ADVANCED MANUAL

VHF/UHF ALL MODE TRANSCEIVER INTRODUCTION

|9700 1 ADVANCED OPERATIONS

2 SCOPE OPERATION (ADVANCED)

3 VOICE RECORDER FUNCTIONS

4 VOICE TX MEMORY FUNCTION

5 MEMORY OPERATION

6 SCANS

7 OTHER FUNCTIONS

8 GPS OPERATION (BASIC)

9 GPS OPERATION (ADVANCED)

10 D-STAR OPERATION (BASIC)

This manual describes instructions for advanced features and 11 D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED)
instructions.
See the BASIC MANUAL that come with the transceiver for
precautions and basic operations. 12 ABOUT THE DV GATEWAY FUNCTION

13 DD MODE OPERATIONS

14 UPDATING THE FIRMWARE

INTRODUCTION

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ABOUT THE MANUALS (As of April 2021)

You can use the following manuals to understand and operate this transceiver.
•• Basic Manual (Comes with the transceiver)
Instructions for basic operations.
•• Advanced Manual (This manual)
Instructions for advanced operations.
•• CI-V Reference Guide (PDF type)
Describes the control commands used in remote control operation (serial communication with CI-V).
•• About the Picture Shares function (PDF type)
Describes how to use the Picture Shares function.

For Reference

•• HAM Radio Terms (PDF type)

A glossary of HAM radio terms.

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Section 1 ADVANCED OPERATIONS
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DD Turning ON the VOX function���������������������������������������������������������������������1-2
DD Adjusting the VOX function������������������������������������������������������������������������1-2
Operating CW (ADVANCED)������������������������������������������������������������������1-3
DD About the CW Reverse mode���������������������������������������������������������������������1-3
DD Using the Memory Keyer function (KEYER)�����������������������������������������������1-3
DD Keyer memory edit menu (EDIT)����������������������������������������������������������������1-4
DD Contest number menu (001 SET)��������������������������������������������������������������1-5
DD Keyer set menu (CW-KEY SET)�����������������������������������������������������������������1-6
Operating RTTY (FSK)���������������������������������������������������������������������������1-7
DD Displaying the RTTY DECODE screen������������������������������������������������������1-7
DD RTTY decoding�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������1-7
DD Twin Peak Filter (TPF)��������������������������������������������������������������������������������1-7
DD Transmitting an RTTY memory content������������������������������������������������������1-8
DD Editing an RTTY memory���������������������������������������������������������������������������1-9
DD Turning ON the RTTY log ������������������������������������������������������������������������1-10
DD Viewing the RTTY log contents����������������������������������������������������������������1-10
DD RTTY Decode Log set������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 1-11
DD About the RTTY decode set mode�����������������������������������������������������������1-12
Tone squelch operation������������������������������������������������������������������������1-13
DTCS code squelch operation�������������������������������������������������������������1-14
FM repeater operation��������������������������������������������������������������������������1-15
DD Checking the repeater input signal�����������������������������������������������������������1-15
DD Setting the repeater tone frequency���������������������������������������������������������1-15
Duplex operation����������������������������������������������������������������������������������1-16
Data communication�����������������������������������������������������������������������������1-16
FSK and AFSK connections�����������������������������������������������������������������1-17
DD Using the USB port�����������������������������������������������������������������������������������1-17
DD Using the ACC socket or the microphone connector��������������������������������1-17

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VOXfunction
VOX function
SSB, AM, FM, and DV modes VOX GAIN (Default: 50%)
The Voice-Operated Transmission (VOX) function Adjusts the transmit/receive switching threshold level
switches between transmit and receive with your to between 0% and 100% for VOX operation. Higher
voice. This function enables hands-free operation. values make the VOX function more sensitive to your
voice.
D
DTurning ON the VOX function
zz Push VOX/BK-IN to turn the VOX function ON or ANTI VOX (Default: 50%)
OFF. Adjusts the ANTI VOX level to between 0% and 100%
Displayed to prevent unwanted VOX activation from the speaker
or other sounds. Higher values make the VOX
function less sensitive.
DELAY (Default: 0.2s)
Adjusts the DELAY to between 0 and 2.0 seconds,
for a convenient interval for normal pauses in speech
before returning to receive.
D
DAdjusting the VOX function
Before using the VOX function, adjust the following VOICE DELAY (Default: OFF)
items. Sets the VOICE DELAY to prevent picking up your
•• VOX GAIN voice when switching to transmit.
•• ANTI VOX •• Select “SHORT,” “MID,” “LONG,” or OFF.
•• DELAY
•• VOICE DELAY

1. Hold down VOX/BK-IN for 1 second.

2. Touch the item to adjust.
(Example: ANTI VOX)

3. Rotate MULTI to adjust the item.

LLTouching VOICE DELAY selects “SHORT,” “MID,”
“LONG,” or “OFF”.
4. To close the VOX menu, push MULTI .

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Operating
Operating CW (ADVANCED)
CW (ADVANCED)

D
DAbout the CW Reverse mode D
DUsing the Memory Keyer function
The CW-R (CW Reverse) mode reverses the receive (KEYER)
Beat Frequency Oscillator (BFO) to receive CW
You can send preset characters using the Memory
signals.
Keyer function.
Use this when interfering signals are near the desired
signal and you want to use the CW-R to reduce Sending
interference. 1. Display the KEYER screen.
CW mode (USB side) CW-R mode (LSB side) MENU » KEYER
LLThe [KEYER] key is displayed only in the CW mode.
2. Push TRANSMIT .
•• The TX/RX indicator lights red.
LLIf you want to automatically switch between transmit
and receive, turn ON the Break-in function (See
BFO BFO BASIC MANUAL).
Desired Interference Desired Interference 3. Touch a Memory Keyer key between [M1] and [M8].
signal signal (Example: [M1])
TIP: Reversing the carrier point The carrier point of Sending contents
the CW mode is USB by default.
You can change it to LSB on the FUNCTION screen.
MENU » SET > Function > CW Normal Side

LLWhen this setting is set to “LSB,” the CW and CW-R

modes are reversed.

•• The touched Memory Keyer is sent.

4. To repeatedly send the Memory contents, touch
the Memory Keyer key for 1 second.
Repeat icon

LLThe Memory contents will be repeatedly sent,

according to the setting in “Keyer Repeat Time.”
LLTo stop sending, touch the Memory Keyer key again.

Key Action
M1 ~ M8 Touch Sends the Memory keyer contents.
Touch for 1 is displayed and repeatedly
second sends the Memory keyer contents.
LLYou can change the repeat interval
setting in “Keyer Repeat Time” in
the CW-KEY SET menu. (p. 1-6)
–1 Reduces the contest number counter by 1 (001).
001 LLYou can change or reset the number in
“Present Number” in the KEYER 001 menu.
(p. 1-5)
EDIT/SET Touch to display the EDIT/SET screen.

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Operating CW (ADVANCED)

DDUsing the Memory Keyer function (KEYER) D

DKeyer memory edit menu (EDIT)
Edit the Memory keyer contents in the EDIT menu.
Count up trigger
LLYou can use up to a total of 8 Memory keyers (M1 to M8),
The count up trigger enables the serial number to be and you can enter up to 70 characters in each memory.
automatically increased after each complete serial
number exchange is sent. (Default: M2) Editing
(Example: Entering “QSL TU DE JA3YUA TEST” to M3)

1. Display the KEYER MEMORY screen in the CW

mode.
MENU » KEYER > EDIT/SET > EDIT

Count up trigger icon Present number counter 2. Touch “CFM TU” for 1 second.
LL is displayed on the Memory keyer set to the count
up trigger.
LLYou can change the count up trigger setting in the
KEYER 001 menu. (p. 1-5)

Preset Memory keyer contents

Memory keyer Contents
M1 CQ TEST CQ TEST DE ICOM ICOM 3. Touch “Edit.”
TEST
M2 UR 5NN 001 BK
M3 CFM TU
M4 QRZ?
LL“001” is the CW contest number.
If you want to set the Count up trigger to different keyer,
delete “*” (asterisk) from the Memory keyer M2. See
“Keyer memory edit menu (EDIT)” to the right.
4. Touch [CLR] on the Keyer Memory keyboard until
the preset contents are cleared.
Using an external keypad
You can send the preset contents without opening
the KEYER screen. See BASIC MANUAL.

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Operating CW (ADVANCED)

DDKeyer memory edit menu (EDIT) D

DContest number menu (001 SET)
You can set the number style, count up trigger and
5. Enter “QSL TU DE JA3YUA TEST,” and then
preset number.
touch [ENT] to save.
Setting
1. Display the KEYER 001 menu in the CW mode.
MENU » KEYER > EDIT/SET > 001 SET

2. Select the setting item. (Example: Number Style)

3. Select the setting option.

6. To close the KEYER MEMORY screen, push EXIT .

Selectable characters
Alphabets ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
Symbols /?^.,@*
Numbers 1234567890 •• Returns to the KEYER 001 menu.
4. To close the “KEYER 001” screen, push EXIT .
About the symbols
•• Enter “^” to send a string of characters with no Number Style (Default: Normal)
intercharacter space. Put “^” before a text string
Set the numbering system used for contest (serial)
such as ^AR, and the string “ar” is sent with no
numbers— normal or short morse numbers.
space.
Select Normal, 190→ANO, 190→ANT, 90→NO or
•• Enter “*” (asterisk) to insert the CW contest number.
90→NT.
The number automatically advances by 1. You can
use this for only 1 Memory keyer at a time. “*” is Count Up Trigger (Default: M2)
used in Memory keyer M2 by default. Select which of the 8 memories will contain the
contest serial number exchange.
Select between M1 ~ M8.
Present Number (Default: 001)
Set the current number for the Count Up Trigger.
Set to between 001 ~ 9999.

TIP: How to reset to the default setting

Touching the item or its option for 1 second displays
the Quick menu, and then touch “Default” to reset to
the default setting.

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Operating CW (ADVANCED)

D
DKeyer set menu (CW-KEY SET)
In this menu, you can set the memory keyer repeat Dot/Dash Ratio (Default: 1:1:3.0)
time, dash weight, paddle specifications, key type, Set the dot/dash ratio.
and so on. •• Set to between 1:1:2.8 ~ 1:1:4.5 in 0.1 steps.

Setting example Keying weight example: Morse code “K”

1. Display the CW-KEY SET menu in the CW mode. Dot Dash Dash
1 1 3
MENU » KEYER > EDIT/SET > CW-KEY SET Default: 1:1:3
2. Select a setting item. (Example: Side Tone Level)
1 1 2.8∼4.5
Setting range
1:1:2.8 to 1:1:4.5

Setting range Space

Rise Time (Default: 4ms)

Set the rise time of the transmitted CW envelope.
3. Adjust the Side Tone Level. (Example: 80%)
•• Set to 2, 4, 6 or 8 milliseconds.
Key action TX
RX
TX output
power Set TX output power
0
Time
Rise time

4. To close the CW-KEY SET screen, push EXIT

several times. Paddle Polarity (Default: Normal)
Set the paddle dot-dash polarity to Normal or
Reverse.
Side Tone Level (Default: 50%)
•• Normal: Right = dash, Left = dot
Adjust the CW side tone output level. •• Reverse: Right = dot, Left = dash
Adjust to between 0 ~ 100%.
Key Type (Default: Paddle)
Side Tone Level Limit (Default: ON)
Set the key type for the [KEY] connector on the rear
Turn the CW side tone level limit ON or OFF. This panel.
disables the CW side tone when you rotate AF RF/SQL •• Set to Straight, Bug or Paddle.
(inner) above the side tone level. LLWhen using an external Elec-keyer, select “Straight.”
Keyer Repeat time (Default: 2sec) MIC Up/Down Keyer (Default: OFF)
Set the time between Memory keyer transmissions. Set the microphone [UP]/[DN] keys to use as a CW
Set to between 1 ~ 60 seconds. key.
LLAfter transmitting a Memory keyer, the transmission is •• ON: Use the [UP]/[DN] keys as a CW key.
repeated after the set time period.
•• OFF: Do not use the [UP]/[DN] keys as a CW key.
LL is displayed even between transmissions.
LLThe [UP]/[DN] keys do not work as a “squeeze key.”
LLWhen “ON” is selected, you cannot change the frequency
and the Memory channels using the [UP]/[DN] keys.

TIP: How to reset to the default setting

Touching the item or its option for 1 second displays
the Quick menu, and then touch “Default” to reset to
the default setting.

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Operating RTTY (FSK)

The IC-9700 has a built-in RTTY decoder and D
DRTTY decoding
encoder. Using contents set in the RTTY TX memory,
Rotate MAIN DIAL to tune a signal.
you can do basic RTTY operations without using an
external device or software.

D
DDisplaying the RTTY DECODE
screen
With the built-in demodulator and decoder, received •• Aim for a symmetrical wave form, and be sure the
RTTY signals are displayed on the RTTY DECODE peak points align with the mark (2125 Hz) and shift
screen. (170 Hz) frequency lines in the FFT scope.
MENU » DECODE •• Tune to where both “◄” and “►” are displayed in the
tuning indicator.
RTTY DECODE screen •• The S-meter displays the received signal strength,
when a signal is received.
Decoded or transmitting characters FFT scope
•• If you are receiving an RTTY signal but cannot decode
Selected band (MAIN) Tuning indicator correctly, try in the RTTY-R (reverse) mode.
Transmitting RTTY mode Normal RTTY-R mode

170 Hz 2125 Hz 2125 Hz 170 Hz

Space Mark BFO BFO Space Mark

(Displayed (Displayed
Waterfall display frequency) frequency)

TIP: If you cannot receive, change the settings for

“RTTY Mark Frequency” and “RTTY Shift Width.”
Key Action MENU » SET > Function > RTTY Mark Frequency
<1>
Selects the Function menus. MENU » SET > Function > RTTY Shift Width
<2>
Turns the Hold function ON or OFF.
HOLD •• “ HOLD ” is displayed, and the RTTY
DECODE screen stops. D
DTwin Peak Filter (TPF)
Clears the displayed characters. The Twin Peak Filter (TPF) changes the audio
CLR •• While the Hold function is ON, this clears the frequency response by boosting the mark and space
characters and cancels the Hold function. frequencies for better reception of RTTY signals, or for
Opens the RTTY MEMORY screen. decoding the AF output signal on a PC.
TX MEM
•• Sending the RTTY MEMORY RT1 ~ RT8.
Displays the RTTY DECODE LOG screen. 1. Push MULTI to display the Multi-function menu.
LOG •• Starts/Stops logging, selects the file type or 2. Touch [TPF].
the time stamp. LLTouching [TPF] turns the Twin Peak Filter function
Displays the RTTY DECODE LOG VIEW ON or OFF.
LOG VIEW screen. 3. Push MULTI to close the Multi-function menu.
•• You can check the saved RTTY log files.
Opens the THRESHOLD screen.
ADJ
•• You can adjust the threshold level.
NOTE: When you are using the Twin Peak Filter, the
Selects the Expanded or Normal
Touch
screen.
received audio output may increase. This is not a
EXPD/
SET
malfunction.
Touch Displays the RTTY DECODE SET
1 second screen.

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Operating RTTY (FSK)

D
DTransmitting an RTTY memory Memory Preset characters by default
content RT1 ↵ DE ICOM ICOM K ↵
You can transmit the preset characters on the RTTY RT2 ↵ DE ICOM ICOM ICOM K ↵
MEMORY screen. RT3 ↵ QSL UR 599–599 BK ↵
LLYou can edit the contents by touching [EDIT] on the RTTY RT4 ↵ QSL DE ICOM ICOM UR 599-599 BK ↵
MEMORY screen.
RT5 ↵ 73 GL SK ↵
1. Display the RTTY DECODE screen in the RTTY RT6 ↵ CQ CQ CQ DE ICOM ICOM ICOM K ↵
mode. ↵ MY TRANSCEIVER IS IC-9700 & ANTENNA
RT7
IS A 2X13–ELEMENT YAGI. ↵
MENU » DECODE
↵ MY RTTY EQUIPMENT IS INTERNAL FSK
RT8
2. Touch [TX MEM]. UNIT & DEMODULATOR OF THE IC-9700. ↵

 hen an external keypad is connected:

W
You can transmit the preset contents in the RTTY
memory (RT1 ~ RT4) from an external device by setting
the “External Keypad,” and then connecting an external
keypad to [MIC] on the IC-9700.
MENU » SET > Connectors > External Keypad
3. Touch an RTTY memory between [RT1] and [RT8]
to transmit. (Example: RT1)

Transmitting

Transmitting contents are displayed.

•• The TX status indicator lights red and the Po meter
swings.
LLTo cancel the transmission and to return to the RTTY
DECODE screen, push EXIT .
LLAfter transmitting, automatically returns to receive.

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Operating RTTY (FSK)

D
DEditing an RTTY memory 5. Enter the new characters, and then touch [ENT] to
save.
You can edit the characters in the RTTY memories.
You can save and transmit 8 RTTY memories (RT1 ~
RT8) for often-used RTTY messages.
Each RTTY memory can contain up to 70 characters.

1. Display the RTTY MEMORY editing screen.

MENU » DECODE > TX MEM > EDIT

2. Touch the memory for 1 second to edit the

content. (Example: RT2)

6. To exit the RTTY DECODE screen, push EXIT

3. Touch “Edit.” several times.

4. To clear a character, touch [←] or [→] to move the

cursor, then touch [CLR].

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Operating RTTY (FSK)

D
DTurning ON the RTTY log D
DViewing the RTTY log contents
Turn ON the RTTY log to save your TX and RX RTTY You can view the saved RTTY log contents.
operating record onto an SD card.
LLYou can select the data format type in the “Log Set” 1. Insert the SD card that the RTTY log is saved.
item on the RTTY DECODE LOG screen. 2. Display the RTTY DECODE LOG VIEW screen.
LLThe log is saved even while “HOLD” is ON.
MENU » DECODE > <1> > LOG VIEW
1. Display the RTTY DECODE LOG screen. 3. Touch the log file to view.
MENU » DECODE > <1> > LOG

2. Touch “Decode Log.”

•• The file with “●” is logging. You cannot view this

log’s contents.
4. To exit the RTTY DECODE LOG VIEW screen,
3. Select “ON.” push EXIT several times.

Checking the file information and deleting a file

1. Touch the log file that you want to view or delete
for 1 second.
2. Select an item from “File Information,” “Delete”
and “Delete All.”
•• File Information: Displays the file name, size
4. Push EXIT . and logged date.
•• “●” is displayed on the RTTY DECODE screen while
•• Delete: Deletes the selected log file.
the RTTY log is ON.
•• Delete All: Deletes all log files.
5. To turn OFF the RTTY log, select “OFF” in step 3.
TIP: How to reset to the default setting
Touching the item or its option for 1 second displays the
Quick menu, and then touch “Default” to reset to the
default setting.

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Operating RTTY (FSK)

D
DRTTY Decode Log set
This mode is for the log file type, time stamp setting, File Type (Default: Text)
and other RTTY settings. Select the file type to save a log onto an SD card to
Text or HTML.
1. Display the RTTY DECODE LOG SET screen. LLYou cannot change the file type while logging.
MENU » DECODE > <1> > LOG SET Time Stamp (Default: ON)
Select whether or not to add the time stamp (date,
2. Select an item to set. (Example: File Type)
transmission time and reception time) in the log.
•• ON: Adds the time stamp in the log.
•• OFF: Does not add the time stamp.
Time Stamp (Time) (Default: Local)
Select whether to save the log with the local time or
with the UTC time.
Time Stamp (Frequency) (Default: ON)
3. Select a setting option. (Example: HTML) Select whether or not to add the frequency in the log.
•• ON: Adds the frequency.
•• OFF: Does not add the frequency.

4. To exit the RTTY DECODE LOG SET screen,

push EXIT several times.
TIP: How to reset to the default setting
Touching the item or its option for 1 second displays
the Quick menu, and then touch “Default” to reset to
the default setting.

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Operating RTTY (FSK)

D
DAbout the RTTY decode set mode
This set mode is for the FFT scope setting, USOS FFT Scope Averaging (Default: OFF)
function, and so on. Set the FFT scope waveform averaging function to
between 2 and 4 or to OFF.
1. O
 pen the RTTY DECODE screen in the RTTY LLUse the default or smaller FFT scope waveform number
mode. for tuning.
MENU » DECODE > <1> > LOG SET FFT Scope Waveform Color
 (Default: R: 51, G: 153, B: 255)
2. Touch [EXPD/SET] for 1 second.
Set the color of the FFT scope waveform.
•• Opens the RTTY DECODE SET screen.
LLTouch and select the R (Red), G (Green) or B (Blue)
scale, and then rotate MULTI or MAIN DIAL to adjust
the ratio to between 0 and 255.
LLThe color is displayed in the box above the RGB scale.
Decode USOS (Default: ON)
Turn the letter code decoding capability ON or OFF
after receiving a “space.”
USOS stands for UnShift On Space function.
ON: Decodes as a letter code.
3. Select an item to set. OFF: Decodes as a character code.
(Example: FFT Scope Averaging)
Decode New Line Code (Default: CR, LF, CR+LF)
Select the internal RTTY decoder new line code.
LLCR stands for Carriage Return, and LF stands for Line
Feed.
•• CR,LF,CR+LF: Makes a new line with any codes.
•• CR+LF: Makes a new line with only CR+LF
code.
TX USOS (Default: ON)
4. Select the desired option or setting.
(Example: 2) Explicitly inserts the FIGS character, even though it is
not required by the receiving station.
•• ON: Inserts FIGS.
•• OFF: Does not insert FIGS.
Displayed Characters during Tx (Satellite)
 (Default: TX)
Select the character to display during the Satellite
operation.
5. To close the RTTY DECODE SET screen, push •• RX: Displays decoded characters.
EXIT several times. •• TX: Displays transmitted characters.
Font Color (Receive) (Default: R: 128, G: 255, B: 128)
TIP: How to reset to the default setting Font Color (Transmit) (Default: R: 255, G: 106, B: 106)
Touching the item or its option for 1 second displays the Set the text font color for received or transmit
Quick menu, and then touch “Default” to reset to the
characters.
default setting.
LLTouch and select the R (Red), G (Green) or B (Blue)
scale, and then rotate MULTI or MAIN DIAL to adjust
the ratio to between 0 and 255.
LLThe color is displayed in the box above the RGB scale.

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Tone squelch operation

FM mode About the tone squelch types indication
The Tone squelch opens only when you receive a TSQL: Tone Squelch function
signal that includes a matching subaudible tone in the DTCS(T)/TSQL(R) (“D” in “D-TSQL” blinks):
FM mode. You can silently wait for calls from other DTCS code in TX, Tone squelch in RX
stations using the same tone. TONE(T)/TSQL(R) (“T” in “T-TSQL” blinks):
When you transmit, the tone frequency is Repeater tone in TX, Tone squelch in RX
superimposed on your own signal.

1. Push FUNCTION . Checking another station’s tone frequency

•• Opens the FUNCTION screen. You can check another station’s tone frequency by
2. Touch [TONE]. tone scanning while the station is transmitting.
1. Touch [T-SCAN].

Blinks while
scanning
•• The scan starts, and then stops when the matching
tone frequency as another station is received.
2. To close the TONE FREQUENCY screen, push
3. Touch the Tone squelch mode. EXIT .

4. Touch [TONE] for 1 second.

5. Rotate MAIN DIAL to set the tone frequency.

•• Selectable tone frequencies

67.0 88.5 114.8 151.4 177.3 203.5 250.3
69.3 91.5 118.8 156.7 179.9 206.5 254.1
71.9 94.8 123.0 159.8 183.5 210.7
74.4 97.4 127.3 162.2 186.2 218.1
77.0 100.0 131.8 165.5 189.9 225.7
79.7 103.5 136.5 167.9 192.8 229.1
82.5 107.2 141.3 171.3 196.6 233.6
85.4 110.9 146.2 173.8 199.5 241.8

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DTCS code squelch operation

FM mode About the DTCS code types indication
The Tone squelch opens only when you receive a signal DTCS: DTCS Code function
that includes a matching DTCS code in the FM mode. You
DTCS(T) (“DTCS” blinks):
can silently wait for calls from other stations using the same
DTCS code in TX, Tone off in RX
tone.
When you transmit, the DTCS code is superimposed on TONE(T)/DTCS(R) (“T” in “T-DTCS” blinks):
your own signal. Repeater tone in TX, DTCS code squelch in RX
DTCS(T)/TSQL(R) (“D” in “D-TSQL” blinks):
1. Push FUNCTION . DTCS code in TX, Tone squelch in RX
•• Opens the FUNCTION screen.
2. Touch [TONE].
Checking another station’s DTCS code
You can check another station’s tone code by tone
scanning while the station is transmitting.
1. Touch [T-SCAN].

Blinks while
3. Touch to select the DTCS code type. scanning
•• The scan starts, and then stops when the matching
DTCS code as another station is received.
2. To close the TONE FREQUENCY screen, push
EXIT .

•• Selectable DTCS codes

023 054 125 165 245 274 356 445 506 627 732
025 065 131 172 246 306 364 446 516 631 734
026 071 132 174 251 311 365 452 523 632 743
031 072 134 205 252 315 371 454 526 654 754
4. Touch [TONE] for 1 second. 032 073 143 212 255 325 411 455 532 662
•• Opens the TONE FREQUENCY screen. 036 074 145 223 261 331 412 462 546 664
043 114 152 225 263 332 413 464 565 703
047 115 155 226 265 343 423 465 606 712
051 116 156 243 266 346 431 466 612 723
053 122 162 244 271 351 432 503 624 731

5. Rotate MAIN DIAL to set a DTCS code.

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FM repeater operation
A repeater receives your radio’s signals and D
DSetting the repeater tone frequency
simultaneously retransmits them on a different
Some repeaters require a subaudible tone to be
frequency to provide a greater communication range.
accessed. Subaudible tones are superimposed on
When using a repeater, the transmit frequency shifts
your signal, and must be set in advance.
from the receive frequency by an offset amount. You
Do the following steps to set the tone frequency.
can access a repeater using the split function.
1. Push FUNCTION .
1. Select the VFO mode.
2. Touch [TONE] for 1 second.
2. Set the operating mode to “FM.” •• Opens the TONE FREQUENCY screen.
3. Set the receive frequency (Repeater output
frequency).
LLFor only the U.S.A. and Korean versions:
When the Auto Repeater function is turned ON, steps 4
and 5 are not necessary.
The Auto Repeater function automatically sets the
repeater settings (duplex ON/OFF, duplex direction,
tone encoder ON/OFF).
LLYou can turn OFF the function and manually set the
repeater settings.
MENU » SET > Function > Auto Repeater

4. Set the Duplex direction and frequency offset.

LLSee page 1-16 for setting details.
5. Set the repeater tone.
LLSee “Setting the repeater tone frequency” to the right.
6. Communicate in the normal way.
•• Subaudible tones are superimposed on your transmit 3. R
 otate MAIN DIAL to select the desired subaudible
signal. tone frequency.

•• Selectable tone frequencies

D
DChecking the repeater input signal 67.0 88.5 114.8 151.4 177.3 203.5 250.3
You can check whether you can directly receive 69.3 91.5 118.8 156.7 179.9 206.5 254.1
another station’s transmit signal or not, by listening to 71.9 94.8 123.0 159.8 183.5 210.7
74.4 97.4 127.3 162.2 186.2 218.1
the repeater input frequency.
77.0 100.0 131.8 165.5 189.9 225.7
LLWhile listening, the TX/RX indicator lights green, and
79.7 103.5 136.5 167.9 192.8 229.1
then the Noise Reduction and Notch Filter settings are
82.5 107.2 141.3 171.3 196.6 233.6
canceled. 85.4 110.9 146.2 173.8 199.5 241.8
While receiving, hold down XFC to listen the repeater
input frequency.
Checking the repeater tone frequency
You can check the tone frequency by receiving the
repeater’s input frequency using the tone scan. To
receive the input signals, the transceiver detects
the subaudible tone frequency using the tone scan
While holding function.
down XFC . Release XFC .
Frequency offset 1. Touch [T-SCAN].

Blinks while
scanning

•• The scan starts, and then stops when the matching

tone frequency as the repeater is received.
Another station’s transmit frequency 2. To close the TONE FREQUENCY screen, push
EXIT .

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Duplex operation Data communication

The Duplex operation shifts the transmit frequency SSB-DATA, AM-DATA, and FM-DATA modes
up or down from the receive frequency by an offset You can operate the data mode using AFSK (Audio
amount. Frequency Shift Keying).
LLWhen operating PSK31, SSTV, JT65B, or FT8 with a PC
•• OFF: For simplex operation (the receive and application software, refer to the software’s instruction
transmit frequencies are the same). manual.
•• DUP–: The transmit frequency shifts down from the
receive frequency by the offset amount. 1. Connect a PC or other device to the transceiver.
•• DUP+: The transmit frequency shifts up from the LLSee the next page for the connection.
receive frequency by the offset amount. 2. Set the operating frequency and mode.
3. Refer to the application software for
1. Push FUNCTION . communication details.
LLWhen operating in the SSB data mode, adjust the
2. Touch [2].
device’s output level within the ALC zone.
3. Touch [DUP].

TIP: The carrier point is displayed when operating

AFSK in the SSB data mode.
See the illustration below for a tone-pair example.
2295 Hz

170 Hz –2125 Hz

•• Each touch selects “DUP–,” “DUP+,” or “OFF.”

4. Touch [DUP] for 1 second.
Carrier point
(displayed frequency)
Space Mark

5. Enter the frequency offset, and then touch [ENT].

NOTE: When the Auto Repeater function is ON, and

the operating frequency is set out of the Repeater
output frequency range, the duplex mode is
automatically canceled.
MENU » SET > Function > Auto Repeater

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FSK and AFSK connections

You can use a PC and an application software to operate SSTV, RTTY, AFSK, PSK31, JT65, or FT8 using a USB
cable. However, if you want to operate RTTY or other digital modes, you can use the ACC socket on the rear panel
through an interface unit. Refer to the software application’s instruction manual for setup details.
LLThe transceiver has a mode key for RTTY.
LLIcom does not guarantee performance of the application software, PC, network device or network settings.

D
DUsing the USB port
Rear panel

To a USB port
PC Type B
To the [USB] port

A/B USB cable (user supplied)

Type A

TIP:
•• If you set the “USB (B) Function” item to “RTTY Decode,” the decoded RTTY signals are output from the USB
port.
MENU » SET > Connectors > USB (B)/DATA Function > USB (B) Function

•• You can download the USB driver and the installation guide from the Icom website.
https://www.icomjapan.com/support/firmware_driver/

D
DUsing the ACC socket or the microphone connector
2kΩ : 2kΩ 10kΩ Shield cable Interface circuit
example for digital
When Connecting to [ACC]
10kΩ modes
(Trimpot) Connect to (User supplied)
D E LINE IN or
C Shield cable MIC IN
D
2 Shield cable No connection
4 5 E C 2kΩ : 2kΩ
1 8 3 B
6 7 ACC: Connect to C 10kΩ 10kΩ
(Trimpot) Connect to
MIC: Connect to F
A SP OUT
(Rear panel view)

B No connection
*1
A Shield cable
E C B D-Sub25 D-Sub9
4.7kΩ *2 RTS
When Connecting to [MIC] Pin 4 Pin 7 PC
GND
D Pin 7 Pin 5
Connect to
E
*1 COM port
1 7 F
2 8 6 C
3 5 E C B
4 B 4.7kΩ *2
TXD
Pin 2 Pin 3
(Front panel view)
Shield cable

*1 NPN transistor *2 Switching diode

NOTE: You can operate
(2SC1815) (1S1588)
ONLY AFSK RTTY when
you connect the circuit to The sections shown in short dashes are required only when Baudot RTTY is used in the FSK (RTTY) mode.
the microphone connector. (Not required for other digital modes such as SSTV or PSK)

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Section 2 SCOPE OPERATION (ADVANCED)
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DD Adjusting the sweep speed������������������������������������������������������������������������2-2
DD Adjusting the Reference level���������������������������������������������������������������������2-2
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Audio scope screen��������������������������������������������������������������������������������2-5
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2. SCOPE OPERATION (ADVANCED)

Spectrum
Spectrum ScopeScope
screen screen
D
DAdjusting the sweep speed D
DAdjusting the Reference level
Select the sweep speed to change the FFT scope When monitoring a weak signal that is buried in the
refresh speed and the waterfall speed. noise floor, or monitoring a strong signal but some
LLTo change only the waterfall speed, select “Slow,” “Mid,” stronger signals are nearby, adjusting the Reference
or “Fast” in the Waterfall Speed. level of the screen helps you to see these signals.
•• Even if this setting is changed, it does not affect the input
1. Display the SPECTRUM SCOPE screen. signal level.
MENU » SCOPE •• When you adjust the Reference level, the signal strength
for the waterfall also appears to change.
2. Touch [< 1 >] to display MENU 2. LLEach band memorizes the setting.
3. Touch [SPEED] several times until the desired
sweep speed is selected. 1. Display the SPECTRUM SCOPE screen.
•• Selectable speeds: FAST, MID, or SLOW MENU » SCOPE
LL“,” “,” or “” indicates FAST, MID, or SLOW.
LLA popup window is displayed in the center of the 2. Touch [< 1 >] to display MENU 2.
SPECTRUM SCOPE screen and displays the 3. Touch [REF].
selected sweep speed for 1 second.

“,” “,” or “” is displayed.

4. Rotate MAIN DIAL to adjust the level.

•• Adjustable range: –20.0 dB ~ +20.0 dB
LLYou can reset to ±0.0 dB by touching [DEF] for 1
second.
5. To close the REF Level window, touch [REF].

The difference in the spectrum

Reference level
(+20.0 dB) (–20.0 dB)

+20.0 dB
±0.0 dB
–20.0 dB

LLIf you adjust this setting to a positive level, all signal

levels appear stronger.
Or, if you adjust to a negative level, all signal levels
appear weaker.

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SCOPE
SCOPE SETSET
screenscreen

This screen is used to set the waveform color, Scope CENTER Type Display (Default: Filter Center)
range for the Fixed mode, and so on. Selects the center frequency of the SPECTRUM
SCOPE screen. (Only in the Center mode)
1. Display the SPECTRUM SCOPE screen. •• Filter Center: Displays the selected filter’s center
MENU » SCOPE frequency in the center of the
SPECTRUM SCOPE screen.
2. Touch [EXPD/SET] for 1 second.
•• Carrier Point Center:
Displays the carrier point frequency
of the selected operating mode in the
center of the SPECTRUM SCOPE
screen.
•• Carrier Point Center (Abs. Freq.):
3. Touch the item to set.
In addition to the carrier point center
(Example: Max Hold)
setting above, the actual frequency is
displayed at the bottom of the scope.
LLAbs. Freq. : Absolute Frequency

Marker Position (FIX Type/SCROLL Type)

 (Default: Carrier Point)
Selects the marker position on the SPECTRUM
SCOPE screen. (Only in the Fixed or Scroll mode)
4. Touch the option to set. •• Filter Center: Displays the Marker on the selected
filter’s center frequency.
•• Carrier Point: Displays the Marker on the carrier
point frequency of the selected
operating mode.

VBW (Default: Narrow)

Selects the Video Band Width (VBW).
LLSee below for details on the setting items and their •• Narrow: Sets the VBW to narrow.
options. •• Wide: Sets the VBW to wide.
5. To close the SCOPE SET screen, push EXIT .
Averaging (Default: OFF)
TIP: You can set each item to its default by touching Sets the FFT scope waveform averaging function to
the item for 1 second, and then touching “Default” on between 2 and 4, or OFF.
the QUICK MENU screen. •• OFF: The FFT scope screen refreshes on each
sweep. This setting displays the critical
spectrum view.
•• 2, 3, 4: The FFT scope screen averages 2 to 4
Scope during Tx (CENTER Type) (Default: ON)
sweeps to smoothly display the spectrum.
Turns the TX signal display ON or OFF.
Waveform Type (Default: Fill)
Max Hold (Default: 10s Hold)
Selects the outline waveform display for the FFT
Selects the peak level holding function. scope screen.
•• OFF: Turns OFF the peak level holding •• Fill: Displays only the waveform, in color.
function. •• Fill+Line: Displays both the waveform and the
•• 10s Hold: Holds the peak spectrum for 10 seconds. outline, in color.
•• ON: Continuously holds the peak spectrum.

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SCOPE SET screen

Waveform Color (Current) Waterfall Peak Color Level (Default: Grid 8)

 (Default: (R) 172 (G) 191 (B) 191) Selects the signal level that the Waterfall displays a
Sets the waveform color for the currently received peak color.
signals. Higher signal levels are Red, Yellow, Green, Light-
LLTouch and select the R (Red), G (Green), or B (Blue) blue, Blue, and Black, in that order.
scale, and then rotate MULTI to adjust the level to •• Select between Grid 1 and Grid 8.
between 0 and 255.
LLThe color is displayed in the box above the RGB scale.
Waterfall Marker Auto-hide (Default: ON)
Turns the Waterfall Marker Auto-hide function ON or
Waveform Color (Line)
OFF.
 (Default: (R) 56 (G) 24 (B) 0)
•• OFF: The marker in the Waterfall zone stays ON.
Sets the waveform outline color for the currently •• ON: The marker in the Waterfall zone is hidden 2
received signals. seconds after it stops in place.
LLTouch and select the R (Red), G (Green), or B (Blue)
scale, and then rotate MULTI to adjust the level to
Fixed Edges
between 0 and 255.
LLThe color is displayed in the box above the RGB scale. 144M (Default: No.1 144.000–144.500 MHz)
 (Default: No.2 144.500–145.500 MHz)
Waveform Color (Max Hold)  (Default: No.3 145.800–146.000 MHz)
 (Default: (R) 45 (G) 86 (B) 115)  (Default: No.4 144.000–144.200 MHz)
Sets the waveform color for the received signals Sets the Upper and Lower Edge frequencies in the
maximum level. Fixed or Scroll-F mode. Four edges are assigned to
LLTouch and select the R (Red), G (Green), or B (Blue) each band.
scale, and then rotate MULTI to adjust the level to NOTE:
between 0 and 255. •• First set the lower Edge frequency.
LLThe color is displayed in the box above the RGB scale. •• Set the upper Edge frequency within 1 MHz of the lower
frequency.
Waterfall Display (Default: ON)
•• Settable range: 144.000 ~ 146.000 MHz
Turns the Waterfall display ON or OFF for the normal
scope or Mini scope screen.
LLOn the Expanded scope screen, the Waterfall is always
displayed.
•• OFF: Turns OFF the Waterfall display.
•• ON: Turns ON the Waterfall display.

Waterfall Speed (Default: Mid)

Selects the Waterfall speed. LLTouch to select the upper and lower edge
•• Slow: Sets the Waterfall speed to Slow. frequency, and then rotate MULTI or touch the
•• Mid: Sets the Waterfall speed to Mid. keypad to edit the frequency.
•• Fast: Sets the Waterfall speed to Fast.
430M (Default: No.1 430.000–430.500 MHz)
Waterfall Size (Expand Screen) (Default: Mid)  (Default: No.2 432.500–433.500 MHz)
Selects the Waterfall height in the Expand scope  (Default: No.3 435.000–436.000 MHz)
screen.  (Default: No.4 430.000–430.200 MHz)
•• Small: The same height as the Normal scope •• Settable range: 430.000 ~ 450.000 MHz
screen, only the FFT scope expands.
•• Mid: The Waterfall height expands at the same 1200M (Default: No.1 1294.000–1294.500 MHz)
ratio as the FFT scope.  (Default: No.2 1294.500–1295.500 MHz)
•• Large: Only the Waterfall height expands.  (Default: No.3 1269.000–1270.000 MHz)
 (Default: No.4 1260.000–1260.200 MHz)
•• Settable range: 1240.000 ~ 13000.000 MHz

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Audio scope screen

This audio scope enables you to display the received D
DAUDIO SCOPE SET screen
signal’s frequency component on the FFT scope, and
This screen is used to set the FFT scope waveform
its waveform components on the Oscilloscope. The
type, color, Waterfall display and oscilloscope
FFT scope also has a waterfall.
waveform color.
Display the AUDIO SCOPE screen.
1. Display the AUDIO SCOPE screen.
MENU » AUDIO
MENU » AUDIO

2. Touch [EXPD/SET] for 1 second.

3. Touch to select the item to set.
(Example: “FFT Scope Waveform Type”)

4. Touch the option to set.

AUDIO SCOPE screen LLSee below for details on the setting items and their
options.
5. To close the AUDIO SCOPE SET screen, push
Key Action EXIT .
Selects the attenuator for the FFT
TIP: You can set each item to its default by touching
Touch scope.
•• 0 (OFF), 10, 20, or 30 dB
the item for 1 second, and then touching “Default” on
ATT
the QUICK MENU.
Touch
Turns OFF the attenuator. (0 dB)
1 second
Sets the Hold function to ON or OFF. FFT Scope Waveform Type (Default: Fill)
HOLD •• “ HOLD ” is displayed and freezes the current Select the type of waveform for the FFT scope.
audio spectrum. •• Line: Only the waveform outline is drawn.
LEVEL
Selects the Oscilloscope level. •• Fill: The full waveform is drawn in color.
•• 0, –10, –20, or –30 dB
Selects the Oscilloscope sweep time. FFT Scope Waveform Color
TIME
•• 1, 3, 10, 30, 100, or 300 ms/Div  (Default: (R) 51 (G) 153 (B) 255)
Selects the Expanded or Normal Set the waveform color for the FFT scope.
Touch
EXPD/ screen. LLTouch and select the R (Red), G (Green) or B (Blue)
SET Touch Enters the AUDIO SCOPE SET scale, and then rotate MULTI to adjust the ratio from 0
1 second screen. to 255.
LLThe color is displayed in the box above the RGB scale.

•• AUDIO SCOPE screen FFT Scope Waterfall Display (Default: ON)

MAIN/SUB band icon* Turn the Waterfall display ON or OFF.
•• OFF: Turns OFF the Waterfall display.
•• ON: Turns ON the Waterfall display.

Oscilloscope Waveform Color

 (Default: (R) 0 (G) 255 (B) 0)
Waterfall zone Oscilloscope Set the waveform color for the Oscilloscope.
FFT Scope zone LLTouch and select the R (Red), G (Green) or B (Blue)
scale, and then rotate MULTI to adjust the ratio from 0
*Touching the MAIN/SUB band icon selects the displayed band. to 255.
LLThe color is displayed in the box above the RGB scale.

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Section 3 VOICE RECORDER FUNCTIONS
Recording a QSO audio�������������������������������������������������������������������������3-2
DD Quick recording������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������3-2
DD Basic recording�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������3-2
Playing back a QSO audio���������������������������������������������������������������������3-3
DD Fast forward while playing��������������������������������������������������������������������������3-3
DD Rewind while playing����������������������������������������������������������������������������������3-3
DD Pause while playing������������������������������������������������������������������������������������3-3
DD Playing the previous file�����������������������������������������������������������������������������3-3
DD Playing the next file������������������������������������������������������������������������������������3-3
DD Moving to the beginning of the previous file�����������������������������������������������3-3
DD Moving to the beginning of the next file������������������������������������������������������3-3
Playing back audio on a PC�������������������������������������������������������������������3-4
Checking the folder or file information����������������������������������������������������3-4
Deleting files�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������3-5
Deleting folders��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������3-5
RECORDER SET screen�����������������������������������������������������������������������3-6
PLAYER SET screen������������������������������������������������������������������������������3-7

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3. VOICE RECORDER FUNCTIONS

Recording a QSO audio

This transceiver is equipped with a QSO recorder not D
DQuick recording
only for the receive audio, but also for the transmit
You can quickly record the received audio.
audio.
This function is useful to make a QSO record, or
1. Push QUICK .
to confirm your QSO with a rare entity's station, or •• Opens the QUICK MENU screen.
on a DX’pedition. You can also use the function to 2. Touch “<<REC Start>>.”
repeatedly transmit the same voice message.
The recorded contents are saved onto an SD card.

There are 2 ways to start recording.

zz Push QUICK and select “<<REC Start>>.”
zz Push MENU and touch [RECORD].
LLThe recorded audio is saved in the “Voice” folder on
the SD card.
•• Starts recording.
•• “Recording started.” is briefly displayed.
When the PTT Automatic Recording function, •• To stop recording, open the QUICK MENU screen
“PTT Auto REC” is set to ON in RECORDER SET, again and touch “<<REC Stop>>.”
the recording automatically starts when you start
transmitting.
MENU » RECORD > Recorder Set > PTT Auto REC
D
DBasic recording
You can record both receive and transmit audio.

Audio recording band 1. Open the QSO RECORDER screen.

You can select to record the received audio from MENU » RECORD
only the selected band or both the Main and Sub 2. Touch “<<REC Start>>.”
bands.
MENU » RECORD > Recorder Set > REC Operation

TIP: About the icons

•• While recording, “●” is displayed above the
VFO/MEMO icon and the SD card icon next
to the clock blinks blue.
•• While pausing, “〓” is displayed. •• Starts recording.
•• “Recording started.” is briefly displayed.
•• To stop recording, touch “<<REC Stop>>.”
3. To close the QSO RECORDER screen, push EXIT .

NOTE:
•• To record a QSO, an SD card (user supplied) is
required.
•• Do not remove the SD card from the transceiver while
recording. Otherwise the recording stops, and the card
data may be corrupted or deleted.
•• Once the recording starts, it pauses and resumes if the
transceiver is turned OFF and ON again.
•• The recording continues until you touch <<REC Stop>>
or the free space on the SD card has run out.
•• When the recording file’s content becomes 2 GB, the
transceiver continues to record, but to a new file.

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Playing back a QSO audio

You can playback the recorded QSO audio. You can fast forward or rewind while playing back.
You can change the skip time in the PLAYER SET
1. Insert the SD card in which the recorded audio is screen. (Default: 10 seconds)
saved. MENU » RECORD > Player Set > Skip Time
2. Open the PLAY FILES screen.
MENU » RECORD > Play Files
D
DFast forward while playing
3. Touch the folder that the file you want to playback Touch to fast forward to the skip time point.
is saved. (Default: 10 seconds)
LLThe folder is named in the following manner,
“yyyymmdd” (yyyy: Year, mm: month, dd: day).
D
DRewind while playing
Touch to rewind to the skip time point.
(Default: 10 seconds)
LLIf you touch within the first 1 second of the file, at the
end of the previously recorded file will play back.

4. Touch the desired file. D

DPause while playing
•• Starts a playback. Touch .
LL is displayed while pausing.
LLTo cancel the pausing, touch .

D
DPlaying the previous file
Touch to play the previous file.
LLIf there are other files in the folder, while the oldest file is
playing back, touch to start playing the beginning of
the file.

D
DPlaying the next file
Touch to play the next file.
LLIf there are other files in the folder, while the most recent
file is playing back, touch to stop the playback.
LLPlayback continues to the next file, and stops when
the last file in the folder is played back.
5. To close the PLAY FILES screen, push EXIT
D
DMoving to the beginning of the
several times. previous file
zz While paused, touch to move to the beginning
of the previous file.
Operating frequency and operating mode
LLTo playback the file, touch .
Recording start time and date The number of file zz While paused, touch to return to the beginning
of the file.
LLTo playback the file, touch .
Main or Sub band
The TX/RX
status of the
recorded audio D
DMoving to the beginning of the next file
Total time
While paused, touch to move to the beginning of
the next file.
LLTo playback the file, touch .
Play back icon Play back time

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Playing back audio on a PC Checking the folder or file

information
You can also playback the voice memory data on a
PC. You can check the folder information (number of
LLThe recorded information (frequency, date, and so on) is
saved file, total size and created date) and recorded
not displayed.
file information (operating frequency, mode, S-meter
and recorded date, and so on).

Checking the folder information:

1. Insert the SD card into your PC's SD card slot.
LLIf your PC does not have an SD card drive, connect
1. Open the PLAY FILES screen.
a memory card reader (user supplied) to the PC, and MENU » RECORD > Play Files
then insert the SD card into the reader.
2. Touch a folder for 1 second.
Transceiver PC

•• Opens the QUICK MENU screen.

SD card
3. Touch “Folder Information.”
To the Card
reader

2. Open the “Voice” folder.

LLRefer to “SD Card” in the BASIC MANUAL.
3. Double-click the folder where the file you want to
playback is saved.
LLThe folders are titled based on the recorded date. •• The FOLDER INFORMATION screen is displayed.
(yyyymmdd) 4. To close the PLAY FILES screen, push EXIT
4. Double-click the file that you want to play back. several times.
•• The audio starts playing back.
LLThe files are titled based on the date and time
(yyyymmdd_hhmmss.wav).
Checking the file information:
NOTE: 1. Open the PLAY FILES screen.
•• The operations while playing back may differ, depending MENU » RECORD > Play Files
on the application. Refer to the application’s instruction
manual for details. 2. Touch a folder.
•• When the file does not playback, even if you double
click the file, download an appropriate software.
(Example: Windows Media® Player)

3. Touch a file to check its information for 1 second.

4. Touch “File Information.”

•• The FILE INFORMATION screen is displayed.

5. To close the PLAY FILES screen, push EXIT
several times.

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Deleting files Deleting folders

1. Open the PLAY FILES screen. NOTE: All the files in the folder are also deleted.
MENU » RECORD > Play Files

•• The folder list is displayed. 1. Open the PLAY FILES screen.

2. Touch the folder where the file you want to delete MENU » RECORD > Play Files
is saved.
•• The folder list is displayed.
2. Touch the folder you want to delete for 1 second.

3. Touch the file that you want to delete for 1 second.

•• Opens the QUICK MENU screen.

3. Touch “Delete.”

•• Opens the QUICK MENU screen.

4. Touch “Delete.”

LLIf you want to delete all folders, touch “Delete All

Folders.”
4. Touch [YES].

LLIf you want to delete all files in the selected folder,

touch “Delete All.”
•• “Delete file?” is displayed.
5. Touch [YES].

•• The folder is deleted and returns to the previous

screen.
5. To close the PLAY FILES screen, push EXIT
several times.

•• The file is deleted and returns to the previous screen.

6. To close the PLAY FILES screen, push EXIT
several times.

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RECORDER SET screen

You can change the recorder settings on this screen. PTT Auto REC (Default: OFF)
MENU » RECORD > Recorder Set Turn the PTT Automatic Recording function ON or
OFF.
TX REC Audio (Default: Direct) •• OFF: The recording does not start, even if a signal
Select the transmit audio to record. is transmitted.
•• Direct: Records the microphone audio. •• ON: The recording automatically starts when a
•• Monitor: Records the TX monitor audio. signal is transmitted.

RX REC Condition (Default: Squelch Auto) The recording will stop when:
•• 10 seconds has passed after the last transmission.
Select the recording setting for receive. •• 10 seconds has passed if no signal is received after the
•• Always:  Records even if no signal is received. last transmission.
•• Squelch Auto: Records only when the squelch opens. - If you receive a signal within 10 seconds after the last
(The recording will be paused when transmission, the received audio is also recorded.
the squelch closes while recording.) - If you receive another signal within 10 seconds after the
last reception, the received audio is also recorded.
File Split (Default: ON) •• 10 minutes has past while operating with the squelch is
open in the SSB, CW, RTTY, or AM mode.
Turn the File Split function ON or OFF.
•• The frequency or operating mode is changed.
•• OFF: The audio is continuously recorded into
the file even if you switch between transmit
PRE-REC for PTT Auto REC (Default: 10sec)
and receive or the squelch status changes
between open and closed. Select whether or not to record the audio that is
When the recording file’s size becomes received before the PTT Automatic Recording
2 GB, the transceiver continues to record, but function is activated.
to a new file. •• OFF: Does not record the audio.
•• ON: While recording, if you switch between •• 5sec/10sec/15sec:
transmit and receive, or the squelch status Records the audio that is previously received
changes between open and closed, a new file in this set period of time.
is automatically created in the same folder,
and the audio is saved into the new one.
TIP: How to reset to the default setting
REC Operation (Default: MAIN/SUB Link) Touching the item or its option for 1 second displays
Select the recording operation on the dual band display. the Quick menu, and then touch “Default” to reset to
•• MAIN/SUB Separate: The recording function is the default setting.
separately active/inactive
on the selected band (MAIN
band) when the function is
started or stopped.
•• MAIN/SUB Link: The recording function is
simultaneously active/inactive
on both MAIN and SUB
bands when the function is
started or stopped.
LLOn the single band display,
only displayed band (MAIN or
SUB) is recorded.

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PLAYER SET screen

You can fast forward or rewind while playing back.
You can change the skip time in the PLAYER SET
screen.

1. Open the PLAYER SET screen.

MENU » RECORD > Player Set

2. Touch “Skip Time.”

3. Touch your desired option.

4. To close the PLAYER SET screen, push EXIT

several times.

TIP: How to reset to the default setting

Touching the item or its option for 1 second displays
the Quick menu, and then touch “Default” to reset to
the default setting.

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Section 4 VOICE TX MEMORY FUNCTION
Recording a Voice TX memory���������������������������������������������������������������4-2
DD Recording���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������4-2
DD Playing back�����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������4-2
Entering a Voice TX memory name��������������������������������������������������������4-3
Transmitting a Voice memory content����������������������������������������������������4-3
DD Transmitting������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������4-3
DD Repeatedly transmitting������������������������������������������������������������������������������4-4
DD Adjusting the output level���������������������������������������������������������������������������4-4
VOICE TX SET screen���������������������������������������������������������������������������4-5

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4. VOICE TX MEMORY FUNCTION

Recording a Voice TX memory

You can record up to 8 Voice transmit memories (T1 ~ 5. Touch to start recording.
T8) of up to one and a half minutes in each memory, •• Without holding down [PTT], speak into the
onto an SD card. To transmit a recorded content using microphone at your normal voice level.
a Voice TX memory, first record the message, as LLPreviously recorded content is overwritten.
described below. Adjust the Mic
LLYou can record up to 1 and a half minutes in each gain so that the
memory. “REC Level”
LLA user supplied SD card is required to use the Voice TX meter reads less
memory function. than 80%
LLYou can also transmit the recorded content using an
external keypad. Touch to open
the MIC GAIN
D
DRecording adjustment
While Recording
1. Display the VOICE TX screen in the SSB, AM, FM window
or DV mode.
MENU » VOICE

2. Touch [REC/SET].
6. Touch to stop recording.
7. To close the VOICE TX RECORD screen, push
EXIT several times.

D
DPlaying back
1. On the selected memory’s recording screen, touch
to start playing back without transmitting.
LLTo stop the playback, touch .
3. Touch the “REC” item.

While playing
•• Opens the VOICE TX RECORD screen.
4. Select the desired Voice memory “T1” ~ “T8.” 2. To close the VOICE TX RECORD screen, push
(Example: T1) EXIT several times.

TIP: How to clear the recorded content

Touching the Voice memory for 1 second in step 4 to
the left, and then touch “Clear” in the Quick menu.

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Entering a Voice TX memory name Transmitting a Voice memory content

You can assign a name to recorded Voice memories. You can transmit the Voice TX memory contents once,
or repeatedly. This is useful for transmitting your call
[Example: Entering “Contest” in Memory T1]
sign, contest number or name in some contests, or
1. Display the VOICE TX RECORD screen in a Voice repeatedly calling CQ.
mode.
LLVoice mode: SSB, AM, FM, or DV mode.
MENU » VOICE > REC/SET > REC D
DTransmitting
2. Touch [p] or [q] to display the desired Voice Transmits the prerecorded content. (p. 4-2)
memories “T1” ~ “T4” or “T5” ~ “T8,” and then 1. Display the VOICE TX screen in a Voice mode.
touch the memory for 1 second. LLVoice mode: SSB, AM, FM, or DV mode.
MENU » VOICE
2. Touch the desired Voice memory key [T1] ~ [T8].
•• Transmits the recorded content once.

3. Touch “Edit Name.”

•• Opens the Name editing screen.

4. Enter a name of up to 16 characters, and then
touch [ENT] to save.
LLSee “Keyboard entering and editing” in the BASIC
MANUAL for details. The transmission’s remaining time

3. To close the VOICE TX screen, push EXIT .

TIP: How to cancel a Voice TX transmission

•• Touch any keys other than [TX LEVEL] on the VOICE
TX screen.
•• Push EXIT or V/M .
•• Touch the frequency’s MHz digits or the Memory
channel number.
•• Turn OFF the transceiver.
LLWhen “PTT Port Function” is set to “PTT Input,” you can
cancel transmitting the recorded audio by pushing [PTT]
on the microphone.

When an external keypad is connected:

You can transmit the preset contents in the Voice
TX memory (T1 ~ T4) from an external device by
5. To close the VOICE TX RECORD screen, push setting the “External Keypad,” and then connecting
EXIT . an external keypad to [MIC] on the IC-9700.
LLMemory “T5 ~ T8” cannot be sent from the external
keypad.
MENU » SET > Connectors > External Keypad >
VOICE

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Transmitting a Voice memory content

D
DRepeatedly transmitting D
DAdjusting the output level
1. Display the VOICE TX screen in a Voice mode. Adjust the Voice TX memory level.
LLVoice modes: SSB, AM, FM and DV. 1. Display the VOICE TX screen in a Voice mode.
MENU » VOICE LLVoice modes: SSB, AM, FM and DV.
MENU » VOICE
2. Touch the desired Voice memory key [T1] ~ [T8]
for 1 second. 2. Touch [TX LEVEL].
•• Repeatedly transmits the recorded content.

3. Touch any Voice memory key other than [T4] or

[T8]. ([T1] ~ [T3], [T5] ~ [T7])
•• The transceiver automatically transmits.
LLTo adjust the Transmit voice level using [T4] or [T8],
reverse steps 2 and 3.

The transmission’s remaining time

LLInformation
•• The recorded content is repeatedly transmitted for 10
minutes, unless you manually stop transmission by
touching the selected memory.
4. While transmitting, rotate MAIN DIAL to adjust the
•• The Memory Timer counts down.
•• “ ” is displayed while repeatedly transmitting. transmit voice level.
•• You can set the pause interval between the repeated LLPushing [DEF] for 1 second returns the value to the
transmissions in the “Repeat Time” item on the default.
VOICE TX SET screen. During this interval, the LLAdjusting TX LEVEL too high may result in an over
transceiver returns to receive. (p. 4-5). modulation and transmit signal distortion.
•• After 10 minutes have passed, and all of the recorded 5. To save and close the VOICE TX screen, push
content in the memory is transmitted, the transceiver EXIT several times.
automatically returns to receive.
•• When a signal is received in the interval between
transmissions, the transceiver pauses the next
transmission until the signal disappears. However, if
the squelch is set to open, the transceiver repeatedly
transmits after the repeat interval time expires, even
signals are received.
3. To close the VOICE TX screen, push EXIT .

TIP: If the “DATA OFF MOD” is set to “ACC,” “USB,”

or “LAN,” Voice TX memories can not be transmitted.
MENU » SET > Connectors > MOD Input >
DATA OFF MOD

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VOICE TX SET screen

This Set screen is used to set the Automatic Monitor
function and the Transmit Repeat Interval.

1. Display the VOICE TX SET screen.

MENU » VOICE > REC/SET > SET

2. Touch the setting item. (Example: Auto Monitor)

3. Select an option or set the time.

LLSee below for details of the setting items and their
options.

4. To close the VOICE TX SET screen, push EXIT .

Auto Monitor (Default: ON)

Turn the Automatic Monitor function for recorded
audio contents transmission, ON or OFF.
•• ON: Automatically monitors transmit audio when
sending a recorded audio.
•• OFF: Monitors transmit audio only when the Monitor
function is ON.

Repeat Time (Default: 5sec)

Set the repeat interval to repeat the voice
transmission. The transceiver repeatedly transmits the
recorded content at this interval.
•• Range: 1 ~ 15 seconds

LLRepeatedly transmits the recorded content for up to

10 minutes.
LLAfter 10 minutes have passed, and all of the
recorded content in the memory is transmitted, the
transceiver automatically returns to receive.

TIP: How to reset to the default setting

Touching the item or its option for 1 second displays
the Quick menu, and then touch “Default” to reset to
the default setting.

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Memory channels�����������������������������������������������������������������������������������5-2
Selecting a Memory channel������������������������������������������������������������������5-2
DD Selecting with MULTI .�����������������������������������������������������������������������������5-2
DD Selecting a channel on the MEMORY screen��������������������������������������������5-2
DD Selecting using the keypad������������������������������������������������������������������������5-2
DD Selecting a Call channel�����������������������������������������������������������������������������5-2
Entering memory channel contents��������������������������������������������������������5-3
Copying the Memory channel contents��������������������������������������������������5-4
DD Copying to the VFO������������������������������������������������������������������������������������5-4
DD Copying to the another Memory channel������������������������������������������������������ 5-4
Entering a memory name�����������������������������������������������������������������������5-5
Clearing a memory channel�������������������������������������������������������������������5-5
About the MEMORY screen�������������������������������������������������������������������5-6
Memo Pad����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������5-6
DD Saving the contents into a Memo Pad��������������������������������������������������������5-6
DD Calling up the Memo Pads�������������������������������������������������������������������������5-6

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Memory channels D
DSelecting using the keypad
1. Push V/M to select the Memory mode.
2. Touch the MHz digit on the operating frequency.
The Memory mode enables you to quickly select •• The BAND STACKING REGISTER screen is displayed.
often-used frequencies, modes and other parameters.
You can change the operating frequency, mode and
so on while operating in the Memory mode.
LLYou can temporarily tune the memory channel frequency
by rotating MAIN DIAL .

Memory
Displayed
channel
Regular memory channels.
1 frequency, 1 mode, 1 filter, memory name, 3. Touch [F-INP].
tone settings (including tone frequencies •• The F-INP screen is displayed.
1 to 99
for repeater and tone squelch) and select
memory scan setting in each memory
channel.
Scan Edge memory channels.
1A/1B ~ 1 frequency and 1 mode in each memory
3A/3B channel as scan edges for programmed
scans.
Call channels.
C1/C2
LLCannot be left blank. 4. Enter the desired memory channel number.
(Example: memory channel 2)

Selecting a Memory channel
D
DSelecting with MULTI .
1. Push V/M to select the Memory mode.
2. Push kHz M-CH .
3. Rotate MULTI until you select the Memory
channel you want to use.
LLYou can also select the memory channel with [UP] 5. Touch [MEMO] to set the entered memory
and [DOWN] keys on the microphone. channel.

Memory mode
(Example: Memory channel 1)

D
DSelecting a channel on the MEMORY
screen
1. Push V/M to select the Memory mode.
2. Display the MEMORY screen.
MENU » MEMORY

3. Rotate MULTI or MAIN DIAL , or touch [UP] or

[DOWN] until the desired Memory channel is
Memory channel 2 is selected
shown on the screen.
4. Touch the Memory channel you want to use.

D
DSelecting a Call channel
1. Push CALL DR to select the Call channel mode.
2. Rotate MULTI to select the Call channel you
want to use.
3. To return to the previous screen, push CALL DR .

•• The channel is selected and automatically closes the

MEMORY screen.

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Entering memory channel contents

The operating frequency, operating mode, IF filter bandwidth, and so on can be entered to each memory channel.

NOTE: New content you enter will overwrite any

content already in the selected memory.

1. Push V/M to select the VFO mode.

2. Set the frequency and operating mode.
3. Hold down kHz M-CH for 1 second.
“M-CH” is
selected

4. Rotate MULTI to select the Memory channel to

enter the contents set in step 2. (Example: 2)
LLIf “BLANK” is displayed under the selected memory
channel number, it is a blank channel, meaning that
no contents are entered in that channel.
5. Touch the Memory channel number.

6. Touch [MW] for 1 second until BLANK disappears

from below the channel number.

•• The contents are entered in the selected Memory

channel, and BLANK is not displayed below the
channel number.
7. To close the VFO/MEMORY screen, push EXIT .

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Copying the Memory channel contents

You can copy a Memory channel contents to the VFO or another memory channel.

D
DCopying to the VFO DDCopying to the another Memory
1. Push V/M to select the Memory mode. channel
2. Push kHz M-CH . 1. Push V/M to select the Memory mode.
3. Rotate MULTI to select the channel to be copied. 2. Push kHz M-CH .
(Example: Memory channel 2) 3. Rotate MULTI to select the channel to be copied.
(Example: Memory channel 3)
4. Open the MEMORY screen.
MENU » MEMORY

4. Hold down V/M for 1 second.

•• A beep sounds and the selected memory contents
are copied to the VFO.
5. Push V/M to select the VFO mode.

5. Rotate MAIN DIAL to select the channel to write

the copied contents to.
(Example: Memory channel 5)
LLDo not rotate MULTI . Select the channel by
rotating MAIN DIAL .
6. Touch of the selected channel.

7. Touch “Memory Write.”

8. Touch [Yes].

•• A beep sounds and the selected memory contents

are copied.
9. To close the MEMORY screen, push EXIT .

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Entering a memory name Clearing a memory channel

Except for the blank channels, you can assign a name You can clear a no-longer-used memory channel and
to all memory channels, including scan edges. reset it as a blank channel, except for the program
The names will be displayed along with the frequency, channels (1A/1B ~ 3A/3B) and Call channels (C1 and
mode and filter number. C2).
1. Display the MEMORY screen. 1. Push V/M to select the Memory mode.
MENU » MEMORY 2. Push kHz M-CH .
3. Rotate MULTI to select the channel to clear.
2. Rotate MULTI to select the channel to enter a (Example: Memory channel 2)
name. (Example: Memory channel 2) 4. Touch the channel number.
3. Touch of the selected channel.

5. Touch [M-CLR] for 1 second to clear the memory

channel.

4. Touch “Edit Name.”

6. To close the VFO/MEMORY screen, push EXIT .

LLTouch “Memory Clear” to clear any memory contents
and name.
5. Enter a name, and then touch [ENT].
(Example: CQ)

LLSee “Keyboard entering and editing” in the BASIC

MANUAL for details.
6. To close the MEMORY screen, push EXIT .

Memory name

LLThe Memory name is not displayed when the Mini

scope screen (BASIC MANUAL) or expanded screen
is displayed.
LLYou can also select not to display the Memory name
on the standby screen.
MENU » SET > Display > Memory Name

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About the MEMORY screen Memo Pad

MENU » MEMORY There are 5 Memo Pads as the default to save
frequencies and operating modes for easy writing
You can edit Memory channel contents on the and recall. You can increase the Memo Pads to 10 in
MEMORY screen. “Memo Pad Quantity.”
1 2 3 4 MENU » SET > Function > Memo Pad Quantity

LLThe Memo Pads are separate from memory channels.

Memo Pads are convenient when you want to
temporarily memorize a frequency and operating
mode, such as when you find a DX station in a pile-up,
or when the desired station is busy for a long time and
you want to temporarily search for other stations.

65 D
DSaving the contents into a Memo Pad
1. Select the operating band (MAIN or SUB).
1 Memory channel number
2. Push V/M to select the VFO mode.
Displays the memory channel number.
LL1A/1B ~ 3A/3B, C1 and C2 cannot be left blank.
3. Set the frequency and operating mode, and then
push MPAD for 1 second.
•• A beep sounds.
2 Frequency
LLWhen you save up to the set number of Memo Pads
Displays the entered frequency. in “Memo Pad Quantity,” the oldest Memo Pad is
automatically cleared for the new Memo Pad.
3 Operating mode
NOTE: Each Memo Pad must have its own unique contents.
Displays the selected operating mode. The Memo Pads with identical content cannot be saved.

4 Memory menu
Touch to display the MEMORY MENU. D
DCalling up the Memo Pads
LLYou can select between “Edit Name,” “Memory Write” You can call up the saved Memo Pads.
and “Memory Clear.” 1. Select the operating band (MAIN or SUB).
2. Push MPAD several times until the desired Pad is
5 Memory name displayed.
Displays the memory name, if entered. LLPushing MPAD selects the Memo Pads.
LLSee the previous page for details. LLThe calling up starts with the most recently saved
Pad.
6 Memory select icon (1 ~ 99)
About the MEMO PAD screen
Touch this icon to set the Select number “1,”
The MEMO PAD screen displays the saved contents in a
“2,” “3” or OFF. See page 6-6 for the Select
list, in which you can select or delete the saved contents.
Memory scan.
LLYou can also touch the icon for 1 second to display MENU » MPAD
the SELECT ALL CLEAR screen, and then select the
desired item to reset the Select number.

LLAbout the QUICK MENU

While selecting a memory channel with memory
Temporary Pad
contents, push QUICK to display the QUICK MENU,
where you can select “SELECT,” “Edit Name,”
“Memory Write,” “Memory Clear,” or “SELECT All
Clear.” TIP: If you change the frequency or operating mode
called up from Memo Pads, the contents are automatically
updated in a temporary Pad.

Key Action
▲/▼ Scrolls through the list.
DEL Touch 1 second Deletes the selected Memo Pad.
DEL ALL Touch 1 second Deletes all the Memo Pads.
Select to display the MEMO PAD list in a normal
EXPAND
or larger size screen.
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Scan types����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������6-2
Preparation���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������6-2
DD Squelch status��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������6-2
SCAN screen������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������6-3
SCAN SET screen����������������������������������������������������������������������������������6-4
Programmed scan����������������������������������������������������������������������������������6-5
DD Programmed scan operation����������������������������������������������������������������������6-5
Memory scan������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������6-6
DD Memory scan operation������������������������������������������������������������������������������6-6
DD Setting the Select Memory channels����������������������������������������������������������6-6
DD Select Memory scan operation�������������������������������������������������������������������6-7
DD Mode Select scan operation�����������������������������������������������������������������������6-7
∂F scan and Fine ∂F scan���������������������������������������������������������������������6-8
DD ∂F scan operation��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������6-8
Temporary Skip function�������������������������������������������������������������������������6-8

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Scan types
Scan types Operation (Scan function is enabled in the Main band)
VFO SCAN Used to detect a signal by automatically changing the frequency of the VFO mode.
Repeatedly scans between two Scan Edge frequencies.
Programmed scan The Edge frequencies are programmable, and are preset in P1 and P2 as the default.
(p. 6-5)
If the squelch opens while scanning, the tuning step changes to 10 Hz. This reduces the
Fine Programmed scan
scan speed, but the transceiver keeps scanning.
MEMORY SCAN Used to detect a signal by automatically scanning the memories in the Memory mode.
Memory scan Repeatedly scans all entered Memory channels.
Select Memory scan Repeatedly scans Select Memory channels.

Select Mode scan Repeatedly scans Memory channels with the same operating mode.
Repeatedly scans within the ∂F span area.
∂F SCAN
The scan starts from the center frequency. (p. 6-8)
If the squelch opens while ∂F scanning, the tuning step changes to 10 Hz. This reduces
Fine ∂F scan
the scan speed, but the transceiver keeps scanning.

Preparation
D
DSquelch status
The scan work with the selected band’s squelch status.
Be sure to adjust the squelch level according to your
operating environment.
LLNormally, set AF RF/SQL to the point where noise just
disappears, and the TX/RX indicator goes OFF.
LLWhen AF RF/SQL operates as only an RF gain control,
you cannot adjust the squelch level.
MENU » SET > Function > RF/SQL Control

When the scan starts with the squelch open:

When the tuning step is 1 kHz or less, the scan
continues until it is manually stopped— it does not
pause even if signals are detected.
When the tuning step is 5 kHz or more, the scan
pauses on each step when the Scan Resume function
is ON. It does not pause when the function is OFF.

When the scan starts with the squelch closed:

The scan stops when a signal is detected, regardless
of the tuning step.
•• When the Scan Resume function is ON, the scan pauses
for 10 seconds after detecting a signal, then resumes 2
seconds after the signal disappears.

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SCAN screen

To display the SCAN screen, push MENU , and then

touch [SCAN].

VFO mode
Push V/M .

Memory mode

Key Action
Starts or cancels the Programmed
Touch
scan.
PROG
Touch Displays the SCAN SELECT
1 second screen.
Touch Starts or cancels the Memory scan.
MEMO Touch Displays the SCAN SELECT
1 second screen.
∂F Starts or cancels the ∂F scan.
While Programmed scanning, touch to switch
to the Fine Programmed scan.
While ∂F scanning, touch to switch to the Fine
FINE
∂F scan.
LLIn the Memory mode, this key is displayed
when a ∂F scan is started.
Selects a Memory channel (except
1A/1B ~ 3A/3B, C1 and C2) to set
Touch as a Select Memory channel.
“1,” “2,” “3,” and “(no icon)”
SELECT
are alternately displayed.
Touch Displays the SELECT ALL CLEAR
1 second screen.
Selects the Select scan number for the Select
Memory scan.
SEL No.
Each time you touch [SEL No.], “1,” “2,”
“3,” and “1,2,3” are alternately displayed.
Touch to select the ∂F span between
∂F SPAN ±5.0 kHz, ±10 kHz, ±20 kHz, ±50 kHz,
±100 kHz, ±500 kHz, and ±1 MHz.
SET Displays the SCAN SET screen.
zz Push SCAN to display the Scan Select window.
LLIf you push SCAN while scanning, the scan is
canceled.
zz Hold down SCAN for 1 second to start the
previously selected scan.

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SCAN SET screen

1. Display the SCAN screen. Pause Timer (Default: 10sec)
MENU » SCAN When Scan Resume is ON, select the Scan Pause
Timer. When receiving a signal, the scan pauses for
2. Touch [SET].
this set period of time.
•• 2 ~ 20sec: When a signal is received, the scan
pauses for 2 ~ 20 seconds
(in 2 second steps).
•• HOLD: The scan pauses on a received signal
until the signal disappears.
3. Touch an item to set. (Example: SCAN Speed)
Resume Timer (Default: 2sec)
Select the scan Resume Timer. When a received
signal disappears, the scan resumes after this set
period of time passed.
•• 0sec: The scan resumes immediately after the
signal disappears.
•• 1 ~ 5sec: The scan resumes 1 ~ 5 seconds after
the signal disappears.
4. Touch an option. (Example: Slow) •• HOLD: The scan remains paused for the
Pause Timer setting, even if the signal
disappears.

Temporary Skip Timer (Default: 5min)

Set the Temporary Skip Timer. The unwanted
frequencies that are set as Skip channels (PSKIP or
SKIP) are skipped for this set period of time during a
scan.
5. To close the SCAN SET screen, push EXIT . LLThis timer is activated for the VFO scan, Memory scan,
and DR scan.
•• 5min/10min/15min: Skip channels are skipped for
the set period of time.
SCAN Speed (Default: Fast) •• While Scanning: Skip channels are skipped
Set the desired scan speed to slow or fast. until the Scan is stopped.
•• Slow: Scan speed is slow. •• While Powered ON: Skip channels are skipped
•• Fast: Scan speed is fast. until the receiver power is
turned OFF.
SCAN Resume (Default: ON)
Set the Scan Resume function to ON or OFF.
•• OFF: When a signal is detected, cancels the scan.
•• ON: When a signal is detected, the scan pauses
for 10 seconds, then resumes.
Two seconds after the signal disappears, the
scan resumes.

TIP: How to reset to the default settings

Touching an item or its option for 1 second displays
the Quick menu, and then touch “Default” to reset to
the default setting.

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Programmed scan

Programmed scan and Fine Programmed scan D

DProgrammed scan operation
Scan edge Scan edge 1. Select the VFO mode.
1A ~ 3A 1B ~ 3B 2. Select the operating mode and tuning step.
(Example: USB, 1 kHz)
Scan 3. Display the SCAN screen.
Jump MENU » SCAN

Repeatedly scans between two Scan Edge 4. Touch [PROG] for 1 second.
frequencies (1A/1B ~ 3A/3B channels).

LLTo change the Scan Edge Memory channels, see

“Entering memory channel contents” (p. 5-3) for
details.
LLIf the same frequencies are entered into the Scan 5. Touch the frequency range to scan. (Example: P1)
Edge Memory channels, the Programmed scan
does not start.
LLThe Fine Programmed scan is most effective in
the SSB, CW, and RTTY modes.

Blinks

Blinks

•• The Programmed scan starts.

LLWhen a signal is detected, the scan pauses
according to the “SCAN Resume” setting, and then
resumes.
LLYou can change the tuning step by touching kHz.
LLTo cancel the scan, touch [PROG].
6. Touch [FINE] to switch to the Fine Programmed
scan.
Blinks

•• The tuning step changes to the 50 Hz step.

LLWhen a signal is detected, the tuning step changes to
the 10 Hz step.
LLTouch [FINE] again to return to the Programmed scan.
7. To close the SCAN screen, push EXIT .

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Memory scan

Memory scan Select Memory scan

Ch 1 Ch 2 Ch 3 Ch 4 Ch 1 Ch 2 Ch 3 Ch 4
★1 ★2 ★1 ★1

Ch 99 Blank channels are skipepd Ch 5 Ch 99 “★1,” “★2” and “★3” show that the channel Ch 5
★1 is specified as a Select Memory� ★1

Ch 98 Ch 50 Ch 7 Ch 6 Ch 98 Ch 50 Ch 7 Ch 6
★1 ★3 ★2 ★1

Repeatedly scans all entered Memory channels  (Example: Select Memory channel ★1)
(except 1A/1B ~ 3A/3B, C1 and C2).
Blank (not entered) Memory channels are skipped. Repeatedly scans Select Memory channels (★1, ★2,
LLIf two or more Memory channels are not entered, ★3).
the Memory scan does not start. LLIf two or more Memory channels are not
designated as Select Memory channels, the
D
DMemory scan operation Select Memory scan does not start.
1. Select the Memory mode. D
DSetting the Select Memory channels
2. Display the SCAN screen.
1. Select the Memory mode.
MENU » SCAN
2. Display the MEMORY screen.
3. Touch [MEMO] for 1 second. MENU » MEMORY
4. Touch [MEMORY SCAN].
3. Touch the SELECT icon to set the channel as the
Select Memory channel. (Example: ★1)
•• Each touch selects “1,” “2,” “3,” and “(no icon).”
“1” is set to Memory channel 1.

Blinks

Touch to set the channel as a Select Memory channel.

•• Memory scan starts.
LLWhen a signal is detected, the scan pauses
according to the “SCAN Resume” setting, and then LLSetting Select Memory channels on the SCAN
resumes. screen.
LLTo cancel the scan, touch [MEMO] again. 1. Push kHz M-CH .
5. To close the SCAN screen, push EXIT . 2. Rotate MULTI to select memory channels to set
as Select Memory channels.
3. Touch [SELECT] to set the selected number.
•• “1,” “2,” “3,” and “(no icon)” are alternately
displayed.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to set more than two Select
Memory channels.

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Memory scan

D
DSelect Memory scan operation Mode Select scan
1. Select the Memory mode. Ch 1 Ch 2 Ch 3 Ch 4
2. Display the SCAN screen. FM AM FM FM

MENU » SCAN Ch 99 Only Memory channels set to the FM mode Ch 5

FM are scanned� FM

3. Touch [MEMO] for 1 second. Ch 98 Ch 50 Ch 7 Ch 6

FM DV AM FM

 (Example: FM channels)

Repeatedly scans memory channels (except 1A/1B

~ 3A/3B, C1 and C2) that are set to the mode
4. Touch the Select Memory channel number. selected before starting the scan.
(Example: 1)
D
DMode Select scan operation
1. Select the Memory mode.
2. Set the operating mode.
3. Open the SCAN screen.
MENU » SCAN

4. Touch [MEMO] for 1 second.

Blinks

•• The Select Memory scan starts. 5. Touch [MODE SELECT SCAN].

LLWhen a signal is detected, the scan pauses
according to the “SCAN Resume” setting, and then
resumes.
LLTouch [SELECT] to return to the regular Memory
scan.
LLWhile scanning, touch [SEL No.] to select the Select
Memory scan number.
•• To cancel the scan, touch [MEMO].
5. To close the SCAN screen, push EXIT .
•• The Mode Select scan starts.
LLWhen a signal is detected, the scan pauses
according to the “SCAN Resume” setting, and then
resumes.
•• To cancel the scan, touch [MEMO].
Clearing all Select Memory channels 6. To close the SCAN screen, push EXIT .
1. Touch [SELECT] for 1 second on the SCAN
screen.
•• The SELECT ALL CLEAR screen is displayed.
2. Touch the Select Memory channels to clear.

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∂F scan and Fine ∂F scan Temporary Skip function

∂F scan and Fine ∂F scan This function temporarily skips unwanted frequencies
(Example: Span: ±10 kHz) (or memory channels) during a scan for the set
period of time or condition, without changing the Skip
146�17 MHz 146�18 MHz 146�19 MHz
Channel setting.
Scan Scan
Start Jump
1. Start a scan.
Scan edge Center Scan edge •• When a signal is detected, the scan pauses.
Repeatedly scans within the ∂F span area. The 2. Push QUICK .
scan starts from the center frequency. 3. Touch [Temporary Skip Set].
LLIn fine scan (programmed or ∂F), the scan speed
decreases when the squelch opens, but the transceiver
keeps scanning. The scan tuning step changes to
10 Hz when the squelch opens.

D scan operation
D∂F
1. Set the center frequency.
2. Set the operating mode and tuning step.
(Example: FM, 1 kHz)
LLYou can also change these settings while scanning.
3. Display the SCAN screen.
MENU » SCAN

4. Touch [∂F SPAN] several times to select the span.

•• Each touch changes the span.

•• Scan resumes.

TIP:
•• Up to 20 Temporary Skip frequencies or Memory
5. Touch [∂F]. channels can be set. When the 21st frequency or
•• The ∂F scan starts. Memory channel is set, the oldest setting is
automatically deleted.

Blinks

LLWhen a signal is detected, the scan pauses •• The Temporary Skip function is canceled when the
according to the “SCAN Resume” setting, and then Temporary Skip Timer (Default: 5 min) has passed, or
resumes. when selecting “Temporary Skip Cancel” in the Quick
LLTo turn the TS function to scan by the frequency step menu.
setting, touch the 100 kHz digit on the frequency
readout.
LLTo cancel the scan, touch [∂F] again.
6. To switch to the Fine ∂F scan, touch [FINE].
•• The scan frequency step changes to 50 Hz.
Blinks

LLTouching [FINE] switches between the ∂F scan and

the Fine ∂F scan.
7. To close the SCAN screen, push EXIT .
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Section 7 OTHER FUNCTIONS
Measuring SWR�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������7-2
Protection function����������������������������������������������������������������������������������7-2
Selecting the display type and font����������������������������������������������������������7-2
DD Selecting the display background���������������������������������������������������������������7-2
DD Selecting the display font���������������������������������������������������������������������������7-2
NTP function�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������7-3
DD Using the NTP Time Synchronize function�������������������������������������������������7-3
DD Using the NTP function������������������������������������������������������������������������������7-3
REF adjustment��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������7-4
Screen Capture function�������������������������������������������������������������������������7-4
DD Setting the Screen Capture function����������������������������������������������������������7-4
DD Capturing a screen�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������7-4
DD Viewing the captured screen����������������������������������������������������������������������7-4
Entering DTMF code������������������������������������������������������������������������������7-5
Transmitting the DTMF code������������������������������������������������������������������7-5
DD Transmitting a DTMF code�������������������������������������������������������������������������7-5
DD Transmitting a DTMF code
(Direct Input)�����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������7-5
DD Selecting the DTMF transmit speed�����������������������������������������������������������7-6
Share Pictures function��������������������������������������������������������������������������7-6
Home Channel function��������������������������������������������������������������������������7-6
DD Home Channel setting��������������������������������������������������������������������������������7-6
DD Home CH Beep function�����������������������������������������������������������������������������7-6
About “USB SEND/Keying”��������������������������������������������������������������������7-7
PRESET menu���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������7-8
DD Loading the preset memory������������������������������������������������������������������������7-8
DD Editing the memory contents����������������������������������������������������������������������7-8

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Measuring SWR Protection function

The transceiver has a high-performance SWR meter. The transceiver has a 2 step protection function to
This meter displays a stable measurement in real time, protect the final power amplifiers in case the antenna
even if the transmit output power varies frequently. SWR becomes high.
The function detects the power amplifier temperature
1. Select the RTTY mode. and activates when the temperature becomes too high.
2. Set the desired frequency band and a frequency in
the portion of the band that you use the most. Power down transmission
3. Set the RF POWER. Reduces the transmission output power.
•• 144 MHz band: 30 W •• “LMT” is displayed to the right of while transmitting.
•• 430 MHz band: 30 W
•• 1200MHz band: 3 W TX inhibit
4. Touch the TX meter several times until the SWR Disables the transmitter.
meter is selected. •• TX is displayed instead of while the transmitter is
disabled.

If the function is activated, wait until the power

amplifier cools down by using the transceiver to only
receive.
NOTE: Before transmitting, monitor the operating
NOTE: Do not turn OFF the transceiver power when
frequency to make sure you will not cause
the Protection function is activated. If you do, the
interference to other stations on the same
cooling fan will stop and it will take longer to cool
frequency.
down.
5. Hold down [PTT] on the microphone to transmit, •• You can check the power amplifier temperature
and then read the SWR on the meter. with the TEMP gauge in the Multi-function meter.
SWR meter

Selecting the display type and font

You can select between 2 display backgrounds and
The best match is within this range. 2 frequency readout fonts.
(1.5 or less)
LLIf the SWR meter indicates 1.5 or less, the D
DSelecting the display background
antenna is matched. 1. Select the “Display Type” screen.
LLIf the SWR is a high value, adjust your antenna. MENU » SET > Display > Display Type
6. Release [PTT] to stop transmitting.
2. Set the background A or B by rotating and then
pushing MULTI .
•• A: Black background (default)
•• B: Blue background
3. To close the DISPLAY screen, push EXIT several times.

D
DSelecting the display font
1. Select the “Display Font” screen.
MENU » SET > Display > Display Font

2. Set the desired display font to “Basic” or “Round”

by rotating, and then pushing MULTI .
•• Basic (Default):

•• Round:

3. To close the DISPLAY screen, push EXIT several

times.

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NTP function
The NTP (Network Time Protocol) function
synchronizes the internal clock with a time
management server.
LLTo use this function, an internet connection, and
default gateway settings are necessary.

D
DUsing the NTP Time Synchronize D
DUsing the NTP function
function By turning ON the NTP function, the transceiver
Using this function you can manually synchronize automatically synchronizes the internal clock with the
the internal clock by accessing a time management time management server.
server. LLThis function is set to ON by default.
LLAn Internet connection is necessary.
1. Display the DATE/TIME screen.
MENU » SET > Time Set > Date/Time 1. Display the DATE/TIME screen.
MENU » SET > Time Set > Date/Time
2. Touch “<<NTP TIME SYNC>>.” 2. Touch “NTP Function.”

•• “NTP Time Sync. Please wait...” is displayed.

•• The transceiver starts accessing the NTP server 3. Select ON or OFF.
address that is set in the “NTP Server Address” item. •• When ON is selected, the transceiver starts
3. When “Time Sync completed.” is displayed, touch accessing the NTP server address that is set in the
“NTP Server Address” item.
[OK].
4. To close the DATE/TIME screen, push EXIT 4. To close the DATE/TIME screen, push EXIT

several times. several times.

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REF adjustment Screen Capture function

You can perform a rough frequency calibration using You can capture the transceiver display onto an SD
the external 10 MHz reference frequency signal. card. Most of the screens used in this manual are
captured using this function. However, some displays
NOTE: The transceiver has been adjusted and cannot be captured.
tested at the factory before being shipped. You
should not have to re-calibrate it. D
DSetting the Screen Capture function
1. Open the “Screen Capture [POWER] Switch” screen.
1. Apply a highly accurate and stable 10 MHz
MENU » SET > Function >
reference frequency signal to the [REF IN 10MHz]
connector. Screen Capture [POWER] Switch
2. Display the “REF Adjust” screen. 2. Select “ON” by rotating and pushing MULTI .
MENU » SET > Function > REF Adjust
D
DCapturing a screen
3. Touch [Sync to REF IN].
1. Select the desired screen to capture.
2. Push POWER to capture the screen.
•• The captured screen is saved onto the SD card.

D
DViewing the captured screen
1. Open the SCREEN CAPTURE VIEW screen.
MENU » SET > SD Card > Screen Capture View

•• The capture list is displayed.

4. Touch [START]. •• The latest screen capture is at the top of the list.
2. Touch the desired screen capture to display it.
•• The screen capture is displayed.

•• “Synchronizing. Please wait...” is displayed,

and “Synchronized.” is displayed when the
Synchronization is completed.
5. Push EXIT several times to close the REF Adjust LLWhile a screen capture is displayed, you can
screen. scroll through all the screen captures by rotating
MULTI .
LLInformation
•• While synchronizing, “REF Adjust (Synchronizing to REF
Other options in the capture list
IN)” is displayed, and you cannot manually adjust the
internal reference frequency.
1. While the capture list is displayed, push QUICK to
display the QUICK MENU.

•• To cancel the REF IN synchronization, touch [Cancel

Sync] in Step 3.
2. Select the desired option.
•• The REF IN synchronization is not automatically
•• File Information: D  isplays the name, size, and date
canceled, even if you turn OFF the transceiver, then turn
of the selected screen capture.
it ON again.
•• Delete: T he confirmation dialog is displayed before
NOTE: Sudden changes of temperature, for deleting the file. Select [YES] to delete or
example when you turn ON the transceiver, or start select [NO] to cancel.
transmission, may cause the transceiver to take a •• Delete All: The confirmation dialog is displayed before
longer time to synchronize. deleting all the files on the list. Select
[YES] to delete or select [NO] to cancel.

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Entering DTMF code Transmitting the DTMF code

The transceiver can save up to 16 memories of 24 D
DTransmitting a DTMF code
digit DTMF code.
1. Display the “DTMF” screen.
1. Display the “DTMF” screen. MENU » DTMF
MENU » DTMF 2. Touch [SEND].
2. Touch [EDIT].

3. Touch the DTMF code you want to transmit.

3. Touch the DTMF channel where you want to save (Example: d0)
a DTMF code. (Example: d0)

•• Transmits the selected DTMF code.

4. Push EXIT to close the DTMF screen.

D
DTransmitting a DTMF code
4. Enter a DTMF code, then touch [ENT].
(Example: 123456A)
(Direct Input)
1. Display the “DTMF” screen.
MENU » DTMF

2. Touch [SEND].

LLSee “Keyboard entering and editing” in the BASIC 3. Touch “Direct Input.”
MANUAL for details.
5. Push EXIT to close the DTMF MEMORY screen.

4. Enter a DTMF code, then touch [TX].

(Example: 012345#)

•• Transmits the entered DTMF code.

5. Push EXIT to close the DTMF screen.

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Transmitting the DTMF code Home Channel function

D
DSelecting the DTMF transmit speed Home Channels are often-used frequencies you can
1. Display the “DTMF” screen. be preset in the transceiver’s VFO mode, Memory
MENU » DTMF
mode, and DR screen.
LLIn the VFO mode and Memory mode, each band
2. Touch [SET]. memorizes the Home Channel.

D
DHome Channel setting
Example: In the VFO mode
1. Select a mode (VFO or Memory) or the DR screen
in which you want to set the Home Channel.
2. Select a frequency, channel, or a repeater to be
set as the Home Channel.
LLOn the DR screen, select “FROM.”
3. Push QUICK .
3. Touch “DTMF Speed.” 4. Touch “Home CH Set.”

4. Touch to select a transmit speed. 5. Touch “Set Frequency.”

•• 100ms: Transmits the DTMF tones at about 100

milliseconds per code. LLIn the Memory mode, touch “Set Channel.” On the
5 characters per second. DR screen, touch “Set Repeater.”
•• 200ms: Transmits the DTMF tones at about 200
TIP: Touching “Clear” in Step 5 clears the Home
milliseconds per code.
2.5 characters per second.
Channel setting.
•• 300ms: Transmits the DTMF tones at about 300
milliseconds per code.
1.6 characters per second.
•• 500ms: Transmits the DTMF tones at about 500
milliseconds per code.
1 character per second.
5. Push EXIT to close the DTMF SET screen.

D
DHome CH Beep function
Share Pictures function When the set Home Channel is selected, a beep
sounds. You can confirm the Home Channel selection
without looking at the display.
With this function, you can send a picture from the LLYou can turn OFF the Home CH Beep function.
transceiver, and view a received picture on the MENU » SET > Function > Home CH Beep
transceiver’s display, even if you do not use the
software application.
LLSee “About the Share Pictures function” that can be
downloaded from the Icom website.

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7. OTHER FUNCTIONS

About “USB SEND/Keying”

You can control transmit, receive, and CW/RTTY TIP: About the “USB SEND/Keying” items
keying from the PC through the USB port. •• When you operate RTTY or CW through your PC’s USB
Select the control port to be used for communication port and your IC-9700, you may not be able to send the
between the transceiver and PC in “USB SEND,” “SEND” or “Keying” signals until a few seconds after
“USB Keying (CW),” and “USB Keying (RTTY)” you connect the USB cable.
according to your operating needs. •• When you operate through your PC’s USB port and
MENU » SET > Connectors > USB SEND/Keying the IC-9700, and connect a second transceiver to
another PC USB port, a short “SEND” or “Keying”
signal will be sent from the first transceiver. Therefore,
The IC-9700 has two virtual COM ports, A and B. we recommend that you do not connect a second
The transmit and receive control (USB SEND), CW transceiver to a USB port of the same PC. Or, always
Keying, or RTTY (FSK) Keying signals from the PC turn OFF the transceiver power before you connect a
USB cable.
are assigned to the DTR/RTS terminals in the virtual
port.
LLWhen connecting to a USB port on your PC, the ports are
virtually named as USB (A) and USB (B),

USB SEND (Default: OFF)

USB Keying (CW) (Default: OFF)
USB Keying (RTTY) (Default: OFF)
•• OFF: Turns OFF the function.
•• USB (A) DTR: Uses the DTR terminal on USB (A).
•• USB (A) RTS: Uses the RTS terminal on USB (A).
•• USB (B) DTR: Uses the DTR terminal on USB (B).
•• USB (B) RTS: Uses the RTS terminal on USB (B).

CPU TXD
RXD
Virtual USB (A)
USB SEND
RTS COM
port A
DTR

USB Keying TXD

(CW)
RXD [USB]
Virtual port
RTS COM USB (B)
USB Keying port B
(RTTY) DTR

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7. OTHER FUNCTIONS

PRESET menu
You can save the combination of the following settings D
DEditing the memory contents
for the data mode to quickly change the settings,
depending on your operating needs. NOTE: You cannot edit the preset memory that is in
use. To edit it, first touch [UNLOAD], and then edit
Preset Name COMP
the memory.
Mode SSB TBW
Filter SSB TX Bandwidth 1. On the PRESET screen, touch a preset memory
Filter BW (144M) USB SEND to edit for 1 second.
•• Opens the QUICK MENU screen.
Filter BW (430M) USB Keying (CW)
2. Touch “Edit the Preset Memory.”
Filter BW (1200M) USB Keying (RTTY) LLWhen touching “Save to the Preset Memory,” all of
Filter Type Inhibit Timer at USB the contents are set to the current settings before
USB Output Select Connection editing.
USB AF Output Level CI-V Baud Rate 3. Touch the check box to select whether or not to
load the item.
USB AF SQL CI-V Address
•• “✓” is displayed on the left side of the loading item.
USB IF Output Level CI-V Transceive 4. Touch the item name, and then touch the option to
USB MOD Level CI-V USB Port set.
DATA MOD CI-V USB Baud Rate 5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to edit the preset memory.
SSB-D TX Bandwidth CI-V USB Echo Back 6. Touch “<<Write>>.”
7. Touch [YES].
DATA OFF MOD

LLThe transceiver has a total of 5 memories.

TIP: Depending on your software, you may need to
change the “CI-V Address” setting.
D
DLoading the preset memory
For example, you use a software that is not
LLThe preset memory contents are loaded into the Main compatible with the IC-9700. In that case, you may
band that is displayed on the upper half of the screen. be able to use the software by setting “CI-V Address”
1. Push . to a compatible transceiver’s address.
2. Touch 2 at the center bottom of the screen.
3. Touch [PRESET].

4. Touch the preset memory to load.

5. Touch [YES].
•• The selected preset memory is loaded, and “In Use”
is displayed on the PRESET screen. If you change
the transceiver settings, and they do not match the
contents of the preset memory, “In Use” disappears.
LLTouching [UNLOAD] returns the transceiver settings
to those set before loading the preset memory.
NOTE:
•• You can load a memory whose mode is set to “DD” only
when the 1200 MHz band is selected.
•• You cannot load the preset memory whose “Mode” is
checked while:
- Transmitting in the DV mode.
- The DR function is ON.
- The DV Gateway function is ON.
- The transceiver is in the Satellite mode.
- Selecting a blank Memory channel in the Memory mode.
•• You cannot load a preset memory that is displayed as
“(BLANK).”
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Section 8 GPS OPERATION (BASIC)
Before starting GPS operation���������������������������������������������������������������8-2
DD Connecting a GPS receiver������������������������������������������������������������������������8-2
DD Confirming the GPS signal receiving����������������������������������������������������������8-2
Manually input the position data�������������������������������������������������������������8-3

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8 GPS OPERATION (BASIC)

Before starting GPS operation

NOTE: Before using the GPS function, read DConfirming the GPS signal receiving
“IMPORTANT NOTES” about the GPS receiver in 1 Confirm the GPS receiver is receiving satellite
the BASIC MANUAL signals
The GPS icon blinks when searching for satellites
The GPS receiver’s position data can be received in → → → OFF
any mode Also, a NMEA format compatible external The GPS icon stops blinking when the minimum
GPS receiver can be connected to the transceiver number of satellites needed are found
through the [DATA] jack
 It may take only a few seconds to receive, or it may take
To receive signals from an external GPS receiver,
a few minutes, depending on your operating environment
connect it to the transceiver as shown below If you have difficulties receiving, we recommend that you
try a different position
DConnecting a GPS receiver  When the “GPS Select” item is set to “Manual,” the icon is
not displayed Set this item to “External GPS”
MENU » GPS > GPS Set > GPS Select
To the
[DATA] jack GPS Receiver
2 Push QUICK 
(Third party) 3 Touch [GPS Position]
Cable
To the
RS-232C port
w
t e
q
TxD GND

RxD
25mm o y
(01 in) (d) (USB connection is not supported)

 Information • The GPS POSITION screen opens

• Confirm that the “DATA Function” item is set to “GPS/
4 Rotate MAIN DIAL 
Weather”
• My screens (MY), received screens (RX), the GPS
MENU » Connectors > USB (B)/DATA Function > Memory channel screen (MEM), and the GPS Alarm
DATA Function channel screen (ALM) are displayed
• If you want to output the position data that is received by 5 To close the GPS POSITION screen, push EXIT 
the GPS Receiver, set the “GPS Out” to “DATA→USB
(B)” (Default: OFF)
MENU » Connectors > USB (B)/DATA Function > GPS POSITION (MY) screen
DATA Function
• Set the “GPS Receiver Baud Rate” item, according to Your
your GPS Receiver Latitude
course
Longitude
MENU » GPS > GPS Set > GPS Receiver Baud heading Grid Locator
Rate Altitude
Speed
Course Received
direction time

Your position information

 When the “GPS Select” is set to “Manual,” SPEED,

Compass and Compass Direction are not displayed

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Manually input the position data

1. Manually input 2. Set the “GPS Select” to “Manual”
1. Display the “MANUAL POSITION” screen. 1. Display the “GPS SELECT” screen.
MENU » GPS > GPS Set > Manual Position MENU » GPS > GPS Set > GPS Select

2. Push QUICK . 2. Touch [Manual].

•• The manually entered position data is set as your

3. Touch [EDIT]. station’s position.
3. To close the MANUAL POSITION screen, push
EXIT several times.

4. Touch [LATITUDE].
5. Enter the Latitude, and then touch [ENT].

6. Enter the Longitude in the same way.

7. Touch [<<Write>>].

8. Touch [YES].
9. To close the MANUAL POSITION screen, push
EXIT .

TIP: In Step 3, touch [Capture From GPS] to

manually update your position with the received
GPS data.

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Section 9 GPS OPERATION (ADVANCED)
Before starting GPS operation���������������������������������������������������������������9-2
DD Confirming the GPS signal receiving����������������������������������������������������������9-2
DD Manually setting your position��������������������������������������������������������������������9-3
GPS TX mode and TX format types�������������������������������������������������������9-4
Difference between older models�����������������������������������������������������������9-4
When a received signal contains position data��������������������������������������9-5
Checking your position���������������������������������������������������������������������������9-5
DD Displaying Position Data����������������������������������������������������������������������������9-5
DD GPS POSITION screens and their meanings��������������������������������������������9-6
DD About the RX screen����������������������������������������������������������������������������������9-7
DD Setting the display type (MAIN/SUB)���������������������������������������������������������9-8
DD About the Course���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������9-8
DD About the Grid Locator�������������������������������������������������������������������������������9-8
DD Changing the GPS Memory or Alarm���������������������������������������������������������9-9
DD Changing the Compass Direction���������������������������������������������������������������9-9
DD Saving your own or a received station’s position�������������������������������������9-10
Checking GPS information (Sky view screen)�������������������������������������� 9-11
Transmitting D-PRS data����������������������������������������������������������������������9-12
DD D-PRS������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������9-12
DD Operating in the D-PRS mode������������������������������������������������������������������9-12
DD Displayed items����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������9-13
DD Setting D-PRS Position (Mobile/Base)�����������������������������������������������������9-14
DD Setting D-PRS Object/Item�����������������������������������������������������������������������9-15
DD Setting D-PRS Weather���������������������������������������������������������������������������9-16
DD Weather station transmission�������������������������������������������������������������������9-17
DD Confirming the weather data input�����������������������������������������������������������9-17
DD Application setting������������������������������������������������������������������������������������9-17
DD About the weather data content���������������������������������������������������������������9-17
DD Displaying your position using a mapping software���������������������������������9-18
Transmitting NMEA data�����������������������������������������������������������������������9-20
DD Setting the GPS data sentence����������������������������������������������������������������9-20
DD Setting a GPS message���������������������������������������������������������������������������9-21
GPS Automatic Transmission���������������������������������������������������������������9-21
GPS Memory����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������9-22
DD Adding a GPS Memory�����������������������������������������������������������������������������9-22
DD Entering the GPS Memory group name���������������������������������������������������9-24
DD Deleting GPS Memory������������������������������������������������������������������������������9-25
DD Rearranging the display order of the GPS data���������������������������������������9-26
GPS Alarm��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������9-27
DD Setting the GPS Alarm function to All Memories (all GPS Memories)������9-28
DD Setting the GPS Alarm function to RX (a caller station)���������������������������9-29
GPS SET����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������9-30

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9. GPS OPERATION (ADVANCED)

Before starting GPS operation

You can display your position, and transmit your D
DConfirming the GPS signal receiving
position data. To use this function, connect a NMEA
Confirm the GPS icon is displayed.
format compatible external GPS receiver to the
The GPS icon blinks when searching for satellites.
transceiver as shown below, or manually enter your
→ → → (no icon)
position.
LLThe Icom transceiver (Example: ID-31A/E PLUS) can be
used as an external GPS receiver.
The GPS icon stops blinking when the minimum
number of satellites needed are found.
NOTE: Position data can be transmitted in only the
DV mode.

Connection LLInformation
•• If you have difficulties receiving, we recommend
you to move a GPS receiver to a different position.
•• When GPS Select is set to “Manual,” the icon is not
displayed.
To the GPS MENU » GPS > GPS Set > GPS Select
[DATA] jack cable Receiver
(Third party) •• To check your position data see page 8-2.
To the
RS-232C port

w
e
TxD GND t

RxD
2.5 mm o y
(0.1 in) (d)

•• Connect Pin w to RxD (Ring).

•• Connect Pin e to TxD (Tip).
•• Connect Pin t to GND (Sleeve).

LLInformation
•• Set DATA Function to “GPS/Weather.”
MENU » SET > Connectors >
USB (B)/DATA Function > DATA Function
•• To output the position data to USB (B), set GPS
Out to “DATA→USB (B).”
MENU » SET > Connectors >
USB (B)/DATA Function > GPS Out
•• Set GPS Receiver Baud Rate according to the
data rate of the GPS receiver.
MENU » GPS > GPS Set >
GPS Receiver Baud Rate

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Before starting GPS operation

D
DManually setting your position
1. Setting the current position 2. Setting GPS Select to Manual
1. Open the MANUAL POSITION screen. 1. Open the GPS Select screen.
MENU » GPS > GPS Set > Manual Position MENU » GPS > GPS Set > GPS Select

2. Touch for 1 second. 2. Touch “Manual.”

3. Touch “Edit.” •• The entered position in Manual Position is used for

the GPS function.
3. To close the GPS SET screen, push EXIT several
times.

4. Touch “LATITUDE.”
5. Enter the latitude, and then touch [ENT].

6. Enter the longitude in the same way.

7. Touch “<<Write>>.”

8. Touch [Yes].
9. To close the MANUAL POSITION screen, push
EXIT several times.

TIP: You can capture position data from the GPS

receiver if you touch “Capture From GPS” in step 3.

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GPS TX mode and TX format types

GPS position data has 2 TX modes, D-PRS and Example: When the caller’s TX format is D-PRS
NMEA. Moreover, with the D-PRS mode data, 5 Position (Mobile)
position formats. Position (Mobile station/Base MENU » GPS > GPS Position
station), Object, Item, and Weather, are selectable.

D-PRS is a function that simultaneously sends position data received from an

D-PRS
external GPS receiver, using the slow speed data packet space, along with voice.
A station operating from a vehicle, or other position, away from it's normal base
Position (Mobile)
position.
Position (Base) A station operating at home or in a building.
Transmitting Object data such as an earthquake information, satellite track
Object information, and so on.
An Object contains a time stamp.
Transmitting Item data such as a traffic accident, lighthouse, antenna, or DV access
Item point position, and so on.
An Item does not contain a time stamp.
Weather A station transmitting weather information received from a weather device.
A station transmitting position data (NMEA0183) received from an external GPS
NMEA
receiver.

Difference between older models

(As of April 2021)
•• The GPS TX mode, “GPS (DV-G)” and “GPS-A (DV-A),” are now called as “NMEA (DV-G)” and “D-PRS (DV-A).”
GPS (DV-G) → NMEA (DV-G)
GPS-A (DV-A) → D-PRS (DV-A)

•• For users who have one of the following models:

(ID-800H, IC-91AD/E91, IC-U82, IC-V82, IC-7100, ID-51A/E, ID-31A/E, IC-9100, IC-80AD/E80D, ID-880H/E880,
IC-92AD/E92D, IC-2820H/E2820)
When you receive a D-PRS position (Base), Object, Item, or Weather information, their data is not displayed.

•• Only the ID-51A/E PLUS, ID-51A/E PLUS2, ID-31A/E PLUS, ID-5100A/E, ID-4100A/E, IC-R30, IC-9700, and
IC-705 can receive Power, Height, Gain, and Directivity data.

•• For users who have one of the following models:

(IC-9100, IC-80AD, IC-E80D, ID-880H, ID-E880, IC-92AD, ICE92D, IC-U82, IC-V82)
If you transmit with the Altitude setting ON, the character string is included in a comment on the products that
cannot display the altitude.

•• Set the GSV sentence to OFF when sending the GPS message to conventional digital transceivers (IC-2820H,
IC-E2820, ID-800H, IC- 91AD, IC-E91, IC-V82, IC-U82, IC-2200H). The GSV sentence is incompatible with
them.
They will not display GPS messages properly if sent as a GSV sentence from the IC-9700.

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When a received signal Checking your position

contains position data
You can check your current position.
This section is described using received position data.
When a received signal contains position data, the
LLThe screens are just examples.
caller’s position data is displayed in the RX position
window.
See the right for details. D
DDisplaying Position Data
1. Push QUICK in the standby mode.
Example: W
 hen the signal from JG3LUK contains
2. Touch “GPS Position.”
position data.
•• The GPS POSITION screen is displayed.
3. Rotate MAIN DIAL .
•• My screens (MY), received screens (RX), the GPS
Memory channel screen (MEM), and the GPS Alarm
channel screen (ALM) are displayed.

When you receive the signal, the RX position

data is displayed in the RX position window.

After a few seconds, the window disappears.

The displayed icon depends on the type of screen

(MY, RX, MEM, or ALM).

4. To close the GPS POSITION screen, push EXIT .

NOTE: Latitude, longitude, and altitude data may

RX position icon differ, depending on your received GPS signal.
When the received signal contains position
data, the RX position icon is displayed as
shown above. TIP:
LLIf you touch the RX position icon, the RX •• If you transmit with the GPS POSITION screen
position window is displayed again. open, the screen is temporarily canceled. To
check the position, push QUICK , then touch “GPS
Position” while transmitting.
LLYou can turn OFF the caller’s position data •• On the MY screen or RX screen, you can enter
indication. the displayed position information in a GPS
MENU » SET > Display > RX Position Display Memory by pushing QUICK and touching “GPS
Memory.”
LLYou can turn OFF the RX position icon indication. •• See page 9-22 about the GPS Memory function
MENU » SET > Display > RX Position Indicator and see page 9-27 about the GPS Alarm function
to know more details.

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Checking your position

DDGPS POSITION screens and their Example for the GPS POSITION screens:
meanings GPS Memory:
Tokyo Skytree

LLInformation Your station 251 mi

•• Pushing QUICK to change the compass direction. Course: 0 degrees GPS Alarm:
(p. 9-9) Speed: 0.0 mph 249 mi Tokyo Big Sight
•• About the Course (p. 9-8) 306 ft Caller station
•• About the Grid Locator (p. 9-8) (D-PRS: mobile)
Course: 95 degrees
Speed: 2.3 mph

MY screen (Your position information)

When GPS Select is set to “Manual,” compass Latitude
heading and course direction are not displayed. Your course
heading is Longitude
(p. 9-30)
North. Grid Locator
Altitude
Speed
Course
direction Received time

RX screen (Callerʼs position information)

Depending on the callerʼs GPS TX Mode and TX Direction from your position SSID D-PRS symbol
format, displayed itemʼs meanings differ, and some
data may not be displayed. (p. 9-7)
Example: The caller stationʼs GPS TX Mode is
“D-PRS” and its TX format is “Position Caller’s Course
(Mobile).” direction
Distance from
Caller’s
your position
speed

Caller’s call sign with SSID Time the caller acquired

the position data

MEM screen (GPS Memory channel’s information)

Distance from
Direction from your position
your position
*

ALM screen (GPS Alarm Memory channel’s information)

* When a name is not entered in the GPS Memory
channel, date and time are displayed instead of the
name.
In the QUICK MENU window, you can change the GPS
Memory or GPS Alarm in the GPS POSITION screen. Distance from
(p. 9-9) Direction from your position
your position
*

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Checking your position

D
DAbout the RX screen

TX format:
D-PRS
Position (Mobile) Position (Base)

Moving symbol Base station

symbol

For a mobile station, Course and For a base station, Output power, Antenna height,
Speed are displayed. Antenna gain, and Antenna direction are displayed.

Object Item

Time that the caller sent the LLFor an Item station, Time is
Object’s data. not displayed.

Weather

Time that the caller acquired

the weather data.

LLCall sign is displayed with an SSID.

LLWhen the Object or Item’s status is finished, “KILLED” is displayed.

TX format:
NMEA

LLSymbol or SSID is not displayed when the TX format is NMEA.

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Checking your position

D
DSetting the display type (MAIN/SUB) D
DAbout the Grid Locator
You can select the display type for the RX screen. Grid Locator (GL) is a position compressed into a 6
character code, calculated by the longitude and the
1. While selecting the RX screen, push QUICK . latitude.
2. Touch “Display Select(MAIN/SUB).” The locator is simply calculated by dividing the earth
surface into squares.
It is used to find the area of a transceiver station.

3. Touch the desired option.

•• Latest (MAIN/SUB):
The last received station’s position information Field
is displayed.

PM74SO
•• MAIN: The position information of the station
received on the MAIN band is displayed.
•• SUB: The position information of the station
received on the SUB band is displayed. Square Subsquare
LLWhen you select “MAIN” or “SUB,” “(MAIN)” or
“(SUB)” is displayed next to “RX.”
The grid locator map of Japan
140°
44 54 64 74 84 94 04 14 24

PN
43 53

QN
63 73 83 93 03 13 23
42 52 62 72 82 92 02 12 22
41 51 61 71 81 91 01 11 21
40 50
49 59
60 70 80 90 00 10 20 40°
69 79 89 99 09 19 29
48 58 68 78 88 98 08 18 28
47

PM
57 67 77 87 97 07 17 27
46 56 66 76 86

QM
96 06 16 26
45 55 65 75 85 95 05 15 25
44 54 64 74 84 94 04 14 24
43 53 63 73 83 93 03 13 23
42 52 62 72 82 92 02 12 22

D the Course
41
DAbout 51 61 71 81 91 01 11 21

The course displayed on the GPS POSITION screens

are indicated in degrees.
0°

315° N 45°

270° W E 90°

225° S 135°

180°

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Checking your position

D
DChanging the GPS Memory or Alarm D
DChanging the Compass Direction
You can change the GPS Memory or GPS Alarm in You can set the compass direction to Heading Up,
the GPS POSITION screen. North Up, or South Up.

1. While selecting the MEM screen or ALM screen, 1. While displaying the GPS POSITION screen, push
push QUICK . QUICK .
2. Touch “GPS Memory Select,” or touch “Alarm 2. Touch “Compass Direction.”
Select.”
MEM screen

3. Select the compass direction.

ALM screen

Heading Up North Up South Up

3. Select the GPS Memory or GPS Alarm to display
on the GPS POSITION screen.
LLAdding or editing a GPS Memory: p. 9-22
LLSetting the GPS Alarm: p. 9-27

The top is always The top is always The top is always

your course north. south.
direction.

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Checking your position

DDSaving your own or a received

station’s position
You can save position of your station and the position
of the caller station.
The GPS Memory has a total of 300 channels, and
the channels can be assigned into one of 27 banks,
A ~ Z, and (No Group).

1. Select the screen that you want to save.

LLTo save your own position: MY screen
LLTo save a received position: RX screen
2. Push QUICK .
3. Touch “Add To GPS Memory.”
LLSee pages 9-22 ~ 9-24 for entering details.

4. Touch “<<Add Write>>.”

LLTo select the destination group to be saved, touch
“GROUP.”

5. Touch [YES].
•• Saves the data in the GPS Memory, then returns to
the GPS POSITION screen.
6. To close the GPS POSITION screen, push EXIT .

TIP: The position is saved in the selected group with

the “GROUP” item.
MENU » GPS > GPS Memory

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Checking GPS information (Sky view screen)

This screen is used to view GPS satellite information
when the GPS icon does not stop blinking for a long
time.
The GPS Information displays the quantity, signal
power, and position of the GPS satellites.
The sky view screen displays the position of GPS
satellites. The screen also displays the direction,
elevation angle, satellite numbers, and their receiving Signal strength graph
signal strength status.

1. Push QUICK .
2. Touch “GPS Information.” Sky view Tracking satellite
screen quantity

Untracking satellite

About the display Satellite number 26’s

•• : Untracking satellite. signal is strong.
•• : Tracking satellite with a weak signal,
shown by the satellite number.
•• : Tracking satellite with a strong signal,
shown by the satellite number.
•• SAT: The quantity of tracking satellites.
•• Altitude: The altitude of your station. Elevation angle
The altitude is only displayed when 4 Satellite 0 degree line
number 24’s Elevation angle
or more satellites are tracked. When 3
signal is weak. 30 degree line
or less satellites are tracked, “------ft” is
displayed. Elevation angle
60 degree line
•• Longitude/Latitude:
Elevation angle
Longitude and Latitude of your station.
90 degree line (Zenith)
•• Signal strength graph:
Signal strength of the satellites
: Untracking satellite
: Tracking satellite with a weak
signal The image of satellite number 24
: Tracking satellite with a strong Elevation angle 90
degree line (Zenith)
signal Elevation angle
60 degree line
3. To close the GPS INFORMATION screen, push Elevation angle
E 30 degree line
EXIT .
N
Elevation angle
0 degree line
Satellite
number 24

S
W

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Transmitting D-PRS data

When D-PRS is selected as the GPS TX mode, you NOTE:
can transmit D-PRS data • If GPS select is set to “Manual,” the manually
When operating in the D-PRS mode, the following entered position data in Manual Position is change
codes are transmitted to the PC to the D-PRS data format to transmit
D-PRS code is based on APRS® code MENU » GPS > GPS Set > GPS Select
(APRS®: Automatic Packet Reporting System)
• Note that if GPS Auto TX is set to any other
DD-PRS setting than “OFF,” the data is transmitted
D-STAR Packet Reporting System (D-PRS) is a mode according to the set time
that simultaneously sends position data received from MENU » GPS > GPS Auto TX
an external GPS receiver, using the slow speed data
packet space, along with voice audio in the DV mode
In the Analog mode, you can transmit or receive only
voice audio or data at one time However a D-PRS
capable radio can transmit or receive message data
or GPS position data at the same time voice is being
transmitted or received
I-GATE is required to send position data to the APRS
server
The image of D-PRS
<Using a Repeater>

D-STAR Repeater
Voice, Messages, and
D-PRS positions D-PRS positions
APRS server

Information from
an APRS network

Voice, Messages, and

D-PRS positions
D-PRS
positions
PC

JA3YUA-Z

<Simplex>
INTERNET

You can check the

Voice, Messages, and position on a map site!
D-PRS positions
D-PRS positions
Voice, Messages, and
D-PRS positions
I-GATE

DOperating in the D-PRS mode

TIP: In the D-PRS mode, you can transmit
To transmit in D-PRS, follow the steps below, and
earthquake or weather information, in addition to
for more details, see the pages listed along with the
position data
steps
MENU » GPS > GPS TX Mode > D-PRS >

1 “MY” (Your own call sign) entering (p 9-3) TX Format

2 Receiving GPS data (p 7-1) TX format of D-PRS
3 Set GPS TX mode to “D-PRS” (p 8-3) • Position (Mobile/Base):
4 Set TX information Used to transmit position data
L You must set SSID and Symbol • Object: Used to transmit specific position data
MENU » GPS > GPS TX Mode > D-PRS (Contains a time stamp)
• Item: Used to transmit specific position data

(Does not contain a time stamp)
Complete! (You can transmit in the D-PRS mode)
• Weather: Used to transmit weather information

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Transmitting D-PRS data

D
DDisplayed items
Depending on the TX format, the setting items and displayed order of the items differ.
D-PRS
Position Object Item

Data extension: Power/Height/Gain/Directivity

Data extension: Power/Height/Gain/Directivity

Data extension: Course/Speed

Data extension: Course/Speed

Data extension: OFF

Data extension: OFF

Weather
Mobile

Base

Unproto Address ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Comment ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Altitude ✓ ✓
Object Name/Item
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Name
Data Type ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Position information
(Latitude/Longitude/ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Altitude)
Data Extension ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Course ✓ ✓
Speed ✓ ✓
Power ✓ ✓ ✓
Height ✓ ✓ ✓
Gain ✓ ✓ ✓
Directivity ✓ ✓ ✓
Symbol ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
SSID ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Time stamp ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

✓: Displayed

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Transmitting D-PRS data

D
DSetting D-PRS Position (Mobile/Base)
Set to transmit as a D-PRS Position (Mobile/Base).
LLSee page 9-4 for details.

1. Setting the GPS TX Mode to D-PRS 8. Setting the Altitude

MENU » GPS > GPS TX Mode > D-PRS Set the altitude data acquired from the GPS receiver.
(p. 9-32)
2. Checking the Unproto Address
You should use the default address, and editing is not NOTE: If you transmit with the altitude setting ON,
recommended. the character string is included in a comment on the
3. Setting the TX format to “Position” products that cannot display the altitude.

4. Setting the Symbol

9. Setting the Data Extension
Select the Symbol that indicates your operating
situation. Set the data extension of your station’s information.
LLSee page 9-30 to directly enter the Symbol. LLSet the Data Extension to “Course/Speed” to transmit as
a mobile station.
5. Setting the SSID LLSet the Data Extension to “Power/Height/Gain/Directivity”
To assist in identifying your station’s type, add the to transmit as a base station.
APRS® (Automatic Packet Reporting System) based
SSID after the D-PRS data call sign. (p. 9-31) When you set the Data Extension to
“Power/Height/Gain/Directivity”:
6. Entering a comment
Enter a comment, and transmit it with the D-PRS 9-1. Setting the TX power
position data. Select the TX power level of the base station, to
LLThe number of characters you can enter differs, transmit along with the position data.
depending on the data extension and altitude settings.
(p. 9-31)
9-2. Setting the antenna height
1. Touch “Comment.” Select the height of the base station’s antenna, to
2. Push QUICK . transmit along with the position data.
3. Touch “Edit.”
4. Enter a comment. 9-3. Setting the antenna gain
5. After entering, touch [ENT]. Select the gain of the base station’s antenna, to
6. Push EXIT . transmit along with the position data.
7. Setting the Time Stamp 9-4. Setting the antenna directivity
Set the Time Stamp function to transmit the received Select the direction the base station’s antenna was
time data in UTC (Universal Time Coordinated) time. pointing, to transmit along with the position data.
(p. 9-32)
10. Exiting the POSITION screen
To close the POSITION screen, push EXIT several
times.
•• Returns to the standby screen, then is displayed.

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Transmitting D-PRS data

D
DSetting D-PRS Object/Item
Set to transmit as a D-PRS Object or Item.
LLSee page 9-4 for details.

1. Setting the GPS TX Mode to D-PRS 9. Setting the Data Extension

MENU » GPS > GPS TX Mode > D-PRS Set the data extension of an Object or Item’s
information.
2. Checking the Unproto Address LLSet the Data Extension to “Course/Speed” to transmit as
a mobile station.
You should use the default address, and editing is not LLSet the Data Extension to “Power/Height/Gain/Directivity”
recommended. to transmit as a base station.
3. Setting the TX format to “Object” or “Item”
When you set the Data Extension to
4. Entering Object name or Item name “Course/Speed”:
Enter an Object or Item name, such as an event
information or location. 9-1. Setting the Course
5. Setting Data type Set the Object or Item’s course when the station
moves.
Set the Object or Item’s status.
LLFor example, if you want to transmit finished event
9-2. Setting the Speed
information as an Object, set the Date type to “Killed
Object.” Set the Object or Item’s speed.

6. Setting the Symbol When you set the Data Extension to

Select a symbol that indicates an Object or Item. “Power/Height/Gain/Directivity”:
LLSee page 9-30 to directly enter the Symbol.
7. Entering a comment 9-3. Setting the TX power
Enter a comment to transmit as an Object or Item. Select the TX power level of the Object or Item if
LLThe number of characters you can enter differs, the station is a repeater, node, access point, and so
depending on the data extension and altitude settings. on and an antenna is installed.
(pp. 9-33, 9-35)
9-4. Setting the antenna height
1. Touch “Comment.” Select the height of the Object or Item’s antenna.
2. Push QUICK .
3. Touch “Edit.” 9-5. Setting the antenna gain
4. Enter a comment. Select the gain of the Object or Item antenna.
LLSee “Keyboard entering and editing” in the BASIC
MANUAL for details. 9-6. Setting the antenna directivity
5. After entering, touch [ENT].
6. Push EXIT . Select the direction the base Object or Item’s
antenna was pointing.
8. Setting the Position
10. Setting the SSID
Set the position data of an Object or Item.
LLFor example, if you want to transmit traffic accident To assist in identifying a station’s type, the displayed
information as an Item, set the location where the APRS® (Automatic Packet Reporting System) based
accident has happened. SSID is added after the D-PRS data call sign.
If the position data is entered in the GPS memory, you The way to add SSID’s differs, depending on whether
can easily set the position data from the memory. you enter a space in your call signs or not.

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Transmitting D-PRS data

DDSetting D-PRS Object/Item D

DSetting D-PRS Weather
Set to transmit as a D-PRS Weather station.
LLSee page 9-17 for details.

11. Setting the Time Stamp 1. Setting the GPS TX Mode to D-PRS
LLThis item is displayed when the TX format is “Object.” MENU » GPS > GPS TX Mode > D-PRS
Set the time stamp function to transmit the Object’s
time data in UTC (Universal Time Coordinated) time. 2. Checking the Unproto Address
You should use the default address, and editing is not
12. Exiting the OBJECT or ITEM screen
recommended.
To close the OBJECT or ITEM screen, push EXIT
several times. 3. Setting the TX format to “Weather”
•• Returns to the standby screen, then is displayed.
4. Setting the Symbol
Select a symbol that indicates the weather station.
LLSee page 9-30 to directly enter the Symbol.
5. 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 whether
you enter a space in your call signs or not.
6. Entering a comment
Enter a comment to transmit as a D-PRS Weather
station.

1. Touch “Comment.”
2. Push QUICK .
3. Touch “Edit.”
4. Enter a comment.
LLSee “Keyboard entering and editing” in the BASIC
MANUAL for details.
5. After entering, touch [ENT].
6. Push EXIT .
7. Setting the Time Stamp
Set the time stamp function to transmit the received
time data in UTC (Universal Time Coordinated) time.

8. Exiting the WEATHER screen

To close the WEATHER screen, push EXIT several
times.
•• Returns to the standby screen, then is displayed.

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Transmitting D-PRS data

D
DWeather station transmission D
DApplication setting
When you transmit as a weather station, you should Configure the communication software as follows.
set the weather station’s settings, and input the •• Port: The COM port number that is used
weather data to the [DATA] jack. by the IC-9700.*1
You can input the weather data from a third party’s •• Baud rate: 4800/9600 bps*2
weather device by converting it to the APRS weather •• Data: 8 bit
format in your PC or microcomputer. •• Parity: none
•• Start: 1 bit
After completing the weather station’s settings, and •• Stop: 1 bit
inputting the weather data, you can transmit as a •• Flow control: none
weather station.
*1 Depending on the PC environment, the COM port
NOTE: If the weather data is not input to the [DATA]
number used by the IC-9700 may be higher than
jack, you cannot transmit as a weather station.
5. In that case, use an application that can set it to
Transceiver higher than 5.
PC *2 Set the baud rate in DV Data/GPS Out Baud Rate.
MENU » SET > Connectors > USB (B)/DATA Function >
To the
[DATA]
To the
DV Data/GPS Out Baud Rate
jack
RS-232C
Cable port

or

OPC-2350LU To the
USB port
Weather device D
DAbout the weather data content
The weather data should be input according to the
Microcomputer format (based on the APRS® Weather Data) as shown
below.
Terminal information
q e Example:
qTip: RXD 220/004 g005 t077 r000 p000 P000 h50 b09900 End code
wRing: TXD 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
w eSleeve: GND
2.5 mm
No. Item Value Unit
(0.1 in) (d)
1 Wind direction 000 to 360 º
2 Wind speed 000 to 999 mph
D
DConfirming the weather data input 3 Gust speed g000 to g999 mph
4 Temperature t-99 to t-01, ƒ
You can confirm whether or not the weather data is
t000 to t999
input to the [DATA] jack. 5 Rainfall r000 to r999*1 inch
6 Rainfall (24 Hours) p000 to p999*1 inch
1. Set GPS TX Mode to “D-PRS,” and TX format to 7 Rainfall (Midnight) P000 to P999*1 inch
“Weather.” (p. 9-30) 8 Humidity h00, h01 to h99 %
2. On the standby screen, push QUICK . (h00 indicates 100%.)
3. Touch “Weather Information.” 9 Barometric pressure b00000 to b99999*2 hPa,
•• Displays the WEATHER INFORMATION screen as shown mb
below if the weather data is input to the [DATA] jack.
LLWhen the weather information is displayed, you can *1 The last two digits indicate the two decimal place.
transmit as a weather station. If “-” is displayed on the *2 The last digit indicates the one decimal place.
screen, the weather data does not input to the [DATA]
jack. In that case, check the input data settings. LLIf you have no data, enter a space or “.” (period)
instead of a number.
(Example: “.../...g...t077r000p...P...h50b.....”)
LLEnter <CR>, <LF> or <CR><LF> for an end code.

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Transmitting D-PRS data

D
DDisplaying your position using a mapping software
If you transmit to an I-GATE station, and then enter You can check on the Internet!
the call sign information on the Internet map website,
the selected symbol is displayed. PC Smartphone

Example: Check your position on the APRS.fi site.

1. Display a free APRS® related map site on the

Internet. Enter your call sign, and then
LLExample: http://aprs.fi/ click <Search>.
2. Enter your call sign in the “Track callsign” field.
3. Click <Search>.
•• The icon (D-PRS symbol) is displayed on the map
site.

←Your symbol and

your call sign

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Transmitting D-PRS data

TIP:
D-PRS data content
D-PRS data content are shown below

DPosition (Mobile)
(eg) JA3YUA-A>API970,DSTAR*:/002338h343738N/1353429E>090/002/A=000012IC-9700 OPSATOH
q w e r u i !0 !1 !3 !4
o o
DPosition (Base)

(eg) JA3YUA-A>API970,DSTAR*:/002338h343738N/1353429E-PHG5132OPSATOH
q w e r u i !0 !2 !4
o o
DObject

(eg) JA3YUA-A>API970,DSTAR*:;HAM FESTA*012345z343738N\1353429Eh20190201 am10-pm4

q w e r t y u i !0 !4
o o
DItem

(eg) JA3YUA-A>API970,DSTAR*:)REPEATER!345400N/1353600ErPHG513243939MHｚDV RPT JP3YHH A

q w e r t y i !0 !2 !4
o o

DWeather

(eg) JA3YUA-A>API970,DSTAR*:/012345z345400N/1353600E_220/004g005t077r000p000P000h50b09900
q w e r u i !0 !5 !6 !7 !8 !9 @0 @1 @2
o o

!2Data Extension(PHG codes)

qCall sign
PHG codes definitions
wSSID
eUnproto Address 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
rD-PRS Data type First: Power 0 1 4 9 16 25 36 49 64 81 (W)
/ Position with time stamp Second: Height 10 20 40 80 320 640 1280 2560 5120 (feet)
160
! Position without time stamp
Third: Gain 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 (dB)
; Object
Fourth: Directivity omni 45°NE 90°E 135°SE 180°S 225°SW 270°W 315°NW 360°N − −
) Item
tObject Name/Item Name
yData Type !3Altitude !9Rainfall (24 Hours)
* Live Object −99999 ~ 999999 feet 000 ~ 999 inch
! Live Item !4Comment @0Rainfall (Midnight)
_ Killed Object/Killed Item !5Wind direction/Wind speed 000 ~ 999 inch
uTime Stamp (UTC) Wind direction:0 ~ 360° @1Humidity
h Hour Minute Second Wind speed: 0 ~ 999 mph 1 ~ 99%, 00=100%
z Day Hour Minute !6Gust speed @2Barometric pressure
iLatitude 0 ~ 999 mph 00 ~ 99999 hPa
oSymbol !7Temperature
!0Longitude −99 ~ 999ƒ
!1Data Extension (Course/Speed) !8Rainfall
Course:0 ~ 360° 000 ~ 999 inch
Speed:0 ~ 999 knots

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Transmitting NMEA data

Set a GPS sentence to transmit GPS data in the DV
mode.

D
DSetting the GPS data sentence
1. Open the NMEA SET screen. NOTE:
MENU » GPS > GPS TX Mode > NMEA •• Set GSV Sentence to “OFF” when sending
the GPS message to a conventional digital
2. Touch “GPS Sentence.”
transceivers.
•• If GPS Select is set to “Manual,” the transceiver
automatically sets the NMEA sentence, and
transmits it along with the manually entered
position data in Manual Position.
MENU » GPS > GPS Set > GPS Select

MENU » GPS > GPS Set > Manual Position

3. Select the GPS sentence. •• Note that if GPS Auto TX is set to any other
option than “OFF,” data is automatically
transmitted according to the set time.
MENU » GPS > GPS Auto TX

LLIf GPS Select is set to “OFF” or “Manual,” the GPS

Automatic Transmission function is not activated.

•• Displays “✓” when the sentence is set to ON.

LLThe selectable GPS sentences are RMC, GGA, GLL,
VTG, GSA, and GSV. The GGA sentence is set to
ON as the default GPS sentence.
LLPushing QUICK and touching “Default” returns to the
default setting.
4. Repeat step 3 to set the GPS sentence.
LLUp to 4 GPS sentences can be set at a time.
5. To close the “GPS Sentence” screen, push EXIT
several times.
•• Returns to the standby screen, then is
displayed.

Contents of GPS sentence

Date 2D COG SOG
Sentence Lon/Lat Alt UTC Status Others
(UTC) /3D (True) (knot)
RMC ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Magnetic variation, Mode Indicator
Number of satellites in use, HDOP,
Geoidal separation, Age of Differential
GGA ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
GPS data, Differential reference station
ID
GLL ✔ ✔ ✔ Mode Indicator
COG (Magnetic north), SOG (km/h),
VTG ✔ ✔
Mode Indicator
PRN number of satellites used in solution,
GSA ✔ ✔
PDOP, HDOP, VDOP
Total number of sentences, Sentence
number, Total number of satellites in
GSV
view, Satellite information (ID, Elevation,
Azimuth, S/N)

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Transmitting NMEA data GPS Automatic Transmission

D
DSetting a GPS message NOTE:
Enter a GPS message to be transmitted with the •• Use the GPS Automatic Transmission function in
position data. only the Simplex mode.
•• Using the function through a Repeater may
Example: Entering “Japan TOM” interfere with other communications.

1. Open the NMEA SET screen. You can set the GPS Automatic Transmission function
MENU » GPS > GPS TX Mode > NMEA in the following menu.
MENU » GPS > GPS Auto TX
2. Touch “GPS Message.”

If you set this function, GPS data is automatically

transmitted according to the set time.
LLThis function is not activated if your call sign (MY) is not
entered in the transceiver.
LLIf GPS Select is set to “OFF” or “Manual,” this function is
not activated.
MENU » GPS > GPS Set > GPS Select
3. Touch [EDIT].

4. Enter a GPS message of up to 20 characters.

5. After entering, touch [ENT].

6. To close the “GPS Message” screen, push EXIT

several times.

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GPS Memory
You can add GPS data to GPS Memory.
You can add your own position, other station’s GPS Memory Group names are just
example.
position, or any positions that are manually entered.
(No Group)
You can save the GPS Memory up to 300 channels,
and conveniently saved in up to 27 groups, from A ~ A: ICOM Icom Osaka HC
Z and “(No Group).” The A to Z groups can also be
named. Icom America

B: HAM festa Tokyo Bigsite

C: Railroad Dayton Hamventio

Friedrichshafen

D
DAdding a GPS Memory Z:
Example: Add “HOME” into (No Group)

1. Adding a GPS Memory and entering the edit

mode 3. Entering the GPS Memory date
1. Open the GPS MEMORY screen. 1. Touch “DATE.”
MENU » GPS > GPS Memory
2. Touch a digit to enter.
3. Touch [+] and [-].
2. Touch “(No Group).” LLSet to between 2000/01/02 and 2099/12/30.
4. Repeat step 2 and 3 to enter the date.

3. Push QUICK .
4. Touch “Add.” 5. After entering, push EXIT .
•• The GPS MEMORY EDIT screen is displayed.
TIP: To edit the previously saved GPS Memory, 4. Entering the GPS Memory time
touch “Edit” in step 4. You can enter the content in
1. Touch “TIME.”
the same way as described above.
2. Touch a digit to enter.
3. Touch [+] and [-].
2. Entering a GPS Memory name LLSet to between 00:00:00 and 23:59:59.
4. Repeat step 2 and 3 to enter the time.
1. Touch “NAME.”
2. Enter a GPS Memory name of up to 16
characters. (Example: HOME)
3. After entering, touch [ENT].

5. After entering, push EXIT .

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GPS Memory

DDAdding a GPS Memory

5. Entering the GPS Memory latitude 7. Entering the GPS Memory altitude
1. Touch “LATITUDE.” 1. Touch “ALTITUDE.”
2. Touch a digit to enter. 2. Touch [+/-] to set to plus or minus.
3. Enter the latitude. 3. Enter the altitude.
LLSet to between 0°00.00' to 90°00.00'. LLSet to between –32808 and +32808 feet.
LLYou can change the unit.
MENU » SET > Display > Display Unit >
Latitude/Longitude
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to enter the latitude.

4. After entering, touch [ENT].

8. Selecting a GPS Memory group

1. Touch “GROUP.”
5. Touch [N/S] to set to a north latitude (N) or a south 2. Touch the group between (No Group) and A ~ Z.
latitude (S). LLYou can save up to 300 Memories in each group.
6. After entering, touch [ENT].

6. Entering the GPS Memory longitude

1. Touch “LONGITUDE.”
2. Touch a digit to enter.
3. Enter the longitude.
LLSet to between 0°00.00' to 180°00.00'.
LLYou can change the unit.
MENU » SET > Display > Display Unit >
Latitude/Longitude
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to enter the longitude.

5. Touch [E/W] to set to an east longitude (E) or a

west longitude (W).
6. After entering, touch [ENT].

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GPS Memory

DDAdding a GPS Memory D

DEntering the GPS Memory group
9. Writing the GPS Memory name
1. Touch “<<Add Write>>.” You can enter a name for each GPS Memory group.

1. Open the GPS MEMORY screen.

MENU » GPS > GPS Memory

2. Touch the group that the name to be entered for 1

second.

LLIf you edit a previously added GPS Memory, touch

“<<Overwrite>>.”
2. Touch [YES].
•• The data is added to the GPS memory, and then the
selected GPS Memory group screen is displayed.
3. To close the GPS Memory group screen, push 3. Touch “Edit Name.”
EXIT several times.

TIP:
To view the entered content:
Touch the GPS Memory channel. Rotate MAIN DIAL
to check the whole content.
4. Enter a group name of up to 16 characters.
5. After entering, touch [ENT].

To cancel the entered data:

While entering or editing the GPS Memory, push 6. To close the GPS MEMORY screen, push EXIT
EXIT to display the confirmation dialog. several times.
Touch [YES] to cancel entering and the display
returns to the GPS Memory group screen.

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GPS Memory

D
DDeleting GPS Memory
You can delete the GPS Memories. TIP: Deleting a specific GPS Memory
There are 2 ways to delete the Memories: You can delete a specific GPS Memory.
•• Deletes all GPS Memory in a group. 1. Touch the GPS Memory to delete.
•• Deletes a specific GPS Memory. 2. Touch “Delete.”

NOTE: Deleted GPS Memories cannot be restored.

Example: Deleting all in the Group E.

1. Open the GPS MEMORY screen.

MENU » GPS > GPS Memory

2. Touch the group where the GPS Memory to delete

is saved for 1 second. 3. Touch [YES].
•• The selected GPS Memory is deleted.

3. Touch “Delete All In Group.”

4. Touch [YES].
•• All GPS Memory in the selected group are deleted,
then returns to the GPS MEMORY screen.
LLWhen selecting a blank group, “Blank” is displayed.
5. To close the GPS MEMORY screen, push EXIT
several times.

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GPS Memory

D
DRearranging the display order of the GPS data
You can move the entered GPS Memories to
rearrange their display order in the selected GPS
Memory group.
LLIn order to move the GPS Memory out of their assigned
Memory group, edit and move, and then save.

1. Open the GPS MEMORY screen. 5. Touch the position to insert the Memory you want
MENU » GPS > GPS Memory to move.
•• The selected Memory is inserted above the
2. Touch the group where the GPS Memory you want destination Memory name.
to move is saved. LLIf you select “<<Move End>>,” the Memory is moved
to the bottom of the group.

3. Touch the GPS Memory to move for 1 second.

6. To close the GPS MEMORY screen, push EXIT

4. Touch “Move.”
several times.

•• “DESTINATION” blinks at the top the screen.

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GPS Alarm
The transceiver can sound a GPS Alarm when a target station or position comes into the alarm area.
This function can be set to a caller station, all GPS Memories, a selected GPS Memory group, or a selected GPS
Memory.

Alarm Area (Group) (Setting plural stations)

When “All Memories” or a GPS Memory group is selected:

N
Point A 025’ 025’

025’

Your location
025’

Point B

Point C
Sounds 3 beeps

Alarm Area (RX/Memory) (Setting specific station)

When a specific GPS Memory is selected:

Extended range N
approximately 1 km, 1094 Y

Limited range
approximately 500 m, 547 Y

Your location

Target
station

Sounds a beep Sounds 3 beeps

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GPS Alarm

D
DSetting the GPS Alarm function to All Memories (all GPS Memories)

1. Open the GPS ALARM screen. LLInformation

MENU » GPS > GPS Alarm •• When either one of the stations in the group enters
the set range, the alarm sounds 3 times.
2. Touch “Alarm Select.” •• When the transceiver sounds a GPS Alarm, “GPS
ALARM” pops up on the screen, and “ ” blinks.
See the illustration below.
•• To cancel the GPS Alarm function, touch “OFF” in
step 3 to the left.
Blinks

3. Touch “Group.”

“GPS ALARM” pops up on the screen

and the alarm sounds 3 times.

4. Touch “All Memories.” TIP: When selecting “All Memories,” “No Group,” or
a GPS Memory group (A ~ Z) in step 4 to the left,
you also have to set Alarm Area (Group) to use the
GPS Alarm function.
MENU » GPS > GPS Alarm > Alarm Area (Group)

LLIf you want to set the alarm to a specific GPS

Memory group, touch “(No Group)” or “A” to “Z.”
5. To close the GPS ALARM screen, push EXIT
several times.

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GPS Alarm

D
DSetting the GPS Alarm function to RX (a caller station)

1. Open the GPS ALARM screen. LLInformation

MENU » GPS > GPS Alarm •• When a station with its GPS Alarm set enters within
an approximate 1 kilometer (1094 yard) range,
2. Touch “Alarm Select.” the alarm sounds once. When it enters within an
approximate 500 meter (547 yard) range, the alarm
sounds 3 times.
•• When the transceiver sounds a GPS Alarm, “GPS
ALARM” pops up on the screen, and “ ” blinks.
See the illustration below.
•• To cancel the GPS Alarm function, touch “OFF” in
step 3 to the left.
3. Touch “RX.” Blinks

“GPS ALARM” pops up on the screen and the

alarm sounds, depending on the set range.

NOTE: Even if “RX” is selected in step 3, when the

received signal has no position data, the GPS Alarm
does not sound.

TIP: When selecting “RX” or a specific GPS Memory

LLIf you want to set the alarm to a specific GPS in step 3 to the left, you also have to set Alarm Area
Memory, touch “Memory” and then select a GPS (RX/Memory) to use the GPS Alarm function.
Memory in a GPS Memory group. MENU » GPS > GPS Alarm > Alarm Area (RX/Memory)
4. To close the GPS ALARM screen, push EXIT
several times.

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GPS SET
NOTE: The default settings shown below are for the USA transceiver version. The default settings may differ,
depending on your transceiver version. To return to your transceiver version’s default settings, push QUICK and
touch “Default” returns to the default setting.

MENU » GPS > GPS Set TX Format (Default: Position)

Select the format to transmit the position data in the
GPS Select (Default: External GPS) D-PRS mode.
Select how to capture position data. •• Position: The caller station is the mobile or base
LLData communication is disabled when you select station.
“External GPS.” •• Object: Transmits a certain location’s information,
such as an event, earthquake, and so on.
•• OFF: A GPS receiver is not used. (time stamp data is included.)
•• External GPS: Position data of an external GPS •• Item: Transmits repeater or antenna information
receiver is used for the GPS that needs no time information.
functions. (time stamp data is not included.)
•• Manual: Manually enter the current Latitude, •• Weather: Transmits weather information received
Longitude, and Altitude in Manual from a weather device.
Position.
MENU » GPS > GPS TX Mode > D-PRS >
GPS Receiver Baud Rate (Default: 9600)
TX Format > Position
Select the baud rate of the GPS receiver.
Manual Position Symbol (Default: House QTH (VHF))
(Default: LATITUDE: 0°00.00'N, Select the symbol that indicates your operating
 LONGITUDE: 0°00.00'W, ALTITUDE: ------ft) situation. The selected symbol channel’s symbols
Manually enter the latitude, longitude, and Altitude of (1~4) are transmitted along with the position data.
your current position. Editing a symbol
LLYou can capture position data from the GPS receiver if 1. Touch the symbol channel for 1 second.
“Capture From GPS” is selected. 2. Touch “Edit Symbol.”
3. Push QUICK .
MENU » GPS 4. Touch “Direct Input.”
5. Touch [+]/[−] to edit the second digit.
GPS TX Mode (Default: OFF) 6. Touch [+]/[−] to edit the first digit.
Select a GPS transmission mode to send a GPS Selectable characters and symbols
position data while in the DV mode.
<For the first digit> /, \, 0 to 9, A to Z
•• OFF: Does not transmit a GPS data.
<For the second digit> A to Z, a to z, 0 to 9, ! " # $ %
•• D-PRS: Transmits a GPS data in the D-PRS format.
&'()*+,-./:;<=>?@[\]^_`{|}˜
•• NMEA: Transmits a GPS data in the NMEA format.
7. After selecting, touch [SET].
MENU » GPS > GPS TX Mode > D-PRS •• Sets the Symbol into the channel selected in step 1.
Selecting a preset symbol
Unproto Address (Default: API9700,DSTAR*) 1. Touch the symbol channel for 1 second.
Displays an unproto address of up to 56 alphanumeric 2. Touch “Edit Symbol.”
characters. 3. Touch the symbol.
•• Sets the Symbol into the channel selected in step 1.
NOTE: You should use the default address, and
editing is not recommended.

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GPS SET

MENU » GPS > GPS TX Mode > D-PRS > Comment

TX Format > Position Enter a comment to transmit it with the D-PRS
position data.
SSID (Default: ---) You can enter up to four comments.
Select an SSID based on APRS® to add to your call The number of characters you can enter differs,
sign, to show your operating style to other stations. depending on the Data Extension and Altitude
The addition methods of the SSID differ, depending on settings.
whether the call sign includes a space or not. Characters
•• ---: The space in call sign is converted to “-.” Data Extension Altitude entered
LLIf no text is entered after the space, the (maximum)
space will be deleted, and the space is not OFF OFF 43 (Default)
converted to “-.”
OFF ON 35
Example: J A3YUA → JA3YUA
JA3YUA A → JA3YUA-A Course/Speed OFF 36
•• (-0): No SSID is added. Course/Speed ON 28
LLIf a call sign includes a space, any text or digit Power/Height/Gain/Directivity OFF 36
after the space will be deleted. Power/Height/Gain/Directivity ON 28
Example: J A3YUA → JA3YUA
JA3YUA A → JA3YUA The symbol “ ” displays the transmittable comment
•• -1~-15: Adds an SSID of -1 to -15 to your call sign. range. Please note that the characters that exceed the
LLExample: S
 SID is “-9.” range will not be transmitted.
JA3YUA → JA3YUA-9
JA3YUA A → JA3YUA-9
•• -A~-Z: Adds an SSID of -A to -Z to your call sign.
LLExample: S
 SID is “-Z.”
JA3YUA → JA3YUA-Z
JA3YUA A → JA3YUA-Z

TIP: About the SSID

To assist in identifying a station’s type, designated
call sign SSIDs are used in D-PRS (or APRS®), Transmittable comment range display
according to a common guideline. (In case of up to 28 characters)
The guideline may be changed when the
infrastructure environment, such as a product
or network, is changed. Please check the latest
guideline in the web site related to D-PRS and
APRS®, and correctly set.
http://aprs.org/aprs11/SSIDs.txt

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GPS SET

MENU » GPS > GPS TX Mode > D-PRS > Height (Default: 10ft)
TX Format > Position Select the height of the base station’s antenna, to
transmit along with the position data.
Time Stamp (Default: OFF)
LLThis item is displayed when “Data Extension” is set to
Select the transmitting time stamp type. “Power/Height/Gain/Directivity.”
The time stamp is transmitted with position data in the Options: Set to between 10, 20, 40, 80, 160, 320,
D-PRS mode, and UTC (Universal Time Coordinated) 640, 1280, 2560, and 5120 feet.*
time is used. * If the Altitude/Distance unit is set to “m,” select between 3,
LLWhen your position is manually set, time stamp data is 6, 12, 24, 49, 98, 195, 390, 780, and 1561 meters.
not transmitted.
•• OFF: Does not transmit the time information. Gain (Default: 0dB)
•• DHM: Transmits the time stamp in the Day, Hour, Select the gain of the base station’s antenna, to
and Minute format. transmit along with the position data.
•• HMS: Transmits the time stamp in the Hour, LLThis item is displayed when “Data Extension” is set to
Minute, and Second format. “Power/Height/Gain/Directivity.”
Options: Set to between 0 and 9 dB.
Altitude (Default: OFF)
Directivity (Default: Omni)
Select whether or not to transmit altitude data with the
position data in the D-PRS mode. Select the direction the base station’s antenna was
LLThe number of characters you can enter in “Comment” pointing, to transmit along with the position data.
differs, depending on the “Altitude” and “Data Extension” LLThis item is displayed when “Data Extension” is set to
settings. “Power/Height/Gain/Directivity.”
•• OFF: No altitude data is transmitted. Options: Set to between Omni, 45º NE, 90º E,
•• ON: Transmits altitude data with position data. 135º SE, 180ºS, 225º SW, 270º W,
315º NW and 360º N.
Data Extension (Default: OFF)
Select whether or not to transmit the Course/Speed MENU » GPS > GPS TX Mode > D-PRS >
data or Power/Hight/Gain/Directivity data with position TX Format > Object
data in the D-PRS mode.
LLThe number of characters you can enter in “Comment” Object Name
differs, depending on the “Altitude” and “Data Extension”
settings. Enter an Object name of up to 9 characters.
•• OFF: Does not transmit any information. Data Type (Default: Live Object)
•• Course/Speed: Transmits the course and speed Set the Object’s status.
data with the position data. •• Live Object: The Object is valid.
LLThe course and speed data is not
•• Killed Object: The Object is invalid.
transmitted when your position is
manually set. Symbol (Default: Radio)
LLWhen transmitting with this setting,
The symbol is an icon which represents Object’s
your station is regarded as a mobile
means of transportation or location. The saved symbol
station.
is transmitted along with the position data while in the
•• Power/Height/Gain/Directivity:
D-PRS mode.
 Transmits the TX power level, height,
See page 9-30 for details of editing a symbol.
antenna gain and antenna direction,
along with the position data.
LLThe Power, Height, Gain and
Directivity data is transmitted even if
your location is manually set.
LLWhen transmitting with this setting,
your station is regarded as a base
station.
Power (Default: 0W)
Select the TX power level of the base station, to
transmit along with the position data.
LLThis item is displayed when “Data Extension” is set to
“Power/Height/Gain/Directivity.”
Options: Set to between 0, 1, 4, 9, 16, 25, 36, 49, 64,
and 81 W.
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MENU » GPS > GPS TX Mode > D-PRS > Position

TX Format > Object (Default: LATITUDE: 0º00'00"N,
 LONGITUDE: 0º00'00"E, ALTITUDE: ------ft)
Comment Displays the position information of the Object.
Enter a comment. Push QUICK to open the window shown below.
The number of characters you can enter differs,
depending on the Data Extension and Altitude data
entry.
Characters
Data Extension Altitude entered
(maximum)
OFF — 43 (Default)
OFF Entered 35
Course/Speed — 36
TIP: When you select “Capture From GPS” or “Set
From GPS Memory,” you can capture the position
Course/Speed Entered 28
from the GPS, or set the Object’s position from the
Power/Height/Gain/Directivity — 36
GPS memory.
Power/Height/Gain/Directivity Entered 28
Entering the position information manually
The symbol “ ” displays the transmittable comment 1. Touch “Edit” on QUICK MENU.
range. Please note that the characters that exceed the •• The POSITION EDIT screen is displayed.
range will not be transmitted. 2. Touch “LATITUDE.”
3. Enter a latitude.
LLTouch “N/S” to switch the north latitude and the south
latitude.
4. Touch [ENT].
5. Touch “LONGITUDE.”
6. Enter a longitude.
LLTouch “E/W” to switch the east longitude and the
west longitude.
Transmittable comment range display 7. Touch [ENT].
(In case of up to 28 characters) 8. Touch “ALTITUDE.”
9. Enter an altitude.
LLAfter entering, touch [+/−] to switch “+” and “−.”
10. Touch [ENT].
11. Touch ”<<Write>>.”
12. Touch “YES.”
•• The position information is entered.

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GPS SET

MENU » GPS > GPS TX Mode > D-PRS > Gain (Default: 0dB)
TX Format > Object Select the gain of the Object’s antenna, to transmit
along with the position data.
Data Extension (Default: OFF) LLThis item is displayed when “Data Extension” is set to
Select whether or not to transmit the Course/Speed “Power/Height/Gain/Directivity.”
data or Power/Height/Gain/Directivity data along with Options: Set to between 0 and 9 dB.
the position data in the D-PRS mode. Directivity (Default: Omni)
LLThe number of characters you can enter in “Comment”
Select the direction the Object’s antenna was pointing,
differs, depending on the “Altitude” and “Data Extension”
settings.
to transmit along with the position data.
LLThis item is displayed when “Data Extension” is set to
•• OFF: Does not transmit any information.
“Power/Height/Gain/Directivity.”
•• Course/Speed: Transmits the course and speed
Options: Set to between Omni, 45º NE, 90º E,
data with the position data.
135º SE, 180ºS, 225º SW, 270º W,
LLThe course and speed data is not
transmitted when your position is
315º NW and 360º N.
manually set. SSID (Default: ---)
•• Power/Height/Gain/Directivity: Select an SSID based on APRS to add to your call
®
Transmits the TX power level, sign, to show your operating style to other stations.
Height, Gain and Directivity data, The addition methods of the SSID differ, depending on
along with the position data. whether the call sign includes a space or not.
LLThe Power, Height, Gain and
LLSee page 9-31 for details of the SSID.
Directivity data is transmitted even if
•• ---: The space in call sign is converted to “-.”
your location is manually set.
•• (-0): No SSID is added.
Course (Default: 0º) •• -1~-15: Adds an SSID of -1 to -15 to your call sign.
Set the Object’s course to between 0º and 360º. •• -A~-Z: Adds an SSID of -A to -Z to your call sign.
LLThis item is displayed when “Data Extension” is set to
Time Stamp (Default: OFF)
“Course/Speed.”
Select the transmitting time stamp type.
Speed (Default: 0mph) The time stamp is transmitted with position data in the
Set the Object’s speed to between 0 and 1150 mph.* D-PRS mode, and UTC (Universal Time Coordinated)
* If the Speed unit is set to “km/h,” select between 0 to 1850 time is used.
km/h, or set to “knots,” select between 0 and 999 knot. •• DHM: Transmits the time stamp in the Day, Hour,
LLThis item is displayed when “Data Extension” is set to and Minute format.
“Course/Speed.” •• HMS: Transmits the time stamp in the Hour,
Power (Default: 0W) Minute, and Second format.
Select the TX power level of Object, to transmit along
with the position data. MENU » GPS > GPS TX Mode > D-PRS >
LLThis item is displayed when “Data Extension” is set to TX Format > Item
“Power/Height/Gain/Directivity.”
Options: Set to between 0, 1, 4, 9, 16, 25, 36, 49, 64, Item Name
and 81 W. Enter an Item name of up to 9 characters.
Height (Default: 10ft) Data Type (Default: Live Item)
Select the height of the Object’s antenna, to transmit Set the Item’s status.
along with the position data. •• Live Item: The Item is valid.
LLThis item is displayed when “Data Extension” is set to •• Killed Item: The Item is invalid.
“Power/Height/Gain/Directivity.”
Options: Set to between 10, 20, 40, 80, 160, 320, Symbol (Default: Radio)
640, 1280, 2560, and 5120 feet.* The symbol is an icon which represents Item’s means
* If the Altitude/Distance unit is set to “m,” select between 3, of transportation or location. The saved symbol is
6, 12, 24, 49, 98, 195, 390, 780, and 1561 meters. transmitted along with the position data while in the
D-PRS mode.
See page 9-30 for details of editing a symbol.

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GPS SET

MENU » GPS > GPS TX Mode > D-PRS > Data Extension (Default: OFF)
TX Format > Item Select whether or not to transmit the Course/Speed
data or Power/Height/Gain/Directivity data along with
Comment the position data in the D-PRS mode.
Enter a comment. LLThe number of characters you can enter in “Comment”
The number of characters you can enter differs, differs, depending on the “Altitude” and “Data Extension”
settings.
depending on the Data Extension and Altitude data
•• OFF: Does not transmit any information.
entry.
•• Course/Speed: Transmits the course and speed
Characters data with the position data.
Data Extension Altitude entered LLThe course and speed data is not
(maximum) transmitted when your position is
OFF — 43 (Default) manually set.
OFF Entered 35 •• Power/Height/Gain/Directivity:
Course/Speed — 36 Transmits the TX power level,
Course/Speed Entered 28 Height, Gain and Directivity data,
along with the position data.
Power/Height/Gain/Directivity — 36
LLThe Power, Height, Gain and
Power/Height/Gain/Directivity Entered 28 Directivity data is transmitted even if
The symbol “ ” displays the transmittable comment your location is manually set.
range. Please note that the characters that exceed the Course (Default: 0º)
range will not be transmitted. Set the Item’s course to between 0º and 360º.
LLThis item is displayed when “Data Extension” is set to
“Course/Speed.”
Speed (Default: 0mph)
Set the Item’s speed to between 0 and 1150 mph.*
* If the Speed unit is set to “km/h,” select between 0 to 1850
km/h, or set to “knots,” select between 0 and 999 knot.
LLThis item is displayed when “Data Extension” is set to
“Course/Speed.”
Transmittable comment range display
(In case of up to 28 characters) Power (Default: 0W)
Position Select the TX power level of Item, to transmit along
(Default: LATITUDE: 0º00'00"N, with the position data.
 LONGITUDE: 0º00'00"E, ALTITUDE: ------ft) LLThis item is displayed when “Data Extension” is set to
“Power/Height/Gain/Directivity.”
Displays the position information of the Item. Options: Set to between 0, 1, 4, 9, 16, 25, 36, 49, 64,
Push QUICK to open the window shown below. and 81 W.
Height (Default: 10ft)
Select the height of the Item’s antenna, to transmit
along with the position data.
LLThis item is displayed when “Data Extension” is set to
“Power/Height/Gain/Directivity.”
Options: Set to between 10, 20, 40, 80, 160, 320,
640, 1280, 2560, and 5120 feet.*
* If the Altitude/Distance unit is set to “m,” select between 3,
TIP: When you select “Capture From GPS” or “Set
6, 12, 24, 49, 98, 195, 390, 780, and 1561 meters.
From GPS Memory,” you can capture the position
from the GPS, or set the Item’s position from the
GPS memory.
LLSee “Entering the position information manually”
(p. 9-33) for details.

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GPS SET

MENU » GPS > GPS TX Mode > D-PRS > MENU » GPS > GPS TX Mode > D-PRS >
TX Format > Item TX Format > Weather

Gain (Default: 0dB) Symbol (Default: WX Station)

Select the gain of the Item’s antenna, to transmit The symbol is an icon which represents weather
along with the position data. station’s means of transportation or location. The
LLThis item is displayed when “Data Extension” is set to saved symbol is transmitted along with the position
“Power/Height/Gain/Directivity.” data while in the D-PRS mode.
Options: Set to between 0 and 9 dB. LLSee page 9-30 for details of editing a symbol.
Directivity (Default: Omni) SSID (Default: ---)
Select the direction the Item’s antenna was pointing, Select an SSID based on APRS® to add to your call
to transmit along with the position data. sign, to show your operating style to other stations.
LLThis item is displayed when “Data Extension” is set to The addition methods of the SSID differ, depending on
“Power/Height/Gain/Directivity.” whether the call sign includes a space or not.
Options: Set to between Omni, 45º NE, 90º E, LLSee page 9-31 for details of the SSID.
135º SE, 180ºS, 225º SW, 270º W, •• ---: The space in call sign is converted to “-.”
315º NW and 360º N. •• (-0): No SSID is added.
SSID (Default: ---) •• -1~-15: Adds an SSID of -1 to -15 to your call sign.
•• -A~-Z: Adds an SSID of -A to -Z to your call sign.
Select an SSID based on APRS to add to your call
®

sign, to show your operating style to other stations. Comment

The addition methods of the SSID differ, depending on Enter a comment of up to 43 characters.
whether the call sign includes a space or not.
LLSee page 9-31 for details of the SSID. Time Stamp (Default: OFF)
•• ---: The space in call sign is converted to “-.” Select the transmitting time stamp type.
•• (-0): No SSID is added. The time stamp is transmitted with position data in the
•• -1~-15: Adds an SSID of -1 to -15 to your call sign. D-PRS mode, and UTC (Universal Time Coordinated)
•• -A~-Z: Adds an SSID of -A to -Z to your call sign. time is used.
•• OFF: Does not transmit the time information.
•• DHM: Transmits the time stamp in the Day, Hour,
and Minute format.
•• HMS: Transmits the time stamp in the Hour,
Minute, and Second format.

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GPS SET

MENU » GPS > GPS TX Mode > NMEA

GPS Sentence (Default: GGA) GPS Message

Select sentences to be transmitted in the GPS mode Enter a GPS message of up to 20 alphanumeric
to transmit position data. Set to between RMC, GGA, characters. (p. 9-21)
GLL, VTG, GSA, and GSV.
NOTE: When you do not want to send a message,
NOTE: Set the GSV sentence to OFF when delete the entered message.
sending the GPS message to conventional digital
transceivers.
The GSV sentence is incompatible with them. MENU » GPS

GPS Information
LLInformation Displays the GPS satellite direction, elevation angle,
•• Up to 4 GPS sentences can be set at a time. satellite number, and receiving status. (p. 9-11)
•• Displays “✓” when the sentence is set to ON.
•• Even if GPS Auto TX is set to “5 sec,” when 4
sentences are selected, the time is automatically
changed to “10 sec.” (p. 9-42)
•• “VTG,” “GSA,” and “GSV” sentences is not
transmitted when your position has been manually
set.

TIP: Contents of GPS sentence

The Time Stamp is displayed based on the UTC (Universal Time Coordinated) time.

GPS Time
Date COG SOG
Sentence Lon/Lat Alt Stamp Status 2D/3D
(UTC) (True) (knot)
(UTC)
RMC ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
GGA ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
GLL ✔ ✔ ✔
VTG ✔ ✔
GSA ✔ ✔
GSV

Sentence Others
RMC Magnetic variation, Mode Indicator
Number of satellites in use, HDOP, Geoidal separation, Age of Differential GPS data
GGA
Differential reference station ID
GLL Mode Indicator
VTG COG (Magnetic north), SOG (km/h), Mode Indicator
GSA PRN number of satellites used in solution, PDOP, HDOP, VDOP
Total number of sentences, Sentence number, Total number of satellites in view, Satellite information (ID,
GSV
Elevation, Azimuth, S/N)

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GPS SET

MENU » GPS

GPS Position
Your current position, received position, or GPS RX screen (Received position of the other station)
Memory Alarm position information is displayed. Depending on the caller’s TX mode or TX format, the
(p. 9-6) displayed items and these meanings are different.
Rotating MAIN DIAL selects the MY, RX, MEM, and The following lists describe the items for each
ALM screens. category.
No data is displayed when no position data is received
MY screen (MY Position) on your transceiver.
Compass*1 Displays your direction.
Latitude Displays your latitude. <1. When the caller’s TX mode is NMEA>
Longitude Displays your longitude. Displays the caller’s direction from
Compass*1
Displays the grid locator based on your position.
GL the latitude and longitude of your Latitude Displays the caller’s latitude.
position. Longitude Displays the caller’s longitude.
ALT Displays your own altitude. Displays the grid locator based on
SPEED Displays your speed over ground. GL the latitude and longitude of the
Displays current time received from caller’s position.
TIME
the GPS. ALT Displays the caller’s altitude.
COURSE Displays your direction heading. Displays the caller’s distance from
DST
your position.
LLWhen GPS Select is set to “Manual,” the screen Displays the caller’s direction over
displays only latitude, longitude, altitude, GL (Grid COURSE
ground.
locator), and time (internal clock). SPEED Displays the caller’s speed.
Displays the time that the caller
GPS Time Stamp
acquired the position data.
Call sign Displays the caller’s call sign.

<2. When the caller’s TX format is D-PRS Position

(Mobile station)>
Displays the caller’s direction from
Compass*1
your position.
Latitude Displays the caller’s latitude.
Longitude Displays the caller’s longitude.
Displays the grid locator based on
GL the latitude and longitude of the
caller’s position.
ALT Displays the caller’s altitude.
Displays the caller’s distance from
DST
your position.
Displays the caller’s direction over
COURSE
ground.
SPEED Displays the caller’s speed.
Symbol Displays the caller’s D-PRS symbol.
SSID Displays the caller’s SSID.
Displays the time that the caller
GPS Time Stamp
acquired the position data.
Displays the caller’s call sign (with
Call sign
SSID).

*1 You can change the direction in the Quick Menu window.

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GPS SET

MENU » GPS

GPS Position (continued)

<3. W
 hen the caller’s TX format is D-PRS Position <4. When the caller’s TX format is D-PRS Object/
(Base station)> Item>
Displays the caller’s direction from Displays the Object/Item’s direction
Compass*1 Compass*1
your position. from your position.
Latitude Displays the caller’s latitude. Object/Item name Displays the Object/Item’s name.
Longitude Displays the caller’s longitude. Latitude Displays the Object/Item’s latitude.
Displays the grid locator based on Longitude Displays the Object/Item’s longitude.
GL the latitude and longitude of the Displays the grid locator based on
caller’s position. GL the latitude and longitude of the
ALT Displays the caller’s altitude. Object/Item’s position.
Displays the caller’s distance from ALT Displays the Object/Item’s altitude.
DST
your position. Displays the Object/Item’s distance
DST
POWER Displays the caller’s TX power level. from your position.
HEIGHT Displays the caller’s antenna height. Displays the Object/Item’s direction
COURSE
GAIN Displays the caller’s antenna gain. over ground.
Displays the direction of caller’s SPEED Displays the Object/Item’s speed.
DIRECT
antenna was pointing. Displays the Object/Item’s TX power
POWER
Symbol Displays the caller’s D-PRS symbol. level.
SSID Displays the caller’s SSID. Displays the Object/Item’s antenna
HEIGHT
Displays the time that the caller height.
GPS Time Stamp Displays the Object/Item’s antenna
acquired the position data. GAIN
Displays the caller’s call sign (with gain.
Call sign Displays the direction that the Object/
SSID). DIRECT
Item’s antenna was pointing.
Displays the Object/Item’s D-PRS
Symbol
symbol.
SSID Displays the caller’s SSID.
Displays the time that the caller sent
GPS Time Stamp
the Object’s data.
Displays the caller’s call sign (with
Call sign
SSID).
LLWhen the object or Item is disabled, “KILLED” is
displayed.

*1 You can change the direction in the Quick Menu window.

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GPS SET

MENU » GPS

GPS Position (continued)

<5. W
 hen the caller’s TX format is D-PRS MEM screen (GPS memory alarm position)
Weather> Displays GPS Memory channel’s
Compass*1
Displays the caller’s direction from direction from your position.
Compass*1
your position. Displays GPS Memory channel’s
Latitude
Latitude Displays the caller’s latitude. latitude.
Longitude Displays the caller’s longitude. Displays GPS Memory channel’s
Longitude
Displays the grid locator based on longitude.
GL the latitude and longitude of the Displays the grid locator based on
caller’s position. GL the latitude and longitude of GPS
Displays the caller’s distance from Memory channel’s.
DST Displays GPS Memory channel’s
your position. DST
Displays the temperature of the caller distance from your position.
TEMP GPS memory Displays the selected GPS memory
station’s area.
Displays the rainfall of the caller name*2 name.
RAIN
station’s area.
Displays the wind direction of the ALM screen (GPS alarm position)
WIND DIR
caller station’s area.
Displays GPS Alarm area’s direction
Displays the wind speed of the caller Compass*1
WIND SPD from your position.
station’s area.
Latitude Displays GPS Alarm area’s latitude.
Displays the barometric pressure of
BARO Longitude Displays GPS Alarm area’s longitude.
the caller station’s area.
Displays the grid locator based on
Displays the humidity of the caller
HUMI GL the latitude and longitude of GPS
station’s area.
Alarm area’s.
Displays the caller station’s D-PRS
Symbol Displays GPS Alarm area’s distance
symbol. DST
from your position.
SSID Displays the caller’s SSID.
Displays “RX,” GPS memory group
Displays the time that the caller GPS Alarm*2 name, or GPS memory name
GPS Time Stamp
acquired the position data. specified for the GPS Alarm function.
Displays the caller’s call sign (with
Call sign
SSID).

*1 You can change the direction in the Quick Menu window.

*2 You can change these items in the Quick Menu window.

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GPS SET

MENU » GPS MENU » GPS > GPS Alarm

GPS Memory Alarm Select (Default: OFF)

The transceiver has 300 GPS Memory channels to Select the target positions for the GPS Alarm function.
save the received position data, or often-used position
data, with an alphanumeric channel name. •• OFF: Turns OFF the function.
The channels can be divided into the “(No Group)” •• RX: The GPS Alarm sounds when a target
group and each Memory group (A to Z) for easy (the last received position) enters in your
Memory management. active alarm range.
•• Group: The GPS Alarm sounds when a target
The display of the GPS Memory (positions in the GPS Memory, or in the
GPS Memories not assigned to any selected GPS Memory Group) enters in
(No Group)
group your active alarm range.
A ~ Z : Group Name
GPS Memories assigned to the •• Memory: The GPS Alarm sounds when a target
selected group. (the entered position in the GPS Memory)
enters in the active alarm range.
GPS Memory Groups (A ~ Z) Alarm Area (Group) (Default: 0.25')
GPS Memory Group name Set the GPS active alarm range.
GROUP NAME
(Up to 16 alphanumeric characters)
When a target enters in this set active alarm range,
LLYou can edit the GPS Memory Group name. (p. 9-24) the GPS Alarm sounds and the GPS Alarm icon
blinks.
GPS Memory channels LLWhen Alarm Select is set to “Group,” this setting is
GPS memory channel name enabled.
NAME
(Up to 16 alphanumeric characters)
DATE Saved date Ranges differs, depending on Latitude/Longitude
TIME Saved time setting.
LATITUDE Saved position (latitude) •• Latitude/Longitude = dddºmm.mm'
LONGITUDE Saved position (longitude) Ranges: 00.08' to 59.99' (0.01' steps)
ALTITUDE Saved altitude •• Latitude/Longitude = dddºmm'ss"
The group letter and the name of the Ranges: 00'05" to 59'59" (0'01" steps)
GROUP
group •• Latitude/Longitude = ddd.ddddº
Ranges: 0.0014º to 0.9999º (0.0001º steps)
LLWhen you save the received position data on the GPS
POSITION screen, the received station’s call sign is used
as the GPS Memory name. Example:
LLIn the Quick Menu window, you can edit the GPS Memory When a target enters in the active alarm range, the
contents, such as the GPS Memory name. GPS Alarm sounds and the GPS alarm icon blinks.

N
Point A 025' 025'
025'

Your location
025'

Point B

Point C
Sounds 3 beeps

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GPS SET

MENU » GPS > GPS Alarm MENU » GPS

Alarm Area (RX/Memory) (Default: Both) GPS Auto TX (Default: OFF)
Select the GPS active alarm range. Select an option for the GPS automatic transmission
When a target enters in the active alarm range, the function.
GPS Alarm sounds and the GPS alarm icon blinks. This function automatically transmits the current
LLWhen Alarm Select is set to “RX” or “Memory,” this position data received from a GPS receiver, as well as
setting is enabled. (p. 9-41) any entered GPS message, at the set interval.

•• Limited: The transceiver sounds 3 beeps and the

GPS Alarm icon blinks when the target NOTE: When GPS TX Mode is “NMEA,” set GPS
enters the 500 meter range. Select to “External GPS.” If you set to “Manual”
•• Extended: The transceiver sounds 3 beeps and the or “OFF,” the current position data is automatically
GPS Alarm icon blinks when the target transmitted.
enters the 1 kilometer range.
•• OFF: Does not automatically transmit
•• Both: The transceiver sounds a beep and
the position data. (When you push
the GPS Alarm icon blinks when the TRANSMIT or microphone’s [PTT],
target enters the 1 kilometer range, and
the transceiver transmits the
sounds 3 beeps and the icon blinks
position data.)
when it enters the 500 meter range.
•• 5 sec to 30 min: Transmits the current position data
When the target exits the 500 meter
at the selected interval (5*, 10, or
range, but is still in the 1 kilometer
30 seconds, or 1, 3, 5, 10, or 30
range, the icon continues to blink, but no
minutes).
beeps sound.
* Not displayed when you set
4 GPS sentences in GPS
Example:
Sentence. (p. 9-20)
When a target station enters in the active alarm range
(500 meter or 1 kilometer range, depending on the
setting), the GPS Alarm sounds and the GPS Alarm
icon blinks.

Extended range N
approximately 1 km, 1094 Y

Limited range
approximately 500 m, 547 Y

Your location

Target
station

Sounds a beep Sounds 3 beeps

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Section 10 D-STAR OPERATION (BASIC)
Unique features of D-STAR������������������������������������������������������������������10-2
What is D-STAR?���������������������������������������������������������������������������������10-2
About the DR function��������������������������������������������������������������������������10-3
Ways to Communicate with the DR function����������������������������������������10-3
DV and DD modes�������������������������������������������������������������������������������10-3
Enter your call sign (MY) into the transceiver���������������������������������������10-4
Register your call sign at a gateway repeater��������������������������������������10-5
Making a Simplex call���������������������������������������������������������������������������10-6
Accessing repeaters�����������������������������������������������������������������������������10-7
Receiving����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������10-8
Capturing a call sign�����������������������������������������������������������������������������10-9
Making a Local CQ call������������������������������������������������������������������������10-9
Making a Gateway CQ call�����������������������������������������������������������������10-10
Calling an individual station����������������������������������������������������������������10-10
Saving settings�����������������������������������������������������������������������������������10-11
Updating the repeater list�������������������������������������������������������������������10-12
“FROM” (Access repeater) setting�����������������������������������������������������10-14
“TO” (Destination) setting�������������������������������������������������������������������10-15

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Unique features of D-STAR

•• Easy Cross band operation through the repeater •• The Call Sign Capture key TONE RX→CS makes call
sign capture easy!

Internet

430 MHz 1200 MHz

CQCQ CQCQ

•• Easy call sign entry with the Repeater list or

TX/RX History

What is D-STAR?
•• D-STAR is a digital protocol standard developed by the Japan Amateur Radio League (JARL). The system
includes the DV mode for Digital Voice and the DD mode for Digital Data communications.
•• D-STAR supports a comprehensive repeater system linked through the Internet, enabling you to make QSOs
with stations near or far from your location.
•• D-STAR supports the DV mode at 4.8 kbps. Your call sign data, and either a short message, or GPS data can be
transmitted simultaneously with your voice signal.

Advanced Amateur radio technology of D-STAR

The DV mode has a bandwidth of only 6 kHz, compared to 16 kHz for the analog FM mode, with 5 kHz deviation.
D-STAR utilizes the well-know GMSK modulation method that makes very efficient use of occupied bandwidth.

D-STAR (F7W) FM (F3E)

fo Frequency fo Frequency
6 kHz 16 kHz

10 kHz 10 kHz 10 kHz 10 kHz 10 kHz 10 kHz 10 kHz 10 kHz

20 kHz 20 kHz 20 kHz 20 kHz

D-STAR occupies 10 kHz. The sound quality is The regular FM mode occupies 20 kHz that is a
good even though the bandwidth is narrow. double the bandwidth of D-STAR.

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

STEP 1 Enter your call sign (MY) into the transceiver. (p. 10-4)
STEP 2 Register your call sign (MY) to a gateway repeater. (p. 10-5)
IMPORTANT!
STEP 3 Enter your D-STAR equipment into your registration form. (p. 10-5)

► You have completed the steps!!

About the DR function DV and DD modes

You can easily use D-STAR repeaters with the DV (Digital Voice) mode
D-STAR Repeater (DR) function. With this function, •• Clear voice communication
you can select the preset repeater or frequency in •• Simultaneous communication of the voice and
“FROM” (access repeater), and Your call sign in “TO” simple data
(destination) on the DR screen, as shown below. DD (Digital Data) mode
To display the DR screen, hold down CALL DR for •• 128 kbps data communication
1 second. •• Internet connection
LLSee section 13 for details of the DD mode.
Destination
Management
(Repeater/Station) Data Server
Access repeater

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

Repeater) has no Gateway, you cannot make a
Repeater Internet Repeater
Gateway call. PC PC

Ways to Communicate with the DR function

With the DR function, the transceiver has 3 ways to Local Area call
communicate. Access Area 1
Local Area call: To call through your local area Repeater Repeater

(access) repeater.
Gateway call:  To call through your local area (access)
repeater, repeater gateway, and the
Internet to your destination repeater or Area 1

individual station’s last used repeater,

using Call Sign Routing.
Gateway call
Simplex call*: To call another station not using a
Management
repeater. Server
* You can make a simplex call. (p. 10-6)
Area 1 Area 2
Repeater Repeater

NOTE:
•• Using the repeater list is required to use the DR
Internet
function. (p. 10-12) Area 1 Area 2

•• Before operating in the Duplex mode, BE SURE

to check whether the repeater is busy, or not. If
Simplex call
the repeater is busy, wait until it is clear, or ask for
a ‛break’ using a method acceptable to your local
procedures.
•• The transceiver has the Time-Out Timer function
for the DV Repeater operation. The timer limits
a continuous transmission. Warning beeps will
sound approximately 30 seconds before time-out
and then again immediately before the time-out.

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Enter your call sign (MY) into the transceiver

To operate D-STAR, you must first enter your call sign
into the MY call sign memory. You can enter up to 6
MY call signs.

NOTE:
•• Your MY call sign must match the call sign
registered on a gateway repeater. (p. 10-5)
•• The MY Call sign in the instructions is ONLY an
example that is used in explanations.
You MUST enter your own call sign, the one that
was assigned to you and is on your license.

Example: Enter “JA3YUA” as your own call sign into “1.”

1. Open the MY CALL SIGN screen. 5. Touch the entered call sign.
MENU » SET > My Station > My Call Sign (DV)

2. Touch the number for 1 second.

•• Sets the call sign to be used as MY call sign.

6. To close the MY STATION screen, push EXIT
several times.
3. Touch “Edit.”

TIP: You can enter a note of up to 4 characters, such

as the model of the transceiver, name, area name,
after your call sign.

4. Enter your own call sign, then touch [ENT].

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Register your call sign at a gateway repeater

To make a Gateway call through the Internet, you Step 2: Register your call sign
must register your call sign at a repeater that has a 1. Follow the registration instructions found there.
gateway, usually one near you. 2. When you receive a notification from the
administrator, your call sign registration has been
About the registration process described: approved.
This section describes the call sign registration
process at a repeater that is connected to the US NOTE: It may take a few days for the administrator
Trust server. to approve you.
There are other systems as well, and they have their
own registration process. For information on how to
register on one of them, contact the administrator of
Step 3: Register your personal information
a repeater that uses the alternate system.
After your registration is approved, log in your
personal account with your registered call sign and
password.
NOTE: If needed, ask the gateway repeater
administrator for call sign registration instructions.

Step 1: Access the call sign registration screen

1. Access the following URL to find the gateway
repeater closest to you. Click
http://www.dstarusers.org/repeaters.php
2. Click the call sign of the repeater that you want to
register to.
3. Click the “Gateway Registration URL:” link
address.
4. The “D-STAR Gateway System” screen is
displayed.
Click <Register> to start the New User Step 4: Register your D-Star equipment
registration.
1. Register your D-STAR equipment information.
Ask the gateway repeater administrator for details.
2. When your registration is complete, log out of your
personal account, and start using the D-STAR
network.

NOTE: You must register your D-STAR equipment

BEFORE you make Gateway Repeater calls.

Click

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Making a Simplex call

This section describes the simplex operation (through
no repeater).

NOTE: Depending on the transceiver’s version,

the frequencies may be different. Check for usable
frequencies for your operating area.

What is a Simplex Call?

A simplex call is a direct call to another station on a
single frequency, not using a repeater.

Example: Making a simplex call on 445.670 MHz.

Step 1: Set “FROM” (Simplex channel) Step 2: Hold down [PTT] to transmit
1. Select the operating band. Push TRANSMIT , or hold down the microphone’s [PTT]
2. Hold down CALL DR for 1 second to display the DR to transmit.
screen.
3. Touch “FROM” to select, and then touch “FROM” TIP: You can change the simplex frequencies on the
again. MENU screen.
MENU » DV/DD MEMORY > Repeater List >
Simplex

4. Touch “Repeater List.”

5. Touch “Simplex.”
6. Touch the desired frequency.
(Example: 445.670 MHz)

•• Return to the DR screen, and the selected frequency

is displayed in “FROM.”
•• “CQCQCQ” is displayed in “TO.”
LLIf a station call sign is set in “TO,” select “Local CQ”
in the “TO SELECT” screen to set “CQCQCQ” in
“TO.”

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Accessing repeaters
This section describes how to check whether or not
you can access your local area repeater (Access
repeater), and if your signal is successfully sent to a
destination repeater.

TIP: If your call sign (MY) has not been set, or your
call sign and equipment have not been registered at
a D-STAR repeater, see pages 10-4, 10-5.

Step 1: Set “FROM” (Access repeater) Step 2: Set “TO” (Destination)

1. Select the operating band. 1. Touch “TO” twice.
2. Hold down CALL DR for 1 second to display the DR
screen.
3. Touch “FROM” to select, and then touch “FROM”
again.

2. Touch “Gateway CQ.”

3. Select the repeater group where your destination
repeater is listed.
4. Select your destination repeater.
(Example: Melbourne)
4. Touch “Repeater List.”
5. Touch the repeater group where your access
repeater is listed.
6. Touch your access repeater.
(Example: Kirkland (IA))

•• Returns to the DR screen, and the selected repeater

name is displayed in “TO.”

Step 3: Check whether you can access the

repeater
•• Returns to the DR screen, and the selected repeater
Push TRANSMIT , or hold down the microphone’s [PTT]
name is displayed in “FROM.”
LLBy just selecting the repeater name, the repeater to transmit.
call sign, its frequency, duplex setting, and frequency
offset are automatically set.
LLA repeater list here is just an example.

TIP:
•• If you get a reply call, or “UR?” is displayed within 3
There are several ways to set your access repeater.
seconds, your signal reached your access repeater
(p. 11-2) and your call was successfully sent from your
•• Rotating MAIN DIAL on the DR screen with destination repeater.
“FROM” is selected
•• Searching for the nearest repeater
•• Setting from the TX History
•• Searching for a repeater using the DR scan

TIP: See “Troubleshooting” in the BASIC MANUAL

for status indications after a reply is received.

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Receiving
When a DV call is received, the call signs of the caller,
the called station, and the called station’s access
repeater are saved in the RX History. Up to 50 calls
can be saved.
Even if you turn OFF the transceiver, the RX History is
retained.
This section describes how to display the RX History
screen and how to save the call sign to your memory.

When receiving a call from “JM1ZLK”: Step 2: Save the destination call sign into your
call sign memory from RX History
1. Rotate MAIN DIAL to select the RX history record
with the call sign that you want to save to memory.
2. Touch [DETAIL].
3. Push QUICK .
4. Touch “Add To Your Memory.”
The S-meter and the caller’s call sign are displayed.

Step 1: To display a received call sign

Open the RX HISTORY screen.
MENU » CD

•• Rotate MAIN DIAL to confirm other RX history records.

Received repeater name, or frequency 5. Touch the call sign that you want to save.
Operating mode (Example: “JM1ZLK”)

Record number

Caller station*

6. Touch “NAME.”
7. Enter a name of up to 16 characters, then touch
[ENT].

Called station Received data Displays

and time detailed screen
Sets to
destination

* The caller name is displayed when the name is set in “Your

Call Sign” list.
Push QUICK to switch between name display and call sign
LLSee “Keyboard entering and editing” in the BASIC
display.
MANUAL for details.
LL“/” and a note may be displayed after the call sign.
LLIf a call is received from an area, not from a specific 8. Touch “<<Add Write>>.”
station, “CQCQCQ” is displayed.

9. Touch “YES.”
•• Returns to the RX HISTORY DETAIL screen.
10. To close the RX HISTORY screen, push EXIT
several times.

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Capturing a call sign Making a Local CQ call

After you receive a signal, the calling station’s call You can make a Local CQ call when “Local CQ” is set
sign can be captured by holding down the Call Sign to “TO” (Destination).
Capture key ( TONE RX→CS ) for 1 second. After releasing,
you can quickly and easily reply to the call. What is a Local CQ Call?
To call a CQ through only your local area (access)
What is the Call Sign Capture key? repeater.
Holding down the Call Sign Capture key for
1 second sets the last received station’s call sign as Step 1: Set “FROM” (Access repeater)
a temporary destination, and makes replying quick
1. Select the operating band.
and easy.
2. Hold down CALL DR for 1 second.
3. Touch “FROM” to select, and then touch “FROM”
Step 1: Set the received call sign to “TO” again.
(Destination)
While receiving, hold down TONE RX→CS for 1 second.
•• Announces the station call sign.

4. Touch “Repeater List.”

5. Select the repeater group where your access
repeater is listed.
LLInformation 6. Touch your access repeater. (Example: Melbourne)
•• If you want to select another call sign in the RX History,
push TONE RX→CS , and then rotate MAIN DIAL .
•• When a received signal is weak, or during a DV scan, the
call sign may not be correctly received. In that case, you
cannot capture the call sign.
•• When “RX>CS SPEECH” is set to “OFF,” the transceiver
does not announce the call sign.
MENU » SET > Function > SPEECH >
RX>CS SPEECH
•• Returns to the DR screen, and the selected repeater
name is displayed in “FROM.”
Step 2: Hold down [PTT] to transmit
Step 2: Set “TO” (Destination)
Push TRANSMIT , or hold down the microphone’s [PTT]
to transmit. 1. Touch “TO” twice.

2. Touch “Local CQ.”

LLPush TONE RX→CS to return to the previous call sign setting. •• Returns to the DR screen, and “CQCQCQ” is
displayed in “TO.”

Step 3: Hold down [PTT] to transmit

Push TRANSMIT , or hold down the microphone’s [PTT]
to transmit.

TIP: The Local CQ call is used to call anyone, but

you can call a specific station by simply saying their
call sign.

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Making a Gateway CQ call Calling an individual station

You can make a Gateway CQ call when a destination You can make a call to an individual station when the
repeater is selected in “TO” (Destination). station call sign is selected in “TO” (Destination).
When you call an individual station through a gateway,
What is a Gateway CQ call? your call is automatically sent to the last repeater
•• To call a CQ through a repeater connected to the that the station accessed. So, even if you don’t know
Internet. where the station is, you can make a call using Call
•• You can call a CQ to the areas where you cannot Sign Routing.
directly access because the communication is
routed through the Internet. Step 1: Set “FROM” (Access repeater)
1. Select the operating band.
Step 1: Set “FROM” (Access repeater) 2. Hold down CALL DR for 1 second.
3. Touch “FROM” to select, and then touch “FROM”
1. Select the operating band.
again.
2. Hold down CALL DR for 1 second.
4. Touch “Repeater List.”
3. Touch “FROM” to select, and then touch “FROM”
5. Select the repeater group where your access
again.
repeater is listed.
4. Touch “Repeater List.”
6. Touch your access repeater. (Example: Melbourne)
5. Select the repeater group where your access •• Returns to the DR screen, and the selected repeater
repeater is listed. name is displayed in “FROM.”
6. Touch your access repeater. (Example: Melbourne)
•• Returns to the DR screen, and the selected repeater Step 2: Set “TO” (Destination)
name is displayed in “FROM.”
1. Touch “TO” twice.
Step 2: Set “TO” (Destination)
1. Touch “TO” twice.

2. Touch “Your Call Sign.”

3. Select your destination station. (Example: Rick)
2. Touch “Gateway CQ.”
3. Select the repeater group where your destination
repeater is listed.
4. Select your destination repeater. (Example: Inage)
•• Returns to the DR screen, and the selected name is
displayed in “TO.”

Step 3: Hold down [PTT] to transmit

Push TRANSMIT , or hold down the microphone’s [PTT]
•• Returns to the DR screen, and the selected repeater
to transmit.
name is displayed in “TO.”

Step 3: Hold down [PTT] to transmit

Push TRANSMIT , or hold down the microphone’s [PTT]
to transmit.

NOTE: If the selected Access repeater does not

connect to the gateway, “ ” is displayed. In that
case, you cannot select “Gateway CQ.”

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Saving settings
When “FROM” (Access repeater) and “TO”
(Destination) settings are saved, the settings can be
selected by rotating MULTI .

Step 1: Saving settings into memory Step 2: View the saved contents
1. On the DR screen, select the settings to be saved 1. Hold down CALL DR for 1 second to cancel the DR
into memory. screen.
2. Push V/M to enter the Memory mode.
3. Push kHz M-CH .
4. Rotate MULTI to select the saved channel.
(Example: “1”)

2. Push QUICK .
3. Touch “Memory Write.”

Memory name

TIP: Checking the Memory contents

You can check the Memory contents on the
MEMORY LIST screen.
MENU » MEMORY
4. Touch the settings to be saved into memory.
(Example: 1)

5. Touch “YES.”

•• The operating data is saved into a blank channel.

“FROM” and “TO” names are automatically entered
as the Memory name.
(Up to 16 alphanumeric characters.)

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Updating the repeater list

For easy operation, a repeater list is preloaded into
your transceiver�
This section describes how to update the repeater list
using an SD card�
You can download the repeater list from the Icom
website�

NOTE: Before using an SD card, see Section 6 of

the basic manual for details of a card�

TIP: The file name “9700_USA_yymmdd” is used as

an example in the following instructions�

File Name: 9700_USA_yymmdd�zip

Depending on the
updated file date�

Depending on the
transceiver version�

Step 1: Downloading the repeater list Step 2: Inserting the SD card into a PC
1� Access the following URL to download the data Turn OFF the transceiver, then remove the SD card
files� from the transceiver� Insert it into the SD card drive or
https://www�icomjapan�com/support/ a memory card reader* on your PC�
• The repeater list and GPS data (CSV: Comma *User supplied�
Separated Values file) are contained in the L To use the SD card with the transceiver, format the card
downloaded ZIP file� using the transceiver, even preformatted for PCs or other
uses�
See Section 6 of the basic manual for details�
TIP: IC-9700’s repeater list is uploaded to
“Firmware/Software” in the Icom website� Transceiver
L The displayed contents may differ�
PC

SD card
To the memory
card reader

Repeater List,
IC-9700 Version * 20yy/mm/dd
GPS Data

2� Decompress the file that is downloaded from the

Icom website�
• “9700_USA_yymmdd” folder is created on the same
place where the downloaded file is saved�

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Updating the repeater list

Step 3: Copying the CSV file to the SD card Step 5: Updating the repeater list
1. Double-click the “9700_USA_yymmdd” folder 1. Open the IMPORT/EXPORT screen.
created in the same place where the downloaded MENU » SET > SD Card > Import/Export
file is saved.
2. Copy the CSV file (Example: “9700_USA_Rpt_ 2. Touch “Import.”
yymmdd. csv”) in the folder and paste it in the
“RptList” folder (“IC-9700” > “Csv” > “RptList”) of
the SD card.

3. Touch “Repeater List.”

4. Touch the CSV file to be loaded.

(Example: 9700_USA_Rpt_yymmdd)

5. Touch [YES] or [NO].

•• YES: Retains the skip settings of the repeater list.

(See page 11-26.)
Paste the copied •• NO: Does not retain the skip settings of the repeater
CSV file in this folder. list.
6. Touch [YES].
Step 4: Removing the SD card
Turn OFF the transceiver, then remove the SD card
from your PC, and insert it into the transceiver’s slot.

TIP: We recommends that you save the current data

before loading other data into the transceiver.

Transceiver •• Starts the import.

•• After importing ends, “COMPLETED!” is displayed.
PC 7. To complete the importing, reboot the transceiver.

SD card
TIP: If you copy the ICF file to the “Setting” folder of
From the memory
the SD card, the repeater list can be updated with
card reader
the same procedures. In that case, select “Load
Setting” on the SD CARD screen. And on the LOAD
FILE screen, select “Repeater List Only.”
MENU » SET > SD Card > Load Setting

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“FROM” (Access repeater) setting

Set by rotating MAIN DIAL :

Select a preset repeater by rotating MAIN DIAL on the DR screen.
LLYou can also select the repeater by rotating MULTI after pushing kHz M-CH .

When you know your access repeater:

From the repeater list:
When your access repeater is in your transceiver’s repeater list, you can
select it by selecting the repeater area and name, if entered, or call sign.

When you do not know which repeater you can access:

Search for a repeater using the DR scan:
The Normal DR scan searches for output repeater frequencies or
simplex signals.
You can also find FM repeaters.

Search for the nearest repeater:

Searches for the nearest repeater by using your location and the
repeater’s location if it is entered in the Repeater List.
The nearest repeaters in your transceiver’s Repeater List are displayed
as selectable choices.
You can select a nearby repeater type (DV, FM, or DD).

When the “FROM” data is saved in the TX History:

Set from the TX History:
Select a repeater that you have accessed before, from the TX History
record.

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“TO” (Destination) setting

Set by rotating MAIN DIAL : TIP: After you receive the individual station or
Rotate MAIN DIAL to select a repeater or Your Call repeater’s signal, the call sign can be captured by
Sign that is displayed on the DR screen. holding down the Call Sign Capture key
(This operation is disabled when “CQCQCQ” is set.) ( TONE RX→CS ), and you can quickly and easily reply to
a call.

To make a Local Area CQ call:

Set “CQCQCQ” in “TO” (Destination).

To make a Gateway CQ call:

Select a repeater from the repeater list, if you want
to make a Gateway call.

To make a call to a specific station:

Select the station call sign in the Your Call Sign.

To make a call through a reflector:

Select a reflector that is connected to the repeater
you want to call through.

To select from RX History:

When you receive a call, the caller station data is
saved in RX History. You can select the destination
from the record.

To select from TX History:

When you make a call, the destination repeater or
called station data is saved in TX History. You can
select the destination from the record.

To directly enter the destination station call sign:

Directly enter the destination station’s call sign.

To directly enter the destination repeater call sign:

Directly enter the destination repeater’s call sign.

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Section 11 D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED)
“FROM” (Access repeater) setting������������������������������������������������������� 11-2
DD Using your transceiver’s repeater list������������������������������������������������������� 11-3
DD Using the DR scan����������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 11-4
DD Using the Near Repeater Search function������������������������������������������������ 11-5
DD Using TX History�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 11-6
“TO” (Destination) setting���������������������������������������������������������������������11-7
DD Using the “Local CQ” (Local Area call)����������������������������������������������������� 11-8
DD Using the “Gateway CQ” (Gateway call)�������������������������������������������������� 11-8
DD Using “Your Call Sign”������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 11-8
DD Using RX History�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 11-9
DD Using TX History�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 11-9
DD Directly entering (UR)����������������������������������������������������������������������������� 11-10
DD Directly entering (RPT)��������������������������������������������������������������������������� 11-10
REPEATER DETAIL screen��������������������������������������������������������������� 11-11
Connecting to a reflector��������������������������������������������������������������������11-12
DD What is a reflector?�������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 11-12
DD Using a reflector������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 11-12
DD Linking to a reflector������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 11-13
DD Unlinking a reflector�������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 11-14
DD Reflector Echo Testing��������������������������������������������������������������������������� 11-14
DD Requesting repeater information������������������������������������������������������������ 11-14
Message operation�����������������������������������������������������������������������������11-15
DD Entering a TX message�������������������������������������������������������������������������� 11-15
DD Transmitting a message������������������������������������������������������������������������� 11-15
DD Deleting a TX message�������������������������������������������������������������������������� 11-15
Viewing received call signs ����������������������������������������������������������������11-16
DD Viewing the call signs on the RX History screen������������������������������������ 11-16
BK mode communication�������������������������������������������������������������������11-18
EMR communication��������������������������������������������������������������������������11-19
DD Adjusting the EMR AF level�������������������������������������������������������������������� 11-19
Automatic DV detection����������������������������������������������������������������������11-20
Automatic Reply function��������������������������������������������������������������������11-21
DD Recording an Auto Reply message�������������������������������������������������������� 11-22
DD When receiving a position data�������������������������������������������������������������� 11-22
Data communication���������������������������������������������������������������������������11-23
DD Connection��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 11-23
DD Data communication application setting������������������������������������������������� 11-23
DD Sending data������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 11-23
DD DV Fast Data function���������������������������������������������������������������������������� 11-24
Digital squelch functions���������������������������������������������������������������������11-25
DD The Digital Call Sign squelch setting������������������������������������������������������ 11-25
DD The Digital Code Squelch setting����������������������������������������������������������� 11-25
Repeater list���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������11-26
DD Repeater list contents����������������������������������������������������������������������������� 11-26
Entering new information into the repeater list����������������������������������� 11-27
DD Required items for the communication cases���������������������������������������� 11-27
DD Entering new information into the repeater list��������������������������������������� 11-28
DD Editing repeater data������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 11-31
DD Deleting repeater data���������������������������������������������������������������������������� 11-32
DD Rearranging the display order of the repeaters�������������������������������������� 11-33
DD Adding a new repeater information from RX History������������������������������ 11-33
DD Skip setting for the DR scan������������������������������������������������������������������� 11-34
DD Entering or editing a repeater group name��������������������������������������������� 11-35
Your Call Sign�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������11-36
DD Entering Your Call Sign�������������������������������������������������������������������������� 11-36
DD Deleting Your Call Sign��������������������������������������������������������������������������� 11-37
DD Rearranging the display order of Your Call Signs����������������������������������� 11-37
Manually setting Call Signs����������������������������������������������������������������11-38
Are your settings correct?������������������������������������������������������������������11-39
Using the RS-MS1A���������������������������������������������������������������������������11-40
DD Required items��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 11-40
DD Installing the application������������������������������������������������������������������������� 11-40
DD Connecting the OPC-2350LU����������������������������������������������������������������� 11-40

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11. D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED)

“FROM” (Access repeater) setting

Your Access repeater must be set in “FROM” when you make a call on the DR screen.
You have 5 ways to set the Access repeater.

By rotating MAIN DIAL Displayed

Select the preset repeater by rotating MAIN DIAL on the DR screen. while rotating
MAIN DIAL

•• When you know your access repeater

From the repeater list (p. 11-3)
You can select your access repeater from the repeater list by selecting
the repeater area and name, if entered, or call sign.

•• When you do not know which repeater you can access

Search for a repeater using the DR scan (p. 11-4)
The Normal DR scan searches for output repeater frequencies of nearby
repeaters. The scan stops when a signal is detected. Scan items
•• The scan also stops on Simplex signals.

The Near Repeater scan searches for output repeater frequencies of nearby repeaters that are within 160
kilometer (100 miles) from your position and the repeater’s position that is entered in the repeater list. The DR
scan starts scanning and stops when a signal is detected.
You can also find only FM repeaters using the Near Repeater (FM) scan.

Search for near repeaters (p. 11-5)

Searches for near repeaters that are within 160 kilometer
(100 miles) from your position using your GPS position and the
repeater’s position that is entered in the repeater list.
The nearest repeaters in your transceiver’s repeater list are displayed
as selectable options.
You can select the nearby DV only, FM only, or both repeater types.

•• When “FROM” data is saved in the TX History.

From the TX History (p. 11-6)

Select a repeater that you have accessed before from the TX History.

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11. D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED)

“FROM” (Access repeater) setting

D
DUsing your transceiver’s repeater list TIP:
When your access repeater is in your transceiver’s When you select an FM repeater:
repeater list, you can select it from the list. By just When an FM repeater is in your transceiver’s
selecting the repeater from the list, the repeater call repeater list, you can select it from the list.
sign, its frequency, duplex setting, and frequency When selecting an FM repeater, the “TO” setting is
offset are automatically set, for easy operation. not necessary and a “---” is displayed in “TO.”

Example: S
 electing the “Kirkland (IA)” repeater in
Washington, USA from the repeater list.

1. Select the operating band. (Example: 430 MHz)

2. Hold down CALL DR for 1 second to display the DR
screen.
3. Touch [FROM] to select “FROM.”
4. Touch [FROM]. When selecting an FM repeater.

How to change the repeater group:

To change the repeater group on the DR screen,
push QUICK , then select “Group Select.”

5. Touch “Repeater List.”

6. Select the repeater group where your access
repeater is listed.
7. Select your access repeater.

•• Returns to the DR screen, and the selected repeater

name, frequency, and call sign are displayed in
“FROM.”
LLThe repeater list, described in this manual, may differ
from your transceiver’s preloaded contents.

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“FROM” (Access repeater) setting

D
DUsing the DR scan
The DR scan scans frequencies to find a signal on a Example: Selecting an active repeater using the DR
repeater, or on a simplex frequency. scan.
You can use 2 kinds of DR scans, Normal scan and
Near Repeater scan. 1. Select the operating band. (Example: 430 MHz)
2. Hold down CALL DR for 1 second to display the DR
Normal scan screen.
To quickly find a repeater, the Normal scan skips 3. Touch [FROM] to select “FROM.”
repeaters that are not set as an access repeater.
LLThe “USE (FROM)” setting is set to “NO” on the
repeater list.
(MENU > DV/DD Memory > Repeater List)

Near Repeater scan 4. Push SCAN .

The Near Repeater scan searches for up to 20 nearby •• Displays the SCAN SELECT window.
repeaters by using your position and the repeater’s 5. Rotate [DIAL] to select the scan type.
entered position, and then lists the repeaters. •• Normal:
LLThe Near Repeater scan continues, even if you Searches for repeaters whose “USE (FROM)”
turn OFF the transceiver, and then turn it ON again setting is set to “YES.”
during the scan. •• Near Repeater (DV/FM):
LLIf your own position data is not being received from Searches for up to 20 nearby DV or FM
GPS satellites, the last received position is used. repeaters. (Total 40 repeaters)
•• Near Repeater (DV):
Searches for up to 20 nearby DV repeaters.
NOTE: Even if your transceiver receives a repeater •• Near Repeater (FM):
signal, the repeater may not receive your signal, Searches for up to 20 nearby FM repeaters.
•• The selected scan starts.
because the repeater’s output power is higher than
•• In the DR scan, the repeaters are sequentially
your transceiver’s, and your signal does not reach
displayed by distance, in descending order.
the repeater. LLThe scan resumes the same as other scans.

TIP: The DR scan scans the simplex frequencies in ←The repeaters
the repeater list, in addition to D-STAR repeaters. are sequentially
displayed.
Blinks

6. When the transceiver receives a signal from a

repeater, the scan stops. Push SCAN .

•• The DR scan is canceled, and the repeater is set to

“FROM.”

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“FROM” (Access repeater) setting

D Using the Near Repeater Search function

The transceiver searches for the nearest repeaters Step 2: Selecting the Access repeater from the
by using your position and the repeater’s entered Near Repeater list
position 1 Select the operating band (Example: 430 MHz)
The nearest repeaters in your transceivers’ repeater 2 Hold down CALL DR for 1 second to display the DR
list are displayed as selectable options screen
3 Touch [FROM] to open the FROM SELECT screen
NOTE:
• When using the Near Repeater Search function,
BE SURE to first receive your own GPS position
data, or manually enter your position data
• If no repeater is found within a 160 kilometer (100
miles) range, “No Repeater Found” is displayed
4 Touch [Near Repeater]
• If the last received position can be used, “GPS is
5 Select the type of nearby repeater to display
invalid Search by last valid position” is displayed
• Near Repeater (ALL):
Displays up to 20 nearby DV and FM repeaters
Example: Selecting a nearby repeater from the Near (A total 40 repeaters)
Repeater list • Near Repeater (DV):
Displays up to 20 nearby DV repeaters
Step 1: Receiving your own position from the GPS • Near Repeater (FM):
satellite Displays up to 20 nearby FM repeaters
Confirm the GPS receiver is receiving your position • Near Repeater (DD):
• The GPS icon blinks when searching for satellites Displays up to 20 nearby DD repeaters
→ → →OFF 6 Select the repeater to use as your access
repeater, considering the distance from your
• The GPS icon stops blinking when the minimum needed position to the repeater
number of satellites is found Repeater call sign

L It may take only a few seconds to receive, or it may take

a few minutes, depending on your operating environment
If you have difficulties receiving, we recommend that you
try a different position
L If your own position is not being received, the last
received position is used for your location
L If the “GPS Select” item is set to “Manual,” the GPS icon
is not displayed
Distance and direction from
your position to the repeater*

* When the “POSITION” setting (p 8-41) is set to

“Approximate” on the repeater list, the direction data
is not displayed if the distance to the repeater is less
than 5 kilometers
(MENU > DV/DD MEMORY > Repeater List)
• Returns to the DR screen, and the selected repeater
is set in “FROM”

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“FROM” (Access repeater) setting

D
DUsing TX History
The TX History saves up to 10 of the latest Access
(From) repeaters you transmitted on. You can select a
repeater from TX History as your Access repeater.
TIP: When you push QUICK in step 6, you can
Example: S
 electing the “Hirano” repeater from TX display the REPEATER DETAIL screen, or delete the
History. repeater information from the TX HISTORY screen.

1. Select the operating band. (Example: 430 MHz)

2. Hold down CALL DR for 1 second to display the DR
screen.
3. Touch [FROM] to open the FROM SELECT screen.

4. Touch “TX History.”

5. Touch the TX History type.

•• TX History (DV): Displays the TX History of the

DV repeaters.
•• TX History (FM): Displays the TX History of the
FM repeaters.
•• TX History (DD): Displays the TX History of the
DD repeaters.
6. Select the repeater to use it as your Access
repeater.

•• Returns to the DR screen, and the selected repeater

is set in “FROM.”

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“TO” (Destination) setting

“CQCQCQ,” a destination repeater, or a station call TIP: After you receive the individual station or
sign must be set in “TO” when you make a call in the repeater’s signal, the call sign can be captured by
DV mode. You have 8 ways to set “TO” (destination). holding down the Call Sign Capture key
( TONE RX→CS ), and you can quickly and easily reply to
By rotating MAIN DIAL a call.
Rotate MAIN DIAL to select the repeater or Your
Call Sign that is displayed on the DR screen. (This
operation is disabled when “CQCQCQ” is set.)

•• To make a Local Area CQ call

“Local CQ” setting (p. 11-8)
Set “CQCQCQ” in “TO” (Destination).

•• To make a Gateway CQ call

“Gateway CQ” setting (p. 11-8)
Select a repeater from the repeater List, if you want
to make a Gateway call.

•• To make a call to a specific station

“Your Call Sign” setting (p. 11-8)
Select the station call sign in the Your Call Sign
memory.

•• To make a call through a Reflector

“Reflector” setting (p. 11-12)

Select a reflector you want to call through.

•• To select from RX History

Setting from RX History (p. 11-9)
When you receive a call, repeater or caller station
data is saved in RX History.
Select the destination from the record.

•• To select from TX History

Setting from TX History (p. 11-9)
When you make a call, the destination repeater or
called station data is saved in TX History.
Select the destination from the record.

•• To directly enter the destination station call sign

Direct Input (UR) (p. 11-10)
Directly enter the destination station’s call sign.

•• To directly enter the destination repeater call sign

Direct Input (RPT) (p. 11-10)
Directly enter the destination repeater’s call sign.

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“TO” (Destination) setting

D
DUsing the “Local CQ” (Local Area call) D
DUsing “Your Call Sign”
When “Local CQ” is selected on the TO SELECT The “Your Call Sign” memory saves individual or
screen, “CQCQCQ” is set in “TO.” repeater station call signs. When you select the call
sign for the “TO” (Destination) setting, you can make
Example: M
 aking a Local area call by accessing the a Gateway call. When you call an individual station
“Kirkland (IA)” repeater. through a gateway, the signal is automatically sent to
the last repeater that the individual station accessed.
1. Touch “TO” to select, then open the TO SELECT screen. Therefore, even if you do not know where the
individual station is located, you can make a call.

NOTE: If the repeater, set in “FROM” (Access

repeater) has no Gateway call sign, you cannot
make a gateway call.
2. Touch “Local CQ.”
•• Returns to the DR screen, and “CQCQCQ” is set in
“TO.” Example: Selecting “Rick” from “Your Call Sign.”

1. Touch “TO” to select, then open the TO SELECT screen.

DDUsing the “Gateway CQ” (Gateway call)
When “Gateway CQ” is selected on the TO SELECT
screen, you can select the repeater to make a
gateway call on the repeater list.

Example: Making a Gateway CQ call to the “Issaquah” 2. Touch “Your Call Sign.”
repeater from the “Kirkland (IA)” repeater. 3. Touch a destination name or call sign.

1. Touch “TO” to select, then open the TO SELECT screen.

2. Touch “Gateway CQ.” •• Returns to the DR screen, and “Rick” is set in “TO.”
3. Touch the repeater group where your destination
repeater is listed.
4. Touch the destination repeater.
LLEach repeater has a correct node (A, B, or C band)
that you want to transmit on. See page 11-28, “NOTE”
TIP: After selecting a destination repeater or station,
for band letter details. you can select another repeater or station preset in
your transceiver by rotating MAIN DIAL .

(Example: “23: USA West”)

•• Returns to the DR screen, and “Issaquah” is set in

“TO.”

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“TO” (Destination) setting

D
DUsing RX History D
DUsing TX History
When a call is received in the DV mode, the call data TX History saves the repeater and station name and
is saved in the RX History. call sign of up to 20 “TO” (Destination) settings that
Up to 50 callers, and only the last called call signs, for were used when you made the calls.
a total of 51 histories can be saved.
NOTE: Until you make a call in the DV mode, you
Example: S
 electing “Rick” in the RX History. cannot select “TO” (destination) from the TX History.

1. Touch “TO” to select, then open the TO SELECT screen.

Example: Selecting the “Melbourne” repeater in the
TX History.

1. Touch “TO” to select, then open the TO SELECT screen.

2. Touch “RX History.”

3. Touch a destination name or call sign.

2. Touch “TX History.”

3. Touch a destination repeater.

•• Returns to the DR screen, and “Rick” is displayed in

“TO.”

•• Returns to the DR screen, and “Melbourne” is

displayed in “TO.”

TIP: To add RX HISTORY data to a “Your Call Sign” TIP: You can add the TX HISTORY data to memory,
memory, push QUICK , then select “Add To Your or delete it from the TX HISTORY screen. Push
Memory.” QUICK , then select the option.

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“TO” (Destination) setting

D
DDirectly entering (UR) D
DDirectly entering (RPT)
The destination station call sign can be directly The destination repeater call sign can be directly
entered. entered.

Example: D
 irectly entering the call sign “JM1ZLK.” NOTE: BE SURE to include a “/” at the beginning
and the node letter as the 8th digit. See page 11-28
1. T
 ouch “TO” to select, then open the TO SELECT screen. “NOTE” about the node letters.

Example: Directly entering the call sign “/JP3YDHA.”

1. Touch “TO” to select, then open the TO SELECT screen.

2. Touch “Direct Input (UR).”
3. Enter the station’s call sign of up to 8 characters,
including spaces.

2. Touch “Direct Input (RPT).”

3. Enter a repeater call sign of up to 8 characters,
including spaces.

4. After entering, touch [ENT].

•• Returns to the DR screen, and “JM1ZLK” is set in
“TO.”
LLAfter entry, you can correct the call sign in the
DIRECT INPUT (UR) screen.
LLThe entered call sign remains on the DIRECT INPUT 4. After entering, touch [ENT].
(UR) screen, until you enter a new call sign. •• Returns to the DR screen, and “/JP3YDHA” is set in
“TO.”
LLAfter entry, you can correct the call sign in the
DIRECT INPUT (RPT) screen.
LLThe entered call sign remains on the DIRECT INPUT
(RPT) screen, until you enter a new call sign.

TIP: If the entered call sign has a duplicate in the

“Your Call Sign” memory, the name is displayed.
(Only when the name has been entered.)

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REPEATER DETAIL screen

Depending on the content, such as position data or
UTC offset, the distance between your position and
the repeater or the repeater time can be displayed on
the REPEATER DETAIL screen.
The detail screen can also be entered from the FROM The REPEATER DETAIL screen
SELECT screen. Repeater
Call sign Repeater type
Example: D
 isplaying the “Hirano” repeater detail Repeater name
screen Sub name
Group number
Repeater
1. Touch “TO” to select, then open the TO SELECT screen. frequency
Direction from
your position*

Repeater time Duplex setting

Distance from
2. Touch “Gateway CQ.”
your position
3. Touch “11: Japan.”
* When the “POSITION” setting (p. 11-30) is set to
4. Touch “Hirano” for 1 second. “Approximate” on the repeater list, the direction data is
5. Touch “Detail.” not displayed if the distance to the repeater is less than 5
kilometers.
TIP: You can display the REPEATER DETAIL screen
when the DR screen is displayed.
When you set the repeater as shown below, push
QUICK , then select “Repeater Detail.”

LLIf there is no position data, the distance and direction

from your position are not displayed. See page 8-2
to confirm your position.
▼
LLWhen selecting the FM repeater, either of “FM” or
“FM-N” and the tone setting are displayed.
6. Push EXIT to return to the Repeater List screen.

•• Displays the REPEATER DETAIL screen.

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Connecting to a reflector
D
DWhat is a reflector?
A reflector is a special server connected to the Internet and running a version of the D-Plus software. If the D-Plus
software is installed on your Access repeater, it provides various functions including gateway and reflector linking
capabilities (It is known as the D-STAR reflector system). The D-STAR reflector system enables a number of
D-STAR repeaters anywhere to link to a reflector. This means that when you transmit through a D-STAR repeater
linked to a reflector, your voice can be heard on other repeaters linked to the reflector, and you can hear other
stations that are connected to the reflector.

D-STAR reflector system

Reflector

Access repeater
→
CAN

Internet

UK
USA

AUS

D
DUsing a reflector
1. Touch “TO” to select, then open the TO SELECT screen.

2. Touch “Reflector.”
•• Displays the REFLECTOR screen.
3. Touch “Use Reflector.”

•• Returns to the DR screen, and “Use Reflector” and

“CQCQCQ” are set in “TO.”

4. Push TRANSMIT , or hold down the microphone’s

[PTT] to transmit.

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Connecting to a reflector

D
DLinking to a reflector
If your repeater is not currently linked to a Reflector, or
if you want to change it to another Reflector, follow the
steps below. Before linking to another Reflector, BE
SURE to unlink the current Reflector. (p. 11-14)

Direct inputting a Reflector Using TX History

Example: D irectly enter “REF010BL.” TX History saves up to 5 reflectors that your Access
repeater linked to before.
1. T
 ouch “TO” to select, then open the TO SELECT screen.
Example: Select the “REF010BL” in TX History.

1. Touch “TO” to select, then open the TO SELECT screen.

2. Touch “Reflector.”
3. Touch “Link to Reflector.”

2. Touch “Reflector.”
3. Touch “Link to Reflector.”

4. Touch “Direct Input.”

5. Touch the number item, then rotate MAIN DIAL to
select the reflector number and module letter, then
touch [SET]. 4. Touch the reflector that you want to link to.

•• Returns to the DR screen, and “Link to Reflector” and •• Returns to the DR screen, and “Link to Reflector” and
“REF010BL” are set in “TO.” “REF010BL” are set in “TO.”

6. Push TRANSMIT , or hold down the microphone’s 5. Push TRANSMIT , or hold down the microphone’s
[PTT] to link to the Reflector. [PTT] to link to the reflector.

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Connecting to a reflector

D
DUnlinking a reflector DDReflector Echo Testing
Before trying to link to another reflector, BE SURE to
unlink the current connected reflector. 4. Push TRANSMIT , or hold down the microphone’s
[PTT] and speak into the microphone.
1. Touch “TO” to select, then open the TO SELECT screen. 5. Stop transmitting to hear your message.

D
DRequesting repeater information
When you send the repeater information command,
an ID message is sent back.
2. Touch “Reflector.”
3. Touch “Unlink Reflector.” 1. Touch “TO” to select, then open the TO SELECT screen.

2. Touch “Reflector.”
•• Returns to the DR screen, and “Unlink Reflector” and 3. Touch “Repeater Information.”
“U” are set in “TO.”

4. Push TRANSMIT , or hold down the microphone’s

[PTT] to unlink the reflector.
D
DReflector Echo Testing •• Returns to the DR screen, and “Repeater Information”
and “I” are set in “TO.”
To confirm that your signal is correctly getting into the

repeater, you can transmit a short message as a trial.
After stopping transmission, your message will be
played back.

1. Touch “TO” to select, then open the TO SELECT screen.

4. Push TRANSMIT , or hold down the microphone’s
[PTT] to transmit the repeater Information command.
5. Stop transmitting to hear the repeater ID
message.

2. Touch “Reflector.”
3. Touch “Echo Test.”

•• Returns to the DR screen, and “Echo Test” and “E”

are displayed in “TO.”
NOTE: If a reflector is already connected, ask on the
air whether or not you can change reflectors and wait
for responses. BE SURE to reconnect back to the
same reflector when you finish your conversation.

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Message operation
You can save up to 5 short messages in the D
DTransmitting a message
transceiver’s memory to transmit in the DV mode.
You can transmit a preset TX message by pushing
Each message can be up to 20 characters.
[PTT] in the DV mode. First, select a TX message which
also turns ON the Message Transmission function.
D
DEntering a TX message
1. Open the TX MESSAGE (DV) screen.
Example: E
 ntering “JAPAN TOM” into TX message MENU » SET > My Station > TX Message (DV)
memory number 1.
2. Touch a TX message memory number.
1. Open the TX MESSAGE (DV) screen.
MENU » SET > My Station > TX Message (DV)

2. Touch a TX message memory number for 1 second.

LLTo not transmit any message, select “OFF.”

3. To close the TX MESSAGE (DV) screen, push EXIT .

LLInformation
3. Touch “Edit.” •• The message is transmitted with your voice signal.
•• The message is transmitted each time you transmit.
•• When continuously transmitting, the selected TX
message is transmitted every 30 seconds.

D
DDeleting a TX message
You can delete the TX messages.
Example: Deleting TX message “JAPAN TOM” from
4. Enter a message of up to 20 characters, then TX message memory number 1.
touch [ENT].
1. Open the TX MESSAGE (DV) screen.
MENU » SET > My Station > TX Message (DV)

2. Touch a TX message memory number for 1 second.

Selectable characters and symbols

A to Z, a to z, 0 to 9, ! " # $ % & ’ ( ) * +
, - . / : ; < = > ? @ [ \ ] ^ _ ` { | } ˜ (space)
3. Select “Clear.”
•• Returns to the TX MESSAGE (DV) screen.
5. To close the TX MESSAGE (DV) screen, push
EXIT .

•• The confirmation dialog is displayed.

4. Touch <YES>.
•• Clears the entered message.
LLTo exit the MENU screen, push MENU .

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Viewing received call signs

When you receive a DV call, the calling station and
the repeater call signs are saved. Up to 50 calls can
be saved. When you receive the 51st call, the oldest
history is deleted.
LLEven if the transceiver is turned OFF, the RX record is not
deleted.

D
DViewing the call signs on the RX History screen
1. Open the RX HISTORY screen. 3. Touch [DETAIL].
MENU » (2) > CD •• Displays the RX history detail screen.
•• Rotate MAIN DIAL to select the page.
2. Touch an RX history memory to view the details.
LLInformation <1st page>
•• The RX history number, the caller’s name (or call •• CALLER: D
 isplays the caller station’s name*2
sign), destination, RX message, RX date and time, and any note entered after the call
“GW,” and “GPS” are displayed. sign.
•• “GW” is displayed when a Gateway call is received. •• CALLED: D
 isplays the called station’s name*2.
•• “GPS” is displayed when the received call includes LL“CQCQCQ” is displayed when receiving
position data. a Local Area call or Gateway call.
•• “UP” is displayed when a repeater uplink signal is
received.
•• In the Quick Menu, you can select the following
options.
RX>CS: Temporarily sets the call sign
into TO.
Call Sign Display: The received data is displayed
in the Call Sign Display mode.
Name Display: The received data is displayed
in the Name Display mode.
Add to RPT List: Adds the repeater’s call sign to <2nd page>
the Repeater List. •• RXRPT1: D
 isplays the repeater’s name*2 that
Add to Your Memory: Adds the caller station’s call was accessed by the caller station.
sign to Your Call Sign. If the received call was a Gateway
Delete:  Deletes the selected RX history. call, this item displays the gateway
call sign of the repeater you received
RX HISTORY screen (RX01)
Displayed when the call from.
Caller station*2 Received signal mode a Gateway call is •• RX RPT2: Displays the repeater’s name*2 you
LLA note may be received. received the call from.
displayed after “/”. RX message *1 LLThe operating frequency is displayed instead of
above items when the call was not through a repeater
History (Simplex call).
number

D-PRS information Received

•• Compass direction date and time
•• Distance
•• D-PRS symbol

*1 The icon differs, depending on the D-PRS TX format.

GPS: Position OBJ: Object
ITEM: Item WX: Weather
*2 When a name is not entered in the DV Memory, the call
sign is displayed.  ► Continued on the next page

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Viewing received call signs

DDView the call signs on the RX History screen TIP: “RX RPT1” setting may differ, depending on the
way the call was made.
<3rd page>
•• RX MESSAGE: Displays any message included Example 1: When a Local area call is received.
in the received call, if entered.
•• RX TIME: Displays the date and time the JM1ZLK
JM
1
call ZLK calling you
ing
you

call was received.



RXRPT2 RXRPT1
CALLER

CALLED ZLK 
JM1 g you
callin

YOUR STATION

Example 2: When a Gateway call is received.

JM JM1ZLK calling from
JP 1ZLK JP1YIU port A...
1Y
IU callin RXRPT2
por g
t A from
...

<4th, 5th page> GW

RXRPT1
Displays position data of the caller station. If a INTERNET

received signal has no data, then no position data CALLED

g fro
m CALLER
callin ...
is displayed. ZLK
JM1 IU port
JP1
Y
A

YOUR STATION

4. To close the RX HISTORY screen, push EXIT .

TIP: To delete RX HISTORY data

On the RX HISTORY or the detail screen, push
QUICK , then touch “Delete” or “Delete All.”

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BK mode communication
The Break-in (BK) function enables you to break into a
conversation, where the 2 stations are communicating
with the call sign squelch (DSQL) enabled.
LLThe BK function is automatically turned OFF when
you turn OFF the transceiver.
LLThis function can be used in the DV or DD mode.

1. While 2 stations are communicating in the DV 4. Push EXIT several times.

mode, touch TONE RX→CS for 1 second.
•• After releasing TONE RX→CS , the calling station’s
call sign or the repeater’s call sign is set to “TO”
(Destination).
•• Beeps sound and the calling station’s call sign is
announced. •• Returns to the standby screen, and “BK” is displayed.
LLWhen a call sign is not received correctly, error beeps 5. When both stations are in standby, push TRANSMIT ,
sound, and no call sign is set. or hold down the microphone’s [PTT] to transmit.
2. Open the BK screen. LL“BK” blinks when receiving a Break-in call.
MENU » SET > DV/DD SET > BK LLTo cancel the BK mode, select “OFF” in step 3, or
turn OFF the transceiver.
3. Touch “ON.”

How to use Break-in?

While using the Digital Call Sign squelch (DSQL), the squelch never opens (no audio is heard) even if a call is
received, unless the call is addressed to your own call sign.
However, when a call including the “BK ON” signal (break-in call) is received, the squelch opens and audio is heard
even if the call is addressed to another station.

Station C calling to Station A with “BK OFF” Station C calling to Station A with “BK ON”

Station A Station A
and B are and B are
communicating communicating
using the Station A Station B using the Station B
Station A
Digital Call Digital Call
Sign squelch. Sign squelch.
Station C Station C

Station B does not hear that Station B also hears that

Station C is calling Station A. Station C is calling Station A.

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EMR communication
The Enhanced Monitor Request (EMR) D
DAdjusting the EMR AF level
communication function can be used in only the DV
The audio output level, when an EMR signal is
mode. Using the EMR function, no call sign setting is
received, is adjustable between 0 and 100%.
necessary.
When an EMR signal is received, the audio is heard
at the preset level, or the AF RF/SQL control level,
LLInformation whichever is higher.
•• All transceivers that receive an EMR signal To turn OFF the setting, set to “0.”
automatically open their squelch to receive the
signal. DO NOT use this function except in the case 1. Open the EMR AF Level screen.
of emergency. MENU » SET > DV/DD SET > EMR AF Level
•• When an EMR signal is received, the audio (voice)
is heard at the set level, even if the volume setting 2. Touch [+] or [–] to adjust the EMR audio output
level is set to the minimum level. level between 0% (OFF) and 100% (maximum).
•• The EMR communication function is automatically (Default: 50%)
turned OFF when you turn OFF the transceiver.

Example: Transmitting from the “Hirano” repeater

using the EMR function.

1. Open the EMR screen.

MENU » SET > DV/DD SET > EMR

2. Touch “ON.” 3. To close the EMR AF Level screen, push EXIT .

3. Push MENU .

•• Returns to the standby screen, and “EMR” is

displayed.
4. Push TRANSMIT , or hold down the microphone’s
[PTT] to transmit.
LL“EMR” blinks on a station that receives the EMR
signal. The audio (voice) is heard at the set EMR AF
Level, or the AF RF/SQL control level, whichever is
higher.
LLTo cancel the EMR mode, select “OFF” in step 2, or
turn OFF the transceiver.

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Automatic DV detection
If you receive an FM signal while in the DV mode, the 1. Open the “DV Auto Detect” screen.
“DV” and “FM” icons alternately blink to indicate the MENU » SET > DV/DD SET > DV Auto Detect
received signal is FM.
When the DV Auto Detect function is ON, the 2. Touch “ON.”
transceiver automatically selects the FM mode to
temporarily monitor the signal. (Default: OFF)
LLRegardless of this setting, the “DV” and “FM” icons
alternately blink if you receive an FM signal while in
the DV mode.
NOTE: When Digital Call Sign squelch (DSQL)
or Digital Code squelch (CSQL) is selected, the
transceiver does not receive FM signals, even if this 3. To close the DV/DD SET screen, push EXIT .
function is ON. You can silently wait for calls from LLWhen an FM signal is received while in the DV mode,
others. the “DV” and “FM” icons sequentially blink, and the
transceiver receives the signal in the FM mode.

When an FM signal is received while in the DV mode

DV Auto Detect function: OFF DV Auto Detect function: ON
The “DV” and “FM” icons alternately blink, but the The “DV” and “FM” icons alternately blink, and the
audio cannot be heard. audio can be heard.

The icons The icons Thanks for

• • •
alternately blink. ▲▼ alternately blink. ▲▼ the nice QSO!

You cannot hear You can hear the

the audio. audio!

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Automatic Reply function

When a call addressed to your own call sign is
received, the Automatic Reply function sounds beeps
and automatically replies with your call sign.
(Default: OFF)
Depending on the setting, a recorded message may
be transmitted with the call sign.

1. Open the Auto Reply screen.

MENU » SET > DV/DD SET > Auto Reply
Example: After receiving a call from “JM1ZLK,” beeps
2. Touch an option. sound and the transceiver automatically
sends a reply call.

The “TO” setting does not change, but “UR:

JM1ZLK (Caller’s call sign)” is displayed.
•• ON: Automatically replies with your own call
sign. (No audio reply is sent)
•• Voice: Automatically replies with your call sign NOTE: The Automatic Reply function temporarily
and an Auto Reply message recorded on sets the received call sign to “TO” (destination).
the SD card (up to 10 seconds).
LLIf no SD card is inserted, or no message
is recorded, replies with your own call sign TIP: To record the Auto Reply message
(No audio reply is sent).
You can record the Auto Reply message. See page
3. To close the Auto Reply screen, push EXIT . 11-22 for details.
(MENU > DV A-RPLY)

Auto Reply icon

•• Returns to the standby screen, and displays the Auto

Reply icon.
LLWhen “ON” or “Voice” is selected, the Automatic
Reply function is automatically turned OFF, when you
transmit.

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Automatic Reply function

D
DRecording an Auto Reply message The DV AUTO REPLY screen
You can record an Auto Reply message and save it on Audio level is Adjust the Mic gain so that the REC
an SD card to reply to the call with your voice. displayed Level does not reach to this range.

NOTE: Confirm an SD card is in the card slot.

1. Open the DV Auto Reply screen.

MENU » (2) > DV A-RPLY

2. Touch “ ” to start recording.

•• Touch “ ” to stop recording.

•• Touch “ ” to playback the recorded message.
LLInformation TIP: To delete the recorded message, push QUICK
•• The Maximum recording time is 10 seconds. on the DV AUTO REPLY screen, then touch [Clear].
•• Hold the microphone 5 ~ 10 cm (2 ~ 4 inches) from
your mouth, then speak at your normal voice level.
•• Touch [MIC GAIN] to open the MIC GAIN ADJUST
screen.
•• Only 1 message can be recorded. The current
contents is overwritten if you record again.
3. To close the DV Auto Reply screen, push EXIT .

D
DWhen receiving a position data
When you transmitted a call to a station and the
station automatically replies with the station’s position 1. Transmit to the station. JG3LUK
data, the received position data is displayed in a
window.
Destination
LLDistance and direction are displayed only when the 2. The position data is
“GPS Select” item is set to “Manual.” Your station automatically transmitted.
(MENU > GPS > GPS Set > GPS Select)
LLYou can turn OFF the caller’s position display.
(MENU > SET > Display > Reply Position Display)
3. Received position data is displayed.

Scrolls received call sign or the TX message.

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Data communication
In addition to digital voice communication, you can D
DData communication application
send and receive data. Also, you can use the DV Fast
Data function for data communication. setting
To send and receive data, the optional OPC-2350LU or Set the communication software, as shown below.
a USB cable (user supplied), and a data communication
software (user supplied) are required. •• Port: The COM port number that is used by
the IC-9700.*1
NOTE: DV Data TX is set to “Auto” as the default •• Baud rate: 4800/9600 bps*2
setting. When you enter text data into your •• Data: 8 bit
communication software, the transceiver may •• Parity: none
automatically transmit it, depending on the software •• Stop: 1 bit
and the software settings. •• Flow control: Xon/Xoff

*1 Depending on the PC environment, the COM port number

used by the IC-9700 may be higher than 5. In that case,
use an application that can set it to higher than 5.
D
DConnection *2 Set the baud rate in Data Speed.
(MENU > SET > Connectors > USB (B)/DATA Function >
Connect the transceiver to your PC using the optional
DV Data/GPS Out Baud Rate)
shown below.

Transceiver
D
DSending data
USB cable (User supplied) 1. Set your own call sign, the destination call sign,
and the repeater call sign.
To the PC 2. Follow the instructions of your data communication
[DATA] jack application software.
3. When you enter text data into your communication
software, the transceiver may automatically
OPC-2350LU To the transmit it, depending on the software and the
USB port software settings.
LLWhen DV Data TX is set to “PTT,” pushing
TRANSMIT or [PTT] on the microphone transmits the
text data and a voice signal.
NOTE: Before you start sending data, BE SURE to
(MENU > SET > DV/DD Set > DV Data TX)
set the following items. LLBefore transmitting, the transceiver sends
•• Set GPS Select to other than “External GPS.” approximately 500 milliseconds of carrier sense.
(MENU > GPS > GPS Set > GPS Select)
•• Set GPS Out to “OFF.” NOTE:
(MENU > SET > Connectors > USB (B)/DATA •• Only ASCII code can be used for data
Function > GPS Out) communication.
•• The transceiver has also a Message Transmission
When using a USB cable (User supplied) function that transmits up to 20 characters.
•• Set USB (B) Function to “DV Data.” (p. 11-15)
(MENU > SET > Connectors > USB (B)/DATA •• Depending on the combination of your PC and
Function > USB (B) Function) your communication software, some data may be
lost.
When using optional data communication cable •• While receiving voice or data through the Internet,
•• Set USB (B) Function to “DV Data.” some packets may be lost due to network error
(MENU > SET > Connectors > USB (B)/DATA (poor data throughput performance). In such a
Function > DATA Function) case, an “L” is displayed on the screen to indicate
that packet loss has occurred.

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Data communication

D Fast Data function

DDV
To send data using the DV Fast Data function, follow
the instructions below.
LLThe DV Fast Data communication can be made by
only the following Icom transceivers:
IC-705, IC-9700, ID-31A/E PLUS, ID-4100A/E,
ID-5100A/E*, or ID-51A/E (PLUS, PLUS2, 50th
Anniversary model). (As of April 2021)
* Usable only when firmware versions CPU M 1.10,
S 1.00, C 1.10, and DSP 1.10 or later are installed.

1. Open the DV FAST DATA screen.

MENU » SET > DV/DD SET > DV Fast Data

2. Touch “Fast Data.”

3. Touch “ON.”

4. To close the DV Fast Data screen, push EXIT .

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Digital squelch functions

The digital squelch opens only when you receive a
signal addressed to your own call sign, or a signal that
includes a matching digital code.
You can silently wait for calls from others.
You can independently set the Digital squelch function
in the VFO mode, Memory mode, Call channel mode,
or DR function.

D
DThe Digital Call Sign squelch setting D
DThe Digital Code Squelch setting
1. Push FUNCTION . 1. Push FUNCTION .
2. Touch [D.SQL] several times to select “DSQL.” 2. Touch [D.SQL] several times to select “CSQL.”
LLEach touch selects “DSQL,” “CSQL” or “OFF.” LLEach touch selects “DSQL,” “CSQL” or “OFF.”

3. Push EXIT to close the FUNCTION screen. 3. Touch [D.SQL] for 1 second.
4. Rotate MAIN DIAL to select a digital code.
“DSQL” is
“CSQL” is
displayed.
displayed.

•• When the received signal includes a matching call

sign, the squelch opens and you can hear the audio.
LLWhen the received signal does not include a
matching call sign, the digital call sign squelch does
not open. However, the S/RF meter displays the •• Range: 00 ~ 99
received signal level. LLTouch [DEF] for 1 second to return the value to the
default.

NOTE:
•• DO NOT use the Digital Call Sign Squelch
function when communicating with 2 or more
stations, because the function opens only when
receiving a signal addressed to your own call
sign. Therefore the function can be used when
communicating with only 1 station.
•• Even if the squelch is closed by the Digital Call NOTE: Even if the squelch is closed by the Digital
Sign Squelch function, you can receive data in the Code Squelch function, you can receive data in the
DV mode. DV mode.

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Repeater list
You can save repeater information for quick and TIP:
simple communication in up to 2500 repeaters •• For easy operation, the repeater list is preloaded
(repeater list) on up to 50 Groups. into your transceiver. However, if you do an
Data must be in the repeater list to use the DR All Reset, the CPU deletes all setting data, the
function. You can add and edit repeater content and Memory channels, and the repeater list. We
groups in the repeater list. recommend that you back up the memory data to
an SD card or save it to a PC using the
You can enter 6 types of frequencies into the repeater CS-9700 cloning software.
list, as shown below: •• The repeater list can be downloaded from the
•• DV Repeater Icom website.
•• DV Simplex https://www.icomjapan.com/support/
•• FM Repeater
•• FM Simplex
•• DD Repeater
•• DD Simplex

Example: “Hirano” repeater information

D
DRepeater list contents
The following contents are included in the repeater list:
See page 11-27 for details.
•• TYPE: Communication type
•• NAME: Repeater name
•• SUB NAME: Repeater sub name
•• CALL SIGN: Repeater call sign and port
letter
•• GW CALL SIGN: Gateway repeater’s call sign
and port “G”
•• GW IP ADDRESS: Gateway IP address
•• GROUP: Repeater group
•• USE(FROM): Access repeater use
•• FREQUENCY: Access repeater’s frequency
•• DUP: Duplex direction
•• OFFSET FREQ: Frequency offset
•• TONE: Tone setting
•• REPEATER TONE: Repeater tone
•• POSITION: Position data accuracy level
•• LATITUDE: Latitude of the repeater
•• LONGITUDE: Longitude of the repeater
•• UTC OFFSET: UTC Offset

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Entering new information into the repeater list

This section describes how to manually enter new
repeater information into the repeater list.
The required setting items differ, depending on your
communication usage. Confirm the required items, as
shown below.

NOTE: To enter repeater information into the

repeater list, the repeater’s call sign must be entered
first.

D
DRequired items for the communication cases
Repeater list Used as an Used as a Used as an
Simplex (FROM)
contents access repeater destination repeater FM repeater

DV DD DV DD DV DD FM
TYPE FM Repeater
Repeater Repeater Repeater Repeater Simplex Simplex Simplex

NAME        

SUB NAME        

CALL SIGN ● ● ● ●  N/A N/A N/A

●
GW CALL (For a
● ● ● N/A N/A N/A N/A
SIGN Gateway
call)

GW IP
N/A ● N/A ● N/A N/A N/A N/A
ADDRESS

GROUP        

USE(FROM) ● ●   ● ● ● ●

FREQUENCY ● ●   ● ● ● ●

DUP ● N/A  N/A ● N/A N/A N/A

OFFSET FREQ ● N/A  N/A ● N/A N/A N/A

TONE N/A N/A N/A N/A  N/A N/A 

REPEATER
N/A N/A N/A N/A  N/A N/A 
TONE

POSITION        

LATITUDE        

LONGITUDE        

UTC OFFSET        

●: Must be entered
: Possible to enter
N/A: Not Applicable

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D
DEntering new information into the repeater list
Step 1. Selecting the repeater group Step 2. Selecting the communication type
1. Open the DV/DD MEMORY screen. 1. Touch “TYPE.”
MENU » (2) > DV/DD MEMORY 2. Touch the communication type.
•• DV 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.
•• DD Repeater: Repeater operation in the DD mode.
•• DD Simplex: Simplex operation in the DD mode.

Step 3. Entering the repeater name

1. Touch “NAME.”
2. Touch “Repeater List.” 2. Enter a name of up to 16 characters.
3. After entering, touch [ENT].

Step 4. Entering the repeater sub name

1. Touch “SUB NAME.”
2. Enter a sub name of up to 8 characters.
3. After entering, touch [ENT].

Step 5. Entering the repeater call sign

3. Touch a repeater group to add a repeater to. LLWhen Step 2. Selecting the communication type is
set to “DV Simplex,” “FM Simplex” or “DD Simplex,” go to
Step 8. Changing the repeater group.

1. Touch “CALL SIGN.”

2. Enter the repeater call sign of up to 8 characters,
including spaces and the node letter.
NOTE: BE SURE to add the repeater node
•• Displays the repeater list of the selected repeater group. letter in the 8th digit of the call sign, according
4. Push QUICK . to the frequency band shown below. Note that
5. Touch “Add.” there are almost always different node letters
between Japanese D-STAR repeaters and
repeaters in other countries.
Cross band operation between different nodes
at the same repeater site can be made.
•• 1200 MHz: A (B in Japan)
•• 430 MHz: B (A in Japan)
•• 144 MHz: C (no D-STAR repeaters in Japan)
•• The REPEATER LIST EDIT screen is displayed. 3. After entering, touch [ENT].

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DDEntering new information into the repeater list

Step 6. Entering the gateway repeater call sign Step 11. Selecting the Duplex direction
LLThis item is displayed when Step 2. Selecting the LLThis item is displayed when Step 2. Selecting the
communication type is set to “DV Repeater” or “DD communication type is set to “DV Repeater” or “FM
Repeater.” Repeater.”
LLThe 8th digit in the call sign, entered in Step 5. Entering LL“DUP–” is automatically set when the access repeater
the repeater call sign is automatically set to “G” as the frequency is entered in Step 10. Entering the access
gateway port, so you can skip this setting and go to the repeater frequency. If necessary, you can change the
next item. Duplex direction.

1. Touch “GW CALL SIGN.” 1. Touch “DUP.”

2. Enter a gateway repeater call sign of up to 8 2. Touch a Duplex direction.
characters, including spaces. •• OFF: Turn the duplex function OFF.
LLOnly a space or “G” can be entered in the 8th digit. •• DUP–: The transmit frequency shifts down from the
3. After entering, touch [ENT]. receive frequency by the offset amount.
•• DUP+: The transmit frequency shifts up from the
Step 7. Entering the Gateway IP address receive frequency by the offset amount.
LLThis item is displayed when Step 2. Selecting the
communication type is set to “DD Repeater.”
Step 12. Entering the frequency offset
1. Touch “GW IP ADDRESS.” LLThis item is displayed when Step 2. Selecting the
2. Enter the IP address. communication type is set to “DV Repeater” or “FM
Repeater.”
•• Range: 0.0.0.1 ~ 255.255.255.254
LLThe offset value* is automatically set when the access
3. After entering, touch [ENT]. repeater frequency is entered in Step 10. Entering
the access repeater frequency. If necessary, you can
Step 8. Changing the repeater group change the frequency offset.
1. Touch “GROUP.” * The default value differs, depending on the transceiver
2. Touch the repeater group. (01 ~ 50) version.

Step 9. S
 etting “USE(FROM)” to be used as an 1. Touch “OFFSET FREQ.”
Access repeater 2. Enter the frequency offset.
•• Range: 0.000.00 ~ 99.999.9 MHz
LLYou can use the entered repeaters as an access
repeater when using the DR function. When not using 3. After entering, touch [ENT].
as an access repeater, select “NO,” and go to Step 15.
Selecting the position data accuracy level. In that Step 13. Setting the tone
case, the entered repeater is not displayed in “FROM” on LLThis item is displayed when Step 2. Selecting the
the DR screen. communication type is set to “FM Repeater” or “FM
Simplex.”
1. Touch “USE(FROM).”
2. Touch “YES” to use the repeater as an access 1. Touch “TONE.”
repeater. 2. Touch an option.
•• OFF: Turn OFF the Tone function.
Step 10. Entering the access repeater frequency •• TONE: Select when the repeater requires an access
tone.
1. Touch “FREQUENCY.” •• TSQL: Select when you want to use the tone squelch
2. Enter the repeater frequency. operation in simplex.
3. After entering, touch [ENT].

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DDEntering new information into the repeater list

Step 14. Selecting the repeater tone frequency Step 18. Setting the UTC offset
LLThis item is displayed when Step 2. Selecting the LLUniversal Time Coordinated (UTC) offset is the time
communication type is set to “FM Repeater” or “FM difference between UTC and repeater local time. This is
Simplex.” a useful function to know the local time of the destination
LLThis setting is required when Step 13. Setting the tone repeater before you make a call.
is set to “TONE” or “TSQL.”
1. Touch “UTC OFFSET.”
1. Touch “REPEATER TONE.” 2. Set the time difference between UTC and the local
2. Set the repeater tone frequency. time.
3. Push EXIT . 3. Push EXIT .

Step 15. Selecting the position data accuracy level Step 19. Saving the repeater list
LLWhen the Near Repeater Search function is not used, or 1. Touch “<<Add Write>>.”
the distance between your position and a repeater is not •• The confirmation dialog is displayed.
needed, select “None,” and go to Step 18. Setting the 2. Touch <YES>.
UTC offset. •• The entered contents are saved in the repeater list, and
the display returns to the selected repeater group screen.
1. Touch “POSITION.”
2. Touch the position data accuracy level.
•• None: Select when the repeater has no
position data.
TIP: To cancel the entered data
•• Approximate: Select when the entered position data
is approximately correct.
1. Push EXIT to display the “Cancel edit?”
•• Exact: Select when the entered position data window.
is exactly correct. 2. Touch <YES>.

Step 16. Entering the latitude

LLThis item is displayed only when Step 15. Selecting the
position data accuracy level is set to “Approximate” or
“Exact.”

1. Touch “LATITUDE.”
2. Enter the latitude. •• Cancels entry and returns to the selected repeater
LLTo enter a north latitude, select “N,” and to enter a group screen.
south latitude, select “S.”
3. After entering, touch [ENT].

Step 17. Entering the longitude

LLThis item is displayed only when Step 15. Selecting the
position data accuracy level is set to “Approximate” or
“Exact.”

1. Touch “LONGITUDE.”
2. Enter the longitude.
LLTo enter an east longitude, select “E,” and to enter a
west longitude, select “W.”
3. After entering, touch [ENT].

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D
DEditing repeater data
You can edit repeater data. This is useful when
already-entered data is incorrect, has changed, or
some data needs to be added to the list.

1. Open the REPEATER GROUP screen. 7. Touch <YES>.

MENU » (2) > DV/DD Memory > Repeater List

2. Touch a repeater group where the repeater you

want to edit is listed.

•• The edited contents are saved into the repeater list,

and returns to the selected repeater group screen.
8. Push EXIT several times to close the Repeater
List screen.

3. Touch a repeater you want to edit for 1 second.

4. Touch “Edit.”

5. Touch an item, then edit it.

LLSee pages 11-28 ~ 11-30 for details.
6. After editing, touch “<<Overwrite>>.”

•• The confirmation dialog is displayed.

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D
DDeleting repeater data

1. Open the REPEATER GROUP screen. NOTE: The currently selected repeater on the DR
MENU » (2) > DV/DD Memory > Repeater List screen cannot be edited or deleted. To edit or delete
the repeater, select another repeater on the DR
2. Touch a repeater group where the repeater you
screen.
want to delete is listed.

3. Touch the repeater to be deleted for 1 second.

4. Touch “Delete.”

•• The confirmation dialog is displayed.

5. Touch <YES>.

•• The selected repeater contents are deleted from the

repeater list, and returns to the selected repeater
group screen.
6. Push EXIT several times to close the Repeater
List screen.

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D
DRearranging the display order of the D
DAdding a new repeater information
repeaters from RX History
You can move the entered repeaters to rearrange their 1. Open the RX HISTORY screen.
display order in the selected repeater group. MENU » (2) > CD

Example: Moving “Hirano/Icom” above “Nakano.” 2. Rotate MAIN DIAL to display the repeater you
want to add to the repeater list.
1. Open the REPEATER GROUP screen.
MENU » (2) > DV/DD Memory > Repeater List

2. Touch a repeater group where the repeater you

want to move is listed.

3. Touch [DETAIL].
4. Rotate MAIN DIAL to display “RXRPT1” and
“RXRPT2.”

3. Touch the repeater to be moved for 1 second.

5. Push QUICK .
6. Touch “Add To Repeater List.”

4. Touch “Move.”

7. Touch the repeater call sign that you want to add

to the repeater list.
5. Touch a repeater to insert the repeater you want to
move above it.
Blinks

•• Displays the REPEATER LIST EDIT screen. The

selected repeater call sign is automatically entered.
LLSee pages 11-28 ~ 11-30 to edit the contents.
•• The selected repeater is inserted above the 8. Touch “<<Add Write>>.”
destination repeater name. •• The confirmation dialog is displayed.
LLIf “<<Move End>>” is selected, the repeater is moved 9. Touch <YES>.
to the bottom of the group. •• The repeater contents are added to the repeater list,
6. Push EXIT several times to close the Repeater and the display returns to the RX HISTORY screen.
List screen.

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D
DSkip setting for the DR scan
You can set repeaters as scan skip repeaters. The
selected repeaters are skipped for faster scanning.
You can set the skip setting to all repeaters in the
selected repeater group, or to individual repeaters.
LLWhen a repeater is set as a skip repeater, its “USE
(FROM)” setting is automatically set to “NO.” In that
case, the repeater cannot be selected in “FROM”
(Access repeater) on the DR screen.

<Individual skip setting> <Group skip setting>

1. Open the REPEATER GROUP screen. On the REPEATER GROUP screen, push QUICK ,
MENU » (2) > DV/DD Memory > Repeater List then select “SKIP All ON” to skip the repeaters in the
group during the DR scan.
2. Select a repeater group where the repeater you
set the skip setting is listed.

LLTo cancel the skip settings in the group, select “SKIP All
OFF.”

3. Touch the repeater to be skipped for 1 second.

TIP:
•• When you select “Repeater List” on the FROM
SELECT screen, you can set the skip setting as
described to the left.

4. Touch “SKIP.”

•• When “FROM” is selected on the DR screen, push

QUICK to set the skip setting, as shown below.
Rotate MAIN DIAL to select SKIP, then touch it.

•• Displays “SKIP” in the upper right corner.

LLSelect “SKIP” again to cancel the skip setting.
LLSelect “SKIP All ON” to set the skip setting to all
repeaters in the group. LLDisplays “SKIP” in the “FROM” field.
5. Push EXIT several times to close the Repeater
List screen.
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D
DEntering or editing a repeater group name
1. Open the REPEATER GROUP screen.
MENU » (2) > DV/DD Memory > Repeater List

2. Touch a Repeater group that you edit the name for

1 second.

3. Touch “Edit Name.”

4. Enter a group name of up to 16 characters, and

then touch [ENT].

Selectable characters and symbols

A to Z, a to z, 0 to 9, ! " # $ % & ’ ( ) * +
, - . / : ; < = > ? @ [ \ ] ^ _ ` { | } ˜ (space)
5. Push EXIT several times to close the Repeater
Group screen.

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Your Call Sign

D
DEntering Your Call Sign
You can manually enter a Your (destination) Call Sign. 7. Enter Your call sign of up to 8 characters,
When a Your Call Sign is set to “TO,” you can make a including spaces, and then touch [ENT].
call to the station, even if you do not know where the
station is currently located.
Up to 300 “Your Call Signs” can be entered.

Example: E
 ntering “Tom/JG3LUK” to the Your Call
Sign memory.

1. Open the YOUR CALL SIGN screen.

MENU » DV/DD Memory > Your Call Sign 8. Touch “<<Add Write>>.”

2. Push QUICK .
3. Touch “Add.”

•• The confirmation dialog is displayed.

9. Touch <YES>.

4. Touch “NAME.”

10. Push EXIT several times to close the YOUR

CALL SIGN screen.
5. Enter a station name of up to 16 characters, and
then touch [ENT]. TIP:
To cancel the entered call sign
Push EXIT to display the “Cancel edit?” window.
Touch “YES” to cancel the entry and return to the
YOUR CALL SIGN screen.

Selectable characters and symbols

A to Z, a to z, 0 to 9, ! " # $ % & ’ ( ) * +
, - . / : ; < = > ? @ [ \ ] ^ _ ` { | } ˜ (space)
6. Touch “CALL SIGN.” To edit the entered call sign
To edit the entered call sign, select “Edit” in step 3.

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Your Call Sign

D
DDeleting Your Call Sign D
DRearranging the display order of
Your Call Signs
1. Open the YOUR CALL SIGN screen. You can move Your Call Signs to rearrange their
MENU » DV/DD Memory > Your Call Sign
display order.
2. Touch a call sign you want to delete for 1 second. If the stations you often communicate with are moved
to the top of the list, it is easy to find them.

Example: Moving “Rick” above “Eddy.”

1. Open the YOUR CALL SIGN screen.

MENU » DV/DD Memory > Your Call Sign

2. Touch a Your Call Sign to be moved for 1 second.

3. Touch “Delete.”

3. Touch “Move.”

•• A confirmation dialog is displayed.

4. Touch <YES>.

4. Touch the position to insert the Your Call Sign you

want to move the call sign above.
•• The selected call sign is deleted from the Your Call Blinks
Sign list, and the returns to the YOUR CALL SIGN
screen.
5. Push EXIT several times to close the YOUR
CALL SIGN screen.

•• While moving, “DESTINATION” blinks.

•• The selected call sign is inserted above the
NOTE: The currently selected Your Call Sign on the destination call sign.
DR screen cannot be edited or deleted. To edit or LLIf “<<Move End>>” is selected, the Your Call Sign is
delete the Your Call Sign, select another Your Call moved to the bottom of the group.
Sign on the DR screen. 5. Push EXIT several times to close the YOUR
CALL SIGN screen.

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Manually setting Call Signs

Set or view the “UR,” “R1,” “R2,” and “MY” call signs Step 2. Gateway “R2” setting
to use in the DV mode. 1. Touch “R2.”
MENU » (2) > CS LLTo manually enter a call sign, touch “R2” for 1
second, then touch “Edit.”
2. Touch “GW.”
When not using the DR function, sets the call signs on
this screen. About the RPT2 SELECT screen

For Simplex operation (DV mode/DD mode) NOT USED* For local area calls
You can set the “UR” and “MY” call signs. GW
To select the gateway call sign from the
repeater list.
For Duplex (repeater) operation To select the repeater that has the
Repeater name
(DV mode/DD mode/DR function) same gateway as the “R1” repeater.
You can set only the “MY” call sign when the DR
function is ON.
Step 3. Destination “UR” setting
<To manually set the Duplex (repeater) operation> 1. Touch “UR.”
LLTo manually enter a call sign, touch “UR” for 1
Example: M
 aking a gateway CQ call to Kirkland second, then touch “Edit.”
repeater (N71H B) from the Hirano 2. Touch “Gateway CQ.”
repeater (JP3YHH A), in the DV mode. 3. Touch repeater group where your destination
repeater is listed.
Destination call sign 4. Touch a destination repeater.

Repeater call sign About the YOUR SELECT screen

Gateway repeater call sign To select “CQCQCQ” to make a non-

CQCQCQ
call sign specific call.
Your call sign To select “Gateway CQ” to make a call
Gateway CQ*
using the repeater list.
LLBefore starting to set the call sign, set the frequency
To select the destination “UR” call sign
of your Access repeater and duplex direction on the Your Call Sign
using the Your Call Sign memory.
standby screen.
To select the destination “UR” call sign
RX History
TIP: When the Digital Repeater Set function is ON, using RX History.
the repeater call sign is automatically set. To select the destination “UR” call sign
MENU » SET > DV/DD Set > Digital Repeater Set TX History
using TX History.

* Not displayed in the Simplex mode.

Step 1. Setting the call sign “R1”

1. Touch “R1” for 1 second.
2. Touch “Edit.”
3. Enter the repeater call sign of up to 8 characters,
including spaces. (Example: JP3YHH A)
4. Touch [ENT].
•• Sets the entered repeater call sign.

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Are your settings correct?

If you make a Local Area call with a gateway setting
still selected in “TO,” the destination repeater will be
busy while you transmit.
The stations that want to use the repeater as their
Access repeater cannot access it, as shown below.

BE SURE to set CQCQCQ in “TO” on the DR screen

when you intend to make a Local Area call, or after
you finish a Gateway call.

Example: JG3LUK wants to make a Local Area call.

Hirano repeater Kirkland repeater

CQ D-STAR Hirano, this is JG3LUK
through JP3YHH port A for a Local call... His setting is wrong!
I can’t access the repeater!

INTERNET
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Hirano area Kirkland area

JG3LUK’s setting
NOTE: With this setting, you can make a Local Area
call, but the destination Repeater, selected in “TO,” is
also busy while you transmit.
The stations that want to use the repeater as their
Access Repeater cannot access it.

The destination (“TO”) setting is incorrect.

Correct setting

To make a Local Area call, set the

destination (“TO”) to “CQCQCQ.”
See page 11-8 for details.

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Using the RS-MS1A

The RS-MS1A is a freeware application for Android D
DInstalling the application
devices.
1. Start the Android device.
With the RS-MS1A, you can use the extended
2. Touch “Play store.”
D-STAR functions to exchange image files or text
3. Enter “RS-MS1A.”
messages, or display the received D-PRS station data LLDO NOT abbreviate the application name to be sure
on a map program. to find it.
To use the RS-MS1A, download it from the Google 4. Touch “ (search).”
Play store of your Android device. •• The RS-MS1A application information is displayed.
NOTE: LLIf your Android device is not compatible with the
•• Before starting, be sure to set the following items. RS-MS1A, the application is not displayed.
MENU » SET > Connectors > CI-V 5. Touch “RS-MS1A.”
6. Touch “Install.”
- Set “CI-V Transceive” to “ON.” 7. Touch “Agree to download.”
- Set “CI-V DATA Baud Rate” to the same baud rate as •• Starts installing the application.
the RS-MS1A. •• After the installation is completed, the icon is
- Set “CI-V DATA Echo Back” to “OFF.” displayed on your home screen.
MENU » SET > Connectors >
USB (B)/DATA Function
D
DConnecting the OPC-2350LU
- Set “USB (B) Function” to “OFF.”
- Set “DATA Function” to “CI-V.”
- Set “GPS Out” to “OFF.”
Android device with
•• You cannot use the RS-MS1A while in the Access Point the USB host function
mode.
IC-9700 To the [DATA] jack

D
DRequired items OPC-2350LU To a USB port
The following system is required to use the RS-MS1A.
 (As of April 2021)
•• Android device NOTE:
Android 5.0 or later with the USB host function. •• Turn OFF the transceiver before connecting or removing
LLThe RS-MS1A has been tested with the Android 5.x.x, the cable.
6.x.x, 7.0, 8.0, 9.0, and 10.0. •• Remove the cable when you do not use the cable.
Otherwise, the battery will be quickly exhausted.
•• Cable (purchase separately)
OPC-2350LU data cable
LLIf your Android device has a USB Type-C port, you
need a USB On-The-Go (OTG) adapter to convert
the data cable’s plug to USB Type-C.

NOTE: Some function may not work correctly,

•• depending on other applications installed in the Android
device.
•• depending on the memory capacity.

TIP: The USB host function is needed to use a USB

device with an Android device. To check whether or
not your Android device has the USB host system,
ask the Android device’s manufacturer.

LLFor operations or settings of the Android device,

read the Android device’s instruction manual.
LLDisplay indications may differ depending on the OS
version or settings.

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When using the External Gateway function�����������������������������������������12-2
About the Terminal/AP Call sign�����������������������������������������������������������12-3
DD When operating in the Terminal mode������������������������������������������������������12-3
DD When operating in the AP mode���������������������������������������������������������������12-3
Setting up a network�����������������������������������������������������������������������������12-4
DD When connecting your device to the Internet using a router��������������������12-6
DD When connecting your device to the Internet using a cellular system������12-8
DD When connecting your device to the Internet using a mobile router��������12-9
Setting up the device��������������������������������������������������������������������������12-10
DD When using the Internal Gateway function���������������������������������������������12-10
DD When using the RS-MS3W software������������������������������������������������������12-12
DD When using the RS-MS3A����������������������������������������������������������������������12-13
Terminal mode operation��������������������������������������������������������������������12-14
DD Setting the Terminal mode����������������������������������������������������������������������12-14
DD Operating in the Terminal mode�������������������������������������������������������������12-15
Access Point mode operation�������������������������������������������������������������12-16
DD Setting the Access Point mode���������������������������������������������������������������12-16
DD Making a Gateway call through the Access point transceiver����������������12-17
Troubleshooting����������������������������������������������������������������������������������12-21
DD Error icon of the transceiver�������������������������������������������������������������������12-21
DD Troubleshooting for the Terminal mode operation����������������������������������12-22
DD Troubleshooting for the Access Point mode operation���������������������������12-24
DD Error messages of the RS-MS3W and the RS-MS3A����������������������������12-26

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About the DV Gateway function When using the External

Gateway function
Even if you cannot access a D-STAR repeater, you can
make Gateway calls with the DV Gateway function.
There are two modes, the Terminal mode and the Even if you cannot connect the transceiver to the
Access Point mode. Internet directly, or you want to use a cellular system,
LLOther stations can also directly communicate using the you can use the DV Gateway function by using a
DV Gateway function, only if they use call sign routing. Windows or Android device that is running the
LLWhen using the DV Gateway function, you cannot make a RS-MS3W or RS-MS3A application.
Local area call. LLYou need the OPC-2350LU to connect the transceiver to
your device.
IMPORTANT:
•• Before operating in the Terminal mode or the Terminal mode
Access Point mode, BE SURE to check your local
regulations or laws.
•• Register your call sign (MY) at a gateway server.* OPC-2350LU
Other
•• Register the Terminal/AP call sign that is set in the
station
transceiver, RS-MS3A, or RS-MS3W to the RS- Internet
RP3C as the access point.*
IC-9700
* Ask the gateway repeater administrator for details. Windows or
Android device
D-STAR repeater
Terminal mode
The Terminal mode enables you to make Gateway
calls through the Internet. Access Point mode
In the Terminal mode, the transceiver does not
Remote D-STAR
transmit or receive RF signals through the antenna.
transceiver*2
When using the Internal Gateway function:

Access point Other

Other station
station
Internet Internet

IC-9700 IC-9700
Windows or
D-STAR repeater
OPC-2350LU Android device D-STAR repeater
Connect to the [LAN] port

Access Point mode

The Access Point mode enables you to use another Set “Gateway Select” to “External Gateway”
D-STAR transceiver and remotely*1 make Gateway 1. Open the Gateway Select screen.
calls through an Access point transceiver. MENU » (2) > DV GW > Gateway Select

When using the Internal Gateway function: 2. Touch “External Gateway (DATA).”
Remote D-STAR
transceiver*2

Access point Other station

Internet

IC-9700
D-STAR repeater
Connect to the [LAN] port

*1 Within the transmit and receive range of the Access point transceiver. The range will vary, depending on the operating environment.
*2 Any model as long as the transceiver is D-STAR capable. Only one D-STAR transceiver can access the Access Point at the same time.

NOTE: When using the DV Gateway function

•• When operating in the Access Point mode, you need two call signs. One for the Access Point transceiver and
one for the Remote D-STAR transceiver. (p. 12-3)
•• You need an Internet connection with an IPv4 Global IP address. If you use a cellular system, you need an IPv4
Global IP address assigned to your Windows or Android device.
•• When you use your Windows or Android device, read the RS-MS3W or RS-MS3A instruction manual in addition
to this document. They can be downloaded from the Icom website. (pp. 12-12, 12-13)

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About the Terminal/AP Call sign

D
DWhen operating in the Terminal mode D
DWhen operating in the AP mode
IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT:
•• Register your call sign (MY) at a gateway server.* •• Register your call sign (MY) at a gateway server.*
•• Register the Terminal/AP call sign that is set in •• Register the Terminal/AP call sign that is set in
the transceiver, RS-MS3A, or RS-MS3W software the transceiver, RS-MS3A, or RS-MS3W software
application to the RS-RP3C repeater gateway application to the RS-RP3C repeater gateway
software as the access point.* software as the access point.*
* Ask the gateway repeater administrator for details. * Ask the gateway repeater administrator for details.

LLInformation LLInformation
•• The Terminal Call sign should be 8 characters. •• The AP Call sign should be 8 characters. Enter
Enter spaces between MY call sign and the 8th spaces between Access Point (AP) transceiver’s
character. MY call sign and the 8th character.
•• Enter a unique ID suffix between A and F at the end •• Enter a unique ID suffix between A and F at the end
of MY Call Sign for the 8th character. of MY Call Sign for the 8th character.
•• Call signs shown below are just examples. •• Call signs shown below are just examples.

When using the Internal Gateway function When using the Internal Gateway function
Enter the Terminal Call sign in “Terminal/AP Call sign” Enter the AP Call sign in “Terminal/AP Call sign” in the
in the transceiver. (p. 12-10) transceiver. (p. 12-10)
MENU » (2) > DV GW > Internal Gateway Settings > MENU » (2) > DV GW > Internal Gateway Settings >
Terminal/AP Call sign Terminal/AP Call sign

Other Other
Access point
station station
Internet Internet

IC-9700 IC-9700
MY Call Sign: MY Call Sign:
JA3YUA D-STAR repeater JA3YUA D-STAR repeater
Terminal/AP Call sign: Terminal/AP Call sign:
JA3YUA A JA3YUA A

When using the External Gateway function When using the External Gateway function
Enter the Terminal Call sign in “Terminal/AP Call sign” Enter the AP Call sign in “Terminal/AP Call sign” in the
in the RS-MS3W or RS-MS3A. RS-MS3W or RS-MS3A.

Other
station
Access point Other
Internet
station
IC-9700 Windows/Android Internet
MY Call Sign: Enter “JA3YUA A”
JA3YUA IC-9700
in “Terminal/AP Call D-STAR repeater Windows/Android
MY Call Sign:
sign” in the RS-MS3W Enter “JA3YUA D”
JA3YUA D-STAR repeater
or RS-MS3A. in “Terminal/AP Call
sign” in the RS-MS3W
or RS-MS3A.

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Setting up a network
Before using the DV Gateway function, you have to NOTE: Depending on your contract, you may be
set up a network. charged a large or additional communication fee. Ask
your Internet service provider about the content of
When using the Internal Gateway function your contract.
See page 12-6.

When using the External Gateway function

1. When connecting your device*1 to the Internet using
a router (p. 12-6)
2. When connecting your device*1 to the Internet using
a cellular system (p. 12-8)
3. When connecting your device*1 to the Internet using
a mobile router (p. 12-9)

*1 Windows or Android device

Internet

1
*2

*2 You can use a cellular system

compatible computer.

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Setting up a network

About the UDP Hole Punch function

When both the caller station and the called station use the Terminal or Access Point mode, the caller station does
not need to:
•• Forward port 40000 when connecting to the Internet using the router.
•• Use a device assigned a static or dynamic Global IP address.

CQ CQ CQ,
this is JA3YUA. CQ
this CQ C
is J Q,
A3
YU
INTERNET A.

No need to Forward
forward port 40000. port 40000.
Called
, .
Caller UA 1ZLK JA3YUA,
3Y
JA is JM this is JM1ZLK.
thi s

LLInformation
•• Depending on your Network environment, you may not be able to use this function.
•• The caller station must set “UDP Hole Punch” to “ON” in the IC-9700 (When using the Internal Gateway function) or RS-
MS3W/RS-MS3A (When using the External Gateway function) to use this function.
MENU » (2) > DV GW > Internal Gateway Settings > UDP Hole Punch
When not using this function, set “UDP Hole Punch” to “OFF.”
•• A few minutes* after the call, the caller station cannot receive from the called station. In this case, the caller station must
transmit to the called station again.
* Less than 3 minutes, depending on the router.

NOTE:
•• When using the External Gateway function, use version 1.30 or later of the RS-MS3W/RS-MS3A application software.
•• The caller station cannot communicate with the called station when:
- The caller station is using an earlier version software or firmware.
- The called station using an earlier version software or firmware.
- The called station calls through a local repeater instead of using the Terminal or Access Point mode.
•• Even if using the latest version, the called station needs to forward port 40000 when connecting to the Internet using a
router, or to use a device assigned a static or dynamic Global IP address to communicate with the caller station.

INTERNET

Not forwarding Forwarding

port 40000 port 40000
Caller
CQ CQ CQ,
Called this is JM1ZLK.

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Setting up a network

D
DWhen connecting your device to the Internet using a router
The following items are needed to use the DV Needs a Global IP address.
Gateway function.
LAN cable
•• An Internet connection with an IPv4 Global IP address
Internet
•• A static*1 local IP address set to your transceiver, *2
*1
Windows, or Android device
•• Port forwarding of port 40000

*2
OPC-2350LU

*1
*2

*1 A static IP address to the transceiver, Windows, or Android device

OPC-2350LU
is recommended. *1
*2 Forward port number 40000.

1. A Global IP address
A static or dynamic IPv4 Global IP address assigned to the router is needed.
LLYour router may not have a Global IP address, depending on your Internet service provider.
Ask your Internet service provider about the Global IP address setting.
2. Setting a static local IP address
When using a router, you need to set a static local IP address to the transceiver, Windows, or Android device.
LLUsable IP addresses differ, depending on your router. Ask the router’s manufacturer for details.
LLDo not set the same IP address to two or more devices that are connected to the same router.
LLAsk your Windows or Android device’s manufacturer about the setting details.

Transceiver setting
When using the Internal Gateway function, open the NETWORK screen, and set these items.
LLAsk your network administrator for details.
MENU » SET > Network
Items Contents
DHCP ON (Default)  OFF
IP Address An IP address that is not assigned to any other device.
Example: 192.168.0.10 (Default)
Subnet Mask The subnet mask of the IP address
Example: 255.255.255.0 (Default)
LLNormally, use the default value.
Default Gateway An IP address of the LAN side on the router
Example: 192.168.0.1
Primary DNS Server An IP address of the DNS Server.
LLNormally, enter the default gateway IP address.
Example: 192.168.0.1
2nd DNS Server An IP address of the secondary DNS Server.
LLSet this item if necessary.

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Setting up a network

DDWhen connecting your device to the Internet using a router (Continued)

Needs a Global IP address.

LAN cable
Internet
*1 *2

*2
OPC-2350LU

*1
*2

*1 A static IP address to the transceiver, Windows, or Android device

OPC-2350LU
is recommended. *1
*2 Forward port number 40000.

3. Port forwarding
When using a router, enable communication with the Internet, as described below.
•• Forward the port number 40000 to the transceiver, Windows, or Android device.
•• “UDP” should be used as the port protocol.
•• Set a static local IP address in Procedure 2 (2. Setting a static local IP address) as a destination port.
LLAsk the router’s manufacturer about how to forward the port.
LLOnly one transceiver, Windows, or Android device connected to the router can use the DV Gateway function at the same
time.
LLDepending on the router settings, you must configure the IP filter settings. Check the router’s manual on how to configure the
settings.

 When using the Internal Gateway function, go to “Setting up the transceiver.” (p. 12-10)
 When using a Windows device, go to “Setting up the RS-MS3W.” (p. 12-12)
 When using an Android device, go to “Setting up the RS-MS3A.” (p. 12-13)

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Setting up a network

D
DWhen connecting your device to the Internet using a cellular system
A Global IP address is required to use the DV
Gateway function. Needs a Global IP address.

OPC-2350LU
Internet

OPC-2350LU *
Needs a Global
IP address.

* You can use a cellular system compatible computer.

A Global IP address
A static or dynamic IPv4 Global IP address assigned to your Windows or Android device is needed.
Ask your Internet service provider to provide a Global IP address to your device.

NOTE:
•• Turn OFF your Wi-Fi setting when you operate using a cellular system.
•• Communication errors may occur when using a cellular system.
•• Depending on your contract, you may be charged a large or additional communication fee. Ask your cellular
system company about the content of your contract.

 When using a Windows device, go to “Setting up the RS-MS3W.” (p. 12-12)

 When using an Android device, go to “Setting up the RS-MS3A.” (p. 12-13)

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Setting up a network

D
DWhen connecting your device to the Internet using a mobile router
The following items are needed to use the DV
Needs a Global IP address.
Gateway function.
•• An Internet connection with an IPv4 Global IP address OPC-
•• A static*1 local IP address set to your Windows or Android 2350LU
Internet
device *2
•• Port forwarding of port 40000 *1

OPC-
2350LU Needs a Global
*2 IP address.
*1
*1 A static IP address to the transceiver, Windows, or Android
device is recommended.
*2 Forward port number 40000.

1. A Global IP address
A static or dynamic IPv4 Global IP address assigned to the mobile router is needed.
LLYour router may not have a Global IP address, depending on your Internet service provider.
Ask your Internet service provider about the Global IP address setting.
2. Setting a static local IP address
When using a mobile router, you need to set a static local IP address to Windows or Android device.
LLUsable IP addresses differ, depending on your router. Ask the router’s manufacturer for details.
LLDo not set the same IP address to two or more devices that are connected to the same router.
LLAsk your Windows or Android device’s manufacturer about the setting details.
3. Port forwarding
When using a mobile router, enable communication with the Internet, as described below.
•• Forward the port number 40000 to your Windows or Android device.
•• “UDP” should be used as the port protocol.
•• Set a static local IP address in Procedure 2 (2. Setting a static local IP address to your device) as a destination
port.
LLAsk the router’s manufacturer about how to forward the port.
LLOnly one Windows or Android device connected to the router can use the DV Gateway function at the same time.
LLDepending on the router settings, you may need to configure the IP filter settings. Check the router’s manual on how to
configure the settings.

 When using a Windows device, go to “Setting up the RS-MS3W.” (p. 12-12)

 When using an Android device, go to “Setting up the RS-MS3A.” (p. 12-13)

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Setting up the device

D
DWhen using the Internal Gateway Gateway Repeater (Server IP/Domain)
function Enter the RS-RP3C’s gateway repeater address or
domain name.
Connecting the LAN cable LLThe address consists of up to 64 characters.
Connect the transceiver to the router using the LAN
cable. NOTE: You must have your call sign registered to
the gateway server that has the RS-RP3C installed.
Ask the gateway repeater administrator for details.

IC-9700 Terminal/AP Call sign

To the [LAN] port Enter the Terminal/AP call sign that is registered
as the access point on the RS-RP3C’s Personal
LAN cable
Information screen.
LLThe call sign consists of 8 characters.
Router •• Enter spaces before the 8th character if necessary.
•• Enter a desired ID suffix between A to F for the 8th
character.
Setting the Internal Gateway Settings
1. Open the INTERNAL GATEWAY SETTINGS
screen. Gateway Type (Default: Global)
MENU » (2) > DV GW > Internal Gateway Settings Select the gateway type.
LLSelect “Global” when operating outside of Japan.
2. Touch to select the item to set.
(Example: “Terminal/AP Call sign”)
UDP Hole Punch (Default: OFF)
Selects whether or not to use the UDP Hole Punch
function. This function enables you to communicate
with other station who uses the Terminal or Access
Point mode even if you do not forward port 40000 of a
router. (p. 12-5)

3. Enter a call sign, and then touch [ENT]. Allowed Call Sign (Access Point Mode)
LLSee right for details on the setting items and their  (Default: Disable)
options. Select to use the call sign restriction for the Access
Point mode. When “Enable” is selected, this allows
only stations with registered call signs to transmit
through the Internet.
•• Disable: Allows all call signs to transmit.
•• Enable: Allows only the call sign entered on the
“Allowed Call sign List” to transmit. (See
the next page.)
LLWhen using the Terminal mode, select “Disable.”
4. To close the INTERNAL GATEWAY SETTINGS
screen, push EXIT several times.

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Setting up the device

DDWhen using the Internal Gateway function

Allowed Call Sign List
Enter the call sign of the stations that you allow
to transmit through the Internet while “Enable” is
selected for “Allowed Call sign (Access Point Mode).”
LLYou can add up to 30 call signs.

Adding a call sign Deleting a call sign

1. Touch for 1 second. 1. Touch the Call sign for 1 second to open the
QUICK MENU.

2. Touch “Add.”
2. Touch “Delete.”

3. Enter the Call sign, and then touch [ENT].

3. Touch [YES].

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Setting up the device

DDWhen using the RS-MS3W software

The RS-MS3W is a Windows application to use with COM port settings
the External Gateway function. Set the data port.
You can download it from the Icom website.
1. After connecting, turn ON the transceiver.
System requirements 2. Click “Com Port (P)” in the “Settings (S).”
•• The Com Port Setting window is displayed.
The following are required to use the RS-MS3W.
 (As of April 2021) 3. Select the COM port number that the data cable is
connected to.
LLClick “▼” to display the COM ports on a drop-down
•• Operating System (OS)
list.
Microsoft® Windows® 8.1 (32/64bit) LLSee the data cable’s Installation Guide that you
(Except for Microsoft® Windows® RT.) can download on the Icom website, for details on
Microsoft® Windows® 10 (32/64bit) checking the COM port number.
LLYou cannot use Windows Mobile. 4. Click <OK>.

•• USB port Setting the RS-MS3W

USB 1.1 or 2.0 port Set the RS-MS3W to start using the DV Gateway
function.
•• Data cable
OPC-2350LU data cable (purchase separately)
NOTE: Before using the data cable, you have to
install its USB driver. The latest USB driver and
Installation Guide for the OPC-2350LU can be
downloaded from “Options” section towards the
bottom of the firmware page on the Icom website.
Carefully read the guide, before installing the driver.
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Installing the RS-MS3W

Download the latest RS-MS3W and its instruction
manual from the Icom website.
Read the RS-MS3W instruction manual on how to
install the software. LLThe screen may be different, depending on the
LLSearch by “RS-MS3W.” application version.
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Read the RS-MS3W instruction manual about each
setting item.

Connecting the OPC-2350LU NOTE: About the Firewall setting

Connect the transceiver to the Windows device using When you use a firewall security software, a
the OPC-2350LU. communication error may occur by the firewall
blocking the necessary ports or data.
Before using the DV Gateway function, confirm that
the RS-MS3W’s communication is not blocked.
LLAsk your firewall security software’s manufacturer about
Windows device the setting details.
IC-9700 To the [DATA] jack

OPC-2350LU
To a USB port

NOTE: Turn OFF the transceiver before connecting

or disconnecting the cable.

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Setting up the device

DDWhen using the RS-MS3A

The RS-MS3A is an application for Android device to Connecting the OPC-2350LU
use the External Gateway function. Connect the transceiver to the Android device using
Download the application from Google Play. the OPC-2350LU.

System requirements
Android device with
The following are required to use the RS-MS3A.
the USB host function
 (As of April 2021)
IC-9700 To the [DATA] jack

•• Android device
Android 5.0 or later with the USB host function OPC-2350LU To a USB port
LLThe RS-MS3A has been tested with Android 5.x.x,
6.x.x, 7.x.x, 8.x, 9.0, and 10.0.
NOTE:
•• Turn OFF the transceiver before connecting or
TIP: The USB host function is needed to use a USB
disconnecting the cable.
device with an Android device. To check whether or
•• Remove the OPC-2350LU when you do not use
not your Android device has the USB host system,
the cable. Otherwise, the battery will be quickly
ask the Android device’s manufacturer.
exhausted.
•• If the application selection window is displayed,
•• Data cable select “RS-MS3A” to start the application.
OPC-2350LU data cable (purchase separately) •• If your Android device has a USB Type-C port, you
need a USB On-The-Go (OTG) adapter to convert
NOTE: the data cable’s plug to USB Type-C.
Some functions may not be usable, depending on:
•• applications installed in the Android device
•• memory capacity
Setting the RS-MS3A
For operations or settings of the Android device, read Set the RS-MS3A to start using the DV Gateway
the Android device’s instruction manual. function.
LLDisplay indications may differ, depending on the OS
version or settings.

Installing the RS-MS3A

1. Start the Android device.
2. Touch “Play Store.”
3. Enter “RS-MS3A.”
LLDo not abbreviate the application name to search.
4. Touch “ (search).”
5. Touch “RS-MS3A.”
•• The RS-MS3A application information is displayed.
LLIf your Android device is not compatible with the
RS-MS3A, the application is not displayed.
6. Touch “Install.” LLThe screen may be different, depending on the
7. Touch “Agree to download.” application version.
•• Starts installing the application.
•• After the installation is completed, the icon is Read the RS-MS3A instruction manual about each
displayed on your home screen. setting item.
LLSearch by “RS-MS3A.”
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Terminal mode operation

D
DSetting the Terminal mode

1. Open the DV GATEWAY screen. TIP: Canceling the Terminal mode

MENU » (2) > DV GW
Touch “<<Normal Mode>>” in the QUICK MENU or
the DV GATEWAY screen.
2. Touch “<<Terminal Mode>>.” MENU » (2) > DV GW > <<Normal Mode>>

LLTo display the QUICK MENU screen, push QUICK .

LLWhen using the External Gateway function, click (touch)
<Stop> in the RS-MS3W or RS-MS3A before the
transceiver returns to the normal mode.

About the Internal Gateway icon

When using the Internal Gateway function, displays
the communication status.
Internal Gateway icon Icon Status
In the standby mode
While transmitting
While receiving
Transmission error (The repeater is busy.)
“Ext” is displayed when using the
External Gateway function.
Transmission error
Network error

When using the External Gateway function Receiving while transmitting

After the transceiver is in the Terminal mode, click Receive error
(touch) <Start> in the RS-MS3W or RS-MS3A.
LLIf an error message is displayed, see page 12-26 to read LLIf an error icon is displayed, see page 12-21 to read the
the tips to solve the problem. tips to solve the problem.

NOTE: In the Terminal mode

•• The Time Out Timer function is not activated.
•• The following items are automatically set.
Mode: DV mode*
DR function: ON (MAIN band)*
FROM: MY Call Sign
Dualwatch function: OFF*
AFC function: OFF
RIT function: OFF
P.AMP function: OFF
EXT P.AMP function: OFF
ATT function: OFF
IP+ function: OFF
TX PWR LIMIT function: OFF
* These settings do not return to the previous
settings, even if you cancel the Terminal mode.
•• The Terminal mode is not automatically canceled,
even if you turn OFF the transceiver, then turn it
ON again.

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Terminal mode operation

D
DOperating in the Terminal mode
NOTE: In the Terminal mode, you can make a
Gateway CQ call, or a call to a specific station, using
call sign routing.
LLYou cannot make a call if you select “Local CQ” or
“Reflector.”

Example: Making a Gateway CQ call Example: Making a call to a specific station

1. Touch “TO.” 1. Touch “TO.”

2. Touch “Gateway CQ.” 2. Touch “Your Call Sign.”

3. Select the repeater group where your destination 3. Select your destination station. (Example: Rick)
repeater is listed. •• Returns to the DR screen, and the selected name is
set in “TO.”

4. Select your destination repeater.

(Example: Hirano/Icom) 4. Push TRANSMIT , or hold down the microphone’s
•• Returns to the DR screen, and selected repeater [PTT] to transmit.
name is set in “TO.” •• While transmitting, the TX/RX indicator lights orange.
LLWhile receiving a signal through the Internet, you
cannot transmit.
LLIf you cannot receive a reply, see page 12-22 to read
the tips to solve the problem.

5. Push TRANSMIT , or hold down the microphone’s

[PTT] to transmit.
•• While transmitting, the TX/RX indicator lights orange.
LLWhile receiving a signal through the Internet, you
cannot transmit.
LLIf you cannot receive a reply, see page 12-22 to read
the tips to solve the problem.

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Access Point mode operation

D
DSetting the Access Point mode
In this section, set an Access Point transceiver. TIP: Canceling the Access Point mode
1. Open the DV GATEWAY screen. Touch “<<Normal Mode>>” in the QUICK MENU or
MENU » (2) > DV GW the DV GATEWAY screen.
MENU » (2) > DV GW > <<Normal Mode>>
2. Touch “<<Access Point Mode>>.”
LLTo display the QUICK MENU screen, push QUICK .
LLWhen using the External Gateway function, click (touch)
<Stop> in the RS-MS3W or RS-MS3A before the
transceiver returns to the normal mode.

About the Internal Gateway icon

When using the Internal Gateway function, displays
the communication status.
Internal Gateway icon Icon Status
In the standby mode
While transmitting
While receiving
Transmission error (The repeater is busy.)
Transmission error
“Ext” is displayed when using the
External Gateway function. Network error
Receiving while transmitting
3. Rotate MAIN DIAL to set the operating frequency.
Receive error
LLThe frequency is used to communicate with the
Remote D-STAR transceiver. LLIf an error icon is displayed, see page 12-21 to read the
LLIn the Access Point mode, you can change the tips to solve the problem.
operating frequency.

NOTE: BE SURE to check your local regulations or

laws to select the appropriate operating frequency.

When using the External Gateway function

After the transceiver is in the Access Point mode, click
(touch) <Start> in the RS-MS3W or RS-MS3A.
LLIf an error message is displayed, see page 12-26 to read
the tips to solve the problem.

NOTE: In the Access Point mode

•• The following items are automatically set.
Mode: VFO mode*
Operating mode: DV mode*
Dualwatch function: OFF*
Duplex mode: OFF*
AFC function: OFF
RIT function: OFF
VOX function: OFF
MONITOR function: OFF
* These settings do not return to the previous
settings, even if you cancel the Access Point
mode.
•• The Access Point mode is not automatically
canceled even if you turn OFF the transceiver,
then turn it ON again.

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Access Point mode operation

D
DMaking a Gateway call through the Access point transceiver
In this section, set up a Remote D-STAR transceiver you are going to operate.
LLRead the Remote D-STAR transceiver’s instruction manual for setting details.

NOTE: While in the Access Point mode, you can When using the DR function
make a Gateway CQ call or a call to an individual NOTE: If you have imported the Repeater List, you
station using call sign routing. have to register the Access Point information again
LLYou can select the “Local CQ,” but cannot make a call. because the Repeater List is overwritten.

Example: W
 hen setting the operating frequency to In this document, the ID-51A (PLUS2)/ID-51E
430.850 MHz, and making a Gateway CQ (PLUS2) is used as a Remote D-STAR transceiver as
call. an example.

Remote D-STAR 1. Register the Access Point information to the

transceiver*1 Repeater List
LLRegister the Access Point information in the MENU
Access point Other
station screen.
(MENU > DV Memory > Repeater List)
Internet

1. Select a group you want to add your Access Point

Operating Operating frequency:
information to.
frequency: 430.850 MHz
430.850 MHz MY Call Sign: 2. After selecting a group, open the Repeater List
Hamacho 430
UR: /JP1YIU A JA3YUA Edit screen. (QUICK MENU > Add)
(JP1YIU A)
MY: JL3YRP Terminal/AP Call sign*2:
JA3YUA D

*1 Any model as long as the transceiver is D-STAR capable.

Only one D-STAR transceiver can use the Access Point at
a same time.
*2 When you use the External Gateway function, enter the
Call sign in “Terminal/AP Call sign” in the RS-MS3W or
RS-MS3A.
3. Set “DV Repeater” to “TYPE.”
LL“DV Repeater” is used for Repeater operation in the
DV mode.
4. Enter your favorite name into “NAME” and “SUB
NAME.” (Example: MY AP)

5. Set the Access Point transceiver’s call sign to

“CALL SIGN.” (Example: JL3YRP)
LLAfter setting “CALL SIGN,” “GW CALL SIGN” is
automatically set.

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Access Point mode operation

DDMaking a Gateway call through the Access point transceiver

When using the DR function

1. Register the Access Point information to the 2. Set the Access Point using the DR function
Repeater List (Continued) Set the Access Point registered in Procedure 1
6. Set “YES” to “USE (FROM).” (1. Register the Access Point information to the
7. Set the Access Point transceiver’s operating Repeater List) to “FROM.”
frequency to “FREQUENCY.” (Example: 430.850)
8. Set “DUP” to “DUP–.”

3. Set “TO” and transmit

9. Set “0.000.00” to “OFFSET FREQ.”
1. Set “TO” destination. (Example: Hamacho 430)
LLYou can select the “Local CQ,” but cannot make a
call.

10. Select “<<Add Write>>” and write the Access

Point information.
2. Hold down [PTT] to transmit.
LLIf you cannot receive a reply, see page 12-24 to read
the tips to solve the problem.

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Access Point mode operation

DDMaking a Gateway call through the Access point transceiver

When not using the DR function

In this document, the ID-51A (PLUS2)/ID-51E
(PLUS2) is used as a Remote D-STAR transceiver as
an example.

1. Enter the VFO mode 4. Set the duplex direction

Push [V/MHz]. 1. Push [QUICK].
2. Select “DUP.”

2. Set the operating frequency

Rotate [DIAL] to set the frequency that is set in the
Access Point transceiver. (Example: 430.850)
3. Select “DUP–.”

3. Set the Receive mode to “DV mode”

Push [MODE] several times until “DV” is displayed.
LLWhen the “GPS TX Mode” is set, “DV-G” or “DV-A” is
displayed.

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Access Point mode operation

DDMaking a Gateway call through the Access point transceiver

When not using the DR function (Continued)

5. Set the frequency offset 6. Set the destination station call sign to “UR”
1. Push [MENU]. 1. Hold down [CS] for 1 second to enter the
2. Select “DUP/TONE....” Operating Call Sign Select mode.
2. Select “UR.”
3. Set the destination repeater or destination
station’s call sign.
LLIn the Access Point mode, you can select the
“CQCQCQ” but cannot make a call.

3. Select “Offset Freq.”

4. Push [MENU].
•• Returns to the standby screen.

7. Hold down [PTT] to transmit

4. Set “0.000.00.”
LLIf you cannot receive a reply, see page 12-24 to read the
tips to solve the problem.

TIP: When the settings are saved into a memory

channel, you can quickly select the settings.
Read the Remote D-STAR transceiver’s instruction
manual for details.
5. Push [MENU].
•• Returns to the standby screen.

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Troubleshooting
D
DError icon of the transceiver
If an error icon is displayed when using the Internal Gateway function, read the following chart. If you are unable to
locate the cause of a problem or solve it through the use of this chart, contact your Icom Dealer or Service Center.

ICON POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REFERENCE

•• Transceiver connection is wrong. •• Check the connection between the p. 12-10
transceiver and the router.
•• Gateway Repeater cannot be •• Check the NETWORK settings. p. 12-6
found.
•• The call sign has not been added •• Set “Allowed Call Sign” to “Disable” p. 12-10
to “Allowed Call Sign List” in the in the INTERNAL GATEWAY
transceiver, when “Allowed Call SETTINGS screen.
Sign” is set to “Enable.” •• Add the Remote D-STAR p. 12-11
transceiver’s call sign to “Allowed
Call Sign List” in the INTERNAL
GATEWAY SETTINGS screen.
•• Your call sign (MY) has not been •• Register your call sign (MY) at a –
registered at a gateway server. gateway server.
•• The Terminal/AP call sign that is •• Register the Terminal/AP call sign that p. 12-10
set in the transceiver has not been is set in the transceiver to the RS-
registered to the RS-RP3C as the RP3C as the access point.
access point.
•• Destination station’s call sign (UR) •• Check the destination station’s –
has not been registered to the register information.
gateway server, or the registered
contents do not match your
transceiver’s setting.
•• Destination station that uses •• Destination station makes a call. –
the Terminal mode or Access
Point mode does not transmit
periodically.
•• The repeater is busy. •• Wait for a while, and try again. –
•• A signal is received while •• Destination station makes a call –
transmitting. again.
•• The transceiver cannot receive the •• Destination station makes a call –
signal. again.

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Troubleshooting

D
DTroubleshooting for the Terminal mode operation
The following chart is designed to help you correct problems which are not equipment malfunctions.
If you are unable to locate the cause of a problem or solve it through the use of this chart, contact your Icom Dealer
or Service Center.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REFERENCE
After your call, the repeater •• Transceiver connection is wrong. •• When using the Internal Gateway p. 12-10
does not return a status reply. function, check the connection
between the transceiver and the
router.
•• When using the External Gateway pp.12-12,12-13
function, check the connection
between the transceiver and the
Windows device, or the transceiver
and the Android device.
•• “Allowed Call Sign” is set to •• When using the Internal Gateway p. 12-10
“Enable.” function, set “Disable” to “Allowed Call
Sign” in the INTERNAL GATEWAY
SETTINGS screen.
•• When using the External Gateway RS-MS3W,
function, set “Disable” to “Allowed Call RS-MS3A’s
Sign” in the RS-MS3W or RS-MS3A. instruction
manual
•• When using the External Gateway •• Click (touch) <Start> in the RS- RS-MS3W,
function, you did not click (touch) MS3W or RS-MS3A. RS-MS3A’s
<Start> in the RS-MS3W or instruction
RS-MS3A. manual
After your call, the repeater •• The call was successfully sent, but •• Wait for a while, and try again. –
replies “UR?,” Your own call no station immediately replied.
sign (MY) and ID suffix “G.”
After your call, the repeater •• Your call sign (MY) has not been •• Register your call sign (MY) at a –
replies “RX” or “RPT?” and registered at a gateway server. gateway server.
Your own call sign (MY) and •• The Terminal/AP call sign that is set •• When using the Internal Gateway p. 12-10
ID suffix “G.” in the transceiver, RS-MS3A, or RS- function, register the Terminal/AP call
MS3W has not been registered to sign that is set in the transceiver to the
the RS-RP3C as the access point. RS-RP3C as the access point.
•• When using the External Gateway RS-MS3W,
function, register the Terminal/AP call RS-MS3A’s
sign that is set in the RS-MS3A or RS- instruction
MS3W to the RS-RP3C as the access manual
point.
•• Destination station’s call sign (UR) •• Check the destination station’s register –
has not been registered to the information.
gateway server, or the registered
contents do not match your
transceiver’s setting.
•• Destination station that uses the •• Destination station makes a call. –
Terminal mode or Access Point
mode does not transmit periodically.
After your call, the repeater •• The repeater cannot connect to the •• Wait for a while, and try again. –
replies ’RPT?’ and the access destination repeater.
repeater’s call sign. •• The repeater is busy.
“L” appears on the LCD. •• While receiving through the Internet, •• Wait for a while, and try again. –
some packets may be lost due to LLWhen the transceiver receives
network error (poor data throughput corrupted data, and misidentifies it
performance). is as Packet Loss, “L” is displayed.

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Troubleshooting

DDTroubleshooting for the Terminal mode operation

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REFERENCE
You can transmit, but cannot •• A Global IP address is not used. •• Check the Internet connection and use pp. 12-6 ~ 12-9
receive from the destination a Global IP address.
repeater. •• The router or mobile router’s port is •• Forward the router or mobile router’s pp. 12-6, 12-9
not correctly forwarded. correct port.
•• The firewall is blocking the •• Check your firewall settings. p. 12-12
necessary port.

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Troubleshooting

D
DTroubleshooting for the Access Point mode operation
The following chart is designed to help you correct problems which are not equipment malfunctions.
If you are unable to locate the cause of a problem or solve it through the use of this chart, contact your Icom Dealer
or Service Center.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REFERENCE
After your call, the repeater •• The wrong Access Point is selected •• Set the correct Access Point to –
does not return a status reply. in the Remote D-STAR transceiver. “FROM.”
(No S-meter indication) •• The manually entered frequency •• Set the correct frequency or duplex –
or duplex setting is wrong in the setting.
Remote D-STAR transceiver.
•• The transmission from the Remote •• Move to the place where the Remote –
D-STAR transceiver did not reach D-STAR transceiver can reach the
the Access Point. Access Point.
•• Transceiver connection is wrong. •• When using the Internal Gateway p. 12-10
function, check the connection
between the transceiver and the
router.
•• When using the External Gateway pp.12-12,12-13
function, check the connection
between the transceiver and the
Windows device, or the transceiver
and the Android device.
•• The Remote D-STAR transceiver’s •• When using the Internal Gateway p. 12-10
call sign has not been added to function, add the Remote D-STAR
“Allowed Call Sign List” in the transceiver’s call sign to “Allowed Call
transceiver, RS-MS3W, or RS- Sign List” in the INTERNAL GATEWAY
MS3A, when “Allowed Call sign” is SETTINGS screen.
set to “Enable.” •• When using the External Gateway RS-MS3W,
function, add the Remote D-STAR RS-MS3A’s
transceiver’s call sign to “Allowed Call instruction
Sign List” in the RS-MS3W or manual
RS-MS3A.
•• When using the External Gateway •• Click (touch) <Start> in the RS- RS-MS3W,
function, you did not click (touch) MS3W or RS-MS3A. RS-MS3A’s
<Start> in the RS-MS3W or instruction
RS-MS3A. manual
After your call, the repeater •• The call was successfully sent to •• Wait for a while, and try again. –
replies “UR?,” the Access the Access Point, but no station
Point call sign and ID suffix immediately replied.
“G.”

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Troubleshooting

DDTroubleshooting for the Access Point mode operation

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REFERENCE
After your call, the repeater •• The Remote D-STAR transceiver’s •• Set the Remote transceiver’s call sign The Remote
replies “RX” or “RPT?” and call sign has not been set to the has not been set to the transceiver. D-STAR
the Access Point call sign and transceiver. transceiver’s
ID suffix “G.” •• The Remote D-STAR transceiver’s •• Register The Remote D-STAR instruction
call sign has not been registered at transceiver’s call sign at a gateway manual
a gateway server. server.
•• The Terminal/AP call sign that is set •• When using the Internal Gateway p. 12-10
in the transceiver, RS-MS3A, or RS- function, register the Terminal/AP call
MS3W has not been registered to sign that is set in the transceiver to the
the RS-RP3C as the access point. RS-RP3C as the access point.
•• When using the External Gateway RS-MS3W,
function, register the Terminal/AP call RS-MS3A’s
sign that is set in the RS-MS3A or RS- instruction
MS3W to the RS-RP3C as the access manual
point.
•• Destination station’s call sign (UR) •• Check the destination station’s register –
has not been registered to the information.
gateway server, or the registered
contents do not match your
transceiver’s setting.
•• A wrong destination repeater’s call •• Set the correct destination repeater’s p. 12-17
sign is set to “TO.” call sign to “TO.”
•• The settings are wrong. •• When using the Internal Gateway p. 12-10
function, correctly set the transceiver’s
Internal Gateway settings.
•• When using the External Gateway RS-MS3W,
function correctly set the RS-MS3W or RS-MS3A’s
the RS-MS3A. instruction
manual
•• Destination station that uses the •• Destination station makes a call. –
Terminal mode or Access Point
mode does not transmit periodically.
After your call, the repeater •• The repeater cannot connect to the •• Wait for a while, and try again. –
replies ’RPT?’ and the access destination repeater.
repeater’s call sign. •• The repeater is busy.
“L” appears on the LCD. •• While receiving through the Internet, •• Wait for a while, and try again. –
some packets may be lost due to LLWhen the transceiver receives
network error (poor data throughput corrupted data, and misidentifies it
performance). is as Packet Loss, “L” is displayed.
“DV” and “FM” icons •• While in the DV mode, an FM signal •• Use a different operating frequency –
alternately blink. is received. until there are no FM signals on the
original frequency.
You can transmit, but cannot •• A Global IP address is not used. •• Check the Internet connection and use pp. 12-6 ~ 12-9
receive from the destination a Global IP address.
repeater. •• The router or mobile router’s port is •• Forward the router or mobile router’s pp. 12-6, 12-9
not correctly forwarded. correct port.
•• The firewall is blocking the •• Check your firewall settings. p. 12-12
necessary port.

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Troubleshooting

D
DError messages of the RS-MS3W and the RS-MS3A
If an error message is displayed when clicking (touching) <Start> in the RS-MS3W or RS-MS3A, read the
following chart. If you are unable to locate the cause of a problem or solve it through the use of this chart, contact
your Icom Dealer or Service Center.
MESSAGE POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REFERENCE
Gateway Repeater (Server •• The gateway repeater address is •• Correctly enter the gateway repeater RS-MS3W,
IP/Domain) cannot be found. not correctly entered. address. RS-MS3A’s
instruction
manual
•• Your Windows or Android device •• Connect your Windows or Android –
does not connect to the Internet. device to the Internet, and check
whether or not you can access to a
web site on the www browser.
Terminal/AP Call sign is •• The Terminal/AP call sign is not •• Correctly enter the call sign. RS-MS3W,
incorrect. correctly entered. LLThe call sign consists of 8 characters. RS-MS3A’s
•• Enter a space before the character. instruction
•• Enter a desired ID suffix between A manual
to F for the 8th character.
The USB cable is not •• Transceiver connection is wrong. •• Check the connection between the pp.12-12,12-13
connected.(1MM) transceiver and the Windows device,
or the transceiver and the Android
device.
The USB cable is not •• The transceiver is not turned ON. •• Turn ON the transceiver. –
connected.(2MM) •• The transceiver is in the Normal •• Enter the Terminal mode or Access pp.12-14,12-16
mode. Point mode.

Failed to connect to the •• The application cannot create a •• Check whether or not the port number –
network. socket for sending and receiving (40000/40002) competes with other
data. application. If so, stop the competing
application.
•• Restart the RS-MS3W or RS-MS3A. If –
an error message does not disappear,
restart Windows or Android device.
A Network error occurred. •• System error occurs when receiving •• Restart the RS-MS3W or RS-MS3A. If –
data from network. an error message does not disappear,
restart Windows or Android device.
Failed to start the service. •• The gateway repeater address or •• Correctly enter the gateway repeaterRS-MS3W,
Terminal/AP call sign is not correctly address or Terminal/AP call sign. RS-MS3A’s
entered. instruction
manual
•• System error occurs when the •• Restart the RS-MS3W or RS-MS3A. If –
service started. an error message does not disappear,
restart Windows or Android device.

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Section 13 DD MODE OPERATIONS
About the DD mode������������������������������������������������������������������������������13-2
Setting your PC������������������������������������������������������������������������������������13-2
Setting the transceiver��������������������������������������������������������������������������13-3
DD Connecting a LAN cable���������������������������������������������������������������������������13-3
DD Setting your call sign��������������������������������������������������������������������������������13-3
DD mode operation without a repeater������������������������������������������������13-4
DD mode operation using a repeater���������������������������������������������������13-5
Internet access�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������13-6
Troubleshooting for the DD mode operation����������������������������������������13-7

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About the DD mode Setting your PC

•• Data communication at 128 kbps To operate in the DD mode, you need a network
Data
environment Local Area Network (LAN).
LLThe communication in the DD mode is Peer to Peer.
LLRefer to your PC manual for PC setting details.

1. Obtain the static IP address

PC PC Set a static IP address to your PC.
LLNote the current IP address before you change it.
•• Data can be sent through an internet connection to
another station or through another repeater Communication without a repeater
LLDo not set the same IP address between PCs.
Data Server Example:

PC PC
Repeater Internet Repeater IP address:
PC PC IP address:
192�168�0�100 192�168�0�101
Subnet mask: Subnet mask:
Browsing web sites 255�255�255�0 255�255�255�0
Server

Communication using a repeater

Set the IP address, subnet mask and the repeater’s
Repeater Internet gateway address that are specified by the repeater
PC
administrator.
While in the DD mode and the “TX INHIBIT” is set Example:
to “OFF,” the data is automatically sent when data is
input from a PC. The received data is output on the Server
PC.
LLEach push of TRANSMIT toggles the “TX INHIBIT” ON or
OFF.
Repeater Internet Repeater
LLYou can change data output setting. PC PC
IP address: Gateway IP address:
MENU » SET > DV/DD Set > DD Packet Output 10�0�0�9
***�***�***�***
Subnet mask:
LLPRECAUTION 255�0�0�0
•• While the transmission inhibit is OFF, files in the shared Default gateway:
10�0�0�9
folder may be modified or deleted, or unknown file(s) may
be copied into the folder by other station.
•• Icom assumes no responsibility whatever for any
damages or lost profits resulting from opportunities for
signal communications being lost because of the failure,
malfunction, poor condition, damage, or data loss of this
unit or because of such external causes as power failure.
Icom also dismisses all responsibility for demands made
by a third party.
•• Since the transmitting data is not encrypted, the data can
be received and decrypted by other stations.
•• Connect the IC-9700 and PC using an Ethernet cable
for Data mode operation before starting the DD mode
operation. (See p. 13-3.)
•• Disconnecting the PC from any other network, ISP, LAN,
and so on, is recommended. A network error may occur.
•• For data transferring (PC-to-PC communication), a fixed
IP address must be set, and folder is shared in the same
workgroup between both PC.

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Setting your PC Setting the transceiver

2. Setting the computer information D
DConnecting a LAN cable
Set the computer name, workgroup name and Connect the PC and IC-9700 [LAN] port using a LAN
computer description. cable (User supplied).
LLSet the same workgroup to both PCs.
LLSome PCs may not need the setting.

3. Setting the shared folder IC-9700

[LAN] port

LAN cable
(User supplied)
PC

D
DSetting your call sign
Set your call sign for the DD mode operation.
You can set a different call sign for the DD mode
operation.
LLYou do not have to set another call sign as long as you
use the same one.
LLIC-9700’s network setting is not required.

1. Display the MY CALL SIGN (DD) screen.

MENU » SET > My Station> My Call Sign (DD)

2. Touch the call sign that you use for the DD mode
operation. (Example: JA3YUA /DD)

3. Push EXIT several times to close the MY CALL

SIGN screen.

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DD mode operation without a repeater

1. Set the frequency and mode 4. Cancel transmit inhibit and send the data
1. Set the operating frequency in the VFO mode. 1. Push TRANSMIT to set [TX INHIBIT] to “OFF.”
(Example: 1293.100 MHz) 2. Confirm that you can find the other station’s
2. Select the DD mode. shared folder on your PC.
3. Open the shared folder.
4. Drag and drop, or copy and paste the desired file
on to your folder.

5. After the DD mode operation

zz Push TRANSMIT to set [TX INHIBIT] to “ON.”

Communication status indication

2. Set the DD repeater simplex mode to OFF The communication status in the DD mode operation
is displayed.
1. Push FUNCTION .
2. Touch (2) to change the screen page. Indication Status
3. Confirm that [RPS] is set to “OFF.” Stand-by
Data receiving
LLThe received data is output to the PC.
Confirm
[TX/RX] lights green.
Data sending
LLThe IC-9700 is transmitting data.
[TX/RX] lights red.

•• Each touch toggles the DD repeater simplex mode

ON or OFF.
4. Push EXIT several times to close the FUNCTION
screen.

3. Set the call sign

1. Display the CALL SIGN screen.
MENU » (2) > CS

2. Touch [UR].

LLTouch [UR] for 1 second, to directly enter the call sign.

3. Touch [Your Call Sign].

4. Touch Your Call Sign, then find and touch the call
sign of the station that you want to contact.
5. Push EXIT several times to close the CALL SIGN
screen.
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DD mode operation using a repeater

1. Select the access repeater (FROM) 2. Select the area repeater (TO)
1. Set the operating band to 1200 MHz. 1. Touch [TO] twice.
2. Hold down CALL DR for 1 second.
3. Touch [FROM] to select “FROM.”

2. Touch [Your Call Sign].

3. Touch the other station’s call sign.
4. Touch [Repeater List].
3. Cancel the transmit inhibit and send the data
1. Push TRANSMIT to set [TX INHIBIT] to “OFF.”
2. Confirm that you can find the other station’s
shared folder on your PC.
3. Open the shared folder.
4. Drag and drop, or copy and paste the desired file
on to the folder.
5. Touch [DD Mode].
4. After the DD mode operation
zz Push TRANSMIT to set [TX INHIBIT] to “ON.”

Communication status indication

The communication status in the DD mode operation
is displayed.
Indication Status
6. Touch the DD mode repeater to access.
Stand-by
Data receiving
LLThe received data is output to the PC.
[TX/RX] lights green.
Data sending
LLThe IC-9700 is transmitting data.
[TX/RX] lights red.

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Internet access
1. Select the access repeater (FROM) 2. Select the area repeater (TO)
1. Set the operating band to 1200 MHz. 1. Touch [TO] twice.
2. Hold down CALL DR for 1 second.
3. Touch [FROM] to select “FROM.”

2. Touch [Internet Connection].

4. Touch [Repeater List]. 3. Cancel the transmit inhibit and access the internet
1. Push TRANSMIT to set [TX INHIBIT] to “OFF.”
2. Open a WEB browser on your PC, and then
access web sites.

4. After the DD mode operation

zz Push TRANSMIT to set [TX INHIBIT] to “ON.”

5. Touch [DD Mode].

Communication status indication
The communication status in the DD mode operation
is displayed.
Indication Status
Stand-by
Data receiving
LLThe received data is output to the PC.
[TX/RX] lights green.
6. Touch the DD mode repeater to access. Data sending
LLThe IC-9700 is transmitting data.
[TX/RX] lights red.

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Troubleshooting for the DD mode operation

See also the TROUBLESHOOTING section in the BASIC MANUAL.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REFERENCE
Unable to transmit or LAN cable is not connected or •• Check the LAN cable connection. p. 13-3
receiving defective. •• Replace the LAN cable.
[TX INHIBIT] is “ON.” Push TRANSMIT to turn OFF [TX –
INHIBIT].
Unable to share files PC setting is not correct. Check workgroup and folder sharing –
settings.
Unable to connect to the IP address setting not correct. Set the correct IP address. p. 13-2
internet

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DD Unzipping the firmware folder�������������������������������������������������������������������14-3
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General
D
DAbout updating the firmware D
DChecking the firmware version
You can update the IC-9700’s firmware using an SD Check the firmware version when you turn ON the
card. Updating the firmware adds new functions and/ transceiver.
or improves performance parameters.
You can download the latest firmware from the Icom
website.
https://www.icomjapan.com/support/

IMPORTANT: To update the firmware, first format

your SD card using the IC-9700. Then copy the
downloaded firmware data from your PC into the
IC-9700 folder on the card. The firmware version is displayed

TIP: You can also check the firmware version on the

VERSION screen.
MENU » SET > Others > Information > Version

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General

D
DPreparation

Access the following URL and download the firmware

file.
https://www.icomjapan.com/support/
LLThese instructions are based on Microsoft Windows 10.

1. Click the “Firmware/Software” link. 6. Select the location where you want to save the
firmware, and then click [Save] in the displayed
File Download dialog.
Click •• The file starts downloading.
•• The firmware and the firm utility are compressed in a
“zip” format folder. Unzip it before use.

2. Enter “IC-9700” into the Search box, and then

click [Search].

1Enter
2Click

3. Click the desired firmware file link.

4. Carefully read “Regarding this Download Service.” Click
Click “Agree,” and then click [Download].
D
DUnzipping the firmware folder

1. Right-click the downloaded firmware folder (zip

format).
•• Right-click menu is displayed.
2. Click “Extract All...”

1Click Click
2Click
•• After unzipping, a folder is created in the same
location as the downloaded folder.
5. Click “Save as” in the displayed File Download LLIn the “9700*” folder, “9700*.dat” is created.
dialog. * Represents the release number.

Click

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Updating the firmware

CAUTION: NEVER turn OFF the transceiver while 5. After you read and agree with all the precautions,
updating the firmware. If you turn OFF the transceiver, or touch [YES].
if a power failure occurs while updating, the transceiver •• Scroll the screen and read all the precautions.
•• The confirmation dialog is displayed. When you touch
firmware will be damaged and you will have to send
[YES], the backup file is made on the SD card, and
the transceiver back to the nearest Icom distributor for
then the Firmware selection screen is displayed.
repair. This type of repair is out of warranty, even if the
transceiver warranty period is still valid.

TIP: BE SURE to unzip the downloaded file. See the

previous page for details.

1. Copy the downloaded firmware data into the

IC-9700 folder on to an SD card.

6. Touch the Firmware (Example: 9700*).

Copy
* Represents the release number.

2. Insert the SD card into the transceiver.

3. Display the SD CARD screen.
MENU » SET > SD Card

4. Touch “Firmware Update.”

•• The final confirmation screen is displayed.
LLCarefully read all the displayed precautions.
7. After you read and agree with all the precautions,
touch [YES] for 1 second.
•• The updating starts.

Touch for 1 second

8. When the update is completed, “Firmware
updating has completed.” is displayed in the
dialog.
•• The IC-9700 will automatically restart.
LLAfter the updating finishes, the operating screen is
displayed.

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