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Icom IC-905 User Manual

Icom IC-905
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This manual describes instructions for advanced features and
instructions.
See the BASIC MANUAL that come with the transceiver for
precautions and basic operations.
ADVANCED MANUAL
ALL MODE TRANSCEIVER
|905
1 ADVANCED OPERATIONS
2 SCOPE OPERATION (ADVANCED)
3 SD CARD (ADVANCED)
4 VOICE RECORDER FUNCTIONS
5 VOICE TX MEMORY FUNCTION
6 MEMORY OPERATION
7 SCANS
8 OTHER FUNCTIONS
9 GPS OPERATION (ADVANCED)
10 D-STAR OPERATION (BASIC)
11 D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED)
12 ABOUT THE DV GATEWAY FUNCTION
13 DD MODE OPERATION
14 MAINTENANCE (ADVANCED)
15 UPDATING THE FIRMWARE
16 ADVANCED CONNECTIONS

Table of Contents

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Icom IC-905 Specifications

General IconGeneral
LAN PortYes
Power Supply13.8 V DC
ModesFM, SSB, CW, AM
Display4.3-inch color TFT touch screen
GPSYes
USB PortYes
Antenna ConnectorN-type

Summary

ADVANCED OPERATIONS

VOX function

Explains the Voice-Operated Transmission (VOX) function for hands-free operation and its adjustment settings.

∂TX function

Details the ∂TX function for shifting transmit frequency and its monitor function.

Operating CW (ADVANCED)

Covers advanced CW operations like CW Reverse mode and Memory Keyer functions.

Operating RTTY (FSK)

Explains RTTY operations including decoding, transmitting, and log settings.

Operating ATV

Describes how to operate in ATV mode for receiving and transmitting video and audio signals.

Tone squelch operation

Details the Tone squelch function in FM mode for selective calls and tone scanning.

DTCS code squelch operation

Explains the DTCS code squelch function in FM mode and checking DTCS codes.

Repeater operation

Covers accessing repeaters, setting duplex direction, and tone frequencies.

Duplex operation

Explains duplex operation for shifting transmit frequency relative to receive frequency.

Data communication

Describes data communication modes like SSB-DATA, AM-DATA, and FM-DATA.

SCOPE OPERATION (ADVANCED)

Spectrum scope screen

Details on adjusting sweep speed and reference level for the FFT scope display.

SCOPE SET screen

Explains settings for waveform color, scope range, VBW, and averaging.

Audio scope screen

Covers the Audio scope display for FFT and oscilloscope waveform components.

SD CARD (ADVANCED)

Loading the saved data files

Instructions for loading memory channels and transceiver settings from an SD card.

Deleting a data file

Steps to delete files from the SD card, with a note on data backup.

Importing or Exporting a CSV format file

Guide to importing or exporting data like memory channels and repeater lists in CSV format.

About the SD card’s folders

Details the folder structure created by the IC-905 on the SD card for various data types.

VOICE RECORDER FUNCTIONS

Recording a QSO audio

Explains how to record receive and transmit audio for QSO logs or voice messages.

Playing back a QSO audio

Instructions for playing back recorded QSO audio files from the SD card.

Checking the folder or file information

Details on how to check folder and file information for recorded audio.

RECORDER SET screen

Covers settings for TX REC Audio, RX REC Condition, File Split, and PTT Auto REC.

VOICE TX MEMORY FUNCTION

Recording a Voice TX memory

Guides on recording up to 8 voice messages for transmitting, including mic gain adjustment.

Entering a Voice TX memory name

Explains how to assign a name to recorded Voice TX memories for easy identification.

Transmitting a Voice TX memory content

Details on transmitting recorded voice contents once or repeatedly.

VOICE TX SET screen

Settings for Automatic Monitor and Transmit Repeat Interval for voice memories.

MEMORY OPERATION

Memory channels

Overview of Memory mode for selecting frequencies, modes, and parameters.

Entering Memory channel contents

Steps to set frequency, mode, and other parameters into memory channels.

Selecting a Memory channel

Methods to select a memory channel using the screen or keypad.

Copying the Memory channel contents

Instructions for copying memory contents to VFO or another memory channel.

Memo Pad

Explains the Memo Pad function for temporarily saving frequencies and modes.

SCANS

Scan types

Overview of different scan types like VFO, Programmed, Memory, Mode Select, and ∂F scans.

SCAN SET screen

Settings for scan speed, resume function, pause timer, and temporary skip.

Programmed scan and Fine Programmed scan

Details on operating programmed scans and fine programmed scans with edge settings.

Memory scan

Explains how to perform memory scans, including all memory and group scans.

Temporary Skip function

Allows temporarily skipping unwanted frequencies or channels during a scan.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

About “USB SEND/Keying”

Controlling transmit, receive, and CW/RTTY keying via USB port from a PC.

Protection function

Explains the 2-step protection function for power amplifiers and SWR detection.

Measuring SWR

Details on measuring SWR using spot and plot measurements.

NTP function

Describes synchronizing the internal clock with a time management server.

Screen Capture function

Guides on capturing transceiver display to an SD card and viewing captured screens.

GPS OPERATION (ADVANCED)

GPS TX mode and TX format types

Overview of GPS TX modes (D-PRS, NMEA) and selectable data formats.

Checking your location

How to display and interpret GPS Position screens (MY, RX, MEM, ALM).

Transmitting D-PRS data

Detailed steps for transmitting D-PRS data in Position, Object, Item, and Weather formats.

Transmitting NMEA data

Guides on setting GPS sentences for transmitting data in NMEA format.

GPS Memory

Instructions for adding, editing, deleting, and rearranging GPS data in memory.

GPS Alarm

Covers setting GPS alarms for target stations or positions based on proximity.

GPS SET

Configuration settings for GPS functions like Position Input, TX Mode, and Data Extension.

D-STAR OPERATION (BASIC)

Unique features of D-STAR

Highlights key D-STAR features like cross-band operation and call sign entry.

What is D-STAR?

Provides an overview of D-STAR as a digital protocol standard for voice and data.

About the DR function

Explains the DR (D-STAR Repeater) function for easy communication via repeaters.

Enter your call sign (MY) into the transceiver

Steps to enter your call sign into the MY call sign memory for D-STAR operation.

Register your call sign at a gateway repeater

Guide to registering your call sign at a repeater for Internet gateway access.

Making a Simplex call

Describes simplex operation for direct calls on a single frequency without a repeater.

Accessing repeaters

Instructions on how to access repeaters and check signal transmission.

Saving to Memory channels

Explains how to save repeater settings (FROM/TO) into memory channels.

About Reflectors

Details on reflectors as special servers for linking D-STAR repeaters.

D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED)

“FROM” (Access repeater) setting

Covers selecting access repeaters via repeater list, DR scan, and TX History.

“TO” (Destination) setting

Explains setting the destination for calls via Local CQ, Gateway CQ, Call Signs, History, or direct entry.

Message operation

Guides on entering, transmitting, and deleting short messages for DV mode.

BK mode communication

Details the Break-in function for interrupting conversations with call sign squelch.

Automatic DV detection

Explains how the transceiver detects and handles FM signals in DV mode.

Automatic Reply function

Covers automatic replies with call sign or recorded messages upon receiving a call.

Data communication

Details on sending and receiving data, including DV Fast Data function.

Repeater list

Information on the repeater list, its contents, and manual entry/editing procedures.

Your Call Sign

Instructions for entering, deleting, and rearranging Your Call Signs for destination settings.

ABOUT THE DV GATEWAY FUNCTION

About the DV Gateway function

Overview of the DV Gateway function for making Gateway calls via Terminal or Access Point modes.

Terminal mode operation

Guides on operating in Terminal mode for Gateway calls through the Internet.

Access Point mode operation

Instructions for setting up and operating an Access Point transceiver for Gateway calls.

Setting up a network

Details on setting up networks using routers, cellular systems, or mobile routers.

Troubleshooting

Provides solutions for error icons and messages encountered in Gateway functions.

DD MODE OPERATION

About the DD mode

Overview of DD mode for data communication at 128 kbps.

Setting your PC

Guides on obtaining static IP addresses and setting up PC for DD mode.

Setting the transceiver

Instructions for connecting LAN cable and selecting call signs for DD mode.

DD mode operation without a repeater

Steps for operating DD mode without a repeater, including file transfer.

DD mode operation using a repeater

Guides for operating DD mode through a repeater, including DR function setup.

Internet access

Steps to access the Internet via DD mode using a repeater.

Troubleshooting for DD mode operation

Provides solutions for common problems encountered in DD mode operation.

MAINTENANCE (ADVANCED)

Cloning

Instructions for cloning settings and data between IC-905 transceivers using an SD card.

Touch Screen Calibration function

Guide to calibrating the touch screen for accurate input detection.

UPDATING THE FIRMWARE

About updating the firmware

Information on updating IC-905 and CX-10G firmware for new functions and improvements.

Preparation

Steps to download and unzip firmware files from the Icom website.

Updating the firmware

Detailed instructions for updating the transceiver firmware using an SD card.

ADVANCED CONNECTIONS

FSK and AFSK connections

Details on connecting a PC for RTTY operation using USB or interface circuit diagrams.