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ADVANCED MANUAL VHF/UHF TRANSCEIVER ID-51A ID-51E Instructions for advanced operations and additional details are described in this manual. See the Basic manual to begin D-STAR, especially for new users. To update the repeater list, click here! INTRODUCTION 1 ACCESSORY ATTACHMENT 2 USING A MICROSD - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 2
the VFO mode is used when setting the frequency offset. 15 Duplex operation • Pushing [V/MHz] REPEATER AND to the default value. to the operating instructions and procedures Push [QUICK] in step Icom, IcToomreIsnect.taontdhethdeefaIcuoltmvalolugeo. are rNegOiTsEte:red trademarks of Icom - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 3
to print out the page in the equalized size. • Read Out Loud feature. The Read Out Loud feature reads aloud the text in this Instruction Manual. R efer to the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader® Help for the details. (This feature may not be usable, depending on your PC environment including the operating - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 4
Previous view Section 1 ACCESSORY ATTACHMENT ■■Antenna 1-2 ■■Battery pack 1-2 ■■Belt clip 1-3 ■■Hand strap 1-3 1-1 - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 5
Previous view 1 ACCESSORY ATTACHMENT ■■Antenna Insert the antenna connector into the antenna base and tighten the antenna. NEVER carry the transceiver by holding only the antenna. TIP: Third-party antennas may increase transceiver performance. An optional AD-92SMA antenna connector adapter is - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 6
Previous view 1 ACCESSORY ATTACHMENT ■■Belt clip To attach the belt clip: qqRemove the battery pack from the transceiver, if it is attached. (p. 1-2) wwSlide the belt clip in the direction of the arrow until the belt clip locks in place, and makes a 'click' sound. To detach the belt clip: qq - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 7
Previous view Section 2 USING A microSD CARD ■■About the microSD card 2-2 ■■Saving data onto the microSD card 2-2 ■■Inserting the microSD card 2-3 DDFormatting the microSD card 2-4 ■■Removing the microSD card 2-5 ■■Saving data onto a microSD card 2-6 ■■Saving with a different file name 2-8 - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 8
the ID-51A/E. Icom has the microSD card instructions thoroughly. • If Icom is not responsible for any damage caused by data corruption of a microSD card. ■■Saving data onto the microSD card The following data can be stored onto the card: • Transceiver data Memory channel contents, Repeater List - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 9
no gap. Correct Wrong NEVER forcibly or inversely insert the card. It will damage the card and/or the slot. [micro SD] slot microSD card Terminals facing the front NOTE: • If you use a brand new microSD card, format it, by doing the steps below. • Formatting a card erases all its data. Before - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 10
Previous view 2 USING A microSD CARD ■■Inserting the microSD card (Continued) DDFormatting the microSD card qqTurn ON the transceiver. wwPush [MENU] . eeP ush D-pad() to select the root item ("SD Card"), and then push D-pad(Ent). D-pad (Ent) () rrPush D-pad() to select "Format," and then push - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 11
] slot cover on the side panel. eePush in the microSD card until a click sounds, and then carefully pull it out. • DO NOT touch the terminals. rrCompletely close the [micro SD] slot cover. CAUTION: After a microSD card is inserted, completely close the [micro SD] slot cover as shown to the right - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 12
, and Repeater List can be saved on the microSD card. Saving data on the microSD card allows you to easily restore the transceiver to its previous configuration, even if an All reset is performed. TIP: Data is saved in the "icf" file format that is used in the CS-51PLUS2 cloning software. The - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 13
Previous view 2 USING A microSD CARD ■■Saving data onto a microSD card (Continued) Overwriting a file (Example: Overwriting the "Set20161001_01") qqPush [MENU] . wwP ush D-pad() to select the root item ("SD Card"), and then push D-pad(Ent). D-pad (Ent) () eePush D-pad() to select "Save Setting," - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 14
push [QUICK] to change the character to a upper case or lower case letter. • W hile selecting a digit, push [QUICK] to open the in- put mode selection window. - P ush D-pad() to select the desired upper case letter, lower case letter, number or symbol. - To enter symbols, select "!"#," and then - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 15
Previous view 2 USING A microSD CARD ■■Saving with a different file name (Continued) uuPush D-pad() to move the cursor to the second digit. iiRepeat steps y and u to enter a name of up to 15 characters, including spaces. (Example: My Data) ooAfter entering the name, push D-pad(Ent). • After - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 16
transceiver. This function is convenient when copying the saved data, such as memory channels, or Repeater List, to another ID-51A/E and then operating with the same data. To update the Repeater List, click here! Saving the current data is recommended before loading other data in the transceiver - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 17
to select "YES" or "NO." • When "YES" is selected, the skip settings of the Repeater List are retained. (p. 9-39) iiPush D-pad(Ent), "Load file?" appears. ooPush D-pad() displayed. !1 A fter loading, "COMPLETED! Reboot the ID-51." appears. To complete the loading, reboot the transceiver. 2-11 - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 18
The folders contained in the microSD card are as follows: qqID-51 folder The folders created in the ID-51A/E are in this ID-51 folder. wwCsv folder Contains the GPS Memory, Repeater List and Your (UR) call sign memory folders. eeGpsMemory folder Stores the GPS Memory in the "csv" format to - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 19
A microSD CARD ■■Backing up the data stored on the microSD card onto a PC (Continued) DDMaking a backup file on your PC Windows 7 is used for these instructions. qqInsert the microSD card into the microSD card drive on your PC. • If no microSD card drive is built-in, connect a memory card reader - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 20
"YES," and then push Dpad(Ent). • Starts to import. • After importing ends, "COMPLETED! Reboot the ID-51." appears. uuTo complete the importing, reboot the transceiver. TIP: To import a Repeater List, see step t on page 2-10 for details. NOTE: The transceiver cannot display a file that has a file - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 21
is automatically named in the following for- mat; Your*yyyymmdd_xx (yyyy: Year, mm: month, dd: day, xx: serial number) *"Rpt" is displayed for a Repeater List, and "Gps" is dis- played for a GPS memory. • If you want to change the file name, see page 2-8 for entry details. ttPush D-pad - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 22
Previous view Section 3 PANEL DESCRIPTION ■■Front, top and side panels 3-2 ■■Function display 3-5 3-1 - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 23
[TX/RX] (pp. 5-7, 5-11) Lights red while transmitting, lights green while re- ceiving a signal ) Hold down to transmit, release to receive. For ID-51E only Push briefly and release, then hold down LEFT) KEY [CD]/D-pad() ➥ While in the DV mode, hold down for 1 second to open the received calls - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 24
mode, push once to enter the Memory selection mode, push again to enter the Call channel mode. (p. 8-3) For ID-51A only In the Call channel mode, push once to enter the Weather channel mode mode before displaying the Menu screen. (p. 16-2) ➥ While in the Memory Name or Call Sign Programming mode, - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 25
CAPTURE)/D-PAD (UP) KEY [RXÚCS]/D-pad() ➥ While in the DV mode, hold down for 1 second to display the RX History list. When "[RX>CS] Key" item is set to "Call Sign Capture," the latest received call signs (station and repeaters) is set as the operating call signs after releasing this key. (p. 16 - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 26
when the optional headset is connected with the OPC-2006LS plug adapter cable, and the VOX function is ON. e OPERATING MODE ICONS (p. 5-9) Shows the selected operating mode. • D V, AM, FM and FM-N are selectable. • "DV-A" or "DV-G" appears when D-PRS (DV-A) or NMEA (DV-G) transmission is selected - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 27
. When you receive, the tone squelch opens only for a signal that includes a matching tone frequency. (Audio is heard) While operating in the DV mode: (pp. 9-20, 9-21) • DSQLS: E nables the Digital Call Sign squelch function with the Pocket Beep function. • DSQL: Enables the Digital Call Sign - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 28
-up window (Tuning mode) @0 !7 !9 mode. ➥➥"PSKIP" appears while the Frequency Skip Scan function is ON in the VFO mode Appears when the Memory mode is selected. !9 S/ in the Memory mode, the programmed mem- ory or Terminal mode. ➥➥" AP" appears while in the Access Point mode. TIP: - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 29
Previous view Section 4 BATTERY CHARGING ■■Battery information 4-2 DDBattery life 4-2 DDBattery icon 4-2 ■■Charging through the [DC IN] jack 4-3 DDBattery icon 4-3 DDCharging note 4-3 ■■Optional battery case 4-4 DDBattery life 4-4 DDAbout the battery replacement 4-4 ■■Charging with the - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 30
operating style) TIP: See page 4-4 for the optional BP-273 battery case battery life. The approximate battery life: Battery pack FM mode BP-271 4.5 hours BP-272 8 hours DV mode 4.5 hours 7 hours DDBatteryᐜi㔞co⾲n♧ The " " battery icon appears when the BP-271 or BP-272 Li-ion battery pack is - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 31
five years have passed since the pack was manufactured. • The pack has been repeatedly charged. • Charging period: BP-271 approximately 3.0 hours BP-272 approximately 4.5 (Optional) to 12 V DC (power source) Black: _ White: + BE SURE to attach the battery pack before connecting the DC cable. 4-3 - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 32
Also, do not mix new and old batteries together. • Keep the battery terminals clean. It's a good idea to occasionally clean them. • Never incinerate TX : RX : Stand-by = 1 : 1: 8 (based on operating style) FM mode DV mode Approx. 7.5 hrs. Approx. 7 hrs. NOTE: • The battery life may differ, - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 33
blinks orange, there may be a problem with the battery pack or charger. indicator of the charger lights red. In that case, disconnect battery charger. White line: + Black line: - Battery pack Power Adapter guide rails on the battery pack are correctly aligned with the tabs inside the charger. Guide - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 34
to [DC IN] BP-271 • OPC-254L (Optional) to a 12 V DC (power source) Black: _ White: + BE SURE to attach the battery pack before connecting the DC cable. • " , the power save function is automatically turned OFF. • ID-51A/E's charging circuit may generate certain spurious signals; the S-meter - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 35
a frequency 5-8 ■■Setting the squelch level 5-8 ■■Selecting the operating mode 5-9 ■■Monitor function 5-9 ■■Selecting the Mode 5-10 DDVFO mode 5-10 DDMemory/Call channel/Weather channel mode 5-10 DDDR (D-STAR Repeater) function 5-10 ■■Transmitting 5-11 DDAbout transmit power levels 5-11 - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 36
turn ON power. • H old down [ ] for 1 second to turn OFF power. • After the opening message and power source voltage are displayed, the operating frequency or repeater name appears. TIP: The opening message and power source voltage display options can be turned ON or OFF in the Display menu. (MENU - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 37
Previous view 5 BASIC OPERATION ■■Dualwatch operation The ID-51A/E has two independent operating bands, A band and B band. The transceiver can simultaneously monitor two frequencies, on A band and B band. This is called the Dualwatch. In the Dualwatch mode, the display shows A band in the upper - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 38
Continued) DDAudio mute during Dualwatch operation Dualwatch operation simultaneously monitors two fre- quencies. The ID-51A/E has two independent receiver circuits, A band and B band. Depending on the operating band or mode, as shown to the right, the SUB band audio signal is muted. In such - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 39
Previous view 5 BASIC OPERATION ■■Dualwatch operation (Continued) DDSetting the volume for Dualwatch The volume setting for Dualwatch can be simultaneously set for both bands or separately for each band, in the MENU screen. qqPush [MENU] to enter the Menu screen. wwP ush D-pad() to select the - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 40
, 144 MHz or 430 MHz bands. You can transmit on only the 144 MHz and 430 MHz bands. qqPush [V/MHz] to select the VFO mode, if necessary. wwPush [QUICK] to open the Quick Menu screen. eePush D-pad() to select "Band Select," and then push D-pad(Ent). D-pad (Ent - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 41
Previous view 5 BASIC OPERATION ■■Selecting the tuning step The following tuning steps are selectable. (kHz) 5.0 6.25 8.33* 10.0 12.5 15.0 20.0 25.0 30.0 50.0 100.0 125.0 200.0 *Appears only when the AIR band is selected. DDTuning step selection qqPush [QUICK] to open the Quick Menu screen. ww - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 42
"AUTO" automatically adjusts the level using a noise pulse counting system. • "OPEN" keeps the squelch open. (This option is not selectable in the DV mode.) [DIAL] When the frequency changes in 10 MHz steps. Automatic squelch [SQL] Maximum level NOTE: An independent squelch level can be set for - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 43
"DV-A" appears instead of "DV." (p. 10-31) AM mode is selected FM mode is selected FM-N mode is selected DV mode is selected ■■Monitor function Using this function, you can listen to weak signals without disturbing the squelch setting, or having to manually open the squelch, even when using mute - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 44
Appears • Weather channel mode* DDDR (D-STAR Repeater) function The DR (D-STAR Repeater) function is used for DSTAR repeater operation. With this function, you can easily select the programmed repeaters and UR call signs by rotating [DIAL]. See sections 7 to 9, or Basic manual for details of the - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 45
the 144 MHz or 430 MHz amateur band is selected on the MAIN band. wwRepeatedly hold down [LOW] for 1 second to set the transmit output power to S-Low, is selected. eeHold down [PTT] to transmit. • The TX/RX indicator lights red. • The S/RF meter displays the output power level. rrSpeak at your - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 46
Previous view 5 BASIC OPERATION ■■Key Lock function Activate to prevent accidental frequency changes and unnecessary function access. ➥➥Hold down [LOCK] for 1 second to turn the Key Lock function ON or OFF. • When the Key Lock function is ON and the locked key or dial is pushed or rotated, "LOCK - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 47
checks the specified frequency range only one time. • A continuous Sweep repeatedly checks the specified frequency range. • Push D-pad(Ent) to About the sweep steps: The specified tuning step (in VFO mode) or programmed tuning step (in memory mode) is used during a sweep. If the tuning step is - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 48
qqPush [M/CALL] one or more times to select the weather channel mode. • "WX" and the weather channel number appear. wwRotate [DIAL Push D-pad(Ent) to save the setting and exit the Quick Menu screen. ttSet the desired standby mode. • "WX" appears when "ON" is selected in step e. • Select the VFO, a - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 49
radio memory 6-13 DDRearranging the display order of the BC Radio memory 6-14 ■■Skip setting for the BC radio memory 6-15 ■■Using the BC Radio Mode 6-16 ■■BC Radio settings 6-17 DDFM Antenna 6-17 DDPower Save (BC Radio 6-17 DDAuto Mute 6-18 DDVolume Select 6-19 DDBC Radio Level 6-20 - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 50
pop up window. Up to 50 BC Radio memory channels can be programmed into each bank for easy memory management. You can standby listening to . In this case, the other modes are in a sleep state. TIP: The BC radio memory channel contents, described in this manual, may differ from your transceiver's - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 51
set the desired BC Radio frequency. To save the selected frequency, hold down [S.MW] for 1 second to program it into the lowest memory channel of the selected bank. • Memory bank mode The BC Radio Memory bank mode is very useful to quickly select often-used frequency settings. When the Memory bank - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 52
bank for easy memory management. If you change the bank, other area channels can be selected. qqPush [M/CALL] to select the Memory bank mode. • " " and the selected memory channel number appear. wwPush [QUICK] . wwPush D-pad() to select "Bank Select," and then push D-pad(Ent). D-pad - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 53
Previous view 6 BC RADIO OPERATION ■■Basic operation (Continued) DDSelecting the AM/FM radio mode ➥➥Push [MODE] mode. to select the AM or FM radio DDSearching for a BC Radio signal While in the Tuning mode, hold down or to start searching the broadcast signal. • When is held down, a down scan - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 54
in very strong electromagnetic fields, such as from a broadcasting station near your location. The attenuator can be set in both the AM and FM modes. qqPush [MODE] to select the desired AM or FM mode. wwPush [QUICK] . eePush D-pad() to select "ATT (FM)," and then push D-pad(Ent). • When the AM - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 55
. [SQL] DDUsing the Monitor function This function is used to listen to weak BC Radio signals without disturbing the squelch setting, or having to manually open the squelch. ➥➥Hold down [SQL] to monitor the operating frequency. • The 1st segment of the S-meter blinks. TIP: The [SQL] key can be - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 56
) DDSetting a tuning step (AM Only) If you select the BC Radio frequency by rotating [DIAL] in the Tuning mode, the frequency changes in the selected tuning step. qqPush [MODE] to select the AM mode. wwPush [QUICK] . eePush D-pad() to select "TS," and then push D- pad(Ent). D-pad (Ent) () rrPush - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 57
BC radio memory channel contents, described in this manual, may differ from your transceiver's programmed memory. BC Radio Memory A: Area 1 B: then push D-pad(Ent). r P ush D-pad() to select the desired radio mode (AM or FM) to be programmed. t Push [QUICK] . y P ush D-pad() to select "Add," - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 58
digit, push [QUICK] to open the input mode selection window. • A space can be entered in any input mode. • R otate [DIAL] counterclockwise to enter details. o Push D-pad() to move the cursor to the second digit. !0 Repeat steps i and o to enter a BC Radio Memory name of up to 16 characters, - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 59
display "Cancel edit?." wwP ush D-pad() to select "YES," and then push Dpad(Ent) to cancel entering and return to the BC Radio Memory's channel list screen. (Example) When "FM-K Station" is assigned to Bank K. The - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 60
Previous view 6 BC RADIO OPERATION ■■Adding or editing BC Radio memory (Continued) DDDeleting a BC Radio memory All the contents of a BC Radio memory can be deleted. Please note that deleted memory cannot be restored. qqPush [MENU] . wwP ush D-pad() to select the root item (BC Radio), and then - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 61
function edits BC radio memory data. This is useful when already-entered data is incorrect, has changed or new data should be added to the list. qqPush [MENU] . wwP ush D-pad() to select the root item ("BC Radio"), and then push D-pad(Ent). D-pad (Ent) () eePush D-pad() to select "BC - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 62
Previous view 6 BC RADIO OPERATION ■■Adding or editing BC Radio memory (Continued) DDRearranging the display order of the BC Radio memory You can move the BC Radio memories to rearrange their display order in the selected BC Radio memory bank. The BC Radio memories cannot be moved out of their - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 63
Previous view 6 BC RADIO OPERATION ■■Skip setting for the BC radio memory You can set the undesired frequency as skip targets. qqPush [MENU] . wwP ush D-pad() to select the root item ("BC Radio"), and then push D-pad(Ent). D-pad (Ent) () eePush D-pad() to select "BC Radio Memory," and then push - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 64
] . wwPush D-pad() to select "," then push D-pad(Ent). D-pad (Ent) () • BC radio mode screen is displayed. TIP: • To cancel the BC Radio mode, push [QUICK] , and select "." • In the exclusive BC Radio mode, the other modes are in a sleep state. To operate the - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 65
OFF. • ON: When the BC Radio is ON, and no signal is received for 5 seconds, this function is activated in: FM mode: 1:3 ratio (300 : 900 milliseconds) AM mode: 1:1 ratio (2000 : 2000 milliseconds) ttPush [MENU] to exit the MENU screen. NOTE: This function is disabled when an external power - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 66
Previous view 6 BC RADIO OPERATION ■■BC Radio setting (Continued) DDAuto Mute Enable this setting when you listen to the BC Radio in the background. qqPush [MENU] . wwP ush D-pad() to select the root item ("BC Radio"), and then push D-pad(Ent) to go to the next screen. D-pad (Ent) () (MENU > - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 67
Previous view 6 BC RADIO OPERATION ■■BC Radio setting (Continued) DDVolume Select Select to adjust the audio output level of all bands together, all separately, or just the BC Radio separately. qqPush [MENU] . wwP ush D-pad() to select the root item ("Sounds"), and then push D-pad(Ent). D-pad (Ent - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 68
Previous view 6 BC RADIO OPERATION ■■BC Radio setting (Continued) DDBC Radio Level Set the initial audio output level difference between the BC Radio and the A and B bands when "All" is set in "Volume Select." (p. 16-88) qqPush [MENU] . wwP ush D-pad() to select the root item ("Sounds"), and then - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 69
frequency. wwSet the call sign. (p. 16-51) IMPORTANT! • The Repeater List, described in this manual, may differ from your transceiver's preloaded contents. • A lthough Japanese repeaters are used in the setting examples, the Japanese repeater node (port) letters are dif- ferent from other country - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 70
. IMPORTANT! STEP 3 Entering your D-STAR equipment into your registration form. You have completed the steps!! See the Basic manual for details. ■■D-STAR Introduction • The D-STAR repeater enables you to call a HAM station near you, or around the world. • You can transmit and receive digital - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 71
Hirano area Simplex call Sapporo area NOTE: • Using the Repeater List is required to use the DR function. (pp. 9-24 to 9-34) • Before operating in the duplex mode, be sure to check whether the repeater is busy, or not. If the repeater is busy, wait until it is clear, or ask for a "break" using - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 72
8-19 DDReflector Echo Testing 8-19 DDRequesting repeater information 8-20 ■■Updating the Repeater List 8-21 IMPORTANT! • The Repeater List described in this manual may differ from your transceiver's Repeater List contents. • A lthough Japanese repeaters are used in the setting examples, the - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 73
scan item While scanning Search for the nearest repeater (p. 8-5) Searches for the nearest repeater by using your location and the repeater's location where entered in the Repeater List. The nearest repeaters in your transceiver's Repeater List are displayed as selectable choices. You can select - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 74
(Ent). rrPush D-pad() to select the repeater group where your access repeater is listed, and then push Dpad(Ent). • Example: "11: Japan" • The Repeater List, described in this manual, may differ from your transceiver's list. ttPush D-pad() to select your access repeater, and then push D-pad(Ent - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 75
. rrThe DR scan starts. • The frequency decimal point and "FROM" blink while scanning. • The repeaters in the Repeater List are sequentially dis- played. ttWhen the transceiver receives a signal from a re- peater, the scan stops. • P ush [CLR] to cancel the DR scan. • The scan - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 76
repeater) (Continued) DDUsing the Repeater Search function The transceiver searches for the nearest repeater by using your own and repeater's position data entered in the Repeater List. Example: Select the "Hirano" repeater : - "GPS Select" item is set to "Manual." (GPS > GPS Set > GPS Select) - - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 77
Previous view 8 D-STAR OPERATION ■■Setting "FROM" (Access repeater) DDUsing the Repeater Search function (Continued) 2. S electing the access repeater from the Near Repeater List qqHold down for 1 second. • The DR screen appears. wwPush D-pad() to select "FROM," and then push D- - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 78
. rrPush D-pad() to select "Hirano," and then push Dpad(Ent). • "Hirano" is displayed in "FROM." "FROM" is selected. TIP: You can display detailed repeater information on the TX HISTORY screen, or delete it from there. ➥➥Push [QUICK] on the TX HISTORY screen, then push D-pad() to select the - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 79
destination. Click the title as shown below to jump to the specified page. "Hamacho" repeater is set in "TO." TIP: While in the DV mode, hold down Call Sign Capture key ( ) for 1 second to display the RX History list. When "[RX>CS] Key" item is set to "Call Sign Capture," the latest received - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 80
"TO" (Destination) (Continued) DDUsing "Local CQ" (Local Area call) "CQCQCQ" is set in "TO" to call a station through your local area (access) repeater. qqHold down for 1 second. • The DR screen appears. wwPush D-pad() to select "TO" (Destination), and then push D-pad(Ent). D-pad (Ent - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 81
the repeater that has no gateway call sign in "FROM," " " appears. In this case, you cannot make a gateway call. TIP: After selecting a repeater, you can select other repeaters in your transceiver by rotating [DIAL]. Means this repeater is the 282nd of the 690 repeaters on the Repeater List. 8-10 - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 82
call a destination through the gateway, the signal is automatically sent to the last repeater that the station accessed. So, even if you don't know where the station your transceiver by rotating [DIAL]. Means this station is programmed as the 33rd of the 33 stations on your memory. 8-11 - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 83
Previous view 8 D-STAR OPERATION ■■Setting "TO" (Destination) (Continued) DDUsing RX History When a call is received in the DV mode, the call data is stored in RX History. Up to 50 callers and the last called station's call signs can be stored. qqHold down for 1 - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 84
stored in TX History. NOTE: If you never transmit a call in the DV mode, you cannot select "TO" (destination) from TX History. qqHold down for 1 "Dallas" • "Dallas" is displayed in "TO." Example: Select the "Melbourne" repeater in the TX History. TIP: You can add the TX HISTORY data to memory, - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 85
pad() to select "Direct Input (UR)." rrPush D-pad(Ent) to enter the edit mode. ttRotate [DIAL] to select a desired character. (Example: J) • A to Z, the cursor. yyPush D-pad() to move the cursor to the second digit. uuRepeat steps t and y to enter a call sign of up to 8 characters, including - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 86
eePush D-pad() to select "Direct Input (RPT)." rrPush D-pad(Ent) to enter the edit mode. ttRotate [DIAL] to select a desired character. (Example: J) • A to Z, 0 to JP3YDH" TIP: If the entered call sign is duplicated in the Repeater List, the name is displayed. (Only when the name has been entered.) - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 87
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 as the D-STAR reflector - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 88
8 D-STAR OPERATION ■■Reflector operation (Continued) DDLinking to a reflector If your repeater is not currently linked to a reflector, or you want to change to another reflector, you displayed in "TO." !0 H old down [PTT] to link to the reflector. • The TX/RX indicator lights red. 8-17 - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 89
and "REF002AL" are displayed in "TO." uuHold down [PTT] to link to the reflector. • The TX/RX indicator lights red. DDUsing a reflector Before using a reflector, be sure to your repeater is linked to the reflector. qqHold down for 1 second. • The DR screen appears. wwPush D-pad() to select - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 90
down [PTT] to unlink the reflector. • The TX/RX indicator lights red. DDReflector Echo Testing This function is a useful check of how well your signal is getting into the repeater, and you can use it to verify that your repeater is operating normally. qqHold down for 1 second. • The DR screen - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 91
to select "Repeater Information." ttPushD-pad(Ent). • The transceiver returns to the DR screen. • "Repeater Information" and "I" are displayed in "TO." yyHold down [PTT] to send the repeater information command. • The TX/RX indicator lights red. uuRelease [PTT] to hear the repeater ID message - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 92
microSD card. ☞☞Continued on the next page 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. ID-51A ID-51E PLUS2 Cloning software(Rev. MM) and manuals 20MM/MM/MM PC microSD card Transceiver - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 93
Previous view 8 D-STAR OPERATION ■■Updating the Repeater List (Continued) 3. Copying the latest ICF file to the microSD card r Double-click the "51P2_USA_160913" folder cre- ated on the same place where the downloaded file - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 94
select the ICF file to be loaded, and then push D-pad(Ent). (Example: Selecting "51P2_USA_160913.icf") • The LOAD FILE screen appears. !1 Push D-pad() to select "Repeater List Only," and then push D-pad(Ent). ☞☞Continued on the next page Select the file to be loaded Select 8-23 - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 95
" and a prog- ress bar are displayed. !6 After checking, settings data loading starts. • While loading, "LOADING" and a progress bar are displayed. !7 A fter loading, "COMPLETED! Reboot the ID-51" appears. To complete the loading, reboot the transceiver. Repeater List updating is complete! 8-24 - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 96
Repeater List described in this manual may differ from your transceiver's preloaded contents. • Although Japanese repeaters are used in the setting examples, the Japanese repeater 14 DDData communication operation 9-14 DDDV fast data mode 9-15 ■■Speech function 9-16 DDAnnouncing the received - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 97
memories to store short messages to transmit in the DV mode. TX messages of up to 20 characters can be details. ooPush D-pad() to move the cursor to the second digit. !0 Repeat steps i and o to enter up to 20 characters, including spaces. (Example: list screen. "JAPAN >TOM" is entered. 9-2 - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 98
Previous view 9 D-STAR OPERATION ■■Message operation (Continued) DDTransmitting a message You can transmit a pre-entered text message by pushing [PTT]. First, select a TX message, which also turns ON the message transmission function. qqPush [MENU] . wwP ush D-pad() to select the root - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 99
Previous view 9 D-STAR OPERATION ■■Message operation (Continued) DDDeleting a TX message TX messages can be deleted, as described below. qqPush [MENU] . wwP ush D-pad() to select the root item ("My Station"), and then push D-pad(Ent). D-pad (Ent) () eePush D-pad() to select "TX - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 100
on the LCD. • "GW" appears when a gateway call is received. • "GPS" appears when the received call includes GPS po- sition data. • "UP" appears when a repeater uplink signal is received. rrPush D-pad(Ent) to show the contents of the RX his- tory. ttPush D-pad() to view other RX history - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 101
Previous view 9 D-STAR OPERATION ■■Viewing received call signs (Continued) TIP: You can delete the RX HISTORY data. ➥➥Push [QUICK] on the RX HISTORY or the contents screen, then push D-pad() to select "Delete" or "Delete All." And then push D-pad(Ent) to delete. When the received call - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 102
>CS Speech function) • The call sign of the calling station or the repeater used is automatically set. • When a call sign is not received correctly, in standby, push [PTT] to transmit. • The TX/RX indicator lights red. • "BK" blinks on the station that receives the break-in call. iiRelease - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 103
used in only the DV mode. Using the EMR function, pad(Ent). D-pad (Ent) () eePush D-pad() to select "Repeater List," and then push D-pad(Ent). rrPush D-pad() to select !1 Push [PTT] to transmit. • The TX/RX indicator lights red. • "EMR" blinks on a station that receives the EMR signal. - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 104
level between 0 (minimum) and 39 (maximum) in single digit steps. (Default: 19) ttPush [MENU] to exit the MENU screen. ■■Display type setting To see repeater names, call signs, and so on better, you can change the letter size in the DR screen. (Default: Normal) qqPush [QUICK] . wwPush D-pad() to - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 105
"DV" and "FM" icons alter- nately blink if you receive an FM signal in the DV mode. qqPush [MENU] . wwP ush D-pad() to select the root item ("DV Set"), and then for calls from others. • DV Auto Detect function: OFF The "DV" and "FM" icons - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 106
can be monitored. • Position: R eplies with your own call sign and transmits your position using the internal GPS receiver. (p. 9-13) When "OFF" or "Manual" is set in "GPS Select," the internal GPS receiver is temporarily turned ON. When "External GPS" is set in "GPS Select," the - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 107
Previous view 9 D-STAR OPERATION ■■Automatic Reply function (Continued) DDRecording an Auto Reply voice announcement The Auto Reply voice announcement can be recorded and saved on the microSD card to reply to the call with your voice. NOTE: Be sure to insert a microSD card to the [micro - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 108
Icom transceivers prior to the ID-51A/E do not show the position after receiving a call. (ID- call sign, even if "OFF" or "Manual" is set in "GPS Select," the received again. • Reply message list when no valid position is received mode. (p. 16-43) • When the settings of GPS transmission mode - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 109
is used by the ID-51A/E.*1 • Baud rate: 4800/9600 bps*2 • Data: 8 bit • Parity: None • Stop: 1 bit • Flow control: Xon/Xoff Before starting data communication: The "DV Data TX" item is set to "Auto" by default. So, depending on the data communication software program, the transceiver may - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 110
mode The DV Fast Data can be used with the following products. (As of October 2016) • ID-51A/ID-51E Plus2 • ID-51A/ID-51E Plus • ID-51A/ID-51E Icom 50th Anniversary Limited Edition • ID-5100A/ID-5100E* *Only for the transceivers whose firmware RS-MS1A remote control software. Android™ device To - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 111
: [DIAL] speech function The frequency or repeater call sign is announced 1 second after [DIAL] selection. (MENU > SPEECH > DIAL SPEECH) Mode speech function The selected operating mode is announced when [MODE] is pushed. (MENU > SPEECH > MODE SPEECH) • When the digital squelch function - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 112
Previous view 9 D-STAR OPERATION ■■Speech function (Continued) DDTo announce the RX>CS call sign The station call sign that is selected from the RX His- tory by holding down and rotating [DIAL], will be announced. qqPush [MENU] . wwP ush D-pad() to select the root item ("SPEECH - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 113
Previous view 9 D-STAR OPERATION ■■Speech function (Continued) DDSelecting the Speech Language The speech language can be set to English or Japanese. This setting is used for all Speech functions. qqPush [MENU] . wwP ush D-pad() to select the root item ("SPEECH"), and then push D-pad( - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 114
Previous view 9 D-STAR OPERATION ■■Speech function (Continued) DDSpeech speed selection The speech speed can be set to slow or fast. This setting is used for all Speech functions. qqPush [MENU] . wwP ush D-pad() to select the root item ("SPEECH"), and then push D-pad(Ent). D-pad (Ent) - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 115
the digital call sign squelch function can be used when communicating with only one station. • W hile operating in the low-speed data communication mode, the digital squelch opens even if receiving a signal is not addressed to your own call sign. Appears DDPocket beep function with the digital - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 116
code squelch does not open. However, the S/RF meter shows the received signal strength. NOTE: While operating in the low-speed data communication mode, the digital code squelch opens even if receiving a signal does not match to your digital code. DDPocket beep function with the digital code - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 117
select the name display mode, push [QUICK] , and then push D-pad() to select "Name Display." After selecting, push D-pad(Ent). eePush [CLR] to return to the previous screen. While operating D-STAR in the Memory mode. Destination call sign Access repeater call sign Gateway repeater call sign Your - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 118
all programmed contents (All Reset), the Repeater List is also cleared. We recommend that memory data be backed up externally or be saved to a PC using the supplied CS-51PLUS2 cloning software. About the Repeater List: The Repeater List can be downloaded from the Icom website. http://www.icom.co - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 119
Previous view 9 D-STAR OPERATION ■■Entering information into 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. Be sure to confirm the required items, as - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 120
The REPEATER LIST EDIT screen is displayed. *When you want to add a new repeater by editing a repeater memory Repeater: Repeater operation in the DV mode. • DV Simplex: Simplex operation in the DV mode. • FM Repeater: Repeater operation in the FM mode. • FM Simplex: Simplex operation in the FM mode - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 121
Previous view 9 D-STAR OPERATION ■■Entering information into Repeater List DDNew repeater entry (Continued) 3. Entering the repeater name !0 P ush D-pad() to select "NAME," and then push Dpad(Ent) to enter the repeater name edit mode. D-pad (Ent) () !1 Rotate [DIAL] to select a desired - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 122
view 9 D-STAR OPERATION ■■Entering information into Repeater List DDNew repeater entry (Continued) 4. Entering the repeater sub name !5 P ush D-pad() to select "SUB NAME," and then push D-pad(Ent) to enter the repeater sub name edit mode. D-pad (Ent) () !6 Rotate [DIAL] to select - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 123
information into Repeater List DDNew repeater entry (Continued) 5. Entering the repeater call sign When used for simplex communication, go to [8. Setting the access repeater]. @0 Push D-pad() to select "CALL SIGN," and then push D-pad(Ent) to enter the repeater call sign edit mode. D-pad (Ent - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 124
"GROUP," and then push Dpad(Ent) to enter the repeater group selection mode. #1 Push D-pad() to select the desired repeater group (01 to 30), and then push D-pad(Ent). • The selected repeater group is displayed on the REPEATER LIST EDIT screen. Example: "JP1YYY G" is entered. ☞ Continued on the - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 125
view 9 D-STAR OPERATION ■■Entering information into Repeater List DDNew repeater entry (Continued) 8. Setting the access repeater You can use the entered repeaters as access repeaters when using the DR function. For simplex operation, or when the entered repeater is not used as an access - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 126
9 D-STAR OPERATION ■■Entering information into Repeater List DDNew repeater entry (Continued) 10. Setting the duplex direction • "DUP-" is automatically set when the access re- peater frequency is entered in [9. Entering the access repeater frequency]. • If necessary, you can change the - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 127
OPERATION ■■Entering information into Repeater List DDNew repeater entry (Continued) When '2. Selecting the communication type' is set to "DV Repeater" or "DV Simplex," skip this page and go to the next page. The FM repeater or FM simplex mode These items appear only when '2. Selecting - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 128
Repeater List DDNew repeater entry (Continued) 12. Setting the Position data accuracy level When the Repeater Search function is not used, or the distance between your position and a repeater then push D-pad(Ent) to enter the latitude data edit mode. • A cursor appears and blinks. %1 Rotate [DIAL] - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 129
OFFSET," and then push D-pad(Ent) to enter the UTC offset edit mode. D-pad (Ent) () ^1 Rotate [DIAL] to enter the time difference between UTC and the local time. ^2 After entering, push D-pad(Ent). 16. Storing the Repeater List ^3 Push D-pad() to select "," and then push D-pad(Ent - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 130
the desired item, and then push D-pad(Ent). • See pages 9-24 to 9-34 for entry details. ooAfter editing, the display returns to the REPEATER LIST EDIT screen. !0 Push D-pad() to select "," and then push D-pad(Ent). !1 Push D-pad() to select "YES," and then push Dpad(Ent). • The - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 131
select the root item ("DV Memo- ry"), and then push D-pad(Ent). D-pad (Ent) () eePush D-pad() to select "Repeater List," and then push D-pad(Ent). rrPush D-pad() to select the repeater group that includes the repeater you want to delete, and then push D-pad(Ent). ttPush D-pad() to select the - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 132
to select the root item ("DV Memo- ry"), and then push D-pad(Ent). D-pad (Ent) () eePush D-pad() to select "Repeater List," and then push D-pad(Ent). rrPush D-pad() to select the repeater group that includes the repeater you want to move, and then push D-pad(Ent). ttPush D-pad() to select the - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 133
RX History"), and then push D-pad(Ent). D-pad (Ent) () eePush D-pad() to select the RX history number that includes the repeater you want to add to the Repeater List. rrPush D-pad(Ent). • The RX History detail screen is displayed. ttP ush D-pad() to display "RXRPT1" and "RXRPT2." yyPush [QUICK - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 134
push D-pad(Ent) to cancel the skip setting. • When "SKIP All ON" is selected, push D-pad(Ent) to set all repeaters in the group as skip targets. TIP: When you select "Repeater List" on the FROM SELECT screen, you can set the skip settings in the same way as described above. 9-39 Select - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 135
D-pad() to select the root item ("DV Memo- ry"), and then push D-pad(Ent). eePush D-pad() to select "Repeater List," and then push D-pad(Ent). rrPush D-pad() to select the repeater group to be skipped during the DR scan. ttPush [QUICK] . yyPush D-pad() to select "SKIP All ON," and then - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 136
List," and then push D-pad(Ent). rrPush D-pad() to select the repeater group you want to enter the name. ttPush [QUICK] . yyPush D-pad() to select "Edit Name," and then push D-pad(Ent) to enter the group name edit mode. uuRotate [DIAL] to select a desired character. • Selectable characters - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 137
Push D-pad() to select "Detail," and then push D- pad(Ent). • The REPEATER DETAIL screen is displayed. iiPush D-pad(Ent) to return to the RPT LIST screen. Example: Shows the "Hirano" repeater detail screen To view the repeater details screen when the DR screen is displayed: qqPush [QUICK] to - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 138
(destination) call sign can be manually entered. The Your (destination) call Add," and then push D- pad(Ent) to enter the edit mode. yyPush D-pad() to select "NAME," and then push Push D-pad() to move the cursor to the second digit. ooRepeat steps u and i to enter a name of up to 16 characters - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 139
/ and a space can be selected. • A space can be entered in any input mode. • Push [CLR] to erase the selected character, or hold down [CLR] to cursor. !3 Push D-pad() to move the cursor to the second digit. !4 Repeat steps !2 and !3 to enter a call sign of up to 8 characters, including - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 140
Previous view 9 D-STAR OPERATION ■■Deleting Your (destination) call sign You can delete Your (destination) call signs from the Your Call Sign memory. qqPush [MENU] . wwP ush D-pad() to select the root item ("DV Memo- ry"), and then push D-pad(Ent). D-pad (Ent) () eePush D-pad() to - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 141
is moved to the bottom of the YOUR CALL SIGN screen. Select a Your call sign you want to move. Blinks Blinks 9-46 Select the destination "ICOM AMC" is moved to the bottom. - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 142
the microSD card. DDOpening the default Repeater List qqStart the CS-51PLUS2. • See the CS-51PLUS2 instruction manual for how to install the software. wwClick [Open] to open the ICF file. eeClick the [Repeater List] folder to show the default Repeater List. Doubleclick Select Click You can see - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 143
setting correct? If you make a Local Area call with the Gateway call setting, the destination repeater, selected in "TO," will be busy while you transmit. So the station that uses that repeater as their Access repeater cannot access it, as shown below. BE SURE to set CQCQCQ in "TO" when you intend - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 144
format: D-PRS Item 10-8 DDTX format: D-PRS Weather 10-9 DDTX mode: NMEA 10-9 DDChanging the GPS memory/alarm channel 10-10 DDChanging the 10-24 DDSetting D-PRS (DV-A 10-25 DDDisplaying your position using a mapping program..... 10-29 ■■Transmitting NMEA (DV-G) data 10-31 DDSetting the GPS data - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 145
mode. Also, a NMEA format compatible external GPS receiver can be connected to the ID-51A/E through the [DATA] port. To receive signals from an external GPS source, connect an external NMEA format compatible receiver to the ID51A/E according to the instructions, shown below. The cable is not an Icom - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 146
and longitude, grid locator, altitude, speed*, time, direction* and compass heading*. *Does not appear when "GPS Se- lect" is set to "Manual." (p. 16-32) (GPS > GPS Set > GPS Select) • RX Position 1: D isplays the caller station's latitude and longitude, grid locator, altitude - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 147
Previous view 10 GPS OPERATION ■■Checking GPS Position DDDisplaying Position Data (Continued) ee(Continued) • MEM Position: T he position of the GPS memory location in Latitude, Longitude and Grid Locator are displayed. Also, the Distance and Direction from you to the location is displayed. • ALM - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 148
or an external GPS receiver. Example: When the caller's TX format is D-PRS Position (Mobile) For users who have a D-STAR transceiver model prior to the ID-51A/E: The GPS TX mode, "GPS (DV-G)" and "GPS-A (DVA)," are now called "NMEA" and "D-PRS." • GPS (DV-G) NMEA • GPS-A (DV-A) D-PRS 10 - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 149
Previous view 10 GPS OPERATION ■■Checking GPS Position (Continued) DDDisplayed items Depending on the caller's transmit mode or transmit format, the displayed items differ. D-PRS Position Object Item NMEA Mobile Base Data extension: OFF Data extension: Course/Speed Data extension: Power/ - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 150
Previous view 10 GPS OPERATION ■■Checking GPS Position (Continued) DDTX format: D-PRS Position (Mobile) The following items are displayed when the caller's TX format is D-PRS Position (Mobile). DDTX format: D-PRS Position (Base) The following items are displayed when the caller's TX format is D- - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 151
Previous view 10 GPS OPERATION ■■Checking GPS Position (Continued) DDTX format: D-PRS Object The following items are displayed when the caller's TX format is D-PRS Object. DDTX format: D-PRS Item The following items are displayed when the caller's TX format is D-PRS Item. Compass Symbol Latitude - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 152
) DDTX format: D-PRS Weather The following items are displayed when the caller's TX format is D-PRS Weather. DDTX mode: NMEA The following items are displayed when the caller's TX mode is NMEA. Compass Symbol Latitude Longitude GL DST Call sign Temperature Humidity RAIN WIND DIR WIND SPD BARO GPS - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 153
Previous view 10 GPS OPERATION ■■Checking GPS Position (Continued) DDChanging the GPS memory/alarm channel While displaying the GPS position screen, GPS memory or GPS alarm location can be changed. qqWhile the MEM or ALM screen is displayed, push [QUICK] . wwPush D-pad() to select "GPS Memory - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 154
Previous view 10 GPS OPERATION ■■Checking GPS Position (Continued) DDSaving your own or received position data With this function, you can save the position information of your station wherever you are, and also the position information of the station you received it from. The GPS Memory is capable - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 155
Previous view 10 GPS OPERATION ■■Checking GPS Information (Sky view screen) This screen is used to display received GPS satellite information when the GPS indicator does not stop blinking for a long time. The GPS Information screen displays the quantity, signal power and position of the GPS - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 156
position or any positions that are manually entered. Also, an alarm can 38) DDAdd a GPS memory 1. A dding GPS Memory and entering the edit mode q Push [MENU] . w P ush D-pad() to select the root GPS Memory (No Group) A: Icom Office B: Station C: Airport Z: ICOM Head Office Tokyo Osaka (Group - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 157
a digit, push [QUICK] to open the input mode selection window. • A space can be entered in any input mode. • R otate [DIAL] counterclockwise to enter a details. o Push D-pad() to move the cursor to the second digit. !0 Repeat steps i and o to enter a GPS Memory name of up to 16 characters, - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 158
23:59:59 can be entered. !9 Push D-pad(D) to move the cursor forward or backward to select and edit the hour, minute or second. @0 Repeat steps !8 and !9 to enter GPS Memory time. @1 After entering, push D-pad(Ent). 5. Entering the GPS latitude @2 Push D-pad() to select "LATITUDE," and then push - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 159
move the cursor forward or backward to select a digit. #5 Rotate [DIAL] to edit the altitude. • You can enter between -32808 and +32808 feet. #6 Repeat steps #4 and #5 to enter the GPS Memory altitude. #7 After entering, push D-pad(Ent). 8. Entering the GPS memory group #8 Push D-pad() to select - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 160
] to display "Cancel edit?." wwP ush D-pad() to select "YES," and then push Dpad(Ent) to cancel editing and return to the GPS Memory's channel list screen. (Example) When "HOME" is saved in "(NO GROUP)". 10-17 - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 161
, push [QUICK] to open the input mode selection window. • A space can be entered in any input mode. • R otate [DIAL] counterclockwise to enter entry details. ooPush D-pad() to move the cursor to the second digit. !0 Repeat steps i and o to enter a group name of up to 16 characters, including - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 162
Previous view 10 GPS OPERATION ■■GPS memory operation (Continued) DDDeleting GPS data All the contents of a GPS memory group can be deleted. Please note that deleted GPS memories cannot be restored. Example: Deleting all memories in "(No Group)." qqPush [MENU] . wwP ush D-pad() to select the - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 163
Previous view 10 GPS OPERATION ■■GPS memory operation (Continued) DDRearranging the display order of the GPS memory You can move GPS memories to rearrange their display order in the selected GPS memory group. A GPS memory cannot be moved out of their assigned memory group. qqPush [MENU] . wwP ush - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 164
three times. • When the GPS alarm beeps, "GPS ALARM" pops up on the screen and then the "S" icon blinks. • To cancel the GPS alarm, repeat step t and select "OFF." NOTE: When "Group" is selected in step t, and a target position enters in the active alarm range specified in "Alarm area (Group - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 165
times. (Default: Both) • When the GPS alarm beeps, "GPS ALARM" pops up on the screen and then the "S" icon blinks. • To cancel the GPS alarm, repeat step t and select "OFF." NOTE: • When "RX" or a GPS memory channel is selected in step t, the GPS alarm sounds depend on the "Alarm Area (RX - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 166
position data (NMEA0183) received from the inter- nal or an external GPS receiver. For users who have a D-STAR transceiver model prior to the ID-51A/E: The GPS TX mode, "GPS (DV-G)" and "GPS-A (DVA)," are now called "NMEA" and "D-PRS." • GPS (DV-G) NMEA • GPS-A (DV-A) D-PRS 10-23 - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 167
I-GATE APRS® server DDOperating D-PRS (DV-A) To transmit in D-PRS (DV-A), follow the steps below, and for more details, see the pages listed along with the steps. 1. "MY"(Your own call sign) entering (see page 2 of the Basic manual) 2. Receiving GPS data (p. 10-2) 3. Set GPS TX MODE to D-PRS - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 168
q Push [MENU] . w Push D-pad() to select the root item ("GPS"), and then push D-pad(Ent). D-pad (Ent) () e Push D-pad() to select "GPS TX Mode," and then push D-pad(Ent). r Push D-pad() to select "D-PRS(DV-A)," and then push D-pad(Ent). 2. Displaying the Unproto Address The default address - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 169
10 GPS OPERATION ■■Transmitting D-PRS (DV-A) data DDSetting D-PRS (DV-A) (Continued) 4. Setting the SSID To assist in identifying a station's type, the displayed APRS® (Automatic Packet Reporting System) based SSID is added after the D-PRS data call sign. The way to add SSID's differs, depending on - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 170
, depending on the data extension and altitude settings. (See the list.) Data Extension OFF Altitude Characters entered (Max.) OFF 43 (Default a digit, push [QUICK] to open the input mode selection window. • A space can be entered in any input mode. • R otate [DIAL] counterclockwise to enter a - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 171
altitude setting ON, the character string is included in a comment on the products that cannot display the altitude. (IC-9100, IC-80AD, IC-E80D, ID-880H, ID-E880, IC-92AD, ICE92D, IC-U82, IC-V82) 8. Setting the Data Extension Set the data extension of your station's information. @2 Push D-pad() to - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 172
DV-A) data (Continued) DDDisplaying your position using a mapping program If you transmit to an I-GATE station, and then Example: Check your position on the APRS.fi site. qqDisplay a free APRS® related map site on the internet. Example: Search 'http://aprs.fi/' wwEnter your call sign in the - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 173
Transmitting D-PRS (DV-A) data DDDisplaying your position using a mapping program (Continued) For your reference D-PRS data content D-PRS data content qw e r t yu i o !0 o !4 DItem (e.g.) JA3YUA-A>API51,DSTAR*:)REPEATER!3454.00N/13536.00ErPHG5132439.39MH͉DV RPT JP3YHH A qw e r t y i - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 174
transmits it according to the position data in "Manual Position." (p. 16-32) (GPS > GPS Set > Manual Position) • Please note that if "GPS GPS data GLL ✔ ✔ ✔ Mode Indicator VTG ✔ ✔ COG (Magnetic north), SOG (km/h), Mode Indicator GSA GSV ✔✔ ID numbers of satellites used in solution, - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 175
go to the next screen. D-pad (Ent) () (MENU > GPS > GPS TX Mode > NMEA(DV-G) > GPS Message) eeRefer to the menu sequence shown directly above, entry details. iiPush D-pad() to move the cursor to the second digit. ooRepeat steps u and i to enter a group name of up to 20 characters, including - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 176
When the "GPS TX Mode" item is set to "NMEA(DV- G)," be sure to set the "GPS Select" item to "Internal GPS." If "OFF" or "Manual" is set, this function GPS automatic transmission in only the simplex mode. • GPS automatic transmission through a repeater may interfere with other communications. When - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 177
course on a mapping software program. DDGPS Logger operating outline To use GPS Logger function, perform following operations. 1. Insert a microSD card. (microSD cards are not available from Icom GPS logger mode where only the logger functions. This mode is useful - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 178
screen • Contents of record sentence Sentence Lon /Lat Alt UTC Date (UTC) Status 2D /3D COG SOG (True) (knot) Others RMC ✔ ✔✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Mode Indicator, GGA ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Number of satellites in use, HDOP, Geoidal separation, Age of Differential GPS data VTG ✔ ✔ COG (Magnetic north), SOG (km - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 179
DO NOT touch the terminals. • When removing the access the card. • The "ID-51" folder appears. yyDouble click the software. • You can see your route on the software map. Those file may not be compatible with all mapping software. TIP: You can display your route on Google™ Earth (free map software - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 180
NMEA sentences for GPS logging Regarding the GPS logging data of the ID-51A/E, each sentence corresponds to the NMEA standard and is recorded in the 0.0-50.0 w Mode indicator 1 (A) y Horizontal Dilution of Precision (1.0) 0.0-50.0 M=Manual, forced to operate in 2D or 3D mode u Vertical Dilution - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 181
Insert the microSD card. (p. 2-3) (microSD cards are not available from Icom. Purchase a card to meet your needs) 2. C onfirm that the GPS GPS Information or Compass Direction settings can be changed. In the mode, push [QUICK] to open the Sub Menu, as shown to the right. Then - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 182
PLAYER screen's description 11-6 ■■Changing the skip time 11-7 ■■Deleting the recorded contents (audio 11-8 ■■Deleting the folder 11-9 ■■Changing the recording mode 11-10 ■■Continue to record even if no signals are received.......... 11-11 ■■Record the transmit and receive audio into the same - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 183
card. In addition to both the received and transmitted audio, the date, repeater, frequency and the destination call sign are also recorded. This is convenient While in the stand-by mode, the recording is paused, and " " appears. • Recording is continuous until you manually stop it, or the card - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 184
Previous view 11 VOICE MEMORY FUNCTION ■■Recording a QSO audio (Continued) DDTo stop recording qqPush [QUICK] to open the Quick Menu screen. wwPush D-pad() to select "." eePush D-pad(Ent) to stop voice recording. • The transceiver displays "Recording stopped," and automatically - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 185
or more times until the last screen is displayed. • The folder list is displayed. (The folders are automatically created when you start recording.) contains the file you want to play, and then push D-pad(Ent). • The file list is displayed. • The file name is composed yyyy/mm/dd hh:mm:ss (y: year, - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 186
Previous view 11 VOICE MEMORY FUNCTION ■■Operations while playing back You can fast-forward or rewind while playing back. DDFast-forward while playing Push D-pad(") to fast-forward. (Default: 10 seconds) If you want to change the fast-forward time, see "Changing the skip time." (p. 11-7) DDRewind - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 187
rewind or pausing. r Playing back time The playing back time is displayed. t Repeater call sign/name The repeater call sign used in the DV mode is dis- played. When the repeater name is programmed in your Re- peater List, the name is also displayed. y Total time The file's total playing back - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 188
Previous view 11 VOICE MEMORY FUNCTION ■■Changing the skip time You can change the fast forward and rewind skip time. qqPush [MENU] to enter the Menu screen. wwP ush D-pad() to select the root item (Voice Memo), and then push D-pad(Ent) to go to the next level. D-pad (Ent) () (MENU > Voice Memo > - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 189
push Dpad(Ent). • The confirmation screen "Delete file?" appears. uuPush D-pad(#) to select "YES," then push Dpad(Ent). • The selected file is deleted. Folder list File list When you want to erase all audio files in the folder at one time, select "Delete All" in step y, as - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 190
above and push D-pad() to select, and then D-pad(Ent) to enter, one or more times until the last screen is displayed. • The folder list is displayed. (The folders are automatically created when you start recording.) • The folder name is composed yyyymmdd (y: year, m: month, d: day.) rrPush D-pad - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 191
root item (Voice Memo), and then push D-pad(Ent) to go to the next level. D-pad (Ent) () (MENU > Voice Memo > QSO Recorder > Recorder Set > REC Mode) eeRefer to the menu sequence shown directly above and push D-pad() to select, and then D-pad(Ent) to enter, one or more times until - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 192
Previous view 11 VOICE MEMORY FUNCTION ■■Continue to record even if no signals are received In the default settings, the transceiver records audio only while receiving signals (the squelch opens). If you want to continue recording even if no signal is received, do the following steps. qqPush [MENU] - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 193
Previous view 11 VOICE MEMORY FUNCTION ■■Record the transmit and receive audio into the same file The transceiver can record the transmit and receive audio into the same file. qqPush [MENU] to enter the Menu screen. wwP ush D-pad() to select the root item (Voice Memo), and then push D-pad(Ent) to - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 194
, transmitting using with the VOX function or CI-V remote controller. • All transmit audio is recorded when "TX&RX" is set in the "REC Mode" item on the Menu screen. • When the transceiver receives a signal less than 10 seconds after transmitting, the transceiver also records the receive audio - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 195
file information The transceiver can display the recorded file's frequency, mode, date, and so on. qqPush [MENU] to enter the folder that contains the file you want to view, and then push D-pad(Ent). • The file list is displayed. • The file name is composed yyyy/mm/dd hh:mm:ss (y: year, m: month, - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 196
above and push D-pad() to select, and then D-pad(Ent) to enter, one or more times until the last screen is displayed. • The folder list is displayed. (The folders are automatically created when you start recording.) • The folder name is composed yyyymmdd (y: year, m: month, d: day.) rrPush D-pad - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 197
Previous view 11 VOICE MEMORY FUNCTION ■■Voice Recorder function The microphone audio, including audio from an external microphone, can be recorded for your convenience. • Depending on the microSD card capacity, you may continu- ously record up to a maximum of about 37 hours. If the file size - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 198
that contains the file you want to play, and then push D-pad(Ent). • The file list is displayed. • The file name is composed yyyy/mm/dd hh:mm:ss (y: year, Push [MENU] or [CLR] to stop the playback. • The file list is automatically displayed. NOTE: While recording a QSO, a voice recorder recorded - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 199
yyyymmdd (y: year, m: month, d: day.) rrPush D-pad() to select the folder including the file that you want to erase, then push D-pad(Ent). • The file list is displayed. • The file name is composed yyyy/mm/dd hh:mm:ss (y: year, m: month, d: day, hh: hour, mm: minute, ss: second.) ttPush D-pad - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 200
Previous view 11 VOICE MEMORY FUNCTION ■■Voice Recorder function (Continued) DDMIC Gain setting qqPush [MENU] to enter the Menu screen. wwP ush D-pad() to select the root item (Voice Memo), and then push D-pad(Ent) to go to the next level. D-pad (Ent) () (MENU > Voice Memo > Voice Recorder > - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 201
Previous view 11 VOICE MEMORY FUNCTION ■■Voice Recorder function (Continued) DDChanging the skip time You can change the skip time of fast forward and rewind. qqPush [MENU] to enter the Menu screen. wwP ush D-pad() to select the root item (Voice Memo), and then push D-pad(Ent) to go to the next - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 202
file information The transceiver can display the recorded file's frequency, mode, date and so on. qqPush [MENU] to enter the including the file that you want to view the information, then push Dpad(Ent). • The file list is displayed. • The file name is composed yyyy/mm/dd hh:mm:ss (y: year, m: - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 203
Previous view 11 VOICE MEMORY FUNCTION ■■Viewing the microSD card's free space and recordable time qqPush [MENU] to enter the Menu screen. wwP ush D-pad() to select the root item (SD Card), and then push D-pad(Ent). eeP ush D-pad() to select "SD Card Info," and then push D-pad(Ent). D-pad (Ent) - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 204
screen appears, as shown to the right. • The [ID-51] folder appears. eeDouble-click the [ID-51] folder. PC to the Card reader Click rrDouble- The steps to playback may differ, depending on the software. Therefore, refer to the software's instruction manual for details. • If the file does not - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 205
Previous view Section 12 MEMORY OPERATION ■■General description 12-2 DDMemory channel contents 12-2 ■■Selecting a Memory channel 12-3 ■■Selecting a call channel 12-3 ■■Entering a Memory channel 12-4 ■■Copying memory and Call channel contents 12-5 DDMemory or Call channelVFO 12-5 DDMemory or - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 206
contents The following information can be programmed into memory channels: • Operating frequency • Operating mode • Duplex direction (DUP+/ The microSD card is not available from Icom. Purchase a microSD card to meet your needs. • The CS-51PLUS2 cloning software that is included on the supplied CD - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 207
programmed frequencies, call signs and other data. qqPush [M/CALL] several times to select the Memory mode. • " " appears when the Memory mode is selected. • Push [M/CALL] again to select the Memory mode or Weather channel mode*. The Memory mode, Call chan- nel mode or Weather channel mode - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 208
increases when continuing to hold down [S.MW] for 1 second after programming. NOTE: Push [CLR] to cancel the program and exit the Select Memory write mode before memory programming. Example: Programming 146.030 MHz/FM mode into memory channel 11 (a blank channel). Set 146.030MHz in the - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 209
e and r are not necessary. [DIAL] Select the memory or call channel to be copied. Hold down [S.MW] for 1 second to enter the Select Memory write mode, and then, rotate [DIAL] to select "VFO." Hold down [S.MW] for 1 second to copy. The selected channel contents appear in the VFO screen. 12-5 - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 210
to select the target Memory or Call channel. Other channels shown below can be programmed: rrHold down [S.MW] for 1 second again to copy. • 3 beeps copied. Hold down [S.MW] for 1 second to enter the Select Memory write mode, and then, rotate [DIAL] to to select the target channel. Hold down - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 211
a Memory bank The ID-51A/E has a total Edit," and then push D- pad(Ent) to enter the Memory bank edit mode. ttPush D-pad() to select "BANK," and then push D- pad(Ent number are displayed. • If the Bank name has already been programmed, it is also displayed. yyRotate [DIAL] to select a - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 212
. • If the selected bank channel is already assigned, the memory contents are displayed. iiHold down [S.MW] for 1 second to program, and then return to the VFO mode. • 3 beeps sound. • If an already assigned bank channel is selected in step u, the memory contents will be overwritten into the - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 213
bank channels are displayed. • To return to the Memory channels display, repeat steps w to e, and select "OFF" in step r. Example: Selecting the bank group "A." Push [M/CALL] one or more times to select the Memory mode. Push [QUICK] , then push D-pad() to select "Bank Select." [DIAL] - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 214
on the first digit. NOTE: When entering the scan type selection mode, the programmed Scan name is displayed instead of the frequency range indication. Example: Programming the memory name "ID-51" in M-CH000. In the Select Memory Write mode, select M-CH000, and then push [QUICK] . Push D-pad() to - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 215
Push D-pad() to move the cursor to the second digit. Rotate [DIAL] to select "D." Repeat steps y and u until the desired memory name is programmed. Push D-pad(Ent) to save the name and exit the Memory name edit mode. Push D-pad() to select "," and then push D-pad(Ent.) Push D-pad() to - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 216
name display While in the memory mode, the programmed memory name can be displayed. qqPush [M/CALL] one or more times to select the Memory mode. wwPush [QUICK] to D-pad(Ent). Example: When Memory Name "ID-51" is programmed into M-CH 000 (146.010MHz). • Freq (Name OFF) • Freq • Name 12-12 - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 217
contents Contents of entered memories can be cleared (erased), if desired. qqHold down [S.MW] for 1 second to enter the Se- lect Memory write mode. • 1 short and 1 long beep sounds. • The memory channel number blinks. • DO NOT hold down [S.MW] for more than 2 sec- onds. wwRotate [DIAL] to - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 218
VFO scan 13-3 DDSkip function 13-3 DDTemporarily Skip timer 13-3 DDReceive mode for a scan 13-3 DDWhen a signal is received 13-4 DDScan name DDScan function during Dualwatch operation 13-4 ■■VFO scan 13-5 DDVFO mode scan 13-5 ■■Setting and clearing the skip frequencies 13-7 DDSetting the - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 219
"PSKIP" are skipped during a scan. (p. 13-7) NOTE: One or more pair of the scan edge channels must be programmed to start a program scan. • In the memory mode Repeatedly scans all programmed Memory channels. The frequencies that are set as skip channels "PSKIP" and "SKIP" are not scanned. (p.13-12 - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 220
MENU screen. (p. 16-18) (MENU > Scan > Temporary Skip Timer) DDReceive mode for a scan • The selected receive mode is used by the scan. • During a memory or bank scan, the receive mode pro- grammed into the channel is used by the scan. TIP: When the "PROGRAM SKIP" item is set to OFF, the Scan Skip - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 221
scan resumes approximately 2 seconds (default) after the signal is disappears. To manually resume the scan, rotate [DIAL]. • These settings can be changed mode is switched while scanning. ❍ SUB band mute status MAIN band DV mode FM-N mode AIR band SUB band DV mode FM-N mode DV mode FM-N mode AIR - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 222
that are set as skip channels "PSKIP", are not skipped during a scan. (MENU > Scan > Program Skip) DDVFO mode scan qqPush [V/MHz] to select the VFO mode. wwP ush [MODE] to select the operating mode. eeHold down [SCAN] for 1 second. rrP ush D-pad() to select the scan type. • ALL - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 223
the scan name is not assigned Scan edges When a program link name is assigned. When a program link name is assigned, the scan type can be set by selecting the program link name from the scan type list. (Step r on page 13-5.) NOTE: The program link name is not displayed during a scan. • When the - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 224
If no blank memory channel is found, a beep sounds, and no skip channel is programmed. eeAfter the skip channel is programmed, or the beep sounds, the scan resumes. Example: Full scan in the FM mode. Blinks Blinks When a signal is received. Hold down [M/CALL] for 1 second. Blinks Blinks Blinks - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 225
skip setting qqPush [M/CALL] one or more times to select the Memory mode. wwRotate [DIAL] to select the memory channel you want to clear as channel to clear its skip setting. Push [QUICK] . The channel that is programmed as a skip frequency. TIP: The skip setting is also cancelled when the memory - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 226
Previous view 13 SCAN OPERATION ■■Memory scan Repeatedly scans all programmed Memory channels. There two types of scan in the memory mode; Memory scan and memory bank scan. • Channels set as "PSKIP" or "SKIP" are skipped during a scan. • Two or more memory channels, which are not set - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 227
or more memory channels, which are not set as skip chan- nels, must be programmed to start a memory bank scan. • When the "BANK" item in the MENU scan is not started. qqPush [M/CALL] one or more times to select the Memory mode. wwPush [QUICK] to open the Quick Menu screen. eePush D-pad() to - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 228
Previous view 13 SCAN OPERATION ■■Memory scan DDMemory bank scan (continued) When a bank name is programmed When a bank name is programmed, the scan type can be set by selecting the bank name from the scan type list. (Step y on page 13-10.) NOTE: The bank name is not displayed during a scan. • - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 229
skipped (not scanned). TIP: See page 13-8 for details of clearing the skip setting. qqPush [M/CALL] one or more times to select the Memory mode. wwRotate [DIAL] to select the memory channel to be set as a skip channel. eePush [QUICK] . rrPush D-pad() to select "SKIP" or "PSKIP," and - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 230
to "5 minutes" by default. You can change the setting in the MENU screen. (MENU > Scan > Temporary Skip Timer) Example: Full scan in the FM mode. Blinks Blinks When a signal is received. Push [QUICK] . Blinks Blinks Push D-pad() to select, then push D-pad(Ent). TIP: During Memory or DR scanning - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 231
Previous view Section 14 PRIORITY WATCH ■■Priority watch 14-2 DDVFO frequency and a priority channel 14-2 DDVFO frequency and a Memory/Bank scan 14-2 DDVFO scan and a priority channel 14-2 DDVFO scan and a Memory/Bank scan 14-2 DDA frequency in "FROM" on the DR screen and a priority channel - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 232
frequency. A Memory scan or Bank scan can be selected. • VFO frequency and a Memory scan VFO mode SKIP Receiving (5 seconds) 0 1 2 499 M-CH • VFO frequency and a Bank scan 00 VFO SKIP 01 mode 02 Receiving (5 seconds) 99 Bank CH DDVFO scan and a Memory/Bank scan (p. 14-10) Sequentially - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 233
watch (Continued) DDA frequency in "FROM" on the DR screen and a priority channel (p. 14-13) Checks a priority channel every 5 seconds while receiving on a repeater or simplex frequency set in "FROM" on the DR screen. A VFO frequency, Memory channel, Bank channel or Call channel can be selected as - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 234
the Bank channel you want to watch. How to select the Memory and Bank: z In the Memory mode, push [QUICK] . x Push D-pad() to select "Bank Select," and then push D-pad(Ent). • The Bank list is displayed. c Push D-pad() to select a desired bank and then push D-pad(Ent). • If "OFF" is selected - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 235
on the priority channel, a beep sounds and the " " icon blinks. Example: For a Memory channel Blinks Automatically selects the priority channel. Blinks Remains in the VFO mode. 14-5 - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 236
) to start the Bank scan. (p. 13-10) How to select the Memory and Bank: z In the Memory mode, push [QUICK] . x Push D-pad() to select "Bank Select," and then push D-pad(Ent). • The Bank list is displayed. c Push D-pad() to select a desired bank and then push D-pad(Ent). • If "OFF" is selected - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 237
sounds and the " " icon blinks. Checks the Bank channel every 5 seconds. Example: For a Memory scan Blinks Automatically selects the Memory channel. Blinks Remains the VFO mode. 14-7 - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 238
the Bank channel you want to watch. How to select the Memory and Bank: z In the Memory mode, push [QUICK] . x Push D-pad() to select "Bank Select," and then push D-pad(Ent). • The Bank list is displayed. c Push D-pad() to select a desired bank and then push D-pad(Ent). • If "OFF" is selected - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 239
sounds and the " " icon blinks. The VFO scan resumes. Example: For a Memory channel Blinks Automatically selects the priority channel. Blinks Blinks Blinks Remains the VFO mode. 14-9 - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 240
) to start the Bank scan. (p.13-10) How to select the Memory and Bank: z In the Memory mode, push [QUICK] . x Push D-pad() to select "Bank Select," and then push D-pad(Ent). • The Bank list is displayed. c Push D-pad() to select a desired bank and then push D-pad(Ent). • If "OFF" is selected - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 241
Previous view 14 PRIORITY WATCH ■■VFO scan and Memory/Bank scan (Continued) 3. Start the VFO scan q Hold down [SCAN] for 1 second. w Push D-pad() to select the scan type, and then push D-pad(Ent) to start the VFO scan (p. 13-5). NOTE: Push [CLR] same time. to cancel the all scans at the Hold - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 242
, a beep sounds and the " " icon blinks. The VFO scan resumes. Example: For a Memory scan Blinks Automatically selects the Memory channel. Blinks Remains in the VFO mode. Blinks Blinks 14-12 - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 243
: z In the Memory mode, push [QUICK] . x Push D-pad() to select "Bank Select," and then push D-pad(Ent). • The Bank list is displayed. c Push times to select the Call channel mode. w R otate [DIAL] to select the Call channel you want to watch. 2. S elect a repeater or a simplex frequency on - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 244
a simplex frequency. Appears Appears Checks the M-CH every 5 seconds. Example: Checks the Bank CH "D06" every 5 seconds while receiving on a repeater or a simplex frequency. Appears Appears Checks the Bank CH every 5 seconds. Example: Checks the Call CH "C3" every 5 seconds while receiving - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 245
Previous view 14 PRIORITY WATCH ■■ A frequency in "FROM" on the DR screen and a priority channel (Continued) 5. When a signal is received. • When "ON" is selected. When a signal is received on the priority channel, the channel is automatically selected. The "PRIO" icon blinks. * The scan pause - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 246
Bank: z In the Memory mode, push [QUICK] . x Push D-pad() to select "Bank Select," and then push D-pad(Ent). • The Bank list is displayed. c Push D- second. Hold down [SCAN] for 1 second. Push D-pad() to select the repeater type, then push D-pad(Ent). The DR scan starts. Blinks Push [QUICK] - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 247
Previous view 14 PRIORITY WATCH ■■DR scan and a priority channel (Continued) 4. During the Priority watch Checks the selected priority channel every 5 seconds, during a DR scan. Example: C hecks the VFO frequency during the DR scan. Appears Appears Blinks Checks the VFO frequency every 5 - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 248
Previous view 14 PRIORITY WATCH ■■DR scan and a priority channel (Continued) 5. When a signal is received. • When "ON" is selected. When a signal is received on the priority channel, the channel is automatically selected. The "PRIO" icon blinks. Push [CLR] to resume the Priority watch. - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 249
signal 15-3 ■■Duplex operation 15-4 DDSetting the frequency offset 15-4 DDSetting the duplex direction 15-5 DDDuplex operation 15-5 ■■Off band indication 15-5 ■■Auto repeater function 15-6 DDAuto repeater setting 15-6 DDFrequency range and offset direction 15-6 ■■1750 Hz tone 15-7 15-1 - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 250
tone, you should manually set as step t, or select "ON (DUP, TONE)" in the Auto Repeater item of the MENU screen. (p. 16-73) 144.900 MHz Repeater 144.900 MHz 145.500 MHz 145.500 MHz Station A Transmit frequency Station B Receive frequency Push [MODE] to select the FM mode. Rotate [DIAL] to - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 251
can check whether the other station's transmit signal can be received directly or not, by listening on the repeater input frequency. ➥➥Hold down [SQL] to listen on the repeater input frequency. • While monitoring, the TX/RX indicator lights green, and an S/RF meter dot blinks. • While monitoring - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 252
Previous view 15 REPEATER AND DUPLEX OPERATIONS ■■Duplex operation The Duplex operation shifts the transmit frequency up or down from the receive frequency by an offset amount. DDSetting the frequency offset qqPush [V/MHz] to select the VFO mode. wwPush [MENU] . eeP ush D-pad() to select the - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 253
Push D-pad() to select, then push D-pad(Ent). DDDuplex operation qqPush [MODE] several times to select the FM mode. wwHold down [SQL] to listen on the repeater input frequency. • The transmit frequency (repeater input frequency) appears on the function display. eeCommunicate in the normal way - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 254
the setting. NOTE: For the USA and Korean versions: When turned ON, the Auto repeater function has priority over the manual duplex setting. If the transmit frequency changes after setting, the Auto repeater function may have changed the duplex setting. [DIAL] DDFrequency range and offset direction - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 255
repeaters, the transceiver must transmit a 1750 Hz tone. For such European repeaters, do the following procedures. • This tone can also be used as a 'Call signal.' For only the ID (repeater input frequency). • If you can hear the other station, you may want to change to the Simplex mode and - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 256
Previous view Section 16 MENU SCREEN ■■Menu item selection 16-2 DDEntering the Menu screen 16-3 ■■Menu items and Default settings 16-4 ■■DUP/TONE items 16-16 ■■Scan items 16-18 ■■Voice Memo items 16-22 ■■Voice TX items 16-28 ■■Broadcast (BC) Radio items 16-30 ■■GPS items 16-32 ■■Call sign - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 257
Previous view 16 MENU SCREEN ■■Menu item selection The MENU system is used to enter infrequently changed values or function settings. In addition to this page, see pages 16-4 through 16-15 for details of each item. NOTE: The Menu system is constructed in a tree structure. You may go to the next tree - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 258
Previous view 16 MENU SCREEN ■■Menu item selection (Continued) DDEntering the Menu screen Example: Set the Auto Power OFF function to "30 min." qqPush [MENU] . wwP ush D-pad() to select the root item ("Time Set"), and then push D-pad(Ent). • If D-pad(E) is continuously held down, the items are - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 259
depending on your transceiver version. DUP/TONE... In this item, set the repeater duplex offset and the channel tone or code options. RANGE OR VALUE ( skipped for this period during a scan. Turns the Program Skip Scan function ON or OFF for a VFO mode scan. Selects banks to be scanned during a - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 260
received signal audio. Plays or deletes the recorded audio. Recorder Set REC Mode RX REC Condition TX&RX or RX Only Selects to record the TX transceiver transmits the recorded voice audio only one time. The transceiver repeatedly transmits the recorded voice audio for a maximum of 10 minutes. - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 261
) OFF or ON Turns the Power Save (BC Radio) function ON (to save battery power) or OFF. / Turns the BC Radio ON or OFF. Selects the BC Radio - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 262
4min, 8min or Auto Selects the internal GPS receiver power save function. Manual Position Manually enters your current position. GPS Indicator GPS Out (To DATA Jack) OFF ON the GPS logger function with the transceiver in the Sleep mode. * Be sure to insert the microSD card into the transceiver before - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 263
(Default is shown in bold) GPS TX Mode OFF DESCRIPTIONS Select D-PRS (DV-A) or NMEA (DV-G) as the data mode when transmitting GPS data, or select OFF. Bicycle, 3:Car or 4:House QTH (VHF) Selects a desired symbol to transmit. - - -, (-0), -1~-15 or -A~-Z Selects the APRS® call sign SSID. Enters a - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 264
. * See page 9-47 for details of the preloaded data. NOTE: The Repeater List described on this manual may differ from your preloaded list. My Station This item stores your own call sign to use in the DV mode. My Call Sign RANGE OR VALUE (Default is shown in bold) 1: ~ 6: DESCRIPTIONS - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 265
manually or automatically to transmit low speed data. Fast Data OFF or ON Selects whether or not to use the DV Fast Data for data communication in the DV mode function is usable in any DV mode except the DR function. OFF or Auto OFF or ON Turns the repeater call sign automatic write function ON - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 266
or OFF. Turns the Dial Speech function ON or OFF. Turns the Operating Mode Speech function ON or OFF. Selects either English or Japanese as the desired d0:~d9:, dA:~dD:, d*: or d#: 100ms, 200ms, 300ms or 500ms Shows a list of the DTMF memory channels. The DTMF memory can store up to 24-digit DTMF - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 267
speed acceleration ON or OFF. Turns the Auto Repeater function ON or OFF. During RX/Standby During be used while receiving or in the standby mode. Selects the key functions to be used while use the [DATA] jack to remotely control the ID-51A/E. Sets the transceiver's unique CI-V hexadecimal address - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 268
or Japanese *1 The default value may differ, depending on the transceiver version. 16-13 Selects the display language in the DR function or Menu mode. When "English" is selected in System Language, this setting will disappear. Selects English or Japanese as the system language of the transceiver. - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 269
) Volume Select All, BC Radio Separate or Separate BC Radio Level -5~0~+5 Earphone Mode Beep Level Beep/Vol Level Link Key-Touch Beep Home CH Beep Band Edge enter the Terminal mode or Access Point mode. Enters the Terminal mode. Enters the Access Point - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 270
the PC, and/or to receive data from a Master transceiver. Writes your ID-51A/E (Master) data to another ID-51A/E (Sub). Returns all settings to their defaults, without clearing the memory contents, call sign memories or Repeater List. Clears all entries and memories, and return all settings to their - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 271
/TONE items Offset Freq DUP/TONE... > Offset Freq (Default: 0.600.00*) Set the frequency offset for duplex (repeater) operation to between 0 and 59.99500 MHz. • The selected tuning step in the VFO mode is used when setting the offset. • Push [V/MHz] to select 1 MHz or 10 MHz steps. • The - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 272
MENU SCREEN ■■DUP/TONE items (Continued) Tone Burst DUP/TONE... > Tone Burst (Default: OFF) Turn the Tone Burst function ON or OFF in the FM mode when using tone squelch. • OFF: When you transmit a signal that superimposes the CTCSS tone, the other station may hear a short burst of noise from - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 273
Previous view 16 MENU SCREEN ■■Scan items Pause Timer (Default: 10sec) Scan > Pause Timer Select the scan Pause time. When receiving a signal, the scan pauses for the scan Pause timer Time. • 2 to 20sec: When a signal is received, the scan pauses for 2 to 20 seconds (set in 2 seconds steps). • - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 274
Previous view 16 MENU SCREEN ■■Scan items (Continued) Program Skip (Default: ON) Scan > Program Skip Turn the Program Skip Scan function ON or OFF for a VFO mode scan. This function enables the transceiver to skip the unwanted frequencies or channels that inconveniently stop scanning. Set the - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 275
then push D-pad(Ent). D-pad (Ent) () wwPush [QUICK] . eeP ush D-pad() to select "Add," and then push D-pad(Ent). rrP ush D-pad() to select a programmed scan number you wish to assign to the selected link channel, and then push D-pad(Ent). (For example: 00: 144.000-450.000) ttPush [MENU - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 276
Program scan link name qqPush D-pad() to select a program scan link number between 0 and 9. wwPush [QUICK] . eePush D-pad(Ent) to enter the name edit mode details. ttPush D-pad() to move the cursor to the second digit. yyRepeat steps r and t to enter a name of up to 16 characters, including - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 277
is played back. • See "Operations while playing back" for forwarding or rewinding. (p. 11-5) eePush [MENU] or [CLR] to stop the playback. • Return to the file list screen. 16-22 - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 278
can also be played back with a PC. The extension, "wav," is not displayed on the transceiver's screen. REC Mode (Default: TX&RX) Voice Memo > QSO Recorder > Recorder Set > REC Mode Records both the transmitted and received audio as the default setting. • TX&RX: Records both the transmitted and - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 279
: • No signal is transmitted for 10 seconds after releasing [PTT]. • No signal is received for 10 seconds after releasing [PTT]. • Frequency or operating mode is changed after releasing [PTT]. Skip Time (Default: 10sec) Voice Memo > QSO Recorder > Player Set > Skip Time Select the Skip Timer to - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 280
is played back. • See "Operations while playing back" for forwarding or rewinding. (p. 11-5) eePush [MENU] or [CLR] to stop the playback. • Return to the file list screen. 16-25 - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 281
Previous view 16 MENU SCREEN ■■Voice Memo items (Continued) MIC Gain (Default: 3) Voice Memo > Voice Recorder > Recorder Set > MIC Gain Set the internal microphone sensitivity to between 1 (minimum sensitivity) and 4 (maximum sensitivity), to suit your needs. Higher values make the microphone - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 282
Previous view 16 MENU SCREEN ■■Voice Memo items (Continued) DV Auto Reply Voice Memo > DV Auto Reply Up to 10 seconds of audio can be recorded for the automatic reply function (p. 9-11). TIP: Insert a microSD card into the transceiver before selecting these items. qqWhile pushing and holding [PTT - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 283
Previous view 16 MENU SCREEN ■■Voice TX items Record Voice TX > Record Up to 1 minute of audio can be recorded onto a microSD card for voice transmission. (p. 17-3) While recording a QSO voice audio, this function is disabled. TIP: Insert a microSD card into the transceiver before selecting these - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 284
, push [CLR] . TIP: You can transmit the recorded voice audio also from the QUICK MENU screen. (p. 17-3) NOTE: • The recorded voice audio is repeatedly transmitted for up to 10 minutes. Even if 10 minutes passes while transmitting, the complete voice audio is transmitted. • One of the following - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 285
Shows the banks in the BC Radio memory. ➥ FM BC Radio memories for FM. ➥ AM BC Radio memories for AM. In the BC radio bank list, push [QUICK] (p. 6-9) to edit the selected bank name. BC Radio memory channels NAME The name of a BC Radio memory channel Enter a name of up to - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 286
, selecting also turns OFF the BC Radio. BC Radio > The transceiver switches into an exclusive BC Radio mode where only the BC Radio functions. While in the BC Radio Mode, appears on the BC RADIO screen. To exit from the BC Radio - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 287
functions. • External GPS: Position data from the external GPS data is used for the GPS functions. • Manual : Manually enter the current Latitude, Longitude and Altitude in Manual Position. TIP: The data communication is disabled when "External GPS" is selected. (p. 9-14) Power Save (Internal - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 288
GPS receiver Internal GPS External GPS Not connected - Not displayed Connected/ Searching Blinks Blinks Connected/ Received Appears Appears *No icon appears when "Manual" is selected in the GPS select item. GPS Out (To DATA Jack) (Default: OFF) GPS > GPS Set > GPS Out (To DATA) Select - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 289
Previous view 16 MENU SCREEN ■■GPS items (Continued) GPS Information GPS > GPS Information Displays the GPS satellite direction, altitude, satellite number and receiving status. [MY] screen Example: tracking 5 satellites Regular characters (Example: 01) Reversed characters (Example: 01 ) SAT - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 290
over ground Current time received from the GPS Your direction heading When "Manual" is selected in the GPS Select item, the screen shows only Depending on the caller's TX mode or TX format, the displayed items and these meanings differ. The following lists describe the items in each category - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 291
Previous view 16 MENU SCREEN ■■GPS items (Continued) GPS Position (Continued) 3. When the caller's TX format is D-PRS Position (Base station) Compass* Displays the caller's direction from your position Symbol Displays the caller's D-PRS symbol Latitude Displays the caller's latitude - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 292
Previous view 16 MENU SCREEN ■■GPS items (Continued) GPS Position (Continued) 5. When the caller's TX format is D-PRS Weather Compass* Displays the caller's direction from your position Symbol Displays the caller station's D-PRS symbol Latitude Displays the caller's latitude Longitude - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 293
Previous view 16 MENU SCREEN ■■GPS items (Continued) GPS Memory GPS > GPS Memory The transceiver has 200 GPS memory channels to store the received position data, or often-used position data, along with an alphanumeric channel name. The channels can be divided into the "(No Group)" group and each - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 294
Previous view 16 MENU SCREEN ■■GPS items (Continued) When "Group" is selected Alarm Select GPS > GPS Alarm> Alarm Select Select the target position(s) for the GPS alarm function. (Default: OFF) • OFF: Turns the function OFF. • RX: The last position data received from a station is stored in a tem - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 295
Previous view 16 MENU SCREEN ■■GPS items (Continued) Alarm Area (RX/Memory) (Default: Both) GPS > GPS Alarm> Alarm Area (RX/Memory) Select the GPS active alarm range. When the Alarm Select is set to "RX" or "Memory," set the GPS alarm active range to "Both," "Extended" or "Limited". When a - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 296
Previous view 16 MENU SCREEN ■■GPS items (Continued) GPS Logger (Default: ON) GPS > GPS Logger > GPS Logger Turn the GPS Logger function ON or OFF. This function logs the position, altitude, course, speed and number of satellites being used. • OFF: Turns the function OFF. • ON: The transceiver - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 297
MENU SCREEN ■■GPS items (Continued) GPS > GPS Logger > The transceiver switches into an exclusive GPS logger mode where only the logger is functioning. TIP: • Select "Internal GPS" or "External GPS" in GPS Select screen and insert a microSD card. • During - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 298
in the format corresponding to D- PRS. (the TX GPS mode is "DV-A") In the D-PRS (DV-A) mode, the normal D-PRS codes are transmitted to the PC connected to the transceiver. D-PRS code is based on APRS® code. (APRS® : Automatic Packet Reporting System) • NMEA (DV-G): Transmits position data - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 299
your means of transportation or location. The stored symbol in the selected symbol memory (1 to 4) is transmitted with position data while in the D-PRS (DV-A) mode. To change the symbol icon, push D-pad() to select, and then push Dpad(Ent) to set. This symbol item will be hidden when "NMEA (DV - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 300
for D-PRS (DV-A) operation. Symbol list Sheriff Digipeater Gateway Small Aircraft Red Cross House QTH (VHF) X Red dot Fire Campground Motorcycle Railroad Engine Car Canoe Eyeball School PC User Balloon Police Recreational Vehicle Shuttle SSTV Bus ATV WX Service Helicopter Yacht Person DF station - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 301
a space and text, it will be automati- cally changed to this set numeric ID. Example(SSID [-9]): "JA3YUA" ➡ "JA3YUA-9" ("-9" is added, and used as the "GPS TX Mode." About SSID To assist in identifying a station's type, designated call sign SSIDs are used in D-PRS (APRS®), according to - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 302
Previous view 16 MENU SCREEN ■■GPS items (Continued) Comment GPS > GPS TX Mode > D-PRS (DV-A) > Comment Enter a comment of up to 43 characters to transmit with the position data. Comment characters) This comment item will be hidden when "NMEA (DV-G)" or "OFF" is selected in "GPS TX Mode." 16-47 - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 303
speed data will not be transmitted even if "Course/Speed" is selected, when your position is set manually. This Data Extension item will be hidden when "NMEA (DV-G)" or "OFF" is selected in "GPS TX Mode." NOTE: When "Course/Speed" is selected, the number of Comment characters is limited to 36. When - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 304
your position has been set manually. This GPS Sentence item will be hidden when "D-PRS(DV-A)" or "OFF" is selected in "GPS TX Mode." • Contents of GPS digital transceivers (IC-2820H, IC-E2820, ID-800H, IC-91AD, ICE91, IC-V82, IC-U82, IC-2200H, ID-1). The GSV sentence is incompatible with them - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 305
selected interval (5*, 10, or 30 seconds, or 1, 3, 5, 10, or 30 minutes). *When four GPS sentences are selected at the same time in GPS Sentence Mode, "5sec" cannot be selected. NOTE: When "Manual" is selected in GPS Select, the current position data will not be automatically transmitted. 16-50 - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 306
, sets the desired call signs to be used for DV operation in this screen. For Simplex operation (DV mode) "UR" (p. 16-52) and "MY" call signs can be set. For Duplex (repeater) operation (DV mode/DR function) While in the DR function, only the "MY" call sign can be set. - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 307
() to select "GW," and then push D-pad(Ent). • When you manually enter the call sign, push in step q. About the RPT2 SELECT screen NOT USED* For local area call GW To select the gateway call sign from the Repeater List. Repeater name To select the repeater that has the same gateway as the "R1 - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 308
Previous view 16 MENU SCREEN ■■RX History items RX History RX History When a call is received in the DV mode, call information such as the caller station call sign, used repeater call sign, and so on, are stored in this screen. Up to 50 records can be stored. • Even if the transceiver power - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 309
RX TIME. • To register the caller station call sign, GPS information, or repeater call sign, push D-pad() to show the desired contents, and then push [QUICK Depending on the caller's TX mode or TX format, the displayed items and these meanings differ. The following lists show the items for each - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 310
Previous view 16 MENU SCREEN ■■RX History items (Continued) 2. When the caller's TX format is D-PRS Position (Mobile station) Compass* Displays the caller's direction from your position Symbol Displays the caller's D-PRS symbol Latitude Displays the caller's latitude Longitude Displays - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 311
also cleared. We recommend that memory data be backed up using a microSD card, or be saved to a PC using the supplied CS-51PLUS2 cloning software. About the Repeater List: The Repeater List can be downloaded from the Icom web site. http://www.icom.co.jp/world/support/download/firm/index.html 16-56 - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 312
QUICK MENU screen. Repeater List TYPE NAME SUB NAME CALL SIGN GW CALL SIGN GROUP DV Repeater Repeater name of up to 16 alphanumeric characters Repeater sub name of up to 8 alphanumeric characters Repeater call sign Gateway call sign Repeater group where the repeater is assigned USE - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 313
(FROM) in the DR function Operating frequency of the FM repeater Duplex setting to use the FM repeater Frequency offset to use the FM repeater Receiving mode of the FM repeater Tone function setting of the FM repeater REPEATER TONE FM repeater tone frequency (Tone Encoder) setting of the access - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 314
MY6) Call Sign 4 character note TIP: • See page 13 of the Basic manual for MY call sign entry. • To select a different My Call Sign, push of 5 memories to store short messages for simultaneous transmission in the DV mode. Enter a message of up to 20 alphanumeric characters for each memory. - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 315
tone • Normal: Normal tone level • Boost: Boosts the treble tone RX Bass Boost (Default: OFF) DV Set > Tone Control > RX Bass Boost Turn the DV mode received audio Bass Boost function ON or OFF. This function is separate from the "Boost" setting of the RX Bass. • OFF: Turns the function OFF - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 316
] to manually transmit the input data. • Auto: When data is input from a PC through the [DATA] jack, the transceiver automatically transmits it. Fast Data DV Set > DV Fast Data > Fast Data (Default: OFF) Select whether or not to use the DV Fast Data for data communication in the DV mode. • OFF - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 317
"Slow." TX Delay (PTT) DV Set > DV Fast Data > TX Delay (PTT) (Default: 2 sec) Set the TX delay time. In the low-speed data communication mode and after releasing [PTT], the transceiver automatically sends the DV data by using the DV Fast Data for this set period. • OFF: After releasing [PTT - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 318
function to Auto or OFF. When receiving a call addressed to your own call sign through a repeater in any DV mode except for the DR function, this function automatically sets the call sign of the repeater into "R1" or "R2." • OFF: Turns the function OFF. • Auto: Automatically sets the call sign - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 319
or "RPT?") that is sent back from the access repeater, you can record up to 50 messages or only sign is set to "TO" (destination). • RX>CS List: When you hold down for 1 second, the RX mode can be used in the digital mode. In the EMR mode, no call sign setting is necessary. When an EMR mode - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 320
(Continued) EMR AF Level (Default: 19) DV Set > EMR AF Level Set the audio output level to between 0 and 39 for when an EMR communication mode signal is received. When an EMR signal is received, the audio will be heard at the set level, or the [VOL] control level, whichever is - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 321
call sign is announced, 1 second after [DIAL] selection. - In the VFO, Memory and Call channel modes, the frequency is an- nounced. - In the DR function, the repeater call sign is announced. If Simplex is selected, the frequency is announced. NOTE: When a call is received during an announcement - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 322
onto the microSD card, if a call is received during an announcement. • Even if the VFO scan is running, the operating mode is announced when [MODE] is pushed. SPEECH Language (Default: English) SPEECH > SPEECH Language Set the desired speech pronunciation to English or Japanese. Alphabet - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 323
. See pages 17-8 to 17-12 for details. DTMF Memory DTMF/T-CALL > DTMF Memory Shows a list of the DTMF memory channels. • T-CALL: 1750 Hz tone burst signal • d0 to d#: DTMF memory channel list (Default: d0) DTMF Speed (Default: 100ms) DTMF/T-CALL > DTMF Speed Select the DTMF transfer speed - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 324
you begin talking. NOTE: • The folder name is automatically created, as [ID-51\QsoLog]. • The file name is automatically created, as shown in the A Repeater call sign (DV mode only) TX Call Sign CQCQCQ (Blank) TX Call sign (DV mode only) RX Call Sign (Blank) JA3YUA A RX Call sign (DV mode only - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 325
, as [ID-51\RxLog mode (DV is fixed) Caller JA3YUA A Call sign of the caller station / ID51 Note after the call sign Called CQCQCQ Call sign of the called station Rx RPT1 JP3YHH G Access repeater call sign of the caller station or the gateway repeater call sign of your local area repeater - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 326
place. Humidity 85 Humidity (unit: %) GPS Time Stamp Time data that the caller station acquires the position data GPS Message Osaka City/ID-51 Caller is "NMEA (DV-G)": Records the GPS message Caller is "D-PRS (DV-A)": Records the comment Separator/Decimal (Default: Sep [,] Dec [.]*) QSO - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 327
:d-Tbyhe sR'oe.ucSer'cpta.teinod,n/-boisyr if P5o0wmiellirseScoandvse func50tiomnillisiescodndissabled th50emAilluisteocoRndes ply fu50nmctililiosencoinndsthe DV when mode 5u0smiinlligsecaonndsexternal power i5s0 mseillitsetcoon"dOs N" or "Voice." ʙ ʙ ʙ ʙ ʙ ʙ ʙ ʙ disabled Reception is 13000 - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 328
• ON: Turns the function ON. Auto Repeater Function > Auto Repeater This item appears only in the Korean and USA version transceivers The auto repeater function automatically turns the duplex operation and tone encoder* encoder*. * The tone encoder will not be turned ON in the DV mode. 16-73 - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 329
is set to "RX>CS List," push [UP]/ [DOWN] to mode, the frequency and the operating mode are announced. - In the DR function, the call sign is announced. If Simplex is selected, the frequency is announced. Push to transmit the voice audio recorded on the microSD. Hold down for 1 second to repeatedly - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 330
turn down the volume level. Push to transmit the voice audio recorded on the microSD. Hold down for 1 second to repeatedly transmit the voice audio. - To make a repeat transmission, [PTT] must be released. Push to transmit a 1750 Hz tone. Key Lock (Default: Normal) Function > Key Lock Select the - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 331
Previous view 16 MENU SCREEN ■■Function items (Continued) Active Band (Default: All) Function > Active Band Allows continuous frequency selection of the operating frequency across all bands using [DIAL]. • Single: The operating frequency can be selected within the current band. • ALL: The - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 332
Previous view 16 MENU SCREEN ■■Function items (Continued) VOX Level (Default: 5) Function > VOX > VOX Level Set the VOX gain level to between 1 and 10 or OFF. Higher values make the VOX function more sensitive to your voice. To turn the VOX function OFF, select "OFF." • OFF: Turns the VOX - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 333
(Default: 86) Function > CI-V > CI-V Address To distinguish equipment, each CI-V transceiver has its own Icom standard address in hexadecimal code. The ID-51A/E's default address is 86. When 2 or more ID-51A/Es are controlled through a PC at the same time, set a different address for each device - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 334
: Normal) Function > Heterodyne Set the 1st Local Oscillator frequency. Depending on a combination of the two operating frequencies in the VHF/ UHF Dualwatch mode, the transceiver might generate a spurious signal on a specific receive frequency. This may cause the S-meter to fluctuate, even when - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 335
time period set in the Backlight Timer, but lights continuously while operating with an external DC power source. NOTE: While in the exclusive GPS logger mode, the transceiver uses the "Auto" setting even if "ON" or "Auto (DC IN:ON)" is selected. When [PWR] is pushed, the backlight lights for the - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 336
, even if a signal is received. • ON: The indicator lights green while receiving a signal, or the squelch is open. NOTE: The indicator lights red while transmitting, regardless of the setting. RX Call Sign (Default: Auto) Display > RX Call Sign When a call is received, select whether or not to - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 337
Previous view 16 MENU SCREEN ■■Display items (Continued) RX Message (Default: Auto) Display > RX Message Select whether or not to display and scroll a received message. • OFF: Does not display the message. To check the message, hold down [CD] for 1 second to display the call record. • Auto: - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 338
■■Display items (Continued) DV RX Backlight (Default: ON) Display > DV RX Backlight Turn the DV RX Backlight function ON or OFF. In the DV mode, this function turns ON the LCD backlight while displaying the calling station's call sign or a received message on the LCD. • OFF: Turns the function - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 339
opening message that is displayed on the LCD at power ON. • OFF: Opening message display is skipped. • ON: Icom logo, MY call sign and the product model ("ID-51A" or "ID-51E")* are displayed at power ON. * Depending on the transceiver version. Voltage (Power ON) (Default: ON) Display > Voltage - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 340
Previous view 16 MENU SCREEN ■■Display items (Continued) Latitude/Longitude (Default: ddd ºmm.mm') Display > Display Unit > Latitude/Longitude Select either the ddd ºmm.mm' or ddd ºmm'ss'' format to display the latitude and longitude. Altitude/Distance (Default: ft/ml*) Display > Display Unit - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 341
to "Japanese." See page 16-87 "Choose your language carefully" about setting cautions. Set the screen display language type in the DR function or Menu mode to English or Japanese. * The default setting may differ, depending on the transceiver's version. 16-86 - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 342
LCD. To display such characters in the DR function or Menu mode, Display Language must be set to "Japanese." Choose your language Language" or "System Language" (this item), or by doing a partial reset of the ID-51A/E CPU. A partial reset will not clear your call sign databases. To do a partial - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 343
AF Level, depending on this setting. • The audio output level for the BC Radio is not changed, because the EMR function is for the DV mode operation. When "All" or "BC Radio Separate" is selected: The audio output level for A band and B band is set to the selected level in EMR - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 344
- the communicating station finishes transmitting or the receive signal dis- appears while in the digital mode operation. (Standby Beep) Home CH Beep (Default: ON) Sounds > Home CH beep Turn sounds. NOTE: The Home CH frequency, memory or repeater can be respectively selected. (p. 17-5) 16-89 - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 345
Beep Turn the Band edge beep ON or OFF. • OFF: Band edge beep is OFF. • ON: When you tune into or out of the AIR, VHF and UHF band's frequency range with [DIAL], a beep sounds. Scan Stop Beep (Default: OFF) Sounds > Scan Stop Beep Turn the scan stop beep ON or OFF - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 346
Previous view 16 MENU SCREEN ■■Sounds items (Continued) Sub Band Mute (Default: OFF) Sounds > Sub Band Mute Select whether or not to mute the SUB band audio signal while receiving on the MAIN band, and/or sound a beep when a signal disappears on the SUB band. • OFF: Disables the SUB band - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 347
■■Time set items Date/Time Time Set > Date/Time Manually set the date and time that is displayed on the then select between year, month and day to change. Cursor eeRotate [DIAL] to select each number. rrRepeat steps w and e to enter the year, month and day, and then push D-pad(Ent). Setting the - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 348
Previous view 16 MENU SCREEN ■■Time set items (Continued) GPS Time Correct (Default: Auto) Time Set > GPS Time Correct This function can correct its time by using the time information that a GPS sentence contains. It is corrected by calculating the received UTC (Universal Time of Coordinated) - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 349
" screen. To cancel the Terminal mode, push D-pad(Ent). TIP: You can cancel the Terminal mode on the QUICK Menu screen. DV Gateway > The Access Point mode enables the D-STAR transceiver to make a Gateway call through an ID-51A/E by connecting the optional - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 350
. Save Setting SD Card > Save Setting Save the setting file. Import/Export SD Card > Import/Export Import or Export Your Call Sign, Repeater List, and GPS memory in the "csv" format. • Import: Imports data to the transceiver. • Export: Exports data to the transceiver. Separator/Decimal (Default - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 351
Previous view 16 MENU SCREEN ■■SD Card (Continued) SD Card Info SD Card > SD Card Info Displays the SD card's free space and its remaining recording time. Format SD Card > Format Formats the microSD care, deleting all data. Unmount SD Card > Unmount Electrically unmounts the microSD card while - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 352
transceiver firmware's version number. Clone Mode Others > Clone > Clone Mode Select to read or write the CS-51PLUS2 data from or to the PC, and/or to receive data from a Master transceiver. See page 17-21 for details. Clone Master Mode Others > Clone > Clone Master Mode Select to write your ID-51A - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 353
: • Memory channel contents • Scan Edge contents • Call channel contents • Call sign memories • Message data • DTMF memory contents • GPS Memory contents • Repeater List • BC Radio Memory qqAfter selecting "Partial Reset," the "Partial Reset?" dialog appears. Push D-pad() to select "Yes," and then - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 354
to their factory defaults. Therefore, after the All resetting, you cannot use the transceiver in the DR function until you reprogram the Repeater List. TIP: Before the All resetting, we recommend you save the data you purchased onto a microSD card. See page 2-6 for details. qqAfter selecting - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 355
Speech function 17-6 DD[DIAL] speech function setting 17-6 DDMode speech function setting 17-7 ■■Using the DTMF memory 17-8 DDDTMF code programming 17-8 DDMonitoring the stored DTMF code 17-9 DDDTMF code transmission 17-10 DDDTMF code transmission (Direct Input 17-11 DDSetting DTMF transfer - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 356
Previous view 17 OTHER FUNCTIONS ■■Voice TX function The Voice TX function transmits the recorded audio on a microSD card once, or repeatedly, for up to 10 minutes at a specified interval. TIP: When the key function [Voice TX] is assigned to the key on the optional HM-75LS - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 357
pausing, if receiving a signal, even if the Busy Lockout is ON. But if the squelch is manually opened in the FM mode, the voice audio is repeatedly transmitted, according to the repeat time setting. rrPush [MENU] to exit the MENU screen. Blinks while transmitting. • Voice TX Waiting screen - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 358
the next screen. D-pad (Ent) () (MENU > Voice TX > TX Set> Repeat Time) eeR efer to the menu sequence shown directly above and push D-pad() to times until the last screen is displayed. rrPush D-pad() to select the repeat interval to between 1 and 15 seconds (in 1 second steps). ttPush [MENU] - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 359
Frequency," and then push D-pad(Ent) to set the Home CH, and exit the QUICK Menu. • While on the DR screen, select "Set Repeater," or while in the Memory mode, select "Set Channel." Example: Set "146.010 MHz" frequency in the VFO as the Home CH. Select a frequency DDHome CH operation After - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 360
is recorded onto the microSD card. Except in the DV mode, the received audio will be recorded, even during an announcement. DD[DIAL] speech function setting The Dial Speech function enables the transceiver to announce the frequency or repeater call sign that is selected by rotating [DIAL]. qqPush - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 361
is pushed. qqPush [MENU] . wwP ush D-pad() to select the root item ("SPEECH"), and then push D-pad(Ent). D-pad (Ent) () eePush D-pad() to select "MODE SPEECH," and then push D-pad(Ent). rrPush D-pad() to select "ON," and then push Dpad(Ent). ttPush [MENU] to exit the MENU screen. When - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 362
of DTMF memory with 24-digit DTMF code. DDDTMF code programming qqPush [MENU] to select the MENU list screen. wwP ush D-pad() to select the root to enter DTMF memory edit mode. yyRotate [DIAL] to select the desired code, the push D-pad(Ent) to set the code. Repeat the above step to enter - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 363
Previous view 17 OTHER FUNCTIONS ■■Using the DTMF memory DDMonitoring the stored DTMF code Select the desired DTMF memory channel to be monitored in DTMF memory screen, then push [SQL]. The stored DTMF code sounds. • DTMF code can also be monitored with the following steps: Select the desired DTMF - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 364
("DTMF/T- CALL"), and then push D-pad(Ent). D-pad (Ent) () eePush D-pad() to select "DTMF Memory," and then push D-pad(Ent). • DTMF memory channel list (d0 to d#) is displayed. rrPush D-pad() to select the desired DTMF memory channel, then push D-pad(Ent). • Beeps sound, and the selected DTMF - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 365
] to select the desired code, then push D-pad(Ent) to set the code. Repeat the above step to enter the desired DTMF codes. • Push D-pad() to move are set, push D-pad(Ent). • The transceiver automatically transmits the programmed DTMF code. Example: Directly input the DTMF code "013579AB" for - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 366
OTHER FUNCTIONS ■■Using the DTMF memory (Continued) DDSetting DTMF transfer speed The DTMF transfer speed can be selected. qqPush [MENU] to select the MENU list screen. wwP ush D-pad() to select the root item ("DTMF/T- CALL"), and then push D-pad(Ent). D-pad (Ent) () eePush D-pad() to select - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 367
containing a matching subaudible tone in the FM or FM narrow mode. You can silently wait for calls from others using the mode. wwPush [MODE] once or more times to select the FM or FM-N (FM narrow) mode. eeRotate [DIAL] to select a desired operating frequency. rrPush [MENU] to select the MENU list - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 368
Previous view 17 OTHER FUNCTIONS ■■Tone squelch operation DD Tone squelch frequency setting and operation (Continued) iiPush [MENU] to exit the MENU screen. ooPush [QUICK] . !0Push D-pad() to select "TONE," and then push D- pad(Ent). D-pad (Ent) () !1 Push D-pad() to select the squelch - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 369
qqPush [V/MHz] once or more times to select the VFO mode. wwPush [MODE] once or more times to select the FM or FM-N (FM narrow) mode. eeRotate [DIAL] to select a desired operating frequency. rrPush [MENU] to select the MENU list screen. ttP ush D-pad() to select the root item ("DUP/ TONE - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 370
Previous view 17 OTHER FUNCTIONS ■■Tone squelch operation DDDTCS code setting and operation (Continued) iiPush [MENU] to exit the MENU screen. ooPush [QUICK] . !0Push D-pad() to select "TONE," and then push D- pad(Ent). D-pad (Ent) () !1 Push D-pad() to select the tone squelch type. • - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 371
you want to copy all of the programmed contents from one transceiver to another. model format (ID-51PLUS2) and the old model format (ID-51 or ID-51PLUS) with the CS-51PLUS2. See the CS-51PLUS2 INSTRUCTIONS contained in channel contents, MENU item settings and Repeater List can be stored onto a microSD - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 372
Previous view 17 OTHER FUNCTIONS ■■Cloning function DDTransceiver-to-Transceiver cloning using a microSD card (Continued) yyPush D-pad(Ent) to set the file name. D-pad (Ent) () The confirmation screen "Save file?" appears. uuPush D-pad() to select "YES," and then push D- pad(Ent) to save. • - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 373
displayed. @2 A fter loading, "COMPLETED! Reboot the ID-51" appears. To complete the loaded, reboot the transceiver. 17-19 Selecting the file which is saved by the master transceiver. Select "ALL" when all memory channels, MENU item settings and Repeater List to be copied. Reboot the transceiver - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 374
channels, MENU item settings and Repeater List by the CS-51PLUS2 cloning software (contained in the CD), and instruction manual contained in the CD and the data communication cable's instruction manual (downloaded from the Icom WEB site; http://www. icom.co.jp/world/). • Connections "Clone Mode - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 375
pears. • On the master transceiver, the "CLONE-OUT" screen ap- pears. !5 W hen cloning is completed, the master transceiver returns to the clone master mode screen. • The sub transceiver displays the "CLONE End" screen. • If you have another transceiver to clone, connect it and then push [PTT] of - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 376
ID-51A/E's address, data transferring speed and transceive function. See page 16-78 to set the CI-V setting using the MENU list Icom Communications Interface-V (CI-V) controls the transceiver. Up to 4 Icom CI-V transceivers or receivers can be connected to the PC. See the CT-17 instruction manual - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 377
17-24 Read operating mode 05 see p. 17-24 Send operating frequency 06 see p. 17-24 Send operating mode 07 Select the VFO mode D0 Select A band power ON*2 19 00 Read transceiver ID. Cmd. Sub cmd. Data Description 1B 00 see p. 17-24 Send/read Repeater tone frequency 01 see p. 17- - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 378
manual input 02 see p. 17-28 Send/read manually • Operating mode qC˞ommwande:01, 04, 06 q 9999 XX w XX Operating mode q Mode w Filter setting ~ 0092 8 0186 ~ 0208 4 0093 ~ 0115 9 0209 ~ 0232 • Repeater tone/tone squelch frequency setting Command: 1B 00, 1B 01 q* w e 0 list. 17-24 - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 379
polarity: 0: Normal 1: Reverse *See page 16-17 for DTCS code list. • Digital code squelch setting Command : 1B 07 qw q 999 (8 characters) o ~ !6: R1 (Access/Area repeater) call sign setting (8 characters) !7 ~ @4: R2 (Link/Gateway repeater) call sign setting (8 characters) • DV TX message - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 380
flag data (First byte) Data Description bit7 (0: Fixed) - bit6 (0: Fixed) - bit5 (0: Fixed) - bit4 0/1 0= Voice, 1= Data bit3 0/1 0= Direct, 1= Through repeater bit2 0/1 0= No Break-in, 1= Break-in bit1 0/1 0= Data, 1= Control bit0 0/1 0= Normal, 1= EMR • GPS/D-PRS data Command: 20 0301 - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 381
$7 ~ $9 XXXXXXXXXX XX XX !7 ~ @2 XXXX @3 ~ @6 X X @7 @8 XX XX XX X XVaXriaXble lengtXh X X X X X !6 !7 @9 ~ #1 #2 ~ #8 #9 $0 $1 XXXXXX XX XXXX XXXXXXXX $2 $3 ~ %1 %2 GPS MANUAL DATA XXXX Ite(Imtem) XXXX q ~ o !0 !1 !2 ~ !6 q ~ t XX XX 0 2XX XXXXXXXX XX Data number - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 382
CXI-VX iXnXfXormaXtiXoXnXX XX X X X XXXXXXXXXX X X XGPS(/PD•o-PsGiRtiPoSnSD)/DAT-APRS data (Continued) (WWeeaaththere)r q ~ t y ~ !1 !2 ~ !5 XX DV RX data (transceive) Command: 22 00, 22 01 01 q ~ #0 XX Variable length GPS MANUAL DATA q ~ t XX XX XX q ~ #0: Tx, data Rx data (Up to 30 - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 383
Previous view Section 18 OPTIONS ■■Option list 18-2 ■■ Optional HM-75LS remote control speaker microphone. . 18-4 DDRemote control function setting 18-4 ■■VOX function 18-5 DDOptional unit connection 18-5 DDSelecting the headset type - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 384
Previous view 18 OPTIONS ■■Option list • H M-186LS speaker-microphone For operation while conveniently hanging the transceiver from your belt, and so on. • HM-75LS remote control speaker microphone Allows you to - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 385
OPTIONS ■■Option list (Continued) DDBATTERY software Free download software (contained in the CD) Use this software to program settings such as mem- ory channels and Menu mode supplied one. Icom is not responsible for the destruction, damage to, or performance of any Icom or non-Icom equipment, - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 386
"During TX" screen, then push D-pad(Ent) to return all key functions to their default settings. Each key function: Push [QUICK] in the key function list screen of each key, and then push D-pad(Ent) to return to the key's default setting. 18-4 Key function - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 387
Previous view 18 OPTIONS ■■VOX function The transceiver has a VOX function, which allows hands-free operation. An optional HS-94, HS-95 or HS-97 headset and the OPC-2006LS plug adapter cable are required. • The VOX (voice operated transmission) function starts trans- mission when you speak into - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 388
Previous view 18 OPTIONS ■■VOX function (Continued) DDTurning the VOX function ON or OFF qqPush [MENU] . wwP ush D-pad() to select the root item ("Function"), and then push D-pad(Ent) to go to the next screen. D-pad (Ent) () (MENU > Function > VOX > VOX) eeR efer to the menu sequence shown - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 389
Previous view 18 OPTIONS ■■VOX function (Continued) DDVOX Level setting NOTE: Set the external microphone gain before setting the VOX gain in the MENU screen. We recommend you set the microphone gain level to 3. (MENU > Function > MIC Gain (External)) qqPush [MENU] . wwP ush D-pad() to select the - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 390
Previous view 18 OPTIONS ■■VOX function (Continued) DDVOX-related settings The VOX Delay and the VOX time-out timer can be set in the MENU screen. • VOX delay Sets the VOX delay to between 0.5 and 3.0 seconds (in 0.5 seconds steps). The VOX delay is the amount of time the transmitter stays ON after - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 391
on the program installed in your Android™ device wwTap "Play Store." eeEnter "RS-MS1A" in the "Search Google Play" field. or memory capability, even if you use one of the above • Displays "RS-MS1A" in the application list. products. rrTap " ." See the instruction manual for details of - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 392
Previous view Section 19 SPECIFICATIONS ■■Transceiver 19-2 DDGeneral 19-2 DDTransmitter 19-2 DDReceiver 19-3 ■■BC-202 desktop charger 19-3 19-1 - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 393
audio signal may be muted, depending on the combination of operating band and mode. • Modes: FM (F2D/F3E), AM (A3E)*, DV (F7W) *Rx only Power source : 10 ~16 V DC for external DC pow- er, or specified Icom's battery pack • Digital transmission speed: 4.8 kbps • Voice coding speed: 2.4 kbps • - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 394
3.2 μV 82.0 ~ 108.0 MHz: Less than 1.8 μV ■■BC-202 desktop charger • Power source requirement: 12 ~ 16 V DC or the specified Icom power adapter (BC-123S) • Charging temperature range: 0˚C ~ +40˚C, +32˚F ~ +104˚F • Weight: Approximately 104 g, 3.7 oz (without power adapter) • Dimensions - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 395
Icom Dealer or Service Center. DD While operating D-STAR PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REF. After your call, the repeater • The repeater setting is wrong. • Select the correct repeater. p. 8-2 does not return a status re- • The manually entered repeater fre- • Correct the repeater - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 396
view TROUBLESHOOTING DDWhile operating D-STAR (Continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REF. The simplex operation can- • A call sign is programmed in "CALL • Delete the Call sign in "CALL SIGN" p. 9-28 not be made using the DR SIGN" of the Repeater List. setting of the Repeater List - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 397
TROUBLESHOOTING DDOthers PROBLEM • Clean the battery terminals. pp. 4-3, 4-4 mode, Call channel mode, • Push [V/MHz] to select the VFO p. 5-10 Weather channel mode* or DR function mode. is selected. *USA version transceiver only A Program Scan does not • The memory mode, Call channel mode - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 398
Previous view TROUBLESHOOTING DDOthers (Continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REF. The SUB band audio signal • T he combination of operating band and • Change the settings. is muted. mode is incorrect. p. 5-4 A distorted noise is heard • The earphone mode is OFF. when the earphone is - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 399
function 9-13 Auto Power OFF 16-93 Auto Repeater 16-73 Auto repeater function 15-6 Auto repeater setting 15-6 Auto Reply 16-61 B Battery function 9-7 Busy LED 16-81 Busy Lockout 16-75 C Call channel Call channel mode 5-10 Selecting a call channel 12-3 Call Sign Call Sign 16-51 Your ( - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 400
mode 9-15 DV Memory items 16-56 DV RX Backlight 16-83 DV Set items 16-60 Is your setting correct 9-48 Repeater List 9-23, 16-56 About the Repeater List default values......... 9-47 Deleting a Repeater List 9-36 Editing a Repeater List 9-35 Entering information into Repeater List - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 401
DTCS squelch operation 17-15 DTMF DTMF code programming 17-8 DTMF code transmission 17-10 DTMF code repeater) setting 8-2 Using the preloaded Repeater List 8-3 Using the DR scan 8-4 Using the Repeater PC Map 10-36 Using mode 10-38 GPS Memory 10-13, 16-38 Rearranging - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 402
Sentence 16-49 GPS time correct 16-93 GPS TX Mode 16-43 Data Extension 16-48 Manual Position 16-32 NMEA (DV-G 10-31 Transmitting 10-31 Receiving GPS data 10-2 Symbol 16-44 Symbol memory 16-44 Symbol list 16-45 - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 403
repeater group name 9-41 Scan name 13-4 Selecting a memory name display 12-12 O Off band indication 15-5 Offset frequency 16-16 Opening Message 16-84 Operating mode Selecting the operating mode 5-9 Optional unit connection 18-5 Option list a mapping program...... 10-29 Manual Position 16- - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 404
Repeater List 9-23, 16-56 About the Repeater List default values 9-47 Deleting a Repeater List 9-36 Editing a Repeater List 9-35 Entering information into Repeater List 9-24 Entering the repeater group name 9-41 New repeater entry 9-25 Opening the default Repeater List 13-3 VFO mode scan 13-5 - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 405
17-13 Top panel 3-2 Transmit power levels 5-11 Transmitting 5-11 Troubleshooting Others 20-3 While operating D-STAR 20-1 While operating GPS Logger /Bank scan 14-10 Voice memory - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 406
File information 11-21 Voice TX Voice TX function 17-2 Recording 17-2 Repeat Time setting 17-4 The recorded voice audio playing back 17-2 To transmit 77 W Weather channel Operation 5-14 Selection 5-14 Weather channel mode 5-10 Weather alert function 5-14 Wind Speed 16-86 Y Your Call Sign 16- - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 407
...[Others>Reset>] 16-99 Alphabet...[SPEECH>] 16-67 Altitude GPS>GPS TX Mode>D-PRS (DV-A)] 16-48 Altitude/Distance Display>Display Unit>] 16-85 Auto BC Radio Set>] 16-30 Auto Power OFF...[Time Set>] 16-93 Auto Repeater...[Function>] 16-73 Auto Reply...[DV Set>] 16-61 B Backlight...[Display>] 16 - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 408
SD Card>Import/Export/CSV Format>] 16-95 Data Extension GPS>GPS TX Mode>D-PRS (DV-A)] 16-48 Data Speed...[Function>] 16-76 Date/Time...[Time Code...[DUP/TONE>] 16-17 Digital Monitor...[DV Set>] 16-62 Digital Repeater Set...[DV Set>] 16-63 Display...[Root] 16-80 Display Language...[Display>] - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 409
GPS>GPS Logger>] 16-42 GPS Memory...[GPS>] 16-38 GPS Message GPS>GPS TX Mode>NMEA (DV-G)] 16-50 GPS Out (to DATA jack GPS>GPS Set>] 16- Card>] 16-95 M Manual Position GPS>GPS Set>] 16-32 MIC Gain (External)...[Function>] 16-76 MIC Gain (Internal)...[Function>] 16-76 MODE SPEECH...[SPEECH>] 16-67 - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 410
Recorder>] 16-26 Record Sentence GPS>GPS Logger>] 16-41 Remote MIC Key...[Function>] 16-74 Repeat Time Voice TX>TX Set>] 16-29 ...[Voice TX>] 16-29 Repeater List...[DV Memory>] 16-56 Repeater Tone...[DUP/TONE>] 16-16 Reply Position Display...[Display>] 16-82 Reset...[Others>] 16-98 - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 411
Recorder>Recorder Set>] 16-23 RX Record (RPT)...[DV Set>] 16-64 RX Repeater Write...[DV Set>] 16-63 RX Treble DV Set>Tone Control>] 16-60 RX Temporary Skip Timer...[Scan>] 16-18 GPS TX Mode>D-PRS (DV-A)] 16-48 Time-Out - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 412
Previous view INDEX FOR MENU ITEMS U Unmount...[SD Card>] 16-96 Unproto Address GPS>GPS TX Mode>D-PRS (DV-A)] 16-43 UTC Offset...[Time Set>] 16-93 V Version...[Others>Information>] 16-97 Voice Memo...[Root] 16-22 Voice Recorder...[Voice Memo>] 16- - Icom ID-51A PLUS2 | Advanced Owners Manual - Page 413
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ADVANCED MANUAL
ID-51A
ID-51E
VHF/UHF TRANSCEIVER
TROUBLESHOOTING
15 REPEATER AND DUPLEX OPERATIONS
14 PRIORITY WATCH
13 SCAN OPERATION
12 MEMORY OPERATION
11 VOICE MEMORY FUNCTION
10 GPS OPERATION
9
D-STAR OPERATION <ADVANCED>
8
D-STAR OPERATION <BASIC>
7
D-STAR INTRODUCTION
6
BC RADIO OPERATION
5
BASIC OPERATION
4
BATTERY CHARGING
3
PANEL DESCRIPTION
2
USING A MICROSD CARD
1
ACCESSORY ATTACHMENT
16 MENU SCREEN
17 OTHER FUNCTIONS
18 OPTIONS
19 SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
INTRODUCTION
To update the repeater list,
click here!
Instructions for advanced operations and additional
details are described in this manual.
See the Basic manual to begin D-STAR, especially for
new users.
INDEX FOR MENU ITEMS