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DIGITAL REPEATER SYSTEM id- rp2 Instruction Manual NOTE: This instruction manual is about the ID-RP2C with- out the assist function. If you are using the function, refer to the ID-RP2C instruction manual with the as- sist function.
R WARNING! NEVER apply more than 16 V DC to the disturbances, riots, war, or radioactive contamination. [DC 13.8V IN] connector on the repeater. This could cause • The use of Icom products with any equipment that is not a fire or damage the repeater. manufactured or approved by Icom.
ID-RP2V: 1.2 GHz digital voice repeater ➥ The ID-RP2D and ID-RP2V utility software, sup- In addition, the following options may also be required plied with the ID-RP2C, and a PC are required for for system repeater operations. both receive and transmit frequency settings.
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ■ Accessories for ID-RP2C q Power cable .. 1 (OPC-1380; approximately. 3 m; 10 ft) w CD (USB driver, Utility software)......1 e Rubber feet ............4 r Spare fuses ........2 (FGB01 30A) ■ Accessories for ID-RP2D/ID-RP2V q Power cable ...
PANEL DESCRIPTIONS ■ ID-RP2C (Front panel) q POWER SWITCH [POWER] w 10BASE-T CONNECTOR [10BASE-T] (p. 24) Push to turn ON the power. Connects a PC with LAN cable to set the details of The LED indicator located at right lights when the the repeater site, such as the call sign, IP address.
(Rear panel) e r t q ANTENNA CONNECTOR [ANT] (p. 7) e POWER CONNECTOR [DC13.8V] (p. 7) Connect the optional AH-108 1.2 GHz Collinear Connects to the ID-RP2C with the supplied DC antenna. power cable to be supplied the DC (OPC-1309) power.
RECEIVE ANTENNA CONNECTOR [ANT] (p. 7) t [CONT I/O] (p. 7) Connect the optional AH-108 1.2 GHz Collinear Connects to the ID-RP2C with the supplied control antenna separately, or through a duplexer. cable for serial data communications. w TRANSMIT ANTENNA CONNECTOR [ANT] (p. 7) y GROUND TERMINAL [GND] (p.
■ Attaching the rubber feet Use 50 Ω connectors and coaxial cable. For desktop installations, attach the supplied rubber Use “N” type connectors between the repeater and the feet onto the bottom of the ID-RP2C/D/V as shown antennas. below. • Cross section...
INSTALLING AND CONNECTING ■ System connections AH-108* Antenna OPC-1380 filter (supplied w/ID-RP2C) ID-RP2C OPC-1309 (supplied w/ID-RP2D/V) ID-RP2V Duplexer Control cable (supplied w/ID-RP2D/V) OPC-1309 (supplied w/ID-RP2D/V) Coaxial cables External DC power (purchase separately) supply 13.8 V Black ID-RP2D Control cable (supplied w/ID-RP2D/V) *Not available in European countries as of November 2017.
INSTALLING AND CONNECTING ■ Antenna assembling (Not available in European countries) D AH-108 q Attach the nut to the radial, then attach the ra- (M6) AH-108 dial to the AH-108. w Attach the supplied bolts, pole clamps, spring wash- Pole ers, flat washers and nuts to the AH-108 as illus- (30–60 mm) trated at left.
“ ” is displayed, as shown • When installing the driver, log in as the administrator. below. w Insert the CD that is supplied with the ID-RP2C (Ap- NOTE: Although the warning symbol “ ” indicates that plication CD) into the CD drive.
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DRIVER INSTALLATIONS u Right-click on the device icon with the warning sym- !0 Select the “DRIVER” folder in the application CD, bol “ ,” and then click “Update Driver Software...” on or the unzip driver file (downloaded driver file), and the menu.
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DRIVER INSTALLATIONS ■ Microsoft ® Windows ® 8.1— Continued !3 After the installation is completed, the “Windows has successfully updated your driver software” will appear. Click [Close]. Click !4 Again, right-click on the device icon with the warn- ing symbol “ ” in the “Device manager,” and then click “Update Driver Software...”...
“ ” is displayed, as shown • When installing the driver, log in as the administrator. below. w Insert the CD that is supplied with the ID-RP2C (Ap- NOTE: Although the warning symbol “ ” indicates that plication CD) into the CD drive.
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DRIVER INSTALLATIONS ■ Microsoft ® Windows ® 7— Continued !0 The “Browse for driver software on your computer” !3 When the Windows Security screen appears, click will appear. Click [Browse...]. [Install] to continue. Click Click !4 After the installation is completed, “Windows has successfully updated your driver software”...
• When opening the Device Manager, log in as the admin- Manager” screen to check the COM port number. istrator. • When the driver is completely installed, “ICOM ID-RP2D w Connect the PC and the ID-RP2D [SERVICE] con- SERVICE (COMM)” is displayed. The screen shows the nector with the USB cable.
• When opening the Device Manager, log in as the admin- Manager” screent o check the COM port number. istrator. • When the driver is completely installed, “ICOM ID-RP2D w Connect the PC and the ID-RP2D [SERVICE] con- SERVICE (COMM)” is displayed. The screen shows the USB serial COM port number “4.”...
Manager.” • The “Device Manager” window appears. r Double-click “Ports (COM&LPT)” on the “Device Manager” screen. • “ICOM ID-RP2D SERVICE (COMM)” appears. i Right-click “ICOM ID-RP2D SERVICE” and then click “Uninstall.” q Right-click w Click t Right-click “ICOM ID-RP2D SERVICE (COMM)”...
Click “Device Manager.” • The “Device Manager” window appears. t Double-click “Ports (COM&LPT)” on the “Device Manager” screen. • “ICOM ID-RP2D SERVICE (COMM)” appears. o Right-click “ICOM ID-RP2D SERVICE” and then click “Uninstall.” q Right-click w Click y Right-click “ICOM ID-RP2D SERVICE (COMM)”...
• Quit all other applications if any are running. • When uninstalling the driver, log in as the administrator. w Insert the CD that is supplied with the ID-RP2C (Ap- plication CD) into the CD drive. e Click “Computer” and then display the contents of the CD.
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INSTALLING THE UTILITY SOFTWARE ■ Installing— continued i The “Choose Destination Location” screen ap- NOTE: After installing the utility, the short cut icon pears. will automatically be created on the desktop. • When installing the Utility software at the displayed loca- When the icon looks like white square, right-click on tion, click [Next>].
The screen appears as shown below when the un- click “Uninstall a program.” installation starts. Click w Right-click the “Icom ID-RP2C,” then click “Uninstall/ Change”. t The screen appears as shown below when the un- installation is completed. Click [Finish].
(patch connection) the ID-RP2C settings. The fixed IP address that can be communicated to the ID-RP2C must be set to the PC in advance. Refer to the instruction manual of the PC or LAN card for IP address setting details.
UDP port number entering for accessing the ID- DO NOT forget the both IP address and password RP2C appears. setting. The access to the ID-RP2C through the utility software will be impossible if forgotten. Enter the IP address of the ID-RP2C.
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Click to display the check mark, “4,” in the corre- The ID-RP2C boxed with this instruction manual sponding connector name. The names correspond cannot use this function. to [CONT I/O] connectors on the ID-RP2C rear panel ((1), (2), (3) and (4) from the left) !3 Always TX...
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REPEATER SETTINGS !5 IP Address @2 Subnet Mask Enter the gateway IP address. Enter the subnet mask of the network if the re- peater is connected to the existing network (e.g., !6 Port (port number) LAN) Enter the gateway UDP port number. If a PC is connected, set the same subnet mask !7 Monitor (monitor usage) of the PC for the repeater and server (gateway or...
REPEATER SETTINGS ■ Frequency setting for ID-RP2D q Start up the PC. NOTE: The repeater unit connection may not be recog- w Connect a PC’s USB port and [SERVICE] connec- nized with the PC according to the using USB cable tor of the ID-RP2D with an A-B type USB cable length.
REPEATER SETTINGS ■ Frequency setting for ID-RP2V q Start up the PC. NOTE: w Connect a PC’s USB port and the ID-RP2V [SER- The repeater unit connection may not be recog- VICE] connector with an A-B type USB cable (User nized with the PC according to the using USB cable , then turn the ID-RP2V power ON.
MAINTENANCE ■ Troubleshooting If your repeater seems is not operating correctly, check the following points before sending it to an au- thorized Icom service center. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REF. Does not turn ON. • Power connector has a poor contact.
MAINTENANCE ■ Cleaning DO NOT use harsh solvents such as benzine or alco- hol when cleaning, as they can damage the repeater’s surfaces. ■ Replacing fuses If the fuse blows or the repeater stops functioning, find the source of the problem, repair it, and then replace the damaged fuse with a new, rated one as shown below.
SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS ■ Specifications D ID-RP2C • General Power supply requirement: 13.8 V DC ±15% (negative ground) Current drain: Less than 0.5 A Usable temperature range: –10˚C to +50˚C; +14˚F to +122˚F Dimensions 483(W)×44(H)×257(D) mm; 19.0(W)×1.7(H)×10.1(D) inches (approximately) (projections not included) Weight 2.7 kg;...
SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS D ID-RP2D/ID-RP2V ID-RP2D ID-RP2V Receive 1240 to 1300 MHz Frequency range Transmit 1240 to 1300 MHz F1D (GMSK) Type of emission F1D (GMSK) *F7W for system operation Frequency stability ±2.5 ppm (based on 25˚C; +77˚F) Frequency resolutions 5/6.25 kHz Antenna connector N type...
INFORMATION ■ About CE and DOC ■ Country code list Hereby, Icom Inc. declares that the ver- • List of Country codes ( ISO 3166-1) sions of ID-RP2C which have the “CE” Country Codes Country Codes symbol on the product, comply with the...
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