Page 1 ADVANCED MANUAL UHF TRANSCEIVER INTRODUCTION ID-31A PLUS ATTACHING ACCESSORIES ID-31E PLUS USING A microSD CARD BATTERY CHARGING D-STAR OPERATION GPS OPERATION VOICE MEMORY FUNCTION MEMORY OPERATION SCANNING PRIORITY WATCH 10 REPEATER AND DUPLEX OPERATIONS This manual describes instructions for advanced features and 11 MENU SCREEN instructions.
Page 2 • The use of Icom transceivers with any equipment that is not manufactured or approved by Icom. Icom, Icom Inc. and the Icom logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incorporated (Japan) in Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Russia, Australia, New Zealand, and/or other countries.
Page 3 INTRODUCTION Functions and features of Adobe ® Acrobat ® Reader ® The following functions and features can be used with Adobe Acrobat Reader. • Keyword search Click “Find” (Ctrl+F) or “Advanced •Findscreen 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 Selects a character [DIAL] (Rotate) selected, push [QUICK]. Selects a character 2. Rotate [DIAL] to select the character type, then push [ENT].
Page 5: Usable Characters
INTRODUCTION Entering and editing text (Continued) D Usable characters The usable characters and symbols, and the maximum characters differ, depending on the item. See the following list for details. L The usable characters and symbols for each character type are described at the bottom of the page. Maximum Category Item...
Page 6 INTRODUCTION Entering and editing text (Continued) D How to enter Example: Entering “Calling” as a Memory name. 9. Rotate [DIAL] to select a character, then push 1. Push [M/CALL] to enter a Memory mode. [ENT]. 2. Hold down [S.MW] for 1 second. •...
Page 7 ATTACHING ACCESSORIES Section 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 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 illustration below See page 3-4 for battery case details TIP: Third-party high gain antennas may increase To attach...
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 the rear panel, as illustrated below 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 BASIC MANUAL Saving settings onto a microSD card ��2-2 Section 6 for details on how to D Saving as a new file ��2-2 insert or remove a microSD card D Overwriting a current 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: • Automatic answering voice audio in the DV mode • Transceiver data Voice audio to use with the Auto Reply function in Memory channel contents, Repeater List, Your (UR) the DV Mode�...
Page 12: Saving With A Different File Name
USING A microSD CARD Saving with a different file name MENU > SD Card > Save Setting 1� Push [MENU]� 2� Select “SD Card.” [Up] [ENT] [Down] 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
6� Select <YES> or <NO>. and Repeater List can be copied to the transceiver. This makes it easy to copy Memory channels or the Repeater List, to another ID-31A PLUS/ID-31E PLUS and operate with the same data� • YES: NOTE: Saving the current data is recommended The skip settings of the Repeater List are 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 A backup file enables easy restoration, even if the 2� Csv 3. GpsMemory data on the microSD card is accidentally deleted. L If your PC does not have a microSD card slot, 6.
Page 15: D Making A Backup File On Your
USING A microSD CARD Backing up data saved on the microSD card onto a PC D Making a backup file on your PC Windows ® 10 is used for these instructions. 1� Insert the microSD card into the microSD card 5�...
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 Comma Separated Values (CSV) format file from the microSD card� You can import or export Your Call Sign, Repeater List, and GPS Memory. D Importing NOTE: •...
Page 17: D Exporting
USING A microSD CARD Importing or Exporting a CSV format file D Exporting You can export Your Call Sign Memory, Repeater List and GPS Memory. Saving as a new file: Example: Exporting the Your Call sign memory. SD Card > Import/Export > Export 1�...
Page 18: Battery Charging
BATTERY CHARGING Section Battery information ��3-2 D Battery life ��3-2 D Battery icon ��3-2 Charging the battery pack ��3-3 D Charging information ��3-3 D Charging note ��3-3 About the optional battery case ��3-4 D Batteries cautions ��3-4 D Battery life ��3-4 D About the battery replacement ��3-4 Charging with the optional desktop charger ��3-5 D Charging note ��3-5...
Page 19: Section 3 Battery Charging
BATTERY CHARGING Battery information D Battery life D Battery icon The approximate battery life (operating time) as The “ ” battery icon is displayed when the shown below is calculated under the following BP-271 or BP-272 is attached to ion battery pack assumptions: the transceiver�...
Page 20: Charging The Battery Pack
BATTERY CHARGING Charging the battery pack NOTE: • Prior to using the transceiver for the fi rst 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 21: About The Optional Battery Case
BATTERY CHARGING About the optional battery case D Battery life The BC-273 uses three AA (LR6) size alkaline batteries� The approximate battery life (operating time) as shown below is calculated under the following 1� Remove the battery case top as shown below� assumptions: 2�...
Page 22: Charging With The Optional Desktop Charger
L The charging indicator lights orange while charging, R DANGER! NEVER use a battery pack that is not and lights green when charging is completed� manufactured or approved by Icom� • CAUTION: DO NOT place the transceiver with the battery pack to the desktop charger when the transceiver is connected to the DC power source�...
Page 23: External Dc Power Operation
BATTERY CHARGING External DC power operation D Operating note CP-12L • DO NOT connect over 16 V DC directly into the [DC IN] jack of the transceiver� The power source voltage must be between 10�0 V ~ 16�0 V DC� •...
Page 24: Specifications For The Battery Charger And Battery Pack
Specifications for the battery charger and battery pack D BC-202 (optional) desktop charger • Power source requirement: 12 V ~ 16 V DC or the specified Icom power adapter (BC-123S) • Charging temperature range: 0 C ~ 40 C, 32 F ~ 104 °...
Page 25: D-Star Operation
Section D-STAR OPERATION “FROM” (Access repeater) setting4-3 D Using your transceiver’s repeater list 4-4 D Using the DR scan 4-5 D Using the Near Repeater Search function 4-6 D Using TX History 4-7 “TO” (Destination) setting 4-8 D Using the “Local CQ” (Local Area call) 4-9 D Using the “Gateway CQ”...
Page 26 Section D-STAR OPERATION Data communication 4-27 D Connection 4-27 D Data communication application setting 4-27 D Sending data 4-27 D DV Fast Data function 4-28 Digital squelch functions 4-29 D The Digital Call Sign squelch setting 4-29 D Digital call sign squelch function with the Pocket beep 4-29 D The Digital Code Squelch setting 4-30 D Digital code squelch function with a Pocket beep 4-30 Repeater list 4-31...
Page 27 D-STAR OPERATION “FROM” (Access repeater) setting Your Access repeater must be set in “FROM” when you make a call on the DR screen You have 5 ways to set the Access repeater By rotating [DIAL] Select the preset repeater by rotating [DIAL] on the DR screen Displayed while rotating [DIAL]...
Page 28 D-STAR OPERATION “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 29 D-STAR OPERATION “FROM” (Access repeater) setting D Using the DR scan Example: Selecting an active repeater using the DR The DR scan scans frequencies to find a signal on a scan repeater or a simplex frequency. You can use 2 kinds of DR scans, Normal scan and 1 Hold down [DR] for 1 second to display the DR Near Repeater scan screen...
Page 30 D-STAR OPERATION “FROM” (Access repeater) setting D Using the Near Repeater Search function The transceiver searches for the nearest repeaters Step 2: Selecting the Access repeater from the Near Repeater list by using your position and the repeater’s entered position 1 Hold down [DR] for 1 second to display the DR The nearest repeaters in your transceivers’...
Page 31 D-STAR OPERATION “FROM” (Access repeater) setting D Using 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 repeater from TX History as your Access repeater the repeater information from the TX HISTORY...
Page 32 D-STAR OPERATION “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 call in the repeater’s signal, the call sign can be captured DV mode You have 8 ways to set the destination by holding down the Call Sign Capture key ([RX→CS]), and you can quickly and easily reply to...
Page 33 D-STAR OPERATION “TO” (Destination) setting D Using the “Local CQ” (Local Area call) D Using the “Gateway CQ” (Gateway call) When “Local CQ” is selected on the TO SELECT When “Gateway CQ” is selected on the TO SELECT screen, “CQCQCQ” is set in “TO” screen, you can select the repeater to make a gateway call on the repeater list Example: Making a Local area call by accessing the...
Page 34 D-STAR OPERATION “TO” (Destination) setting D Using “Your Call Sign” D Using 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 sign for the “TO”...
Page 35 D-STAR OPERATION “TO” (Destination) setting D Using TX History D Directly entering (UR) TX History saves the repeater and station name and The destination station call sign can be directly call sign of up to 20 “TO” (Destination) settings that entered were used when you made the calls Example: Directly entering the call sign “JM1ZLK”...
Page 36 D-STAR OPERATION “TO” (Destination) setting D Directly entering (RPT) The destination repeater call sign can be directly entered NOTE: BE SURE to include a “/” at the beginning and the node letter as the 8th digit See page 4-2 “IMPORTANT” about the node letters Example: Directly entering the call sign “/JP3YDHA”...
Page 37 D-STAR OPERATION REPEATER DETAIL screen Depending on the content, such as position data or UTC offset, the distance between your position and the repeater or the repeater time can be displayed on the REPEATER DETAIL screen The REPEATER DETAIL screen The detail screen can also be entered from the FROM SELECT screen Repeater...
Page 38: Unlinking A Reflector
D-STAR OPERATION Connecting to a reflector D What is a reflector? A reflector is a special server connected to the Internet and running a version of the D-Plus software. If the D-Plus software is installed on your Access repeater, it provides various functions including gateway and reflector linking capabilities (It is known as the D-STAR reflector system).
Page 39 D-STAR OPERATION Connecting to a reflector D Linking to a reflector If your repeater is not currently linked to a Reflector, or if you want to change it to another Reflector, follow the steps below. Before linking to another Reflector, BE SURE to unlink the current Reflector.
Page 40 D-STAR OPERATION Connecting to a reflector D Using a reflector D Requesting repeater information 1 Push [RX→CS] to select “TO,” then push [ENT]. When you send the repeater information command, an ID message is sent back • Displays the TO SELECT screen 2 Select “Reflector”...
Page 41 D-STAR OPERATION Message operation You can save up to 5 short messages in the D Transmitting a message transceiver’s memory to transmit in the DV mode You can transmit a preset TX message by pushing Each message can be up to 20 characters [PTT] in the DV mode First, select a TX message which also turns ON the Message Transmission D Entering a TX message...
Page 42 D-STAR OPERATION Message operation D Deleting a TX message You can delete the entered TX message MENU > 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”...
Page 43 D-STAR OPERATION Viewing received call signs When you receive a DV call, the calling station and the repeater call signs are saved Up to 50 calls can be saved When you receive the 51st call, the oldest history is deleted L Even if the transceiver is turned OFF, the RX record is not deleted D Viewing the call signs on the RX History screen...
Page 44 D-STAR OPERATION Viewing the received call signs D View the call signs on the RX History screen TIP: “RX RPT1” setting may differ, depending on the way the call was made <3rd page> • RX MESSAGE: Displays any message included Example 1: When a Local area call is received in the received call, if entered JM1ZLK...
Page 45 D-STAR OPERATION BK mode communication The Break-in (BK) function enables you to break into a conversation, where the 2 stations are communicating with the call sign squelch (DSQL) enabled L The BK function is automatically turned OFF when you turn OFF the transceiver MENU >...
Page 46 D-STAR OPERATION 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 39 necessary When an EMR signal is received, the audio is heard at...
Page 47 D-STAR OPERATION Automatic DV detection If you receive an FM signal while in the DV mode, the MENU > DV Set > DV Auto Detect “DV” and “FM” icons alternately blink to indicate the 1 Push [MENU] received signal is FM 2 Select “DV Set”...
Page 48 D-STAR OPERATION Automatic Reply function When a call addressed to your own call sign is received, the Automatic Reply function sounds beepds 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 49 D-STAR OPERATION Automatic Reply function D Recording an Auto Reply message You can record the Auto Reply message and saved on The DV AUTO REPLY screen a microSD card to reply to the call with your voice NOTE: Confirm a microSD card is in the card slot. MENU >...
Page 50: Auto Position Reply Function
After receiving the Auto Position Reply call, the caller’s your own call sign position data is displayed in a window Your station L Only the Icom transceivers, the ID-31A/E PLUS, ID-4100A/E, ID-5100A/E, ID-51A/E PLUS, or 3 After receiving, position data is ID-51A/E PLUS2, displays the position after displayed on the destination’s...
Page 51 D-STAR OPERATION Data communication D Data communication application setting In addition to digital voice communication, you can send and receive data Also, you can use the DV Fast Set the communication software, as shown below Data function for data communication (p 4-28) To send and receive data, the optional OPC-2350LU •...
Page 52 Android device, you can use the DV Fast Data L The DV Fast Data communication can be made by function with the RS-MS1A remote control only the following Icom transceivers: software ID-31A/E PLUS, ID-4100A/E, ID-5100A/E*, or ID- 51A/E (PLUS, PLUS2, 50th Anniversary model)...
Page 53 D-STAR OPERATION Digital squelch functions The digital squelch opens only when you receive a NOTE: signal addressed to your own call sign, or a signal that • DO NOT use the Digital Call Sign Squelch includes a matching digital code function when communicating with 2 or more You can silently wait for calls from others stations, because the function opens only when...
Page 54 D-STAR OPERATION Digital squelch functions D The Digital Code Squelch setting D Digital code squelch function with a Pocket beep 1 Push [QUICK] 2 Select “DSQL” [Up] NOTE: Confirm “CSQLS” is selected and [ENT] displayed on the screen Do not push any key [Down] or rotate any control after setting Otherwise “CSQLS”...
Page 55: D Repeater List Contents
PC using the CS-31 PLUS cloning software • The repeater list can be downloaded from the Icom website See D-STAR GUIDE (p 57) in BASIC MANUAL for details http://www.icom.co.jp/world/support/download/firm/index.html...
Page 56 D-STAR OPERATION 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 57 D-STAR OPERATION Entering new information into the repeater list D Entering new information into the repeater list Step 1. Selecting the repeater group Step 3. Entering the repeater name 1 Select “NAME” MENU > DV Memory > Repeater List 2 Enter a name of up to 16 characters 1 Push [MENU] 2 Select “DV Memory”...
Page 58 D-STAR OPERATION Entering new information into the repeater list D Entering new information into the repeater list Step 9. Entering the access repeater frequency 1 Select “FREQUENCY” Step 6. Entering the gateway repeater call sign 2 Rotate [DIAL] to enter the repeater frequency L This item is displayed when Step 2.
Page 59 D-STAR OPERATION Entering new information into the repeater list D Entering new information into the repeater list Step 15. Selecting the position data accuracy level L When the Near Repeater Search function is not Step 12. Setting the FM mode used, or the distance between your position and L When Step 2.
Page 60 D-STAR OPERATION Entering new information into the repeater list D Entering new information into the repeater list Step 18. Setting the UTC offset L Universal Time Coordinated (UTC) offset is the time difference between UTC and repeater local time This is a useful function to know the local time of the destination repeater before you make a call (p 4-13) 1 Select “UTC OFFSET”...
Page 61 D-STAR OPERATION Repeater list operation D Editing repeater data D Deleting repeater data You can edit repeater data This is useful when already-entered data is incorrect, has changed, or MENU > DV Memory > Repeater List some data needs to be added to the list 1 Push [MENU] 2 Select “DV Memory”...
Page 62 D-STAR OPERATION Repeater list operations D Rearranging the display order of the D Adding a new repeater information from repeaters RX History You can move the entered repeaters to rearrange their 1 Hold down [CD] for 1 second display order in the selected repeater group •...
Page 63 D-STAR OPERATION Repeater list operations 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 64 D-STAR OPERATION Repeater list operations D Entering or editing a repeater group name MENU > DV Memory > Repeater List > Repeater Group 1 Push [MENU] 2 Select “DV Memory” [Up] [ENT] [Down] 3 Select “Repeater List” 4 Select a Repeater group that you edit the name L Do not push [ENT] L If you select an already named group, the name is overwritten...
Page 65 D-STAR OPERATION Your Call Sign D Entering Your Call Sign You can manually enter a Your (destination) Call Sign 10 Enter Your call sign of up to 8 characters, When a Your Call Sign is set to “TO,” you can make a including spaces call to the station, even if you do not know where the (Example: JM1ZLK)
Page 66 D-STAR OPERATION Your Call Sign D Deleting Your Call Sign D Rearranging the display order of Your Call Signs MENU > DV Memory > Your Call Sign You can move Your Call Signs to rearrange their 1 Push [MENU] display order 2 Select “DV Memory”...
Page 67 D-STAR OPERATION Are your settings correct? If you make a Local Area call with a gateway setting still selected in “TO,” the destination repeater will be busy while you transmit The stations that want to use the repeater as their Access repeater cannot access it, as shown below BE SURE to set CQCQCQ in “TO”...
Page 68 Section GPS OPERATION GPS operation features ��5-2 Before starting GPS operation��5-3 D Confirming the GPS signal receiving ��5-3 GPS TX mode and TX format types ��5-4 Difference between older models ��5-4 Checking your position ��5-5 D Displaying Position Data ��5-5 D GPS POSITION screens and their meanings ��5-6 D About the RX screen ��5-7 D About the Grid Locator ��5-8...
Page 69: Section 5 Gps Operation
GPS OPERATION GPS operation features D-PRS Extension function (p. 5-4) The D-PRS Extension function enables you to receive Object, Item, and Weather information in addition to Position data. With this extension, you can simultaneously receive earthquake information, traffic accident information, emergency information, or weather information, and so on, along with voice audio in the DV mode.
Page 70: Before Starting Gps Operation
GPS OPERATION Before starting GPS operation NOTE: Before using the GPS function, read “IMPORTANT NOTES” about the GPS receiver in BASIC MANUAL page vi. The transceiver has a built-in internal GPS receiver. NOTE: Continuously using the Internal GPS The GPS receiver’s position data can be received in mode causes the transceiver’s battery to quickly any mode.
Page 71: Gps Tx Mode And Tx Format Types
NMEA A station transmitting position data (NMEA0183) received from the internal or an external GPS receiver. * You can receive, but cannot transmit this format with the ID-31A PLUS or ID-31E PLUS. Difference between older models (As of November 2017) •...
Page 72: Checking Your Position
GPS OPERATION Checking your position You can check your current position. NOTE: Latitude, longitude, and altitude data may This section is described using received position data. differ, depending on your received GPS signal. L The screens are just examples. D Displaying Position Data TIP: 1�...
Page 73: D Gps Position Screens And Their Meanings
GPS OPERATION Checking your position D GPS POSITION screens and their Example for the GPS POSITION screens: meanings GPS Memory: Tokyo Skytree Information • Pushing [QUICK] to change the compass direction. 251 ml (p. 5-9) • About the Course (p. 5-8) GPS Alarm: 249 ml Tokyo Big Sight...
Page 74: D About The Rx Screen
GPS OPERATION Checking your position D About the RX screen TX format: D-PRS Position (Mobile) ← For a mobile station, Course and Speed are displayed. Moving symbol Position (Base) Base station symbol ↑ For a base station, Output power, Antenna height, Antenna gain, and Antenna direction are displayed.
Page 75: D About The Grid Locator
GPS OPERATION Checking your position D About the Grid Locator D About the Course The course displayed on the GPS POSITION screens Grid Locator (GL) is a position compressed into a 6 are indicated in degrees. character code, calculated by the longitude and the 0°...
Page 76: D Changing The Compass Direction
GPS OPERATION Checking your position 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 position of your station and the position of the caller station.
Page 77: Checking Gps Information (Sky View Screen)
GPS OPERATION Checking GPS information (Sky view screen) D Meaning of each icon This screen is used to view GPS satellite information when the GPS icon does not stop blinking for a long • (): Untracking satellite. time. • (01): Tracking satellite with a weak signal, shown The GPS Information displays the quantity, signal by the satellite number.
Page 78: Transmitting D-Prs Data
GPS OPERATION Transmitting D-PRS data When D-PRS is selected as the GPS TX mode, you NOTE: can transmit D-PRS data. • If GPS select is set to “Manual,” the manually When operating in the D-PRS mode, the following entered position data in Manual Position is change codes are transmitted to the PC.
Page 79: D Setting D-Prs Position (Mobile)
(Mobile). L You can receive Position (Base), Object, Item, or Weather format data but cannot transmit them with the ID-31A PLUS or ID-31E PLUS. 7. Setting the Time Stamp 1. Setting the operating mode to DV mode Set the Time Stamp function to transmit the received Push [FM/DV] to select the DV mode.
Page 80: D About Each Setting Item
GPS OPERATION Transmitting D-PRS data D About each setting item Unproto Address TIP: About the SSID Displays an unproto address of up to 56 alphanumeric To assist in identifying a station’s type, designated characters. call sign SSIDs are used in D-PRS (or APRS ®...
Page 81 GPS OPERATION Transmitting D-PRS data D About each setting item (Continued) Time Stamp Select the transmitting time stamp type. The time stamp is transmitted with position data in the D-PRS mode, and UTC (Universal Time Coordinated) time is used. L When your position is manually set, time stamp data is not transmitted.
Page 82 Railroad Engine Ambulance Lighthouse Other Bicycle Satellite Canoe Fire Truck Sunny Overlayed WX Eyeball Glider Service School Hospital Radio PC User Jeep Icom Radio Balloon Truck Aircraft Overlayed WX Police Node Station Recreational Overlayed Rover Vehicle Diamond Shuttle Repeater RACES 5-15...
Page 83: D Displaying Your Position Using A Mapping Software
GPS OPERATION Transmitting D-PRS data D Displaying your position using a mapping software 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. You can check on the Internet! Smartphone Example: Check your position on the APRS.fi site.
Page 84 GPS OPERATION Transmitting D-PRS data TIP: D-PRS data content D-PRS data content are shown below. DPosition (Mobile) JA3YUA-A>API31,DSTAR*:/002338h3437.38N/13534.29E>090/002/A=000012ID-31PLUS OP.SATOH (e.g.) DPosition (Base) JA3YUA-A>API410,DSTAR*:/002338h3437.38N/13534.29E-PHG5132OP.SATOH (e.g.) DObject JA3YUA-A>API410,DSTAR*:;HAM FESTA*012345z3437.38N\13534.29Eh2017.10.31 am10-pm4 (e.g.) DItem JA3YUA-A>API410,DSTAR*:)REPEATER!3454.00N/13536.00ErPHG5132439.39MH ｚ DV RPT JP3YHH A (e.g.) DWeather JA3YUA-A>API410,DSTAR*:/012345z3454.00N/13536.00E_220/004g005t077r000p000P000h50b09900 (e.g.) !2 D ata Extension(PHG codes)　　...
Page 85: Transmitting Nmea Data
GPS OPERATION Transmitting NMEA data Set a GPS sentence to transmit GPS data in the DV mode. D Setting the GPS data sentence MENU > GPS > GPS TX Mode > NMEA (DV-G)> GPS Sentence 6� Repeat step 5 to set the GPS sentence. 1�...
Page 86: D Entering A Gps Message
GPS OPERATION GPS Automatic Transmission Transmitting NMEA data D Entering a GPS message NOTE: Enter a GPS message to be transmitted with the • Use the GPS Automatic Transmission function in position data. only the Simplex mode. • Using the function through a Repeater may Example: Entering “Japan TOM”...
Page 87: Gps Memory
(No Group) You can save the GPS Memory up to 200 channels, A: ICOM Icom Osaka HC and conveniently saved in up to 27 groups, from A ~ Z and “(No Group).” The A to Z groups can also be Icom America named.
Page 88 GPS OPERATION GPS Memory D Add a GPS Memory (Continued) 3. Entering the GPS Memory date 5. Entering the GPS Memory latitude 1� Select “DATE.” 1� Select “LATITUDE.” [Up] [Up] 2� Push [CD] or [CS] to move the 2� Push [CD] or [CS] to move the [ENT] [ENT] cursor to select a digit to enter.
Page 89 GPS OPERATION GPS Memory D Add a GPS Memory (Continued) 7. Entering the GPS Memory altitude 9. Writing the GPS Memory 1� Select “<<Add Write>>.” 1� Select “ALTITUDE.” [Up] Rotate [DIAL] to select plus or 2� [ENT] [Up] minus. [Down] [ENT] 3�...
Page 90: D Entering The Gps Memory Group Name
GPS OPERATION GPS Memory D Entering the GPS Memory group name D Deleting 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: • Deletes all GPS Memory in a group. MENU >...
Page 91: D Rearranging The Display Order Of The Gps Data
GPS OPERATION 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. In order to move the GPS Memory out of their assigned Memory group, edit and move, and then save.
Page 92: Gps Alarm
GPS OPERATION 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 93 GPS OPERATION GPS Alarm D Setting the GPS Alarm function to All Memories (all GPS Memories) MENU > GPS > GPS Alarm Information 1� Push [MENU]. 2� Select “GPS.” • When either one of the stations in the group enters the set range, the alarm sounds 3 times.
Page 94: D Setting The Gps Alarm Function To Rx
GPS OPERATION GPS Alarm D Setting the GPS Alarm function to RX (a caller station) MENU > GPS > GPS Alarm Information 1� Push [MENU]. • When a station with its GPS Alarm set enters within 2� Select “GPS.” an approximate 1 kilometer (1094 yard) range, 3�...
Page 95: Gps Logger Function
GPS OPERATION GPS Logger function D Confirming the GPS Logger function The GPS Logger function enables you to save position data from a GPS receiver into a microSD card Confirm the GPS Logger function is turned ON. as a log. When the GPS Logger function is ON, the transceiver The GPS Logger saves Latitude, Longitude, Altitude, saves the position data from the GPS receiver into a...
Page 96: D Setting The Gps Record Sentence
GPS OPERATION GPS Logger function D Setting the GPS record sentence Select the GPS sentence for the GPS Logger function. Select only required sentences to reduce the data volume. See the contents table shown below before selecting. MENU > GPS > GPS Logger > Record Sentence 1�...
Page 97: D Viewing The Log Data On A Pc Map
GPS OPERATION GPS Logger function D Viewing the log data on a PC Map If you want to display your log data, copy the log file to your PC. L Windows 10 is used for these instructions. 5� Double-click the “Gps” folder. 1�...
Page 98 GPS OPERATION GPS Logger function TIP: About the recorded NMEA sentence for GPS logging Regarding the GPS logging data of the ID-31A/E PLUS, each sentence corresponds to the NMEA standard and is recorded in the following format. D GGA sentence (e.g.) $GPGGA,161229.487,3723.2475,N,12158.3416,W,1,07,1.0,9.0,M,25.5,M,3,0000*18<CR><LF>...
Page 99: D The <> Mode
GPS OPERATION GPS Logger function D The <<GPS Logger Only>> mode The <<GPS Logger Only>> mode screen The transceiver has the exclusive GPS Logger mode where only the GPS Logger functions. Compass ←Latitude This mode is useful when you are traveling and do not direction: ←Longitude want to use the transceiver for communication, but...
Page 100: Voice Memory Function
Section VOICE MEMORY FUNCTION Recording a QSO audio ��6-2 NOTE: See BASIC MANUAL Playing back a recorded audio ��6-3 Section 6 for details on how to Changing the QSO recorder settings ��6-4 insert or remove a microSD card and precautions. Deleting the audio folder/file ��6-5 D Deleting an audio folder ��6-5 D Deleting an audio file ��6-5...
Page 101: Section 6 Voice Memory Function
VOICE MEMORY 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 102 VOICE MEMORY FUNCTION Playing back a recorded audio NOTE: Insert the microSD card that contains the recorded audio file into the transceiver’s slot. MENU > Voice Memo > QSO Recorder > Play Files 1� Push [MENU]� 5� Select the folder that contains the audio file to 2�...
Page 103: Changing The Qso Recorder Settings
VOICE MEMORY FUNCTION Changing the QSO recorder settings You can change the recording setting on the MENU screen� See pages 11-6 and 11-7 for details. Record only the received audio Synchronize the recording to PTT MENU > Voice Memo > QSO Recorder > Recorder MENU >...
Page 104: Deleting The Audio Folder/File
VOICE MEMORY FUNCTION Deleting the audio folder/file NOTE: A deleted audio file can NOT be recovered. D Deleting an audio nolder D Deleting an audio file MENU > Voice Memo > QSO Recorder > Play Files NOTE: All audio files in the folder are deleted. 1�...
Page 105: Viewing The File Information
VOICE MEMORY FUNCTION Viewing the file information The recorded audio file contains the recording data. TIP: To view the nolder innorration See p. 6-7 for the recorded contents. Push [QUICK] in step 5, and then select “Folder Information” to view the folder information. MENU >...
Page 106 VOICE MEMORY FUNCTION Viewing the file information File innorration exarples 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 107 VOICE MEMORY FUNCTION Viewing the ricroSD card rerory capacity You can check the microSD card memory capacity and available recording time. MENU > SD Card > SD Card Inno 1� Push [MENU]� 2� Select “SD Card.” [Up] [ENT] [Down] 3� Select “SD Card Info.” ▼...
Page 108: Playing Back The Recorded Audio On The
5� Double-click the folder that contains the audio file to play it back. (Example: “20171031”) To the card reader Double-click microSD ID-31A PLUS card ID-31E PLUS 6� Double-click the file to play it back. (Example: “20171031_121931.wav”) 2� Click the “Open folder to view files” option to access the card�...
Page 109: Memory Operation
Section MEMORY OPERATION General description ��7-2 D The number of Memory channels ��7-2 D Memory channel content ��7-2 Selecting a Memory channel ��7-3 Selecting a Call channel ��7-3 Writing to a Memory channel ��7-4 D Writing to the selected channel ��7-4 D Auto increment ��7-4 D Copying Memory content to the VFO ��7-5 D Copying Memory content to another Memory channel ��7-5...
Page 110: Section 7 Memory Operation
MEMORY OPERATION General description The Memory mode is useful to quickly select often- used frequencies� D The number of Memory channels Channel type Number of channel Regular Memory 500 channels channel (M-CH) (000 ~ 499) Program Scan Edge 50 channels channel (00A/00B ~ 24A/24B) (PROGRAM-CH)
Page 111: Selecting A Memory Channel
MEMORY OPERATION Selecting a Memory channel Selecting a Call channel In the Memory mode, rotate [DIAL] to select the Call channels are used for quick recall of most often- Memory channels� used operating settings� Factory default frequencies and operating modes are 1�...
Page 112: Writing To A Memory Channel
MEMORY OPERATION Writing to a Memory channel After selecting a frequency in the VFO mode, you can write it to a selected channel or an automatically selected blank channel� Memory channels 001 to 499 are blank as the default� D Auto increment D Writing to the selected channel If you keep holding down [S�...
Page 113: D Copying Memory Content To The Vfo
MEMORY OPERATION Writing to a Memory channel D Copying Memory content to the VFO D Copying Memory content to another Memory channel It is convenient when you want to operate on a channel frequency near a Memory or Call channel� You can copy the memory content to another Memory channel�...
Page 114: Memory Bank Setting
MEMORY OPERATION Memory Bank setting The transceiver has a total of 26 Banks (A ~ Z)� NOTE: The Memory Banks are only used to hold Regular Memory channels 000 ~ 499 can be assigned Memory channels� Therefore, if the original Memory to any Bank for easy Memory management�...
Page 115: D Directly Writing Into A Memory Bank
MEMORY OPERATION Memory Bank setting D Directly writing into a Memory Bank You can also write the Memory content directly into a Memory Bank channel� This way is a short cut to creating a Memory channel, and then assigning it to a Bank�...
Page 116: D Selecting The Memory Bank Mode
MEMORY OPERATION Memory Bank setting D Selecting the Memory Bank mode When you select the Memory Bank mode, rotating [DIAL] selects only the entered bank channels in the selected bank� 1� Push [M/CALL] to enter the Memory mode� 2� Push [QUICK]� 3�...
Page 117: Entering A Memory, Bank, Or Program Scan Name
MEMORY OPERATION Entering a Memory, Bank, or Program Scan name You can enter an alphanumeric name for Memory channels, Call channels, Banks, or Program Scans� Names can be a maximum of 16 characters� D Entering a name Example: Entering a Memory name “CALLING” to a Memory channel 000 (440�000 MHz)�...
Page 118: Selecting A Memory Name Display Type
MEMORY OPERATION Selecting a Memory name display type Example: When a name “CALLING” is set to a TIP: There are 3 types of Memory name displays� Memory channel 000� • Freq (Name OFF) 1� Push [M/CALL] to enter the Memory mode� Displays only the frequency�...
Page 119: Clearing A Memory Channel Content
MEMORY OPERATION Clearing a Memory channel content You can clear the entered Memory channel content� NOTE: • A cleared content cannot be recovered� 1� Push [M/CALL] to enter the Memory mode� • If you clear all the Program Scan Edge channels 2�...
Page 120: Scanning
Section SCANNING Scan type8-2 D VFO scan 8-2 D Memory scan 8-2 D Memory Bank scan 8-2 D Duplex (DUP) scan 8-2 D Tone scan 8-2 About Scans 8-3 D [DIAL] operation during a scan 8-3 D Squelch setting for a scan 8-3 D Tuning step for a VFO scan 8-3 D Scan Skip function 8-3 D Operating mode during a scan 8-3...
Page 121: Vfo Scan
SCANNING Scan type Scanning is a versatile function that can automatically search for signals A scan makes it easier to locate stations to contact or listen to, or to skip unwanted channels or frequencies D VFO scan D Memory scan ALL (Full scan) ALL (Memory Full scan) Repeatedly scans the entire band...
Page 122 SCANNING About Scans D [DIAL] operation during a scan D Operating mode during a scan • Rotate [DIAL] to change the scan direction during a • The VFO scan uses the selected operating mode scan • During a Memory or Bank scan, the operating mode •...
Page 123 SCANNING VFO scan D Scan type 1 Push [V/MHz] to enter the VFO mode 2 Push [FM/DV] to select the FM or DV mode • ALL: Full scan 3 Hold down [SCAN] for 1 second • P-LINK0 ~ 9: Program Link scan •...
Page 124 SCANNING VFO scan D Entering Program Scan Edges You can enter Program Scan Edge channels to set the 6 Rotate [DIAL] to select an upper edge frequency upper and lower frequency edges for a Program scan (Example: 442600) Each pair of Program Scan Edge channels has its own tuning step and operating mode The default setting differ, depending on the transceiver version...
Page 125 SCANNING VFO scan D About the Program Link Scan D Setting the Program Link function This item sets the Link function for 2 or more Program MENU > Scan > Program Link Scan Edge channels to sequentially scan during a 1 Push [MENU] Program Link scan The Program Link scan scans all 2 Select “Scan”...
Page 126 SCANNING VFO scan D Canceling the Program Link function D Entering a Program Link name MENU > Scan > Program Link MENU > Scan > Program Link 1 Push [MENU] 1 Push [MENU] 2 Select “Scan” 2 Select “Scan” [Up] [Up] [ENT] [ENT]...
Page 127 SCANNING VFO scan D About a Program scan name D Setting the skip frequencies When a Scan name is assigned to a Program scan, You can skip unnecessary frequencies during a scan the name is displayed in the Scan Type Select While a scan is paused and if you want to skip the window (p 8-4) frequency, you can set it as a Skip channel (PSKIP)...
Page 128 SCANNING Memory scan D Scan type NOTE: You must enter 2 or more Memory channels • ALL: Full scan that are not set as Skip channels to start a Memory • MODE: Mode scan scan • DUP: Duplex scan 1 Push [M/CALL] to enter the Memory mode (Displayed only when duplex is set) 2 Hold down [SCAN] for 1 second •...
Page 129 SCANNING Memory Bank scan D Scan type A Memory Bank scan scans the Memory channels in the selected Bank • ALL: Full Bank scan L You must enter 2 or more Memory channels that are not • BANK-LINK: Bank Link scan set as Skip channels to start a Memory Bank scan •...
Page 130 SCANNING Setting the skip channel Temporary skip function You can set or clear a Skip Channel setting This function temporarily skips unwanted frequencies The channels that are set as a Skip channel are during a scan for the set period of time, without skipped during a scan changing the Skip Channel setting L You can change Temporary Skip Timer on the...
Page 131: Priority Watch
Section PRIORITY WATCH About the Priority Watch function ��9-2 Starting or canceling the Priority Watch function ��9-2 D Starting the Priority watch ��9-2 D Canceling the Priority watch ��9-2 VFO frequency and a Priority channel��9-3 D When a signal is received ��9-3 DR function and a Priority channel ��9-4 D When a signal is received ��9-4 VFO scan and a Priority channel ��9-5...
Page 132: Section 9 Priority Watch
PRIORITY WATCH About the Priority Watch function While operating in the VFO mode, using the DR function, or while scanning, Priority watch shortly checks for signals on a selected channel (frequency) every 5 seconds� There are 6 ways to use the Priority Watch function� Watching a Priority channel while receiving in the Scanning while receiving in the VFO mode: VFO mode or using the DR function: (pp�...
Page 133: Vfo Frequency And A Priority Channel
PRIORITY WATCH VFO frequency and a Priority channel D When a signal is received Checks the selected Priority channel every 5 seconds, while receiving on a VFO frequency� When the Priority watch option is set to “ON”: When a signal is received on the Priority channel, the channel is automatically selected�...
Page 134: Dr Function And A Priority Channel
PRIORITY WATCH DR function and a Priority channel Checks the Priority channel every 5 seconds, while Step 3. Starts the Priority watch (p� 9-2) receiving a repeater or simplex frequency in “FROM” 1� Push [QUICK]� on the DR screen� 2� Select “PRIO Watch�” 3�...
Page 135: Vfo Scan And A Priority Channel
PRIORITY WATCH VFO scan and a Priority channel Checks the selected Priority channel every 5 seconds, during a VFO scan� VFO scan Priority channel (for 5 seconds) Step 1. Set the Priority channel Step 4. Canceling the Priority watch (p� 9-2) To select a Memory channel (p�...
Page 136: Dr Scan And A Priority Channel
PRIORITY WATCH DR scan and a Priority channel Checks the selected Priority channel every 5 seconds, Step 3. Starts the Priority watch (p� 9-2) during a DR scan� 1� Push [QUICK]� 2� Select “PRIO Watch�” 3� Select the Priority watch option� Priority •...
Page 137: Vfo Frequency And A Memory/Bank Scan
PRIORITY WATCH VFO frequency and a Memory/Bank scan Sequentially checks the Memory or Bank channels every 5 seconds, while receiving on a VFO frequency� frequency SKIP frequency SKIP (Receiving (Receiving for 5 seconds) for 5 seconds) M-CH Bank CH When using a When using a Memory scan Bank scan...
Page 138: Vfo Scan And A Memory/Bank Scan
PRIORITY WATCH VFO scan and a Memory/Bank scan Sequentially checks the Memory or Bank channels every 5 seconds during a VFO scan� VFO scan VFO scan SKIP SKIP (for 5 seconds) (for 5 seconds) M-CH Bank CH When using a VFO scan When using a VFO and a Memory scan scan and a Bank scan...
Page 139: Repeater And Duplex Operations
Section REPEATER AND DUPLEX OPERATIONS FM Repeater operation10-2 D Setting the Repeater frequency 10-2 D Checking the Repeater input signal 10-3 D 1750 Hz tone burst 10-3 Duplex operation 10-4 D Setting the frequency offset 10-4 D Setting the Duplex direction 10-4 D Duplex operation 10-4 Auto Repeater function 10-5 Off band indication 10-5...
Page 140 REPEATER AND DUPLEX OPERATIONS FM Repeater operation A Repeater receives signals and on one frequency, 5 Set the Repeater tone (Default: 885 Hz) and then retransmits them on a different frequency (MENU > DUP/TONE > Repeater Tone) When using a Repeater, the transmit frequency is (P 11-4) shifted from the receive frequency by a frequency 6 Push [MENU] to return to the standby screen...
Page 141: Menu Screen
REPEATER AND DUPLEX OPERATIONS FM Repeater operation D Checking the Repeater input signal D 1750 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 Repeaters a Repeater), by listening to the Repeater input L This operation is only for the ID-31E PLUS...
Page 142: Setting The Duplex Direction
REPEATER AND DUPLEX OPERATIONS Duplex operation D Setting 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” [Up] D Setting the frequency offset [ENT] [Down] NOTE: The frequency offset cannot be changed...
Page 143 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 144 MENU SCREEN Section Selecting a Menu item ��11-2 D MENU screen operation ��11-2 DUP/TONE items ��11-4 Scan items ��11-5 Voice Memo items (For Record/Playback) �� 11-6 Voice TX items ��11-8 GPS items ��11-9 Call Sign items��11-19 RX History items ��11-20 DV Memory items ��11-23 My Station items ��11-25 DV Set items��11-26...
Page 145: Section 11 Menu Screen
MENU SCREEN Selecting a Menu item D MENU screen operation You can use the MENU screen to set infrequently changed values or function settings� In addition to this page, see pages 11-4 through Selects an item or option� 11-46 for details of each item’s options and their default values�...
Page 146 MENU SCREEN Selecting a Menu item D MENU screen operation (Continued) Example: Set the “Auto Power OFF” item to “30 min�” Simplified description: Detailed operation: MENU > Time Set > Auto Power OFF MENU > Time Set > Auto Power OFF 1�...
Page 147: Dup/Tone Items
MENU SCREEN DUP/TONE 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, see page 11-3� Offset frequency (Default: 5.000.00) DTCS Code (Default: 023) MENU >...
Page 148: Scan Items
MENU SCREEN Scan 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, see page 11-3� Pause Timer (Default: 10sec) Bank Link (Default: A: ✔...
Page 149: Voice Memo Items (For Record/Playback)
MENU SCREEN Voice Memo items (For Record/Playback) 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, see page 11-3� <<REC Start>>...
Page 150 MENU SCREEN Voice Memo items (For Record/Playback) PTT Auto REC (Default: ON) Play Files MENU > Voice Memo > QSO Recorder > Recorder MENU > Voice Memo > Voice Recorder > Play Files Set > PTT Auto REC Play back the voice audio that is recorded on the Turn the PTT Automatic Recording function ON or VOICE RECORDER screen�...
Page 151: Voice Tx Items
MENU SCREEN Voice TX 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, see page 11-3� Record <<Single TX>> MENU >...
Page 152: Gps Items
MENU SCREEN 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, see page 11-3� GPS Select (Default: Internal GPS) Manual Position (Default: LATITUDE: 0°00.00’N, MENU >...
Page 153 MENU SCREEN GPS items GPS Information RX screen (Received position of the other station) Depending on the caller’s TX mode or TX format, the MENU > GPS > GPS Information displayed items and these meanings are different� Displays the GPS satellite direction, altitude, satellite The following lists describe the items for each number and receiving status�...
Page 154 MENU SCREEN GPS items GPS Position (continued) MENU > GPS > GPS Position <4. When the caller’s TX format is D-PRS Object/ <3. When the caller’s TX format is D-PRS Position Item> (Base station)> Displays the Object/Item’s Displays the caller’s direction Compass Compass direction from your position�...
Page 155 MENU SCREEN GPS items GPS Position (continued) MENU > GPS > GPS Position MEM screen (GPS memory alarm position) <5. When the caller’s TX format is D-PRS Weather> Displays GPS Memory Displays the caller’s direction Compass Compass channel’s direction from your from your position�...
Page 156 MENU SCREEN GPS items GPS Memory Alarm Select (Default: OFF) MENU > GPS > GPS Memory MENU > GPS > GPS Alarm> Alarm Select The transceiver has 200 GPS Memory channels to Select the target positions for the GPS Alarm function� save the received position data, or often-used position •...
Page 157 MENU SCREEN GPS items Alarm Area (RX/Memory) (Default: Both) GPS Logger (Default: ON) MENU > GPS > GPS Alarm> Alarm Area (RX/ MENU > GPS > GPS Logger > GPS Logger Memory) Turn the GPS Logger function ON or OFF� Select the GPS active alarm range�...
Page 158 MENU SCREEN GPS items GPS TX Mode (Default: OFF) SSID (Default: -- -) MENU > GPS > GPS TX Mode MENU > GPS > GPS TX Mode > D-PRS (DV-A) > SSID Select a GPS transmission format to send GPS ®...
Page 159 MENU SCREEN GPS items Comment Altitude (Default: OFF) MENU > GPS > GPS TX Mode > D-PRS (DV-A) > MENU > GPS > GPS TX Mode > D-PRS (DV-A) > Comment Altitude Enter a comment to transmit it with the D-PRS Select whether or not to transmit altitude data with the position data�...
Page 160 MENU SCREEN GPS items GPS Sentence (Default: GGA) GPS Message MENU > GPS > GPS TX Mode > NMEA (DV-G) > MENU > GPS > GPS TX Mode > NMEA (DV-G) > GPS Sentence GPS Message Select sentences to be transmitted in the GPS mode Enter a GPS message of up to 20 alphanumeric to transmit position data�...
Page 161: Options
MENU SCREEN GPS items GPS Auto TX (Default: OFF) MENU > GPS > GPS Auto TX Select an option for the GPS Automatic Transmission function� This function automatically transmits current position data received from a GPS receiver, as well as any entered GPS message, at this set interval�...
Page 162: Call Sign Items
MENU SCREEN Call Sign items Call Sign Step 2. Gateway “R2” setting 1� Select “R2�” MENU > Call Sign L To manually enter a call sign, push [QUICK], then Set or view the “UR,” “R1,” “R2,” and “MY” call signs select “Edit�”...
Page 163: Rx History Items
MENU SCREEN RX History items RX History Contents of the detail screen The contents of the detail screen differ, whether MENU > RX History position data is included in received data or not� When a call is received in the DV mode, the call Position data that is included in received data can be information such as the caller station’s call sign or the divided into 5 categories�...
Page 164 MENU SCREEN RX History items <2. When the caller’s TX format is D-PRS Position <4. When the caller’s TX format is D-PRS Object/ (Mobile station)> Item> Displays the caller’s direction from Displays the Object/Item’s direction Compass* Compass* your position� from your position� Latitude Displays the caller’s latitude�...
Page 165 MENU SCREEN RX History items <5. When the caller’s TX format is D-PRS Weather> Displays the caller’s direction from Compass* your position� Latitude Displays the caller’s latitude� Longitude Displays the caller’s longitude� Displays the grid locator based on the caller’s latitude and longitude� Displays the caller’s distance from DST* your position�...
Page 166: Dv Memory Items
OFFSET FREQ* repeater Position data accuracy level TIP: About the repeater list POSITION (“None,” “Approximate,” or “Exact”) The repeater list can be downloaded from the Icom LATITUDE* Latitude position of the repeater website� http://www.icom.co.jp/world/support/download/firm/ LONGITUDE* Longitude position of the repeater...
Page 167 MENU SCREEN DV Memory items <TYPE: FM Repeater> <TYPE: DV Simplex> TYPE FM repeater TYPE DV Simplex FM repeater name of up to 16 NAME DV Simplex name of up to 16 alphanumeric characters NAME alphanumeric characters FM repeater sub name of up to 8 SUB NAME DV Simplex sub name of up to 8 alphanumeric characters...
Page 168: My Station Items
MENU SCREEN My Station items My Call Sign TX Message MENU > My Station > My Call Sign MENU > 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�...
Page 169: Dv Set Items
MENU SCREEN DV Set 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, see page 11-3� RX Bass (Default: Normal) TX Treble (Default: Normal)
Page 170 MENU SCREEN DV Set items Fast Data (Default: OFF) Digital Monitor (Default: Auto) MENU > DV Set > DV Fast Data > Fast Data MENU > DV Set > Digital Monitor Turn the DV Fast Data function ON or OFF for data Select a Receive mode when you push [SQL] in the communication in the DV mode�...
Page 171 MENU SCREEN DV Set items RX Record (RPT) (Default: ALL) EMR AF Level (Default: 19) MENU > DV Set > RX Record (RPT) MENU > DV Set > EMR AF Level The transceiver can record the data of up to 50 Set the audio output level to between 0 and 39 for individual calls�...
Page 172: Speech Items
MENU SCREEN SPEECH 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, see page 11-3� RX Call Sign SPEECH (Default: ON (Kerchunk)) DIAL SPEECH (Default: OFF)
Page 173: Dtmf/T-Call Items
MENU SCREEN SPEECH items SPEECH Speed (Default: Fast) SPEECH Level (Default: 7) MENU > SPEECH > SPEECH Speed MENU > SPEECH > SPEECH Level Set the speech speed to Slow or Fast� Adjust the voice synthesizer volume level to between 0 (OFF), 1 (minimum) and 9 (maximum)�...
Page 174: Qso/Rx Log Items
MENU SCREEN QSO/RX Log 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, see page 11-3� QSO Log (Default: ON) RX History Log (Default: OFF)
Page 175 MENU SCREEN QSO/RX Log items The QSO Log contents are described below: Example Contents Descriptions TX/RX Transmission and reception 10/31/2017 10/31/2017 Date Date and time the call was started� 13:51:48 13:51:48 Operating frequencies Frequency 438�010000 438�010000 ( When Duplex is set, the RX frequency is displayed�) Mode Operating mode (FM/FM-N/DV) Your latitude (unit: degree)
Page 176 MENU SCREEN QSO/RX Log items 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) ID31 Note after the call sign (up to 4 characters) Called CQCQCQ...
Page 177: Function Items
MENU SCREEN Function 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, see page 11-3� Power Save (Default: Auto (Short)) MENU >...
Page 178 MENU SCREEN Function items Power Save (continued) (Default: Auto (Short)) MENU > Function > Power Save • Auto (Middle): Sets the Power saving time to “Middle�” <FM/FM-N> 30 ms 30 ms Standby Reception→ Disabled 300 ms 600 ms ↑ 60 s No signal is received for 5 seconds�...
Page 179 MENU SCREEN Function items Monitor (Default: Push) Remote MIC Key MENU > Function > Monitor MENU > Function > Remote MIC Key Select an option for the [SQL] Monitor function� The function assignments for the [A], [B], [], and (BASIC MANUAL Section 3) [] keys on the optional HM-75LS remote control •...
Page 180 MENU SCREEN Function items • During RX/Standby: ●: Default setting Remote MIC Key Function Description [] [] No function Push to increase the frequency, Memory channel, ● repeater, or station call sign� Push to decrease the frequency, Memory channel, DOWN ●...
Page 181 MENU SCREEN Function items • During TX: ●: Default setting Remote MIC Key Function Description [] [] 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�...
Page 182 MENU SCREEN Function items Key Lock (Default: Normal) Active Band (Default: All) MENU > Function > Key Lock MENU > Function > Active Band Select the key lock type when the Key Lock function Enables continuous frequency selection of the is ON�...
Page 183 MENU > Function > VOX > VOX Delay To distinguish devices, each CI-V transceiver has its own Icom standard address in hexadecimal code� Set the VOX Delay to 0�5, 1�0, 1�5, 2�0, 2�5, or 3�0 The ID-31A/ID-31E PLUS’s default address is A0�...
Page 184: Display Items
MENU SCREEN Display 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, see page 11-3� Backlight (Default: Auto (DC IN: ON)) RX Call Sign (Default: Auto) MENU >...
Page 185 MENU > Display > Display Unit > Rainfall • OFF: Opening message is not displayed� Select either the mm or inch format to display the • ON: Icom logo, MY call sign, the product model amount of rainfall� (“ID-31A PLUS” or “ID-31E PLUS”)* are displayed�...
Page 186 MENU SCREEN Display items Wind Speed (Default: mph) Choose your language carefully MENU > Display > Display Unit > Wind Speed When the system language of the transceiver is Select either the m/s, mph, or knots format to display set to Japanese, the transceiver has the capability the wind speed�...
Page 187: Sounds Items
MENU SCREEN Sounds 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, see page 11-3� Beep Level (Default: 3) Standby Beep (Default: ON (to me: Alarm/High Tone)) MENU >...
Page 188: Time Set Items
MENU SCREEN Time Set 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, see page 11-3� DATE UTC Offset (Default: ±0:00) MENU >...
Page 189: Dv Gateway Items
Gateway call through the Internet using the optional transceiver to make a Gateway call through the OPC-2350LU, and a Windows or Android device� ID-31A PLUS/ID-31E PLUS connected to a Windows L To cancel the Terminal mode, select “<<Normal Mode>>” or Android device with the optional OPC-2350LU�...
Page 190: Others Items
CS-31PLUS data from or to the PC� L See page 12-15 for details� Clone Master Mode MENU > Others > Clone > Clone Master Mode Select to write your ID-31A PLUS/ID-31E PLUS (Master) data to another ID-31A PLUS/ID-31E PLUS (Sub)� L See page 12-15 for details�...
Page 191 Section OTHER FUNCTIONS Band Scope function ��12-2 D Sweep operation ��12-2 Voice TX function ��12-3 D Recording the voice audio ��12-3 D Transmitting the recorded voice audio ��12-4 D The Voice TX settings ��12-4 Home channel function ��12-5 D Home channel setting ��12-5 D Home CH Beep function ��12-5 Using the DTMF memory ��12-6 D Entering DTMF code ��12-6...
Page 192: Band Scope Function
OTHER FUNCTIONS Band Scope function D Sweep operation Use the Band Scope function to visually search for a specified frequency range around the displayed Example: Continuous sweeps centered on frequency� You can use this function to search for a 433�000 MHz signal, and see the relative received signal strength 1�...
Page 193: Voice Tx Function
OTHER FUNCTIONS Voice TX function The Voice TX function transmits the recorded audio that is on the microSD card, one time or repeatedly, for up to 10 minutes at the set interval� This function is convenient to repeatedly call CQ, or for other events�...
Page 194: D The Voice Tx Settings
OTHER FUNCTIONS Voice TX function D Transmitting the recorded voice audio D The Voice TX settings You can change the Voice TX settings on the MENU NOTE: BE SURE to insert a microSD card into the screen� (p� 11-8) transceiver� Setting the Repeat Time MENU >...
Page 195: Home Channel Function
OTHER FUNCTIONS Home channel function Home channels are often-used frequencies you can preset in the transceiver’s VFO mode, Memory mode and DR function� D Home channel setting D Home CH Beep function Example: In the VFO mode When the set Home CH is selected by rotating [DIAL], a beep sounds�...
Page 196: Using The Dtmf Memory
OTHER FUNCTIONS Using the DTMF memory The transceiver can save up to 16 memories of 24 digit DTMF code� D Entering DTMF code D Monitoring the entered DTMF code You can check and hear the entered DTMF code� MENU > DTMF/T-CALL > DTMF Memory MENU >...
Page 197: Transmitting The Dtmf Code
OTHER FUNCTIONS Transmitting the DTMF code D Transmitting the entered DTMF code D Transmitting a DTMF code (Direct Input) 1� Push [QUICK]� MENU > DTMF/T-CALL > DTMF Memory 2� Select “DTMF TX�” 1� Push [MENU]� [Up] 2� Select “DTMF/T-CALL�” [ENT] [Down] [Up] [ENT]...
Page 198: D Selecting The Dtmf Transmit Speed
OTHER FUNCTIONS Transmitting the DTMF code D Selecting the DTMF transmit speed You can select the DTMF transmit speed� MENU > DTMF/T-CALL > DTMF Speed 1� Push [MENU]� 2� Select “DTMF/T-CALL�” [Up] [ENT] When “100ms” is selected, [Down] the DTMF transfer speed is Pi, Po, Pa fast�...
Page 199: Tone Squelch Operation
OTHER FUNCTIONS Tone squelch operation The tone squelch opens only when you receive a 3� Select the Tone Squelch type� signal including a matching subaudible tone in the (Example: TSQL) FM or FM narrow mode� You can silently wait for calls from others using the same tone�...
Page 200: Dtcs Squelch Operation
OTHER FUNCTIONS DTCS squelch operation The tone squelch opens only when you receive a 3� Select a DTCS code type. (Example: DTCS) signal including a matching DTCS code in the FM or FM narrow mode� You can silently wait for calls from others using the same tone�...
Page 201: Cloning Function
Cloning function The transceiver has a data cloning capability� This function is useful when you want to copy all of the entered contents from one ID-31A PLUS/ ID-31E PLUS to another� You can also clone with a PC� Transceiver-to-Transceiver cloning using a Cloning from a PC using a microSD card (p�...
Page 202: D Transceiver-To-Transceiver Cloning Using A Microsd Card
OTHER FUNCTIONS Cloning function D Transceiver-to-Transceiver cloning using a microSD card You can clone transceivers using a microSD card� NOTE: Memory channel contents, MENU item settings and • Before removing or inserting, turn OFF the Repeater lists can be saved onto the microSD card� transceiver�...
Page 203 OTHER FUNCTIONS Cloning function D Transceiver-to-Transceiver cloning using a microSD card (Continued) Step 3. Loading the setting data into the sub transceiver. MENU > SD Card > Load Setting 7� Select <YES>� 1� Push [MENU]� 2� Select “SD Card�” [Up] [ENT] [Down] •...
Page 204: D Cloning From A Pc Using A Microsd Card
OTHER FUNCTIONS Cloning function D Cloning from a PC using a microSD card You can clone transceivers from a PC using a microSD card� Set Memory content, Menu item settings, and repeater list in the CS-31PLUS , and save� cloning software Copy the “icf”...
Page 205: D Transceiver-To-Transceiver Cloning Using A Cable
OTHER FUNCTIONS Cloning function D Transceiver-to-Transceiver cloning using a cable You can clone transceivers using a cable� Connect 2 5� Select <YES>� transceivers (master and sub transceiver) using a user supplied stereo audio cable (3�5 (d) mm, 1⁄8″). L Depending on the stereo audio cable, it may not be used for cloning�...
Page 206: Resetting The Cpu
OTHER FUNCTIONS Resetting the CPU Occasionally, erroneous information is displayed NOTE for the All reset: when, for example, first applying power. This may After you perform an All reset, you cannot use be caused externally by static electricity or by the DR function because the repeater list will be other factors�...
Page 207 OPTIONS Section OPTION LIST ��13-2 Optional HM-75LS ��13-3 remote control speaker microphone D Assigning a Remote Control function ��13-3 VOX function ��13-4 D Setting the VOX function ��13-4 D VOX-related settings ��13-6 RS-MS1A ��13-7 D Required items ��13-7 D Installing the application ��13-7 D Connecting the OPC-2350LU ��13-7 13-1...
Page 208: Section 13 Options
OPTIONS OPTION LIST You can find information for these options on the Icom Software website� CS-31PLUS cloning software http://www.icom.co.jp/world/ RS-MS1A ™ Android application The OPC-2350LU is required� Speaker microphones RS-MS3W terminal mode access point mode software HM-186LS For Windows devices� The OPC-2350LU is required�...
Page 209: Optional Hm-75Ls
OPTIONS Optional HM-75LS remote control speaker microphone The optional HM-75LS enables you to remotely select operating frequencies, Memory channels, and other [] Microphone functions� TX indicator You can assign some functions to the keys on the [PTT] HM-75LS for simple remote control operation� (pp�...
Page 210: Vox Function
OPTIONS VOX function The transceiver has the Voice Operated Transmission (VOX) function that enables hands-free operation� The optional HS-94, HS-95, or HS-97 and the headset OPC-2006LS are required� OPC-2006LS plug adapter cable ID-31A/E PLUS The VOX function starts transmission when you speak into the microphone, without pushing [PTT]�...
Page 211 OPTIONS VOX function Step 2. Turning ON the VOX function Step 3. Setting the VOX level You can adjust the VOX level when the VOX function MENU > Function > VOX > VOX is too sensitive or not sensitive enough with your voice 1�...
Page 212: D Vox-Related Settings
OPTIONS VOX function D VOX-related settings The VOX Delay and the VOX time-out timer can be set on the MENU screen� Change the settings to suit your needs� VOX Delay MENU > Function > VOX > VOX Delay The VOX delay is the amount of time that the transceiver keeps transmitting after you stop speaking�...
Page 213: Rs-Ms1A
D Required items D Connecting the OPC-2350LU The following system is required to use the RS-MS1A� (As of November 2017) ID-31A PLUS/ID-31E PLUS • Android device Android 4�0 or later with the USB host function � Android device L The RS-MS1A has been tested with the Android with the USB host function 4�x�x, 5�x�x, 6�x�x, and 7�x�x�...
Page 214: Call Channel
INDEX Symbol/Number [RX>CS] Key �� 11-28 Call channel 1750 Hz tone burst �� 10-3 Selecting �� 7-3 Call Sign �� 11-19 Call Sign items�� 11-19 Access Point Mode �� 11-46 Charger�� 3-5 Active Band �� 11-39 Specification �� 3-7 Alarm Area (Group) �� 5-25, 11-13 CI-V Address ��...
Page 215: Gps Operation
INDEX D-PRS �� 5-4 Data content �� 5-17 Gateway call �� 4-9 Image �� 5-11 Gateway CQ �� 4-9 Item ��5-4, 5-7 GL �� 5-8 Object ��5-4, 5-7 Operating �� 5-11 TX format types �� 5-4 Position (Base) ��5-4, 5-7 TX mode ��...
Page 216: Hand Strap
INDEX MIC Gain �� 11-7 MIC Gain (External) �� 11-39 Hand strap MIC Gain (Internal) �� 11-39 Attaching �� 1-3 microSD card HM-75LS About the folder �� 2-5 Assigning a function �� 13-3 Loading the saved files �� 2-4 Home channel function �� 12-5 Making a backup file on your PC ��...
Page 217: Program Scan
INDEX Program Scan RX Bass Boost �� 11-26 Entering Edges �� 8-5 RX Call Sign �� 11-41 Entering name �� 7-9 RX Call Sign SPEECH �� 11-29 Program Skip �� 11-5 RX Call Sign Write �� 11-27 PTT Auto REC �� 11-7 RX>CS SPEECH ��...
Page 218 INDEX Tone squelch operation �� 12-9 TO setting �� 4-8 Weather �� 5-4 TSQL Freq �� 11-4 Wind Speed �� 11-43 TX Bass �� 11-26 TX Call Sign�� 11-42 TX Delay (PTT) �� 11-27 Your Call Sign �� 11-23 TX History �� 4-7, 4-11 Deleting ��...
Page 220 3 conductor 3.5 (d) mm and memory selection, can be remotely controlled plug must be used CT-17 using a PC. The Icom Communications Interface V (CI-V) is used for remote control. The transceiver can be connected through an optional 2-conductor 3.5 (d) mm plug must be used.
Page 221: D Command Table
Remote Control function Remote control (CI-V) information D Command table Command Data Command Data Description Description See p. R-3 Send operating frequency for transceive See p. R-4 Send/Read DV MY call sign See p. R-3 Send operating mode for transceive See p.
Page 222 Remote Control function Remote control (CI-V) information • Receive frequency setting • Audio output level setting Command: 00, 03, 05 Command: 14 01 VOL0 VOL1 VOL2 VOL3 VOL4 0000 ~ 0006 0007 ~ 0012 0013 ~ 0019 0020 ~ 0025 0026 ~ 0031 VOL5 VOL6 VOL7...
Page 223 Remote Control function Remote control (CI-V) information • Repeater tone/tone squelch frequency setting • DV TX call signs setting (24 characters) Command: 1B 00, 1B 01 Command: 1F 01 Set “UR,” “R1,” and “R2” call signs of 8 characters q※ (fixed).
Page 224 Remote Control function Remote control (CI-V) information • DV RX call sign setting • DV RX message Command: 20 0001, 20 0002 Command: 20 0101, 20 0102 q Header flag data (First byte) • • • • • • Data Description bit7 (0: Fixed)
Page 225 • • • X X X X X X • • • Data number Remote Control function • • • • • • X X X X • • • X X X X • • • X X X X X X X X Remote control (CI-V) information (Object) •...
Page 226 • • • • • • X X X X X X X X • • • • • • X X • • • • • • • • • • X X X X X X X X Remote Control function •...
Page 227 GPS/D-PRS MSG MY POSITION DATA • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Remote Control function MY POSITION DATA Variable length X X X • • • • • • •...

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