Low-Speed Data Communication; D Connection; D Low-Speed Data Communication Application Setting; D Low-Speed Data Communication - Icom ID-5100A Full Manual

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D-STAR OPERATION <ADVANCED>

Low-speed data communication

In addition to digital voice communication, low-speed
data communication can be made.
Use the optional data communication cable and a se-
rial data communication software (third-party's).

D Connection

Connect the transceiver to your PC using the data com-
munication cable, as shown below.
Main unit
To the
OPC-1529R
[DATA] jack
(Option)
OPC-2218LU
(Option)
Terminal information
q e
2.5(d) mm
1
( ⁄ inch)
10
w

D Low-speed data communication application setting

Configure the communication software as follows.
• Port: The COM port number that is used by
the ID-5100A/E.*
• Baud rate: 4800/9600 bps*
• Data: 8 bit
• Parity: none
• Stop: 1 bit
• Flow control:Xon/Xoff

D Low-speed data communication

Set your own call sign, UR call sign and the repeater
q
call sign you want to use.
Follow the instructions of the communication soft-
w
ware.
When you enter text data into your communication
e
software, the transceiver automatically transmits it.
• Push [PTT] to transmit the data and a voice signal when
the "DV Data TX" item is set to "PTT" in the Menu screen.
(p. 12-44)
(DV Set > DV Data TX)
• Before transmission, the carrier sense function activate
to check signals.
To a
[RS-232C]
port
PC
To a [USB] port
q Tip: RXD
w Ring: TXD
e Sleeve: GND
1
2
Before starting low-speed data communication:
The "DV Data TX" item is set to "Auto" by default.
So, depending on your communication software, the
transceiver may automatically transmit the data only
when you unintentionally enter text on the software
screen.
NOTE: Before starting, set the "GPS Out" item to
"OFF." (p. 12-20)
(GPS > GPS Set > GPS Out (To DATA Jack))
* 1 Depending on the PC environment, the COM port
number used by the ID-5100A/E may be higher than
5. In such case, use an application that can set it to
higher than 5.
* 2 Set the baud rate in the "Data Speed" item. (p. 12-
56)
(Function > Data Speed)
NOTE:
• Only the ASCII code can be used for the low-speed
data communication.
• A message of up to 20 characters can be transmit-
ted with a DV voice signal. (p. 7-2, p. 7-3)
• Depending on the combination of your PC and your
communication software, some data may be lost.
• While receiving voice communication or low-speed
data communication through the internet, some
packets may be lost due to network error (poor data
throughput performance). In such a case, an "L" ap-
pears on the screen to indicate the Packet Loss has
occurred.
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