Icom ID-51A, ID-51E Advanced Instructions

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ADVANCED INSTRUCTIONS

VHF/UHF TRANSCEIVER

ID-51A ID-51E

INTRODUCTION

1 ACCESSORY ATTACHMENT

2 USING A MICROSD CARD

3 PANEL DESCRIPTION

4 BATTERY CHARGING

5 BASIC OPERATION

6 BC RADIO OPERATION

7 D-STAR INTRODUCTION

8 D-STAR OPERATION <BASIC>

9 D-STAR OPERATION <ADVANCED>

10 GPS/GPS-A OPERATION

Instructions for advanced operations and additional details are described in this manual. See the Basic instruction manual to begin D-STAR, especially for new users.

11 VOICE MEMORY FUNCTION

12 MEMORY CHANNEL PROGRAMMING

13 SCAN OPERATION

14 PRIORITY WATCH

15 REPEATER AND DUPLEX OPERATIONS

16 MENU SCREEN

17 OTHER FUNCTIONS

18 OPTIONS

19 SPECIFICATIONS

TROUBLESHOOTING

INDEX

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INTRODUCTION

REPEATER AND DUPLEX OPERATIONS

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� Duplex operation

The Duplex operation shifts the transmit frequency up or down from the receive frequency by an offset amount.

D Setting the frequency offset

Push [V/MHz] q to select the VFO mode. Push [MENU] w . Push D-pad( e ) to select the root item (“DUP/ TONE...”), and then push D-pad(Ent).

Push D-pad( r ) to select the “Offset Freq,” and then push D-pad(Ent). Rotate [DIAL] to set the frequency offset to be- t tween 0.000.00 and 59.99500 MHz, and then push D-pad(Ent). (Setting example: 1.000.00 MHz)

The tuning step in the VFO mode is used when setting the frequency offset.

[V/MHz]

toggles the tuning digit, as shown

below.

TS* 1 MHz 10 MHz

* The frequency changes according to the preset tuning

steps. (p. 5-6)

Push [MENU] y to exit the [MENU] screen.

To reset to the default value.

Push [QUICK] in step t as described abov e, then push D-pad(Ent) to reset to the default value.

The current frequency offset

Rotate [DIAL], then push D-pad(Ent).

Push [QUICK]

Push D-pad(Ent)

[DIAL]

The current frequency offset

D-pad

( )

(Ent)

NOTE:

• The frequency offset cannot be changed in the DR mode.

• The Auto repeater function uses the preset fre- quency offset. Depending on the frequency offset value, the off band indication, “OFF , ” appears on the display when [PTT] is pushed. (p. 15-5)

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The current frequency offset

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REPEATER AND DUPLEX OPERATIONS

� Duplex operation

The Duplex operation shifts the transmit frequency up or down from the receive frequency by an offset amount.

D Setting the frequency offset

Push [V/MHz] q to select the VFO mode. Push [MENU] w . Push D-pad( e ) to select the root item (“DUP/ TONE...”), and then push D-pad(Ent).

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Example: When the cursor is moved over

[V/MHz] in the description, a red circle appears around the appropriate key(s).

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

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Click “Find (Ctrl+F)” or “Advanced

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This is convenient when search-

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Click “Print (P)” in File menu, and then select the pa-

per size and page numbers you want to print.

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

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

ized size.

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The Read Out Loud feature reads aloud the text in

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Section 1

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ACCESSORY ATTACHMENT

Antenna ■ .............................................................................. 1-2

Battery pack ■ ....................................................................... 1-2

Belt clip ■ ............................................................................... 1-3

Hand strap ■ .......................................................................... 1-3

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ACCESSORY ATTACHMENT

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■ Antenna

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

NEVER carry the transceiver by holding only the an- tenna.

For your information ✓

Third-party antennas may increase transceiver performance. An optional AD-92SMA a n t e n n a c o n n e c t o r

a d a p t e r is available to connect an antenna that has a

BNC connector. (p. 18-3)

Antenna

Battery pack ■

To attach or detach the battery pack:

Attach or detach the battery pack or battery case, as illustrated to the right. See page 4-2 for details of the battery pack.

Even when the transceiver power is OFF, a small current still ﬂows in the radio. Remove the battery pack or case from the transceiver when not using it for a long time. Otherwise, the battery pack or installed batteries will become exhausted. The battery protection function automatically sets transceiver to Low1 power (0.5 W) when the temperature is around 0°C (+32°F) or below. In this case, transmit power selections (High, Mid and Low2) are disabled.

To attach To detach

Battery pack or battery case

Illustration shows the battery pack is attached.

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ACCESSORY ATTACHMENT

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Belt clip ■

To attach the belt clip:

Remove the battery pack from the transceiver, if it is q attached. (p. 1-2) Slide the belt clip in the direction of the arrow until the w belt clip locks in place, and makes a ‘click’ sound.

To attach To detach

To detach the belt clip:

Remove the battery pack from the transceiver, if it is q attached. (p. 1-2) Lift the tab up ( w q), and slide the belt clip in the direc- tion of the arrow (w).

■ Hand strap

To facilitate carrying the transceiver, slide the hand strap through the loop on the top of the rear panel, as illustrated to the right.

Belt clip

Battery pack or battery case

Hand strap

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Section 2

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USING A microSD CARD

About the microSD card ■ ...................................... 2-2

Saving data onto the microSD card ■ ..................... 2-2

Inserting the microSD card ■ .................................. 2-3

Formatting the microSD card D .......................... 2-3

Removing the microSD card ■ ................................ 2-4

Save setting data onto a microSD card ■ ............... 2-5

Save with a different ﬁle name ■ ............................. 2-7

Loading the saved data ﬁles that are on the ■

microSD card ....................................................... 2-9

Backup the data stored on the microSD card ■

onto a PC .......................................................... 2-11

About the microSD card’s folder composition D 2-11

Make a backup ﬁle on your PC D ...................... 2-12

Updating the repeater list ■ .................................. 2-13

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USING A microSD CARD

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■ About the microSD card

The microSD and microSDHC cards are not available from Icom. Purchase locally.

A microSD card of up to 2 GB or a microSDHC of up to 32 GB, can be used with the ID-51A/E. Icom has checked the operation with the following microSD and microSDHC cards.

(As of November 2012)

Brand Type Memory size

microSD 2 GB

SanDisk

• The above list does not guarantee the card’s performance.

• Through the rest of this document, the microSD card

and a microSDHC card are simply called microSD cards.

• Icom recommends that you format all microSD cards

to be used with the ID-51A/E, even preformatted microSD cards for PCs or other uses.

microSDHC

4 GB

8 GB 16 GB 32 GB

■ Saving data onto the microSD card

The following data can be stored onto the card:

• Data settings of the transceiver

Memory channel contents, and repeater lists stored in the transceiver.

• Communication contents

The transmitted and received audio.

• Communication log

The communication and receive history log.

•

Automatic answering voice audio for the DV mode

Voice audio to use with the Auto Reply function in the DV Mode.

• V

oice 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 ﬁle as a route.

NOTE:

• Read the instructions of the microSD card thoroughly before use.

• NEVER remove the microSD card, detach the bat- tery pack/case, or power OFF the transceiver, while reading or writing data to or from the microSD card, or during cloning. It will cause the data to be corrupted or damage the card.

• NEVER drop, or apply vibration or impact to the mi- croSD card. This will cause the data to be corrupted or damage the card.

• The microSD card will get warm if used continuously

for a long period of time.

• A microSD card has a certain lifetime, so data reading or writing will not be possible when using it over a long time period.

• Icom will not be responsible for any damage caused

by data corruption of a microSD card.

•

Voice Recorder

The microphone audio.

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USING A microSD CARD

D-pad

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■ Inserting the microSD card

Turn OFF the transceiver. q Lift OFF the [micro SD] slot cover on the side panel. w With the terminals facing the front, insert the card e into the slot until it locks in place, and makes a ‘click’ sound.

DO NOT touch the terminals.

Firmly close the [micro SD] slot cover. r

CAUTION:

After a microSD card is

Close the cover, leaving no gap.

inserted, ﬁrmly close the [micro SD] slot cover as shown to the right.

Correct

Wrong

• If you use a brand new microSD card, format the

microSD card, by doing the following steps.

• Formatting a card erases all its data. Before for-

matting any programmed card, make a backup ﬁle onto your PC.

Formatting the microSD card D

Turn ON the transceiver. q Push [MENU] w . Push D-pad( e ) to select the root item (“SD Card”), and then push D-pad(Ent).

NEVER forcibly or inversely insert the card. It will damage the card and/or the slot.

[micro SD] slot

microSD card

Terminals facing the front

Slot cover

Appears when the microSD card is inserted.

Push D-pad( r ) to select “Format,” and then push D- pad(Ent).

• The conrmation screen “Format OK?” appears.

Push D-pad( t ) to select “YES,” and then push D- pad(Ent) to format.

• The formatting starts and the display shows the format-

• NEVER turn OFF the power while formatting.

After formatting, the display automatically returns to y the SD CARD menu. Push [MENU] u to exit the MENU screen.

ting progress.

Shows the formatting progress

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USING A microSD CARD

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■ Removing the microSD card

Turn OFF the power. q Lift OFF the [micro SD] slot cover on the side panel. w Push in the microSD card until a click sounds, and e then carefully pull it out.

• DO NOT touch the terminals.

Firmly close the [micro SD] slot cover. r

CAUTION:

After a microSD card is

Close the cover, leaving no gap.

inserted, ﬁrmly close the [micro SD] slot cover as shown to the right.

Correct

Wrong

If removing the microSD card while the transceiver’s power is ON, by doing the following steps.

Push [MENU] q . Push D-pad( w ) to select the root item (“SD Card”), and then push D-pad(Ent).

Push D-pad( e ) to select “Unmount,” and then push D-pad(Ent).

• The conrmation screen “Unmount OK?” appears.

Push D-pad( r ) to select “YES,” then push D-pad(Ent) to unmount. When the unmounting is completed, “Unmount is t completed.” is displayed, then the screen automatically returns to the SD CARD menu. Push [MENU] y to exit the MENU screen. Lift OFF the [micro SD] slot cover on the side panel. u Push in the microSD card until a click sounds, and i then carefully pull it out.

• DO NOT touch the terminals.

Firmly close the [micro SD] slot cover. o

Slot cover Slot cover

Push the microSD card until a click sounds.

Pull the microSD card out.

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■ Save setting data onto a microSD card

Memory channels, item settings in the menu screen, and repeater lists can be saved on the microSD card. Saving data settings on the microSD card allows you to easily restore the transceiver to its previous settings, even if an all reset is performed.

For your information ✓

Data settings are saved in the “icf” ﬁle format that is used in the CS-51 cloning software. The saved data on the microSD card can be copied onto a PC and edited by the cloning software. Data settings can be saved as a new ﬁle or to overwrite an older ﬁle.

Saved as a new ﬁle

Push [MENU] q . Push D-pad( w ) to select the root item (“SD Card”), and then push D-pad(Ent).

Push D-pad( e ) to select “Save Setting,” and then push D-pad(Ent). Push D-pad( r ) to select “<<New File>>,” and then push D-pad(Ent).

• The FILE NAME screen is displayed.

• The le name is automatically named in the following

manner; Setyyyymmdd_xx (yyyy: Year, mm: month, dd: day, xx: serial number)

Example: If a 2nd ﬁle is saved on October 30, 2012, the

ﬁle is named “Set20121030_02”.

• If you want to change the le name, see “Save with a different ﬁle name” (p. 2-7).

Push D-pad(Ent) to save the ﬁle name. t

• The conrmation screen “Save le?” appears.

Push D-pad( y ) to select “YES,” then push D-pad(Ent) to save.

• While saving, a progress bar is displayed, then the “SD

CARD” screen is displayed after the save is completed.

Push [MENU] u to exit the MENU screen.

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Save setting data onto a microSD card (Continued) ■

Overwriting a ﬁle

(Example: Overwriting the “Set20121002_01”)

Push [MENU] q . Push D-pad( w ) to select the root item (“SD Card”), and then push D-pad(Ent).

Push D-pad( e ) to select “Save Setting,” and then push D-pad(Ent). Push D-pad( r ) to select the desired ﬁle to be over- written, and then push D-pad(Ent).

(Example: Selecting “Set20121002_01”)

• The conrmation screen “Overwrite?” appears.

Push D-pad( t ) to select “YES,” and then push D- pad(Ent) to overwrite the setting ﬁle.

• While saving, a progress bar is displayed, then the “SD

CARD” screen is displayed after the save is completed.

Push [MENU] y to exit the MENU screen.

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■ Save with a different ﬁle name

Push [MENU] q . Push D-pad( w ) to select the root item (“SD Card”), and then push D-pad(Ent).

Push D-pad( e ) to select “Save Setting,” and then push D-pad(Ent). Push D-pad( r ) to select “<<New File>>,” and then push D-pad(Ent).

• The FILE NAME screen is displayed.

Push [CLR] t to delete the previously programmed character.

• Push [CLR]

or number. When the cursor does not select a character, the previous character is deleted. If [CLR] ed.

Rotate [DIAL] to select a desired character. y

• The selected character blinks.

to delete the selected character, symbol

is held down, all the characters are delet-

About text entry

• Push D-pad() to move the cursor backward or forward.

• While selecting a character, push [QUICK]

the character to a upper case or lower case letter.

• While selecting a digit, push [QUICK] put mode selection window.

- Push D-pad() to select the desired Upper case let-

ters, Lower case letters, Numbers or Symbols.

- To enter symbols, select “!”#,” and then push D-pad(Ent)

to open the symbol character selection window. Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired symbol character, and then push D-pad(Ent).

• Move the cursor, then rotate [DIAL] to insert a character.

• A space can be selected in any input mode selected.

• Push D-pad() to enter a space.

• If you make a mistake, push [CLR]

lected character, or hold down [CLR] to continuously erase the characters, ﬁrst to the right, and then to the left of the cursor.

to change

to open the in-

to delete the se-

Input mode selection

Continued on the next page ☞

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window

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Save with a different ﬁle name (Continued) ■

Push D-pad( u ) to move the cursor to the second digit. Repeat steps i y and u to enter a name of up to 14-characters, including spaces.

(Example: My Data)

After entering the name, push D-pad(Ent). o

• After pushing D-pad(Ent), “Save le?” appears.

!0 Push D-pad() to select “YES,” and then push D-

pad(Ent) to save the setting ﬁle.

• While saving, a progress bar is displayed, then the “SD

CARD” screen appears after the save is completed.

!1 Push [MENU] to exit the MENU screen.

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■ Loading the saved data les that are on the microSD card

The saved memory channels, item settings the in menu list and repeater lists can be copied to the transceiver. This function is convenient when copying the saved data, such as memory channels, or repeater lists, to another ID-51A/E and then operating with the same data.

Saving the current data is recommended before loading other data in the transceiver.

(Example: Loading all the data in the

“Set20121002_01” ﬁle)

Push [MENU] q . Push D-pad( w ) to select the root item (“SD Card”), and then push D-pad(Ent).

Push D-pad( e ) to select “Load Setting,” and then push D-pad(Ent). Push D-pad( r ) to select the desired ﬁle to be load- ed, and then push D-pad(Ent).

(Example: Selecting “Set20121002_01”)

• The LOAD FILE screen appears.

Push D-pad( t ) to select the desired loading con- tent, as shown below.

• ALL:

Loads all memory channels, item settings in the menu

list and the repeater list into the transceiver.

• Except My Station:

Loads all memory channels, item settings in the menu

list except MY call signs and the repeater list into the transceiver.

• Repeater List Only:

Loads only the repeater list into the transceiver. (☞ Continued on the next page)

To update the repeater list, click here!

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Loading the saved settings ﬁle that are on the microSD card (Continued) ■

Push D-pad(Ent) to select the ﬁle, and then the “Keep y

'SKIP' settings in Repeater List?” appears.

Push D-pad( u ) to select “YES” or “NO.”

• When “YES” is selected, the skip settings of the repeater

list are retained. (p. 9-36)

Push D-pad(Ent), “Load le?” appears. i Push D-pad( o ) to select “YES,” then push D-pad(Ent) to start the ﬁle check.

• While checking the le, “CHECKING FILE” and a progress bar are displayed.

!0 After checking, settings data loading starts.

• While loading, “LOADING” and a progress bar are displayed.

!1 After loading, “COMPLETED!” appears. To complete the loading, reboot the transceiver.

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■ Backup the data stored on the microSD card onto a PC

A backup ﬁle allows easy restoring even if the setting data in the microSD card is accidentally deleted.

Depending on your PC, a memory card reader (purchase locally) may be additionally required to read the microSD card.

D About the microSD card’s folder compo-

sition

The folder composition in the microSD card is as follows:

ID-51 folder q

The folders created in the ID-51A/E are composed in

this ID-51 folder. GPS folder w

GPS logging data is stored in the “log” format.

QsoLog e

QSO log data is stored in the “csv” format.

Reply folder r

Automatic reply data is stored in the “wav” format.

RxLog t

RX record log data is stored in the “csv” format.

Setting folder y

The transceiver’s setting data is stored in the “icf”

format. Voice folder u

The recorded QSO audio date folders are created in

the Voice folder. yyyymmdd folder i

Recorded audio ﬁle is stored in the “wav” format. The folder name is automatically created in the fol-

lowing manner:

yyyymmdd (yyyy:Year, mm:month, dd:day)

VoiceRec o

The recorded Voice recorder audio date folders are

created in the VoiceRec folder.

!0 VoiceTx Recorded voice audio data for the Voice TX function

is stored in the “wav” format.

Gps w

QsoLog e

ID-51 q

(Example: Selecting the setting data)

When the microSD card is inserted into the microSD card drive of the PC or the microSD card reader (purchase locally), the screen appears as shown below.

Reply r

RxLog t

Setting y

Voice u yyyymmdd i

VoiceRec o

!0 VoiceTx

yyyymmdd i

Click

The setting data

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Backup the data stored on the microSD card onto a PC (Continued) ■

D Make a backup ﬁle on your PC

Windows 7 is used for these instructions.

Insert the microSD card into the microSD card drive q on your PC.

• If no microSD card drive is built-in, connect a memory

card reader (purchase locally) and then insert the microSD card into it.

Click the “Open folder to view ﬁles” option to access w the card.

Select “Removal disk” and right click. e Click “Copy.” r

Click

Open the desired folder to copied to, the right click t then click “Paste” to copy the data that is in the microSD card onto the hard disk.

(Example: Copying into the “Backup” folder in C

drive)

When removing the microSD card from the PC, click y the microSD card icon in the task bar. (“ ” icon in the screen shot as shown to the right.)

• The screen shot shows when a memory card reader is

connected.

Click

Right click

Click

Remove the microSD card from the PC when “Safe u To Remove Hardware” appears.

• The screen shot shows when a memory card reader is

connected.

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■ Updating the repeater list

For easy operation, the repeater list is preloaded into your transceiver. This section describes how to manually update the repeater list using a microSD card. The latest setting ﬁle can be downloaded from the Icom website.

Downloading the latest setting ﬁle (ICF ﬁle)1.

q Access the following URL to download the latest

data.

http://www.icom.co.jp/world/support/download/ﬁrm/

index.html

• The latest settings le (ICF le) and repeater list (CSV;

Comma Separated Values ﬁle) are contained in the downloaded ZIP ﬁle.

File Name: 51_U_121201.zip

Depending on the updated ﬁle date.

Depending on the version.

ID-51A/E’s latest setting ﬁle is uploaded to “Cloning software(Rev. MM) and manuals” in the Icom website screen.

• The displayed contents may differ.

ID-51A ID-51E

Cloning software(Rev. MM) and manuals

2012/12/MM

This instruction manual describes when the file name is “51_U_121201.zip,” for example.

w Decompress the compressed ﬁle that is downloaded

from the Icom website.

“51_U_121201” folder will be created on the same

place where the downloaded file is saved.

Inserting the microSD card into a PC2.

e Insert the microSD card into the microSD card drive

on your PC.

• Icom recommends that you format all microSD

cards to be used with the ID-51A/E, even preformatted microSD cards for PCs or other uses.

See page 2-3 for details of inserting and removing the microSD card.

Copying the latest ICF ﬁle to the microSD card3.

r Double-click the “51_U_121201” folder created on

the same place where the downloaded file is saved.

t Copy the ICF ﬁle (Example: “51_USA_121201.icf”)

in the folder to the “Setting” folder in the “ID-51” folder of the microSD card.

microSD card

Transceiver

to the Card reader

Click

Continued on the next page ☞

Click

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Updating the repeater list (Continued) ■

Inserting the microSD card4.

y Remove the microSD card from the PC, and insert

the card into the transceiver’s slot.

See page 2-3 for details of inserting and removing the microSD card.

Saving the current data is recommended before loading other data into the transceiver.

Updating the repeater list5.

u Push [MENU]

i Push D-pad() to select the root item (“SD Card”),

and then push D-pad(Ent).

o Push D-pad() to select “Load Setting,” and then

push D-pad(Ent).

!0 Push D-pad() to select the ICF ﬁle to be loaded,

and then push D-pad(Ent).

(Example: Selecting “51_USA_121201.icf”)

• The LOAD FILE screen appears.

!1 Push D-pad() to select “Repeater List Only,” and

then push D-pad(Ent).

microSD card

Transceiver

from the Card reader

Continued on the next page ☞

Select the ﬁle to be loaded

Select

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Updating the repeater list (Continued) ■

!2 Push D-pad(Ent) to select the ﬁle, and then the “Keep

'SKIP' settings in Repeater List?” appears.

!3 Push D-pad() to select “YES” or “NO.”

• When “YES” is selected, the skip settings of the repeater

list are retained. (p. 9-36)

!4 Push D-pad(Ent), “Load le?” appears. !5 Push D-pad() to select “YES,” then push D-pad(Ent)

to start the ﬁle check.

• While checking the le, “CHECKING FILE” and a progress bar are displayed.

!6 After checking, settings data loading starts.

• While loading, “LOADING” and a progress bar are displayed.

!7 After loading, “COMPLETED!” appears. To complete the loading, reboot the transceiver.

Repeater list updating is complete!

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Section 3

Previous view

PANEL DESCRIPTION

Front, top and side panels ■ ................................... 3-2

Function display ■ ................................................... 3-5

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PANEL DESCRIPTION

q w

o !0

Function display (p. 3-5)

Internal microphone

Speaker

Previous view

■ Front, top and side panels

q ANTENNA CONNECTOR (p. 1-2) Connect the antenna here.

• An optional AD-92SMA adapter (p. 18-3) is available to

w TX/RX INDICATOR [TX/RX] (pp. 5-9, 5-10) Lights green while receiving a signal or when the

squelch is open; lights red while transmitting.

e PTT SWITCH [PTT] (p. 5-10) Hold down to transmit, release to receive.

For ID-51E only

Push brieﬂy, then hold down to transmit a 1750 Hz

tone burst.

r CD (RX CALLSIGN DISPLAY)/D-PAD (LEFT) KEY

[CD]/D-pad()

t SQUELCH KEY [SQL]

y POWER KEY [ ]

Hold down for 1 second to turn the transceiver power

ON or OFF. (p. 5-2)

connect an antenna with a BNC connector.

➥ While in the DV mode, hold down for

1 second to open the received calls record. (p. 9-5)

➥ While in the DR mode, or with the Menu

screen or Quick Menu screen opens, push to select an upper tier menu. (p. 16-2)

Hold down to temporarily open the squelch and ➥ monitor the operating frequency. While holding down this key, rotate ➥ [DIAL] to ad- just the squelch level. (p. 5-6)

u MENU • LOCK KEY [MENU ]

➥ Push to enter or exit the Menu screen.

(p. 16-2)

➥ Hold down for 1 second to toggle the Key

Lock function ON or OFF. (p. 5-11)

i MODE • SCAN KEY [MODE•SCAN]

➥ Push to select the operating mode.

(p. 5-7)

• Selectable operating modes are AM, FM,

FM-N or DV.

➥ Hold down for 1 second to enter the scan

type selection mode. (pp. 13-5, 13-9)

• Push again to start the scan.

• Push

to stop the scan.

o MAIN • DUAL KEY [MAIN•DUAL]

➥ Push to toggle the main band between A

and B bands. (p. 5-3)

➥ Push and hold for 1 second to toggle the

dualwatch function ON or OFF. (p. 5-3)

!0 microSD CARD SLOT [micro SD]

Insert a microSD card of up to 32 GB SDHC.

!1 ENTER KEY [ENT]

While in the DR mode, or with the Menu screen or

Quick Menu screen open, push to open or set the selected item or option. (p. 16-2)

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PANEL DESCRIPTION

q w

o !0

Function display (p. 3-5)

Internal microphone

Speaker

Previous view

Front, top and side panels (Continued)

■

!2 DR (D-STAR REPEATER)/D-PAD (DOWN) KEY

[DR]/D-pad()

!3 EXTERNAL DC IN JACK [DC IN]

!4 DATA JACK [DATA]

Connects to a PC through the optional OPC-2218LU

data communication cable, for low-speed data communication in the DV mode or for cloning. The jack is also used to connect an external GPS receiver.

See page 9-14 or 17-17 for more details.

!5 QUICK MENU • SPEECH KEY [QUICK SPCH]

➥ Hold down 1 second to enter the DR mode.

(p. 8-3)

➥ While in the DR mode, or with the Menu

screen or Quick Menu screen open, push to move the value or option selector bar down. (p. 16-2)

Connects to the supplied wall charger, BC-167SA/ ➥ SD/SV, to charge the attached battery pack. (p. 4-3) Connect an external DC power supply through ➥ the optional CP-12L or CP-19R cigarette lighter cable or OPC-254L DC power cable for external DC operation. (p. 4-6)

➥ Push to enter or exit the Quick Menu

screen. (p. 5-4)

• The Quick Menu is used to quickly select various functions.

➥ Hold down for 1 second to audibly an-

nounce the displayed frequency, operating mode or call sign. (p. 17-6)

!6 MEMORY/CALL • SELECT MEMORY WRITE KEY

[M/CALL•S.MW]

➥ In the VFO mode, push once to enter the

Memory selection mode, push again to enter the Call channel mode. (p. 8-3)

For ID-51A only

In the Call channel mode, push once to enter the Weather channel mode.

➥ Hold down for 1 second to enter the Select

!7 VFO/MHz • CLEAR • OUTPUT POWER KEY

[VFO/MHz•CLR•LOW]

Memory Write mode. (p. 12-4)

➥ Push to select the VFO mode. (p. 5-8) ➥ While in the VFO mode, push to select

1 MHz and 10 MHz tuning steps. (p. 5-6)

➥ With the Menu screen or Quick Menu screen

open, push to return to the operating mode before entering the menu screen. (p. 16-2)

➥ While in the Memory Name or Call Sign

3-3

Programming mode, push to delete the character. (p. 12-11)

➥ While scanning, push to cancel a scan.

(pp. 13-5, 13-9)

➥ Hold down for 1 second to select the out-

put power. (p. 5-10)

• Select the transmit output power of High, Mid,

Low2, Low1 or S-low.

• While holding down this key, rotate [DIAL] to

select the desired output power.

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PANEL DESCRIPTION

q w

o !0

Function display (p. 3-5)

Internal microphone

Speaker

Previous view

Front, top and side panels (Continued) ■

!8 CS (CALL SIGN SELECT)/D-PAD (RIGHT) KEY

[CS]/D-pad()

!9 RXÚCS (RX CALL SIGN CAPTURE)/D-PAD (UP)

KEY [RXÚCS]/D-pad()

@0 EXTERNAL MICROPHONE/SPEAKER JACK

[MIC/SP]

Connect a cloning cable, optional speaker micro-

phone or headset, if desired. See Section 18 for a list of available options. Be sure to turn OFF the power before connecting

@1 VOLUME CONTROL [VOL]

Rotate to adjust the audio volume level. (p. 5-2)

➥ Hold down for 1 second to enter the oper-

ating call sign select mode.

➥ While in the DR mode, or with the Menu

screen or Quick Menu screen open, push to select a lower tier menu. (p. 16-2)

➥ Hold down for 1 second to set the received

call signs (station and repeaters) as the operating call sign.

• While holding down this key, rotate [DIAL] to select another call sign in the RX history.

➥ While in the DR mode, or with the Menu

screen or Quick Menu screen open, push to move the value or option selector bar up. (p. 16-2)

or disconnecting optional equipment to or from

the [MIC/SP] jack.

@2 CONTROL DIAL [DIAL]

Rotate to select the operating frequency. (p. 5-6) ➥ While in the Memory mode, rotate to select a ➥ memory channel. (p. 12-3)

While scanning, rotate to change the scanning ➥ direction. (p. 13-3)

Hold down [SQL], and rotate to select the squelch ➥ level. (p. 5-6)

While in the DR mode, or with the Menu screen ➥ or Quick Menu screen open, rotate to select a desired option or value.

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PANEL DESCRIPTION

点滅

Previous view

■ Function display

w r y u io !0 !2

Dual band display

!6 !7

BC Radio setting pop-up

window (Tuning mode)

Single band display

q BATTERY ICON

Shows the capacity of the attached battery pack ➥ in four levels. (p. 4-2)

  •“ ” (battery icon) appears when the battery

pack is attached.

  •“ ” appears when the battery pack must be

charged.

“ ➥

” appears when the optional battery case is

attached. (p. 4-4)

w VOX ICON (p. 18-6) Appears when the optional headset is connected

with the OPC-2006LS p l u g a d a p t e r c a b l e , and the VOX function is ON.

e OPERATING MODE ICONS (p. 5-7) Shows the selected operating mode.

 •DV,AM,FMandFM-Nareselectable.  •“DV-G”or“DV-A”appearswhenGPSorGPS-Atransmis-

sion is selected in the DV mode. (p. 10-16)

r EMR/BK/Packet Loss/Auto Reply ICON

“EMR”appearswhentheEnhancedMonitorRe- ➥ quest(EMR)modeisselected.(p.9-8) “BK”appearswhentheBreak-in(BK)modeisse- ➥ lected.(p.9-7) “L” appears when Packet Loss has occurred. ➥ (p.9-14) “ ➥ ” appears when the Automatic Reply function isselected.(p.9-11)

t DUPLEX ICON (p. 15-5)

 “DUP+”appearswhenplusduplexisselected,and

“DUP–”appearswhenminusduplexisselected.

y BC RADIO ICON (p. 6-2)

 AppearswhentheBCradioisON.

u GPS ICON

AppearswhileGPSfunctionisinuse.(p.10-2) ➥

  StaysONwhentheGPSreceiverisactivatedand

valid position data is received.

  Blinks when invalid position data is being re-

ceived.

  •GPSiconscanbeturnedOFFintheMenuscreen.

(p. 16-33)

“ ➥ S”blinksinstead of the GPSicon,whenthe

GPSalarmbeeps.(p.10-14)

i RECORD ICON (p. 11-2) Appears while recording.

 •“ ” appears while the transceiver is recording.  •“

” appears while the recording is paused.

o microSD ICON (Section 2)

“ ➥ ” appears when a microSD card is inserted. “ ➥ ”and“ ” alternately blinks while accessing the

microSD card.

!0AUTO POWER OFF ICON (p. 16-83)

 AppearswhentheAutopowerOFFfunctionisON.

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PANEL DESCRIPTION

Previous view

Function display (Continued) ■

w r y u io !0 !2

Dual band display

!6 !7

BC Radio setting pop-up

window (Tuning mode)

Single band display

!1 TONE ICONS

 •WhileoperatinginFM/FM-Nmode:

(pp. 17-13, 17-15)

“ TONE” appears while the Repeater Tone Encod- ➥

er is ON.

“ TSQL” appears while the Tone squelch function ➥

is ON.

“ TSQL-R” appears while the Reverse Tone ➥

squelch function is ON.

“ DTCS” appears while the DTCS squelch function ➥

is ON.

“ DTCS-R” appears while the reverse DTCS ➥

squelch function is ON.

“ ➥ S” appears with the “TSQL” or “DTCS” icon

while the Pocket Beep function (with CTCSS or DTCS) is ON.

 •WhileoperatinginDVmode: (pp. 9-19, 9-20)

“ DSQL” appears while the Digital Call Sign squelch ➥

function is ON.

“ CSQL” appears while the Digital Code squelch ➥

function is ON.

“ ➥ S” appears with the “DSQL” or “CSQL” icon

while the Pocket Beep function (with Digital Call Sign or Digital Code squelch) is ON.

!2 CLOCK DISPLAY (p. 16-82) Displays the current time.

!3 PRIORITY WATCH ICON (p. 14-5) Appears when Priority Watch is in use.

!4 WEATHER ALERT ICON (p. 5-15) Appears when the Weather alert function is ON.

!5 ATTENUATOR ICON (p. 5-11) Appears when the attenuator is ON in the AIR band.

!6 SKIP ICON (pp. 13-7, 13-8)

“ SKIP” appears when the selected memory chan- ➥

nel is set as a skip channel.

“ PSKIP” appears when the displayed frequency is ➥

set as a skip frequency in the Memory mode.

“ PSKIP” appears while the Frequency Skip Scan ➥

function is ON in the VFO mode.

!7 MEMORY CHANNEL NUMBER

Displays the selected memory channel or bank ➥ number. (p. 12-3) “C0” to “C3” appears when the Call channel is se- ➥ lected. (p. 12-3)

!8 MEMORY ICON (p. 12-3) Appears when the Memory mode is selected.

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PANEL DESCRIPTION

Previous view

Function display (Continued) ■

w r y u io !0 !2

Dual band display

!6 !7

BC Radio setting pop-up

window (Tuning mode)

Single band display

!9 S/RF METER

Shows the relative signal strength of the receive ➥ signal. (p. 5-9) Shows the output power level of the transmit signal. ➥ (p. 5-10)

@0 POWER ICONS (p. 5-10)

“ SLO” appears when S-low power is selected. ➥ “ LO1” appears when low 1 power is selected. ➥ “ LO2” appears when low 2 power is selected. ➥ “ MID” appears when mid power is selected. ➥ No icon appears when high power is selected. ➥

@1 MEMORY NAME DISPLAY (p. 12-12) While in the Memory mode, the programmed mem-

ory or memory bank name is displayed.

@2 FREQUENCY READOUT

Displays a variety of information, such as the operat-

ing frequency, menu contents and so on.

• The decimal point blinks during a scan.

@3 MAIN BAND ICON (p. 5-3) Shows the the selected band (A or B) is the Main

band.

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Section 4

Previous view

BATTERY CHARGING

Battery information ■ .............................................. 4-2

Battery life D ....................................................... 4-2

Battery icon D .................................................... 4-2

Charging through the [DC IN] jack ■ ....................... 4-3

Battery icon D ..................................................... 4-3

Charging note D .................................................. 4-3

Optional battery case ■ .......................................... 4-4

Battery life D ....................................................... 4-4

About the battery replacement D ........................ 4-4

Charging with the optional desktop charger ■ ........ 4-5

Charging note D .................................................. 4-5

External DC power operation ■ .............................. 4-6

Operating note D ................................................. 4-6

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BATTERY CHARGING

Previous view

■ Battery information

D Battery life

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

• Power save setting: Auto (Short)

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

operating style)

See page 4-4 for the optional BP-273 b at t e r y c a s e battery life.

Battery icon D

The “ ” battery icon appears when the BP-271 or BP-272 Li-ion battery pack is attached to the transceiver.

• When the BP-273 battery case is attached to the

transceiver, the battery icon cannot display the battery capacity of the alkaline batteries. The battery icon stays “点滅,” and it does not reﬂect with the true battery capacity.

• Without disconnecting the battery charger or external DC power, the battery icon does not appear when turning power ON after charging is completed.

Battery pack FM mode

BP-271 Approx. 4.5 hrs. Approx. 4.5 hrs. BP-272 Approx. 8 hrs. Approx. 7 hrs.

Icon

The battery has sufﬁcient capacity.

The battery is exhausted a little. The battery is nearing exhaustion. Charg-

ing is necessary. (The transceiver can be operated for a short time.)

The battery is almost exhaustion. Charging is necessary. (The transceiver quickly becomes impossible to operate.)

Battery condition

DV mode

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BATTERY CHARGING

• BC-167S

• CP-12L (Optional)

• OPC-254L (Optional)

to AC outlet

to cigarette lighter socket (12 V DC)

to 12 V DC (power supply)

White: +

Black: _

Transceiver

to [DC IN]

Tu rn power OFF while charging the battery pack.

The BC-167SA, BC-167SD and BC-167SV have different shapes.

BP-271

• CP-19R (Optional)

Previous view

■ Charging through the [DC IN] jack

Prior to using the transceiver for the ﬁrst time, the battery pack must be fully charged for optimum life and operation. BE SURE to turn OFF the power while charging. Otherwise the attached battery pack cannot be charged. (see page 4-6 for details)

Battery icon D

While charging, the charging icon “ ” sequentially shows eleven level steps along with the word “Charging...”. The icon disappears when the battery pack is completely charged.

While charging

D Charging note

• When using the supplied BC-167S battery charger, be

sure to turn OFF the transceiver power. Otherwise the battery pack will not be charged completely, or it will take much longer to charge.

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

254L, the battery pack can be charged at power ON. But by default, the battery pack cannot be charged at power ON, so you should turn OFF the power before charging. (p. 16-71)

• Even if rechargeable batteries, Ni-Cd or Ni-MH, are

installed in the optional BP-273 battery case, they cannot be charged.

• The battery pack can be charged approximately 500

times.

• Charging period: BP-271 approximately 3.0 hours BP-272 approximately 4.5 hours

BE SURE to attach the battery pack before connecting the DC cable.

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BATTERY CHARGING

Previous view

■ Optional battery case

When using the BP-273 b at t e r y c a s e , install three AA (LR6) size alkaline batteries, as described below.

Remove the battery case if it is attached. (p. 1-2) q

Install three AA (LR6) size alkaline batteries. w

• Install only alkaline batteries.

• Be sure to observe the correct polarity.

Attach the battery case. (p. 1-2) e

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 with the BP-273 operation. Also, the transmit output power selection is disabled.

CAUTION:

• When installing batteries, make sure they are all

the same brand, type and capacity. Also, do not mix new and old batteries together.

• Keep the battery terminals clean. It’s a good idea to

occasionally clean them.

• Never incinerate used battery cells since the internal battery gas may cause them to rupture.

• Never expose a detached battery case to water.

If the battery case gets wet, be sure to wipe it dry before using it.

• Never use batteries whose insulated covering is

damaged.

• Remove the alkaline batteries when battery case is

not used. Otherwise the installed alkaline batteries will exhausted due to built-in step-up converter.

Battery life D

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)

FM mode

Approx. 7.5 hrs. Approx. 7 hrs.

NOTE:

• The battery life may differ, depending on the operating style or the installed alkaline batteries.

• 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.

DV mode

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.

When the BP-273 battery case is attached to the transceiver, the battery icon cannot display the battery capacity of the alkaline batteries. The battery icon stays “点滅,” and it does not reﬂect with the true

battery capacity.

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BATTERY CHARGING

Guide rail

Tabs

–

Transceiver

(with battery pack)

Tu rn OFF the power

Battery pack

BC-202 (optional)

Desktop charger

Charging indicator

• Lights orange : While charging

• Lights green : Charging is completed

• Blinks orange : A charging error has

occured

AC Adapter

(A different type, or

no AC adapter is supplied, depending on the version.)

Screws* (Self tapping screws:

3.5 × at least 30 mm)

*Purchase separately.

Using screws is recommended to secure the charger.

The optional OPC-515L (for DC power source) or CP-23L (for 12 V cigarette lighter socket) can be used instead of the AC adapter.

Previous view

■ Charging with the optional desktop charger

The optional BC-202 rapidly charges of the BP-271 and BP-272 Li-ion battery packs.

D Charging note

• Be sure to turn OFF the transceiver power.

When the transceiver power cannot be turned OFF,

detach the battery pack from the transceiver. Then charge the battery pack by itself, or charge the battery using regular charging. Otherwise the battery pack will not be charged (the charging indicator on the BC-202 blinks orange about 10 second after the battery pack is installed in BC-202).

• The BC-202 desktop charger can only charge BP-

271 or BP-272 Li-ion battery packs. 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. If this occurs, try charging the battery pack alone, without the transceiver, or try using the standard (non-rapid) charger. Contact your dealer if you have problems charging a new battery pack.

• NEVER place the transceiver with the battery pack

to the desktop charger when the transceiver is connected to the DC power supply. This may cause the charger’s malfunction and the charging indicator of the charger lights red. In that case, disconnect the AC adapter from the charger, and then reconnect the AC adapter to the charger.

• The optional CP-23L and OPC-515L can be used

instead of the supplied AC adapter. Connect one of these to the [DC 12-16V] jack.

• Charging time: BP-271 approximately 2.0 hours BP-272 approximately 3.5 hours

IMPORTANT: Battery charging caution

Ensure the guide rails on the battery pack are correctly aligned with the tabs inside the charger.

CAUTION: When using the OPC-515L DC power

cable

NEVER connect the OPC-515L to a power source using reverse polarity. This will ruin the battery charger. White line: + Black line:

NOTE: If the charging indicator blinks orange for 10 seconds or more with the battery pack installed in the transceiver, try charging the BP-271 alone. You can also try regular charging the BP-271 attached to the transceiver.

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BATTERY CHARGING

D-pad

(�)

(Ent)

BP-271

• CP-12L (Optional)

• CP-19R (Optional)

• OPC-254L (Optional)

to a cigarette lighter socket (12 V DC)

to a 12 V DC (power supply)

White: +

Black: _

to [DC IN]

Transceiver

Previous view

■ External DC power operation

An optional CP-12L or CP-19R cigarette lighter cable, for a 12 V cigarette lighter socket, or an OPC-254L external DC power cable can be used for external power. The attached battery pack will not be charged while operating the transceiver if “Charging (Power ON)” is set to the factory default setting. If the setting is set to ON in the MENU screen, the battery pack can be charged.

• The external DC power supply voltage must be between

10–16 V, and the current capacity must be more than 2.5 A to charge the battery pack when operating.

Connect the DC cable as shown to the right. q Push [MENU] w to enter the Menu screen. Push D-pad( e ) to select the root item (Function), and then push D-pad(Ent) to go to the next level.

( MENU > Function > Charging (Power ON))

Refer to the menu sequence shown directly above r and push D-pad() to select, and then push Dpad(Ent) to enter, one or more times until the last screen is displayed. Push D-pad( t ) to select “ON.”

• OFF : The transceiver cannot be charged when the power

• ON : The transceiver can be charged even if the power

When the transceiver power is ON, the battery icon sequentially shows “ ,” “ ,” “ ” and “ ” while charging, and the icon disappears when the battery pack is completely charged.

• The power supply voltage must be between 10.0–

16.0 V DC.

NEVER CONNECT OVER 16 V DC directly into the [DC

IN] jack of the transceiver.

• BE SURE to use a CP-12L, CP-19R or OPC-254L

when connecting a regulated 12 V DC power supply.

Use an external DC-DC converter to connect the transceiv-

er through an optional CP-12L, CP-19R or OPC-254L to a 24

• The voltage of the external power supply must be

between 10–16 V DC when using either CP-12L, CP19R or OPC-254L, otherwise, use the battery pack.

• Disconnect the power cables from the transceiver

when not using it. Otherwise, the vehicle battery will become exhausted.

is ON.

Operating note D

V DC power source.

BE SURE to attach the battery pack before connecting the DC cable.

• “Charging (Power ON)” setting screen

NOTE: Up to 5 W (approximately) of maximum output power is possible when using 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.

• The power save function is automatically deactivated

when using an external DC power source.

• Be sure to observe the correct polarity of the OPC-

254L supply connection.

• When external power is used, the power save func-

tion is automatically turned OFF.

• ID-51A/E’s charging circuit may generate certain

spurious signals; the S-meter appears, or noise may be heard.

When you operate the transceiver while charging, and

if you cannot receive signals correctly, set “Charging (Power ON)” in the MENU screen to OFF.

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Section 5

Previous view

BASIC OPERATION

Power ON ■ ............................................................ 5-2

Setting audio volume ■ ........................................... 5-2

MAIN band selection ■ ........................................... 5-3

Selecting the operating band ■ ............................... 5-4

Selecting a tuning step ■ ........................................ 5-5

Tuning step selection D ....................................... 5-5

Setting a frequency ■ ............................................. 5-6

Setting the squelch level ■ ...................................... 5-6

Selecting the operating mode ■ .............................. 5-7

Monitor function ■ ................................................... 5-7

Selecting the Mode ■ .............................................. 5-8

VFO mode D ....................................................... 5-8

Memory/Call channel/Weather channel* mode

DR (D-STAR Repeater) mode D ......................... 5-8

Receiving ■ ............................................................. 5-9

Transmitting ■ ....................................................... 5-10

About transmit power levels D ........................... 5-10

Key Lock function ■ .............................................. 5-11

ATT (AIR) function ■ ............................................. 5-11

Band Scope function ■ ......................................... 5-12

Sweep operation D ........................................... 5-12

Dualwatch operation ■ .......................................... 5-13

MAIN band selection D ..................................... 5-13

Setting the volume for Dualwatch D .................. 5-14

Weather channel operation ■

(U.S.A. version transceivers only) ...................... 5-15

Weather channel selection D ............................ 5-15

Weather alert function D ................................... 5-15

.. 5-8

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■ Power ON

Hold down [ ➥ ] for 1 second to turn ON power.

 •Holddown[ ] for 1 second to turn OFF power.  •Aftertheopeningmessageandpowersourcevoltageare

displayed,theoperatingfrequencyappears.

The opening message and power source voltage displayoptionscanbeturnedONorOFFintheDisplaymenu. MENU>Display>Opening Message (p. 16-76)

MENU >

Display

> Voltage (Power ON) (p. 16-76)

When “JA3YUA/ID51” is set as yourowncallsignandnote.

[ ]

■ Setting audio volume

Rotate[VOL]toadjusttheaudiolevel. ➥

 •Ifthesquelch is closed, hold down[SQL]whilesetting

theaudiolevel.

 •Thedisplayshowsthevolumelevelwhileadjusting.

ThebeeplevelisadjustedintheSoundsmenu.

MENU > Sounds > Beep Level (p. 16-79)

[VOL]

Volumeleveldisplay

Noaudio

Maximumaudio

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■ MAIN band selection

The ID-51A/E has two independent operating bands; A band and B band. The transceiver can monitor two frequencies simultaneously on A band and B band. This is called Dualwatch operation. (p. 5-13)

Push [MAIN] ➥ to toggle the MAIN band between A and B band.

• “MAIN” appears on the MAIN band.

Hold down [DUAL] ➥ for 1 second to turn the dual- watch operation ON or OFF.

• During Dualwatch operation, the display shows the A

band in the upper half and the B band in the lower half.

• When Dualwatch operation is OFF, the display shows

only the MAIN band.

Single band operation

Frequency range on the A/B bands:

108.000 MHz to 174.000 MHz

137.000 MHz to 174.000 MHz

380.000 MHz to 479.000 MHz

• Some frequency ranges are blocked for the U.S.A. and Aus-

tralian version by regulation.

Upper: A band

Lower: B band

Dualwatch operation

Selecting A band

Selecting B band

Push

Hold down

Selecting upper half as MAIN band

MAIN band (A band)

SUB band (B band)

Push

SUB band (A band)

MAIN band (B band)

Selecting lower half as MAIN band

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■ Selecting the operating band

The transceiver can receive the AIR, 144 MHz or 430 MHz bands.

q Push [V/MHz] to select the VFO mode, if neces- sary. Push [QUICK] w to open the Quick Menu screen. Push D-pad( e ) to select “Band Select,” and then push D-pad(Ent).

Push D-pad( r ) to select the desired frequency band.

• Available frequency bands are differ, depending on version. See the speciﬁcations for details. (p. 19-2)

Push D-pad(Ent) to set and exit the Quick Menu t screen.

AIR band

144 MHz band 430 MHz band

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■ Selecting a tuning step

The following tuning steps are selectable. (kHz)

5.0 6.25 8.33* 10.0 12.5 15.0 20.0

25.0 30.0 50.0 100.0 125.0 200.0

*Appears only when the AIR band is selected.

D Tuning step selection

Push [QUICK] q to open the Quick Menu screen. Push D-pad( w ) to select “TS,” and then push D- pad(Ent).

Push D-pad( e ) to select the desired tuning step. Push D-pad(Ent) to save the setting and exit the r Quick Menu screen.

When 10 kHz tuning steps is selected, the frequency changes in the 10 kHz steps.

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■ Setting a frequency

q When VFO mode is selected, push [V/MHz] to select the 1 MHz or 10 MHz Quick Tuning function step, or turn it OFF.

• When the 1 MHz step is selected, the frequency changes in

1 MHz steps.

• When the 10 MHz step is selected, the frequency changes

in 10 MHz steps.

Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired frequency. w

• The frequency changes according to the selected tuning

steps. See page 5-5 for details.

[DIAL]

Blinks

When the frequency changes in 1 MHz steps.

Blinks

When the frequency changes in 10 MHz steps.

■ Setting the squelch level

The squelch function mutes the noise or received audio signal, depending on the signal strength and the squelch control setting.

While holding down [SQL], rotate [DIAL] to select the ➥ squelch level.

• While holding down [SQL], rotate [DIAL] one click to display the squelch level.

• “ LEVEL1” is loose squelch (for weak signals) and “LEV-

EL9” is tight squelch (for strong signals).

• “ AUTO” shows automatic level adjustment by a noise

pulse counting system.

• “OPEN” shows a continuously open setting. (This option

is not selectable in the DV mode.)

[DIAL]

[SQL]

Automatic squelch

Maximum level

NOTE: The independent squelch level can be set to the A band and B band. The squelch level setting can be done only for the MAIN band.

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■ Selecting the operating mode

Operating modes are determined by the modulation of the radio signals. The transceiver has a total of four operating modes; AM, FM, FM-N and DV.

Push [MODE] ➥ one or more times to select a de- sired operating mode.

 •TheAMmodecanbeusedforonlytheAIRband(108.000

MHzto136.995MHz).

 •WhentheGPSTXModeisset,“DV-G”or“DV-A”appears

insteadof“DV.”(p.10-16)

AM mode selected

FM mode selected

FM-N mode selected

■ Monitor function

This function is used to listen to weak signals without disturbing the squelch setting, or having to open the squelch manually even when mute functions such as the tone squelch are in use.

Hold down [SQL] to monitor the operating frequen- ➥ cy.

 •The1stsegmentoftheS-meterblinks.

The [SQL] key can be set to ‘sticky’ operation in Function menu. MENU > Function > Monitor(p.16-66)

DV mode selected

The ﬁrst segment blinks

[SQL]

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■ Selecting the Mode

D VFO mode

The VFO mode is used to set the desired frequency.

Push [V/MHz] q to select the VFO mode.

• When VFO mode is selected, push [V/MHz] then rotate [DIAL] to change the frequency in 1 MHz steps. Or push [V/MHz]

Rotate [DIAL] to set the operating frequency. w

again for 10 MHz steps.

DR mode

Hold down

to select

VFO mode

Push

Memory mode Call channel mode WX channel* mode

Push

to alternately select

to select

D Memory/Call channel/

Weather channel* mode

• Memory mode

Memory mode is used for operation on Memory channels, which store programmed frequencies.

• Call channel mode

Call channels are used for quick recall of most-often used frequencies.

• Weather channel mode*

Weather channels are used for monitoring weather channels from the NOAA (National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration) broadcasts.

When the VFO mode is selected, push [M/CALL] q

to select the memory mode.

• “

” and the selected Memory channel number appear.

Push [M/CALL] w again to select the Call channel mode, and then push again to select the Weather channel mode.

• The Memory mode, Call channel mode or Weather channel mode* are alternately selected.

• While in the Call channel mode, the selected Call channel number (“C0” to “C3”) appears.

• While in the Weather channel mode*, the selected weather channel number (“WX-01” to “WX-10”) appears.

Rotate [DIAL] to select a desired channel. e

• Only programmed Memory channels can be selected.

• See p. 12-4 for memory programming details.

• VFO mode

• Memory mode

Appears

• Call channel mode

Appears

• Weather channel mode*

*Appears in only the U.S.A. version transceivers.

D DR (D-STAR Repeater) mode

The DR (D-STAR Repeater) mode is used for D-STAR repeater operation. In this mode, you can easily select the preprogrammed repeaters and UR call signs by rotating [DIAL].

Hold down q for 1 second to select the DR mode. Rotate [DIAL] to select a desired access repeater. w

• DR mode

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■ Receiving

Example: Receiving on 145.510 MHz

q Push [V/MHz] to select the VFO mode, if neces- sary. Push [QUICK] w to open the Quick Menu screen. Push D-pad( e ) to select “Band Select,” and then push D-pad(Ent).

Push D-pad( r ) to select the desired band.

• Example: “146.010”

• The last frequency operated on the band is displayed.

• The displayed frequency will appear after band selec-

tion.

Push D-pad(Ent) to save the setting and exit the t Quick Menu screen. Push [MODE] y to select the FM mode. Rotate [DIAL] to select “145.510 MHz.” u

When a signal is received:

• The Squelch opens and audio is heard.

• The TX/RX indicator lights green.

• The S-meter shows the relative signal strength level.

[DIAL]

144 MHz band

S/RF-meter

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[DIAL]

[PTT]

TX/RX indicator

Microphone

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■ Transmitting

CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna will dam-

age the transceiver.

NOTE: To prevent interfering, hold down [SQL] to

listen on the channel before transmitting.

q Set the operating frequency. (p. 5-6)

• Transmitting can be done only when the 144 MHz or 430

MHz amateur band is selected as the MAIN band.

Hold down [LOW] w for 1 second to select the transmit output power between S-Low, Low1, Low2, Mid and High to suit your operating requirements.

• Or while holding down [LOW] , rotate [DIAL] to select the output power.

• Lower output power during short-range communications

may reduce the possibility of interference to other stations, and will conserve battery power.

• “SLO”/“LO1”/ “LO2”/“MID” appears when S-low/low 1/low

2/mid power is selected.

• No icon appears when high power is selected.

Hold down [PTT] to transmit. e

• The TX/RX indicator lights red.

• The S/RF meter displays the output power level.

Speak at your normal voice level. r

• DO NOT hold the transceiver too close to your mouth or

speak too loudly. This may distort your speech.

Release [PTT] to receive. t

R WARNING! NEVER transmit for long periods of time. During prolonged transmissions at high power or mid power, the transceiver radiates heat to protect itself from overheating. The transceiver’s chassis will become hot and may cause a burn.

• To prevent the transceiver’s overheating, the default setting of the time-out timer function is set to 5 minutes (p. 16-

68). Be careful when the time-out timer function is turned OFF or set to a long time period, and you transmit for long periods.

DO NOT operate the transceiver in a situation that will obstruct heat dissipation, especially if the transceiver uses an external power supply. Heat dissipation may be affected, and it may cause a burn, warp the casing or damage the transceiver.

NOTE: When the transceiver becomes hot, the transceiver’s heat protection function gradually reduces the output power to approximately 2.5 watts, then it stops transmission after that. This is done to protect the transceiver itself until it can cool down.

CONNECT to only the rated voltage range when using an external power supply.

❍ When the external DC power cable (13.5 V DC) is

: 5 W (High)/2.5 W (Mid)/1.0 W (Low2)/

❍ When the BP-273 is attached. :

NOTE: When using the BP-273 battery case,

D About transmit power levels

connected or BP-271/BP-272 is attached.

0.5 W (Low1)/0.1 W (S-Low)

Approximately

0.1 W (S-LOW)

“SLO,” “LO1,” “LO2,” “MID” or no icon (high power) appears on the display by holding down [LOW] for 1 second. But “SLO” appears while transmitting, and is limited to approximately 0.1 watts.

(approximately)

(ﬁxed)

the output power

• Transmit power level display

High power (5 W)

Mid power (2.5 W)

Low2 power (1.0 W)

Low1 power (0.5 W)

S-Low power (0.1 W)

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■ Key Lock function

Activate to prevent accidental frequency changes and unnecessary function access.

Hold down [LOCK] ➥ for 1 second to turn the Key Lock function ON or OFF.

• When the Key Lock function is activated and the locked key

or dial is pushed or rotated, “LOCK ON” appears.

• [ ], [LOCK] , [PTT], [SQL] and [VOL] can be used while the lock function is activated.

Either or both the squelch control and volume control can also be locked in the Function menu. MENU > Function > Key Lock (p. 16-68)

The function is ON

The function is OFF

■ ATT (AIR) function

The attenuator reduces signal levels to prevent audio distortion. This is useful when the transceiver receives a very strong air band signal, or it is in very strong electromagnetic ﬁelds such as from a broadcasting station near your location. The attenuation is about 30 dB, and enabled when the AIR band is selected.

Push [QUICK] q to open the Quick Menu screen. Push D-pad( w ) to select “ATT (AIR),” and then push D-pad(Ent).

Push D-pad( e ) to select “30dB.” Push D-pad(Ent) to set, and exit the Quick Menu r screen.

• “ATT” appears.

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■ Band Scope function

The Band Scope function allows you to visually check a speciﬁed frequency range around the center frequency.

Example: The tuning step is set to 10 kHz, and a

strong signal is received on 146.060 MHz.

Strong level

Weak level

The signal on the

146.060 MHz

Band Scope display

Center frequency (Example: 146.010 MHz)

Sweep marker

D Sweep operation

Push [QUICK] q to open the Quick Menu screen. Push D-pad( w ) to select “Band Scope,” and then push D-pad(Ent).

About the sweep steps:

The speciﬁed tuning step (in VFO mode) or programmed tuning step (in memory mode) is used during sweep. If the tuning step is set to wide, the present signal may not be displayed (may be skipped), even that is strong signal. Thus we recommend to set the tuning step to the 20 kHz or less to use the Band Scope function. See page 5-5 for the Tuning step selection details.

• For the single watch operation within 144 MHz or 430

MHz band, the displayed frequency’s audio sounds during a sweep.

- In the AIR band, the displayed frequency’s audio does not sound during a sweep, even if the single watch operation is selected.

• The audio output during a sweep can be turned OFF in

the MENU screen.

MENU > Sounds > Scope AF Output (p. 16-81)

Example: Continuous sweep on 146.010 MHz

Push D-pad( e ) to select the option between “Single Sweep” and “Continuous Sweep.” Push D-pad(Ent) to return to the frequency display r and start sweeping.

• A single Sweep checks the specied frequency range

only one time.

• A continuous Sweep repeatedly checks the specied frequency range.

• Push D-pad(Ent) to stop sweeping and push again to

restart it.

• When the sweeping stops, rotate [DIAL] to move the

sweep marker to a detected signal; you can hear the signal audio.

• When the sweeping stops, push [CLR]

Band Scope function.

to cancel the

While continuously sweeping

When the sweeping stops, rotate [DIAL] to move the sweep marker to a detected signal; you can hear the signal audio.

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■ Dualwatch operation

Dualwatch operation simultaneously monitors two frequencies. The ID-51A/E has two independent receiver circuits as A band and B band. Depending on the operating band or mode, the SUB band audio signal is muted. In such case, “ ” appears. During the dualwatch operation, the audio output may be interrupted when the frequency is switched while scanning, or by other factors.

A/B band selection in the DR mode

The DR mode screen can be displayed on the A band (upper) or B band (lower). When the DR mode is displayed on the A band, and the DR mode is selected in the B band, the previously displayed frequency or memory before entering the DR mode is displayed on the A band.

• Display image for the DR mode

DR mode screen

❍ SUB band mute status

MAIN band SUB band

DV mode

FM-N mode

AIR band AIR band

Example: MAIN band is FM-N mode. SUB band is DV mode.

MAIN band

SUB band

DV mode

FM-N mode

DV mode

FM-N mode

A band

B band

A band

B band

D MAIN band selection

Push [MAIN] ➥ to alternately select upper half band or lower half band as the MAIN band.

• “MAIN” appears on the MAIN band.

• “Band selection, operating frequency input using [DIAL],

operating mode selection, Memory channel selection, memory write and band scope function can be made on the MAIN band.

Appears when the SUB band audio signal is muted.

MAIN band is upper half

MAIN band is lower half

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Dualwatch operation (Continued) ■

D Setting the volume for Dualwatch

The volume setting for Dualwatch can be set for both bands simultaneously or for each band separately, in the MENU screen.

Push [MENU] q to enter the Menu screen. Push D-pad( w ) to select the root item (Sounds), and then push D-pad(Ent) to go to the next level.

( MENU > Sounds > Volume Select)

Refer to the menu sequence shown directly above e and push D-pad() to select, and then push Dpad(Ent) to enter, one or more times until the last screen is displayed. Push D-pad( r ) to select the desired option.

• All : The audio output level for the BC

Radio, A band and B band are adjusted at the same time.

• BC Radio Separate : The audio output level for the BC

Radio is independently adjusted.

The audio output level for A band

and B band are adjusted at the same time.

• Separate : The audio output level for the BC

Radio, A band and B band are independently adjusted.

Push [MENU] t to exit the Menu screen.

When “All” or “BC Radio Separate” is selected:

Rotate [VOL] to adjust the audio level. ➥

• The audio output levels for A band and B band are adjusted at the same time:

When “Separate” is selected:

Push [MAIN] q for 1 second to select A band or B band for the MAIN band. Rotate [VOL] to adjust the audio level. w

• When the audio output level for A band and B band are

independently adjusted.

For example, even if the audio output level for A band is

adjusted, B band’s audio level stays at the original level.

[VOL]

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■ Weather channel operation (U.S.A. version transceivers only)

There are 10 weather channels for monitoring weather channels from the NOAA (National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration) broadcasts.

D Weather channel selection

Push [M/CALL] q one or more times to select the weather channel mode.

• “WX” and the weather channel number appear.

Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired weather chan- w nel. Push [V/MHz] e or [M/CALL] to return to the previous frequency or Memory channel.

[DIAL]

Weather channel mode

D Weather alert function

NOAA broadcast stations transmit weather alert tones before important weather announcements. When the weather alert function is turned ON, the selected weather channel is monitored every 5 seconds for the announcement. When the alert signal is detected, the “ALT” and the WX channel are alternately displayed, and a beep tone sounds until the transceiver is operated. The previously selected (used) weather channel is checked periodically during standby or while scanning.

Push [QUICK] q to open the Quick Menu screen. Push D-pad( w ) to select “Weather Alert,” and then push D-pad(Ent).

Push D-pad( e ) to select “ON” or “OFF.” Push D-pad(Ent) to save the setting and exit the r Quick Menu screen. Set the desired standby mode. t

• “WX” appears when “ON” is selected in step e.

• Select the VFO, a Memory or Call channel.

• Scan or priority watch operation can also be selected.

When the alert signal is detected

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BC RADIO OPERATION

Basic operation ■ .................................................... 6-2

Descriptions D ..................................................... 6-2

Turning ON the BC Radio D ................................ 6-2

Listening to the BC Radio while monitoring two D

ham bands ....................................................... 6-3

Mode selection D ................................................ 6-3

Bank selection on the Memory bank mode D ..... 6-4

AM/FM radio mode selection D ........................... 6-5

To searching the broadcast signal D ................... 6-5

Attenuator function D .......................................... 6-6

Setting squelch level D ........................................ 6-7

Monitor function D ............................................... 6-7

Setting a tuning step (AM Only) D ...................... 6-8

Adding or editing a BC Radio memory ■ ................ 6-9

BC Radio Memory D .......................................... 6-9

Add a BC Radio memory D ................................ 6-9

Deleting a BC Radio memory D ........................ 6-12

Editing a BC radio memory D ........................... 6-13

Rearrange the display order of the BC Radio D

memory ......................................................... 6-14

Skip setting for the BC radio memory ■ ................ 6-15

Using the BC Radio Mode ■ ................................. 6-16

BC Radio setting ■ ............................................... 6-17

FM Antenna D ................................................... 6-17

Power Save (BC Radio) D ................................. 6-17

Auto Mute D ...................................................... 6-18

Volume Select D ............................................... 6-19

BC Radio Level D .............................................. 6-20

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■ Basic operation

D Descriptions

You can listen to the AM or FM Broadcast (BC) Radio. When the transceiver receives 2 amateur bands on the MAIN band and SUB band, you can still listen to the Broadcast (BC) Radio on the pop up window. Up to 50 BC Radio memory channels can be programmed into each bank for easy memory management. You can comfortably standby listening to the BC Radio. Also, the transceiver can be used as just a BC Radio. In this case, the other modes are in a sleep state.

The BC radio memory channel contents, described in this manual, may differ from your transceiver’s preprogrammed memory.

Frequency range for the BC Radio

FM 76.0 MHz* to 108.0 MHz

AM 520 kHz to 1710 kHz

* The usable frequency range differs, according to the trans-

ceiver's version.

D Turning ON the BC Radio

Push [QUICK] q . Push D-pad( w ) to select “<<BC Radio ON>>,” and then push D-pad(Ent).

The BC Radio pop up window appears, and exits the e Quick Menu screen.

• “ ” appears.

To turn OFF the BC Radio, push [QUICK] , and then select “<<BC Radio OFF>>,” as described above.

Example: While listening to FM-A Station

Appears

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Basic operation (Continued) ■

D Listening to the BC Radio while monitoring two ham bands

When the transceiver receives 2 amateur bands on the MAIN band and SUB band, you can still listen to the BC Radio.

Push [QUICK] q . Push D-pad( w ) to select “<<BC Radio ON>>,” and then push D-pad(Ent).

• “ ” appears.

Push [CLR] e to turn OFF the BC Radio pop up window.

• You can comfortably standby listening to the BC Radio.

NOTE: To show the BC Radio pop up window again, push [QUICK] , and push D-pad() to select “<<BC Radio>>,” then push D-pad(Ent).

Appears

BC Radio pop up window

BC Radio pop up window is OFF (BC Radio is ON)

D Mode selection

When the BC Radio pop up window is displayed, q push [M/CALL] to select between the Tuning mode and the Memory bank mode. Rotate [DIAL] to select the frequency or memory w channel.

• Tuning mode

The BC Radio Tuning mode is used to set the desired BC Radio frequency. To save the selected frequency, hold down [S.MW] for 1 second to program into the lowest memory channel of the selected bank.

• Memory bank mode

The BC Radio Memory bank mode is very useful to quickly select often-used frequency settings. When the Memory bank mode is selected, “ ” and the selected memory channel number appear.

NOTE: Push [QUICK] , and select “VFO” to se- lect the Tuning mode, or select “MR” to select the Memory bank mode.

To show the BC Radio pop up window again, select “<<BC Radio>>.”

Tuning mode

Memory bank mode

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Basic operation (Continued) ■

D Bank selection on the Memory bank mode

Up to 50 BC Radio memory channels can be programmed into each bank for easy memory management. If you switch the bank, other area channel can be selected.

Push [M/CALL] q to select the Memory bank mode.

• “ ” and the selected memory channel number appear.

Push [QUICK] w . Push D-pad( w ) to select “Bank Select,” and then push D-pad(Ent).

Push D-pad( e ) to select the desired bank, and then push D-pad(Ent). The memory channel of the selected bank appears, r and exits the Quick Menu screen.

• Rotate [DIAL] to select a memory channel.

• Push [MODE]

to select the FM or AM mode.

Memory bank mode (Bank A)

Select “Bank C”

[DIAL]

The preprogrammed channel of Bank C is displayed

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D AM/FM radio mode selection

Push [MODE] ➥ to select the AM or FM radio mode.

FM mode

AM mode

D To searching the broadcast signal

While in the Tuning mode, hold down or to start searching the broadcast signal.

• When is held down, a down scan starts, and when is

held down, up scan starts.

• When a signal is received, the scanning stops on the fre-

quency.

• To cancel scanning, push

, or [CLR] .

While searching a signal

When a signal is received

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Basic operation (Continued) ■

D Attenuator function

The attenuator reduces signal levels to prevent audio distortion. This is useful when the transceiver receives a very strong AM or FM BC Radio signal, or it is in very strong electromagnetic ﬁelds such as from a broadcasting station near your location. The attenuator can be set in both the AM and FM mode.

Push [MODE] q to select the desired AM or FM mode. Push [QUICK] w . Push D-pad( e ) to select “ATT (FM),” and then push D-pad(Ent).

• When the AM mode is selected in step q, select “ATT (AM).”

Push D-pad( r ) to select the attenuator.

• ATT (FM)

OFF : The attenuator is OFF. 30dB : The attenuation is about 30 dB.

• ATT (AM)

OFF : The attenuator is OFF. Auto : The attenuation is automatically switched be-

tween OFF and 30 dB (maximum), depend-

ing on the received signal strength level. 30dB : The attenuation is set to 30 dB. 50dB : The attenuation is set to 50 dB.

Push D-pad(Ent) to save, and exit the Quick Menu t screen.

• When the attenuator is ON, “ATT” appears on the BC

Radio pop up window.

Appears

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Basic operation (Continued) ■

D Setting squelch level

The squelch level can be set only for the BC radio.

While holding down [SQL], rotate [DIAL] one click to q display the squelch level. (Default: AUTO) While holding down [SQL], rotate [DIAL] to select the w squelch level.

 •“LEVEL1”isloosesquelch(forweaksignals)and“LEV-

EL3”istightsquelch(forstrongsignals).

 •“AUTO” shows automatic level adjustment by a noise

pulsecountingsystem.

 •“OPEN”showsacontinuouslyopensetting.

[DIAL]

When“AUTO”isselected.

[SQL]

D Monitor function

This function is used to listen to weak BC Radio signals without disturbing the squelch setting, or having to

manuallyopenthesquelch.

Holddown[SQL] to monitortheoperatingfrequen- ➥

cy.

 •The1stsegmentoftheS-meterblinks.

The [SQL] key can be set to ‘sticky’ operation in Func-

tionmenu. MENU > Function > Monitor(p.16-66)

WhenLevel3 (Maximum)

is selected.

Blinks

[SQL]

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D Setting a tuning step (AM Only)

If you select the BC Radio frequency by rotating [DIAL] in the Tuning mode, the frequency changes in the selected tuning step.

Push [MODE] q to select the AM mode. Push [QUICK] w . Push D-pad( e ) to select “TS,” and then push D- pad(Ent).

Push D-pad( r ) to select the desired tuning step be- tween 1.0 kHz, 9.0 kHz and 10.0 kHz. Push D-pad(Ent) to save, and exit the Quick Menu t screen.

When 10.0 kHz step is selected.

The frequency changes in the selected tuning step.

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■ Adding or editing a BC Radio memory

D BC Radio Memory

A total of 26 banks are selectable for BC Radio Memory. You can assign up to 50 BC Radio memory channels to each bank, for easy memory management. (A maximum of 500 memories can be assigned to the BC Radio Memory.) Some area stations are preloaded into the BC Radio memory for easy memory management.

The BC radio memory channel contents, described in this manual, may differ from your transceiver’s preprogrammed memory.

D Add a BC Radio memory

Adding a BC Radio Memory and entering the edit 1. mode

q Push [MENU] w Push D-pad() to select the root item (“BC Radio”),

and then push D-pad(Ent).

BC Radio Memory

A: Area 1

B: Area 2

C: Area 3

D: Area 4

(Example)

FM-A Station

FM-B Station

FM-C Station

AM-A Station

AM-B Station

AM-C Station

e Push D-pad() to select a desired bank, and then

push D-pad(Ent).

r Push D-pad() to select the desired radio mode (AM

or FM) to be programmed.

t Push [QUICK] . y Push D-pad() to select “Add,” and then push D-

pad(Ent).

• The BC RADIO MEM EDIT screen is displayed.

BC RADIO MEMORY screen is displayed.

When no memory is programmed, “-- Blank --” appears.

Select “Add”

Continued on the next page ☞

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BC Radio Memory name programming 2.

u Push D-pad() to select “NAME,” and then push D-

pad(Ent).

i Rotate [DIAL] to select the ﬁrst character.

• Selectable input characters are Upper case letters, Low-

er case letters, Numbers or Symbols.

• The selected character blinks.

• Push D-pad() to move the cursor backward or forward.

• While selecting a character, push [QUICK]

the character to an upper case or lower case letter.

• While selecting a digit, push [QUICK]

input mode selection window.

• A space can be entered, in any input mode selected.

• Rotate [DIAL] counter clockwise to enter a space.

• Push [CLR]

down [CLR] ﬁrst to the right, and then to the left of the cursor.

• See page 2-7 for programming details.

to delete the selected character, or hold

to continuously delete the characters,

to change

to open the

o Push D-pad() to move the cursor to the second

digit.

!0 Repeat steps i and o to enter a BC Radio Memory

name of up to 16 characters, including spaces.

!1 After entering the name, push D-pad(Ent).

Character type selection screen

(Example) When entering “FM-K Station”

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Frequency programming3.

!2 Push D-pad() to select “FREQUENCY,” and then

push D-pad(Ent).

• A cursor appears and blinks.

!3 Rotate [DIAL] to input the frequency.

• AM: 520 to 1710 kHz

• FM: 76.0 to 108.0 MHz

!4 Push D-pad() to move the cursor backward or for-

ward to edit the frequency.

!5 Repeat steps !3 and !4 to enter the frequency. !6 After entering, push D-pad(Ent).

Skip setting4.

(Example) When entering “88.9”

!7 Push D-pad() to select “SKIP,” and then push D-

pad(Ent).

!8 Push D-pad() to select whether or not to use the

channel in the BC Radio memory.

• OFF: You can select the channel in the BC Radio

memory.

• Skip: The channel does not appear in the BC Radio

memory.

!9 After selecting, push D-pad(Ent).

Writing BC Radio Memory5.

@0 Push D-pad() to select “<<Add Write>>,” and then

push D-pad(Ent).

• If a previously added BC Radio memory is edited, select

“<<Overwrite>>.”

@1 Push D-pad() to select “YES,” and then push D-

pad(Ent).

Select

To cancel the programmed data:

To cancel the programmed q data, push [CLR]

display “Cancel edit?.”

Push D-pad( w “YES,” and then push Dpad(Ent) to cancel programming and return to the BC Radio Memory’s channel list screen.

) to select

(Example) When “FM-K Station” is programmed in Bank K.

The list of BC Radio Bank K is displayed.

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D Deleting a BC Radio memory

All the contents of a BC Radio memory can be deleted. Please note that deleted memory cannot be restored.

Push [MENU] q . Push D-pad( w ) to select the root item (BC Radio), and then push D-pad(Ent).

Push D-pad( e ) to select “BC Radio Memory,” and then push D-pad(Ent). Push D-pad( r ) to select the BC Radio group that includes the memory you want to delete, and then push D-pad(Ent). Push D-pad( t ) to select the memory channel to be deleted. Push [QUICK] y . Push D-pad( u ) to select “Delete,” and then D- pad(Ent). Push D-pad( i ) to select “YES,” and then push D- pad(Ent).

• The selected BC Radio memory is deleted.

Select the channel to be deleted.

Select

“FM-K Station” is deleted, and “-- Blank --” is displayed in Bank K.

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D Editing a BC radio memory

This function reprograms a BC radio memory data. This is useful when already-programmed data is incorrect, has changed or some data should be added to the list.

Push [MENU] q

Push D-pad( w ) to select the root item (“BC Radio”), and then push D-pad(Ent).

Push D-pad( e ) to select “BC Radio Memory,” and then push D-pad(Ent). Push D-pad( r ) to select the BC Radio bank that in- cludes the memory you want to edit, and then push D-pad(Ent). Push D-pad( t ) to select the memory to be edited. Push [QUICK] y . Push D-pad( u ) to select “Edit.” Push D-pad( i ) to select the desired item, and then push D-pad(Ent).

• See pages 6-9 to 6-11 for programming details.

After programming, the display returns to the BC o RADIO MEM EDIT screen.

!0 Push D-pad() to select “<<Overwrite>>,” and then

push D-pad(Ent).

!1 Push D-pad() to select “YES,” and then push D-

pad(Ent).

• The programmed contents are overwritten in the BC ra-

dio memory, and the transceiver returns to the BC Radio bank screen.

Example: “FM-K Station” is edited.

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D Rearrange the display order of the BC Radio memory

You can move the programmed BC Radio memory to rearrange their display order in the selected BC Radio memory bank. The programmed BC Radio memory cannot be moved out of their assigned memory bank.

Push [MENU] q . Push D-pad( w ) to select the root item (“BC Radio”), and then push D-pad(Ent).

Push D-pad( e ) to select “BC Radio Memory,” and then push D-pad(Ent). Push D-pad( r ) to select the BC Radio memory bank that includes the BC Radio memory you want to move, and then push D-pad(Ent). Push D-pad( t ) to select the BC Radio memory to be moved. Push [QUICK] y . Push D-pad( u ) to select “Move,” and then push D- pad(Ent).

• “DESTINATION” blinks on the upper left of the LCD.

i Push D-pad() to select the location to insert the memory you want to move, which will be above the memory name selected in this screen, and then push D-pad(Ent).

• The selected memory contents are inserted to above the

destination memory name.

• When “<<Move End>>” is selected, the selected memory

contents are moved to the bottom of the BC Radio memory bank.

Select the memory to be moved.

Blinks

Select the destination

“FM-A Station” is moved to the bottom.

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■ Skip setting for the BC radio memory

You can set the undesired frequency to skip targets.

Push [MENU] q . Push D-pad( w ) to select the root item (“BC Radio”), and then push D-pad(Ent).

Push D-pad( e ) to select “BC Radio Memory,” and then push D-pad(Ent). Push D-pad( r ) to select the BC Radio memory bank that includes the BC Radio memory you want to set the skip setting on, and then push D-pad(Ent). Push D-pad( t ) to select the BC Radio memory to be skipped. Push [QUICK] y . Push D-pad( u ) to select “SKIP,” and then push D- pad(Ent).

• “SKIP” appears on the selected repeater.

• Push [QUICK]

D-pad(Ent) to cancel the skip setting.

and select “SKIP” again, then push

In the BC radio window, push [QUICK] , and select “SKIP” also set the skip setting.

Select the memory to be skipped.

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■ Using the BC Radio Mode

The transceiver has an exclusive BC Radio mode where only the BC Radio functions.

Push [QUICK] q . Push D-pad( w ) to select “<<BC Radio Mode>>,” then push D-pad(Ent).

• BC radio mode screen is displayed.

To cancel the BC Radio mode, push [QUICK] , and select “<<Normal Mode>>.”

Select

In the exclusive BC Radio mode, the other modes are in a sleep state. To operate the transceiver in a normal way, push [QUICK] , and then select “<<Normal Mode>>.”

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BC Radio Mode screen

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■ BC Radio setting

D FM Antenna

Select the desired antenna for FM radio.

Push [MENU] q . Push D-pad( w ) to select the root item (“BC Radio”), and then push D-pad(Ent) to go to the next screen.

(MENU > BC Radio > BC Radio Set> FM Antenna)

Refer to the menu sequence shown directly above e and push D-pad() to select, and then D-pad(Ent) to enter, one or more times until the last screen is displayed. Push D-pad( r ) to select the desired antenna used for the FM radio

• External : The external antenna is used.

• Earphone : The earphone antenna is used.

Push [MENU] t to exit the MENU screen.

D Power Save (BC Radio)

Set the power save function to reduce current drain and conserve battery power when the BC Radio is ON.

Push [MENU] q . Push D-pad( w ) to select the root item (“BC Radio”), and then push D-pad(Ent) to go to the next screen.

( MENU > BC Radio > BC Radio Set> Power Save

(BC Radio))

• OFF : The power save function is OFF.

• ON : When the BC Radio is ON, and when no sig-

nal is received for 5 seconds, this function

is activated in a 1:3 ratio (300 milliseconds:

900 milliseconds) during FM mode opera-

tion, or 1:1 ratio (2000 milliseconds: 2000

milliseconds) during AM mode operation.

Push [MENU] t to exit the MENU screen.

NOTE: This function is disabled when the external power supply is used.

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D Auto Mute

This setting is enabled when you listen to the BC Radio in the background.

Push [MENU] q . Push D-pad( w ) to select the root item (“BC Radio”), and then push D-pad(Ent) to go to the next screen.

(MENU > BC Radio > BC Radio Set> Auto Mute)

• OFF : The Auto Mute function is OFF.

The BC Radio audio is not muted even

if the transceiver receives a signal on the MAIN or SUB band.

The BC Radio audio is muted when the

transceiver transmits.

• 0 to 10sec : The BC Radio audio is automatically

muted when the transceiver transmits or receives on the MAIN or SUB band. After transmitting or receiving, the Auto Mute timer starts. After the timer period ends, you can listen to the BC Radio.

Push [MENU] t to exit the MENU screen.

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D Volume Select

Select to adjust the audio output level of all bands together, all separately, or just the BC Radio separately.

Push [MENU] q . Push D-pad( w ) to select the root item (“Sounds”), and then push D-pad(Ent).

Push D-pad( e ) to select “Volume Select,” and then push D-pad(Ent). Push D-pad( r ) to select whether or not to indepen- dently adjust the audio output level.

• All : The audio output level of the BC Radio,

A band and B band are adjusted at the together.

• BC Radio Separate

: The audio output level of the BC Radio

is separately adjusted.

The audio output level of A band and B

band are adjusted together.

• Separate : The audio output level of the BC Radio,

A band and B band are separately adjusted.

Push [MENU] t to exit the MENU screen.

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D BC Radio Level

Set the initial audio output level difference between the BC Radio and the A and B bands when “All” is set in “Volume Select.” (p. 16-78)

Push [MENU] q . Push D-pad( w ) to select the root item (“Sounds”), and then push D-pad(Ent).

Push D-pad( e ) to select “BC Radio Level,” and then push D-pad(Ent). Rotate [DIAL] to adjust. r

• +5 to +1 : The BC Radio audio output level is higher

than the A and B bands audio.

• 0 : The BC Radio audio output level is same

as the A and B bands audio.

• –1 to –5 : The BC Radio audio output level is lower

than the A and B bands audio.

Push [MENU] t to exit the MENU screen.

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D-STAR INTRODUCTION

D-STAR Intoroduction ■ .......................................... 7-2

About the DR (D-STAR Repeater) mode ■ ............. 7-2

Communication Form in the DR mode ■ ................ 7-3

To begin the digital mode communication except in the DR mode

To begin the digital mode communication except in the DR mode, you can use the VFO mode, Memory mode and Call channel mode. This manual describes focusing on the DR mode operation which can be set up easily, and if you want to use another mode, see the procedures as described to the right.

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 dif-

ferent from other country’s.

Be sure to add a repeater node letter as the 8th digit in the call sign ﬁeld after a repeater call sign, according to

the repeater frequency band, as shown below. 1200 MHz : A (B in Japan) 430 MHz : B (A in Japan) 144 MHz : C (no D-STAR repeaters in Japan)

For a Local area call or Gateway call:

Set the access repeater’s frequency. (p. 15-2) q Set the frequency offset. (p. 15-4) w Set the Duplex direction. (p. 15-5) e Set the call signs. (p. 16-48) r

For a Simplex call:

Set the operating frequency. q Set the call sign. (p. 16-48) w

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Before starting D-STAR, the following steps are needed.

STEP 1

IMPORTANT!

(MY) to a gateway repeater. You have completed the steps!!

See the Basic Instruction (printed manual) for details.

D-STAR Intoroduction ■

Entering your call sign (MY) into the transceiver.

STEP 2

Registering your call sign

• In the original D-STAR (Digital Smart Technologies for

Amateur Radio) plan, JARL envisioned a system of repeaters grouped together into Zones.

• The D-STAR repeater enables you to call a HAM station in another area through the internet.

About the DR (D-STAR Repeater) mode ■

The DR (D-STAR Repeater) mode is one mode you can use for D-STAR repeater operation. In this mode, you can select the preprogrammed repeater or frequency in “FROM” (the access repeater or simplex), and UR call sign in “TO” (destination), as shown to the right.

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

• The transceiver can be operated in the digital voice

mode, including low-speed data operation, for both transmit and receive. It has a built-in GPS receiver to transmit and receive position data.

Destination

(Repeater/Station)

Access repeater

or Simplex

In the DR mode

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■ Communication Form in the DR mode

In the DR mode, the transceiver has three communication forms, as shown below.

• Local area call : To call through your local area (ac-

cess) repeater.

• Gateway call : To call through your local area (ac-

cess) repeater, repeater gateway and the internet to your destination repeater or individual station’s last used repeater, using call sign routing.

• Simplex call : To call another station not using a re-

peater.

Local area call

Gateway call

Hirano area Sapporo area

Simplex call

Access repeater

Hirano repeater

Hamacho repeater

Hamacho area

Sapporo repeater

NOTE:

• Programming the repeater list is required for DR mode operation. (pp. 9-23 to 9-31)

• Before operating in the DV mode, be sure to check whether the repeater is busy, or not. If the repeater is busy,

• The transceiver has a Time-Out Timer function for digital repeater operation. The timer limits a continuous trans-

wait until it is clear, or ask for a “break” using a method acceptable to your local procedures.

mission to approximately 10 minutes. Warning beeps will sound approximately 30 seconds before time-out and then again immediately before time-out.

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“FROM” (Access repeater) setting ■ ....................... 8-2

U D sing the preloaded repeater list .................... 8-3

U D sing the DR mode scan ................................ 8-4

U D sing the Repeater Search function ............... 8-5

U D sing the TX History ....................................... 8-7

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

Using the “Local CQ” (Local Area call) D ............ 8-9

Using the D “Gateway CQ” (Gateway call) ........ 8-10

U D sing the “Your Call Sign” .............................. 8-11

U D sing the RX History ..................................... 8-12

U D sing the TX History ..................................... 8-13

D D irectly inputting (UR) ................................... 8-14

D D irectly inputting (RPT) ................................. 8-15

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 dif-

ferent from other country’s.

Be sure to add a repeater node letter as the 8th digit in the call sign ﬁeld after a repeater call sign, according to

the repeater frequency band, as shown below. 1200 MHz : A (B in Japan) 430 MHz : B (A in Japan) 144 MHz : C (no D-STAR repeaters in Japan)

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■ “FROM” (Access repeater) setting

Your access repeater must be set to “FROM” when you transmit a call in the DR mode. You have four ways to set the access repeater. Click the title shown below to jump to the speciﬁed page.

• When you know your access repeater

From the repeater list (p. 8-3)

Select the repeater preloaded in your transceiver’s repeater list.*

“Hirano” repeater is set in “FROM.”

• When you don't know which repeater you can access.

Search for a repeater using the DR mode scan (p. 8-4)

Searches for DV signals from a repeater or a simplex frequency.

Blinks

Search for the nearest repeater (p. 8-5)

The transceiver searches the nearest repeater by using your own and the repeater’s position.

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

While DR mode scanning

Setting from the TX History (p. 8-7)

When you transmit a call in the DR mode, “FROM” (the access repeater) data is stored in the TX History. You can select the access repeater from the record.

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D Using the preloaded repeater list

For easy operation, the repeater list is preloaded into your transceiver.

Hold down q for 1 second.

• The DR mode is selected.

Push D-pad( w ) to select “FROM,” and then push D- pad(Ent).

Push D-pad( e ) to select “Repeater List,” and then push D-pad(Ent). Push D-pad( r ) to select the repeater group where your access repeater is listed, and then push Dpad(Ent).

• Example: “11: Japan”

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

from your transceiver’s preloaded list.

Push D-pad( t ) to select your access repeater, and then push D-pad(Ent).

• Example: “Hirano”

If the selected repeater name is displayed in “FROM” y on the DR mode screen, the access repeater setting is completed.

Example: Select the “Hirano” repeater in Japan

from the repeater list.

“FROM” is selected.

How to switch the repeater group:

• You can switch the repeater group using D-pad()

While in the DR mode, push [QUICK] ➥ to open the Quick menu. Then push D-pad() to select “Group Select.”

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“FROM” (Access repeater) setting (Continued) ■

D Using the DR mode scan

The DR mode scan is useful to ﬁnd a repeater. To quickly ﬁnd a repeater, the DR mode scan skips repeaters that are not speciﬁed as an access repeater. (“USE (FROM)” setting is “NO” (SKIP is set) on the repeater list.)

Hold down q for 1 second.

• The DR mode is selected.

Hold down [SCAN] w

• The frequency decimal point and “FROM” blink while

scanning.

• The repeaters in the repeater list are sequentially displayed.

• The scan pauses when a signal is received. The scan

resumes the same as other scanning. (p. 16-18)

When the transceiver receives a signal from a re- e peater, the scan stops, then push [CLR]

• The DR mode scan is cancelled.

to start the DR mode scan.

Example: Select the “Hirano repeater using the

DR mode scan.

“FROM” is selected.

You can skip certain repeaters from a scan target. You can also skip all repeaters in certain groups from a scan. See page 9-37 for details.

NOTE:

Even if the transceiver receives a signal from a repeater, the repeater may not receive the transceiver’s signal, because the repeater’s output power is higher than the transceiver’s.

The repeaters are sequentially displayed.

While DR mode scanning

Blinks

Means “JM1ZLK” is using the “Hirano” repeater.

While receiving a signal from a repeater

The DR mode scan scans simplex frequencies if they are entered in the repeater list.

Blinks

Completed

While receiving a signal on 433.450.

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D Using the Repeater Search function

The transceiver searches for the nearest repeater by using your own and repeater’s position data.

Receiving your own position data from the GPS 1. receiver

When it is difﬁcult to receive signals indoors, even if you are near a window, try going outdoors for better reception.

Push [MENU] q . Push D-pad( w ) to select the root item (“GPS”), and then push D-pad(Ent) to go to the next level.

( MENU > GPS > GPS Set > GPS Select)

Refer to the menu sequence show directly above e and push D-pad() to select, and then D-pad(Ent) to enter, one or more times until the last screen is displayed. Push D-pad( r ) to select “Internal GPS.”

• The transceiver starts to receive your position data.

Push [MENU] t to save, and exit the MENU screen.

• The GPS icon blinks when receiving data, as illustrated

below, and stops blinking when valid data is received.

➪ ➪ ➪

- If “Manual” was selected, the icon does not appear.

• It may take only a few seconds to receive, but depending on the environment, it may take a few minutes. If you have difﬁculties receiving, we recommend that you try a different location.

Example: Select the “Hirano” repeater that is

the top search result.

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To display your position data:

q Push [QUICK] . w Push D-pad() to select "GPS Position," and then

push D-pad(Ent).

• Your position is displayed on the GPS POSITION

e Push [CLR] to exit.

Continued on the next page.

screen.

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Receiving your own position from the GPS re-2. ceiver

Hold down q

• The DR mode is selected.

for 1 second.

Push D-pad( w ) to select “FROM,” and then push D- pad(Ent).

Push D-pad( e ) to select “Near Repeater,” and then push D-pad(Ent).

• The Repeater Search function starts.

• Up to 20 of the nearest repeaters are displayed.

Push D-pad( r ) to select “Hirano,” and then push D- pad(Ent).

• “Hirano” is displayed in “FROM.”

“FROM” is selected.

NOTE: When the position data accuracy level is set to “Approximate,” the direction data is not displayed if the distance to the repeater is under 5 kilometers. (p. 9-30)

NOTE:

When using the Repeater Search function, be sure to ﬁrst receive your own position data.

• If no repeater is found in a 160 kilometers range,

screen 1, as shown to the right, will be displayed.

• If the last received position can be used, screen 2, as

shown to the right, will be displayed.

Shows the distance and direction from your position to the repeater

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Screen 1 Screen 2

Shows the call sign of “Hirano430,”

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D Using the TX History

The TX History stores up to 10 “FROM” (Access repeater) repeaters used when you transmit a call in the DR mode.

NOTE: Only repeaters you transmitted to in the DR mode are stored in the TX History.

Hold down q for 1 second.

• The DR mode is selected.

Push D-pad( w ) to select “FROM,” and then push D- pad(Ent).

Push D-pad( e ) to select “TX History,” and then push D-pad(Ent). Push D-pad( r ) to select “Hirano,” and then push D- pad(Ent).

• “Hirano” is displayed on “FROM.”

Example: Select the “Hirano” repeater from

the TX History.

“FROM” is selected.

You can display detailed repeater information on the TX HISTORY screen, or delete it from there.

Push [QUICK] ➥ on the TX HISTORY screen, then push D-pad() to select the desired item, and then push D-pad(Ent).

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The destination repeater or station must be set to “TO” when you transmit a call in the DV mode. You have seven ways to set the destination. Click the title as shown below to jump to the speciﬁed page.

NOTE: After you receive the repeater’s signal, the calling station’s call sign can be captured by holding down the Call Sign Capture key ( ), and you can quickly and easily reply to a received call.

To make a Local Area CQ call

1: “Local CQ” setting (p. 8-9)

Set “CQCQCQ” in “TO” (Destination).

To make a Gateway CQ call

2: “Gateway CQ” setting (p. 8-10)

Select a repeater from the repeater list.

“Hamacho” repeater is set in “TO.”

[TO SELECT] screen

To make a call to a speciﬁc station

3: “Your Call Sign” setting (p. 8-11)

Select the station call sign in the Your Call Sign memory.

When the destination data is stored in the RX History

4: Setting from the RX History (p. 8-12)

When you receive a call, the calling station data is stored in the RX History. You can select the destination from the record.

When the destination data is stored in the TX History

5: Setting from the TX History (p. 8-13)

When you transmit a call, the destination repeater or station data is stored in the TX History. You can select the destination from the record.

To directly input the destination station call sign

6: Direct Input (UR) (p. 8-14)

Directly input the destination station call sign.

To directly input the destination repeater call sign

7: Direct Input (RPT) (p. 8-15)

Directly input the destination repeater call sign.

How to switch the repeater group:

When “Local CQ” or “Gateway CQ” is selected, you can switch the repeater group.

While in the DR mode, push [QUICK] ➥

to open the Quick menu. Then

push D-pad() to select “Group Select.”

• You can switch the repeater group using

D-pad()

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

“CQCQCQ” is set in “TO” to call a station through your local area (access) repeater.

q Hold down for 1 second.

• The DR mode is selected.

Push D-pad( w ) to select “TO” (Destination), and then push D-pad(Ent).

Push D-pad( e ) to select “Local CQ,” and then push D-pad(Ent).

• “CQCQCQ” is displayed on “TO.”

Example: Making a Local area call by accessing the

“Hirano” repeater.

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D Using the “Gateway CQ” (Gateway call)

The destination repeater is set in “TO” to call a station through your local area (access) repeater, gateway repeater, the internet and then to your destination repeater.

q Hold down for 1 second.

• The DR mode is selected.

Push D-pad( w ) to select “TO” (Destination), and then push D-pad(Ent).

Push D-pad( e ) to select “Gateway CQ,” and then push D-pad(Ent).

• The REPEATER GROUP screen is displayed.

Push D-pad( r ) to select the repeater group where your destination repeater is listed, and then push Dpad(Ent).

• Example: “11: Japan”

Push D-pad( t ) to select the destination repeater, and then push D-pad(Ent).

• Example: “Hamacho”

• “Hamacho” is displayed on “TO.”

Example: Making a gateway CQ call to (Japan; Hama-

cho) from the “Hirano” repeater.

After selecting a repeater, you can select other repeater preset in your transceiver by rotating [DIAL].

Means this repeater is programmed as the 282th of the 690 repeaters on the repeater list.

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D Using the “Your Call Sign”

The “Your Call Sign” memory stores the programmed “UR” (destination) call sign. When you select an individual station call sign for the “TO” (Destination) setting using “Your Call Sign,” a gateway call can be made. When you call the destination through a gateway, the signal is automatically sent to the last repeater that the station accessed. So, even if you don't know where the station is, you can make a call.

Hold down q for 1 second.

• The DR mode is selected.

Push D-pad( w ) to select “TO,” and then push D- pad(Ent).

Example: Select “TOM” from the “Your Call Sign.”

Push D-pad( e ) to select “Your Call Sign,” and then push D-pad(Ent). Push D-pad( r ) to select the destination, and then push D-pad(Ent).

• Example: “TOM”

• “TOM” is displayed on “TO.”

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

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

The call sign of the selected station is displayed.

Means this station is programmed as the 33th of the 33 stations on your memory.

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D Using the RX History

When a call is received in the DV mode, the call data is stored in the RX History. Up to 50 Callers, and only the last Called call signs can be stored.

Hold down q for 1 second.

• The DR mode is selected.

Push D-pad( w ) to select “TO,” and then push D- pad(Ent).

Push D-pad( e ) to select “RX History,” and then push D-pad(Ent). Push D-pad( r ) to select the destination, and then push D-pad(Ent).

• Example: “TOM”

• “TOM” is displayed on “TO.”

Example: Select “TOM” from RX History.

To add the RX HISTORY data to memory, push [QUICK] on the RX HISTORY screen, then push D-pad(Ent).

The call sign of the selected station is displayed.

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D Using the TX History

The TX History stores the name and/or call sign of up to 20 “TO” (Destination) settings which were used when you made the calls.

NOTE: If you never transmit a call in the DV mode, you cannot select “TO” (destination) from the TX History.

Hold down q for 1 second.

• The DR mode is selected.

Push D-pad( w ) to select “TO,” and then push D- pad(Ent).

Push D-pad( e ) to select “TX History,” and then push D-pad(Ent). Push D-pad( r ) to select the destination, and then push D-pad(Ent).

• Example: “Dallas”

• “Dallas” is displayed on “TO.”

Example: Select the “Melbourne” repeater in the TX

History.

You can add the TX HISTORY data to memory, or delete it from there.

Push [QUICK] ➥ on the TX HISTORY screen, then push D-pad() to select the desired item, and then push D-pad(Ent).

The Sub name is displayed when a repeater is selected.

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“Dallas” repeater’s call sign is displayed.

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D Directly inputting (UR)

The destination station call sign can be directly input.

Hold down q for 1 second.

• The DR mode is selected.

Push D-pad( w ) to select “TO,” and then push D- pad(Ent).

Push D-pad( e ) to select “Direct Input (UR).” Push D-pad(Ent) to enter the edit mode. r Rotate [DIAL] to select a desired character. t (Example: J)

• A to Z, 0 to 9, / and a space can be selected.

• Rotate [DIAL] counter clockwise to enter a space.

• Push [CLR]

down [CLR] ﬁrst to the right, and then to the left of the cursor.

Push D-pad( y ) to move the cursor to the second digit. Repeat steps u t and y to enter a call sign of up to 8 characters, including spaces.

(Example: First, J, then M, then 1, then Z, then L,

After entering, push D-pad(Ent) twice to program. i

• “JM1ZLK” is displayed on “TO.”

• After programming, you can correct the call sign in the

DIRECT INPUT (UR) screen.

• The programmed call sign remains on the DIRECT INPUT (UR) screen, until inputting a new call sign.

to delete the selected character, or hold

to continuously erase the characters,

then K.)

Example: Directly input the call sign “JM1ZLK.”

[DIAL]

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

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D Directly inputting (RPT)

The destination repeater call sign can be directly input.

Hold down q for 1 second.

• The DR mode is selected.

Push D-pad( w ) to select “TO,” and then push D- pad(Ent).

Push D-pad( e ) to select “Direct Input (RPT).” Push D-pad(Ent) to enter the edit mode. r Rotate [DIAL] to select a desired character. t (Example: J)

• A to Z, 0 to 9, / and a space can be selected.

• Rotate [DIAL] counter clockwise to enter a space.

• Push [CLR]

down [CLR] ﬁrst to the right, and then to the left of the cursor.

Push D-pad( y ) to move the cursor to the second digit. Repeat steps u t and y to enter a name of up to 8 characters, including spaces.

(Example: First, J, then P, then 3, then Y, then D,

After entering, push D-pad(Ent) twice. i

• “JP3YDH” is displayed on “TO.”

• After programming, you can correct the call sign in the

DIRECT INPUT (RPT) screen.

• The programmed call sign remains on the DIRECT INPUT (RPT) screen, until inputting a new call sign.

to delete the selected character, or hold

to continuously erase the characters,

then H.)

Example: Directly input the call sign “JP3YDH”

[DIAL]

If the programmed call sign is duplicated to the repeater list, the name is displayed. (Only when the name has been programmed.)

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The following settings are also correct.

The repeater node* is input.

* Although the repeater node letter is ‘B’ for 430 MHz band,

‘A’ is used in Japan. See page 8-1 for details.

“/” is input. In this case, the call sign is of a repeater for a Gateway call.

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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 a repeater node letter

as the 8th digit in the call sign ﬁeld after a repeater call sign, according to the repeater frequency band, as

shown below. 1200 MHz : A (B in Japan) 430 MHz : B (A in Japan) 144 MHz : C (no D-STAR repeat-

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Message operation ■ .............................................. 9-2

TX message programming D .............................. 9-2

Message Transmission D .................................... 9-3

TX message deleting D ....................................... 9-4

Received call sign viewing ■ ................................... 9-5

View in the RX History screen D ......................... 9-5

BK mode communication ■ ..................................... 9-7

EMR communication ■ ........................................... 9-8

Adjusting the EMR AF level D ............................. 9-9

Display type setting ■ ............................................. 9-9

DV automatic detection ■ ...................................... 9-10

Automatic Reply function ■ ................................... 9-11

Recording an Auto Reply voice announcement D

Playing back the recorded voice audio D .......... 9-12

Auto Position Reply function D .......................... 9-13

Low-speed data communication ■ ........................ 9-14

Connection D .................................................... 9-14

Low-speed data communication application setting D

Low-speed data communication operation D .... 9-14

Speech function ■ ................................................. 9-15

To announce the received call sign D ............... 9-15

To announce the RX>CS call sign D ................. 9-16

Speech Language selection D .......................... 9-17

Phonetic Code setting for the Speech alphabet D

character ....................................................... 9-17

Speech speed selection D ................................ 9-18

Speech level selection D ................................... 9-18

Digital squelch functions ■ .................................... 9-19

The digital call sign squelch setting D ............... 9-19

Pocket beep function with the digital call sign D

squelch .......................................................... 9-19

The digital code squelch setting D .................... 9-20

Pocket beep function with the digital code squelch

Viewing the call signs ■ ........................................ 9-21

Repeater list ■ ...................................................... 9-22

Repeater list contents D .................................... 9-22

Repeater list programming ■ ................................ 9-23

New repeater programming D ........................... 9-23

Required items for the communication cases

Editing a repeater list ■ ......................................... 9-32

Deleting a repeater list ■ ...................................... 9-33

Rearrange the display order of the repeater ■ ...... 9-34

Adding the Repeater information ■ using the

RX History ......................................................... 9-35

Skip setting for the DR mode scan ■ .................... 9-36

Individual skip setting D .................................... 9-36

Group skip setting D ......................................... 9-37

Repeater group name programming ■ ................. 9-38

Repeater detail screen ■ ...................................... 9-39

Your (destination) call sign programming ■ .......... 9-40

Deleting Your (destination) call sign ■ ................... 9-42

Rearrange the display order of Your (destination) ■

call sign ............................................................. 9-43

About the repeater list default values ■ ................ 9-44

Opening the default repeater list D ................... 9-44

Your setting is correct? ■ ...................................... 9-45

. 9-12

. 9-14

. 9-20

. 9-23

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■ Message operation

The transceiver has a total of 5 message memories to store short messages to transmit during DV mode operation. TX messages of up to 20 characters can be programmed in each of the 5 message memories.

TX message programming D

Push [MENU] q . Push D-pad( w ) to select the root item (“My Station”), and then push D-pad(Ent).

Push D-pad( e ) to select “TX Message,” and then push D-pad(Ent). Push D-pad( r ) to select message memory number “1.” Push [QUICK] t . Push D-pad( y ) to select “Edit.” Push D-pad(Ent) to enter the TX message edit u mode. Rotate [DIAL] to select a desired character. i

(Example: J)

• Selectable input characters are Upper case letters, Low-

er case letters, Numbers or Symbols.

• The selected character blinks.

• Push D-pad() to move the cursor backward or forward.

• While selecting a character, push [QUICK]

the character to an upper case or lower case letter.

• While selecting a digit, push [QUICK]

input mode selection window.

• A space can be selected, in any input mode selected.

• Rotate [DIAL] counter clockwise to enter a space.

• Push [CLR]

down [CLR] ﬁrst to the right, and then to the left of the cursor.

• See page 2-7 for programming details.

to delete the selected character, or hold

to continuously delete the characters,

Push D-pad( o ) to move the cursor to the second digit.

!0 Repeat steps i and o to enter up to 20 characters,

including spaces.

(Example: First, J, then A, then P, then A, then N,

then (space), then >, then T, then O, then M.)

!1 After entering the message, push D-pad(Ent) two

times to program.

!2 Push [MENU] to exit the MENU screen.

to change

to open the

Example: To program “JAPAN >TOM” into message

memory number 1.

“JAPAN” and a

Character type selection screen

space are entered.

Symbol type is selected

To input “>,” [>] is selected in the symbol list screen.

“JAPAN >TOM” is entered.

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D Message Transmission

You can transmit a preprogrammed text message by pushing [PTT]. First, select a TX message which also turns ON the message transmission function.

Push [MENU] q . Push D-pad( w ) to select the root item (“My Station”), and then push D-pad(Ent).

Push D-pad( e ) to select “TX Message,” and then push D-pad(Ent). Push D-pad( r ) to select message memory number 1 to 5.

• To turn OFF the message transmission function, select

“OFF.”

t After selecting, push D-pad(Ent). Push [MENU] y to exit the MENU screen.

• The message is transmitted along with your voice signal.

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

• The message is automatically transmitted every 30 sec-

onds during continuous transmission.

RX message display function

As the default, the received message is automatically displayed and scrolled on the LCD. To not display and scroll the received message, turn OFF the RX message display function in “RX Message” of the MENU screen. (p. 16-74) (MENU > Display > RX Message)

The received message is displayed and scrolled here.

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D TX message deleting

The programmed TX message can be deleted, as described below.

Push [MENU] q . Push D-pad( w ) to select the root item (“My Station”), and then push D-pad(Ent).

Push D-pad( e ) to select “TX Message,” and then push D-pad(Ent). Push D-pad( r ) to select message memory number

1. Push [QUICK] t . Push D-pad( y ) to select “Clear,” and then push D- pad(Ent). Push D-pad( u ) to select “YES,” and then push D- pad(Ent). Push [MENU] i to exit the MENU screen.

Example: To delete the programmed TX message “JA-

PAN >TOM” from message memory number

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■ Received call sign viewing

When a DV call is received, the calling station and the repeater’s call signs are stored in the RX HISTORY screen. Up to 50 calls can be stored. Even if the transceiver is turned OFF, the RX record won’t be deleted. The stored call signs can be displayed in the following manner.

D View in the RX History screen

Push [MENU] q . Push D-pad( w ) to select the root item (“RX History”), and then push D-pad(Ent).

Push D-pad( e ) to select an RX history number be- tween “RX01” and “RX50.”

• In addition to the RX history number, the call signs of

the caller and called station, RX message, Repeater call sign of the called station, received date and time are displayed on the LCD.

• If only one call is received, skip step e.

• “GW” appears when the gateway call is received.

• “GPS” appears when the received call includes GPS po-

sition.

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

Push D-pad(Ent) to show the contents of the RX his- r tory. Push D-pad( t ) to switch the displayed contents of the RX history.

• CALLER : Shows the call sign of the caller station and

any note programmed after the call sign.

• CALLED : Shows the call sign of the called station.

• RXRPT1* : Shows the call sign of the repeater that was

accessed by the caller station. If it was a call through a gateway and the internet, this item displays the gateway repeater call sign of your local area repeater.

• Rx RPT2* : Shows the call sign of the repeater you re-

ceived the call from.

• MESSAGE : Shows any message included in the re-

ceived call, if programmed.

• RX TIME : Shows the date and time the call was re-

ceived.

* “FREQUENCY” appears instead of these items when the

call was not through a repeater (Simplex call), to show the frequency that was used.

Push [MENU] y to exit the MENU screen.

RX history number

When the received call includes the GPS position data, it is displayed after RX TIME.

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JG3LUK listening

on JP3YHH port

A...

JG3LUK listening

on JP3YHH port

A...

JG3LUK listening

on JP3YHH port

A...

JM1ZLK calling

to JP1YIU port

A...

JM1ZLK calling

to JP1YIU port

A...

JM1ZLK calling

to JP1YIU port

A...

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You can delete the RX HISTORY data.

Push [QUICK] ➥ on the RX HISTORY or the contents screen, then push D-pad() to select “Delete” or “Delete All.” And then push D-pad(Ent) to delete.

When the received call includes GPS position data.

Information ✓

“RX RPT1” setting may be differ, depending on the communication form.

Example: When a Local area call is received.

RXRPT1RXRPT2

CALLED

CALLER

YOUR STATION

Example: When a Gateway call is recelved.

RXRPT2

RXRPT1

CALLED

YOUR STATION

CALLER

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■ BK mode communication

The BK (Break-in) function allows you to break into a conversation, where the two other stations are communicating with call sign squelch enabled. (Default: OFF)

NOTE: The BK function is automatically turned OFF when transceiver is turned OFF.

After receiving a DV conversation, hold down q for 1 second.

• After releasing , beeps sound, and the calling station call sign is announced. (RX>CS Speech function)

• The calling station or call sign of the repeater used is

automatically set.

• When a call sign is not received correctly, error beeps

sound, and no call sign is set.

Push [MENU] w . Push D-pad( e ) to select the root item (“DV Set”), and then push D-pad(Ent).

Push D-pad( r ) to select “BK,” and then push D- pad(Ent). Push D-pad( t ) to select “ON.” Push [MENU] y to exit the MENU screen.

• “BK” appears.

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

• The TX/RX indicator lights red.

• “BK” blinks on the station that receives the break-in call.

Appears

Release [PTT] to receive. i

Wait for a reply call from the station.

After receiving the reply call, communicate normally. o

!0 To cancel the BK mode, select “OFF” in “BK,” as step

t, or turn OFF the power.

How to use Break-in?

While using digital call sign squelch, the squelch never opens (no audio is heard) even if a call is received, unless your own call sign is speciﬁed. However, when a call including the “BK ON” signal (break-in call) is received, the squelch will open and audio is heard even if the call is speciﬁed for another station.

• Station C calling to Station A with “BK OFF”

Station A and B are communicating using digital call sign squelch.

Station A Station B

Station C

Station B never hears that Station C is calling Station A.

• Station C calling to Station A with “BK ON”

Station A and B are communicating using the digital call sign squelch.

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Station A Station B

Station C

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

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■ EMR communication

The EMR (Enhanced Monitor Request) communication mode can be used in only the DV mode. In the EMR mode, no call sign setting is necessary. All transceivers that receive an EMR mode signal automatically open their squelch to receive the signal. When an EMR mode signal is received, the audio (voice) will be heard at the speciﬁed level, even if the volume setting level is set to the minimum level, or digital call sign/digital code squelch is in use. (Default: OFF)

NOTE: The EMR communication function is automatically turned OFF when the transceiver is turned OFF.

Hold down q for 1 second.

• The DR mode is selected.

Push D-pad( w ) to select “FROM,” and then push D- pad(Ent).

Example: To transmit from the “Hamacho” repeater in

the EMR mode

Push D-pad( e ) to select “Repeater List,” and then push D-pad(Ent). Push D-pad( r ) to select “11: Japan,” and then push D-pad(Ent). Push D-pad( t ) to select “Hamacho,” and then push D-pad(Ent).

• “Hamacho” is displayed on “FROM”.

Push [MENU] y . Push D-pad( u ) to select the root item (“DV Set”), and then push D-pad(Ent). Push D-pad( i ) to select “EMR,” and then push D- pad(Ent). Push D-pad( o ) to select “ON.”

!0 Push [MENU] to exit the MENU screen.

• “EMR” appears.

!1 Push [PTT] to transmit.

• The TX/RX indicator lights red.

• “EMR” blinks on a station that receives the EMR signal.

And the audio (voice) will be heard at the speciﬁed level, or the [VOL] control level, whichever is higher.

!2 Release [PTT] to receive. !3 To cancel the EMR mode, select “OFF” in step o, as

described above, or turn OFF the power.

Appears

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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 will be heard at the preset level, or the [VOL] control level, whichever is higher. To disable the setting, set it to “0.”

Push [MENU] q . Push D-pad( w ) to select the root item (“DV Set”), and then push D-pad(Ent).

Push D-pad( e ) to select “EMR AF Level,” and then push D-pad(Ent). Push D-pad( r ) to adjust the EMR audio output level between 0 (minimum) and 39 (maximum) in single digit steps. (Default: 19) Push [MENU] t to exit the MENU screen.

■ Display type setting

The display size in the DR mode, such as a repeater name, call sign, and so on, can be set to Large.

Push [QUICK] q . Push D-pad( w ) to select “Display Type,” and then push D-pad(Ent). Push D-pad( e ) to select “Large,” and then push D- pad(Ent).

• The display size changes to large such as the repeater

(Default: Normal)

name set in “TO” and “FROM.”

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■ DV automatic detection

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

• Regardless of this setting, the “DV” and “FM” icons alter-

nately blink if you receive an FM signal during DV mode operation.

Push [MENU] q . Push D-pad( w ) to select the root item (“DV Set”), and then push D-pad(Ent).

Push D-pad( e ) to select “DV Auto Detect,” and then push D-pad(Ent). Push D-pad( r ) to select “ON.” Push [MENU] t to exit the MENU screen.

• When an FM signal is received in the DV mode, the “DV”

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

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.

• DV Auto Detect function: OFF

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

These icons alternately blink

• • •

• DV Auto Detect function: ON

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

Thanks for the

These icons alternately blink

nice QSO• • •

The audio cannot be heard.

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The audio can be heard.

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■ Automatic Reply function

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

Push [MENU] q . Push D-pad( w ) to select the root item (“DV Set”), and then push D-pad(Ent).

Push D-pad( e ) to select “Auto Reply,” and then push D-pad(Ent). Push D-pad( r ) to select “ON,” “Voice” or “Position.”

• ON : Replies with your own call sign. (No audio reply

is sent)

• Voice : Replies with your call sign and any Auto Reply

message recorded on the microSD (up to 10 seconds).

If no microSD card is inserted or no message

is recorded, only your call sign is transmitted.

The transmitted audio can be monitored.

• Position : Replies with your own call sign and transmits

your position using the internal GPS receiver. (p. 9-13)

When “OFF” or “Manual” is set in “GPS Select,”

the internal GPS receiver is temporarily turned ON.

When “External GPS” is set in “GPS Select,”

the transceiver transmits your position. But if the external GPS receiver is not connected, the internal GPS receiver will be activated.

Push [MENU] t to exit the MENU screen.

Appears

NOTE:

• When “ON” or “Voice” is selected, the Automatic

• When “Position” is selected, the Automatic Reply

• The Power Save function is disabled when “ON” or

• The Power Save function is enabled when “Posi-

• The Automatic Reply function cannot be used on

To record the voice signal

You can record a voice announcement for the Auto Reply function in “DV Auto Reply” on the MENU screen. (p. 16-27) (MENU > Voice Memo > DV Auto Reply)

Reply function is automatically turned OFF, when you push [PTT].

function is kept to ON, even if you push [PTT].

“Voice” is selected.

tion” is selected.

the SUB band.

After receiving a call from “JG3LUK,” the transceiver automatically sends a reply call.

“TO” setting does not change, but “UR: JG3LUK (Caller’s call sign)” is displayed.

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D Recording an Auto Reply voice announcement

The Auto Reply voice announcement can be recorded and saved on the microSD card to reply to the call with your voice.

NOTE: Be sure to insert a microSD card to the [micro SD] slot of the transceiver before starting to record a voice signal.

Push [MENU] q . Push D-pad( w ) to select the root item (“Voice Memo”), and then push D-pad(Ent).

Push D-pad( e ) to select “DV Auto Reply,” and then push D-pad(Ent). Push [PTT] to start recording. (No RF is transmit- r ted)

• After releasing [PTT], the recording is cancelled.

• Maximum record period is 10 second

• Hold the microphone 5 to 10 cm (2 to 4 inches) from your

mouth, then speak into the microphone at a normal voice level.

• Only one announcement can be recorded. The current

contents will be overwritten if you record again.

Push [MENU] t to exit the MENU screen.

While recording

D Playing back the recorded voice audio

The recorded voice audio for the Auto Reply function can be played back.

Push [MENU] q . Push D-pad( w ) to select the root item (“Voice Memo”), and then push D-pad(Ent). Push D-pad( e ) to select “DV Auto Reply,” and then push D-pad(Ent). Push D-pad(Ent) to start the playback. r Push [MENU] t to exit the MENU screen.

Information ✓

You can delete the recorded audio.

On the DV AUTO REPLY screen, push [QUICK] ➥ , and then push D-pad(Ent).

Audio level is displayed

Recording time is displayed

While playing back

When no microSD card is inserted:

When no microSD card is inserted, this error message is displayed.

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D Auto Position Reply function

When you receive a call addressed to your own call sign, but are in a situation that makes it difﬁcult to operate the transceiver, this function automatically replies with your own call sign and transmits your position.

Your position is auto- w matically transmitted.

After receiving the Auto Position Reply call, the destination screen shows your position. The D-STAR product other than the ID-51 do not show the position after receiving a call.

A call addressed to q your own call sign.

Your

station

After receiving, the e screen shows the position.

Scrolls your call sign or the TX message.

• Your status message

may be displayed.

Destination

(ID-51)

After receiving the Auto Position Reply call, the destination screen shows your position.

• When no valid position is received

After receiving a call addressed to your own call sign, even if “OFF” or “Manual” is set in “GPS Select,” the internal GPS receiver is temporarily turned ON for approximately 5 seconds to receive your position. Then, the transceiver automatically replies with a message, as described below.

When the internal GPS receiver is temporarily turned ON, and valid data is received, the transceiver automatically replies if a call addressed to your own call sign is received again.

• Reply message list when no valid position is re-

ceived

Message Status

No Position When no position is received Old Position 2 minutes or more has passed since

receiving the position.

No Posi & GPS Start The internal GPS receiver is tem-

porarily turned ON, but has not received the position yet.

Old Posi & GPS Start The internal GPS receiver is tem-

porarily turned ON, and 2 minutes or more has passed since receiving the position.

Scrolls your message

After receiving the Auto Position Reply call, the destination screen shows your message.

NOTE:

• When “External GPS” is set in “GPS Select,” and

if the external GPS receiver is not connected, the internal GPS receiver will be activated.

• The position transmission is based on the GPS

transmission mode. (p. 16-40)

• When the settings of GPS transmission mode are

incorrect for the Automatic Reply function, the transceiver automatically correct them to reply a call.

• When the GPS transmission mode is OFF, “GPS-A”

is automatically selected.

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Icom ID-51A, ID-51E Advanced Instructions

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

INTRODUCTION

About these Advanced Instructions (PDF format)

Functions and features of Adobe® Reader

■ Antenna

■ Hand strap

■ About the microSD card

■ Saving data onto the microSD card

■ Inserting the microSD card

■ Removing the microSD card

■ Save setting data onto a microSD card

■ Updating the repeater list

Inserting the microSD card into a PC2.

Inserting the microSD card4.

Updating the repeater list5.

■ Front, top and side panels

■ Function display

■ Battery information

■ Charging through the [DC IN] jack

■ Optional battery case

■ Charging with the optional desktop charger

■ External DC power operation

■ Power ON

■ Setting audio volume

■ MAIN band selection

■ Selecting the operating band

■ Selecting a tuning step

■ Setting a frequency

■ Setting the squelch level

■ Selecting the operating mode

■ Monitor function

■ Selecting the Mode

■ Receiving

■ Transmitting

■ Key Lock function

■ ATT (AIR) function

■ Band Scope function

■ Dualwatch operation

■ Weather channel operation (U.S.A. version transceivers only)

■ Basic operation

■ Adding or editing a BC Radio memory

BC Radio Memory name programming 2.

Frequency programming3.

Skip setting4.

Writing BC Radio Memory5.

■ Skip setting for the BC radio memory

■ Using the BC Radio Mode

■ BC Radio setting

■ Communication Form in the DR mode

■ “FROM” (Access repeater) setting

■ “TO” (Destination) setting

■ Message operation

■ Received call sign viewing

■ BK mode communication

■ EMR communication

■ Display type setting

■ DV automatic detection

■ Automatic Reply function