Icom ID-52A Advanced Manual english - Page 246

15 OTHER FUNCTIONS Cloning The transceiver has a data cloning capability. This function is useful when you want to copy all of the settings and entered contents from one ID-52A/ID-52E to another. This section describes the cloning method using a microSD card. Step 1. S aving the master transceiver's setting data onto the microSD card. [MENU] > SET > SD Card > Save Setting 1. Push [MENU]. 2. Select "SD Card" in the "SET" menu. 3. Select "Save Setting." LLRecorded voice memories are not included in the cloning data. To play back the master transceiver's voice memory, insert the microSD card into a sub transceiver, or make a copy onto the sub transceiver's microSD card using a PC. LLAssumes that the microSD card has already been inserted into the transceiver. Step 2. Remove the microSD card from the master transceiver, then insert it into the sub transceiver. 1. Turn OFF the master transceiver. 2. Remove the microSD card from the master transceiver. 3. Insert the card into the sub transceiver, then turn ON the sub transceiver. 4. Select "." LLThe file name is automatically set in the following format: Setyyyymmdd_xx (yyyy: Year, mm: month, dd: day, xx: serial number). 5. Push [ENT] to save the file with the displayed name. •• The confirmation dialog is displayed. 6. Select "YES." Master Sub NOTE: •• Turn OFF the transceiver before you insert or remove the microSD card. •• DO NOT turn OFF the transceiver while saving or loading the setting data. Otherwise, the data may be corrupted or deleted. TIP: The setting data is saved in the "icf" file format that is used in the CS-52 programming software. When the saved data on a card is copied to a PC, you can edit it with the programming software. For details, refer to the CS-52 instructions that can be downloaded from the Icom website. (Continue the steps on the next page.) •• While saving, a progress bar is displayed, then returns to the SD CARD screen after the saving is completed. LLTo exit the MENU screen, push [MENU]. 15-16