

     EX-2100  FIELD PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE
              For the IC-M700 PRO

Copyright 1991-1997 Icom Inc.
Portions of the software copyrighted by Microsoft Corporation 1982-1988

     **                                                       **
     **  This program is designed to perform cloning for the  **
     **  IC-M700 PRO MF/HF TRANSCEIVER only.                  **
     **  Before using the program, make a backup copy of the  **
     **  original disk.                                       **
     **                                                       **





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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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  1. PROGRAM START UP AND SHUT DOWN ................................. 2

  2. OPERATION ...................................................... 3

  3. SCREEN DESCRIPTION ............................................. 3
       COMMON SCREEN ................................................ 3
       USER CH SCREEN ..............................................  7
       FREQ RANGE SCREEN ...........................................  9
       MODE SCREEN ................................................. 11
       INFO SCREEN ................................................. 12

  4. CLONING OPERATION ............................................. 12

  5. FILE SAVING AND LOADING ....................................... 14

  6. PRINTOUT ...................................................... 15










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1. PROGRAM START UP AND SHUT DOWN
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1) Boot up DOS.
2) Insert the EX-2100 backup disk.
3) Type the start command:
         **                                        **
         **  EX-2100 /(option) /(version) [Enter]  **
         **                                        **
     1. #01, #02 can be used as "(version)".
         #01: U.S.A. General version
         #02: U.S.A. Marine version
     2. When the version is specified, the corresponding
        default settings are read.
     3. When no version is specified, data is read from the M700 PRO#01.INI
       (for U.S.A. General version) file. 
     4. When "expert" is used as "(option)," several settings are available
        for programming additional items.
     5. When a file name is used instead of "/(version)," the specified 
        file is loaded at start up.

4) The COMMON screen appears. 
       **                                                              **
       **  The loaded file name appears in the bottom left corner of   **
       **  the screen.  "NONAME.ICF" appears when no data file is      **
       **  loaded.                                                     **
       **                                                              **

5) When programming is completed:
   push [Esc] (indicates the TOP menu)
     then [F] (selects file SUB menu)
     then [S] (saves the set data; if not necessary skip this operation.)  
     then [Q] (quits the program).
















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2. OPERATION
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The EX-2100 has a TOP menu and 4 screens for programming.  All screens or 
operations can be accessed from the TOP menu.  A SUB menu appears under the
TOP menu when an item in the top menu is selected with an [Arrow] key and
[Enter].  The TOP menu appears when the [Esc] key is pushed.

1) After the program starts up, push the [Esc] key to indicate the top menu.
2) Push a highlighted character; or an [Arrow] key and the [Enter] key to
   select the desired item.
    - A SUB menu appears under the selected item.

3) Push a highlighted character; or an [Arrow] key and the [Enter] key to
   select the desired screen.
    - The desired screen appears.

4) Select the desired item with an [Arrow] key, then push [Space] or the 
   digit keys to set the item.
     - See descriptions of each screen for details.




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3. SCREEN DESCRIPTIONS
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////// COMMON SCREEN //////

The COMMON screen automatically appears after starting up this program.
This screen allows you to set conditions common to all channels.


+[Common]---------+------------++-----------------+------------+
| ITEM            |            || ITEM            |            |
+-----------------+------------++-----------------+------------+
| Dimmer (at OFF) |         4  || Tx power        | HIGH       |
| LCD contrast    |         6  || Narrow filter   | OFF        |
| Max user ch -A  |        50  || FSK shift [Hz]  | 170        |
| Max user ch -B  |        50  || FSK polarity    | NORMAL     |
| Max user ch -C  |        50  || CW break-in     | FULL       |
| Antenna tuner   |  AT-130    || ACC mod. input  | ACC SEND   |
| Auto tuning use |  OFF       || Mic audio input | PTT        |
| Auto tuning type|  PTT       || Mode sel on 2182| DISABLE    |
| ALM timer [sec] |        50  || NMEA ID         |        01  |
| 2182 awl at ALM |  AUTOMATIC || NMEA input jack | REMOTE     |
| Scan type       |  CHANNEL   || 10key           | DISABLE    |
| Scan speed[sec] |         4  || VFO mode        | DISABLE    |
+ ----------------+------------++-----------------+------------+
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SCREEN SELECTION

1) Push the [Esc] key once or twice to indicate the TOP menu.
2) Select "Screen" with the [S] key, or an [Arrow] and [Enter] keys.
    - A sub menu appears under the TOP menu.
3) Select "Common" with the [C] key, or an [Arrow] and [Enter] keys.
    - The COMMON screen appears.



DIMMER CONTROL (Dimmer at OFF)
Allows you to select 1 of 4 intensity levels for the display backlighting.
       Selectable value:     1 to 4  (1 is lowest and 4 is highest).
       Selection method:     Enter the desired number, then push [Enter]
                             or push [Space] to select "3".



LCD CONTRAST (LCD contrast)
   The LCD contrast can be adjusted through 10 levels to suit transceiver 
   mounting angle, location and ambient lighting.  This setting can be 
   modified in the transceiver's set mode.
       Selectable value:     1 to 10  (1 is lowest and 10 is highest).
       Selection method:     Enter the desired number, then push [Enter]
                             or push [Space] to select "7".



MAXIMUM USER CHANNEL NUMBER (Max user ch No.) - A, B and C.
   The maximum number of user channels for the IC-M700 PRO is 50 for each 
   3 banks.  However, this number can be reduced for easier operation. 
        Selectable value:    1 to 50.
        Selection method:    Enter the desired number, then push [Enter],
                             or push [Space] to select 50.



ANTENNA TUNER (Antenna tuner)
   The transceiver has several tuner control systems for use with an option
   Icom antenna tuner.
   Select the condition depending on the connected antenna tuner.
        Select value: AT-130 (default), AT-120 and AH-3.



AUTOMATIC TUNING CONDITION (Auto tuning use)
   When the optional AT-130 AUTOMATIC ANTENNA TUNER is connected, 
   tuning can be started automatically without the [TUNE] switch for
   instant operation.  This setting can be modified in the transceiver's
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   set mode.
        Selectable value:    ON or OFF.
        Selection method:    Push [Space] or [Backspace] for selection.



TUNING START METHOD (Auto tuning type)
   When the automatic tuning condition is set to ON, the start trigger is 
   selected in this item.  "PTT" tunes the antenna when pushing the PTT on
   the new frequency.  "FREQUENCY" tunes the antenna 2.5 sec. after a new 
   frequency is selected.
        Selectable value:    PTT, FREQUENCY.
        Selection method:    Push [Space] to toggle the selection.



ALARM TIMER (ALM timer [sec])
   During on distress a 2-tone emergency signal should be transmitted for 
   at least 30 sec. before the emergency call.  The transceiver has a timer
   which automatically stops the 2-tone alarm after a specified time.
   This item sets the timer period.
        Selectable value:    1 to 99 (sec.).
        Selection method:    Enter the desired period, then push [Enter]
                             or push [Space] to select "50".



AUTOMATIC 2182 kHz SELECTION AT ALARM TRANSMISSION (2182 awl at ALM)
   To transmit the 2-tone alarm signal, 2182 kHz must be selected in
   advance. However, automatic 2182 kHz selection is available when pushing
   and holding [ALARM] and [TX FREQ].
     Selectable value:    MANUAL ...... 2182 kHz must be selected manually.
                          AUTOMATIC ... 2182 kHz is selected automatically.
     Selection method:    Push [Space] to toggle the selection.
     
        ** NOTE: When selecting "AUTOMATIC" in this item, testing alarm **
        **       transmission on a different frequency is not possible. **



SCAN TYPE (Scan type)
   This item selects one of the scan functions.
   Channel scan and channel resume scan search around the selected bank 
   when a user channel is selected.  
   Channel scan and channel resume scan are canceled when transmitting.
        Selectable value:    CHANNEL or CH RESUME.
        Selection method:    Push [Space] or [Backspace] for selection.


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SCAN SPEED [sec] ( Scan speed)
   Selects scan speed as follows:
  +-------+------+-------+------+--------+-------+
  | Value |  2   |   3   |  4   | 5....9 |   10  |
  +--------------+-------+------+--------+-------+
  |Sec./ch|  2   |   3   |  4   | 5....9 |   10  |
  +-------+------+-------+------+--------+-------+
Faster                                               Slower



TX POWER SELECTION (Tx power select)
   The IC-M700 PRO has 3 output powers available.  However, some countries
   do not allow low power.  In such cases output power should be restricted
   using this item.
        Selectable value:    LOW,MID,HIGH .. 20, 60, 150 W.
        Selection method:    Push [Space] or [Backspace] for selection.



NARROW FILTER (Narrow filter)
   This item selects the passband width when selecting A1A(CW), FSK or J2B 
   mode. An optional filter is required for the Marine/General versions. 
   This setting can be modified in the transceiver's set mode.
        Selectable value:    OFF ...2.3 kHz/-6 dB.
                             ON  ...500 Hz/-6 dB (optional for 
                                                  Marine/General versions).
        Selection method:    Push the [Space] key to toggle the selection.
           **                                                       **
           ** NOTE: When "ON" is set without an optional filter     **
           **       installation for the General/Marine versions,   **
           **       the transceiver's transmit/receive circuitry do **
           **       not function.                                   **
           **                                                       **



FSK SHIFT FREQUENCY (FSK shift [Hz])
   For FSK operation, two audio frequencies, mark and space, are used to
   send data.  The shift frequency is the difference between these 
   frequencies.  
   This setting can be modified in the transceiver's set mode.
        Selectable value:    170, 425, 850.
        Selection method:    Push [Space] or [Backspace] for selection.
                             or, enter a number above via the keyboard,
                             then push [Enter].


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FSK POLARITY (FSK polarity)
   Normal and reverse polarity are available for FSK operation. This
   setting can be modified in the transceiver's set mode.
        Selectable value:    NORMAL ...... key open: mark, key close: space.
                             REVERSE ..... key open: space, key close: mark.
        Selection method:    Push the [Space] key to toggle the selection.



CW BREAK-IN (CW break-in)
  The CW break-in function (in A1A mode) toggles transmit and receive with
  CW keying.  Full break-in allows you to receive signals between 
  transmitted keying pulses during CW transmission.  Semi break-in allows
  you to mute receiving until keying stops with some delay time.  This 
  setting can be modified in the transceiver's set mode.
        Selectable value:    FULL, SEMI, OFF.
        Selection method:    Push [Space] or [Backspace] for selection.



ACC MODULATION INPUT ACCEPT (ACC mod. input)
  Modulation input from the ACC(1) socket, pin 4, is usually acceptable 
  only when the "SEND" line (ACC(1) pin 3) is grounded. However, this item
  can be used to allow modulation input when the PTT switch is pushed.
        Selectable value:    ACC SEND ...... at ACC SEND only.
                             PTT/ACC ....... at both ACC SEND and PTT.
        Selection method:    Push the [Space] key to toggle the selection.



MICROPHONE AUDIO INPUT ACCEPT (Mic audio input)
   Microphone audio is usually acceptable only when the PTT switch is 
   pushed and held.  However, this item can be used to accept audio when
   the "SEND" line (ACC(1) pin 3) is grounded.
        Selectable value:    PTT .......... at PTT switch only.
                             PTT/ACC ...... at Both ACC SEND and PTT.
        Selection method:    Push the [Space] key to toggle the selection.



MODE SELECTION ON THE EMERGENCY CHANNEL (Mode sel on 2182)
   When pushing the [2182KHz] switch, the 2182 kHz emergency frequency can
   be selected instantly as channel 0.  When selecting the emergency
   channel, the operating mode selection can be inhibited, if desired.
        Selectable value:    ENABLE or DISABLE.
        Selection method:    Push [Space] to toggle the selection.


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ID NUMBER FOR REMOTE CONTROL (NMEA ID)
   When connecting an external controller such as a personal computer,
   2-digit ID codes are required to access the transceiver.
   The IC-M700 PRO adopts NMEA0183 format and uses a "proprietary sentence"
   for remote control.  This setting can be modified in the transceiver's 
   set mode.
        Selectable value:    01 to 99.
        Selection method:    Push digit keys, then [Enter] for ID code 
                             entry or push [Space] to select "01".
          **                                                         **
          ** NOTE: A different NMEA ID code must be used for remote  **
          **       control.                                          **



NMEA CONTROL DATA INPUT JACK (NMEA input jack)
   Remote control signals can usually be input via the REMOTE socket only.
   However, this item can be used to also set the [CLONE] jack 
   as acceptable in parallel with the REMOTE socket.  This setting can be
   modified in the transceiver's set mode.
        Selectable value:    REMOTE,  CLONE.
        Selection method:    Push [Space] to toggle the selection.



KEYPAD (10 key)
   Both Rx and Tx frequencies can be programmed via the IC-M700 PRO's 
   keypad. However, this capability can be restricted to suit regulations, 
   operation methods, etc.
        Selectable value:    ENABLE or DISABLE.



VFO MODE (VFO mode)
   The IC-M700 PRO can be changed the displayed frequency via the channel
   selector.
        Selectable value:    RX/TX,  RX ONLY,  DISABLE.
        Selection method:    Push [Space] or [Backspace] for selection.



////// USER CHANNEL SCREEN //////

The USER CH screen allows you to set all user channel and [2182KHz] 
emergency channel contents.  These contents can be overwritten from the
transceiver's front panel (except ch 0) when the "Freq. program" item in
the COMMON screen is set as "RX/TX" (or "RX ONLY).

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+[USER ch]-------+-(A)-------+-----+
|CH  | Rx FREQ.  | Tx FREQ.  | MO  |
| No.|     [kHz] |     [kHz] |  DE |
+----+-----------+-----------+-----+
|  0 |   2182.0  |   2182.0  | H3E | 
|  1 |   5000.0  |           | J3E |
|  2 |  10000.0  |           | J3E |
|  3 |  15000.0  |           | J3E |
|  4 |   2182.0  |   2182.0  | J3E |
|  5 |   4125.0  |   4125.0  | J3E |
|  6 |   6215.0  |   6125.0  | J3E |
|  7 |   8291.0  |   8291.0  | J3E |
|  8 |  12290.0  |  12290.0  | J3E |
|  9 |  16420.0  |  16420.0  | J3E |
| 10 |   2450.0  |   2003.0  | J3E |
| 11 |   2506.0  |   2406.0  | J3E |
| 12 |   4357.0  |   4065.0  | J3E |
| 13 |   4402.0  |   4110.0  | J3E |
~    ~           ~           ~
~    ~           ~           ~
| 50 |           |           |     |
+----+-----------+-----------+-----+



SCREEN SELECTION

1) Push the [Esc] key once or twice to indicate the TOP menu.
2) Select "Screen" with the [S] key, or an [Arrow] and [Enter] keys.
    - A sub menu appears under the TOP menu.
3) Select "User" with the [U] key, or an [Arrow] and [Enter] keys.
    - The USER CH screen appears.



RX FREQ./TX FREQ.
The programmed frequencies are used when user channels are selected.

1) Select the desired channel in the "Rx FREQ." or "Tx FREQ." column with a
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   [PageUp], [PageDown] or [Arrow] key. 

2) Enter the desired frequency in kHz (incl. 1 decimal place),
   then push [Enter]; or, push [Space] then [Enter] to set the channel as
   a blank channel.
    -  The acceptable frequency range is determined by the setting in the
       FREQ RANGE screen.
    -  Blank setting on the Rx freq. erases mode and comment simultaneously.
       Blank setting on the Tx freq. produces the transmit inhibit channel.
     **                                                                  **
     **  NOTE: If "?" appears at the end of the frequency, (1) the       **
     **        acceptable frequency range has been changed (decreased)   **
     **        in the FREQ RANGE  screen; or (2) the usable mode is      **
     **        restricted in the MODE screen.  Check both screens,       **
     **        otherwise cloning will not be successful.                 **
     **                                                                  **



MODE
Programmed modes are used when user channels are selected.  This column 
shows the same contents as the display indication, such as J3E or USB.
The usable mode and mode indication are set in the MODE screen.

1) Select the desired channel in the "MODE" column with a [PageUp], 
  [PageDown] or [Arrow] key.
2) Push [Space] or [Backspace] to select the desired operating mode.
   Or, enter the desired mode via the keyboard directly.
   ** The usable modes are determined by the setting in the MODE screen.



SCREEN SELECTION

1) Push the [Esc] key once or twice to indicate the TOP menu.
2) Select "Screen" with the [S] key, or an [Arrow] and [Enter] keys.
    - A sub menu appears under the TOP menu.



////// FREQ RANGE SCREEN //////

The FREQ RANGE screen allows you to change (restrict) the frequency
coverage.  
The receiver is a general coverage receiver, therefore only one range is 
available.  The transmitter frequency range is separated by 11 to fit the 
allowed range.

    **                                                                  **
    ** NOTE: The FREQ RANGE screen can be selected without any special  **
    **       operation.  However, setting is possible only when the     **
    **       "expert" command is used during start up.                  **
    **                                                                  **

+[Freq. range]--------+-----------+
|  ITEM   | lower     | higher    |
|         |  edge[kHz]|  edge[kHz]|
+---------+-----------+-----------+
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|   Rx    |    30.000 | 29999.900 |
+---------+-----------+-----------+
| Tx  1st |  1600.000 |  1999.999 |
| Tx  2nd |  2000.000 |  2999.999 |
| Tx  3rd |  4000.000 |  4999.999 |
| Tx  4th |  6000.000 |  6999.999 |
| Tx  5th |  8000.000 |  8999.999 |
| Tx  6th | 12000.000 | 13999.999 |
| Tx  7th | 16000.000 | 17999.999 |
| Tx  8th | 18000.000 | 19999.999 |
| Tx  9th | 22000.000 | 22999.999 |
| Tx 10th | 25000.000 | 27500.000 |
| Tx 11th |           |           |
+---------+-----------+-----------+



SCREEN SELECTION

1) Push the [Esc] key once or twice to indicate the TOP menu.

2) Select "Screen" with the [S] key, or an [Arrow] and [Enter] keys.
    - The FREQ RANGE screen appears. 
    - Be sure the "expert" command is used at start up if you want to change
      the contents.



RX 
This line is used for setting the receiver frequency coverage continuously. 
Enter the desired lower and higher edges.
        Selectable range:    30.000 to 29999.900 [kHz].
        Selection method:    Enter the desired frequency directly via the 
                             numeral keys.



Tx 1st -- Tx 11th
These lines are used to set the transmit range for user channels. Input the
desired frequency range from the upper lines as there are 11 lines for band
separation.
        Selectable range:    1600.000 to 29999.900 [kHz].
        Selection method:    Enter the desired frequency directly via the 
                             numeral keys;
                             or push [Space] then [Enter] to delete the 
                             frequency range.
          **                                                            **
          ** NOTE: When a frequency range in an upper line is deleted,  **
          **       the frequency range lines underneath are erased,     **
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          **       automatically.                                       **
          **                                                            **



////// MODE SCREEN //////

The IC-M700 PRO has the following mode capabilities.  However, some modes
can be restricted to suit operating needs. 


+[Mode]--------+---------+---------+
| MODE  |INDI- |   Rx    |   Tx    |
|       |CATION|         |         |
+-------|------+---------+---------+
|  J3E  |  J3E | ENABLE  | ENABLE  |
|  R3E  |  R3E | ENABLE  | ENABLE  |
|  H3E  |  H3E | ENABLE  | ENABLE  |
|  LSB  |  LSB | DISABLE | DISABLE |
|  J2B  |  J2B | DISABLE | DISABLE |
|  FSK  |  FSK | ENABLE  | ENABLE  |
|  A1A  |  A1A | DISABLE | DISABLE |
+-------+------+---------+---------+



SCREEN SELECTION

1) Push the [Esc] key once or twice to indicate the TOP menu.
2) Select "Screen" with the [S] key, or an [Arrow] and [Enter] keys.
    - A SUB menu appears under the TOP menu.
3) Select "MODE" with the [M] key, or an [Arrow] and [Enter] keys.
    - The MODE screen appears.



INDICATION
   The programmed indication appears on the transceiver's display when the 
   mode is selected.  The following indications are available for [Space] 
   selection, however, other indications up to 3 characters can be input via
   the keyboard.
        Selectable value:    J3E ...... J3E,  USB  or other.
                             R3E ...... R3E        or other.
                             H3E ...... H3E,  AM   or other.
                             LSB ...... LSB        or other.
                             J2B ...... J2B,  AFS  or other.
                             FSK ...... FSK,  DFS  or other.
                             A1A ...... A1A,  CW   or other.
        Selection method:    Push [Space] to toggle the selection,
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                             or enter the desired name directly from the
                             keyboard.



RX / TX
   These columns select usable modes for operation.  When "DISABLE" is 
   selected in the Rx column, the mode cannot be selected via the 
   transceiver's front panel.  When "DISABLE" is selected in the Tx column,
   transmission is inhibited when the mode is selected even if a transmit 
   frequency is programmed. 
        Selectable value:   ENABLE,  DISABLE.
                            (ENABLE cannot be selected in the Tx column when
                             the Rx column is set as DISABLE.)
        Selection method:   Push [Space] to toggle the selection.
           **                                                          **
           ** NOTE: J3E cannot be set to "DISABLE" in the both RX and  **
           **       TX columns.                                        **
           **                                                          **


////// INFORMATION //////

   Selects the information screen for programming cloning information.

   Enter the desired channel name via the keyboard.
   - Acceptable characters: 0-9, A-Z, ' ( ) * + - < = > @.
   - Capital letters only although small letters can be input.



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4. CLONING OPERATION
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Programmed data can be cloned to an IC-M700 PRO instantly.  All data is 
clone sent (PC -> TR) or clone read (PC <- TR).  A cloning cable, OPC-552 
is necessary to connect a PC's RS-232C port and the transceiver. 
For convenience, when changing a small portion of the programmed contents, 
clone read the data from the transceiver, modify the data, then clone send 
it back to the transceiver. 



CLONE SEND (PC->TR)
The programmed data in the PC is copied to the transceiver.

1) Connect the OPC-552 between the PC's RS-232C terminal and transceiver's 
   [CLONE] jack.
2) Turn the PC and transceiver power ON.
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3) Start up this program.
4) Select "Clone" in the TOP menu with the [C] key, or an [Arrow] and 
   [Enter] keys.
     - Clone sub menu appears.
5) Select "PC->TR" in the SUB menu with the [P] key, or [Arrow] and 
   [Enter] keys.
     - "Sending oooooo" appears in the bottom left of corner of the screen.
     - "CLONE" appears and counting starts from E000 to EFF0 on the 
       transceiver. 
     - When cloning is finished and all data send correctly, "Good" 
       appears on the transceiver display.
          **                                                          **
          **  NOTE: - When "CLONE error" appears, check the "RS-232C  **
          **          port" setting.                                  **
          **        - When "Illegal data in" and screen name appears  **
          **          "?" may be appears on the illegal data in the   **
          **          screen.  Re-program them, or check the freq.    **
          **          range screen.                                   **
          **                                                          **

6) Turn the transceiver OFF and ON again.
     - Clone send is now complete.



CLONE READ (PC<-TR)
The pre-set data in the transceiver is copied to the PC.

1) Connect the OPC-552 between the PC's RS-232C terminal and transceiver's 
   [CLONE] jack.

2) Turn the PC and transceiver power ON.

3) Start up this program.

4) Select "Clone" in the TOP menu with the [C] key, or [Arrow] and 
   [Enter] keys.
     - Clone sub menu appears.

5) Select "PC<-TR" in the sub menu with the [T] key, or [Arrow] and 
   [Enter] keys.
     - "CLONE" appears and counting starts from E000 to EFF0 on the 
       transceiver.
     - When cloning is finished, the transceiver's display returns to 
       the previous indication.
     - Clone read is now complete.



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RS-232C
When the connected PC has 2 or more RS-232C ports, the desired port can be 
selected with this program.  When the PC has only 1 port, "PORT #1" must be
selected, otherwise, the cloning operation cannot be performed.


1) Select "Clone" in the TOP menu with the [C] key, or an [Arrow] and 
   [Enter] keys.
    - Clone sub menu appears.

2) Select "RS-232C" in the SUB menu with the [R] key, or an [Arrow] and
   [Enter] keys.
    - RS-232C port selection block appears.

3) Select the desired port number to connect the cloning cable with an 
   [Arrow] and [Enter] keys.
    - Selected number is the same as the PC port number assignment.



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5. FILE SAVING and LOADING 
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FILE SAVING OPERATION

1) Push the [Esc] to indicate the TOP menu.

2) Select "File" in the TOP menu with the [F] key, or an [Arrow] and 
   [Enter] keys.
     - File sub menu appears.

3) Select "Save" in the sub menu with the [S] key, or [Arrow] and 
   [Enter] keys.
     - A file name box appears and shows "FILE: noname.icf". 

4) Type the desired file name to be saved.
     - ICF is recommended as a file extension for loading convenience.
     - When no file extension is used, ".ICF" is automatically added to the
       file name.
     - The TOP menu and the file name disappear and the previous menu 
       appears.
          **                                                             **
          **SAVING NOTE:When starting up the program and no file name has**
          **            been loaded, "noname.icf" appears in the file    **
          **            name box. In this case, direct file name entry is**
          **            possible ("noname" disappears automatically).    **
          **            However, once a file is loaded or saved, file    **
          **            name entry does not change the file name. ([Del] **
          **            or [Ins] key must be used to change the file     **
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          **            name.)                                           **
          **            To indicate the previously saved file name, "*"  **
          **            (wild card) may be helpful to check the file     **
          **            name.                                            **



FILE LOADING OPERATION

1) Push the [Esc] to indicate the TOP menu.
2) Select "File" in the TOP menu with the [F] key, or an [Arrow] and 
   [Enter] keys.
     - File sub menu appears.
3) Select "Load" in the SUB menu with the [L] key, or [Arrow] and 
   [Enter] keys.
    - A file name box appears and shows "FILE: FILE: *.ICF".
4) Type the desired file name, then push [Enter].
   Or, push [Enter] to indicate the pre-programmed file name, select the
   desired file name with an [Arrow] key, then push the [Enter] key twice. 
    - The typed or selected file is loaded, then the file name box 
      disappears.
    - The loaded file name appears in the bottom left corner of the screen.



DOS COMMAND
 In the "File" sub menu, a "Dos" item appears.  This command pauses the
 program so that a DOS command can be used.  When you want to return to 
 normal operation of the program, type "EXIT", then push [Enter]



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6. PRINTOUT
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The set data can be printed out for convenience and reference for subsequent
programming.  Only the currently displayed screen is printed out, therefore,
the printout operation must be performed for each screen desired. 
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1) Push the [Esc] to indicate the TOP menu.
2) Select "Print" in the TOP menu with the [P] key, or an [Arrow] and 
   [Enter] keys.
     - Print sub menu appears and shows "Current".
3) Push [Enter] again to print out the currently displayed data.
4) After printing is complete, the TOP and SUB menus disappear.

