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

[Gary P. Fiber]

The radio needs to be in 12.5 KHz tuning steps for it to take a 
frequency like 151.2875, Its possible the 151.2725 does not fit into the 
12.5 KHz tuning step. I would have to do some calculations to see if it 
does but it just as easy to enable the 12.5 KHz tuning step rate and 
give the dial a twist to see if 151.2725 comes up it is jumped across.
Be aware Transmitting on an IC-208H at the frequency is illegal as the 
radio itself is not Type Accepted for FCC Part 90 rules in the United 
States. Receiving only however is perfectly legal using the IC-208H. I 
might also thing those operating on 151.2875 a,d 151.2725 are operating 
on FM not AM.

Gary K8IZ

On 8/8/2011 9:50 AM, Alain Michel wrote:
> 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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Gary P. Fiber K8IZ

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Washington State Resident.

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