Bonus- the contents of the VFO's are also available, sometimes cached four back! This allowed me to recall data for a local station that I had forgotten. Remember, it IS better than doing it by hand.Īlmost all the commands of the various 'set' menus are also available, a very nice feature. When writing code, simple and reliable is better. I suspect that the reason this was done in this fashion is for simplicity and reliability. This, and and the fact that you cannot sort channels by frequency, name, etc, is the major limitation of this software. The channel numbers will then automatically renumber after you do this.

To insert a freq into a memory channel, you must first insert a line (by right-clicking on the memory channel after the channel you wish to insert to), copy the data from another memory location, then clear the copied location's memory channel(the one you copied from). There is no drag and drop between memory locations. The interface is simple- perhaps too simple for some users. Reading and writing from the T90 went rapidly (about two minutes) with no errors. Installing the software was also simple, and there were no suprises. I used the USB cable interface (ICOM OPC 478U), and had no difficulty loading drivers (provided), and connecting to the radio. There are some limitations to the software, and it is quite expensive relative to it's utility. This software accomplishes the basic task of programming the Icom T90 well. The basic mission of cloning/programming software is to provide san alternative to programming radios by hand, a sometimes daunting task, condidering my dexterity. I suggest you purchase a Keyspan USB to serial converter and leave the ICOM converter alone. I will say that communication between the T90 and the PC always works at least for me. It is better than trying to remember all those key strokes on the T90 to program it, but just barely. It does work, but this is not 1995 anymore! It is difficult to use requiring many keystrokes just to program and documentation is non-existent for all practical purposes. ICOM should be flogged for sending out such a poor product.

I am using a Keyspan USB to serial converter.Īs for the software for the T90, it leaves much to be desired. I solved the problem by purchasing a DB9 to USB converter that not only passes the signals but provides the power required (important) via USB and it works. My desktop computer (much newer) does not have a DB9 connector. My laptop (old) has a DB9 connector so it works fine. I have the PC cable that works for both the T81 and T90. It just worked out that way as I am not necessarily an ICOM fan. I have both a T81A and a T90 (as well as a 91 A/D).

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