You might check with Piexx to see if this module will add CI-V capability to your IC-471. http://www.piexx.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=7&products_id=19 -- Joe Leikhim K4SAT "The RFI-EMI-GUY"© "Treason doth never prosper: what's the reason? For if it prosper, none dare call it treason." "Follow The Money" ;-P