Page 1 ADVANCED MANUAL 1 ATTACHING ACCESSORIES VHF/UHF TRANSCEIVER ID-52A 2 USING a microSD CARD ID-52E 3 BATTERY CHARGING 4 FM RADIO OPERATION 5 D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED) 6 GPS OPERATION (ADVANCED) 7 VOICE TX FUNCTION 8 RECORDER FUNCTION 9 MEMORY OPERATION 10 SCAN OPERATION...
Page 2 INTRODUCTION 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 INTRODUCTION FUNCTIONS AND FEATURES OF ADOBE ACROBAT READER ® ® ® The following functions and features can be used with Adobe Acrobat Reader. • Keyword search • Find screen Click “Find” (Ctrl+F) or “Advanced Search” (Shift+Ctrl+F) in the Edit menu to open the search screen. This is convenient when searching for a particular word or phrase in this manual.
Page 4 INTRODUCTION ENTERING AND EDITING TEXT Controls used for text entry To change the character type 1. When not selecting text, or an entered text is [DIAL] (Rotate) selected, push [QUICK]. Selects a character 2. Rotate [DIAL] to select the character type, and then push [ENT].
Page 5 Export [ABC] [abc] [123] [!”#] / : ; * < > Bluetooth Device Name [ABC] [abc] [123] [!”#] Excluding “ICOM BT” Direct Input (UR) A to Z, 0 to 9, /, (space) – DR screen Direct Input (RPT) A to Z, 0 to 9, /, (space) –...
Page 6 INTRODUCTION HOW TO ENTER TEXT Example: Entering “Calling” as a Memory name. [MENU] > MEMORY > Memory CH 1. Push [MENU]. 11. Rotate [DIAL] to select a character, then push [ENT]. 2. Select “MEMORY” on the second page of the MENU screen.
Page 7 Section ATTACHING ACCESSORIES Attaching the antenna1-2 Attaching and detaching the battery 1-2 Attaching and detaching the belt clip 1-3 Attaching the hand strap1-3...
Page 8 ATTACHING ACCESSORIES Attaching the antenna Attaching and detaching the battery Insert the antenna into the base of the SMA antenna To attach or detach the battery pack or battery case, connector and tighten the antenna see the illustrations below See page 3-8 for battery case details L When attaching the battery case, slide it, and press firmly TIP: Third-party high gain antennas may increase...
Page 9 ATTACHING ACCESSORIES Attaching and detaching the belt clip Attaching the hand strap To attach or detach the belt clip, first remove the Slide the hand strap through the loop on the top of the battery pack or case, if it is attached (p 1-2) See rear panel, as illustrated below the illustration below To attach the belt clip, slide the belt clip in the...
Page 10: Table Of Contents
Section USING a microSD CARD About data saved on a microSD card ��2-2 NOTE: See the Basic manual Saving settings onto a microSD card ��2-2 Section 6 for details on how to insert or remove a microSD card D Saving as a new file ��2-2 and precautions�...
Page 11: Section 2 Using A Microsd Card
USING a microSD CARD About data saved on a microSD card The following data can be saved onto the card: • The transceiver’s settings • Your (UR) call sign memory • Communication/receive log and contents • Repeater List • Automatic answering voice audio in the DV mode •...
Page 12: Saving With A Different File Name
USING a microSD CARD Saving with a different file name [MENU] > SET > SD Card > Save Setting 1� Push [MENU]� 2� Select “SD Card” in the “SET” menu� 3� Select “Save Setting�” 4� Select “<<New File>>�” 5� Hold down [CLR] to delete the characters� 6�...
Page 13: Loading The Saved Files On The Microsd Card
Repeater List can be copied to the transceiver� This makes it easy to copy Memory channels or the Repeater List, to another ID-52A/ID-52E and operate with the same data� NOTE: Saving the current data is recommended before loading other data into the transceiver�...
Page 14: Backing Up Data Saved On The Microsd Card Onto A
USING a microSD CARD Backing up data saved on the microSD card onto a PC • GpsMemory folder A backup file enables easy restoration, even if the data on the microSD card is accidentally deleted� The GPS Memory in the “csv” format� •...
Page 15: D Making A Backup File On Your
USING a microSD CARD Backing up data saved on the microSD card onto a PC DMaking a backup file on your PC 5� Open a folder to copy a backup file, then right- Windows ® 10 is used for these instructions. click, and then click “Paste�”...
Page 16: Importing Or Exporting A Csv Format File
USING a microSD CARD Importing or exporting a CSV format file Read this section before importing or exporting a 6� Select the CSV file to import� Comma Separated Values (CSV) format file from the microSD card� You can import or export the following data: •...
Page 17: Dexporting
USING a microSD CARD Importing or exporting a CSV format file DExporting 6� Select “<<New File>>�” Saving as a new file: Example: Exporting the Your Call sign memory� [MENU] > SET > SD Card > Import/Export > Export 1� Push [MENU]� 2�...
Page 18: About The Sd Card Mode
USING a microSD CARD About the SD Card mode When “USB connect” is set to “SD Card Mode,” and NOTE: Before connecting the transceiver in the SD the transceiver is connected to the PC through a USB Card mode to a PC with a USB cable, a microSD data cable, you can transfer the files between the card must be inserted�...
Page 19: Check The Free Space And The Recording Time On The Microsd Card
USING a microSD CARD Check the free space and the recording time on the microSD card [MENU] > SET > SD Card > SD Card Info 1� Push [MENU]� 2� Select “SD Card” in the “SET” menu� 3� Select “SD Card Info�” •...
Page 20 Section BATTERY CHARGING Battery information ��3-2 D Battery life ��3-2 D Battery icon ��3-2 Charging information ��3-3 D Charging through the [DC IN] jack ��3-3 D Charging with a USB cable ��3-4 Charging with the BC-202IP2 optional rapid charger ��3-5 Charging with the BC-202IP3L optional rapid charger ��3-6 Connecting BC-202IP3L together ��3-7 External DC power operation ��3-7...
Page 21: Section 3 Battery Charging
BATTERY CHARGING Battery information DBattery life DBattery icon The approximate battery life (operating time) as The “ ” battery icon is displayed when the battery shown below is calculated under the following pack is attached to the transceiver� assumptions: • Power save setting: Auto (Short) Icon Battery status •...
Page 22: Charging Information
BATTERY CHARGING Charging information NOTE: • Prior to using the transceiver for the first time, the battery pack must be fully charged for optimum life and operation� • BE SURE to turn OFF the transceiver while charging with the supplied battery charger� Otherwise, the battery pack will not charge�...
Page 23: Dcharging With A Usb Cable
BATTERY CHARGING Charging information DCharging with a USB cable You can charge the battery pack with a USB cable (micro B type) while operating the transceiver� Power adapter or external battery USB cable (User supplied) To a USB port To the [USB] port Mobile device NOTE: TIP:...
Page 24: Charging With The Bc-202Ip2 Optional Rapid Charger
R DANGER! NEVER use a battery pack that is not L When about 90% of the battery capacity is charged, manufactured or approved by Icom� the BC-202IP2 stops charging and the charging • CAUTION: DO NOT connect anything to the indicator lights green�...
Page 25: Charging With The Bc-202Ip3L Optional Rapid Charger
R DANGER! NEVER use a battery pack that is not L When about 90% of the battery capacity is charged, manufactured or approved by Icom� the BC-202IP3L stops charging and the charging • CAUTION: DO NOT connect anything to the indicator lights green�...
Page 26: Connecting Bc-202Ip3L Together
BATTERY CHARGING Connecting BC-202IP3L together You can connect up to 6 BC-202IP3L together� 1� Remove the charger’s right cover� (1) 2� Snap the DC power plug to the another charger’s DC power jack� (2) R WARNING! NEVER connect more than 6 chargers together�...
Page 27: About The Optional Battery Case
BATTERY CHARGING About the optional battery case DBattery life The BP-273 uses three AA (LR6) size alkaline batteries� The approximate battery life (operating time), as 1� Remove the battery case top, as shown below� shown below, is calculated under the following 2�...
Page 28: Specifications For The Battery Charger And Battery Packs
(projections are not included) DBC-202IP2 rapid charger (optional) • Power source requirement: 12 V ~ 16 V DC or the specified Icom power adapter • Charging temperature range: 10°C ~ 40°C, 50°F ~ 104°F • Weight: Approximately 105 g, 3�7 oz (without power adapter) •...
Page 29 Section FM RADIO OPERATION Basic operation ��4-2 D Description ��4-2 D Turning ON the FM Radio ��4-2 D Selecting the FM Radio mode ��4-3 D Selecting the group in the Memory mode ��4-3 D Searching for an FM Radio signal ��4-4 D Using the Attenuator function ��4-4 D Setting a squelch level ��4-5 D Using the Monitor function ��4-5...
Page 30: Section 4 Fm Radio Operation
FM RADIO OPERATION Basic operation DDescription TIP: To turn OFF the FM Radio You can listen to FM Radio broadcasts� Push [QUICK], and then select “<<FM Radio OFF>>�” While using the Dualwatch function, you can still listen to the FM Radio on the pop up window� To listen to the FM Radio while monitoring the Up to 500 FM Radio Memory channels can be A/B bands...
Page 31: Dselecting The Fm Radio Mode
FM RADIO OPERATION Basic operation DSelecting the FM Radio mode DSelecting the group in the Memory mode 1� When the FM RADIO window is displayed, Up to 50 FM Radio Memory channels can be assigned push [MR] to select between the Tuning and the to each group for easy memory management�...
Page 32: Dsearching For An Fm Radio Signal
FM RADIO OPERATION Basic operation DSearching for an FM Radio signal DUsing the Attenuator function While in the Tuning mode, hold down D-pad() to The Attenuator prevents a desired signal from start searching the broadcast signal� becoming distorted when a very strong FM Radio signal is near the frequency, or when a very strong electric field, such as from a broadcasting station, is near your location�...
Page 33: Dsetting A Squelch Level
FM RADIO OPERATION Basic operation DSetting a squelch level DUsing the Monitor function The squelch enables the audio to be heard only while The Monitor function is used to listen to weak FM receiving a signal that is stronger than the set level� A Radio signals without changing the squelch setting�...
Page 34: Fm Radio Memory
FM RADIO OPERATION FM Radio memory DUsing the FM Radio Memory DAdd an FM Radio memory A total of 26 groups are selectable for FM Radio Step 1. Adding an FM Radio memory and entering memory� the edit mode You can assign up to 50 FM Radio memory channels to each group, for easy memory management�...
Page 35 FM RADIO OPERATION FM Radio memory D Add an FM Radio memory Step 2. Entering an FM Radio Memory name Step 4. Selecting the skip setting 1� Select “NAME�” 1� Select “SKIP�” 2� Select “OFF” or “SKIP�” 2� Enter a name� •...
Page 36: Dediting An Fm Radio Memory
FM RADIO OPERATION FM Radio memory DEditing an FM radio memory This function edits FM Radio memory contents� This is useful when already-entered data is incorrect, has changed, or new data should be added to the list� [MENU] > FM RADIO > FM Radio Memory 1�...
Page 37: Ddeleting An Fm Radio Memory
FM RADIO OPERATION FM Radio memory DDeleting an FM Radio memory All the contents of an FM Radio memory can be deleted� NOTE: Deleted memories cannot be restored� [MENU] > FM RADIO > FM Radio Memory 1� Push [MENU]� 7� Select “YES�” 2�...
Page 38: Drearranging The Display Order Of The Fm Radio Memories
FM RADIO OPERATION FM Radio memory DRearranging the display order of the FM Radio memories You can move the entered FM Radio memories to rearrange their display order in the selected FM Radio memory group� [MENU] > FM RADIO > FM Radio Memory 1�...
Page 39: Dskip Setting For The Fm Radio Memory
FM RADIO OPERATION FM Radio memory DSkip setting for the FM Radio memory You can set memories as skip memories� The selected memories are not displayed in the Memory mode� [MENU] > FM RADIO > FM Radio Memory 1� Push [MENU]� 7�...
Page 40: Using The Fm Radio Mode
FM RADIO OPERATION Using the FM Radio mode The transceiver has an exclusive FM Radio mode where only the FM Radio functions� 1� Push [QUICK]� 2� Select “<<FM Radio Mode>>�” • The FM Radio mode screen is displayed� TIP: To cancel the FM Radio mode 1�...
Page 41: Fm Radio Items
FM RADIO OPERATION FM RADIO items FM Radio Memory Earphone Antenna (Default: Not Used) [MENU] > FM RADIO > FM Radio Memory [MENU] > FM RADIO > FM Radio Set > Earphone Antenna A total of 26 groups are selectable for FM radio Memories�...
Page 42 Section D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED) “FROM” (access repeater) setting ��5-3 NOTE: See D-STAR GUIDE on the D Using your transceiver’s repeater list ��5-4 Basic manual for details on how to D Using the DR scan ��5-5 register your call sign to a gateway D Using the Near Repeater Search function ��5-6 repeater and the basic operations�...
Page 43 Section D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED) Data communication ��5-27 D Connection ��5-27 D Data communication application setting ��5-27 D Sending data ��5-27 D DV Fast Data function ��5-28 About the display type ��5-28 Digital squelch functions ��5-29 D The Digital Call Sign squelch setting ��5-29 D The Digital Code Squelch setting ��5-29 Repeater list ��5-30 D Repeater list contents ��5-30...
Page 44: Section 5 D-Star Operation (Advanced)
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 select the access repeater� By rotating [DIAL] Select the preset repeater on the DR screen by rotating [DIAL]� Displayed while rotating [DIAL] •...
Page 45: Dusing Your Transceiver's Repeater List
D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED) “FROM” (access repeater) setting DUsing your transceiver’s repeater list When your access repeater is in your transceiver’s repeater list, you can select it from the list� By just selecting the repeater from the list, the repeater call sign, its frequency, duplex setting, and frequency offset are automatically set, for easy operation�...
Page 46: Dusing The Dr Scan
D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED) “FROM” (access repeater) setting DUsing the DR scan Example: Selecting an active repeater using the DR The DR scan scans frequencies to find a signal on a repeater, or on a simplex frequency� scan� You can use 2 kinds of DR scans, Normal scan and 1�...
Page 47: Dusing The Near Repeater Search Function
D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED) “FROM” (access repeater) setting DUsing the Near Repeater Search function The transceiver searches for the nearest repeaters by 4� Select the type of nearby repeater to display� using your location and the repeater’s entered position data� The nearest repeaters in your transceiver’s repeater list are displayed as selectable options�...
Page 48: Dusing Tx History
D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED) “FROM” (access repeater) setting DUsing TX History The TX History saves up to 10 of the latest access TIP: When you push [QUICK] in step 5, you can (From) repeaters you transmitted on� You can select a display the REPEATER DETAIL screen or delete the repeater from TX History as your access repeater�...
Page 49: To" (Destination) Setting
D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED) “TO” (Destination) setting “CQCQCQ,” the destination repeater, or station call TIP: After you receive the individual station or sign must be set in “TO” when you make a DV mode repeater’s signal, the call sign can be captured by call�...
Page 50: Dmaking The "Local Cq" (Local Area Call)
D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED) “TO” (Destination) setting DMaking the “Local CQ” (Local Area D Making a “Gateway CQ” (Gateway call) call) When “Gateway CQ” is selected on the TO SELECT screen, you can select the repeater to make a When “Local CQ” is selected on the TO SELECT gateway call to�...
Page 51: Dusing "Your Call Sign
D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED) “TO” (Destination) setting DUsing “Your Call Sign” DUsing RX History The “Your Call Sign” memory saves individual or When a call is received in the DV mode, the call data repeater station call signs� When you select the call is saved in the RX History�...
Page 52: Dusing Tx History
D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED) “TO” (Destination) setting DUsing TX History DDirectly entering (UR) TX History saves the repeater and station name and The destination station call sign can be directly entered� call sign of up to 20 “TO” (Destination) settings used when you made the calls�...
Page 53: Ddirectly Entering (Rpt)
D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED) “TO” (Destination) setting DDirectly entering (RPT) The destination repeater call sign can be directly entered� NOTE: BE SURE to include a node letter as the 8th digit� See page 5-2 “IMPORTANT” about the node letters� Example: Directly entering the call sign “JP3YDH A�” 1�...
Page 54: Repeater Detail Screen
The detail screen can also be entered from the FROM Repeater Repeater name SELECT screen� type Sub name Example: Displaying the “Hirano/Icom” repeater detail Call sign screen Group number Duplex 1� Hold down [DR] for 1 second to display the DR setting screen�...
Page 55: Connecting To A Reflector
D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED) Connecting to a reflector 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)�...
Page 56: Dlinking To A Reflector
D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED) Connecting to a reflector DLinking to a reflector 6� Push [ENT]� 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 57: Dusing A Reflector
D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED) Connecting to a reflector DUsing a reflector DRequesting repeater information 1� Push D-pad() to select “TO,” and then push [ENT]� When you send the repeater information command, • The TO SELECT screen is displayed� an ID message is sent back� 2�...
Page 58: Message Operation
D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED) Message operation DTransmitting a message You can save up to 5 short messages in the 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�...
Page 59: Ddeleting A Tx Message
D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED) Message operation DDeleting a TX message [MENU] > SET > My Station > TX Message Example: Deleting the entered TX message “JAPAN TOM” from TX message memory number 1� 1� Push [MENU]� 2� Select “My Station” in the “SET” menu� 3�...
Page 60: Viewing Received Call Signs
D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED) 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 call history is deleted� L Even if the transceiver is turned OFF, the RX records are not deleted�...
Page 61: Rxrpt1
D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED) Viewing the received call signs D View the call signs on the RX History screen TIP: To delete RX HISTORY data <3rd page> On the RX HISTORY or the detail screen, push • RX MESSAGE: Displays any message [QUICK], then select “Delete”...
Page 62: Bk Mode Communication
D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED) BK mode communication The Break-in (BK) function enables you to break into a 4� Select “BK�” conversation, where the 2 stations are communicating with Digital Call Sign squelch (DSQL) enabled� L The BK function is automatically turned OFF when you turn OFF the transceiver�...
Page 63: Emr Communication
D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED) EMR communication DAdjusting the EMR AF level The Enhanced Monitor Request (EMR) communication function can be used in only the DV mode� Using the The audio output level when an EMR signal is EMR function, no call sign setting is necessary� received is adjustable between 0 and 39�...
Page 64: Automatic Dv Detection
D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED) Automatic DV detection If you receive an FM signal while in the DV mode, the [MENU] > SET > DV Set > DV Auto Detect “DV” and “FM” icons alternately blink to indicate the 1� Push [MENU]� received signal is FM�...
Page 65: Automatic Reply Function
D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED) Automatic Reply function When a call addressed to your 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� NOTE: The Automatic Reply function temporarily sets the received call sign to “TO”...
Page 66: Drecording An Auto Reply Message
D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED) Automatic Reply function DRecording an Auto Reply message The DV AUTO REPLY screen You can record the Auto Reply message that is saved on a microSD card to reply to the call with your voice� NOTE: Confirm a microSD card is in the card slot� [MENU] >...
Page 67: Dauto Position Reply Function
After receiving the Auto Position Reply call, the Your station transmitted� caller’s position data is displayed in a window� L Icom transceivers* display the position after receiving a call� 3� After receiving, the position data L You can turn OFF the caller’s position display� (p� 12-26) is displayed on the ([MENU] >...
Page 68: Data Communication
• Flow control: Xon/Xoff and the software settings� * Depending on the PC environment, the COM port number used by the ID-52A/E may be higher than 5� In that case, DConnection use an application that can set it to higher than 5�...
Page 69: Ddv Fast Data Function
L DV Fast Data communication can be made by only the 1� Display the Main screen that you want to change following Icom transceivers: in the Single band display� (As of November 2021) • IC-705 •...
Page 70: Digital Squelch Functions
D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED) Digital squelch functions DThe Digital Code Squelch setting The digital squelch opens only when you receive a signal addressed to your own call sign or a signal that 1� Push [QUICK]� includes a matching digital code� 2� Select “D�SQL�” You can silently wait for calls from others�...
Page 71: Repeater List
PC using the CS-52 programming software� • The repeater list can be downloaded from the Icom website� 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 72: Entering New Information Into The Repeater List
D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED) 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�...
Page 73: Dentering New Information Into The Repeater List
D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED) Entering new information into the repeater list DEntering new information into the repeater list Step 1. Selecting the repeater group Step 4. Entering the repeater sub name 1� Select “SUB NAME�” [MENU] > MEMORY > Repeater List 2�...
Page 74 D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED) Entering new information into the repeater list D Entering new information into the repeater list Step 7. Changing the repeater group Step 10. Selecting the Duplex direction L The repeater group that is selected in Step 1. L When Step 2.
Page 75 D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED) Entering new information into the repeater list D Entering new information into the repeater list Step 12. Setting the FM mode Step 15. Selecting the position data accuracy level L When Step 2. Selecting the communication type L When the Near Repeater Search function is not is set to “DV Repeater”...
Page 76 D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED) Entering new information into the repeater list D Entering new information into the repeater list Step 17. Entering the longitude Step 19. Saving the repeater list L This item is displayed only when Step 15. 1� Select “<<Add Write>>�” Selecting the position data accuracy level is set •...
Page 77: Repeater List Operation
D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED) Repeater list operation DEditing repeater data DDeleting repeater data You can edit repeater data� This is useful when [MENU] > MEMORY > Repeater List already-entered data is incorrect, has changed, or 1� Push [MENU]� some data needs to be added to the list� 2�...
Page 78: Drearranging The Display Order Of The Repeaters
D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED) Repeater list operation DRearranging the display order of the repeaters You can move the entered repeaters to rearrange their display order in the selected repeater group� [MENU] > MEMORY > Repeater List 1� Push [MENU]� 8� Select the position to insert the repeater you want 2�...
Page 79: Dadding New Repeater Information From Rx History
D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED) Repeater list operation DAdding new repeater information from RX History 1� Hold down [CD] for 1 second� 8� Select “YES�” • The RX HISTORY screen is displayed� 2� Push D-pad() to display the repeater you want to add to the repeater list, then push [ENT]�...
Page 80: Dskip Setting For The Dr Scan
D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED) Repeater list operation 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 individual repeaters� L When a repeater is set as a skip repeater, its “USE (FROM)”...
Page 81: Dentering Or Editing A Repeater Group Name
D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED) Repeater list operation DEntering or editing a repeater group name [MENU] > MEMORY > Repeater List 1� Push [MENU]� 8� After entering [ENT]� 2� Select “MEMORY” on the second page of the MENU screen� 3� Select “Repeater List�” •...
Page 82: Your Call Sign
D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED) Your Call Sign DEntering Your Call Sign 9� Select “CALL SIGN�” You can manually enter a Your (destination) Call Sign� When a Your Call Sign is entered into “TO,” you can make a call to the station, even if you do not know where the station is currently located�...
Page 83: Ddeleting Your Call Sign
D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED) Your Call Sign DDeleting Your Call Sign D Entering Your Call Sign TIP: [MENU] > MEMORY > Your Call Sign To cancel the entered call sign 1� Push [MENU]� 1� Push [CLR] to display the “Cancel edit?” window� 2�...
Page 84: Drearranging The Display Order Of Your Call Signs
D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED) Your Call Sign DRearranging the display order of Your Call Signs You can move Your Call Signs to rearrange their display order� If the stations you often communicate with are moved to the top of the list, it is easy to find them� [MENU] >...
Page 85: Are Your Settings Correct
D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED) Are your settings correct? If you make a Local Area call with a gateway repeater 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�...
Page 86 Section GPS OPERATION (ADVANCED) GPS operation features ��6-2 Before starting GPS operation��6-3 D Confirming the GPS signal receiving ��6-3 GPS TX mode and TX format types ��6-4 Difference between older models ��6-4 When a received signal contains position data ��6-5 Checking your location ��6-5 D Displaying Position Data ��6-5 D GPS POSITION screens and their meanings ��6-6...
Page 87: Section 6 Gps Operation (Advanced)
I can track my GPS log in a mapping software program. mapping software program. This is how I traveled...interesting! This is how I traveled...interesting! See “Using the GPS Logger function” that can be downloaded from the Icom website about using the function� https://www.icomjapan.com/support/...
Page 88: Before Starting Gps Operation
GPS OPERATION (ADVANCED) Before starting GPS operation NOTE: Before using the GPS function, read “IMPORTANT NOTES” about the GPS receiver in the Basic manual� The transceiver has a built-in internal GPS receiver� NOTE: Continuously using the Internal GPS mode The GPS receiver’s position data can be received in causes the transceiver’s battery to be exhausted any mode�...
Page 89: Gps Tx Mode And Tx Format Types
• Set the GSV sentence to OFF when sending the GPS message to conventional digital transceivers (IC-2820H/ E2820, ID-800H, IC-91AD/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 ID-52A/E�...
Page 90: When A Received Signal Contains Position Data
GPS OPERATION (ADVANCED) When a received signal Checking your location contains position data You can check your current location� This section is described using received position data� When a received signal contains position data, the L The screens are just examples� caller’s position data is displayed on the RX position screen�...
Page 91: Dgps Position Screens And Their Meanings
GPS OPERATION (ADVANCED) Checking your location DGPS POSITION screens and their meanings L Information Example for the GPS POSITION screens: • Pushing to [QUICK], change the compass direction� GPS Memory: (p� 6-10) • About the Course (p� 6-8) Tokyo Skytree •...
Page 92: Dabout The Rx Screen
GPS OPERATION (ADVANCED) Checking your location DAbout the RX screen TX format: D-PRS Position (Mobile) Position (Base) Moving symbol Base station symbol For a mobile station, For a base station, Output Course and Speed power, Antenna height, are displayed� Antenna gain, and Antenna direction are displayed�...
Page 93: Dsetting The Display Type (Main/Sub)
GPS OPERATION (ADVANCED) Checking your location DSetting the display type (MAIN/SUB) DAbout the Course You can select the display type of the RX screen� The course displayed on the GPS POSITION screens is indicated in degrees� 1� Push [QUICK] when the RX screen is displayed� 0°...
Page 94: Dabout The Grid Locator
GPS OPERATION (ADVANCED) Checking your location DAbout the Grid Locator DChanging the GPS Memory or Alarm Grid Locator (GL) is a position compressed into a 6 You can change the GPS Memory or GPS Alarm in character code, calculated by the longitude and the the GPS POSITION screen�...
Page 95: D Changing The Compass Direction
GPS OPERATION (ADVANCED) Checking your location D Changing the Compass Direction DSaving your own or a received station’s position You can set the compass direction to Heading Up, North Up, or South Up� You can save the position of your station or the position of the caller station�...
Page 96: Checking Gps Information (Sky View Screen)
GPS OPERATION (ADVANCED) 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 satellites� The sky view screen displays the position of the satellites�...
Page 97: Transmitting D-Prs Data
GPS OPERATION (ADVANCED) 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 entered When operating in the D-PRS mode, the following position data in “Manual Position”...
Page 98: Ddisplayed Items
GPS OPERATION (ADVANCED) Transmitting D-PRS data DDisplayed items Depending on the TX format, the setting items and displayed order of the items differ� D-PRS Position Object Item Unproto Address ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Comment ✓ ✓...
Page 99: Dsetting D-Prs Position (Mobile/Base)
GPS OPERATION (ADVANCED) Transmitting D-PRS data DSetting D-PRS Position (Mobile/Base) Set to transmit as a D-PRS Position (Mobile/Base)� L See page 6-31 for details� 1. Setting the GPS TX Mode to D-PRS 9. Setting the Data Extension Set the data extension of your station’s information� [MENU] >...
Page 100: Dsetting D-Prs Object/Item
GPS OPERATION (ADVANCED) Transmitting D-PRS data DSetting D-PRS Object/Item Set to transmit as a D-PRS Object or Item� L See page 6-31 for details� 1. Setting the GPS TX Mode to D-PRS 9. Setting the Data Extension Set the data extension of an Object or Item’s [MENU] >...
Page 101: Dsetting D-Prs Weather
GPS OPERATION (ADVANCED) Transmitting D-PRS data DSetting D-PRS Weather Set to transmit as a D-PRS Weather station� L See page 6-31 for details� 1. Setting the GPS TX Mode to D-PRS [MENU] > GPS > GPS TX Mode > D-PRS 2.
Page 102: Dweather Station Transmission
Humidity h00, h01 to h99 * Depending on the PC environment, the COM port number (h00 indicates 100%�) used by the ID-52A/E may be higher than 5� Barometric pressure b00000 to b99999* hPa, In that case, use an application that can set it to higher than 5�...
Page 103: Ddisplaying Your Location Using Mapping Software
GPS OPERATION (ADVANCED) Transmitting D-PRS data DDisplaying your location using mapping software If you transmit to an I-GATE station, and then enter You can check it on the Internet! the call sign information on the Internet map website, the selected symbol is displayed� Smartphone Example: Check your location on the APRS�fi site�...
Page 104 GPS OPERATION (ADVANCED) Transmitting D-PRS data TIP: D-PRS data content D-PRS data content are shown below� DPosition (Mobile) JA3YUA-A>API52,DSTAR*:/002338h3437�38N/13534�29E>090/002/A=000012ID-52 OP�SATOH (e�g�) DPosition (Base) JA3YUA-A>API52,DSTAR*:/002338h3437�38N/13534�29E-PHG5132OP�SATOH (e�g�) DObject JA3YUA-A>API52,DSTAR*:;HAM FESTA*012345z3437�38N\13534�29Eh2021�11�01 am10-pm4 (e�g�) DItem JA3YUA-A>API52,DSTAR*:)REPEATER!3454�00N/13536�00ErPHG5132439�39MH ｚ DV RPT JP3YHH A (e�g�) DWeather JA3YUA-A>API52,DSTAR*:/012345z3454�00N/13536�00E_220/004g005t077r000p000P000h50b09900 (e�g�) !2 D ata Extension(PHG codes) qCall sign...
Page 105: Transmitting Nmea Data
GPS OPERATION (ADVANCED) Transmitting NMEA data Set a GPS sentence to transmit GPS data in the DV mode� DSetting the GPS data sentence [MENU] > GPS > GPS TX Mode > NMEA > GPS Sentence 1� Push [MENU]� 6� Repeat step 5 to set the GPS sentence� 2�...
Page 106: Dsetting A Gps Message
GPS OPERATION (ADVANCED) GPS Automatic Transmission Transmitting NMEA data DSetting a GPS message NOTE: • Use the GPS Automatic Transmission function in only Enter a GPS message to be transmitted with the the Simplex mode� position data� • Using the function through a Repeater may interfere with other communications�...
Page 107: Gps Memory
(No Group) You can save up to 300 GPS memories, and conveniently saved in up to 27 groups, from A ~ Z and Icom Osaka HC A: ICOM “(No Group)�” The A to Z groups can also be named� Icom America...
Page 108 GPS OPERATION (ADVANCED) GPS Memory D Adding a GPS Memory (Continued) 3. Entering the GPS Memory date 5. Entering the GPS Memory latitude 1� Select “DATE�” 1� Select “LATITUDE�” 2� Push D-pad() to move the cursor� 2� Push D-pad() to move the cursor� 3�...
Page 109 GPS OPERATION (ADVANCED) GPS Memory D Adding a GPS Memory (Continued) 7. Entering the GPS Memory altitude 9. Writing the GPS Memory 1� Select “ALTITUDE�” 1� Select “<<Add Write>>�” 2� Rotate [DIAL] to select plus or minus� 3� Push D-pad() to move the cursor� 4�...
Page 110: Dentering The Gps Memory Group Name
GPS OPERATION (ADVANCED) GPS Memory DEntering the GPS Memory group name DDeleting the GPS Memory You can enter a name for each GPS Memory group� You can delete the GPS Memories� There are 2 ways to delete the Memories: [MENU] > GPS > GPS Memory •...
Page 111: Drearranging The Display Order Of The Gps Data
GPS OPERATION (ADVANCED) GPS Memory 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� L To move the GPS Memory out of their assigned Memory group, select the Memory group in the GPS MEMORY EDIT screen, and then save�...
Page 112: Gps Alarm
GPS OPERATION (ADVANCED) 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�...
Page 113: Dsetting The Gps Alarm Function To All Memories (All Gps Memories)
GPS OPERATION (ADVANCED) GPS Alarm DSetting the GPS Alarm function to All Memories (all GPS Memories) [MENU] > GPS > GPS Alarm 1� Push [MENU]� L Information 2� Select “GPS Alarm” in the “GPS” menu� • When either one of the group’s stations enters the set range, the alarm sounds 3 times�...
Page 114: Dsetting The Gps Alarm Function To Rx (A Caller Station)
GPS OPERATION (ADVANCED) GPS Alarm DSetting the GPS Alarm function to RX (a caller station) [MENU] > GPS > GPS Alarm 1� Push [MENU]� L Information 2� Select “GPS Alarm” in the “GPS” menu� • When a station with its GPS Alarm set enters within an approximate 1 kilometer (1094 yards) range, it sounds once�...
Page 115: Gps Items
GPS OPERATION (ADVANCED) GPS items 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 select “Default�” GPS Select Power Save (Default: ON)
Page 116 GPS OPERATION (ADVANCED) GPS items GPS Out (USB Port) Symbol (Default: OFF) (Default: Person) [MENU] > GPS > GPS Set > GPS Out (USB Port) [MENU] > GPS > GPS TX Mode > D-PRS > TX Format > Position > Symbol Selects whether or not to output the position information to the USB port�...
Page 117 GPS OPERATION (ADVANCED) GPS items SSID Comment (Default: ---) [MENU] > GPS > GPS TX Mode > D-PRS > [MENU] > GPS > GPS TX Mode > D-PRS > TX Format > Position > SSID TX Format > Position > Comment Selects an SSID based on APRS to add to your call Enter a comment to transmit it with the D-PRS...
Page 118 GPS OPERATION (ADVANCED) GPS items Altitude Height (Default: OFF) (Default: 10ft) [MENU] > GPS > GPS TX Mode > D-PRS > [MENU] > GPS > GPS TX Mode > D-PRS > TX Format > Position > Altitude TX Format > Position > Height Selects whether or not to transmit altitude data with Selects the height of the base station’s antenna to the position data in the D-PRS mode�...
Page 119 GPS OPERATION (ADVANCED) GPS items Comment Position (Default: LATITUDE: 0°00.00′N, [MENU] > GPS > GPS TX Mode > D-PRS > LONGITUDE:0°00.00′W, ALTITUDE: ------ft) TX Format > Object > Comment [MENU] > GPS > GPS TX Mode > D-PRS > Enters a comment to transmit it with the D-PRS TX Format >...
Page 120 GPS OPERATION (ADVANCED) GPS items Data Extension (Default: OFF) Gain (Default: 0dB) [MENU] > GPS > GPS TX Mode > D-PRS > [MENU] > GPS > GPS TX Mode > D-PRS > TX Format > Object > Data Extension TX Format > Object > Gain Selects whether or not to transmit the Course/Speed Selects the gain of the Object’s antenna to transmit data or the Power/Hight/Gain/Directivity data with the...
Page 121 GPS OPERATION (ADVANCED) GPS items Item Name Position (Default: LATITUDE: 0°00.00′N, [MENU] > GPS > GPS TX Mode > D-PRS > LONGITUDE:0°00.00′W, ALTITUDE: ------ft) TX Format > Item > Item Name [MENU] > GPS > GPS TX Mode > D-PRS > Sets the Item station’s name of up to 9 characters�...
Page 122 GPS OPERATION (ADVANCED) GPS items Power SSID (Default: 0W) (Default: ---) [MENU] > GPS > GPS TX Mode > D-PRS > [MENU] > GPS > GPS TX Mode > D-PRS > TX Format > Item > Power TX Format > Item > SSID Selects the TX power level of Item, to transmit along Selects an SSID based on APRS to add to your call...
Page 123 GPS OPERATION (ADVANCED) GPS items Symbol (Default: WX Station) [MENU] > GPS > GPS TX Mode > D-PRS > TX Format > Weather > Symbol The symbol is an icon that indicates the weather station’s means of transportation or location� The saved symbol is transmitted along with the position data while in the D-PRS mode�...
Page 124 GPS OPERATION (ADVANCED) GPS items GPS Sentence GPS Message (Default: GGA) [MENU] > GPS > GPS TX Mode > NMEA > [MENU] > GPS > GPS TX Mode > NMEA > GPS Sentence GPS Message Selects sentences to be transmitted in the GPS mode Enter a GPS message of up to 20 alphanumeric to transmit position data�...
Page 125 GPS OPERATION (ADVANCED) GPS items GPS Position RX screen (Received position data of the other station) Depending on the caller’s TX mode or TX format, the [MENU] > GPS > GPS Position displayed items and these meanings are different� The Your current position, received position, GPS Memory, following lists describe the items for each category�...
Page 126 GPS OPERATION (ADVANCED) GPS items GPS Position (continued) <3. When 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* Compass* your location�...
Page 127 GPS OPERATION (ADVANCED) GPS items GPS Position (continued) <5. When the caller’s TX format is D-PRS Weather> MEM screen (GPS memory position) Displays the caller’s direction from Displays GPS Memory channel’s Compass* Compass* your location� direction from your location� Displays the caller’s D-PRS Displays GPS Memory channel’s Symbol Latitude...
Page 128 GPS OPERATION (ADVANCED) GPS items GPS Memory Alarm Select (Default: OFF) [MENU] > GPS > GPS Memory [MENU] > GPS > GPS Alarm > Alarm Select The transceiver has 300 GPS memories to save the Selects the target positions for the GPS Alarm received position data, or often-used position data, function�...
Page 129 GPS OPERATION (ADVANCED) GPS items Alarm Area (RX/Memory) GPS Logger (Default: Both) (Default: ON) [MENU] > GPS > GPS Alarm > [MENU] > GPS > GPS Logger Alarm Area (RX/Memory) Turns the GPS Logger function ON or OFF� Selects the GPS active alarm range� This function logs the position, altitude, course, speed, When a target enters the active alarm range, the GPS and number of satellites being used�...
Page 130 GPS OPERATION (ADVANCED) GPS items GPS Auto TX (Default: OFF) [MENU] > GPS > GPS Auto TX Selects an option for the GPS automatic transmission function� This function automatically transmits the current position data received from a GPS receiver and any entered GPS message at the set interval�...
Page 131 Section VOICE TX FUNCTION Voice TX function ��7-2 NOTE: See the Basic manual D Recording the voice audio ��7-2 Section 6 for details on how to D Transmitting the recorded voice audio ��7-3 insert or remove a microSD card and precautions� VOICE items ��7-4...
Page 132: Section 7 Voice Tx Function
VOICE TX FUNCTION Voice TX function DRecording the voice audio The Voice TX function transmits the recorded audio that is on the microSD card, one time or repeatedly, [MENU] > VOICE > Record for up to 10 minutes at the set interval� This function is convenient to repeatedly call CQ, or 1�...
Page 133: Dtransmitting The Recorded Voice Audio
VOICE TX FUNCTION Voice TX function DTransmitting the recorded voice audio NOTE: BE SURE to insert a microSD card into the L Information transceiver� • While transmitting, the SD card icon blinks� • When you select “<<Repeat TX>>,” the transceiver repeatedly transmits the recorded voice audio for up to 10 [MENU] >...
Page 134: Voice Items
VOICE TX FUNCTION VOICE items Record <<Single TX>> [MENU] > VOICE > Record [MENU] > VOICE > <<Single TX>> Up to 1 minute of audio can be recorded onto a The transceiver transmits the recorded voice audio microSD card for voice transmission� (p� 7-2) only once�...
Page 135 Section RECORDER FUNCTION Recording a QSO audio ��8-2 NOTE: See the Basic manual Playing back a recorded audio ��8-3 Section 6 for details on how to insert or remove a microSD card Changing the QSO recorder settings ��8-4 and precautions� Deleting the audio folder/file ��8-5 D Deleting an audio folder ��8-5 D Deleting an audio file ��8-6...
Page 136: Section 8 Recorder Function
RECORDER FUNCTION Recording a QSO audio NOTE: • You must insert a microSD card into the transceiver before recording audio� • The recording function is continuously ON, even if the transceiver is turned OFF then ON again� To start recording To stop recording 1�...
Page 137 RECORDER FUNCTION Playing back a recorded audio NOTE: Insert the microSD card that contains the TIP: Selecting the record file type to display. recorded audio file into the transceiver’s slot� In step 6, push [QUICK], then select “Display File” and select the record file type to display� [MENU] >...
Page 138: Changing The Qso Recorder Settings
RECORDER FUNCTION Changing the QSO recorder settings You can change the recording settings� See pages 8-15 and 8-16 for details� Continue to record, even while the squelch is Synchronize the recording to PTT closed [MENU] > RECORD > QSO Recorder > [MENU] >...
Page 139: Deleting The Audio Folder/File
RECORDER FUNCTION Deleting the audio folder/file NOTE: A deleted audio file can NOT be recovered� DDeleting an audio folder NOTE: All audio files in the folder are deleted� [MENU] > RECORD > QSO Recorder > Play Files 1� Push [MENU]� TIP: To delete all folders 2�...
Page 140: Ddeleting An Audio File
RECORDER FUNCTION Deleting the audio folder/file DDeleting an audio file [MENU] > RECORD > QSO Recorder > Play Files 1� Push [MENU]� TIP: To delete all files 2� Select “RECORD�” Select “Delete All” in step 8� 3� Select “QSO Recorder�” L If “Display File”...
Page 141: Viewing The File Information
RECORDER FUNCTION Viewing the file information The recorded audio file contains the recording data� See page 8-8 for the recorded contents� [MENU] > RECORD > QSO Recorder > Play Files 8� Select “File Information�” 1� Push [MENU]� 2� Select “RECORD�” 3�...
Page 142 RECORDER FUNCTION Viewing the file information File information examples L Depending on the recording status, some data may not be displayed� L The file is named in the following format: yyyymmdd_hhmmss (yyyy: year, mm: month, dd: day, hh: hour, mm: minute, ss: second) •...
Page 143: Using The Voice Recorder Function
RECORDER FUNCTION Using the Voice Recorder function The microphone audio, including audio from an L Depending on the microSD card capacity, you may continuously record up to a maximum of about 37 hours� external microphone, can be recorded for your If the file size exceeds 2 GB, a new file is automatically convenience�...
Page 144: Dplaying Back A Recorded Audio
RECORDER FUNCTION Using the Voice Recorder function DPlaying back a recorded audio NOTE: You cannot play back a recorded audio while The VOICE PLAYER screen description recording a QSO� In that case, push [QUICK] in the The number of the file being played back/ standby screen, and then select “Stop Recording”...
Page 145: Ddeleting An Audio Folder
RECORDER FUNCTION Using the Voice Recorder function DDeleting an audio folder NOTE: TIP: To delete all folders • All audio files in the folder are deleted� Select “Delete All Folders” in step 7� • A deleted audio file can NOT be recovered� [MENU] >...
Page 146: Ddeleting An Audio File
RECORDER FUNCTION Using the Voice Recorder function DDeleting an audio file NOTE: A deleted audio file can NOT be recovered� [MENU] > RECORD > Voice Recorder > Play Files 9� Select “YES�” 1� Push [MENU]� 2� Select “RECORD�” 3� Select “Voice Recorder�” •...
Page 147: Dviewing The File Information
RECORDER FUNCTION Using the Voice Recorder function DViewing the file information [MENU] > RECORD > Voice Recorder > Play Files 1� Push [MENU]� TIP: To view the folder information 2� Select “RECORD�” Push [QUICK] in step 5, and then select “Folder 3�...
Page 148: Playing Back The Recorded Audio On The
To the 6� Double-click the file to play it back� card card reader ID-52A/E (Example: “20211101_152135A�wav”) 2� Click the “Open folder to view files” option to access the card� Double-Click L See the instruction manual of your player for Click operation details�...
Page 149: Record Items
RECORDER FUNCTION RECORD items <<REC Start>> RX REC Condition (Default: Squelch Auto) [MENU] > RECORD > QSO Recorder > [MENU] > RECORD > QSO Recorder > <<REC Start>> Recorder Set > RX REC Condition After selecting “<<REC Start>>,” starts QSO Selects whether or not the squelch status affects the recording�...
Page 150 RECORDER FUNCTION RECORD items PTT Auto REC Play Files (Default: ON) [MENU] > RECORD > QSO Recorder > [MENU] > RECORD > Voice Recorder > Play Files Recorder Set > PTT Auto REC Plays back the voice audio that is recorded on the Turns the PTT Automatic Recording function ON or OFF�...
Page 151 Section MEMORY OPERATION General description ��9-2 D Memory channel content ��9-2 Selecting a Memory channel ��9-3 Selecting a Call channel ��9-3 Entering Memory channel contents ��9-4 D Entering into a selected channel ��9-4 D Overwriting to the selected channel ��9-5 D Entering to a blank channel ��9-5 Copying Memory content to the VFO ��9-6 MEMORY screen ��9-7...
Page 152: Dmemory Channel Content
MEMORY OPERATION General description The Memory mode enables you to quickly select NOTE: Memory content may be accidentally often-used frequencies, modes, and other parameters� cleared by static electricity, electric transients, While operating in the Memory mode, you can and other causes� In addition, it may be cleared temporarily change the operating frequency, mode, by a malfunction, or during repairs�...
Page 153: Selecting A Memory Channel
1� Hold down [CALL] for 1 second to enter the Call Channel mode� L For only the ID-52A, pushing [MR] each time selects the Memory and Weather Channel modes� 2� Rotate [DIAL]� • Selects a Memory channel�...
Page 154: Entering Memory Channel Contents
MEMORY OPERATION Entering Memory channel contents After selecting a frequency in the VFO mode, you can enter it into a selected channel or an automatically selected blank channel� DEntering into a selected channel Example: Entering 146�030 MHz/FM mode into Channel 11 in Group 01� 1�...
Page 155: Doverwriting To The Selected Channel
1� Push [MR] to enter the Memory mode� 2� Push [MODE] to enter the FM mode� L For only the ID-52A, pushing [MR] each time selects 3� Rotate [DIAL] to set a frequency to 441�100 MHz� the Memory and Weather Channel modes�...
Page 156: Copying Memory Content To The Vfo
Example: Copying Memory Channel 11 in Group 01 to the VFO� 1� Push [MR] to enter the Memory mode� L For only the ID-52A, pushing [MR] each time selects the Memory and Weather Channel modes� 2� Rotate [DIAL] to select Channel 11 in Group 01�...
Page 157: Memory Screen
MEMORY OPERATION MEMORY screen DViewing the Memory channel contents On the MEMORY screen, you can easily manage the Memory or Call channel content� You can view the Memory channel contents on the MEMORY screen� DTree view of the MEMORY screen Example: Viewing the contents of Channel 01 in Group 00�...
Page 158: Copying Memory Contents To Another Memory Channel
MEMORY OPERATION Copying Memory contents to another Memory channel You can copy the memory content to another Memory channel� Example: Copying Channel 01 in Group 00 to Channel 06 in Group 00� [MENU] > MEMORY > Memory CH 1� Push [MENU]� 8�...
Page 159: Moving The Memory Contents To Another Channel In A Different Group
MEMORY OPERATION Moving the Memory contents to another channel in a different group You can move the memory content to another Memory channel in a different group� Example: Moving Channel 01 in Group 00 to Channel 00 in Group 02� [MENU] >...
Page 160: Inserting A Blank Channel
MEMORY OPERATION Inserting a blank channel You can insert a blank channel between 2 Memory channels� This function is convenient to organize your memory channels� Example: Inserting a blank channel between Channel 00 and 01 in Group 00� [MENU] > MEMORY > Memory CH 1�...
Page 161: Entering A Group/Memory Name
MEMORY OPERATION Entering a group/memory name You can assign a name of up to 16 characters to each channel group (00 ~ 99) and memory channel� Example: Entering “Calling” as a Memory name to Channel 01 in Group 00� [MENU] > MEMORY > Memory CH 1�...
Page 162: Selecting A Memory Name Display
Example: Selecting “Name (Large)” in the Single band display� 1� Push [MR] to select the Memory mode� L For only the ID-52A, pushing [MR] each time selects the Memory and Weather Channel modes� 2� Push [QUICK]� 3� Select “Display Type�”...
Page 163: Clearing A Memory Contents
MEMORY OPERATION Clearing a Memory contents Contents of entered memories can be cleared (erased), if desired� L The cleared channel becomes a blank channel� L You can also clear the Skip channels (Group “S”)� NOTE: Cleared memory channel contents cannot be restored�...
Page 164 Section SCAN OPERATION Scan Type ��10-2 D VFO scan ��10-2 D Memory scan ��10-2 About Scans ��10-4 D [DIAL] operation during a scan ��10-4 D Squelch setting for a scan ��10-4 D Tuning step for a VFO scan ��10-4 D Scan Skip function ��10-4 D Operating mode during a scan ��10-4 D When a signal is received ��10-4 D Scan Stop Beep function ��10-4...
Page 165: Section 10 Scan Operation
Full scan (ALL) ALL scan (ALL) Repeatedly scans the entire band� Repeatedly scans all memory channels� Memory Groups (00 ~ 99 and S: Skip CH) ID-52A/E ID-52A/E Scan RX frequency RX frequency lower end upper end...
Page 166 SCAN OPERATION Scan Type Duplex (DUP) scan The Duplex scan searches for signals on both TX and RX frequencies used in duplex operation (p� 11-4)� L “D–” or “D+” is displayed in the Duplex mode� L A Duplex scan does not start when the frequency offset is set to “0�000�00 MHz�”...
Page 167: D[Dial] Operation During A Scan
SCAN OPERATION About Scans D[DIAL] operation during a scan DOperating mode during a scan • Rotate [DIAL] to change the scan direction during a scan� • The VFO scan uses the selected operating mode� • When the scan is paused, rotate [DIAL] to resume the •...
Page 168: Vfo Scan
SCAN OPERATION VFO Scan DScan Type 1� Push [VFO/MHz] to enter the VFO mode� 2� Push [MODE] to select the operating mode� • ALL: Full scan 3� Hold down [SCAN] for 1 second� • BAND: Band scan • Opens the Scan Type Select window� •...
Page 169: Dabout A Program Scan Name
SCAN OPERATION VFO Scan DAbout a Program scan name DStoring the skip frequencies When a Scan name is entered to a Program scan, the You can skip unnecessary frequencies during a scan� name is displayed in the Scan Type Select window� While a scan is paused and if you want to skip the (p�...
Page 170: Dentering Program Scan Edges
SCAN OPERATION VFO Scan DEntering Program Scan Edges You can enter the upper and lower frequency edges for a Program scan� Each Program Scan range has its tuning step and operating mode setting� You can enter up to 25 Program Scan ranges (P-Scan Edge) on the MENU screen�...
Page 171: Dabout The Program Link Scan
SCAN OPERATION VFO Scan DAbout the Program Link Scan DSetting the Program Link function This item sets the Link function for 2 or more [MENU] > SET > Scan > Program Link Program Scan ranges to sequentially scan during a 1�...
Page 172: Memory Scan
1� Push [MR] to enter the Memory mode� • DUP: Duplex scan (Displayed only when Duplex is set) L For only the ID-52A, pushing [MR] each time selects the Memory and Weather Channel modes� • GROUP LINK: Group Link scan •...
Page 173: Dabout A Group Scan Name
SCAN OPERATION Memory Scan DAbout a Group scan name DSetting the Group Link When a group name is entered to a Memory channel You can sequentially scan the memory groups which group, the name is displayed in the Scan Type Select are set to link on the MENU screen�...
Page 174: Dsetting The Skip Channel
1� While a scan is paused, hold down [MW] for 1 1� Push [MR] to enter the Memory mode� second� L For only the ID-52A, pushing [MR] each time selects 2� Select “Temp Skip Set�” the Memory and Weather Channel modes�...
Page 175 Section REPEATER AND DUPLEX OPERATIONS FM Repeater operation11-2 D Setting the Repeater frequency 11-2 D Checking the Repeater input signal 11-3 D 1750 Hz tone burst 11-3 Duplex operation 11-4 D Setting the frequency offset 11-4 D Setting the duplex direction 11-4 D Duplex operation 11-4 Auto Repeater function 11-5...
Page 176 REPEATER AND DUPLEX OPERATIONS FM Repeater operation A Repeater receives signals and on one frequency, Repeater RX: 144900 MHz and then retransmits them on a different frequency TX: 145500 MHz When using a Repeater, the transmit frequency is shifted from the receive frequency by a frequency offset A Repeater can be accessed using the Duplex function by setting the transceiver’s offset to the same...
Page 177 REPEATER AND DUPLEX OPERATIONS FM Repeater operation DChecking the Repeater input signal D1750 Hz tone burst You can check whether or not that another station’s A 1750 Hz tone is required to access many European transmit signal can be received directly (not through a repeaters repeater), by listening to the repeater input frequency For the ID-52E only...
Page 178 REPEATER AND DUPLEX OPERATIONS Duplex operation DSetting the duplex direction The duplex operation shifts the transmit frequency up or down from the receive frequency by an offset 1 Push [QUICK] amount 2 Select “DUP” DSetting the frequency offset NOTE: The frequency offset cannot be changed when using the DR function [MENU] >...
Page 179 REPEATER AND DUPLEX OPERATIONS Auto Repeater function Off band indication When the operating frequency falls within the If the transmit frequency is out of the amateur band, Repeater output frequency range, the Auto Repeater the off band indication, “OFF BAND,” is displayed function automatically sets the Repeater settings when you push [PTT] Check the frequency offset or (Duplex ON/OFF, Duplex direction, Tone encoder ON/...
Page 180 Section SET MODE Selecting an item ��12-2 D MENU screen operation ��12-2 D Selecting an item ��12-3 DUP/TONE�� 12-4 Scan ��12-5 Scope ��12-7 Call Sign ��12-8 My Station��12-9 DV Set ��12-10 SPEECH ��12-13 DTMF/T-CALL ��12-14 QSO/RX Log��12-15 Function ��12-18 Display ��12-25 Sounds ��12-29 Time Set ��12-30 SD Card ��12-31...
Page 181: Section 12 Set Mode
SET MODE Selecting an item You can open the MENU screen by pushing [MENU]� TIP: The MENU screen is constructed in a tree You can use the MENU screen to set infrequently structure� You may go to the next tree level, or go changed values or function settings�...
Page 182: Dselecting An Item
SET MODE Selecting an item DSelecting an item Example: Set “Auto Power OFF” to “30 min�” TIP: To return to the default setting 1� Push [QUICK] in step 5� [MENU] > SET > Time Set > Auto Power OFF 2� Select “Default�” 1�...
Page 183 SET MODE NOTE: The default settings shown below are for the USA transceiver version� The default settings may differ, depending on your transceiver version� DUP/TONE... Offset Freq (Default: 0�600�00*) DTCS Code (Default: 023) [MENU] > SET > DUP/TONE�� > Offset Freq [MENU] >...
Page 184: Scan
SET MODE Scan Pause Timer Program Skip (Default: 10sec) (Default: ON) [MENU] > SET > Scan > Pause Timer [MENU] > SET > Scan > Program Skip Selects the Scan Pause Timer� When receiving a Turns the Program Skip Scan function ON or OFF for signal, the scan pauses for this set period of time�...
Page 185 SET MODE Scan Program Link [MENU] > SET > Scan > Program Link Sets the link function for two or more Program Scan Edge ranges to be sequentially scanned during a Program Link Scan� The link function scans all frequencies in the scan range� Default settings of the Program Link: 01 ：...
Page 186: Scope
SET MODE Scope Scope Mode FIX Mode Center Frequency (Default: Center) [MENU] > SET > Scope > Scope Mode [MENU] > SET > Scope > FIX Mode Center Frequency Selects the Band Scope display mode� Sets the center frequency of the FIX mode Band •...
Page 187: Call Sign
SET MODE Call Sign Call Sign Step 2. Gateway “R2” setting [MENU] > SET > Call Sign 1� Select “R2�” Set or view the “UR,” “R1,” “R2,” and “MY” call signs L To manually enter a call sign, push [QUICK], then to use in the DV mode�...
Page 188: My Station
SET MODE My Station My Call Sign TX Message [MENU] > SET > My Station > My Call Sign [MENU] > SET > My Station > TX Message The transceiver has a total of 6 memories to save The transceiver has a total of 5 memories to save your own call signs for use in the DV mode�...
Page 189: Dv Set
SET MODE DV Set RX Bass Auto Reply (Default: Normal) (Default: OFF) [MENU] > SET > DV Set > Tone Control > RX Bass [MENU] > SET > DV Set > Auto Reply Selects the receive audio bass filter level� Selects an option for the Automatic Reply function in •...
Page 190 SET MODE DV Set GPS Data Speed DV Auto Detect (Default: Slow) (Default: OFF) [MENU] > SET > DV Set > DV Fast Data > [MENU] > SET > DV Set > DV Auto Detect GPS Data Speed Turns the DV mode Automatic Detect function ON Sets the GPS data speed when the data is sent using or OFF�...
Page 191 SET MODE DV Set (Default: OFF) [MENU] > SET > DV Set > EMR The Enhanced Monitor Request (EMR) function enables all transceivers that receive an EMR signal in the DV mode automatically to open their squelch to receive the signal� •...
Page 192: Speech
SET MODE SPEECH RX Call Sign SPEECH DIAL SPEECH (Default: ON (Kerchunk)) (Default: OFF) [MENU] > SET > SPEECH > RX Call Sign SPEECH [MENU] > SET > SPEECH > DIAL SPEECH Turns the RX Call Sign Speech function ON or OFF Turns the Dial Speech function ON or OFF�...
Page 193: Dtmf/T-Call
SET MODE DTMF/T-CALL SPEECH SPEECH Speed (Default: Fast) You can set the DTMF tone code and DTMF Memory channel for DTMF tone operation� [MENU] > SET > SPEECH > SPEECH Speed See page 15-5 for details� Sets the speech speed to Fast or Slow� DTMF Memory (Default: d0) [MENU] >...
Page 194: Qso/Rx Log
SET MODE QSO/RX Log QSO Log Separator/Decimal (Default: ON) (Default: Sep[,] Dec[�]) [MENU] > SET > QSO/RX Log > QSO Log [MENU] > SET > QSO/RX Log > CSV Format > Separator/Decimal Selects whether or not to make a communication log on a microSD card�...
Page 195 SET MODE QSO/RX Log The call log contents are shown below: Contents Example Descriptions TX/RX Transmission and reception Date 11/01/2021 13:51:48 11/01/2021 13:51:48 Date and time the call was started� Frequency 438�010000 438�010000 Operating frequency Mode Operating mode (FM/FM-N/DV) Your latitude (unit: degrees) My Latitude 34�764667 34�764667...
Page 196: Humidity
SET MODE QSO/RX Log The RX log contents are shown below: Contents Example Descriptions Frequency 438�010000 RX Frequency Mode Operating mode (DV mode is fixed) Caller JA3YUA A Call sign of the caller station (up to 8 characters) ID52 Note after the call sign (up to 4 characters) Called CQCQCQ Call sign of the called station...
Page 197: Function
SET MODE Function Power Save Dial Speed-UP (Default: Auto (Short)) (Default: ON) [MENU] > SET > Function > Power Save [MENU] > SET > Function > Dial Speed-UP Sets the Power Save function to reduce the current Turns the Dial Speed Acceleration ON or OFF� drain and conserve battery power�...
Page 198 SET MODE Function The assignable key functions • During RX/Standby Function Descriptions No function Push to increase the frequency, Memory channel, repeater, or station call sign� DOWN Push to decrease the frequency, Memory channel, repeater, or station call sign� VOL UP Push to increase the volume level�...
Page 199 SET MODE Function The assignable key functions • During TX Function Descriptions No function VOL UP Push to increase the volume level� VOL DOWN Push to decrease the volume level� • Push to transmit the voice audio recorded on the microSD card once� Voice TX •...
Page 200 SET MODE Function Key Lock Active Band (Default: Normal) (Default: All) [MENU] > SET > Function > Key Lock [MENU] > SET > Function > Active Band Selects the key lock type when the Key Lock function Selects whether or not to enable continuous frequency is ON�...
Page 201 Sets the CI-V address in hexadecimal code� function ON or OFF� L To distinguish devices, each CI-V transceiver has its own Icom standard address� “A6” is the default address of The VOX function starts transmission without pushing the ID-52A/ID-52E� When 2 or more ID-52A/ID-52Es are...
Page 202 Heterodyne function shifts the 1st Local Oscillator TIP: Download the USB driver and the installation frequency to the opposite side of the signal to change guide from the Icom website� the frequency combination� https://www.icomjapan.com/support/ 12-23...
Page 203 Selects whether or not to charge the battery pack Call Channel mode� when the optional external DC power cable (CP-12L L For the ID-52A only or OPC-254L) is connected to [DC IN], even if the In the Call Channel mode, transceiver is ON�...
Page 204: Display
SET MODE Display Backlight Dim Screen (Default: Auto (DC IN:ON)) (Default: ON) [MENU] > SET > Display > Backlight [MENU] > SET > Display > Dim Screen Selects an option for the transceiver backlight� Selects whether or not to automatically reduce the •...
Page 205 SET MODE Display Busy LED RX Position Display (Default: ON) (Default: ON (Main/Sub)) [MENU] > SET > Display > Busy LED [MENU] > SET > Display > RX Position Display Selects whether or not to light the TX/RX indicator Selects whether or not to display position data in while receiving a signal, or the squelch is open�...
Page 206 Selects whether or not to display the opening L The default value may differ, depending on the message at power ON� transceiver version� When you set this item to “ON,” Icom logo, MY call sign, and the model are displayed� Voltage (Power ON) (Default: ON) [MENU] >...
Page 207 SET MODE When you set the system language of the Display transceiver to Japanese, the transceiver has the capability to display both English and Japanese Rainfall (Default: inch) characters� HOWEVER, if you select Japanese, all menu items throughout the transceiver system will [MENU] >...
Page 208: Sounds
SET MODE Sounds Volume Select Beep Level (Default: All) (Default: 3) [MENU] > SET > Sounds > Volume Select [MENU] > SET > Sounds > Beep Level Select whether or not to adjust the audio output level Sets the beep output level to 0 (OFF) or 1 (minimum) independently, according to the operating status�...
Page 209: Time Set
SET MODE Time Set Sounds Standby Beep (Default: ON (to me:Alarm/High Tone)) DATE [MENU] > SET > Sounds > Standby Beep [MENU] > SET > Time Set > Date/Time > DATE Turns the Standby Beep function ON or OFF� Manually set the date to between 2020/01/01 and This function sounds a beep after a received signal 2099/12/31�...
Page 210: Sd Card
SET MODE SD Card Load Setting Date (Default: mm/dd/yyyy) [MENU] > SET > SD Card > Load Setting [MENU] > SET > SD Card > Import/Export > CSV Format > Date Selects the saved data file to load� Selects the date format between “yyyy/mm/dd,” “mm/dd/yyyy,”...
Page 211: Bluetooth Set
SET MODE Bluetooth Set Bluetooth Headset Function Select (Default: OFF) (Default: Normal) [MENU] > SET > Bluetooth Set > Bluetooth [MENU] > SET > Bluetooth Set > Headset Set > Headset Function Select Turns the Bluetooth function ON or OFF� Selects the PTT and microphone combination when both the Bluetooth headset and the transceiver Auto Connect...
Page 212 SET MODE Bluetooth Set RX Priority Setting (LE Device) VOX Level (Default: 5) (Default: MAIN Band) [MENU] > SET > Bluetooth Set > Headset Set > VOX > VOX Level [MENU] > SET > Bluetooth Set > Headset Set > RX Priority Setting (LE Device) Sets the VOX gain level to between 1 and 10, or OFF�...
Page 213 [MENU] > SET > Bluetooth Set > [MENU] > SET > Bluetooth Set > Headset Set > Initialize Bluetooth Device Icom Headset > Custom Key Beep Initializes the installed Bluetooth unit� Sets the beep sound when you push the Custom Key ([PLAY]/[FWD]/[RWD]) on the optional VS-3 headset�...
Page 214 SET MODE Bluetooth Set The assignable key functions Function Descriptions No function Push to increase the frequency, Memory channel, repeater, or station call sign� DOWN Push to decrease the frequency, Memory channel, repeater, or station call sign� VOL UP Push to increase the volume level� VOL DOWN Push to decrease the volume level�...
Page 215: Others
SET MODE Others Voltage [MENU] > SET > Others > Information > Voltage Displays the voltage of the battery pack and external power source� L When you attach the Li-ion battery pack, the charge status of the battery pack and the battery voltage are displayed�...
Page 216 D AF Output ��13-4 D Headset Function Select ��13-4 D Auto Disconnect ��13-5 D RX Priority Setting (LE Device) ��13-5 D VOX function ��13-5 D About the Icom headset (VS-3) ��13-6 Editing the installed Bluetooth ® unit name��13-7 Initializing the installed Bluetooth unit ��13-7...
Page 217: Section 13 Bluetooth ® Operation
[MENU] > SET > Bluetooth Set > Bluetooth L See the Basic manual to pair, disconnect, or delete devices� 1� Push [MENU]� 2� Select “Bluetooth Set” in the “SET” menu� Icom Headset 3� Select “Bluetooth�” When you connect the VS-3 Bluetooth ® headset to the transceiver, you can wirelessly transmit and receive it�...
Page 218: Connecting To A Bluetooth
Bluetooth ® OPERATION Connecting to a Bluetooth headset ® You can connect an optional Bluetooth headset to the transceiver� Step 1. Selecting the pairing mode of the headset. See the instruction manual of the headset to select the pairing mode� Step 2.
Page 219: Daf Output
Bluetooth ® OPERATION Headset Settings DHeadset Function Select These are settings when using a Bluetooth headset� You can select the PTT and microphone combination 1� Push [MENU]� when either a Bluetooth headset or the transceiver 2� Select “Bluetooth Set” in the “SET” menu� microphone are used�...
Page 220: Drx Priority Setting (Le Device)
Bluetooth ® OPERATION Headset Settings DAuto Disconnect DVOX function The Voice Operated eXchange (VOX) function toggles [MENU] > SET > Bluetooth Set > Headset Set > the transceiver between transmit and receive by your Auto Disconnect voice� This function provides hands-free operation� You can set the disconnect timer between 0 and 10 You can use the VOX function with the optional VS-3 seconds or OFF�...
Page 221: D About The Icom Headset
Bluetooth ® OPERATION Headset Settings DAbout the Icom headset (VS-3) You can set the detailed settings of the optional VS-3 headset� Bluetooth ® Also, you can assign a key function to [PLAY], [FWD], and [RWD] on the “Custom Key” screen�...
Page 222: Editing The Installed Bluetooth ® Unit Name
4� Push [QUICK]� 5� Select “Edit Name�” 4� Select “YES�” 6� Enter a name of up to 9 characters*, and then push [ENT]� (Example: ICOM BT(ID-52)A) *After “ICOM BT�” • The transceiver will automatically restart� The maximum number of paired devices You can pair 2 types of Bluetooth devices: a Headset and a Data device�...
Page 223 Section SHARE PICTURES FUNCTION About the Share Pictures function ��14-2 NOTE: See the Basic manual Using the Picture screen ��14-3 Section 6 for details on how to insert or remove a microSD card Preparing a TX picture ��14-4 and precautions� D Transfer from the mobile device through Bluetooth ��14-4 D Save on the microSD card using the PC or mobile device ��14-4 Sending the picture��14-5...
Page 224: About The Share Pictures Function
SHARE PICTURES FUNCTION About the Share Pictures function With this function, you can send a picture that is saved About the free download software on a microSD card, and view a received picture� With the ST-4001W (for Windows), ST-4001A (for Android), or ST-4001I (for iOS), you can add text and cut pictures down to size to send from the L Information...
Page 225: Using The Picture Screen
SHARE PICTURES FUNCTION Using the Picture screen [MENU] > PICTURE The RX PICTURE screen z Push [ENT] to display the RX PICTURE detail 1� Push [MENU]� screen� 2� Select “PICTURE�” z Push D-pad() to display the RX Picture history� • The Picture screen is displayed� (p�...
Page 226: Preparing A Tx Picture
Otherwise, the data may be L See the ST-4001A or ST-4001I instruction manual corrupted or deleted� for details� They can be downloaded from the Icom website� TIP: 5� Open a picture to transfer using the Picture Utility •...
Page 227: Sending The Picture
SHARE PICTURES FUNCTION Sending the picture Step 1. Selecting a picture to send Step 2. Sending the picture L You can retransmit the picture in the TX PICT HISTORY 1� Push [QUICK]� screen� (p� 14-7) 2� Select “Picture TX�” L When you transfer the picture through Bluetooth, it is set to “TX Picture�”...
Page 228: Dmoving The Tx Block Marker
SHARE PICTURES FUNCTION Sending the picture DMoving the TX block marker DTX PICTURE SET You can select the block to start sending� This screen is used to set a picture, size, quality, and L While sending a picture, you cannot move the TX block its intended destination to send�...
Page 229: Viewing The Pictures
SHARE PICTURES FUNCTION Viewing the pictures DViewing the RX Picture History DViewing the TX Picture History When you receive a DV call that has picture data, a When you send a picture, the picture log is saved� Up received picture log is saved� Up to 50 history data to 50 history data can be saved�...
Page 230: Dviewing The Pictures In The "Picture" Folder
SHARE PICTURES FUNCTION Viewing the pictures DViewing the pictures in the “Picture” folder You can view the pictures saved in the “Picture” folder on the microSD card� L You cannot view the pictures while sending a picture� L To save the received picture onto the microSD card, push [QUICK], and then select “Save”...
Page 231 Section OTHER FUNCTIONS Band Scope function ��15-2 NOTE: See the Basic manual D Using the Band Scope function ��15-3 Section 6 for details on how to D Using the Waterfall display ��15-3 insert or remove a microSD card and precautions� Home Channel function ��15-4 D Setting a Home Channel ��15-4 D Home CH Beep function ��15-4...
Page 232: Band Scope Function
OTHER FUNCTIONS Band Scope function Use the Band Scope function to visually search a You can select the Band Scope display mode from specified frequency range around the displayed three modes, the Center mode, the FIX mode, and the frequency� You can use this function to search for a Scroll (FIX) mode�...
Page 233: Dusing The Band Scope Function
OTHER FUNCTIONS Band Scope function DUsing the Waterfall display NOTE: During the continuous sweep, the noise may occur if you bring your hand or body close to the On the single band display, you can turn the waterfall screen� display ON or OFF� DUsing the Band Scope function [MENU] >...
Page 234: Home Channel Function
OTHER FUNCTIONS 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� DSetting a Home Channel DHome CH Beep function 1� Select the VFO or Memory mode, or the DR When a Home CH is selected by rotating [DIAL], a screen to set a Home Channel�...
Page 235: Using The Dtmf Memory
OTHER FUNCTIONS Using the DTMF memory The transceiver can save up to 16 memories of a 24 digit DTMF code� DEntering DTMF code DMonitoring the entered DTMF code You can check and hear the entered DTMF code� [MENU] > SET > DTMF/T-CALL > DTMF Memory [MENU] >...
Page 236: Transmitting The Dtmf Code
OTHER FUNCTIONS Transmitting the DTMF code DTransmitting the entered DTMF code D Transmitting a DTMF code (Direct Input) 1� Push [QUICK]� [MENU] > SET > DTMF/T-CALL > DTMF Memory 2� Select “DTMF TX�” 1� Push [MENU]� 2� Select “DTMF/T-CALL” in the “SET” menu� 3�...
Page 237: Dselecting The Dtmf Transmit Speed
OTHER FUNCTIONS Transmitting the DTMF code DSelecting the DTMF transmit speed You can select the DTMF transmit speed� The image of transmitting the DTMF code [MENU] > SET > DTMF/T-CALL > DTMF Speed 1� Push [MENU]� 2� Select “DTMF/T-CALL” in the “SET” menu� 3�...
Page 238: Tone Squelch Operation
OTHER FUNCTIONS Tone squelch operation Step 2. Using the tone squelch The tone squelch opens only when you receive a signal that includes a matching subaudible tone in the 1� Push [QUICK]� FM or FM narrow (FM-N) mode� You can silently wait 2�...
Page 239: Dtcs Code Squelch Operation
OTHER FUNCTIONS DTCS code squelch operation Step 2. Using the DTCS code squelch The tone squelch opens only when you receive a signal that includes a matching DTCS code in the 1� Push [QUICK]� FM or FM narrow (FM-N) mode� You can silently 2�...
Page 240: Vox Function
([MENU] > SET > Bluetooth Set > Headset Set > VOX) See page 13-5 for details� DSelecting the headset type [MENU] > SET > Function > VOX > Headset Select ID-52A/E OPC-2006LS 1� Push [MENU]� (Option) 2� Select “Function” in the “SET” menu�...
Page 241: Dusing The Vox Function
OTHER FUNCTIONS VOX function DUsing the VOX function DSetting the VOX level [MENU] > SET > Function > VOX > VOX NOTE: We recommend you set the Microphone Gain level to 3, before setting the VOX level� 1� Push [MENU]� ([MENU] >...
Page 242: Dvox-Related Settings
OTHER FUNCTIONS VOX function DVOX-related settings You can set the “VOX Delay” and “VOX Time-Out Timer” on the MENU screen� VOX Delay [MENU] > SET > Function > VOX > VOX Delay The VOX delay is the amount of time the transmitter stays ON after you stop speaking�...
Page 243: Weather Channel Operation (Usa Version Only)
OTHER FUNCTIONS Weather channel operation (USA version only) DWeather alert function There are 10 weather channels for monitoring the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric NOAA broadcast stations transmit weather alert tones Administration (NOAA) weather broadcasts� before important weather announcements� When the weather alert function is turned ON, the selected weather channel is monitored every 5 DSelecting a Weather channel seconds for an announcement�...
Page 244: Screen Capture Function
OTHER FUNCTIONS Screen Capture function DViewing the captured screen You can capture the transceiver display onto a microSD card� Most of the screens used in this [MENU] > SET > SD Card > Screen Capture View manual are captured using this function� However, some displays cannot be captured�...
Page 245: Setting The Opening Picture
OTHER FUNCTIONS Setting the Opening picture Step 2. Setting the displayed picture You can set a picture that is displayed at power ON� (Transceiver) NOTE: To set the displayed picture, a microSD card (user supplied) is required� [MENU] > SET > SD Card > Opening Picture 1�...
Page 246: Cloning
PC� ID-52A/ID-52E to another� This section describes the L Assumes that the microSD card has already been cloning method using a microSD card�...
Page 247 OTHER FUNCTIONS Cloning Step 3. Loading the setting data into the sub transceiver. [MENU] > SET > SD Card > Load Setting 1� Push [MENU]� 7� Select “YES�” 2� Select “SD Card” in the “SET” menu� 3� Select “Load Setting�” •...
Page 248: Resetting
OTHER FUNCTIONS Resetting Occasionally, erroneous information may be NOTE for the All reset: After performing an All displayed� This may be caused by static electricity or reset, you cannot use the DR function because by other factors� the Repeater List contents are also cleared� We If this problem occurs, turn OFF the transceiver�...
Page 249 Section UPDATING THE FIRMWARE General ��16-2 NOTE: See the Basic manual D About updating the firmware ��16-2 Section 6 for details on how to D Checking the firmware version ��16-2 insert or remove a microSD card D Preparation ��16-3 and precautions� D Unzipping the firmware folder ��16-3 Updating the firmware ��16-4 16-1...
Page 250 General DAbout updating the firmware DChecking the firmware version You can update the ID-52A/E’s firmware using a Check the firmware version on the VERSION screen� microSD card� Updating the firmware adds new [MENU] > SET > Others > Information > Version functions and/or improves performance parameters�...
Page 251 UPDATING THE FIRMWARE General DPreparation Access the following URL and download the firmware 6� Select the location where you want to save the firmware, and then click [Save] in the displayed file� https://www.icomjapan.com/support/ File Download dialog� L These instructions are based on Microsoft Windows 10�...
Page 252 Icom distributor for repair� This type of repair is out of warranty, even if the transceiver warranty period is still valid�...
Page 253 Section OPTIONS Option list17-2 Optional HM-75LS remote control speaker microphone 17-4 D Assigning a Remote Control function 17-4 When using an application 17-5 D About compatible applications 17-5 D Required items 17-5 D Download procedures (Android device) 17-6 D Download procedures (iOS device) 17-6 D When using a USB cable 17-6 Connecting an Android™...
Page 254 OPTIONS Option list You can find information for these options on the Icom Speaker microphones website https://www.icomjapan.com/support/ HM-75LS remote control speaker microphone L Some options may not be available, depending on the HM-183LS speaker microphone transceiver version Meets IPX7 requirements for waterproof protection...
Page 255 L Before using, read each manual and guide, and use it according to the instructions To add or expand a function, or to improve the performance, the software version may be upgraded Before you update your software version, see the instructions and cautions described on the Icom website 17-3...
Page 256 OPTIONS Optional HM-75LS remote control speaker microphone The optional HM-75LS enables you to remotely select operating frequencies, Memory channels, and other functions [] Microphone You can assign some functions to the keys on the HM-75LS for simple remote control operation TX indicator (p 12-18) [PTT]...
Page 257 The following applications are compatible with the Android or iOS device See each application’s manual for details Download the applications from your device DAbout compatible applications The following applications are compatible with ID-52A/ ID-52E (As of November 2021) Android device...
Page 258 When using an application D Download procedures (Android device) DWhen using a USB cable 1 Turn ON your Android device ID-52A/E 2 Touch “Play Store” 3 Enter the application’s name in the search field Android device L Do not abbreviate the application name to be sure to...
Page 259 RS-MS1A application to send a pairing request • The Android device starts to send a pairing request • The Android device displays, “To pair with: ICOM DPairing with an Android device BT(ID-52) Make sure it is showing this passkey: MMMMM ”...
Page 260 OPTIONS Connecting an Android™ device to the transceiver through Bluetooth ® DConnection This section describes how to connect an Android TIP: To connect to the Android device from the device to the transceiver, using the RS-MS1A transceiver application When the RS-MS1A is started on the Android device, Before connecting, pair the transceiver with the you can connect to the device from the transceiver Android device (p 17-7)
Page 261 • You cannot pair with an iOS device in its Settings app Device List” To pair with an iOS device, use Icom application ( “” > Transfer Settings > Using Bluetooth > • You may not be able to pair with it, depending on the...
Page 262 OPTIONS Connecting an iOS device to the transceiver through Bluetooth ® DConnection This section describes how to connect to a paired TIP: To connect to the iOS device from the transceiver from an iOS device transceiver Before connecting, pair the transceiver with the iOS When the RS-MS1I is started on the iOS device, you device (p 17-7) can connect to the device from the transceiver...
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