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Icom ID-52A Basic Manual

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BASIC MANUAL
VHF/UHF TRANSCEIVER
ID-52A
ID-52E
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that
this device does not cause harmful interference.
WARNING: MODIFICATION OF THIS DEVICE
TO RECEIVE CELLULAR RADIOTELEPHONE
SERVICE SIGNALS IS PROHIBITED UNDER
FCC RULES AND FEDERAL LAW.

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  • Page 1 BASIC MANUAL VHF/UHF TRANSCEIVER ID-52A ID-52E This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference. WARNING: MODIFICATION OF THIS DEVICE TO RECEIVE CELLULAR RADIOTELEPHONE SERVICE SIGNALS IS PROHIBITED UNDER...

  • Page 2: Important

    Thank you for choosing this Icom product. This product is designed and built with Icom’s state of the art technology and craftsmanship. With proper care, this product should provide you with years of trouble-free operation. This product combines traditional analog technologies with Digital Smart Technologies for Amateur Radio (D-STAR), for a balanced package.

  • Page 3: Supplied Accessories

    Russia, Australia, New Zealand, and/or other countries. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Icom inc. is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    ■ Monitor function......12 ■ Trademarks ........ii ■ Table of contents ......iii ■ Setting a squelch level ....12 ■ About the ID-52A/ID-52E manuals . v ■ Quick Menu window ..... 13 ■ Important Notes......vi D Quick Menu window operation ..13 D When using the GPS receiver ..vi...
  • Page 5 RECORDING A QSO ONTO A D-STAR GUIDE microSD CARD ������������������������������� 25 INTRODUCTION ������������������������������������� 41 ■ About the microSD card ....25 ■ Unique features of D-STAR ..41 ■ Setting the Record operation ..26 ■ What is D-STAR? ......42 ■...

  • Page 6: About The Id-52A/Id-52E Manuals

    You can use the following manuals to understand and operate this transceiver. (As of October 2020) TIP: You can download each manual and guide from the Icom website: https://www.icomjapan.com/support/ Enter “ID-52A” or “ID-52E” into the Search box on the site.

  • Page 7: Important Notes

    ■ Important Notes D When using the GPS receiver • GPS signals cannot pass through metal objects. When using the transceiver inside a vehicle, you may not receive GPS signals. We recommend you use it near a window. • The Global Positioning System (GPS) is built and operated by the U.S. Department of Defense.

  • Page 8: Unique Functions

    • Download and install the RS-MS3W or RS-MS3A application software from the Icom website or Google Play. • See “About the DV Gateway function” that can be downloaded from the Icom website for details. Terminal mode The Terminal mode enables you to make a direct Gateway call through the Internet using a USB cable and a Windows or Android device.
  • Page 9 2 Your position is automatically transmitted. 1 A call addressed to your own call sign. Destination Your station (ID-52A/ID-52E) 3 After receiving, the screen shows your position data. Near Repeater (DV/FM) search function You can select nearby repeaters using the DR function.

  • Page 10: Precaution

    (or the transceiver) in bags, and so on. Carry them so that shorting cannot R DANGER! NEVER use or charge Icom occur with metal objects. Shorting may battery packs with non-Icom transceivers damage not only the battery pack but also or non-Icom chargers.
  • Page 11 BE CAREFUL! The transceiver meets IPX7* requirements for waterproof protection. However, once the transceiver 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, BP-272, or BP-307 (option), flexible antenna, [MIC/SP] cover, [USB/DC IN] cover, and [microSD] slot cover are attached.

  • Page 12: Battery Cautions

    If any of these other damage, the cells inside the battery conditions occur, contact your Icom dealer may rupture or catch fire. or distributor. R DANGER! NEVER leave the battery...

  • Page 13: D Charging Caution

    CAUTION: DO NOT charge the battery pack outside of the specified temperature range: 0˚C ~ 40˚C (32˚F ~ 104˚F). Icom recommends charging the pack at 25˚C (77˚F). The pack may heat up or rupture if charged out of the specified temperature range.

  • Page 14: Panel Description

    PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Front, top, and side panels Function Display (p. 3) Internal Speaker Microphone 1 PTT SWITCH [PTT] Hold down to transmit, release to receive. L For the ID-52E only Push briefly and release, and then hold down to transmit a 1750 Hz tone burst. 2 SQUELCH KEY [SQL] (p.
  • Page 15 14 MEMORY • SELECT MEMORY WRITE KEY [MR]/[MW] z Push to enter the Memory mode. (p. 14) L For the ID-52A only In the Memory mode, push once to enter the Weather Channel mode. z Hold down for 1 second to open the Select Memory Write window. (p. 23) z Hold down for 3 second to enter the Memory channel contents to a blank channel.

  • Page 16: Function Display

    PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Function display 1 2 6 7 8 10 11 12 14 16 Single band display FM RADIO window Dual band display (Tuning mode) 1 BATTERY ICON Displays the current capacity of the attached battery pack. (p. 6) L “ ”...
  • Page 17 • TM: Displayed while in the Terminal mode. • AP: Displayed while in the Access Point mode. TIP: See “About the DV Gateway function” that can be downloaded from the Icom website about the Terminal mode and the Access Point mode.

  • Page 18: Initial Setup

    INITIAL SETUP Before starting using the transceiver, follow these steps for the initial setup. Attaching the battery pack and charging the battery. (pp. 5, 6) STEP 1 Inserting a microSD card. (p. 7) STEP 2 Turning ON the transceiver. (p. 7) STEP 3 Adjusting the audio level.

  • Page 19: Charging The Battery Pack

    INITIAL SETUP ■ Charging the battery pack D Capacity of the battery pack ICON BATTERY STATUS The battery has sufficient capacity. The battery is exhausted a little. The battery is nearing exhaustion. Blinking The battery is almost fully exhausted. NOTE: •...

  • Page 20: Inserting A Microsd Card

    INITIAL SETUP ■ Inserting a microSD card See page 25 for the usable microSD card. Turn OFF the transceiver. Pull down the [microSD] slot cover on the side panel. With the terminals facing the front, insert the card into the slot until it locks in place and makes a ‘click’...

  • Page 21: Saving The Setting Data Onto A Microsd Card

    INITIAL SETUP ■ Saving the setting data onto a microSD card You can save the Memory channels, MENU screen item settings, repeater lists, and so on, onto a microSD card. Saving settings onto a card enables you to easily restore the transceiver to its previous settings, even if you perform an All Reset.

  • Page 22: D Saving The Setting Data

    INITIAL SETUP ■ Saving the setting data onto a microSD card D Saving the setting data [MENU] > SET > SD Card > Save Setting Push [MENU]. Select “SD Card” in the “SET” menu. Select “Save Setting.” Select “<<New File>>.” •...

  • Page 23: Confirming The Gps Is Receiving Signals

    INITIAL SETUP ■ Confirming the GPS is receiving signals The transceiver has a built-in GPS receiver. You can check your current location, and transmit GPS data in the DV mode. See the Advanced manual for details. Confirm the GPS receiver is receiving satellite data. The GPS icon blinks when searching for satellites.

  • Page 24: Basic Operation

    • Setting a squelch level. (p. 12) ■ Dualwatch operation The Dualwatch function simultaneously monitors 2 frequencies. The ID-52A/ID-52E has 2 independent receiver circuits, A band and B band. You can set band different frequencies or operating modes in each band.

  • Page 25: Monitor Function

    BASIC OPERATION ■ Monitor function The Monitor function is used to listen to weak signals without changing the squelch setting. While holding down [SQL], you can hear weak signals on the frequency. TIP: You can set the Monitor Hold function on the MENU screen.

  • Page 26: Quick Menu Window

    <<FM Radio Mode>> <<GPS Logger Only>> For only FM/FM-N. For only DV. For only A band. For only the ID-52A. D Quick Menu window operation Simplified description—‘Select’ operation In this manual, the user’s ‘Select’ operation is simplified, as described below.

  • Page 27: Selecting The Frequency Selecting Mode

    • Push [MR] to select the Memory mode. • Hold down [CALL] for 1 second to select the Call Channel mode. • For only the ID-52A, push [MR] in the Memory mode to select the Weather Channel mode. Rotate [DIAL] to select an operating frequency or a channel.

  • Page 28: Selecting The Operating Band

    BASIC OPERATION ■ Selecting the operating band Push [VFO/MHz] to select the VFO mode. Push [QUICK]. Select “Band Select.” Select the desired frequency band. • Sets the operating band, then returns to the standby screen. L Selectable frequency bands differ, depending on the transceiver version.

  • Page 29: Setting A Frequency

    BASIC OPERATION ■ Setting a frequency D Selecting a tuning step When you select the frequency by rotating [DIAL] in the VFO mode, it changes in the selected tuning step. Push [QUICK]. Select “TS.” Select a tuning step. Options (kHz): 6.25 8.33* 10.0...

  • Page 30: Scan Operation

    BASIC OPERATION ■ Scan operation Scanning is a versatile function that can automatically search for signals. A scan makes it easier to locate stations to contact or listen to, or to skip unwanted channels or frequencies. This section describes the basic scan operation. See the Advanced manual for details.

  • Page 31: Home Channel Function

    BASIC OPERATION ■ Home Channel function You can set an often-used frequency, Memory channel, or repeater as a Home Channel in VFO mode, Memory mode, and DR screen. When a Home CH is selected by rotating [DIAL], a beep sounds. You will know the Home CH selection without looking at the display.

  • Page 32: Transmitting

    BASIC OPERATION ■ Transmitting D Making a simplex call R WARNING! NEVER transmit for long periods of time. During prolonged transmissions at high power or mid-power, the transceiver radiates heat to protect itself from overheating. The transceiver’s chassis will become hot and may cause a burn. To prevent the transceiver’s overheating, the default setting of the time-out timer function is set to 5 minutes.

  • Page 33: D About The Transmit Power Levels

    BASIC OPERATION D About the transmit power levels • When an external DC power cable (13.5 V DC) is connected, or a BP-271/BP-272/BP-307 is used: Approximately 5 W (High)/2.5 W (Mid)/ 1.0 W (Low2)/0.5 W (Low1)/0.1 W (S-Low) • When the BP-273 is used: Approximately 0.1 W (S-Low) (fixed) Output power...

  • Page 34: Menu Screen

    MENU SCREEN You can open the MENU screen by pushing [MENU]. You can use the MENU screen to set infrequently changed values or function settings. See the appendix for the MENU item list. (p. 71) For details of each item, see the Advanced manual. The MENU screen TIP: The MENU screen is constructed in a tree structure.

  • Page 35: D Selecting A Menu Item

    MENU SCREEN D Selecting a Menu item Example: Set “Auto Power OFF” to “30 min.” [MENU] > SET > Time Set > Auto Power OFF Push [MENU]. Select “SET.” Select “Time Set.” Select “Auto Power OFF.” Select “30min.” • Sets the option, then goes back to a tree level. (The TIME SET screen is displayed.) L To exit the MENU screen, push [MENU].

  • Page 36: Memory Operation

    MEMORY OPERATION ■ Entering Memory channels The transceiver has a total of 1000 Memory channels to save often-used frequencies. In the Memory mode, you can quickly select the saved memories. This section describes the basic channel content entry. Example: Entering 146.030 MHz/FM mode into Channel 11 in Group 01. Push [VFO/MHz] to enter the VFO mode.

  • Page 37: Selecting A Memory Channel

    ■ Selecting a Memory channel In the Memory mode, you can select the Memory channels by rotating [DIAL]. Push [MR] to enter the Memory mode. L For only the ID-52A, pushing [MR] each time selects the Memory and Weather Channel modes. Rotate [DIAL].

  • Page 38: Recording A Qso Onto A

    • When reading or writing data is impossible, the card’s lifetime has ended. In this case, purchase a new one. We recommend you make a backup file of the important data onto your PC. • Icom will not be responsible for any damage caused by data corruption of a card.

  • Page 39: Setting The Record Operation

    RECORDING A QSO ONTO A microSD CARD ■ Setting the Record operation You can select whether or not to start or stop an audio recording only on the MAIN band. [MENU] > RECORD > QSO Recorder > Recorder Set > REC Operation Push [MENU].

  • Page 40: Recording A Qso Audio

    RECORDING A QSO ONTO A microSD CARD ■ Recording a QSO audio NOTE: • Once a voice recording starts, the Recording function will be continuously turned ON until you stop recording, even if you turn OFF the transceiver. • FM Radio audio cannot be recorded. Push [QUICK].

  • Page 41: Removing The Microsd Card

    RECORDING A QSO ONTO A microSD CARD ■ Removing the microSD card D Removing while the transceiver is OFF Push in Turn OFF the transceiver. Open the [microSD] slot cover. Push in the microSD card until a ‘click’ sounds, and then carefully pull it out.

  • Page 42: Gps Operation

    GPS OPERATION NOTE: The built-in GPS receiver cannot calculate its location if it cannot receive signals from the GPS satellites. Refer to page vi for details. ■ Checking your location You can check your current location. If you transmit while displaying the GPS POSITION screen, the screen closes. To check your current location or caller’s location while transmitting, push [QUICK], then select “GPS Position.”...

  • Page 43: Gps Logger Function

    GPS OPERATION ■ GPS Logger function The GPS Logger function enables you to save the location data from a GPS receiver onto a microSD card as a log. The GPS Logger saves Latitude, Longitude, Altitude, Positioning state, Course, Speed, Date, and Time. If you use this GPS Logger while traveling, you can check your trip history on mapping software.

  • Page 44: Bluetooth ® Operation

    Bluetooth OPERATION ® The transceiver has a built-in Bluetooth unit. You can connect Bluetooth headsets or other Bluetooth devices. When you connect a Bluetooth headset to the transceiver, you can wirelessly transmit and receive it. Refer to the Advanced manual for more details on the Bluetooth function or VS-3 operation.

  • Page 45: Connecting To A Bluetooth ® Headset

    Device name while connected. Headset icon (“ICOM” indicates the Icom headset.) is displayed while To exit the MENU screen, push [MENU]. connected. L While connected to a Bluetooth device, the Bluetooth icon is displayed on the Standby screen.

  • Page 46: Disconnecting A Bluetooth ® Device

    Bluetooth OPERATION ® ■ Disconnecting a Bluetooth device ® You can disconnect a paired Bluetooth device if it is not being used. [MENU] > SET > Bluetooth Set > Pairing/Connect Push [MENU]. Select “Bluetooth Set” in the “SET” menu. Select “Pairing/Connect.” •...

  • Page 47: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS D General • Frequency coverage (unit: MHz): USA version [A band] Receive: 108.000 ~ 174.000 (Guaranteed only 144 ~ 148 MHz) 225.000 ~ 479.000 (Guaranteed only 440 ~ 450 MHz) Transmit: 144.000 ~ 148.000 430.000 ~ 450.000 (Guaranteed only 440 ~ 450 MHz) [B band] Receive: 137.000 ~ 174.000 (Guaranteed only 144 ~ 148 MHz)

  • Page 48: D Receiver

    SPECIFICATIONS D General • Power supply: 10.0 ~ 16.0 V DC for external DC power 7.4 V DC specified Icom’s battery pack 5.5 V DC specified Icom’s battery case • Current drain (at 7.4 V DC): Transmit (at 5 W) Less than 2.5 A...

  • Page 49: D Transmitter

    L Maximum headsets or data devices are 4 devices each, and the maximum combination is 5 devices in total. Maximum Bluetooth Low Energy devices are 2 devices. • Device Name: ICOM BT(ID-52) (at default) • Passkey: 0000 (four zeros) L All stated specifications are typical and subject to change without notice or obligation.

  • Page 50: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE ■ Resetting Occasionally, erroneous information is displayed when, for example, first applying power. This may be caused externally by static electricity or by other factors. If this problem occurs, perform a Partial reset or an All reset. BE CAREFUL! An All reset clears all programming and returns all settings to the factory defaults.

  • Page 51: Troubleshooting

    The following chart is designed to help you correct problems that 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 nearest Icom Dealer or Service Center. L “AM” indicates the PDF type Advanced Manual. PROBLEM...
  • Page 52 MAINTENANCE ■ Troubleshooting L “AM” indicates the PDF type Advanced Manual. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REF. Transmitting is The transmit power level is Set the transmit power level p. 20 impossible. set to S-Low, Low1, Low2, to High. or Mid. The PTT Lock function is Turn OFF the PTT Lock p.

  • Page 53: D-Star Guide

    D-STAR GUIDE for the ID-52A/ID-52E...

  • Page 54: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION ■ Unique features of D-STAR • Easy Cross band operation through the repeater! INTERNET INTERNET 430 MHz 430 MHz 1200 MHz 1200 MHz CQCQ CQCQ CQCQ CQCQ • Easy call sign entry with the Repeater list or TX/RX History! •...

  • Page 55: What Is D-Star

    INTRODUCTION ■ 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 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.

  • Page 56: About The Dr Function

    INTRODUCTION IMPORTANT! Before starting D-STAR, the following steps are needed. STEP 1. Enter your call sign (MY) into the transceiver. (p. 45) STEP 2. Register your call sign (MY) to a gateway repeater. (p. 47) STEP 3. Enter your D-STAR equipment into your registration form. (p. 48) ►...
  • Page 57 INTRODUCTION Local Area call Access repeater Area 1 repeater Area 1 Gateway call Area 1 Area 2 repeater repeater Area 1 Area 2 Simplex call NOTE: • Using the repeater list is required to use the DR function. (p. 66) •...

  • Page 58: Enter Your Call Sign (My) Into The Transceiver

    INTRODUCTION ■ 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. 47) •...
  • Page 59 INTRODUCTION How to enter characters: [DIAL] (Rotate) Selects a character Selects a character Clears Cancels Moves the cursor to the left Moves the cursor to the right [ENT] Selects a Opens the Entry Select window* Sets character • Continuously holding down [CLR] clears characters. •...

  • Page 60: Register Your Call Sign

    INTRODUCTION ■ Register your call sign at a gateway repeater To make a Gateway call through the Internet, you must register your call sign at a repeater that has a gateway, usually one near you. About the registration process described: This section describes the call sign registration process at a repeater that is connected to the US Trust server.
  • Page 61 INTRODUCTION Step 3: Register your personal information After your registration is approved, log in your personal account with your registered call sign and password. Click Step 4: Register your D-Star equipment Register your D-STAR equipment information. Ask the gateway repeater administrator for details.

  • Page 62: D-Star Operation

    D-STAR OPERATION ■ Making a Simplex call This section describes the simplex operation (through no repeater). NOTE: The frequencies may be different, depending on the transceiver’s version. 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.
  • Page 63 D-STAR OPERATION To make a Simplex call in the VFO mode Push [VFO/MHz] to enter the VFO mode. Rotate [DIAL] to set the operating frequency. (p. 16) Push [MODE] to set the operating mode to DV. Hold down [LO] for 1 second to set an output power. (p. 20) Hold down [PTT] to transmit, and speak into the microphone at your normal voice level.

  • Page 64: Accessing Repeaters

    D-STAR OPERATION ■ Accessing repeaters This section describes how to check whether or not you can access your local area repeater (access repeater), and your signal is successfully sent to a destination repeater. TIP: If your call sign (MY) has not been set, or your call sign and D-STAR equipment have not been registered at a D-STAR repeater, see pages 45 ~ 48.
  • Page 65 D-STAR OPERATION Step 3: Check whether you can access the repeater. Hold down [PTT] for 1 second to access the repeater.  If you get a reply call, or “UR?” is displayed within 3 seconds, your signal reached your access repeater and your call was successfully sent from your destination repeater. TIP: See page 65 for status indications after a reply is received.

  • Page 66: Receiving

    D-STAR OPERATION ■ 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.
  • Page 67 D-STAR OPERATION Step 2: Save the destination call sign into your call sign memory from RX History. Push D-pad() to select the RX HISTORY record with the call sign that you want to save to memory. Push [ENT]. • Displays the RX HISTORY DETAIL screen. Push [QUICK].

  • Page 68: Capturing A Call Sign

    D-STAR OPERATION ■ Capturing a call sign After you receive a signal, the calling station’s call sign can be captured by holding down the Call Sign Capture key ([RX→CS]) for 1 second. After releasing, you can quickly and easily reply to the call. What is the Call Sign Capture key? Holding down the Call Sign Capture key for 1 second sets the last received station’s call sign as a temporary destination, and makes replying quick and easy.

  • Page 69: Making A Local Cq Call

    D-STAR OPERATION ■ Making a Local CQ call You can make a Local CQ call when “Local CQ” is set to “TO” (Destination). What is a Local CQ Call? To call a CQ through only your local area (access) repeater. Step 1: Set “FROM”...

  • Page 70: Making A Gateway Cq Call

    D-STAR OPERATION ■ Making a Gateway CQ call You can make a Gateway CQ call when a destination repeater is selected in “TO” (Destination). What is a Gateway CQ call? • To call a CQ through a repeater connected to the Internet. •...

  • Page 71: Calling An Individual Station

    D-STAR OPERATION ■ Calling an individual station You can make a call to an individual station when the station call sign is selected in “TO” (Destination). When you call an individual station through a gateway, your call is automatically sent to the last repeater that the station accessed.

  • Page 72: About Reflectors

    D-STAR OPERATION ■ About reflectors D What 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).

  • Page 73: D Linking To A Reflector

    D-STAR OPERATION D Linking 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.

  • Page 74: D Using A Reflector

    D-STAR OPERATION ■ About reflectors D Using a reflector Push D-pad() to select “TO,” and then push [ENT]. Select “Reflector.” Select “Use Reflector.” • Returns to the DR screen, and “Use Reflector” and “CQCQCQ” are displayed in “TO.” Hold down [PTT] to transmit. •...

  • Page 75: D Reflector Echo Testing

    D-STAR OPERATION D Reflector Echo Testing To confirm that your signal is correctly getting into the repeater, you can transmit a short message as a trial. After releasing [PTT], your message will be played back. Push D-pad() to select “TO,” and then push [ENT]. Select “Reflector.”...

  • Page 76: From" (Access Repeater) Setting

    D-STAR OPERATION ■ “FROM” (Access repeater) setting By rotating [DIAL]: Select a preset repeater by rotating [DIAL] on the DR screen. 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.

  • Page 77: To" (Destination) Setting

    D-STAR OPERATION ■ “TO” (Destination) setting TIP: After you receive the individual By rotating [DIAL]: station or repeater’s signal, the call sign Select a repeater or Your Call Sign that is displayed by rotating [DIAL] on the can be captured by holding down the Call Sign Capture key ([RX→CS]), and DR screen.

  • Page 78: When Receiving No Reply

    D-STAR OPERATION ■ When receiving no reply To communicate through the repeater, your signal must access to the repeater. The following chart is designed to help you correct problems which are not equipment malfunctions.  “AM” indicates the PDF type Advanced manual. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION...

  • Page 79: Updating The Repeater List

    NOTE: • Before using a microSD card, see page 25 for details of a card. • See “Updating the repeater list” that can be downloaded from the Icom website about how to update the repeater list using a microSD card.

  • Page 80: Information

    ■ About CE and DOC Hereby, Icom Inc. declares that the versions of ID-52E which have the “CE” symbol on the product, comply with the essential requirements of the Radio Equipment Directive, 2014/53/EU, and the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment Directive, 2011/65/EU.

  • Page 81: Index

    INDEX 1 MHz tuning ������������������������������������������ 16 Call Gateway��������������������������������������� 44, 57 Individual station �������������������������������� 58 A band ���������������������������������������������������� 11 Local �������������������������������������������� 44, 56 Accessories ���������������������������������������������� ii Simplex ���������������������������������� 19, 44, 49 Access Point mode ����������������������������������vii Call Channel mode ��������������������������������� 14 Access repeater�������������������������������������� 51 CALL key ��������������������������������������������������...
  • Page 82 INDEX Gateway call ������������������������������������� 44, 57 Near Repeater search function���������viii, 63 GPS �������������������������������������������������� 10, 29 GPS Alarm icon ����������������������������������� 3 GPS Logger function ������������������������� 30 Operating mode �������������������������������������� 15 GPS POSITION screen ��������������������� 29 GPS receiver �������������������������������������� vi Pairing/Connect �������������������������������������� 32 Partial Reset �������������������������������������������...
  • Page 83 INDEX Save Setting ��������������������������������������������� 9 VFO/MHz key ������������������������������������������� 2 SCAN key ������������������������������������������������� 1 VFO mode ���������������������������������������������� 14 Scan operation ��������������������������������������� 17 VOL ���������������������������������������������������������� 2 Screen Capture ���������������������������������������� 1 VOX ���������������������������������������������������������� 3 SD card Formatting�������������������������������������������� 8 Inserting ����������������������������������������������� 7 Weather Channel mode �������������������������� 14 Removing�������������������������������������������...

  • Page 84: Menu Screen List

    MENU SCREEN LIST When pushing [MENU], the following MENU screens are displayed. Refer to the Advanced manual for each menu item’s details. VOICE MEMORY Record Memory CH TX Set Call CH Repeat Time Your Call Sign TX Monitor Repeater List <<Single TX>>...
  • Page 85 MENU SCREEN LIST SET > DUP/TONE... SET > DV Set Offset Freq Tone Control Repeater Tone RX Bass TSQL Freq RX Treble Tone Burst RX Bass Boost DTCS Code TX Bass DTCS Polarity TX Treble Digital Code Auto Reply SET > Scan DV Data TX Pause Timer DV Fast Data...
  • Page 86 MENU SCREEN LIST SET > Function SET > Display Power Save Backlight Monitor Backlight Timer Dial Speed-UP LCD Dimmer Auto Repeater* Background Color Remote MIC Key Busy LED During RX/Standby RX Call Sign During TX RX Position Indicator Key Lock RX Position Display PTT Lock RX Position Display Timer...
  • Page 87 Headset Function Select Standby Beep Auto Disconnect Sub Band Mute RX Priority Setting (LE Device) Scope AF Output SET > Time Set Icom Headset Date/Time Data Device Set GPS Time Correct Serialport Function UTC Offset Bluetooth Device Information Auto Power OFF Initialize Bluetooth Device SET >...
  • Page 88 A7608D-1EX 1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Printed in Japan Osaka 547-0003, Japan © 2020 Icom Inc. Oct. 2020...

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