Icom ID-31A PLUS, ID-31E PLUS Advanced Manual

ADVANCED MANUAL

UHF TRANSCEIVER

ID-31A PLUS ID-31E PLUS

INTRODUCTION

1 ATTACHING ACCESSORIES

2 USING A microSD CARD

3 BATTERY CHARGING

4 D-STAR OPERATION

5 GPS OPERATION

6 VOICE MEMORY FUNCTION

7 MEMORY OPERATION

8 SCANNING

9 PRIORITY WATCH

10 REPEATER AND DUPLEX OPERATIONS

This manual describes instructions for advanced features and instructions. See the BASIC MANUAL and the D-STAR GUIDE that come with the transceiver for precautions and basic operations.

11 MENU SCREEN

12 OTHER FUNCTIONS

13 OPTIONS

INDEX

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for choosing this Icom product. This product is designed and built with Icom’ s state of the art technology and craftsmanship. With proper care, this product should provide you with years of trouble-free operation.

This product combines traditional analog technologies with the new digital technology, Digital Smart Technologies for Amateur Radio (D-STAR), for a balanced package.

ABOUT THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE MANUAL (As of November 2017)

You can use the following manuals to understand and operate this transceiver.

L If necessary, you can download a glossary of HAM radio terms from the Icom website.

Basic manual (Comes with the transceiver)

Instructions for the basic operations and precautions. D-STAR GUIDE that explains registering your call sign to a gateway repeater and the basic operations of D-STAR is also included.

About the DV Gateway function (PDF type)

Instructions for the system requirements or operations to use the DV Gateway function.

L “About the DV Gateway function” can be

downloaded from the Icom website.

Advanced manual (This manual)

• Using a microSD card <Advanced>*

• Battery charging <Advanced>*

• Menu screen <Advanced>*

• Memory operation <Advanced>*

• Scan operation <Advanced>*

• D-STAR operation <Advanced>*

• GPS operation

• Voice memory operation

• Priority watch operation

• Repeater and duplex operations

• Other functions

• Options

*The basic instructions are described on BASIC MANUAL.

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disasters, disturbances, riots, war, or radioactive contamination.

• The use of Icom transceivers with any equipment that is not manufactured or approved by Icom.

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INTRODUCTION

Functions and features of Adobe® Acrobat® Reader

The following functions and features can be used with Adobe Acrobat Reader.

• Keyword search

Click “Find” (Ctrl+F) or “Advanced

Search” (Shift+Ctrl+F) in the Edit menu to open the search screen.

This is convenient when

searching for a particular word or phrase in this manual.

* The menu screen may differ,

depending on the Adobe Acrobat Reader version.

Clicktoopenthendorsearch

screen or advanced search screen.

•Findscreen

•Advancedsearchscreen

®

• Printing out the desired pages.

Click “Print” in the File menu, and then select the

paper size and page numbers you want to print.

* The printing setup may differ, depending on the

printer. Refer to your printer’s instruction manual for details.

* Select "A4" size to print out the page in the origi-

nal manual size.

• Read Out Loud feature.

The Read Out Loud feature reads aloud the text in

this PDF.

Refer to the Adobe Acrobat

Reader Help for the

details.

( This feature may not be usable, depending on your

PC environment including the operating system.)

* The screen may differ, depending on the Adobe Acrobat Reader version.

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INTRODUCTION

Entering and editing text

Controls used for text entry

Selects a character

Moves the cursor

to the left

[DIAL] (Rotate)

Selects a character

[ENT]

Sets

Selects a character

• To insert a text, move the cursor to a place to enter, then rotate [DIAL] or push [RX→CS]/[DR].

• To clear a character, push [CLR].

• To consecutively clear characters, continuously hold down [CLR].

Clears the entryCancels

Moves the cursor to the right

Opens the Entry Mode Select widow

To change the character type

1. When not selecting text, or an entered text is selected, push [QUICK].

2. Rotate [DIAL] to select the character type, then push [ENT].

Character

type

AB

ab 12

!”#

Selectable characters

and symbols

A to Z, 0 to 9, (space)

a to z, 0 to 9, (space)

0 to 9, (space)

! " # $ % & ’ ( ) * + , - . / : ; < =

> ? @ [ \ ] ^ _ ` { | } ˜ (space)

Character

conversion

A/a A/a

– –

TIP: When the character type is “AB” or “ab,” and

while entering a character, push [QUICK] to select upper case or lower case letters.

▲▼

Push [QUICK]

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INTRODUCTION

Entering and editing text (Continued)

D Usable characters

The usable characters and symbols, and the maximum characters differ, depending on the item. See the following list for details.

L The usable characters and symbols for each character type are described at the bottom of the page.

Category Item Character type

Memory mode

Program scan Scan name [AB] [ab] [12] [!”#] 16 –

P-LINK Scan Link name [AB] [ab] [12] [!”#] 16 –

My Station TX Message [AB] [ab] [12] [!”#] 20 – p. 8-7

GPS TX Mode

SD Card

Repeater List

CS screen

My Call Sign Call sign A to Z, 0 to 9, /, (space) 12 (+1)

Your Call sign

GPS Memory

DR screen

DTMF Memory DTMF code 0 to 9, A, B, C, D, *, # 24 – p. 12-6

Memory name [AB] [ab] [12] [!”#] 16 –

Bank name [AB] [ab] [12] [!”#] 16 –

Unproto Address [AB] [ab] [12] [!”#] 56

Comment [AB] [ab] [12] [!”#] 43

GPS Message [AB] [ab] [12] [!”#] 20 – p. 5-19

Save Setting [AB] [ab] [12] [!”#] 15

Export [AB] [ab] [12] [!”#] 15

Group name [AB] [ab] [12] [!”#] 16 – p. 4-40

Repeater name [AB] [ab] [12] [!”#] 16 –

Call sign A to Z, 0 to 9, /, (space) 8 –

GW Call sign A to Z, 0 to 9, /, (space) 8 – p. 4-34

UR A to Z, 0 to 9, /, (space) 8 –

R2 A to Z, 0 to 9, /, (space) 8 –

Name [AB] [ab] [12] [!”#] 16 –

Call sign A to Z, 0 to 9, /, (space) 8 –

Memory name [AB] [ab] [12] [!”#] 16 – p. 5-20

Group name [AB] [ab] [12] [!”#] 16 – p. 5-23

Direct Input (UR) A to Z, 0 to 9, /, (space) 8 – p. 4-11

Direct Input (RPT) A to Z, 0 to 9, /, (space) 8 – p. 4-12

Maximum

characters

Information Reference

Normally 12 characters (API31,DSTAR*)

The number of characters you can enter differs, depending on the data extension and altitude settings.

Illegal characters: / : ; * < >

Includes “/” between the Call sign and Memo field.

p. 7-9

p. 5-13

p. 11-16

p. 2-2

p. 2-8

p 4-33Sub name [AB] [ab] [12] [!”#] 8 –

p. 11-19R1 A to Z, 0 to 9, /, (space) 8 –

p. 11-23

p. 4-41

[AB]: A to Z, 0 to 9, (space) [ab]: a to z, 0 to 9, (space) [12]: 0 to 9, (space) [!”#]: ! " # $ % & ’ ( ) * + , - . / : ; < = > ? @ [ \ ] ^ _ ` { | } ˜ (space)

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INTRODUCTION

Entering and editing text (Continued)

D How to enter

Example: Entering “Calling” as a Memory name.

1. Push [M/CALL] to enter a Memory mode.

2. Hold down [S.MW] for 1 second.

• Enters the Select Memory Write mode.

• The Memory channel number blinks.

3. Rotate [DIAL] to select a Memory channel.

4. Push [QUICK].

5. Select “Edit.”

[Up]

[ENT]

[Down]

• The Edit screen is displayed.

6. Select “MNAME”.

▼

9. Rotate [DIAL] to select a character, then push [ENT].

(Example: C)

InformationL

• To move the cursor forward, push [CS].

• To move the cursor backward, push [CD].

• To insert a text, move the cursor to a place to enter, then rotate [DIAL].

• To clear a character, push [CLR].

• To consecutively clear characters, continuously hold down [CLR].

• When the character type is “AB” or “ab,” and while entering a character, push [QUICK] to select upper case or lower case letters.

10. Repeat steps 7 ~ 9 to enter a name.

(Example: Calling)

11. After entering, push [ENT].

• MEMORY NAME screen is displayed.

7. Push [QUICK].

8. Select the character type.

L To enter symbols, select [!”#].

• Returns to the Edit screen and the entered name is displayed.

12. Select “<<Write>>.”

• Aconrmationdialogisdisplayed.

13. Select <YES>.

▼

• Returns to the Memory mode.

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Section 1

ATTACHING ACCESSORIES

Attaching the antenna.............................................................................1-2

Attaching and detaching the battery ......................................................1-2

Attaching and detaching the belt clip ......................................................1-3

Attaching the hand strap.........................................................................1-3

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ATTACHING ACCESSORIES

Attaching the antenna

Insert the antenna into the base of the SMA antenna connector and tighten the antenna.

TIP: Third-party high gain antennas may increase transceiver performance. The optional AD-92SMA

antenna connector adapter enables you to use

antennas with a BNC connector. (p. 13-2)

Antenna

Attaching and detaching the battery

To attach or detach the battery pack or battery case, see the illustration below. See page 3-4 for battery case details.

To attach

w

q

Battery pack or battery case

NOTE:

• Even when the transceiver is turned OFF, a small

current still ows in the transceiver. When not

using the transceiver for a long time, remove the battery pack or case to prevent the batteries from becoming exhausted.

• The battery protection function automatically

reduces power to Low 1 power (0.5 W) when the

temperature is around 0°C (32°F) or below. In addition, High, Mid and Low 2 power selections are disabled.

To detach

q

w

1-2

1

ATTACHING ACCESSORIES

Attaching and detaching the belt clip

To attach or detach the belt clip, rst remove the

battery pack or case, if it is attached. (p. 1-2) See the illustration below.

To attach the belt clip, slide the belt clip in the direction of the arrow until the belt clip locks in place, and makes a ‘click’ sound.

To detach the belt clip, lift the tab up (q), and slide the belt clip in the direction of the arrow (w).

To detach

q

To attach

w

Tab

Belt clip

Battery pack or battery case

Attaching the hand strap

Slide the hand strap through the loop on the top of the rear panel, as illustrated below.

Hand strap

R WARNING! NEVER swing the transceiver by holding the hand strap. This can cause injury to yourself or others.

1-3

Section 2

USING A microSD CARD

NOTE: See BASIC MANUAL

Section 6 for details on how to

insert or remove a microSD card and precautions�

About data saved on a microSD card ��2-2 Saving settings onto a microSD card ��2-2

D Saving as a new le �� 2-2 D Overwriting a current le �� 2-2

Saving with a different le name ��2-3 Loading the saved les on the microSD card ��2-4

Backing up data saved on the microSD card onto a PC ��2-5

D About the microSD card’s folder ��2-5 D Making a backup le on your PC ��2-6

Importing or Exporting a CSV format le ��2-7

D Importing �� 2-7 D Exporting �� 2-8

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2

USING A microSD CARD

About data saved on a microSD card

The following data can be saved onto the card:

• Transceiver data

Memory channel contents, Repeater List, Your (UR)

call sign memory, and GPS memory that are saved

in the transceiver�

• Communication audio

The transmitted and received audio�

• Communication log

The QSO log and RX history log.

Saving settings onto a microSD card

Memory channels, settings on the MENU screen, and Repeater List can be saved on the microSD card. Saving data on the microSD card enables you to easily restore the transceiver to its previous conguration, even if you perform an All reset.

You can save settings data as a new le, or you can overwrite to the current le.

• Automatic answering voice audio in the DV mode

Voice audio to use with the Auto Reply function in

the DV Mode�

• Voice audio for the Voice TX function

Voice audio to use with the Voice TX function.

• Position data from the GPS receiver

Position and time data from a GPS receiver that is in

a log le as a route.

• Voice Recorder

The microphone audio�

5� Push [ENT]�

6� Select <YES>.

D Saving as a new le

MENU > SD Card > Save Setting

1� Push [MENU]� 2� Select “SD Card.”

[Up]

[ENT]

[Down]

3� Select “Save Setting.”

4� Select “<<New File>>.”

• The le is named in the following format:

Setyyyymmdd_xx (yyyy: Year, mm: month, dd: day, xx: le number).

L To change the le name, see page iii on how to enter

characters�

• While saving, a progress bar is displayed. When

saving is completed, the SD CARD screen is displayed.

L To exit the MENU screen, push [MENU].

D Overwriting a current le

To overwrite data in a current le, select the le you want to overwrite in step 4 to the left.

TIP: Data is saved in the “icf” le format. You can copy the icf data on a PC and edit it using the

CS-31PLUS cloning software�

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2

USING A microSD CARD

Saving with a different le name

MENU > SD Card > Save Setting

1� Push [MENU]� 2� Select “SD Card.”

[Up]

[ENT]

[Down]

3� Select “Save Setting.”

4� Select “<<New File>>.”

5� Hold down [CLR] to delete the characters.

6� Enter a file name and push [ENT].

L See page iii on how to enter characters�

7� Select <YES>.

• While saving, a progress bar is displayed. When

saving is completed, the SD CARD screen is displayed.

L To exit the MENU screen, push [MENU].

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2

USING A microSD CARD

Loading the saved les on the microSD card

The saved Memory channels, MENU screen settings, and Repeater List can be copied to the transceiver. This makes it easy to copy Memory channels or the Repeater List, to another ID-31A PLUS/ID-31E PLUS

and operate with the same data�

NOTE: Saving the current data is recommended

before loading other data into the transceiver.

Example: Loading all the data in the

“Set20171031_01” le

MENU > SD Card > Load Setting

1� Push [MENU]� 2� Select “SD Card.”

[Up]

[ENT]

[Down]

3� Select “Load Setting.”

6� Select <YES> or <NO>.

• YES:

The skip settings of the Repeater List are

retained�

• NO:

The skip settings of the Repeater List are

cleared.

7� Select <YES>.

• The data le is checked.

• After checking, loads the data le.

4� Select a data file to load into the transceiver.

5� Select a loading content.

• ALL:

Loads all Memory channels, settings on the

MENU screen, and the Repeater List into the

transceiver�

• Except My Station:

Loads all memory channels, setting on the

MENU screen except MY call signs, and the Repeater List into the transceiver.

• Repeater List Only:

Loads only the Repeater List into the transceiver.

• After loading, “COMPLETED!” is displayed.

8� Reboot the transceiver to use with loaded settings

data�

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2

USING A microSD CARD

Backing up data saved on the microSD card onto a PC

A backup le enables easy restoration, even if the data on the microSD card is accidentally deleted.

L If your PC does not have a microSD card slot,

connect a memory card reader (user supplied) to

use the microSD card�

D About the microSD card’s folder

The folders contained in the microSD card:

1� ID-31 folder The folders created in the transceiver.

2� Csv folder Repeater List, Your (UR) call sign memory, and

GPS Memory folders.

3� GpsMemory folder GPS Memory in the “csv” format.

4� RptList folder Repeater List in the “csv” format.

5� YourMemory folder Your (UR) call sign memory in the “csv” format.

2� Csv

6. Gps

7� QsoLog

1� ID-31

(Example: Selecting the setting le)

When the microSD card is inserted into the microSD

card slot of your PC or the microSD card reader, the screen is displayed as shown below.

8. Reply

9. RxLog

10. Setting

11� Voice 12. yyyymmdd

13� VoiceRec

14� VoiceTx

3. GpsMemory

4. RptList

5. YourMemory

12. yyyymmdd

6� GPS folder GPS logging le in the “log” format.

7� QsoLog

QSO log le in the “csv” format.

8� Reply folder Automatic reply le is saved in the “wav” format.

9� RxLog folder RX record log le in the “csv” format.

10. Setting folder Transceiver setting les in the “icf” format.

11� Voice folder Recorded QSO audio les and folders.

12� yyyymmdd folder Recorded audio le is saved in the “wav” format.

13� VoiceRec folder Recorded Voice recorder audio les.

14� VoiceTx folder Recorded voice audio les for the Voice TX

function in the “wav” format.

Click

▼

Double-click

▼

Double-click

▼

2-5

Setting le

2

USING A microSD CARD

Backing up data saved on the microSD card onto a PC

D Making a backup le on your PC

Windows® 10 is used for these instructions.

1� Insert the microSD card into the microSD card

drive or a memory card reader on your PC.

2� Click the “Open folder to view files” option to

access the card�

Click

• Displays the ‘ID-31’ folder.

3� Right-click “Removable disk.” 4� Click “Copy.”

Right-click

5� Open a folder to copy a backup file to, then right-

click, and then click “Paste.”

• Copies the microSD card data onto your hard disk.

(Example: Copying into the “Backup” folder on the

C drive)

Click

6� To remove the microSD card, click the remove

media icon (“ ” in the screen shot shown below)

in the task bar�

Then, click “Eject Removable Disk.”

Click

7� When “Safe To Remove Hardware” is displayed,

remove the microSD card�

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2

USING A microSD CARD

Importing or Exporting a CSV format le

Read this section before importing or exporting a Comma Separated Values (CSV) format le from the

microSD card�

You can import or export Your Call Sign, Repeater List, and GPS Memory.

D Importing

NOTE:

• Before importing, make a backup le of all the transceiver’s data to the microSD card in case of

data loss.

• The transceiver cannot display les that have a le name longer than 21 characters. If necessary, rename them using 20 characters or less. When exporting CSV format les using the CS-31PLUS, BE SURE the names are 20 characters or less.

Example: Importing the Your Call sign memory.

SD Card > Import/Export > Import

1� Push [MENU]� 2� Select “SD Card.”

[Up]

[ENT]

[Down]

3� Select “Import/Export.”

4� Select “Import.”

5� Select “Your Call Sign.”

6� Select the CSV file to import.

• A conrmation dialog is displayed.

TIP: When importing a Repeater List, “Keep ‛SKIP’ settings in Repeater List?” is displayed. See step 6 on page 2-4 for details.

7� Select <YES>.

• Starts to import�

• After importing ends, “COMPLETED!” is displayed.

8� To complete the importing, restart the transceiver.

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2

USING A microSD CARD

Importing or Exporting a CSV format le

D Exporting

You can export Your Call Sign Memory, Repeater List and GPS Memory.

Saving as a new le:

Example: Exporting the Your Call sign memory.

SD Card > Import/Export > Export

1� Push [MENU]� 2� Select “SD Card.”

3� Select “Import/Export.”

4� Select “Export.”

5� Select “Your Call Sign.”

6� Select “<<New File>>.”

[Up]

[ENT]

[Down]

7� Push [ENT]�

• A conrmation dialog is displayed.

8� Select <YES>.

• Exports the setting data� L To exit the MENU screen, push [MENU].

Overwriting a current le:

When you overwrite data in a current le, select the le you want to overwrite in step 4 to the left.

• Displays the FILE NAME screen. L The le is named in the following format:

Your*yyyymmdd_xx (yyyy: Year, mm: month, dd: day, xx: le number). * “Rpt” is displayed for a repeater list, and “Gps” is

displayed for a GPS memory.

L To change the le name, see page iii.

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Section 3

BATTERY CHARGING

Battery information ��3-2

D Battery life �� 3-2 D Battery icon �� 3-2

Charging the battery pack ��3-3

D Charging information ��3-3 D Charging note ��3-3

About the optional battery case ��3-4

D Batteries cautions ��3-4 D Battery life �� 3-4 D About the battery replacement �� 3-4

Charging with the optional desktop charger ��3-5

D Charging note ��3-5

External DC power operation ��3-6

D Operating note ��3-6

Specications for the battery charger and battery pack ��3-7

D BC-202 D BP-271 li-ion battery pack (supplied) ��3-7 D BP-272 li-ion battery pack (optional) ��3-7

desktop charger (optional) ��3-7

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3

BATTERY CHARGING

Battery information

D Battery life

The approximate battery life (operating time) as shown below is calculated under the following assumptions:

• Power save setting: Auto (Short)

• Duty cycle: TX : RX : Standby = 1 : 1: 8 (based on operating style)

The approximate battery life:

Battery pack FM mode DV mode

BP-271 4�5 hours 4�5 hours

BP-272 8 hours 7�5 hours

L See page 3-4 for the optional BP-273 battery case

battery life�

NOTE: BE SURE to replace the battery pack with a

new one approximately ve years after purchasing,

even if it still holds a charge� The material inside the battery cells will become weak after a period of

time, even with little use.

The estimated number of times you can charge the pack is between 300 and 500� Even when the pack

appears to be fully charged, the operating time of

the transceiver may become short when:

• Approximately ve years have passed since the pack was manufactured�

• The pack has been repeatedly charged�

D Battery icon

The “ ” battery icon is displayed when the BP-271 or BP-272 li-ion battery pack is attached to the transceiver�

Icon Battery status

The battery has sufcient capacity.

The battery is exhausted a little�

The battery is nearing exhaustion�

Blinking The battery is almost fully exhausted�

TIP: Keep the battery terminals clean� It’s a good idea to occasionally clean them�

3-2

3

desktop charger

BATTERY CHARGING

Charging the battery pack

NOTE:

• Prior to using the transceiver for the  rst time, the battery pack must be fully charged for optimum life and operation�

• BE SURE to turn OFF the transceiver while charging with the supplied battery charger� Otherwise the battery pack will not charge�

L While charging, the charging icon

“

” sequentially displays 11 level steps of

“Charging��”

L The icon disappears when the battery pack is

completely charged�

D Charging information

• When using the optional CP-12L, CP-19R, or

OPC-254L, the battery pack can be charged with the

power ON�

L To connect, see the illustration below. L While charging, the icon display changes, as shown

below�

“ ”→“ ”→“ ”→“ ”

• The BP-273 battery case has no charging capability or socket�

D Charging note

• Turn OFF the transceiver when using the BC-167S�

• To protect the battery pack, it cannot be fully charged when not using the optional BC-202

• DO NOT charge the fully charged battery pack� This may cause a shorter battery life�

� (p� 3-7)

NOTE: BE SURE to attach the battery pack before connecting the DC cable

Approximate charging time

• BP-271: 6 hours

• BP-272: 9 hours

BC-167S*1

← To an AC outlet

CP-12L

↑

To a cigarette lighter socket (12 V DC)

↓

To a 12 V DC power source

↓

Black: _ White: +

Turn OFF*

To [DC IN]

2

CP-19R

OPC-254L

*1 The shape is different, depending on the version.

2

*

When using the BC-167S, turn OFF the transceiver.

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3

BATTERY CHARGING

About the optional battery case

The BC-273 uses three AA (LR6) size alkaline batteries�

1� Remove the battery case top as shown below� 2� Install three AA (LR6) size alkaline batteries�

L Install only alkaline batteries� L BE SURE to observe the correct polarity�

3� Attach the battery case� (p� 1-2)

BP-273

Alkaline battery

D Batteries cautions

• When installing batteries, conrm that they are

all the same brand, type and capacity. Do not mix

new and old batteries together�

• DO NOT incinerate used battery cells since the internal battery gas may cause them to rupture�

• DO NOT expose a detached battery case to

water. If the battery case gets wet, BE SURE to

wipe it dry before using it�

• DO NOT use batteries whose insulated covering is damaged�

• Keep the battery terminals clean� It’s a good idea to occasionally clean them�

• Remove the alkaline batteries when battery case is not used� Otherwise the installed alkaline batteries will exhausted due to the built-in step-up converter�

D Battery life

The approximate battery life (operating time) as shown below is calculated under the following assumptions:

• Power save setting: Auto (Short)

• Duty cycle: TX : RX : Stand-by = 1 : 1: 8 (based on

operating style)

The approximate battery life:

FM mode DV mode

8 hours 6�5 hours

L The battery life may differ, depending on your

operating style, or the installed alkaline batteries.

D About the battery replacement

When the alkaline batteries are almost exhausted,

“LOW BATTERY” is displayed and the battery icon

starts to blink. After 10 seconds, the transceiver power is automatically turned OFF. In that case, replace all

batteries with new alkaline batteries�

L The battery icon for the BP-273 cannot display the

capacity of the alkaline batteries� The battery icon always displays “ ,” and it does not reect with the true battery capacity�

TIP:

• A built-in step-up converter in the BP-273 increases the voltage to 5�5 V DC� Approximately 100 mW of output power is possible using the

case. Also, the transmit output power selection is

disabled�

• The transceiver meets IPX4 requirements for waterproof protection when the BP-273 is attached�

• The batteries may seem to have low capacity

when used in low temperatures, such as –10°C (+14°F) or below. Keep the batteries warm in this

case�

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BATTERY CHARGING

Charging with the optional desktop charger

The optional BC-202 desktop charger rapidly charges the BP-271 or BP-272 li-ion battery pack�

L The charging indicator lights orange while charging,

and lights green when charging is completed�

Approximate charging time

• BP-271 : 2 hours

• BP-272 : 3�5 hours

D Charging note

R DANGER! NEVER use a battery pack that is not

manufactured or approved by Icom�

• CAUTION: DO NOT place the transceiver with the battery pack to the desktop charger when the transceiver is connected to the DC power source� This may cause the charger’s malfunction� If the

charging indicator lights red, disconnect the power adapter from the charger, and then reconnect it.

• BE SURE to turn OFF the transceiver� When the transceiver power cannot be turned OFF because

of the battery exhaustion, detach the battery pack

from the transceiver� Then charge the battery pack by itself�

• The BC-202 desktop charger can only charge the BP- 271 or BP-272 li-ion battery pack� Other

types of rechargeable batteries, Ni-Cd or Ni-MH

cannot be charged�

• If the charging indicator blinks orange, there may be a problem with the battery pack or charger� Contact your dealer if you have problems charging a new battery pack�

To an AC outlet

Turn OFF

Power adapter

The CP-23L or OPC-515L can also be used instead of the power adapter�

Battery packTransceiver + battery pack

BP-271 or BP-272

BC-202

Guide rail

Tabs

Screws (Self tapping screws: 3�5 × at least 30 mm) Purchase separately� Using screws is recommended to secure the charger�

Charging indicator

• Lights orange: While charging

• Lights green: Charging is completed.

• Blinks orange: A charging error has

occurred�

L Ensure the guide

rails on the battery pack are correctly aligned with the tabs inside the charger�

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3

BATTERY CHARGING

External DC power operation

D Operating note

• DO NOT connect over 16 V DC directly into the [DC IN] jack of the transceiver� The power source voltage must be between 10�0 V ~ 16�0 V DC�

• DO NOT transmit at high power for a long period of time� The transceiver becomes hot and it may cause a burn�

• Use the optional CP-12L, CP-19R, or OPC-254L when using the external DC power�

• Con rm the correct polarity of the OPC-254L supply connection� Connect the OPC-254L to an external power source (user supplied)�

• Use an external DC-DC converter to connect the

transceiver through the optional CP-12L, CP-19R,

or OPC-254L to a 24 V DC power source� Ask your dealer for details�

• Up to 5 W (approximately) of maximum output power is possible when using the external

DC power. However, when the supply voltage exceeds 14 V, the built-in protection circuit

activates to reduce the transmit output power to approximately 2�5 W�

• When the external power is used, the Power Save function (p� 11-33) is automatically turned OFF�

• Depending on the external power voltage, the battery pack may be used to operate the

transceiver, and the battery pack capacity is

consumed�

CP-12L

↑

CP-19R

To [DC IN]

OPC-254L

To a cigarette lighter socket (12 V DC)

↓

To a 12 V DC power source

↓

Black: _ White: +

L The BC-167S cannot be used for the external DC

power operation�

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BATTERY CHARGING

Specications for the battery charger and battery pack

D BC-202 desktop charger (optional)

• Power source requirement: 12 V ~ 16 V DC or the specied Icom power adapter (BC-123S)

• Charging temperature range: 0°C ~ 40°C, 32°F ~ 104°F

• Weight: Approximately 104 g, 3.7 oz (without power adapter)

• Dimensions: 88.0 (W) × 47.5 (H) × 72.5 (D) mm, 3.5 (W) × 1.9 (H) × 2.9 (D) inches (projections are not included)

D BP-271 li-ion battery pack (supplied)

• Voltage: 7�4V

• Discharge Capacity: 1150 mAh (minimum)

• Usable temperature range: –20°C ~ +60°C, –4°F ~ +140°F

• Charging temperature range: 0°C ~ 40°C, 32°F ~ 104°F

• Storage temperature range: –20°C ~ +50°C, –4°F ~ +122°F (within a month)

–20°C ~ +35°C, –4°F ~ +95°F (within 3 months) –20°C ~ +20°C, –4°F ~ +68°F (within a year)

• Dimensions: 58 (W) × 86.9 (H) × 9.1 (D) mm, 2.3 (W) × 3.4 (H) × 0.4 (D) inches (projections are not included)

D BP-272 li-ion battery pack (optional)

• Voltage: 7�4V

• Discharge Capacity: 1880 mAh (minimum)

• Usable temperature range: –20°C ~ +60°C, –4°F ~ +140°F

• Charging temperature range: 0°C ~ 40°C, 32°F ~ 104°F

• Storage temperature range: –20°C ~ +50°C, –4°F ~ +122°F (within a month)

–20°C ~ +35°C, –4°F ~ +95°F (within 3 months) –20°C ~ +20°C, –4°F ~ +68°F (within a year)

• Dimensions: 58 (W) × 86.9 (H) × 14.2 (D) mm, 2.3 (W) × 3.4 (H) × 0.6 (D) inches (projections are not included)

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Section 4

D-STAR OPERATION

“FROM” (Access repeater) setting..........................................................4-3

D Using your transceiver’s repeater list ..............................................4-4

D Using the DR scan .......................................................................... 4-5

D Using the Near Repeater Search function ...................................... 4-6

D Using TX History .............................................................................4-7

“TO” (Destination) setting .......................................................................4-8

D Using the “Local CQ” (Local Area call) ...........................................4-9

D Using the “Gateway CQ” (Gateway call) ......................................... 4-9

D Using “Your Call Sign” ...................................................................4-10

D Using RX History ..........................................................................4-10

D Using TX History ...........................................................................4-11

D Directly entering (UR) ................................................................... 4-11

D Directly entering (RPT) .................................................................4-12

REPEATER DETAIL screen .................................................................4-13

Connecting to a reector ......................................................................4-14

D What is a reector? ....................................................................... 4-14

D Unlinking a reector ......................................................................4-14

D Linking to a reector .....................................................................4-15

D Using a reector ............................................................................ 4-16

D Reector Echo Testing ..................................................................4-16

D Requesting repeater information ..................................................4-16

Message operation ...............................................................................4-17

D Entering a TX message ................................................................4-17

D Transmitting a message ................................................................4-17

D Deleting a TX message .................................................................4-18

Viewing received call signs ..................................................................4-19

D Viewing the call signs on the RX History screen...........................4-19

BK mode communication......................................................................4-21

EMR communication ............................................................................4-22

D Adjusting the EMR AF level ..........................................................4-22

Automatic DV detection ........................................................................4-23

Automatic Reply function ......................................................................4-24

D Recording an Auto Reply message ..............................................4-25

D Auto Position Reply function ......................................................... 4-26

►Continued on the next page.

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Section 4

D-STAR OPERATION

Data communication .............................................................................4-27

D Connection .................................................................................... 4-27

D Data communication application setting .......................................4-27

D Sending data ................................................................................. 4-27

D DV Fast Data function ................................................................... 4-28

Digital squelch functions .......................................................................4-29

D The Digital Call Sign squelch setting ............................................4-29

D Digital call sign squelch function with the Pocket beep ................4-29

D The Digital Code Squelch setting .................................................4-30

D Digital code squelch function with a Pocket beep ......................... 4-30

Repeater list .........................................................................................4-31

D Repeater list contents ...................................................................4-31

Entering new information into the repeater list .....................................4-32

D Required items for the communication cases ............................... 4-32

D Entering new information into the repeater list .............................4-33

Repeater list operation .........................................................................4-37

D Editing repeater data ....................................................................4-37

D Deleting repeater data ..................................................................4-37

D Rearranging the display order of the repeaters ............................4-38

D Adding a new repeater information from RX History ....................4-38

D Skip setting for the DR scan .........................................................4-39

D Entering or editing a repeater group name ................................... 4-40

Your Call Sign .......................................................................................4-41

D Entering Your Call Sign .................................................................4-41

D Deleting Your Call Sign .................................................................4-42

D Rearranging the display order of Your Call Signs .........................4-42

Are your settings correct?.....................................................................4-43

IMPORTANT!

• The repeater list, described in this manual, may differ from your transceiver’s preloaded contents.

• Although Japanese repeaters are used in the setting examples, the Japanese repeater node (port) letters are different from other country’s. BE SURE to add the repeater node letter in the 8th digit of the call sign, according to the frequency band shown below.

1200 MHz : A (B in Japan) 430 MHz : B (A in Japan) 144 MHz : C (no D-STAR repeaters in Japan)

To begin the Digital mode communication using other than the D-STAR Repeater (DR) function

To begin Digital mode communication using other than the DR function, you can use the VFO mode, Memory mode, or Call channel mode. This manual description focuses on the DR function operation which can be easily set up. If you want to use other than the DR function, see the procedures as described to the right, or select the repeater in a Memory channel.

For a Local area call or Gateway call:

1. Set the access repeater’s frequency. (p. 10-2)

2. Set the frequency offset for the Duplex operation. (p. 10 - 4)

3. Set the Duplex direction. (p. 10-4)

4. Set the call signs (UR/R1/R2). (p. 11-19)

For a Simplex call:

1. Set the operating mode to the DV mode.

2. Set the operating frequency.

(BASIC MANUAL p. 51)

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4

D-STAR OPERATION

“FROM” (Access repeater) setting

Your Access repeater must be set in “FROM” when you make a call on the DR screen. You have 5 ways to set the Access repeater.

By rotating [DIAL]

Select the preset repeater by rotating [DIAL] on the DR screen.

• When you know your access repeater

From the repeater list (p. 4-4) You can select your Access repeater from the repeater list by selecting the repeater area and name, if entered, or call sign.

Displayed while rotating [DIAL]

• When you do not know which repeater you can access

Search for a repeater using the DR scan (p. 4-5) The Normal DR scan searches for output repeater frequencies of nearby repeaters. The scan stops when a signal is detected.

• The scan also stops on Simplex signals.

The Near Repeater scan searches for output repeater frequencies of nearby repeaters that are within 160 kilometer (100 miles) from your position and the repeater’s position that is entered in the repeater list. The DR scan starts scanning and stops when a signal is detected.

You can also nd only FM repeaters using the Near Repeater (FM) scan.

Search for near repeaters (p. 4-6) Searches for near repeaters that are within 160 kilometer (100 miles) from your position using your GPS position and the repeater’s position that is entered in the repeater list. The nearest repeaters in your transceiver’s repeater list are displayed as selectable options. You can select the nearby DV only, FM only, or both repeater types.

• When “FROM” data is saved in the TX History.

From the TX History (p. 4-7) Select a repeater that you have accessed before from the TX History.

Scan items

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4

D-STAR OPERATION

“FROM” (Access repeater) setting

D Using your transceiver’s repeater list

When your access repeater is in your transceiver’s repeater list, you can select it from the list. By just selecting the repeater from the list, the repeater call

sign, its frequency, duplex setting, and frequency

offset are automatically set for easy operation.

Example: Selecting the “Hirano” repeater in Japan

from the repeater list.

1. Hold down [DR] for 1 second to display the DR screen.

2. Push [DR] to select “FROM,” then push [ENT].

3. Select “Repeater List.”

[Up]

[ENT]

[Down]

TIP: When you select an FM repeater:

When an FM repeater is in your transceiver’s repeater list, you can select it from the list. When selecting an FM repeater, the “TO” setting is not necessary and a “---” is displayed in “TO.”

When selecting an FM repeater.

How to change the repeater group:

To change the repeater group on the DR screen, push [QUICK], then select “Group Select.”

4. Select the repeater group where your access repeater is listed.

(Example: “11: Japan”)

5. Select your access repeater.

(Example: “Hirano”)

• Returns to the DR screen, and the selected repeater name, frequency, and call sign are displayed in “FROM.”

L The repeater list, described in this manual, may differ

from your transceiver’s preloaded contents.

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4

D-STAR OPERATION

“FROM” (Access repeater) setting

D Using the DR scan

The DR scan scans frequencies to nd a signal on a repeater or a simplex frequency.

You can use 2 kinds of DR scans, Normal scan and Near Repeater scan.

Normal scan

To quickly nd a repeater, the Normal scan skips

repeaters that are not set as an access repeater.

L The “USE (FROM)” setting (p. 11-23) is set to “NO”

on the repeater list. (MENU > DV Memory > Repeater List)

Near Repeater scan

The Near Repeater scan searches for up to 20 nearby repeaters by using your position and the repeater’s entered position, and then lists the repeaters.

L The Near Repeater scan continues, even if you

turn OFF the transceiver, and then turn it ON again during the scan.

L If your own position data is not being received, the

last received position is used.

NOTE: Even if your transceiver receives a repeater signal, the repeater may not receive your signal, because the repeater’s output power is higher than your transceiver’s, and your signal does not reach the repeater.

TIP: The DR scan scans the simplex frequencies in

the repeater list, in addition to D-STAR repeaters.

Example: Selecting an active repeater using the DR

scan.

1. Hold down [DR] for 1 second to display the DR screen.

2. Hold down [SCAN] for 1 second.

• Displays the DR scan setting window.

[Up]

[ENT]

[Down]

3. Rotate [DIAL] to select the scan type.

• Normal: Searches for repeaters whose “USE (FROM)” setting is set to “YES.”

• Near Repeater (ALL): Searches for up to 20 nearby DV or FM repeaters. (Total 40 repeaters)

• Near Repeater (DV): Searches for up to 20 nearby DV repeaters.

• Near Repeater (FM): Searches for up to 20 nearby FM repeaters.

4. Push [ENT].

• The selected scan starts.

← The repeaters

are sequentially displayed.

• In the DR scan, the repeaters are sequentially displayed by distance, in descending order.

L The scan resumes the same as other scans.

(p. 11-5)

5. When the transceiver receives a signal from a repeater, the scan stops. Push [SCAN].

4-5

• The DR scan is canceled, and the repeater is set to “FROM.”

4

D-STAR OPERATION

“FROM” (Access repeater) setting

D Using the Near Repeater Search function

The transceiver searches for the nearest repeaters by using your position and the repeater’s entered position. The nearest repeaters in your transceivers’ repeater list are displayed as selectable options.

NOTE:

• When using the Near Repeater Search function,

BE SURE to rst receive your own position data,

or manually enter your position data.

• If no repeater is found within a 160 kilometer (100

miles) range, “No Repeater Found” is displayed.

• If the last received position can be used, “GPS is

invalid. Search by last valid position” is displayed.

Step 2: Selecting the Access repeater from the

Near Repeater list

1. Hold down [DR] for 1 second to display the DR screen.

2. Push [DR] to select “FROM,” then push [ENT].

3. Select “Near Repeater.”

[Up]

[ENT]

[Down]

Example: Selecting a nearby repeater from the Near

Repeater list.

Step 1: Receiving your own position from the GPS

satellite

Conrm the GPS receiver is receiving your position.

• The GPS icon blinks when searching for satellites.

→ → →

• The GPS icon stops blinking when the minimum needed number of satellites is found.

L It may take only a few seconds to receive, or it may take

a few minutes, depending on your operating environment.

If you have difculties receiving, we recommend that you

try a different position.

L If your own position is not being received, the last

received position is used for your location.

4. Select the type of nearby repeater to display.

• Near Repeater (ALL): Displays up to 20 nearby DV and FM repeaters. (A total 40 repeaters)

• Near Repeater (DV): Displays up to 20 nearby DV repeaters.

• Near Repeater (FM): Displays up to 20 nearby FM repeaters.

5. Select the repeater to use as your access repeater, considering the distance from your position to the repeater.

← “FM” is displayed for

FM repeaters.

←Repeater call sign

↑

Distance and direction from your position to the repeater*

* When the “POSITION” setting (p. 4-35) is set to

“Approximate” on the repeater list, the direction data

is not displayed if the distance to the repeater is less than 5 kilometers. (MENU > DV Memory > Repeater List)

• Returns to the DR screen, and the selected repeater is set in “FROM.”

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4

D-STAR OPERATION

“FROM” (Access repeater) setting

D Using TX History

The TX History saves up to 10 of the latest Access (From) repeaters you transmitted on. You can select a repeater from TX History as your Access repeater.

Example: Selecting the “Hirano” repeater from TX

History.

1. Hold down [DR] for 1 second to display the DR screen.

2. Push [DR] to select “FROM,” then push [ENT].

3. Select “TX History.”

[Up]

[ENT]

[Down]

TIP: When you push [QUICK] in step 5, you can display the REPEATER DETAIL screen, or delete the repeater information from the TX HISTORY screen.

4. Select the TX History (DV) or TX History (FM).

• TX History (DV): Displays the TX History of the DV repeaters.

• TX History (FM): Displays the TX History of the FM repeaters.

5. Select the repeater to use it as your Access repeater.

(Example: “Hirano”)

• Returns to the DR screen, and the selected repeater is set in “FROM.”

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4

D-STAR OPERATION

“TO” (Destination) setting

“CQCQCQ,” the destination repeater, or station call sign must be set in “TO” when you make a call in the DV mode. You have 8 ways to set the destination.

By rotating [DIAL]

Rotate [DIAL] to select the repeater or Your Call Sign that is displayed on the DR screen. (This operation is disabled when “CQCQCQ” is set.)

• To make a Local Area CQ call

“Local CQ” setting (p. 4-9) Set “CQCQCQ” in “TO” (Destination).

• To make a Gateway CQ call

“Gateway CQ” setting (p. 4-9) Select a repeater from the repeater List, if you want to make a Gateway call.

• To make a call to a specic station

“Your Call Sign” setting (p. 4-10) Select the station call sign in the Your Call Sign memory.

• To make a call through a Reector

“Reector” setting (p. 4-14)

Select a reector you want to call through.

TIP: After you receive the individual station or repeater’s signal, the call sign can be captured by holding down the Call Sign Capture key

([RX→CS]), and you can quickly and easily reply to

a call.

TO SELECT screen

TIP: How to change the repeater group:

When “Local CQ” or “Gateway CQ” is selected, you can change the repeater group. To change the repeater group on the DR screen, push [QUICK], then select “Group Select.”

• To select from RX History

Setting from RX History (p. 4-10) When you receive a call, repeater or caller station data is saved in RX History. Select the destination from the record.

• To select from TX History

Setting from TX History (p. 4-11) When you make a call, the destination repeater or called station data is saved in TX History. Select the destination from the record.

• To directly enter the destination station call sign

Direct Input (UR) (p. 4-11) Directly enter the destination station’s call sign.

• To directly enter the destination repeater call sign

Direct Input (RPT) (p. 4-12) Directly enter the destination repeater’s call sign.

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4

D-STAR OPERATION

“TO” (Destination) setting

D Using the “Local CQ” (Local Area call)

When “Local CQ” is selected on the TO SELECT screen, “CQCQCQ” is set in “TO.”

Example: Making a Local area call by accessing the

“Hirano” repeater.

1. Hold down [DR] for 1 second to display the DR screen.

2. Push [RX→CS] to select “TO,” then push [ENT].

3. Select “Local CQ.”

[Up]

[ENT]

[Down]

• Returns to the DR screen, and “CQCQCQ” is displayed in “TO.”

D Using the “Gateway CQ” (Gateway call)

When “Gateway CQ” is selected on the TO SELECT screen, you can select the repeater to make a gateway call on the repeater list.

Example: Making a Gateway CQ call to the

“Kirkland (IA)” repeater from the “Hirano” repeater.

1. Hold down [DR] for 1 second to display the DR screen.

2. Push [RX→CS] to select “TO,” then push [ENT].

3. Select “Gateway CQ.”

[Up]

[ENT]

[Down]

4. Select the repeater group where your destination repeater is listed.

(Example: “19: USA West”)

5. Select the destination repeater.

L Each repeater has a correct node (A, B or C

band) that you want to transmit on. See page 4-2, “IMPORTANT” for band letter details.

(Example: “Kirkland (IA)”)

• Returns to the DR screen, and “Kirkland (IA)” is displayed in “TO.”

TIP: After selecting a destination repeater, you can select another repeater preset in your repeater List by rotating [DIAL].

4-9

4

D-STAR OPERATION

“TO” (Destination) setting

D Using “Your Call Sign”

The “Your Call Sign” memory saves individual or repeater station call signs. When you select the call sign for the “TO” (Destination) setting, you can make a Gateway call. When you call an individual station through a gateway, the signal is automatically sent to the last repeater that the individual station accessed. Therefore, even if you do not know where the individual station is located, you can make a call.

NOTE: If the repeater, set in “FROM” (Access repeater) has no Gateway call sign, you cannot make a gateway call.

Example: Selecting “Rick” from “Your Call Sign.”

1. Hold down [DR] for 1 second to display the DR screen.

2. Push [RX→CS] to select “TO,” then push [ENT].

D Using RX History

When a call is received in the DV mode, the call data is saved in the RX History. Up to 50 callers, and only the last called call signs, a total of 51 histories can be saved.

Example: Selecting “Rick” in the RX History.

1. Hold down [DR] for 1 second to display the DR screen.

2. Push [RX→CS] to select “TO,” then push [ENT].

3. Select “RX History.”

[Up]

[ENT]

[Down]

4. Select a destination name or call sign.

(Example: Rick)

3. Select “Your Call Sign.”

[Up]

[ENT]

[Down]

4. Select a destination name or call sign.

(Example: Rick)

• Returns to the DR screen, and “Rick” is displayed in “TO.”

TIP: After selecting a destination, you can select another station preset in your transceiver by rotating [DIAL].

• Returns to the DR screen, and “Rick” is displayed in “TO.”

TIP: To add an RX HISTORY data to the “Your Call Sign” memory, push [QUICK], then select “Add To Your Memory.”

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4

D-STAR OPERATION

“TO” (Destination) setting

D Using TX History

TX History saves the repeater and station name and call sign of up to 20 “TO” (Destination) settings that were used when you made the calls.

NOTE: Until you make a call in the DV mode, you cannot select “TO” (destination) from the TX History.

Example: Selecting the “Kirkland (IA)” repeater in the

TX History.

1. Hold down [DR] for 1 second to display the DR screen.

2. Push [RX→CS] to select “TO,” then push [ENT].

3. Select “TX History.”

[Up]

[ENT]

[Down]

D Directly entering (UR)

The destination station call sign can be directly entered.

Example: Directly entering the call sign “JM1ZLK.”

1. Hold down [DR] for 1 second to display the DR screen.

2. Push [RX→CS] to select “TO,” then push [ENT].

3. Select “Direct Input (UR).”

[Up]

[ENT]

[Down]

4. Enter a call sign of up to 8 characters, including spaces.

4. Select a destination repeater.

• Returns to the DR screen, and “Kirkland (IA)” is displayed in “TO.”

TIP: You can add the TX HISTORY data to memory, or delete it from the TX HISTORY screen, push [QUICK], then select the option.

L See page iii on how to enter characters.

5. After entering, push [ENT].

• Returns to the DR screen, and “JM1ZLK” is displayed in “TO.”

L After entry, you can correct the call sign in the

DIRECT INPUT (UR) screen.

L The entered call sign remains on the DIRECT INPUT

(UR) screen, until you enter a new call sign.

TIP: If the entered call sign is duplicated in the “Your Call Sign” memory, the name is displayed. (Only when the name has been entered.)

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4

D-STAR OPERATION

“TO” (Destination) setting

D Directly entering (RPT)

The destination repeater call sign can be directly entered.

NOTE: BE SURE to include a “/” at the beginning and the node letter as the 8th digit. See page 4-2 “IMPORTANT” about the node letters.

Example: Directly entering the call sign “/JP3YDHA.”

1. Hold down [DR] for 1 second to display the DR screen.

2. Push [RX→CS] to select “TO,” then push [ENT].

[Up]

[ENT]

[Down]

3. Select “Direct Input (RPT).”

4. Enter a call sign of up to 8 characters, including spaces.

L See page iii on how to enter characters.

5. After entering, push [ENT].

• Returns to the DR screen, and “/JP3YDHA” is displayed in “TO.”

L After entry, you can correct the call sign in the

DIRECT INPUT (RPT) screen.

L The entered call sign remains on the DIRECT INPUT

(RPT) screen, until you enter a new call sign.

TIP: If the entered call sign is duplicated in the repeater list, the name is displayed in “TO” (Only when the name has been entered).

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4

D-STAR OPERATION

REPEATER DETAIL screen

Depending on the content, such as position data or UTC offset, the distance between your position and the repeater or the repeater time can be displayed on the REPEATER DETAIL screen. The detail screen can also be entered from the FROM SELECT screen.

Example: Displaying the “Hamacho” repeater detail

screen

1. Hold down [DR] for 1 second to display the DR screen.

2. Push [RX→CS] to select “TO,” then push [ENT].

3. Select “Gateway CQ.”

The REPEATER DETAIL screen

Repeater frequency

Repeater name

Sub name

Group number

Direction from your position*

Distance from your position

* When the “POSITION” setting (p. 4-35) is set to

“Approximate” on the repeater list, the direction data is

not displayed if the distance to the repeater is less than 5 kilometers.

Call sign

Duplex setting

Repeater time

4. Select “11: Japan.”

5. Select “Hirano.”

L DO NOT push [ENT].

6. Push [QUICK]

7. Select “Detail.”

L If there is no position data, the distance and direction

from your position are not displayed. See page 5-3 to

conrm your position.

L When selecting the FM repeater, either of “FM” or

“FM-N” and the tone setting are displayed.

8. Push [ENT].

• Returns to the previous screen.

TIP: You can display the REPEATER DETAIL screen when the DR screen is displayed. When you set the repeater as shown below, push [QUICK], then select “Repeater Detail.”

▼

• Displays the REPEATER DETAIL screen.

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D-STAR OPERATION

Connecting to a reector

D What is a reector?

A reector is a special server connected to the Internet and running a version of the D-Plus software. If the D-Plus software is installed on your Access repeater, it provides various functions including gateway and reector linking capabilities (It is known as the D-STAR reector system). The D-STAR reector system enables a number of D-STAR repeaters anywhere to link to a reector. This means that when you transmit through a D-STAR repeater linked to a reector, your voice can be heard on other repeaters linked to the reector, and you can hear other stations that are connected to the reector.

D-STAR reector system

Reector

Access repeater

→

INTERNET

USA

D Unlinking a reector

Before trying to link to another reector, BE SURE to unlink the current connected reector.

NOTE: If a reector is already connected, ask on the air whether or not you can change reectors

and wait for responses. BE SURE to reconnect

back to the same reector when you nish your

conversation.

1. Push [RX→CS] to select “TO,” then push [ENT].

• Displays the TO SELECT screen.

2. Select “Reflector.”

• Displays the REFLECTOR screen.

3. Select “Unlink Reector.”

[Up]

[ENT]

[Down]

CAN

UK

AUS

• Returns to the DR screen, and “Unlink Reector” and “U” are displayed in “TO.”

4. Hold down [PTT] to unlink the reector.

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D-STAR OPERATION

Connecting to a reector

D Linking to a reector

If your repeater is not currently linked to a Reector, or if you want to change it to another Reector, follow the steps below. Before linking to another Reector, BE SURE to unlink the current Reector. (p. 4-14)

Direct inputting a Reector

Example: Directly enter “REF030CL.”

1. Push [RX→CS] to select “TO,” then push [ENT].

2. Select “Reflector.”

[Up]

[ENT]

[Down]

3. Select “Link to Reector.”

4. Select “Direct Input.”

Using TX History

TX History saves up to 5 reectors that your Access

repeater linked to before.

Example: Select the “REF030CL” in TX History.

1. Push [RX→CS] to select “TO,” then push [ENT].

• Displays the TO SELECT screen.

2. Select “Reflector.”

• Displays the REFLECTOR screen.

3. Select “Link to Reector.”

• Displays the LINK TO REFLECTOR screen.

4. Select the reector that you want to link to.

• Returns to the DR screen, and “Link to Reector” and “REF030CL” are displayed in “TO.”

5. Rotate [DIAL] to select the reector number.

6. Push [CS] to move the cursor to the right box.

7. Rotate [DIAL] to select the module letter.

8. Push [ENT].

• Returns to the DR screen, and “Link to Reector” and “REF030CL” are displayed in “TO.”

9. Hold down [PTT] to link to the Reflector.

5. Hold down [PTT] to link to the reflector.

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D-STAR OPERATION

Connecting to a reector

D Using a reector

1. Push [RX→CS] to select “TO,” then push [ENT].

• Displays the TO SELECT screen.

2. Select “Reflector.”

• Displays the REFLECTOR screen.

3. Select “Use Reector.”

• Returns to the DR screen, and “Use Reector” and “CQCQCQ” are displayed in “TO.”

4. Hold down [PTT] to transmit.

D Reector Echo Testing

To conrm that your signal is correctly getting into the

repeater, you can transmit a short message as a trial.

After releasing [PTT], your message will be played back.

D Requesting repeater information

When you send the repeater information command, an ID message is sent back.

1. Push [RX→CS] to select “TO,” then push [ENT].

• Displays the TO SELECT screen.

2. Select “Reflector.”

• Displays the REFLECTOR screen.

3. Select “Repeater Information.”

• Returns to the DR screen, and “Repeater Information” and “I” are displayed in “TO.”

4. Hold down [PTT] to transmit the repeater Information command.

5. Release [PTT] to hear the repeater ID message.

1. Push [RX→CS] to select “TO,” then push [ENT].

• Displays the TO SELECT screen.

2. Select “Reflector.”

• Displays the REFLECTOR screen.

3. Select “Echo Test.”

• Returns to the DR screen, and “Echo Test” and “E” are displayed in “TO.”

4. Hold down [PTT] and speak into the microphone.

5. Release [PTT] to hear your message.

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Message operation

You can save up to 5 short messages in the transceiver’s memory to transmit in the DV mode. Each message can be up to 20 characters.

D Entering a TX message

MENU > My Station > TX Message

Example: Entering “JAPAN TOM” into TX message

memory number 1.

1. Push [MENU].

2. Select “My Station.”

[Up]

[ENT]

[Down]

3. Select “TX Message.”

4. Select a TX message memory number.

L Do not push [ENT].

D Transmitting a message

You can transmit a preset TX message by pushing [PTT] in the DV mode. First, select a TX message which also turns ON the Message Transmission function.

MENU > My Station > TX Message

1. Push [MENU].

2. Select “My Station.”

[Up]

[ENT]

[Down]

3. Select “TX Message.”

4. Select a TX message memory number.

5. Push [QUICK].

6. Select “Edit.”

7. Enter a message of up to 20 characters.

(Example: JAPAN TOM)

Selectable characters and symbols

A to Z, a to z, 0 to 9, ! " # $ % & ’ ( ) * + , - . / : ; < = > ? @ [ \ ] ^ _ ` { | } ˜ (space)

L See page iii on how to enter characters.

8. After entering, push [ENT].

• Returns to the TX MESSAGE screen.

L To not transmit any message, select “OFF.” L To exit the MENU screen, push [MENU].

InformationL

• The message is transmitted with your voice signal.

• The message is transmitted each time you push [PTT].

• When continuously transmitting, the selected TX message is transmitted every 30 seconds.

TIP: RX call sign and message display

As the default, the received call sign and message are automatically displayed and scrolled. To not display and scroll them, set RX Call Sign or RX Message to “OFF.” (MENU > Display > RX Call Sign, RX Message)

▼

L To exit the MENU screen, push [MENU].

Scrolls

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D-STAR OPERATION

Message operation

D Deleting a TX message

You can delete the entered TX message.

MENU > My Station > TX Message

Example: Deleting the entered TX message “JAPAN

TOM” from TX message memory number 1.

1. Push [MENU].

2. Select “My Station.”

[Up]

[ENT]

[Down]

3. Select “TX Message.”

4. Select a TX message memory number.

L Do not push [ENT].

5. Push [QUICK].

6. Select “Clear.”

• The conrmation dialog is displayed.

7. Select <YES>.

• Clears the entered message. L To exit the MENU screen, push [MENU].

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Viewing received call signs

When you receive a DV call, the calling station and the repeater call signs are saved. Up to 50 calls can be saved. When you receive the 51st call, the oldest history is deleted.

L Even if the transceiver is turned OFF, the RX record is

not deleted.

D Viewing the call signs on the RX History screen

1. Hold down [CD] for 1 second.

2. Select an RX history memory to view the details.

InformationL

• The RX history number, the caller’s name (or call sign), destination, RX message, RX date and time, “GW,” and “GPS” are displayed.

• “GW” is displayed when the Gateway call is received.

• “GPS” is displayed when the received call includes position data.

• “UP” is displayed when the repeater uplink signal is received.

• In the Quick Menu window, you can select the following options.

RX>CS: Temporarily sets to the destination. Call Sign Display: The received data is displayed in

the Call Sign Display mode.

Name Display: The received data is displayed in

the Name Display mode.

Delete: Deletes the selected RX history. Delete All: Deletes the all RX history.

[Up]

[ENT]

[Down]

3. Push [ENT].

• Displays the RX history detail screen.

InformationL

• Push [Up] or [Down] to view the content.

• In the Quick Menu window, you can select the following options. RX>CS: Temporarily sets to the

destination.

Call Sign Display: The received data is displayed

in the Call Sign Display mode.

Name Display: The received data is displayed

in the Name Display mode.

Add to RPT List: Adds the repeater’s call sign to

Repeater List.

Add to Your Memory: Adds the caller station’s call

sign to Your Call Sign.

Delete: Deletes the selected RX

history.

<1st page>

• CALLER: Displays the caller station’s name*2 and any note entered after the call sign.

• CALLED: Displays the called station

L “CQCQCQ” is displayed when receiving

a Local Area call or Gateway call.

’s name*

.

RX HISTORY screen (RX01)

Displayed when a Gateway call is received.

History number

Caller station*

L A note may be

displayed after “/”.

*1 The displayed icon differs, depending on the D-PRS TX

format. GPS: Position OBJ: Object ITEM: Item WX: Weather

2

*

When a name is not entered in the DV Memory, the call

sign is displayed.

2

D-PRS TX format icon*

Received date and time

Called station

1

( “CQCQCQ” is

displayed if you received a CQ call.)

RX message

<2nd page>

4-19

• RXRPT1: Displays the repeater

’s name*2 that was accessed by the caller station. If the received call was a Gateway call, this item displays the gateway call sign of the repeater you received the call from.

• RX RPT2: Displays the repeater

’s name*2 you received the call from.

L The operating frequency is displayed instead

of above items when the call was not through a

repeater (Simplex call).

► Continued on the next page

4

D-STAR OPERATION

Viewing the received call signs

D View the call signs on the RX History screen

<3rd page>

• RX MESSAGE: Displays any message included in the received call, if entered.

<4th page>

• RX TIME: Displays the date and time the call was received.

<5th ~ 8th page>

Displays position data of the caller station. If a

received signal has no data, then no position data is displayed.

TIP: “RX RPT1” setting may differ, depending on the way the call was made.

Example 1: When a Local area call is received.

JM1ZLK

RXRPT1

YOUR STATION

JM1ZLK calling you...

calling you...

CALLER

CALLED

JM1ZLK

calling you...

RXRPT2

JM1ZLK

calling you...

Example 2: When a Gateway call is received.

JM1ZLK calling from

JM1ZLK calling from JP1YIU port A...

JP1YIU port A...

CALLER

CALLED

JM1ZLK calling from

JP1YIU port A...

JM1ZLK calling from

JP1YIU port A...

RXRPT2

GW

RXRPT1

YOUR STATION

INTERNET

L To exit the MENU screen, push [MENU].

TIP: To delete RX HISTORY data

On the RX HISTORY or the detail screen, push [QUICK], then select “Delete” or “Delete All.”

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BK mode communication

The Break-in (BK) function enables you to break into a conversation, where the 2 stations are communicating with the call sign squelch (DSQL) enabled.

L The BK function is automatically turned OFF when

you turn OFF the transceiver.

MENU > DV Set > BK

1. While 2 stations are communicating in the DV

mode, hold down [RX→CS] for 1 second.

• After releasing [RX→CS], the calling station’s call sign

or the repeater’s call sign is set to “TO” (Destination).

• Beeps sound and the calling station’s call sign is

announced.

L When a call sign is not received correctly, error

beeps sound, and no call sign is set.

2. Push [MENU].

3. Select “DV Set.”

[Up]

[ENT]

[Down]

5. Select “ON.”

6. Push [MENU].

• Returns to the standby screen, and “BK” is displayed.

7. When both stations are in standby, push [PTT] to

4. Select “BK.”

transmit.

L “BK” blinks when receiving a Break-in call. L To cancel the BK mode, select “OFF” in step 5, or

turn OFF the transceiver.

How to use Break-in?

While using the Digital Call Sign squelch (DSQL), the squelch never opens (no audio is heard) even if a call is received, unless the call is addressed to your own call sign. However, when a call including the “BK ON” signal (break-in call) is received, the squelch opens and audio is heard even if the call is addressed to another station.

Station C calling to Station A with “BK OFF”

Station A and B are communicating using the Digital Call

Station A Station B

Sign squelch.

Station C

Station C calling to Station A with “BK ON”

Station A and B are communicating using the Digital Call

Station A Station B

Sign squelch.

Station C

Station B does not hear that Station C is calling Station A.

Station B also hears that Station C is calling Station A.

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EMR communication

The Enhanced Monitor Request (EMR) communication function can be used in only the DV mode. Using the EMR function, no call sign setting is necessary.

InformationL

• All transceivers that receive an EMR signal automatically open their squelch to receive the

signal. DO NOT use this function except in the case

of emergency.

• When an EMR signal is received, the audio (voice) is heard at the set level, even if the volume setting level is set to the minimum level.

• The EMR communication function is automatically turned OFF when you turn OFF the transceiver.

MENU > DV Set > EMR

Example: Transmitting from the “Hirano” repeater

using the EMR function.

1. Push [MENU].

2. Select “DV Set.”

[Up]

[ENT]

[Down]

D Adjusting the EMR AF level

The audio output level when an EMR signal is received is adjustable between 0 and 39. When an EMR signal is received, the audio is heard at the preset level, or the [VOL] control level, whichever is higher. To turn OFF the setting, set to “0.”

MENU > DV Set > EMR AF Level

1. Push [MENU].

2. Rotate [DIAL] to select “DV Set.”

[Up]

[ENT]

[Down]

3. Select “EMR AF Level.”

4. Rotate [DIAL] to adjust the EMR audio output level

between 0 (OFF) and 39 (maximum). (Default: 19)

3. Select “EMR.”

4. Select “ON.”

5. Push [MENU].

• Returns to the standby screen, and “EMR” is displayed.

6. Push [PTT] to transmit.

• The TX/RX indicator lights red while transmitting.

L “EMR” blinks on a station that receives the EMR

signal. The audio (voice) is heard at the set level, or the [VOL] level, whichever is higher.

L To cancel the EMR mode, select “OFF” in step 4, or

turn OFF the transceiver.

L To exit the MENU screen, push [MENU].

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Automatic DV detection

If you receive an FM signal while in the DV mode, the “DV” and “FM” icons alternately blink to indicate the received signal is FM. When the DV Auto Detect function is ON, the transceiver automatically selects the FM mode to temporarily monitor the signal. (Default: OFF)

L Regardless of this setting, the “DV” and “FM” icons

alternately blink if you receive an FM signal while in the DV mode.

NOTE: When Digital Call Sign squelch (DSQL) or Digital Code squelch (CSQL) is selected, the transceiver does not receive FM signals, even if this function is ON. You can silently wait for calls from others.

MENU > DV Set > DV Auto Detect

1. Push [MENU].

2. Select “DV Set.”

[Up]

[ENT]

[Down]

3. Select “DV Auto Detect.”

4. Select “ON.”

L To exit the MENU screen, push [MENU]. L When an FM signal is received while in the DV

mode, the “DV” and “FM” icons sequentially blink, and the transceiver receives the signal in the FM mode.

When an FM signal is received while in the DV mode

DV Auto Detect function: OFF

The “DV” and “FM” icons alternately blink, but the audio cannot be heard.

The icons alternately blink.

▲▼ ▲▼

• • •

You cannot hear

the audio.

DV Auto Detect function: ON

The “DV” and “FM” icons alternately blink, and the audio can be heard.

Thanks for

The icons

the nice QSO!

alternately blink.

You can hear the audio!

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Automatic Reply function

When a call addressed to your own call sign is received, the Automatic Reply function sounds beepds and automatically replies with your call sign. (Default: OFF) Depending on the setting, a recorded message may be transmitted with the call sign.

NOTE: The Automatic Reply function temporarily sets the received call sign to “TO” (destination).

TIP: To record the Auto Reply message

You can record the Auto Reply message. See page 4-25 for details. (MENU > Voice Memo > DV Auto Reply)

MENU > DV Set > Auto Reply

1. Push [MENU].

2. Select “DV Set.”

[Up]

[ENT]

[Down]

3. Select “Auto Reply.”

5. Push [MENU].

• Returns to the standby screen, and displays “ .” L When “ON” or “Voice” is selected, the Automatic

Reply function is automatically turned OFF, when you push [PTT]. When “Position” is selected, the Automatic Reply function remains ON, when you push [PTT].

Example: After receiving a call from “JM1ZLK,” beeps

sound and the transceiver automatically sends a reply call.

4. Select an option.

• ON: Automatically replies with your own call sign. (No audio reply is sent)

• Voice: Automatically replies with your call sign and an Auto Reply message recorded on the microSD card (up to 10 seconds).

L If no SD card is inserted, or no message

is recorded, replies with your own call sign (No audio reply is sent).

• Position: Automatically replies with your own call sign and your position data using the

internal or external GPS receiver.

L When GPS Select is set to “OFF” or

“Manual,” the internal GPS receiver is temporarily turned ON. When GPS Select is set to “External

GPS,” but if the external GPS receiver is

not connected, the internal GPS receiver is temporarily turned ON. (MENU > GPS > GPS Set > GPS Select)

The “TO” setting does not change, but “UR: JM1ZLK (Caller’s call sign)” is displayed.

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Automatic Reply function

D Recording an Auto Reply message

You can record the Auto Reply message and saved on a microSD card to reply to the call with your voice.

NOTE: Conrm a microSD card is in the card slot.

MENU > Voice Memo > DV Auto Reply

1. Push [MENU].

2. Select “Voice Memo.”

[Up]

[ENT]

[Down]

3. Select “DV Auto Reply.”

The DV AUTO REPLY screen

Audio level is displayed

Adjust the Mic gain so that the REC Level does not reach to this range ( MENU > Function > MIC Gain

(Internal), MIC Gain (External))

4. Hold down [PTT] to start a recording, release it to stop recording.

InformationL

• The Maximum recording time is 10 seconds.

• Hold the microphone 5 ~ 10 cm (2 ~ 4 inches) from your mouth, then speak at your normal voice level.

• Only 1 message can be recorded. The current contents is overwritten if you record again.

5. Push [MENU] twice.

• Returns to the standby screen.

TIP: To delete the recorded message, push [QUICK] on the DV AUTO REPLY screen, then select “Clear.”

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Automatic Reply function

D Auto Position Reply function

When you receive a call addressed to your own call

sign, but are in a situation that makes it difcult to

operate the transceiver, this function sounds beeps and automatically replies with your own call sign and transmits your position data.

After receiving the Auto Position Reply call, the position

data is displayed in a window.

L Only the Icom transceivers, the ID-31A/E PLUS,

ID-4100A/E, ID-5100A/E, ID-51A/E PLUS, or ID-51A/E PLUS2, displays the position after receiving a call. (As of November 2017)

L You can turn OFF the caller’s position display.

(MENU > Display > Reply Position Display) (p. 11-40)

caller’s

2. Your position data is automatically transmitted.

1. A call addressed to your own call sign.

Your station

3. After receiving, position data is displayed on the destination’s transceiver.

Destination

(ID-31A/E

PLUS)

When no valid position data is received

After receiving a call addressed to your own call sign, the internal GPS receiver is temporarily turned ON for

approximately 5 minutes to receive your position data,

even if GPS Select is set to “OFF,” “External GPS,” or “Manual.” Then, the transceiver automatically replies with a message, as described below. (MENU > GPS > GPS Set > GPS Select)

L When the internal GPS receiver is temporarily ON, and

valid position data is received, the transceiver transmits your position data if a call addressed to your own call sign is received again.

Reply message list when no valid position data is received

Message Status

No Position When no position is received.

2 minutes or more has

Old Position

passed since receiving position data.

Scrolls your call sign or the TX message.

L Your status message may be displayed.

Scrolls your message.

TIP:

• The position data is transmitted according to the GPS TX Mode. (p. 11-15)

• When the GPS TX Mode settings are incorrect for the Automatic Reply function, the transceiver automatically corrects them to reply to a call.

• When GPS TX Mode is set to “OFF,” “D-PRS” is automatically selected.

No Posi & GPS Start

Old Posi & GPS Start

The internal GPS receiver is temporarily turned ON, but has not received your position data yet.

The internal GPS receiver is temporarily turned ON, and 2 minutes or more have passed since receiving position data.

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Data communication

In addition to digital voice communication, you can send and receive data. Also, you can use the DV Fast Data function for data communication. (p. 4-28) To send and receive data, the optional OPC-2350LU or OPC-2218LU, and a data communication software (user supplied) are required.

NOTE: DV Data TX is set to “Auto” as the default

setting. When you enter text data into your

communication software, the transceiver may automatically transmit it, depending on the software and the software settings.

D Connection

Connect the transceiver to your PC using the optional OPC-2350LU, as shown below.

Transceiver

To the [DATA] jack

OPC-2350LU or OPC-2218LU

To the USB port

NOTE: Before you start sending data, BE SURE to set the following items. (pp. 11-9, 11-39)

• Set GPS Select to other than “External GPS.” (MENU > GPS > GPS Set > GPS Select)

• Set GPS Out (To DATA Jack) to “OFF.” (MENU >GPS > GPS Set > GPS Out (To DATA Jack))

• Set CI-V (DATA Jack) to “OFF.” (MENU > Function > CI-V > CI-V (DATA Jack))

L When using the CI-V function, set CI-V (DATA Jack)

to other than “OFF.”

PC

D Data communication application setting

Set the communication software, as shown below.

• Port: The COM port number that is used by the ID-31A/E PLUS.*

• Baud rate: 4800/9600 bps*

1

2

• Data: 8 bit

• Parity: none

• Stop: 1 bit

• Flow control: Xon/Xoff

*1 Depending on the PC environment, the COM port number

used by the ID-31A/E PLUS may be higher than 5. In that case, use an application that can set it to higher than 5.

2

*

Set the baud rate in Data Speed. (p. 11-38)

(MENU > Function > Data Speed)

D Sending data

1. Set your own call sign, the destination call sign, and the repeater call sign.

2. Follow the instructions of your data communication application software.

3. When you enter text data into your communication software, the transceiver may automatically transmit it, depending on the software and the software settings.

L When DV Data TX is set to “PTT,” pushing [PTT]

transmits the text data and a voice signal. (p. 11-26)

(MENU > DV Set > DV Data TX)

L Before transmission, the transceiver sends

approximately 500 milliseconds of carrier sense.

NOTE:

• Only ASCII code can be used for data communication.

• The transceiver has also the Message Transmission function that transmits up to 20 characters. (p. 4-17)

• Depending on the combination of your PC and your communication software, some data may be lost.

• While receiving voice or data through the Internet, some packets may be lost due to network error (poor data throughput performance). In such a case, an “L” is displayed on the screen to indicate that packet loss has occurred.

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software

D-STAR OPERATION

Data communication

D DV Fast Data function

To send data using the DV Fast Data function, follow the instructions below.

L The DV Fast Data communication can be made by

only the following Icom transceivers: ID-31A/E PLUS, ID-4100A/E, ID-5100A/E*, or ID51A/E (PLUS, PLUS2, 50th Anniversary model). (As of November 2017) * Usable only when  rmware versions CPU M 1.10,

S 1.00, C 1.10, and DSP 1.10 or later are installed.

TIP: When you connect the transceiver to an Android device, you can use the DV Fast Data function with the RS-MS1A

Transceiver

.

Android

device

NOTE: If you want to send GPS data to other transceivers that can receive only slow speed data, set GPS Data Speed to “Slow.” (p. 11-26) (MENU > DV Set > DV Fast Data > GPS Data Speed)

DV Set > DV Fast Data > Fast Data

1. Push [MENU].

2. Select “DV Set.”

3. Select “DV Fast Data.”

4. Select “Fast Data.”

OPC-2350LU

To the USB port

5. Select “ON.”

L To exit the MENU screen, push [MENU].

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Digital squelch functions

The digital squelch opens only when you receive a signal addressed to your own call sign, or a signal that includes a matching digital code. You can silently wait for calls from others. You can independently set the Digital squelch function in the VFO mode, Memory mode, Call channel mode, or DR function.

D The Digital Call Sign squelch setting

1. Push [QUICK].

2. Select “DSQL.”

[Up]

[ENT]

[Down]

3. Select “DSQLS” or “DSQL.”

• DSQLS: Turns ON the Digital Call Sign Squelch function with the Pocket beep function.

L “DSQLS” is displayed.

• DSQL: Turns ON the Digital Call Sign Squelch function.

L “DSQL” is displayed.

NOTE:

• DO NOT use the Digital Call Sign Squelch function when communicating with 2 or more stations, because the function opens only when receiving a signal addressed to your own call sign. Therefore the function can be used when communicating with only 1 station.

• Even if the squelch is closed by the Digital Call Sign Squelch function, you can receive data in the DV mode.

D Digital call sign squelch function with

the Pocket beep

NOTE: Conrm “DSQLS” is selected and

displayed on the screen. Do not push any key or rotate any control after setting. Otherwise “DSQLS” will be canceled.

When a received signal is addressed to your own call sign, the beeps sound for 30 seconds and “S” blinks, and the caller's call sign is announced.. Within 30 seconds, push [PTT] to answer, or push [ENT] to stop the beeps and turn OFF the Pocket beep function.

• “S” disappears. L If you make no operation for 30 seconds, the beeps

automatically stop, but “S” continues to blink to indicate that you received a call.

▼

• When the received signal includes a matching call sign, the squelch opens and you can hear the audio.

L When the received signal does not include a

matching call sign, the digital call sign squelch does not open. However, the S/RF meter displays the received signal level.

Beep, Beep, Beep...

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D-STAR OPERATION

Digital squelch functions

D The Digital Code Squelch setting

1. Push [QUICK].

2. Select “DSQL.”

[Up]

[ENT]

[Down]

3. Select “CSQLS” or “CSQL.”

• CSQLS: Turns ON the Digital Code Squelch

function with the Pocket beep.

• CSQL: Turns ON the digital code squelch

function.

▼

• “CSQLS” or “CSQL” is displayed.

4. Push [MENU].

5. Select “DUP/TONE....”

D Digital code squelch function with a

Pocket beep

NOTE: Conrm “CSQLS” is selected and

displayed on the screen. Do not push any key or rotate any control after setting. Otherwise “CSQLS” will be canceled.

When a received signal matches your digital code, beeps sound for 30 seconds and “S” blinks, and the caller's call sign is announced. Within 30 seconds, push [PTT] to answer, or push [ENT] to stop the beeps and turn OFF the Pocket beep function.

• “S” disappears. L If you make no operation for 30 seconds, the beeps

automatically stop, but “S” continues to blink to indicate that you received a call.

Beep, Beep, Beep...

6. Select “Digital Code.”

7. Rotate [DIAL] to select a digital code.

• When the received signal includes a matching code, the squelch opens and you can hear the audio.

L When the received signal does not include a

matching code, the digital code squelch does not open. However, the S/RF meter displays the signal level.

L To exit the MENU screen, push [MENU].

NOTE: Even if the squelch is closed by the Digital Code Squelch function, you can receive data in the DV mode.

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D-STAR OPERATION

Repeater list

You can save repeater information for quick and simple communication in up to 750 repeaters (repeater list) in up to 30 Groups. Data must be in the repeater list to use the DR function. You can add and edit repeater content and groups in the repeater list.

You can enter 4 types of frequencies into the repeater list, as shown below:

• DV Repeater

• DV Simplex

• FM Repeater

• FM Simplex

TIP:

• For easy operation, the repeater list is preloaded into your transceiver. However, if you do an All Reset, the CPU deletes all setting data, the Memory channels, and the repeater list. We recommend that you back up the memory data to a microSD card or save it to a PC using the CS-31 PLUS

• The repeater list can be downloaded from the Icom website. See D-STAR GUIDE (p. 57) in BASIC MANUAL for details.

http://www.icom.co.jp/world/support/download/rm/index.html

cloning software.

Example: “Hirano” repeater information

D Repeater list contents

The following contents are included in the repeater list:

• TYPE: Communication type (p. 4-33)

• NAME: Repeater name (p. 4-33)

• SUB NAME: Repeater sub name (p. 4-33)

• CALL SIGN: Repeater call sign and port letter (p. 4-33)

• GW CALL SIGN: Gateway repeater’s call sign and port “G” (p. 4-34)

• GROUP: Repeater group (p. 4-34)

• USE(FROM): Access repeater use (p. 4-34)

• FREQUENCY: Access repeater’s frequency (p. 4-34)

• DUP: Duplex direction (p. 4-34)

• OFFSET FREQ: Frequency offset (p. 4-34)

• MODE: Operating mode (p. 4-35)

• TONE: Tone setting (p. 4-35)

• REPEATER TONE: Repeater tone (p. 4-35)

• POSITION: Position data accuracy level (p. 4-35)

• LATITUDE: Latitude of the repeater (p. 4-35)

• LONGITUDE: Longitude of the repeater (p. 4-35)

• UTC OFFSET: UTC Offset (p. 4-36)

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D-STAR OPERATION

Entering new information into the repeater list

This section describes how to manually enter new repeater information into the repeater list. The required setting items differ, depending on your

communication usage. Conrm the required items, as

shown below.

NOTE: To enter repeater information into the repeater list, the repeater’s call sign must be

entered rst.

D Required items for the communication cases

Repeater list

contents

TYPE DV Repeater DV Repeater DV Simplex FM Repeater FM Simplex

NAME

SUB NAME

CALL SIGN

GW CALL SIGN

GROUP

USE(FROM)

FREQUENCY

DUP

OFFSET FREQ

MODE N/A N/A N/A

TONE N/A N/A N/A

Used as an

access

repeater

    

● ●

●

(For a Gateway

call)

    

●

Used as a

destination

repeater

●



Used for DV

Simplex

N/A

N/A N/A N/A

● ● ●

N/A

Used as an FM

repeater



●

 

Used for FM

Simplex

N/A

REPEATER TONE

POSITION

LATITUDE

LONGITUDE

UTC OFFSET

●: Must be entered : Possible to enter N/A: Not Applicable

N/A N/A N/A

    

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Entering new information into the repeater list

D Entering new information into the repeater list

Step 1. Selecting the repeater group

MENU > DV Memory > Repeater List

1. Push [MENU].

2. Select “DV Memory.”

[Up]

[ENT]

[Down]

3. Select “Repeater List.”

4. Select a repeater group to add a repeater to.

(Example: 11: Japan)

• Displays the repeater list of the selected repeater group.

5. Push [QUICK].

6. Select “Add.”

Step 3. Entering the repeater name

1. Select “NAME.”

2. Enter a name of up to 16 characters.

Selectable characters and symbols

A to Z, a to z, 0 to 9, ! " # $ % & ’ ( ) * + , - . / : ; < = > ? @ [ \ ] ^ _ ` { | } ˜ (space)

L See page iii on how to enter characters.

3. After entering, push [ENT].

Step 4. Entering the repeater sub name

1. Select “SUB NAME.”

2. Enter a sub name of up to 8 characters.

3. After entering, push [ENT].

Step 5. Entering the repeater call sign

L When Step 2. Selecting the communication type

is set to “DV Simplex” or “FM Simplex,” go to

Step 7. Changing the repeater group.

• The REPEATER LIST EDIT screen is displayed.

Step 2. Selecting the communication type

1. Select “TYPE.”

2. Select the communication type.

• DV Repeater: Repeater operation in the DV mode.

• DV Simplex: Simplex operation in the DV mode.

• FM Repeater: Repeater operation in the FM mode.

• FM Simplex: Simplex operation in the FM mode.

1. Select “CALL SIGN.”

2. Enter the repeater call sign of up to 8 characters, including spaces and the node letter.

NOTE: BE SURE to add the repeater node letter in the 8th digit of the call sign, according to the frequency band shown below. Note that there are almost always different node letters between Japanese D-STAR repeaters and repeaters in other countries. Cross band operation between different nodes at the same repeater site can be made.

• 1200 MHz: A (B in Japan)

• 430 MHz: B (A in Japan)

• 144 MHz: C (no D-STAR repeaters in Japan)

3. After entering, push [ENT].

► Continued on the next page

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D-STAR OPERATION

Entering new information into the repeater list

D Entering new information into the repeater list

Step 6. Entering the gateway repeater call sign

L This item is displayed when Step 2. Selecting the

communication type is set to “DV Repeater.”

L The 8th digit in the call sign, entered in Step 5.

Entering the repeater call sign is automatically

set to “G” as the gateway port, so you can skip this

setting and go to the next item.

1. Select “GW CALL SIGN.”

2. Enter a gateway repeater call sign of up to 8 characters, including

[Up]

[ENT]

[Down]

spaces.

L Only a space or “G” can be entered in the 8th digit.

3. After entering, push [ENT].

Step 7. Changing the repeater group

L The repeater group that is selected in Step 1.

Selecting the repeater group is displayed. You

can skip this setting and go to the next item. To

change the group, follow the steps, described below.

1. Select “GROUP.”

2. Select the repeater group. (01 ~ 30)

Step 8. Setting “USE(FROM)” to be used as an

Access repeater

L You can use the entered repeaters as an access

repeater when using the DR function. When not using as an access repeater, select “NO,” and go to Step 15. Selecting the position data accuracy level. In that case, the entered repeater is not displayed in “FROM” on the DR screen.

Step 9. Entering the access repeater frequency

1. Select “FREQUENCY.”

2. Rotate [DIAL] to enter the repeater frequency.

L Push [CD] or [CS] to move the cursor.

3. After entering, push [ENT].

Step 10. Selecting the Duplex direction

L When Step 2. Selecting the communication type

is set to “DV Simplex” or “FM Simplex,” this item is

not displayed.

L “DUP–” is automatically set when the access

repeater frequency is entered in Step 9. Entering the access repeater frequency. If necessary, you

can change the Duplex direction.

1. Select “DUP.”

2. Select a Duplex direction.

• OFF: Turn the duplex function OFF.

• DUP–: The transmit frequency shifts down from the receive frequency by the offset amount.

• DUP+: The transmit frequency shifts up from the receive frequency by the offset amount.

Step 11. Entering the frequency offset

L When Step 2. Selecting the communication type

is set to “DV Simplex” or “FM Simplex,” this item is

not displayed.

L The offset value* is automatically set when the

access repeater frequency is entered in Step

9. Entering the access repeater frequency. If necessary, you can change the frequency offset.

* The default value differs, depending on the transceiver

version.

1. Select “OFFSET FREQ.”

2. Rotate [DIAL] to enter the frequency offset (0.000.00 ~ 59.995.00 MHz).

1. Select “USE(FROM).”

2. Select “YES” to use the repeater as an access repeater.

L Push [CD] or [CS] to move the cursor.

3. After entering, push [ENT].

► Continued on the next page

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D-STAR OPERATION

Entering new information into the repeater list

D Entering new information into the repeater list

Step 12. Setting the FM mode

L When Step 2. Selecting the communication type

is set to “DV Repeater” or “DV Simplex,” this item is

not displayed.

1. Select “MODE.”

2. Select “FM” or “FM-N.”

[Up]

[ENT]

[Down]

Step 13. Setting the tone

L When Step 2. Selecting the communication type

is set to “DV Repeater” or “DV Simplex,” this item is

not displayed.

1. Select “TONE.”

2. Select an option.

Step 15. Selecting the position data accuracy level

L When the Near Repeater Search function is not

used, or the distance between your position and a repeater is not needed, select “OFF,” and go to Step 18. Setting the UTC offset.

1. Select “POSITION.”

2. Select the position data accuracy level.

• None: Select when the repeater has no position data.

• Approximate: Select when the entered position data is

approximate.

• Exact: Select when the entered position data is exactly correct.

Step 16. Entering the latitude

L This item is displayed only when Step 15.

Selecting the position data accuracy level is set

to “Approximate” or “Exact.”

• OFF: Turn OFF the Tone function.

• TONE: Select when the repeater requires an access tone.

• TSQL: Select when you want to use the tone squelch

operation in simplex.

Step 14. Selecting the repeater tone frequency

L When Step 2. Selecting the communication type

is set to “DV Repeater” or “DV Simplex,” this item is

not displayed.

L This setting is required when Step 13. Setting the

tone is set to “TONE” or “TSQL.”

1. Select “REPEATER TONE.”

2. Rotate [DIAL] to select the repeater tone frequency, then push [ENT].

1. Select “LATITUDE.”

2. Rotate [DIAL] to enter the latitude.

L Push [CD] or [CS] to move the cursor. L To enter a north latitude, select “N,” and to enter a

south latitude, select “S.”

3. After entering, push [ENT].

Step 17. Entering the longitude

L This item is displayed only when Step 15.

Selecting the position data accuracy level is set

to “Approximate” or “Exact.”

1. Select “LONGITUDE.”

2. Rotate [DIAL] to enter the longitude.

L Push [CD] or [CS] to move the cursor. L To enter an east latitude longitude, select “E,” and to

enter a west longitude, select “W.”

3. After entering, push [ENT].

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4

D-STAR OPERATION

Entering new information into the repeater list

D Entering new information into the repeater list

Step 18. Setting the UTC offset

L Universal Time Coordinated (UTC) offset is the

time difference between UTC and repeater local time. This is a useful function to know the local time of the destination repeater before you make a call. (p. 4-13)

1. Select “UTC OFFSET.”

2. Rotate [DIAL] to set the time difference between UTC and the

[Up]

[ENT]

[Down]

local time, then push [ENT].

Step 19. Saving the repeater list

1. Select “<<Add Write>>.”

• The conrmation dialog is displayed.

2. Select <YES>.

• The entered contents are saved to the repeater list, and the display returns to the selected repeater group screen.

TIP: To cancel the entered data

1. Push [CLR] to display the “Cancel edit?” window.

2. Select <YES>.

• Cancels entry and returns to the selected repeater group screen.

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D-STAR OPERATION

Repeater list operation

D Editing repeater data

You can edit repeater data. This is useful when already-entered data is incorrect, has changed, or some data needs to be added to the list.

MENU > DV Memory > Repeater List

1. Push [MENU].

2. Select “DV Memory.”

[Up]

[ENT]

[Down]

3. Select “Repeater List.”

4. Select a repeater group where the repeater you want to edit is listed.

(Example: 11: Japan)

5. Select a repeater you want to edit, then push [QUICK].

6. Select “Edit.”

D Deleting repeater data

MENU > DV Memory > Repeater List

1. Push [MENU].

2. Select “DV Memory.”

[Up]

[ENT]

[Down]

3. Select “Repeater List.”

4. Select a repeater group where the repeater you want to delete is listed

(Example: 11: Japan)

5. Select the repeater to be deleted, then push [QUICK].

6. Select “Delete.”

7. Select an item, then edit it.

L See pages 4-33 ~ 4-36 for details.

8. After editing, select “<<Overwrite>>.”

• The conrmation dialog is displayed.

9. Select <YES>.

• The edited contents are saved to the repeater list, and returns to the selected repeater group screen.

L To exit the MENU screen, push [MENU].

• The conrmation dialog is displayed.

7. Select <YES>.

• The selected repeater contents are deleted from the repeater list, and returns to the selected repeater group screen.

L To exit the MENU screen, push [MENU].

NOTE: The currently selected repeater on the DR screen cannot be edited or deleted. To edit or delete the repeater, select another repeater on the DR screen.

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D-STAR OPERATION

Repeater list operations

D Rearranging the display order of the

repeaters

You can move the entered repeaters to rearrange their display order in the selected repeater group.

MENU > DV Memory > Repeater List

Example: Moving “Decatur” above “Lake County.”

1. Push [MENU].

2. Select “DV Memory.”

3. Select “Repeater List.”

[Up]

[ENT]

[Down]

4. Select a repeater group where the repeater you want to move is listed.

5. Select the repeater to be moved.

L Do not push [ENT].

D Adding a new repeater information from

RX History

1. Hold down [CD] for 1 second.

• The RX HISTORY screen is displayed.

2. Push [Up] or [Down] to display the repeater you want to add to the repeater list, then push [ENT].

• Displays the RX history detail screen.

3. Push [Up] or [Down] to display “RXRPT1” and “RXRPT2.”

4. Push [QUICK].

5. Select “Add To RPT List.”

6. Select the repeater call sign that you want to add to the repeater list.

6. Push [QUICK].

7. Select “Move.”

8. Select the position to insert the repeater you want to move the repeater above.

Blinks

L While moving, “DESTINATION” blinks at the top left

of the screen.

▼

• The selected repeater is inserted above the destination repeater name.

L If “<<Move End>>” is selected, the repeater is moved

to the bottom of the group.

L To exit the MENU screen, push [MENU].

• Displays the REPEATER LIST EDIT screen. The selected repeater call sign is automatically entered.

L If the selected repeater is already in the repeater list,

“Duplicate Call Sign” is displayed.

L See pages 4-33 ~ 4-36 to edit the contents.

7. Select “<<Add Write>>.”

• The conrmation dialog is displayed.

8. Select <YES>.

• The repeater contents are added to the repeater list, and the display returns to the RX HISTORY screen.

L To exit the RX HISTORY screen, push [MENU].

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D-STAR OPERATION

Repeater list operations

D Skip setting for the DR scan

You can set repeaters as scan skip repeaters. The selected repeaters are skipped for faster scanning. You can set the skip setting to all repeaters in the selected repeater group, or to individual repeaters.

L When a repeater is set as a skip repeater, its “USE

(FROM)” setting is automatically set to “NO.” In that case, the repeater cannot be selected in “FROM” (Access repeater) on the DR screen.

MENU > DV Memory > Repeater List

1. Push [MENU].

2. Select “DV Memory.”

[Up]

[ENT]

[Down]

3. Select “Repeater List.”

4. Select a repeater group where the repeater you set the skip setting is listed.

(Example: 11: Japan)

5. Select the repeater to be skipped, then push [QUICK].

6. Select “SKIP.”

1. On the REPEATER GROUP screen, select a repeater group, as described to the left.

2. Push [QUICK], then select “SKIP All ON” to skip the repeaters in the group during the DR scan.

L To cancel the skip settings in the group, select “SKIP

All OFF.”

TIP:

• When you select “Repeater List” on the FROM SELECT screen, you can set the skip setting as described to the left.

• When “FROM” is selected on the DR screen, push [QUICK] to set the skip setting, as shown below.

• Displays “SKIP” by the selected repeater.

L Select “SKIP” again to cancel the skip setting. L Select “SKIP All ON” to set the skip setting to all

repeaters in the group.

▼

L Displays “SKIP” in the “FROM” field.

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D-STAR OPERATION

Repeater list operations

D Entering or editing a repeater group name

MENU > DV Memory > Repeater List > Repeater Group

1. Push [MENU].

2. Select “DV Memory.”

[Up]

[ENT]

[Down]

3. Select “Repeater List.”

4. Select a Repeater group that you edit the name.

L Do not push [ENT].

L If you select an already named group, the name is

overwritten.

5. Push [QUICK].

6. Select “Edit Name.”

7. Enter a group name of up to 16 characters.

Selectable characters and symbols

A to Z, a to z, 0 to 9, ! " # $ % & ’ ( ) * + , - . / : ; < = > ? @ [ \ ] ^ _ ` { | } ˜ (space)

L See page iii on how to enter characters.

8. After entering [ENT].

• Sets the entered name. L To exit the MENU screen, push [MENU].

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D-STAR OPERATION

Your Call Sign

D Entering Your Call Sign

You can manually enter a Your (destination) Call Sign. When a Your Call Sign is set to “TO,” you can make a call to the station, even if you do not know where the station is currently located. Up to 200 “Your Call Signs” can be entered.

10. Enter Your call sign of up to 8 characters, including spaces.

(Example: JM1ZLK)

MENU > DV Memory > Your Call Sign

Example: Entering “Rick/JM1ZLK” to the Your Call

Sign memory.

1. Push [MENU].

2. Select “DV Memory.”

3. Select “Your Call Sign.”

4. Push [QUICK] on the YOUR CALL SIGN screen.

5. Select “Add.”

6. Select “NAME.”

11. After entering, push [ENT].

12. Select “<<Add Write>>.”

• The conrmation dialog is displayed.

13. Select <YES>.

▼

• “Rick JM1ZLK” is entered into the Your Call Sign memory.

L To exit the MENU screen, push [MENU].

7. Enter a station name of up to 16 characters.

(Example: Rick)

Selectable characters and symbols

A to Z, a to z, 0 to 9, ! " # $ % & ’ ( ) * + , - . / : ; < = > ? @ [ \ ] ^ _ ` { | } ˜ (space)

L See page iii on how to enter characters.

8. After entering, push [ENT].

9. Select “CALL SIGN.”

TIP: To cancel the entered call sign

1. Push [CLR] to display the “Cancel edit?” window.

2. Select “YES” to cancel the entry and return to the YOUR CALL SIGN screen.

To edit the entered call sign

To edit the entered call sign, select “Edit” in step 5. This is useful when already-entered data is incorrect, has changed, or some data needs to be added to the list.

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D-STAR OPERATION

Your Call Sign

D Deleting Your Call Sign

MENU > DV Memory > Your Call Sign

1. Push [MENU].

2. Select “DV Memory.”

[Up]

[ENT]

[Down]

3. Select “Your Call Sign.”

4. Select a call sign you want to delete.

L Do not push [ENT].

5. Push [QUICK].

6. Select “Delete.”

D Rearranging the display order of Your

Call Signs

You can move Your Call Signs to rearrange their display order. If the stations you often communicate with are moved

to the top of the list, it is easy to nd them.

MENU > DV Memory > Your Call Sign

Example: Moving “Rick” above “Eddy.”

1. Push [MENU].

2. Select “DV Memory.”

3. Select “Your Call Sign.”

[Up]

[ENT]

[Down]

4. Select a Your Call Sign to be moved.

L Do not push [ENT].

• A conrmation dialog is displayed.

7. Select <YES>.

▼

• The selected call sign is deleted from the Your Call Sign list, and the returns to the YOUR CALL SIGN screen.

L To exit the MENU screen, push [MENU].

NOTE: The currently selected Your Call Sign on the DR screen cannot be edited or deleted. To edit or delete the Your Call Sign, select another Your Call Sign on the DR screen.

5. Push [QUICK].

6. Select “Move.”

7. Select the position to insert the Your Call Sign you want to move the call sign above.

Blinks

L While moving, “DESTINATION” blinks.

▼

• The selected call sign is inserted above the destination call sign.

L If “<<Move End>>” is selected, the Your Call Sign is

moved to the bottom of the group.

L To exit the MENU screen, push [MENU].

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D-STAR OPERATION

Are your settings correct?

If you make a Local Area call with a gateway setting still selected in “TO,” the destination repeater will be busy while you transmit. The stations that want to use the repeater as their Access repeater cannot access it, as shown below.

BE SURE to set CQCQCQ in “TO” on the DR screen when you intend to make a Local Area call, or after

you nish a Gateway call.

Example: JG3LUK wants to make a Local Area call.

CQ D-STAR Hirano, this is JG3LUK

CQ D-STAR Hirano, this is JG3LUK through JP3YHH port A for a Local call...

through JP3YHH port A for a Local call...

Hirano repeater Hamacho repeater

Caller

(JG3LUK)

CQ D-STAR Hirano, this is

JG3LUK through JP3YHH port A

for a Local call...

Hirano area Hamacho area

JG3LUK’s setting

The destination (“TO”) setting is incorrect.

His setting is wrong!

His setting is wrong! I can’t access the repeater!

I can’t access the repeater!

INTERNETINTERNET

CQ D-STAR Hirano, this is

JG3LUK through JP3YHH port A

for a Local call...

Called

NOTE: With this setting, you can make a Local

Area call, but the destination Repeater, selected in “TO,” is also busy while you transmit. The stations that want to use the repeater as their Access Repeater cannot access it.

Correct setting

To make a Local Area call, set the destination (“TO”) to “CQCQCQ.” See page 4-9 for details.

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Section 5

GPS OPERATION

GPS operation features ��5-2 Before starting GPS operation��5-3

D Conrming the GPS signal receiving ��5-3

GPS TX mode and TX format types ��5-4 Difference between older models ��5-4 Checking your position ��5-5

D Displaying Position Data �� 5-5 D GPS POSITION screens and their meanings �� 5-6 D About the RX screen �� 5-7 D About the Grid Locator �� 5-8 D Displaying the Grid Locator ��5-8 D About the Course �� 5-8 D Changing the GPS Memory or Alarm ��5-8 D Changing the Compass Direction ��5-9 D Saving your own or a received station’s position ��5-9

Checking GPS information (Sky view screen) ��5-10

D About the display ��5-10 D Meaning of each icon �� 5-10

Transmitting D-PRS data ��5-11

D D-PRS �� 5-11 D Operating in the D-PRS mode �� 5-11 D Setting D-PRS Position (Mobile) �� 5-12 D About each setting item ��5-13 D Displaying your position using a mapping software �� 5-16

Transmitting NMEA data ��5-18

D Setting the GPS data sentence ��5-18 D Entering a GPS message ��5-19

GPS Automatic Transmission ��5-19 GPS Memory ��5-20

D Adding a GPS Memory ��5-20 D Entering the GPS Memory group name �� 5-23 D Deleting GPS Memory ��5-23 D Rearranging the display order of the GPS data �� 5-24

GPS Alarm ��5-25

D Setting the GPS Alarm function to All Memories (all GPS Memories)

��5-26

D Setting the GPS Alarm function to RX

(a caller station) ��5-27

GPS Logger function ��5-28

D GPS Logger operating outline ��5-28 D Conrming the GPS Logger function ��5-28 D Setting the GPS record interval ��5-28 D Setting the GPS record sentence ��5-29 D Viewing the log data on a PC Map��5-30 D The <<GPS Logger Only>> mode ��5-32 D <<GPS Logger Only>> outline �� 5-32 D Setting the <<GPS Logger Only>> mode �� 5-32

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GPS OPERATION

GPS operation features

D-PRS Extension function (p. 5-4)

The D-PRS Extension function enables you to receive Object, Item, and Weather information in addition to Position data. With this extension, you can simultaneously receive earthquake information, trafc accident information, emergency information, or weather information, and so on, along with voice audio in the DV mode.

GPS Memory (p. 5-20)

You can enter up to 200 GPS Memories in the transceiver. By adding destination position information in a GPS Memory, you can effectively use the GPS Alarm function. The position information that you acquired can also be entered in a GPS Memory.

Editing GPS Memories using

Editing GPS Memories using a PC is easier than using

I can enter the location information

I can enter the location information of the mountain I’m going to hike!

of the mountain I’m going to hike!

a PC is easier than using the transceiver!

the transceiver!

GPS Alarm function (p. 5-25)

When a target station comes into the set alarm area, or when you approach an entered GPS Memory position, the function can sound an alarm. With this function, you can know that you are approaching the destination.

GOAL！GOAL！

I’m almost there!I’m almost there!

GPS Logger function (p. 5-28)

The GPS Logger function enables you to save the position data from a GPS receiver into a microSD card as a log. If you use this GPS Logger while driving, you can check your driving history on a mapping software program.

I can track my GPS log in a

I can track my GPS log in a mapping software program.

mapping software program. This is how I traveled...interesting!

This is how I traveled...interesting!

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5

GPS OPERATION

Before starting GPS operation

NOTE: Before using the GPS function, read “IMPORTANT NOTES” about the GPS receiver in BASIC MANUAL

page vi.

The transceiver has a built-in internal GPS receiver. The GPS receiver’s position data can be received in any mode. Also, a NMEA format compatible external GPS receiver can be connected to the transceiver through the [DATA] jack. To receive signals from an external GPS receiver, connect it to the transceiver as shown below.

NOTE: Transmit or receive position data can be transmitted in only the DV mode.

Connection

TxD

2.5 mm (0.1 in) (d)

To the [DATA] jack

GND

RxD

less than 6.0 mm (0.2 in) (d)

cable

To the RS-232C port

5

GPS

Receiver

(Third party)

3

2

1

69

NOTE: Continuously using the Internal GPS mode causes the transceiver’s battery to quickly be exhausted. Turn ON the Power Save mode if needed. See page 11-9 for details. ( MENU > GPS > GPS Set > Power Save (Internal

GPS))

TIP: To prolong the battery life in the GPS mode

To prolong the battery life while operating in the GPS mode, manually update your position with the received GPS data.

1� Set GPS Select to “Internal GPS,” and receive

your position from the internal GPS receiver. (MENU > GPS > GPS Set > GPS Select)

2� Open the MANUAL POSITION screen, and

then push [QUICK] . (MENU > GPS > GPS Set> Manual Position)

3� Select “Capture From GPS.”

• Connect Pin 2 to RxD (Ring).

• Connect Pin 3 to TxD (Tip).

• Connect Pin 5 to GND (Sleeve).

D Con rming the GPS signal receiving

Con rm the GPS receiver is receiving satellite signals. The GPS icon blinks when searching for satellites.

→ → →

The GPS icon stops blinking when the minimum

number of satellites needed are found.

InformationL

• It may take only a few seconds to receive, or it may

take a few minutes, depending on your operating environment. If you have dif culties receiving, we recommend that you try a different position.

• When GPS Select is set to “Manual,” the icon is not

displayed. When using a third party GPS receiver, set to “External GPS.”

(MENU > GPS > GPS Set > GPS Select)

• Set GPS Indicator to “ON” to display the GPS icon.

(MENU > GPS > GPS Set > GPS Indicator)

• Your current position is now memorized and

displayed on the MANUAL POSITION screen.

4� Set GPS Select to “Manual.”

(MENU > GPS > GPS Set > GPS Select)

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5

GPS OPERATION

GPS TX mode and TX format types

GPS position data has 2 TX modes, D-PRS and NMEA. Moreover, with the D-PRS mode data, 5 position formats. Position (Mobile station/Base station), Object, Item, and Weather, are selectable.

Example: When the caller’s TX format is D-PRS Position (Mobile)

D-PRS D-PRS is a function that simultaneously sends position data received from the

internal or external GPS receiver, using the slow speed data packet space, along with voice.

Position (Mobile) A station operating from a vehicle, or other position, away from it's normal base

position�

Position (Base)* A station operating at home or in a building.

Object* Transmitting Object data such as an earthquake information, satellite track

information, and so on. An Object contains a time stamp.

Item* Transmitting Item data such as a trafc accident, lighthouse, antenna, or DV

access point position, and so on. An Item does not contain a time stamp.

Weather* A station transmitting weather information received from a weather device.

NMEA A station transmitting position data (NMEA0183) received from the internal or an

external GPS receiver.

* You can receive, but cannot transmit this format with the ID-31A PLUS or ID-31E PLUS.

Difference between older models

(As of November 2017)

• The GPS TX mode, “GPS (DV-G)” and “GPS-A (DV-A),” are now called as “NMEA (DV-G)” and “D-PRS (DV-A).”

GPS (DV-G) → NMEA (DV-G) GPS-A (DV-A) → D-PRS (DV-A)

• For users who have one of the following models:

( ID-800H, IC-91AD/E91, IC-U82, IC-V82, IC-7100, ID-51A/E, ID-31A/E, IC-9100, IC-80AD/E80D, ID-880H/E880,

IC-92AD/E92D, IC-2820H/E2820)

When you receive a D-PRS position (Base), Object, Item, or Weather information, their data is not displayed.

• Only the ID-51A/E PLUS, ID-51A/E PLUS2, ID-31A/E PLUS, ID-5100A/E, and ID-4100A/E, can receive Power,

Height, Gain, and Directivity data.

• For users who have one of the following models:

(IC-9100, IC-80AD, IC-E80D, ID-880H, ID-E880, IC-92AD, ICE92D, IC-U82, IC-V82)

If you transmit with the Altitude setting ON, the character string is included in a comment on the products that

cannot display the altitude.

• Set the GSV sentence to OFF when sending the GPS message to conventional digital transceivers (IC-2820H,

IC-E2820, ID-800H, IC- 91AD, IC-E91, IC-V82, IC-U82, IC-2200H). The GSV sentence is incompatible with them. They will not display GPS messages properly if sent as a GSV sentence from the ID-31A/E PLUS.

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GPS OPERATION

Checking your position

You can check your current position. This section is described using received position data.

L The screens are just examples.

D Displaying Position Data

1� Push [QUICK] in the standby mode. 2� Select “GPS Position.”

[Up]

[ENT]

[Down]

3� Rotate [DIAL].

• My screens (MY), received screens (RX), the GPS

Memory channel screen (MEM), and the GPS Alarm channel screen (ALM) are displayed.

NOTE: Latitude, longitude, and altitude data may differ, depending on your received GPS signal.

TIP:

• If you transmit with the GPS POSITION screen

open, the screen is temporarily canceled. To check the position, push [QUICK], then select “GPS Position” while transmitting.

• On the MY screen or RX screen, you can enter

the displayed position information in a GPS Memory by pushing [QUICK] and selecting “GPS Memory.”

• See page 5-20 about the GPS Memory function

and see page 5-25 about the GPS Alarm function to know more details.

↑ The displayed icon depends on the type of screen (MY, RX, MEM, or ALM).

L To exit the MENU screen, push [MENU].

5-5

5

GPS OPERATION

Checking your position

D GPS POSITION screens and their

meanings

Example for the GPS POSITION screens:

GPS Memory:

Tokyo Skytree

InformationL

• Pushing [QUICK] to change the compass direction.

0.1 ml

251 ml

249 ml

Caller station

(D-PRS: mobile) Course: 247 degrees Speed: 2.3 mph

GPS Alarm:

Tokyo Big Sight

(p. 5-9)

• About the Course (p. 5-8)

• About the Grid Locator (p. 5-8)

Your station

Course: 90 degrees Speed: 1.4 mph

MY screen (Your position information)

When GPS Select is set to “Manual,” compass heading and course direction are not displayed. (p. 11-9)

Compass direction top is North.

↓

Your course

heading is

East.

→

←Latitude ←Longitude ←Altitude

←Course direction ←Speed

↑ Received time

RX screen (Callerʼs position information)

Depending on the callerʼs GPS TX Mode and TX format, displayed itemʼs meanings differ, and some data may not be displayed. (p. 5-7) Example: The caller stationʼs GPS TX Mode is “D-PRS” and its TX format is “Position (Mobile).”

← Callerʼs Course

direction

from your

position

→Direction

↑

Caller’s call sign with SSID

← Distance

from your

position

D-PRS symbol

↑

Time the caller acquired the position data

MEM screen (GPS Memory channel’s information)

Direction from

your position

→

← Distance from

↑

1

*

your position

ALM screen (GPS Alarm Memory channel’s information)

*1 When a name is not entered in the GPS Memory

channel, date and time are displayed instead of the name.

*2 In the Quick Menu window, you can change the

GPS Memory or GPS Alarm in the GPS POSITION screen. (p. 5-8)

5-6

Direction from

your position

→

← Distance from

↑

2

*

your position

5

GPS OPERATION

Checking your position

D About the RX screen

TX format: D-PRS Position (Mobile)

Position (Base)

Object

← For a mobile station, Course

and Speed are displayed.

Moving symbol

Base station symbol

↑ For a base station, Output power, Antenna height, Antenna gain, and Antenna direction are displayed.

Item

Weather

L Call sign is displayed with an SSID. L When the Object or Item’s status is nished, “KILLED” is displayed.

TX format: NMEA

Time that the caller sent the Object’s data.

L For an Item station,

Time is not displayed.

↑ Time that the caller acquired the weather data.

L Symbol or SSID is not displayed when the TX format is NMEA.

5-7

5

GPS OPERATION

Checking your position

D About the Grid Locator

Grid Locator (GL) is a position compressed into a 6 character code, calculated by the longitude and the latitude.

The locator is simply calculated by dividing the earth surface into squares.

It is used to nd the area of a transceiver station.

Field

PM74SO

Square Subsquare

The grid locator map of Japan

44

43

53

42

52

41

51

40

50

49

59

48

58

47

57

46

56

45

55

PM

44

54

43

53

42

52

41

51

54

64

63

62

PN

61

60

69 68 67

66

65 64

63 62

61

140°

74

84

73

83

72

82

71

81

70

80

79

89

78

88

77

87

76

86

75

85

74

84

73

83

72

82

71

81

94

04

93

03

92

02

91

90

99 98 97

96

95 94

93 92 91

14

24

13

23

12

22

QN

01 11 21

00

10

09

19

08

18

07

17

06

16

05

15

04

14

QM

03

13

02

12

01

11

20

29

28 27

40°

26

25

24

23

22 21

D About the Course

The course displayed on the GPS POSITION screens are indicated in degrees.

315°

270°

W

225°

0°

N

S

180°

45°

E

135°

90°

D Changing the GPS Memory or Alarm

You can change the GPS Memory or GPS Alarm in the GPS POSITION screen.

1� While selecting the MEM screen or ALM screen,

push [QUICK].

2� Select “GPS Memory Select,” or select “Alarm

Select.”

MEM screen

D Displaying the Grid Locator

You can exchange the Altitude display or the Distance display with the Grid Locator display, depending on the displayed GPS POSITION screen.

1� While selecting the MY screen (1st), MEM screen,

or ALM screen, push [QUICK].

2� Select “Grid Locator Display.”

• On the MY screen, the GL is displayed instead of the

altitude.

• On the MEM screen or ALM screen, the GL is

displayed instead of the distance.

L While displaying the GL, pushing [QUICK] and

selecting “Altitude Display” or “Distance Display,” to return to the previous display.

▼

ALM screen

▼

3� Select the GPS Memory or GPS Alarm to display

on the GPS POSITION screen.

L Adding or editing a GPS Memory: p. 5-20 L Setting the GPS Alarm: pp. 5-26, 5-27

5-8

5

GPS OPERATION

Checking your position

D Changing the Compass Direction

You can set the compass direction to Heading Up, North Up, or South Up.

1� Push [QUICK]. 2� Select “GPS Position.”

• Displays the GPS POSITION screen.

3� Push [QUICK]. 4� Select “Compass Direction.”

[Up]

[ENT]

[Down]

5� Select the compass direction.

• Heading Up: The top is always your course

direction.

• North Up: The top is always north.

• South Up: The top is always south.

▼

D Saving your own or a received station’s

position

You can save position of your station and the position of the caller station. The GPS Memory has a total of 200 channels, and the channels can be assigned into one of 27 banks, A ~ Z, and (No Group).

1� Push [QUICK]. 2� Select “GPS Position.”

• Displays the GPS POSITION screen.

3� Select the screen that you want to save.

[Up]

[ENT]

[Down]

L To save your own position: MY screen L To save a received position: RX screen

4� Push [QUICK]. 5� Select “Add To GPS Memory.”

Heading Up North Up South Up

L See pages 5-20 ~ 5-22 for entering details.

6� Select “<<Add Write>>.”

• The conrmation dialog is displayed. L To select the destination group to be saved, select

“GROUP.”

7� Select <YES>.

• Saves the data in the GPS Memory, then returns to

the GPS POSITION screen.

8� Push [CLR].

• Returns to the standby screen.

TIP: The position is saved in the selected group with the "GROUP" item. (MENU > GPS > GPS memory)

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5

GPS OPERATION

Checking GPS information (Sky view screen)

This screen is used to view GPS satellite information when the GPS icon does not stop blinking for a long time. The GPS Information displays the quantity, signal power, and position of the GPS satellites. The sky view screen displays the position of GPS satellites. The screen also displays the direction, elevation angle, satellite numbers, and their receiving signal strength status.

1� Push [QUICK]. 2� Select “GPS Information.”

• Displays the GPS INFORMATION screen.

3� Push [CLR].

• Returns to the standby screen.

D Meaning of each icon

• (): Untracking satellite.

• (01): Tracking satellite with a weak signal, shown

by the satellite number.

• (‚1): Tracking satellite with a strong signal,

shown by the satellite number.

• (SAT): The quantity of tracking satellites.

• Altitude: The altitude of your station.

The altitude is only displayed when 4 or more satellites are tracked. When 3 or less satellites are tracked, “------ft” is displayed.

• Longitude/Latitude:

Longitude and Latitude of your station

position�

D About the display

Sky view screen

Satellite

number

15’s signal

is strong�

→

North

←Tracking satellite quantity ←Altitude ←Latitude ←Longitude

← Untracking

satellite

← Satellite

number 30’s signal is weak.

Elevation angle 0 degree line

Elevation angle 30 degree line Elevation angle 60 degree line Elevation angle 90 degree line (Zenith)

The image of satellite number 15

Elevation angle 90 degree line (Zenith)

N

Satellite number 15

W

Elevation angle 60 degree line

Elevation angle

E

30 degree line

Elevation angle 0 degree line

S

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5

GPS OPERATION

Transmitting D-PRS data

When D-PRS is selected as the GPS TX mode, you can transmit D-PRS data. When operating in the D-PRS mode, the following codes are transmitted to the PC. D-PRS code is based on APRS

®

code.

(APRS®: Automatic Packet Reporting System).

D D-PRS

D-STAR Packet Reporting System (D-PRS) is a mode that simultaneously sends position data received from the internal or external GPS receiver, using the slow speed data packet space, along with voice audio in the DV mode. In the Analog mode, you can transmit or receive only voice audio or data at one time. However a D-PRS capable radio can transmit or receive message data or GPS position data at the same time voice is being transmitted or received. I-GATE is required to send position data to the APRS server.

The image of D-PRS

Voice, Messages, and D-PRS positions

D-STAR Repeater

D-PRS positions

NOTE:

• If GPS select is set to “Manual,” the manually

entered position data in Manual Position is change to the D-PRS data format to transmit. (p. 11-9) (MENU > GPS > GPS Set > Manual Position)

• Note that if GPS Auto TX is set to any other setting

than “OFF,” the data is transmitted according to the set time. (p. 11-18) (MENU > GPS > GPS Auto TX)

APRS server

Information from an APRS network

D-PRS

positions

INTERNETINTERNET

PC

JA3YUA-Z

Voice, Messages, and D-PRS positions

D Operating in the D-PRS mode

To transmit in D-PRS, follow the steps below, and for more details, see the pages listed along with the

steps�

1� “MY” (Your own call sign) entering

(BASIC MANUAL)

2� Receiving GPS data (p. 5-3) 3� Set GPS TX mode to “D-PRS (DV-A).” (p. 5-12) 4� Set TX information (p.5-12)

L You must set SSID and Symbol�

( GPS > GPS TX Mode > D-PRS (DV-A) > SSID,

Symbol)



Complete! (You can transmit in the D-PRS mode.)

D-PRS

positions

5-11

You can check the position on a map site!

5

GPS OPERATION

Transmitting D-PRS data

D Setting D-PRS Position (Mobile)

Set each item to transmit as a D-PRS Position (Mobile).

L You can receive Position (Base), Object, Item, or

Weather format data but cannot transmit them with the ID-31A PLUS or ID-31E PLUS.

1. Setting the operating mode to DV mode

Push [FM/DV] to select the DV mode.

2. Setting the GPS TX Mode to D-PRS

MENU > GPS > GPS TX Mode > D-PRS (DV-A)

3. Checking the Unproto Address

You should use the default address, and editing is not recommended.

4. Setting the Symbol

Select the Symbol that indicates your operating

situation�

L See p. 11-15 to directly enter the Symbol.

5. Setting the SSID

To assist in identifying your station’s type, add the

®

APRS

(Automatic Packet Reporting System) based

SSID after the D-PRS data call sign. (p. 5-13)

6. Entering a comment

Enter a comment of up to 43 characters, and transmit it with the D-PRS position data.

1� Select “Comment.” 2� Push [QUICK]. 3� Select “Edit.” 4� Enter a comment.

Selectable characters and symbols

A to Z, a to z, 0 to 9, ! " # $ % & ’ ( ) * + , - . / : ; < = > ? @ [ \ ] ^ _ ` { | } ˜ (space)

L See page iii on how to enter characters. L The symbol “

range. Note that the characters that exceed the range is not transmitted.

¬

” shows the transmittable comment

5� After entering, push [ENT]. 6� Push [ENT] again.

7. Setting the Time Stamp

Set the Time Stamp function to transmit the received time data in UTC (Universal Time Coordinated) time. (p. 5-14)

8. Setting the Altitude

Set the altitude data acquired from the GPS receiver.

NOTE: If you transmit with the altitude setting ON, the character string is included in a comment on the products that cannot display the altitude.

9. Setting the Data Extension

Set the Data Extension to “Course/Speed” to transmit as a mobile station.

10. Exiting the MENU screen

Push [MENU].

• Returns to the standby screen, then “DV-A” is displayed.

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5

GPS OPERATION

Transmitting D-PRS data

D About each setting item

Unproto Address

Displays an unproto address of up to 56 alphanumeric characters.

NOTE: You should use the default address, and editing is not recommended.

Symbol

Select the symbol that indicates your operating situation. The selected Symbol channel’s Symbol (1 ~ 4) is transmitted with position data.

L See “Selectable Symbol list.” (p. 5-15)

TIP: To change the Symbol

1� Select a Symbol channel you want to edit.

L Do not push [ENT].

2� Push [QUICK]. 3� Select “Edit Symbol.” 4� Select a Symbol.

• Sets the Symbol into the Symbol channel.

SSID

Select an SSID based on APRS

®

to add to your call sign, to show your operating style to other stations. The addition methods of the SSID differ, depending on whether the call sign includes a space or not.

• ---: The space in call sign is converted to “-.”

L If no text is entered after the space, the space

will be deleted, and the space is not converted to “-.” Example: JA3YUA → JA3YUA

JA3YUA A → JA3YUA-A

• (-0): No SSID is added.

L If a call sign includes a space, any text or digit

after the space will be deleted.

Example: JA3YUA → JA3YUA

JA3YUA A → JA3YUA

• -1~-15: Adds an SSID of -1 to -15 to your call sign.

L Example: SSID is “-9.”

JA3YUA → JA3YUA-9 JA3YUA A → JA3YUA-9

• -A~-Z: Adds an SSID of -A to -Z to your call sign.

L Example: SSID is “-Z.”

JA3YUA → JA3YUA-Z JA3YUA A → JA3YUA-Z

TIP: About the SSID

To assist in identifying a station’s type, designated call sign SSIDs are used in D-PRS (or APRS®), according to a common guideline. The guideline may be changed when the infrastructure environment, such as a product or network, is changed. Please check the latest guideline in the web site related to D-PRS and APRS®, and correctly set.

http://aprs.org/aprs11/SSIDs.txt

Comment

Enter a comment to transmit it with the D-PRS position data. You can enter up to 4 comments. The number of characters you can enter differs, depending on the Altitude and Data Extension settings� ( MENU > GPS > GPS TX Mode > D-PRS (DV-A) >

Altitude, Data Extension)

Data Extension

OFF OFF

OFF ON

Course/Speed

Altitude

OFF

ON

Characters

entered

(Maximum)

43 (Default)

35

36

28

The symbol “ ” displays the transmittable comment range. Note that the characters that exceed the range are not transmitted.

Transmittable comment range display

(In case of up to 28 characters)

5-13

5

GPS OPERATION

Transmitting D-PRS data

D About each setting item (Continued)

Time Stamp

Select the transmitting time stamp type. The time stamp is transmitted with position data in the D-PRS mode, and UTC (Universal Time Coordinated) time is used.

L When your position is manually set, time stamp data is

not transmitted.

• OFF: Does not transmit the time information.

• DHM: Transmits the time stamp in the Day, Hour,

and Minute format.

• HMS: Transmits the time stamp in the Hour, Minute,

and Second format.

Altitude

Select whether or not to transmit altitude data with the position data in the D-PRS mode.

L The number of characters you can enter in Comment

differs, depending on the Altitude and Data Extension

settings�

( MENU > GPS > GPS TX Mode > D-PRS (DV-A) >

Comment, Altitude, Data Extension)

• OFF: No altitude data is transmitted.

• ON: Transmits altitude data with position data.

Data Extension

Select whether or not to transmit course/speed data with position data in the D-PRS mode.

L The number of characters you can enter in Comment

differs, depending on the Data Extension and Altitude

settings�

• OFF: Does not transmit any information.

• Course/Speed: Transmits course and speed data

with the position data.

L The Course and Speed data is not

transmitted when your position is manually set.

L When transmitting with this setting,

your station is regarded as a mobile

station�

5-14

5

GPS OPERATION

Transmitting D-PRS data

D About each setting item (Continued)

Selectable Symbol list

Sheriff

Digipeater

Gateway

Small Aircraft

Red Cross

House QTH (VHF)

X

Red Dot

Fire

Campground

SSTV

Bus

ATV

WX Service

Helicopter

Yacht

Person

DF Station

Large Aircraft

WX Station

Ship (powerboat)

Truck (18-wheeler)

Van

Yagi @ QTH

Overlayed

Digipeater

Overlayed Gateway

House (HF)

Big Question Mark

Circle

Park/Picnic Area

Gale Flags

Ham Store

Work Zone

Speed post (Value Signpost)

Triangle

Small Circle

Overlayed Ship

Tornado

Overlayed Truck

Overlayed Van

Motorcycle

Railroad Engine

Car

Canoe

Eyeball

School

PC User

Balloon

Police

Recreational Vehicle

Dish Antenna

Ambulance

Bicycle

Fire Truck

Glider

Hospital

Jeep

Truck

Node

Rover

Overlayed Car

Lighthouse

Satellite

Sunny

Overlayed WX Service

Radio

Icom Radio

Aircraft

Overlayed WX

Station

Overlayed Diamond

Wreck

Other

Shuttle

Repeater

RACES

5-15

5

GPS OPERATION

Transmitting D-PRS data

D Displaying your position using a mapping software

If you transmit to an I-GATE station, and then enter the call sign information on the Internet map website, the selected symbol is displayed.

Example: Check your position on the APRS. site.

You can check on the Internet!

PC Smartphone

1� Display a free APRS

Internet�

L Example: http://aprs./

2� Enter your call sign in the “Track callsign” field. 3� Click <Search>.

• The icon (D-PRS symbol) is displayed on the map site.

®

related map site on the

Enter your call sign, and then click <Search>.

5-16

← Your symbol and

your call sign

5

GPS OPERATION

Transmitting D-PRS data

TIP:

D-PRS data content

D-PRS data content are shown below.

DPosition (Mobile)

JA3YUA-A>API31,DSTAR*:/002338h3437.38N/13534.29E>090/002/A=000012ID-31PLUS OP.SATOH

(e.g.)

DPosition (Base)

(e.g.)

DObject

(e.g.)

DItem

(e.g.)

DWeather

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JA3YUA-A>API410,DSTAR*:/002338h3437.38N/13534.29E-PHG5132OP.SATOH

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JA3YUA-A>API410,DSTAR*:;HAM FESTA*012345z3437.38N\13534.29Eh2017.10.31 am10-pm4

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JA3YUA-A>API410,DSTAR*:)REPEATER!3454.00N/13536.00ErPHG5132439.39MHｚ DV RPT JP3YHH A

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!0

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!1

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!2

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!0

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!3 !4

!4

!0

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!2

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JA3YUA-A>API410,DSTAR*:/012345z3454.00N/13536.00E_220/004g005t077r000p000P000h50b09900

(e.g.)

qCall sign wSSID eUnproto Address rD-PRS Data type

/ Position with time stamp ! Position without time stamp ; Object ) Item

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!2Data Extension(PHG codes)　　

　PHG codes definitions

First: Power

Second: Height

Third: Gain

Fourth: Directivity

0

10

0

omni

1

20

1

45°NE

2

4

40

2

90°E

3

9

80

3

135°SE

4

16

160

4

180°S

320

225°SW

6

5

25

640

5

270°W

7

36

49

1280

6

7

315°NW

tObject Name/Item Name yData Type

* Live Object ! Live Item _ Killed Object/Killed Item uTime Stamp (UTC) h Hour Minute Second z Day Hour Minute

iLatitude oSymbol !0Longitude !1Data Extension (Course/Speed)

Course:0 ~ 360°

!3Altitude

−99999 ~ 999999 feet

!4Comment !5Wind direction/Wind speed

Wind direction:0 ~ 360° Wind speed: 0 ~ 999 mph !6Gust speed 0 ~ 999 mph !7Temperature

−99 ~ 999ƒ !8Rainfall

0.00 ~ 9.99 inch

!9Rainfall (24 Hours)

0.00 ~ 9.99 inch @0Rainfall (Midnight)

0.00 ~ 9.99 inch @1Humidity 1 ~ 99%, 00=100% @2Barometric pressure

0.0 ~ 9999.9 hPa

Speed:0 ~ 999 knots

@1

8

64

2560

8

360°N

@2

9

81

5120

9

−

(W)

(feet)

(dB)

−

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GPS OPERATION

Transmitting NMEA data

Set a GPS sentence to transmit GPS data in the DV mode.

D Setting the GPS data sentence

MENU > GPS > GPS TX Mode > NMEA (DV-G)> GPS Sentence

1� Push [MENU]. 2� Select “GPS.” 3� Select “GPS TX Mode.” 4� Select “NMEA (DV-G)” and then

select “GPS Sentence.”

▼

[Up]

[ENT]

[Down]

6� Repeat step 5 to set the GPS sentence.

L Up to 4 GPS sentences can be set at a time.

7� Push [MENU].

• Returns to the standby screen, then “DV-G” is

displayed.

5� Select the GPS sentence.

• Displays “✓” when the sentence is set to ON. L The selectable GPS sentences are RMC, GGA, GLL,

VTG, GSA, and GSV. The GGA sentence is set to ON as the default GPS sentence.

L Pushing [QUICK] and selecting “Default” returns to

the default setting.

Contents of GPS sentence

Sentence

RMC

GGA

GLL

Lon/Lat Alt UTC

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

✔ ✔ ✔

Date

(UTC)

VTG

GSA

GSV

Status

✔ ✔

2D

/3D

NOTE:

• Set GSV Sentence to “OFF” when sending

the GPS message to a conventional digital transceivers. (p. 5-4)

• If GPS Select is set to “Manual,” the transceiver

automatically sets the NMEA sentence, and transmits it along with the manually entered position data in Manual Position. (p. 11-9) (GPS > GPS Set > GPS Select) (GPS > GPS Set > Manual Position)

• Note that if GPS Auto TX is set to any other option than “OFF,” data is automatically transmitted according to the set time. (p. 11-18) (GPS > GPS Auto TX)

COG

(True)

SOG

(knot)

Others

Magnetic variation, Mode Indicator Number of satellites in use, HDOP,

Geoidal separation, Age of Differential GPS data

Mode Indicator

✔ ✔

COG (Magnetic north), SOG (km/h), Mode Indicator

ID numbers of satellites used in solution, PDOP, HDOP, VDOP

Total number of sentences, Sentence number, Total number of satellites in view, Satellite information (ID, Elevation, Azimuth, S/N)

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GPS OPERATION

Transmitting NMEA data

D Entering a GPS message

Enter a GPS message to be transmitted with the position data.

Example: Entering “Japan TOM”

MENU > GPS > GPS TX Mode > NMEA (DV-G)>

GPS Message

1� Push [MENU]. 2� Select “GPS.” 3� Select “GPS TX Mode.” 4� Select “NMEA (DV-G)” and then

select “GPS Message.”

▼

[Up]

[ENT]

[Down]

GPS Automatic Transmission

NOTE:

• Use the GPS Automatic Transmission function in only the Simplex mode.

• Using the function through a Repeater may interfere with other communications.

MENU > GPS > GPS Auto TX

If you set the GPS Automatic Transmission function, GPS data is automatically transmitted according to the set time.

L This function is not activated if your call sign (MY)

is not entered in the transceiver.

L If GPS Select is set to “OFF” or“Manual,” this

function is not activated.

5� Push [QUICK]. 6� Select “Edit.”

7� Enter a GPS message of up to 20 characters.

(Example: Japan TOM)

Selectable characters and symbols

A to Z, a to z, 0 to 9, ! " # $ % & ’ ( ) * + , - . / : ; < = > ? @ [ \ ] ^ _ ` { | } ˜ (space)

L See page iii on how to enter characters.

8� After entering, push [ENT].

• Displays the entered message.

L To exit the MENU screen, push [MENU].

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GPS OPERATION

GPS Memory

You can add GPS data to GPS Memory. You can add your own position, other station’s position, or any positions that are manually entered.

You can save the GPS Memory up to 200 channels, and conveniently saved in up to 27 groups, from A ~ Z and “(No Group).” The A to Z groups can also be named.

D Adding a GPS Memory

Example: Add "HOME" into (No Group)

1. Adding a GPS Memory and entering the edit

mode

MENU > GPS > GPS Memory

1� Push [MENU]. 2� Select “GPS.” 3� Select “GPS Memory.”

[Up]

[ENT]

[Down]

GPS Memory

(No Group)

A: ICOM

B: HAM festa

C: Railroad

Z:

Group names are just examples.

Icom Osaka HC

Icom America

Tokyo Big Sight

Dayton Hamvention

Friedrichshafen

2. Entering a GPS Memory name

1� Select “NAME.” 2� Enter a GPS Memory name of up

to 16 characters.

(Example: HOME)

[Up]

[ENT]

[Down]

• The previously added GPS Memories are displayed on

the GPS MEMORY screen.

4� Select “(No Group).”

5� Push [QUICK]. 6� Select “Add.”

• The GPS MEMORY EDIT screen is displayed.

TIP: To edit the previously saved GPS Memory, select “Edit” in step 6. You can enter the content in the same way as described above.

Selectable characters and symbols

A to Z, a to z, 0 to 9, ! " # $ % & ’ ( ) * + , - . / : ; < = > ? @ [ \ ] ^ _ ` { | } ˜ (space)

L See page iii on how to enter characters.

3� After entering, push [ENT].

• Returns to the GPS MEMORY EDIT screen.

►Continued on the next page.

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GPS OPERATION

GPS Memory

D Add a GPS Memory (Continued)

3. Entering the GPS Memory date

1� Select “DATE.” 2� Push [CD] or [CS] to move the

cursor to select a digit to enter.

[Up]

[ENT]

[Down]

3� Rotate [DIAL] to enter the date.

L Set to between 2000/01/02 and 2099/12/30.

4� Repeat steps 2 and 3 to enter the date.

5� After entering, push [ENT].

4. Entering the GPS Memory time

1� Select “TIME.” 2� Push [CD] or [CS] to move the

cursor to select a digit to enter.

[Up]

[ENT]

[Down]

3� Rotate [DIAL] to enter the time.

L Set to between 00:00:00 and 23:59:59.

4� Repeat steps 2 and 3 to enter the time.

5� After entering, push [ENT].

5. Entering the GPS Memory latitude

1� Select “LATITUDE.” 2� Push [CD] or [CS] to move the

cursor to select a digit to enter.

[Up]

[ENT]

[Down]

3� Rotate [DIAL] to enter the latitude.

InformationL

• Set to between 0°00.00' to 90°00.00'.

• You can change the unit to “ddd°mm'ss".” (p. 11-41)

• To enter a north latitude, select “N,” and to enter a

south latitude, select “S.”

4� Repeat steps 2 and 3 to enter the latitude.

5� After entering, push [ENT].

6. Entering the GPS Memory longitude

1� Select “LONGITUDE.” 2� Push [CD] or [CS] to move the

cursor to select a digit to enter.

[Up]

[ENT]

[Down]

3� Rotate [DIAL] to enter the

longitude.

InformationL

• Range: Set to between 0°00.00' to 180°00.00'.

• You can change the unit to “ddd°mm'ss".” (p. 11-41)

• To enter an east longitude, select “E,” and to enter a

west longitude, select “W.”

4� Repeat steps 2 and 3 to enter the longitude.

5� After entering, push [ENT].

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►Continued on the next page.

5

GPS OPERATION

GPS Memory

D Add a GPS Memory (Continued)

7. Entering the GPS Memory altitude

1� Select “ALTITUDE.”

2� Rotate [DIAL] to select plus or

minus.

[Up]

[ENT]

[Down]

3� Push [CD] or [CS] to move the

cursor to select a digit to enter.

4� Rotate [DIAL] to enter the altitude.

L Set to between –32808 and +32808 feet.

5� Repeat steps 3 and 4 to enter the altitude.

6� After entering, push [ENT].

8. Selecting a GPS Memory group

1� Select “GROUP.”

[Up]

[ENT]

[Down]

9. Writing the GPS Memory

1� Select “<<Add Write>>.”

[Up]

[ENT]

[Down]

• The conrmation dialog is displayed. L If you edit a previously added GPS Memory, select

“<<Overwrite>>.”

2� Select <YES>.

• The data is added to the GPS memory, and then the

selected GPS Memory group screen is displayed.

L To exit the MENU screen, push [MENU].

2� Select the group between

(No Group) and A ~ Z.

L You can save up to 200 Memories in each group.

TIP:

To view the entered content:

Select the GPS Memory channel. Rotate [DIAL] to check the whole content.

To cancel the entered data:

While entering or editing the GPS Memory, push [CLR] to display the conrmation dialog, as shown below. Select <YES> to cancel entering and the display returns to the GPS Memory group screen.

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GPS OPERATION

GPS Memory

D Entering the GPS Memory group name

You can enter a name for each GPS Memory group.

MENU > GPS > GPS Memory

1� Push [MENU]. 2� Rotate [DIAL] to select “GPS.” 3� Select “GPS Memory.”

• Displays the GPS MEMORY screen.

4� Select the group that the name to be entered,

then push [QUICK].

5� Select “Edit Name.”

6� Enter a group name of up to 16 characters.

( Example: HOME AREA)

D Deleting GPS Memory

You can delete the GPS Memories. There are 2 ways to delete the Memories:

• Deletes all GPS Memory in a group.

• Deletes a specic GPS Memory.

NOTE: Deleted GPS Memories cannot be restored.

MENU > GPS > GPS Memory

Example: Deleting all in the Group E.

1� Push [MENU]. 2� Select “GPS.” 3� Select “GPS Memory.”

• Displays the GPS MEMORY screen.

4� Select the group where the GPS Memory to

delete is saved, then push [QUICK].

5� Select “Delete All In Group.”

Selectable characters and symbols

A to Z, a to z, 0 to 9, ! " # $ % & ’ ( ) * + , - . / : ; < = > ? @ [ \ ] ^ _ ` { | } ˜ (space)

L See page iii on how to enter characters.

7� After entering, push [ENT].

L To exit the MENU screen, push [MENU].

• The conrmation dialog is displayed.

6� Select <YES>.

• All GPS Memory in the selected group are deleted,

then returns to the GPS MEMORY screen.

L When selecting a blank group, “Blank” is displayed.

L To exit the MENU screen, push [MENU].

TIP: Deleting a specic GPS Memory

You can delete a specic GPS Memory. 1� Select the GPS Memory to delete, then push

[QUICK].

2� Select “Delete.”

3� Select <YES>.

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• The conrmation dialog is displayed.

• The selected GPS Memory is deleted.

5

GPS OPERATION

GPS Memory

D Rearranging the display order of the GPS data

You can move the entered GPS Memories to rearrange their display order in the selected GPS Memory group. In order to move the GPS Memory out of their assigned Memory group, edit and move, and then save.

MENU > GPS > GPS Memory

1� Push [MENU]. 2� Select “GPS.” 3� Select “GPS Memory.”

• Displays the GPS MEMORY screen.

4� Select the group where the GPS Memory you

want to move is saved.

5� Select the GPS Memory to move, then push

[QUICK].

6� Select “Move.”

• “DESTINATION” blinks at the top left of the screen.

Blinks

7� Select the position to insert the Memory you want

to move.

▼

• The selected Memory is inserted above the destination

Memory name.

L If you select “<<Move End>>,” the Memory is moved

to the bottom of the group.

L To exit the MENU screen, push [MENU] several

times.

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GPS OPERATION

GPS Alarm

The transceiver can sound a GPS Alarm when a target station or position comes into the alarm area. This function can be set to a caller station, all GPS Memories, a selected GPS Memory group, or a selected GPS Memory.

Alarm Area (Group) (Setting plural stations) When “All Memories” or a GPS Memory group is selected:

Point A

Your location

Point B

0.25’ 0.25’

Point C Sounds 3 beeps.

Alarm Area (RX/Memory) (Setting specic station) When a specic GPS Memory is selected:

Extended range

Approximately 1 km, 1094 Y

Limited range

Approximately 500 m, 547 Y

N

Your location

Target station

Sounds 3 beeps.Sounds a beep.

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GPS OPERATION

GPS Alarm

D Setting the GPS Alarm function to All

Memories (all GPS Memories)

MENU > GPS > GPS Alarm

1� Push [MENU]. 2� Select “GPS.” 3� Select “GPS Alarm.”

4� Select “Alarm Select.”

5� Select “Group.”

6� Select “All Memories.”

▼

[Up]

[ENT]

[Down]

InformationL

• When either one of the stations in the group enters

the set range, the alarm sounds 3 times.

• When the transceiver sounds a GPS Alarm, “GPS

ALARM” pops up on the screen, and “S” blinks. See the illustration below.

• To cancel the GPS Alarm function, select “OFF” in

step 5 to the left.

Blinks

“GPS ALARM” pops up on the screen and

the alarm sounds 3 times.

TIP: When selecting “All Memories,” “No Group,” or a GPS Memory group (A ~ Z) in step 6 to the left, you also have to set Alarm Area (Group) to use the GPS Alarm function. (p. 11-13) ( MENU > GPS > GPS Alarm > Alarm Area

(Group))

• Returns to the GPS ALARM screen. L If you want to set the alarm to a specic GPS

Memory group, select “(No Group)” or “A” to “Z.”

L To exit the MENU screen, push [MENU].

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GPS OPERATION

GPS Alarm

D Setting the GPS Alarm function to RX

(a caller station)

MENU > GPS > GPS Alarm

1� Push [MENU]. 2� Select “GPS.” 3� Select “GPS Alarm.”

[Up]

[ENT]

[Down]

4� Select “Alarm Select.”

InformationL

• When a station with its GPS Alarm set enters within

an approximate 1 kilometer (1094 yard) range, the alarm sounds once. When it enters within an approximate 500 meter (547 yard) range, the alarm sounds 3 times.

• When the transceiver sounds a GPS Alarm, “GPS

ALARM” pops up on the screen, and “S” blinks. See the illustration below.

• To cancel the GPS Alarm function, select “OFF” in

step 5 to the left.

Blinks

5� Select “RX.”

▼

• Returns to the GPS ALARM screen. L If you want to set the alarm to a specic GPS

Memory, select “Memory” and then select a GPS Memory in a GPS Memory group.

L To exit the MENU screen, push [MENU].

“GPS ALARM” pops up on the screen and

the alarm sounds, depending on the set range.

NOTE: Even if “RX” is selected in step 5, when the received signal has no position data, the GPS Alarm does not sound.

TIP: When selecting “RX” or a specific GPS Memory in step 6 to the left, you also have to set Alarm Area (RX/Memory) to use the GPS Alarm function. (p. 11-14) ( MENU > GPS > GPS Alarm > Alarm Area (RX/

Memory))

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GPS OPERATION

GPS Logger function

The GPS Logger function enables you to save position data from a GPS receiver into a microSD card as a log. The GPS Logger saves Latitude, Longitude, Altitude, Positioning state, Course, Speed, Date, and Time. If you use this GPS Logger while driving, you can check your driving history on a mapping software.

D GPS Logger operating outline

To use GPS Logger function, perform following

operations� 1� Insert a microSD card*.

*User supplied.

2� Check whether or not the GPS receiver is

receiving your position data. (p. 5-3)

3� Turn ON the GPS Logger function.



Completed!

You can start using the GPS Logger function.

NOTE:

• The GPS Logger function requires a microSD card

(User supplied).

• Once the GPS Logger function is turned ON, the

transceiver continuously saves position data from the GPS receiver, even if the transceiver is turned OFF, then ON again. To cancel this function, turn OFF the function. While this function is ON, and when the transceiver is turned OFF, the log le will be closed. Then the transceiver is turned ON and Positioning is carried out by the GPS receiver, a new log le will be created.

• When the microSD card is full, this function is

automatically paused.

TIP: Using the <<GPS Logger Only>> mode

The transceiver has the exclusive GPS Logger mode where only the GPS Logger functions. This mode is useful when you are traveling and do not want to use the transceiver for communication, but you do want to use just the GPS Logger. See page 5-32 for details.

D Conrming the GPS Logger function

Conrm the GPS Logger function is turned ON. When the GPS Logger function is ON, the transceiver saves the position data from the GPS receiver into a microSD card in a set time interval.

L The saved GPS sentences are GGA, RMC, GSA,

and VTG.

NOTE: When using an external GPS receiver, the saved GPS sentences differ depending on GPS the receiver you use.

MENU > GPS > GPS Logger > GPS Logger

1� Push [MENU]. 2� Select “GPS.” 3� Select “GPS Logger.”

[Up]

[ENT]

[Down]

4� Select “GPS Logger” on the GPS

LOGGER screen.

5� Select “ON.”

L The default setting is “ON.”

L To exit the MENU screen, push [MENU].

D Setting the GPS record interval

For example, when you are walking and if the time interval is set to “1 sec,” a lot of position data is saved at near place. Select the GPS Logger function record interval to suit your travel speed.

MENU > GPS > GPS Logger > Record Interval

1� Push [MENU]. 2� Select “GPS.” 3� Select “GPS Logger.” 4� Select “Record Interval.”

[Up]

[ENT]

[Down]

5� Select a record interval.

L Set to between 1, 5, 10, 30, and 60 seconds.

L To exit the MENU screen, push [MENU].

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GPS OPERATION

GPS Logger function

D Setting the GPS record sentence

Select the GPS sentence for the GPS Logger function. Select only required sentences to reduce the data volume. See the contents table shown below before selecting.

MENU > GPS > GPS Logger > Record Sentence

1� Push [MENU]. 2� Select “GPS.” 3� Select “GPS Logger.” 4� Select “Record Sentence.”

5� Push [ENT] to remove the checkmark from the

unrequired sentence.

[Up]

[ENT]

[Down]

• “✓” disappears when the sentence is set to OFF. L The selectable GPS sentences are RMC, GGA,

VTG, and GSA. All sentences are set to ON as the default.

L To exit the MENU screen, push [MENU].

Contents of GPS sentence

Sentence

RMC

GGA

Lon

Alt UTC

/Lat

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

Date

(UTC)

Status

VTG

GSA

✔ ✔

2D

/3D

COG

(True)

✔ ✔

SOG

(knot)

Others

Mode Indicator Number of satellites in use, HDOP, Geoidal

separation, Age of Differential GPS data COG (Magnetic north), SOG (km/h), Mode

Indicator ID numbers of satellites used in solution, PDOP,

HDOP, VDOP

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GPS OPERATION

GPS Logger function

D Viewing the log data on a PC Map

If you want to display your log data, copy the log le to your PC.

L Windows 10 is used for these instructions.

1� Turn OFF the transceiver, then remove the

microSD card from the transceiver.

L To remove the card while the transceiver is ON,

unmount it rst. (See BASIC MANUAL Section 6)

2� Insert the card into the microSD card drive or a

memory card reader* on your PC.

*User supplied.

3� Click the “Open folder to view files” option to

access the card.

Click

• Displays the ‘ID-31’ folder.

4� Double-click the “ID-31” folder.

Double-click

5� Double-click the “Gps” folder.

Double-click

The log les are saved here

• The log les are displayed. L The les are named with the time the log was

started, in the following format: yyyymmdd_hhmmss.log yyyy = year, mm = month, dd = day, hh = hour, mm = minute, ss = second

6� Import the log file to a mapping software.

• You can see your route on the software map. L The le may not be compatible with all mapping

software.

• Displays 8 folders.

TIP: You can display your route on Google Earth (free map software). Select “Open” in the <File> menu of Google Earth to open the log le.

• Your route is displayed on the map, as shown below.

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*Blank shows when not positioned.

GPS OPERATION

GPS Logger function

TIP: About the recorded NMEA sentence for GPS logging

Regarding the GPS logging data of the ID-31A/E PLUS, each sentence corresponds to the NMEA standard and is recorded in the following format.

D GGA sentence

(e.g.) $GPGGA,161229.487,3723.2475,N,12158.3416,W,1,07,1.0,9.0,M,25.5,M,3,0000*18<CR><LF>

q w e r y iu o

q GGA protocol header ($GPGGA) w UTC of position (16:12:29.487) e Latitude (North 37º 23.2475′) N=North, S=South r Longitude (West 121º 58.3416′) E=East, W=West t GPS quality indicator (1)

0=Fix not available or invalid, 1=SPS mode 2=DGPS (SPS), 6=Estimated (Dead Reckoning) mode y Number of satellites in use (7), 00–12

D RMC sentence

$GPRMC,161229.487,A,3723.2475,N,12158.3416,W,0.13,309.62,311017, , ,D*10<CR><LF>

(e.g.)

q w r t y iu !0 !1

q RMC protocol header ($GPRMC) w UTC of position (16:12:29.487) e Status (A) A=Data valid

V=Data invalid/not positioned

r Latitude (North 37º 23.2475 t Longitude (West 121º 58.3416′) E=East, W=West y Speed over ground (0.13 knots) u Course Over Ground (309.62º; degrees True)

0.00º–359.99º

e

′) N=North, S=South

t

u Horizontal Dilution of Precision (1.0) 0.0–50.0 i Altitude re: mean-sea-level (geoid), meters

(9.0 meters)

o Geoidal separation, meters (25.5 meters) !0 Age of Differential GPS data (3 seconds) !1 Check Sum (*18) Error detection data

started with “*” (hex code) !2 End code *Blank shows when not positioned.

i UTC date of position o Mode Indicator (D)

A=Autonomous mode, D=DGPS, E=Estimated (dead reckoning) mode, N=Data not valid, R=Almanac data !0 Check Sum (*10) Error detection data started with “*” (hex code) !1 End code *Blank shows when not positioned.

!0

!1 !2

o

(’17 Oct 31st) ddmmyy

D GSA sentence

$GPGSA,A,3,07,02,26,27,09,04, , , , , ,15,1.8,1.0,1.5*33<CR><LF>

(e.g.)

q r t y u i o

q GSA protocol header ($GPGSA) w Mode indicator 1 (A)

M=Manual, forced to operate in 2D or 3D mode A=Automatic, allowed to automatically switch 2D/3D e Mode indicator 2 (3) 1=Fix not available, 2=2D (using satellites; less than 3), 3=3D (using satellites; more than 4) r ID numbers of satellites used in solution ( 01–32 *Shows up to 12 ID’s

e

w

07, 02, 26, 27, 09, 04…15)

D VTG sentence

$GPVTG,309.62,T, ,M,0.13,N,0.2,K,A*03<CR><LF>

(e.g.)

q w

q VTG protocol header ($GPVTG) w Course Over Ground (309.62º; degrees True)

0.00º–359.99º

e Course over ground degrees; Magnetic north r Speed over ground, knots (0.13 knots) t Speed over ground, kilometer per hour (0.2 km/hr)

r t

u i

ye

t Position Dilution of Precision (1.8) 0.0–50.0 y Horizontal Dilution of Precision (1.0) 0.0–50.0 u Vertical Dilution of Position (1.5) 0.0–50.0 i Check Sum (*33) Error detection data

started with “*” (hex code) o End code *Blank shows when not positioned.

y Mode Indicator (A) A=Autonomous mode, D=DGPS, E=Estimated (dead reckoning) mode, N=Data not valid, R=Almanac data u Check Sum (*03) Error detection data started with “*” (hex code) i End code

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5

GPS OPERATION

GPS Logger function

D The <<GPS Logger Only>> mode

The transceiver has the exclusive GPS Logger mode where only the GPS Logger functions. This mode is useful when you are traveling and do not want to use the transceiver for communication, but you do want to use just the GPS Logger.

NOTE: In the “GPS Logger Only” mode, the GPS Logger function is ON, but the transceiver function is disabled, until you reboot the transceiver.

D <<GPS Logger Only>> outline

1� Insert the microSD card*.

* User supplied.

2� Confirm that the GPS receiver is receiving your

position and time. (p. 5-3)

3� Confirm that the GPS Logger function is ON.

(p. 5-28)

4� Turn ON the <<GPS Logger Only>> mode.



Completed!

You can start using the <<GPS Logger Only>> mode.

The <<GPS Logger Only>> mode screen

Compass direction: Heading Up

↑ Your course is indicated in degrees. North is 0° so you are now heading to South.

←Latitude ←Longitude ←Altitude ←Speed

TIP: When GPS Logger is set to “OFF,” the following dialog is displayed. (MENU > GPS > GPS Logger > GPS Logger)

To use the <<GPS Logger Only>> mode, select <YES>.

D Setting the <<GPS Logger Only>> mode

1� Push [QUICK].

The GPS icon is

displayed.

2� Select <<GPS Logger Only>>.

• “Only GPS Logger is now functioning.” is displayed. L You can also set the <<GPS Logger Only>> mode on

the MENU screen.

microSD card is inserted. ↓

↓

▼

TIP: You can change the GPS Information, Grid Locator Display, or Compass Direction settings. In the <<GPS Logger Only>> mode, push [QUICK] to open the Quick Menu window.

Select a setting item you want to change.

TIP: To cancel the <<GPS Logger Only>> mode

Turn OFF the transceiver then ON again.

L When the transceiver is tuned ON again, the normal

GPS Logger function is still ON.

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Section 6

VOICE MEMORY FUNCTION

NOTE: See BASIC MANUAL Section 6 for details on how to

insert or remove a microSD card and precautions.

Recording a QSO audio ��6-2 Playing back a recorded audio ��6-3 Changing the QSO recorder settings ��6-4 Deleting the audio folder/le ��6-5

D Deleting an audio folder �� 6-5 D Deleting an audio le ��6-5

Viewing the le information ��6-6 Viewing the microSD card memory capacity ��6-8

Playing back the recorded audio on the PC ��6-9

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Icom ID-31A PLUS, ID-31E PLUS Advanced Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

INTRODUCTION

ABOUT THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE MANUAL (As of November 2017)

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