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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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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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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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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3

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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BATTERY CHARGING

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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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FM RADIO OPERATION

4

Basic operation

DSelecting the FM Radio mode

1� When the FM RADIO window is displayed,

push [MR] to select between the Tuning and the Memory modes�

2� Rotate [DIAL] to select a frequency or a memory

channel�

• Tuning mode The FM Radio Tuning mode is used to set the desired FM Radio frequency� When the Tuning mode is selected, “ ” is displayed� To save the selected frequency, hold down [MR] for 1 second�

• Enters it into the lowest memory channel of the selected group�

DSelecting the group in the Memory

mode

Up to 50 FM Radio Memory channels can be assigned to each group for easy memory management� If you change the group, other area channels can be selected�

1� Push [MR] to select the Memory mode�

• “ ” and the selected memory channel number is displayed�

2� Push [QUICK]� 3� Select “Group Select�”

Tuning mode

• Memory mode The FM Radio Memory mode is very useful to quickly select often-used frequency settings� When the Memory mode is selected, “ selected memory channel group (A ~ Z) and number are displayed�

Memory mode

TIP: Push [QUICK], and select “VFO” to select the Tuning mode, or select “MR” to select the Memory mode�

” and the

4� Select the desired group�

• Returns to the standby screen, and the memory channel in the selected group is displayed�

5� Rotate [DIAL] to select a memory channel�

4-3

FM RADIO OPERATION

4

Basic operation

DSearching for an FM Radio signal

While in the Tuning mode, hold down D-pad() to start searching the broadcast signal�

While searching, the frequencies are sequentially displayed�

When a signal is received

• When you hold down D-pad(), a down scan starts, and when you hold down D-pad(), an up scan starts�

• When a signal is received, the scan stops on the frequency�

• To cancel the scan, push D-pad() or [CLR]�

DUsing the Attenuator function

The Attenuator prevents a desired signal from becoming distorted when a very strong FM Radio signal is near the frequency, or when a very strong electric field, such as from a broadcasting station, is near your location�

1� Push [QUICK]� 2� Select “ATT�”

3� Select “ON�”

• “ATT” is displayed�

Displayed when the Attenuator is ON�

4-4

FM RADIO OPERATION

4

Basic operation

DSetting a squelch level

The squelch enables the audio to be heard only while receiving a signal that is stronger than the set level� A higher level blocks weak signals, which enables you to receive only stronger signals� A lower level enables you to hear weak signals� The squelch level that is set on the FM RADIO window is only for the FM Radio�

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

Automatic squelch Maximum squelch level

L Information

• Options: “OPEN,” “AUTO” (default), and “LEVEL 1” ~

“LEVEL 3”

• “LEVEL 1” is loose squelch (for weak signals), and “LEVEL 3” is tight squelch (for strong signals)�

• “AUTO” is an automatic level adjustment using a noise pulse counting system�

• “OPEN” is the continuously open setting�

DUsing the Monitor function

The Monitor function is used to listen to weak FM Radio signals without changing the squelch setting�

While holding down [SQL], the transceiver monitors weak signals on the frequency�

• The squelch opens�

The first segment blinks�

TIP: You can set the Monitor Hold function on the MENU screen� The transceiver opens or closes the squelch each time you push [SQL]� ([MENU] > SET > Function > Monitor)

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4

FM Radio memory

DUsing the FM Radio Memory

A total of 26 groups are selectable for FM Radio memory� You can assign up to 50 FM Radio memory channels to each group, for easy memory management� (A maximum of 500 memories can be assigned to the FM Radio memory�) Some area stations are preloaded into the FM Radio memory for easy memory management�

TIP: The FM Radio memory contents, described in this manual, may differ from your transceiver’s programmed memory�

DAdd an FM Radio memory

Step 1. Adding an FM Radio memory and entering

the edit mode

[MENU] > FM RADIO > FM Radio Memory

1� Push [MENU]� 2� Select “FM Radio Memory” in the “FM RADIO” menu�

3� Select a desired group�

L If there is no memory, “-- Blank --” is displayed�

4� Push [QUICK]� 5� Select “Add�”

• The FM RADIO MEM EDIT screen is displayed�

TIP: To change the group name, push [QUICK], and then select “Edit Name” in step 4�

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FM RADIO OPERATION

4

FM Radio memory

D Add an FM Radio memory

Step 2. Entering an FM Radio Memory name

1� Select “NAME�”

2� Enter a name�

L See page iii on how to enter characters�

3� After entering, push [ENT]�

TIP: To change the FM Radio memory group, select “GROUP,” then select the desired group�

Step 3. Entering a frequency

1� Select “FREQUENCY�”

Step 4. Selecting the skip setting

1� Select “SKIP�”

2� Select “OFF” or “SKIP�”

• OFF:

You can select the memory in the Memory mode�

• SKIP: The memory is not displayed in the Memory mode�

Step 5. Saving the FM Radio Memory

1� Select “<<Add Write>>�”

2� Select “YES�”

2� Rotate [DIAL] to enter the frequency�

L Push D-pad() to move the cursor� L The usable frequency range differs, depending on the

transceiver’s version�

3� After entering, push [ENT]�

• The entered contents are saved in the FM Radio

memory, and the display returns to the selected group screen�

TIP: How to cancel the entered data:

1� Push [CLR]� 2� Select “YES�”

• Cancels the entry, and returns to the selected group screen�

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FM RADIO OPERATION

4

FM Radio memory

DEditing an FM radio memory

This function edits FM Radio memory contents� This is useful when already-entered data is incorrect, has changed, or new data should be added to the list�

[MENU] > FM RADIO > FM Radio Memory

1� Push [MENU]� 2� Select “FM Radio Memory” in the “FM RADIO” menu�

3� Select a group that includes the memory you want

to edit�

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

9� Select “YES�”

4� Select the memory to be edited�

L DO NOT push [ENT]�

5� Push [QUICK]� 6� Select “Edit�”

7� Select an item, then edit it�

L See page 4-7 for details�

• The memory contents are overwritten, and returns to the selected group screen�

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FM RADIO OPERATION

4

FM Radio memory

DDeleting an FM Radio memory

All the contents of an FM Radio memory can be deleted�

NOTE: Deleted memories cannot be restored�

[MENU] > FM RADIO > FM Radio Memory

1� Push [MENU]� 2� Select “FM Radio Memory” in the “FM RADIO” menu�

7� Select “YES�”

3� Select a group that includes the memory you want

to delete�

4� Select the memory to be deleted�

L DO NOT push [ENT]�

5� Push [QUICK]� 6� Select “Delete�”

• The selected FM Radio memory is deleted�

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FM RADIO OPERATION

4

FM Radio memory

DRearranging the display order of the

FM Radio memories

You can move the entered FM Radio memories to rearrange their display order in the selected FM Radio memory group�

[MENU] > FM RADIO > FM Radio Memory

1� Push [MENU]� 2� Select “FM Radio Memory” in the “FM RADIO” menu�

7� Select a memory to insert the repeater you want to

move above it�

3� Select a group that includes the memory you want

to move�

4� Select the memory to be moved�

L DO NOT push [ENT]�

5� Push [QUICK]� 6� Select “Move�”

• The selected memory is inserted above the destination memory�

L If you select “<<Move End>>,” the memory is moved

to the bottom of the group�

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FM RADIO OPERATION

4

FM Radio memory

DSkip setting for the FM Radio

memory

You can set memories as skip memories� The selected memories are not displayed in the Memory mode�

[MENU] > FM RADIO > FM Radio Memory

1� Push [MENU]� 2� Select “FM RADIO�” 3� Select “FM Radio Memory�”

7� Select “SKIP�”

4� Select a group that includes the memory you want

to set the skip setting on�

5� Select the memory to be skipped�

L DO NOT push [ENT]�

6� Push [QUICK]�

• “SKIP” is displayed on the selected memory�

L Push [QUICK], and then select “SKIP” again to

cancel the skip setting�

TIP: When displaying the FM RADIO window in the Memory mode, push [QUICK], and selecting “SKIP” also sets the skip setting�

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FM RADIO OPERATION

4

Using the FM Radio mode

The transceiver has an exclusive FM Radio mode where only the FM Radio functions�

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

• The FM Radio mode screen is displayed�

TIP: To cancel the FM Radio mode

1� Push [QUICK]� 2� Select “<<Normal Mode>>�”

L In the exclusive FM Radio mode, the other modes

are in a sleep state� To operate the transceiver in a normal way, cancel the FM Radio mode�

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FM RADIO OPERATION

4

FM RADIO items

FM Radio Memory

[MENU] > FM RADIO > FM Radio Memory

A total of 26 groups are selectable for FM radio Memories� You can assign up to 50 memories to each group, for easy memory management� (A maximum of 500 memories can be assigned to the FM Radio Memory�)

FM Radio memory contents

The name of an FM Radio memory

NAME

GROUP

FREQUENCY

SKIP

channel

L Enter a name of up to 16 alphanumeric

characters for each memory�

The group letter and the name of the group

Entered frequency

L The usable frequency range differs,

depending on the transceiver’s version�

Shows the skip status�

L The Skip channels are not displayed in

the Memory mode�

Auto Mute (Default: 2sec)

[MENU] > FM RADIO > FM Radio Set > Auto Mute

Selects whether or not to mute the FM Radio audio in the background* while receiving a signal on the A or B band�

L The FM Radio audio is muted while transmitting,

regardless of this setting�

* See “To listen to the FM Radio while monitoring the A/B

bands” on page 4-2 for details�

• OFF: The Auto Mute function is OFF� The FM Radio audio is not muted even if the transceiver receives a signal on the A or B band� The FM Radio audio is muted when the transceiver transmits�

• 0 to 10sec: The FM Radio audio is automatically muted when the transceiver transmits or receives on the A or B band� After transmitting or receiving, the Auto Mute timer starts� After the timer period ends, you can listen to FM Radio again� L The FM Radio audio is muted when a

signal is received during a sweep by the Band Scope function�

Earphone Antenna (Default: Not Used)

[MENU] > FM RADIO > FM Radio Set >

Earphone Antenna

Selects whether or not to use the earphone antenna for FM radio�

• Not Used: An earphone antenna is not used�

• Use: An earphone antenna is used�

Power Save (FM Radio) (Default: ON)

[MENU] > FM RADIO > FM Radio Set >

Power Save (FM Radio)

Sets the power save function to reduce the current drain and conserve battery power when the FM Radio is ON�

• OFF: The power save function is OFF�

• ON: When the FM Radio is ON, and no signal is received for 5 seconds, this function is activated in a 1:3 ratio (300 : 900 milliseconds)�

NOTE: This function is disabled when an external power source is used�

<<FM Radio ON>>

[MENU] > FM RADIO > <<FM Radio ON>>

Turns ON the FM Radio� When the transceiver receives on the MAIN band and SUB band, you can still listen to the FM Radio� When the FM Radio is ON, <<FM Radio OFF>> is displayed on the FM RADIO screen� To turn OFF the FM Radio, select <<FM Radio OFF>>�

L In the Quick Menu window, selecting <<FM Radio OFF>>

also turns OFF the FM Radio�

<<FM Radio Mode>>

[MENU] > FM RADIO > <<FM Radio Mode>>

The transceiver enters an exclusive FM Radio mode where only the FM Radio functions� While in the FM Radio Mode, <<Normal Mode>> is displayed on the FM RADIO screen� To exit from the FM Radio mode, select <<Normal Mode>>�

L In the Quick Menu window, selecting <<Normal Mode>>

also exits from the FM Radio mode�

4-13

Section 5

D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED)

NOTE: See D-STAR GUIDE on the

Basic manual for details on how to register your call sign to a gateway repeater and the basic operations�

“FROM” (access repeater) setting ��5-3

D Using your transceiver’s repeater list ��5-4 D Using the DR scan ��5-5 D Using the Near Repeater Search function ��5-6 D Using TX History��5-7

“TO” (Destination) setting ��5-8

D Making the “Local CQ” (Local Area call) ��5-9 D Making a “Gateway CQ” (Gateway call) ��5-9 D Using “Your Call Sign” ��5-10 D Using RX History ��5-10 D Using TX History��5-11 D Directly entering (UR) �� 5-11 D Directly entering (RPT) ��5-12

REPEATER DETAIL screen ��5-13 Connecting to a reflector ��5-14

D What is a reflector? ��5-14 D Unlinking a reflector ��5-14 D Linking to a reflector ��5-15 D Using a reflector ��5-16 D Reflector Echo testing ��5-16 D Requesting repeater information ��5-16

Message operation ��5-17

D Entering a TX message �� 5-17 D Transmitting a message ��5-17 D Deleting a TX message ��5-18

Viewing received call signs ��5-19

D Viewing the call signs on the RX History screen �� 5-19

BK mode communication��5-21 EMR communication ��5-22

D Adjusting the EMR AF level ��5-22

Automatic DV detection ��5-23 Automatic Reply function ��5-24

D Recording an Auto Reply message ��5-25 D Auto Position Reply function ��5-26

5-1

Section 5

D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED)

Data communication ��5-27

D Connection ��5-27 D Data communication application setting ��5-27 D Sending data ��5-27 D DV Fast Data function ��5-28

About the display type ��5-28 Digital squelch functions ��5-29

D The Digital Call Sign squelch setting ��5-29 D The Digital Code Squelch setting ��5-29

Repeater list ��5-30

D Repeater list contents ��5-30

Entering new information into the repeater list ��5-31

D Required items for the communication cases ��5-31 D Entering new information into the repeater list ��5-32

Repeater list operation ��5-36

D Editing repeater data ��5-36 D Deleting repeater data ��5-36 D Rearranging the display order of the repeaters ��5-37 D Adding new repeater information from RX History ��5-38 D Skip setting for the DR scan �� 5-39 D Entering or editing a repeater group name ��5-40

Your Call Sign ��5-41

D Entering Your Call Sign ��5-41 D Deleting Your Call Sign ��5-42 D Rearranging the display order of Your Call Signs ��5-43

Are your settings correct?��5-44

IMPORTANT!

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

• Although Japanese repeaters are used in the setting examples, the Japanese repeater node (port) letters are different from other country’s� BE SURE to add the repeater node letter in the 8th digit of the call sign, according to the frequency band shown below� 1200 MHz: A (B in Japan) 430 MHz: B (A in Japan) 144 MHz: C (no repeaters in Japan)

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

To begin Digital mode communication using other than the DR function, you can use the VFO mode, Memory mode, or Call Channel mode� This manual description focuses on the DR function operation, which can be easily set up� If you want to

For a Local area call or Gateway call:

1� Set the access repeater’s frequency� (p� 11-2) 2� Set the Duplex direction and frequency offset�

(p� 11-4)

3� Set the call signs (UR/R1/R2)� (p� 12-8) use other than the DR function, see the procedures as described to the right, or select the repeater in a Memory channel�

For a Simplex call:

1� Set the operating frequency�

2� Set the call signs (UR/R1/R2)� (p� 12-8)

5-2

D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED)

5

“FROM” (access repeater) setting

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

By rotating [DIAL]

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

• When you know your access repeater

From the repeater list (p. 5-4)

When your access repeater is in your transceiver’s repeater list, you can select it by selecting the repeater area and name, if entered, or call sign�

Displayed while rotating [DIAL]

• When you do not know which repeaters you can access

Search for a repeater using the DR scan (p. 5-5)

The Normal DR scan searches for output repeater frequencies of nearby repeaters� The scan stops when a signal is detected� The scan also stops on Simplex signals�

The Near Repeater scan searches for output repeater frequencies of nearby repeaters by using your location and the repeater’s location, if it is entered in the Repeater List� The DR scan starts scanning and stops when a signal is detected� You can also find only FM repeaters using the Near Repeater (FM) scan�

Search for near repeaters (p. 5-6)

The transceiver scan searches for near repeaters by using your location and the repeater’s location, if it is entered in the Repeater List� The nearest repeaters in your transceiver’s repeater list are displayed as selectable options� You can select the nearby DV or FM repeater type�

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

Scan items

Select from the TX History (p. 5-7)

Select a repeater that you have accessed before from the TX History record�

5-3

D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED)

5

“FROM” (access repeater) setting

DUsing your transceiver’s repeater list

When your access repeater is in your transceiver’s repeater list, you can select it from the list� By just selecting the repeater from the list, the repeater call sign, its frequency, duplex setting, and frequency offset are automatically set, for easy operation�

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

Washington state in the USA from the repeater list�

1� Hold down [DR] for 1 second to display the DR

screen�

2� Push D-pad() to select “FROM,” and then push

[ENT]�

3� Select “Repeater List�”

4� Select the repeater group where your access

repeater is listed�

5� Select your access repeater�

• Returns to the DR screen, and the selected repeater name is displayed in “FROM�”

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

from your transceiver’s preloaded contents�

TIP: When you select an FM repeater:

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

When selecting an FM repeater�

How to change the repeater group:

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

5-4

D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED)

5

“FROM” (access repeater) setting

DUsing the DR scan

The DR scan scans frequencies to find a signal on a repeater, or on a simplex frequency� You can use 2 kinds of DR scans, Normal scan and Near Repeater scan�

Normal scan

To quickly find a repeater, the Normal scan skips repeaters that are not set as an access repeater�

L The “USE (FROM)” setting (p� 5-33) is set to “NO” on the

repeater list� (

[MENU] > MEMORY > Repeater List)

Example: Selecting an active repeater using the DR

scan�

1� Hold down [DR] for 1 second to display the DR

screen�

2� Hold down [SCAN] for 1 second�

Near Repeater scan

The Near Repeater scan searches for up to 20 nearby repeaters within 160 kilometers (100 miles) by using your location and the repeater’s entered position data, and then lists the repeaters�

L The Near Repeater scan continues, even if you turn OFF

the transceiver, and then turn it ON again during the scan�

L If your own position data is not being received from GPS

satellites, the last received position data is used�

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

TIP: The DR scan scans the simplex frequencies in the repeater list, in addition to D-STAR repeaters�

• The DR scan setting window is displayed�

3� Select the scan type�

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

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

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

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

• The selected scan starts�

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

L The scan resumes the same as other scans� (p� 12-5)

The repeaters are sequentially displayed�

4� When the transceiver receives a signal from a

repeater, the scan stops� Push [SCAN]�

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

5-5

D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED)

5

“FROM” (access repeater) setting

DUsing the Near Repeater Search function

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

NOTE:

• When using the Near Repeater Search function, BE SURE first to receive your own GPS position data, or

manually enter your position data�

• If no repeater is found within a 160 kilometers (100 miles) range, “No Repeater Found” is displayed�

• If the last received position data can be used, “GPS is invalid� Search by last valid position” is displayed�

Example: Selecting a nearby repeater from the Near

Repeater list�

Step 1: Receiving your own location from the GPS

satellite

Confirm the GPS receiver is receiving the satellite signals�

• The GPS icon blinks when searching for satellites�

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

4� Select the type of nearby repeater to display�

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

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

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

5� Select the repeater to use as your access

repeater, considering the distance from your location to the repeater�

“FM” is displayed for the FM repeaters�

Repeater call sign

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

a few minutes, depending on your operating environment� If you have difficulties receiving, we recommend that you try a different location�

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

received position is used for your location�

Step 2: Selecting the access repeater from the

Near Repeater list

1� Hold down [DR] for 1 second to display the DR

screen�

2� Push D-pad() to select “FROM,” and then push

[ENT]�

3� Select “Near Repeater�”

Distance and direction from your location to the repeater*

* When the “POSITION” setting (p� 5-34) is set to

“Approximate” on the repeater list, the direction data is not displayed if the distance to the repeater is less than 5 kilometers�

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

5-6

D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED)

5

“FROM” (access repeater) setting

DUsing TX History

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

Example: Selecting the “Hirano” repeater from TX

History�

1� Hold down [DR] for 1 second to display the DR

screen�

2� Push D-pad() to select “FROM,” and then push

[ENT]�

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

3� Select “TX History�”

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

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

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

5� Select the repeater to use it as your access repeater�

• Returns to the DR screen and the selected repeater

is set in “FROM�”

5-7

D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED)

5

“TO” (Destination) setting

“CQCQCQ,” the destination repeater, or station call sign must be set in “TO” when you make a DV mode call� You have 9 ways to set the destination�

By rotating [DIAL]

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

To make a Local Area CQ call

Set “CQCQCQ” in “TO” (Destination)� (p� 5-9)

To make a Gateway CQ call

Select a repeater from the Repeater List, if you want to make a Gateway call� (p� 5-9)

To make a call to a specific station

Select the station call sign in the Your Call Sign list� (p� 5-10)

TIP: After you receive the individual station or repeater’s signal, the call sign can be captured by

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and you can quickly and easily reply to a call�

To make a call through a Reflector Select a reflector you want to call through� (p� 5-14)

To select from RX History

When you receive a call, repeater or caller station data is saved in RX History� Select the destination from the record� (p� 5-10)

To select from TX History

When you make a call, the destination repeater or called station data is saved in TX History� Select the destination from the record� (p� 5-11)

To directly enter the destination station call sign

Directly enter the destination station’s call sign� (p� 5-11)

TIP: How to change the repeater group:

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

To directly enter the destination repeater call sign

Directly enter the destination repeater’s call sign� (p� 5-12)

5-8

D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED)

5

“TO” (Destination) setting

DMaking the “Local CQ” (Local Area

call)

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

Example: Making a Local area call by accessing the

“Kirkland (IA)” repeater�

1� Hold down [DR] for 1 second to display the DR

screen�

2� Push D-pad() to select “TO,” and then push [ENT]�

3� Select “Local CQ�”

D Making a “Gateway CQ” (Gateway call)

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

Example: Making a Gateway CQ call to the “Hirano”

repeater from the “Kirkland (IA)” repeater�

1� Hold down [DR] for 1 second to display the DR

screen�

2� Push D-pad() to select “TO,” and then push [ENT]�

3� Select “Gateway CQ�”

• Returns to the DR screen, and “CQCQCQ” is

displayed in “TO�”

4� Select the repeater group where your destination

repeater is listed�

5� Select the destination repeater�

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

that you want to transmit on� See page 5-2, “IMPORTANT” for band letter details�

• Returns to the DR screen, and the selected repeater name is displayed in “TO�”

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

5-9

D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED)

5

“TO” (Destination) setting

DUsing “Your Call Sign”

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

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

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

1� Hold down [DR] for 1 second to display the DR

screen�

2� Push D-pad() to select “TO,” and then push [ENT]�

DUsing RX History

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

Example: Selecting “Rick” in the RX History�

1� Hold down [DR] for 1 second to display the DR

screen�

2� Push D-pad() to select “TO,” and then push [ENT]�

3� Select “RX History�”

3� Select “Your Call Sign�”

4� Select a destination name or call sign�

• Returns to the DR screen, and the selected name is displayed in “TO�”

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

4� Select a destination name or call sign�

• Returns to the DR screen, and the selected name is displayed in “TO�”

L The “*” (asterisk) is displayed at the beginning of the

called station’s call sign� (p� 5-19)

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

5-10

D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED)

5

“TO” (Destination) setting

DUsing TX History

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

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

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

TX History�

1� Hold down [DR] for 1 second to display the DR

screen�

2� Push D-pad() to select “TO,” and then push [ENT]�

3� Select “TX History�”

DDirectly entering (UR)

The destination station call sign can be directly entered�

Example: Directly entering the call sign “JM1ZLK�”

1� Hold down [DR] for 1 second to display the DR

screen�

2� Push D-pad() to select “TO,” and then push [ENT]�

3� Select “Direct Input (UR)�”

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

spaces�

4� Select a destination repeater�

The Sub name is displayed when a repeater is selected�

• Returns to the DR screen, and the selected repeater name is displayed in “TO�”

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

L See page iii on how to enter characters�

5� After entering, push [ENT]�

• Returns to the DR screen and the entered call sign is displayed in “TO�”

L After entry, you can edit the call sign in the DIRECT

INPUT (UR) screen�

L The entered call sign remains on the DIRECT INPUT

(UR) screen until you enter a new call sign�

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

5-11

D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED)

5

“TO” (Destination) setting

DDirectly entering (RPT)

The destination repeater call sign can be directly entered�

NOTE: BE SURE to include a node letter as the 8th digit� See page 5-2 “IMPORTANT” about the node letters�

Example: Directly entering the call sign “JP3YDH A�”

1� Hold down [DR] for 1 second to display the DR

screen�

2� Push D-pad() to select “TO,” and then push [ENT]�

3� Select “Direct Input (RPT)�”

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

spaces�

L See page iii on how to enter characters�

5� After entering, push [ENT]�

• Returns to the DR screen and “JP3YDH A” is displayed in “TO�”

L After entry, you can edit the call sign in the DIRECT

INPUT (RPT) screen�

L The entered call sign remains on the DIRECT INPUT

(RPT) screen until you enter a new call sign�

TIP:

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

• When directly entering the repeater call sign, including a “/” at the beginning is also correct�

5-12

D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED)

5

REPEATER DETAIL screen

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

Example: Displaying the “Hirano/Icom” repeater detail

screen

1� Hold down [DR] for 1 second to display the DR

screen�

2� Push D-pad() to select “TO” then push [ENT]�

3� Select “Gateway CQ�”

The REPEATER DETAIL screen

Repeater frequency

Repeater name

Sub name

Call sign

Group number

Direction from your position*

Repeater time

Repeater type

Duplex setting

Distance from your position

* When the “POSITION” setting (p� 5-34) is set to

“Approximate” on the repeater list, the direction data is not displayed if the distance to the repeater is less than 5 kilometers�

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

from your position are not displayed� See page 6-3 to confirm your position�

L When selecting an FM repeater, either of “FM” or “FM-N”

and the tone setting are displayed�

4� Select “13: Japan�”

5� Select “Hirano/Icom�”

L DO NOT push [ENT]�

6� Push [QUICK]� 7� Select “Detail�”

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

• The REPEATER DETAIL screen is displayed�

8� Push [ENT]�

• Returns to the previous screen�

5-13

D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED)

5

Connecting to a reflector

DWhat is a reflector?

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

D-STAR reflector system

Reflector

Access

repeater

CAN

USA

DUnlinking a reflector

Before trying to link to another reflector, BE SURE to unlink the currently connected to the repeater�

NOTE: If a reflector is already connected, ask on the air whether or not you can change reflectors and wait for responses� BE SURE to reconnect back to the same reflector when you finish your conversation�

1� Hold down [DR] for 1 second to display the DR

screen�

2� Push D-pad() to select “TO,” and then push [ENT]�

• Displays the TO SELECT screen�

3� Select “Reflector�”

UK

AUS

4� Select “Unlink Reflector�”

• Displays the REFLECTOR screen�

• Returns to the DR screen, and “Unlink Reflector” and “U” are displayed in “TO�”

5� Hold down [PTT] to unlink the reflector�

• The TX/RX indicator lights red�

5-14

D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED)

5

Connecting to a reflector

DLinking to a reflector

If your repeater is not currently linked to a reflector, or if you want to change it to another reflector, follow the steps below� Before linking to another reflector, BE

SURE to unlink the current reflector� (p� 5-14)

Direct inputting a reflector Example: Directly enter “REF030CL�”

1� Push D-pad() to select “TO,” and then push [ENT]�

2� Select “Reflector�”

6� Push [ENT]�

• Returns to the DR screen, and “Link to Reflector” and “REF030CL” are displayed in “TO�”

7� Hold down [PTT] to link to the Reflector�

Using TX History

TX History saves up to 5 reflectors that your access repeater linked to before� Example: Select “REF030CL” in TX History� 1� Push D-pad(



) to select “TO” then push [ENT]�

3� Select “Link to Reflector�”

4� Select “Direct Input�”

5� Push D-pad to move the cursor, and select the

reflector type, reflector number, or module letter�

• The TO SELECT screen is displayed�

2� Select “Reflector�”

The REFLECTOR screen is displayed�

3� Select “Link to Reflector�”

The Link to Reflector screen is displayed�

4� Select the Reflector that you want to link to�

• Returns to the DR screen, and “Link to Reflector” and “REF030CL” are displayed in “TO�”

5� Hold down [PTT] to link to the Reflector�

5-15

D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED)

5

Connecting to a reflector

DUsing a reflector

1� Push D-pad() to select “TO,” and then push [ENT]�

• The TO SELECT screen is displayed�

2� Select “Reflector�”

The REFLETOR screen is displayed�

3� Select “Use Reflector�”

• Returns to the DR screen, and “Use Reflector” and “CQCQCQ” are displayed in “TO�”

4� Hold down [PTT] to transmit�

DRequesting repeater information

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

1� Push D-pad() to select “TO,” and then push [ENT]�

• The TO SELECT screen is displayed�

2� Select “Reflector�”

• The REFLECTOR screen is displayed�

3� Select “Repeater Information�”

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

DReflector Echo testing

To confirm that your signal is correctly getting into the repeater, you can transmit a short message as a trial� After releasing [PTT], your message will be played back�

1� Push D-pad() to select “TO,” and then push [ENT]�

• The TO SELECT screen is displayed�

2� Select “Reflector�”

The REFLECTOR screen is displayed�

3� Select “Echo Test�”

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

4� Hold down [PTT] to transmit the repeater

Information command�

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

4� Hold down [PTT] and speak into the microphone� 5� Release [PTT] to hear your message�

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Message operation

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

DEntering a TX message

[MENU] > SET > My Station > TX Message

Example: Entering “JAPAN TOM” into TX message

memory number 1� 1� Push [MENU]� 2� Select “My Station” in the “SET” menu�

3� Select “TX Message�”

DTransmitting a message

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

[MENU] > SET > My Station > TX Message

1� Push [MENU]� 2� Select “My Station” in the “SET” menu�

3� Select “TX Message�”

4� Select a TX Message memory number�

L DO NOT push [ENT]�

5� Push [QUICK]� 6� Select “Edit�”

7� Enter a message of up to 20 characters�

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

L Information

• The message is transmitted with your voice signal�

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

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

TIP: RX call sign and message display

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

L See page iii on how to enter characters�

8� After entering, push [ENT]�

• Returns to the TX MESSAGE screen�

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Message operation

DDeleting a TX message

[MENU] > SET > My Station > TX Message

Example: Deleting the entered TX message “JAPAN

TOM” from TX message memory number 1� 1� Push [MENU]� 2� Select “My Station” in the “SET” menu�

3� Select “TX Message�”

4� Select a TX Message memory number�

L DO NOT push [ENT]�

5� Push [QUICK]� 6� Select “Clear�”

• The confirmation dialog is displayed�

7� Select “YES�”

• The entered message is cleared� L To exit the MENU screen, push [MENU]�

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Viewing received call signs

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

L Even if the transceiver is turned OFF, the RX records are not deleted�

DViewing the call signs on the RX History screen

1� Hold down [CD] for 1 second� 2� Select an RX history memory to view the details�

L Information

• The first page of the “RX HISTORY” screen displays the latest RX record of the MAIN band� The second page or later displays the record according to the received date and time, regardless of the band it was received on�

• The RX history number, the caller’s name (or call

sign), destination, RX message, RX date and time, “GW,” and “GPS” are displayed�

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

• “GPS” is displayed when the received call includes

position data�

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

received�

• In the Quick Menu window, you can select the

following options� RX>CS: Temporarily enters the received

call sign into “TO�”

Call Sign Display: The received data is displayed in

the Call Sign Display mode�

Name Display: The received data is displayed in

the Name Display mode�

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

RX HISTORY screen (RX01)

Displayed when a Gateway call is received�

History number

D-PRS TX format icon*

1

Called station (“CQCQCQ” is displayed if you received a CQ call�)

3� Push [ENT]�

• Displays the RX history detail screen� L Push D-pad() to view the content�

<1st page>

• CALLER: Displays the caller station’s call

sign*2, and any note entered after the call sign�

• CALLED: Displays the called station’s call sign*2�

L “CQCQCQ” is displayed when receiving

a Local Area call or Gateway call�

<2nd page>

• RX RPT1: Displays the repeater’s call sign*2

that was accessed by the caller station� If the received call was a Gateway call, this item displays the gateway call sign of the repeater you received the call from�

• RX RPT2: Displays the repeater’s call sign*2 you received the call from�

L The operating frequency is displayed instead of the

above items when the call was not through a repeater (Simplex call)�

RX message

Caller station*

L A note may be

displayed after “/�”

1

The displayed icon differs, depending on the D-PRS

*

2

Received date and time

TX format� GPS: Position OBJ: Object ITEM: Item WX: Weather

*2 When a name is entered in the MEMORY, the name

is also displayed�

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JM1ZLK calling from

JP1YIU port A...

JM1ZLK calling from

JP1YIU port A...

5

Viewing the received call signs

D View the call signs on the RX History screen

<3rd page>

• RX MESSAGE: Displays any message

included in the received call if entered�

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

<4 ~ 6th page>

Displays position data of the caller station� If a received signal has no data, then no position data is displayed�

TIP: To delete RX HISTORY data

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

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

Example 1: When a Local area call is received�

JM1ZLK

RXRPT1

YOUR STATION

JM1ZLK calling you...

calling you...

CALLER

CALLED

JM1ZLK

calling you...

RXRPT2

JM1ZLK

calling you...

Example 2: When a Gateway call is received�

JM1ZLK calling from

JM1ZLK calling from JP1YIU port A...

JP1YIU port A...

CALLER

CALLED

JM1ZLK calling from

JP1YIU port A...

RXRPT2

GW

RXRPT1

INTERNET

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

YOUR STATION

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BK mode communication

The Break-in (BK) function enables you to break into a conversation, where the 2 stations are communicating with Digital Call Sign squelch (DSQL) enabled�

L The BK function is automatically turned OFF when you

turn OFF the transceiver�

[MENU] > SET > DV Set > BK

1� While 2 stations are communicating in the DV



•  call sign or the repeater’s call sign is set to “TO” (Destination)�

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

L When a call sign is not received correctly, error beeps

sound, and no call sign is set�

2� Push [MENU]� 3� Select “DV Set” in the SET menu�

4� Select “BK�”

5� Select “ON�”

6� Push [MENU]�

• Returns to the Standby screen and “BK” is displayed�

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

transmit�

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

turn OFF the transceiver�

How to use Break-in?

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

Station C calling to Station A with “BK OFF”

Station A and B are communicating using the Digital Call Sign squelch�

Station A Station AStation B Station B

Station C calling to Station A with “BK ON”

Station A and B are communicating using the Digital Call Sign squelch�

Station C Station C

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

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

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EMR communication

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

L Information

• All transceivers that can receive an EMR signal automatically receive the signal� DO NOT use this function except in the case of an emergency�

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

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

[MENU] > SET > DV Set > EMR

Example: Transmitting from the “Hirano” repeater

using the EMR function� 1� Push [MENU]� 2� Select “DV Set” in the “SET” menu�

DAdjusting the EMR AF level

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

[MENU] > SET > DV Set > EMR AF Level

1� Push [MENU]� 2� Select “DV Set” in the “SET” menu�

3� Select “EMR AF Level�”

3� Select “EMR�”

4� Select “ON�”

5� Push [MENU]�

• Returns to the Standby screen and “EMR” is displayed�

Push [PTT]�

• The TX/RX indicator lights red while transmitting� L “EMR” blinks on a station that receives the EMR

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

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

turn OFF the transceiver�

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

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

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

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Automatic DV detection

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

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

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

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

[MENU] > SET > DV Set > DV Auto Detect

1� Push [MENU]� 2� Select “DV Set” in the “SET” menu�

3� Select “DV Auto Detect�”

4� Select “ON�”

When an FM signal is received while in the DV mode

DV Auto Detect function: OFF

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



The icons alternately blink�

You cannot hear the audio�

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

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

DV Auto Detect function: ON

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

Thanks for the nice QSO!

The icons alternately blink�

You can hear the audio!

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Automatic Reply function

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

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

TIP: To record the Auto Reply message

You can record the Auto Reply message� See page 5-25 for details� ([MENU] > RECORD > DV Auto Replay)

[MENU] > SET > DV Set > Auto Reply

1� Push [MENU]� 2� Select “DV Set” in the “SET” menu�

5� Push [MENU]�

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

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

3� Select “Auto Reply�”

4� Select an option�

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

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

L If no SD card is inserted, or no message

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

• Position: Automatically replies with your call sign and your position data using the internal GPS receiver�

L When “GPS Select” is set to “OFF” or

“Manual,” the internal GPS receiver is temporarily turned ON�

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

sound, and the transceiver automatically sends a reply call�

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

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Automatic Reply function

DRecording an Auto Reply message

You can record the Auto Reply message that is saved on a microSD card to reply to the call with your voice�

NOTE: Confirm a microSD card is in the card slot�

[MENU] > RECORD > DV Auto Reply

1� Push [MENU]� 2� Select “DV Auto Reply” in the RECORD menu�

3� Hold down [PTT] to start a recording, release it to

stop recording�

The DV AUTO REPLY screen

Audio level is displayed

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

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

(Internal), MIC Gain (External))

L Information

• The maximum recording time is 10 seconds�

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

• Only 1 message can be recorded� The current contents are overwritten if you record again�

4� To exit the MENU screen, push [MENU] twice�

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Automatic Reply function

DAuto Position Reply function

When you receive a call addressed to your call sign, but are in a situation that makes it difficult to operate the transceiver, this function sounds beeps and automatically replies with your call sign and transmits your position data�

After receiving the Auto Position Reply call, the caller’s position data is displayed in a window�

L Icom transceivers* display the position after receiving a

call�

L You can turn OFF the caller’s position display� (p� 12-26)

([MENU] > SET > Display > Reply Position Display)

* Except for the ID-31A/E, IC-9100, ID-880H/E880, IC-

80AD/E80D, IC-92AD/E92D, IC-2820H/E2820, ID-800H, IC-91AD/E91, IC-V82, IC-U82

When no valid position data is received

1� A call addressed to your

call sign�

JA3YUA

2� Your position data

Your station

is automatically transmitted�

3� After receiving, the position data

is displayed on the destination’s transceiver�

Scrolls your call sign or the TX message�

L Your status message may be displayed�

Destination (ID-52A/E)

After receiving a call addressed to your call sign, the internal GPS receiver is temporarily turned ON for approximately 5 minutes to receive your position data, even if “GPS Select” is set to “OFF” or “Manual�” Then, the transceiver automatically replies with a message, as described below� ([MENU] > GPS > GPS Set > GPS Select)

L When the internal GPS receiver is temporarily ON, and

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

Reply message list when no valid position data is received

Message Status

No Position

Old Position

No Posi & GPS Start

Old Posi & GPS Start

When no position data is received�

2 minutes or more has passed since receiving position data�

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

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

TIP:

• The position data is transmitted according to the “GPS TX Mode�” (p� 6-12)

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

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

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5

Data communication

In addition to digital voice communication, you can send and receive data� Also, you can use the DV Fast Data function for data communication (p� 5-28) To send and receive data, a USB cable (purchase separately or user supplied), and a data communication software (user supplied) are required�

NOTE: “DV Data TX” is set to “Auto” as the default setting� When you enter text data into your communication software, the transceiver may automatically transmit it, depending on the software and the software settings�

DConnection

Connect the transceiver to your PC using a USB cable, as shown below�

Tranceiver

To the [USB] port

USB cable

NOTE: Before you start sending data, BE SURE to set the following items�

• Set “GPS Out (USB Port)” to “OFF ” ([MENU] > GPS > GPS Set > GPS Out (USB Port))

• Set “USB Connect” to “Serialport,” ([MENU] > SET > Function > USB Connect)

• Set “USB Serialport Function” to “DV Data�” ([MENU] > SET > Function > USB Serialport Function)

To the USB port

PC

DData communication application

setting

Set the communication software, as shown below�

• Port: The COM port number that is used by the ID-52A/E *

• Baud rate: Your desired speed

• Data: 8 bit

• Parity: none

• Stop: 1 bit

• Flow control: Xon/Xoff

* Depending on the PC environment, the COM port number

used by the ID-52A/E may be higher than 5� In that case, use an application that can set it to higher than 5�

DSending data

1� Set your call sign, the destination call sign, and

the repeater call sign�

2� Follow the instructions of your data communication

application software�

3� When you enter text data into your communication

software, the transceiver may automatically transmit it, depending on the software and its settings�

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

transmits the text data and a voice signal� (p� 12-10) ([MENU] > SET > DV Set > DV Data TX)

L Before transmitting the data, the transceiver sends a

carrier sense signal approximately 500 milliseconds�

NOTE:

• Only ASCII code can be used for data communication�

• The transceiver also has the Message Transmission function that transmits up to 20 characters� (p� 5-17)

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

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

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Data communication

DDV Fast Data function

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

L DV Fast Data communication can be made by only the

following Icom transceivers: (As of November 2021)

• IC-705

• IC-9700

• ID-31A/E PLUS

• ID-4100A/E

• ID-5100A/E*

• ID-51A/E (PLUS, PLUS2, 50th Anniversary model)

• ID-52A/E

* Usable only when firmware versions CPU M 1�10,

S 1�00, C 1�10, and DSP 1�10 or later are installed�

NOTE: If you want to send GPS data to other transceivers that can receive only slow-speed data, set “GPS Data Speed” to “Slow�” (p� 6-4)

([MENU] > SET > DV Set > DV Fast Data > GPS Data Speed)

[MENU] > SET > DV Set > DV Fast Data > Fast Data

1� Push [MENU] 2� Select “DV Set” in the “SET” menu�

About the display type

You can enlarge the characters, such as the repeater name displayed by the DR function�

L This setting can be used only when the Single band

display is selected�

1� Display the Main screen that you want to change

in the Single band display�

2� Push [QUICK]� 3� Select “Display Type�”

3� Select “DV Fast Data�”

4� Select “Fast Data�”

5� Select “ON�”

4� Select “Large�”

• The characters, such as the repeater name, are displayed larger�

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

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Digital squelch functions

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

DThe Digital Call Sign squelch setting

1� Push [QUICK]� 2� Select “D�SQL�”

3� Select “DSQL�”

DThe Digital Code Squelch setting

1� Push [QUICK]� 2� Select “D�SQL�”

3� Select “CSQL�”

“DSQL” is displayed�

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

L When the received signal does not include a

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

NOTE:

• DO NOT use the Digital Call Sign Squelch

function when communicating with 2 or more stations, because it opens only when receiving a signal addressed to your call sign� Therefore the function can be used when communicating with only 1 station�

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

4� Push [MENU]� 5� Select “DUP/TONE��” in the “SET” menu� 6� Select “Digital Code�”

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

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

L When the received signal does not include a matching

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

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

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

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Repeater list

You can save repeater information for quick and simple communication in up to 2500 repeaters (repeater list) in up to 50 Groups� Data must be in the repeater list to use the DR function� You can add and edit repeater content and groups in the repeater list� You can enter 4 types of frequencies into the repeater list, as shown below:

• DV Repeater

• DV Simplex

• FM Repeater

• FM Simplex

TIP:

• For easy operation, the repeater list is preloaded into your transceiver� However, if you do an All Reset, the CPU deletes all setting data, the Memory channels, and the repeater list� We recommend that you back up the memory data to a microSD card or save it to a PC using the CS-52 �

• The repeater list can be downloaded from the Icom website� See “Updating the repeater list” that can be downloaded from the Icom website about how to update the repeater list using a microSD card�

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

Example: “Hirano” repeater information

DRepeater list contents

The following contents are included in the repeater list:

• TYPE: Communication type (p� 5-32)

• NAME: Repeater name (p� 5-32)

• SUB NAME: Repeater sub name (p� 5-32)

• CALL SIGN: Repeater call sign and port letter (p� 5-32)

• GW CALL SIGN:

• GROUP: Repeater group (p� 5-33)

• USE (FROM): access repeater use (p� 5-33)

• FREQUENCY: access repeater’s frequency (p� 5-33)

• DUP: Duplex direction (p� 5-33)

• OFFSET FREQ: Frequency offset (p� 5-33)

• MODE: Operating mode (p� 5-34)

• TONE: Tone setting (p� 5-34)

• REPEATER TONE:

• POSITION: Position data accuracy level (p� 5-34)

• LATITUDE: Latitude of the repeater (p� 5-34)

• LONGITUDE: Longitude of the repeater (p� 5-35)

• UTC OFFSET: UTC Offset (p� 5-35)

Gateway repeater’s call sign and port “G” (p� 5-32)

Repeater tone (p� 5-34)

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Entering new information into the repeater list

This section describes how to manually enter new repeater information into the repeater list� The required setting items differ, depending on your communication usage� Confirm the required items, as shown below�

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

DRequired items for the communication cases

Repeater list

contents

TYPE DV Repeater DV Repeater FM Repeater DV Simplex FM Simplex

Used as an access

repeater

Used as a

destination repeater

Used as an FM

repeater

Simplex (FROM)

NAME

SUB NAME

CALL SIGN

GW CALL SIGN

(For a Gateway call)

GROUP

USE(FROM)

FREQUENCY

DUP

OFFSET FREQ

MODE N/A N/A

TONE N/A N/A

REPEATER TONE

POSITION

LATITUDE

             



                    

N/A N/A

         

N/A N/A

N/A N/A N/A

N/A N/A

 



N/A

 



LONGITUDE

UTC OFFSET

: Must be entered



: Possible to enter



N/A: Not Applicable

         

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Entering new information into the repeater list

DEntering new information into the repeater list

Step 1. Selecting the repeater group

[MENU] > MEMORY > Repeater List

1� Push [MENU]� 2� Select “MEMORY” on the second page of the

MENU screen�

3� Select “Repeater List�”

4� Select a repeater group to add a repeater to�

• Displays the repeater list of the selected repeater group�

5� Push [QUICK]� 6� Select “Add�”

Step 4. Entering the repeater sub name

1� Select “SUB NAME�” 2� Enter a sub name of up to 8 characters�

L See page iii on how to enter characters�

3� After entering, push [ENT]�

Step 5. Entering the repeater call sign

L When Step 2. Selecting the communication type

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

7. Changing the repeater group� 1� Select “CALL SIGN�” 2� Enter the repeater call sign of up to 8 characters,

including spaces and the node letter�

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

• 1200 MHz: A (B in Japan)

• 430 MHz: B (A in Japan)

• 144 MHz: C (no repeaters in Japan)

3� After entering, push [ENT]�

• The REPEATER LIST EDIT screen is displayed�

Step 2. Selecting the communication type

1� Select “TYPE�” 2� Select the communication type�

• DV Repeater: Repeater operation in the DV mode�

• DV Simplex: Simplex operation in the DV mode�

• FM Repeater: Repeater operation in the FM mode�

• FM Simplex: Simplex operation in the FM mode�

Step 3. Entering the repeater name

1� Select “NAME�” 2� Enter a name of up to 16 characters�

L See page iii on how to enter characters�

3� After entering, push [ENT]�

Step 6. Entering the gateway repeater call sign

L This item is displayed when Step 2. Selecting the

communication type is set to “DV Repeater�”

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

Entering the repeater call sign is automatically

set to “G” as the gateway port, so you can skip this setting and go to the next item�

1� Select “GW CALL SIGN�” 2� Enter a gateway repeater call sign of up to 8

characters, including spaces�

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

3� After entering, push [ENT]�

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Entering new information into the repeater list

D Entering new information into the repeater list

Step 7. Changing the repeater group

L The repeater group that is selected in Step 1.

Selecting the repeater group is displayed� You can

skip this setting and go to the next item� To change the group, follow the steps described below�

1� Select “GROUP�” 2� Select the repeater group� (01 ~ 50)

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

access repeater

L You can use the entered repeater as an access

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

1� Select “USE(FROM)�” 2� Select “YES” to use the repeater as an access

repeater�

Step 9. Entering the access repeater frequency

1� Select “FREQUENCY�” 2� Rotate [DIAL] to enter the repeater frequency�

Step 10. Selecting the Duplex direction

L When Step 2. Selecting the communication type

is set to “DV Simplex” or “FM Simplex,” this item is not displayed�

L “DUP–” is automatically set when the access

repeater frequency is entered in Step 9. Entering the access repeater frequency� If necessary, you can change the Duplex direction�

1� Select “DUP�” 2� Select a Duplex direction�

• OFF: Turn the duplex function OFF�

• DUP–: The transmit frequency shifts down from the

receive frequency by the offset amount�

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

Step 11. Entering the frequency offset

L When Step 2. Selecting the communication type

is set to “DV Simplex” or “FM Simplex,” this item is not displayed�

L The offset value* is automatically set when the

access repeater frequency is entered in Step

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

* The default value differs, depending on the transceiver

version�

1� Select “OFFSET FREQ�” 2� Rotate [DIAL] to enter the frequency offset

(0�000�00 ~ 59�995�00 MHz)�

L Push D-pad() to move the cursor�

3� After entering, push [ENT]�

L Push D-pad() to move the cursor�

3� After entering, push [ENT]�

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5

Entering new information into the repeater list

D Entering new information into the repeater list

Step 12. Setting the FM mode

L When Step 2. Selecting the communication type

is set to “DV Repeater” or “DV Simplex,” this item is not displayed�

1� Select “MODE�” 2� Select “FM” or “FM-N�”

Step 13. Setting the tone

L When Step 2. Selecting the communication type

is set to “DV Repeater” or “DV Simplex,” this item is not displayed�

1� Select “TONE�” 2� Select an option�

Step 15. Selecting the position data accuracy level

L When the Near Repeater Search function is not

used, or the distance between your location and a repeater is not needed, select “OFF,” and go to

Step 18. Setting the UTC offset.

1� Select “POSITION�” 2� Select the position data accuracy level�

• None: Select when the repeater has no

position data�

• Approximate:

• Exact: Select when the entered position data

Step 16. Entering the latitude

L This item is displayed only when Step 15.

Selecting the position data accuracy level is set

to “Approximate” or “Exact�”

1� Select “LATITUDE�” 2� Rotate [DIAL] to enter the latitude�

Select when the entered position data

is approximate�

is exactly correct�

• OFF: Turn OFF the Tone function�

• TONE: Select when the repeater requires an access

tone�

• TSQL: Select when you want to use the tone squelch in simplex operation�

Step 14. Selecting the repeater tone frequency

L When Step 2. Selecting the communication type

is set to “DV Repeater” or “DV Simplex,” this item is not displayed�

L This setting is required when Step 13. Setting the

tone is set to “TONE” or “TSQL�”

1� Select “REPEATER TONE�” 2� Rotate [DIAL] to select the repeater tone

frequency, and then push [ENT]�

L Push D-pad() to move the cursor� L To enter a north latitude, select “N,” and to enter a

south latitude, select “S�”

3� After entering, push [ENT]�

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Entering new information into the repeater list

D Entering new information into the repeater list

Step 17. Entering the longitude

L This item is displayed only when Step 15.

Selecting the position data accuracy level is set

to “Approximate” or “Exact�”

1� Select “LONGITUDE�” 2� Rotate [DIAL] to enter the longitude�

L Push D-pad() to move the cursor� L To enter an east longitude, select “E,” and to enter a

west longitude, select “W�”

3� After entering, push [ENT]�

Step 18. Setting the UTC offset

L Universal Time Coordinated (UTC) offset is the time

difference between UTC and repeater local time� This is a useful function to know the repeater’s local time before you make a call� (p� 5-13)

1� Select “UTC OFFSET�” 2� Rotate [DIAL] to set the time difference between

UTC and the local time, then push [ENT]�

Step 19. Saving the repeater list

1� Select “<<Add Write>>�”

• The confirmation dialog is displayed�

2� Select “YES�”

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

screen�

TIP: To cancel the entered data

1� Push [CLR] to display the “Cancel edit?” window� 2� Select “YES�”

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

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5

Repeater list operation

DEditing repeater data

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

[MENU] > MEMORY > Repeater List

1� Push [MENU]� 2� Select “MEMORY” on the second page of the

MENU screen�

3� Select “Repeater List�”

4� Select a repeater group where the repeater you

want to edit is listed�

5� Select a repeater you want to edit, and then push

[QUICK]�

6� Select “Edit�”

DDeleting repeater data

[MENU] > MEMORY > Repeater List

1� Push [MENU]� 2� Select “MEMORY” on the second page of the

MENU screen�

3� Select “Repeater List�”

4� Select a repeater group where the repeater you

want to delete is listed�

5� Select the repeater to be deleted, and then push

[QUICK]�

6� Select “Delete�”

7� Select an item, and then edit it�

L See pages 5-32 ~ 5-35 for details�

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

• The confirmation dialog is displayed�

9� Select “YES�”

• The edited contents are saved to the repeater list and return to the selected repeater group screen�

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

• The confirmation dialog is displayed�

7� Select “YES�”

• The selected repeater contents are deleted from the repeater list and return to the selected repeater group screen�

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

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

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5

Repeater list operation

DRearranging the display order of the repeaters

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

[MENU] > MEMORY > Repeater List

1� Push [MENU]� 2� Select “MEMORY” on the second page of the

MENU screen�

3� Select “Repeater List�”

4� Select a repeater group where the repeater you

want to move is listed�

8� Select the position to insert the repeater you want

to move the repeater above�

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

of the screen�

5� Select the repeater to be moved�

L DO NOT push [ENT]�

6� Push [QUICK]� 7� Select “Move�”

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

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

to the bottom of the group�

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

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5

Repeater list operation

DAdding new repeater information from RX History

1� Hold down [CD] for 1 second�

• The RX HISTORY screen is displayed�

2� Push D-pad() to display the repeater you want to

add to the repeater list, then push [ENT]�

• Displays the RX history detail screen�

3� Push D-pad() to display “RXRPT1” and “RXRPT2�”

8� Select “YES�”

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

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

4� Push [QUICK]� 5� Select “Add To RPT List�”

6� Select the repeater call sign that you want to add

to the repeater list�

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

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

“Duplicate Call Sign” is displayed�

L See pages 5-32 ~ 5-35 to edit the contents�

7� Select “<<Add Write>>�”

• The confirmation dialog is displayed�

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5

Repeater list operation

DSkip setting for the DR scan

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

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

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

[MENU] > MEMORY > Repeater List

1� Push [MENU]� 2� Select “MEMORY” on the second page of the

MENU screen�

3� Select “Repeater List�”

4� Select a repeater group where the repeater you

set the skip setting is listed�

5� Select the repeater to be skipped, and then push

[QUICK]�

6� Select “SKIP�”

1� On the REPEATER GROUP screen, select a

repeater group, as described to the left�

2� Push [QUICK], then select “SKIP All ON” to skip

the group’s repeaters during the DR scan�

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

All OFF�”

TIP:

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

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

L Displays “SKIP” by the selected repeater�

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

repeaters in the group�

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

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5

Repeater list operation

DEntering or editing a repeater group name

[MENU] > MEMORY > Repeater List

1� Push [MENU]� 2� Select “MEMORY” on the second page of the

MENU screen�

3� Select “Repeater List�”

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

8� After entering [ENT]�

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

L DO NOT push [ENT]� L If you select an already named group, the name is

overwritten�

5� Push [QUICK]� 6� Select “Edit Name�”

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

Selectable characters and symbols

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

L See page iii on how to enter characters�

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5

Your Call Sign

DEntering Your Call Sign

You can manually enter a Your (destination) Call Sign� When a Your Call Sign is entered into “TO,” you can make a call to the station, even if you do not know where the station is currently located� Up to 300 “Your Call Signs” can be entered�

[MENU] > MEMORY > Your Call Sign

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

Sign memory�

1� Push [MENU]� 2� Select “MEMORY” on the second page of the

MENU screen�

3� Select “Your Call Sign�”

4� Push [QUICK] on the YOUR CALL SIGN screen� 5� Select “Add�”

9� Select “CALL SIGN�”

10� Enter a call sign of up to 8 characters, including

spaces�

11� After entering, push [ENT]� 12� Select “<<Add Write>>�”

6� Select “NAME�”

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

L See page iii on how to enter characters�

8� After entering, push [ENT]�

• The confirmation dialog is displayed�

13� Select “YES�”

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

memory�

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

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5

Your Call Sign

D Entering Your Call Sign

TIP: To cancel the entered call sign

1� Push [CLR] to display the “Cancel edit?” window� 2� Select “YES” to cancel the entry and return to

the YOUR CALL SIGN screen�

To edit the entered call sign

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

DDeleting Your Call Sign

[MENU] > MEMORY > Your Call Sign

1� Push [MENU]� 2� Select “MEMORY” on the second page of the

MENU screen�

3� Select “Your Call Sign�”

4� Select a call sign you want to delete�

L DO NOT push [ENT]�

5� Push [QUICK]� 6� Select “Delete�”

• A confirmation dialog is displayed�

7� Select “YES�”

• The selected call sign is deleted from the Your Call Sign

list and the returns to the YOUR CALL SIGN screen�

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

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

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Your Call Sign

DRearranging the display order of

Your Call Signs

You can move Your Call Signs to rearrange their display order� If the stations you often communicate with are moved to the top of the list, it is easy to find them�

[MENU] > MEMORY > Your Call Sign

Example: Moving “Rick” above “Eddy�” 1� Push [MENU]� 2� Select “MEMORY” on the second page of the

MENU screen�

3� Select “Your Call Sign�”

7� Select the position to insert the Your Call Sign you

want to move the call sign above�

4� Select a Your Call Sign to be moved�

L DO NOT push [ENT]�

5� Push [QUICK]� 6� Select “Move�”

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

of the screen�

• The selected call sign is inserted above the

destination call sign�

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

moved to the bottom of the group�

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

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D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED)

CQ D-STAR Hirano, this is

JA3YUA through JP3YHH port A

for a local call��

CQ D-STAR Hirano, this is

JA3YUA through JP3YHH port A

for a local call��

5

Are your settings correct?

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

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

Example: JA3YUA wants to make a Local Area call�

CQ D-STAR Hirano, this is JA3YUA

CQ D-STAR Hirano, this is JA3YUA through JP3YHH port A for a local call��

through JP3YHH port A for a local call��

His setting is wrong!

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

I can’t access the repeater!

Caller

(JA3YUA)

Hirano area Hamacho area

JA3YUA’s setting

The destination (“TO”) setting is incorrect�

Correct setting

INTERNETINTERNET

CQ D-STAR Hirano, this is

JA3YUA through JP3YHH port A

for a local call��

Called

NOTE: With this setting, you can make a Local Area

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

To make a Local Area call, set the destination (“TO”) to “CQCQCQ�” See page 5-9 for details�

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Section 6

GPS OPERATION (ADVANCED)

GPS operation features ��6-2 Before starting GPS operation��6-3

D Confirming the GPS signal receiving ��6-3

GPS TX mode and TX format types ��6-4 Difference between older models ��6-4 When a received signal contains position data ��6-5 Checking your location ��6-5

D Displaying Position Data ��6-5 D GPS POSITION screens and their meanings ��6-6 D About the RX screen ��6-7 D Setting the display type (MAIN/SUB) ��6-8 D About the Course ��6-8 D About the Grid Locator ��6-9 D Changing the GPS Memory or Alarm ��6-9 D Changing the Compass Direction ��6-10 D Saving your own or a received station’s position��6-10

Checking GPS information (Sky view screen) �� 6-11 Transmitting D-PRS data ��6-12

D D-PRS ��6-12 D Operating in the D-PRS mode ��6-12 D Displayed items ��6-13 D Setting D-PRS Position (Mobile/Base) ��6-14 D Setting D-PRS Object/Item �� 6-15 D Setting D-PRS Weather��6-16 D Weather station transmission �� 6-17 D Application setting ��6-17 D Confirming the weather data input ��6-17 D About the weather data content ��6-17 D Displaying your location using mapping software ��6-18

Transmitting NMEA data ��6-20

D Setting the GPS data sentence �� 6-20 D Setting a GPS message �� 6-21

GPS Automatic Transmission ��6-21 GPS Memory ��6-22

D Adding a GPS Memory ��6-22 D Entering the GPS Memory group name ��6-25 D Deleting the GPS Memory ��6-25 D Rearranging the display order of the GPS data ��6-26

GPS Alarm ��6-27

D Setting the GPS Alarm function to All Memories (all GPS Memories) ��6-28 D Setting the GPS Alarm function to RX (a caller station) ��6-29

GPS items ��6-30

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GPS operation features

D-PRS Extension function (p. 6-4)

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

GPS Memory (p. 6-22)

You can enter up to 300 GPS Memories in the transceiver� By adding destination position information in a GPS Memory, you can effectively use the GPS Alarm function� The position information that you acquired can also be entered in a GPS Memory�

Editing GPS Memories using

Editing GPS Memories using a PC is easier than using

I can enter the location information

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

of the mountain I’m going to hike!

a PC is easier than using the transceiver!

the transceiver!

GPS Alarm function (p. 6-27)

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

GOAL!GOAL!

I’m almost there!I’m almost there!

GPS Logger function

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

I can track my GPS log in a

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

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

This is how I traveled...interesting!

See “Using the GPS Logger function” that can be downloaded from the Icom website about using the function�

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

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6

Before starting GPS operation

NOTE: Before using the GPS function, read “IMPORTANT NOTES” about the GPS receiver in the Basic manual�

The transceiver has a built-in internal GPS receiver� The GPS receiver’s position data can be received in any mode�

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

DConfirming the GPS signal receiving

Confirm the GPS receiver is receiving satellite signals� The GPS icon blinks when searching for satellites� → → → The GPS icon stops blinking when the minimum

number of satellites needed is found�

L Information

• It may take only a few seconds to receive, or it may take a few minutes, depending on your operating environment� If you have difficulties receiving, we recommend that you try a different position�

• When “GPS Select” is set to “Manual,” the icon is not displayed� ([MENU] > GPS > GPS Set > GPS Select)

NOTE: Continuously using the Internal GPS mode causes the transceiver’s battery to be exhausted quickly� Turn ON the Power Save mode if needed� See page 6-30 for details� ( [MENU] > GPS > GPS Set > GPS Option

> Power Save)

TIP: To prolong the battery life in the GPS mode

Manually update your location with the received GPS data�

1� Set “GPS Select” to “ON,” and receive your

position from the internal GPS receiver� ([MENU] > GPS > GPS Set > GPS Select)

2� Open the MANUAL POSITION screen, and then

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

3� Select “Capture From GPS�”

• Your current position is now memorized and displayed on the MANUAL POSITION screen�

4� Set “GPS Select” to “Manual�”

([MENU] > GPS > GPS Set > GPS Select)

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6

GPS TX mode and TX format types

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

D-PRS

Position (Mobile)

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

Object

Item

Weather A station transmitting weather information received from a weather device�

NMEA

D-PRS is a function that simultaneously sends position data received from the internal GPS receiver, using the slow speed data packet space, along with voice�

A station operating from a vehicle, or other position, away from its normal base position�

Transmitting Object data such as earthquake information, satellite tracking information, and so on� An Object contains a time stamp�

Transmitting Item data such as a traffic accident, lighthouse, antenna, or DV access point position, and so on� An Item does not contain a time stamp�

A station transmitting position data (NMEA0183) received from the internal GPS receiver�

Example: When the caller’s TX format is D-PRS

Position (Mobile)

([MENU] > GPS > GPS Position)

Difference between older models

(As of November 2021)

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

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

• For users who have one of the following models: ID-800H, IC-91AD/E91, IC-U82, IC-V82, IC-7100, ID-51A/E, ID-31A/E, IC-9100, IC-80AD/E80D, ID-880H/E880, IC-92AD/E92D, IC-2820H/E2820 When you receive a D-PRS position (Base), Object, Item, or Weather information, their data is not displayed�

• Only the ID-51A/E PLUS, ID-51A/E PLUS2, ID-31A/E PLUS, ID-5100A/E, ID-4100A/E, IC-R30, IC-9700, IC-705, and ID-52A/E can receive Power, Height, Gain, and Directivity data�

• For users who have one of the following models: IC-9100, IC-80AD/E80D, ID-880H/E880, IC-92AD/E92D, IC-U82, IC-V82 If you transmit with the Altitude setting ON, the character string is included in a comment on the products that cannot display the altitude�

• Set the GSV sentence to OFF when sending the GPS message to conventional digital transceivers (IC-2820H/ E2820, ID-800H, IC-91AD/E91, IC-V82, IC-U82, IC-2200H)� The GSV sentence is incompatible with them� They will not display GPS messages properly if sent as a GSV sentence from the ID-52A/E�

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6

When a received signal contains position data

When a received signal contains position data, the caller’s position data is displayed on the RX position screen� See to the right for details�

Example: When the signal from JM1ZLK contains

position data�

When you receive the signal, the RX position data is displayed in the RX position window�

After a few seconds, the window disappears�

Checking your location

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

L The screens are just examples�

DDisplaying Position Data

1� Push [QUICK]� 2� Select “GPS Position�”

• Opens the GPS POSITION screen�

3� Rotate [DIAL]�

• Changes between the MY (My position), RX (Received position), MEM (GPS Memory position), or ALM (GPS Alarm position) screen�

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

4� To close the GPS POSITION screen, push

[MENU]�

RX position icon

When the received signal contains position data, the RX position icon is displayed, as shown above�

L You can turn OFF the caller’s position data display�

([MENU] > SET > Display > RX Position Display)

L You can turn OFF the RX position icon indication�

([MENU] > SET > Display > RX Position Indicator)

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

TIP:

• If you transmit with the GPS POSITION screen open, the screen closes� To check the location, push [QUICK], and then select “GPS Position” while transmitting�

• On the MY screen or RX screen, you can enter the displayed position information in a GPS Memory by pushing [QUICK] and select “GPS Memory�”

• See page 6-22 about the GPS Memory function and see page 6-27 about the GPS Alarm function�

6-5

GPS OPERATION (ADVANCED)

6

Checking your location

DGPS POSITION screens and their meanings

L Information

• Pushing to [QUICK], change the compass direction� (p� 6-10)

• About the Course (p� 6-8)

• About the Grid Locator (p� 6-9)

MY screen (Your position information)

When “GPS Select” is set to “Manual,” the compass heading and course direction are not displayed� (p� 6-30) ([MENU] > GPS > GPS Set > GPS Select)

Your course

heading

Course direction

Latitude Longitude

Grid Locator

Altitude

Speed Received

time

Example for the GPS POSITION screens:

GPS Memory:

Tokyo Skytree

251 mi

GPS Alarm:

Tokyo Big Sight

107 mi

Your station

Course: 0 degrees Speed: 2�3 mph

248 mi

Call station

(D-PRS: mobile) Course: 95 degrees Speed: 5�6 mph

MEM screen (GPS Memory’s information)

Direction from your location

RX screen (Callerʼs position information)

Depending on the callerʼs GPS TX Mode and TX format, the displayed itemʼs meanings may differ, and

some data may not be displayed� (p� 6-7) Example:

The caller stationʼs GPS TX Mode is “D-PRS,”

and its TX format is “Position (Mobile)�”

Direction from your location

D-PRS symbol

Caller’s call sign with SSID

Caller’s Course direction

Time the caller acquired the position data

Distance from your location

Caller’s speed

*

ALM screen (GPS Alarm’s information)

Distance from your position

*

* When a name is not entered in the GPS Memory

channel, date and time are displayed instead of the name� You can change the GPS Memory or GPS Alarm in the GPS POSITION screen in the Quick Menu window� (p� 6-9)

6-6

GPS OPERATION (ADVANCED)

6

Checking your location

DAbout the RX screen

TX format: D-PRS

Position (Mobile)

Moving symbol

Object

For a mobile station, Course and Speed are displayed�

Time that the caller sent the Object’s data�

Position (Base)

Base station symbol

Item

L For an Item station, Time is not displayed�

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

Weather

Time that the caller acquired the weather data�

L Call sign is displayed with an SSID� L When the Object or Item is disabled, “KILLED” is displayed�

TX format: NMEA

L A symbol or SSID is not displayed when the TX format is NMEA�

6-7

GPS OPERATION (ADVANCED)

6

Checking your location

DSetting the display type (MAIN/SUB)

You can select the display type of the RX screen�

1� Push [QUICK] when the RX screen is displayed� 2� Select “Display Select (MAIN/SUB)�”

3� Select the item you want to switch�

• Latest (MAIN/SUB): Displays the target station’s latest location information regardless of the MAIN band or the SUB band�

• MAIN: Displays only the latest location information of the target station received in the MAIN band�

• SUB: Displays only the latest location information of the target station received in the SUB band�

DAbout the Course

The course displayed on the GPS POSITION screens is indicated in degrees�

0°

315°

W

N

S

180°

45°

E

135°225°

90°270°

6-8

GPS OPERATION (ADVANCED)

44

6

Checking your location

DAbout the Grid Locator

Grid Locator (GL) is a position compressed into a 6 character code, calculated by the longitude and the latitude� The locator is simply calculated by dividing the earth’s surface into squares� It is used to find the location of a transceiver station�

Field

PM74SO

SubsquareSquare

The grid locator map of Japan

140°

74

84

73

83

72

82

71

81

70

80

79

89

78

88

77

87

76

86

75

85

74

84

73

83

72

82

71

81

94

04

93

03

92

02

91

01 11 21

90

00

99

09

98

08

97

07

96

06

95

05

94

04

93

03

92

02

91

01

14

24

13

23

12

22

QN

20

10

19

29

18

28

17

27

16

26

15

25

14

24

QM

13

23

12

22

11

21

40°

43

42

52 41

40

49

59

48

58

47

57

46

56

45

55

PM

44

54

43

53

42

52

41

51

54

64

53

63

62

PN

51

61

50

60

69 68 67

66

65 64

63 62

61

DChanging the GPS Memory or Alarm

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

1� While selecting the MEM screen or ALM screen,

push [QUICK]�

2� Select “GPS Memory Select,” or select “Alarm

Select�”

MEM screen

ALM screen

3� Select the GPS Memory or GPS Alarm to display

on the GPS POSITION screen�

L Adding or editing a GPS Memory: p� 6-22 L Setting the GPS Alarm: p� 6-27

6-9

GPS OPERATION (ADVANCED)

6

Checking your location

D Changing the Compass Direction

You can set the compass direction to Heading Up, North Up, or South Up�

1� While displaying the GPS POSITION screen, push

[QUICK]�

2� Select “Compass Direction�”

3� Select the compass direction�

Heading Up

North Up

South Up

DSaving your own or a received

station’s position

You can save the position of your station or the position of the caller station� The transceiver has 300 GPS memories, and the memories can be assigned to one of 27 banks, A ~ Z, and (No Group)�

1� Select the screen that you want to save�

L To save your own position: MY screen L To save a received position: RX screen

2� Push [QUICK]� 3� Select “Add To GPS Memory�”

L See pages 6-22 ~ 6-24 for entering details�

4� Select “<<Add Write>>�”

The top is always your course direction�

The top is always north�

The top is always south�

L To select the destination group to be saved, select

“GROUP�”

5� Select “YES�”

• Saves the data in the GPS Memory, then returns to the GPS POSITION screen�

6� To close the GPS POSITION screen, push

[MENU]�

TIP: The position is saved in the selected group in the GPS MEMORY EDIT screen� (Step 4) ([MENU] > GPS > GPS Memory)

6-10

GPS OPERATION (ADVANCED)

N

6

Checking GPS information (Sky view screen)

This screen is used to view GPS satellite information when the GPS icon does not stop blinking for a long time� The GPS Information displays the quantity, signal power, and position of the satellites� The sky view screen displays the position of the satellites� The screen also displays each satellite’s direction, elevation angle, satellite numbers, and their receiving signal strength status�

1� Push [QUICK]� 2� Select “GPS Information�”

About the display

• : Untracking satellite�

•

: Tracking satellite with a weak signal, shown

by the satellite number�

•

: Tracking satellite with a strong signal, shown

by the satellite number�

• SAT: The quantity of tracking satellites�

• Altitude: The altitude of your station� The altitude is only displayed when 4 or more satellites are tracked� When 3 or less satellites are tracked, “------ft” is displayed�

• Longitude/Latitude:

Longitude and Latitude of your station�

TIP: The following satellite number is assigned to the each satellite system�

• GPS: 01 ~ 32

• SBAS: 33 ~ 71

• GLONASS: 65 ~ 96

• QZSS: 193 ~ 202

3� To close the GPS INFORMATION screen, push

[MENU]�

Sky view screen

Satellite number 19’s signal is weak�

Satellite number 06’s signal is strong�

The image of satellite number 06

Elevation angle 90 degree line (Zenith)

Tracking satellite quantity

Altitude Latitude Longitude

Untracking satellite

Elevation angle 0 degree line

Elevation angle 30 degree line

Elevation angle 60 degree line

Elevation angle 90 degree line (Zenith)

Elevation angle 60 degree line

Elevation angle

E

30 degree line

Elevation angle 0 degree line

Satellite number 06

S

W

6-11

GPS OPERATION (ADVANCED)

6

Transmitting D-PRS data

When D-PRS is selected as the GPS TX mode, you can transmit D-PRS data� When operating in the D-PRS mode, the following codes are transmitted to the PC�

®

D-PRS code is based on APRS

code�

(APRS®: Automatic Packet Reporting System)

DD-PRS

D-STAR Packet Reporting System (D-PRS) is a mode that simultaneously sends position data received from the internal GPS receiver, using the slow speed data packet space, along with voice audio in the DV mode� In the Analog mode, you can transmit or receive only voice audio or data at one time� However, a D-PRS capable radio can transmit or receive message data or GPS position data simultaneously when voice is being transmitted or received� An I-GATE is required to send position data to the APRS server�

The image of D-PRS

Voice, Messages, and D-PRS positions

D-STAR Repeater

D-PRS positions

NOTE:

• If “GPS select” is set to “Manual,” the manually entered position data in “Manual Position” is changed to the D-PRS data format to transmit� ([MENU] > GPS > GPS Set > GPS Select)

• Note that if “GPS Auto TX” is set to any other setting than “OFF,” it is transmitted according to the set time� ([MENU] > GPS > GPS Auto TX)

APRS server

Information from

an APRS network

INTERNETINTERNET

D-PRS positions

PC

JA3YUA-Z

DOperating in the D-PRS mode

To transmit D-PRS data, follow the steps below� For more details, see the pages listed along with the steps� 1� Enter “MY” (Your own call sign)�

2� Confirm the GPS signal is receiving� 3� Set GPS TX mode to “D-PRS�” (p� 6-14) 4� Set TX information�

↓

Complete! You can transmit in the D-PRS mode�

Voice, Messages, and D-PRS positions

(Basic manual D-STAR GUIDE)

L You must set “SSID” and “Symbol�”

([MENU] > GPS > GPS TX Mode > D-PRS)

I-GATE

D-PRS positions

6-12

You can check the position on a map site!

TIP: In the D-PRS mode, you can transmit earthquake or weather information, in addition to position data� ([MENU] > GPS > GPS TX Mode > D-PRS > TX Format)

TX format of D-PRS

• Position (Mobile/Base): Used to transmit position data�

• Object: Used to transmit specific position data�

(Contains a time stamp�)

• Item: Used to transmit specific position data�

(Does not contain a time stamp�)

• Weather: Used to transmit weather information�

GPS OPERATION (ADVANCED)

6

Transmitting D-PRS data

DDisplayed items

Depending on the TX format, the setting items and displayed order of the items differ�

D-PRS

Position Object Item

Unproto Address

Comment

Altitude

Object Name/ Item Name

Data Type

Position information ( Latitude/Longitude/

Altitude)

Data Extension

Course

Speed

Power

Height

Gain

Directivity

Symbol

SSID

Time stamp

Mobile

Base

Data extension: OFF

Data extension: Course/Speed

Data extension: Power/Height/Gain/Directivity

Data extension: OFF

Data extension: Course/Speed

Data extension: Power/Height/Gain/Directivity

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

✓ ✓

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

✓ ✓

✓ ✓ ✓

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

Weather

✓: Displayed

6-13

GPS OPERATION (ADVANCED)

6

Transmitting D-PRS data

DSetting D-PRS Position (Mobile/Base)

Set to transmit as a D-PRS Position (Mobile/Base)�

L See page 6-31 for details�

1. Setting the GPS TX Mode to D-PRS

[MENU] > GPS > GPS TX Mode > D-PRS

2. Checking the Unproto Address

You should use the default address, and editing is not recommended�

3. Setting the TX format to “Position”

Set “TX Format” to “Position�”

4. Selecting the Symbol

Select the Symbol that indicates your operating situation�

L See page 6-31 to directly enter the Symbol�

5. Selecting the SSID

To help identify your station’s type, select the APRS (Automatic Packet Reporting System) based SSID after the D-PRS data call sign� (p� 6-32)

6. Entering a comment

Enter a comment, and transmit it with the D-PRS position data�

L The number of characters you can enter differs,

depending on the data extension and altitude settings� (p� 6-32)

1� Select “Comment�” 2� Push [QUICK]� 3� Select “Edit�” 4� Enter a comment� 5� After entering, push [ENT]� 6� Push [ENT] again�

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9. Setting the Data Extension

Set the data extension of your station’s information�

L Set “Data Extension” to “Course/Speed” to transmit as a

mobile station�

L Set “Data Extension” to “Power/Height/Gain/Directivity” to

transmit as a base station�

When you set “Data Extension” to “Power/Height/Gain/Directivity”:

9-1. Setting the TX power

Select the TX power level of the base station to transmit along with the position data�

9-2. Setting the antenna height

Select the height of the base station’s antenna to transmit along with the position data�

9-3. Setting the antenna gain

Select the gain of the base station’s antenna to transmit along with the position data�

9-4. Setting the antenna directivity

Select the direction the base station’s antenna was pointing to transmit along with the position data�

10. Exiting the POSITION screen

To close the POSITION screen, push [MENU]�

• Returns to the standby screen, and then is displayed�

7. Setting the Time Stamp

Set the Time Stamp function to transmit the received time data in UTC (Universal Time Coordinated) time� (p� 6-32)

8. Setting the Altitude

Set whether or not to transmit the altitude data acquired from the GPS receiver� (p� 6-33)

NOTE: If you transmit with the altitude setting ON, the character string is included in a comment on the products that cannot display the altitude� (p� 6-4)

6-14

GPS OPERATION (ADVANCED)

6

Transmitting D-PRS data

DSetting D-PRS Object/Item

Set to transmit as a D-PRS Object or Item�

L See page 6-31 for details�

1. Setting the GPS TX Mode to D-PRS

[MENU] > GPS > GPS TX Mode > D-PRS

2. Checking the Unproto Address

You should use the default address, and editing is not recommended�

3. Setting the TX format to “Object” or “Item”

Set “TX Format” to “Object” or “Item�”

4. Entering Object name or Item name

Enter an Object or Item name, such as event information or location�

5. Selecting Data type

Set the Object or Item’s status�

L For example, if you want to transmit finished event

information as an Object, set the Date type to “Killed Object�”

6. Setting the Symbol

Select the Symbol that indicates an Object or Item�

L See page 6-31 to directly enter the Symbol�

7. Entering a comment

Enter a comment to transmit as an Object or Item�

L The number of characters you can enter differs,

depending on the data extension and altitude settings� (pp� 6-34, 6-36)

1� Select “Comment�” 2� Push [QUICK]� 3� Select “Edit�” 4� Enter a comment� 5� After entering, push [ENT]� 6� Push [ENT] again�

8. Entering the Position data

Enter the position data of an Object or Item�

L For example, if you want to transmit traffic accident

information as an Item, enter the position data where the accident happened� If the position data is in the GPS memory, you can easily set the position data from the memory�

9. Setting the Data Extension

Set the data extension of an Object or Item’s information�

L Set “Data Extension” to “Course/Speed” to transmit as a

mobile station�

L Set “Data Extension” to “Power/Height/Gain/Directivity” to

transmit as a base station�

When you set “Data Extension” to “Course/Speed”:

9-1. Entering the Course

Enter the Object or Item’s course when the station moves�

9-2. Entering the Speed

Enter the Object or Item’s speed�

When you set “Data Extension” to “Power/Height/Gain/Directivity”:

9-3. Setting the TX power

Select the Object or Item’s TX power level if the station is a repeater, node, access point, and so on, and an antenna is installed�

9-4. Setting the antenna height

Select the height of the Object or Item’s antenna�

9-5. Setting the antenna gain

Select the gain of the Object or Item antenna�

9-6. Setting the antenna directivity

Select the direction the base Object or Item’s antenna is pointing�

10. Selecting the SSID

To help identify your station’s type, select the APRS (Automatic Packet Reporting System) based SSID after the D-PRS data call sign� (p� 6-32)

11. Setting the Time Stamp

L This item is displayed when the TX format is

“Object�” Set the Time Stamp function to transmit the received time data in UTC (Universal Time Coordinated) time� (p� 6-35)

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12. Exiting the OBJECT or ITEM screen

To close the OBJECT or ITEM screen, push [MENU]�

• Returns to the standby screen, and then is displayed�

6-15

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

FM Radio memory

Using the FM Radio mode

FM RADIO items

“FROM” (access repeater) setting

“TO” (Destination) setting

REPEATER DETAIL screen

Connecting to a reflector

Message operation

Viewing received call signs

BK mode communication

EMR communication

Automatic DV detection

Automatic Reply function

Data communication

About the display type

Digital squelch functions

Repeater list

Entering new information into the repeater list

Entering new information into the repeater list

Repeater list operation

Your Call Sign

Are your settings correct?

GPS operation features

Before starting GPS operation

GPS TX mode and TX format types

Difference between older models

When a received signal contains position data

Checking your location

Checking GPS information (Sky view screen)

Transmitting D-PRS data

([MENU] > GPS > GPS TX Mode > D-PRS)