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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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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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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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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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].

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• 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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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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