[ICOM] IC-V85 error message UNPG
Stephen Budensiek
kzerosd at gmail.com
Sat Feb 11 15:48:23 EST 2012
Give Icom support a call at 425-454-7619. I'm sure they know, and
would let you know what is going on. I've found them very helpful.
You might also check with some of the Ex-Icom people who work on Icom
stuff, like MTS. I've also found him very helpful.
73's de Stephen, K0SD
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On Sat, Feb 11, 2012 at 3:34 PM, <neil at neilsanderson.com> wrote:
> Thanks for the suggestion Mike. I don't have the programming software,
> or know anyone else with a V-85 locally, but it's certainly worth
> asking around at the next club meeting. Otherwise, looks like it's
> back to Icom.
>
> 73,
> Neil ZL1NZ
>
>> Date: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:49:14 -0600
>> From: Mike Andrews <mikea at mikea.ath.cx>
>> Subject: Re: [ICOM] IC-V85 error message UNPG
>> To: ICOM Reflector <icom at mailman.qth.net>
>> Message-ID: <20120210134913.GA12432 at mikea.ath.cx>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
>>
>> On Mon, Feb 06, 2012 at 09:54:59PM +1300, Neil Sanderson wrote:
>>> Hi everyone:
>>>
>>> I have an IC-V85 2m handheld. It was working fine, but now the display
>>> only shows "UNPG" and the radio doesn't work at all (no access to VFO
>>> or memories, no audio other than a click when turning on and off).
>>>
>>> The volume control knob still works, and while turning the knob the
>>> display shows the volume changing. While doing this, I can also
>>> glimpse on the display that some controls are working (e.g. if I
>>> change the xmit power level, I can see the appropriate icon while
>>> rotating the volume control).
>>>
>>> I've done a partial and full reset, but it makes no difference. And I
>>> can't find anything in the owners or service manual.
>>>
>>> Appreciate any ideas.
>>
>> What a Pain In The Arse that must be.
>>
>> "UNPG" looks rather like shortcode for "unprogrammed", as though your
>> V85 has lost its little mind; the symptoms support that interpretation.
>> Are you able to clone it from your PC or from another V85?
>>
>> --
>> Mike Andrews, W5EGO
>> mikea at mikea.ath.cx
>> Tired old sysadmin
>
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