Connect your USB programming cable to the PC. If using the official OPC-478UC, download and install the latest Icom USB driver. Ensure the cable is assigned a virtual COM port in the Windows Device Manager (e.g., COM3).

Once the current data populates on your screen, navigate to the folder in the left-hand tree view.

Follow this standard procedure to modify your Icom radio settings safely. Step 1: Backup Current Configurations

Wait for the progress bar to complete. The software will populate with the radio's current configuration.

"Write" or "clone" the new settings onto the radio. Summary of Compatible Models VHF Series: UHF Series: Go to product viewer dialog for this item.

To connect your radio to the computer, you will need the following Icom original accessories:

: Plug the programming lead into the radio's speaker/mic jack and the other end into your PC. Identify COM Port : Use the Windows Device Manager to see which COM port the cable is using (e.g., COM 6). Read First : Always click the

Disables lost or stolen radios over-the-air to prevent unauthorized monitoring. System Requirements and Hardware Setup

Configure CTCSS/DTCS codes for selective calling and quiet channel operation.

: Save a configuration file on your PC and "clone" it to multiple radios for fleet-wide consistency. 📡 Hardware & System Requirements

It is available via eBay listings as a USB drive or via traditional software discs.