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13. D-STAR OPERATION (BASIC)
Updating the repeater list
For easy operation, a repeater list is preloaded
into your transceiver.
This section describes how to update the
repeater list using a microSD card.
You can download the repeater list from the Icom
website.
NOTE: Before using a microSD card, see Section
6 of the Basic Manual for card details.
TIP: The file name “705_USA_yymmdd” is used
as an example in the following instructions.
File Name: 705_USA_yymmdd.zip
Step 1: Downloading the repeater list
1. Access the following URL to download the
data files.
https://www.icomjapan.com/support/
• The repeater list and GPS data (CSV: Comma
Separated Values file), and settings file (ICF file)
are contained in the downloaded ZIP file.
TIP: IC-705’s repeater list is uploaded to
“Firmware/Software” in the Icom website.
LThe displayed contents may differ.
Repeater List,
GPS Data
IC-705 Version * 20yy/mm/dd
2. Decompress the file that is downloaded from
the Icom website.
• “705_USA_yymmdd” folder is created on the
same place where the downloaded file is saved.
Step 2: Inserting the microSD card into a PC
Turn OFF the transceiver, then remove the
microSD card from the transceiver. Insert the
card into the memory card slot or memory card
reader (user supplied) on your PC.
LTo use the microSD card with the transceiver,
format the card using the transceiver, even ones
that are preformatted for PCs or other uses.
See Section 6 of the Basic Manual for details.
To the
Card reader
PC
Transceiver
microSD
card
Step 3: Copying the CSV file to the microSD card
1. Double-click the “705_USA_yymmdd”
folder created in the same place where the
downloaded file is saved.
2. Copy the CSV file (Example: 705_USA_Rpt_
yymmdd.csv) in the folder and paste it in the
“RptList” folder (“IC-705” > “Csv” > “RptList”)
of the microSD card.
Depending on the
transceiver version.
Depending on the updated
file date.
Paste the copied
CSV file in this folder.
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