[PCR-1000] To service or Not to service

Wed, 27 Mar 2002 10:48:54 -0700

My point exactly. ICOM never really wanted us to be able to back-up our
EEPROM. I'm sure it is (was) their expectation to generate service repair
income from corrupted EEPROM units being returned for repair which is why
they will not give their PCR1000 customers a program to allow them to do it
themselves. To amplify upon a point made earlier, it is ridiculous that they
acknowledge that their software is outdated and therefore direct you to 3rd
party sources for "modern" software. They then turn right around and punish
you for using 3rd party software UPON THEIR RECOMMENDATION when a repair is
needed. Very aggravating company.
Doug

----- Original Message -----
From: "Mark L. Hammond" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, March 27, 2002 10:39 AM
Subject: Re: [PCR-1000] To service or Not to service

> Since you have to use 3rd party software to back up your unit, it presents
> a bit of a dilemma, doesn't it!?
>
> 73,
>
> Mark N8MH
>
> At 10:25 AM 3/27/2002 -0600, you wrote:
> >Since reading so much about corrupted EEPROM problems with the PCR-1000,
I
> >am concerned about my own 1000 which is several years old now. I have
used
> >only the Icom control program.
> >
> >How does one go about "backing up the EEPROM?"
> >
> >I am quite computer proficient and would appreciate a description of the
> >back-up procedure.
> >
> >It would be comforting to have a backup stashed away somewhere "just in
> >case."  <:}
> >
> >Thanks.
>
>
> Mark L. Hammond  [N8MH]
>
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