Icom IC-9700 Instruction Manual advanced

Icom IC-9700 Manual

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    ADVANCED MANUAL VHF/UHF ALL MODE TRANSCEIVER i9700 INTRODUCTION 1 ADVANCED OPERATIONS 2 RECORD AND PLAYBACK 3 TX VOICE MEMORY 4 MEMORY CHANNEL 5 SCAN 6 OTHER FUNCTIONS 7 GPS OPERATION (BASIC) 8 GPS OPERATION (ADVANCED) 9 D-STAR (BASIC) 10 D-STAR (ADVANCED) 11 DV GATEWAY 12 DD MODE OPERATION 13
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    then select the paper size and page numbers you want to print. *The printing setup may differ, depending on the printer. Refer to your printer's instruction manual for details. *Select "A4" size to print out the page in the equalized size. • Read Out Loud feature. The Read Out Loud feature reads
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    starting GPS operation 7-1 DD Connecting a GPS receiver 7-1 DD Confirming the GPS signal receiving 7-1 Manually input the position data 7-2 8 GPS OPERATION (ADVANCED 8-1 Before starting GPS operation 8-1 DD Confirming the GPS signal receiving 8-1 DD Manually setting your position 8-2 GPS TX
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    GPS data sentence 8-20 GPS Automatic Transmission 8-20 GPS Memory 8-21 DD Adding a GPS Memory 8-21 DD Entering the GPS Memory group name 8-23 DD Deleting GPS Memory 8-24 DD Rearranging the display order of the GPS data 8-25 GPS Alarm 8-26 DD Setting the GPS -MS3W software 11 Troubleshooting
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    contents. M1 ~ M8 Touch for LYou can change the repeat interval 1 second setting in "Keyer Repeat Time" in the CW-KEY SET menu. (See Basic manual section 4) Reduces the contest number counter by 1 (001). -1 LYou can change or reset the number in "Present 001 Number" in the KEYER 001 menu
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    up trigger. LY ou can change the count up trigger setting in the KEYER 001 menu. (See Basic manual section 4) Preset Memory keyer contents Memory keyer Contents M1 CQ TEST CQ TEST DE ICOM ICOM TEST M2 UR 5NN 001 BK M3 CFM TU M4 QRZ? L"001" is the CW contest number. If
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    1. ADVANCED OPERATIONS Operating CW (ADVANCED) DDKeyer memory edit menu (EDIT) (Continued) 5. Enter "QSL TU DE JA3YUA TEST," and then touch [ENT] to save. DDContest number menu (001 SET) You can set the number style, count up trigger and preset number. Setting 1. Display the KEYER 001 menu in
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    1. ADVANCED OPERATIONS Operating CW (ADVANCED) DDKeyer set menu (CW-KEY SET) In this menu, you can set the memory keyer repeat time, dash weight, paddle specifications, key type, and so on. Setting example 1. Display the CW-KEY SET menu in the CW mode. MENU » KEYER > EDIT/SET > CW-KEY SET 2. Select
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    1. ADVANCED OPERATIONS Operating RTTY (FSK) The IC-9700 has a built-in RTTY decoder and encoder. Using contents set in the RTTY TX memory, you can do basic RTTY operations without using an external device or software. DDRTTY decoding Rotate MAIN DIAL to tune a signal. DDDisplaying the RTTY DECODE
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    by default RT1 MYCALLx2 ↵ DE ICOM ICOM K ↵ RT2 MYCALLx3 ↵ DE ICOM ICOM ICOM K ↵ RT3 QSLUR599 ↵ QSL UR 599-599 BK ↵ RT4 DE+UR599 ↵ QSL DE ICOM ICOM UR 599599 BK ↵ RT5 73 GL SK ↵ 73 GL SK ↵ RT6 CQ CQ CQ ↵ CQ CQ CQ DE ICOM ICOM ICOM K ↵ ↵ MY TRANSCEIVER IS IC-9700 RT7 RIG&ANT & ANTENNA IS
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    1. ADVANCED OPERATIONS Operating RTTY (FSK) DDEditing an RTTY memory You can edit the characters in the RTTY memories. You can save and transmit 8 RTTY memories (RT1 ~ RT8) for often-used RTTY messages. Each RTTY memory can contain up to 70 characters. 1. Display the RTTY MEMORY editing screen.
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    1. ADVANCED OPERATIONS Operating RTTY (FSK) DDTurning ON the RTTY log Turn ON the RTTY log to save your TX and RX RTTY operating record onto an SD card. LYou can select the data format type in the "Log Set" item on the RTTY DECODE LOG screen. LThe log is saved even while "HOLD" is ON. 1. Display
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    1. ADVANCED OPERATIONS Operating RTTY (FSK) DDRTTY Decode Log set This mode is for the log file type, time stamp setting, and other RTTY settings. 1. Display the RTTY DECODE SET screen. MENU » DECODE > > LOG > Log Set 2. Select an item to set. (Example: File Type) 3. Select a setting option. (
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    1. ADVANCED OPERATIONS Operating RTTY (FSK) DDAbout the RTTY decode set mode This set mode is for the FFT scope setting, USOS function, and so on. 1. Open the RTTY DECODE screen in the RTTY mode. MENU » DECODE 2. Touch [EXPD/SET] for 1 second. ••Opens the RTTY DECODE SET screen. 3. Select the
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    1. ADVANCED OPERATIONS Tone squelch operation FM mode The Tone squelch opens only when you receive a signal that includes a matching subaudible tone in the FM mode. You can silently wait for calls from other stations using the same tone. When you transmit, the tone frequency is superimposed on your
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    1. ADVANCED OPERATIONS DTCS code squelch operation FM mode The Tone squelch opens only when you receive a signal that includes a matching DTCS code in the FM mode. You can silently wait for calls from other stations using the same tone. When you transmit, the DTCS code is superimposed on your own
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    function automatically sets the repeater settings (duplex ON/OFF, duplex direction, tone encoder ON/OFF). LYou can turn OFF the function and manually set the repeater settings. MENU » SET > Function > Auto Repeater 4. Set the Duplex direction and frequency offset. LLSee page 1-14 for setting
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    FM-DATA modes You can operate the data mode using AFSK (Audio Frequency Shift Keying). LWhen operating PSK31, SSTV or JT65B with a PC application software, refer to the software's instruction manual. 1. Connect a PC or other device to the transceiver. LSee "FSK and AFSK connections" for the BASIC
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    2. VOICE RECORDER FUNCTIONS Recording a QSO audio This transceiver is equipped with a QSO recorder not only for the receive audio, but also for the transmit audio. This function is useful to make a QSO record, or to confirm your QSO with a rare entity's station, or on a DX'pedition. You can also
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    2. VOICE RECORDER FUNCTIONS Playing back a QSO audio You can playback the recorded QSO audio. 1. Insert the SD card in which the recorded audio is saved. 2. Open the PLAY FILES screen. MENU » RECORD > Play Files 3. Touch the folder that the file you want to playback is saved. Rotate Push 4. Touch
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    Card reader 2. Open the "Voice" folder. LLRefer to "SD Card" in the BASIC MANUAL. 3. Double-click the folder where the file you want to playback is saved. LLThe instruction manual for details. ••When the file does not playback, even if you double click the file, download an appropriate software.
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    2. VOICE RECORDER FUNCTIONS Deleting files 1. Open the PLAY FILES screen. MENU » RECORD > Play Files ••The folder list is displayed. 2. Touch the folder where the file you want to delete is saved. Deleting folders NOTE: All the files in the folder are also deleted. 1. Open the PLAY FILES screen.
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    2. VOICE RECORDER FUNCTIONS RECORDER SET screen You can change the recorder settings on this screen. MENU » RECORD > RECORDER SET TX REC Audio (Default: Direct) Select the transmit audio to record. ••Direct: Records the microphone audio. ••Monitor: Records the TX monitor audio. RX REC
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    2. VOICE RECORDER FUNCTIONS PLAYER SET screen You can fast forward or rewind while playing back. You can change the skip time in the PLAYER SET screen. 1. Open the QSO RECORDER screen. MENU » RECORD > Player Set 2. Touch "Skip Time." 3. Touch your desired option. 4. To close the RECORD screen, push
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    3. VOICE TX MEMORY FUNCTION Recording a Voice TX memory You can record up to 8 Voice transmit memories (T1 ~ T8) of up to one and a half minutes in each memory, onto an SD card. To transmit a recorded content using a Voice TX memory, first record the message, as described below. LLYou can record up
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    Name editing screen. 4. Enter a name of up to 16 characters, and then touch [ENT] to save. LLSee "Keyboard entering and editing" in the BASIC MANUAL for details. Playing time 3. To close the VOICE TX screen, push EXIT . TIP: How to cancel a Voice TX transmission ••Touch any keys other than [TX
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    T4] or [T8], reverse steps 2 and 3. Playing time LLInformatio ••The recorded content is repeatedly transmitted for 10 minutes, unless you manually stop transmission by touching the selected memory. ••The Memory Timer counts down. ••" " is displayed while repeatedly transmitting. ••You can set
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    3. VOICE TX MEMORY FUNCTION VOICE TX SET screen This Set screen is used to set the Automatic Monitor function and the Transmit Repeat Interval. 1. Display the VOICE TX SET screen. MENU » VOICE > REC/SET > SET 2. Touch the setting item. (Example: Auto Monitor) 3. Select an option or set the time. LL
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    memory scan setting in each memory channel. Scan Edge memory channels. 1 frequency and 1 mode in each memory channel as scan edges for programmed scans. Call channels. LLCannot be left blank. Selecting a Memory channel DDSelecting with MULTI . 1. Push V/M to select the Memory mode. 2. Rotate MULTI
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    4. MEMORY OPERATION Entering memory channel contents The operating frequency, operating mode, IF filter bandwidth, and so on can be entered to each memory channel. NOTE: New content you enter will overwrite any content already in the selected memory. 1. Push V/M to select the VFO mode. 2. Set the
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    4. MEMORY OPERATION Copying the Memory channel contents You can copy a Memory channel contents to the VFO or another memory channel. DDCopying to the VFO 1. Push V/M to select the Memory mode. 2. Push kHzM-CH . 3. Rotate MULTI to select the channel to be copied. (Example: Memory channel 1)
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    no-longer-used memory channel and reset it as a blank channel, except for the program channels (1A/1B ~ 3A/3B) and Call channels (C1 and C2). 1. Push screen, push EXIT . LLSee "Keyboard entering and editing" in the BASIC MANUAL for details. 6. To close the MEMORY screen, push EXIT . Memory name LL
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    4. MEMORY OPERATION About the MEMORY screen MENU » MEMORY You can edit Memory channel contents on the MEMORY screen. q we r yt q Memory channel number Displays the memory channel number. LL1A/1B ~ 3A/3B, C1 and C2 cannot be left blank. w Frequency Displays the entered frequency. e Operating
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    5. SCANS Scan types Scan types VFO SCAN Programmed scan Fine Programmed scan MEMORY SCAN Memory scan Select Memory scan squelch open: When the tuning step is 1 kHz or less, the scan continues until it is manually stopped- it does not pause even if signals are detected. When the tuning step is 5 kHz
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    , push MENU , and then touch [SCAN]. Push V/M . VFO mode Memory mode Key PROG MEMO ∂F FINE SELECT Action Touch Starts or cancels the Programmed scan. Touch Displays the SCAN SELECT 1 second screen. Touch Starts or cancels the Memory scan. Touch Displays the SCAN SELECT 1 second screen
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    5. SCANS SCAN SET screen 1. Display the SCAN screen. MENU » SCAN 2. Touch [SET]. 3. Touch an item to set. (Example: SCAN Speed) 4. Touch an option. (Example: Slow) 5. To close the SCAN SET screen, push EXIT . SCAN Speed (Default: Fast) Set the desired scan speed to slow or fast. ••Slow: Scan
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    5. Touch the frequency range to scan (example: P1) Blinks Blinks •• The Programmed scan starts. LWhen a signal is detected, the scan pauses according to the " scan, touch [PROG]. 6. Touch [FINE] to switch to the Fine Programmed scan. Blinks •• The tuning step changes to the 50 Hz step. LLWhen
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    5. SCANS Memory scan Memory scan Ch 1 Ch 99 Ch 2 Ch 3 Blank channels are skipepd Ch 4 Ch 5 Ch 98 Ch 50 Ch 7 Ch 6 Repeatedly scans all entered Memory channels (except1A/1B ~ 3A/3B, C1 and C2). Blank (not entered) Memory channels are skipped. LIf two or more Memory channels are not
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    5. SCANS Memory scan DDSelect Memory scan operation 1. Select the Memory mode. 2. Display the SCAN screen. MENU » SCAN 3. Touch [MEMO] for 1 second. 4. Touch the Select Memory channel number. (Example: 1) Blinks Mode Select scan Ch 1 FM Ch 2 AM Ch 3 FM Ch 4 FM Ch 99 Only Memory channels set
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    Start Jump Scan edge Center Scan edge Repeatedly scans within the ∂F span area. The scan starts from the center frequency. LLIn fine scan (programmed or ∂F), the scan speed decreases when the squelch opens, but the transceiver keeps scanning. The scan tuning step changes to 10 Hz when the squelch
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    6. OTHER FUNCTIONS Measuring SWR The transceiver has a high-performance SWR meter. This meter displays a stable measurement in real time, even if the transmit output power varies frequently. You can measure the SWR of an antenna itself through the internal antenna tuner. 1. Select the RTTY mode. 2.
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    , an internet connection, and default gateway settings are necessary. DDUsing the NTP Time Synchronize function Using this function you can manually synchronize the internal clock by accessing a time management server. 1. Display the DATE/TIME screen. MENU » SET > Time Set > Date/Time 2. Touch
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    ADJ]. 4. Touch [YES]. Screen Capture function You can capture the transceiver display onto an SD card. Most of the screens used in this manual are captured using this function. However, some displays cannot be captured. DDSetting the Screen Capture function 1. Open the "Screen Capture [POWER] SW
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    selected DTMF channel is set to transmit. 4. Push EXIT several times to close the DTMF MEMORY screen. LLSee "Keyboard entering and editing" in the BASIC MANUAL for details. 5. Push EXIT several times to close the FUNCTION screen. 6-4
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    6. OTHER FUNCTIONS Transmitting the DTMF code DDSelecting the DTMF transmit speed 1. Display the "DTMF" screen. MENU » DTMF 2. Touch [SET]. 3. Touch [DTMF Speed]. 4. Touch to select a transmit speed. •• 100ms: Transmits the DTMF tones at about 100 milliseconds per code. 5 characters per second.
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    receiving, we recommend that you try a different position. L When the "GPS Select" item is set to "Manual," the icon is not displayed. Set this item to "External GPS." MENU » GPS > GPS Set > GPS Select 2. Push QUICK . 3. Touch [GPS Position]. L Information • Confirm that the "DATA Function" item is
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    7. GPS OPERATION (BASIC) Manually input the position data 1. Manually input 1. Display the "MANUAL POSITION" screen. MENU » GPS > GPS Set > Manual Position 2. Push QUICK . 2. Set the "GPS Select" to "Manual" 1. Display the "GPS SELECT" screen. MENU » GPS > GPS Set > GPS Select 2. Touch [Manual
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    data. To use this function, connect a NMEA format compatible external GPS receiver to the transceiver as shown below, or manually enter your position. LLThe Icom transceiver (Example: ID-31A/E PLUS) can be used as an external GPS receiver. NOTE: Position data can be transmitted in only the DV
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    1. Setting the current position 1. Open the MANUAL POSITION screen. MENU » GPS > GPS Set > Manual Position 2. Touch for 1 second. 2. Setting GPS Select to Manual 1. Open the GPS Select screen. MENU » GPS > GPS Set > GPS Select 2. Touch "Manual." 3. Touch "Edit." 4. Touch "LATITUDE." 5. Enter the
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    GSV sentence to OFF when sending the GPS message to conventional digital transceivers (IC-2820H, IC-E2820, ID-800H, IC- 91AD, IC-E91, IC-V82, IC-U82, IC-2200H). The GSV sentence is incompatible with them. They will not display GPS messages properly if sent as a GSV sentence from the IC-9700. 8-3
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    position. This section is described using received position data. LLThe screens are just examples. DDDisplaying Position Data 1. Push QUICK in the standby mode. 2. Touch "GPS Position." •• The GPS POSITION screen is displayed. 3. Rotate MAIN DIAL . •• My screens (MY), received screens (RX), the
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    the compass direction. (p. 8-8) •• About the Course (p. 8-7) •• About the Grid Locator (p. 8-7) MY screen (Your position information) When GPS Select is set to "Manual," compass heading and course direction are not displayed. (p. 8-29) RX screen (Callerʼs position information) Depending on the
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    8. GPS OPERATION (ADVANCED) Checking your position DDAbout the RX screen TX format: D-PRS Position (Mobile) Moving symbol Position (Base) Base station symbol For a mobile station, Course
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    band is displayed. LLWhen you select "MAIN" or "SUB," "(MAIN)" or "(SUB)" is displayed next to "RX." DDAbout the Course The course displayed on the GPS POSITION screens are indicated in degrees. 0° 315° N 45° Field PM74SO Square Subsquare The grid locator map of Japan 140° 44 54 64 74 84 94
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    , push QUICK . 2. Touch "Compass Direction." ALM screen 3. Select the compass direction. 3. Select the GPS Memory or GPS Alarm to display on the GPS POSITION screen. LLAdding or editing a GPS Memory: p. 8-21 LLSetting the GPS Alarm: p. 8-26 Heading Up North Up South Up The top is always your
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    can save position of your station and the position of the caller station. The GPS Memory has a total of 300 channels, and the channels can be assigned into save a received position: RX screen 2. Push QUICK . 3. Touch "Add To GPS Memory." LLSee pages 8-21 ~ 8-23 for entering details. 4. Touch "
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    strength of the satellites : U ntracking satellite : T racking satellite with a weak signal : T racking satellite with a strong signal 3. To close the GPS INFORMATION screen, push EXIT . Satellite number 26's signal is strong. Satellite number 24's signal is weak. Elevation angle 0 degree line
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    APRS server. The image of D-PRS NOTE: • If GPS select is set to "Manual," the manually entered position data in Manual Position is change to the D-PRS data format to transmit. MENU » GPS > GPS Set > GPS Select • Note that if GPS Auto TX is set to any other setting than "OFF," the
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    8. GPS OPERATION (ADVANCED) Transmitting D-PRS data DDDisplayed items Depending on the TX format, the setting items and displayed order of the items differ. Position D-PRS Object
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    DDSetting D-PRS Position (Mobile/Base) Set to transmit as a D-PRS Position (Mobile/Base). LLSee page 8-3 for details. 1. Setting the GPS TX Mode to D-PRS MENU » GPS > GPS TX Mode > D-PRS 2. Checking the Unproto Address You should use the default address, and editing is not recommended. 3. Setting
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    or Item. LLSee page 8-3 for details. 1. Setting the GPS TX Mode to D-PRS MENU » GPS > GPS TX Mode > D-PRS 2. Checking the Unproto Address You Edit." 4. Enter a comment. LLSee "Keyboard entering and editing" in the BASIC MANUAL for details. 5. After entering, touch [ENT]. 6. Push EXIT . 8. Setting
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    station. LLSee page 8-16 for details. 1. Setting the GPS TX Mode to D-PRS MENU » GPS > GPS TX Mode > D-PRS 2. Checking the Unproto Address You Edit." 4. Enter a comment. LLSee "Keyboard entering and editing" in the BASIC MANUAL for details. 5. After entering, touch [ENT]. 6. Push EXIT . 7. Setting
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    or not the weather data is input to the [DATA] jack. 1. Set GPS TX Mode to "D-PRS," and TX format to "Weather." (p. 8-29) 2. settings. DDApplication setting Configure the communication software as follows. •• Port: The COM port number that is used by the IC-9700.*1 •• Baud rate: 4800/9600 bps
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    8. GPS OPERATION (ADVANCED) Transmitting D-PRS data DDDisplaying your position using a mapping software If you transmit to an I-GATE station, and then enter the call sign information on the Internet map website, the selected symbol is displayed. PC
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    8. GPS OPERATION (ADVANCED) Transmitting D-PRS data TIP: D-PRS data content D-PRS data content are shown below. DPosition (Mobile) (e.g.) JA3YUA-A>API970,DSTAR*:/002338h3437.38N/13534.29E>090/002/A=000012IC-9700 OP.SATOH qw e ru i o !0 o !1 !3 !4 DPosition (Base) (e.g.) JA3YUA-A>API970,
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    the transceiver automatically sets the NMEA sentence, and transmits it along with the manually entered position data in Manual Position. MENU » GPS > GPS Set > GPS Select MENU » GPS > GPS Set > Manual Position •• Note that if GPS Auto TX is set to any other option than "OFF," data is automatically
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    function is not activated if your call sign (MY) is not entered in the transceiver. LLIf GPS Select is set to "OFF" or "Manual," this function is not activated. MENU » GPS > GPS Set > GPS Select 4. Enter a GPS message of up to 20 characters. 5. After entering, touch [ENT]. 6. To close the NMEA SET
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    A to Z groups can also be named. DDAdding a GPS Memory Example: Add "HOME" into (No Group) 1. Adding a GPS Memory and entering the edit mode 1. Open the GPS MEMORY screen. MENU » GPS > GPS Memory 2. Touch "(No Group)." GPS Memory (No Group) A: ICOM B: HAM festa C: Railroad Z: Group names are just
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    Touch [+/-] to set to plus or minus. 3. Enter the altitude. LLSet to between -32808 and +32808 feet. 4. After entering, touch [ENT]. 8. Selecting a GPS Memory group 1. Touch "GROUP." 2. Touch the group between (No Group) and A ~ Z. LLYou can save up to 300 Memories in each group. 5. Touch [E/W] to
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    3. Touch "Edit Name." TIP: To view the entered content: Touch the GPS Memory channel. Rotate MAIN DIAL to check the whole content. 4. Enter a ENT]. To cancel the entered data: While entering or editing the GPS Memory, push EXIT to display the confirmation dialog. Touch [YES] to cancel entering and
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    Deleting all in the Group E. 1. Open the GPS MEMORY screen. MENU » GPS > GPS Memory 2. Touch the group where the GPS Memory to delete is saved for 1 second. TIP: Deleting a specific GPS Memory You can delete a specific GPS Memory. 1. Touch the GPS Memory to delete. 2. Touch "Delete." 3. Touch [YES
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    Memory out of their assigned Memory group, edit and move, and then save. 1. Open the GPS MEMORY screen. MENU » GPS > GPS Memory 2. Touch the group where the GPS Memory you want to move is saved. 5. Touch the position to insert the Memory you want to move. •• The selected Memory is inserted above
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    25' 0.25' N 0.25' 0.25' Your location Point B Point C Sounds 3 beeps. Alarm Area (RX/Memory) (Setting specific station) When a specific GPS Memory is selected: Extended range N approximately 1 km, 1094 Y Limited range approximately 500 m, 547 Y Your location Target station Sounds a beep
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    screen and the alarm sounds 3 times. TIP: When selecting "All Memories," "No Group," or a GPS Memory group (A ~ Z) in step 4 to the left, you also have to set Alarm Area (Group) to use the GPS Alarm function. MENU » GPS > GPS Alarm > Alarm Area (Group) LLIf you want to set the alarm to a specific
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    " in step 3 to the left. Blinks LLIf you want to set the alarm to a specific GPS Memory, touch "Memory" and then select a GPS Memory in a GPS Memory group. 4. To close the GPS ALARM screen, push EXIT several times. "GPS ALARM" pops up on the screen and the alarm sounds, depending on the set range
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    when you select "External GPS." •• OFF: A GPS receiver is not used. •• External GPS: Position data of an external GPS receiver is used for the GPS functions. •• Manual: Manually enter the current Latitude, Longitude, and Altitude in Manual Position. GPS Receiver Baud Rate (Default
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    OPERATION (ADVANCED) GPS SET MENU » GPS > GPS TX Mode > D-PRS > TX Format > Position SSID (Default: ---) Select an SSID based on APRS® to add to your call sign, to show your operating style
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    SET MENU » GPS > GPS TX Mode > D-PRS > TX Format > Position Time Stamp (Default: OFF) Select the transmitting time stamp type. The time stamp is transmitted with position data in the D-PRS mode, and UTC (Universal Time Coordinated) time is used. LLWhen your position is manually set, time stamp
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    to open the window shown below. TIP: When you select "Capture From GPS" or "Set From GPS Memory," you can capture the position from the GPS, or set the Object's position from the GPS memory. Entering the position information manually 1. Touch "Edit" on QUICK MENU. •• The POSITION EDIT screen is
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    , Gain and Directivity data is transmitted even if your location is manually set. Course (Default: 0º) Set the Object's course to HMS: Transmits the time stamp in the Hour, Minute, and Second format. MENU » GPS > GPS TX Mode > D-PRS > TX Format > Item Item Name Enter an Item name of
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    the window shown below. TIP: When you select "Capture From GPS" or "Set From GPS Memory," you can capture the position from the GPS, or set the Object's position from the GPS memory. LLSee "Entering the position information manually" (p. 8-32) for details. Data Extension (Default: OFF) Select
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    is added. •• -1~-15: Adds an SSID of -1 to -15 to your call sign. •• -A~-Z: Adds an SSID of -A to -Z to your call sign. MENU » GPS > GPS TX Mode > D-PRS > TX Format > Weather Symbol (Default: Radio) The symbol is an icon which represents weather station's means of transportation or location
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    is automatically changed to "10 sec." (p.8-41) •• "VTG," "GSA," and "GSV" sentences is not transmitted when your position has been manually set. GPS Message Enter a GPS message of up to 20 alphanumeric characters. (p. 8-20) NOTE: When you do not want to send a message, delete the entered message
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    your own altitude. SPEED Displays your speed over ground. TIME Displays current time received from the GPS. COURSE Displays your direction heading. LLWhen GPS Select is set to "Manual," the screen displays only latitude, longitude, altitude, GL (Grid locator), and time (internal clock). RX
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    Displays the direction that the Object/Item's antenna was pointing. Symbol Displays the Object/Item's D-PRS symbol. SSID Displays the caller's SSID. GPS Time Stamp Displays the time that the caller sent the Object's data. Call sign Displays the caller's call sign (with SSID). LLWhen the
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    of the caller station's area. Displays the humidity of the caller station's area. Displays the caller station's D-PRS symbol. Displays the caller's SSID. GPS Time Stamp Call sign Displays the time that the caller acquired the position data. Displays the caller's call sign (with SSID). MEM screen
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    group (A to Z) for easy Memory management. The display of the GPS Memory (No Group) GPS Memories not assigned to any group A ~ Z : Group Name GPS Memories assigned to the selected group. GPS Memory Groups (A ~ Z) GROUP NAME GPS Memory Group name (Up to 16 alphanumeric characters) LLYou can
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    automatically transmits the current position data received from a GPS receiver, as well as any entered GPS message, at the set interval. NOTE: When GPS TX Mode is "NMEA," set GPS Select to "External GPS." If you set to "Manual" or "OFF," the current position data is automatically transmitted
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    the Internet, enabling you to make QSOs with stations near or far from your location. •• D-STAR supports the DV mode at 4.8 kbps. Your call sign data, and either a short message, or GPS data can be transmitted simultaneously with your voice signal. Advanced Amateur radio technology of D-STAR The DV
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    9. D-STAR OPERATION (BASIC) IMPORTANT! Before starting D-STAR, the following steps are needed. STEP 1 Enter your call sign (MY) into the transceiver. (p. 9-3) STEP 2 Register your call sign (MY) to a gateway repeater. (p. 9-4) STEP 3 Enter your D-STAR equipment into your registration form. (p.
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    9. D-STAR OPERATION (BASIC) Enter your call sign (MY) into the transceiver To operate D-STAR, you must first enter your call sign into the MY call sign memory. You can enter up to 6 MY call signs. NOTE: Your MY call sign must match the call sign registered on a gateway repeater. (p. 9-4) Example:
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    the alternate system. NOTE: If needed, ask the gateway repeater administrator for call sign registration instructions. Step 2: Register your call sign 1. Follow the registration instructions found there. 2. When you receive a notification from the administrator, your call sign registration has been
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    9. D-STAR OPERATION (BASIC) Making a Simplex call This section describes the simplex operation (through no repeater). NOTE: Depending on the transceiver's version, the frequencies may be different. Check for usable frequencies for your operating area. What is a Simplex Call? A simplex call is a
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    9. D-STAR OPERATION (BASIC) Accessing repeaters This section describes how to check whether or not you can access your local area repeater (Access repeater), and if your signal is successfully sent to a destination repeater. TIP: If your call sign (MY) has not been set, or your call sign and
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    . (Example: "JM1ZLK") 6. Touch "NAME." 7. Enter a name of up to 16 characters, then touch [ENT]. LLSee "Keyboard entering and editing" in the BASIC MANUAL for details. 8. Touch "." 9. Touch "YES." •• Returns to the RX HISTORY DETAIL screen. 10. To close the RX HISTORY screen, push EXIT
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    9. D-STAR OPERATION (BASIC) Capturing a call sign After you receive a signal, the calling station's call sign can be captured by holding down the Call Sign Capture key (TONE RX→CS ) for 1 second. After releasing, you can quickly and easily reply to the call. What is the Call Sign Capture key?
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    9. D-STAR OPERATION (BASIC) Making a Gateway CQ call You can make a Gateway CQ call when a destination repeater is selected in "TO" (Destination). What is a Gateway CQ call? •• To call a CQ through a repeater connected to the Internet. •• You can call a CQ to the areas where you cannot directly
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    9. D-STAR OPERATION (BASIC) Saving settings When "FROM" (Access repeater) and "TO" (Destination) settings are saved, the settings can be selected by rotating MULTI . Step 1: S aving settings into memory 1. On the DR screen, select the settings to be saved into memory. 2. Push QUICK . 3. Touch "
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    files. http://www.icom.co.jp/world/support/download/ firm/index.html • The repeater list and GPS data (CSV: Comma Separated Values file), and settings file (ICF file) are contained in the downloaded ZIP file. TIP: IC-9700's repeater list is uploaded to "Firmware updates/Software Downloads" in the
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    the downloaded file is saved. 2. Copy the CSV file (Example: "9700_USA_Rpt_ yymmdd. csv") in the folder and paste it in the "RptList" folder ("IC-9700" > "Csv" > "RptList") of the SD card. Step 5: Updating the repeater list 1. Open the IMPORT/EXPORT screen. MENU » SET > SD Card > Import/Export
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    9. D-STAR OPERATION (BASIC) "FROM" (Access repeater) setting Set by rotating MAIN DIAL : Select a preset repeater by rotating MAIN DIAL on the DR screen. LLYou can also select the repeater by rotating MULTI after pushing kHzM-CH . When you know your access repeater: From the repeater list: When your
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    9. D-STAR OPERATION (BASIC) "FROM" (Access repeater) setting Set by rotating MAIN DIAL : Rotate MAIN DIAL to select a repeater or Your Call Sign that is displayed on the DR screen. This operation is disabled when "CQCQCQ" is set.) TIP: After you receive the individual station or repeater's signal,
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    FM) scan. Search for near repeaters (p. 10-4) Searches for near repeaters that are within 160 kilometer (100 miles) from your position using your GPS position and the repeater's position that is entered in the repeater list. The nearest repeaters in your transceiver's repeater list are displayed as
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    Select." ••Returns to the DR screen, and the selected repeater name, frequency, and call sign are displayed in "FROM." LThe repeater list, described in this manual, may differ from your transceiver's preloaded contents. 10-2
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    if you turn OFF the transceiver, and then turn it ON again during the scan. LIf your own position data is not being received from GPS satellites, the last received position is used. NOTE: Even if your transceiver receives a repeater signal, the repeater may not receive your signal, because the
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    different position. LIf your own position is not being received, the last received position is used for your location. LIf the "GPS Select" item is set to "Manual" GPS icon is not displayed. Distance and direction from your position to the repeater * When the "POSITION" setting (p. 8-41) is set to
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    10. D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED) "FROM" (Access repeater) setting DDUsing TX History The TX History saves up to 10 of the latest Access (From) repeaters you transmitted on. You can select a repeater from TX History as your Access repeater. Example: S electing the "Hirano" repeater from TX History.
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    10. D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED) "TO" (Destination) setting "CQCQCQ," a destination repeater, or a station call sign must be set in "TO" when you make a call in the DV mode. You have 8 ways to set "TO" (destination). By rotating [DIAL] Rotate [DIAL] to select the repeater or Your Call Sign that is
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    10. D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED) "TO" (Destination) setting DDUsing the "Local CQ" (Local Area call) When "Local CQ" is selected on the TO SELECT screen, "CQCQCQ" is set in "TO." Example: M aking a Local area call by accessing the "Hirano" repeater. 1. Touch "TO" to select, then open the TO SELECT
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    10. D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED) "TO" (Destination) setting DDUsing RX History When a call is received in the DV mode, the call data is saved in the RX History. Up to 50 callers, and only the last called call signs, for a total of 51 histories can be saved. Example: S electing "Rick" in the RX
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    10. D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED) "TO" (Destination) setting DDDirectly entering (UR) The destination station call sign can be directly entered. Example: D irectly entering the call sign "JM1ZLK." 1. T ouch "TO" to select, then open the TO SELECT screen. DDDirectly entering (RPT) The destination
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    10. D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED) REPEATER DETAIL screen Depending on the content, such as position data or UTC offset, the distance between your position and the repeater or the repeater time can be displayed on the REPEATER DETAIL screen. The detail screen can also be entered from the FROM SELECT
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    TO A REFLECTOR DDWhat is a reflector? A reflector is a special server connected to the Internet and running a version of the D-Plus software. If the D-Plus software is installed on your Access repeater, it provides various functions including gateway and reflector linking capabilities (It is known
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    10. D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED) Connecting to a reflector DDLinking to a reflector If your repeater is not currently linked to a Reflector, or if you want to change it to another Reflector, follow the steps below. Before linking to another Reflector, BE SURE to unlink the current Reflector. (p. 10-
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    10. D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED) Connecting to a reflector DDUnlinking a reflector Before trying to link to another reflector, BE SURE to unlink the current connected reflector. 1. T ouch "TO" to select, then open the TO SELECT screen. 2. Touch "Reflector." 3. Touch "Unlink Reflector."
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    10. D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED) Message operation You can save up to 5 short messages in the transceiver's memory to transmit in the DV mode. Each message can be up to 20 characters. DDEntering a TX message Example: E ntering "JAPAN TOM" into TX message memory number 1. 1. Open the TX MESSAGE (DV)
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    (Simplex call). D-PRS information ••Compass direction ••Distance ••D-PRS symbol Received date and time *1 The icon differs, depending on the D-PRS TX format. GPS: Position OBJ: Object ITEM: Item WX: Weather *2 When a name is not entered in the DV Memory, the call sign is displayed. 10
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    10. D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED) Viewing received call signs DDView the call signs on the RX History screen ••RX MESSAGE: Displays any message included in the received call, if entered. ••RX TIME: Displays the date and time the call was received. Displays position
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    10. D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED) BK mode communication The Break-in (BK) function enables you to break into a conversation, where the 2 stations are communicating with the call sign squelch (DSQL) enabled. LThe BK function is automatically turned OFF when you turn OFF the transceiver. LThis
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    10. D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED) EMR communication The Enhanced Monitor Request (EMR) communication function can be used in only the DV mode. Using the EMR function, no call sign setting is necessary. LL Informatio ••All transceivers that receive an EMR signal automatically open their squelch to
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    10. D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED) Automatic DV detection If you receive an FM signal while in the DV mode, the "DV" and "FM" icons alternately blink to indicate the received signal is FM. When the DV Auto Detect function is ON, the transceiver automatically selects the FM mode to temporarily monitor
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    10. D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED) Automatic Reply function When a call addressed to your own call sign is received, the Automatic Reply function sounds beeps and automatically replies with your call sign. (Default: OFF) Depending on the setting, a recorded message may be transmitted with the call
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    data, the received position data is displayed in a window. LDistance and direction are displayed only when the "GPS Select" item is set to "Manual." (MENU > GPS > GPS Set > GPS Select) LYou can turn OFF the caller's position display. (MENU > SET > Display > Reply Position Display) 1. Transmit
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    communication software, as shown below. ••Port: The COM port number that is used by the IC-9700.*1 •• GPS Out Baud Rate) DDSending data 1. Set your own call sign, the destination call sign, and the repeater call sign. 2. Follow the instructions of your data communication application software
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    DDDV Fast Data function To send data using the DV Fast Data function, follow the instructions below. LThe DV Fast Data communication can be made by only the following Icom transceivers: IC-9700, ID-31A/E PLUS, ID-4100A/E, ID5100A/E*, or ID-51A/E (PLUS, PLUS2, 50th Anniversary model). (As
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    10. D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED) Digital squelch functions The digital squelch opens only when you receive a signal addressed to your own call sign, or a signal that includes a matching digital code. You can silently wait for calls from others. You can independently set the Digital squelch function
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    the memory data to an SD card or save it to a PC using the CS-9700 cloning software. ••The repeater list can be downloaded from the Icom website. http://www.icom.co.jp/world/support/download/firm/index.html Example: "Hirano" repeater information DDRepeater list contents The following contents are
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    10. D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED) Entering new information into the repeater list This section describes how to manually enter new repeater information into the repeater list. The required setting items differ, depending on your communication usage. Confirm the required items, as shown below.
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    10. D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED) Entering new information into the repeater list DDEntering new information into the repeater list Step 1. Selecting the repeater group 1. Open the DV/DD MEMORY screen. MENU » (2) > DV/DD MEMORY Step 2. Selecting the communication type 1. Touch "TYPE." 2. Touch
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    10. D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED) Entering new information into the repeater list DDEntering new information into the repeater list LLThis item is displayed when Step 2. Selecting the communication type is set to "DV Repeater" or "DD Repeater." LLThe 8th digit in the call sign, entered in Step 5.
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    10. D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED) Entering new information into the repeater list DDEntering new information into the repeater list Step 14. Selecting the repeater tone frequency LLWhen Step 2. Selecting the communication type is set to "DV Repeater" or "DV Simplex," this item is not displayed. LL
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    10. D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED) Entering new information into the repeater list DDEditing repeater data You can edit repeater data. This is useful when already-entered data is incorrect, has changed, or some data needs to be added to the list. 1. Open the REPEATER GROUP screen. MENU » (2) > DV/DD
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    10. D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED) Entering new information into the repeater list DDDeleting repeater data 1. Open the REPEATER GROUP screen. MENU » (2) > DV/DD Memory > Repeater List 2. Touch a repeater group where the repeater you want to delete is listed. NOTE: The currently selected repeater on
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    of the repeaters You can move the entered repeaters to rearrange their display order in the selected repeater group. Example: Moving "Hirano/Icom" above "Nakano." 1. Open the REPEATER GROUP screen. MENU » (2) > DV/DD Memory > Repeater List 2. Touch a repeater group where the repeater you want to
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    10. D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED) Entering new information into the repeater list DDSkip setting for the DR scan You can set repeaters as scan skip repeaters. The selected repeaters are skipped for faster scanning. You can set the skip setting to all repeaters in the selected repeater group, or to
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    10. D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED) Entering new information into the repeater list DDEntering or editing a repeater group name 1. Open the REPEATER GROUP screen. MENU » (2) > DV/DD Memory > Repeater List 2. Touch a Repeater group that you edit the name for 1 second. 3. Touch "Edit Name." 4. Enter a
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    10. D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED) Your Call Sign DDEntering Your Call Sign You can manually enter a Your (destination) Call Sign. When a Your Call Sign is set to "TO," you can make a call to the station, even if you do not
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    10. D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED) Your Call Sign DDDeleting Your Call Sign 1. Open the YOUR CALL SIGN screen. MENU » DV/DD Memory > Your Call Sign 2. Touch a call sign you want to delete for 1 second. 3. Touch "Delete." DDRearranging the display order of Your Call Signs You can move Your Call Signs
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    10. D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED) Are your settings correct? If you make a Local Area call with a gateway setting still selected in "TO," the destination repeater will be busy while you transmit. The stations that want to use the repeater as their Access repeater cannot access it, as shown below. BE
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    the antenna. When using the Internal Gateway function: Other station Internet IC-9700 D-STAR repeater Connect to the [LAN] port When using the External RS-MS3W or RS-MS3A instruction manual in addition to this document. They can be downloaded from the Icom website. (pp. 11-10, 11-11) 11-1
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    in the transceiver, RS-MS3A, or RS-MS3W software application to the RS-RP3C repeater gateway software as the access point.* * Ask the gateway Call sign in "Terminal/AP Call sign" in the RS-MS3W or RS-MS3A. IC-9700 MY Call Sign: JA3YUA Internet Other station Windows/Android Enter "JA3YUA A" in "
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    mobile router (p. 11-7) *1 Windows or Android device NOTE: Depending on your contract, you may be charged a large or additional communication fee. Ask your Internet service provider about the content of your contract. Internet 3 1 *2 2 *2 You can use a cellular system compatible computer. 11-3
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    Global IP address assigned to the router is needed. LLYour router may not have a Global IP address, depending on your Internet service provider. Ask your Internet service provider about the Global IP address setting. 2. Setting a static local IP address When using a router, you need to set a static
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    use the DV Gateway function at the same time. LLDepending on the router settings, you must configure the IP filter settings. Check the router's manual on how to configure the settings.  When using the Internal Gateway function, go to "Setting up the transceiver." (p. 11-8)  When using a Windows
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    compatible computer. A Global IP address A static or dynamic IPv4 Global IP address assigned to your Windows or Android device is needed. Ask your Internet service provider to provide a Global IP address to your device. NOTE: •• Turn OFF your Wi-Fi setting when you operate using a cellular system
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    a Global IP address, depending on your Internet service provider. Ask your Internet service provider about the Global IP address setting. 2. settings, you may need to configure the IP filter settings. Check the router's manual on how to configure the settings.  When using a Windows device, go to
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    up the device DDWhen using the Internal Gateway function Connecting the LAN cable Connect the transceiver to the router using the LAN cable. IC-9700 To the [LAN] port LAN cable Router Setting the Internal Gateway Settings 1. Open the INTERNAL GATEWAY SETTINGS screen. MENU » (2) > DV GW > Internal
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    11. ABOUT THE DV GATEWAY FUNCTION Setting up the device DDWhen using the Internal Gateway function Allowed Call Sign List Enter the call sign of the stations that you allow to transmit through the Internet while "Enabled" is selected for "Allowed Call sign (Access Point Mode)." LLYou can add up to
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    and its instruction manual from the Icom website. Read the RS-MS3W instruction manual on how to install the software. LLSearch by "RS-MS3W." http://www.icom.co.jp/world/support/download/firm/ Connecting the OPC-2350LU Connect the transceiver to the Windows device using the OPC-2350LU. IC-9700 To
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    of the Android device, read the Android device's instruction manual. LLDisplay indications may differ, depending on the OS version or settings. Connecting the OPC-2350LU Connect the transceiver to the Android device using the OPC-2350LU. IC-9700 Android device with the USB host function To the
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    -MS3W or RS-MS3A. LLIf an error message is displayed, see page 11-24 to read the tips to solve the problem. NOTE: In the Terminal mode •• The Time Out Timer function is not activated. •• The Following items are automatically set displayed, see page 11-19 to read the tips to solve the problem. 11-12
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    selected name is set in "TO." 4. Select your destination repeater. (Example: Hirano/Icom) •• Returns to the DR screen, and selected repeater name is set in "TO." receive a reply, see page 11-20 to read the tips to solve the problem. 5. Push TRANSMIT , or hold down the microphone's [PTT] to transmit
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    error Network error Receiving while transmitting Receive error LLIf an error icon is displayed, see page 11-19 to read the tips to solve the problem. When using the External Gateway function After the transceiver is in the Access Point mode, click (touch) in the RS-MS3W or RSMS3A. LLIf
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    through the Access point transceiver In this section, set up a Remote D-STAR transceiver you are going to operate. LLRead the Remote D-STAR transceiver's instruction manual for setting details. NOTE: While in the Access Point mode, you can make a Gateway CQ call or a call to an individual station
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    the Access Point information. 2. Hold down [PTT] to transmit. LLIf you cannot receive a reply, see page 11-22 to read the tips to solve the problem. 11-16
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    Access Point transceiver. (Example: 430.850) 3. Select "DUP-." 3. Set the Receive mode to "DV mode" Push [MODE] several times until "DV" is displayed. LLWhen the "GPS TX Mode" is set, "DV-G" or "DV-A" is displayed. 11-17
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    screen. 7. Hold down [PTT] to transmit LLIf you cannot receive a reply, see page 11-22 to read the tips to solve the problem. TIP: When the settings are saved into a memory channel, you can quickly select the settings. Read the Remote D-STAR transceiver's instruction manual for details. 11-18
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    FUNCTION Troubleshooting DDError icon of the transceiver If an error icon is displayed when using the Internal Gateway function, read the following chart. If you are unable to locate the cause of a problem or solve it through the use of this chart, contact your Icom Dealer or Service Center
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    Troubleshooting DDTroubleshooting for the Terminal mode operation The following chart is designed to help you correct problems which are not equipment malfunctions. If you are unable to locate the cause of a problem or solve it through the use of this chart, contact your Icom Dealer or Service
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    11. ABOUT THE DV GATEWAY FUNCTION Troubleshooting DDTroubleshooting for the Terminal mode operation PROBLEM You can transmit, but cannot receive from the destination repeater. POSSIBLE CAUSE •• A Global IP address is not used. •• The router or mobile router's port is
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    Troubleshooting DDTroubleshooting for the Access Point mode operation The following chart is designed to help you correct problems which are not equipment malfunctions. If you are unable to locate the cause of a problem or solve it through the use of this chart, contact your Icom Dealer or Service
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    11. ABOUT THE DV GATEWAY FUNCTION Troubleshooting DDTroubleshooting for the Access Point mode operation PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REFERENCE After your set the RS-MS3W RS-MS3A's or the RS-MS3A. instruction manual •• Destination station that uses the •• Destination station makes a
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    to locate the cause of a problem or solve it through the use of this chart, contact your Icom Dealer or Service Center. MESSAGE POSSIBLE CAUSE Gateway sign. RS-MS3A's entered. instruction manual •• System error occurs when the •• Restart the RS-MS3W or RS- - service started. MS3A. If an
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    mode is Peer to Peer. LLRefer to your PC manual for PC setting details. 1. Obtain the static IP Icom also dismisses all responsibility for demands made by a third party. •• Since the transmitting data is not encrypted, the data can be received and decrypted by other stations. •• Connect the IC-9700
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    not need the setting. 3. Setting the shared folder Setting the transceiver DDConnecting a LAN cable Connect the PC and IC-9700 [LAN] port using a LAN cable (User supplied). [LAN] port IC-9700 LAN cable (User supplied) PC DDSetting your call sign Set your call sign for the DD mode operation. You
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    operation is displayed. Indication Status Stand-by Data receiving LLThe received data is output to the PC. [TX/RX] lights green. Data sending LLThe IC-9700 is transmitting data. [TX/ RX] lights red. •• Each touch toggles the DD repeater simplex mode ON or OFF. 4. Push EXIT several times to
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    mode operation is displayed. Indication Status Stand-by Data receiving LLThe received data is output to the PC. [TX/RX] lights green. Data sending LLThe IC-9700 is transmitting data. [TX/ RX] lights red. 12-4
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    mode operation is displayed. Indication Status Stand-by Data receiving LLThe received data is output to the PC. [TX/RX] lights green. Data sending LLThe IC-9700 is transmitting data. [TX/ RX] lights red. 12-5
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    for the DD mode operation See also the TROUBLESHOOTING section in the BASIC MANUAL. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REFERENCE Unable to transmit or receiving Unable to share files LAN cable is not connected or •• Check the LAN cable connection. p. 12-2
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    functions and/ or improves performance parameters. You can download the latest firmware from the Icom website. http://www.icom.co.jp/world/ IMPORTANT: To update the firmware, first format your SD card using the IC-9700. Then copy the downloaded firmware data from your PC into the IC9700 folder on
  • Icom IC-9700 | Instruction Manual advanced - Page 171
    .icom.co.jp/world/ L These instructions are based on Microsoft® Windows® 7. 1. Click [Support]. Click 2. Click the "Firmware Updates/Software 3. Click the desired firmware file link in the IC-9700 group. 4. Read "Regarding this Download Service" carefully, and then click [Agree]. Click 5. Click
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    damaged and you will have to send the transceiver back to the nearest Icom distributor for repair. This type of repair is out of warranty, even the previous page for details. 1. Copy the downloaded firmware data into the IC-9700 folder on to an SD card. 5. Touch the Firmware (Example: 9700_012345
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    A7508-2EX © 2019 Icom Inc. Mar. 2019 1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003, Japan
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ADVANCED MANUAL
i9700
13 FIRMWARE UPDATE
12 DD MODE OPERATION
11 DV GATEWAY
10 D-STAR (ADVANCED)
9 D-STAR (BASIC)
8 GPS OPERATION (ADVANCED)
7 GPS OPERATION (BASIC)
6 OTHER FUNCTIONS
5 SCAN
4 MEMORY CHANNEL
3 TX VOICE MEMORY
2
RECORD AND PLAYBACK
1 ADVANCED OPERATIONS
INTRODUCTION
VHF/UHF ALL MODE TRANSCEIVER