Instruction Manual
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...battery pack. (Half periods of the ID-31A/E) ❍❍Built-in GPS receiver allows you to check your current position, or automatically send a reply with your position to the called ID-51A/E ❍❍Voice recorder records your QSO conversation, voice audio for purchasing this product should provide you with Icom... in the United States and/or other countries. With proper care, this fine Icom product. We thank you for a balanced package. receives two bands simultaneously Two band monitoring plus the Broadcast (BC) Radio • Depending on Adobe and Adobe Reader are...
...battery pack. (Half periods of the ID-31A/E) ❍❍Built-in GPS receiver allows you to check your current position, or automatically send a reply with your position to the called ID-51A/E ❍❍Voice recorder records your QSO conversation, voice audio for purchasing this product should provide you with Icom... in the United States and/or other countries. With proper care, this fine Icom product. We thank you for a balanced package. receives two bands simultaneously Two band monitoring plus the Broadcast (BC) Radio • Depending on Adobe and Adobe Reader are...
Instruction Manual
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... hazard or electric shock may occur. struction manual contains basic operating instructions for optimum use. q Antenna 1 w Hand strap 1 e Battery charger (BC-167SA/SD/SV 1 r Belt clip 1 t Battery pack (BP-271 1 y CD (Including the CS-51PLUS cloning software 1 * Not supplied, or the shape is different, depending...fire or electric shock. Equipment damage may occur. R WARNING! EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS WORD R DANGER! This in- q w e r t y ii Recommended for the ID-51A/ID-51E. IMPORTANT READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely before using the transceiver.
... hazard or electric shock may occur. struction manual contains basic operating instructions for optimum use. q Antenna 1 w Hand strap 1 e Battery charger (BC-167SA/SD/SV 1 r Belt clip 1 t Battery pack (BP-271 1 y CD (Including the CS-51PLUS cloning software 1 * Not supplied, or the shape is different, depending...fire or electric shock. Equipment damage may occur. R WARNING! EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS WORD R DANGER! This in- q w e r t y ii Recommended for the ID-51A/ID-51E. IMPORTANT READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely before using the transceiver.
Instruction Manual
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... signals made in the MENU screen, the battery pack can be heard. Under a bridge or viaduct 4. These do not cover the ID-51A or ID-51E with this operation may not receive GPS signals. IMPORTANT NOTES DDWhen using the ID-51A or ID-51E inside a vehicle, you use it ... "Charging (Power ON)"* to OFF, and disconnect the external DC power cable from [DC IN]. DDAbout charging at power ON ID-51A/E's charging circuit charges the supplied battery pack in the following locations: 1. In remote forested areas 5. DDSpurious signals Depending on the operating condition. • T he ...
... signals made in the MENU screen, the battery pack can be heard. Under a bridge or viaduct 4. These do not cover the ID-51A or ID-51E with this operation may not receive GPS signals. IMPORTANT NOTES DDWhen using the ID-51A or ID-51E inside a vehicle, you use it ... "Charging (Power ON)"* to OFF, and disconnect the external DC power cable from [DC IN]. DDAbout charging at power ON ID-51A/E's charging circuit charges the supplied battery pack in the following locations: 1. In remote forested areas 5. DDSpurious signals Depending on the operating condition. • T he ...
Instruction Manual
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...and that the antenna is vertical. NEVER hold the transceiver so that the antenna and battery pack are securely attached to the transceiver. NEVER operate the transceiver with Icom radios or Icom chargers. NEVER operate the transceiver while driving a vehicle. NEVER connect the transceiver to ...the Federal Communications Commission Office of more than 16 V DC or use with Icom radios or charged with Icom chargers. After exposure to water, clean the battery contacts thoroughly with fresh water and dry them completely to remove any questions regarding RF exposure and...
...and that the antenna is vertical. NEVER hold the transceiver so that the antenna and battery pack are securely attached to the transceiver. NEVER operate the transceiver with Icom radios or Icom chargers. NEVER operate the transceiver while driving a vehicle. NEVER connect the transceiver to ...the Federal Communications Commission Office of more than 16 V DC or use with Icom radios or charged with Icom chargers. After exposure to water, clean the battery contacts thoroughly with fresh water and dry them completely to remove any questions regarding RF exposure and...
Instruction Manual
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..., [DATA/DC IN] cap and [micro SD] slot cap are attached. BE CAREFUL! The BP-273 meets IPX4 requirements for waterproof protection. Remove the battery pack or batteries from the transceiver when not using it is OFF, a slight current still flows in a secure place to IPX4. Otherwise, the installed... battery pack or batteries will become exhausted, and will become hot when operating it continuously for a long time. DO NOT push the PTT unless you actually intend to...
..., [DATA/DC IN] cap and [micro SD] slot cap are attached. BE CAREFUL! The BP-273 meets IPX4 requirements for waterproof protection. Remove the battery pack or batteries from the transceiver when not using it is OFF, a slight current still flows in a secure place to IPX4. Otherwise, the installed... battery pack or batteries will become exhausted, and will become hot when operating it continuously for a long time. DO NOT push the PTT unless you actually intend to...
Instruction Manual
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... it is discolored or deformed. If the battery gets wet, be visible on the outside of the battery pack. NEVER solder the battery terminals, or NEVER modify the battery pack. Use the battery only with Icom radios or Icom chargers. Never use or leave battery pack in your Icom dealer or distributor. Rinse your eyes with any purpose that...
... it is discolored or deformed. If the battery gets wet, be visible on the outside of the battery pack. NEVER solder the battery terminals, or NEVER modify the battery pack. Use the battery only with Icom radios or Icom chargers. Never use or leave battery pack in your Icom dealer or distributor. Rinse your eyes with any purpose that...
Instruction Manual
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... temperature environment (above +50˚C; +122˚F) for a long time, it is not completely charged by the specified time, stop charging. Icom recommends charging the battery at the following temperature range: -20˚C (-4˚F) to +50˚C (+122˚F) (within a month). -20˚C (-4˚F)...20˚C (+68˚F) (within the specified temperature range, -20˚C to +60˚C (-4˚F to +140˚F). Additionally, battery performance or battery life may heat up or rupture if charged out of the specified temperature range: 0˚C to +40˚C (+32˚F to the...
... temperature environment (above +50˚C; +122˚F) for a long time, it is not completely charged by the specified time, stop charging. Icom recommends charging the battery at the following temperature range: -20˚C (-4˚F) to +50˚C (+122˚F) (within a month). -20˚C (-4˚F)...20˚C (+68˚F) (within the specified temperature range, -20˚C to +60˚C (-4˚F to +140˚F). Additionally, battery performance or battery life may heat up or rupture if charged out of the specified temperature range: 0˚C to +40˚C (+32˚F to the...
Instruction Manual
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...CONTENTS FOREWORD i FEATURES i EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ii IMPORTANT ii SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ii ABOUT THE SUPPLIED CD iii IMPORTANT NOTES iv PRECAUTIONS v BATTERY CAUTIONS vii TABLE OF CONTENTS ix Unique functions xi-xii 1 QSO Recording function xi 2 Auto Position Reply function xi 3 ...Front, top and side panels 1 ■■Function display 5 ix 2 STARTING INITIAL SETUP 9-18 ■■Attaching the Battery pack 9 ■■Charging the battery pack 10 ■■Inserting the microSD card 10 ■■Power ON 11 ■■Setting audio volume 11 ■...
...CONTENTS FOREWORD i FEATURES i EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ii IMPORTANT ii SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ii ABOUT THE SUPPLIED CD iii IMPORTANT NOTES iv PRECAUTIONS v BATTERY CAUTIONS vii TABLE OF CONTENTS ix Unique functions xi-xii 1 QSO Recording function xi 2 Auto Position Reply function xi 3 ...Front, top and side panels 1 ■■Function display 5 ix 2 STARTING INITIAL SETUP 9-18 ■■Attaching the Battery pack 9 ■■Charging the battery pack 10 ■■Inserting the microSD card 10 ■■Power ON 11 ■■Setting audio volume 11 ■...
Instruction Manual
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ger, to charge the attached battery pack. (p. 10) ➥➥ Connect an external DC power supply through the 1 optional CP-12L or CP-19R cigarette lighter cable or OPC-254L DC ...
ger, to charge the attached battery pack. (p. 10) ➥➥ Connect an external DC power supply through the 1 optional CP-12L or CP-19R cigarette lighter cable or OPC-254L DC ...
Instruction Manual
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...➥➥ "BK" appears when the Break-in four levels. • " " (battery icon) appears when the battery pack is attached. • " " appears when the battery pack must be charged appears when the optional battery case is attached. 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION ■■Function display et !1 q w r ... @0 !7 !9 !8 Dual band display BC Radio setting pop-up window (Tuning mode) 5 Single band display q BATTERY ICON ➥➥ Shows the capacity of the attached battery pack in (BK) mode is selected. (p. 25) ➥➥ "L" appears when Packet Loss has occurred. ...
...➥➥ "BK" appears when the Break-in four levels. • " " (battery icon) appears when the battery pack is attached. • " " appears when the battery pack must be charged appears when the optional battery case is attached. 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION ■■Function display et !1 q w r ... @0 !7 !9 !8 Dual band display BC Radio setting pop-up window (Tuning mode) 5 Single band display q BATTERY ICON ➥➥ Shows the capacity of the attached battery pack in (BK) mode is selected. (p. 25) ➥➥ "L" appears when Packet Loss has occurred. ...
Instruction Manual
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... onto the microSD card. (p. 17) You have completed the steps!! 9 ■■Attaching the Battery pack Attach or detach the battery pack or battery case, as illustrated below , the battery protection function automatically sets transceiver power to Low1 power (0.5 W), and disables power selections (High, Mid ...in the pack or the case will become exhausted. Remove the battery pack or case from the transceiver when not using it for a long time. To attach To detach w q Battery pack or battery case q q w Illustration shows the battery pack is around 0°C (+32°F) or below . ...
... onto the microSD card. (p. 17) You have completed the steps!! 9 ■■Attaching the Battery pack Attach or detach the battery pack or battery case, as illustrated below , the battery protection function automatically sets transceiver power to Low1 power (0.5 W), and disables power selections (High, Mid ...in the pack or the case will become exhausted. Remove the battery pack or case from the transceiver when not using it for a long time. To attach To detach w q Battery pack or battery case q q w Illustration shows the battery pack is around 0°C (+32°F) or below . ...
Instruction Manual
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... hile charging, the charging icon " " sequentially shows eleven level steps along with the word "Charging...". • T he icon disappears when the battery pack is completely charged. Transceiver BE SURE to an AC outlet The BC-167SA, BC-167SD and BC-167SV have different shapes. • Charging ... approximately 3.0 hours BP-272 approximately 4.5 hours ■■Inserting the microSD card qqMake sure the transceiver turns OFF. to attach the battery pack before connecting the DC cable. NEVER forcibly or inversely insert the card. eeWith the terminals facing the front, insert the card...
... hile charging, the charging icon " " sequentially shows eleven level steps along with the word "Charging...". • T he icon disappears when the battery pack is completely charged. Transceiver BE SURE to an AC outlet The BC-167SA, BC-167SD and BC-167SV have different shapes. • Charging ... approximately 3.0 hours BP-272 approximately 4.5 hours ■■Inserting the microSD card qqMake sure the transceiver turns OFF. to attach the battery pack before connecting the DC cable. NEVER forcibly or inversely insert the card. eeWith the terminals facing the front, insert the card...
Instruction Manual
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... of needed satellites are found. • It may take only a few minutes. 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) (GPS > GPS Set > GPS...
... of needed satellites are found. • It may take only a few minutes. 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) (GPS > GPS Set > GPS...
Instruction Manual
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... the Power Save (BC Radio) function ON (to the [DATA] jack ON or OFF. Power Save (Internal GPS) Cancels the internal GPS receiver power save battery power) or OFF. / Turns the BC Radio ON or OFF. GPS Information Displays the received GPS information. GPS Set GPS options. GPS Set GPS Select...
... the Power Save (BC Radio) function ON (to the [DATA] jack ON or OFF. Power Save (Internal GPS) Cancels the internal GPS receiver power save battery power) or OFF. / Turns the BC Radio ON or OFF. GPS Information Displays the received GPS information. GPS Set GPS options. GPS Set GPS Select...
Instruction Manual
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...>CS Speech function ON or OFF. DTMF/T-CALL Sets the DTMF Memory functions. The DTMF memory can store up to reduce current drain and conserve battery power. Power Save Selects the Power Save options to 24-digit DTMF code. SPEECH Language Selects either English or Japanese as the desired speech language...
...>CS Speech function ON or OFF. DTMF/T-CALL Sets the DTMF Memory functions. The DTMF memory can store up to reduce current drain and conserve battery power. Power Save Selects the Power Save options to 24-digit DTMF code. SPEECH Language Selects either English or Japanese as the desired speech language...
Instruction Manual
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...SCREEN 3 Reply Position Display Selects whether or not to display the distance and altitude. LCD Contrast Sets the contrast level of the battery or external DC power source at power ON. Display Unit Set Display units options. Altitude/Distance Selects units to display the caller's... position data when the data is connected, this function enables charging the battery even with the power ON. Temperature Selects units to display the speed. Speed Selects units to display the temperature. Busy LED ...
...SCREEN 3 Reply Position Display Selects whether or not to display the distance and altitude. LCD Contrast Sets the contrast level of the battery or external DC power source at power ON. Display Unit Set Display units options. Altitude/Distance Selects units to display the caller's... position data when the data is connected, this function enables charging the battery even with the power ON. Temperature Selects units to display the speed. Speed Selects units to display the temperature. Busy LED ...
Instruction Manual
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But "SLO" appears while transmitting, and the output power is attached. : A pproximately 0.1 W (S-LOW) (fixed) NOTE: When using the BP-273 battery case, "SLO," "LO1," "LO2," "MID" or no icon (high power) appears on the display by holding down [LOW] for 1 second. 4 BASIC OPERATION DDAbout transmit power ...
But "SLO" appears while transmitting, and the output power is attached. : A pproximately 0.1 W (S-LOW) (fixed) NOTE: When using the BP-273 battery case, "SLO," "LO1," "LO2," "MID" or no icon (high power) appears on the display by holding down [LOW] for 1 second. 4 BASIC OPERATION DDAbout transmit power ...
Instruction Manual
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Index A About the microSD card 72 Accessing repeaters 47 AM/FM radio mode selection 40 Audio volume 11 Auto Position Reply function xi B Battery Cautions vii Attaching/Detaching 9 Charging at power ON iv BC radio Turning ON the BC Radio 40 C Call Calling an individual station 58 Call sign ...
Index A About the microSD card 72 Accessing repeaters 47 AM/FM radio mode selection 40 Audio volume 11 Auto Position Reply function xi B Battery Cautions vii Attaching/Detaching 9 Charging at power ON iv BC radio Turning ON the BC Radio 40 C Call Calling an individual station 58 Call sign ...
Instruction Manual
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...channels: 5 54 (incl. 50 scan edges and 4 call channels) • Number of BC radio memory channels: 5 00 • Usable temp. battery pack and antenna) ■■Transmitter • Modulation system: FM Variable reactance freq. Less than -13 dBm at High/Mid. range: -20°...FM): 76.0-108.0 MHz*3 *1Guaranteed 440-450 MHz only, *2Guaranteed 144-148 MHz only *388.0-108.0 MHz for external DC power, or specified Icom's battery pack • Digital transmission speed: 4.8 kbps • Voice coding speed: 2.4 kbps 89 • Current drain (at 7.4 V DC): TX (at 5 ...
...channels: 5 54 (incl. 50 scan edges and 4 call channels) • Number of BC radio memory channels: 5 00 • Usable temp. battery pack and antenna) ■■Transmitter • Modulation system: FM Variable reactance freq. Less than -13 dBm at High/Mid. range: -20°...FM): 76.0-108.0 MHz*3 *1Guaranteed 440-450 MHz only, *2Guaranteed 144-148 MHz only *388.0-108.0 MHz for external DC power, or specified Icom's battery pack • Digital transmission speed: 4.8 kbps • Voice coding speed: 2.4 kbps 89 • Current drain (at 7.4 V DC): TX (at 5 ...
Cloning Software Instructions
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... file in the PC into the [Setting] folder in your PC. A-7178-1EX © 2014 Icom Inc. It will overwrite the current data. • The loading contents can be selected between "...before inserting or removing the microSD card. • NEVER remove the microSD card, detach the battery pack/case, or power OFF the transceiver, while reading or writing data to the PC. After ...cloning. (MENU > SD card > Load Setting) NOTE: • After loading, the contents of the ID-51A/E Advanced Instructions for details. When "Keep 'SKIP' setting in the microSD card is accidentally deleted. •...
... file in the PC into the [Setting] folder in your PC. A-7178-1EX © 2014 Icom Inc. It will overwrite the current data. • The loading contents can be selected between "...before inserting or removing the microSD card. • NEVER remove the microSD card, detach the battery pack/case, or power OFF the transceiver, while reading or writing data to the PC. After ...cloning. (MENU > SD card > Load Setting) NOTE: • After loading, the contents of the ID-51A/E Advanced Instructions for details. When "Keep 'SKIP' setting in the microSD card is accidentally deleted. •...