Hi,

Just noticed that updated firmware and cloning software, all versions, and a new though poor quality manual PDF are available at:

http://www.alinco.com/usa.html

1: RIT/TXIT functions / added. 2: Reverse function in repeater operation / bettered. 3: Beep sounds at turn-off the power / added. 4: CTCSS tone of Auto-repeater & memory / bettered (give priority to the tone in memory, not in VFO while auto-repeater is ON) 5: Welcome-screen setting / bettered. 6: New scan mode added = turns on the LCD light when scan stops. Very convenient operating G7 in the dark. 7: Firmware update operation: accepts the command only when the battery-icon shows "full". 8: Minor bugs fixed.

No indication of anything to fix the basic RX deficiencies in full duplex, but the RIT/TXIT looks interesting.

Alan WA4SCA

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