iCOM RS-MS3W Terminal Mode Access Point Mode Software Instructions

iCOM RS-MS3W Terminal Mode Access Point Mode Software

Product Information

Specifications

• USB port: USB 1.1 or USB 2.0

System Requirements

• To use the RS-MS3W software, the following are required:
  • USB port: USB 1.1 or USB 2.0

Note: Before using this software application, you must have your call sign registered to the gateway server that has the RS-RP3C installed. Please consult the gateway repeater administrator for more details.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: What are the system requirements for using RS-MS3W?
  • A: The system requires a USB port (USB 1.1 or USB 2.0).
• Q: How do I register my call sign to the gateway server?
  • A: Before using RS-MS3W, you must have your call sign registered to the gateway server that has the RS-RP3C installed. Please contact the gateway repeater administrator for more details.
• Q: How can I check the COM port number that the data communication cable is connected to?
  • A: On the main screen of the RS-MS3W software, click on “Com Port” to display the COM port number. Refer to the data cable’s installation guide on the Icom website for more information.
• Q: How can I uninstall the RS-MS3W software?
  • A: To uninstall, use the “Apps & features” in the System menu. Go to Start > Settings > System > Apps & features and locate RS-MS3W. Click on it and select “Uninstall”.

Thank you for choosing this Icom product.
The RS-MS3W is a software application for Windows, designed for using the DV Gateway function of the Icom D-STAR® transceivers. These instructions are made based on using Windows 10.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely before using this product.

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

The following are required to use the RS-MS3W. (As of March 2019)

Operating system

• Microsoft® Windows® 10 (32/64 bit)
• Microsoft® Windows® 8.1 (32/64 bit)
• Microsoft® Windows® 7 (32/64 bit)

USB port

• A USB 1.1 or USB 2.0

NOTE: Before using this software application, you must have your call sign registered to the gateway server that has the RS-RP3C installed.

Ask the gateway repeater administrator for details.

COMPATIBLE TRANSCEIVERS AND CABLES

The following transceivers are compatible with the RS-MS3W. (As of March 2019)

• ID-31A PLUS/ID-31E PLUS
• ID-51A (PLUS2)/ID-51E (PLUS2)
• ID-4100A/ID-4100E
• IC-9700

The OPC-2350LU data cable is needed to connect the transceiver to the RS-MS3W.

NOTE: See “About the DV Gateway function*” on the Icom website for connection details. http://www.icom.co.jp/world/support/download/manual/

• When using the IC-9700, see the transceiver’s Advanced manual.

INSTALLATION

To install:

• Confirm Windows has completed its startup.
• Log in as the administrator.
• Be sure no other applications are running.

These instructions are based on using Microsoft® Windows® 10.

1. Unzip the file downloaded from the Icom website. (http://www.icom.co.jp/world/support/download/firm/)
2. Double click the executable file in the unzipped folder.
   • When “User Account Control” is displayed, click to continue.
3. Select a language, and then click .
4. Click >.
5. Click >.
   • To select another destination folder, click <Change…> before clicking >.
6. Click .
7. Click .

Attention

• The “RS-MS3W” file is created in the Windows Start menu, and a shortcut icon is created on the desktop.
• Double click the icon to open the RS-MS3W.

NOTE

• To uninstall, use the “Apps & features” in the “System” menu.
• To get started, click on Start > Settings > System > Apps & features.

MAIN SCREEN

1. File

   • Exit: Closes the application.

2. Settings

   • Com Port: Displays the COM port number that the data communication cable is connected to.
   • Note: Click “▼” to display the COM ports on a drop-down list.
   • See the data cable’s “Installation Guide” on the Icom website for details on checking the COM port number.
   • TIP: You can access the data cable’s Installation Guide by entering the cable name on the URL below. http://www.icom.co.jp/world/support/download/manual/

3. Help

   • About: Opens the information window and displays the version number.

4. Start

   • Click to start the connection to the destination.

5. Stop

   • Click to stop the connection to the destination.

6. Gateway Repeater (Server IP/Domain)

   • Enter the RS-RP3C’s gateway repeater address or domain name.
   • Tip: The address consists of up to 64 characters.
   • NOTE: You must have your call sign registered to the gateway server that has the RS-RP3C installed. Ask the gateway repeater administrator for details.

7. Terminal/AP Call sign
   Enter the Terminal/AP call sign that is registered as the access point on the RS-RP3C’s Personal Information screen.

   • The call sign consists of 8 characters.
   • Enter My Call sign of the connected transceiver.
   • Enter a space for the 7th character.
   • Enter a desired ID suffix between A to F for the 8th character.
   • If the call sign is entered in lowercase letters, the letters are automatically changed to uppercase letters when you click .

8. Gateway Type

   • Select the gateway type.
   • Tip: Select “Global” when operating outside of Japan.

9. Allowed Call sign

   • Select to use the call sign restriction for the Access Point mode. When ‘Enable’ is selected, this allows the station of the assigned call sign to transmit through the Internet.
   • Disabled: Allow any call signs to transmit.
   • Enabled: Allow only the call sign displayed in 12 to transmit.
   • Tip: When using the Terminal mode, select ‘Disabled.’

10. Allowed Call sign List

    • Enter the call sign of the stations are allowed to transmit through the internet while “Enabled” is selected for 9 “Allowed Call sign.”
    • You can add up to 30 call signs.
    • Adding a call sign
    • Deleting a call sign
    1. In the call sign field !2, click on the call sign to delete.
    • The selected call sign is displayed in the entry field.
    2. Click .

11. Call sign information field

    • Displays the information of call signs that are transmitted from the PC or received from the Internet.
    • (Example)

12. Call sign field

    • Displays the call signs that are allowed to transmit while “Enabled” is selected for 9 “Allowed Call sign.”

13. Apply button
    Click to save the entered data or settings.

    • The button turns red when you have changed the data or settings.
    • The changes are not saved until you click this button.

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