ICOM ID-RP2000V, ID-RP2000, ID-RP4000V brochure

VHF DIGITAL RF MODULE

ID-RP2000V

UHF DIGITAL RF MODULE

ID-RP4000V

DIGITAL VOICE DIGITAL DATA

Imagine a world where you can get a VHF and UHF repeater pair! Or when VHF and UHF DX does
not require a band opening! Or even a plug and play repeater system that gives you functionality
and capabilities that no other radio service in the world can offer! This dream has become a reality
with Icom’s ID-RP2000V and ID-RP4000V D-STAR modules.
Whether you are a repeater owner wanting to experiment in the digital world or a club who wants
more from their repeater network, D-STAR is defi nitely the future of amateur radio.

D-PRS® | AUTO I.D. | INTERNET ACCESS | CROSSBANDING

ID-RP2000

The power of D-STAR offers
fl exibility and system growth!

ID-RP2C: With the capability of han-

dling up to four RF modules, the ID-RP2C
repeater controller is the cornerstone of
the D-STAR repeater system. This includes
basic in-band as well as crossband opera­tion between any of the four digital voice
RF modules. In addition to basic control
of the RF modules, the RP2C also provides
linking capabilities through the internet
and future 10GHz backbone products.

RF Modules:

ID-RP2D: (23cm Data)

One of the most powerful functions of
D-STAR is the ability to move data. The
ID-RP2D provides an access point with a
data rate of 128kbps. Depending on the sys­tem setup, the 128kbps is perfect for setting
up an e-mail and/or fi le server for EmComm
support. It’s also perfect for connecting to the
internet for web applications or support.

e-mail

i

| Internet |

router

or

| ID-RP2C |

| ID-RP2D 23cm |

or

GATEWAY

| ID-1|

gateway

server

128 kbps Data

| N5MIJ |

| ID-1|

Whether you use the 128kbps for e-mail
or fi le servers, connecting to an internet
source via a router will give you the capa­bility of checking out the radar from the
National Weather Service or National Hur­ricane Center.

| ID-RP2V 23cm |

Digital Voice: No room for another

repeater pair? No problem for the Icom
D-STAR repeaters! In addition to the
128kbps data, D-STAR incorporates the
power of digital voice and 1kbps data mode
on 2m, 70cm, and 23cm. The spectral
effi ciency, crystal clarity, and the ability of
repeating data and voice communications
on a single 6.25 kHz channel is some­thing yet to be seen in any other radio
service! With this capability, expand the
number of repeaters available in your area.

| ID-RP2000V 2m |

| ID-RP4000V 70cm |

Icom’s D-STAR compatible repeaters modules:

RP2V: (23cm) RP4000V: (70cm) RP2000V: (2m)

Crossband Operation: Finally, a commercially available legal

crossband repeater! With proper callsign programming in any D-STAR
compatible mobile or portable, the Icom D-STAR repeaters will automati­cally route your signal to any other RF module connected to a common
RP2. With simple repeater commands, you can direct your communica­tions through any of the RF modules.

1kbps Data / Voice

| ID-1 VOICE|

Repeater Confi guration:

There are three distinct repeater confi gurations currently available.

Local: This confi guration is very similar to most analog repeater systems without any linking or

internet requirements or capabilities, and is primarily used for Digital Voice and 1kbps operations.

Local with Internet: Expand to the local repeater with the addition of the ID-RP2D and a

simple DSL connection through a router. While this allows internet connectivity with an ID-1, there
is no control over who is able to use the internet connection. (Interconnection with other remote
users is not possible.)

Gateway: This is the ultimate D-STAR confi guration providing a controlled internet connection

as well as linking to other repeaters installed into a common D-STAR network. All users of the DV
(digital voice) gateway of 128kbps internet connection must be registered in one of the D-STAR
networked repeaters. ( NOTE: A static IP address is required to set up a gateway D-STAR repeater.
A few examples of a gateway network can be seen on www.dstarusers.org website.)

TEXT MESSAGING | DIGITAL VOICE & LOCATION | RESCUE TRACKING | CROSSBANDING

V/4000V

Applications and Uses

1kbps: The 1kbps is the transport

layer for your data communications using
the serial port of your computer. While
considered a slow data rate, the 1kbps
can move a considerable amount of data
and co-exist on the same frequency with
DV communications.

i

| Internet |

| N9JA |

| IC-V82 • IC-U82 |

gateway

server

| N7IH |

| ID-RP2C |

1kbps Data / Voice

| ID-RP2D 23cm |

PC: An exciting new area to experiment,

each of the Icom D-STAR compatible radios
utilizes a serial port interface for 1kbps.
So, any fi les, messages or data you
send through the serial port or USB port
on your laptop will move through the
D-STAR network.

d*Chat: One of the fi rst third-party
Windows® software applications for
D-STAR, d*Chat, created by NJ6N, works
on low-speed D-STAR (DV data). It offers
keyboard-to-keyboard instant text mes­saging between multiple stations on a
simplex frequency or through a repeater.
d*Chat can be set up to send automated
status reports at regular intervals. A print­able event log is kept. Download for free:
http://nj6n.com/dstar/dstar_chat.html

| IC-91A • IC-91AD |

| ID-RP2V 23cm |

| PDA |

PDA: (Applications pending) Com-

municate with others via text through the
serial port on your PDA. Complete forms
and send them from in the fi eld, or just a
quick text message to say “hello”. This is
a perfect combination for the amateur on
the go!

GPS: Connect any NMEA compatible

GPS to the serial port of the Icom D­STAR compatible radios and send GPS
coordinates, either with each press of the
PTT button or at preset TX intervals. The
IC-2820H has optional GPS capabilities
with coordinates relayed on its LCD.

| ID-RP2000V 2m |

| ID-RP4000V 70cm |

| ID-800H |

| GPS |

Gateway Communications: Expand your VHF, UHF, and SHF horizons by adding the D-STAR gateway. The Gateway operates like a router, directing your com-

munications either locally or over the internet based on the callsigns used. There are four callsigns used in routing calls over a D-STAR repeater. The most critical is the “My”
or “Mycall” as it identifi es the originating communication. There are two repeater callsign locations as well as a destination callsign, “Your” or “Urcall”. The tables below show
proper programming of these callsign locations.

Local communications (User radio)

Repeater Confi guration (N7IH)

Module Band Mode
A 23cm DV
A 23cm DD
B 70cm DV
C 2m DV

Simple 2m repeater operation

Setting Callsign
Mycall N9JA
Urcall CQCQCQ
RPT1 N7IH _ _ _ C
RPT2 off

Note: Each callsign location can hold up to eight characters. The 8th character is the “switch” and is necessary for controlling the repeater.
Spaces are required to position the switch character into the 8th character location.

Simple 2m – 70cm crossband operation

Setting Callsign
Mycall N9JA
Urcall CQCQCQ
RPT1 N7IH _ _ _ C
RPT2 N7IH _ _ _ B

Gateway operation to N5MIJ

Setting Callsign
Mycall N9JA
Urcall N5MIJ
RPT1 N7IH _ _ _ C
RPT2 N7IH _ _ _ G

COMPATIBILITY CHART WITH ICOM DIGITAL TRANSCEIVERS

ID-RP2000V

ID-RP4000V

IC-91AD

or IC-91A + UT-121

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

✓ ✓

ID-800H IC-2200H

+ UT-118

-- --

IC-V82

+ UT-118

IC-U82

+ UT-118

--

IC-2820H

+ UT-123

✓ ✓

✓ ✓ ✓

IC-92AD ID-1

ID-RP2V/2D -- -- -- -- -- -- --

SPECIFICATIONS

Specifications described below are target values. They may be subject to change.

GENERAL

Frequency range
ID-RP2000V: 144-148 MHz
ID-RP4000V: 440-450 MHz
Type of emission: F1D (GMSK); F7W with ID-RP2C
Frequency stability
ID-RP2000V: ±0.3 kHz (at 25˙C; +77˙F)
ID-RP4000V: ±0.8 kHz (at 25˙C; +77˙F)
Frequency resolutions: 5/6.25 kHz
Antenna impedance: 50Ω (type-N)
Transmission speed: 4.8 kbps (Voice 2400 bps, FEC 1200 bps, data 952 bps)
Power supply requirement: 13.8 V DC ±15% (negative ground)
Current drain
TX High/Low: Less than 7.0/3.0A
RX Stand-by: Less than 0.7A

Operation temp. range: -10˙ C to +50˙ C;
+14˙ F to +122˙ F
Dimensions (proj. not incl.): 483(W)x88(H)x428(D) mm; 19(W)x3 15/32x16 27/32(D) in.
Weight (approx.): 7.5 kg; 16 lb 9 oz

TRANSMITTER

Output power: 25-30W (high)/2-3W (low)
Modulation system: Quadrature modulation (244.8 MHz)
Occupied bandwidth: Less than 6.25 kHz
Spurious emissions: Less than -60 dB

RECEIVER

Intermediate freq.
ID-RP2000V: 46.35 MHz/450 kHz (1st/2nd)
ID-RP4000V: 70.00 MHz/455 kHz (1st/2nd)
Sensitivity: Less than 0.45µV @ BER 1x10
Adjacent Ch. Selectivity: More than 65 dB (10 kHz offset)
Intermodulation rejection ratio:
More than 65 dB (±20 kHz/40 kHz)
Receive Spurious: Less than -57 dBm
Spurious image rejection: More than 70 dB

(1.2GHz)

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✓

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GENERAL

Frequency range
ID-RP2D: RX 1240-1300 MHz; TX 1240-1300 MHz
ID-RP2V: RX 1240-1300 MHz; TX 1240-1300 MHz
Type of emission
ID-RP2D: F1D (GMSK)
ID-RP2V: F1D (GMSK) F7W for system operation
Frequency stability: ±2.5 ppm (based on 25˙ C; +77˙ F)
Frequency resolutions: 5/6.25 kHz
Antenna connector: Type-N (impedance: 50Ω)
Communication speed
ID-RP2D: 128 kbps
ID-RP2V: 4.8 kbps
Power supply requirement: 13.8 V DC ±15% (negative ground)
Current drain
ID-RP2D: TX (high) Less than 6.0 A
TX (low) Less than 2.7 A
RX stand-by Less than 0.7 A
ID-RP2V: TX (high) Less than 7.0 A
TX (low) Less than 3.0 A
RX stand-by Less than 1.0 A
Usable temperature range: -10˙ C to +50˙ C; +14˙ F to + 122˙ F
Dimensions (proj. not incl.): 483(W)x88(H)x428(D) mm;
19(W)x3 15/32x16 27/32(D) in.
Weight (approx.):
ID-RP2D: 6.2 kg; 13 lb 10 oz
ID-RP2V: 7.5 kg; 16 lb 9 oz

*The ID-RP2C is required to form a repeater. LINUX is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds. RED HAT is a registered trademark of Red Hat, Inc. Windows is a regis­tered trademark of Microsoft. All other trademarks are the properties of their respective holders. Third-party software is not supported by Icom, please use at your own risk.
©2008 Icom America Inc. The Icom logo and D-PRS are registered trademarks of Icom Inc. 9907

TRANSMIT POWER (at 13.8 V DC)
ID-RP2D: High 9-12 W Low 0.5-1.2 W
ID-RP2V: High 6-12 W Low 0.5-1.2 W
Modulation system: Quadrature (243.95 MHz)
Occupied bandwidth
ID-RP2D: Less than 130 kHz
ID-RP2V: Less than 5.5 kHz
Spurious emissions: Less than -50 dB
Receive system
ID-RP2D: Double-conversion superheterodyne
ID-RP2V: Triple-conversion superheterodyne

RECEIVER

Intermediate freq.
ID-RP2D: 1st 243.95 MHz
2nd 10.7 MHz
3rd N/A
ID-RP2V: 1st 243.95 MHz
2nd 31.05 MHz
3rd 450 kHz
Sensitivity (BER 1x10-2)
ID-RP2D: Less than 2.24 µV
ID-RP2V: Less than 0.45 µV
Selectivity
ID-RP2D: More than 140 kHz/6 dB; Less than 520 kHz/40 dB
ID-RP2V: More than 6 kHz/6 dB; Less than 18 kHz/50 dB
Receive spurious: Less than -57 dBm
Spurious and image
Rejection ratio: More than 60 dB (General); More than 50 dB (IF and IF/2)