Icom IC-9700 Advanced Manual

Icom IC-9700 Advanced Manual

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ADVANCED MANUAL
VHF/UHF ALL MODE TRANSCEIVER
INTRODUCTION
i9700
1 ADVANCED OPERATIONS
2 RECORD AND PLAYBACK
3 TX VOICE MEMORY
4 MEMORY CHANNEL
5 SCAN
6 OTHER FUNCTIONS
7 GPS OPERATION (BASIC)
8 GPS OPERATION (ADVANCED)
9 D-STAR (BASIC)
10 D-STAR (ADVANCED)
11 DV GATEWAY
12 DD MODE OPERATION
13 FIRMWARE UPDATE

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  • Page 1 ADVANCED MANUAL VHF/UHF ALL MODE TRANSCEIVER INTRODUCTION i9700 1 ADVANCED OPERATIONS 2 RECORD AND PLAYBACK 3 TX VOICE MEMORY 4 MEMORY CHANNEL 5 SCAN 6 OTHER FUNCTIONS 7 GPS OPERATION (BASIC) 8 GPS OPERATION (ADVANCED) 9 D-STAR (BASIC) 10 D-STAR (ADVANCED) 11 DV GATEWAY 12 DD MODE OPERATION 13 FIRMWARE UPDATE...
  • Page 2: Functions And Features

    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)” • Find screen or “Advanced Search (Shift+Ctrl+F)” in the Edit menu to open the search screen.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS ADVANCED OPERATIONS ........1-1 SCANS ................5-1 Operating CW (ADVANCED) ........1-1 Scan types ..............5-1 D About the CW Reverse mode ......... 1-1 Preparation ..............5-1 D Using the Memory Keyer function (KEYER) ....1-1 D Squelch status ..............5-1 D Keyer memory edit menu (EDIT) ........1-2 SCAN screen ...............5-2 D Contest number menu (001 SET) ........
  • Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS Transmitting NMEA data ........... 8-19 D Data communication application setting ....10-22 D Sending data ............. 10-22 D Setting the GPS data sentence ........8-19 D DV Fast Data function ..........10-23 D Setting the GPS data sentence ........8-20 Digital squelch functions .........
  • Page 5: Advanced Operations

    1. ADVANCED OPERATIONS Operating CW (ADVANCED) D About the CW Reverse mode D Using the Memory Keyer function (KEYER) The CW-R (CW Reverse) mode reverses the receive You can send preset characters using the Memory Beat Frequency Oscillator (BFO) to receive CW Keyer function.
  • Page 6: D Keyer Memory Edit Menu (Edit)

    See Basic manual section 4 Preset Memory keyer contents Memory keyer Contents 3. Touch “Edit.” 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 different keyer, select other keyer in “Keyer memory edit menu (EDIT)”...
  • Page 7: D Contest Number Menu (001 Set)

    1. ADVANCED OPERATIONS Operating CW (ADVANCED) D Contest number menu (001 SET) D Keyer memory edit menu (EDIT) (Continued) You can set the number style, count up trigger and 5. Enter “QSL TU DE JA3YUA TEST,” and then preset number. touch [ENT] to save.
  • Page 8: D Keyer Set Menu (Cw-Key Set)

    1. ADVANCED OPERATIONS Operating CW (ADVANCED) D Keyer set menu (CW-KEY SET) Dot/Dash Ratio (Default: 1:1:3.0) In this menu, you can set the memory keyer repeat time, dash weight, paddle specifications, key type, Set the dot/dash ratio. and so on. •...
  • Page 9: Operating Rtty (Fsk)

    1. ADVANCED OPERATIONS Operating RTTY (FSK) The IC-9700 has a built-in RTTY decoder and D RTTY decoding encoder. Using contents set in the RTTY TX memory, Rotate to tune a signal. MAIN DIAL you can do basic RTTY operations without using an external device or software.
  • Page 10: D Transmitting An Rtty Memory Content

    MEMORY screen. MYCALLx2 ↵ DE ICOM ICOM K ↵ L You can edit the contents by touching [EDIT] on the MYCALLx3 ↵ DE ICOM ICOM ICOM K ↵ RTTY MEMORY screen. QSLUR599 ↵ QSL UR 599–599 BK ↵ ↵ QSL DE ICOM ICOM UR 599- 1.
  • Page 11: D Editing An Rtty Memory

    1. ADVANCED OPERATIONS Operating RTTY (FSK) D Editing an RTTY memory You can edit the characters in the RTTY memories. 5. Enter the new characters, and then touch [ENT] You can save and transmit 8 RTTY memories (RT1 ~ to save. RT8) for often-used RTTY messages.
  • Page 12: D Turning On The Rtty Log

    1. 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 the “Log Set”...
  • Page 13: D Rtty Decode Log Set

    1. ADVANCED OPERATIONS Operating RTTY (FSK) D RTTY Decode Log set This mode is for the log file type, time stamp setting, File Type (Default: Text) and other RTTY settings. Select the file type to save a log onto an SD card to Text or HTML.
  • Page 14: D About The Rtty Decode Set Mode

    1. ADVANCED OPERATIONS Operating RTTY (FSK) D About the RTTY decode set mode FFT Scope Averaging (Default: OFF) This set mode is for the FFT scope setting, USOS function, and so on. Set the FFT scope waveform averaging function to between 2 and 4 or to OFF.
  • Page 15: Tone Squelch Operation

    1. ADVANCED OPERATIONS Tone squelch operation FM mode About the tone squelch types indication 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 16: Dtcs Code Squelch Operation

    1. ADVANCED OPERATIONS DTCS code squelch operation FM mode About the tone squelch types indication 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.
  • Page 17: Fm Repeater Operation

    1. ADVANCED OPERATIONS FM repeater operation A repeater receives your radio’s signals and D Setting the repeater tone frequency simultaneously retransmits them on a different Some repeaters require a subaudible tone to be frequency to provide a greater communication range. accessed.
  • Page 18: Duplex Operation

    1. 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 •...
  • Page 19: Voice Recorder Functions

    2. VOICE RECORDER FUNCTIONS Recording a QSO audio This transceiver is equipped with a QSO recorder not D Quick recording 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 20: Playing Back A Qso Audio

    2. VOICE RECORDER FUNCTIONS Playing back a QSO audio You can playback the recorded QSO audio. You can fast forward or rewind while playing back. You can change the skip time in the PLAYER SET 1. Insert the SD card in which the recorded audio is screen.
  • Page 21: Playing Back Audio On A Pc

    2. VOICE RECORDER FUNCTIONS Playing back audio on a PC Checking the folder or file information You can also playback the voice memory data on a You can check the folder information (number of L The recorded information (frequency, date, and so on) is saved file, total size and created date) and recorded not displayed.
  • Page 22: Deleting Files

    2. 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 MENU • The folder list is displayed. 1. Open the PLAY FILES screen. 2.
  • Page 23: Recorder Set Screen

    2. VOICE RECORDER FUNCTIONS RECORDER SET screen You can change the recorder settings on this screen. PTT Auto REC (Default: OFF) » RECORD > RECORDER SET Turn the PTT Automatic Recording function ON or MENU OFF. TX REC Audio (Default: Direct) •...
  • Page 24: Player Set Screen

    2. VOICE RECORDER FUNCTIONS PLAYER SET screen You can fast forward or rewind while playing back. You can change the skip time in the PLAYER SET screen. 1. Open the QSO RECORDER screen. » RECORD > Player Set MENU 2. Touch “Skip Time.” 3.
  • Page 25: Voice Tx Memory Function

    3. VOICE TX MEMORY FUNCTION Recording a Voice TX memory You can record up to 8 Voice transmit memories (T1 ~ 5. Touch to start recording. T8) of up to one and a half minutes in each memory, • Without holding down [PTT], speak into the onto an SD card.
  • Page 26: Entering A Voice Tx Memory Name

    3. VOICE TX MEMORY FUNCTION Entering a Voice TX memory name Transmitting a Voice memory content You can transmit the Voice TX memory contents once, You can assign a name to recorded Voice memories. or repeatedly. This is useful for transmitting your call [Example: Entering “Contest”...
  • Page 27: D Repeatedly Transmitting

    3. VOICE TX MEMORY FUNCTION Transmitting a Voice memory content D Repeatedly transmitting D Adjusting the output level 1. Display the VOICE TX screen in a Voice mode. Adjust the Voice TX memory level. L(Voice modes: SSB, AM, FM and DV). 1.
  • Page 28: Voice Tx Set Screen

    3. VOICE TX MEMORY FUNCTION VOICE TX SET screen This Set screen is used to set the Automatic Monitor function and the Transmit Repeat Interval. 1. Display the VOICE TX SET screen. » VOICE > REC/SET > SET MENU 2. Touch the setting item. (Example: Auto Monitor) 3.
  • Page 29: Memory Operation

    4. MEMORY OPERATION D Selecting using the keypad Memory channels 1. Push to select the Memory mode. 2. Touch the MHz digit on the operating frequency. The Memory mode enables you to quickly select • The BAND STACKING REGISTER screen is displayed. often-used frequencies, modes and other parameters.
  • Page 30: Entering Memory Channel Contents

    4. MEMORY OPERATION Entering memory channel contents The operating frequency, operating mode, IF filter bandwidth, and so on can be entered to each memory channel. NOTE: New content you enter will overwrite any content already in the selected memory. 1. Push to select the VFO mode.
  • Page 31: Copying The Memory Channel Contents

    4. MEMORY OPERATION Copying the Memory channel contents You can copy a Memory channel contents to the VFO or another memory channel. D Copying to the VFO D Copying to the another Memory channel 1. Push to select the Memory mode. 1.
  • Page 32: Entering A Memory Name

    4. MEMORY OPERATION Entering a memory name Clearing a memory channel Except for the blank channels, you can assign a name You can clear a no-longer-used memory channel and to all memory channels, including scan edges. reset it as a blank channel, except for the program channels (1A/1B ~ 3A/3B) and Call channels (C1 and The names will be displayed along with the frequency, C2).
  • Page 33: About The Memory Screen

    4. MEMORY OPERATION About the MEMORY screen Memo Pad There are 5 Memo Pads as the default to save » MEMORY MENU frequencies and operating modes for easy writing You can edit Memory channel contents on the and recall. You can increase the Memo Pads to 10 in MEMORY screen.
  • Page 34: Scans

    5. SCANS Scan types Scan types Operation (Scan function is enabled in the Main band) VFO SCAN Used to detect a signal by automatically changing the frequency of the VFO mode. Repeatedly scans between two Scan Edge frequencies. Programmed scan The Edge frequencies are programmable, and are preset in P1 and P2 as the default.
  • Page 35: Scan Screen

    5. SCANS SCAN screen To display the SCAN screen, push , and then MENU touch [SCAN]. VFO mode Push Memory mode Action Starts or cancels the Programmed Touch scan. PROG Touch Displays the SCAN SELECT 1 second screen. Touch Starts or cancels the Memory scan. MEMO Touch Displays the SCAN SELECT...
  • Page 36: Scan Set Screen

    5. SCANS SCAN SET screen 1. Display the SCAN screen. Pause Timer (Default: 10sec) When Scan Resume is ON, select the Scan Pause » SCAN MENU Timer. When receiving a signal, the scan pauses for 2. Touch [SET]. this set period of time. •...
  • Page 37: Programmed Scan

    5. SCANS Programmed scan D Programmed scan operation Programmed scan and Fine Programmed scan 1. Select the VFO mode. Scan edge Scan edge 2. Select the operating mode and tuning step. 1A ~ 3A 1B ~ 3B (Example: USB, 1 kHz) 3.
  • Page 38: Memory Scan

    5. SCANS Memory scan Memory scan Select Memory scan Ch 1 Ch 2 Ch 3 Ch 4 Ch 1 Ch 2 Ch 3 Ch 4 Blank channels are skipepd “ 1,” “ 2” and “ 3” show that the channel Ch 99 Ch 5 Ch 99...
  • Page 39: D Select Memory Scan Operation

    5. SCANS Memory scan D Select Memory scan operation Mode Select scan 1. Select the Memory mode. Ch 1 Ch 2 Ch 3 Ch 4 2. Display the SCAN screen. » SCAN MENU Only Memory channels set to the FM mode Ch 99 Ch 5 are scanned.
  • Page 40: F Scan And Fine ∂F Scan

    5. SCANS Temporary Skip function ∂F scan and Fine ∂F scan This function temporarily skips unwanted frequencies ∂F scan and Fine ∂F scan (or memory channels) during a scan for the set (Example: Span: ±10 kHz) period of time or condition, without changing the Skip 146.17 MHz 146.18 MHz 146.19 MHz...
  • Page 41: Other Functions

    6. OTHER FUNCTIONS Measuring SWR Protection function The transceiver has a high-performance SWR meter. The transceiver has a 2 step protection function to This meter displays a stable measurement in real time, protect the final power amplifiers in case the antenna even if the transmit output power varies frequently.
  • Page 42: Ntp Function

    6. OTHER FUNCTIONS NTP function The NTP (Network Time Protocol) function synchronizes the internal clock with a time management server. L To use this function, an internet connection, and default gateway settings are necessary. D Using the NTP function D Using the NTP Time Synchronize By turning ON the NTP function, the transceiver function automatically synchronizes the internal clock with the...
  • Page 43: Ref Adjustment

    6. OTHER FUNCTIONS REF adjustment Screen Capture function You can perform a rough frequency calibration using You can capture the transceiver display onto an SD the external 10 MHz reference frequency signal. card. Most of the screens used in this manual are captured using this function.
  • Page 44: Entering Dtmf Code

    6. OTHER FUNCTIONS Entering DTMF code Transmitting the DTMF code The transceiver can save up to 16 memories of 24 D Transmitting a DTMF code digit DTMF code. 1. Display the “DTMF” screen. » DTMF MENU 1. Display the “DTMF” screen. »...
  • Page 45: D Selecting The Dtmf Transmit Speed

    6. OTHER FUNCTIONS Transmitting the DTMF code D Selecting the DTMF transmit speed 1. Display the “DTMF” screen. » DTMF MENU 2. Touch [SET]. 3. Touch [DTMF Speed]. 4. Touch to select a transmit speed. • 100ms: Transmits the DTMF tones at about 100 milliseconds per code.
  • Page 46: Gps Operation (Basic)

    7. GPS OPERATION (BASIC) Before starting GPS operation D Confi rming the GPS signal receiving NOTE: Before using the GPS function, read 1. Confirm the GPS receiver is receiving satellite “IMPORTANT NOTES” about the GPS receiver in signals. the BASIC MANUAL. The GPS icon blinks when searching for satellites.
  • Page 47: Manually Input The Position Data

    7. GPS OPERATION (BASIC) Manually input the position data 1. Manually input 2. Set the “GPS Select” to “Manual” 1. Display the “MANUAL POSITION” screen. 1. Display the “GPS SELECT” screen. » GPS > GPS Set > Manual Position » GPS > GPS Set > GPS Select MENU MENU 2.
  • Page 48: Gps Operation (Advanced)

    → → → (no icon) position. L The Icom transceiver (Example: ID-31A/E PLUS) can be The GPS icon stops blinking when the minimum used as an external GPS receiver. number of satellites needed are found. NOTE: Position data can be transmitted in only the DV mode.
  • Page 49: D Manually Setting Your Position

    8. GPS OPERATION (ADVANCED) Before starting GPS operation D Manually setting your position 1. Setting the current position 2. Setting GPS Select to Manual 1. Open the MANUAL POSITION screen. 1. Open the GPS Select screen. » GPS > GPS Set > Manual Position »...
  • Page 50: Gps Tx Mode And Tx Format Types

    • Set the GSV sentence to OFF when sending the 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-9700.
  • Page 51: When A Received Signal Contains Position Data

    8. GPS OPERATION (ADVANCED) Checking your position When a received signal contains position data You can check your current position. This section is described using received position When a received signal contains position data, the data. caller’s position data is displayed in the RX position L The screens are just examples.
  • Page 52: D Gps Position Screens And Their Meanings

    8. GPS OPERATION (ADVANCED) Checking your position D GPS POSITION screens and their Example for the GPS POSITION screens: meanings GPS Memory: Tokyo Skytree L Information Your station 251 mi • Pushing to change the compass direction. QUICK Course: 0 degrees GPS Alarm: (p.
  • Page 53: D About The Rx Screen

    8. GPS OPERATION (ADVANCED) Checking your position D About the RX screen TX format: D-PRS Position (Mobile) Position (Base) Moving symbol Base station symbol For a mobile station, Course For a base station, Output power, Antenna height, and Speed are displayed. Antenna gain, and Antenna direction are displayed.
  • Page 54: D Setting The Display Type (Main/Sub)

    8. GPS OPERATION (ADVANCED) Checking your position D Setting the display type (MAIN/SUB) D About the Grid Locator You can select the display type for the RX screen. Grid Locator (GL) is a position compressed into a 6 character code, calculated by the longitude and the 1.
  • Page 55: D Changing The Gps Memory Or Alarm

    8. GPS OPERATION (ADVANCED) Checking your position D Changing the GPS Memory or Alarm D Changing the Compass Direction You can change the GPS Memory or GPS Alarm in You can set the compass direction to Heading Up, the GPS POSITION screen. North Up, or South Up.
  • Page 56: D Saving Your Own Or A Received Station's Position

    8. GPS OPERATION (ADVANCED) Checking your position D Saving your own or a received station’s position You can save position of your station and the position of the caller station. The GPS Memory has a total of 300 channels, and the channels can be assigned into one of 27 banks, A ~ Z, and (No Group).
  • Page 57: Checking Gps Information (Sky View Screen)

    8. 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 58: Transmitting D-Prs Data

    8. GPS OPERATION (ADVANCED) Transmitting D-PRS data When D-PRS is selected as the GPS TX mode, you NOTE: can transmit D-PRS data. • If GPS select is set to “Manual,” the manually When operating in the D-PRS mode, the following entered position data in Manual Position is codes are transmitted to the PC.
  • Page 59: D Displayed Items

    8. 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 60: D Setting D-Prs Position (Mobile/Base)

    8. 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 8-3 for details. 1. Setting the GPS TX Mode to D-PRS 8. Setting the Altitude Set the altitude data acquired from the GPS receiver. »...
  • Page 61: D Setting D-Prs Object/Item

    8. 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 8-3 for details. 1. Setting the GPS TX Mode to D-PRS 9. Setting the Data Extension Set the data extension of an Object or Item’s »...
  • Page 62: D Setting D-Prs Weather

    8. GPS OPERATION (ADVANCED) Transmitting D-PRS data D Setting D-PRS Object/Item D Setting D-PRS Weather Set to transmit as a D-PRS Weather station. L See page 8-16 for details. 11. Setting the Time Stamp 1. Setting the GPS TX Mode to D-PRS L This item is displayed when the TX format is “Object.”...
  • Page 63: D Weather Station Transmission

    Depending on the PC environment, the COM port NOTE: If the weather data is not input to the [DATA] number used by the IC-9700 may be higher than jack, you cannot transmit as a weather station. 5. In that case, use an application that can set it to higher than 5.
  • Page 64: D Displaying Your Position Using A Mapping Software

    8. GPS OPERATION (ADVANCED) Transmitting D-PRS data D Displaying your position using a mapping software If you transmit to an I-GATE station, and then enter You can check on the Internet! the call sign information on the Internet map website, the selected symbol is displayed.
  • Page 65 8. GPS OPERATION (ADVANCED) Transmitting D-PRS data TIP: D-PRS data content D-PRS data content are shown below. DPosition (Mobile) JA3YUA-A>API970,DSTAR*:/002338h3437.38N/13534.29E>090/002/A=000012IC-9700 OP.SATOH (e.g.) DPosition (Base) JA3YUA-A>API970,DSTAR*:/002338h3437.38N/13534.29E-PHG5132OP.SATOH (e.g.) DObject JA3YUA-A>API970,DSTAR*:;HAM FESTA*012345z3437.38N\13534.29Eh2019.02.01 am10-pm4 (e.g.) DItem JA3YUA-A>API970,DSTAR*:)REPEATER!3454.00N/13536.00ErPHG5132439.39MH z DV RPT JP3YHH A (e.g.) DWeather JA3YUA-A>API970,DSTAR*:/012345z3454.00N/13536.00E_220/004g005t077r000p000P000h50b09900 (e.g.) !2 D ata Extension(PHG codes)
  • Page 66: Transmitting Nmea Data

    8. GPS OPERATION (ADVANCED) Transmitting NMEA data Set a GPS sentence to transmit GPS data in the DV mode. D Setting the GPS data sentence 1. Open the NMEA SET screen. NOTE: » GPS > GPS TX Mode > NMEA MENU •...
  • Page 67: Gps Automatic Transmission

    8. GPS OPERATION (ADVANCED) GPS Automatic Transmission Transmitting NMEA data D Setting the GPS data sentence NOTE: Enter a GPS message to be transmitted with the • Use the GPS Automatic Transmission function in position data. only the Simplex mode. •...
  • Page 68: Gps Memory

    (No Group) You can save the GPS Memory up to 300 channels, and conveniently saved in up to 27 groups, from A ~ Icom Osaka HC A: ICOM Z and “(No Group).” The A to Z groups can also be named.
  • Page 69 8. 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 70: D Entering The Gps Memory Group Name

    8. GPS OPERATION (ADVANCED) GPS Memory D Adding a GPS Memory D Entering the GPS Memory group name You can enter a name for each GPS Memory group. 9. Writing the GPS Memory 1. Touch “<<Add Write>>.” 1. Open the GPS MEMORY screen. »...
  • Page 71: D Deleting Gps Memory

    8. 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 72: D Rearranging The Display Order Of The Gps Data

    8. 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 In order to move the GPS Memory out of their assigned Memory group, edit and move, and then save.
  • Page 73: Gps Alarm

    8. GPS OPERATION (ADVANCED) GPS Alarm The transceiver can sound a GPS Alarm when a target station or position comes into the alarm area. This function can be set to a caller station, all GPS Memories, a selected GPS Memory group, or a selected GPS Memory.
  • Page 74: D Setting The Gps Alarm Function To All Memories (All Gps Memories)

    8. 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 • When either one of the stations in the group enters » GPS > GPS Alarm MENU the set range, the alarm sounds 3 times.
  • Page 75: D Setting The Gps Alarm Function To Rx (A Caller Station)

    8. GPS OPERATION (ADVANCED) GPS Alarm D Setting the GPS Alarm function to RX (a caller station) 1. Open the GPS ALARM screen. L Information • When a station with its GPS Alarm set enters » GPS > GPS Alarm MENU within an approximate 1 kilometer (1094 yard) 2.
  • Page 76: Gps Set

    8. 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 QUICK touch “Default” returns to the default setting. TX Format (Default: Position) »...
  • Page 77 8. GPS OPERATION (ADVANCED) GPS SET Comment » GPS > GPS TX Mode > D-PRS > MENU TX Format > Position Enter a comment to transmit it with the D-PRS position data. SSID (Default: ---) You can enter up to four comments. Select an SSID based on APRS ®...
  • Page 78 8. GPS OPERATION (ADVANCED) GPS SET Height (Default: 10ft) » GPS > GPS TX Mode > D-PRS > MENU TX Format > Position Select the height of the base station’s antenna, to transmit along with the position data. Time Stamp (Default: OFF) L This item is displayed when “Data Extension”...
  • Page 79 8. GPS OPERATION (ADVANCED) GPS SET Position » GPS > GPS TX Mode > D-PRS > MENU (Default: LATITUDE: 0º00'00"N, TX Format > Object LONGITUDE: 0º00'00"E, ALTITUDE: ------ft) Comment Displays the position information of the Object. Enter a comment. Push to open the window shown below.
  • Page 80 8. GPS OPERATION (ADVANCED) GPS SET Gain (Default: 0dB) » GPS > GPS TX Mode > D-PRS > MENU TX Format > Object Select the gain of the Object’s antenna, to transmit along with the position data. Data Extension (Default: OFF) L This item is displayed when “Data Extension”...
  • Page 81 8. GPS OPERATION (ADVANCED) GPS SET Data Extension (Default: OFF) » GPS > GPS TX Mode > D-PRS > MENU TX Format > Item Select whether or not to transmit the Course/Speed data or Power/Height/Gain/Directivity data along with Comment the position data in the D-PRS mode. Enter a comment.
  • Page 82 8. GPS OPERATION (ADVANCED) GPS SET » GPS > GPS TX Mode > D-PRS > » GPS > GPS TX Mode > D-PRS > MENU MENU TX Format > Item TX Format > Weather Gain (Default: 0dB) Symbol (Default: Radio) Select the gain of the Item’s antenna, to transmit The symbol is an icon which represents weather along with the position data.
  • Page 83 8. GPS OPERATION (ADVANCED) GPS SET » GPS > GPS TX Mode > GPS MENU GPS Sentence (Default: GGA) GPS Message Select sentences to be transmitted in the GPS mode Enter a GPS message of up to 20 alphanumeric to transmit position data. Set to between RMC, GGA, characters.
  • Page 84 8. GPS OPERATION (ADVANCED) GPS SET » GPS MENU GPS Position Your current position, received position, or GPS RX screen (Received position of the other station) Memory Alarm position information is displayed. (p.8- Depending on the caller’s TX mode or TX format, the displayed items and these meanings are different.
  • Page 85 8. GPS OPERATION (ADVANCED) GPS SET » GPS MENU GPS Position (continued) <3. When the caller’s TX format is D-PRS Position <4. When the caller’s TX format is D-PRS Object/ (Base station)> Item> Displays the caller’s direction from Displays the Object/Item’s direction Compass* Compass* your position.
  • Page 86 8. GPS OPERATION (ADVANCED) GPS SET » GPS MENU GPS Position (continued) <5. When the caller’s TX format is D-PRS MEM screen (GPS memory alarm position) Weather> Displays GPS Memory channel’s Compass* direction from your position. Displays the caller’s direction from Compass* Displays GPS Memory channel’s your position.
  • Page 87 8. GPS OPERATION (ADVANCED) GPS SET » GPS » GPS > GPS Alarm MENU MENU GPS Memory Alarm Select (Default: OFF) The transceiver has 300 GPS Memory channels Select the target positions for the GPS Alarm to save the received position data, or often-used function.
  • Page 88 8. GPS OPERATION (ADVANCED) GPS SET » GPS > GPS Alarm » GPS MENU MENU Alarm Area (RX/Memory) (Default: Both) GPS Auto TX (Default: OFF) Select the GPS active alarm range. Select an option for the GPS automatic transmission When a target enters in the active alarm range, the function.
  • Page 89: D-Star Operation (Basic)

    9. D-STAR OPERATION (BASIC) Unique features of D-STAR • Easy Cross band operation through the • The Call Sign Capture key makes call TONE RX → CS repeater sign capture easy! Internet Internet 430 MHz 430 MHz 1200 MHz 1200 MHz CQCQ CQCQ CQCQ...
  • Page 90: About The Dr Function

    9. D-STAR OPERATION (BASIC) Before starting D-STAR, the following steps are needed. Enter your call sign (MY) into the transceiver. (p. 9-3) STEP 1 Register your call sign (MY) to a gateway repeater. (p. 9-4) STEP 2 IMPORTANT! Enter your D-STAR equipment into your registration form. (p. 9-4) STEP 3 ►...
  • Page 91: Enter Your Call Sign (My) Into The Transceiver

    9. D-STAR OPERATION (BASIC) Enter your call sign (MY) into the transceiver To operate D-STAR, you must first enter your call sign into the MY call sign memory. You can enter up to 6 MY call signs. NOTE: Your MY call sign must match the call sign registered on a gateway repeater.
  • Page 92: Register Your Call Sign At A Gateway Repeater

    9. D-STAR OPERATION (BASIC) Register your call sign at a gateway repeater To make a Gateway call through the Internet, you Step 2: Register your call sign must register your call sign at a repeater that has a 1. Follow the registration instructions found there. gateway, usually one near you.
  • Page 93: Making A Simplex Call

    9. D-STAR OPERATION (BASIC) Making a Simplex call This section describes the simplex operation (through no repeater). NOTE: Depending on the transceiver’s version, the frequencies may be different. Check for usable frequencies for your operating area. What is a Simplex Call? A simplex call is a direct call to another station on a single frequency, not using a repeater.
  • Page 94: Accessing Repeaters

    9. D-STAR OPERATION (BASIC) Accessing repeaters This section describes how to check whether or not you can access your local area repeater (Access repeater), and if your signal is successfully sent to a destination repeater. TIP: If your call sign (MY) has not been set, or your call sign and equipment have not been registered at a D-STAR repeater, see pages 9-3, 9-4.
  • Page 95: Receiving

    9. D-STAR OPERATION (BASIC) Receiving When a DV call is received, the call signs of the caller, the called station, and the called station’s access repeater are saved in the RX History. Up to 50 calls can be saved. Even if you turn OFF the transceiver, the RX History is retained.
  • Page 96: Capturing A Call Sign

    9. 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 “Local CQ” is set sign can be captured by holding down the Call Sign to “TO”...
  • Page 97: Making A Gateway Cq Call

    9. 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”...
  • Page 98: Saving Settings

    9. D-STAR OPERATION (BASIC) Saving settings When “FROM” (Access repeater) and “TO” (Destination) settings are saved, the settings can be selected by rotating MULTI Step 1: Saving settings into memory Step 2: View the saved contents 1. On the DR screen, select the settings to be saved 1.
  • Page 99: Updating The Repeater List

    This section describes how to update the repeater list using an SD card. You can download the repeater list from the Icom website. NOTE: Before using an SD card, see Section 6 of the basic manual for details of a card.
  • Page 100 2. Touch “Import.” 2. Copy the CSV file (Example: “9700_USA_Rpt_ yymmdd. csv”) in the folder and paste it in the “RptList” folder (“IC-9700” > “Csv” > “RptList”) of the SD card. 3. Touch “Repeater List.” 4. Touch the CSV file to be loaded.
  • Page 101: From" (Access Repeater) Setting

    9. D-STAR OPERATION (BASIC) “FROM” (Access repeater) setting Set by rotating MAIN DIAL Select a preset repeater by rotating on the DR screen. MAIN DIAL L You can also select the repeater by rotating after pushing MULTI M-CH When you know your access repeater: From the repeater list: When your access repeater is in your transceiver’s repeater list, you can select it by selecting the repeater area and name, if entered, or call sign.
  • Page 102 9. D-STAR OPERATION (BASIC) “FROM” (Access repeater) setting TIP: After you receive the individual station or Set by rotating MAIN DIAL repeater’s signal, the call sign can be captured by Rotate to select a repeater or Your MAIN DIAL holding down the Call Sign Capture key Call Sign that is displayed on the DR screen.
  • Page 103: Star Operation (Advanced)

    10. 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 set the Access repeater. By rotating [DIAL] Displayed Select the preset repeater by rotating on the DR screen.
  • Page 104: D Using Your Transceiver's Repeater List

    10. D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED) “FROM” (Access repeater) setting D Using your transceiver’s repeater list TIP: When your access repeater is in your transceiver’s When you select an FM repeater: repeater list, you can select it from the list. By just When an FM repeater is in your transceiver’s selecting the repeater from the list, the repeater call repeater list, you can select it from the list.
  • Page 105: D Using The Dr Scan

    10. D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED) “FROM” (Access repeater) setting D Using the DR scan The DR scan scans frequencies to find a signal on 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 Near Repeater scan.
  • Page 106: D Using The Near Repeater Search Function

    10. D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED) “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 by using your position and the repeater’s entered Near Repeater list position.
  • Page 107: D Using Tx History

    10. D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED) “FROM” (Access repeater) setting D Using TX History The TX History saves up to 10 of the latest Access (From) repeaters you transmitted on. You can select a repeater from TX History as your Access repeater. TIP: When you push in step 6, you can QUICK...
  • Page 108: To" (Destination) Setting

    10. 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 DV mode.
  • Page 109: D Using The "Local Cq" (Local Area Call)

    10. D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED) “TO” (Destination) setting D Using the “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.
  • Page 110: D Using Rx History

    10. 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 111: D Directly Entering (Ur)

    10. 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 a “/”...
  • Page 112: Repeater Detail Screen

    10. D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED) 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 Repeater SELECT screen.
  • Page 113: Connecting To A Reflector

    10. D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED) 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 114: D Linking To A Reflector

    10. D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED) 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 115: D Unlinking A Reflector

    10. D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED) Connecting to a reflector D Unlinking a reflector D Reflector Echo Testing Before trying to link to another reflector, BE SURE to 4. Push , or hold down the microphone’s unlink the current connected reflector. TRANSMIT [PTT] and speak into the microphone.
  • Page 116: Message Operation

    10. D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED) 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.
  • Page 117: Viewing Received Call Signs

    10. D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED) Viewing received call signs When you receive a DV call, the calling station and the repeater call signs are saved. Up to 50 calls can be saved. When you receive the 51st call, the oldest history is deleted. L Even if the transceiver is turned OFF, the RX record is not deleted.
  • Page 118 10. D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED) Viewing 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.
  • Page 119: Bk Mode Communication

    10. 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 the call sign squelch (DSQL) enabled. L The BK function is automatically turned OFF when you turn OFF the transceiver.
  • Page 120: Emr Communication

    10. D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED) EMR communication The Enhanced Monitor Request (EMR) D Adjusting the EMR AF level 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%.
  • Page 121: Automatic Dv Detection

    10. 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. “DV” and “FM” icons alternately blink to indicate the » SET > DV/DD SET > DV Auto Detect MENU received signal is FM.
  • Page 122: Automatic Reply Function

    10. D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED) Automatic Reply function When a call addressed to your own call sign is received, the Automatic Reply function sounds beeps and automatically replies with your call sign. (Default: OFF) Depending on the setting, a recorded message may be transmitted with the call sign.
  • Page 123: D Recording An Auto Reply Message

    10. D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED) Automatic Reply function D Recording an Auto Reply message The DV AUTO REPLY screen You can record an Auto Reply message and save it on Audio level is Adjust the Mic gain so that the REC an SD card to reply to the call with your voice.
  • Page 124: Data Communication

    Depending on the PC environment, the COM port number and the software settings. used by the IC-9700 may be higher than 5. In that case, use an application that can set it to higher than 5. Set the baud rate in Data Speed.
  • Page 125: D Dv Fast Data Function

    L The DV Fast Data communication can be made by only the following Icom transceivers: IC-9700, ID-31A/E PLUS, ID-4100A/E, ID- 5100A/E*, or ID-51A/E (PLUS, PLUS2, 50th Anniversary model). (As of March 2019) Usable only when firmware versions CPU M 1.10, S 1.00, C 1.10, and DSP 1.10 or later are installed.
  • Page 126: Digital Squelch Functions

    10. D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED) Digital squelch functions The digital squelch opens only when you receive a signal addressed to your own call sign, or a signal that includes a matching digital code. You can silently wait for calls from others. You can independently set the Digital squelch function in the VFO mode, Memory mode, Call channel mode, or DR function.
  • Page 127: Repeater List

    You can enter 6 types of frequencies into the repeater CS-9700 cloning software list, as shown below: • The repeater list can be downloaded from the • DV Repeater Icom website. • DV Simplex http://www.icom.co.jp/world/support/download/firm/index.html • FM Repeater • FM Simplex • DD Repeater •...
  • Page 128: Entering New Information Into The Repeater List

    10. 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.
  • Page 129: D Entering New Information Into The Repeater List

    10. 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.
  • Page 130 10. D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED) Entering new information into the repeater list D Entering new information into the repeater list L This item is displayed when Step 2. Selecting the L When Step 2. Selecting the communication type is communication type is set to “DV Repeater” or “DD set to “DV Simplex”...
  • Page 131 10. 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 When Step 2. Selecting the communication type is L Universal Time Coordinated (UTC) offset is the time set to “DV Repeater”...
  • Page 132: D Editing Repeater Data

    10. 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. 7.
  • Page 133: D Deleting Repeater Data

    10. 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 » (2) > DV/DD Memory > Repeater List MENU DR screen cannot be edited or deleted. To edit or 2.
  • Page 134: D Rearranging The Display Order Of The Repeaters

    » (2) > CD MENU 2. Rotate to display the repeater you MAIN DIAL Example: Moving “Hirano/Icom” above “Nakano.” want to add to the repeater list. 1. Open the REPEATER GROUP screen. » (2) > DV/DD Memory > Repeater List MENU 2.
  • Page 135: D Skip Setting For The Dr Scan

    10. 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.
  • Page 136: D Entering Or Editing A Repeater Group Name

    10. 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 MENU 2. Touch a Repeater group that you edit the name for 1 second.
  • Page 137: Your Call Sign

    10. D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED) Your Call Sign D Entering Your Call Sign You can manually enter a Your (destination) Call Sign. 7. Enter Your call sign of up to 8 characters, When a Your Call Sign is set to “TO,” you can make a including spaces, and then touch [ENT].
  • Page 138: D Deleting Your Call Sign

    10. 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 » DV/DD Memory > Your Call Sign MENU display order.
  • Page 139: Are Your Settings Correct

    10. D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED) 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.
  • Page 140: 11. About The Dv Gateway Function

    IPv4 Global IP address assigned to your 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. 11-10, 11-11) 11-1...
  • Page 141: D When Operating In The Terminal Mode

    Terminal/AP Call sign Terminal/AP Call sign Other Other Access point station station Internet Internet Internet Internet IC-9700 IC-9700 MY Call Sign: MY Call Sign: D-STAR repeater JA3YUA D-STAR repeater JA3YUA Terminal/AP Call sign: Terminal/AP Call sign: JA3YUA A JA3YUA A...
  • Page 142: Setting Up A Network

    11. 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 When using the Internal Gateway function of your contract.
  • Page 143: D When Connecting Your Device To The Internet Using A Router

    11. ABOUT THE DV GATEWAY FUNCTION Setting up a network D When connecting your device to the Internet using a router Needs a Global IP address. The following items are needed to use the DV Gateway function. LAN cable • An Internet connection with an IPv4 Global IP address Internet Internet •...
  • Page 144 11. ABOUT THE DV GATEWAY FUNCTION Setting up a network D When connecting your device to the Internet using a router (Continued) Needs a Global IP address. LAN cable Internet Internet OPC-2350LU A static IP address to the transceiver, Windows, or Android OPC-2350LU device is recommended.
  • Page 145: D When Connecting Your Device To The Internet Using A Cellular System

    11. 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 Needs a Global IP address. Gateway function. OPC-2350LU Internet Internet OPC-2350LU...
  • Page 146: D When Connecting Your Device To The Internet Using A Mobile Router

    11. 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 Needs a Global IP address. Gateway function. OPC- • An Internet connection with an IPv4 Global IP address 2350LU •...
  • Page 147: Setting Up The Device

    RS-RP3C installed. Ask the gateway repeater administrator for details. Terminal/AP Call sign IC-9700 To the [LAN] port Enter the Terminal/AP call sign that is registered as the access point on the RS-RP3C’s Personal LAN cable Information screen.
  • Page 148 11. ABOUT THE DV GATEWAY FUNCTION Setting up the device D When using the Internal Gateway function Allowed Call Sign List Enter the call sign of the stations that you allow to transmit through the Internet while “Enabled” is selected for “Allowed Call sign (Access Point Mode).” L You can add up to 30 call signs.
  • Page 149: D When Using The Rs-Ms3W Software

    ® 7 (32/64bit) L See the data cable’s Installation Guide that you Microsoft ® Windows ® 8.1 (32/64bit) can download on the Icom website, for details on (Except for Microsoft ® Windows ® RT.) checking the COM port number. Microsoft ®...
  • Page 150: D When Using The Rs-Ms3A

    System requirements The following are required to use the RS-MS3A. Android device with the USB host function (As of March 2019) IC-9700 To the [DATA] jack • Android device Android 4.0 or later with the USB host function OPC-2350LU To a USB port L The RS-MS3A has been tested with Android 4.x.x,...
  • Page 151: Terminal Mode Operation

    11. ABOUT THE DV GATEWAY FUNCTION Terminal mode operation D Setting the Terminal mode TIP: Canceling the Terminal mode 1. Open the DV GATEWAY screen. Touch “<<Normal Mode>>” in the DV GATEWAY » (2) > DV GW MENU screen. 2. Touch “<<Terminal Mode>>.” »...
  • Page 152: D Operating In The Terminal Mode

    • Returns to the DR screen, and the selected name is set in “TO.” 4. Select your destination repeater. (Example: Hirano/Icom) 4. Push , or hold down the microphone’s TRANSMIT • Returns to the DR screen, and selected repeater [PTT] to transmit.
  • Page 153: Access Point Mode Operation

    11. 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 1. Open the DV GATEWAY screen. Touch “<<Normal Mode>>” in the DV GATEWAY »...
  • Page 154: D Making A Gateway Call Through The Access Point Transceiver

    11. 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 155 11. ABOUT THE DV GATEWAY FUNCTION Access Point mode operation D Making a Gateway call through the Access point transceiver When using the DR function 1. Register the Access Point information to the 2. Set the Access Point using the DR function Repeater List (Continued) Set the Access Point registered in Procedure 1 ( 1.
  • Page 156 11. 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 a Remote D-STAR transceiver as an example.
  • Page 157 11. 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) 5. Set the frequency offset 6. Set the destination station call sign to “UR” 1.
  • Page 158: 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 159: 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 160 11. ABOUT THE DV GATEWAY FUNCTION Troubleshooting D Troubleshooting for the Terminal mode operation PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REFERENCE You can transmit, but cannot • A Global IP address is not used. • Check the Internet connection and pp. 11-4 ~ 11-7 receive from the destination use a Global IP address.
  • Page 161: 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 162 11. ABOUT THE DV GATEWAY FUNCTION Troubleshooting D Troubleshooting for the Access Point mode operation PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REFERENCE After your call, the repeater • The Remote D-STAR transceiver’s • Set the Remote transceiver’s The Remote replies “RX” or “RPT?” and call sign has not been set to the call sign has not been set to the D-STAR...
  • Page 163: 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...
  • Page 164: 12. Dd Mode Operations

    • Since the transmitting data is not encrypted, the data can be received and decrypted by other stations. • Connect the IC-9700 and PC using an Ethernet cable for Data mode operation before starting the DD mode operation. (see p. 12-2) •...
  • Page 165: Setting The Transceiver

    Setting your PC 2. Setting the computer information D Connecting a LAN cable Set the computer name, workgroup name and Connect the PC and IC-9700 [LAN] port using a LAN computer description. cable (User supplied). LSet the same workgroup to both PCs.
  • Page 166: Dd Mode Operation Without A Repeater

    Data receiving L The received data is output to the PC. Confirm [TX/RX] lights green. Data sending L The IC-9700 is transmitting data. [TX/ RX] lights red. • Each touch toggles the DD repeater simplex mode ON or OFF. 4. Push...
  • Page 167: Dd Mode Operation Using A Repeater

    Indication Status 6. Touch the DD mode repeater to access. Stand-by Data receiving L The received data is output to the PC. [TX/RX] lights green. Data sending L The IC-9700 is transmitting data. [TX/ RX] lights red. 12-4...
  • Page 168: Internet Access

    Indication Status Stand-by Data receiving L The received data is output to the PC. [TX/RX] lights green. Data sending 6. Touch the DD mode repeater to access. L The IC-9700 is transmitting data. [TX/ RX] lights red. 12-5...
  • Page 169: Troubleshooting For The Dd Mode Operation

    12. DD MODE OPERATIONS Troubleshooting for the DD mode operation See also the TROUBLESHOOTING section in the BASIC MANUAL. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REFERENCE Unable to transmit or LAN cable is not connected or • Check the LAN cable connection. p.
  • Page 170: 13. Updating The Firmware

    13. UPDATING THE FIRMWARE General D About updating the firmware D Checking the firmware version You can update the IC-9700’s firmware using an SD Check the firmware version when you turn ON the card. Updating the firmware adds new functions and/ transceiver.
  • Page 171: D Preparation

    “zip” format folder. Unzip it before use. 2. Click the “Firmware Updates/Software Downloads” link. Click Click 3. Click the desired firmware file link in the IC-9700 group. 4. Read “Regarding this Download Service” D Unzipping the fi rmware folder carefully, and then click [Agree].
  • Page 172: Updating The Firmware

    Icom distributor for repair. This type of repair is out of warranty, even if the transceiver warranty period is still valid.
  • Page 173 A7508-2EX 1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003, Japan © 2019 Icom Inc. Mar. 2019...

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