BASIC INSTRUCTIONS

VHF/UHF TRANSCEIVER

ID-51A
VHF/UHF TRANSCEIVER

ID-51E
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
WARNING: MODIFICATION OF THIS DEVICE TO RECEIVE CEL-
LULAR RADIOTELEPHONE SERVICE SIGNALS IS PROHIBITED
UNDER FCC RULES AND FEDERAL LAW.

The photo shows

the ID-51E version.
 FOREWORD FEATURES
Thank you for purchasing this fine Icom product. The ID-51A ❍❍Dual independent receivers in one radio;
or ID-51E vhf/uhf transceiver is designed and build with
Icom’s superior technology and craftsmanship combining tra-
receives two bands simultaneously
ditional analog technologies with the new digital technology, Two band monitoring plus the Broadcast
Digital Smart Technologies for Amateur Radio (D-STAR), for (BC) Radio
a balanced package. • Depending on the selected operating mode, Dual-
With proper care, this product should provide you with years watch or Triple-watch cannot be made.
of trouble-free operation. ❍❍Rapid charging is possible, and the charg-
We thank you for making your ID-51A or ID-51E your radio of
choice, and hope you agree with Icom’s philosophy of “tech-
ing time period is approximately 3 hours
nology first.” Many hours or research and development went with the supplied battery pack. (Half peri-
into the design of your ID-51A or ID-51E. ods of the ID-31A/E)
❍❍Built-in GPS receiver allows you to check
your current position, or automatically send
a reply with your position to the called
ID-51A/E
❍❍Voice recorder records your QSO conver-
sation, voice audio for TX and microphone
Icom, Icom Inc. and the Icom logo are registered trademarks of Icom voice audio
Incorporated (Japan) in Japan, the United States, the United King-
dom, Germany, France, Spain, Russia and/or other countries. ❍❍microSD card slot that can accept different
cards to backup settings, various memo-
Adobe and Adobe Reader are either registered trademarks or trade-
marks of Adobe Systems Incorporated, in the United States and/or
ries, the GPS log and so on
other countries.
Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
i
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
WORD DEFINITION The following accessories are supplied with the transceiver.
Personal death, serious injury or an ex- q Antenna �������������������������������������������������������������������������� 1
R DANGER! w Hand strap ��������������������������������������������������������������������� 1
plosion may occur.
e Battery charger (BC-167SA/SD/SV)* ����������������������������� 1
Personal injury, fire hazard or electric
R WARNING! r Belt clip �������������������������������������������������������������������������� 1
shock may occur.
t Battery pack (BP-271) ���������������������������������������������������� 1
CAUTION Equipment damage may occur. y CD (Including the CS-51PLUS cloning software)������� 1
Recommended for optimum use. No risk
NOTE
of personal injury, fire or electric shock. * Not supplied, or the shape is different, depending on the
transceiver version.

IMPORTANT q w e

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely

before using the transceiver.

SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL— This in-

struction manual contains basic operating instructions for the
ID-51A/ID-51E.

r t y

ii
 ABOUT THE SUPPLIED CD
The following instructions and installers are included on the DDStarting
 the CD
CD. qqInsert the CD into the CD drive.
• Double click “Menu.exe” on the CD.
• Basic instructions • Depending on the PC setting, the Menu screen shown
Instructions for the basic operations, the same as this man- below may be automatically displayed.
ual wwClick the desired button to open the file.
• Advanced Instructions • To close the Menu screen, click [Quit].
Instructions for the advanced operations and more details
than are described in this manual
• HAM radio Terms
A glossary of HAM radio terms Opens the Opens the
• CS-51PLUS Instruction manual Basic Advanced
Instructions for the CS-51PLUS cloning software installation Instructions Instructions
(this manual)
and use
• CS-51PLUS Installer
Installs the Opens the
Installer for the CS-51PLUS cloning software CS-51PLUS CS-51PLUS
• Adobe® Reader® Installer Instructions
Installer for Adobe® Reader®
Opens the
Glossary

Installs the Adobe® Reader® Quits the menu screen

To read the guide or instructions, Adobe® Reader® is required.

A PC with the following Operating System is required. If you have not installed it, please install the Adobe® Reader®
• Microsoft® Windows® 8.1, Microsoft® Windows® 8, Microsoft® on the CD or downloaded it from Adobe Systems Incorporat-
Windows® 7, or Microsoft® Windows Vista®. ed’s website.
iii
IMPORTANT NOTES
DDWhen using a GPS receiver DDSpurious signals
• GPS signals cannot pass through metal objects. When us- Depending on the combination of the operating band and
ing the ID-51A or ID-51E inside a vehicle, you may not re- mode, the Dualwatch or Triple-watch operation may generate
ceive GPS signals. We recommend you use it near a win- certain spurious signals, or noise may be heard. These do not
dow. Please avoid the areas shown in the following: indicate a transceiver malfunction.
1. DO NOT use where it will block the driver’s view.
2. DO NOT use where the air bags could deploy. DDAbout charging at power ON
3. DO NOT use where it becomes a driving obstacle. ID-51A/E’s charging circuit charges the supplied battery pack
• The Global Positioning System (GPS) is built and operated in approximately 3 hours. But with this rapid circuit, the bat-
by the U.S. Department of Defence. The Department is re- tery pack cannot be charged at power ON, by default. So, be
sponsible for accuracy and maintenance of the system. Any sure to turn OFF the power before charging.
changes by the Department may affect the accuracy and When “Charging (Power ON)”* is set to ON in the MENU
function of the GPS system. screen, the battery pack can be charged even if the power is
• When the GPS receiver is activated, please do not cover ON. (Only when the battery pack is attached, and the optional
the ID-51A or ID-51E with anything that will block the satel- CP-12L, CP-19R or OPC-254L external DC power cable is
lite signals. connected to [DC IN].) But this operation may generate cer-
• The GPS receiver may not work if used in the following loca- tain spurious signals; the S-meter appears, or noise may be
tions: heard.
1. Tunnels or high-rise buildings *MENU > Function > Charging (Power ON) (Default: OFF)
2. Underground parking lots
• Charging time period at power ON may differ, depending on the
3. Under a bridge or viaduct
operating condition.
4. In remote forested areas • The external DC power supply voltage must be between 10–16 V,
5. Under bad weather conditions (rainy or cloudy day) and the current capacity must be more than 2.5 A to charge the
• The GPS receiver may not work if the transceiver operates battery pack when operating.
near the 440.205 MHz. This is due to signals made in the • When you operate the transceiver while charging, and if you cannot
internal circuit and does not indicate a transceiver malfunc- receive signals correctly, set “Charging (Power ON)”* to OFF, and
tion. disconnect the external DC power cable from [DC IN].
iv
 PRECAUTIONS
R DANGER! NEVER short the terminals of the bat- R WARNING! NEVER operate or touch the trans-
tery pack. ceiver with wet hands. This may result in an electric shock or
may damage the transceiver.
R DANGER! Use and charge only specified Icom battery
packs with Icom radios or Icom chargers. Only Icom battery R WARNING! NEVER operate the transceiver with
packs are tested and approved for use with Icom radios or an earphone, headphones or other audio accessories at high
charged with Icom chargers. Using third-party or counterfeit volume levels. Hearing experts advise against continuous
battery packs or chargers may cause smoke, fire, or cause high volume operation. If you experience a ringing in your
the battery to burst. ears, reduce the volume level or discontinue use.

R WARNING RF EXPOSURE! This device emits R WARNING! NEVER operate the transceiver while
Radio Frequency (RF) energy. Caution should be observed driving a vehicle. Safe driving requires your full attention—
when operating this device. If you have any questions regard- anything less may result in an accident.
ing RF exposure and safety standards, please refer to the
Federal Communications Commission Office of Engineering R WARNING! NEVER connect the transceiver to a
and Technology’s report on Evaluating Compliance with FCC power source of more than 16 V DC or use reverse polarity.
Guidelines for Human Radio Frequency Electromagnetic This could cause a fire or damage the transceiver.
Fields (OET Bulletin 65).
CAUTION: MAKE SURE the flexible antenna and
R WARNING! NEVER hold the transceiver so that battery pack are securely attached to the transceiver, and
the antenna is very close to, or touching exposed parts of that the antenna and battery pack are dry before attachment.
the body, especially the face or eyes, while transmitting. The Exposing the inside of the transceiver to water will result in
transceiver will perform best if the microphone is 5 to 10 cm serious damage to the transceiver.
(2 to 4 inches) away from the lips and the transceiver is verti- After exposure to water, clean the battery contacts thoroughly
cal. with fresh water and dry them completely to remove any wa-
ter or salt residue.

v
PRECAUTIONS
CAUTION: DO NOT use harsh solvents such as ben- Place the unit in a secure place to avoid inadvertent use by
zine or alcohol to clean the transceiver, because they can children.
damage the transceiver’s surfaces.
The BP-273 meets IPX4 requirements for splash resistance.
DO NOT push the PTT unless you actually intend to trans- When it is connected, the transceiver corresponds to IPX4.
mit. Even when the transceiver power is OFF, a slight current still
flows in the circuits. Remove the battery pack or batteries from
DO NOT operate the transceiver near unshielded electri- the transceiver when not using it for a long time. Otherwise,
cal blasting caps or in an explosive atmosphere. the installed battery pack or batteries will become exhausted,
and will need to be recharged or replaced.
DO NOT use or place the transceiver in direct sunlight
or in areas with temperatures below –20°C (–4˚F) or above
+60°C (+140˚F).

BE CAREFUL! The transceiver will become hot when

operating it continuously for long periods of time.

BE CAREFUL! The transceiver meets IPX7* require-

ments for waterproof protection. However, once the trans-
ceiver has been dropped, waterproof protection cannot be
guaranteed because of possible damage to the transceiver's
case or waterproof seal.
* Only when the BP-271 or BP-272 (option), flexible antenna,
[MIC/SP] cap, [DATA/DC IN] cap and [micro SD] slot cap
are attached.

vi
 BATTERY CAUTIONS
R DANGER! NEVER short the terminals (or charging termi- also degrade battery performance or shorten battery life.
nals) of the battery pack. Also, current may flow into nearby R DANGER! DO NOT expose the battery to rain, snow, sea-
metal objects such as a key, so be careful when placing bat- water, or any other liquids. Do not charge or use a wet battery.
tery packs (or the transceiver) in bags, etc. If the battery gets wet, be sure to wipe it dry before using.
Simply carrying with or placing near metal objects such as a R DANGER! NEVER incinerate a used battery pack since
necklace, etc. may cause shorting. This may damage not only internal battery gas may cause it to rupture, or may cause an
the battery pack, but also the transceiver. explosion.
R DANGER! Use and charge only specified Icom battery R DANGER! NEVER solder the battery terminals, or NEVER
packs with Icom radios or Icom chargers. Only Icom battery modify the battery pack. This may cause heat generation, and
packs are tested and approved for use with Icom radios or the battery may burst, emit smoke or catch fire.
charged with Icom chargers. Using third-party or counterfeit R DANGER! Use the battery only with the transceiver for
battery packs may cause smoke, fire, or cause the battery to which it is specified. Never use a battery with any other equip-
burst. ment, or for any purpose that is not specified in this instruc-
tion manual.
DDBattery caution R DANGER! If fluid from inside the battery gets in your eyes,
R DANGER! DO NOT hammer or otherwise impact the bat- blindness can result. Rinse your eyes with clean water, with-
tery. Do not use the battery if it has been severely impacted or out rubbing them, and see a doctor immediately.
dropped, or if the battery has been subjected to heavy pres-
R WARNING! Immediately stop using the battery if it emits
sure. Battery damage may not be visible on the outside of the
an abnormal odor, heats up, or is discolored or deformed. If
case. Even if the surface of the battery does not show cracks
any of these conditions occur, contact your Icom dealer or
or any other damage, the cells inside the battery may rupture
distributor.
or catch fire.
R WARNING! Immediately wash, using clean water, any part
R DANGER! NEVER use or leave battery pack in areas with
of the body that comes into contact with fluid from inside the
temperatures above +60˚C (+140˚F). High temperature build-
battery.
up in the battery, such as could occur near fires or stoves,
inside a sun heated car, or in direct sunlight may cause the
battery to rupture or catch fire. Excessive temperatures may
vii
BATTERY CAUTIONS
R WARNING! NEVER put the battery in a microwave oven, R WARNING! DO NOT charge or leave the battery in the
high-pressure container, or in an induction heating cooker. battery charger beyond the specified time for charging. If the
This could cause a fire, overheating, or cause the battery to battery is not completely charged by the specified time, stop
rupture. charging and remove the battery from the battery charger.
CAUTION: Always use the battery within the specified tem- Continuing to charge the battery beyond the specified time limit
perature range, –20˚C to +60˚C (–4˚F to +140˚F). Using the may cause a fire, overheating, or the battery may rupture.
battery out of its specified temperature range will reduce the R WARNING! NEVER insert the transceiver (battery at-
battery’s performance and battery life. tached to the transceiver) into the charger if it is wet or soiled.
CAUTION: Shorter battery life could occur if the battery is left This could corrode the battery charger terminals or damage
fully charged, completely discharged, or in an excessive tem- the charger. The charger is not waterproof.
perature environment (above +50˚C; +122˚F) for an extended CAUTION: DO NOT charge the battery outside of the speci-
period of time. If the battery must be left unused for a long fied temperature range: 0˚C to +40˚C (+32˚F to +104˚F).
time, it must be detached from the radio after discharging. Icom recommends charging the battery at +25˚C (+77˚F). The
You may use the battery until the battery indicator shows half- battery may heat up or rupture if charged out of the specified
capacity, then keep it safely in a cool dry place at the following temperature range. Additionally, battery performance or bat-
temperature range: tery life may be reduced.
–20˚C (–4˚F) to +50˚C (+122˚F) (within a month). BE SURE to turn the transceiver power OFF while charg-
–20˚C (–4˚F) to +35˚C (+95˚F) (within three months). ing with the supplied BC-167S battery charger. The battery
–20˚C (–4˚F) to +20˚C (+68˚F) (within a year). pack cannot be charged with the supplied BC-167S when the
transceiver’s power is ON.
DDCharging caution
R DANGER! NEVER charge the battery pack in areas with DDCharging time
extremely high temperatures, such as near fires or stoves, Charger BC-167S BC-202
inside a sun-heated vehicle, or in direct sunlight. In such en-
Battery pack (Supplied) (Optional)
vironments, the safety/protection circuit in the battery will ac-
tivate, causing the battery to stop charging. BP-271 (Supplied) Approx. 3 hours Approx. 2 hours
BP-272 (Optional) Approx. 4.5 hours Approx. 3.5 hours
viii
 TABLE OF CONTENTS
FOREWORD.......................................................................... i 2 STARTING INITIAL SETUP....................... 9–18
FEATURES............................................................................. i ■■ Attaching the Battery pack. .........................................9
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS....................................................... ii ■■ Charging the battery pack. ........................................10
IMPORTANT.......................................................................... ii ■■ Inserting the microSD card........................................10
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES.................................................. ii ■■ Power ON..................................................................11
ABOUT THE SUPPLIED CD................................................ iii ■■ Setting audio volume.................................................11
IMPORTANT NOTES............................................................ iv ■■ Setting Date/Time......................................................11
PRECAUTIONS..................................................................... v ■■ Enter your call sign into the transceiver.....................13
BATTERY CAUTIONS......................................................... vii ■■ Register your call sign at a gateway repeater............15
TABLE OF CONTENTS........................................................ ix ■■ Save setting data onto a microSD card (Recommend). .17

Unique functions.................................. xi–xii 3 MENU SCREEN....................................... 19–30

1 QSO Recording function.............................................. xi ■■ Menu item selection...................................................19
2 Auto Position Reply function........................................ xi ■■ Menu items and their details......................................20
3 Voice TX function......................................................... xi
4 Near FM Repeater search function............................. xii 4 BASIC OPERATION................................ 31–40
5 DV Fast data mode..................................................... xii ■■ Receiving...................................................................31
6 Add-on functions for D-PRS........................................ xii ■■ Dualwatch operation..................................................31
7 Connecting an Android™ device ............................... xii ■■ Selecting the operating band.....................................33
■■ Selecting a tuning step..............................................33
1 PANEL DESCRIPTION................................ 1–8 ■■ Selecting the operating mode....................................34
■■ Front, top and side panels...........................................1 ■■ Setting a frequency....................................................34
■■ Function display...........................................................5 ■■ Setting the squelch level............................................35
■■ Monitor function.........................................................35
■■ Selecting the Mode and the DR function...................36
ix
TABLE OF CONTENTS
■■ Key Lock function. .....................................................37 7 Recording a QSO
■■ Transmitting...............................................................38 onto a microSD card......................... 72–76
■■ BC Radio operation...................................................40 ■■ About the microSD card. ...........................................72
■■ Recording a QSO audio. ...........................................73
5 MEMORY CHANNEL OPERATION......... 41–42 ■■ Playing recorded audio..............................................74
■■ Memory channel programming..................................41
■■ Removing the microSD card......................................75
■■ Selecting the Memory channel..................................42
8 GPS OPERATION.................................... 77–80
6 D-STAR OPERATION.............................. 43–71 ■■ GPS operation...........................................................77
■■ Unique features of D-STAR. ......................................43
■■ Checking your GPS position......................................77
■■ D-STAR Introduction..................................................44
■■ GPS Logger function.................................................79
■■ About the DR (D-STAR Repeater) function...............44
■■ Ways to Communicate with the DR function. ............45 9 RESETTING................................................... 80
■■ Making a Simplex call................................................46 ■■ Resetting. ..................................................................80
■■ Accessing repeaters..................................................47
■■ Using the RX history..................................................50 10 information............................................ 81
■■ Capturing a call sign..................................................54 COUNTRY CODE LIST.................................................81
■■ Making a Local area call............................................55 FCC INFORMATION......................................................81
■■ Making a Gateway Repeater call...............................57
■■ Calling an individual station.......................................58 INDEX.......................................................... 82–84
■■ Troubleshooting.........................................................60
■■ Reflector operation....................................................62 INDEX FOR MENU ITEMS......................... 85–88
■■ Updating the repeater list. .........................................68
SPECIFICATIONS....................................... 89–90

x
 Unique functions
This section introduces unique functions built into the ID-
51A/E. 2 Auto Position Reply function
• See the PDF type Advanced Instructions’s for more details.
When you receive a call addressed to your own call sign, but
are in a situation that makes it difficult to operate the trans-
1 QSO Recording function ceiver, this function automatically replies with your own call
sign and transmits your position.
• See the PDF type Advanced Instructions’s Section 9 for details.
You can record a QSO audio in the MAIN band.
w Your position is auto-
matically transmitted.
You can select recording only the receive audio or both the
transmit and receive audio.
You can also store and view the QSO/RX log file.
• The log file stores following contents: qA  call addressed to
your own call sign. Destination
R
 X Frequency, Operating mode (DV is fixed), Call sign of the caller eA
 fter receiving, the
Your station (ID-51) screen shows the
station, Note after the call sign, Call sign of the called station, Ac-
cess repeater call sign of the caller station or the gateway repeater position.
call sign of your local area repeater, Access repeater call sign of
the called station, Message included in the received call (up to 20
3 Voice TX function
characters), and so on.

• See page 72 or the PDF type Advanced Instructions’s Section 11 You can transmit recorded audio once or repeatedly, which is
for details. useful for D-STAR events.
• See the PDF type Advanced Instructions’s Section 17 for details.

Repeat Voice TX
waiting screen
This is JA3YUA

JA3YUA

NOTE: This function requires a microSD card. NOTE: This function requires a microSD card.
xi
 UNIQUE functions

4 Near FM Repeater search function 6 Add-on functions for D-PRS

You can enter FM repeater data D-PRS enables the transceiver to receive the Object, Item or
using the DR function. Weather data in addition to position data.

UNIQUE functions
The function can find only FM re- With the D-PRS add-on functions, you can receive informa-
peaters in your transceiver’s re- tion such as an event, traffic, emergency or weather while
peater list. making a voice call in the DV mode.
• See the PDF type Advanced Instruc- • See the PDF type Advanced Instructions’s Section 10 for details.
tions’s Section 6 for details.
When FM repeater is
selected.

5 DV Fast data mode 7 Connecting an Android™ device

In addition to low-speed data communication, you can send You can connect a third party Android™ device through the
high-speed data using the DV Fast data mode. optional OPC-2350LU data communication cable.
The data speed of the DV Fast data mode is approximately
3480 bps, and is 3.5 times faster than the low-speed data When you connect an Android™ device to the transceiver,
communication mode (approximately 950 bps). you can use the extended D-STAR functions with the RS-
• See the PDF type Advanced Instructions’s Section 9 for details. MS1A*, such as remote control operation or sending mes-
sages and/or pictures.
*The RS-MS1A is a freeware Android™ application.
• See the PDF type Advanced Instructions’s Section 18 for details.

xii
 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION

■■Front, top and side panels

e PTT SWITCH [PTT] (p. 38)
@2 Hold down to transmit, release to receive.
@1 For ID-51E only
q
w Push briefly and release, then hold down to transmit a
1750 Hz tone burst.
r CD (RX CALL SIGN DISPLAY)/D-PAD (LEFT) KEY
e Function [CD]/D-pad()
display (p. 5)
➥ While in the DV mode, hold down for 1 second
r @0 to open the received calls record. (p. 51)
t
!9 ➥ While in the DR screen, or with the Menu screen
y !8 or Quick Menu screen opens, push to select an
u !7 upper tier menu.
i !6
t SQUELCH KEY [SQL]
!5
o !4 ➥➥ Hold down to temporarily open the squelch and monitor
!0
!3 the operating frequency.
!1
!2 ➥➥ While holding down this key, rotate [DIAL] to adjust the
Speaker squelch level. (p. 35)
Internal
microphone y POWER KEY [ ]
Hold down for 1 second to turn the transceiver power ON
q ANTENNA CONNECTOR or OFF. (p. 11)
Connect the antenna here.
• The optional AD-92SMA adapter connects an antenna u MENU • LOCK KEY [MENU ]
with a BNC connector. ➥ Push to enter or exit the Menu screen. (p. 19)
➥ Hold down for 1 second to toggle the Key Lock
w TX/RX INDICATOR [TX/RX] (p. 38) function ON or OFF. (p. 37)
Lights green while receiving a signal or when the squelch
is open, lights red while transmitting.
1
 PANEL DESCRIPTION 1

i MODE • SCAN KEY [MODE•SCAN] !3 EXTERNAL DC IN JACK [DC IN]

➥ Push to select the operating mode. (p. 34) ➥➥ Connects to the supplied BC-167SA/SD/SV wall char-
• Selectable operating modes are AM, FM, FM-N or ger, to charge the attached battery pack. (p. 10)
DV. ➥➥ Connect an external DC power supply through the 1
➥ Hold down for 1 second to enter the scan type

PANEL DESCRIPTION
optional CP-12L or CP-19R cigarette lighter cable or
selection mode. OPC-254L DC power cable for external DC operation.
• Push again to start the scan.
• Push to stop the scan. !4 DATA JACK [DATA]
Connects to a PC through the optional data communica-
o MAIN • DUAL KEY [MAIN•DUAL] tion cable, for data communication in the DV mode, or for
➥ Push to toggle the main band between A and B cloning. The jack is also used to connect an external GPS
bands. (p. 32) receiver.
➥ Hold down for 1 second to toggle the dualwatch
function ON or OFF. (p. 32) !5 QUICK MENU • SPEECH KEY [QUICK SPCH]
➥ Push to enter or exit the Quick Menu screen.
!0 microSD CARD SLOT [micro microSD] (p. 4)
Insert a microSD card of up to 32 GB microSDHC. • The Quick Menu is used to quickly select various
!1 ENTER KEY [ENT] functions.
While in the DR screen, or with the Menu screen or Quick ➥ Hold down for 1 second to audibly announce
Menu screen open, push to open or set the selected item the displayed frequency, operating mode or call
or option. sign.

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

[DR]/D-pad()
➥ Hold down for 1 second to enter the DR
screen.
➥ While in the DR screen, or with the Menu screen
or Quick Menu screen open, push to move the
value or option selector bar down.
2
 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION

■■ Front, top and side panels (Continued)

!6 MEMORY/CALL • SELECT MEMORY WRITE KEY !8 CS (CALL SIGN SELECT)/D-PAD (RIGHT) KEY
[M/CALL•S.MW] [CS]/D-pad()
➥ In the VFO mode, push once to enter the Mem- ➥ Hold down for 1 second to enter the operating
ory selection mode, push again to enter the Call call sign select mode.
channel mode. (p. 36) ➥ While in the DR screen, or with the Menu screen
For ID-51A only or Quick Menu screen open, push to select a
In the Call channel mode, push once to enter lower tier menu.
the Weather channel mode.
!9 RXÚCS (RX CALL SIGN CAPTURE)/D-PAD (UP) KEY
➥ Hold down for 1 second to enter the Select
Memory Write mode. (p. 41) [RXÚCS]/D-pad()
➥H  old down for 1 second to set the received call
!7 VFO/MHz • CLEAR • OUTPUT POWER KEY signs (station and repeaters) as the operating
[VFO/MHz•CLR•LOW] call signs.
➥ Push to select the VFO mode. (p. 36) • While holding down this key, rotate [DIAL] to select
➥ While in the VFO mode, push to select another call sign in RX History.
1 MHz and 10 MHz tuning steps. (p. 34) ➥ While in the DR screen, or with the Menu screen
➥ With the Menu screen or Quick Menu screen or Quick Menu screen open, push to move the
open, push to return to the operating mode be- value or option selector bar up.
fore entering the menu screen.
EXTERNAL MICROPHONE/SPEAKER JACK
@0 
➥ While in the Memory Name or Call Sign Pro-
[MIC/SP]
gramming mode, push to delete a character. (p.
Connect a cloning cable, optional speaker microphone or
13)
headset, if desired.
➥ While scanning, push to cancel a scan.
See Section 18 in the Advanced instructions for a list of
➥ Hold down for 1 second to select the output
available options.
power. (p. 38)
• Select the transmit output power of High, Mid, Low2, Be sure to turn OFF the power before connecting or
Low1 or S-low. disconnecting optional equipment to or from the [MIC/
• While holding down this key, rotate [DIAL] to select SP] jack.
the desired output power.

3
 PANEL DESCRIPTION 1

@1 VOLUME CONTROL [VOL] DDQuick Menu

Rotate to adjust the audio volume level. (p. 11) In the Quick Menu, the selectable items differ, depending on
the operating mode or function. The items shown below are
@2 CONTROL DIAL [DIAL]
examples.
➥➥ Rotate to select the operating frequency. (p. 34) 1
➥➥ While in the Memory mode, rotate to select a memory VFO mode MR mode CALL-CH mode DR function

PANEL DESCRIPTION
channel. (p. 42)
Band Select Bank Select DUP Group Select
➥➥ While scanning, rotate to change the scanning direc-
tion. DUP DUP TONE Repeater Detail
➥➥ Hold down [SQL], and rotate to adjust the squelch level. TONE TONE TS DTMF TX
(p. 35) TS TS DTMF TX Voice TX
➥➥ While in the DR screen, or with the Menu screen or DTMF TX SKIP Voice TX GPS Information
Quick Menu screen open, rotate to select a desired op-
Voice TX DTMF TX GPS Information GPS Position
tion or value.
GPS Information Voice TX GPS Position PRIO Watch
GPS Position GPS Information PRIO Watch Weather Alert
PRIO Watch GPS Position Weather Alert Display Type
Weather Alert PRIO Watch Display Type DSQL
Home CH Set Weather Alert Voltage Home CH Set
Voltage Home CH Set Band scope Voltage
Band scope Display Type <<REC Start>> Band scope
<<REC Start>> Voltage <<BC Radio ON>> <<REC Start>>
<<BC Radio ON>> Band scope <<BC Radio Mode>> <<BC Radio ON>>
<<BC Radio Mode>> <<REC Start>> <<GPS Logger only>> <<BC Radio Mode>>
<<GPS Logger only>> <<BC Radio ON>> <<GPS Logger only>>
<<BC Radio Mode>>
<<GPS Logger only>>
4
 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION

■■Function display
e t !1 q BATTERY ICON
q w r y u io !0 !2 ➥➥ Shows the capacity of the attached battery pack in four
levels.
• “ ” (battery icon) appears when the battery pack is
@3 !3 attached.
• “ ” appears when the battery pack must be
@2 charged.
!4 ➥➥ “ ” appears when the optional battery case is at-
@1 !5 tached.
!6
@0 !7 w VOX ICON
!8 Appears when the optional headset is connected with the
!9 OPC-2006LS plug adapter cable, and the VOX function
is ON.
e OPERATING MODE ICONS (p. 34)
Dual band display Shows the selected operating mode.
• DV, AM, FM and FM-N are selectable.
• “DV-A” or “DV-G” appears when D-PRS (DV-A) or NMEA (DV-G)
transmission is selected in the DV mode. (p. 23)

r EMR/BK/Packet Loss/Auto Reply ICON

➥➥ “EMR” appears when the Enhanced Monitor Request
(EMR) mode is selected. (p. 25)
➥➥ “BK” appears when the Break-in (BK) mode is selected.
(p. 25)
➥➥ “L” appears when Packet Loss has occurred. (p. 61)
BC Radio setting pop-up Single band display ➥➥ “ ” appears when the Automatic Reply function is se-
window (Tuning mode) lected. (p. 25)
5
 PANEL DESCRIPTION 1

t DUPLEX ICON !1 TONE ICONS

“DUP+” appears when plus duplex is selected, and “DUP–” • While operating in the FM or FM-N mode:
appears when minus duplex is selected. ➥➥ “TONE” appears while the Repeater Tone Encoder is
ON. 1
y BC RADIO ICON (p. 40)

PANEL DESCRIPTION
➥➥ “TSQL” appears while the Tone squelch function is ON.
Appears when the BC radio is ON.
➥➥ “TSQL-R” appears while the Reverse Tone squelch
u GPS ICON function is ON.
➥➥ Appears while GPS function is in use. (pp. 12, 77) ➥➥ “DTCS” appears while the DTCS squelch function is
Stays ON when the GPS receiver is activated and valid ON.
position data is received. ➥➥ “DTCS-R” appears while the reverse DTCS squelch
Blinks when invalid position data is being received. function is ON.
• The GPS icons can be turned OFF in the Menu screen. ➥➥ “S” appears with the “TSQL” or “DTCS” icon while
(p. 12) the Pocket Beep function (with CTCSS or DTCS) is
➥➥ “S” blinks instead of the GPS icon, when the GPS ON.
alarm beeps.
• While operating in the DV mode:
i RECORD ICON (p. 73) ➥➥ “DSQL” appears while the Digital Call Sign squelch
Appears while recording. function is ON.
• “ ” appears while the transceiver is recording. ➥➥ “CSQL” appears while the Digital Code squelch func-
• “ ” appears while the recording is paused.
tion is ON.
o microSD ICON ➥➥ “S” appears with the “DSQL” or “CSQL” icon while
➥➥ “ ” appears when a microSD card is inserted. the Pocket Beep function (with Digital Call Sign or Digi-
➥➥ “ ” and “ ” alternately blinks while accessing the mi- tal Code squelch) is ON.
croSD card.
!2 CLOCK DISPLAY
!0AUTO POWER OFF ICON Displays the current time.
Appears when the Auto power OFF function is ON.

6
 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION

■■ Function display (Continued)

!3 PRIORITY WATCH ICON
e t !1 Appears when Priority Watch is in use.
q w r y u io !0 !2
!4 WEATHER ALERT ICON
Appears when the Weather alert function is ON.
@3 !3 !5 ATTENUATOR ICON
Appears when the attenuator is ON in the AIR band.
@2
!6 SKIP ICON
!4
@1 !5 ➥➥ “SKIP” appears when the selected memory channel is
!6 set as a Skip channel.
@0 !7 ➥➥ “PSKIP” appears when the displayed frequency is set
!9 !8 as a Skip frequency in the Memory mode.
➥➥ “PSKIP” appears while the Frequency Skip Scan func-
tion is ON in the VFO mode.
!7 MEMORY CHANNEL NUMBER
Dual band display
➥➥ Displays the selected memory channel or bank num-
ber. (p. 42)
➥➥ “C0” to “C3” appears when the Call channel is select-
ed.
!8 MEMORY ICON (p. 42)
Appears when the Memory mode is selected.

BC Radio setting pop-up Single band display

window (Tuning mode)

7
 PANEL DESCRIPTION 1

!9 S/RF METER
➥➥ Shows the relative signal strength of the receive sig-
nal.
➥➥ Shows the output power level of the transmit signal.
(p. 38) 1

PANEL DESCRIPTION
@0 POWER ICONS (p. 39)
➥➥ “SLO” appears when S-low power is selected.
➥➥ “LO1” appears when low 1 power is selected.
➥➥ “LO2” appears when low 2 power is selected.
➥➥ “MID” appears when mid power is selected.
➥➥ No icon appears when high power is selected.
@1 MEMORY NAME DISPLAY
While in the Memory mode, the programmed memory or
memory bank name is displayed.
@2 FREQUENCY READOUT
Displays a variety of information, such as the operating
frequency, menu contents and so on.
• The decimal point blinks during a scan.

@3 MAIN BAND ICON (p. 32)

Shows the selected band (A or B) is the Main band.

8
 2 STARTING INITIAL SETUP

■■Attaching the Battery pack

Before starting D-STAR, the following steps are needed or
recommended.  ttach or detach the battery pack or battery case, as
A
STEP 1 Attaching the Battery pack, and charging the bat- illustrated below.
tery. (p. 10)
To attach To detach
STEP 2 Inserting a microSD card. (p. 10)
STEP 3 Turning ON the transceiver. (p. 11)
STEP 4 Adjust the audio level. (p. 11)
STEP 5 Receiving GPS data. (p. 12)
STEP 6 Entering your Call sign (MY) into the transceiver.
w q
(p. 13)
q
STEP 7 Register your Call sign at a Gateway repeater. q
(p. 15) w
STEP 8 Save your initial setting onto the microSD card. Battery pack
or battery case
(p. 17)
Illustration shows the battery pack is attached.
You have completed the steps!! Even when the transceiver power is OFF, a small
current still flows in the radio. Remove the battery
pack or case from the transceiver when not using it
for a long time. Otherwise, the batteries in the pack
or the case will become exhausted.
When the temperature is around 0°C (+32°F) or be-
low, the battery protection function automatically sets
transceiver power to Low1 power (0.5 W), and disables
power selections (High, Mid and Low2).
9
 STARTING INITIAL SETUP 2

■■Charging the battery pack ■■Inserting the microSD card

Prior to using the transceiver for the first time, the battery qqMake sure the transceiver turns OFF.
pack must be fully charged for optimum life and operation. wwLift OFF the [micro SD] slot cover on the side panel.
• BE SURE to turn OFF the power while charging. Other- eeWith the terminals facing the front, insert the card
wise the attached battery pack cannot be charged. into the slot until it locks in place, and makes a ‘click’
• While charging, the charging icon “ ” sequentially shows
sound. 2
eleven level steps along with the word “Charging...”.

STARTING INITIAL SETUP

• The icon disappears when the battery pack is completely
DO NOT touch the terminals.
charged.
NEVER forcibly or in-
Transceiver versely insert the card.
It will damage the card
BE SURE to attach the battery and/or the slot.
pack before connecting the
DC cable.
[micro SD] slot
BP-271
BC-167S
to
[DC IN]

microSD card
to an AC outlet
BE SURE to turn
power OFF while Terminals facing Slot cover
The BC-167SA, BC-167SD and
charging. BC-167SV have different shapes.
the front

• Charging time: BP-271 approximately 3.0 hours rrCompletely close the [micro SD] slot cover.
BP-272 approximately 4.5 hours
10
 2 STARTING INITIAL SETUP

■■Power ON ■■Setting Date/Time

➥➥ Hold down [ ] for 1 second to turn ON power. The ID-51A/E has a built-in internal GPS receiver, and has a
• After the opening message and power source voltage are dis- time correction function. The transceiver automatically sets
played, the operating frequency appears. the Date/Time settings to your local time.
• Hold down [ ] for 1 second to turn OFF power.
DDLocal setting
The opening message and power source voltage display
options can be turned ON or OFF in the Display menu. qqPush [MENU] .
MENU > Display > Opening Message (p. 28) wwPush D-pad() to select the
MENU > Display > Voltage (Power ON) (p. 28) root item “Time Set,” and then
[VOL] push D-pad(Ent).
• If the item is not displayed, push
D-pad() one or more times to
select the page.
D-pad
(Ent)
(�)

[ ] eePush D-pad() to select

“UTC Offset,” and then push
■■Setting audio volume D-pad(Ent).
rrPush D-pad() to set to your
➥➥ Rotate [VOL] to adjust the audio level. local offset time.
• If the squelch is closed, hold down [SQL] while setting the audio (Example: –8:00)
level. ttPush [MENU] to exit the
• The display shows the volume level while adjusting. Menu screen.
The “GPS Time Correct” item in the Time Set menu is set
The beep level is adjusted in the Sounds menu. to “Auto” as the default setting.
MENU > Sounds > Beep Level (p. 29) MENU > Time Set > GPS Time Correct (p. 29)
11
 STARTING INITIAL SETUP 2

DDReceiving GPS data

 heck whether or not the GPS receiver is receiving your

C To prolong the battery life in the GPS mode
position and time. To prolong the battery life while in the GPS is ON, manually
The GPS icon blinks when searching for satellites. update your position with the received GPS data. 2
➪ ➪ ➪

STARTING INITIAL SETUP

qqConfirm
 the “ ” icon stops blinking.
The GPS icon stops blinking when the minimum number wwOpen the MANUAL POSITION screen, and then push
of needed satellites are found. [QUICK] .
(MENU > GPS > GPS Set> Manual Position)
eePush D-pad() to select “Capture From GPS,” and then
• It may take only a few seconds to calculate your position. But push D-pad(Ent).
depending on the environment, it may take a few minutes. If you • Your current position is now memorized and displayed on the
have difficulties receiving, we recommend that you try a different MANUAL POSITION screen.
location.
• When the “GPS Select” item is set to “Manual,” the icon does not
appear. (Default: Internal GPS)
(GPS > GPS Set > GPS Select)

After the “ ” icon stops blinking, the transceiver auto-

matically sets the Date/Time setting to your local time. rrAfter updating, set the “GPS Select” option to “Manual.”
If the “ ” icon does not stop blinking, manually set the (MENU > GPS > GPS Set > GPS Select)
“Date/Time” setting.
MENU > Time Set > Date/Time (p. 29)

12
 2 STARTING INITIAL SETUP

■■Enter your call sign into the transceiver

You can enter up to six MY call signs, in [MY1] through [MY6].
1. Displays the MY Call Sign edit screen
Example: Enter “JA3YUA” as your own call sign into the MY ttPush [QUICK] , and then
call sign memory [MY1]. push D-pad() to select “Edit.”
Then, push D-pad(Ent).
qqPush [MENU] . • Enters the call sign edit mode.
• The MENU screen is displayed.
wwPush D-pad() to select the
root item “My Station,” and MENU screen
then push D-pad(Ent). 2. Enter the call sign
• If the item is not displayed, push
D-pad() one or more times to yyRotate [DIAL] to select the
select the page. first digit. (Example: J)
• A to Z, 0 to 9, / and (Space) are
D-pad selectable.
(Ent) • Move cursor: Push D-pad().
(�) • Delete: Push [CLR] . Edit mode
• Insert: Move cursor, then rotate
eePush D-pad() to select “My [DIAL].
Call Sign,” and then push D- • Rotate [DIAL] counterclockwise
pad(Ent). to enter a space.
• The MY CALL SIGN screen is uuPush D-pad() to move the
displayed. cursor to the second digit.
rrPush D-pad() to select MY NOTE: Your MY CALL SIGN
call sign memory channel “1” must match the call sign
([MY1]). registered on a gateway re-
peater. (p. 15)
Go to step r Go to step u
13
 STARTING INITIAL SETUP 2

iiRepeat steps y and u to

enter your own call sign of
up to 8 characters, including
spaces.
(For example: First J, then A,
then 3, then Y, then U, then A) 2
ooPush D-pad(Ent) to set the ✓✓ Convenient!

STARTING INITIAL SETUP

call sign. If necessary, enter a note of up to 4
• See the right column if you characters, such as the model of the
enter a note. transceiver, name, area name, and so
on, after your call sign.
qqPush D-pad() until the cursor
!0 Push D-pad(Ent) again to
moves to the right of the “/”.
save and return to the MY
CALL SIGN screen.
• Two beeps sound.

Beeps wwRepeat steps y and u on the previous page to enter a

!1 Push [MENU] to exit the Completed
desired 4 character note.
MENU screen.
(Example: ID51)

Keys used for input [DIAL] Selects

Selects/exits the
Deletes
MENU screen
Moves the
cursor Shows the
QUICK MENU
14
 2 STARTING INITIAL SETUP

■■Register
 your call sign at a gateway repeater
To use the Internet, you must register your call sign with a 1. Access the call sign registration screen
repeater that has a gateway, usually one near your home lo-
cation. qqAccess the following URL to find the gateway repeater
closest to you.
About the registration process: http://www.dstarusers.org/repeaters.php
This section describes the call sign registration process at wwClick the call sign of the repeater that you want to register
a repeater that is connected to the US Trust server. to.
There are other systems as well, and they have their own eeClick the “Gateway Registration URL:” link address.
registration process. For information on how to register on rrThe “D-STAR Gateway System” screen appears.
one of them, contact the administrator of a repeater that Click [Register] to start the New User registration.
uses the alternate system.

If needed, ask the gateway repeater administrator for

call sign registration instructions.

Click

15
 STARTING INITIAL SETUP 2

2. Register your call sign 4. Register your D-Star equipment

ttFollow the registration instructions on the registration iiRegister your D-STAR equipment information.
screen. Ask the gateway repeater administrator for details.
yyWhen you receive a notification from the administrator, ooWhen your registration is complete, log out of your per-
your call sign registration has been approved, but the sonal account, and start using the D-STAR network. 2
whole process is not yet complete.

STARTING INITIAL SETUP

NOTE: You must register your D-STAR equipment BE-
NOTE: It may take a few days for the administrator to ap-
FORE you can make calls through the gateway.
prove you.

3. Register your personal information

uuAfter your registration is approved, log in your personal ac-
count with your registered call sign and password.

Click

16
 2 STARTING INITIAL SETUP

■■Save setting data onto a microSD card (Recommend)

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

DDFormatting the microSD card

• If you use a brand new microSD card, format the card, by rrPush D-pad() to select “YES,” and then push D-pad(Ent)
doing the following steps. to format.
• Formatting a card erases all its data. Before formatting • The formatting starts and the display shows the formatting prog-
any programmed card, make a backup file on your PC. ress.
• NEVER turn OFF the power while formatting.
qqPush [MENU] . ttAfter formatting, the display automatically returns to the
• The MENU screen is displayed. SD CARD menu.
wwPush D-pad() to select the root item (“SD Card”), and
then push D-pad(Ent).
D-pad
(Ent)
(�)

eePush D-pad() to select “Format,” and then push D-

pad(Ent).
• The confirmation screen “Format OK?” appears.
• If the item is not displayed, push D-pad() one or more times to
select the page.

17
 STARTING INITIAL SETUP 2

DDSave setting
✓✓ For your information rrPush D-pad() to select “<<New File>>,” and then push
Data settings are saved in the “icf” file format that is used in
D-pad(Ent).
the CS-51PLUS cloning software.
The saved data on the microSD card can be copied onto a
• The FILE NAME screen is displayed. 2
• The file name is automatically named in the following manner;

STARTING INITIAL SETUP

PC and edited by the cloning software. Setyyyymmdd_xx (yyyy: Year, mm: month, dd: day, xx: serial
Data settings can be saved as a new file or to overwrite an number)
older file. Example: If a 2nd file is saved on August 11, 2014, the
file is named “Set20140811_02”.
qqPush [MENU] . • If you want to change the file name, see “Save with a different file
wwPush D-pad() to select the root item (“SD Card”), and name” (Section 2 in the Advanced instructions).
then push D-pad(Ent). ttPush D-pad(Ent) to save the file name.
• The confirmation screen “Save file?” appears.
D-pad
yyPush D-pad() to select “YES,” then push D-pad(Ent) to
(Ent)
save.
(�)
• While saving, a progress bar is displayed, then the “SD
CARD” screen is displayed after the save is completed.
eePush D-pad() to select “Save Setting,” and then push D-
uuPush [MENU] to exit the MENU screen.
pad(Ent).

18
 3 MENU SCREEN

■■Menu item selection

The Menu screen is used to program infrequently changed eePush D-pad() to select
values or function settings. “30min.”
In addition to this page, see pages 20 through 30 for details
of each items.

NOTE: The Menu system is constructed in a tree structure.

You may go to the next tree level, or go back a level, de-
pending on the selected item.
Appears
DDEntering the Menu screen rrPush [MENU] to save,
Example: Set the Auto Power OFF function to “30 min.” and exit the Menu screen.
qqPush [MENU] .
wwPush D-pad() to select
“Auto Power OFF,” and then
push D-pad(Ent).
D-pad
(Ent)
(�)

To return to the default setting,

 ime Set > Auto Power OFF)
(T
push [QUICK] in step r to
• If the item is not displayed, push
D-pad() one or more times to display “Default,” and then push
select the page. D-pad(Ent).

19
 MENU SCREEN 3

■■Menu items and their details

This topic describes the Menu items and their details.

DUP/TONE... Scan
Settings to access repeaters. Set scan options.
Offset Freq Pause Timer
Sets the frequency offset for duplex (repeater) operation. Selects the scan pause time. When receiving signals, the
Repeater Tone scan pauses according to the scan pause timer. 3

MENU SCREEN
Selects a tone frequency used to access the repeaters. Resume Timer
TSQL Freq Selects the scan resume time from a pause after the re-
Selects a tone frequency for the Tone squelch or the pock- ceived signal disappears.
et beep function. Temporary Skip Timer
Tone Burst Selects the Temporary Skip Time. When the time is set,
Turns the Tone Burst function ON or OFF. specified frequencies are skipped for this period during a
This function is used to suppress the squelch tail noise scan.
heard from the transceiver’s speaker. Program Skip
DTCS Code Turns the Program Skip Scan function ON or OFF for a
Selects a DTCS (both encoder/decoder) code for DTCS VFO mode scan.
squelch or the pocket beep function. Bank Link
DTCS Polarity Selects banks to be scanned during a Bank Link Scan.
Selects the DTCS polarity for the DTCS squelch or the Program Link
pocket beep function. Sets the link function for the program scan edge channels.
Digital Code See the Advanced Instructions for details of the preset values.
Selects a digital code for the Digital Code squelch func-
tion.

20
 3 MENU SCREEN

■■ Menu items and their details

Root item “Scan” (Continued)
Voice Memo Voice Recorder
Set the TX/RX voice recording options. Set Voice recorder options.
QSO Recorder Record*
Set QSO recorder options. Starts recording the microphone audio.
<<REC Start>>* Play Files*
Starts recording the received signal audio. Plays or deletes the recorded audio.
Play Files* Recorder Set
Plays or deletes the recorded audio. Sets the microphone sensitivity to suit your needs.
Recorder Set Player Set
REC Mode Sets the Skip time to rewind or forward the recorded au-
Selects whether or not to record the TX audio. dio when you push the fast-rewind or fast-forward key
RX REC Condition during playback.
Selects whether or not the squelch status affects the DV Auto Reply*
RX voice audio recording. Records a voice audio to use for the Auto Reply function
File Split in the DV mode.
Selects whether or not to automatically create a new
file if transmission and reception, or squelch status Voice TX
(open and close) is switched. Set microphone voice recording options.
PTT Auto REC Record*
Turns the PTT Automatic Recording function ON or OFF. Starts recording the microphone audio.
Player Set TX Set
Skip Time Repeat Time
Sets the Skip time to rewind or forward the recorded Sets the repeat interval. The transceiver repeatedly trans-
audio when you push the fast-rewind or fast-forward mits the recorded voice audio at this interval.
key during playback. TX Monitor
The TX Monitor function outputs the TX voice audio from
* Be sure to insert a microSD card into the transceiver before select- the speaker during voice transmission.
ing these items.
21
 MENU SCREEN 3

<<Single TX>>* GPS

The transceiver transmits the recorded voice audio only
Set GPS options.
one time.
GPS Set
<<Repeat TX>>*
GPS Select
The transceiver repeatedly transmits the recorded voice
Selects the GPS receiver that the transceiver receives its
audio for a maximum of 10 minutes.
position data from.
Power Save (Internal GPS)
BC Radio
Cancels the internal GPS receiver power save function.
Set the Broadcast (BC) Radio options. Manual Position
3

MENU SCREEN
BC Radio Memory Manually enter your current position.
Shows the BC Radio memory contents. GPS Indicator
BC Radio Set Turns the GPS indicator ON or OFF.
Auto Mute GPS Out (To DATA jack)
Sets the timer to automatically mute the BC Radio audio Turns the output of GPS information from the internal
when the transceiver transmits or receive on the A band GPS receiver to the [DATA] jack ON or OFF.
or B band. GPS Information
FM Antenna Displays the received GPS information.
Selects the desired antenna for FM. GPS Position
Power Save (BC Radio) Displays your position, RX station, GPS memory and Alarm
Turns the Power Save (BC Radio) function ON (to save positions.
battery power) or OFF. GPS Memory
<<BC Radio ON>>/<<BC Radio OFF>> Shows the GPS memory contents.
Turns the BC Radio ON or OFF.
<<BC Radio Mode>>
Selects the BC Radio Mode with the transceiver in the
Sleep mode.

* Be sure to insert a microSD card into the transceiver before selecting these items.
22
 3 MENU SCREEN

■■ Menu items and their details

Root item “GPS” (Continued)
GPS Alarm Symbol
Set GPS alarm options. Selects a object station’s symbol to transmit.
Alarm Select SSID
Select the target for the GPS alarm function. Selects the APRS® call sign SSID.
Alarm Area (Group) Comment
Enter the GPS alarm active range. Enters a comment to transmit.
Alarm Area (RX/Memory) Time Stamp
Select the GPS alarm active range. Selects a format to transmit the current UTC time as a
GPS Logger* time stamp.
GPS Logger Altitude
Turns the GPS logger function ON or OFF, to store your Turns the altitude transmit option ON or OFF.
route as you move. Data Extension
Record Interval Selects whether or not to transmit the course/speed
Selects the GPS Logger function record interval. data, power/height/gain/directivity data.
Record Sentence NMEA (DV-G)
Selects the GPS Logger function record sentences. Set NMEA options.
<<GPS Logger Only>> GPS Sentence
Turns ON the GPS logger function with the transceiver in Transmits position data in selected GPS sentences.
the Sleep mode. GPS Message
GPS TX Mode Enter a GPS message to be transmitted.
Set the GPS TX mode. GPS Auto TX
OFF Selects a time option for the GPS automatic transmission
Turns OFF the GPS TX function. function.
D-PRS (DV-A)
Set D-PRS options.
Unproto Address
Enters an unproto address, or keep the default.
* Be sure to insert a microSD card into the transceiver before selecting these items.
23
 MENU SCREEN 3

Call Sign My Station

Set and display the DV mode call signs. Sets and stores your call sign to use in the DV mode.
UR: CQCQCQ, R1: --------, R2: --------, MY: -------- My Call Sign
Displays the operating call signs. Stores your call signs.
Sets the operating call signs according to the type of call Select or edit a call sign to use in the DV mode.
you want to make. TX Message
Stores TX Messages.
RX History Select or edit TX Message to use in the DV mode.
3
Displays the received call history in the DV mode.

MENU SCREEN
RX01: DV Set
Displays the calls your transceiver received. Sets values for the DV mode operations.
Tone Control
DV Memory Set the received audio tones.
Stores call signs or repeater information to use in the DV RX Bass
mode. Sets the DV mode received audio bass filter level to Cut,
Your Call Sign Normal or Boost.
Stores station call signs. Add or edit call signs. RX Treble
Repeater List* Sets the DV mode received audio treble filter level to Cut,
Stores repeater information. Add or edit repeater informa- Normal or Boost.
tion. RX Bass Boost
(See the Advanced Instructions for details of the preloaded data.) Turns the DV mode received audio Bass Boost function
ON or OFF
 OTE: The repeater list described in this manual may
N TX Bass
differ from your preloaded list. Sets the DV mode transmit audio bass filter level to Cut,
Normal or Boost.
TX Treble
Sets the DV mode transmit audio treble filter level to Cut,
Normal or Boost.
* Be sure to insert a microSD card into the transceiver before selecting these items.
24
 3 MENU SCREEN

■■ Menu items and their details

Root item “DV Set” (Continued)
Auto Reply RX Call Sign Write
Selects the Automatic Reply function. Turns the RX call sign automatic write function ON or OFF.
DV Data TX This function is usable in any DV mode except the DR
Selects manually or automatically to transmit data. screen.
DV Fast Data RX Repeater Write
The DV Fast data mode sends data through both the audio Turns the repeater call sign automatic write function ON or
and data frames in the DV mode. The data speed of the OFF. This function is usable in any DV mode except when
DV Fast data mode (approximately 3480 bps) is 3.5 times using the DR function.
faster than the low-speed data communication mode (ap- DV Auto Detect
proximately 950 bps). Turns the DV mode automatic detect function ON or OFF.
In the DV Fast data mode, no audio can be sent. RX Record (RPT)
Fast Data The transceiver can record the data of up to 50 individual
Selects whether or not to use DV Fast data mode for data calls.
communication in the DV mode. BK
GPS Data Speed Turns the BK (Break-in) function ON or OFF. The BK func-
Set the GPS data transmission speed in the DV Fast data tion allows you to break into a conversation between two
mode. stations with call sign squelch enabled.
TX Delay (PTT) EMR
Set the TX delay time after releasing [PTT] when the “DV Turns the EMR (Enhanced Monitor Request) communica-
Data TX” is set to “PTT” and data is sent in the DV Fast tion mode ON or OFF.
data mode. After turning OFF the transceiver, the EMR mode will be
Digital Monitor cancelled.
Selects the DV mode RX monitoring when [SQL] is held EMR AF Level
down. Sets the audio output level when an EMR mode signal is
Digital Repeater Set received.
Turns the digital repeater setting function ON or OFF. This
function is usable in any DV mode except when using the
DR function.
25
 MENU SCREEN 3

SPEECH QSO/RX Log

Sets the Speech functions. Sets the QSO/RX History Log options.
RX Call Sign SPEECH QSO Log*
Selects the RX call sign speech function option while ON, Selects whether or not to make a communication log on
or turn it OFF. the microSD card.
RX>CS SPEECH RX History Log*
Turns the RX>CS Speech function ON or OFF. Selects whether or not to make a DV mode's receive his-
DIAL SPEECH tory log on the microSD card.
Turn the Dial Speech function ON or OFF. CSV Format
3

MENU SCREEN
MODE SPEECH Set CSV format options.
Turn the Operating Mode Speech function ON or OFF. Separator/Decimal
SPEECH Language Selects the separator and the decimal character for the
Selects either English or Japanese as the desired speech CSV format.
language. Date
Alphabet Selects the date format.
Selects the alphabet character announcement type.
SPEECH Speed Function
Selects Slow or Fast speech speed
Sets various function’s options.
SPEECH Level
Power Save
Sets the volume level for the voice synthesizer.
Selects the Power Save options to reduce current drain
and conserve battery power.
DTMF/T-CALL
Monitor
Sets the DTMF Memory functions. Selects the [SQL] monitor function method.
DTMF Memory Dial Speed-UP
Shows a list of the DTMF memory channels. The DTMF Turns the dial speed acceleration ON or OFF.
memory can store up to 24-digit DTMF code. Auto Repeater*3
DTMF Speed Turns the Auto Repeater function ON or OFF.
Selects the DTMF transfer speed.
* Be sure to insert a microSD card into the transceiver before selecting these items.
26
 3 MENU SCREEN

■■ Menu items and their details

Root item “Function” (Continued)
Remote MIC Key Data Speed
The function assignments for keys on the optional HM- Selects the data transmission speed for low-speed com-
75LS can be changed for simple remote control operation. munication, or between the [DATA] jack and external mod-
During RX/Standby ules like a GPS receiver, and so on.
Selects the key function to be used while receiving or in VOX
the standby mode. VOX
During TX Turns the VOX function ON or OFF.
Selects the key function to be used while transmitting. VOX Level
Key Lock Sets the VOX gain level.
Selects the key lock type when the Key Lock function is VOX Delay
turned ON. Sets the VOX Delay time.
PTT Lock VOX Time-Out Timer
Turns the PTT Lock function ON or OFF. Sets the VOX Time-Out Timer to prevent an accidental
Busy Lockout prolonged transmission.
Turns the Busy Lockout function ON or OFF. Headset Select
Time-Out Timer Selects the headset type to be used for the VOX func-
Selects the Time-Out Timer time options. tion to limit the maximum audio output level to protect the
Active Band headset speaker.
Allows continuous frequency selection across all bands by CI-V
rotating [DIAL]. Set CI-V options.
MIC Gain (Internal) CI-V (DATA Jack)
Sets the internal microphone sensitivity to suit your prefer- Selects whether or not to use the [DATA] jack to control
ence. an external device.
MIC Gain (External) CI-V Address
Sets the external microphone sensitivity to suit your prefer- Sets the transceiver’s unique CI-V hexadecimal address
ence. code.

27
 MENU SCREEN 3

CI-V Baud Rate Reply Position Display

Sets the CI-V code transfer speed. Selects whether or not to display the caller's position data
CI-V Transceive when the data is included in the Auto Reply signal.
Turns the CI-V Transceive function ON or OFF. DV RX Backlight
Heterodyne Turns the DV RX Backlight function ON or OFF.
Effective to eliminate internal spurious that may occur in a TX Call Sign
rare combination of dual band frequencies. Selects whether or not to display My or Your call sign while
Charging (Power ON) transmitting.
When the external DC power cable is connected, this func- Scroll Speed 3
tion enables charging the battery even with the power ON. Selects the scrolling speed of the message, call sign, or

MENU SCREEN
other text.
Display Opening Message
Selects whether or not to display the opening message at
Sets the Display options.
Backlight power ON.
Voltage (Power ON)
Selects the transceiver backlight option.
Backlight Timer Selects whether or not to display the voltage of the battery
Selects the backlight ON time period. or external DC power source at power ON.
LCD Dimmer Display Unit
Selects the LCD backlight brightness level. Set Display units options.
LCD Contrast Latitude/Longitude
Sets the contrast level of the LCD. Selects position format to display the position.
Busy LED Altitude/Distance
Turns the TX/RX indicator ON or OFF. Selects units to display the distance and altitude.
RX Call Sign Speed
Selects the call sign and message display option when re- Selects units to display the speed.
Temperature
ceiving a call.
RX Message Selects units to display the temperature.
Barometric
Selects to display and scroll a received message when re-
Selects units to display the barometric pressure.
ceiving a call, or not.

28
 3 MENU SCREEN

■■ Menu items and their details

Root item “Display” (Continued)
Rainfall Key-Touch Beep
Selects the units to display the rainfall. Turns the confirmation beep tones when key is pushed,
Wind Speed ON or OFF.
Selects the units to display the wind speed. Home CH Beep
Display Language Turns the Home CH Beep ON or OFF.
Selects the display language in the DR screen or Menu Band Edge Beep
mode. When “English” is selected in System Language, Turns the Band edge beep ON or OFF.
this setting will disappear. Scan Stop Beep
System Language Turns the scan stop beep ON or OFF.
Selects English or Japanese as the system language of Standby Beep
the transceiver. Turns the standby beep function in the DV mode ON or
OFF.
Sounds Sub Band Mute
Sets the Sound options. Selects to mute the SUB band audio signal while receiving
Volume Select on the MAIN band, and/or sound a beep when a signal
Selects to adjust the audio output level of all bands togeth- disappears on the SUB band.
er, all separately, or just the BC Radio separately. Scope AF Output
BC Radio Level Selects the audio output option during a sweep.
Sets the initial audio output level difference between the
BC Radio and the A and B bands when “All” is set in “Vol- Time Set
ume Select.” Sets the Time options.
Earphone Mode Date/Time
Turns the Earphone mode ON or OFF. Sets the current date and time.
Beep Level GPS Time Correct
Sets the beep output level. Sets to automatically correct the time using a GPS signal.
Beep/Vol Level Link UTC Offset
Selects whether or not the beep output level can be ad- Enters the time difference between UTC and the local
justed by the [VOL] control. time.
29
 MENU SCREEN 3

Auto Power OFF SD Card Info

Turns the Auto power OFF function ON or OFF. Displays the free space and remaining recording time of
the card.
SD Card* Format
Sets the SD card options. Formats the card.
Load Setting Unmount
File selection Unmounts the card.
Loads the settings file to the transceiver.
Save Setting Others 3
<<New File>>

MENU SCREEN
Sets other options.
Saves the settings as a new file. Information
File selection Voltage
Saves the settings in a selected file. Shows the voltage of the external DC power source.
Import/Export Version
Import or export the CSV format file. Shows the transceiver’s firmware version number.
Import Clone
Selects to import the Your call sign, Repeater list, or GPS Clone Mode
memory data in the CSV format file. Reads or writes the CS-51PLUS data from or to the PC.
Export Clone Master Mode
Selects to export the Your call sign, Repeater list, or GPS Sends the memory or setting data to other ID-51A/E.
memory data in the CSV format file. The clone Master mode of the Transceiver to Transceiver.
CSV Format Reset
Selects the separator and the decimal character for the Partial Reset
CSV format. Returns all settings to their defaults, without clearing the
Separator/Decimal memory contents, call sign memories or repeater lists.
Selects the separator and the decimal character for the All Reset
CSV format. Clears all programming and memories, and return all set-
Date tings to their defaults.
Selects the date format.

30
 4 BASIC OPERATION

■■Receiving
qqSelect
 the Main band. (p. 32) ❍ SUB band mute status
• A band or B band are selectable. MAIN band SUB band
wwSelect
 the operating band. (p. 33)
DV mode
• Air , 144 MHz or 430 MHz bands are selectable. DV mode
eeSelect
 the operating mode. (p. 34) FM-N mode
• AM, FM, FM-N and DV modes are selectable. DV mode
rrSet
 the operating frequency. (p. 34) FM-N mode
FM-N mode
ttSet the Squelch level. (p. 35)
AIR band AIR band

Example: MAIN band is FM-N mode.

■■Dualwatch operation SUB band is DV mode.

Dualwatch operation simultaneously monitors two frequencies.

The ID-51A/E has two independent receiver circuits, A band
MAIN band
and B band.
Depending on the operating band or mode, the SUB band Appears when the
audio signal is muted. In such case, “ ” appears. SUB band audio
During the Dualwatch operation, the audio output may be in- SUB band
signal is muted.
terrupted when the frequency is switched while scanning, or
by other factors.
Frequency range on the A/B bands:
108.000 MHz to 174.000 MHz
380.000 MHz to 479.000 MHz
• Some frequency ranges are blocked for the U.S.A. and Australian
versions by regulation.

31
 BASIC OPERATION 4

DDDualwatch operation ON or OFF DDMAIN band selection

➥➥ Hold down [DUAL] for 1 second to turn the dualwatch ➥➥ Push [MAIN] to alternately select upper band or lower
operation ON or OFF. band as the MAIN band.
• During Dualwatch operation, the display shows the A band in the • “MAIN” appears on the MAIN band.
upper half and the B band in the lower half. • “Band selection, operating frequency input using [DIAL], operat-
ing mode selection, Memory channel selection, memory write
and band scope function can be made on the MAIN band.

MAIN band is upper half

Upper: A band 4

BASIC OPERATION
Lower: B band

• When Dualwatch operation is OFF, the display shows only the MAIN band is lower half
MAIN band.

A band is displayed B band is displayed

32
 4 BASIC OPERATION

■■Selecting the operating band ■■Selecting a tuning step

The transceiver can receive the AIR, 144 MHz or 430 MHz Rotating [DIAL] changes the frequency in the selected tuning
bands. steps.
The VFO scan uses this step when searching for signals.
qqPush
 [V/MHz] to select
The following tuning steps are selectable. (kHz)
the VFO mode.
wwPush [QUICK] . 5.0 6.25 8.33* 10.0 12.5 15.0 20.0
eePush D-pad() to select 25.0 30.0 50.0 100.0 125.0 200.0
“Band Select,” and then push
*Appears only when the AIR band is selected.
D-pad(Ent).
D-pad DDTuning step selection
(Ent) qqPush [QUICK] .
(�) wwPush D-pad() to select “TS,”
rrPush D-pad() to select the and then push D-pad(Ent).
desired frequency band. D-pad
• Available frequency bands are (Ent)
differ, depending on version. (�)
See the specifications for de-
tails. (p. 89) eePush D-pad() to select the
ttPush D-pad(Ent) to set and AIR band desired tuning step.
exit the Quick Menu screen. 430 MHz band • You can set the tuning step
144 MHz band for both the VFO and Memory
modes.
rrPush D-pad(Ent) to save the
setting and exit the Quick
Menu screen.

When 5.0 kHz tuning

steps is selected.
33
 BASIC OPERATION 4

■■Selecting the operating mode ■■Setting a frequency

Operating modes are determined by the modulation of the qqWhen
 VFO mode is selected, push [V/MHz] to select
radio signals. The transceiver has a total of four operating the 1 MHz or 10 MHz Quick Tuning function step, or turn
modes, AM, FM, FM-N and DV. it OFF.
• When the 1 MHz step is selected, the 1 MHz digit blinks.
➥➥ Push [MODE] one or more times to select a desired • When the 10 MHz step is selected, the 10 MHz digit blinks.
operating mode. wwRotate [DIAL] to select the desired frequency in 1 MHz or
• The AM mode can be used for only the AIR band (108.000 MHz 10 MHz steps.
to 136.995 MHz). eeWhen 10 MHz steps are selected, push [V/MHz] to
• When the “GPS TX Mode” item is set, “DV-A” or “DV-G” appears cancel the Quick Tuning function.
4

BASIC OPERATION
instead of “DV.” (p. 23)
Blinks Blinks
AM mode selected

FM mode selected

FM-N mode selected When the frequency When the frequency

changes in 1 MHz steps. changes in 10 MHz steps.
DV mode selected

34
 4 BASIC OPERATION

■■Setting the squelch level ■■Monitor function

qqWhile holding down [SQL], rotate [DIAL] one click to dis- This function is used to listen to weak signals without disturb-
play the current squelch level. ing the squelch setting, or having to open the squelch manu-
wwWhile holding down [SQL], rotate [DIAL] to select the ally, even when mute functions such as the tone squelch are
squelch level. in use.
• “LEVEL1” is loose squelch (for weak signals) and “LEVEL9” is
tight squelch (for strong signals). ➥➥ While holding down [SQL], the transceiver monitors the
• “AUTO” shows automatic level adjustment by a noise pulse operating frequency.
counting system. • The 1st segment of the S-meter blinks.
• “OPEN” shows a continuously open setting. (This option is not • This function is disabled in the DV mode.
selectable in the DV mode.)
The [SQL] key can be set to ‘sticky’ operation in Function
menu.
MENU > Function > Monitor (p. 26)

Automatic squelch Maximum level

NOTE: The independent squelch level can be set to the A

band and B band.
The squelch level setting can be done only for the MAIN The first segment blinks.
band.

35
 BASIC OPERATION 4

■■Selecting the Mode and the DR function

• VFO mode DDMemory/Call channel/Weather channel* mode
The VFO mode is used to set the desired frequency. qqIn the VFO mode, push [M/CALL] to select the Mem-
• Memory mode ory mode.
The Memory mode is used for operation on Memory chan- • “ ” and the selected Memory channel number appear.
nels, which store programmed frequencies and other param- wwPush [M/CALL] again to select the Call channel mode,
eters. and then push again to select the Weather channel mode.
• The Memory mode, Call channel mode or Weather channel
• Call channel mode mode* are alternately selected.
Call channels are used for quick recall of most-often used • In the Call channel mode, the selected Call channel number
4
frequencies.

BASIC OPERATION
(“C0” to “C3”) appears.
• Weather channel mode* • In the Weather channel mode*, the selected weather channel
Weather channels are used for monitoring weather channels number (“WX-01” to “WX-10”) appears.
from the NOAA (National Oceanographic and Atmospheric eeRotate [DIAL] to select a desired channel.
Administration) broadcasts. *Appears in only the U.S.A. version transceivers.

DDVFO mode
qqPush [V/MHz] .
• Push [V/MHz] selects the 1 MHz or 10 MHz Quick Tuning
function step, or turns it OFF.
wwRotate [DIAL] to set the operating frequency.
Memory mode Call channel mode

VFO mode
Weather channel mode*
36
 4 BASIC OPERATION

■■ Selecting the Mode and the DR function (Continued)

■■Key Lock function
DDSelecting the DR (D-STAR Repeater) function
The DR (D-STAR Repeater) function is used for D-STAR Activate to prevent accidental frequency changes and unnec-
repeater operation. With this function, you can easily select essary function access.
the programmed repeaters and Your call signs by rotating
➥➥ Hold down [LOCK] for 1 second to turn ON the Key
[DIAL].
Lock function.
See page 44 for the DR function details. • When the Key Lock function is activated and the locked key or
[DIAL] is pushed or rotated, “LOCK ON” appears.
qqHold down for 1 second. • To turn OFF the function, hold down [LOCK] for 1 second
• Displays the DR screen. again.
wwRotate [DIAL] to select a desired access repeater. • [ ], [LOCK] , [PTT], [SQL] and [VOL] can be used while the
lock function is activated.

Either or both the squelch control and volume control can

also be locked in the Function menu.
MENU > Function > Key Lock (p. 27)

DR screen

The function is ON The function is OFF

37
 BASIC OPERATION 4

■■Transmitting
CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna will damage the R WARNING! NEVER transmit for long periods of time.
transceiver. During prolonged transmissions at high power or mid pow-
er, the transceiver radiates heat to protect itself from over-
NOTE: To prevent interfering, hold down [SQL] to listen on heating. The transceiver’s chassis will become hot and may
the channel before transmitting. cause a burn.
• To prevent the transceiver’s overheating, the default set-
qqSet
 the operating frequency. (p. 34) ting of the time-out timer function is set to 5 minutes (p.
• Transmitting can be done only when the 144 MHz or 430 MHz 27). Be careful when the time-out timer function is turned 4
amateur band is selected as the MAIN band. OFF or set to a long time period, and you transmit for long

BASIC OPERATION
wwHold down [LOW] for 1 second to select the transmit periods.
output power between S-Low, Low1, Low2, Mid and High DO NOT operate the transceiver in a situation that will ob-
to suit your operating requirements. struct heat dissipation, especially if the transceiver uses an
• Or while holding down [LOW] , rotate [DIAL] to select the
external power supply. Heat dissipation may be affected,
output power.
and it may cause a burn, warp the casing or damage the
• No icon appears when high power is selected.
• “SLO,” “LO1,” “LO2” or TX/RX transceiver.
“MID” appears when S- indicator [DIAL] NOTE: When the transceiver becomes hot, the transceiver’s
low, low 1, low 2 or mid heat protection function gradually reduces the output power
power is selected. to approximately 2.5 watts, then it stops transmission after
eeHold down [PTT] to that. This is done to protect the transceiver itself until it can
transmit, and speak at [PTT] cool down.
your normal voice level. CONNECT to only the rated voltage range when using an
• The TX/RX indicator lights external power supply.
red.
• The S/RF meter displays
the output power level.
rrRelease [PTT] to re-
ceive.
Microphone
38
 4 BASIC OPERATION

DDAbout transmit power levels

❍ When the external DC power cable (13.5 V DC) is con-
nected or BP-271/BP-272 is attached.
: 5 W (High)/2.5 W (Mid)/1.0 W (Low2)/
0.5 W (Low1)/0.1 W (S-Low) (approximately)

❍ When the BP-273 is attached.

:A
 pproximately 0.1 W (S-LOW) (fixed)
NOTE: When using the BP-273 battery case, “SLO,”
“LO1,” “LO2,” “MID” or no icon (high power) appears on
the display by holding down [LOW] for 1 second.
But “SLO” appears while transmitting, and the output
power is limited to approximately 0.1 watts.

• Transmit power level display

High power (5 W)

Mid power (2.5 W)

Low2 power (1.0 W)

Low1 power (0.5 W)

S-Low power (0.1 W)

39
 BASIC OPERATION 4

■■BC Radio operation

DDTurning ON the BC Radio DDAM/FM radio mode selection
qqPush [QUICK] . ➥➥Push [MODE] to select the AM or FM radio
wwPush D-pad() to select mode.
“<<BC Radio ON>>,” and
FM mode
then push D-pad(Ent).
D-pad
(Ent) 4

BASIC OPERATION
(�)
eeThe BC Radio pop up window
appears, and exits the Quick
Menu screen.
•“ ” appears.
AM mode
To turn OFF the BC Radio,
push [QUICK] , and then
select “<<BC Radio OFF>>,”
as described above. Appears

NOTE: This transceiver does not have a built-in bar antenna

for AM broadcast band reception. If you have difficulties re-
ceiving depending on your environment, we recommend that
you try a different location, or use an antenna which better
suits the AM broadcast band.
40
 5 MEMORY CHANNEL OPERATION

■■Memory channel programming

The Memory mode is useful to quickly select often-used re- rrRotate [DIAL] to select the
peaters. channel 11.
This section describes the basic channel programming. • Select Call channels (C0 to C3)
See the Advanced Instructions for details. to program into a call chan-
Example: Programming 146.030 MHz into memory channel nel, VFO to program into VFO
11 (a blank channel). or scan edge channels (0A/0B
to 24A/24B) to program into a
scan channel.
qqPush [V/MHz] to select
the VFO mode. Hold down
wwRotate [DIAL] to set a fre-
for 1 sec.
quency to 146.030 MHz.
ttHold down [S.MW] for 1
second to program, and then
return to the VFO mode.
Hold down • 3 beeps sound.
• Before returning to the VFO
for 1 sec. mode, the programmed mem-
ory contents are briefly dis-
played.
eeHold down [S.MW] for
1 second to enter the Select
Memory write mode.
• 1 short and 1 long beep sound.
• The memory channel number
blinks, and memory contents
are displayed.

41
 MEMORY CHANNEL OPERATION 5

■■Selecting the Memory channel

In the memory mode, you can select the programmend mem-
ory channels by rotating [DIAL].

qqPush [M/CALL] one or Example: Selecting the Memory channel 7

more times to enter the Mem- Rotate [DIAL] to select channel 7.
ory mode.
• “ ” appears when the Mem-
ory mode is selected.
• Push [M/CALL] again
to select the Memory mode 5
or Weather channel mode*.

MEMORY CHANNEL OPERATION

The Memory mode, Call chan-
nel mode or Weather channel
Push .
mode* are alternately selected.
*Appears only for the U.S.A. ver-
sion transceivers.

wwRotate [DIAL] to select a de- eePush [CLR] to exit the

sired memory channel. Memory mode.
• Memory channels:
“000” ~ “499”
• Scan edge channels:
“0A/0B” ~ “24A/24B”
• Only programmed memory
channels can be selected.
• See previous page for memory
programming details. Appears

42
 6 D-STAR OPERATION

■■Unique features of D-STAR

●● E
 asy Cross band operation
through the repeater
ID-51A/E 1200 MHz
(144/430 MHz)
You can communicate with
a 1200 MHz D-STAR station
using the ID-51A/E!

●● E
 asy call sign entry with the
Repeater list or TX/RX History
Easy Desti-
nation (To)
setting!

●● C
 all Sign Capture key [RX>CS]
makes call sign capture easy.

This key makes call sign

capture easy!

43
 D-STAR OPERATION 6

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

STEP 1 Entering your call sign (MY) into the transceiver.
STEP 2 Registering your call sign (MY) to a gateway repeater.
IMPORTANT!
STEP 3 Entering your D-STAR equipment into your registration form.
You have completed the steps!!
See pages 13 to 16 for details.

■■D-STAR Introduction
• In the original D-STAR (Digital Smart Technologies for Ama- • You can transmit and receive digital voice, including low-
teur Radio) plan, JARL envisioned a system of repeaters speed data, at the same time. You can transmit and receive 6
grouped together into Zones. position data from the built-in GPS receiver.

D-STAR OPERATION
• The D-STAR repeater enables you to call a HAM station
near you, or around the world.

■■About the DR (D-STAR Repeater) function

You can easily use D-STAR repeaters with the DR (D-STAR
Destination
Repeater) function. With this function, you can select the pro-
(Repeater/Station)
grammed repeater or frequency in “FROM” (the access re-
peater or simplex), and Your call sign in “TO” (destination), as Access repeater
shown to the right. or Simplex

NOTE: If the repeater set in “FROM” (Access Repeater) has

no Gateway call sign, you cannot make a gateway call. In the DR screen

44
 6 D-STAR OPERATION

■■Ways to Communicate with the DR function

With the DR function, the transceiver has three ways to communicate, as shown below.

Local area call Access repeater Simplex call

Hamacho
repeater

Hamacho area
To call another station not using a repeater.
To call through your local area (access) repeater.

NOTE:
Gateway call Hirano INTERNET Sapporo • Using the repeater list is required to use the DR
repeater repeater
function. (p. 68)
INTERNET • Before operating in the duplex mode, be sure to
check whether the repeater is busy, or not. If the
repeater is busy, wait until it is clear, or ask for a
“break” using a method acceptable to your local
Hirano area Sapporo area procedures.
• The transceiver has a Time-Out Timer function
for DV operation. The timer limits a continuous
To call through your local area (access) repeater, repeater gateway and transmission. Warning beeps will sound approx-
the internet to your destination repeater or individual station’s last used imately 30 seconds before time-out and then
repeater, using call sign routing. again immediately before time-out.

45
 D-STAR OPERATION 6

■■Making a Simplex call

You can make a transceiver to transceiver call (through no eePush D-pad() to select “Re-
repeater) in the DR screen. peater List,” and then push
NOTE: Depending on the transceiver's version, the fre- D-pad(Ent).
quencies may be different. Check for acceptable frequen-
cies for your operating area.

✓✓ What is a Simplex Call?

A simplex call is a direct call to another station, not using a
repeater.
rrPush D-pad() to select “20:
Simplex,” and then push D-
6
Example: Making a simplex call on 433.450 MHz. pad(Ent).

D-STAR OPERATION
1. “FROM” (Simplex channel) setting

qqHold down for 1 sec-

ond.
wwPush D-pad() to select
“FROM,” and then push ttPush D-pad() to select
D-pad(Ent). “433.450,” and then push
D-pad(Ent).
D-pad • “433.450” is displayed in
(Ent) “FROM.”
(�) • “CQCQCQ” is displayed in “TO.”
- If a station call sign is set in
Go to step e “TO”, select “Local CQ” in the
TO SELECT screen to set
“TO” to “CQCQCQ.”
46
 6 D-STAR OPERATION

■■ Making a Simplex call (Continued)

■■Accessing repeaters
2. Hold down [PTT] to transmit This section describes how to check whether or not you can
access your local area repeater (Access repeater), and if your
qqWhile holding down [PTT], signal is successfully sent to a destination repeater.
speak at your normal voice
level. If your call sign (MY) has not been set, or your call sign
• The TX/RX indicator lights red. and equipment have not been registered at a D-STAR re-
• The S/RF meter shows the peater, see pages 13 to 16.
transmit output power level.
wwRelease [PTT] to receive. 1. Select your Access repeater (“FROM”)
Transmitting qqHold down for 1 sec-
ond.
• The repeater list, described in
When you make a simplex call in this manual, may differ from
the VFO mode, the LCD chang- your transceiver’s preloaded list.
es, as shown to the right.

DR screen

wwPush D-pad() to select

“FROM” (Access repeater),
and then push D-pad(Ent).
D-pad
(Ent)
NOTE: The simplex frequencies can be changed in the (�)
MENU screen. See the PDF type Advanced Instructions
section 9 for more details. “FROM” is selected.
(MENU > DV memory > Repeater List) Go to step e
47
 D-STAR OPERATION 6

eePush D-pad() to select “Re- yyIf the selected repeater name

peater List,” and then push is displayed in “FROM” on the
D-pad(Ent). DR screen, the access re-
peater setting is completed.

Completed

Completed
rrPush D-pad() to select the
repeater group where your
access repeater is listed, and
then push D-pad(Ent). NOTE: See page 60 for status indications after a repeater 6
system reply is received.

D-STAR OPERATION
• Example: “11: Japan”

For your reference:

You have four other ways to select your access repeater,
other than selecting it from repeater list. See the Advanced
ttPush D-pad() to select your Instructions for more details.
access repeater, and then • Rotating [DIAL]
push D-pad(Ent). • Searching for the nearest repeaters
• Example: “Hirano” • Selecting from the TX History
• Searching for a repeater using the DR scan

• When you select just the repeater name, the repeater call
sign, its frequency, duplex setting, frequency offset and
Repeater area Repeater call sign
Gateway call sign are automatically set.
• The repeater list, described in this manual, may differ from
Go to step y your transceiver’s programmed list.
48
 6 D-STAR OPERATION

■■ Accessing repeaters (Continued)

2. Select the Destination repeater (“TO”)

Example: Your destination repeater is Hamacho/Japan in the eePush D-pad() to select the
repeater list. repeater group where your
destination repeater is listed,
qqPush D-pad() to select “TO” and then push D-pad(Ent).
(Destination repeater), and • Example: “11: Japan”
then push D-pad(Ent).
D-pad
(Ent)
(�)
rrPush D-pad() to select your
destination repeater, and
“TO” is selected.
then push D-pad(Ent).
• Example: “Hamacho”
wwPush D-pad() to select se-
lect “Gateway CQ,” and then
push D-pad(Ent).

ttIf the selected repeater name

in step r is displayed in “TO”
on the DR screen, the des-
tination repeater setting is
completed.
Go to step e

Completed

49
 D-STAR OPERATION 6

■■Using the RX history

3. Check whether you can access the repeater
When a DV call is received, the call signs of the caller, the
qqHold down [PTT] for approxi- called station and the called station’s access repeater are
mately 1 second to access stored in the RX history file.
the repeater. Up to 50 calls can be stored.

This section describes how to view the RX history screen and

how to save the call sign to memory.

Transmitting
When receiving a call from “JM1ZLK.”

6
wwIf you get a reply call, or “UR?”

D-STAR OPERATION
appears on the LCD within 3
seconds, your signal reached
your access repeater and
your call was successfully
sent from your destination
repeater.
The S-meter appears
and the caller’s call
sign is displayed.

Successfully sent!

NOTE: See page 60 for status indications after a reply is

received. ☞☞ Continued on the next page
50
 6 D-STAR OPERATION

■■ Using the RX history (Continued)

1. To display a received call sign 2. S
 ave the destination call sign into your call sign mem-
ory from RX History
qqHold down for 1 second.
• Displays the RX HISTORY screen. qqPush D-pad() to select the
RX HISTORY record with the
Caller station call sign that you want to save
RX HISTORY (upper)* to memory.
record number *A note may
be displayed
after “/”.
RX message Call sign to be saved
Called station
Repeater call sign (lower)
of the called station Received date
and time wwPush D-pad(Ent), and then
RX HISTORY screen push [QUICK] .
(RX01)

wwPush D-pad() to view other

RX history.
D-pad
(Ent)
(�)
eePush D-pad() to select “To
Your Memory,” and then push
D-pad(Ent).
RX HISTORY screen
(RX02) D-pad
(Ent)
NOTE: If you push D-pad(Ent) in the RX HISTORY screen, (�)
you can check the detailed contents of the RX history.
Go to step r
51
 D-STAR OPERATION 6

rrPush D-pad() to select the

About text entry
call sign that you want to save,
• Push D-pad() to move the
and then push D-pad(Ent).
• Example: “JM1ZLK” cursor backward or forward.
• While selecting a character,
The display changes to the push [QUICK] to change
YOUR CALL SIGN EDIT the character to an upper case
screen, and then the call sign or lower case letter.
is automatically saved. • While selecting a digit, push
[QUICK] to open the input
ttPush D-pad() to select Input mode selection
mode selection window.
“NAME,” and then push D- window
-P  ush D-pad() to select
pad(Ent). the desired Upper case let- 6
• A cursor appears and blinks.
ters, Lower case letters, Numbers or Symbols.

D-STAR OPERATION
- To enter symbols, select “!”#,” and then push D-pad(Ent)
to open the symbol character selection window. And ro-
tate [DIAL] to select the desired symbol character, and
then push D-pad(Ent).
• A space can be selected, in any input mode selected.
yyRotate [DIAL] to select a • Move the cursor, then rotate [DIAL] to insert a character.
desired character to enter a • Rotate [DIAL] counterclockwise to enter a space.
name of up to 16 characters, • If you make a mistake, push [CLR] to delete the se-
including spaces. lected character, symbol or number, or hold down [CLR]
to continuously erase the characters, first to the right, and
then to the left of the cursor.

Go to step u ☞☞ Continued on the next page

52
 6 D-STAR OPERATION

■■ Using the RX history (Continued)

uuAfter entering the name, push The saved call sign is displayed on
D-pad(Ent). the YOUR CALL SIGN screen as a
• Example: “TOM”
selectable destination.

iiPush D-pad() to select

“<<Add Write>>,” and then
push D-pad(Ent).

“TOM” is added

Shows TOM’s
call sign

ooPush D-pad() to select “YES,”

and then push D-pad(Ent).

Completed

53
 D-STAR OPERATION 6

■■Capturing a call sign

After you receive a repeater’s signal, the calling station’s call 1. Set the received call sign to the destination
sign can be captured by touching the Call Sign Capture key
( ) for 1 second. Then you can quickly and easily reply Hold down for 1 second.
• After releasing, beeps sound, and
to the call.
the station call sign is announced.

When receiving a
call from “JG3LUK.” Beeps While holding down .

6
While receiving

D-STAR OPERATION
✓✓ What is the Call Sign Capture key? Blinks after select-
Touching the Call Sign Capture key for 1 second sets the last ing a call sign.
received station’s call sign as a temporary destination, and
makes replying quick and easy. Beeps
K
The Call Sign Capture key is here! JG3LU
After releasing .
NOTE:
• If you want to select another call sign in the RX history,
rotate [DIAL] while holding down .
• When a received signal is weak, DR scanning or the pow-
er save is ON, the call sign may not be received correctly.
In that case, “--------” appears, an error beep sounds, and
a quick reply call cannot be made.
☞☞ Continued on the next page
54
 6 D-STAR OPERATION

■■ Capturing a call sign (Continued)

■■Making a Local area call
2. Hold down [PTT] to transmit
A Local area call can be made when “Local CQ” is used to set
“CQCQCQ” in “TO” (Destination).
qqWhile holding down [PTT],
speak at your normal voice
✓✓ What is a Local Area Call?
level.
To call through your local area (access) repeater.

1. Set “FROM” (Access repeater)

qqPush D-pad() to select
Transmitting “FROM,” and then push
D-pad(Ent).
D-pad
wwPush or [CLR] to (Ent)
return to the previous call sign (�)
setting.
wwPush D-pad() to select “Re-
peater List,” and then push
D-pad(Ent).

Return to the previous

screen eePush D-pad() to select the
repeater group where your
access repeater is listed, and
then push D-pad(Ent).
• Example: “11: Japan”

Go to step r
55
 D-STAR OPERATION 6

rrPush D-pad() to select your 3. Hold down [PTT] to transmit

access repeater, and then
 hile holding down [PTT], speak
W
push D-pad(Ent).
at your normal voice level.
• Example: “Hirano”

2. Set “TO” (Destination)

Transmitting
qqPush D-pad() to select “TO,”
and then push D-pad(Ent).
6
D-pad

D-STAR OPERATION
(Ent)
(�)

wwPush D-pad() to select “Lo-

cal CQ,” and then push D-
pad(Ent).
• “CQCQCQ” is set in “TO.”

✓✓ Convenient!
The Local CQ call is used to call anyone, but you can call a
specific station by simply saying their call sign.
56
 6 D-STAR OPERATION

■■Making a Gateway Repeater call

A Gateway call can be made when a destination repeater is rrPush D-pad() to select your
selected in “TO” (Destination). access repeater, and then
push D-pad(Ent).
✓✓ What is a Gateway Repeater Call? • Example: “Hirano430”
To call through your local area (access) repeater, repeater
gateway, and the Internet to your desired destination repeater.

1. Set “FROM” (Access repeater)

qqPush D-pad() to select
“FROM,” and then push D-
pad(Ent). 2. Set “TO” (Destination)
D-pad qqPush D-pad() to select “TO,”
(Ent) and then push D-pad(Ent).
(�)

wwPush D-pad() to select “Re-

peater List,” and then push
D-pad(Ent).
wwPush D-pad() to select
“Gateway CQ,” and then push
eePush D-pad() to select the D-pad(Ent).
repeater group where your
access repeater is listed, and
then push D-pad(Ent). Go to step e
• Example: “11: Japan”

Go to step r
57
 D-STAR OPERATION 6

■■Calling an individual station

eePush D-pad() to select the
repeater group where your You can make a call to an individual station when the station
destination repeater is listed, call sign is selected in “TO” (Destination).
and then push D-pad(Ent). When you call an individual station call sign through a gate-
• Example: “11: Japan” way, your call is automatically sent to the last repeater that
D-pad the station accessed. So, even if you don’t know where the
(Ent) station is, you can make a call using call sign routing.
(�)
1. Set “FROM” (Access repeater)
rrPush D-pad() to select the
destination repeater, and qqPush D-pad() to select
then push D-pad(Ent). “FROM,” and then push D-
• Example: “Hamacho430” pad(Ent). 6

D-STAR OPERATION
wwPush D-pad() to select “Re-
3. Hold down [PTT] to transmit peater List,” and then push
 hile holding down [PTT], speak
W D-pad(Ent).
at your normal voice level.
• “/” is automatically inserted to show
it is a repeater call sign.
eePush D-pad() to select the
repeater group where your
access repeater is listed, and
Transmitting
then push D-pad(Ent).
• Example: “11: Japan”
✓✓ Convenient!
The Gateway CQ call is used to call any repeater, but you can
call a specific station by simply saying their call sign. Go to step r
☞☞ Continued on the next page 58
 6 D-STAR OPERATION

■■ Calling an individual station (Continued)

rrPush D-pad() to select your eePush D-pad() to select the
access repeater, and then destination station, and then
push D-pad(Ent). push D-pad(Ent).
• Example: “Hirano430” • Example: “TOM”

2. Set “TO” (Destination)

3. Hold down [PTT] to transmit
qqPush D-pad() to select “TO,”
and then push D-pad(Ent). While holding down [PTT], speak
at your normal voice level.

Transmitting
wwPush D-pad() to select
“Your Call Sign,” and then
push D-pad(Ent).

Go to step e
59
 D-STAR OPERATION 6

■■Troubleshooting
To communicate through the repeater, your signal must access to the repeater. When your signal accesses your local repeater,
but it is not sent to the destination repeater, the repeater replies with an status message.

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REF.

After your call, the repeater does • The repeater setting is wrong. • Select the correct repeater. p. 47
not return a status reply. • Correct the repeater frequency, frequency off- —
set, or duplex settings.
• Your transmission did not reach the repeater. • Wait until you are closer to the repeater and —
try again.
• Try to access another repeater.
After your call, the repeater re- • The call was successfully sent, but no station • Wait for a while, and try again. —
plies ‘UR?’ and its call sign. immediately replied. 6

D-STAR OPERATION
After your call, the repeater replies • Your own call sign (MY) has not been set. • Set your own call sign (MY). p. 13
‘RX’ or ‘RPT?’ and the access re- • Your own call sign (MY) has not been regis- • Register your own call sign (MY) on a gateway p. 15
peater’s call sign. tered on a gateway repeater, or the registered repeater, or confirm the registration of the call
contents do not match your transceiver’s set- sign.
ting.

After your call, the repeater re- • The repeater cannot connect to the destina- • Check the repeater setting. p. 57
plies ‘RPT?’ and call sign of the tion repeater.
destination repeater. • The repeater is busy. • Wait for a while, and try it again. —
☞☞ Continued on the next page
60
 6 D-STAR OPERATION

■■ Troubleshooting (Continued)
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REF.
After your call, the access repeat- • The call sign of the destination repeater is • Correctly set the destination repeater call sign. —
er replies ‘RPT?’ and its call sign. wrong.
Even holding down , the DR • There is no repeater list in your radio. • Reload the repeater list using the CS-51PLUS Section
screen will not appear. cloning software on the CD or from a mi- 17 of AI*
croSD backup card.
• Enter the Repeater list data directly into the Section
transceiver. 9 of AI*
Even holding down , the re- • The call sign has not been correctly received. • Try it again, after the transceiver has correctly —
ceived call sign will not set to the • When a received signal is weak, or a signal received the call sign.
destination call sign. is received during scanning, the call sign may
not be received correctly. In that case, “--------”
appears and error beeps sound, and a reply
call cannot be made.
A Local area call can be made, • MY call sign has not been registered on a D- • Register your own call sign (MY) on a gateway p. 15
but the Gateway call or destina- STAR repeater. repeater, or confirm the registration of the call
tion station call cannot be made. sign.
Position data cannot be received • “External GPS” is selected in the GPS Set • Connect an external GPS receiver.
or displayed. item on the Menu screen, but an external
GPS receiver is not connected.
• “OFF” or “Manual” is selected in the GPS Set • Select either “Internal GPS” or “External GPS”
item on the Menu screen. in the GPS Set item on the Menu screen.
• A GPS signal was not received. • Move until the GPS signal is received.
“L” appears on the LCD. • While receiving through the internet, some • Wait a while, and try it again. —
packets may be lost due to network error When the transceiver receives corrupted
(poor data throughput performance). data, and misidentifies it is as Packet Loss, “L”
is displayed, even if it is a Local area call.
“DV” and “FM” icons alternately • While in the DV mode, an FM signal is re- • Use a different operating frequency until there —
blink. ceived. are no FM signals on the original frequency.
* “AI” indicates the PDF type Advanced Instructions.
61
 D-STAR OPERATION 6

■■Reflector operation
DDWhat is the reflector? DDLinking to a reflector
A reflector is a special server connected to the internet and If your repeater is not currently linked to a reflector, or you
running a version of dplus software. If the dplus software is want to change to another reflector, you can do so following
installed on your access repeater, it provides various functions the steps below. Before linking to another reflector, be sure to
including gateway and reflector linking capabilities (It is known unlink the current reflector. (p. 65)
as the D-STAR reflector system). The D-STAR reflector system
enables a number of D-STAR repeaters around the world to Direct inputting
link to a reflector. This means that when you transmit through
Example: D
 irectly enter “REF010BL.”
a D-STAR repeater linked to a reflector, your voice can be
heard on other repeaters linked to the reflector, and you can qqHold down for 1 sec-
hear other stations that are connected to the reflector. ond. 6
wwPush D-pad() to select “TO,”

D-STAR OPERATION
and then push D-pad(Ent).
D-STAR reflector system INTERNET

Access repeater D-pad

CAN (Ent)

INTERNET
(�)
INTERNET

eePush D-pad() to select

Reflector UK
“Reflector,” and then push D-
USA INTERNET pad(Ent).
• The “REFLECTOR” screen ap-
AUS pears.

Go to step r
☞☞ Continued on the next page
62
 6 D-STAR OPERATION

■■ Reflector operation
DD Linking to a reflector (Continued)

rrPush D-pad() to select Using the TX History

“Link to Reflector,” and then The TX History stores the up to 5 reflectors that your access
push D-pad(Ent). repeater linked to before.
ttPush D-pad() to select “Di-
rect Input,” and then push D- Example: S
 elect the “REF002AL” in the TX History.
pad(Ent).
qqHold down for 1 sec-
ond.
wwPush D-pad() to select “TO,”
yyPush D-pad() to select the
and then push D-pad(Ent).
reflector number.
(Example: 010)
D-pad
uuPush D-pad() to move the
(Ent)
cursor.
(�)
iiPush D-pad() to select
module letter. (Example: B). eePush D-pad() to select
“Reflector,” and then push D-
pad(Ent).
ooPush D-pad(Ent). • The “REFLECTOR” screen ap-
• The transceiver returns to the pears.
DR screen.
• “Link to Reflector” and “REF-
010BL” are displayed in “TO.”
!0 Hold down [PTT] to link to the
reflector.
• The TX/RX indicator lights red.
Go to step r

63
 D-STAR OPERATION 6

DDUsing a reflector
rrPush D-pad() to select qqHold down for 1 sec-
“Link to Reflector,” and then ond.
push D-pad(Ent). wwPush D-pad() to select “TO,”
and then push D-pad(Ent).
D-pad
(Ent)
(�)

eePush D-pad() to select

ttPush D-pad() to select the “Reflector,” and then push D-
reflector that you want to link pad(Ent). 6
to. • The “REFLECTOR” screen ap-

D-STAR OPERATION
(Example: “REF002AL”) pears.

rrPush D-pad() to select “Use

Reflector.”

yyPush D-pad(Ent).
• The transceiver returns to the
DR screen. ttPush D-pad(Ent).
• “Link to Reflector” and “RE- • The transceiver returns to the
F002AL” are displayed in “TO.” DR screen.
uuHold down [PTT] to link to the • “Use Reflector” and “CQCQCQ”
reflector. are displayed in “TO.”
• The TX/RX indicator lights red. yyHold down [PTT] to link to the
reflector.
• The TX/RX indicator lights red.
64
 6 D-STAR OPERATION

■■ Reflector operation (Continued)

DDUnlinking a reflector
Before linking to another reflector, be sure to unlink the cur-
rent reflector.

qqHold down for 1 sec- rrPush D-pad() to select “Un-

ond. link Reflector.”
wwPush D-pad() to select “TO,”
and then push D-pad(Ent).
D-pad
(Ent)
(�)

eePush D-pad() to select ttPushD-pad(Ent).

“Reflector,” and then push D- • The transceiver returns to the
pad(Ent). DR screen.
• The “REFLECTOR” screen ap- • “Unlink Reflector” and “U” are
pears. displayed in “TO.”
yyHold down [PTT] to unlink the
reflector.
• The TX/RX indicator lights red.

Go to step r

65
 D-STAR OPERATION 6

DDReflector Echo Testing

You can transmit a short message, and after releasing [PTT],
your message will be played back. It is a useful check of how
well your signal is getting into the repeater, and you can use it
to verify that your repeater is operating normally.

qqHold down for 1 sec- rrPush D-pad() to select

ond. “Echo Test.”
wwPush D-pad() to select “TO,”
and then push D-pad(Ent).
D-pad
(Ent) 6
(�)

D-STAR OPERATION
eePush D-pad() to select ttPushD-pad(Ent).
“Reflector,” and then push D- • The transceiver returns to the
pad(Ent). DR screen.
• The “REFLECTOR” screen ap- • “Echo Test” and “E” are dis-
pears. played in “TO.”
yyHold down [PTT] and speak
at normal voice level.
• The TX/RX indicator lights red.
uuRelease [PTT] to hear your
Go to step r message.

66
 6 D-STAR OPERATION

■■ Reflector operation (Continued)

DDRequesting repeater information

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

qqHold down for 1 sec- rrPush D-pad() to select “Re-

ond. peater Information.”
wwPush D-pad() to select “TO,”
and then push D-pad(Ent).
D-pad
(Ent)
(�)

eePush D-pad() to select ttPushD-pad(Ent).

“Reflector,” and then push D- • The transceiver returns to the
pad(Ent). DR screen.
• The “REFLECTOR” screen ap- • “Repeater Information” and “I”
pears. are displayed in “TO.”
yyHold down [PTT] to send the
repeater information com-
mand.
• The TX/RX indicator lights red.
Go to step r uuRelease [PTT] to hear the re-
peater ID message.

67
 D-STAR OPERATION 6

■■Updating the repeater list

For easy operation, repeater list is preloaded into your trans- ID-51A/E’s latest setting file is uploaded to “Clon-
ceiver. ing software(Rev. MM) and manuals” in the Icom
This section describes how to manually update the repeater website screen.
list using a microSD card. • The displayed contents may differ.
The latest setting files can be downloaded from the Icom
website.

1. Downloading the latest setting file (ICF file)

q Access the following URL to download the latest data.
http://www.icom.co.jp/world/support/download/firm/index.
html 6

D-STAR OPERATION
• The latest settings files (ICF file) and repeater list (CSV; Comma
Separated Values file) are contained in the downloaded ZIP file.

File Name: 51P_USA_140820.zip

Depending on the
updated file date.
ID-51A
Cloning software(Rev. MM) and manuals 20MM/MM/MM
Depending on the version. ID-51E

This instruction manual describes when the file name is w Decompress the compressed file that is downloaded from
“51P_USA_140820.zip,” for example. the Icom website.
“51P_USA_140820” folder will be created on the same
place where the downloaded file is saved.
68
 6 D-STAR OPERATION

■■ Updating the repeater list (Continued)

2. Inserting the microSD card into a PC 3. Copying the latest ICF file to the microSD card
e Insert the microSD card into the microSD card drive on r Double-click the “51P_USA_140820” folder created on the
your PC. same place where the downloaded file is saved.
• Icom recommends that you format all microSD cards to be used t Copy the ICF file (Example: “51P_USA_140820.icf”) in the
with the ID-51A/E, even preformatted microSD cards for PCs or folder to the “Setting” folder in the “ID-51” folder of the mi-
other uses. croSD card.
See pages 10, 75 and 76 for details of inserting and re-
moving the microSD card.

PC Click

microSD
card to the Card
Transceiver reader

Click

69
 D-STAR OPERATION 6

Saving the current data is recommended before loading

other data into the transceiver.
4. Inserting the microSD card
y Remove the microSD card from the PC, and insert the 5. Updating the repeater list
card into the transceiver’s slot.
u Push [MENU] .
See pages 10, 75 and 76 for details of inserting and re- i Push D-pad() to select
moving the microSD card. “Load Setting,” and then push
D-pad(Ent).
PC D-pad
(Ent)
(�)

(SD Card > Load Setting) 6

D-STAR OPERATION
• If the item is not displayed, push
D-pad() one or more times to
microSD select the page.
card from the Card o Push D-pad() to select the
Transceiver reader ICF file to be loaded, and
then push D-pad(Ent).
(Example: Selecting “51P_
USA_140820.icf”)
• The LOAD FILE screen ap-
pears.

Select the file to be loaded

70
 6 D-STAR OPERATION

■■ Updating the repeater list (Continued)

!0 Push D-pad() to select “Re- !4 Push D-pad() to select

peater List Only,” and then “YES,” then push D-pad(Ent)
push D-pad(Ent). to start the file check.
!1 Push D-pad(Ent) to select • While checking the file,
the file, and then the “Keep “CHECKING FILE” and a prog-
'SKIP' settings in Repeater ress bar are displayed.
List?” appears. !5 After checking, settings data
loading starts.
!2 Push D-pad() to select • While loading, “LOADING” and
a progress bar are displayed.
“YES” or “NO.”
• When “YES” is selected, the !6 After loading, “COMPLET-
skip settings of the repeater list ED!” appears.
are retained. To complete the loading pro-
!3 Push D-pad(Ent), “Load file?” cess, reboot the transceiver.
appears.

Repeater list updating

is complete!
71
 Recording a QSO onto a microSD card 7
■■About the microSD card
The microSD and microSDHC cards are not available from NOTE:
Icom. Purchase separately. • Before using the microSD card, read the instructions of the
microSD card thoroughly.
A microSD card of up to 2 GB, or an microSDHC of up to 32 • If you do any of the following, the microSD card data may
GB, can be used with the ID-51A/E. be corrupted or deleted.
Icom has checked the compatibility with the following mi- - You remove the microSD card from the transceiver while
croSD and microSDHC cards. accessing the microSD card.
(As of August 2014) - You change the external power supply’s voltage while
accessing the microSD card.
Brand Type Memory size
- You start the vehicle engine while accessing the mi-
microSD 2 GB croSD card.
4 GB - You drop, impact or vibrate the microSD card.
• Do not touch the contacts of the microSD card. 7
SanDisk® 8 GB
• The transceiver takes a longer time to recognize a high

recording a qso onto

a microsd card
microSDHC
16 GB capacity microSD card.
32 GB • The microSD card will get warm if used continuously for a
long period of time.
• The performance of the cards listed above is not guaran- • The microSD card has a certain lifetime, so data reading
teed. or writing may not be possible after using it for a long time
• Throughout the rest of this document, the microSD card and period.
an microSDHC card are simply called microSD cards. • When reading or writing data is impossible, the microSD
• Icom recommends that you format all microSD cards to be card’s lifetime has ended. In this case, purchase a new
used with the transceiver, even preformatted microSD cards one. We recommend you make a backup file of the impor-
for PCs or other uses. tant data onto your PC.
• Icom will not be responsible for any damage caused by
data corruption of an microSD card.

72
 7 recording a qso onto a microsd card

■■Recording a QSO audio NOTE: BC Radio audio cannot be recorded.

qqPush [QUICK] to enter DD To stop recording

the Quick Menu screen.
wwPush D-pad() to select qqPush [QUICK] to enter
“<<REC Start>>.” the Quick Menu screen.
wwPush D-pad() to select
D-pad
“<<REC Stop>>.”
(Ent)
(�)

eePush D-pad(Ent) to start

voice recording.
• The transceiver displays “Re- eePush D-pad(Ent) to stop
cording started” and auto- voice recording.
matically exits the Quick Menu • The transceiver displays “Re-
screen. cording stopped,” and auto-
• “ ” appears while the trans- matically exits the Quick Menu
ceiver is recording. screen.
• “ ” appears while the record-
ing is paused.
• Recording is continuous until
you manually stop recording, or
the card becomes full. While pausing
• If the recording file’s content
reaches 2GB, the transceiver ✓✓ Convenient!
automatically creates a new When the PTT Automatic Recording function is set to ON in
file, and continues recording. the MENU screen, the recording automatically starts when
[PTT] is pushed. (p. 21)
(MENU > Voice Memo > QSO Recorder > Recorder Set >
While recording
PTT Auto REC)

73
 recording a qso onto a microsd card 7

■■Playing recorded audio

qqPush
 [MENU] to enter eePush D-pad() to select the
the Menu screen. folder that contains the file
wwPush D-pad() to select you want to play, and then
“Play Files,” and then push D- push D-pad(Ent).
pad(Ent). • The folder name is composed
of the year (4 digits), the month
D-pad and the day (2 digits each).
(Ent)
(�)
rrPush D-pad() to select the
( Voice Memo >
file that you want to play, then
QSO Recorder > Play Files)
push D-pad(Ent) to play it
• If the item is not displayed, push
D-pad() one or more times to back. 7
• The VOICE PLAYER screen is

recording a qso onto

a microsd card
select the page.
displayed, and the file starts to
play back.

ttPush [MENU] or [CLR]

to stop the playback.
• The file list is automatically dis-
played.

Go to step r

74
 7 recording a qso onto a microsd card

■■Removing the microSD card

DDRemoving the microSD card
qqTurn OFF the power.
wwLift OFF the [micro SD] slot cover on the side panel.
eePush in the microSD card until a click sounds, and then
carefully pull it out.
• DO NOT touch the terminals.
rrCompletely close the [micro SD] slot cover.

Close the cover, leaving no gap.

CAUTION:
After a microSD card is
inserted, completely close
the [micro SD] slot cover as
shown to the right.
Slot cover Slot cover
Push the microSD card Pull the microSD
until a click sounds. card out.
Correct Wrong
75
 recording a qso onto a microsd card 7

DDRemoving the microSD card while the transceiver’s power is ON

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

qqPush [MENU] . ttWhen the unmounting is

wwPush D-pad() to select “SD completed, “Unmount is com-
Card,” then push D-pad(Ent). pleted.” is displayed, then the
screen automatically returns
D-pad
to the MENU screen.
(Ent)
yyPush [MENU] to exit
(�)
the MENU screen.
uuLift OFF the [micro SD] slot
eePush D-pad() to select “Un-
mount,” and then push D-
cover on the side panel. 7
iiPush in the microSD card

recording a qso onto

a microsd card
pad(Ent).
• The confirmation screen “Un-
until a click sounds, and then
mount OK?” appears. carefully pull it out.
• DO NOT touch the terminals.
ooCompletely close the [micro
SD] slot cover.
rrPush D-pad() to select
“YES,” then push D-pad(Ent)
to unmount.

Go to step t
76
 8 GPS OPERATION

■■GPS operation ■■Checking your GPS position

The ID-51A/E has a built-in internal GPS receiver. You can You can check your current position.
check your current position and time. If you transmit while displaying the GPS position screen, the
screen closes.
DDGPS receive setting But you can check your current position, RX position, and so
 heck whether or not the GPS receiver is receiving your posi-
C on by touching the GPS icon while transmitting.
tion and time.
The GPS icon blinks when searching for satellites. DDDisplaying Position Data
➪ ➪ ➪
Confirm the GPS icon is dis-
The GPS icon stops blinking when the minimum number of played on the LCD.
needed satellites are found.

• It may take only a few seconds to calculate your position. But de-
pending on the environment, it may take a few minutes. If you have
difficulties receiving, we recommend that you try a different loca-
tion.
• When the “GPS Select” item is set to “Manual,” the icon does not qqPush [QUICK] .
appear. wwPush
 D-pad() to select the
(GPS > GPS Set > GPS Select) “GPS position” item, and then
push D-pad(Ent).
D-pad
(Ent)
(�)

Go to step e
77
 GPS OPERATION 8

eeThe
 first MY GPS position screen appears. (1/5) rrPush
 [CLR] to close the GPS Position screen.
MY Position MEM Position
<Contents of the GPS Position screen>
Latitude
The top of the
compass is North.
Longitude

Your course head-

ing is Northwest. Grid Locator
Altitude
RX Position 1 ALM Position Your course head- Speed
ing is 306 degrees.

Shows the dis- Time that the

played position is displayed data 8
yours. GPS Position screen (MY) was acquired.

GPS OPERATION
RX Position 2

78
 8 GPS OPERATION

■■GPS Logger function

Turning OFF the GPS Logger function
The GPS Logger function allows you to store the GPS po-
sition data (Latitude, Longitude, Altitude, Positioning state, If you do not use this function,
Course, Speed and Date) onto a microSD card, as a route. turn OFF the function as follow-
If you use this function while driving, you can check your driv- ing procedures.
ing course on a mapping software. (Default setting is ON.)
qqPush
 [MENU] to enter
NOTE: The GPS logger function requires a microSD card the Menu screen.
installation. wwPush D-pad() to select
• See page 10 for more details.
“GPS Logger,” and then push
D-pad(Ent).
<About log file>
(GPS > GPS Logger >
You can display your route as you move, if you import the log
file into a mapping software. GPS Logger)
• You can see your route on the software map. The files may not be D-pad
compatible with all mapping software. (Ent)
• See the PDF type Advanced Instructions for copying the log file to (�)
your PC.
• If the item is not displayed, push
NOTE: D-pad() one or more times to
• This function is ON as the default setting, if you install a select the page.
microSD card, the transceiver continuously stores the po-
sition data from the GPS receiver, even if the transceiver
is rebooted. To cancel this function, turn the function OFF.
While this function is ON, and when the transceiver is
eePush
 D-pad() to select
turned OFF, the log file will be closed. Then the trans-
“OFF.”
ceiver is turned ON and positioning is carried out by the
rrPush [MENU] to exit the
GPS receiver, a new log file will be created.
Menu screen.
• When the microSD card is full, this function will automati- • The GPS Logger cancels.
cally pause.
79
 RESETTING 9
■■Resetting
The display may occasionally display erroneous information. A Partial reset resets operating settings to their default values
This may be caused externally by static electricity or by other (VFO frequency, VFO settings, menu contents) without clear-
factors. If this problem occurs, turn OFF power. After waiting ing the items below:
a few seconds, turn ON power again. If the problem persists, • Memory channel contents • Scan Edge contents
perform a Partial reset or an All reset. • Call channel contents • Call sign memories
• Message data • DTMF memory contents
BE CAREFUL! An All reset clears all programming and • GPS Memory contents • Repeater list
returns all settings to their factory defaults. See the PDF • BC Radio Memory
type Advanced Instructions for more details.

DDPartial reset
qqPush
 [MENU] to enter the eeThe “Partial Reset?” dialog
Menu screen. appears.
wwPush D-pad() to select “Par- rrPush D-pad() to select “Yes,”
tial Reset,” and then push D- and then push D-pad(Ent).
• The transceiver displays “PAR- 9
pad(Ent).

RESETTING
TIAL RESET,” then the partial
D-pad reset is completed.
(Ent)
(�)
Shows “PARTIAL RESET”
(Others > Reset > Partial Reset)
• If the item is not displayed, push
D-pad() one or more times to se-
lect the page.

Go to step r Default screen

80
 10 information

COUNTRY CODE LIST FCC INFORMATION

• ISO 3166-1 • FOR CLASS B UNINTENTIONAL RADIATORS:
Country Codes Country Codes This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
1 Austria AT 18 Liechtenstein LI limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the
2 Belgium BE 19 Lithuania LT FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
3 Bulgaria BG 20 Luxembourg LU protection against harmful interference in a residential instal-
4 Croatia HR 21 Malta MT lation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
5 Czech Republic CZ 22 Netherlands NL frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
6 Cyprus CY 23 Norway NO with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
7 Denmark DK 24 Poland PL communications. However, there is no guarantee that inter-
8 Estonia EE 25 Portugal PT ference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equip-
9 Finland FI 26 Romania RO ment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
10 France FR 27 Slovakia SK reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment
11 Germany DE 28 Slovenia SI off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the inter-
12 Greece GR 29 Spain ES ference by one or more of the following measures:
13 Hungary HU 30 Sweden SE • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
14 Iceland IS 31 Switzerland CH • Increase the separation between the equipment and re-
15 Ireland IE 32 Turkey TR ceiver.
16 Italy IT 33 United Kingdom GB • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
17 Latvia LV from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
for help.

CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this device, not ex-

pressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority to
operate this device under FCC regulations.

81
 Index

A Communication example
About the microSD card.................................................... 72 Gateway Repeater call.................................................. 57
Accessing repeaters.......................................................... 47 Local area call............................................................... 55
AM/FM radio mode selection............................................. 40 Simplex call................................................................... 46
Audio volume..................................................................... 11 Country code list................................................................ 81
Auto Position Reply function............................................... xi
D
B D-STAR Introduction.......................................................... 44
Battery Date
Cautions........................................................................ vii Setting Date/Time......................................................... 11
Attaching/Detaching........................................................ 9 DR function........................................................................ 44
Charging at power ON................................................... iv Dualwatch operation.......................................................... 31
BC radio Dualwatch operation ON or OFF.................................. 32
Turning ON the BC Radio............................................. 40 Main band selection...................................................... 32
DTCS
C Function ON.................................................................... 4
Call DTCS Code................................................................... 20
Calling an individual station.......................................... 58 DTCS Polality................................................................ 20
Call sign
Call sign Capture.......................................................... 54 E

INDEX
Call sign Capture key.................................................... 54 Enter your call sign into the transceiver............................. 13
Enter your call sign into the transceiver........................ 13 Explicit definitions................................................................ ii
Register your call sign at a gateway repeater............... 15
Charging
Caution.......................................................................... viii
Charging at power ON................................................... iv
Charging through the [DC IN] jack................................ 10
Charging time................................................................ viii

82
 INDEX

F M
FCC information................................................................ 81 Main band selection........................................................... 32
Features............................................................................... i Making a Call
Foreword............................................................................... i Gateway Repeater call.................................................. 57
Formatting the microSD card............................................. 17 Local area call............................................................... 55
Front, top and side panels................................................... 1 Simplex call................................................................... 46
Function display................................................................... 5 Memory channel
Programming................................................................ 41
G Selecting....................................................................... 42
Gateway Repeater call...................................................... 57 MENU screen
GPS Logger function......................................................... 79 Menu items and their details......................................... 20
Log file.......................................................................... 79 microSD
GPS operation................................................................... 77 Formatting..................................................................... 17
Displaying Position Data............................................... 77 Inserting........................................................................ 10
GPS Position screen..................................................... 78 Removing...................................................................... 75
GPS receive setting...................................................... 77 Monitor function................................................................. 35
When using the GPS receiver........................................ iv
N
I Near FM Repeater search function................................... xii
IMPORTANT NOTES.......................................................... iv
Initial Setup.......................................................................... 9 O
Operating band.................................................................. 33
L Operating mode................................................................. 34
Local area call................................................................... 55
Local setting...................................................................... 11 P
Lock function..................................................................... 37 Partial reset....................................................................... 80
Log file............................................................................... 79 Playing recorded audio...................................................... 74
Power ON.......................................................................... 11
Precautions.......................................................................... v
83
 INDEX

Q T
QSO Recording function..................................................... xi Table of contents................................................................ ix
Recording a QSO audio................................................ 73 Time
Recording a QSO onto a microSD card......................... 72 Setting Date/Time......................................................... 11
Stop recording............................................................... 73 TSQL (Tone squelch)
Quick Menu......................................................................... 4 Function ON.................................................................... 4
TSQL frequency............................................................ 20
R Transmit power levels........................................................ 39
Receiving GPS data.......................................................... 12 Transmitting....................................................................... 38
Reflector operation............................................................ 62 Troubleshooting................................................................. 60
Register your call sign at a gateway repeater.................... 15 Tuning step........................................................................ 33
Resetting........................................................................... 80 Turning ON the BC Radio.................................................. 40
Partial reset................................................................... 80
RX history U
Using the RX history..................................................... 50 Unique features of D-STAR............................................... 43
Unique functions................................................................. xi
Updating the repeater list.................................................. 68
S Using the RX history.......................................................... 50
Save setting....................................................................... 18
Save setting data onto a microSD card............................. 17 V

INDEX
Setting a frequency............................................................ 34 Voice TX function................................................................ xi
Setting Date/Time.............................................................. 11
Simplex call....................................................................... 46
Spurious signals................................................................. iv
Squelch level..................................................................... 35
Supplied accessories.......................................................... ii
Starting the CD.............................................................. iii
Supplied CD................................................................... iii

84
 INDEX FOR MENU ITEMS

A C
Active Band.................................................................[Function>]. 27 Call Sign.............................................................................. [Root]. 24
Alarm Area (Group).......................................[GPS>GPS Alarm>]. 23 Charging (Power ON)..................................................[Function>]. 28
Alarm Area (RX/Memory)..............................[GPS>GPS Alarm>]. 23 CI-V . ........................................................................[Function>]. 27
Alarm Select..................................................[GPS>GPS Alarm>]. 23 CI-V Address..................................................... [Function>CI-V>]. 27
All Reset............................................................. [Others>Reset>]. 30 CI-V Baud Rate................................................. [Function>CI-V>]. 28
Alphabet.....................................................................[SPEECH>]. 26 CI-V Transceive................................................. [Function>CI-V>]. 28
Altitude............................... [GPS>GPS TX Mode>D-PRS (DV-A)]. 23 CI-V (DATA Jack)............................................... [Function>CI-V>]. 27
Altitude/Distance.......................................[Display>Display Unit>]. 28 Clone . ...........................................................................[Others>]. 30
Auto Mute.......................................... [BC Radio>BC Radio Set>]. 22 Clone Master Mode............................................ [Others>Clone>]. 30
Auto Power OFF......................................................... [Time Set>]. 29 Clone Mode........................................................ [Others>Clone>]. 30
Auto Repeater.............................................................[Function>]. 26 Comment........................... [GPS>GPS TX Mode>D-PRS (DV-A)]. 23
Auto Reply..................................................................... [DV Set>]. 25 CSV Format......................................................... [QSO/RX Log>]. 26
B CSV Format.........................................[SD Card>Import/Export>]. 30
Backlight........................................................................[Display>]. 28 D
Backlight Timer..............................................................[Display>]. 28 Date . ...........................................[QSO/RX Log>CSV Format>]. 26
Band Edge Beep.......................................................... [Sounds>]. 29 Date . ...........................[SD Card>Import/Export/CSV Format>]. 30
Bank Link.......................................................................... [Scan>]. 20 Data Extension.................. [GPS>GPS TX Mode>D-PRS (DV-A)]. 23
Barometric................................................[Display>Display Unit>]. 28 Data Speed..................................................................[Function>]. 27
BC Radio............................................................................. [Root]. 22 Date/Time................................................................... [Time Set>]. 29
BC Radio Level............................................................. [Sounds>]. 29 DIAL SPEECH............................................................[SPEECH>]. 26
BC Radio Memory..................................................... [BC Radio>]. 22 Dial Speed-UP.............................................................[Function>]. 26
<<BC Radio Mode>>................................................. [BC Radio>]. 22 Digital Code............................................................ [DUP/TONE>]. 20
<<BC Radio OFF>>................................................... [BC Radio>]. 22 Digital Monitor................................................................ [DV Set>]. 25
<<BC Radio ON>>.................................................... [BC Radio>]. 22 Digital Repeater Set...................................................... [DV Set>]. 25
BC Radio Set............................................................. [BC Radio>]. 22 Display................................................................................. [Root]. 28
Beep Level.................................................................... [Sounds>]. 29 Display Language..........................................................[Display>]. 29
Beep/Vol Level Link...................................................... [Sounds>]. 29 Display Unit...................................................................[Display>]. 28
BK . .......................................................................... [DV Set>]. 25 DTCS Code............................................................ [DUP/TONE>]. 20
Busy LED.......................................................................[Display>]. 28 DTCS Polarity......................................................... [DUP/TONE>]. 20
Busy Lockout...............................................................[Function>]. 27 DTMF Memory...................................................[DTMF/T-CALL>]. 26
DTMF Speed......................................................[DTMF/T-CALL>]. 26
DTMF/T-CALL...................................................................... [Root]. 26
85
 INDEX FOR MENU ITEMS

DUP/TONE.......................................................................... [Root]. 20 GPS Message................... [GPS>GPS TX Mode>NMEA (DV-G)]. 23

During RX/Standby........................ [Function>Remote MIC Key>]. 27 GPS Out (To DATA jack)....................................[GPS>GPS Set>]. 22
During TX...................................... [Function>Remote MIC Key>]. 27 GPS Position.....................................................................[GPS>]. 22
DV Auto Detect.............................................................. [DV Set>]. 25 GPS Select........................................................[GPS>GPS Set>]. 22
DV Auto Reply.......................................................[Voice Memo>]. 21 GPS Sentence................... [GPS>GPS TX Mode>NMEA (DV-G)]. 23
DV Data TX.................................................................... [DV Set>]. 25 GPS Set.............................................................................[GPS>]. 22
DV Fast Data................................................................. [DV Set>]. 25 GPS Time Correct...................................................... [Time Set>]. 29
DV Memory.......................................................................... [Root]. 24 GPS TX Mode...................................................................[GPS>]. 23
DV RX Backlight............................................................[Display>]. 28 H

INDEX FOR MENU ITEMS

DV Set................................................................................. [Root]. 24 Headset Select.................................................. [Function>VOX>]. 27
D-PRS (DV-A)...........................................[GPS>GPS TX Mode>]. 23 Heterodyne..................................................................[Function>]. 28
E Home CH Beep............................................................ [Sounds>]. 29
Earphone Mode............................................................ [Sounds>]. 29 I
Export . ................................................[SD Card>Import/Export>]. 30 Import . ................................................[SD Card>Import/Export>]. 30
EMR . .......................................................................... [DV Set>]. 25 Import/Export...............................................................[SD Card>]. 30
EMR AF Level................................................................ [DV Set>]. 25 Information......................................................................[Others>]. 30
F K
Fast Data................................................ [DV Set>DV Fast Data>]. 25 Key Lock......................................................................[Function>]. 27
File Split.................. [Voice Memo>QSO Recoder>Recoder Set>]. 21 Key-Touch Beep........................................................... [Sounds>]. 29
FM Antenna....................................... [BC Radio>BC Radio Set>]. 22 L
Format.........................................................................[SD Card>]. 30 Latitude/Longitude....................................[Display>Display Unit>]. 28
Function............................................................................... [Root]. 26 LCD Contrast.................................................................[Display>]. 28
G LCD Dimmer..................................................................[Display>]. 28
GPS . ................................................................................ [Root]. 22 Load Setting................................................................[SD Card>]. 30
GPS Alarm........................................................................[GPS>]. 23 M
GPS Auto TX.....................................................................[GPS>]. 23 Manual Position.................................................[GPS>GPS Set>]. 22
GPS Data Speed.................................... [DV Set>DV Fast Data>]. 25 MIC Gain (External).....................................................[Function>]. 27
GPS Indicator....................................................[GPS>GPS Set>]. 22 MIC Gain (Internal)......................................................[Function>]. 27
GPS Information................................................................[GPS>]. 22 MODE SPEECH.........................................................[SPEECH>]. 26
GPS Logger.......................................................................[GPS>]. 23 Monitor.........................................................................[Function>]. 26
GPS Logger................................................. [GPS>GPS Logger>]. 23 MY: . ....................................................................... [Call Sign>]. 24
<<GPS Logger Only>>................................ [GPS>GPS Logger>]. 23 My Call Sign............................................................ [My Station>]. 24
GPS Memory.....................................................................[GPS>]. 22 My Station............................................................................ [Root]. 24
86
 INDEX FOR MENU ITEMS

N Record Interval............................................ [GPS>GPS Logger>]. 23

<<New File>>....................................... [SD Card>Save Setting>]. 30 Recorder Set................................ [Voice Memo>QSO Recoder>]. 21
NMEA (DV-G)...........................................[GPS>GPS TX Mode>]. 23 Recorder Set............................... [Voice Memo>Voice Recoder>]. 21
O Record Sentence......................................... [GPS>GPS Logger>]. 23
Offset Freq.............................................................. [DUP/TONE>]. 20 Remote MIC Key.........................................................[Function>]. 27
Opening Message.........................................................[Display>]. 28 Repeat Time.................................................. [Voice TX>TX Set>]. 21
Others.................................................................................. [Root]. 30 <<Repeat TX>>.......................................................... [Voice TX>]. 22
P Repeater List..........................................................[DV Memory>]. 24
Partial Reset....................................................... [Others>Reset>]. 30 Repeater Tone........................................................ [DUP/TONE>]. 20
Pause Timer..................................................................... [Scan>]. 20 Reply Position Display...................................................[Display>]. 28
Play Files...................................... [Voice Memo>QSO Recoder>]. 21 Reset . ...........................................................................[Others>]. 30
Play Files..................................... [Voice Memo>Voice Recoder>]. 21 Resume Timer.................................................................. [Scan>]. 20
Player Set..................................... [Voice Memo>QSO Recoder>]. 21 RX Bass...................................................[DV Set>Tone Control>]. 24
Player Set.................................... [Voice Memo>Voice Recoder>]...21 RX Bass Boost........................................[DV Set>Tone Control>]. 24
Power Save..................................................................[Function>]. 26 RX Call Sign..................................................................[Display>]. 28
Power Save (BC Radio)..................... [BC Radio>BC Radio Set>]. 22 RX Call Sign SPEECH...............................................[SPEECH>]. 26
Power Save (Internal GPS)...............................[GPS>GPS Set>]. 22 RX Call Sign Write......................................................... [DV Set>]. 25
Program Link.................................................................... [Scan>]. 20 RX History........................................................................... [Root]. 24
Program Skip.................................................................... [Scan>]. 20 RX History Log.................................................... [QSO/RX Log>]. 26
PTT Auto REC........ [Voice Memo>QSO Recoder>Recoder Set>]. 21 RX Message..................................................................[Display>]. 28
PTT Lock.....................................................................[Function>]. 27 RX REC Condition.. [Voice Memo>QSO Recoder>Recoder Set>]. 21
Q RX Record (RPT).......................................................... [DV Set>]. 25
QSO Log.............................................................. [QSO/RX Log>]. 26 RX Repeater Write........................................................ [DV Set>]. 25
QSO Recorder.......................................................[Voice Memo>]. 21 RX Treble.................................................[DV Set>Tone Control>]. 24
QSO/RX Log........................................................................ [Root]. 26 RX01: . .................................................................... [RX History>]. 24
R RX>CS SPEECH........................................................[SPEECH>]. 26
R1: . ....................................................................... [Call Sign>]. 24 S
R2: . ....................................................................... [Call Sign>]. 24 Save Setting................................................................[SD Card>]. 30
Rainfall......................................................[Display>Display Unit>]. 29 Scan . ................................................................................ [Root]. 20
REC Mode.............. [Voice Memo>QSO Recoder>Recoder Set>]. 21 Scan Stop Beep............................................................ [Sounds>]. 29
<<REC Start>>............................. [Voice Memo>QSO Recoder>]. 21 Scope AF Output.......................................................... [Sounds>]. 29
Record......................................... [Voice Memo>Voice Recoder>]. 21 Scroll Speed..................................................................[Display>]. 28
Record........................................................................ [Voice TX>]. 21 SD Card............................................................................... [Root]. 30
87
 INDEX FOR MENU ITEMS

SD Card Info................................................................[SD Card>]. 30 U

Separator/Decimal..........................[QSO/RX Log>CSV Format>]. 26 Unmount......................................................................[SD Card>]. 30
Separator/Decimal..........[SD Card>Import/Export/CSV Format>]. 30 Unproto Address................ [GPS>GPS TX Mode>D-PRS (DV-A)]. 23
<<Single TX>>............................................................ [Voice TX>]. 22 UR: . ....................................................................... [Call Sign>]. 24
Skip Time....................[Voice Memo>QSO Recoder>Player Set>]. 21 UTC Offset.................................................................. [Time Set>]. 29
Sound . ................................................................................ [Root]. 29 V
SPEECH.............................................................................. [Root]. 26 Version........................................................[Others>Information>]. 30
SPEECH Language....................................................[SPEECH>]. 26 Voice Memo......................................................................... [Root]. 21
SPEECH Level...........................................................[SPEECH>]. 26 Voice Recorder....... [Voice Memo>QSO Recoder>Recoder Set>]. 21

INDEX FOR MENU ITEMS

SPEECH Speed.........................................................[SPEECH>]. 26 Voice TX.............................................................................. [Root]. 21
Speed . .....................................................[Display>Display Unit>]. 28 Voltage........................................................[Others>Information>]. 30
SSID . .............................. [GPS>GPS TX Mode>D-PRS (DV-A)]. 23 Voltage (Power ON).......................................................[Display>]. 28
Standby Beep............................................................... [Sounds>]. 29 Volume Select............................................................... [Sounds>]. 29
Sub Band Mute............................................................. [Sounds>]. 29 VOX . ........................................................................[Function>]. 27
System Language..........................................................[Display>]. 29 VOX . .............................................................. [Function>VOX>]. 27
T VOX Delay......................................................... [Function>VOX>]. 27
Temperature.............................................[Display>Display Unit>]. 28 VOX Level.......................................................... [Function>VOX>]. 27
Temporary Skip Timer...................................................... [Scan>]. 20 VOX Time-Out Timer......................................... [Function>VOX>]. 27
Time Set.............................................................................. [Root]. 29 W
Time Stamp....................... [GPS>GPS TX Mode>D-PRS (DV-A)]. 23 Wind Speed..............................................[Display>Display Unit>]. 29
Time-Out Timer............................................................[Function>]. 27 Y
Tone Burst.............................................................. [DUP/TONE>]. 20 Your Call Sign.........................................................[DV Memory>]. 24
Tone Control.................................................................. [DV Set>]. 24
TSQL Freq.............................................................. [DUP/TONE>]. 20
TX Bass...................................................[DV Set>Tone Control>]. 24
TX Call Sign...................................................................[Display>]. 28
TX Delay (PTT)....................................... [DV Set>DV Fast Data>]. 25
TX Message............................................................ [My Station>]. 24
TX Monitor..................................................... [Voice TX>TX Set>]. 21
TX Set......................................................................... [Voice TX>]. 21
TX Treble.................................................[DV Set>Tone Control>]. 24

88
 SPECIFICATIONS

■■General • Current drain (at 7.4 V DC):

TX (at 5 W) Less than 2.5 A
• Frequency coverage: (unit: MHz)
RX Max. output FM Less than 350 mA (Internal speaker)
TX RX Less than 200 mA (External speaker)
EUR 144–146, 430–440 144–146, 430–440 DV Less than 450 mA (Internal speaker)
U.S.A. 144–148, 430–450*1 108–174*2, 380–479*1 Less than 300 mA (External speaker)
ALL —
BC Radio (AM): 0.520–1.710 kHz • Antenna connector: SMA (50 W)
BC Radio (FM): 76.0–108.0 MHz*3 • Dimensions: 58(W)×105.4(H)×26.4(D) mm;
*1Guaranteed 440–450 MHz only, *2Guaranteed 144–148 MHz only (projections not included) 2.3(W)×4.1(H)×1.0(D) in
*388.0–108.0 MHz for the USA version. • Weight (approximately): 255 g; 9 oz
(incl. battery pack and antenna)
The SUB band audio signal may be muted, depending on
the combination of operating band and mode.
• Mode: FM, AM (Rx only), DV
• Number of memory channels: 554 (incl. 50 scan edges and 4 call
■■Transmitter
channels) • Modulation system:
• Number of BC radio memory channels: 500 FM Variable reactance freq.
• Usable temp. range: –20°C to +60°C; –4°F to +140°F modulation
• Tuning steps: 1, 5, 6.25, 8.33, 9, 10, 12.5, 15, 20, DV GMSK reactance freq.
25, 30, 50, 100, 125 and 200 kHz modulation
*The selectable steps may differ, depending on the selected fre- • Output power: High 5.0 W, Mid. 2.5 W,
quency band or operating mode. Low2 1.0 W, Low1 0.5 W,
• Frequency stability: ±2.5 ppm S-Low 0.1 W (Typical)
(–20°C to +60°C; –4°F to +140°F) • Max. freq. deviation: ±5.0 kHz (FM wide: approx.)
• Power supply:  0.0–16.0 V DC for external DC
1 ±2.5 kHz (FM narrow: approx.)
power, or specified Icom’s battery • Occupied bandwidth: Less than 6.0 kHz (DV)
pack • Spurious emissions: Less than –60 dBc at High/Mid.
• Digital transmission speed: 4.8 kbps Less than –13 dBm at Low2/
• Voice coding speed: 2.4 kbps Low1/S-Low
• Ext. mic. impedance: 2.2 kW
89
 SPECIFICATIONS

■■Receiver
• Receive system:  ouble-conversion superhetero-
D • Audio output power (at 10% distortion):
dyne Internal speaker More than 0.4 W with a 16 Ω load
• Intermediate frequencies: External speaker More than 0.2 W with a 8 Ω load
A Band 46.35 MHz (1st IF) • Selectivity:
450 kHz (2nd IF) FM (Wide) More than 55 dB
B Band 61.65 MHz (1st IF) FM (Narrow), DV More than 50 dB
450 kHz (2nd IF) • Ext. speaker connector: 3-conductor 3.5(d) mm; (1⁄8˝)/8 W
• Sensitivity (except spurious points): • Spurious and image rejection ratio:
AM (1 kHz 30% MOD; 10 dB S/N) More than 60 dB
0.520 to 0.995 MHz Less than 3.2 μV • Squelch Sensitivity (except spurious points):
1.000 to 1.710 MHz Less than 1.8 μV AM (1 kHz 30% MOD; 10 dB S/N) (threshold)

SPECIFICATIONS
108.000 to 136.995 MHz Less than 1.8 μV 0.520 to 0.995 MHz Less than 3.2 μV
FM (1 kHz/3.5 kHz Dev.; 12 dB SINAD) 1.000 to 1.710 MHz Less than 1.8 μV
137.0 to 174.0 MHz 108.000 to 136.995 MHz Less than 1.8 μV
Amateur band only Less than 0.18 μV FM (1 kHz/3.5 kHz Dev.; 12 dB SINAD) (threshold)
Except for Amateur band Less than 0.32 μV 137.0 to 174.0 MHz
380.0 to 479.0 MHz Amateur band only Less than 0.18 μV
Amateur band only Less than 0.18 μV Except for Amateur band Less than 0.32 μV
Except for Amateur band Less than 0.32 μV 380.0 to 479.0 MHz
WFM (1 kHz/52.5 kHz Dev.; 12 dB SINAD) Amateur band only Less than 0.18 μV
76.0 to 81.9 MHz Less than 3.2 μV Except for Amateur band Less than 0.32 μV
82.0 to 108.0 MHz Less than 1.8 μV WFM (1 kHz/52.5 kHz Dev.; 12 dB SINAD) (threshold)
DV (PN9/GMSK 4.8 kbps; BER 1%) 76.0 to 81.9 MHz Less than 3.2 μV
137.0 to 174.0 MHz 82.0 to 108.0 MHz Less than 1.8 μV
Amateur band only Less than 0.28 μV
380.0 to 479.0 MHz
Amateur band only Less than 0.28 μV
90
#12 Europe-01 <Intended Country of Use>
#22 Europe-02 ■ AT ■ BE ■ CY ■ CZ ■ DK ■ EE
#32 Europe-03 ■ FI ■ FR ■ DE ■ GR ■ HU ■ IE
#42 Europe-04 ■ IT ■ LV ■ LT ■ LU ■ MT ■ NL
#52 Europe-05 ■ PL ■ PT ■ SK ■ SI ■ ES ■ SE
■ GB ■ IS ■ LI ■ NO ■ CH ■ BG
■ RO ■ TR ■ HR

A-7175H-1EX-q
Printed in Japan
© 2014 Icom Inc.
Printed on recycled paper with soy ink.
1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003, Japan