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May 13, 2023

How to Program Your Icom IC-F14/F15/F24/F25 Radio with Icom CS-F14 Software

If you own an Icom IC-F14/F15/F24/F25 series two way radio and want to customize its settings and channels, you will need the Icom CS-F14 programming software. This software allows you to connect your radio to your computer and edit various parameters such as frequencies, tones, power levels, scan lists, and more. In this article, we will show you how to use the Icom CS-F14 software to program your radio.

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What You Need

To program your radio with the Icom CS-F14 software, you will need the following items:

An Icom IC-F14/F15/F24/F25 radio

An Icom CS-F14 software license (available from Radiotronics UK)

An Icom OPC-487UC USB programming cable (available from Radiotronics UK)

A Windows computer with a USB port

How to Install the Icom CS-F14 Software

Before you can program your radio, you need to install the Icom CS-F14 software on your computer. Here are the steps to do so:

Download the Icom CS-F14 software from HamFiles. You will need to register and log in to access the download link.

Extract the zip file to a folder on your computer.

Run the setup.exe file and follow the instructions to install the software.

Restart your computer if prompted.

How to Connect Your Radio to Your Computer

After installing the software, you need to connect your radio to your computer using the Icom OPC-487UC USB programming cable. Here are the steps to do so:

Turn off your radio and remove the battery.

Plug one end of the programming cable into the accessory port on the side of your radio.

Plug the other end of the programming cable into a USB port on your computer.

Reinstall the battery and turn on your radio.

Wait for your computer to recognize the programming cable and install the drivers if needed.

How to Program Your Radio with the Icom CS-F14 Software

Now that you have installed the software and connected your radio to your computer, you are ready to program your radio. Here are the steps to do so:

Launch the Icom CS-F14 software on your computer.

Select "File" > "New" to create a new file or "File" > "Open" to open an existing file.

Select "Communication" > "Read from Transceiver" to read the current settings from your radio. You may need to select the correct COM port and model number.

Edit the settings and channels as you wish. You can use the tabs on the left side of the screen to navigate through different categories. You can also use the toolbar buttons or right-click menus to perform various actions such as adding, deleting, copying, pasting, or sorting channels.

Select "Communication" > "Write to Transceiver" to write the new settings to your radio. You may need to confirm some messages or enter a password if required.