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ICOM ID-RP4010V Repeater Quick Start Guide

1. Purpose and General Idea

Digital networks (D-STAR, DMR, C4FM) are widely used in the amateur radio bands VHF/UHF. Most digital repeaters operate only in digital mode, but the new ICOM ID-RP4xxx series repeaters support mixed mode:


  • analog FM
  • digital D-STAR (DV)
  • automatic mode switching based on the method of opening the repeater


The repeater can operate:

  • autonomously
  • or with an internet connection via Raspberry Pi
  • without the mandatory ID-RP2C controller (it is supported only for compatibility)


This document discusses an example:

  • ICOM ID-RP4010V (UHF 430 MHz)
  • Raspberry Pi 4
  • Pi-Star 4.1.6
  • connection of the repeater to Pi via Ethernet (through a USB-Ethernet adapter)


2. Main characteristics of the repeater

  • Frequencies: VHF / UHF 430 MHz / 1200 MHz
  • Power:
    • VHF / UHF: 25 W or 1 W
    • 1.2 GHz: 10 W or 1 W
  • Power selection - using the switch on the front panel
  • Setup - via USB from PC
  • All parameters are set by the ID-RP3 Utility program


3. What will be needed

Equipment:

  • ICOM ID-RP4010V Repeater
  • Raspberry Pi 4
  • USB-Ethernet adapter (eth1)
  • Ethernet cables
  • PC with Windows


Software:

  • ID-RP3 Utility v1.05
  • ICOM USB Driver
  • Pi-Star 4.1.6


4. Configuring the repeater (PC + ID-RP3)


Step 1. Software Installation

  • Install the ICOM USB driver (for your version of Windows).
  • Install the ID-RP3 Utility.
  • Connect the repeater to the PC using a USB A–B cable.
  • Make sure the COM port has appeared.


Step 2. Connection Check

  • Run the ID-RP3 Utility.
  • Select the required COM port.
  • Menu Program → Information.
  • If the module information is displayed, the connection is working.


5. Main repeater settings


5.1 Common Section


Basic parameters are set:

  • RX / TX frequencies
  • Mode: MIX (Analog + DV)
  • Switching Time Analog ↔ DV
  • Repeater call sign (for example, F5ZJL B)
  • Squelch level
  • Local monitoring volume (via 3.5 mm jack)


5.2 Section Digital Repeater


Digital D-STAR parameters:

  • Mode: Use Gateway Server
  • IP address and UDP port - leave as default
  • Do not include all other options

The role of the gateway is performed by the ircddbgatewayd service on Raspberry Pi.


5.3 Section Analog Repeater


FM mode settings:

  • Channel width: 15 / 10 / 7 kHz
  • Time-out (TOT)
  • Release Delay (Hang Time)
  • CW or voice ID:
    • upon opening
    • upon closing
    • periodically
  • Audio Mixing Levels
  • CTCSS / DTCS:
    • generation in TX
    • decoding in RX
  • Tone-Call 1750 Hz (if CTCSS/DTCS is not used)


5.4 Section Network

  • DHCP: OFF
  • The other parameters - leave unchanged
  • NTP enabled (UTC or your time zone)


5.5 Configuration Record

  • Click Write
  • Or Program → Write → Repeater
  • Confirm the entry
  • The repeater is ready for operation.


6. Setting up Raspberry Pi (Pi-Star)


Step 1. Connecting USB-Ethernet

  • Connect the adapter to the USB port of the Pi.
  • In the console, execute: lsusb

The adapter must determine itself.


Step 2. Allowing write access to SD

  • In the console, execute: rpi-rw


Step 3. Backup of the network file

  • In the console, execute: cp /etc/network/interfaces /home/pi-star/interfaces


Step 4. Editing Network Interfaces

  • In the console, execute: sudo nano /etc/network/interfaces
  • In the first block (eth0) — comment out the lines (#)
  • In the second block (eth1) — specify the parameters as indicated in the original document
  • Do not touch the other lines
  • Save:
    • In the console, execute: Ctrl + O → Enter
    • In the console, execute: Ctrl + X


7. Configuring Pi-Star (Web Interface)

  • Go to Configuration
  • In the Modem section:
    • Controller software: DStarRepeater
    • Hardware: Icom Repeater Controller ID-RP2C
  • Click Apply Changes

(Despite the name, it works correctly due to backward compatibility)


8. Checking ircDDBGateway

Configuration → Expert

  • Open ircDDBGateway
  • Check:
    • IP address
    • UDP ports
    • Call sign
  • Do not change anything if you do not understand the purpose of the parameter.


9. Final Steps

  • Connect the repeater and Raspberry Pi with an Ethernet cable:
    • repeater → USB-Ethernet (eth1)
  • In Pi-Star, execute: Reboot
  • After rebooting:
    • The repeater must connect to US-TRUST
    • and to ircDDB
    • the information will appear in the Pi-Star console


10. Result

ICOM ID-RP4010V Repeater:

  • operates in analog and digital mode
  • connected to the D-STAR network
  • ready for installation on a permanent site
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