Page 1 ADVANCED MANUAL 1 ADVANCED OPERATIONS ALL MODE TRANSCEIVER |905 2 SCOPE OPERATION (ADVANCED) 3 SD CARD (ADVANCED) 4 VOICE RECORDER FUNCTIONS 5 VOICE TX MEMORY FUNCTION 6 MEMORY OPERATION 7 SCANS 8 OTHER FUNCTIONS 9 GPS OPERATION (ADVANCED) 10 D-STAR OPERATION (BASIC) 11 D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED) 12 ABOUT THE DV GATEWAY FUNCTION This manual describes instructions for advanced features and...
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 KEYBOARD ENTERING AND EDITING Keyboard types: You can select the Full Keyboard or Tenkey pad in “Keyboard Type” on the FUNCTION screen. » SET > Function > Keyboard Type L You can also temporarily switch in the QUICK MENU screen by pushing L You can select the full keyboard layout in “Full Keyboard Layout”...
Page 5 INTRODUCTION USABLE CHARACTERS You can enter and edit the items in the following table. Maximum Menu Category Item Selectable characters characters My Station My Call Sign A to Z, 0 to 9, (space), / 8 + 4 TX Message [AB] [ab] [12] [!″#] Network Set Network Name A to Z, 0 to 9, ! "...
Page 6: Table Of Contents
Section ADVANCED OPERATIONS VOX function ��1-2 D Adjusting the VOX function ��1-2 ∂TX function ��1-3 D ∂TX monitor function ��1-3 Operating CW (ADVANCED) ��1-3 D About the CW Reverse mode ��1-3 D Using the Memory Keyer function (KEYER) ��1-4 D Keyer memory edit menu (EDIT) ��1-5 D Contest number menu (001 SET) ��1-6 D Keyer Set menu (CW-KEY SET) ��1-7 Operating RTTY (FSK) ��1-8...
Page 7: Section 1 Advanced Operations
ADVANCED OPERATIONS VOX function VOX GAIN SSB, AM, FM, DV, and ATV modes (Default: 50%) The Voice-Operated Transmission (VOX) function Adjusts the transmit/receive switching threshold level switches between transmit and receive with your to between 0% and 100% for VOX operation� Higher voice�...
Page 8: Tx Function
ADVANCED OPERATIONS ∂TX function Operating CW (ADVANCED) D About the CW Reverse mode The ∂TX function shifts your transmit frequency up to ±9�99 kHz without shifting the displayed frequency� The CW-R (CW Reverse) mode reverses the receive Beat Frequency Oscillator (BFO) to receive CW 1�...
Page 9 Memory Keyer key for 1 second� Keyer Contents memory Repeat icon CQ TEST CQ TEST DE ICOM ICOM TEST UR 5NN 001 BK CFM TU QRZ? L “001” is the CW contest number� If you want to set the Count-up trigger to a different keyer, delete the “*”...
Page 10: D Keyer Memory Edit Menu (Edit)
ADVANCED OPERATIONS Operating CW (ADVANCED) D Keyer memory edit menu (EDIT) You can edit the Keyer memory contents� 5� Enter “QSL TU DE JA3YUA TEST,” and then L You can use up to a total of 8 Memory Keyers (M1 to M8), touch [ENT] to save�...
Page 11: D Contest Number Menu (001 Set)
ADVANCED OPERATIONS Operating CW (ADVANCED) D Contest number menu (001 SET) You can set the number style, Count-up trigger, and Number Style (Default: Normal) preset number� Sets the numbering system used for contest (serial) numbers— normal or short morse numbers� 1�...
Page 12: D Keyer Set Menu (Cw-Key Set)
ADVANCED OPERATIONS Operating CW (ADVANCED) D Keyer Set menu (CW-KEY SET) In this screen, you can set the memory keyer repeat Dot/Dash Ratio (Default: 1:1:3�0) time, dash weight, paddle specifications, key type, Sets the dot/dash ratio� and so on� • Set to between 1:1:2�8 ~ 1:1:4�5 in 0�1 steps� 1�...
Page 13: Operating Rtty (Fsk)
ADVANCED OPERATIONS Operating RTTY (FSK) D RTTY decoding The IC-905 has a built-in RTTY decoder and encoder� Using contents set in the RTTY TX memory, you can Rotate to tune a signal� do basic RTTY operations without using an external device or software�...
Page 14: D Transmitting An Rtty Memory Content
↵ QSL DE ICOM ICOM UR 599-599 BK ↵ mode� ↵ 73 GL SK ↵ » DECODE ↵ CQ CQ CQ DE ICOM ICOM ICOM K ↵ 2� Touch [TX MEM]� ↵ MY TRANSCEIVER IS IC–905 & ANTENNA IS A PARABOLIC DISH� ↵...
Page 15: D Editing An Rtty Memory
ADVANCED OPERATIONS Operating RTTY (FSK) D Editing an RTTY memory You can edit the characters in the RTTY memories� 7� Enter new characters, and then touch [ENT] to You can save and transmit 8 RTTY memories (RT1 save� ~ RT8) for often-used RTTY messages� Each RTTY memory can contain up to 70 characters�...
Page 16: D Turning On The Rtty Log
ADVANCED OPERATIONS Operating RTTY (FSK) D Turning ON the RTTY log D Viewing the RTTY log contents Turn ON the RTTY log to save your TX and RX RTTY You can view the saved RTTY log contents� operating record onto an SD card� L You can select the data format type in “Log Set”...
Page 17: D Rtty Decode Log Set Screen
ADVANCED OPERATIONS Operating RTTY (FSK) D RTTY DECODE LOG SET screen In this screen, you can set the log file type, time stamp File Type (Default: Text) setting, and other RTTY settings� Selects the file type to save a log onto an SD card from Text and HTML�...
Page 18: D Rtty Decode Set Screen
ADVANCED OPERATIONS Operating RTTY (FSK) D RTTY DECODE SET screen In this screen, you can set the log file type, time stamp FFT Scope Averaging (Default: OFF) setting, and other RTTY settings� Sets the FFT scope waveform averaging function to between 2 and 4, or OFF�...
Page 19: Operating Atv
Operating ATV 1200 MHz and higher bands 4� Set the operating mode to ATV� The IC-905 has ATV (Amateur TV) in the analog 5� Set the operating frequency� FM mode� You can receive video signals from other 6� To display the transmitted and received video, stations or transmitters for video, or transmit video open the VIDEO screen�...
Page 20: D Video Set Screen
ADVANCED OPERATIONS Operating ATV D VIDEO SET screen In this screen, you can set the VIDEO settings� AV-IN Video Input Level (Default: 50%) Sets the video signal input level from an external 1� Display the VIDEO screen� device connected to the [AV-IN] jack� »...
Page 21: Tone Squelch Operation
ADVANCED OPERATIONS Tone squelch operation About the Tone squelch types indication FM mode The Tone squelch opens only when you receive a TSQL: Tone Squelch function signal that includes a matching subaudible tone in the DTCS(T)/TSQL(R) (“D” in “D-TSQL” blinks): FM mode�...
Page 22: Dtcs Code Squelch Operation
ADVANCED OPERATIONS DTCS code squelch operation About the DTCS code types indication FM mode The Tone squelch opens only when you receive a DTCS: DTCS Code function signal that includes a matching DTCS code in the DTCS(T) (“DTCS” blinks): FM mode� You can silently wait for calls from other DTCS code in TX, Tone off in RX stations using the same tone�...
Page 23: Repeater Operation
ADVANCED OPERATIONS Repeater operation D Checking the repeater input signal A repeater receives your transceiver’s signals and simultaneously retransmits them on a different You can check whether or not you can directly receive frequency to provide a greater communication range� another station’s transmit signal, by listening to the When using a repeater, the transmit frequency shifts repeater input frequency�...
Page 24: D Setting The Repeater Tone Frequency
ADVANCED OPERATIONS Repeater operation D Setting the repeater tone frequency Most repeaters require a subaudible tone to be Checking the repeater tone frequency accessed� Subaudible tones are superimposed on You can check the tone frequency by receiving the your signal, and must be set in advance� repeater’s input frequency using the tone scan�...
Page 25: Duplex Operation
ADVANCED OPERATIONS Duplex operation Data communication The Duplex operation shifts the transmit frequency SSB-DATA, AM-DATA, and FM-DATA modes up or down from the receive frequency by an offset You can operate the data mode using AFSK (Audio amount� Frequency Shift Keying)� L When operating PSK31, SSTV, or JT65B with a PC application software, refer to the software’s instruction •...
Page 26 Section SCOPE OPERATION (ADVANCED) Spectrum scope screen ��2-2 D Adjusting the sweep speed ��2-2 D Adjusting the Reference level ��2-2 SCOPE SET screen ��2-3 Audio scope screen ��2-6 D AUDIO SCOPE SET screen ��2-6...
Page 27: Section 2 Scope Operation (Advanced)
SCOPE OPERATION (ADVANCED) Spectrum scope screen D Adjusting the sweep speed D Adjusting the Reference level Select the sweep speed to change the FFT scope When monitoring a weak signal that is buried in the refresh speed and the waterfall speed� noise floor, or monitoring a strong signal but some L To change only the waterfall speed, select “Slow,”...
Page 28: Scope Set Screen
SCOPE OPERATION (ADVANCED) SCOPE SET screen Scope during Tx (CENTER Type) This screen is used to set the waveform color, Scope (Default: ON) range for the Fixed mode, and so on� Turns the TX signal display ON or OFF� 1� Display the SPECTRUM SCOPE screen� Max Hold (Default: 10s Hold) »...
Page 29 SCOPE OPERATION (ADVANCED) SCOPE SET screen Waveform Type Waterfall Size (Expand Screen) (Default: Fill) (Default: Mid) Selects the outline waveform display for the FFT Selects the Waterfall height in the Expand scope scope screen� screen� • Fill: Displays only the waveform, in color� •...
Page 30 SCOPE OPERATION (ADVANCED) SCOPE SET screen Fixed Edges 144M (Default: No�1 144�000–144�500 MHz) (Default: No�1 10296�000–10296�800 MHz) (Default: No�2 146�020–147�020 MHz) (Default: No�2 10297�000–10298�000 MHz) (Default: No�3 145�800–146�000 MHz) (Default: No�3 10260�000–10261�000 MHz) (Default: No�4 144�000–144�200 MHz) (Default: No�4 10260�000–10260�500 MHz) Sets the Upper and Lower Edge frequencies in the •...
Page 31: Audio Scope Screen
SCOPE OPERATION (ADVANCED) Audio scope screen D AUDIO SCOPE SET screen This Audio scope enables you to display the received signal’s frequency component on the FFT scope, and This screen is used to set the FFT scope waveform its waveform components on the Oscilloscope� The type, color, Waterfall display, and oscilloscope FFT scope also has a waterfall�...
Page 32 Section SD CARD (ADVANCED) Loading the saved data files ��3-2 Deleting a data file ��3-3 Displaying the SD card information ��3-3 Importing or Exporting a CSV format file ��3-4 D Importing ��3-4 D Exporting ��3-5 About the SD card’s folders ��3-6...
Page 33: Section 3 Sd Card (Advanced)
L After the loading ends, “COMPLETED! Restart the screen, touch “ALL” and go to step 6. IC-905.” is displayed. LIf you want to load only the repeater list, touch “Repeater List L When you select “REF Adjust” in step 4, “The new Only”...
Page 34: Deleting A Data File
SD CARD (ADVANCED) Deleting a data file Displaying the SD card information Follow the steps below to delete the files you no longer need on the SD card. You can display the SD card capacity, and the time remaining for voice recording. NOTE: Deleted data from a card cannot be recalled.
Page 35: Importing Or Exporting A Csv Format File
‛SKIP’ settings in Repeater List?” is displayed. See step 6 on page 3-2 for details. 5� Touch [YES]. • After the importing ends, “COMPLETED! Restart the IC-905.” is displayed. 6� Turn OFF the transceiver, then turn it ON again to restart the transceiver.
Page 36: D Exporting
SD CARD (ADVANCED) Importing or Exporting a CSV format file D Exporting 1� Open the IMPORT/EXPORT screen. 5� To save the file with the displayed name, touch » SET > SD Card > Import/Export [ENT]. 2� Touch “Export.” L If you want to change the name, delete the name and reenter it, and then touch [ENT].
Page 37: About The Sd Card's Folders
About the SD card’s folders The folder in the SD card contains the following. • IC-905 folder The folders created in the IC-905 are contained in this folder. • Capture folder The captured screen data in the “png” or “bmp” format.
Page 38 Section VOICE RECORDER FUNCTIONS Recording a QSO audio ��4-2 D Quick recording ��4-2 D Basic recording ��4-2 Playing back a QSO audio ��4-3 Checking the folder or file information ��4-4 Deleting files ��4-5 Deleting folders��4-5 RECORDER SET screen ��4-6 PLAYER SET screen ��4-7 Playing back audio on a PC ��4-7...
Page 39: Section 4 Voice Recorder Functions
VOICE RECORDER FUNCTIONS Recording a QSO audio D Quick recording This transceiver is equipped with a QSO recorder not only for the receive audio but also for the transmit You can quickly record the received audio� audio� This function is useful to make a QSO record, or 1�...
Page 40: Playing Back A Qso Audio
VOICE RECORDER FUNCTIONS Playing back a QSO audio You can playback the recorded QSO audio� Action Plays the previous file. 1� Insert the SD card in which the recorded audio is L While the oldest file is playing back, saved� pushing starts playing the beginning of 2�...
Page 41: Checking The Folder Or File Information
VOICE RECORDER FUNCTIONS Checking the folder or file information Checking the folder information You can check the folder information and recorded file information, that are listed below. 1� Open the PLAY FILES screen� » RECORD > Play Files Folder information 2�...
Page 42: Deleting Files
VOICE RECORDER FUNCTIONS Deleting files Deleting folders 1� Open the PLAY FILES screen� NOTE: All the files in the folder are also deleted. » RECORD > Play Files 2� Touch the folder where the file you want to delete 1� Open the PLAY FILES screen� is saved�...
Page 43: Recorder Set Screen
VOICE RECORDER FUNCTIONS RECORDER SET screen File Split You can change the recorder settings on this screen� (Default: ON) Turns the File Split function ON or OFF� 1� Display the RECORDER SET screen� • OFF: The audio is continuously recorded into the »...
Page 44: Player Set Screen
VOICE RECORDER FUNCTIONS PLAYER SET screen Playing back audio on a PC You can fast forward or rewind while playing back� You You can also playback the voice memory data on a can change the skip time in the PLAYER SET screen. PC�...
Page 45 Section VOICE TX MEMORY FUNCTION Recording a Voice TX memory ��5-2 D Recording ��5-2 D Playing back ��5-3 Entering a Voice TX memory name ��5-3 Transmitting a Voice TX memory content ��5-4 D Transmitting ��5-4 D Repeatedly transmitting ��5-4 D Adjusting the output level ��5-5 VOICE TX SET screen ��5-5...
Page 46: Section 5 Voice Tx Memory Function
VOICE TX MEMORY FUNCTION Recording a Voice TX memory SSB, AM, FM, DV, and ATV modes 5� Touch to start recording� You can record up to 8 Voice transmit (TX) memories (T1 ~ T8) onto an SD card� To transmit a recorded Adjust the Mic gain so that the “REC content using a Voice TX memory, first record the Level”...
Page 47: D Playing Back
VOICE TX MEMORY FUNCTION Entering a Voice TX memory name Recording a Voice TX memory D Playing back You can assign a name to recorded Voice TX memories� 1� On the selected memory’s recording screen, touch to start playing back without Example: Entering “CQ CONTEST”...
Page 48: Transmitting A Voice Tx Memory Content
[ELEC-KEY] jack on the transmission until the signal disappears� However, if IC-905� the squelch is set to open, the transceiver repeatedly » SET > Connectors > External Keypad transmits after the repeat interval time expires, even signals are received�...
Page 49: D Adjusting The Output Level
VOICE TX MEMORY FUNCTION VOICE TX SET screen Transmitting a Voice TX memory content D Adjusting the output level You can set the Automatic Monitor function and the Transmit Repeat Interval on this screen� Adjust the Voice TX memory level� 1�...
Page 50 Section MEMORY OPERATION Memory channels ��6-2 Selecting a Memory group��6-2 Entering Memory channel contents ��6-2 Selecting a Memory channel ��6-3 D Selecting with ��6-3 D Selecting on the MEMORY screen ��6-3 Selecting a Call channel ��6-3 Copying the Memory channel contents ��6-4 D Copying to the VFO ��6-4 D Copying to another Memory channel ��6-4 Entering a Memory group/Memory channel name ��6-5...
Page 51: Section 6 Memory Operation
MEMORY OPERATION Memory channels Entering Memory channel contents The Memory mode enables you to quickly select often- NOTE: The new content you enter will overwrite any used frequencies, modes, and other parameters� While content already in the selected memory� operating in the Memory mode, you can temporarily change the operating frequency, mode, and so on, without overwriting the Memory channel contents�...
Page 52: Selecting A Memory Channel
MEMORY OPERATION Selecting a Memory channel D Selecting on the MEMORY screen There are 3 ways to select a Memory channel� • Selecting with 1� Select the Memory mode� (Basic manual) • Selecting on the MEMORY screen 2� Open the MEMORY GROUP screen� •...
Page 53: Copying The Memory Channel Contents
MEMORY OPERATION Copying the Memory channel contents D Copying to another Memory channel You can copy a Memory channel contents to the VFO or to another Memory channel� 1� Select the Memory mode� (Basic manual) 2� Assign the Select Memory Channel function to �...
Page 54: Entering A Memory Group/Memory Channel Name
MEMORY OPERATION Entering a Memory group/Memory channel name D Entering a Memory channel name You can assign a name of up to 16 characters to each Memory group (00 ~ 99) and to each Memory 1� Open the MEMORY GROUP screen� channel�...
Page 55: Clearing A Memory Channel
MEMORY OPERATION Clearing a Memory channel MEMORY screen You can clear a no-longer-used Memory channel » MEMORY > Group 00 ~ 99, CALL CH and reset it as a blank channel, except for the Call You can edit Memory channel contents on the channels (C1 and C2)�...
Page 56 MEMORY OPERATION Memo Pad D MEMO PAD screen There are 5 Memo Pads as the default to save frequencies and operating modes for easy writing and The MEMO PAD screen displays the saved contents recall� You can increase the Memo Pads to 10 in the in a list, in which you can select or delete the saved following item�...
Page 57 Section SCANS Scan types ��7-2 Preparation ��7-2 D Squelch status ��7-2 SCAN screen ��7-3 SCAN SET screen ��7-4 Programmed scan and Fine Programmed scan ��7-5 D Programmed scan operation ��7-5 Entering Scan Edges ��7-6 Memory scan ��7-7 D Memory scan operation ��7-7 Select Memory scan ��7-8 D Setting the Select Memory channels ��7-8 D Select Memory scan operation ��7-8...
Page 58: Section 7 Scans
SCANS Scan types Preparation D Squelch status VFO SCAN Used to detect signals by automatically changing the The scan works with the selected band’s squelch frequency of the VFO mode� status� Be sure to adjust the squelch level according Programmed scan (p�...
Page 59: Scan Screen
SCANS SCAN screen Display the SCAN screen� � Push to display the SCAN SELECT screen� » SCAN L If you push while scanning, the scan is canceled� � Hold down for 1 second to start the previously selected scan� VFO mode Memory mode Action Starts or cancels a Programmed...
Page 60: Scan Set Screen
SCANS SCAN SET screen Pause Timer You can change the recorder settings on this screen� (Default: 10sec) When Scan Resume is ON, selects the Scan Pause 1� Display the SCAN screen� Timer� When a signal is received, the scan pauses for »...
Page 61: Programmed Scan And Fine Programmed Scan
SCANS Programmed scan and Fine Programmed scan D Programmed scan operation Repeatedly scans the Program Scan Edge ranges� 1� Select the VFO mode� Scan 2� Select the operating mode and tuning step� (Example: USB, 1 kHz) 3� Display the SCAN screen� Jump Lower Higher...
Page 62: Entering Scan Edges
SCANS Entering Scan Edges You can enter the upper and lower frequency edges 7� Touch “FREQUENCY�” to the Program Scan Edge ranges for Program scans� 8� Enter the upper and lower edge frequency, then Each Program Scan Edge range has its own name, touch [ENT]�...
Page 63: Memory Scan
SCANS Memory scan D Memory scan operation Repeatedly scans all entered Memory channels (except C1 and C2)� 1� Select the Memory mode� Blank (not entered) Memory channels are skipped� 2� Display the SCAN screen� » SCAN Ch 00 Ch 01 Ch 02 Ch 03 3�...
Page 64: Select Memory Scan
SCANS Select Memory scan D Select Memory scan operation Repeatedly scans Select Memory channels (★1, ★2, 1� Select the Memory mode� ★3)� 2� Display the SCAN screen� Ch 00 Ch 01 Ch 02 Ch 03 » SCAN “#1,” “#2,” and “#3” show that the channel Ch 99 Ch 04 3�...
Page 65: Mode Select Scan
SCANS Mode Select scan ∂F scan and Fine ∂F scan Repeatedly scans Memory channels (except C1 and Repeatedly scans within the ∂F span area� The scan C2) that are set to the mode selected before starting starts from the center frequency� the scan�...
Page 66: Temporary Skip Function
SCANS Temporary Skip function This function temporarily skips unwanted frequencies (or memory channels) during a scan for the set period of time or condition, without changing the Skip Channel setting� L You can also use this function during a DR scan� (p�...
Page 67 Section OTHER FUNCTIONS About “USB SEND/Keying” ��8-2 Protection function ��8-2 Measuring SWR ��8-3 D Spot measurement ��8-3 D Plot measurement ��8-4 NTP function ��8-5 D Manually synchronizing the internal clock ��8-5 D Using the NTP function��8-5 REF adjustment ��8-6 Screen Capture function ��8-7 D Setting the Screen Capture function ��8-7 D Capturing a screen ��8-7 D Viewing the captured screen ��8-7...
Page 68: Section 8 Other Functions
TIP: About the “USB SEND/Keying” items • When you operate RTTY or CW through your PC’s USB port and your IC-905, you may not be able to send the “SEND” or “Keying” signals until a few seconds after you connect the USB cable�...
Page 69: Measuring Swr
OTHER FUNCTIONS Measuring SWR D Spot measurement The transceiver has an SWR meter� There are 2 ways to measure SWR� One way is a spot measurement, 1� Turn OFF any connected antenna tuner� and the other is a plot measurement� L Perform this step if an antenna tuner is connected, L When you measure the SWR of an antenna itself, turn and you want to measure the SWR of the antenna...
Page 70: D Plot Measurement
OTHER FUNCTIONS Measuring SWR D Plot measurement You can measure the SWR over the entire set 8� Release [PTT] to stop transmitting� frequency range� L When using a straight key or paddle, stop keying� 9� Repeat steps 7 and 8 to measure the SWR over the entire frequency range�...
Page 71: Ntp Function
NTP function D Using the NTP function The Network Time Protocol (NTP) function synchronizes the internal clock of the IC-905 with a By turning ON the NTP function, the transceiver time management server� automatically synchronizes the internal clock with the L To use this function, an Internet connection and default time management server�...
Page 72: Ref Adjustment
• To synchronize to GPS again, touch [Sync to GPS] in the default setting� Step 3� L The IC-905 automatically adjusts the internal reference • While synchronizing, “REF Adjust (Synchronizing to frequency, regardless of the “Position Input” setting� GPS)” is displayed, and you cannot manually adjust the internal reference frequency�...
Page 73: Screen Capture Function
OTHER FUNCTIONS Screen Capture function D Viewing the captured screen You can capture the transceiver display onto an SD card� Most of the screens used in this manual are 1� Open the SCREEN CAPTURE VIEW screen� captured using this function� »...
Page 74: Entering Dtmf Code
OTHER FUNCTIONS Entering DTMF code Transmitting the DTMF code D Transmitting a DTMF code The transceiver can save up to 16 memories of 24 digit DTMF code� 1� Display the DTMF screen� » DTMF 1� Display the DTMF screen� » DTMF 2�...
Page 75: D Selecting The Dtmf Transmit Speed
OTHER FUNCTIONS Home Channel function Transmitting the DTMF code D Selecting the DTMF transmit speed Home Channels are often-used frequencies you can be preset in the transceiver’s VFO mode, Memory 1� Display the DTMF screen� mode, and DR screen� » DTMF 2�...
Page 76: Preset Menu
3� Touch [PRESET]� change the “CI-V Address” setting� For example, you use a software that is not compatible with the IC-905� In that case, you may be able to use the software by setting “CI-V Address” to another transceiver’s address�...
Page 77: Share Pictures Function
Share Pictures function With this function, you can send a picture and view a received picture, even if you do not use the software application� L See “About the Share Pictures function” that can be downloaded from the Icom website� 8-11...
Page 78 Section GPS OPERATION (ADVANCED) GPS TX mode and TX format types ��9-2 Differences between older models ��9-2 When a received signal contains position data ��9-3 Checking your location ��9-3 D Displaying Position Data ��9-3 D GPS POSITION screens and their meanings ��9-4 D About the RX screen ��9-5 D About the Course ��9-6 D About the Grid Locator ��9-6...
Page 79: Section 9 Gps Operation (Advanced)
• Set GSV sentence to OFF when sending a GPS message to conventional digital transceivers (IC-2820H, IC-E2820, ID-800H, IC- 91AD, IC-E91, IC-V82, IC-U82, IC-2200H). The GSV sentence is incompatible with them. They will not display GPS messages properly if sent as a GSV sentence from the IC-905.
Page 80: 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 in the RX position screen.
Page 81: D Gps Position Screens And Their Meanings
GPS OPERATION (ADVANCED) Checking your location D GPS POSITION screens and their meanings L Information Example for the GPS POSITION screens: • Pushing to change the compass direction. GPS Memory: (p. 9-7) Tokyo Skytree • About the Course (p. 9-6) •...
Page 82: D About The Rx Screen
GPS OPERATION (ADVANCED) Checking your location D About the RX screen TX format: D-PRS Base station Moving symbol symbol For a mobile station, Course and For a base station, Output power, Antenna height, Speed are displayed. Antenna gain, and Antenna direction are displayed. Time that the caller sent the Object’s data.
Page 83: D About The Course
GPS OPERATION (ADVANCED) Checking your location D About the Course D Changing the GPS Memory or Alarm The course displayed on the GPS POSITION screens You can change the GPS Memory or GPS Alarm in is indicated in degrees. the GPS POSITION screen. 0°...
Page 84: D Changing The Compass Direction
GPS OPERATION (ADVANCED) Checking your location D Changing the Compass Direction D Saving 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 85: 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 GPS satellites. The sky view screen displays the position of GPS satellites.
Page 86: 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. When operating in the • If “Position Input” is set to “Manual,” the manually D-PRS mode, the following codes are transmitted to entered position data in “Manual Position”...
Page 87: D Displayed Items
GPS OPERATION (ADVANCED) Transmitting D-PRS data D Displayed 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 88: D Setting D-Prs Position (Mobile/Base)
GPS OPERATION (ADVANCED) Transmitting D-PRS data D Setting D-PRS Position (Mobile/Base) Set to transmit as a D-PRS Position (Mobile/Base). L See page 9-27 for details. 1. Setting the GPS TX Mode to D-PRS 8. Setting the Altitude » GPS > GPS TX Mode > D-PRS Set whether or not to transmit the altitude data acquired from the GPS receiver.
Page 89: D Setting D-Prs Object/Item
GPS OPERATION (ADVANCED) Transmitting D-PRS data D Setting D-PRS Object/Item Set to transmit as a D-PRS Object or Item. L See page 9-30 for details. 1. Setting the GPS TX Mode to D-PRS 9. Setting the Data Extension » GPS > GPS TX Mode > D-PRS Set the data extension of an Object or Item’s information�...
Page 90: D Setting D-Prs Weather
GPS OPERATION (ADVANCED) Transmitting D-PRS data D Setting D-PRS Weather D Weather station transmission Set to transmit as a D-PRS Weather station. When you transmit as a weather station, you should L See page 9-33 for details. set the weather station’s settings, and input the weather data into the [USB] port.
Page 91: D Confirming The Weather Data Input
1 bit • Flow control: none * Depending on the PC environment, the COM port number used by the IC-905 may be higher than 5. In that case, use an application that can set it to higher than 5. 9-14...
Page 92: D Displaying Your Location Using Mapping Software
GPS OPERATION (ADVANCED) Transmitting D-PRS data D Displaying your location using mapping software You can check it on the Internet! If you transmit to an I-GATE station, and then enter the call sign information on the Internet map website, the selected symbol is displayed.
Page 93 GPS OPERATION (ADVANCED) Transmitting D-PRS data TIP: D-PRS data content D-PRS data content are shown below� DPosition (Mobile) JA3YUA-A>API905,DSTAR*:/002338h3437�38N/13534�29E>090/002/A=000012IC-905 OP�SATOH (e�g�) DPosition (Base) JA3YUA-A>API905,DSTAR*:/002338h3437�38N/13534�29E-PHG5132OP�SATOH (e�g�) DObject JA3YUA-A>API905,DSTAR*:;HAM FESTA*012345z3437�38N\13534�29Eh2023�02�28 am10-pm4 (e�g�) DItem JA3YUA-A>API905,DSTAR*:)REPEATER!3454�00N/13536�00ErPHG5132439�39MH ｚ DV RPT JP3YHH A (e�g�) DWeather JA3YUA-A>API905,DSTAR*:/012345z3454�00N/13536�00E_220/004g005t077r000p000P000h50b09900 (e�g�) 12Data Extension(PHG codes) 1Call sign...
Page 94: Transmitting Nmea Data
GPS OPERATION (ADVANCED) Transmitting NMEA data Set a GPS sentence to transmit GPS data in the DV NOTE: mode� • Set “GSV Sentence” to “OFF” when sending the GPS message to conventional digital transceivers. (p. 9-2) • If “Position Input” is set to “Manual,” the transceiver D Setting the GPS data sentence automatically sets the NMEA sentence, and transmits it along with the manually entered position data in...
Page 95: D Setting A Gps Message
GPS OPERATION (ADVANCED) GPS Automatic Transmission Transmitting NMEA data D Setting 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 96: Gps Memory
(No Group) You can save up to 300 GPS memories, and Icom Osaka HC A: ICOM conveniently saved in up to 27 groups, from A ~ Z and “(No Group).” The A to Z groups can also be named.
Page 97 GPS OPERATION (ADVANCED) GPS Memory D Adding a GPS Memory 5. Entering the GPS Memory latitude 7. Entering the GPS Memory altitude 1� Touch “LATITUDE.” 1� Touch “ALTITUDE.” 2� Touch a digit to enter. 2� Touch [+/–] to set to plus or minus. 3�...
Page 98: D Entering The Gps Memory Group Name
GPS OPERATION (ADVANCED) GPS Memory D Entering the GPS Memory group name D Adding a GPS Memory 9. Writing the GPS Memory You can enter a name for each GPS Memory group. 1� Touch “<<Add Write>>.” 1� Open the GPS MEMORY screen. »...
Page 99: D Deleting Gps Memory
GPS OPERATION (ADVANCED) GPS Memory D Deleting GPS Memory You can delete the GPS Memories. TIP: Deleting a specific GPS Memory There are 2 ways to delete the Memories: You can delete a specific GPS Memory. • Deletes all GPS Memory in a group. 1�...
Page 100: D Rearranging The Display Order Of The Gps Data
GPS OPERATION (ADVANCED) GPS Memory D Rearranging 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 101: 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. Alarm Area (Group) (Setting plural stations) When “All Memories”...
Page 102: D Setting The Gps Alarm Function To All Memories (All Gps Memories)
GPS OPERATION (ADVANCED) GPS Alarm D Setting the GPS Alarm function to All Memories (all GPS Memories) 1� Open the GPS ALARM screen. L Information » GPS > GPS Alarm • When either one of the stations in the group enters the set range, the alarm sounds 3 times.
Page 103: D Setting The Gps Alarm Function To Rx (A Caller Station)
GPS OPERATION (ADVANCED) GPS Alarm D Setting the GPS Alarm function to RX (a caller station) 1� Open the GPS ALARM screen. L Information » GPS > GPS Alarm • When a station with its GPS Alarm set enters within an approximate 1 kilometer (1094 yards) range, the alarm 2�...
Page 104: Gps Set
GPS OPERATION (ADVANCED) GPS SET NOTE: The default settings shown below are for the USA transceiver version. The default settings may differ, depending on your transceiver version. To return to your transceiver version’s default settings, push touch “Default.” » GPS > GPS Set »...
Page 105 GPS OPERATION (ADVANCED) GPS SET SSID » GPS > GPS TX Mode > D-PRS > (Default: ---) TX Format > Position Selects an SSID based on APRS ® to add to your call sign, to show your operating style to other stations. Symbol (Default: Person) The additional methods of the SSID differ, depending...
Page 106 GPS OPERATION (ADVANCED) GPS SET Comment Data Extension (Default: OFF) Enter a comment to transmit it with the D-PRS Selects whether or not to transmit the Course/Speed position data. You can enter up to four comments. data or the Power/Hight/Gain/Directivity data with the The number of characters you can enter differs, position data in the D-PRS mode.
Page 107 GPS OPERATION (ADVANCED) GPS SET Position » GPS > GPS TX Mode > D-PRS > (Default: LATITUDE: 0°00.00′N, LONGITUDE: 0°00.00′W, TX Format > Object ALTITUDE: ------ft) Object Name Displays the position information of the Object. Push to open the QUICK MENU screen shown Enter an Object name of up to 9 characters.
Page 108 GPS OPERATION (ADVANCED) GPS SET Data Extension Directivity (Default: OFF) (Default: Omni) Selects whether or not to transmit the Course/Speed Selects the direction the Object’s antenna was data or the Power/Hight/Gain/Directivity data with the pointing, to transmit along with the position data. position data in the D-PRS mode.
Page 109 GPS OPERATION (ADVANCED) GPS SET Position » GPS > GPS TX Mode > D-PRS > (Default: LATITUDE: 0°00.00′N, LONGITUDE: 0°00.00′W, TX Format > Item ALTITUDE: ------ft) Item Name Displays the position information of the Item. Push to open the QUICK MENU screen shown Enter an Item name of up to 9 characters.
Page 110 GPS OPERATION (ADVANCED) GPS SET Power (Default: 0W) » GPS > GPS TX Mode > D-PRS > TX Format > Weather Selects the TX power level of Item, to transmit along with the position data. Symbol (Default: WX Station) L This item is displayed when “Data Extension” is set to “Power/Height/Gain/Directivity.”...
Page 111 GPS OPERATION (ADVANCED) GPS SET GPS Message » GPS > GPS TX Mode > NMEA Enter a GPS message of up to 20 alphanumeric GPS Sentence (Default: GGA) characters. (p. 9-18) Selects sentences to be transmitted in the GPS mode to transmit position data.
Page 112 GPS OPERATION (ADVANCED) GPS SET RX screen (Received position data of the other station) » GPS Depending on the caller’s TX mode or TX format, the displayed items and these meanings are different. The GPS Position following lists describe the items for each category. Your current position, received position, or GPS No data is displayed when no position data is received Memory Alarm position information is displayed.
Page 113 GPS OPERATION (ADVANCED) GPS SET » GPS 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/Item> (Base station)> Displays the caller’s direction from Displays the Object/Item’s direction Compass* Compass* your location.
Page 114 GPS OPERATION (ADVANCED) GPS SET » GPS 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. Latitude Displays the caller’s latitude.
Page 115 GPS OPERATION (ADVANCED) GPS SET » GPS » GPS > GPS Alarm GPS Memory Alarm Select (Default: OFF) 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 116 GPS OPERATION (ADVANCED) GPS SET » GPS > GPS Alarm » GPS Alarm Area (RX/Memory) (Default: Both) GPS Auto TX (Default: OFF) Selects the GPS active alarm range. Selects an option for the GPS automatic transmission function. This function automatically transmits the When a target enters the active alarm range, the GPS Alarm sounds, and the GPS alarm icon blinks.
Page 117 Section D-STAR OPERATION (BASIC) Unique features of D-STAR ��10-2 What is D-STAR? ��10-2 About the DR function ��10-3 Ways to Communicate with the DR function ��10-3 DV and DD modes��10-3 Enter your call sign (MY) into the transceiver ��10-4 Register your call sign at a gateway repeater ��10-5 Making a Simplex call ��10-6 Accessing repeaters ��10-7 Receiving ��10-8...
Page 118: Section 10 D-Star Operation (Basic)
D-STAR OPERATION (BASIC) Unique features of D-STAR • Easy Cross band operation through a repeater • Easy call sign entry with the Repeater list or TX/ RX History • The Call Sign Capture key makes call sign capture easy! INTERNET INTERNET 430MHz 430MHz...
Page 119: About The Dr Function
D-STAR OPERATION (BASIC) About the DR function DV and DD modes DV (Digital Voice) mode You can easily use D-STAR repeaters with the D-STAR Repeater (DR) function� With this function, • Clear voice communication you can select the preset repeater or frequency in •...
Page 120: Enter Your Call Sign (My) Into The Transceiver
D-STAR OPERATION (BASIC) Enter your call sign (MY) into the transceiver To operate D-STAR, you must first enter your call sign Example: Enter “JA3YUA” as your own call sign into into the MY call sign memory� You can enter up to 6 “1�”...
Page 121: Register Your Call Sign At A Gateway Repeater
D-STAR OPERATION (BASIC) Register your call sign at a gateway repeater Step 2. Register your call sign To make a Gateway call through the Internet, you must register your call sign at a repeater that has a 1� Follow the registration instructions found there� gateway, usually one near you�...
Page 122: Making A Simplex Call
D-STAR OPERATION (BASIC) Making a Simplex call IMPORTANT! • The repeater list, described in this manual, may differ from your transceiver’s preloaded contents� This section describes simplex operation (through no • Although Japanese repeaters are used in the setting repeater)� examples, the Japanese repeater node (port) letters are different from other country’s.
Page 123: Accessing Repeaters
D-STAR OPERATION (BASIC) Accessing repeaters Step 2. Set “TO” (Destination) This section describes how to check whether or not you can access a local area repeater (access 1� Touch “TO” twice� repeater), and if your signal is successfully sent to a destination repeater�...
Page 124: Receiving
D-STAR OPERATION (BASIC) Receiving Step 2. Save the destination call sign into Your When a DV call is received, the call signs of the caller, the called station, and the called station’s access Call Sign memory from RX History repeater are saved in the RX History� Up to 50 calls 1�...
Page 125: Capturing A Call Sign
D-STAR OPERATION (BASIC) Capturing a call sign Making a Local CQ call After you receive a signal, the calling station’s call You can make a Local CQ call when “TO” sign can be captured by holding down the Call Sign (Destination) is set to “Local CQ�”...
Page 126: Making A Gateway Cq Call
D-STAR OPERATION (BASIC) Making a Gateway CQ call Calling an individual station You can make a Gateway CQ call when a destination You can make a call to an individual station when the repeater is selected in “TO” (Destination)� station call sign is selected in “TO” (Destination)� When you call an individual station through a gateway, your call is automatically sent to the last repeater What is a Gateway CQ Call?
Page 127: Saving To Memory Channels
D-STAR OPERATION (BASIC) Saving to Memory channels Step 2. Viewing the saved contents When “FROM” (Access repeater) and “TO” (Destination) settings are saved to a Memory channel, 1� Hold down for 1 second to cancel the DR the settings can be selected by rotating in the screen�...
Page 128: About Reflectors
D-STAR OPERATION (BASIC) About Reflectors D What is a reflector? D Unlinking a reflector A reflector is a special server connected to the Internet Before trying to link to another reflector, BE SURE to and running a version of the D-Plus software� If the unlink the reflector that is currently connected to the D-Plus software is installed on your access repeater, repeater�...
Page 129: D Linking To A Reflector
D-STAR OPERATION (BASIC) About Reflectors D Linking to a reflector Direct inputting a Reflector TX History saves up to 5 reflectors that your access If your repeater is not currently linked to a reflector, or repeater linked to before� if you want to change it to another reflector, follow the steps below.
Page 130: D Using A Reflector
D-STAR OPERATION (BASIC) About Reflectors D Using a reflector D Reflector Echo Testing 1� Touch “TO” to select, and then touch “TO” again� To confirm that your signal is correctly getting into the repeater, you can transmit a short message as a trial� After stopping transmission, your message will be played back�...
Page 131: D Requesting Repeater Information
• Before using an SD card, see the Basic manual 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 an SD card� 2� Touch “Reflector�”...
Page 132: When Receiving No Reply
D-STAR OPERATION (BASIC) When receiving no reply To communicate through a repeater, your signal must access the repeater� The following chart is designed to help you correct problems which are not equipment malfunctions� Problem Possible Cause Solution REF. After your call, the repeater does not A repeater settings are incorrect�...
Page 133 Section D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED) “FROM” (Access repeater) setting 11-2 D Using your transceiver’s repeater list 11-3 D Using the DR scan 11-4 D Using the Near Repeater Search function 11-5 D Using TX History11-6 “TO” (Destination) setting 11-7 D Making a “Local CQ” (Local Area) call 11-8 D Making a “Gateway CQ”...
Page 134 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 Select the preset repeater on the DR screen by touching “FROM” and then rotating Displayed while rotating When you know your access repeater:...
Page 135 D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED) “FROM” (Access repeater) setting D Using your transceiver’s repeater list When your access repeater is in your transceiver’s TIP: repeater list, you can select it from the list By just When you select an FM repeater: selecting the repeater from the list, the repeater call When an FM repeater is in your transceiver’s sign, its frequency, duplex setting, and frequency repeater list, you can select it from the list...
Page 136 D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED) “FROM” (Access repeater) setting D Using the DR scan The DR scan scans frequencies to find a signal from a Example: Selecting an active repeater using the DR repeater, or on a simplex frequency scan You can use 2 kinds of DR scans, Normal scan and 1 Hold down for 1 second to display the DR Near Repeater scan...
Page 137 D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED) “FROM” (Access repeater) setting D Using the Near Repeater Search function The transceiver searches for the nearest repeaters by Step 2. Selecting the access repeater from the Near Repeater list using your location and the repeater’s entered position data 1 Hold down for 1 second to display the DR...
Page 138 D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED) “FROM” (Access repeater) setting D Using TX History TX History saves up to 10 of the latest Access (From) TIP: When you touch the repeater for 1 second in repeaters you transmitted on You can select a step 5, you can display the REPEATER DETAIL repeater from TX History as your access repeater screen, or delete the repeater information from the...
Page 139 D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED) “TO” (Destination) setting “CQCQCQ,” a destination repeater, or a station call TIP: After you receive the individual station or sign must be set in “TO” when you make a call in the repeater’s signal, the call sign can be captured by DV mode You have 8 ways to set “TO”...
Page 140 D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED) “TO” (Destination) setting D Making a “Local CQ” (Local Area) call D Using “Your Call Sign” When “Local CQ” is selected on the TO SELECT The “Your Call Sign” memory saves individual or screen, “CQCQCQ” is set in “TO” repeater station call signs When you select the call sign for the “TO”...
Page 141 D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED) “TO” (Destination) setting D Using RX History D Using TX History When a call is received in the DV mode, the call data TX History saves the repeater and station name and is saved in the RX History call sign of up to 20 “TO”...
Page 142 D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED) “TO” (Destination) setting D Directly entering (UR) D Directly entering (RPT) The destination station call sign can be directly The destination repeater call sign can be directly entered entered Example: Directly entering the call sign “JM1ZLK” NOTE: BE SURE to include the node letter as the 8th digit See page 10-6 “IMPORTANT!”...
Page 143 D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED) REPEATER DETAIL screen The REPEATER DETAIL screen Depending on the content, such as position data or UTC offset, the distance between your location and Repeater Call sign Repeater type the repeater or the repeater time can be displayed on the REPEATER DETAIL screen Repeater name The detail screen can also be entered from the FROM...
Page 144 D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED) Message operation D Transmitting 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 contain up to 20 characters [PTT] in the DV mode First, select a TX message which also turns ON the Message Transmission function...
Page 145 D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED) Viewing received call signs When you receive a DV call, the calling station and 3 Touch [DETAIL] the repeater call signs are saved Up to 50 calls can • Displays the RX history detail screen • Rotate to select the page be saved When you receive the 51st call, the oldest call history is deleted...
Page 146 D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED) Viewing received call signs D Viewing the call signs on the RX History screen <3rd page> TIP: The “RX RPT1” setting may differ, depending • RX MESSAGE: Displays any message included in on the way the call was made the received call, if entered •...
Page 147 D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED) BK mode communication The Break-in (BK) function enables you to break into a conversation, where the 2 stations are communicating with call sign squelch (DSQL) enabled L The BK function is automatically turned OFF when you turn OFF the transceiver L This function can be used in the DV or DD mode 1 While 2 stations are communicating, touch 4 To close the DV/DD SET screen, push...
Page 148 D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED) EMR communication D Adjusting the EMR AF level The Enhanced Monitor Request (EMR) communication function can be used in only the DV The audio output level, when an EMR signal is mode Using the EMR function, no call sign setting is received, is adjustable between 0 and 100% necessary When an EMR signal is received, the audio is heard...
Page 149 D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED) Automatic DV detection If you receive an FM signal while in the DV mode, the 1 Open the “DV Auto Detect” screen » SET > DV/DD Set > DV Auto Detect “DV” and “FM” icons alternately blink to indicate the received signal is FM 2 Touch “ON”...
Page 150 D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED) Automatic Reply function Example: After receiving a call from “JM1ZLK,” beeps When a call addressed to your own call sign is received, the Automatic Reply function sounds beeps sound and the transceiver automatically and automatically replies with your call sign sends a reply call (Default: OFF) Depending on the setting, a recorded message may...
Page 151 D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED) Automatic Reply function D Recording an Auto Reply message You can record an Auto Reply message and save it on The “DV Auto Reply” screen an SD card to reply to a call with your voice Adjust the Mic gain so that the “REC NOTE: Confirm an SD card is in the card slot Level”...
Page 152 D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED) Automatic Reply function D When receiving position data When you transmitted a call to a station and the 1 You transmit to the station station automatically replies with its position data, the received position data is displayed in a window JG3LUK L You can turn OFF the caller’s position display »...
Page 153 * Depending on the PC environment, the COM port number communication software, the transceiver may used by the IC-905 may be higher than 5 In that case, use automatically transmit it, depending on the software an application that can set it to higher than 5 and the software settings »...
Page 154 D DV Fast Data function To send data using the DV Fast Data function, follow the instructions below DV Fast Data communication can be made on only the following Icom transceivers: (As of March 2023) • IC-705 • IC-905 • IC-9700 •...
Page 155 D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED) Digital squelch functions D The 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 includes a matching digital code • Opens the FUNCTION screen You can silently wait for calls from others 2 Touch [DSQL] several times to select “CSQL”...
Page 156 SD card or save it to a PC using groups in the repeater list the CS-905 programming software • The repeater list can be downloaded from the Icom You can enter 6 types of frequencies into the repeater website list, as shown below: https://www.icomjapan.com/support/...
Page 157 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 158 D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED) Entering new information into the repeater list D Entering new information into the repeater list Step 1. Selecting the repeater group Step 2. Selecting the communication type 1 Open the DV/DD MEMORY screen 1 Touch “TYPE” » 2 > DV/DD MEMORY 2 Touch the communication type •...
Page 159 D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED) Entering new information into the repeater list D Entering new information into the repeater list Step 6. Entering the gateway repeater call sign Step 11. Selecting the Duplex direction L This item is displayed when Step 2. Selecting the L This item is displayed when Step 2.
Page 160 D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED) Entering new information into the repeater list D Entering new information into the repeater list Step 14. Selecting the repeater tone frequency Step 18. Setting the UTC offset L This item is displayed when Step 2. Selecting the L Universal Time Coordinated (UTC) offset is the time communication type is set to “FM Repeater”...
Page 161 D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED) Entering new information into the repeater list D Editing repeater data You can edit repeater data This is useful when already-entered data is incorrect, has changed, or some data needs to be added to the list 1 Open the REPEATER GROUP screen 7 Touch [YES] »...
Page 162 D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED) Entering new information into the repeater list D Deleting repeater data 1 Open the REPEATER GROUP screen NOTE: The currently selected repeater on the DR » 2 > DV/DD MEMORY > Repeater List screen cannot be deleted To delete the repeater, select another repeater on the DR screen 2 Touch a repeater group where the repeater you want to delete is listed (Example: 12: Japan)
Page 163 D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED) Entering new information into the repeater list D Rearranging the display order of the D Adding new repeater information from repeaters RX History You can move the entered repeaters to rearrange their 1 Open the RX HISTORY screen »...
Page 164 D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED) Entering new information into the repeater list D Skip setting for the DR scan You can set repeaters as scan skip repeaters The selected repeaters are skipped for faster scanning You can set the skip setting to all repeaters in the selected repeater group, or to individual repeaters L When a repeater is set as a skip repeater, its “USE (FROM)”...
Page 165 D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED) Entering new information into the repeater list D Entering or editing a repeater group name 1 Open the REPEATER GROUP screen » 2 > DV/DD MEMORY > Repeater List 2 Touch a repeater group that you edit the name for 1 second 3 Touch “Edit Name”...
Page 166 D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED) Your Call Sign D Entering a Your Call Sign You can manually enter a Your (destination) Call Sign 8 Touch “<<Add Write>>” When a Your Call Sign is set to “TO,” you can make a call to the station, even if you do not know where the station is currently located Up to 300 “Your Call Signs”...
Page 167 D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED) Your Call Sign D Deleting Your Call Sign D Rearranging the display order of Your Call Signs 1 Open the YOUR CALL SIGN screen You can move Your Call Signs to rearrange their display » 2 > DV/DD MEMORY > Your Call Sign order If the stations you often communicate with are moved to the top of the list, it is easy to find them.
Page 168 D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED) Manually setting Call Signs Step 2. Gateway “R2” setting Set or view the “UR,” “R1,” “R2,” and “MY” call signs to use in the DV or DD mode 1 Touch “R2” » 2 > CS L To manually enter a call sign, touch “R2” for 1 second, then touch “Edit”...
Page 169 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 that repeater as their access repeater cannot access it, as shown below BE SURE to set CQCQCQ in “TO”...
Page 170 Section ABOUT THE DV GATEWAY FUNCTION About the DV Gateway function ��12-2 When using the External Gateway function��12-3 About the Terminal and Access Point (AP) Call sign ��12-4 D When operating in the Terminal mode ��12-4 D When operating in the AP mode ��12-4 Setting up a network ��12-5 D When connecting your device to the Internet using a router ��12-7 D When connecting your device to the Internet using a cellular system ��12-9...
Page 171: About The Dv Gateway Function
Windows or Android device� • When you use your Windows or Android device, read the RS-MS3W or RS-MS3A instruction manual in addition to this document� They can be downloaded from the Icom website� (pp� 12-13, 12-14) 12-2...
Page 172: When Using The External Gateway Function
1� Open the “Gateway Select” screen� » 2 > DV GW > Gateway Select USB cable Other station 2� Touch “External Gateway (USB (B))�” INTERNET INTERNET IC-905 Windows or D-STAR Android device repeater Access Point mode Remote D-STAR transceiver* USB cable...
Page 173: About The Terminal And Access Point (Ap) Call Sign
» 2 > DV GW > Internal Gateway Settings > Terminal/AP Call sign Terminal/AP Call sign Other station Access Point Other station INTERNET INTERNET IC-905 INTERNET INTERNET D-STAR MY Call Sign: repeater IC-905 JA3YUA D-STAR MY Call Sign: Terminal/AP Call sign:...
Page 174: Setting Up A Network
ABOUT THE DV GATEWAY FUNCTION Setting up a network Before using the DV Gateway function, you have to NOTE: Depending on your contract, you may be set up a network� charged a large or additional communication fee� Ask your Internet service provider about the content of your contract�...
Page 175 • Depending on your Network environment, you may not be able to use this function� • The caller station must set “UDP Hole Punch” to “ON” in the IC-905 (When using the Internal Gateway function) or RS- MS3W/RS-MS3A (When using the External Gateway function) to use this function�...
Page 176 ABOUT THE DV GATEWAY FUNCTION Setting up a network D When connecting your device to the Internet using a router The following items are needed to use the DV Gateway function� INTERNET INTERNET • An Internet connection with an IPv4 Global IP address •...
Page 177 ABOUT THE DV GATEWAY FUNCTION Setting up a network D When connecting your device to the Internet using a router INTERNET INTERNET USB cable A static IP address to the transceiver, Windows, or Android device is recommended� USB cable Needs a Global IP address and forwarding port number 40000�...
Page 178: D When Connecting Your Device To The Internet Using A Cellular System
ABOUT THE DV GATEWAY FUNCTION Setting up a network D When connecting your device to the Internet using a cellular system A Global IP address is required to use the DV Gateway function� USB cable INTERNET INTERNET USB cable You can use a cellular system compatible computer� Needs a Global IP address�...
Page 179: D When Connecting Your Device To The Internet Using A Mobile Router
ABOUT THE DV GATEWAY FUNCTION Setting up a network D When connecting your device to the Internet using a mobile router The following items are needed to use the DV Gateway function� cable INTERNET INTERNET • An Internet connection with an IPv4 Global IP address •...
Page 180: Setting Up The Device
NOTE: You must have your call sign registered to a gateway server that has the RS-RP3C installed� Ask the gateway repeater administrator for details� LAN cable IC-905 Terminal/AP Call sign Router To the [LAN] port Enter the Terminal/AP call sign that is registered as the access point on the RS-RP3C’s Personal...
Page 181 ABOUT THE DV GATEWAY FUNCTION Setting up the device D When using the Internal Gateway function Allowed Call Sign (Access Point Mode) (Default: Disable) Selects to use the call sign restriction for the Access Point mode� When “Enabled” is selected, this allows only stations with registered call signs to transmit through the Internet�...
Page 182: D When Using The Rs-Ms3W Software
L See the USB cable’s Installation Guide that you Microsoft ® Windows ® 10 (32/64bit) can download on the Icom website, for details on L Except for Windows on ARM checking the COM port number� 4� Click <OK>� • USB port USB 1�1 or 2�0 port...
Page 183: D When Using The Rs-Ms3A
The following are required to use the RS-MS3A� (As of March 2023) • Android device To a USB port IC-905 Android 5�0 or later with the USB host function To the [USB] port L The RS-MS3A has been tested with Android 5�x�x, 6�x�x, 7�0, 8�0, 9�0, 10�0, 11�0, and 12�0�...
Page 184: Terminal Mode Operation
ABOUT THE DV GATEWAY FUNCTION Terminal mode operation D Setting the Terminal mode 1� Open the DV GATEWAY screen� TIP: Canceling the Terminal mode » 2 > DV GW Touch “<<Normal Mode>>” in the QUICK MENU screen or the DV GATEWAY screen� 2�...
Page 185: D Operating In The Terminal Mode
ABOUT THE DV GATEWAY FUNCTION Terminal mode operation D Operating in the Terminal mode NOTE: In the Terminal mode, you can make a Gateway CQ call, or a call to a specific station, using call sign routing� L You cannot make a call if you select “Local CQ” or “Reflector.”...
Page 186: Access Point Mode Operation
ABOUT THE DV GATEWAY FUNCTION Access Point mode operation D Setting the Access Point mode In this section, set an Access Point transceiver� TIP: Canceling the Access Point mode Touch “<<Normal Mode>>” in the QUICK MENU 1� Open the DV GATEWAY screen� screen or the DV GATEWAY screen�...
Page 187: D Making A Gateway Call Through The Access Point Transceiver
ABOUT THE DV GATEWAY FUNCTION Access Point mode operation D Making a Gateway call through the Access Point transceiver In this section, set up a Remote D-STAR transceiver you are going to operate� L Read the Remote D-STAR transceiver’s instruction manual for setting details� When using the DR function NOTE: While in the Access Point mode, you can make a Gateway CQ call or a call to an individual...
Page 188 ABOUT THE DV GATEWAY FUNCTION Access Point mode operation D Making a Gateway call through the Access Point transceiver When using the DR function Step 1� Register the Access Point information to the Step 2. Set the Access Point using the DR function Repeater List (Continued) Set the Access Point registered in Procedure 1 (1�...
Page 189 ABOUT THE DV GATEWAY FUNCTION Access Point mode operation D Making a Gateway call through the Access Point transceiver When not using the DR function In this document, the ID-51A (PLUS2)/ID-51E (PLUS2) is used as an example of a Remote D-STAR transceiver� Step 1.
Page 190 ABOUT THE DV GATEWAY FUNCTION Access Point mode operation D Making a Gateway call through the Access Point transceiver When not using the DR function (Continued) Step 5. Set the frequency offset Step 6. Set “UR” to the destination station call sign 1�...
Page 191: Troubleshooting
If an error icon is displayed when using the Internal Gateway function, read the following chart� If you are unable to locate the cause of a problem or solve it through the use of this chart, contact your Icom Dealer or Service Center�...
Page 192: D Troubleshooting For The Terminal Mode Operation
The following chart is designed to help you correct problems which are not equipment malfunctions� If you are unable to locate the cause of a problem or solve it through the use of this chart, contact your Icom Dealer or Service Center�...
Page 193 ABOUT THE DV GATEWAY FUNCTION Troubleshooting D Troubleshooting for the Terminal mode operation Problem Possible Cause Solution REF. “L” appears on the LCD� While receiving through the Internet, Wait for a while, and try again� – some packets may be lost due to L When the transceiver receives network error (poor data throughput corrupted data, and misidentifies it...
Page 194: D Troubleshooting For The Access Point Mode Operation
The following chart is designed to help you correct problems which are not equipment malfunctions� If you are unable to locate the cause of a problem or solve it through the use of this chart, contact your Icom Dealer or Service Center�...
Page 195 ABOUT THE DV GATEWAY FUNCTION Troubleshooting D Troubleshooting for the Access Point mode operation Problem Possible Cause Solution REF. After your call, the repeater The Remote D-STAR transceiver’s call Set the Remote transceiver’s call sign p� 10-4 replies “RX” or “RPT?” and the sign has not been set in the transceiver�...
Page 196: D Error Messages Of The Rs-Ms3W And The Rs-Ms3A
If an error message is displayed when clicking (touching) <Start> in the RS-MS3W or RS-MS3A, read the following chart� If you are unable to locate the cause of a problem or solve it through the use of this chart, contact your Icom Dealer or Service Center� Message Possible Cause Solution REF.
Page 197 Section DD MODE OPERATION About the DD mode ��13-2 Setting your PC ��13-2 Setting the transceiver ��13-3 D Connecting a LAN cable ��13-3 D Setting your call sign ��13-3 DD mode operation without a repeater��13-4 DD mode operation using a repeater ��13-5 Internet access ��13-6 Troubleshooting for DD mode operation ��13-7 13-1...
Page 198: About The Dd Mode
Default gateway: received and detected by other stations� 10�0�0�9 • Connect the IC-905 and PC using an Ethernet cable for Data mode operation before starting DD mode operation� (p� 13-3) • Disconnecting the PC from any other network, ISP, LAN, and so on, is recommended�...
Page 199: Setting Your
LAN cable (User supplied)� L Enter the same workgroup in both PCs� L The IC-905’s network setting is not required� L You may not need to enter them, depending on your PC environment� Step 3. Setting the shared folder IC-905 L Ask your PC’s manufacturer about the setting details�...
Page 200: Dd Mode Operation Without A Repeater
Status In the standby mode While outputting received data to the PC L The IC-905 receives data, and outputs it to the PC� The RX indicator lights green� • Touching [RPS] turns the Repeater Simplex mode While inputting data from the PC ON or OFF�...
Page 201: Dd Mode Operation Using A Repeater
5� Touch your desired DD mode access repeater� (Example: Kirkland) While outputting received data to the PC L The IC-905 receives data, and outputs it to the PC� The RX indicator lights green� While inputting data from the PC L The IC-905 transmits data that is input from the PC�...
Page 202: Internet Access
4� Touch the repeater group where your desired While outputting received data to the PC access repeater is listed� L The IC-905 receives data, and outputs it to the PC� The RX indicator lights green� 5� Touch your desired DD mode access repeater�...
Page 203: Troubleshooting For Dd Mode Operation
DD MODE OPERATION Troubleshooting for DD mode operation The following chart is designed to help you correct problems which are not equipment malfunctions� L See also the Troubleshooting section in the Basic manual� Problem Possible Cause Solution REF. You cannot transmit or receive� A LAN cable is not connected or is Check the LAN cable connection�...
Page 204 Section MAINTENANCE (ADVANCED) Cloning ��14-2 Touch Screen Calibration function ��14-4 14-1...
Page 205 MAINTENANCE (ADVANCED) Cloning Step 2. Remove the SD card from the master The IC-905 has a data cloning capability� This function is useful when you want to copy all of the settings and transceiver, then insert it into the sub entered contents from one IC-905 to another�...
Page 206 4� Touch the loading options� (Example: CI-V Address) L After the loading ends, “COMPLETED! Restart the IC-905�” is displayed� L When you select “REF Adjust” in step 4, “The new “REF Adjust” setting will be saved” is displayed� • “✓” is displayed on the left side of the selected option�...
Page 207 MAINTENANCE (ADVANCED) Touch Screen Calibration function When the screen does not respond, or the transceiver TIP: When the touch screen is not accurate, and does not work correctly after touching the screen, the you cannot access the OTHERS screen. touched point and the detected point may be different. Do the following steps to display the “Touch Screen In that case, the Touch Screen Calibration function Calibration”...
Page 208 Section UPDATING THE FIRMWARE General ��15-2 D About updating the firmware ��15-2 D Checking the firmware version ��15-2 D Preparation ��15-3 D Unzipping the firmware folder ��15-3 Updating the firmware ��15-4 15-1...
Page 209 You can download the latest firmware from the Icom website. https://www.icomjapan.com/support/ IMPORTANT: To update the firmware, first format your SD card using the IC-905. Then copy the downloaded firmware data from your PC into the “IC-905” folder on the card. The firmware version is displayed.
Page 210 Windows ® 10� File Download dialog. 1� Click the “Firmware/Software” link. Click 2� Enter “IC-905” into the Search box, and then click [Search]. Click 1Enter • The file starts downloading. 2Click • The firmware data is compressed in a “zip” format folder.
Page 211 Icom distributor for repair. This type of repair is out of warranty, even if the transceiver warranty period is still valid.
Page 212 2� Unzip the downloaded firmware folder. 3� Copy the firmware data into the “IC-905” > “CX-10G” folder on to an SD card. 4� Insert the SD card into the transceiver. 5� Display the FIRMWARE UPDATE (CX-10G) screen.
Page 213 Section ADVANCED CONNECTIONS FSK and AFSK connections ��16-2 16-1...
Page 214 USB cable� See the interface circuit diagram below for details� Refer to the software application’s instruction manual for setup details� (Icom does not guarantee the performance of the application software, PC, network device, or network settings�) When using the USB port...
Page 215 How the World Communicates A7711-8EX 1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003, Japan © 2023 Icom Inc. Mar. 2023...

Icom IC-905 Advanced Manual

1 Section Advanced Operations

2 Section Scope Operation (Advanced)

3 Section Sd Card (Advanced)

4 Section Voice Recorder Functions

5 Section Voice Tx Memory Function

6 Section Memory Operation

7 Section Scans

8 Section Other Functions

9 Section Gps Operation (Advanced)

10 Section D-Star Operation (Basic)

12 Section about the DV Gateway Function

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