ID-5100A/ID-5100E Firmware update information— Release E2
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The Release E2 firmware update will provide the following additional functions or changes to your transceiver. The first time you update, thoroughly read "Firmware update instructions" for details.
IMPORTANT!
We strongly recommend you to backup all the transceiver's data to an SD card or to a PC before starting the firmware update.
When the firmware is updated, memory and data contents will be deleted and settings will be returned to their default value.
Additions and changes
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➡ Adds the DV Fast Data function. (p. 1)
- Adds the "Fast Data" item. (p. 3)
- Adds the "GPS Data Speed" item. (p. 3)
- Adds the "TX Delay (PTT)" item. (p. 3)
- → Improved Near Repeater scan function. (p. 4)
- Adds a new option to the Standby Beep function. (p. 4)
- Displays the caller station's name on the RX History screen by default. (p. 5)
- Adds the "TSQL" option to the Tone setting in the FM Repeater list. (p. 5)
■ DV Fast Data function
You can use the DV Fast Data function for the data communication in the DV mode.
The DV Fast Data function uses the data and the audio frames to send data approximately 3.5 times faster than the normal speed. So, no audio can be sent.
The optional OPC-1529R, OPC-2218LU, or OPC-2350LU, and a third-party data communication software are required.
Connection
Connect the transceiver to your PC using one of the data communication cables, as shown below.
- Adds [TONE] on the D-3 menu. (p. 5) (Only for the EUR and ITR version transceivers.)
- Adds distance data into the recorded QSO audio file information. (p. 6)
- ➡ Adds a GPS record sentence selection to the GPS Logger function. (p. 7)
- Adds an external GPS receiver option. (p. 8)
- ➡ Adds the format to use when saving the settings onto an SD card. (p. 9)
- ➡ Adds new CI-V commands. (p. 9)
Be careful before staring data communication: The "DV Data TX" item is set to "Auto" as the default setting.
So, when you enter text data into your communication software, the transceiver may automatically transmit it, depending on the software and the software settings.
NOTE: Before you start sending data, be sure to set the following items:
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Set the "GPS SELECT" option to other than "External GPS" in the MENU screen.
- (GPS > GPS Set > GPS Select)
- Set the "GPS OUT (To DATA Jack)" option to "OFF" in the MENU screen.
(GPS > GPS Set > GPS Out (To DATA Jack))
DV Fast Data function (Continued)
♦ DV Fast Data function
To send the data using the DV Fast Data function, do the following.
- 1) Touch [MENU].
-
2 Touch "Fast Data."
- (DV Set > DV Fast Data > Fast Data)
| · | , |
|---|---|
| ≣ DV Fast Data | 1/1≣ |
| Fast Data | |
| OFF | || ▲ | |
| GPS Data Speed | |
| Slow | |
| TX Delay (PTT) | || ▼ | |
| 2sec | ۳ |
| Ð | |
③ Touch "ON."
| ≣ Fast Data | 1/1≣ |
|---|---|
| OFF | |
| ON N | |
| . | |
| t |
⑥ Touch [MENU]
Closes the Menu screen.
Sending data
- ① Set your own call sign, the UR call sign and the repeater call sign.
- (2) Follow the instructions of your data communication application software.
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(3) When you enter text data into your communication software, the transceiver may automatically transmit it, depending on the software and the software settings.
- When the "DV Data TX" item is set to "PTT" in the Menu screen, push [PTT] to transmit the data and a voice signal.
(DV Set > DV Data TX)
Before transmission, the transceiver sends approximately 500 milliseconds of carrier sense.
NOTE:
- Only the ASCII code can be used for the data communication.
- The standard Message Transmission function also transmits up to 20 characters.
- Depending on the combination of your PC and your communication software, some data may be lost.
- While receiving voice communication or data communication through the internet, some packets may be lost due to network error (poor data throughput performance). In such a case, an "L" appears on the screen to indicate that packet loss has occurred.
NOTE: When using DV Fast Data function, if you want to send GPS data to other transceivers that can receive only slow speed data, set the "GPS Data Speed" to "Slow" in the MENU screen. (DV Set > DV Fast Data > GPS Data Speed )
♦ Data communication application settings
Configure the communication software as follows.
- Port: The COM port number that is used by the ID-5100A/E.*1
- Baud rate: 4800/9600 bps*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-5100A/E may be higher than 5. In such case, use an application that can set it to higher than 5.
- *2 Set the baud rate in the "Data Speed" item. (Function > Data Speed )
Added items
The following items are added into the "DV Set" screen.
Fast Data
(Default: OFF)
DV Set > DV Fast Data > Fast Data
Select whether or not to use the DV Fast Data function for data communication in the DV mode.
- OFF: Sends data at the slow speed (approximately 950 bps).
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ON: Sends data at the fast speed (approximately 3480 bps).
- While holding down [PTT], the data is sent at the slow speed, because the audio frame is used for the microphone audio transmission and the audio transmission has priority.
- The GPS data speed is set in the "GPS Data Speed" item.
GPS Data Speed
(Default: Slow)
DV Set > DV Fast Data > GPS Data Speed
Set the GPS data speed when the data is sent using the DV Fast Data function.
- Slow: Sends GPS data in the slow speed (approximately 950 bps).
- Fast: Sends GPS data in the fast speed (approximately 3480 bps).
NOTE: When you send the GPS data to other transceivers that can receive only slow speed data, set to "Slow"
TX Delay (PTT)
(Default: 2sec)
DV Set > DV Fast Data > TX Delay (PTT)
Set the TX delay time.
In the data communication mode and after releasing [PTT], the transceiver automatically sends the data using the DV Fast Data function for this set period.
- OFF: After releasing [PTT], the transceiver returns to receive.
- 1~10sec: After releasing [PTT], the transceiver sends data by using the DV Fast Data function for this set period.
receive when the TX data is completely sent, or when this set period ends, whichever is sooner.
NOTE: This function is usable only when the "DV Data TX" is set to "PTT." (DV Set > DV Data TX )
| ≣ GPS Data Speed | 1/1≣ |
|---|---|
| Slow | |
| Fast | Η |
| ▼ | |
| Ð |
Near Repeater scan function
With the previous firmware, the Near Repeater scan was canceled when you turned OFF the transceiver. Also, the Near Repeater scan would not start if your own position was not received before starting the scan
After updating the firmware, the scan will continue, even if you turn OFF the power, and then turn it ON again.
The Near Repeater scan uses the last received position if your current position is not being received
TRX>LSH LD H LS H SLAN MONI
12.00
z. Ehi
When starting a scan and your current position is not being received
Standby Beep function
A new option, "ON (to me: Alarm/High Tone)" is added, and the function default setting is changed to it.
Standby Beep
(Default: ON (to me:Alarm/High Tone))
Sounds > Standby Beep
Turn the standby beep function ON or OFE
This function sounds a beep after a received signal disappears
- OFF: Turns OFF the function.
- ON· Turns ON the function to sound a beep
- ON (to me: High Tone):
Turns ON the function to sound a beep When a received signal that is addressed to your call sign disappears, a high pitched been sounds. When any other received signal disappears, a regular beep sounds
• ON (to me: Alarm/High Tone)
Turns ON the function to sound a been When a received signal that is addressed to vour call sign disappears, an alarm sound (PiBoPiBoPiBo) sounds
- If you release [PTT] and/or a signal is received within 5 seconds, the alarm sound changes to a high pitch beep sound when the received signal disappears.
- If no signal is received for 5 seconds after you release PTT, the next signal addressed to your call sign will again sound the alarm sound
When any other received signal disappears, a regular beep sounds.
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New option
■ RX History screen
The RX History screen (CD screen) displays the caller station's name by default, as shown to the right.
- When no name is entered, the call sign is displayed. To change to the call sign display mode, touch [QUICK], and then touch [Call Sign Display].
■ Tone squelch function
While entering new information into the repeater list, vou can set the Tone Squelch function to be used with the DR function.
The Tone item appears only when the communication type is set to "FM Repeater" or "FM Simplex."
| ≣ REPEATER LIST | EDIT (FM Repeater) | 1/4≣ |
|---|---|---|
| TYPE | : FM Repeater | |
| NAME | : | |
| SUB NAME | : | L. |
| CALL SIGN | : | B |
| ≣ REPEATER LIS | T EDIT (FM Repeater) | _3/4≣ |
|---|---|---|
| OFFSET FREQ | :0.000.00 | |
| MODE | : FM | |
| TONE | : OFF () | |
| REPEATER TON | IE: 88.5 | Ð |
| ≣ TONE | _1/1 |
|---|---|
| OFF | |
| TONE | |
| TSQL | |
| Ð | |
New option
Sending 1750 Hz tone burst
(Available in only the FUB and ITR version transceivers)
[TONE] is now displayed on the D-3 menu when an analog repeater is selected in the DR screen
While holding down [PTT], touch [TONE] to send the 1750 Hz tone.
The 1750 Hz tone burst is necessary to open some repeaters when you push PTT to initially access a repeater.
■ Audio file information
If you have recorded your QSO, the GPS position data of the other station is also stored. If you are receiving GPS data at your current location, the distance between you and the other station is now displayed on the file information screen.
♦ Viewing the file information
- 1) View the audio file list in the Menu screen. (Voice Memo > QSO Recorder > Play Files)
- Touch the folder that contains the file.
(3) Touch and hold the file for 1 second.
④ Touch "File Information."
• The File Information screen appears.
■ Setting a GPS record sentence
A GPS sentence selection is added for the GPS Logger function.
The function records only the selected sentence, so the data volume will be reduced.
See the contents table shown below before selecting.
♦ Setting the GPS record sentence
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2 Touch "Record Sentence."
- (GPS > GPS Logger > Record Sentence )
| ≣ GPS LOGGER | 1/1≣ | |
|---|---|---|
| GPS Logger | ||
| OFF | || ▲ | | |
| Record Interval | Free | |
| Record Sentence | OSEC | |
| RMC,GGA,VTG,GSA | Ľ | |
(3) Touch the desired GPS sentence.
- Touch "✓" in the box of the sentence to cancel the selection.
- The selectable GPS sentences are RMC, GGA, VTG and GSA. All sentences are set to ON as the default.
| ≣ F | Record Sentence | |
|---|---|---|
| ] кмс | ||
| GGA | ||
| ] vтс | ||
| GSA | Ð |
④ Touch [MENU].
Closes the Menu screen.
Contents of record sentence
| Sentence |
Lon
/Lat |
Alt | υтс |
Date
(UTC) |
Status |
2D
/3D |
COG
(True) |
SOG
(knot) |
Others |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RMC | ~ | ~ | > | ~ | ~ | ~ | Mode Indicator, | ||
| GGA | ~ | ~ | ~ | ~ |
Number of satellites in use, HDOP, Geoidal separation,
Age of Differential GPS data |
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| VTG | ~ | ~ | COG (Magnetic north), SOG (km/h), Mode Indicator | ||||||
| GSA | ~ | ~ | ID numbers of satellites used in solution, PDOP, HDOP, VDOP |
External GPS receiver
A new option, "External GPS" is added.
(Default: Internal GPS) GPS Select
GPS > GPS Set > GPS Select
You can now select an external GPS receiver for the transceiver to receive its position data from.
- OFF: A GPS receiver is not used
- Internal GPS: Position data from the internal GPS receiver is used for the GPS functions.
- External GPS: Position data from an external GPS receiver is used for the GPS functione
- Manually enter your current Latitude Longitude and Altitude in Manual Poeition
- Data communication is disabled when "External GPS" is selected. When using the Automatic Reply function, and if the external GPS receiver is not connected, the internal GPS receiver is temporally enabled to transmit your position.
NOTE: When "External GPS" is selected, connect an NMEA format compatible external GPS receiver to the [DATA] jack using the OPC-1529B as shown below
| ≣ GPS Select | 1/1≣ |
|---|---|
| OFF | |
| Internal GPS | 님 |
| External GPS 🔫 | ◄ |
| Manual | Ð |
|
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New option
■ Save format
A new item, "Save Form" is added.
Save Form
(Default: Now Ver)
SD Card > Save Form
Select the format to save the Memory channels, Menu screen item settings, and repeater lists onto an SD card.
Now Ver: Saves in the current version format. Old Ver (1.00 - 1.05):
Saves in the older version format.
| ≣ Save Form | 1/1 🗏 |
|---|---|
| Now Ver | |
| Old Ver (1.00 - 1.05) | ┝ |
| Ð |
NOTE:
• If the settings are saved in an older version format, the items added in version 1.10 or later are not saved.
• You cannot load setting files that is saved in the current version format to an older firmware version transceiver.
■ CI-V Commands
The following new commands are added.
| Cn | nd. |
Sub
cmd. |
Data | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | 03 | 00, 01 |
Send/read DV fast data setting
(00=OFF, 01=ON) |
|
| 04 | 00, 01 |
Send/read GPS Data Speed setting
(00=Slow, 01=Fast) |
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| 05 | 00~10 |
Send/read TX Delay (PTT) setting
(00=OFF, 01=1 sec. ~ 10=10 sec.) |
||
| 23 | 01 | 00 | Send/read the GPS receiver OFF | |
| 01 | Send/read the internal GPS ON | |||
| 02 | Send/read the external GPS ON | |||
| 03 | Send/read the manual input |
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