Customer Concern:
“We bought an ICOM A3 in December for ISTA. It worked before, but now we’re told it won’t work anymore starting April 2025.”
Follow-Up:
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Q: Did the software work before?
A: Yes, it worked until May. Now it’s unusable.
Explanation:
After reviewing your screenshots, we confirmed that the software was updated to the latest version. Initially, it worked because you were using a cracked version of ISTA.
However, once you clicked the online update, it disabled the cracked software. As a result, the software now requires a valid online license, and it is no longer compatible with cracked setups.
Solution:
To continue using ISTA with your ICOM device, you must:
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Either purchase a cracked version of the latest software, or
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Subscribe to a licensed online account for official updates and access.
