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Icom ID-1 Instruction Manual

Icom ID-1 Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER ID-1 DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER ID-1 TD/RD TX/RX POWER...

  • Page 2: Important

    We want to take a couple of moments of your time to thank you for making your ID-1 your radio of choice, and hope you agree with Icom’s philosophy of “technology first.” Many hours of research and development went into the design of your ID-1.

  • Page 3: Precaution

    file(s) may be copied into the shared folder from the connected station when the transmission inhibit is re- leased. Icom Inc. assume no responsibility whatsoever for any dam- This device emits ages or lost profits resulting from opportunities for signal com-...
  • Page 4 Unauthorized reproduction or transmission of this manual, or any part hereof, is prohibited. The content of this manual, the hardware and software asso- ciated with the ID-1, and the appearance of the ID-1 are all subject to change without notice. For U.S.A. only CAUTION: pressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority to...

  • Page 5: Supplied Accessories

    SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES q Microphone (HM-118N) ……………………………………1 w External speaker (SP-22) …………………………………1 e Ethernet cable coupler r DC power cable (3 m; 9.8 ft) ………………………………1 t USB extension cable (1.5 m; 4.9 ft) ………………………1 y Ethernet cable (3 m; 9.8 ft) …………………………………1 u Self-adhesive rubber feet …………………………………1 i Application CD ………………………………………………1 o Remote controller (RC-24)*…………………………………1...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD ... IMPORTANT ... i EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ... i PRECAUTION ... ii SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ... iv TABLE OF CONTENTS ... v 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION ... 1–12 I Front panel ... 1 I Rear panel ... 2 I Microphones (HM-118N) ... 3 I Application screens (on PC screen) ...
  • Page 7 10MEMORY/CALL OPERATION ... 71–82 I General description ... 71 I Memory channel selection ... 71 I Call channel selection ... 72 I Programming a memory/call channel ... 74 I Copying a memory contents ... 77 I Memory clearing ... 78 I Programming memory name ...

  • Page 8: Panel Description

    Lights while the transceiver power is turned ON. r TRANSMIT/RECEIVE INDICATOR Lights green while receiving; lights red while transmitting in FM/digital voice mode. t POWER SWITCH [POWER] Turns power ON and OFF when pushed for 1 sec. DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER ID-1 POWER...

  • Page 9: I Rear Panel

    I Rear panel q ETHERNET RECEPTACLE (p. 17) Connects to a PC directly, or via an extension cable. w EXTERNAL SPEAKER JACK [SP] (p. 16) Connects the supplied (or optional) external speaker for voice reception. e COOLING FAN The fan rotates when the internal temperature of the trans- ceiver exceeds the preset value until the temperature drops.

  • Page 10: I Microphones (Hm-118N)

    PANEL DESCRIPTION I Microphones (HM-118N) • HM-118N q PTT SWITCH Push and hold to transmit; release to receive. w UP/DOWN SWITCHES [UP]/[DN] Push either switch to change operating frequency, mem- ory channel, etc. e UP/DN LOCK SWITCH Slide to toggle [UP]/[DN] switches function ON and OFF.

  • Page 11: I Application Screens (On Pc Screen)

    I Application screens D D Main screen *The application screen can be seen after the application installation. See page 30 for details. q FILE MENU Click to display the file menu to perform the following op- eration. • Transceiver initialization •...
  • Page 12 PANEL DESCRIPTION e OPTION MENU Click the option menu to display and set the following items. • COM port setting screen • “Wake up power ON” function r HELP MENU Click the help menu to display the following screen. • Help file •...
  • Page 13 !0 EMR MODE BUTTON [EMR] Click to enter and exit EMR mode. !1 MESSAGE BUTTON [MSG] Click to turn the message screen indication ON and OFF. !2 SQUELCH CONTROL [SQL] Left click to decrease; right click to increase the squelch level.
  • Page 14 PANEL DESCRIPTION D D Memory channel list screen q CHANNEL SELECT Select the memory channel for operation by double click- ing and select “Move to this channel”. “+” appears when the channel is selected. w PROGRAMMED FREQUENCY Enter the desired operating frequency. Select the desired frequency cell, then enter the desired frequency from the PC’s keyboard directly.
  • Page 15 y DIGITAL Select the desired digital squelch function from digital code squelch, digital call sign squelch and OFF in DSQL cell, and enter the desired digital code number within 00 to 99 range for the digital code squelch function. DSQL : Digital call sign squelch ON CSQL : Digital code squelch ON u CALL SIGN Enter the station’s call sign that you want to call into YOUR...

  • Page 16: I Remote Controller (Rc-24; Optional For Some Versions)

    PANEL DESCRIPTION I Remote controller (RC-24; Optional for some versions) q TUNING DIAL [DIAL] Selects the operating frequency (p. 35), memory channel (p. 72), the setting of the set mode value or condition and the scanning direction. w UP/DOWN SWITCHES [ ]/[ ] ➥...
  • Page 17 D D Keypad [CS• •1] ➥ Push to enter call sign select mode. (p. 40) ➥ Push for 0.5 sec. to enter received call record indication. (p. 47) ➥ After pushing [F.INP•L], input digit “1” for op- erating frequency or memory channel. [MHz•...
  • Page 18 PANEL DESCRIPTION [MN•9] ➥ Push to select memory name or frequency in- dication during memory mode. (p. 82) ➥ After pushing [F.INP•L], input digit “9” for op- erating frequency or memory channel. [BK• •.] ➥ Push to enable a break call during digital voice operation.
  • Page 19 D D Function display q S/RF INDICATORS ➥ Shows the relative signal strength while receiving sig- nals in 3 steps. ➥ Shows the output power level while transmitting. w TRANSMIT INDICATOR Appears while transmitting. e BUSY INDICATOR Appears when a signal is being received, the squelch is open, or the monitor function is activated.

  • Page 20: Installation And Connections

    After unpacking, immediately report any damage to the deliv- ering carrier or dealer. Keep the shipping cartons. For a description and a diagram of accessory equipment in- cluded with the ID-1, see ‘Supplied Accessories’ on p. iv of this manual. I Selecting a location...
  • Page 21 Type-N CONNECTOR INSTALLATION EXAMPLE Nut Rubber gasket 15 mm Slide the nut, washer, rubber gasket and clamp over the coaxial cable, then cut the end of the Washer cable evenly. Center Clamp conductor Strip the cable and fold the braid back over the clamp. 3 mm 6 mm Solder hole...

  • Page 22: I Power Supply Connections

    Use a DC power supply with a 10 A capacity and above when operating the transceiver with AC power. Refer to the dia- grams below. • Connecting to a DC power supply ID-1 • Connecting to a vehicle battery DC power supply 13.8 V...

  • Page 23: I Microphone And Speaker Connections

    Connect the supplied microphone to the [MIC] connector on the remote controller (RC-24) or front panel and the speaker to the [SP] connector on the rear panel as follows. • Microphone connection through RC-24 ID-1 to [MIC] Mic extension cable, OPC-647 (2.5 m;...

  • Page 24: I Connecting A Pc

    USB extension cable, OPC-1127 if desired. to USB port NOTE: When connecting the ID-1 and the PC through an USB hub, use the self-powered type. D D PC connection for data operation Ethernet cable connection is additionally required for the data operation.

  • Page 25: Driver Installation

    I Microsoft ® Windows q Connect the ID-1 to the desired USB port. • Push [POWER] to turn the power ON. • “Found New Hardware” appears as below. DRIVER INSTALLATION ®...
  • Page 26 DRIVER INSTALLATION eThe wizard starts searching for the driver and shows the dialog below during search. rAfter the driver is found, the “Hardware Installation” dialog box appears as below. Click [Continue Anyway] to start the installation. Click t Windows starts installing the USB driver. y After the installation is completed, click [Finish].
  • Page 27 uThe “Found New Hardware Wizard” will come up again to install the USB serial port driver. Select “Install the software automatically (Recommended),” then click [Next>]. Select Click DRIVER INSTALLATION iAfter the driver is found, the “Hardware Installation” dialog box appears as below. Click [Continue Anyway] to start the installation.
  • Page 28 DRIVER INSTALLATION !0 After the installation is completed, click [Finish]. Click !1 A fter clicking [Finish], the dialog appears as below. !2 Eject the CD. • Rebooting the PC is recommended.

  • Page 29: I Microsoft Windows 98/Me

    I Microsoft ® Windows q Connect the ID-1 to the desired USB port. • Push [POWER] to turn the power ON. • “New Hardware is found” dialog box appears. wThe “New Hardware Found” will come up as below. Click [Browse...].

  • Page 30: I Microsoft Windows 2000

    DRIVER INSTALLATION I Microsoft ® Windows q Connect the ID-1 to the desired USB port. • Push [POWER] to turn the power ON. • “Found New Hardware” dialog box appears below. wThe “Found New Hardware Wizard” will come up as below.
  • Page 31 DRIVER INSTALLATION rSelect “CD-ROM drives,” and insert the supplied CD into tWhen the driver is found, the following dialog is displayed. the CD drive, then click [Next>]. Click [Next>] to start the installation. Select Click Click NOTE: When the appropriate driver is not found, a differ- ent dialog is displayed.
  • Page 32 DRIVER INSTALLATION y After the installation is completed, click [Finish]. i Click [Next>]. Click Click uThe “Found New Hardware” wizard appears again.
  • Page 33 DRIVER INSTALLATION oSelect “Search for a suitable driver for my device (recom- !0 S elect “CD-ROM drives,” then click [Next>]. mended),” then click [Next>]. Select Select Click Click...
  • Page 34 DRIVER INSTALLATION !1 W hen the driver is found, the following dialog is displayed. Click [Next>] to start the installation. NOTE: When the appropriate driver is not found, a differ- ent dialog is displayed. In such case, click [<Back], select “Specify a location,”...

  • Page 35: I Com Port Confirmation

    I COM port confirmation After the driver installation, confirm the driver availability and the port number are recommended. In this section, screen shots of Windows XP are used for in- struction example. However, the instructions are similar to an- other operating systems, Windows 98, Me and 2000. q Boot up the Windows.
  • Page 36 DRIVER INSTALLATION yClick “ ” of the “Ports (COM & LPT)” to display the usable COM port and the port number. Click uConfirm the USB serial port availability and the COM port number. • The COM port number is used for the COM port setup. (p. 32) Confirm the USB serial port availability and the COM port number.

  • Page 37: Application Installation

    q Insert the CD into the CD drive. wOpen the CD drive contents via “My computer” or “Win- dows Explorer.” • “Driver” and “ID1” folders are available. e Double click “Setup.exe” file in “ID1” folder. Double click • The “InstallShield ®...
  • Page 38 • Click [Browse...] then type the desired location if you specifying the installation location. y After the installation is completed, click [Finish]. Click u Eject the CD. • The ID-1 shortcut icon is created on the desktop. • Rebooting the PC is recommended. Click...

  • Page 39: Basic Operation

    ID-1 application by double clicking the icon on the desktop, or select “ID-1” in the program menu. • ID-1 main screen appears and “COM Port Error” may be dis- played for 1st time as below. e Click [Port Setup].

  • Page 40: I Squelch Level Adjustment (Fm Mode Only)

    D D Turing power ON/OFF from the RC-24 ➥ Push [PWR] to turn the power ON. • Pushing [POWER] on the ID-1 front panel also turns power ON. • Push [PWR] (or [POWER] on the ID-1 front panel) for 0.5 sec. to turn the power OFF. [PWR]...

  • Page 41: I Audio Level Adjustment

    I Audio level adjustment D D From the application q Open the squelch. • The monitor function is available to open the squelch without ad- justing [SQL] level— click [MONI] to open and close the squelch. wSet the pointer on [VOL] control then; right click to in- crease, left click to decrease the audio level.

  • Page 42: I Setting A Frequency

    BASIC OPERATION I Setting a frequency D D Using the application tuning dial qSet the pointer on the tuning dial control then; right click to increase, left click to decrease the operating frequency. • While clicking and holding either right or left button of the mouse, the operating frequency increases or decreases continuously.
  • Page 43 D D Direct frequency input from the application q Click [F.INP]. • Keypad screen appears. wClick 4 to 7 digit desired numeric buttons to enter the de- sired operating frequency within 1300.000 MHz range. • After the 7th digit is entered, the frequency automatically fixed and set to the transceiver.

  • Page 44: I Tuning Step Selection

    BASIC OPERATION I Tuning step selection D D Selecting with the application ➥ Click [TS], then select the desired tuning step from the list. • 5, 6.25, 10, 12.5, 20, 25, 50 and 100 kHz tuning steps are avail- able. Click “✔”...

  • Page 45: I Lock Function (Rc-24 Only)

    [F.INP•L] BASIC OPERATION I Operating mode selection The ID-1 has 3 operating modes— FM, Digital voice and Data modes. D D Selecting with the application ➥ Click [MODE] to select the desired operating mode.

  • Page 46: Call Sign Setting

    CALL SIGN SETTING I Your call sign setting Your call sign must be programmed for both Digital voice and data modes communications. Up to 5 call signs for your group members can be pro- grammed. D D Setting with the application qClick [CS].
  • Page 47 D D Setting with the RC-24 qPush [CS• •1] 4 times to enter call sign select mode and select My call sign item. • “ ” call sign channel number and programmed call sign appear. [CS• •1] w Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired call sign channel. •...
  • Page 48 CALL SIGN SETTING tPush [SQL] several times to select the desired character group, then rotate [DIAL] to select the desired character. • : Alphabets (A to Z) • : Numbers (0 to 9) • : Symbols (space and /) [DIAL] [SQL] Shows the selected character.

  • Page 49: I Station/Repeater Call Sign Setting

    I Station/Repeater call sign setting Station call sign must be set for the specified station call as well as repeater operation in both Digital voice and data modes communications. D D Setting with the application qClick [CS] to shows the Select Call Sign screen. wType the desired station/repeater call sign into the YOUR’s text box directly.
  • Page 50 CALL SIGN SETTING e Push [V/M] to enter the call sign edit condition. • The 1st digit blinks. [V/M] rPush [CALL] or [MODE] to select the digit to be edited. • Pushing [CALL] moves the cursor to left; pushing [MODE] moves cursor to right.
  • Page 51 uRepeat the steps r to y to enter the desired station or re- peater call sign. iPush [V/M] to program the call sign and exit the edit condi- tion. [V/M] oRepeat steps w to i to program another station/repeater call signs. CALL SIGN SETTING ✔...

  • Page 52: Transmit And Receive- Voice

    TRANSMIT AND RECEIVE— VOICE I FM mode operation qSet the desired frequency in VFO mode from the applica- tion or the RC-24. (pgs. 35, 36) • Set the squelch (p. 33) and volume (p. 34) level as desired. w Select FM mode with [MODE]. eClick [LOW] in the application (main screen);...
  • Page 53 RC-24 - Push [BK• •.] for 0.5 sec. • “ ” appears beside the operating mode indication, “ [BK• •.] D D When calling the desired station r Set the desired call sign. Application - Click [CS] to shows the Select Call sign screen. - Click [Z] to select the desired call sign (previously called), or enter the desired call sign into the text box directly.

  • Page 54: I When Receiving A Digital Call

    TRANSMIT AND RECEIVE— VOICE I When receiving a Digital call When an individual station call is received, the calling station call sign can be stored into the received call record. The record screen will automatically be displayed when an in- dividual station call is received.
  • Page 55 • Specify the desired file name and select saving location. • The file is saved in “csv” format. NOTE: The saved data can not be re-loaded with the ID-1 control application. Load the file with a spreadsheet soft- ware for log management, etc.

  • Page 56: I Short Message Function

    TRANSMIT AND RECEIVE— VOICE I Short message function ID-1 has a short message function in Digital Voice mode op- eration. This function allows simultaneous 20-character (max.) message transmission or reception with the voice communication. D D Short message operation— application q During Digital Voice operation, click [MSG].
  • Page 57 D D Short message operation— RC-24 q During Digital Voice operation, push [TXinh• • Set the desired operating frequency and call sign, etc., in ad- vance. • “ ” appears. [TXinh• wRotate [DIAL] to select the desired message channel. • Ch1 to Ch6 are available. e Push [V/M] to enter the message edit condition.
  • Page 58 • Only 1 message can be stored for reception in the RC-24. • The same message sending from the same call sign station won’t be displayed repeatedly. • The message in the RC-24 will be cleared when ID-1 is powered OFF. Message indicator blinks.
  • Page 59 D D Automatic message indication The received message can be displayed on the RC-24 with- out selecting the “ ” indication. • Setting from the application qDisplays set mode screen by performing one of the follow- ing operations. - Select “Edit SetMode(C)...” in view menu. - Click “...

  • Page 60: I Monitor Function

    TRANSMIT AND RECEIVE— VOICE I Monitor function The monitor function releases all squelch mutes, noise squelch, tone squelch, digital code squelch and digital call sign squelch, to monitor the signal on the displayed fre- quency. ➥ Click [MONI] in the application (main screen); or push and hold [SQL] on the RC-24 to activate the monitor function.
  • Page 61 TRANSMIT AND RECEIVE— VOICE • Setting from the RC-24 q Push [MODE] several times to select digital mode. w Push [TXinh• ] for 0.5 sec. to enter set mode. ePush [MODE] or [TXinh• ] to select “ ” item. r Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired monitoring mode. •...

  • Page 62: Repeater Operation- Voice

    Area and a group that linking repeaters via a 10 GHz backbone is called as Zone. About time-out timer function The ID-1 has a time-out timer function for digital repeater Repeater D operation. The timer limits a continuous transmission for ap- prox.

  • Page 63: I General

    Set the desired repeater call sign. - Set the desired linked repeater call sign, if required. • The ID-1 USA version has the auto repeater function. Thus the step 3 (and 4 in FM mode) may not be necessary, depending on the setting.

  • Page 64: I Accessing An Fm Repeater

    REPEATER OPERATION— VOICE I Accessing an FM repeater D D Setting from the application q Click [MODE] to select FM mode. • “FM” appears. wSet the desired receive frequency eClick [RP] several times to select minus or plus duplex. • “RP–” or “RP+” appears. •...
  • Page 65 D D Setting from the RC-24 q Push [MODE] to select FM mode. • “FM” appears. wSet the desired receive frequency (repeater output frequency) e Push [RP•4] several times to select minus or plus duplex. • “ ” or “ ”...

  • Page 66: I Repeater Tone Frequency Setting

    REPEATER OPERATION— VOICE I Repeater tone frequency setting D D Setting from the application qDisplays set mode screen by performing one of the follow- ing operations. - Select “Edit SetMode(C)...” in view menu. - Click “ ” button in tool bar. - Click [SET].

  • Page 67: I Offset Frequency Setting

    I Offset frequency setting D D Setting from the application qDisplays set mode screen by performing one of the follow- ing operations. - Select “Edit SetMode(C)...” in view menu. - Click “ ” button in tool bar. - Click [SET]. - Press [F7] key on the PC keyboard.

  • Page 68: I Accessing A Digital Repeater

    REPEATER OPERATION— VOICE I Accessing a Digital repeater D D Setting from the application qClick [MODE] to select DV (Digital voice) mode. • “DV” appears. w Set the desired receive frequency e Click [RP] several times to select the repeater mode. •...
  • Page 69 i Push and hold [PTT] to transmit; release [PTT] to receive. oClick [RP] several times until the “RP–” or “RP+” indicator disappears to return to simplex operation. Hint! When using the gateway connection capabilities, the D-STAR system repeater automatically searches for the nearest re- peater from the desired station that you want to call even when you don’t know the desired station is in which Area or Zone.
  • Page 70 REPEATER OPERATION— VOICE D D Setting from the RC-24 q Push [MODE] to select DV (Digital voice) mode. • “ ” appears. w Set the desired receive frequency e Push [RP•4] several times to select the repeater mode. • Select “ ”...

  • Page 71: Data Operation

    I General The ID-1 allows you to not only for the voice communications but also the data communications with Data mode. The data communication functions as a wireless LAN unit with up to 128 kbps (theoretical value) of data transmission speed.

  • Page 72: I Internet Access

    DATA OPERATION I Internet access D D Setting from the application qClick [MODE] to select DD (Data) mode. • “DD” appears. w Set the near-by repeater frequency. e Click [RP] several times to select “RPS”. Appears rClick [CS] to display the Select Call Sign screen, set your call sign in “MY”...
  • Page 73 iClick [TX inh] to release transmission inhibit. • The transmit inhibit indicator (above [TX inh]) turns OFF. • Starts accessing to the gateway repeater. oStart up a web browser then access to the desired web site. !0 C lick [TX inh] again to disconnect (inhibit the transmission) from the gateway repeater.
  • Page 74 DATA OPERATION D D Setting from the RC-24 q Push [MODE] to select DD (Data) mode. • “ ” appears. w Set the near-by repeater frequency. e Push [RP•4] several times to select “ • “ ” displayed briefly. [RP•4] [MODE] rPush [CS•...

  • Page 75: I Data Transferring

    I Data transferring NOTE: Set a fixed IP address, the same workgroup and a shared folder for each PC, as well as the call sign setting each other for direct data transferring between ID-1s. In this case, the steps e, t to u are not necessary. D D Setting from the application qClick [MODE] to select DD (Data mode).
  • Page 76 DATA OPERATION D D Setting from the RC-24 q Push [MODE] to select DD (Data) mode. • “ ” appears. w Set the desired frequency. ePush [RP•4] several times to select “ ing the PC through repeater/s. • “ ” displayed briefly. rPush [CS•...

  • Page 77: I Low-Speed Data Communication

    NOTE: The application must be quit during low-speed data operation. The application and a low-speed data commu- nication software cannot be operated simultaneously, due to both of data passing through the ID-1 USB port. t Start up the low-speed data communication application. ySet the application as follows.

  • Page 78: 10Memory/Call Operation

    MEMORY/CALL OPERATION I General description The transceiver has 105 memory channels including 2 scan edge memory channels (1 pair), and 3 call channels. Each of these channels can be individually programmed with operat- ing frequency (pgs. 35, 36), operating mode (p. 38), repeater mode (pgs.

  • Page 79: I Call Channel Selection

    D D Selecting with the RC-24 q Push [V/M] to select memory mode. • “ ” appears beside the channel number indication. [V/M] Appears • Dial selection w Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired memory channel. • The programmed memory channels can only be selected. •...
  • Page 80 MEMORY/CALL OPERATION • Selecting from Memory Channel screen w Display the Memory channel screen. - Select “Edit Memory Channel(M)...” in View menu. - Click “ ” in tool bar. - Press [F6] key on the PC keyboard. eDouble click, or right click the desired channel’s “Select” cell, then select “+ : Move to this CH”...

  • Page 81: I Programming A Memory/Call Channel

    I Programming a memory/call channel VFO settings, including the set mode contents such as re- peater tone frequency, offset, can be programmed into a memory and call channel. D D Programming from the application — main screen q Set the desired frequency in VFO mode. ➥...

  • Page 82: Memory Channel Screen

    MEMORY/CALL OPERATION D D Programming from the application — Memory Channel screen q Display the Memory channel screen. - Select “Edit Memory Channel(M)...” in View menu. - Click “ ” in tool bar. - Press [F6] key on the PC keyboard. wClick to select the “Freq.”...
  • Page 83 • Call Sign— YOUR, RPT1, RPT2 Click to select the cell, then enter the desired station or repeater call sign from the PC keyboard directly. • SKIP Double click then select the skip condition. • Not selectable for the scan edges and call channels. •...

  • Page 84: I Copying A Memory Contents

    MEMORY/CALL OPERATION I Copying a memory contents This function copies a memory channel’s contents to VFO (or another memory/call channel). This is useful when searching for signals around a memory channel frequency and for re- calling the offset frequency, subaudible tone frequency etc. D D Copying from the application —...

  • Page 85: I Memory Clearing

    D D Copying with the RC-24 qSelect the desired memory or call channel with [DIAL] or keypad to be copied. • Push [V/M] or [CALL] to select memory mode or call channel, if desired. w Push [MW•6] momentarily. • The previously selected memory channel number blinks. [MW•6] eRotate [DIAL] to select VFO, the desired memory or call channel to be programmed.
  • Page 86 MEMORY/CALL OPERATION D D Clearing from the application — Memory Channel screen q Display the Memory channel screen. - Select “Edit Memory Channel(M)...” in View menu. - Click “ ” in tool bar. - Press [F6] key on the PC keyboard. wRight click any cell of the desired memory channel to be cleared, except “Select,”...

  • Page 87: I Programming Memory Name

    I Programming memory name Each memory channel can be programmed with an alphanu- meric channel name for easy recognition and can be indicated independently by channel. Names can be a maximum of 10 characters. D D Programming from the application q Display the Memory Channel screen.
  • Page 88 MEMORY/CALL OPERATION tPush [SQL] several times to select the desired character group, then rotate [DIAL] to select the desired character. • : Alphabets (Capital: A to Z) • : Alphabets (Small letter: a to z) • : Numbers (0 to 9) •...

  • Page 89: I Memory Name Indication

    I Memory name indication During memory mode operation, the programmed memory name can be displayed instead of the programmed frequency for your preference. D D Selecting from the application q Click [V/M] to select memory mode, if necessary. • “MEMO” appears. w Click [MN] to show the programmed memory name.

  • Page 90: Scan Operation

    SCAN OPERATION I Scan types Scanning searches for signals automatically and makes it easier to locate new stations for contact or listening purposes. PROGRAMMED SCAN Band Start Scan edges Band edge edge Scan Jump MEMORY SCAN SKIP M 01 M 02 M 03 M 00 M 04...

  • Page 91: I Scan Start/Stop

    I Scan start/stop D D Preparation Set the scan resume condition (p. 89); program the scan edges (pgs. 85–87); program 2 or more memory channels (pgs. 74–76); set skip settings (p. 88), if desired. D D Scanning from the application qSelect VFO mode for programmed scan;...

  • Page 92: I Programming Scan Edge Channels

    SCAN OPERATION I Programming scan edge channels Scan edges can be programmed in the same manner as memory channels. Scan edges are programmed into scan edges PA and PB, in memory channels. D D Programming from the application — main screen q Set the desired scan start frequency in VFO mode.
  • Page 93 D D Programming from the application — Memory Channel screen q Display the Memory channel screen. - Select “Edit Memory Channel(M)...” in View menu. - Click “ ” in tool bar. - Press [F6] key on the PC keyboard. wClick to select the “Freq.” cell of either the scan edge chan- nel, PA or PB, then enter the desired operating frequency from the PC keyboard directly.
  • Page 94 SCAN OPERATION • Call Sign— YOUR, RPT1, RPT2 Click to select the cell, then enter the desired station or repeater call sign from the PC keyboard directly. • Memory Name Click to select the cell, then enter the desired memory name from the PC keyboard directly.

  • Page 95: I Skip Channel Setting

    I Skip channel setting The memory skip function speeds up scanning by checking only those memory channels not set as skip channels. Set skip channels as follows. D D Setting from the application q Display the Memory channel screen. - Select “Edit Memory Channel(M)...” in View menu. - Click “...

  • Page 96: I Scan Resume Condition

    SCAN OPERATION I Scan resume condition The scan resume condition can be selected as timer or pause scan. The selected resume condition is also used for priority watch. (pgs. 86, 87) D D Setting from the application q Display the Set Mode screen. - Select “Edit Set Mode(C)...”...

  • Page 97: 12Priority Watch

    I Priority watch types Priority watch checks for signals on a VFO frequency every 5 sec. while operating in memory mode. The transceiver has 2 priority watch types to suit your needs. You can also trans- mit on the VFO frequency while the priority watch operates. The watch resumes according to the selected scan resume condition.
  • Page 98 PRIORITY WATCH D D Operating from the RC-24 qSelect VFO mode; then, set an operating frequency. w Set the watch channel(s). For memory channel watch: Select the desired memory channel. For call channel watch: Select the desired call channel by clicking [CALL], then click (left or right) on the [DIAL].

  • Page 99: 13Pocket Beep And Tone/Digital Squelch

    POCKET BEEP AND TONE/DIGITAL SQUELCH I Pocket beep operation This function uses subaudible tones in FM; digital code or call sign in Digital voice mode for calling and can be used as a “common pager” to inform you that someone has called while you were away from the transceiver.
  • Page 100 POCKET BEEP AND TONE/DIGITAL SQUELCH • Using the digital code squelch— in Digital voice mode w Displays the Set Mode screen. eDouble click the “Digital Code” cell, then enter the desired code number within 00 to 99. rClick [DSQL] several times until “CBEEP” appears to turn the pocket beep function ON.
  • Page 101 D D Setting from the RC-24 qSet the desired operating frequency and mode (FM or Dig- ital voice). • Using the CTCSS— in FM mode w Push [TXinh• ] for 0.5 sec. to enter set mode. ePush [MODE] or [TXinh• ] several times to select “...
  • Page 102 POCKET BEEP AND TONE/DIGITAL SQUELCH • Using the call sign squelch— in Digital voice mode wPush [CS• •1] 4 times (“ to select the desired call sign. [CS• •1] ePush [CS• •1] again to exit call sign selecting condition. rPush [TONE• •5] several times until “...

  • Page 103: I Tone/Digital Code/Call Sign Squelch Operation

    I Tone/Digital code/call sign squelch operation The tone, digital code or call sign squelch opens only when receiving a signal with the same pre-programmed subaudible tone, digital code or call sign, respectively. D D Setting from the application qSet the desired operating frequency and mode (FM or Dig- ital voice).
  • Page 104 POCKET BEEP AND TONE/DIGITAL SQUELCH • Using the digital code squelch— in Digital voice mode w Displays the Set Mode screen. eDouble click the “Digital Code” cell, then enter the desired code number within 00 to 99. rClick [DSQL] several times until “CSQL” appears to turn the pocket beep function ON.
  • Page 105 D D Setting from the RC-24 qSet the desired operating frequency and mode (FM or Dig- ital voice). • Using the CTCSS— in FM mode w Push [TXinh• ] for 0.5 sec. to enter set mode. ePush [MODE] or [TXinh• ] several times to select “...
  • Page 106 POCKET BEEP AND TONE/DIGITAL SQUELCH iPush [TONE• •5] once to cancel the digital code squelch function. • “ ” disappears. • Using the call sign squelch— in Digital voice mode wPush [CS• •1] 4 times (“ to select the desired call sign. [CS•...

  • Page 107: 14Other Functions

    I Set mode D D Set mode operation with the application qSelect “Edit Set Mode(C)...” in View menu, click “ ” in tool bar or press [F7] key on the PC keyboard. • Set Mode screen appears. wDouble click the desired item, then select or enter the de- sired value or condition.
  • Page 108 OTHER FUNCTIONS D D Digital Code This item appears only when entering set mode from digi- tal modes. Sets the desired digital code for digital code squelch opera- tion. Total of 100 codes (00–99) are available. D D Digital Monitor This item appears only when entering set mode from digi- tal modes.
  • Page 109 D D Scan Resume Timer Selects scan resume timer from T-15, T-10 (default), T-5 and P-2. • SCT-15/10/5 : Scan pauses for 15/10/5 sec., then re- sumes. • SCP-2 : Pause on a signal until signal disap- pears, then resumes 2 sec. after the sig- nal disappears.
  • Page 110 OTHER FUNCTIONS D D Auto RxCall Disp This item appears only when entering set mode from Dig- ital modes. When an individual station call is received, the calling station call sign can be displayed on the RC-24 function display. D D Auto MyCall Disp This item appears only when entering set mode from Dig- ital modes.
  • Page 111 D D DV Data Tx This item appears only when entering set mode from Dig- ital modes. Selects the transmission condition for the low-speed data op- eration from PTT and AUTO. • PTT : Transmits the entered text when [PTT] is pushed.
  • Page 112 OTHER FUNCTIONS D D Auto message indication This item appears only when entering set mode from Dig- ital modes. Selects the automatic received message indication capability during digital voice mode operation from ON and OFF. • ON : Displays and scrolls the message on the RC-24 function display automatically when a short mes- sage is received.
  • Page 113 D D Auto Repeater This item appears only when entering set mode from FM mode. The auto repeater function automatically turns ON or OFF the duplex operation with a specified shift direction and tone en- coder, when the operating frequency falls within or outside of 1282.000–1295.000 MHz range.

  • Page 114: I Emr Mode Operation

    OTHER FUNCTIONS I EMR mode operation The EMR mode is available for Digital voice mode operation. In the EMR mode operation, no call sign setting is necessary. When an EMR mode signal is received, the audio (voice) will be sound in the specified level even the volume setting is set to counterclockwise position (‘0’...
  • Page 115 D D Operating from the RC-24 qSet the desired frequency and select either Digital voice mode. wPush [AFC• •0] for 1.5 sec. (until 3 short and 1 long beeps sound) to set the transceiver into EMR mode. • “ ” blinks. [AFC•...

  • Page 116: I Break-In Communication

    OTHER FUNCTIONS I Break-in communication The break-in function allows you to break into an another sta- tions communications in both Digital voice and data modes operation. D D Operating from the application qWhile receiving an another stations communication, set the either station/repeater call sign into “YOUR”...
  • Page 117 D D Operating from the RC-24 qWhile receiving an another stations communication, push [CS• •1] then set the either station/repeater call sign into “UR” or “RPT1/2” and your call sign into “MY.” w Push [BK• •.]. • “ ” appears. [BK•...

  • Page 118: I S-Meter Squelch

    OTHER FUNCTIONS I S-meter squelch The ID-1 has an S-meter squelch. The S-meter squelch al- lows you to set a minimum signal level needed to open the squelch. ➥ Set [SQL] clockwise past the 12 o’clock position in the ap- plication (main screen) to activate the S-meter squelch.

  • Page 119: I Cpu Reset

    I CPU reset The function display may occasionally display erroneous in- formation (e.g. when first applying power). This may be caused externally by static electricity or by other factors. If this problem occurs, turn power OFF. After waiting a few seconds, turn power ON again.

  • Page 120: 15Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE I Troubleshooting PROBLEM Does not turn on. • Power connector has a poor contact. • Polarity of the power connection is reversed. • Blown fuse. No sound comes from the • Volume is too low. speaker. • Squelch is set too high. •...

  • Page 121: I Fuse Replacement

    PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE Scan does not operate. • The squelch is open. • Only 1 memory channel is programmed or other channels are set as skip channels. • Priority watch is activated. The function display shows • The CPU is malfunctioning. erroneous information.

  • Page 122: 16Specifications And Options

    SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS I Specifications D D GENERAL • Frequency coverage : 1240.000–1300.000 MHz • Type of emission : FM, GMSK • Transmission speed (theoretical value) Data 128 kbps Digital voice 4.8 kbps • Codec : AMBE (2.4 kbps) • Number of memory channels: •...

  • Page 123: I Options

    • Selectivity (typical) More than 12 kHz/6 dB Less than 30 kHz/60 dB Digital voice More than 6 kHz/6 dB Less than 18 kHz/50 dB Data More than 140 kHz/6 dB Less than 520 kHz/40 dB • Spurious and image rejection: More than 50 dB •...
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