[ICOM] IC-V85 error message UNPG

[KK2DOG in NY]

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  Mike
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> Date: Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:57:15 +1300
> From: neil at neilsanderson.com
> To: icom at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [ICOM] IC-V85 error message UNPG
> 
> 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>
> > Message-ID:
> > 	<CAEL8qbNMv8f_Nt6KT2fAkqVGKjSQRDCdjjZ68J4A-gTCLO6+Gg at mail.gmail.com>
> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1
> >
> > 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
> 
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