D-STAR System Introduction
2017–2018

Simplex Calls

Call Sign Routing

Call another station directly,
not using a repeater.

The call is automatically routed to the repeater that the called user lastused. Also, call sign routing allows you to do cross band operation.

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OPC2350LU
PC or Android™ device!

OPC2350LU
Compatible radiosos*Remote D-STAR radio

PC orAndroid™ device

Access Point Mode

Compatible
radios*Terminal Mode

* Access point and terminal mode compatible radios: ID-51A PLUS2, ID-31A PLUS and ID-4100A.

Long Distance Communications
At Your Finger Tips
The biggest appeal of D-STAR is long distance communication over the Internet gateway through repeaters.
Even with a handheld radio, you can communicate with a friend in another city or country with clear audio.
You can access to your local repeater and route to a different repeater, even from the opposite side of the earth.

What is D-STAR?

Terminal Mode and Access Point Mode

The term D-STAR is Digital Smart Technology for Amateur Radio.
It is an open protocol for digital communications established byJARL (Japan Amateur Radio League).

The Terminal mode and Access point mode enable you to make
D-STAR calls through the Internet, even from areas where noD-STAR repeater is accessible by RF signal.

Terminal ModeDigital Modulation For Clear AudioAs the digital voice incorporates GMSK modulation with AMBE™’s
Forward Error Correction, the result is clear intelligible audio withdigital clarity using only 6 kHz occupied bandwidth*. It provides
clearer audio than analog FM mode without typically increasing
white noise level at the fringes of the communication range.
* Emission designator: 6K00F7W.

Connect a D-STAR radio (either ID-31A PLUS, ID-51A PLUS2 or ID-4100A) tothe Internet through a PC or Android™ device, and send your voice and/or data
through the Internet gateway to a destination repeater.

Access Point ModeUse an ID-31A PLUS, ID-51A PLUS2 or ID-4100A radios connected to theInternet through a PC or Android™ device, as an Access point. You can use
another D-STAR radio to send your voice and/or data through the Access point
radio, and communicate with D-STAR stations all over the world.

Routing and Linking
One of the great features of D-STAR is the user’s ability to talkanywhere they want via call sign commands. With the basic callsign routing, you can route your communications to a specific useror repeater. You are not required to know where repeater theperson you want to communicate with is located.
For those repeaters running dplus software, you have the capabilityof linking to another repeater or a group of repeaters through areflector. Reflectors are a great way to meet new people and havecommunications with a group of users from all over the world at thesame time.
Site A

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DD Mode Operation
DD mode is a 128 kbps data mode in a 10 W mobile package on
the 23 cm band.* It is possible to connect to the Internet via
gateway. You can browse the homepage by connecting apersonal computer.
* A new DD mode compatible model will be available in the near future.

Note for the Terminal mode and Access Point mode:• You need an Internet connection with an IPv4 Global IP address. If you use a cellular system, youneed an IPv4 Global IP address assigned to your Windows® or Android™ device.
• Before operating in the Terminal mode of the Access Point mode, BE SURE to check your local regulation or lows.
• When operating in the Access Point mode, you need two call signs. One for the Access Point
transceiver and one for the Remote D-STAR transceiver.

Site B• For Access point or Terminal mode operation, you must register your MY and Access point call signs with a
Gateway repeater/server that has the RS-RP3C installed.
• When using the terminal mode or access point mode through a PC, an optional free download software,
RS-MS3W, is required to be installed in the PC.

Repeater
Site CReflector• When using the terminal mode or access point mode through an Android™ device, an optional freedownload application, RS-MS3A, is required to be installed in the Android™ device.
PC OS: Windows® 10, Windows® 8.1, Windows® 7

Android™ OS: Android™ 4.0/4.1/4.2/4.3/4.4/5.0/6.0/7.0

Enhance Your D-STAR Experience
with Android ™/iOS ™ Applications
Share Pictures
Pictures on your iOS™ or Android™ device can beshared over D-STAR network. Pictures of yourshack, operating place in the field, rigs, or friends canbe sent to other D-STAR radio that are also using
the application. Add images and make QSOs evenmore enjoyable. Pictures can be sent in the DV Fast
Data mode or conventional DV mode (with voice).

DR Functions and Remote Settings
You can set the radio’s “FROM” and “TO” fields
and change some of the radio’s function settingsfrom your iOS™/Android™ device. When using withthe optional VS-3 Bluetooth® headset, you canwirelessly talk through the ID-4100A or ID-5100A
from a short distance* away from your rig.
* Communication range of Bluetooth® is approximately 10 meters (33 feet).

Repeater List Viewer
The repeater list viewer shows repeater information including
frequencies, call signs and frequency offsets in the repeater list.
You can use it to manually set your radio when you are in a different
area from your usual operating environment.

Receive History
The receiver history enables to read and edit the receiver station’sinformation. Additional information from an Internet database, such
as QRZ.com or APRS.fi, can be downloaded.

D-STAR Stations andRepeater Sites Mapping
See the location of other stations or repeater
sites on a map using received position data. The
radio’s “FROM” and “TO” can be automaticallyset by tapping a repeater site or a D-PRS stationon the map. When used with a locally cachedmap, your own and other station’s locations canbe shown without needing an Internet connection(Offline map function*). * For only the RS-MS1A.

©2014 Google - Map data
©2014 GoogleCall Sign List
The application enables you to add and edit destination call signs
and names used in the DR function.

Import and Export*
A user-programmable repeater list or a repeater list on the Internet
can be imported from a PC to the application. In addition, receive
history can be exported from the application to a PC.
* iTunes is required for the RS-MS1I.

Other Functions• Transceiver Setting Sets certain transceiver’s settings.
• Application Setting Sets the RS-MS1A/I settings.

Transceivers and Compatible Application

Text Messaging
Text messaging enables you to chat with other D-STAR users thatare using the application. Use the function when texting is better
than exchanging information over voice. By using iOS™/Android™
devices, you can exchange messages in your preferred language.

Repeater map example

Transceivers

Compatible application

ID-51A PLUS2
ID-31A PLUS
IC-7100*3
ID-5100A

RS-MS1A*1 for Android™
RS-MS1A*1 for Android™
RS-MS1A*1 for Android™
RS-MS1A*1 for Android™
RS-MS1A*1 for Android™
RS-MS1I*2 for iOS™

ID-4100A*1Download free from Google Play™. (OS: Android™ 4.0 or later)*2

Download free from App Store. (OS: iOS™ 8.0.1 or later)*3

Required options
OPC-2350LU
data communication cable
UT-133A Bluetooth® unit
UT-137 Bluetooth® unit

You can not change transceiver setting.

The RS-MS1I/RS-MS1A may not work, depending on the OS version, installed applications, and so on.

GPS Location Reporting Functions
Displays Your Own and Received Location Data

Export to the Android™ or iOS™ Application

The ID-51A PLUS2, ID-31A PLUS, ID-5100A or ID-4100A havean integrated GPS receiver and show your own location, course,
speed and altitude on the display. The GPS location data can betransmitted with voice. Received location information is also
shown with distance and direction from your location.

When connected with an Android™ or iOS™ device*, received
location data can be plotted on a Map Application.

Own (MY) position example (ID-5100A)* ID-51A PLUS2, ID-31A PLUS, ID-5100A and ID-4100A with RS-MS1A for Android™ device.
ID-4100A with RS-MS1I for iOS™ device.

Location data example (ID-51A PLUS2)

The IC-7100 and IC-9100
enable you to manually inputthe current position or connect
an external GPS receiver.

© GoogleRepeater Search Function
Display example of IC-9100

GPS Button (IC-9100)

Automatic Location Reply Function*Received position information example
TO:JL3YRP

2CurrentPositi* ID-51A PLUS2, ID-31A PLUS, ID-5100A, ID-4100A and IC-7100 functions.
To use the near repeater search function, the position data of the repeater is required. The radios
will be shipped with the D-STAR repeater memories preprogrammed, but the position data ofsome D-STAR repeaters may not be entered or exact.
DDisplayexample of IC-7100(Shows near repeater list
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Display example ofID-51A PLUS2on

When receiving a call addressed toyour call sign, this function automatically replies your current location
data. Replied location data will pop
up on the caller’s display.

The repeater search function* assists you in accessing nearby
repeaters, even in areas you are visiting for the first time. The
function searches for a nearby repeater using the repeater memories with the GPS location data.

Auto Replyp
JL3YRP*ID-31A PLUS, ID-51A PLUS2,ID-4100A and ID-5100A

GPS Log Function*
The GPS log function logs yourlocation data at regular intervals(1 second–60 seconds, dependingon setting) and memorizes this inthe SD card or microSD card toexport to your PC. You can import the data into Google Earthor other map applications.
*SD card microSD card required. *ID-31A PLUS, ID-51A PLUS2, ID-4100A and ID-5100A

D-PRS (Digital Packet Reporting System)
D-PRS converts the D-STAR
GPS information to APRS ™
compatible strings and presents
it to the APRS-IS (APRS InternetServer) and other APRS ™
clients. The APRS™ maps show
real-time APRS ™ informationand tracks D-STAR stations onthe Internet.

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Upgraded
Entry Model withNew Functions
430 (440) MHz single band
3 color variations(Silver/Red/Gold)DV enhanced functions
with an Android™ device*1

5W

Enhanced Functions andGreat Digital Features
144/430 (440) MHz, dualwatch(VHF/VHF, UHF/UHF, VHF/UHF)
Independent AM/FM receiver
DV enhanced functions withan Android™ device*1

5W

UHF DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER (GPS Integrated)

VHF/UHF DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER (GPS Integrated)

2Enjoy D-STAR More Actively andComfortably

Innovation and Mobility Taken tothe Next Level

144/430 (440) MHz dual band

144/430 (440) MHz, dualwatch(VHF/VHF, UHF/UHF, VHF/UHF)

Compact, detachable controller for flexible installation
DV enhanced functions with
iOS™ and Android™ devices*250W(With optional UT-137)

Intuitive touch screen operation
DV enhanced functions with an
Android™ device*350W(With optional UT-133A)

VHF/UHF DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER (GPS Integrated)

VHF/UHF DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER (GPS Integrated)

Intuitive Touch Screen,
Quick Response, Multi-band Radio

The All-Round Transceiver,
IC-9100

HF/50/144/430 (440) MHz multi-band

HF/50/144/430 (440) MHz band DV mode (UT-121 required)Compact with separated front panel

1200 MHz band DV mode (UT-121 and UX-9100 required)

Controls at your fingertips with anangled display

Independent dual receivers, one each for
HF/50 MHz, 144 MHz and 430 (440) MHz Bands.

100
W
50
W
(144MHz)(HF/50MHz)

35W(430/440MHz)

HF/VHF/UHF TRANSCEIVER

HF/VHF/UHF TRANSCEIVER

100
W
75W
(430/440MHz)(HF/VHF)
Optional data communication cable OPC-2350LU and RS-MS1A (for Android™) are required.
Optional Bluetooth® unit UT-137 and RS-MS1A (for Android™) or RS-MS1I (for iOS™) are required.
*3
Optional Bluetooth® unit UT-133A and RS-MS1A (for Android™) are required.
*1*210W(1200MHz withUX-9100)

D-STAR Worldwide Repeater NetworkIInternetResources andD
Digital Amateur Radio Community
There are already many D-STAR user communities on the Internet, and below are some major
Internet resources.

EuropeMore than

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North America

http://www.dstarinfo.com/

Sites

More thanJapan

This site is dedicated to helping D-STAR users world wide. From basic
information on what D-STAR is, to detailed technical information.

More than770

200Asia

Sites

Sites

More than• Repeater List

• Reflector List

• Application List

25

Sites

http://www.dstarusers.org/Central andSouth America
More thanYour source for D-STAR information.

Oceania47

Sites• Last Heard List

More thanMiddle East/Africa

38• Repeater List

Sites

More than

12

D-STAR QSO PARTYSites

The biggest D-STAR QSO party in the world is held every September.
* Some repeaters may not be connected to an IP network.

D-STAR Repeater
Photo shows
ID-RP2V.

Repeater controller
One unit is required for each repeater
site and connects up to four RFmodules. Transfers the received signalto the specified RF module, or to theInternet gateway server.

1200 MHz DV mode
RF module

144 MHz DV mode
RF module

430(440) MHz DV mode
RF module

These are DV mode RF modules for the respective bands.
With a combination of these RF modules, cross band operation between
the 144,430(440) and 1200 (you can go between all various bands) MHz
bands is possible.

1200 MHz DD mode RF module
The ID-RP2D is the DD mode RFmodule for 1200 MHz. It provides 128kbps data speed communication.

RS-RP3C
Internet gateway software
The Internet gateway connects theD-STAR repeater site to the Internet,and links multiple D-STAR repeaters
through the Internet.

Repeater Compatibility Chart with Icom Digital Transceiver
ID-RP2000V (144 MHz DV mode)
ID-RP4000V (430(440) MHz DV mode)(1200 MHz DV mode)
ID-RP2V(1200 MHz DD mode)
ID-RP2D

ID-51A PLUS 2

ID-31A PLUS

ID-5100A

ID-4100A

IC-7100

IC-9100+UT-121

ID-1*2

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*1 Optional UX-9100 and UT-121 are required. *2 Discontinued product.
* Repeater access using radio frequency. Cross band operation between ID-RP2000V,ID-RP4000V and ID-RP2V is possible.

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