[ICOM] IC 208H "four digit" programming problem

[Mike Olbrisch]

Sorry to say - it doesn't sound like a 208 problem - but a software problem
to me.....

Vy73 - Mike - KD9KC.
El Paso, Texas - DM61rt.
W5-SOTA Association Manager.
W5-SOTA info: www.qsl.net/kd9kc/




-----Original Message-----
From: icom-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:icom-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On
Behalf Of Alain Michel
Sent: Monday, August 08, 2011 10:50
To: icom at mailman.qth.net
Subject: [ICOM] IC 208H "four digit" programming problem

Hi All,

As a member of a local C.E.R.T. group, I'm in the process of programming my
208H
with local, state and federal frequencies; almost all are for fire related
agencies. I'm using my rig for a base unit currently.

While programming the rig today with the ICOM software, I found that I could
not
program 151.2725 (AM), but had NO problem programming 151.2875 (AM)!

I have tried all of the "steps" from 5Kc through 200Kc without success. The
software will not permit the "four digit" frequency to be programmed.

I've spoken with a fellow owner about this matter. He said to "go ahead and
program "151.2725". The software will convert it to "151.275"; the display
does not matter." If that were the case, why would the software permit the
"2875", but not the "2725", just 150 Kc away? Why display one and not the
other??

Is there something I'm missing?

Many thanks for taking the time to reply!

Alain
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