Icom ID-51A Installation guide
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
WARNING: MODIFICATION OF THIS DEVICE TO RECEIVE CEL-
LULAR RADIOTELEPHONE SERVICE SIGNALS IS PROHIBITED
UNDER FCC RULES AND FEDERAL LAW.
BASIC INSTRUCTIONS
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ID-51A
VHF/UHF TRANSCEIVER
ID-51E
VHF/UHF TRANSCEIVER
The photo shows
the ID-51E version.
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FOREWORD
Thank you for purchasing this fine Icom product. The ID-51A
or ID-51E v h f /u h f t r a n s c e i v e r is designed and build with
Icom’s superior technology and craftsmanship combining tra-
ditional analog technologies with the new digital technology,
Digital Smart Technologies for Amateur Radio (D-STAR), for
a balanced package.
With proper care, this product should provide you with years
of trouble-free operation.
We thank you for making your ID-51A or ID-51E your radio of
choice, and hope you agree with Icom’s philosophy of “tech-
nology first.” Many hours or research and development went
into the design of your ID-51A or ID-51E.
FEATURES
Dual independent receivers in one radio;❍
receives two bands simultaneously
Two band monitoring plus the Broadcast
(BC) Radio
•Dependingontheselectedoperatingmode,Dual-
watch or Triple-watch cannot be made.
Rapid charging is possible, and the charg-❍
ing time period is approximately 3 hours
with the supplied battery pack. (Half peri-
ods of the ID-31A/E)
Built-in GPS receiver allows you to check❍
your current position, or automatically send
a reply with your position to the called
ID-51A/E
Voice recorder records your QSO conver-❍
sation, voice audio for TX and microphone
voice audio
microSD card slot that can accept different❍
cards to backup settings, various memo-
ries, the GPS log and so on
Icom, Icom Inc. and the Icom logo are registered trademarks of Icom
Incorporated (Japan) in Japan, the United States, the United King-
dom, Germany, France, Spain, Russia and/or other countries.
Adobe and Adobe Reader are either registered trademarks or trade-
marks of Adobe Systems Incorporated, in the United States and/or
other countries.
Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
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EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS
WORD DEFINITION
RDANGER! Personal death, serious injury or an ex-
plosion may occur.
RWARNING! Personal injury, fire hazard or electric
shock may occur.
CAUTION Equipment damage may occur.
NOTE Recommended for optimum use. No risk
of personal injury, fire or electric shock.
IMPORTANT
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely
before using the transceiver.
SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL— This in-
struction manual contains basic operating instructions for the
ID-51A/ID-51E.
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
The following accessories are supplied with the transceiver.
qAntenna .......................................................................... 1
wHand strap ..................................................................... 1
eBattery charger (BC-167SA/SD/SV)* ............................. 1
rBelt clip .......................................................................... 1
tBattery pack (BP-271) .................................................... 1
yCD (Including the CS-51PLUS c l o n i n g s o f t w a r e ) ....... 1
* Not supplied, or the shape is different, depending on the
transceiver version.
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The following instructions and installers are included on the
CD.
•Basicinstructions
Instructions for the basic operations, the same as this man-
ual
•AdvancedInstructions
Instructions for the advanced operations and more details
than are described in this manual
•HAMradioTerms
A glossary of HAM radio terms
•CS-51PLUSInstructionmanual
Instructions for the CS-51PLUS cloning software installation
and use
•CS-51PLUSInstaller
Installer for the CS-51PLUS cloning software
•Adobe®Reader®Installer
Installer for Adobe®Reader®
DStartingtheCD
ABOUT THE SUPPLIED CD
Insert the CD into the CD drive.q
•Doubleclick“Menu.exe”ontheCD.
•DependingonthePCsetting,theMenuscreenshown
below may be automatically displayed.
Click the desired button to open the file.w
•ToclosetheMenuscreen,click[Quit].
A PC with the following Operating System is required.
•Microsoft®Windows® 8.1, Microsoft®Windows® 8, Microsoft®
Windows® 7, or Microsoft®Windows Vista®.
To read the guide or instructions, Adobe®Reader®is required.
If you have not installed it, please install the Adobe®Reader®
on the CD or downloaded it from Adobe Systems Incorporat-
ed’s web
site.
QuitsthemenuscreenInstalls the Adobe®Reader®
Opens the
Glossary
Opens the
Basic
Instructions
(this manual)
Installs the
CS-51PLUS
Opens the
Advanced
Instructions
Opens the
CS-51PLUS
Instructions
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DWhenusingaGPSreceiver
•GPSsignalscannotpassthroughmetalobjects.Whenus-
ing the ID-51A or ID-51E inside a vehicle, you may not re-
ceive GPS signals. We recommend you use it near a win-
dow. Please avoid the areas shown in the following:
1. DO NOT use where it will block the driver’s view.
2. DO NOT use where the air bags could deploy.
3. DO NOT use where it becomes a driving obstacle.
•TheGlobalPositioningSystem(GPS)isbuiltandoperated
by the U.S. Department of Defence. The Department is re-
sponsible for accuracy and maintenance of the system. Any
changes by the Department may affect the accuracy and
function of the GPS system.
•When the GPS receiver is activated, please do not cover
the ID-51A or ID-51E with anything that will block the satel-
lite signals.
•TheGPSreceivermaynotworkifusedinthefollowingloca-
tions:
1. Tunnels or high-rise buildings
2. Underground parking lots
3. Under a bridge or viaduct
4. In remote forested areas
5. Under bad weather conditions (rainy or cloudy day)
•TheGPSreceivermaynotworkifthetransceiveroperates
near the 440.205 MHz. This is due to signals made in the
internal circuit and does not indicate a transceiver malfunc-
tion.
DSpurioussignals
Depending on the combination of the operating band and
mode, the Dualwatch or Triple-watch operation may generate
certain spurious signals, or noise may be heard.These do not
indicate a transceiver malfunction.
DAboutchargingatpowerON
ID-51A/E’s charging circuit charges the supplied battery pack
in approximately 3 hours. But with this rapid circuit, the bat-
tery pack cannot be charged at power ON, by default. So, be
sure to turn OFF the power before charging.
When “Charging (Power ON)”* is set to ON in the MENU
screen, the battery pack can be charged even if the power is
ON. (Only when the battery pack is attached, and the optional
CP-12L, CP-19R or OPC-254L external DC power cable is
connectedto[DCIN].)Butthisoperationmaygeneratecer-
tain spurious signals; the S-meter appears, or noise may be
heard.
*MENU > Function > Charging(PowerON) (Default: OFF)
•Charging time period at power ON may differ, depending on the
operating condition.
•TheexternalDCpowersupplyvoltagemustbebetween10–16V,
and the current capacity must be more than 2.5 A to charge the
battery pack when operating.
•Whenyouoperatethetransceiverwhilecharging,andifyoucannot
receive signals correctly, set “Charging (Power ON)”* to OFF, and
disconnecttheexternalDCpowercablefrom[DCIN].
IMPORTANT NOTES
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PRECAUTIONS
RDANGER! NEVER short the terminals of the bat-
tery pack.
RDANGER! Use and charge only specified Icom battery
packs with Icom radios or Icom chargers. Only Icom battery
packs are tested and approved for use with Icom radios or
charged with Icom chargers. Using third-party or counterfeit
battery packs or chargers may cause smoke, fire, or cause
the battery to burst.
RWARNINGRFEXPOSURE! This device emits
Radio Frequency (RF) energy. Caution should be observed
when operating this device. If you have any questions regard-
ing RF exposure and safety standards, please refer to the
Federal Communications Commission Office of Engineering
and Technology’s report on Evaluating Compliance with FCC
Guidelines for Human Radio Frequency Electromagnetic
Fields (OET Bulletin 65).
RWARNING! NEVER hold the transceiver so that
the antenna is very close to, or touching exposed parts of
the body, especially the face or eyes, while transmitting. The
transceiver will perform best if the microphone is 5 to 10 cm
(2 to 4 inches) away from the lips and the transceiver is verti-
cal.
RWARNING! NEVER operate or touch the trans-
ceiver with wet hands. This may result in an electric shock or
may damage the transceiver.
RWARNING! NEVER operate the transceiver with
an earphone, headphones or other audio accessories at high
volume levels. Hearing experts advise against continuous
high volume operation. If you experience a ringing in your
ears, reduce the volume level or discontinue use.
RWARNING! NEVER operate the transceiver while
driving a vehicle. Safe driving requires your full attention—
anything less may result in an accident.
RWARNING! NEVER connect the transceiver to a
power source of more than 16 V DC or use reverse polarity.
This could cause a fire or damage the transceiver.
CAUTION: MAKE SURE the flexible antenna and
battery pack are securely attached to the transceiver, and
that the antenna and battery pack are dry before attachment.
Exposing the inside of the transceiver to water will result in
serious damage to the transceiver.
After exposure to water, clean the battery contacts thoroughly
with fresh water and dry them completely to remove any wa-
ter or salt residue.
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CAUTION: DO NOT use harsh solvents such as ben-
zine or alcohol to clean the transceiver, because they can
damage the transceiver’s surfaces.
DO NOT push the PTT unless you actually intend to trans-
mit.
DO NOT operate the transceiver near unshielded electri-
cal blasting caps or in an explosive atmosphere.
DO NOT use or place the transceiver in direct sunlight
orinareaswithtemperaturesbelow–20°C(–4˚F)orabove
+60°C(+140˚F).
BECAREFUL! The transceiver will become hot when
operating it continuously for long periods of time.
BE CAREFUL! The transceiver meets IPX7* require-
ments for waterproof protection. However, once the trans-
ceiver has been dropped, waterproof protection cannot be
guaranteed because of possible damage to the transceiver's
case or waterproof seal.
* Only when the BP-271 or BP-272 (option), flexible antenna,
[MIC/SP] cap, [DATA/DC IN] cap and [micro SD] slot cap
are attached.
Place the unit in a secure place to avoid inadvertent use by
children.
The BP-273 meets IPX4 requirements for splash resistance.
When it is connected, the transceiver corresponds to IPX4.
Even when the transceiver power is OFF, a slight current still
flows in the circuits. Remove the battery pack or batteries from
the transceiver when not using it for a long time. Otherwise,
the installed battery pack or batteries will become exhausted,
and will need to be recharged or replaced.
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BATTERY CAUTIONS
RDANGER! NEVER short the terminals (or charging termi-
nals) of the battery pack. Also, current may flow into nearby
metal objects such as a key, so be careful when placing bat-
tery packs (or the transceiver) in bags, etc.
Simply carrying with or placing near metal objects such as a
necklace, etc. may cause shorting. This may damage not only
the battery pack, but also the transceiver.
RDANGER! Use and charge only specified Icom battery
packs with Icom radios or Icom chargers. Only Icom battery
packs are tested and approved for use with Icom radios or
charged with Icom chargers. Using third-party or counterfeit
battery packs may cause smoke, fire, or cause the battery to
burst.
BatterycautionD
RDANGER! DO NOT hammer or otherwise impact the bat-
tery. Do not use the battery if it has been severely impacted or
dropped, or if the battery has been subjected to heavy pres-
sure. Battery damage may not be visible on the outside of the
case. Even if the surface of the battery does not show cracks
or any other damage, the cells inside the battery may rupture
or catch fire.
RDANGER! NEVER use or leave battery pack in areas with
temperaturesabove+60˚C(+140˚F).Hightemperaturebuild-
up in the battery, such as could occur near fires or stoves,
inside a sun heated car, or in direct sunlight may cause the
battery to rupture or catch fire. Excessive temperatures may
also degrade battery performance or shorten battery life.
RDANGER! DO NOT expose the battery to rain, snow, sea-
water, or any other liquids. Do not charge or use a wet battery.
If the battery gets wet, be sure to wipe it dry before using.
RDANGER! NEVER incinerate a used battery pack since
internal battery gas may cause it to rupture, or may cause an
explosion.
R
DANGER! NEVER solder the battery terminals, or NEVER
modify the battery pack. This may cause heat generation, and
the battery may burst, emit smoke or catch fire.
RDANGER! Use the battery only with the transceiver for
which it is specified. Never use a battery with any other equip-
ment, or for any purpose that is not specified in this instruc-
tion manual.
RDANGER! If fluid from inside the battery gets in your eyes,
blindness can result. Rinse your eyes with clean water, with-
out rubbing them, and see a doctor immediately.
RWARNING! Immediately stop using the battery if it emits
an abnormal odor, heats up, or is discolored or deformed. If
any of these conditions occur, contact your Icom dealer or
distributor.
RWARNING! Immediately wash, using clean water, any part
of the body that comes into contact with fluid from inside the
battery.
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RWARNING! NEVER put the battery in a microwave oven,
high-pressure container, or in an induction heating cooker.
This could cause a fire, overheating, or cause the battery to
rupture.
CAUTION: Always use the battery within the specified tem-
peraturerange,–20˚Cto+60˚C(–4˚Fto+140˚F).Usingthe
battery out of its specified temperature range will reduce the
battery’s performance and battery life.
CAUTION: Shorter battery life could occur if the battery is left
fully charged, completely discharged, or in an excessive tem-
peratureenvironment(above+50˚C;+122˚F)foranextended
period of time. If the battery must be left unused for a long
time, it must be detached from the radio after discharging.
You may use the battery until the battery indicator shows half-
capacity, then keep it safely in a cool dry place at the following
temperature range:
–20˚C(–4˚F)to+50˚C(+122˚F)(withinamonth).
–20˚C(–4˚F)to+35˚C(+95˚F)(withinthreemonths).
–20˚C(–4˚F)to+20˚C(+68˚F)(withinayear).
DChargingcaution
RDANGER! NEVER charge the battery pack in areas with
extremely high temperatures, such as near fires or stoves,
inside a sun-heated vehicle, or in direct sunlight. In such en-
vironments, the safety/protection circuit in the battery will ac-
tivate, causing the battery to stop charging.
RWARNING! DO NOT charge or leave the battery in the
battery charger beyond the specified time for charging. If the
battery is not completely charged by the specified time, stop
charging and remove the battery from the battery charger.
Continuing to charge the battery beyond the specified time limit
may cause a fire, overheating, or the battery may rupture.
RWARNING! NEVER insert the transceiver (battery at-
tached to the transceiver) into the charger if it is wet or soiled.
This could corrode the battery charger terminals or damage
the charger. The charger is not waterproof.
CAUTION: DO NOT charge the battery outside of the speci-
ed temperature range: 0˚C to +40˚C (+32˚F to +104˚F).
Icomrecommendschargingthebatteryat+25˚C(+77˚F).The
battery may heat up or rupture if charged out of the specified
temperature range. Additionally, battery performance or bat-
tery life may be reduced.
BE SURE to turn the transceiver power OFF while charg-
ing with the supplied BC-167S b at t e r y c h a r g e r . The battery
pack cannot be charged with the supplied BC-167S when the
transceiver’s power is ON.
DChargingtime
BC-167S
(Supplied)
BC-202
(Optional)
BP-271 (Supplied) Approx. 3 hours Approx. 2 hours
BP-272 (Optional) Approx. 4.5 hours Approx. 3.5 hours
BATTERY CAUTIONS
Battery pack
Charger
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FOREWORD ......................................................................... i
FEATURES............................................................................ i
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS...................................................... ii
IMPORTANT ......................................................................... ii
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES................................................. ii
ABOUT THE SUPPLIED CD ............................................... iii
IMPORTANT NOTES........................................................... iv
PRECAUTIONS.................................................................... v
BATTERY CAUTIONS ........................................................ vii
TABLE OF CONTENTS....................................................... ix
UNIqUE FUNCTIONS................................. xi–xii
1 QSORecordingfunction............................................. xi
2 Auto Position Reply function ....................................... xi
3 Voice TX function ........................................................ xi
4 Near FM Repeater search function............................ xii
5 DV Fast data mode .................................................... xii
6 Add-on functions for D-PRS....................................... xii
7 Connecting an Android™ device .............................. xii
1PANELDESCRIPTION ............................... 1–8
Front, top and side panels■..........................................1
Function display■..........................................................5
2 STARTINGINITIALSETUP...................... 9–18
Attaching the Battery pack■..........................................9
Charging the battery pack■.........................................10
Inserting the microSD card■.......................................10
Power ON■..................................................................11
Setting audio volume■................................................11
Setting Date/Time■.....................................................11
Enter your call sign into the transceiver■....................13
Register your call sign at a gateway repeater■...........15
Save setting data onto a microSD card (Recommend)■
..17
3 MENU SCREEN...................................... 19–30
Menu item selection■..................................................19
Menu items and their details■.....................................20
4 BASICOPERATION ............................... 31–40
Receiving■..................................................................31
Dualwatch operation■.................................................31
Selecting the operating band■....................................33
Selecting a tuning step■..............................................33
Selecting the operating mode■...................................34
Setting a frequency■...................................................34
Setting the squelch level■...........................................35
Monitor function■........................................................35
Selecting the Mode and the DR function■..................36
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Key Lock function■......................................................37
Transmitting■...............................................................38
BC Radio operation■...................................................40
5MEMORYCHANNELOPERATION........ 41–42
Memory channel programming■.................................41
Selecting the Memory channel■.................................42
6 D-STAROPERATION ............................. 43–71
Unique features of D-STAR■.......................................43
D-STAR Introduction■.................................................44
About the DR (D-STAR Repeater) function■...............44
Ways to Communicate with the DR function■.............45
Making a Simplex call■...............................................46
Accessing repeaters■.................................................47
Using the RX history■.................................................50
Capturing a call sign■.................................................54
Making a Local area call■...........................................55
Making a Gateway Repeater call■..............................57
Calling an individual station■......................................58
Troubleshooting■.........................................................60
Reflector operation■....................................................62
Updating the repeater list■..........................................68
7 RECORDING A qSO
ONTO A microSD CARD ........................ 72–76
About the microSD card■............................................72
RecordingaQSOaudio■............................................73
Playing recorded audio■.............................................74
Removing the microSD card■.....................................75
8 GPSOPERATION................................... 77–80
GPS operation■..........................................................77
Checking your GPS position■.....................................77
GPS Logger function■.................................................79
9 RESETTING.................................................. 80
Resetting■...................................................................80
10INFORMATION ........................................... 81
COUNTRY CODE LIST ................................................81
FCC INFORMATION.....................................................81
INDEX......................................................... 82–84
INDEX FOR MENU ITEMS ........................ 85–88
SPECIFICATIONS...................................... 89–90
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UNIqUE FUNCTIONS
1QSORecordingfunction
2AutoPositionReplyfunction
This section introduces unique functions built into the ID-
51A/E.
•SeethePDFtypeAdvancedInstructions’sformoredetails.
NOTE: This function requires a microSD card.
Repeat Voice TX
waiting screen
This is JA3YUA
JA3YUA
3VoiceTXfunction
When you receive a call addressed to your own call sign, but
are in a situation that makes it difficult to operate the trans-
ceiver, this function automatically replies with your own call
sign and transmits your position.
•SeethePDFtypeAdvancedInstructions’sSection9fordetails.
YoucanrecordaQSOaudiointheMAINband.
You can select recording only the receive audio or both the
transmit and receive audio.
YoucanalsostoreandviewtheQSO/RXlogle.
•The log file stores following contents:
RX Frequency, Operating mode (DV is fixed), Call sign of the caller
station, Note after the call sign, Call sign of the called station, Ac-
cess repeater call sign of the caller station or the gateway repeater
call sign of your local area repeater, Access repeater call sign of
the called station, Message included in the received call (up to 20
characters), and so on.
•Seepage72orthePDFtypeAdvancedInstructions’sSection11
for details.
You can transmit recorded audio once or repeatedly, which is
useful for D-STAR events.
•SeethePDFtypeAdvancedInstructions’sSection17fordetails.
NOTE: This function requires a microSD card.
Destination
(ID-51)
Yourstation
qA call addressed to
your own call sign.
wYour position is auto-
matically transmitted.
eAfter receiving, the
screen shows the
position.
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UNIQUEFUNCTIONS
4NearFMRepeatersearchfunction
5DVFastdatamode
6Add-onfunctionsforD-PRS
7ConnectinganAndroid™device
You can enter FM repeater data
using the DR function.
The function can find only FM re-
peaters in your transceiver’s re-
peater list.
•SeethePDFtypeAdvancedInstruc-
tions’s Section 6 for details.
When FM repeater is
selected.
D-PRS enables the transceiver to receive the Object, Item or
Weather data in addition to position data.
With the D-PRS add-on functions, you can receive informa-
tion such as an event, traffic, emergency or weather while
making a voice call in the DV mode.
•SeethePDFtypeAdvancedInstructions’sSection10fordetails.
UNIQUEFUNCTIONS
In addition to low-speed data communication, you can send
high-speed data using the DV Fast data mode.
The data speed of the DV Fast data mode is approximately
3480 bps, and is 3.5 times faster than the low-speed data
communication mode (approximately 950 bps).
•SeethePDFtypeAdvancedInstructions’sSection9fordetails.
You can connect a third party Android™ device through the
optional OPC-2350LU data communication cable.
When you connect an Android™ device to the transceiver,
you can use the extended D-STAR functions with the RS-
MS1A*, such as remote control operation or sending mes-
sages and/or pictures.
*The RS-MS1A is a freeware Android™ application.
•SeethePDFtypeAdvancedInstructions’sSection18fordetails.
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ePTTSWITCH[PTT] (p. 38)
Hold down to transmit, release to receive.
For ID-51E only
Push briefly and release, then hold down to transmit a
1750 Hz tone burst.
rCD (RX CALL SIGN DISPLAY)/D-PAD (LEFT) KEY
[CD]/D-pad()
➥While in the DV mode, hold down for 1 second
to open the received calls record. (p. 51)
➥While in the DR screen, or with the Menu screen
orQuickMenuscreenopens,pushtoselectan
upper tier menu.
tSQUELCHKEY[SQL]
Hold down to temporarily open the squelch and monitor➥
the operating frequency.
While holding down this key, rotate➥[DIAL] to adjust the
squelch level. (p. 35)
y POWERKEY[ ]
Hold down for 1 second to turn the transceiver power ON
or OFF. (p. 11)
uMENU•LOCKKEY[MENU ]
➥Push to enter or exit the Menu screen. (p. 19)
➥Hold down for 1 second to toggle the Key Lock
function ON or OFF. (p. 37)
■Front,topandsidepanels
q
w
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u
i
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!0
e
t
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!1 !2
!3
!4
!5
!6
!7
!8
!9
@0
@1
@2
Function
display (p. 5)
Internal
microphone
Speaker
q ANTENNA CONNECTOR
Connect the antenna here.
•The optional AD-92SMA adapter connects an antenna
with a BNC connector.
w TX/RXINDICATOR[TX/RX] (p. 38)
Lights green while receiving a signal or when the squelch
is open, lights red while transmitting.
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iMODE•SCANKEY[MODE•SCAN]
➥Push to select the operating mode. (p. 34)
•SelectableoperatingmodesareAM,FM, FM-Nor
DV.
➥Hold down for 1 second to enter the scan type
selection mode.
•Pushagaintostartthescan.
•Push to stop the scan.
oMAIN•DUALKEY[MAIN•DUAL]
➥Push to toggle the main band between A and B
bands. (p. 32)
➥Hold down for 1 second to toggle the dualwatch
function ON or OFF. (p. 32)
!0microSDCARDSLOT[micromicroSD]
Insert a microSD card of up to 32 GB microSDHC.
!1ENTERKEY[ENT]
WhileintheDRscreen,orwiththeMenuscreenorQuick
Menu screen open, push to open or set the selected item
or option.
!2DR(D-STARREPEATER)/D-PAD(DOWN)KEY
[DR]/D-pad()
➥Hold down for 1 second to enter the DR
screen.
➥While in the DR screen, or with the Menu screen
orQuickMenuscreenopen,pushtomovethe
value or option selector bar down.
!3EXTERNALDCINJACK[DCIN]
Connects to the supplied BC-167SA/SD/SV wall char-➥
ger, to charge the attached battery pack. (p. 10)
Connect an external DC power supply through the➥
optional CP-12L or CP-19R cigarette lighter cable or
OPC-254L DC power cable for external DC operation.
!4 DATAJACK[DATA]
Connects to a PC through the optional data communica-
tion cable, for data communication in the DV mode, or for
cloning. The jack is also used to connect an external GPS
receiver.
!5QUICKMENU•SPEECHKEY[QUICKSPCH]
➥Push to enter or exit the Quick Menu screen.
(p. 4)
•The Quick Menu is used to quickly select various
functions.
➥Hold down for 1 second to audibly announce
the displayed frequency, operating mode or call
sign.
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!6MEMORY/CALL•SELECTMEMORYWRITEKEY
[M/CALL•S.MW]
➥In the VFO mode, push once to enter the Mem-
ory selection mode, push again to enter the Call
channel mode. (p. 36)
For ID-51A only
In the Call channel mode, push once to enter
the Weather channel mode.
➥Hold down for 1 second to enter the Select
Memory Write mode. (p. 41)
!7VFO/MHz•CLEAR•OUTPUTPOWERKEY
[VFO/MHz•CLR•LOW]
➥Push to select the VFO mode. (p. 36)
➥While in the VFO mode, push to select
1 MHz and 10 MHz tuning steps. (p. 34)
➥With the Menu screen or Quick Menu screen
open, push to return to the operating mode be-
fore entering the menu screen.
➥While in the Memory Name or Call Sign Pro-
gramming mode, push to delete a character. (p.
13)
➥While scanning, push to cancel a scan.
➥Hold down for 1 second to select the output
power. (p. 38)
•SelectthetransmitoutputpowerofHigh,Mid,Low2,
Low1 or S-low.
•Whileholdingdownthiskey,rotate[DIAL]toselect
the desired output power.
!8 CS(CALLSIGNSELECT)/D-PAD(RIGHT)KEY
[CS]/D-pad()
➥Hold down for 1 second to enter the operating
call sign select mode.
➥While in the DR screen, or with the Menu screen
or Quick Menu screen open, push to select a
lower tier menu.
!9 RXÚCS(RXCALLSIGNCAPTURE)/D-PAD(UP)KEY
[RXÚCS]/D-pad()
➥Hold down for 1 second to set the received call
signs (station and repeaters) as the operating
call signs.
•Whileholdingdownthiskey,rotate[DIAL]toselect
another call sign in RX History.
➥While in the DR screen, or with the Menu screen
orQuickMenuscreenopen,pushtomovethe
value or option selector bar up.
@0 EXTERNALMICROPHONE/SPEAKERJACK
[MIC/SP]
Connect a cloning cable, optional speaker microphone or
headset, if desired.
See Section 18 in the Advanced instructions for a list of
available options.
Be sure to turn OFF the power before connecting or
disconnectingoptionalequipmenttoorfromthe[MIC/
SP]jack.
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@1 VOLUMECONTROL[VOL]
Rotate to adjust the audio volume level. (p. 11)
@2CONTROLDIAL[DIAL]
Rotate to select the operating frequency. (p. 34)➥
While in the Memory mode, rotate to select a memory➥
channel. (p. 42)
While scanning, rotate to change the scanning direc-➥
tion.
Holddown[SQL],androtatetoadjustthesquelchlevel.➥
(p. 35)
While in the DR screen, or with the Menu screen or➥
QuickMenuscreenopen,rotatetoselectadesiredop-
tion or value.
DQuickMenu
IntheQuickMenu,theselectableitemsdiffer,dependingon
the operating mode or function. The items shown below are
examples.
VFOmode MRmode
CALL-CHmode
DRfunction
Band Select Bank Select DUP Group Select
DUP DUP TONE
Repeater Detail
TONE TONE TS DTMF TX
TS TS DTMF TX Voice TX
DTMF TX SKIP Voice TX
GPS Information
Voice TX DTMF TX
GPS Information
GPS Position
GPS Information
Voice TX GPS Position PRIO Watch
GPS Position
GPS Information
PRIO Watch Weather Alert
PRIO Watch GPS Position Weather Alert Display Type
Weather Alert PRIO Watch Display Type DSQL
Home CH Set Weather Alert Voltage Home CH Set
Voltage Home CH Set Band scope Voltage
Band scope Display Type
<<REC Start>>
Band scope
<<REC Start>>
Voltage
<<BC Radio ON>>
<<REC Start>>
<<BC Radio ON>>
Band scope
<<BC Radio Mode>>
<<BC Radio ON>>
<<BC Radio Mode>>
<<REC Start>>
<<GPS Logger only>>
<<BC Radio Mode>>
<<GPS Logger only>>
<<BC Radio ON>>
<<GPS Logger only>>
<<BC Radio Mode>>
<<GPS Logger only>>
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■Functiondisplay
Singlebanddisplay
BCRadiosettingpop-up
window(Tuningmode)
Dualbanddisplay
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!3
!5
!6
!7
!8
!9
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!4
qBATTERYICON
Shows the capacity of the attached battery pack in four➥
levels.
•“ ” (battery icon) appears when the battery pack is
attached.
•“ ” appears when the battery pack must be
charged.
“➥” appears when the optional battery case is at-
tached.
wVOX ICON
Appears when the optional headset is connected with the
OPC-2006LS p l u g a d a p t e r c a b l e , and the VOX function
is ON.
eOPERATINGMODEICONS (p. 34)
Shows the selected operating mode.
•DV,AM,FMandFM-Nareselectable.
•“DV-A”or“DV-G”appearswhenD-PRS(DV-A)orNMEA(DV-G)
transmission is selected in the DV mode. (p. 23)
rEMR/BK/PacketLoss/AutoReplyICON
“EMR” appears when the Enhanced Monitor Request➥
(EMR) mode is selected. (p. 25)
“BK” appears when the Break-in (BK) mode is selected.➥
(p. 25)
“L” appears when Packet Loss has occurred. (p. 61)➥
“➥” appears when the Automatic Reply function is se-
lected. (p. 25)
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tDUPLEXICON
“DUP+”appearswhenplusduplexisselected,and“DUP–”
appears when minus duplex is selected.
yBCRADIOICON (p. 40)
Appears when the BC radio is ON.
uGPSICON
Appears while GPS function is in use. (pp. 12, 77)➥
Stays ON when the GPS receiver is activated and valid
position data is received.
Blinks when invalid position data is being received.
•The GPS icons can be turned OFF in the Menu screen.
(p. 12)
“➥S” blinks instead of the GPS icon, when the GPS
alarm beeps.
iRECORD ICON (p. 73)
Appears while recording.
•“ ” appears while the transceiver is recording.
•“ ” appears while the recording is paused.
omicroSDICON
“➥” appears when a microSD card is inserted.
“➥” and “ ” alternately blinks while accessing the mi-
croSD card.
!0AUTOPOWEROFFICON
Appears when the Auto power OFF function is ON.
!1 TONE ICONS
•WhileoperatingintheFMorFM-Nmode:
“TONE” appears while the Repeater Tone Encoder is➥
ON.
“TSQL”appearswhiletheTonesquelchfunctionisON.➥
“TSQL-R” appears while the Reverse Tone squelch➥
function is ON.
“DTCS” appears while the DTCS squelch function is➥
ON.
“DTCS-R” appears while the reverse DTCS squelch➥
function is ON.
“➥S” appears with the “TSQL” or “DTCS” icon while
the Pocket Beep function (with CTCSS or DTCS) is
ON.
•WhileoperatingintheDVmode:
“DSQL” appears while the Digital Call Sign squelch➥
function is ON.
“CSQL”appearswhile theDigital Codesquelch func-➥
tion is ON.
“➥S” appears with the “DSQL” or “CSQL” icon while
the Pocket Beep function (with Digital Call Sign or Digi-
tal Code squelch) is ON.
!2CLOCKDISPLAY
Displays the current time.
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!3PRIORITYWATCHICON
Appears when Priority Watch is in use.
!4 WEATHER ALERT ICON
Appears when the Weather alert function is ON.
!5 ATTENUATOR ICON
Appears when the attenuator is ON in the AIR band.
!6SKIPICON
“SKIP” appears when the selected memory channel is➥
set as a Skip channel.
“PSKIP” appears when the displayed frequency is set➥
as a Skip frequency in the Memory mode.
“PSKIP” appears while the Frequency Skip Scan func-➥
tion is ON in the VFO mode.
!7MEMORYCHANNELNUMBER
Displays the selected memory channel or bank num-➥
ber. (p. 42)
“C0” to “C3” appears when the Call channel is select-➥
ed.
!8 MEMORY ICON (p. 42)
Appears when the Memory mode is selected.
Function display (Continued)■
Singlebanddisplay
BCRadiosettingpop-up
window(Tuningmode)
Dualbanddisplay
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!5
!6
!7
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