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With this cable and suitable icom programming software not included you can do things like add extra channels, adjust advance options, and more. Usb programming cable for opc478 opc478 icom alinco. Opc478uc usb programming cable, works with most icom radios. I am trying to complete my cloning cable rs232 edition for an icom f22sr. Icom opc478uc programmingcloning cable usb connector.
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