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Icom ID-51A - User Manual

Icom ID-51A
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ADVANCED MANUAL
ID-51A
ID-51E
VHF/UHF TRANSCEIVER
TROUBLESHOOTING
15 REPEATER AND DUPLEX OPERATIONS
14 PRIORITY WATCH
13 SCAN OPERATION
12 MEMORY OPERATION
11 VOICE MEMORY FUNCTION
10 GPS OPERATION
9 D-STAR OPERATION <ADVANCED>
8 D-STAR OPERATION <BASIC>
7 D-STAR INTRODUCTION
6 BC RADIO OPERATION
5 BASIC OPERATION
4 BATTERY CHARGING
3 PANEL DESCRIPTION
2 USING A MICROSD CARD
1 ACCESSORY ATTACHMENT
16 MENU SCREEN
17 OTHER FUNCTIONS
18 OPTIONS
19 SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
INTRODUCTION
To update the repeater list,
click here!
Instructions for advanced operations and additional
details are described in this manual.
See the Basic manual to begin D-STAR, especially for
new users.
INDEX FOR MENU ITEMS

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Questions and Answers

  • A
    angela10Aug 29, 2025
    What to do if repeater does not return status reply on Icom ID-51A?
    • K
      Katherine RodriguezAug 29, 2025
      If the repeater does not return a status reply after your call using the Icom Transceiver, the repeater setting may be wrong, so select the correct repeater. Your transmission may not have reached the repeater, so correct the repeater frequency, frequency offset, or duplex setting. You may also need to get closer to the repeater or try accessing another repeater.
  • Z
    Zachary BirdAug 29, 2025
    Why a memory scan does not start on Icom ID-51A Transceiver?
    • S
      Scott PowellAug 29, 2025
      If a Memory Scan does not start on your Icom Transceiver, ensure that the Memory mode is selected by pushing [M/CALL]. Also, make sure that two or more memory channels have been programmed.
  • T
    theresayoungAug 30, 2025
    Why contacting another station is impossible on Icom ID-51A?
    • S
      scottgillespieAug 30, 2025
      If contacting another station is impossible using your Icom Transceiver, it may be due to a different tone or code being used for the tone/DTCS squelch. Check the tone/DTCS by performing a tone scan.
  • H
    hhudsonAug 30, 2025
    How to fix digital code squelch (CSQL) on Icom ID-51A Transceiver?
    • J
      jennifer45Aug 30, 2025
      If the digital code squelch (CSQL) is not working on your Icom Transceiver, the wrong digital code may be set. Ensure you set the correct digital code.
  • Y
    ygreenAug 31, 2025
    Why DR mode will not appear on Icom ID-51A?
    • S
      Stephanie Holmes MDAug 31, 2025
      If the DR mode does not appear even when holding down the appropriate button on your Icom Transceiver, it may be because there is no repeater list in your radio. Reload the repeater list using the CS-51 cloning software, a microSD card, or enter the Repeater list data directly into the transceiver.
  • C
    Curtis BowersAug 25, 2025
    What to do if no sound comes from the speaker of my Icom ID-51A?
    • A
      Amy PayneAug 25, 2025
      If no sound is coming from the speaker, first, check the volume level and adjust it to a desired level using the [VOL] control. Also, verify if an external speaker or a cloning cable is connected to the [SP] jack. If so, check the external speaker connection or remove the cloning cable.
  • L
    Lisa MccoySep 1, 2025
    Why Gateway call cannot be made on Icom Transceiver?
    • B
      Brian ScottSep 1, 2025
      If you can make a local area call, but not a Gateway or destination station call on your Icom Transceiver, your MY call sign may not be registered on a D-STAR repeater. Register your own call sign (MY) on a gateway repeater, or confirm the registration of the call sign.
  • K
    Kimberly KingSep 1, 2025
    Why program scan does not start on Icom ID-51A?
    • V
      Victoria DanielSep 2, 2025
      If a Program Scan does not start on your Icom Transceiver, ensure that you are not in memory mode, Call channel mode, Weather channel mode, or DR mode. Push [V/MHz] to select the VFO mode. Also, ensure that different frequencies are programmed in the scan edge channels, “?A” and “?B,” and that one or more pairs of scan edge channels have been programmed.
  • J
    Joel EvansSep 2, 2025
    What does RPT mean on Icom ID-51A Transceiver?
    • L
      Lawrence HolmesSep 2, 2025
      If the access repeater replies ‘RPT?’ and its call sign after your call on the Icom Transceiver, the call sign of the destination repeater is wrong. Correctly set the destination repeater call sign.
  • T
    Terri PrattSep 2, 2025
    What does L mean on Icom ID-51A Transceiver during transmission?
    • D
      dylan57Sep 3, 2025
      If “L” appears on the LCD and the received audio is interrupted during transmission on your Icom Transceiver, some packets may be lost due to network error (poor data throughput performance) while receiving through the internet. Wait a while, and try it again.

Icom ID-51A Specifications

General IconGeneral
Frequency Range144-148 MHz, 430-450 MHz
Antenna ConnectorSMA
GPS ReceiverYes
WaterproofIPX7
ModesFM, DV
Weight255 g
Memory Channels1304 channels
Output Power5W (High), 2.5W (Middle), 0.5W (Low)

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