Radio programming software for the icom id 31 the id 31 programmer is designed to give you the ease and convenience of programming the memories and set menu options of your radio from your pc including settings for dstar operations. Rt systems makes commercial programming kits which include both software and a radiospecific cable chirp supports a large number of radios including anytone at5888uv. Rt systems programming software makes it easy to manage memory channel information and other menu settings of the icom id 31 and id 31 plus. Wcsd31 programming software for the icom id 31 the wcsd31 programmer is designed to give you the ease and convenience of programming the memories and set menu options of your radio from your pc including settings for dstar operations. Spreadsheet layout with many point and click options. More information along with features and specs can be found by clicking here. Chirp is free, open source software thats used with a thirdparty programming cable. Using either the icom or rt systems software, programming a dvap channel is easy. There are two ways to program memories in an icom id31 or id51 handheld. The main category is icom id51a vhfuhf dstar dual band transceiver that is about icom id51a vhfuhf dstar dual band transceiver. Rt systems radio interface and programming cables usb. This listing is for a single usb programming cable compatible with icom twoway radios that support the opc1529, opc2218lu usb interface and uses the gps compatible data port with a 2. The rt cable is the same for the id 31, and the 880h. Easy operation just select the destination repeater in to and a nearby repeater in from, and you are ready to call other dstar stations.
Murs, frs, gmrs, lmr, aircraft frequencies, no problem. While shopping online for an id 31a programming software is easier and more convenient than shopping in person, it is also harder to know if you are buying a highquality product. Pdf service manual with schematics for icom id31a id 31 a id31a. All memory channels, program scan edges and memory banks can be named with. Home support download database legacy products amateur id 31a. Even when the online pictures are an honest representation of the item, it is hard to see any tiny details in the photos. Wcsd31plus programming software only for icom id31a and id. It supports a large number of manufacturers and models, as well as provides a way to interface with multiple data sources and formats. Id31a plus uhf dstar portable options icom america. Cs31, programming software included with the radio. The software lets you configure every aspect of the radio including basic settings, memory groups more on this feature later, reflectors, and digital repeater settings. The icom id 31a plus lets you operate in the dstar mode from a very compact handheld. Software and cable icom id 31a and id 31a plus rt systems wcsd31plus programming software makes it easy to manage memory channel information and other menu settings of the icom id 31plus.
Before operating in the terminal mode or the access point mode, be sure to check your local regulations or laws. The id 31a comes with the bp271 battery, fas270c sma flexible antenna, mb127 belt clip and bc167 wall charger. Firmware updates software downloads support icom inc. Nov 27, 2014 the rtsystem software will program the radios for any frequency the radio can transmit or receive on. The id31a has a micro sd card slot which can be used for storing gps log, voice. Used with this software, various settings including the memory channels, dstar repeater memories and other settings can be made from a pc. As others have also said, you can program the weebeastie via the 4gb microsd card that goes into the radio for data logging. The cs31 cloning software is supplied with the id 31a e supplied with the application cd. The latest version of the cs31 will be available from the icom. A procedure to view call sign contents on the icom id 31a and id 51a transceivers follows below. Open the cs31 software from icom and clone, read id 31 a id31a. If that still doesnt work, that means the usbserial programming cable is still using the old driver. Included software like the id 31a, the id 51a comes with programming software to help you manage the radio.
Rt systems programming software makes it easy to manage memory channel information and other menu settings of the icom id31 and id31plus. Dvfm repeater search function the dvfm near repeater search function assists you in accessing nearby repeaters, even in areas you are visiting for the first time. If you are using dr mode for other repeaters, using it with a dvap is also very easy. This 440 mhz ht also supports conventional fm comms. Id31a code plug a code plug is a file used to program a radio with software and a cable. We thank you for making your id31a or id31e your radio of choice, and hope. Included software like the id31a, the id51a comes with programming software to help you manage the radio. May 09, 20 basic radio programming with the rt systems software using the dstar calculator built right into the program. The familiar id31a is back with the enhancements introduced with the id51a plus 2, for the ham who wants to get into dstar without breaking the bank. Added by dan smith about 8 years ago with this version of chirp, the version numbering is moving to incrementing the minor version number for each formal release, and will use the revision number for subsequent builds where fixes are backported from the development tree. The dstar calculator built into the program gives you dstar information from all around the world to use. I install the software on an older tower pc running an older intel quad core and 16gb dram and win7 for the os.
Icom id31a plus transceivers ht single band 70 cm, id31a plus. A new feature included with the id 31a and 51a makes dstar programming much easier. About manual programming id51a id31a the resource is currently listed in in a single category. The two separate programmers are included in this one package. The id31a, id51a, or ic7100 operator can provide call sign settings to the legacy icom dstar transceiver operator once call sign contents are displayed. The id 31a, id 51a, or ic7100 operator can provide call sign settings to the legacy icom dstar transceiver operator once call sign contents are displayed. In the left window, expand digital, then select repeater list. Rt systems programming software makes it easy to manage memory channel information and other menu settings of the icom id31 and id31 plus. On the laptop, once the rt systems software is installed along with their usb cable driver, i can use icoms cs31 programming software to change radio parameters, reading to and from the id 31a older version, not. The id31ae provides superior waterproof protection equivalent to ipx7 1m depth of. The dstar digital smart technologies for amateur radio dv mode is the worlds leading amateur radio digital format.
Icom id31a instruction manual pdf brochure for icon id31a id 31 a id31a. Open the cs31 software from icom and clone, read software. I bought a programming cable for my yaesu ft817nd and got a cable made for rt systems, a company that distributes control software for different radios like this. Choose browse my computer for driver software then click on let me pick from list of devices. A procedure to view call sign contents on the icom id31a and id51a transceivers follows below. If you have one of the icom radios ic80ad, ic9100, id 31a, id 880h with the dr dstar repeater mode you can use the method described below. Chirp is a free, opensource tool for programming your amateur radio. This link is listed in our web site directory since tuesday nov 25 2014, and till today manual programming id 51a id 31a has been followed for a total of 647 times. Twentyfour highquality laminated pages, covering use and programming of the microsd card, using the cs31 programming software and all features of the radio. A new feature included with the id31a and 51a makes dstar programming much easier. Icom id31a, icom id31a dstar handitalkie, icom id31.
This link is listed in our web site directory since tuesday nov 25 2014, and till today manual programming id51a id31a has been followed for a total of. Chirp nearly universal amateur radio programming software. Sep 24, 2012 in this video, we cover how easy it is to find and program a dstar repeater using your icom id 31a handheld radio. As you can see, the id 31a is only slightly smaller. Either will work and can be programmed using the programming software from icom cs51 or rt systems id51. Id31a radio, antenna, liion battery, belt clip, wall charger, cloning software, hand strap, owners manual. Basic radio programming with the rt systems software using the dstar calculator built right into the program. The familiar id 31a is back with the enhancements introduced with the id 51a plus 2, for the ham who wants to get into dstar without breaking the bank. The cs31 cloning software is supplied with the id31ae supplied with the application cd. Dec 28, 2011 here is a picture of the yaesu vx8 beside the icom id 31a to show a size comparison.
Dstar digital smart technology for amateur radio is a digital radio protocol developed by the jarl japan amateur radio league. Dec 29, 2011 first, download the updated file from id 31a d repeater list. The id31a has a micro sd card slot which can be used for storing gps log, voice memory and memory contents. Wcsd31plus programming software for the icom id31plus. Use this software to program settings such as memory chan nels and menu. Manual programming id51a id31a resource detail the. New icom opc2350lu cable for id31a id5100a ic7100 id. This link is listed in our web site directory since tuesday nov 18 2014, and till today icom id 51a programming cable and software has been followed for a total of 211 times. Programming by hand is miserable on the id 31a, but not as bad as with earlier generation dstar radios, like the id 91a i almost bought last year at a hamfest. Opc2218lu pc programming cable for id 3151 have a question. Save the setting data, memory data and repeater list of your transceiver to a microsd card or to the pc with the cs31 cloning software before.
Rt systems id31a dstar ht programming software issue qrz. The id31a plus makes dstar calls with digital clarity through a worldwide connected repeater network, or over an internet gateway, as well as conventional fm calls. The latest version of the cs31 will be available from the icom web site. Alternate programming method for certain icom radios with the dr mode the method described on the other page can be used on all icom radios, but consumes many memory slots. Icom releases new ht id31a plus 5w uhf dstar transceiver. Jul 04, 2015 two of the big names in radio programming are chirp and rt systems.
Rt systems makes commercial programming kits which include both software and a radiospecific cable. Id1 1200mhz digital transceiver specifications icom. One method is using the standard memories and the other is to use the dr or repeater list memories. It also includes the cs31 cloning software requires opc2218lu cable. In this video, we cover how easy it is to find and program a dstar repeater using your icom id31a handheld radio. First, download the updated file from id31ad repeater list.
Programming icom id51a icom ic51a out of the box programming instructions pdf file by dstari. The 51a is virtually identical to the id31 except it has a larger screen, both 2m and 70cm as well as software changes to accommodate common dual band functions like the ability to monitor two repeaters at the same time. While shopping online for an id31a programming software is easier and more convenient than shopping in person, it is also harder to know if you are buying a highquality product. Two of the big names in radio programming are chirp and rt systems. Dstar id51a and id31a handheld dara thursday night group. It supports a large number of manufacturers and models, as well as provides a way to interface. Home support download database legacy products amateur id31a. Nifty accessories niftyid31a educational quick reference. The rtsystem software will program the radios for any frequency the radio can transmit or receive on.
The icom cloning software cs title that supports programming. The id31a comes with the bp271 battery, fas270c sma flexible antenna, mb127 belt clip and bc167 wall charger. Rt systems radio interface and programming cables are assembled in the usa from quality parts to provide improved durability. Memory programming for a dvap using an id31a51a dstar info. The rt cable is the same for the id31, and the 880h. The id 31a plus makes dstar calls with digital clarity through a worldwide connected repeater network, or over an internet gateway, as well as conventional fm calls. The id 31a e combo includes a full featured 24 page spiralbound minimanual, plus a trifolded quick reference card for your wallet. The id31 programmer is designed to give you the ease and convenience of programming the memories and set menu options of your radio from your pc including settings for dstar operations. Icom id51a programming cable and software resource detail.
The id31ae combo includes a full featured 24 page spiralbound minimanual, plus a trifolded quick reference card for your wallet. Manual programming id51a id31a a guide on manually programming dstar id51a and id31a handheld. You can see that the id 31a is slightly smaller yet similar in size. Is anyone using the rt systems software, comments requetsed. Dstar digital smart technology for amateur radio is a digital radio protocol developed by the jarl. Btw, i had a yaesu 857 for a while, and that worked fine as well. The main category is icom id 51a vhfuhf dstar dual band transceiver that is about icom id 51a vhfuhf dstar dual band transceiver. Here is a side shot of both the id 31a and vx8 to help compare the thickness of the two radios. Icom is an outstanding, comprehensive radio manufacturer that produces radio communication equipment of all genres, from amateur radios to terrestrial, marine and avionics radios, as well as lte, wlan and satellite radios. Ftdi usb data cable icom id31a id31a plus id31e id31e. The large full dotmatrix display, directional keypad and quick menu button also ease the usability.
The icom id31a plus lets you operate in the dstar mode from a very compact handheld. I did not buy that software and expected the cable to. Programming by hand is miserable on the id31a, but not as bad as with earlier generation dstar radios, like the id91a i almost bought last year at a hamfest. The transmit range is 420 to 450 mhz and the receive range is 400 to 479 mhz in fm, fmn and dv modes. Chirp programming software for your amateur radio maxton. Build your own programming cable ham radio blog pd0ac. I want to throw out what im using right now to program my radios that happen to support digital programming interfaces, which happens to be the baofeng uv5r and tonfa uv985.
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