 1,10, or 100 as desired1 sets entry to single digits only10 sets entry to 10's and single digits100 sets entry to all digitshit PTTNow - repeat the above for the UHF band - Note It WILL NOT work unless you do it for BOTH bands.Marwynne Kuhn WB5PWGThis modification is read 312 times.top of page23-08-1998(IC-Z1A) IC-Z1A Extended ReceiveOk, after messing around with the radio on my own and then getting the "official" mod, here's a summary of the various diodemods for the Z1A:Icom Z1A mods[B]+[#]+[POWER] = Extended Receive.VFO *DISPLAYS* 50-299.900 and 300-999.900.AM Aircraft band enabled.SET mode now has a new "PLACE" function for settingthe direct entry starting digit.