I continually receive excellent audio reports from d star and fm contacts. Additionally, the id880h is fully dstar ready right out of the box, giving you access to. Unfollow icom id880h to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Hi, i have a gps antenna with usb plug and the data cable for my radio id880h. Icom id880h id 880 h id880h user and service manual. Not all icom dstar radios support the import function within the software. The id4100a has excellent selectivity and receive audio. The cs880 free download cloning software is available from the icom inc japan web. Icom has released free software for the ic80ad and id 880h, which ive used successfully. The main category is digital dual band mobile transceiver that is about vhfuhf digital mobile transceiver.
The id880h provides dstar dv mode digital voice and low speed data communications. Icom id880h id880 digital amateur mobile transceiver. I purchased it from icom new zealand as part of the branch 63 special offer in 2011. We want to take a couple of moments of your time to thank dr dstar repeater mode and repeater you for making your id880h your radio of choice, and hope list allow you to operate dstar repeater you agree with icoms philosophy of technology. The id 880h has a wideband receiver as a standard feature and covers 118173. Mar 06, 2016 there are those out there who have mastered the intricacies of the icom menu system. The id880h provides vhfuhf dual band capabilities one band at a time via a simple band switching system.
There are those out there who have mastered the intricacies of the icom menu system. The latest update incorporates popular features found in the original id51a, including integrated gps, an independent amfm receiver and vv, uu, vu dualwatch, the enhancements for digital operation and compatibility with the rsms1a free. It also works for some other icom d star radios handhelds and mobiles for programming and data. The front face is detachable and can be mounted in nearly any mobile setting. After much thought, research and discussion with local hams i decided to get a digital radio to work the local dstar repeaters in baltimore and harford county, maryland. The id 880h can display your position data and you can send that data to another station. Before using it tell it what radio you have by selecting load configuration from radio. It is a little harder to manually program than the 2820. The rt cable is the same for the id 31, and the 880h. I purchased one id880h and began experimenting in the shack. Add a third party gps, with a nema output and you are able to operate d prs mode, to send your position information to an aprs server.
Introducing my new radio the icom id880h digital dstar dual band mobile. Rt systems also has programming software for the 880h. Programming your radio is as simple as download, import, send to radio. Page 1 of 3 id880h dr mode operation programming 1. For those of you with icoms software and ic80, id880, and ic92, dstarinfo now provides import files for your area. Buy icom id880h dual band dstar transciever accessory bundle wrt systems programming softwarecable kit, nifty. 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.
It works both for programming the radio with the rt systems software and as a cable for digital data using other programs such as d rats. The id 880h provides vhfuhf dual band capabilities one band at a time via a simple band switching system. It also works for some other icom dstar radios handhelds and mobiles for programming and data. As far as i know, icom has released free software for all their d star radio models.
If you know how to set up dstar, the icom is easy to program and get on the air. The id2820 does not support importing but does support exporting. I have a gps antenna with usb plug and the data cable for my radio id. I totally recommend getting the rt software and program cable, it makes programming both fm and especially d star easy and you will get more out of this radio.
View and download icom id880h quick start manual online. Icom id880h id 880 h id880h programming interface schematics for icom. The id880h can transmit and receive dstar format digital voice and 950 bps. May 09, 20 basic radio programming with the rt systems software using the d star calculator built right into the program. Dstar digital voice capability the id880h can transmit and receive dstar format digital voice and 950 bps data communication, simultaneously. Twentyfour highquality laminated pages, loaded with detailed setup and operating instructions. Free downloadable software for the ic80ad and the id880h is available here. Over the years, icom has taken the dstar protocol to new levels with each generation of portables. Programming radio software category is a curation of 64 web resources on, kguv8d programming software, dmrconfig dmr radio programming utility, pro key set. 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.
I totally recommend getting the rt software and program cable, it makes programming both fm and especially dstar easy and you will get more out of this radio. It was the first dstar radio i ever programmed and managed it on my own and without instruction just make sure you have your call sign registered on dstar. The usbrts05 cable programs the id880 through the 2. The usbrts05 cable programs the id 880 through the 2. However, i used the icom software to quickly program 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. Dstar operation guide and ham guides pocket refernce card fixedmount cb radios free. You can also communicate with other dstar radios directly. For all practical purposes, the id800 is an ic208 with the dstar functionality added.
Icom has discontinued this model and replaced it by the id880 which has a much nicer user interface relating to the use of dstar gateway repeaters. Icom id880h 50w dualband dstar mobile amateur transceiver. It works both for programming the radio with the rt systems software and as a cable for digital data using other programs such as drats. Icom id880h vhf and uhf digital transceivers let you switch between either band easily. Radio programming software for the icom id 880 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 d star operations. Listed under the radio equipmentvhfuhf mobile icom id 880h category that is about digital dual band mobile transceiver.
I have already programmed my repeater list and my your call sign list. The rt cable is the same for the id31, and the 880h. Dstar setup with icom id880h kevs development toolbox. No mole, the ic2820h does cross band, but both the id 800h and id 880h are single band operation. Quick start guide for the icom id880h dstar radio 1. Icom programming software guide quality twoway radios. Icom programming software guide icom software guide. Icom id880h vhf and uhf digital transceivers id880h free. The menu system is intuitive, and programming manually or via software is easy enough. Id880h vhf and uhf digital transceiver icom america.
Download and install the icom cs80880 software available from the icom website at. It also works for some other icom dstar radios handhelds and mobiles for. With 50 w of output power each, these compact mobile id 880h transceivers have a wideband receiver to extend your radio enjoyment with aviation, marine, weather, and utility communications. The icom id880h has the dstar board already built in at purchase time so its also a simple solution to add in an external gps antenna as it is for the ic2820. Programming software for icom id880h id 880 h id880h.
The icom id880h has the dstar board already built in at purchase time so its also a simple solution to add in an external gps. I will be using the w4kcq dstar repeater and having a ur call as e or. Gps functions the id880h can display your position data and you can send that data to another station. Id880h vhf and uhf digital transceiver features icom america. View and download icom id880h instruction manual online. D star operation guide and ham guides pocket refernce card. Memory downloads for a dvap with a dvap, you have to have your radio programmed to issue the link commands. Also know as icom cloning software, this software runs on your pc under the windows operating system.
D star setup with icom id880h the 880h supports a couple of different approaches to using dstar. I will be using the w4kcq dstar repeater and having a ur call as e or i to test my transmission space. Newer icom radios ic80ad, id 880h, id 31, id 51, ic7100, ic9100 have the dr d star repeater mode and you can use the method described below. The icom id800 dualband dstaranalog transceiver is quite a dandy radio. Yes, you can use a dstar repeaters a local repeater. 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. The id 4100a has excellent selectivity and receive audio. Id880h vhfuhf digital transceiver is designed with.
Dstar setup with icom id880h the 880h supports a couple of different approaches to using dstar. Listen to aviation, marine, weather channels and other utility communications. Dstarinfo programming your radio now even easier dstar info. So, the dvap memories sections allows just that, enter. Icom id880h vhf and uhf digital transceivers id880h. The id 880h comes with the hm3 dtmf mic, opc1154a separation cable, mobile mounting bracket, remote head bracket, mic hanger, opc12 dc power cord and spare fuses. This radio, specifically the dstar stuff, is a bitch to program. Works with windows 7 32 and 64 bit, windows 8 and 8.
Icom id 880h vhf and uhf digital transceivers let you switch between either band easily. If your getting the rt systems software you will not have any problems programming it. You also will need to be able to unlink and maybe use the echo test or check the dvap status. The id880h has a wideband receiver as a standard feature and covers 118173. Recommended cleaning guidelines for icom radios and accessories. The id 880h provides d star dv mode digital voice and low speed data communications. Its a pretty basic program, but it gets the job done. Dstarinfo programming your radio now even easier d. Keep in mind if you have not been on d star before you will need to register with you local d star repeater gateway. 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 use drats over rf 03. Icom id 880h vhf uhf dstar dual band amateur transceiver c my other ham radio. Basic radio programming with the rt systems software using the dstar calculator built right into the program.
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. View and download icom id 880h quick start manual online. Icom id880h switchable vhfuhf dual band the id880h provides vhfuhf dual band capabilities one band at a time via a simple band switching system. New rig icom id880h digital 2m440 dual band mobile. 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. I purchased one id 880h and began experimenting in the shack. I then installed both chirp and icom programming software. Programming without software is a real pain in the patoot. Buy icom id 880h dual band d star transciever accessory bundle wrt systems programming software cable kit, nifty. Can i use the dstar repeater without connecting to the internet.
Software program memories and other setting of the icom idd800 radio. If you have a different radio model then youll need to track down software that works with your radio. Amateur radios icom id880h vhfuhf dstar transceiver. In may of 2014 i fell for the dstar trap and purchased an id880h. Make offer icom f5021 vhf 6174 mhz two way radio with programming software. Wideband receiver the id880h has a wideband receiver as a standard feature and. Dstar repeater mode and repeater you for making your id880h your radio of choice, and hope list allow you to operate dstar repeater you agree with icoms philosophy of technology. I continually receive excellent audio reports from dstar and fm contacts. If you have one of the icom radios ic80ad, ic9100, id31a, id880h with the dr dstar repeater mode you can use the method described below. Not all of the icom radio programming packages support importing, only the radios introduced after the ic80id880. Repeater files to directly import into icom software. Alternate programming method for certain icom radios with the dr mode the method described on the other page can be used on all icom radios, but consumes many memory slots. Aug 12, 2011 for those of you with icoms software and ic80, id880, and ic92, dstarinfo now provides import files for your area.
And, of course, youll want your radios frequency to match that of the dvap. Icfr5300fr6300 digital repeater compatible with simulcast systems. Free cs80880 programming software is available from the icom website. I recently moved to a new qth, and the ares group was doing digitaldstar.
By importing the files, your radio memories will be loaded with all of the repeaters in the specified area. The radios that will allow you to import if you have the software and lead are. Ic7100, ic80, ic9100, ic92, id31, id51, id880h and the ic5100 if you dont use the memory card method. Save icom 880h to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. Icom id880h instruction manual pdf service manual with schematics for icom id880h id 880 h id880h. Icom programming software allows users to set frequencies and functions within their icom radios. Download and install the icom cs80880 software available from the icom. The opc1529r programming cable is required to use the software. For those of you with icom s software and ic80, id880, and ic92, dstarinfo now provides import files for your area. The id880h can display your position data and you can send that data to another station. Digital repeater mode now, you have three choices how to program your dstar repeaters and linking.