Icom ID-52A

15
OTHER FUNCTIONS
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Cloning
The transceiver has a data cloning capability� This
function is useful when you want to copy all of the
settings and entered contents from one
ID-52A/ID-52E to another� This section describes the
cloning method using a microSD card�
Step 1. Saving the master transceiver’s setting
data onto the microSD card.
[MENU] > SET > SD Card > Save Setting
1� Push [MENU]�
2� Select “SD Card” in the “SET” menu�
3� Select “Save Setting�”
4� Select “<<New File>>�”
L The file name is automatically set in the following
format: Setyyyymmdd_xx
(yyyy: Year, mm: month, dd: day, xx: serial number)�
5� Push [ENT] to save the file with the displayed name�
• The confirmation dialog is displayed�
6� Select “YES�”
• While saving, a progress bar is displayed, then
returns to the SD CARD screen after the saving is
completed�
L To exit the MENU screen, push [MENU]�
Step 2. Remove the microSD card from the master
transceiver, then insert it into the sub
transceiver.
1� Turn OFF the master transceiver�
2� Remove the microSD card from the master
transceiver�
3� Insert the card into the sub transceiver, then turn
ON the sub transceiver�
Master Sub
NOTE:
• Turn OFF the transceiver before you insert or remove
the microSD card�
• DO NOT turn OFF the transceiver while saving or
loading the setting data� Otherwise, the data may be
corrupted or deleted�
TIP: The setting data is saved in the “icf” file format
that is used in the CS-52 programming software�
When the saved data on a card is copied to a PC,
you can edit it with the programming software�
For details, refer to the CS-52 instructions that can
be downloaded from the Icom website�
(Continue the steps on the next page�)
L Recorded voice memories are not included in the cloning
data� To play back the master transceiver’s voice memory,
insert the microSD card into a sub transceiver, or make a
copy onto the sub transceiver’s microSD card using a PC�
L Assumes that the microSD card has already been
inserted into the transceiver�