Technical considerations
Insert your original software CD or open your downloaded setup files. Right-click setup.exe and select . CS-2200 Icom IC-2200H Programming Software
Icom’s OPC-478 programming cable. This is a genuine RS-232 (serial) cable. The problem? Modern computers don’t have serial ports. Technical considerations Insert your original software CD or
Because Icom has moved on, you cannot buy this from HRO or Gigaparts. Here are your legal options: This is a genuine RS-232 (serial) cable
If your computer does not recognize the programming cable, you likely have a driver issue. If using a Prolific-based aftermarket cable, older drivers are sometimes required to bypass counterfeit chip restrictions. FTDI-based cables generally offer plug-and-play stability on modern Windows systems.
: Turn the radio off and then back on to exit cloning mode and use your newly programmed channels.
The Icom IC-2200H is a legendary 2-meter mobile amateur radio known for its rugged construction, 65 watts of RF output, and clean audio. However, manually programming its 207 memory channels using the front panel radio buttons is tedious and time-consuming.