Turn the radio on. You are now in programming mode. The Midland and the Icoms are both commercial grade radios. DON'T.Not only can this land you in hot water with the FCC,it will land you in a lot of disfavor with the agency whose frequency you used if they find you. If you have an emergency,use a freq.you are licensed for or use a cell phone.'tis better that way.
Users assume all risks in modifying any radio to make sure it correctly works after any mods.
The practice of trying to determine the year a movie was made by deciphering the Roman numerals at the end of the credits.