ICOM ID-52A Advanced Manual

ADVANCED MANUAL

VHF/UHF TRANSCEIVER

ID-52A ID-52E

1 ATTACHING ACCESSORIES

2 USING a microSD CARD

3 BATTERY CHARGING

4 FM RADIO OPERATION

5 D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED)

6 GPS OPERATION (ADVANCED)

7 VOICE TX FUNCTION

8 RECORDER FUNCTION

9 MEMORY OPERATION

10 SCAN OPERATION

11 REPEATER AND DUPLEX OPERATIONS

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

12 SET MODE

®

13 Bluetooth

14 SHARE PICTURES FUNCTION

15 OTHER FUNCTIONS

16 UPDATING THE FIRMWARE

17 OPTIONS

OPERATION

INTRODUCTION

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

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

ABOUT THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE MANUAL (As of November 2021)

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

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

TIP: You can download each manual and guide from the Icom website:

https://www.icomjapan.com/support/

Enter “ID-52A” or “ID-52E” into the Search box on the site.

Basic manual (Comes with the transceiver)

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

Advanced manual (This manual)

• Attaching accessories

• Using a microSD card

• Battery charging

• FM Radio operation

• D-STAR operation (ADVANCED)

• GPS operation (ADVANCED)

• VOICE TX function

• Recorder function

• Memory operation

• Scan operation

• Repeater and duplex operations

• SET mode

®

• Bluetooth

operation

• Share Pictures function

• Other functions

• Updating the firmware

• Options

CI-V Reference Guide (PDF type)

Describes the control commands used in remote control operation (serial communication using CI-V).

About the DV Gateway function (PDF type)

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

Updating the repeater list (PDF type)

Instructions for the steps to update the repeater list.

Using the GPS Logger function (PDF type)

Instructions for operating the GPS Logger function that saves location data from a GPS receiver onto a microSD card as a log.

TRADEMARKS

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APRS

is a registered trademark of Mr. Bob Bruninga in the U.S.A. and other countries. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. Google, the Google Logo, Google Play, the Google Play logo, Android, and the Android logo are trademarks of Google, LLC. IOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. and other countries and is used under license. iPadOS is a trademark of Apple Inc. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc. All other products or brands are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders.

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INTRODUCTION

FUNCTIONS AND FEATURES OF ADOBE® ACROBAT® READER

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

• Keyword search Click “Find” (Ctrl+F) or “Advanced Search” (Shift+Ctrl+F) in the Edit menu to open the search screen. This is convenient when searching for a particular word or phrase in this manual.

L The menu screen may differ,

depending on the Adobe Acrobat Reader version.

Click to open the find or search screen or advanced search screen.

• Find screen

• Advanced search screen

®

• Printing out the desired pages. Click “Find (Ctrl+F)” or “Advanced Search (Shift+Ctrl+F)” in the Edit menu to open the search screen. This is convenient when searching for a particular word or phrase in this manual.

L The menu screen may differ, depending on the Adobe

Acrobat Reader version.

L Select the “A4” size to print out the page in the original

manual size.

• Read Out Loud feature. The Read Out Loud feature reads aloud the text in this PDF. Refer to the Adobe Acrobat Reader Help for the details. (This feature may not be usable, depending on your PC environment, including the operating system.)

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

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ENTERING AND EDITING TEXT

Controls used for text entry To change the character type

[DIAL] (Rotate)

Selects a character

Selects the character

Cancels Clears

Moves the cursor

to the left

[ENT]

Sets

Opens the character

Moves the cursor to the right

Opens the Entry Select window

• To insert a text, move the cursor to a place to enter, and then rotate [DIAL] or push D-pad().

• To clear a character, push [CLR].

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

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

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

Character

type

ABC A to Z, 0 to 9, (space) A/a

abc a to z, 0 to 9, (space) A/a

123 0 to 9, (space) –

!”#

Selectable characters and

symbols

! “ # $ % & ’ ( ) * + , - . / : ; < = >

? @ [ \ ] ^ _ ` { | } ˜ (space)

TIP: When the character type is “ABC” or “abc,” and while entering a character, push [QUICK] to select upper case or lower case letters.

Character

conversion

–

Push [QUICK]

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USABLE CHARACTERS

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

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

Category Item Character type

FM Radio Memory

Memory CH

Call CH Name [ABC] [abc] [123] [!”#] 16

Your Call Sign

Repeater List

GPS TX Mode

GPS Memory

P-Scan Edge Name [ABC] [abc] [123] [!”#] 16 –

Program Link Program Link name [ABC] [abc] [123] [!”#] 16 –

CS screen

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

My Station TX Message [ABC] [abc] [123] [!”#] 20 –

DTMF Memory DTMF code 0 to 9, A, B, C, D, *, # 24 –

SD Card

Bluetooth Device Name [ABC] [abc] [123] [!”#] 9 Excluding “ICOM BT”

DR screen

Group Name [ABC] [abc] [123] [!”#] 16 –

Name [ABC] [abc] [123] [!”#] 16 –

Group name [ABC] [abc] [123] [!”#] 16 –

Name [ABC] [abc] [123] [!”#] 16 –

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

Group Name [ABC] [abc] [123] [!”#] 16 –

Name [ABC] [abc] [123] [!”#] 16 –

Sub Name [ABC] [abc] [123] [!”#] 8 –

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

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

Unproto Address [ABC] [abc] [123] [!”#] 56

Comment [ABC] [abc] [123] [!”#] 43

Object Name/

Item name

GPS Message [ABC] [abc] [123] [!”#] 20 –

Group Name [ABC] [abc] [123] [!”#] 16 –

Name [ABC] [abc] [123] [!”#] 16 –

UR A to Z, 0 to 9, /, (space) 8 –

R1 A to Z, 0 to 9, /, (space) 8 –

R2 A to Z, 0 to 9, /, (space) 8 –

Save Setting [ABC] [abc] [123] [!”#] 23

Export [ABC] [abc] [123] [!”#] 23

Direct Input (UR) A to Z, 0 to 9, /, (space) 8 –

Direct Input (RPT) A to Z, 0 to 9, /, (space) 8 –

[ABC] [abc] [123] [!”#] 9 –

Maximum

characters

Information

Normally 12 characters (API52,DSTAR*)

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

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

Illegal characters: / : ; * < >

[ABC]: A to Z, 0 to 9, (space) [abc]: a to z, 0 to 9, (space) [123]: 0 to 9, (space) [!”#]: ! “ # $ % & ’ ( ) * + , - . / : ; < = > ? @ [ \ ] ^ _ ` { | } ˜ (space)

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HOW TO ENTER TEXT

Example: Entering “Calling” as a Memory name.

[MENU] > MEMORY > Memory CH

1. Push [MENU].

2. Select “MEMORY” on the second page of the MENU screen.

3. Select “Memory CH.”

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

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

6. Push [QUICK].

7. Select “Edit.”

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

L Information

• To move the cursor forward, push D-pad().

• To move the cursor backward, push D-pad().

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

• To clear a character, push [CLR].

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

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

12. Repeat steps 9 ~ 11 to enter a name, and push [ENT].

• The Edit screen is displayed.

8. Select “NAME.”

9. Push [QUICK].

10. Select the character type.

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

13. Select “<<OverWrite>>.”

• A confirmation dialog is displayed.

14. Select “YES.”

L To enter symbols, select “!"#.”

• The Memory name is overwritten.

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Section 1

ATTACHING ACCESSORIES

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

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

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

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

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ATTACHING ACCESSORIES

2

1

Attaching the antenna

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

TIP: Third-party high gain antennas may increase transceiver performance. The optional AD-92SMA antenna connector adapter enables you to use antennas with a BNC connector. (p. 17-2)

Antenna

Attaching and detaching the battery

To attach or detach the battery pack or battery case, see the illustrations below. See page 3-8 for battery case details.

L When attaching the battery case, slide it, and press firmly

until it is fixed with both latches.

L When detaching the battery case, turn OFF the

transceiver.

To attach To detach

1

2

1

Battery pack or battery case

NOTE:

• Even when the transceiver is turned OFF, a small current still flows in the transceiver. When not using the transceiver for a long time, remove the battery pack or case to prevent the batteries from becoming exhausted.

• The battery protection function automatically reduces power to Low1 power (0.5 W) when the temperature is around 0°C (32°F) or below. In addition, High, Mid, and Low2 power selections are disabled.

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ATTACHING ACCESSORIES

1

Attaching and detaching the belt clip

To attach or detach the belt clip, first remove the battery pack or case, if it is attached. (p. 1-2) See the illustration below. To attach the belt clip, slide the belt clip in the direction of the arrow until the belt clip locks in place, and makes a ‘click’ sound. To detach the belt clip, lift the tab up (1) and slide the belt clip in the direction of the arrow (2).

To attach

To detach

q

w

Tab

Belt clip

Battery pack or battery case

Attaching the hand strap

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

Hand strap

R WARNING! NEVER swing the transceiver by

holding the hand strap. This could cause injury to yourself or others.

1-3

Section 2

USING a microSD CARD

NOTE: See the Basic manual

Section 6 for details on how to insert or remove a microSD card and precautions�

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

D Saving as a new file ��2-2

Saving with a different file name ��2-3 Loading the saved files on the microSD card ��2-4 Backing up data saved on the microSD card onto a PC ��2-5

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

Importing or exporting a CSV format file ��2-7

D Importing ��2-7 D Exporting ��2-8

About the SD Card mode ��2-9 Check the free space and the recording time on the microSD card ��2-10

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USING a microSD CARD

2

About data saved on a microSD card

The following data can be saved onto the card:

• The transceiver’s settings

• Communication/receive log and contents

• Automatic answering voice audio in the DV mode

• Voice audio for the Voice TX function

• Voice recorder

• Captured screens

• Memory channel contents

• FM Radio memory

Saving settings onto a microSD card

The Memory channels, settings on the MENU screen, and the Repeater List can be saved on a microSD card� Saving data on the card enables you to easily restore the transceiver to its previous configuration, even if you perform an All Reset�

You can save settings data as a new file, or you can overwrite a current file�

DSaving as a new file

[MENU] > SET > SD Card > Save Setting

1� Push [MENU]� 2� Select “SD Card” in the “SET” menu�

• Your (UR) call sign memory

• Repeater List

• GPS memory

• Position data from the GPS receiver

• Pictures for the Share Pictures function

• Transmitted and received log of Share Picture

• Pictures for the Opening Picture setting

5� Push [ENT]�

• The confirmation screen is displayed�

6� Select “YES�”

3� Select “Save Setting�”

4� Select “<<New File>>�”

• The file is named in the following format: Setyyyymmdd_xx (yyyy: Year, mm: month, dd: day, xx: file number)�

L To change the file name, see page 2-3�

• While saving, a progress bar is displayed� When saving is completed, the SD CARD screen is displayed

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

Overwriting a current file:

To overwrite data in a current file, select the file you want to overwrite in step 4 to the left�

TIP:

• Data is saved in the “icf” file format� You can copy the icf data on a PC and edit it using the CS-52  �

• If “Save Form” is set to the earlier firmware version, the confirmation window is displayed after step 4� To save the data in the earlier firmware version, select “YES�”

�

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USING a microSD CARD

2

Saving with a different file name

[MENU] > SET > SD Card > Save Setting

1� Push [MENU]� 2� Select “SD Card” in the “SET” menu�

3� Select “Save Setting�”

4� Select “<<New File>>�”

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

6� Enter a file name, and then push [ENT]�

L See page iii on how to enter characters�

7� Select “YES�”

• While saving, a progress bar is displayed� When saving is completed, the SD CARD screen is displayed�

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

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USING a microSD CARD

2

Loading the saved files on the microSD card

The saved Memory channels, settings on the MENU screen, and Repeater List can be copied to the transceiver� This makes it easy to copy Memory channels or the Repeater List, to another ID-52A/ID-52E and operate with the same data�

NOTE: Saving the current data is recommended before loading other data into the transceiver�

Example: Loading all the data in the

“Set20211101_01” file

[MENU] > SET > SD Card > Load Setting

1� Push [MENU]� 2� Select “SD Card” in the “SET” menu�

3� Select “Load Setting�”

6� Select “YES” or “NO�”

• YES: The skip settings of the Repeater List are retained�

• NO: The skip settings of the Repeater List are cleared�

7� Select “YES�”

• Starts checking and loading the data file�

• After loading, “COMPLETED!” is displayed�

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

5� Select the loading content�

• ALL: Loads all Memory channels, settings on the MENU screen, and the Repeater List into the transceiver�

• Except My Station: Loads all Memory channels, setting on the MENU screen except MY call signs, and the Repeater List into the transceiver�

• Repeater List Only: Loads only the Repeater List into the transceiver�

8� Restart the transceiver to operate with the new

setting�

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USING a microSD CARD

VoiceTx

yyyymmdd

2

Backing up data saved on the microSD card onto a PC

A backup file enables easy restoration, even if the data on the microSD card is accidentally deleted�

DAbout the microSD card’s folder

The folder in the microSD card contains the following:

ID-52 Capture

Csv MemoryCh

Gps

OpeningPicture

Picture

QsoLog

Reply

RxLog

GpsMemory

RadioMemory

RptList

YourMemory

Private Rx

Tx

• GpsMemory folder The GPS Memory in the “csv” format�

• MemoryCh folder The Memory channel contents in the “csv” format�

• RadioMemory folder The FM Radio memory contents in the “csv” format�

• RptList folder The Repeater List in the “csv” format�

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

• Gps folder The GPS logging data in the “log” format�

• OpeningPicture folder The pictures in the “bmp” format that are used for the Opening Picture setting�

• Picture folder The pictures in the “jpg” format that are used with the Share Pictures function�

• Private folder The RX Picture History and TX Picture History�

• Rx folder The RX Picture History in the “dat” format�

L The RX Picture History contents are not displayed on

the PC�

• Tx folder The TX Picture History in the “dat” format�

L The TX Picture History contents are not displayed on

the PC�

Setting

Voice yyyymmdd

yyyymmdd

VoiceRec

yyyymmdd

• ID-52 folder The folders created in the transceiver are contained in this folder�

• Capture folder The captured screen data in the “png” or “bmp” format�

• Csv folder The Repeater List, Your (UR) call sign memory, GPS Memory folders, and so on�

• QsoLog folder The QSO log data in the “csv” format�

• Reply folder The automatic reply data in the “wav” format�

• RxLog folder The RX record log data in the “csv” format�

• Setting folder The transceiver’s setting data in the “icf” format�

• Voice folder The recorded QSO audio date folders�

• VoiceRec folder The recorded Voice recorder audio date folders�

• yyyymmdd folder The recorded QSO audio data and the recorded Voice recorder audio data is saved in the “wav” format�

• VoiceTx folder The recorded voice audio data for the Voice TX function in the “wav” format�

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USING a microSD CARD

2

Backing up data saved on the microSD card onto a PC

DMaking a backup file on your PC

Windows® 10 is used for these instructions.

1� Insert the microSD card into the microSD card

drive or a memory card reader on your PC�

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

access the card�

Click

• ‘ID-52’ folder is displayed�

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

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

click, and then click “Paste�”

• Copies the card data onto your PC�

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

C drive)

Click

6� To remove the card, click the remove media icon

(“ ” in the screenshot shown below) in the taskbar�

Then, click “Eject Removable Disk�”

Right-Click

Click

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

remove the card�

TIP: When “USB Connect” is set to “SD Card Mode,” and the transceiver is connected to the PC through a USB data cable, you can directly access the microSD card that is set in the transceiver from the PC� ([MENU] > SET > Function > USB Connect)

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USING a microSD CARD

2

Importing or exporting a CSV format file

Read this section before importing or exporting a Comma Separated Values (CSV) format file from the microSD card� You can import or export the following data:

• Memory CH

• FM Radio Memory

• Your Call Sign

• Repeater List

• GPS Memory

DImporting

NOTE:

• Before importing, make a backup file of all the transceiver’s data to the card in case of data loss�

• The transceiver cannot display files that have a file name 24 or more characters� If necessary, rename them using 23 characters or less� When exporting CSV format files using the CS-52, BE SURE the names are 23 characters or less�

Example: Importing the Your Call sign memory�

[MENU] > SET > SD Card > Import/Export > Import

1� Push [MENU]� 2� Select “SD Card” in the “SET” menu�

6� Select the CSV file to import�

• The confirmation dialog is displayed�

TIP: When importing a Repeater List, “Keep

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See step 6 on page 2-4 for details�

7� Select “YES�”

• Starts importing�

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

3� Select “Import/Export�”

4� Select “Import�”

5� Select “Your Call Sign�”

8� To complete importing, restart the transceiver�

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USING a microSD CARD

2

Importing or exporting a CSV format file

DExporting

Saving as a new file: Example: Exporting the Your Call sign memory�

[MENU] > SET > SD Card > Import/Export > Export

1� Push [MENU]� 2� Select “SD Card” in the “SET” menu�

3� Select “Import/Export�”

4� Select “Export�”

6� Select “<<New File>>�”

• Displays the FILE NAME screen� L The file is named in the following format:

Your*yyyymmdd_xx (yyyy: Year, mm: month, dd: day, xx: file number)� * When you select the other items, each file is named

as shown below� Memory CH: “Mch” FM Radio Memory: “Radio” Repeater List: “Rpt” GPS Memory: “Gps”

L See page iii on how to enter characters�

7� Push [ENT]�

5� Select “Your Call Sign�”

• The confirmation dialog is displayed�

8� Select “YES�”

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

Overwriting the current file:

When you overwrite data in a current file, select the file you want to overwrite in step 6 to the left�

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USING a microSD CARD

2

About the SD Card mode

When “USB connect” is set to “SD Card Mode,” and the transceiver is connected to the PC through a USB data cable, you can transfer the files between the micoSD card set in the transceiver and a PC� You can back up the setting data and recording data saved on the microSD card to a PC, and save the image data for the Share Pictures function and the firmware data to the microSD card without inserting or removing it�

[MENU] > SET > Function > USB Connect

1� Connect the transceiver to a PC using a USB

cable� 2� Push [MENU]� 3� Select “Function” in the “SET” menu� 4� Select “USB Connect�”

5� Select “SD Card Mode�”

NOTE: Before connecting the transceiver in the SD Card mode to a PC with a USB cable, a microSD card must be inserted�

L If the microSD card is not inserted, insert it with the

transceiver turned OFF, and then reconnect the USB cable�

TIP: In the SD Card mode, the transceiver works not as a transceiver but as a data storage device� It temporarily stops some functions as follows:

• Stops recording

• Pauses the GPS Logger function and the RX History Log function

• Disconnects a Bluetooth device

• Disables the Auto Power OFF function

To exit the SD Card mode

L This instruction manual is based on Windows 10�

1� Click “ ” in the task tray� 2� Click “Eject Device�” 3� After “Safe to Remove Hardware” is displayed,

remove the USB cable from the PC�

• The confirmation dialog is displayed�

6� Select “Yes�”

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USING a microSD CARD

2

Check the free space and the recording time on the microSD card

[MENU] > SET > SD Card > SD Card Info

1� Push [MENU]� 2� Select “SD Card” in the “SET” menu� 3� Select “SD Card Info�”

• The free space and the recording time on the microSD card are displayed�

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

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Section 3

BATTERY CHARGING

Battery information ��3-2

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

Charging information ��3-3

D Charging through the [DC IN] jack ��3-3 D Charging with a USB cable ��3-4

Charging with the BC-202IP2 optional rapid charger ��3-5 Charging with the BC-202IP3L optional rapid charger ��3-6 Connecting BC-202IP3L together ��3-7 External DC power operation ��3-7 About the optional battery case ��3-8

D Battery life ��3-8 D About the battery replacement ��3-8

Specifications for the battery charger and battery packs��3-9

D BP-271 Li-ion battery pack (optional) ��3-9 D BP-272 Li-ion battery pack (supplied) ��3-9 D BP-307 Li-ion battery pack (optional) ��3-9 D BC-202IP2 rapid charger (optional) ��3-9 D BC-202IP3L rapid charger (optional) �� 3-9

3-1

BATTERY CHARGING

3

Battery information

DBattery life

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

• Power save setting: Auto (Short)

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

The approximate battery life:

Battery pack FM mode

BP-271 4�25 hours

BP-272 7�25 hours

BP-307 12 hours

L See page 3-8 for the optional BP-273 battery

case battery life�

NOTE: BE SURE to replace the battery pack with a new one approximately five years after purchase, even if it still holds a charge� The material inside the battery cells will become weak after a period of time, even with little use� The estimated number of times you can charge the pack is between 300 and 500� Even when the pack appears to be fully charged, the operating time of the transceiver may become short when:

• Approximately five years have passed since the pack was manufactured�

• The pack has been repeatedly charged�

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

DBattery icon

The “ ” battery icon is displayed when the battery pack is attached to the transceiver�

Icon Battery status

The battery is being charged�

The battery has sufficient capacity�

The battery is exhausted a little�

(green)

(red)

No icon

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

capacity of the alkaline batteries� The battery icon always displays “ capacity�

To display the correct battery status

Select the attached battery pack in the following item� (Default: BP-271/BP-272)

([MENU] > SET > Function > Battery Pack Select)

To display the Battery Pack Select dialog every time you attach the battery pack, set the following item to “ON�”

([MENU] > SET > Function > Battery Pack Confirmation)

The battery is nearing exhaustion�

The battery is almost fully exhausted�

L Immediately charge the battery pack�

Otherwise, the icon will soon start blinking, “LOW BATTERY” will be displayed, and the transceiver will automatically turn OFF�

When an external DC power supply (12 V DC) is connected, the battery is not being charged because:

• The battery is completely charged�

• “Charging (Power ON)” is set to “OFF�”

,” and it does not reflect with the true battery

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BATTERY CHARGING

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Charging information

NOTE:

• 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 transceiver while charging with the supplied battery charger� Otherwise, the battery pack will not charge�

L While charging, the charging icon “

“Charging��” are displayed�

L The icon and “Charging��” disappear when the

battery pack is fully charged�

” and

DCharging through the [DC IN] jack

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

• When using the optional CP-12L or OPC-254L, the battery pack can be charged with the power ON� (p� 3-7)

L To connect, see the illustration below�

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

Approximate charging time

• BP-271: 3 hours

• BP-272: 5 hours

• BP-307: 8 hours

BC-167S*

1

To charge the battery pack:

• Use the supplied battery charger or optional cable�

• Use a USB cable (User supplied)� (p� 3-4)

• Use the optional rapid charger� (p� 3-6)

Charging note

• CAUTION: BE SURE to attach the battery pack

before connecting the DC cable�

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

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

Turn OFF*

To [DC IN]

2

CP-12L

OPC-254L

To an AC outlet

To a cigarette lighter socket (12 V DC)

To a 12 V DC power source

Black: White:

*1 The shape is different, depending on the version� *2 When using the BC-167S, turn OFF the transceiver�

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BATTERY CHARGING

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Charging information

DCharging with a USB cable

You can charge the battery pack with a USB cable (micro B type) while operating the transceiver�

Power adapter

USB cable

or external battery (User supplied)

To the [USB] port

NOTE:

• BE SURE to attach the battery pack to the transceiver�

• To use a mobile device or a PC as an external power source, set the following item to “ON” (default)� ([MENU] > SET > Function > USB Power Input (Phone, Tablet, PC))

• The battery pack is used as a power source while transmitting, even when an external power source is connected� Therefore, you cannot transmit if the battery pack is exhausted�

• You may not be able to charge:

- Depending on your USB cable or power adapter�

- When using a USB hub or connecting to a low output

USB port�

• Charging time may differ, depending on the USB port�

• The S-meter may appear, or the noise may occur, due to the influence of the USB power supply’s noise� In that case, unplug the USB cable to disconnect the transceiver from the USB power supply�

• When operating the transceiver while charging, the charging may not be sufficient, and the battery pack may be consumed, depending on the power adapter�

To a USB port

PC, Mobile device

TIP:

• When a USB cable is connected, the charging is stopped when the battery is fully charged� After that, the charging will resume when a certain amount of capacity is consumed while connecting the USB cable�

• You can change the operation when the transceiver is connected to a PC through a USB cable� ([MENU] > SET > Function > USB Connect)

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BATTERY CHARGING

3

Charging with the BC-202IP2 optional rapid charger

The optional BC-202IP2 rapidly charges a battery pack�

L When about 90% of the battery capacity is charged,

the BC-202IP2 stops charging and the charging indicator lights green� Therefore, the battery life will be a little shorter than when charging with the transceiver�

Approximate charging time

• BP-271: 1�5 hours

• BP-272: 2�5 hours

• BP-307: 4 hours

L These are the time when the battery is exhausted, and

charging with the transceiver power off�

The following item is required�

• BC-123S (L-shaped type plug) ( A different type, or no power adapter is supplied,

depending on the charger versions�)

Charging note

R DANGER! NEVER use a battery pack that is not

manufactured or approved by Icom�

• CAUTION: DO NOT connect anything to the [DC IN] jack or the [USB] port on the side of the transceiver when placing the transceiver to the rapid charger� This may cause the charger’s malfunction� If the charging indicator blinks orange, disconnect the power adapter from the charger, and then reconnect it�

• BE SURE to turn OFF the transceiver� When the transceiver power cannot be turned OFF because of the battery exhaustion, detach the battery pack from the transceiver� Then charge the battery pack by itself�

• The BC-202IP2 rapid charger can only charge the BP-271, BP-272, or BP-307 Li-ion battery pack� Other types of rechargeable batteries, NiCd, or Ni-MH cannot be charged�

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

Transceiver + battery pack

AC outlet

BC-123S

( L-shaped type plug)

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

Turn OFF

BC-202IP2

Battery pack BP-271, BP-272, or BP-307

Guide rail

Tabs

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

Charging indicator

• Lights orange: While charging

• Lights green: Charging is completed�

• Blinks orange: A charging error has occurred�

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Charging with the BC-202IP3L optional rapid charger

The optional BC-202IP3L rapidly charges a battery pack�

L When about 90% of the battery capacity is charged,

the BC-202IP3L stops charging and the charging indicator lights green� Therefore, the battery life will be a little shorter than when charging with the transceiver�

Approximate charging time

• BP-271: 2 hours

• BP-272: 3 hours

• BP-307: 5 hours

L These are the time when the battery is exhausted, and

charging with the transceiver power off�

The following item is required�

• BC-123S (straight type plug)

Charging note

R DANGER! NEVER use a battery pack that is not

manufactured or approved by Icom�

• CAUTION: DO NOT connect anything to the [DC IN] jack or the [USB] port on the side of the transceiver when placing the transceiver to the rapid charger� This may cause the charger’s malfunction� If the charging indicator blinks orange, disconnect the power adapter from the charger, and then reconnect it�

• BE SURE to turn OFF the transceiver� When the transceiver power cannot be turned OFF because of the battery exhaustion, detach the battery pack from the transceiver� Then charge the battery pack by itself�

• The BC-202IP3L rapid charger can only charge the BP-271, BP-272, or BP-307 Li-ion battery pack� Other types of rechargeable batteries, NiCd, or Ni-MH cannot be charged�

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

BC-123S

(straight type plug)

L The CP-25H can also be

used instead of the power adapter�

AC outlet

Battery pack BP-271, BP-272, or BP-307

Turn OFF

Transceiver + battery pack

BC-202IP3L

Charging indicator

L To connect the power adapter to the

charger, remove the charger’s left cover�

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Connecting BC-202IP3L together

2

1

External DC power operation

You can connect up to 6 BC-202IP3L together� 1� Remove the charger’s right cover� (1) 2� Snap the DC power plug to the another charger’s

DC power jack� (2)

R WARNING! NEVER connect more than 6

chargers together� It may result in an electric shock, cause a fire, overheating, or damage the chargers�

R WARNING! NEVER use other than the BC-228

AC adapter when connecting multiple BC-202IP3L units� It may result in an electric shock, cause a fire, overheating, or damage the chargers�

Operating note

• DO NOT connect over 16 V DC directly into the

[DC IN] jack of the transceiver� The power source voltage must be between 10�0 V ~ 16�0 V DC�

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

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

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

• Use an external DC-DC converter to connect the transceiver through the optional CP-12L or OPC254L to a 24 V DC power source� Ask your dealer for details�

• When the external power is used, the Power Save function (p� 12-18) is automatically turned OFF�

• Depending on the external power voltage, the battery pack may be used to operate the transceiver, and the battery pack capacity is consumed�

TIP: The battery pack can be charged even if the transceiver is ON when “Charging (Power ON)” is set to “ON” (default)� This operation may generate certain spurious signals, and the S-meter may appear, or noise may be heard� When you operate the transceiver while charging, and if you cannot receive signals correctly, set “Charging (Power ON)” to “OFF�” ([MENU] > SET > Function > Charging (Power ON))

CP-12L

To a cigarette lighter socket (12 V DC)

OPC-254L

To [DC IN]

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

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

power operation�

To a 12 V DC power source

Black: White:

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BATTERY CHARGING

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About the optional battery case

The BP-273 uses three AA (LR6) size alkaline batteries� 1� Remove the battery case top, as shown below� 2� Install three AA (LR6) size alkaline batteries�

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

3� Attach the battery case� (p� 1-2)

BP-273

Batteries cautions

• When installing batteries, confirm that they are all the same brand, type, and capacity� Do not mix new and old batteries together�

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

• DO NOT expose a detached battery case to water� If the battery case gets wet, BE SURE to wipe it dry before using it�

• DO NOT use batteries whose insulated covering is damaged�

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

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

Alkaline battery

DBattery life

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

• Power save setting: Auto (Short)

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

The approximate battery life:

FM mode

4�5 hours

L The battery life may differ, depending on your

operating style, or the installed alkaline batteries�

DAbout 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 3 batteries with new alkaline batteries�

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

capacity of the alkaline batteries� The battery icon always displays “ capacity�

,” and it does not reflect with the true battery

TIP:

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

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

• The batteries may seem to have low capacity when used in low temperatures, such as –10°C (+14°F) or below� Keep the batteries warm in this case�

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Specifications for the battery charger and battery packs

DBP-271 Li-ion battery pack (optional)

• Voltage: 7�4V

• Discharge Capacity: 1150 mAh (minimum)

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

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

• Storage temperature range: –20°C ~ +50°C, –4°F ~ +122°F (within a month) –20°C ~ +35°C, –4°F ~ +95°F (within 3 months) –20°C ~ +20°C, –4°F ~ +68°F (within a year)

• Dimensions: 58 (W) × 86�9 (H) × 9�1 (D) mm, 2�3 (W) × 3�4 (H) × 0�4 (D) inches (projections are not included)

DBP-272 Li-ion battery pack (supplied)

• Voltage: 7�4V

• Discharge Capacity: 1880 mAh (minimum)

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

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

• Storage temperature range: –20°C ~ +50°C, –4°F ~ +122°F (within a month) –20°C ~ +35°C, –4°F ~ +95°F (within 3 months) –20°C ~ +20°C, –4°F ~ +68°F (within a year)

• Dimensions: 58 (W) × 86�9 (H) × 14�2 (D) mm, 2�3 (W) × 3�4 (H) × 0�6 (D) inches (projections are not included)

DBP-307 Li-ion battery pack (optional)

• Voltage: 7�2V

• Discharge Capacity: 3050 mAh (minimum)

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

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

• Storage temperature range: –20°C ~ +50°C, –4°F ~ +122°F (within a month) –20°C ~ +40°C, –4°F ~ +104°F (within 3 months) –20°C ~ +20°C, –4°F ~ +68°F (within a year)

• Dimensions: 58 (W) × 86�9 (H) × 22�4 (D) mm, 2�3 (W) × 3�4 (H) × 0�9 (D) inches (projections are not included)

DBC-202IP2 rapid charger (optional)

• Power source requirement: 12 V ~ 16 V DC or the specified Icom power adapter

• Charging temperature range: 10°C ~ 40°C, 50°F ~ 104°F

• Weight: Approximately 105 g, 3�7 oz (without power adapter)

• Dimensions: 88�0 (W) × 47�5 (H) × 72�5 (D) mm, 3�5 (W) × 1�9 (H) × 2�9 (D) inches (projections are not included)

DBC-202IP3L rapid charger (optional)

• Power source requirement: 12 V ~ 15 V DC or the specified Icom power adapter

• Charging temperature range: 10°C ~ 40°C, 50°F ~ 104°F

• Weight: Approximately 120 g, 4�2 oz (without power adapter)

• Dimensions: 106�5 (W) × 52�5 (H) × 78�0 (D) mm, 4�2 (W) × 2�1 (H) × 3�1 (D) inches (projections are not included)

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Section 4

FM RADIO OPERATION

Basic operation ��4-2

D Description ��4-2 D Turning ON the FM Radio ��4-2 D Selecting the FM Radio mode ��4-3 D Selecting the group in the Memory mode ��4-3 D Searching for an FM Radio signal ��4-4 D Using the Attenuator function ��4-4 D Setting a squelch level ��4-5 D Using the Monitor function ��4-5

FM Radio memory ��4-6

D Using the FM Radio Memory ��4-6 D Add an FM Radio memory ��4-6 D Editing an FM radio memory ��4-8 D Deleting an FM Radio memory ��4-9 D Rearranging the display order of the FM Radio memories ��4-10 D Skip setting for the FM Radio memory ��4-11

Using the FM Radio mode ��4-12 FM RADIO items ��4-13

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FM RADIO OPERATION

4

Basic operation

DDescription

You can listen to FM Radio broadcasts� While using the Dualwatch function, you can still listen to the FM Radio on the pop up window� Up to 500 FM Radio Memory channels can be separately stored in the 26 groups for easy memory management� You can standby listening to FM Radio� Also, the transceiver has the exclusive FM Radio mode, where only the FM Radio functions� In this mode, the other functions are disabled�

TIP: The FM Radio Memory channel contents, described in this manual, may differ from your transceiver’s preloaded contents�

The frequency range for the FM Radio

FM: 76�0 MHz* to 108�0 MHz

* The usable frequency range differs, depending on the

transceiver’s version�

DTurning ON the FM Radio

1� Push [QUICK]� 2� Select “<<FM Radio ON>>�”

• Returns to the standby screen, and the FM RADIO window is displayed�

• “

” is displayed�

Displayed when the FM Radio is ON�

TIP: To turn OFF the FM Radio

Push [QUICK], and then select “<<FM Radio OFF>>�”

To listen to the FM Radio while monitoring the A/B bands

Push [CLR] to close the FM RADIO window�

• You can standby listening to FM Radio�

L To open the FM RADIO window again, push [QUICK],

and select “<<FM Radio>>�”

NOTE: If you turn ON the Band Scope function while using the Dualwatch function, the FM Radio audio output may be interrupted due to the AF Output (DUAL/AIR Band) function� In that case, set “Auto Mute” to OFF, or set “AF Output (DUAL/AIR Band)” to OFF�

L When “AF Output (DUAL/AIR Band)” is set to ON, the

received audio is momentarily heard during a sweep, and you will know that a signal is received without looking at the display� ([MENU] > FM RADIO > FM Radio Set > Auto Mute) ([MENU] > SET > Scope > AF Output (DUAL/AIR Band))

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ICOM ID-52A Advanced Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

INTRODUCTION

ABOUT THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE MANUAL (As of November 2021)

TRADEMARKS

ENTERING AND EDITING TEXT

USABLE CHARACTERS

HOW TO ENTER TEXT

Attaching the antenna

Attaching and detaching the battery

Attaching and detaching the belt clip

Attaching the hand strap

About data saved on a microSD card

Saving settings onto a microSD card

Saving with a different file name

Loading the saved files on the microSD card

Backing up data saved on the microSD card onto a PC

Importing or exporting a CSV format file

About the SD Card mode

Check the free space and the recording time on the microSD card

Battery information

Charging information

Charging with the BC-202IP2 optional rapid charger

Charging with the BC-202IP3L optional rapid charger

Connecting BC-202IP3L together

External DC power operation

About the optional battery case

Specifications for the battery charger and battery packs

Basic operation