Instruction Manual
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... of trouble-free operation. receives two bands simultaneously Two band monitoring plus the Broadcast (BC) Radio • Depending on and the Icom logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in one radio; i FEATURES ❍❍Dual independent receivers in the United States and/or other countries. Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of your QSO conversation, voice audio for TX and microphone voice audio ❍...
... of trouble-free operation. receives two bands simultaneously Two band monitoring plus the Broadcast (BC) Radio • Depending on and the Icom logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in one radio; i FEATURES ❍❍Dual independent receivers in the United States and/or other countries. Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of your QSO conversation, voice audio for TX and microphone voice audio ❍...
Instruction Manual
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... radio terms • CS-51PLUS Instruction manual Instructions for the CS-51PLUS cloning software installation and use • CS-51PLUS Installer Installer for the CS-51PLUS cloning software • Adobe® Reader® Installer Installer for the basic operations, the same as this manual) Installs the CS-51PLUS Opens the Advanced Instructions Opens the Glossary Opens the CS-51PLUS Instructions Installs the Adobe® Reader® Quits the menu screen To read the guide or instructions...
... radio terms • CS-51PLUS Instruction manual Instructions for the CS-51PLUS cloning software installation and use • CS-51PLUS Installer Installer for the CS-51PLUS cloning software • Adobe® Reader® Installer Installer for the basic operations, the same as this manual) Installs the CS-51PLUS Opens the Advanced Instructions Opens the Glossary Opens the CS-51PLUS Instructions Installs the Adobe® Reader® Quits the menu screen To read the guide or instructions...
Instruction Manual
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... mode, the Dualwatch or Triple-watch operation may generate certain spurious signals, or noise may not work if used in the MENU screen, the battery pack can be heard. IMPORTANT NOTES DDWhen using the ID-51A or ID-51E inside a vehicle, you use it near the 440.205 MHz. Any changes by the U.S. the S-meter appears, or noise may be heard. *MENU > Function > Charging (Power ON) (Default: OFF) • Charging time...
... mode, the Dualwatch or Triple-watch operation may generate certain spurious signals, or noise may not work if used in the MENU screen, the battery pack can be heard. IMPORTANT NOTES DDWhen using the ID-51A or ID-51E inside a vehicle, you use it near the 440.205 MHz. Any changes by the U.S. the S-meter appears, or noise may be heard. *MENU > Function > Charging (Power ON) (Default: OFF) • Charging time...
Instruction Manual
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Use and charge only specified Icom battery packs with wet hands. Hearing experts advise against continuous high volume operation. R WARNING! R WARNING! CAUTION: MAKE SURE the flexible antenna and battery pack are securely attached to 4 inches) away from the lips and the transceiver is very close to remove any questions regarding RF exposure and safety standards, please refer to water, clean the battery contacts thoroughly...
Use and charge only specified Icom battery packs with wet hands. Hearing experts advise against continuous high volume operation. R WARNING! R WARNING! CAUTION: MAKE SURE the flexible antenna and battery pack are securely attached to 4 inches) away from the lips and the transceiver is very close to remove any questions regarding RF exposure and safety standards, please refer to water, clean the battery contacts thoroughly...
Instruction Manual
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... battery performance or shorten battery life. Use and charge only specified Icom battery packs with Icom chargers. Excessive temperatures may damage not only the battery pack, but also the transceiver. NEVER solder the battery terminals, or NEVER modify the battery pack. This may cause heat generation, and the battery may cause shorting. R DANGER! Only Icom battery packs are tested and approved for use with Icom radios or charged with Icom radios or Icom chargers...
... battery performance or shorten battery life. Use and charge only specified Icom battery packs with Icom chargers. Excessive temperatures may damage not only the battery pack, but also the transceiver. NEVER solder the battery terminals, or NEVER modify the battery pack. This may cause heat generation, and the battery may cause shorting. R DANGER! Only Icom battery packs are tested and approved for use with Icom radios or charged with Icom radios or Icom chargers...
Instruction Manual
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...;Playing recorded audio 74 ■■Removing the microSD card 75 8 GPS OPERATION 77-80 ■■GPS operation 77 ■■Checking your GPS position 77 ■■GPS Logger function 79 9 RESETTING 80 ■■ Resetting 80 10 information 81 COUNTRY CODE LIST 81 FCC INFORMATION 81 INDEX 82-84 INDEX FOR MENU ITEMS 85-88 SPECIFICATIONS 89-90...
...;Playing recorded audio 74 ■■Removing the microSD card 75 8 GPS OPERATION 77-80 ■■GPS operation 77 ■■Checking your GPS position 77 ■■GPS Logger function 79 9 RESETTING 80 ■■ Resetting 80 10 information 81 COUNTRY CODE LIST 81 FCC INFORMATION 81 INDEX 82-84 INDEX FOR MENU ITEMS 85-88 SPECIFICATIONS 89-90...
Instruction Manual
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...-MS1A is 3.5 times faster than the low-speed data communication mode (approximately 950 bps). • See the PDF type Advanced Instructions's Section 9 for details. When FM repeater is selected. 6 Add-on functions, you can find only FM repeaters in addition to receive the Object, Item or Weather data in your transceiver's repeater list. • See the PDF type Advanced Instruc...
...-MS1A is 3.5 times faster than the low-speed data communication mode (approximately 950 bps). • See the PDF type Advanced Instructions's Section 9 for details. When FM repeater is selected. 6 Add-on functions, you can find only FM repeaters in addition to receive the Object, Item or Weather data in your transceiver's repeater list. • See the PDF type Advanced Instruc...
Instruction Manual
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... DR screen, or with the Menu screen or Quick Menu screen open, push to move the value or option selector bar up. @0 E XTERNAL MICROPHONE/SPEAKER JACK [MIC/SP] Connect a cloning cable, optional speaker microphone or headset, if desired. See Section 18 in the Advanced instructions for a list of available options. Be sure to turn OFF the power before connecting or disconnecting optional equipment to or...
... DR screen, or with the Menu screen or Quick Menu screen open, push to move the value or option selector bar up. @0 E XTERNAL MICROPHONE/SPEAKER JACK [MIC/SP] Connect a cloning cable, optional speaker microphone or headset, if desired. See Section 18 in the Advanced instructions for a list of available options. Be sure to turn OFF the power before connecting or disconnecting optional equipment to or...
Instruction Manual
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... Display menu. MENU > Sounds > Beep Level (p. 29) 11 ■■Setting Date/Time The ID-51A/E has a built-in the Sounds menu. MENU > Display > Opening Message (p. 28) MENU > Display > Voltage (Power ON) (p. 28) [VOL] [] ■■Setting audio volume ➥➥Rotate [VOL] to adjust the audio level. • If the squelch is not displayed, push D-pad() one or more times to select the page. wwPush D-pad() to "Auto" as the default setting. MENU > Time Set > GPS Time...
... Display menu. MENU > Sounds > Beep Level (p. 29) 11 ■■Setting Date/Time The ID-51A/E has a built-in the Sounds menu. MENU > Display > Opening Message (p. 28) MENU > Display > Voltage (Power ON) (p. 28) [VOL] [] ■■Setting audio volume ➥➥Rotate [VOL] to adjust the audio level. • If the squelch is not displayed, push D-pad() one or more times to select the page. wwPush D-pad() to "Auto" as the default setting. MENU > Time Set > GPS Time...
Instruction Manual
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...; The GPS icon stops blinking when the minimum number of needed satellites are found. • It may take only a few minutes. rrAfter updating, set the "Date/Time" setting. But depending on the MANUAL POSITION screen. MENU > Time Set > Date/Time (p. 29) To prolong the battery life in the GPS mode To prolong the battery life while in the GPS is set to "Manual," the icon does not appear. (Default: Internal GPS...
...; The GPS icon stops blinking when the minimum number of needed satellites are found. • It may take only a few minutes. rrAfter updating, set the "Date/Time" setting. But depending on the MANUAL POSITION screen. MENU > Time Set > Date/Time (p. 29) To prolong the battery life in the GPS mode To prolong the battery life while in the GPS is set to "Manual," the icon does not appear. (Default: Internal GPS...
Instruction Manual
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... Program Skip Scan function ON or OFF for the Digital Code squelch function. Tone Burst Turns the Tone Burst function ON or OFF. Digital Code Selects a digital code for a VFO mode scan. Offset Freq Sets the frequency offset for the Tone squelch or the pocket beep function. When the time is used to be scanned during a scan. Settings to the scan pause timer. 3 Resume Timer Selects the scan resume time from the transceiver's speaker. TSQL Freq Selects a tone frequency...
... Program Skip Scan function ON or OFF for the Digital Code squelch function. Tone Burst Turns the Tone Burst function ON or OFF. Digital Code Selects a digital code for a VFO mode scan. Offset Freq Sets the frequency offset for the Tone squelch or the pocket beep function. When the time is used to be scanned during a scan. Settings to the scan pause timer. 3 Resume Timer Selects the scan resume time from the transceiver's speaker. TSQL Freq Selects a tone frequency...
Instruction Manual
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... whether or not to use DV Fast data mode for data communication in the DV Fast data mode. GPS Data Speed Set the GPS data transmission speed in the DV mode. RX Repeater Write Turns the repeater call sign squelch enabled. After turning OFF the transceiver, the EMR mode will be sent. In the DV Fast data mode, no audio can record the...
... whether or not to use DV Fast data mode for data communication in the DV Fast data mode. GPS Data Speed Set the GPS data transmission speed in the DV mode. RX Repeater Write Turns the repeater call sign squelch enabled. After turning OFF the transceiver, the EMR mode will be sent. In the DV Fast data mode, no audio can record the...
Instruction Manual
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... keys on . MIC Gain (External) Sets the external microphone sensitivity to be used while receiving or in the standby mode. VOX Delay Sets the VOX Delay time. PTT Lock Turns the PTT Lock function ON or OFF. VOX Time-Out Timer Sets the VOX Time-Out Timer to control an external device. Headset Select Selects the headset type to suit your preference. MIC Gain (Internal) Sets the internal microphone sensitivity to be changed for low-speed communication...
... keys on . MIC Gain (External) Sets the external microphone sensitivity to be used while receiving or in the standby mode. VOX Delay Sets the VOX Delay time. PTT Lock Turns the PTT Lock function ON or OFF. VOX Time-Out Timer Sets the VOX Time-Out Timer to control an external device. Headset Select Selects the headset type to suit your preference. MIC Gain (Internal) Sets the internal microphone sensitivity to be changed for low-speed communication...
Instruction Manual
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... Beep Turns the Home CH Beep ON or OFF. Scan Stop Beep Turns the scan stop beep ON or OFF. Sub Band Mute Selects to display the rainfall. Beep Level Sets the beep output level. When "English" is pushed, ON or OFF. BC Radio Level Sets the initial audio output level difference between UTC and the local time. GPS Time Correct Sets to display the wind speed. Earphone Mode Turns the Earphone mode ON or OFF. Band Edge Beep Turns the Band...
... Beep Turns the Home CH Beep ON or OFF. Scan Stop Beep Turns the scan stop beep ON or OFF. Sub Band Mute Selects to display the rainfall. Beep Level Sets the beep output level. When "English" is pushed, ON or OFF. BC Radio Level Sets the initial audio output level difference between UTC and the local time. GPS Time Correct Sets to display the wind speed. Earphone Mode Turns the Earphone mode ON or OFF. Band Edge Beep Turns the Band...
Instruction Manual
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... function is turned 4 OFF or set to a long time period, and you transmit for long periods. qqSet the operating frequency. (p. 34) • T ransmitting can cool down [LOW] , rotate [DIAL] to suit your normal voice level. • T he TX/RX indicator lights red. • T he S/RF meter displays the output power level. rrRelease [PTT] to only the rated voltage range when using an external power supply...
... function is turned 4 OFF or set to a long time period, and you transmit for long periods. qqSet the operating frequency. (p. 34) • T ransmitting can cool down [LOW] , rotate [DIAL] to suit your normal voice level. • T he TX/RX indicator lights red. • T he S/RF meter displays the output power level. rrRelease [PTT] to only the rated voltage range when using an external power supply...
Instruction Manual
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... channel number blinks, and memory contents are briefly displayed. 41 Hold down for 1 second to program, and then return to the VFO mode. • 3 beeps sound. • Before returning to program into memory channel 11 (a blank channel). Hold down [S.MW] for 1 sec. Example: Programming 146.030 MHz into a scan channel. quency to set a fre- qqPush [V/MHz] to quickly select often-used repeaters. This section describes the basic channel programming...
... channel number blinks, and memory contents are briefly displayed. 41 Hold down for 1 second to program, and then return to the VFO mode. • 3 beeps sound. • Before returning to program into memory channel 11 (a blank channel). Hold down [S.MW] for 1 sec. Example: Programming 146.030 MHz into a scan channel. quency to set a fre- qqPush [V/MHz] to quickly select often-used repeaters. This section describes the basic channel programming...
Instruction Manual
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...; W hen the "GPS Select" item is receiving your position and time. The GPS icon blinks when searching for satellites. ➪ ➪ ➪ The GPS icon stops blinking when the minimum number of needed satellites are found. ■■Checking your GPS position You can check your current position. But you transmit while displaying the GPS position screen, the screen...
...; W hen the "GPS Select" item is receiving your position and time. The GPS icon blinks when searching for satellites. ➪ ➪ ➪ The GPS icon stops blinking when the minimum number of needed satellites are found. ■■Checking your GPS position You can check your current position. But you transmit while displaying the GPS position screen, the screen...
Instruction Manual
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... route on a mapping software. (Default setting is ON.) NOTE: The GPS logger function requires a microSD card installation. • See page 10 for copying the log file to your driving course on the software map. 8 GPS OPERATION ■■GPS Logger...use this function, turn the function OFF. While this function is ON, and when the transceiver is turned OFF, the log file will automatically pause. 79 Turning OFF the GPS Logger function If you do not use this function will be compatible with all mapping software. • See the PDF type Advanced Instructions for more times...
... route on a mapping software. (Default setting is ON.) NOTE: The GPS logger function requires a microSD card installation. • See page 10 for copying the log file to your driving course on the software map. 8 GPS OPERATION ■■GPS Logger...use this function, turn the function OFF. While this function is ON, and when the transceiver is turned OFF, the log file will automatically pause. 79 Turning OFF the GPS Logger function If you do not use this function will be compatible with all mapping software. • See the PDF type Advanced Instructions for more times...
Instruction Manual
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.../Export SD Card>]. 30 Information Others>]. 30 K Key Lock Function>]. 27 Key-Touch Beep Sounds>]. 29 L Latitude/Longitude Display>Display Unit>]. 28 LCD Contrast Display>]. 28 LCD Dimmer Display>]. 28 Load Setting SD Card>]. 30 M Manual Position GPS>GPS Set>]. 22 MIC Gain (External Function>]. 27 MIC Gain (Internal Function>]. 27 MODE SPEECH SPEECH>]. 26 Monitor Function>]. 26 MY Call Sign>]. 24 My Call Sign...
.../Export SD Card>]. 30 Information Others>]. 30 K Key Lock Function>]. 27 Key-Touch Beep Sounds>]. 29 L Latitude/Longitude Display>Display Unit>]. 28 LCD Contrast Display>]. 28 LCD Dimmer Display>]. 28 Load Setting SD Card>]. 30 M Manual Position GPS>GPS Set>]. 22 MIC Gain (External Function>]. 27 MIC Gain (Internal Function>]. 27 MODE SPEECH SPEECH>]. 26 Monitor Function>]. 26 MY Call Sign>]. 24 My Call Sign...
Cloning Software Instructions
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NOTE: These instructions are based on it. The latest USB driver and installation guide can be downloaded from Icom. The illustration above is not supported by the Windows® automatic recognition system. - 1 - Icom has checked operation with the following items and computer systems are required: • Transceiver The ID-51A/E with the OPC-2218LU until the USB driver installation has been completed. • T he performance...
NOTE: These instructions are based on it. The latest USB driver and installation guide can be downloaded from Icom. The illustration above is not supported by the Windows® automatic recognition system. - 1 - Icom has checked operation with the following items and computer systems are required: • Transceiver The ID-51A/E with the OPC-2218LU until the USB driver installation has been completed. • T he performance...
