[ICOM] Programming the IC-W32A

[Stephen Budensiek]

Hello all,
   Thank you for the ones that replied.   The schematics that were given 
helped me determine I'd picked up a wrong cable (was a GPS one).   I did 
further hunting, found one that checked out correctly, and all is working 
well now.   Thank all for  your help and notes.
   Incidently, I've gotten the 3rd party 6 batt pack insert, and run 2300ma 
Ni Hydride batteries.   I absolutely love the battery life.   Just haven't 
been able to wideband the receive yet, the keystroke version at turn-on 
doesn't do it.

73's de Stephen, K0SD in NC

-----Original Message-----
From:	Stephen Budensiek [SMTP:k0sd at bellsouth.net]
Sent:	Thursday, August 05, 2004 9:21 PM
To:	'ICOM Reflector'
Subject:	RE: [ICOM] Programming the IC-W32A

Hello Reflector,
   I have a question related to the OPC-478 cable (I think).   I had the
cable and software come with a IC-W32A handi-talkie I bought a couple years 
ago.   Liked being able to do all the setup on the laptop, then upload to
the radio.
   A couple weeks ago, I got a IC-T81A, then ordered the Icom Cloning
software CS-T81 software for it.   I understood I could use the same
OPC-478 cable for it.   Got the software, loaded it, but can't talk from
the T81A to the laptop.   So I went back to the W32A and tried using that.
  It doesn't work either now.
   Is there anyway to check the OPC-478 cable, see if it is good or bad.
  Maybe someone has published how to build the RS-232>TTL converter in a
homebrewed cable?   I could try that.   I've tried 3 different machines on
the Com port.   None of them will communicate, but work OK for other
things.   Anyone any ideals?

73's de Stephen, K0SD in NC