Yep I know. I'm just exploring all options as Anytone / Qixiang are not super responsive, and potentially, their left hand doesn't know what their right hand is doing. I am also talking with them.
For what it's worth, I can confirm that all settings on the new radio can be programmed (read and write) with the V2.01 software. But the BAND channel tables are out of whack. So, if you wanted to program specific channels, that's no good right now, as the channel banks fill with random default frequencies.
BUT, if you only operate in VFO mode (like I do) then it's fine. I can modify the settings in the rig (SWR protection, Screen text, etc) and that is all working OK.
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