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  • Icom ID-51A PLUS | Instruction Manual - Page 1
    BASIC INSTRUCTIONS VHF/UHF TRANSCEIVER ID-51A VHF/UHF TRANSCEIVER ID-51E This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. undesired operation. WARNING: MODIFICATION OF THIS DEVICE TO RECEIVE CELLULAR RADIOTELEPHONE SERVICE SIGNALS IS PROHIBITED UNDER FCC RULES AND FEDERAL LAW. The photo shows the
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    FOREWORD Thank you for purchasing this fine Icom product. The ID-51A or ID-51E vhf/uhf transceiver is designed and build with Icom's superior technology and craftsmanship combining traditional analog technologies with the new digital technology, Digital Smart Technologies for Amateur Radio (D-STAR),
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    basic operating instructions for the ID-51A/ID-51E. SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES The following accessories are supplied with the transceiver. q Antenna 1 w Hand strap 1 e Battery charger (BC-167SA/SD/SV 1 r Belt clip 1 t Battery pack (BP-271 1 y CD (Including the CS-51PLUS cloning software 1 * Not
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    as this man- ual • Advanced Instructions Instructions for the advanced operations and more details than are described in this manual • HAM radio Terms A glossary of HAM radio terms • CS-51PLUS Instruction manual Instructions for the CS-51PLUS cloning software installation and use • CS-51PLUS
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    signals, or noise may be heard. These do not indicate a transceiver malfunction. DDAbout charging at power ON ID-51A/E's charging circuit charges the supplied battery pack in approximately 3 hours. But with this rapid circuit, the battery pack cannot be charged at power ON, by default. So, be
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    damage the transceiver. R WARNING! NEVER operate the transceiver with an earphone, headphones or other audio accessories at high volume damage the transceiver. CAUTION: MAKE SURE the flexible antenna and battery pack are securely attached to the transceiver, and that the antenna and battery pack are
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    damage to the transceiver's case or waterproof seal. * Only when the BP-271 or BP-272 (option), flexible antenna, [MIC/SP] transceiver corresponds to IPX4. Even when the transceiver power is OFF, a slight current still flows in the circuits. Remove the battery pack or batteries from the transceiver
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    smoke or catch fire. R DANGER! Use the battery only with the transceiver for which it is specified. Never use a battery with any other equipment, or for any purpose that is not specified in this instruction manual. R DANGER! If fluid from inside the battery gets in your eyes, blindness can result
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    to +40˚C (+32˚F to +104˚F). Icom recommends charging the battery at +25˚C (+77˚F). The battery may heat up or rupture if charged out of the specified temperature range. Additionally, battery performance or battery life may be reduced. BE SURE to turn the transceiver power OFF while charging with the
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    SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ii ABOUT THE SUPPLIED CD iii IMPORTANT NOTES iv PRECAUTIONS v BATTERY CAUTIONS vii Battery pack 9 ■■Charging the battery pack 10 ■■Inserting the microSD card 10 ■■Power ON 11 ■■Setting audio volume 11 ■■Setting Date/Time 11 ■■Enter your call sign into the transceiver
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    40 5 MEMORY CHANNEL OPERATION........ 41-42 ■■Memory channel programming 41 ■■Selecting the Memory channel 42 6 D-STAR OPERATION 43 Making a Gateway Repeater call 57 ■■Calling an individual station 58 ■■ Troubleshooting 60 ■■Reflector operation 62 ■■Updating the repeater list 68 7 
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    introduces unique functions built into the ID51A/E. • See the PDF type Advanced Instructions's for more details. 1 QSO Recording operate the transceiver, this function automatically replies with your own call sign and transmits your position. • See the PDF type Advanced Instructions's Section
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    connect an Android™ device to the transceiver, you can use the extended D-STAR functions with the RSMS1A*, such as remote control operation or sending messages and/or pictures. *The RS-MS1A is a freeware Android™ application. • See the PDF type Advanced Instructions's Section 18 for details. xii
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    antenna with a BNC connector. w TX/RX INDICATOR [TX/RX] (p. 38) Lights green while receiving a signal or when the squelch is open, lights red while transmitting. 1 e PTT SWITCH [PTT] (p. 38) Hold down to transmit, release to receive. For ID for 1 second to turn the transceiver power ON or OFF. (p.
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    the supplied BC-167SA/SD/SV wall char- ger, to charge the attached battery pack. (p. 10) ➥➥ Connect an external DC power supply through the 1 data communica- tion cable, for data communication in the DV mode, or for cloning. The jack is also used to connect an external GPS receiver. !5 QUICK MENU
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    enter the Call channel mode. (p. 36) For ID-51A only In the Call channel mode, push once . ➥ While in the Memory Name or Call Sign Programming mode, push to delete a character. (p. 13) ➥ cloning cable, optional speaker microphone or headset, if desired. See Section 18 in the Advanced instructions
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    PANEL DESCRIPTION 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION @1 VOLUME CONTROL [VOL] Rotate to adjust the audio volume level. (p. 11) @2 CONTROL DIAL [DIAL] ➥➥ Rotate to select the operating frequency. (p. 34) ➥➥ While in the Memory mode, rotate to select a memory channel. (p. 42) ➥➥ While scanning, rotate to
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    BC Radio setting pop-up window (Tuning mode) 5 Single band display q BATTERY ICON ➥➥ Shows the capacity of the attached battery pack in four levels. • " " (battery icon) appears when the battery pack is attached. • " " appears when the battery pack must be charged appears when the optional
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    "DUP+" appears when plus duplex is selected, 73) Appears while recording. • " " appears while the transceiver is recording. • " " appears while the recording is ➥➥ "DSQL" appears while the Digital Call Sign squelch function is ON. ➥➥ "CSQL" appears while the Digital Code squelch func- tion is
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    1 PANEL DESCRIPTION ■■ Function display (Continued) et !1 q w r y u io !0 !2 @3 !3 @2 !4 @1 !5 !6 @0 !7 !9 !8 Dual band display BC Radio setting pop-up window (Tuning mode) Single band display 7 !3 PRIORITY WATCH ICON Appears when Priority Watch is in use. !4 WEATHER ALERT ICON
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    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
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    completed the steps!! 9 ■■Attaching the Battery pack Attach or detach the battery pack or battery case, as illustrated below. To attach To detach w q Battery pack or battery case q q w Illustration shows the battery pack is attached. Even when the transceiver power is OFF, a small current
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    the charging icon " " sequentially shows eleven level steps along with the word "Charging...". • T he icon disappears when the battery pack is completely charged. Transceiver BE SURE to attach the battery pack before connecting the DC cable. BP-271 to [DC IN] BC-167S BE SURE to turn power OFF
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    is adjusted in the Sounds menu. MENU > Sounds > Beep Level (p. 29) 11 ■■Setting Date/Time The ID-51A/E has a built-in internal GPS receiver, and has a time correction function. The transceiver automatically sets the Date/Time settings to your local time. DDLocal setting qqPush [MENU] . wwPush
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    > GPS Select) After the " " icon stops blinking, the transceiver automatically sets the Date/Time setting to your local time. If the " " icon does not stop blinking, manually set the "Date/Time" setting. MENU > Time Set > Date/Time (p. 29) To prolong the battery life in the GPS mode To prolong the
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    INITIAL SETUP ■■Enter your call sign into the transceiver You can enter up to six MY call signs D-pad(Ent). • Enters the call sign edit mode. 2. Enter the call sign yyRotate [DIAL] to select the first digit. (Example: J) • A to Z, 0 to 9, / and (Space) are selectable. • M ove cursor: Push D-pad
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    Completed Beeps [DIAL] Selects Deletes Shows the QUICK MENU 2 ✓✓ Convenient! If necessary, enter a note of up to 4 characters, such as the model of the transceiver, name, area name, and so on, after your call sign. qqPush D-pad() until the cursor moves to the right of the "/". wwRepeat steps
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    The "D-STAR Gateway System" screen appears. Click [Register] to start the New User registration. If needed, ask the gateway repeater administrator for call sign registration instructions. Click 15
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    STARTING INITIAL SETUP 2 STARTING INITIAL SETUP 2. Register your call sign ttFollow the registration instructions on the registration screen. yyWhen you receive a notification from the administrator, your call sign registration has been approved, but the whole process is not
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    data settings on the microSD card allows you to easily restore the transceiver to its previous settings, even if an all reset is performed. the following steps. • Formatting a card erases all its data. Before formatting any programmed card, make a backup file on your PC. qqPush [MENU] . • T he
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    in the CS-51PLUS cloning software. The saved data on the microSD card can be copied onto a PC and edited by the cloning software. Data settings can be name, see "Save with a different file name" (Section 2 in the Advanced instructions). ttPush D-pad(Ent) to save the file name. • T he confirmation
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    3 MENU SCREEN ■■Menu item selection The Menu screen is used to program infrequently changed values or function settings. In addition to this page, see pages 20 through 30 for details of each items. NOTE: The Menu system
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    heard from the transceiver's speaker. DTCS Code Program Skip Turns the Program Skip Scan function ON or OFF for a VFO mode scan. Bank Link Selects banks to be scanned during a Bank Link Scan. Program Link Sets the link function for the program scan edge channels. See the Advanced Instructions
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    the recorded audio when you push the fast-rewind or fast-forward key during playback. * Be sure to insert a microSD card into the transceiver before selecting these items. 21 Voice Recorder Set Voice recorder options. Record* Starts recording the microphone audio. Play Files* Plays or deletes the
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    timer to automatically mute the BC Radio audio when the transceiver transmits or receive on the A band or B band. FM Antenna Selects the desired antenna for FM. Power Save (BC Radio) Turns the Power Save (BC Radio) function ON (to save battery power) or OFF. / Turns
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    sentences. Turns ON the GPS logger function with the transceiver in the Sleep mode. GPS TX Mode Set the GPS TX mode. OFF Turns default. Symbol Selects a object station's symbol to transmit. SSID Selects the APRS® call sign SSID. Comment Enters a comment to transmit. Time Stamp
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    received call history in the DV mode. RX01: Displays the calls your transceiver received. DV Memory Stores call signs or repeater information to use in information. (See the Advanced Instructions for details of the preloaded data.) NOTE: The repeater list described in this manual may differ from
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    the Automatic Reply function. DV Data TX Selects manually or automatically to transmit data. DV Fast Digital Monitor Selects the DV mode RX monitoring when [SQL] is held down. Digital Repeater Set Turns the digital ON or OFF. RX Record (RPT) The transceiver can record the data of up to 50 individual
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    list of the DTMF memory channels. The DTMF memory can store up to 24-digit DTMF code. DTMF Speed Selects the DTMF transfer speed. QSO/RX Log Sets the Save Selects the Power Save options to reduce current drain and conserve battery power. Monitor Selects the [SQL] monitor function method. Dial Speed
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    . CI-V Set CI-V options. CI-V (DATA Jack) Selects whether or not to use the [DATA] jack to control an external device. CI-V Address Sets the transceiver's unique CI-V hexadecimal address code.
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    Charging (Power ON) When the external DC power cable is connected, this function enables charging the battery even with the power ON. Display Sets the Display options. Backlight Selects the transceiver backlight option. Backlight Timer Selects the backlight ON time period. LCD Dimmer Selects the LCD
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    . When "English" is selected in System Language, this setting will disappear. System Language Selects English or Japanese as the system language of the transceiver. Sounds Sets the Sound options. Volume Select Selects to adjust the audio output level of all bands togeth- er, all separately, or
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    power source. Version Shows the transceiver's firmware version number. Clone Clone Mode Reads or writes the CS-51PLUS data from or to the PC. Clone Master Mode Sends the memory or setting data to other ID-51A/E. The clone Master mode of the Transceiver to Transceiver. Reset Partial Reset Returns all
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    Set the operating frequency. (p. 34) ttSet the Squelch level. (p. 35) ■■Dualwatch operation Dualwatch operation simultaneously monitors two frequencies. The ID-51A/E has two independent receiver circuits, A band and B band. Depending on the operating band or mode, the SUB band audio signal is
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    BASIC OPERATION 4 DDDualwatch operation ON or OFF ➥➥Hold down [DUAL] for 1 second to turn the dualwatch operation ON or OFF. • During Dualwatch operation, the display shows the A band in the upper half and the B band in the lower half. Upper: A band DDMAIN band selection ➥➥Push [MAIN] to
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    4 BASIC OPERATION ■■Selecting the operating band The transceiver can receive the AIR, 144 MHz or 430 MHz bands. qqPush [V/MHz] to select the VFO mode. wwPush [QUICK] . eePush D-pad() to
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    Operating modes are determined by the modulation of the radio signals. The transceiver has a total of four operating modes, AM, FM, FM-N and the 1 MHz step is selected, the 1 MHz digit blinks. • W hen the 10 MHz step is selected, the 10 MHz digit blinks. wwRotate [DIAL] to select the desired
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    to weak signals without disturbing the squelch setting, or having to open the squelch manually, even when mute functions such as the tone squelch are in use. ➥➥While holding down [SQL], the transceiver monitors the operating frequency. • The 1st segment of the S-meter blinks. • T his function is
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    Memory mode is used for operation on Memory channels, which store programmed frequencies and other parameters. • Call channel mode Call channels are [DIAL] to select a desired channel. *Appears in only the U.S.A. version transceivers. DDVFO mode qqPush [V/MHz] . • Push [V/MHz] selects the 1
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    the DR (D-STAR Repeater) function The DR (D-STAR Repeater) function is used for D-STAR repeater operation. With this function, you can easily select the programmed repeaters and Your call signs by rotating [DIAL]. See page 44 for the DR function details. qqHold down for 1 second. • Displays the
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    BASIC OPERATION 4 BASIC OPERATION ■■Transmitting CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna will damage the transceiver. NOTE: To prevent interfering, hold down [SQL] to listen on the channel before transmitting. qqSet the operating frequency. (p. 34) • T ransmitting can be done only
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    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
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    DDAM/FM radio mode selection ➥➥Push [MODE] mode. to select the AM or FM radio FM mode 4 AM mode NOTE: This transceiver does not have a built-in bar antenna for AM broadcast band reception. If you have difficulties receiving depending on your environment, we recommend that you try a different
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    The Memory mode is useful to quickly select often-used repeaters. This section describes the basic channel programming. See the Advanced Instructions for details. Example: Programming 146.030 MHz into memory channel 11 (a blank channel). qqPush [V/MHz] to select the VFO mode. wwRotate
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    alternately selected. Push . *Appears only for the U.S.A. ver- sion transceivers. wwRotate [DIAL] to select a desired memory channel. • Memory channels: "000" ~ "499" • Scan edge channels: "0A/0B" ~ "24A/24B" • Only programmed memory channels can be selected. • See previous page for memory
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    repeater ●● Easy call sign entry with the Repeater list or TX/RX History ●● Call Sign Capture key [RX>CS] makes call sign capture easy. 43 ID-51A/E 1200 MHz (144/430 MHz) You can communicate with a 1200 MHz D-STAR station using the
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    Entering your call sign (MY) into the transceiver. STEP 2 Registering your call sign ( or around the world. • Y ou can transmit and receive digital voice, including low- speed data, at the same time. . With this function, you can select the programmed repeater or frequency in "FROM" (the access
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    If the repeater is busy, wait until it is clear, or ask for a "break" using a method acceptable to your local procedures. • T he transceiver has a Time-Out Timer function for DV operation. The timer limits a continuous transmission. Warning beeps will sound approximately 30 seconds before time-out
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    D-STAR OPERATION 6 D-STAR OPERATION ■■Making a Simplex call You can make a transceiver to transceiver call (through no repeater) in the DR screen. NOTE: Depending on the transceiver's version, the frequencies may be different. Check for acceptable frequencies for your operating area. eePush D-
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    frequencies can be changed in the MENU screen. See the PDF type Advanced Instructions section 9 for more details. (MENU > DV memory > Repeater 1 sec- ond. • The repeater list, described in this manual, may differ from your transceiver's preloaded list. wwPush D-pad() to select "FROM" (Access
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    to select your access repeater, other than selecting it from repeater list. See the Advanced Instructions for more details. • Rotating [DIAL] • Searching for the nearest repeaters • T he repeater list, described in this manual, may differ from Go to step y your transceiver's programmed list. 48
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    6 D-STAR OPERATION ■■ Accessing repeaters (Continued) 2. Select the Destination repeater ("TO") Example: Your destination repeater is Hamacho/Japan in the repeater list. qqPush D-pad() to select "TO" (Destination repeater), and then push D-pad(Ent). D-pad (Ent) (�) "TO" is selected. wwPush D-
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    3. Check whether you can access the repeater qqHold down [PTT] for approximately 1 second to access the repeater. wwIf you get a reply call, or "UR?" appears on the LCD within 3 seconds, your signal reached your access repeater and your call was successfully sent from your destination repeater.
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    6 D-STAR OPERATION ■■ Using the RX history (Continued) 1. To display a received call sign qqHold down for 1 second. • Displays the RX HISTORY screen. RX HISTORY record number RX message Repeater call sign of the called station RX HISTORY screen (RX01) Caller station (upper)* *A note may be
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    or forward. • W hile selecting a character, push [QUICK] to change the character to an upper case or lower case letter. • W hile selecting a digit, push [QUICK] to open the input mode selection window. Input mode selection - P ush D-pad() to select window the desired Upper case let
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    6 D-STAR OPERATION ■■ Using the RX history (Continued) uuAfter entering the name, push D-pad(Ent). • Example: "TOM" The saved call sign is displayed on the YOUR CALL SIGN screen as a selectable destination. iiPush D-pad() to select "," and then push D-pad(Ent). ooPush D-pad() to
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    D-STAR OPERATION 6 ■■Capturing a call sign After you receive a repeater's signal, the calling station's call sign can be captured by touching the Call Sign Capture key ( ) for 1 second. Then you can quickly and easily reply to the call. 1. Set the received call sign to the destination Hold down
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    6 D-STAR OPERATION ■■ Capturing a call sign (Continued) 2. Hold down [PTT] to transmit qqWhile holding down [PTT], speak at your normal voice level. wwPush or [CLR] to return to the previous call sign setting. Transmitting Return to the previous screen 55 ■■Making a Local area call A
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    rrPush D-pad() to select your access repeater, and then push D-pad(Ent). • Example: "Hirano" D-STAR OPERATION 6 3. Hold down [PTT] to transmit While holding down [PTT], speak at your normal voice level. D-STAR OPERATION 2. Set "TO" (Destination) qqPush D-pad() to select "TO," and then push
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    6 D-STAR OPERATION ■■Making a Gateway Repeater call A Gateway call can be made when a destination repeater is selected in "TO" (Destination). ✓✓ What is a Gateway Repeater Call? To call through your local area (access) repeater, repeater gateway, and the Internet to your desired destination
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    eePush D-pad() to select the repeater group where your destination repeater is listed, and then push D-pad(Ent). • Example: "11: Japan" D-pad (Ent) (�) rrPush D-pad() to select the destination repeater, and then push D-pad(Ent). • Example: "Hamacho430" D-STAR OPERATION 6 ■■Calling an
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    6 D-STAR OPERATION ■■ Calling an individual station (Continued) rrPush D-pad() to select your access repeater, and then push D-pad(Ent). • Example: "Hirano430" 2. Set "TO" (Destination) qqPush D-pad() to select "TO," and then push D-pad(Ent). wwPush D-pad() to select "Your Call Sign," and then
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    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 contents do not match your transceiver's set- sign. ting
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    Troubleshooting (Continued) PROBLEM 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 GPS receiver is not connected. • "OFF" or "Manual" is selected in the GPS Set • Select either Advanced Instructions. 61
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    Reflector operation DDWhat is the reflector? A reflector is a special server connected to the internet and running a version of dplus software. If the dplus software is installed on your access repeater, it provides various functions including gateway and reflector linking capabilities (It is known
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    number. (Example: 010) uuPush D-pad() to move the cursor. iiPush D-pad() to select module letter. (Example: B). ooPush D-pad(Ent). • T he transceiver returns to the DR screen. • "Link to Reflector" and "REF010BL" are displayed in "TO." !0 Hold down [PTT] to link to the reflector. • The TX
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    ," and then push D-pad(Ent). ttPush D-pad() to select the reflector that you want to link to. (Example: "REF002AL") yyPush D-pad(Ent). • T he transceiver returns to the DR screen. • "Link to Reflector" and "REF002AL" are displayed in "TO." uuHold down [PTT] to link to the reflector. • The TX
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    ," and then push Dpad(Ent). • T he "REFLECTOR" screen appears. Go to step r rrPush D-pad() to select "Unlink Reflector." ttPushD-pad(Ent). • T he transceiver returns to the DR screen. • "Unlink Reflector" and "U" are displayed in "TO." yyHold down [PTT] to unlink the reflector. • The TX/RX
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    Test." 6 eePush D-pad() to select "Reflector," and then push Dpad(Ent). • T he "REFLECTOR" screen appears. Go to step r ttPushD-pad(Ent). • T he transceiver returns to the DR screen. • "Echo Test" and "E" are displayed in "TO." yyHold down [PTT] and speak at normal voice level. • T he TX
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    DDRequesting repeater information When you send the repeater information command, an ID message is sent back. qqHold down for 1 sec- ond D-pad() to select "Repeater Information." ttPushD-pad(Ent). • T he transceiver returns to the DR screen. • "Repeater Information" and "I" are displayed in
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    the version. This instruction manual describes when the file name is "51P_USA_140820.zip," for example. ID-51A/E's latest setting file is uploaded to "Cloning software(Rev. MM) and manuals" in the Icom website screen. • The displayed contents may differ. 6 ID-51A ID-51E Cloning software(Rev. MM
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    into the microSD card drive on your PC. • Icom recommends that you format all microSD cards to be used with the ID-51A/E, even preformatted microSD cards for PCs or other uses. "Setting" folder in the "ID-51" folder of the microSD card. Click microSD card Transceiver to the Card reader Click 69
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    card y R emove the microSD card from the PC, and insert the card into the transceiver's slot. See pages 10, 75 and 76 for details of inserting and removing the microSD card. PC microSD card Transceiver from the Card reader Saving the current data is recommended before loading other data into
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    . !5 A fter checking, settings data loading starts. • W hile loading, "LOADING" and a progress bar are displayed. !6 A fter loading, "COMPLETED!" appears. To complete the loading process, reboot the transceiver. Repeater list updating is complete! 71
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    32 GB, can be used with the ID-51A/E. Icom has checked the compatibility with the following microSD Icom recommends that you format all microSD cards to be used with the transceiver, even preformatted microSD cards for PCs or other uses. NOTE: • Before using the microSD card, read the instructions
  • Icom ID-51A PLUS | Instruction Manual - Page 86
    "Recording started" and automatically exits the Quick Menu screen. • " " appears while the transceiver is recording. • " " appears while the recording is paused. • Recording is continuous until you manually stop recording, or the card becomes full. • If the recording file's content reaches 2GB
  • Icom ID-51A PLUS | Instruction Manual - Page 87
    the folder that contains the file you want to play, and then push D-pad(Ent). • T he folder name is composed of the year (4 digits), the month and the day (2 digits each). rrPush D-pad() to select the file that you want to play, then push D-pad(Ent) to play it back. 7 • T he
  • Icom ID-51A PLUS | Instruction Manual - Page 88
    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
  • Icom ID-51A PLUS | Instruction Manual - Page 89
    7 recording a qso onto a microsd card 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] . wwPush D-pad() to select "SD Card," then push D-pad(Ent). D-pad (Ent) (�) eePush
  • Icom ID-51A PLUS | Instruction Manual - Page 90
    8 GPS OPERATION ■■GPS operation The ID-51A/E has a built-in internal GPS receiver. You difficulties receiving, we recommend that you try a different location. • W hen the "GPS Select" item is set to "Manual," the icon does not appear. (GPS > GPS Set > GPS Select) qqPush [QUICK] . wwPush D-pad
  • Icom ID-51A PLUS | Instruction Manual - Page 91
    eeThe first MY GPS position screen appears. (1/5) MY Position MEM Position RX Position 1 ALM Position RX Position 2 GPS OPERATION 8 rrPush [CLR] to close the GPS Position screen. The top of the compass is North. Latitude Longitude Your course
  • Icom ID-51A PLUS | Instruction Manual - Page 92
    . The files may not be compatible with all mapping software. • See the PDF type Advanced Instructions for copying the log file to your PC. NOTE: • This function is ON as the default setting, if you install a microSD card, the transceiver continuously stores the position data from the GPS receiver
  • Icom ID-51A PLUS | Instruction Manual - Page 93
    problem persists, perform a Partial reset or an All reset. BE CAREFUL! An All reset clears all programming and returns all settings to their factory defaults. See the PDF type Advanced Instructions ," and then push D-pad(Ent). • T he transceiver displays "PAR- 9 TIAL RESET," then the partial
  • Icom ID-51A PLUS | Instruction Manual - Page 94
    the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and Icom Inc., could void your authority to operate this
  • Icom ID-51A PLUS | Instruction Manual - Page 95
    selection 40 Audio volume 11 Auto Position Reply function xi B Battery Cautions vii Attaching/Detaching 9 Charging at power ON iv BC radio Capture 54 Call sign Capture key 54 Enter your call sign into the transceiver 13 Register your call sign at a gateway repeater 15 Charging Caution
  • Icom ID-51A PLUS | Instruction Manual - Page 96
    Log file 79 83 M Main band selection 32 Making a Call Gateway Repeater call 57 Local area call 55 Simplex call 46 Memory channel Programming 41 Selecting 42 MENU screen Menu items and their details 20 microSD Formatting 17 Inserting 10 Removing 75 Monitor function 35 N Near FM Repeater
  • Icom ID-51A PLUS | Instruction Manual - Page 97
    /Time 11 Simplex call 46 Spurious signals iv Squelch level 35 Supplied accessories ii Starting the CD iii Supplied CD iii T Table of contents Function ON 4 TSQL frequency 20 Transmit power levels 39 Transmitting 38 Troubleshooting 60 Tuning step 33 Turning ON the BC Radio 40 U Unique
  • Icom ID-51A PLUS | Instruction Manual - Page 98
    CI-V Transceive Function>CI-V>]. 28 CI-V (DATA Jack Function>CI-V>]. 27 Clone Others>]. 30 Clone Master Mode Others>Clone>]. 30 Clone Mode Others>Clone>]. 26 Dial Speed-UP Function>]. 26 Digital Code DUP/TONE>]. 20 Digital Monitor DV Set>]. 25 Digital Repeater Set DV Set>]. 25 Display
  • Icom ID-51A PLUS | Instruction Manual - Page 99
    Set>DV Fast Data>]. 25 File Split Voice Memo>QSO Recoder>Recoder Set>]. 21 FM Antenna BC Radio>BC Radio Set>]. 22 Format SD Card>]. 30 Function Root]. 26 G GPS >]. 28 LCD Dimmer Display>]. 28 Load Setting SD Card>]. 30 M Manual Position GPS>GPS Set>]. 22 MIC Gain (External Function>]. 27 MIC
  • Icom ID-51A PLUS | Instruction Manual - Page 100
    Recoder>]..21 Power Save Function>]. 26 Power Save (BC Radio BC Radio>BC Radio Set>]. 22 Power Save (Internal GPS GPS>GPS Set>]. 22 Program Link Scan>]. 20 Program Skip Scan>]. 20 PTT Auto REC....... [Voice Memo>QSO Recoder>Recoder Set>]. 21 PTT Lock Function>]. 27 Q QSO Log QSO/RX Log>]. 26
  • Icom ID-51A PLUS | Instruction Manual - Page 101
    INDEX FOR MENU ITEMS INDEX FOR MENU ITEMS SD Card Info SD Card>]. 30 Separator/Decimal QSO/RX Log>CSV Format>]. 26 Separator/Decimal.........[SD Card>Import/Export/CSV Format>]. 30 QSO Recoder>Player Set>]. 21 Sound Root]. 29 SPEECH Root]. 26
  • Icom ID-51A PLUS | Instruction Manual - Page 102
    Power supply: 10.0-16.0 V DC for external DC power, or specified Icom's battery pack • Digital transmission speed: 4.8 kbps • Voice coding speed: 2.4 kbps 89 • Current Internal speaker) Less than 300 mA (External speaker) • Antenna connector: SMA (50 W) • Dimensions: 58(W)×105.4(H)×26
  • Icom ID-51A PLUS | Instruction Manual - Page 103
    1st IF) 450 kHz (2nd IF) • Sensitivity (except spurious points): AM (1 kHz 30% MOD; 10 dB S/N) 0.520 to 0.995 MHz Less than 3.2 μV 1.000 to 1.710 MHz Less 60 dB • Squelch Sensitivity (except spurious points): AM (1 kHz 30% MOD; 10 dB S/N) (threshold) 0.520 to 0.995 MHz Less than 3.2
  • Icom ID-51A PLUS | Instruction Manual - Page 104
    ■ LT ■ LU ■ MT ■ NL ■ 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
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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.
BASIC INSTRUCTIONS
ID-51A
VHF/UHF TRANSCEIVER
ID-51E
VHF/UHF TRANSCEIVER
The photo shows
the ID-51E version.