RS-MS3A
by Icom Inc.
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📅 Updated March 15, 2022
RS-MS3A enables D-STAR QSOs with D-STAR transceivers, even with no repeater.
Features RS-MS3A
[Features]The RS-MS3A is an Android device application designed to expand the DV mode capability of a D-STAR transceiver using a Terminal or an Access Point mode.These modes enable D-STAR operations by sending signals from the D-STAR transceiver over the Internet, even when that transceiver is out of range of a D-STAR repeater.
The transceiver sends your voice signals using an Internet, 3G, or LTE network, through an Android device.1.
Terminal modeBy operating the D-STAR transceiver through the Android device, you can contact other D-STAR transceivers.In the Terminal mode, the transceiver will not transmit an RF signal, even if [PTT] is held down, because the microphone audio signal is transmitted through an Internet, 3G, or LTE network.2.
Access Point modeIn this mode, the D-STAR transceiver functions as a Wireless LAN access point.The D-STAR transceiver repeats the received signal from the Android device, to other D-STAR transceivers.Refer to the instruction manual (PDF) for setting details.
The instruction manual can be downloaded from the ICOM web site.(URL: http://www.icom.co.jp/world/support/download/manual/index.php)[Device requirements]1 Android 5.0 or later2 Touch screen Android device3 USB On-The-Go (OTG) host function4 Public IP address[Usable transceivers] (As of Mar 2022)- ID-31A PLUS or ID-31E PLUS - ID-4100A or ID-4100E- ID-51A or ID-51E (“PLUS2” only) - ID-52 *1- IC-705 *1- IC-9700* An data cable is also required.*1 Supported in RS-MS3A Ver.1.31 or later.Note:- This application operates on Android devices as a gateway server on the D-STAR system.
Therefore, a public IP address must be set on either the Android device or the Wireless LAN router.- Ask your mobile carrier or ISP for a public IP address.
According to the contract, communication charges and/or communication packet limits may occur.- Ask your mobile carrier, ISP, or manufacturer of your Android device or router about public IP setting details.- ICOM does not guarantee the RS-MS3A will function with all Android devices.- Turn OFF the Wireless LAN function when communicating through a 3G or LTE network.- The RS-MS3A may not be usable due to conflicts with other applications installed on your Android device.- The RS-MS3A may not be usable, even if your Android device supports the USB OTG host function.- Depending on your Android device, the power that is supplied to the USB terminal may be interrupted while in the display sleep mode or the power saving mode.
In that case, remove the “Screen timeout” check mark on the Application Setting screen of the RS-MS3A.
Set the sleep function on your Android device to OFF, or to the longest time period.- Operate your transceiver with the RS-MS3A in compliance with appropriate regulations.- ICOM recommends that you operate them with a club station license.-Improved stability of voice communications.
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"Works very well"
Augusto
"Very good. Its easy to use and simply does the job."
orlando irizarry
"This app should work via Bluetooth and should not require an expensive cable."
Michael Foley
"You are reading this review because you did what I did. You bought an icom dstar transceiver and found out that the repeater system is hot trash and when there is a repeater in the area the owner never gets off of the repeater so you can't connect to anything but local. Don't you worry you can buy a $75 cable and use your data plans with this app to access dstar. I HATE YOU NOW ICOM THE CABLE SHOULD HAVE BEEN SOLD WITH THE TRANSCEIVER. I live 10 miles from icom America and I'm having to use my data to connect to a reflector. I REALLY DO HATE YOU ICOM. I should have never purchased the 4100, and I'm glad my buddy talked me out of the 5100. WASTE OF MONEY."
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