Just bought one....I'm trying to figure it out. Has anyone used the computer connection to program this thing?

Help! Looks like a great handheld, but either I need to go back to college to figure it out, or maybe somebody has some practical experience with it.

Can that thing work with marine VHF channels too?

Can that thing work with marine VHF channels too?

I tried to enter 156.800 (marine band channel 16)....it didn't accept it. I think it only accepts aviation, BRS (business radio service) and VOR frequencies.

Darn. Why is it so hard to get a combined aviation and marine handset?

Yay! I got a few channels programed....and I didn't have to return to college to figure it out after all. Just download (from Vertex) interface software, buy a RS232- USB adapter, two other connector cables (available for purchase at Skygeek). Then downloaded some help file opening program from Windows, then gave it a go. A few hours of dinking around with it and I managed to program a few approach and tower frequencies. Looks like a great radio, definitely built tough, waterproof too...but it does require some time to get figured out.

I have had one for 3 yrs, and still cant figure it out. The factory isnt any help either. I actually felt I knew more than the factory help desk (which is real scary). All I know is that I'm in big trouble if I have to use it fast and cant get to the manual.