The radio has also powered down on me twice now for no apparent reason, one time was after a 23 minute transmission using mid power on vhf and the other time it was just scanning. Repeater files to directly import into icom software. The mobile companion of the ic80ad handheld id880h vhf and uhf digital transceiver cs80880 free download cloning software the cs880 free download cloning software is available from the icom inc japan web site. Chirp is a free, opensource tool for programming your amateur radio. Dstarinfo programming your radio now even easier d. The 880h has a known problem that shows up now and then, the uhf overheats, even on low power. Wcsd880 works with authentic versions of this radio worldwide including the id.
Id880h vhf and uhf digital transceiver features icom. The rt cable is the same for the id31, and the 880h. After that, follow this guide to access a dstar repeater. The cs880 free download cloning software is available from the icom inc japan web site. Ab4mm walks you through how to link and unlink repeaters to reflectors on the icom id880h, as well as showing how to configure your radio settings to.
Low power output is 0w watts, medium is about 12w and high is 35w. View and download icom id880h instruction manual online. Amateur radios icom id880h vhfuhf dstar transceiver. The 880h supports a couple of different approaches to using dstar. It supports a large number of manufacturers and models, as well as provides a way to interface with multiple data sources and formats. Icom id880h instruction manual pdf service manual with schematics for icom id880h id 880 h id880h. By making these configuration files available, within the uk dstar community, it is hoped that it will make life easier for everyone and minimise the amount of replicated effort required to. The id880h can display your position data and you can send that data to another station. Add a third party gps, with a nema output and you are able to operate dprs mode, to send your position information to an aprs server. Icom id880h vhf and uhf digital transceivers let you switch between either band easily. Twentyfour highquality laminated pages, loaded with detailed setup and operating instructions. Id880h vhfuhf digital transceiver is designed with. Before using it tell it what radio you have by selecting load configuration from radio.
Icom id880h the garmin 18 antenna comes in various models, the one that i required had a serial db9 standard nine pin serial pc styled connector as well as a cigarette lighter adaptor to supply the required dc to power the gps antenna. Wcsd880 programming software and usb29a cable for the icom id 880. Lots of fun, d ar advanced digital dstar digital smart technology for amateur radio is a digital communication protocol developed by the jarl japan amateur radio league. Icom id880h id880 digital amateur mobile transceiver. The id880h provides vhfuhf dual band capabilities one band at a time via a simple band switching system. Short video showing how to program the icom id880h dstar mobile with icoms cloning software. This file can then be imported into the repeater list using the software s drop down menu fileimportgroup the id 880h is one of icoms most affordable and popular dstar radios and the first to include a dr mode. The icom id880h 2 meter440 fm transceiver has 50, 15 or 5 watts output on each band. Id880h vhf and uhf digital transceiver features icom america. Listen to aviation, marine, weather channels and other utility communications. The main category is digital dual band mobile transceiver that is about vhfuhf digital mobile transceiver.
The front face is detachable and can be mounted in nearly any mobile setting. With manuals box brackets power cable and remote head cable. Its a very basic gps unit with a 12v cigarette plug and 9pin serial port on it. The radios that will allow you to import if you have the software and lead are. Programming software for icom id880h id 880 h id880h. Icom id880h id 880 h id880h programming interface schematics for icom. I recently purchased a used id880h that has problems on uhf. The software allows the user to program various settings from a pc and the memory channels. This is what most people have used for a long time to store their information in. Looking at the 880h its replacement, you can see where things where learned.
Never connect the transceiver to an ac outlet or to a dc power supply that uses more than specified. Icom programming software guide icom software guide. Cs80880 free download cloning software the cs880 free download cloning software is available from the icom inc japan web site. Also know as icom cloning software, this software runs on your pc under the windows operating system.
Define the repeaters in a repeater list, and the remote repeaterreflector repeater commands in the call sign memories. The radio is not difficult to program, but it is very timeconsuming. The memory list section provides a download for the basic memory operation. Icom id880h id 880 h id880h user and service manual. Use the new dr digital repeater feature available on id880, id31, id51. Page 1 instruction manual vhfuhf digital transceiver id 880h this device complies with part 15 of the fcc rules. The wcsd880 programmer is designed to give you the ease and convenience of programming the memories and set menu options of your radio from your pc including settings for dstar operations. New 880h users often have difficulty understanding how to program the dr mode and what. I have found through an unbelievable amount of testing with my rigs this weekend, just over 8. So, the dvap memories sections allows just that, enter. Memory downloads for nondr mode radios by regions dstar. Page 1 of 3 id880h dr mode operation programming 1.
Icom id880h 144440 mhz dualband amateur radio dstar. Programming your radio is as simple as download, import, send to radio. The cs80880 cloning software free download software is helpful for programming call signs or the repeater. The id880h comes with the hm3 dtmf mic, opc1154a separation cable, mobile mounting bracket, remote head bracket, mic hanger, opc12 dc power cord and spare fuses. Free cs80880 programming software is available from the icom website. The id880h has a wideband receiver as a standard feature and covers 118173. And, of course, youll want your radios frequency to match that of the dvap. Ic7100, ic80, ic9100, ic92, id31, id51, id880h and the ic5100 if you dont use the memory card method. Used with this software, various settings can be made from a pc and the memory channels and other settings can be shared between ic80ad and its matching mobile unit, the id880h.
Rt systems also has programming software for the 880h. Wcsd880 works with authentic versions of this radio worldwide including the id 880, id 880h and id e880. The default setting of the gateway auto setting has been changed from off to auto. Icom id880h vhf and uhf digital transceivers id880h.
H common features internet simplex mode communication in dv and fm mode is available without requiring a repeater. Icom programming software guide quality twoway radios. There is a way to get your position on the icom 880h to the aprs network, but you need to add a gps to the radio. Icom configuration files icf this web page is designed to provide users with configuration files that can be loaded into their icom dstar radios. Download and install the icom cs80880 software available from the icom website at. You also will need to be able to unlink and maybe use the echo test or check the dvap status.
If you need to select the repeater group, press band for 1 second and turn dial to select the appropriate group. Ic80adid880h easy repeater id1 dstar makes mobile operation much more fun. For those of you with icoms software and ic80, id880, and ic92, dstarinfo now provides import files for your area. Repeater list downloads for dr mode radios dstar info. Dstar setup with icom id880h kevs development toolbox. One memory channel is created for each repeater in the specified area. Not all icom dstar radios support the import function within the software. Once you have all of your parameters programmed in the software, write them to the radio. When you understand how dstar works, and understand how things evolved, then 800h shows its problems. Antenna and coax checked at the time of install and rechecked after failure. So after banging his head, he bought the 880h and passed the 800h to me. Now i could finally see what the heck was going on and assign values where they need to go.
Quick start guide for the icom id880h dstar radio 1. With 50 w of output power each, these compact mobile id880h transceivers have a wideband receiver to extend your radio enjoyment with aviation, marine, weather, and utility communications. Articles, notes and random thoughts on software development and technology. Memory downloads for a dvap with a dvap, you have to have your radio programmed to issue the link commands.
Use the icom software to load the dstar code plugs to your radio, with the rt cable. The dstar calculator built into the program gives you dstar information from all around the world to use. I cannot successfully program either one of the id880hs that i own, with this software chirp. Icom programming software allows users to set frequencies and functions within their icom radios. The repeater list has evolved over time, so its use has changed from the ic91 to the id31. Icom is an outstanding, comprehensive radio manufacturer that produces radio communication equipment of all genres, from amateur radios to terrestrial, marine and avionics radios, as well as lte, wlan and satellite radios. Used with this software, various settings can be made from a pc and the memory channels and other settings can be shared between ic80ad and its. Operation is subject to the following two conditions. This download updates your icom id 31, id 51 all versions, id 5100, id 7100, and kenwood thd74 list of repeaters used by the near repeater function.
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