[ICOM] IC-V85 error message UNPG

[Neil Sanderson]

Hi everyone:

Well, I contacted Icom New Zealand about my IC-V85 error message, and  
they informed me the radio is a counterfeit! I used to sell Icom  
radios, and this one was sure a good copy, but of course it's worthless.

I purchased it through an online auction site, and am now attempting  
to get a refund from the seller.

Thanks everyone for your help. Although I'm disappointed by this  
discovery, it's good to know that it wasn't really an Icom radio that  
failed so badly. My faith in the brand remains strong.

73,
Neil ZL1NZ


Quoting icom-request at mailman.qth.net:

> Date: Sat, 11 Feb 2012 15:48:23 -0500
> From: Stephen Budensiek <kzerosd at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [ICOM] IC-V85 error message UNPG
> To: ICOM Reflector <icom at mailman.qth.net>
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> 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
>
> *************************************
>
> 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