Rules
Make voice communications and exchange pictures via D-STAR for a chance to get a lot of points!
Call sign trophy will be given by drawing from among the operators who have earned 30 points or more and applied. With this rule, operators can aim for a lot of points by using the SHF bands for D-STAR voice communication and picture exchange! In addition, all operators who submit approved logs will receive a certificate of participation. Enjoy communications using the ever-evolving D-STAR functions.
Detailed Rules
For the rules of D-STAR QSO Party 2026, please refer to the below.
Point Table
| 20 points |
Voice & Picture Exchange on SHF |
Exchanging pictures in addition to voice communication using the D-STAR protocol on SHF band (5.6 GHz or 10 GHz) by participant himself/herself |
|---|---|---|
| 10 points |
Voice on SHF |
Voice communication using the D-STAR protocol on SHF band (5.6 GHz or 10 GHz) by participant himself/herself |
| Voice & Picture Exchange | Exchanging pictures in addition to voice communication using the D-STAR protocol by participant himself/herself ・ Missing parts of the received image is acceptable. ・Communications without using transceivers is acceptable. |
|
| 5 points |
Voice using a Transceiver |
Voice communication using the D-STAR protocol by participant himself/herself, using transceiver |
| 1 point |
Voice without using a Transceiver |
Voice communication using the D-STAR protocol by participant himself/herself, without using transceiver |
About image exchange
We recommend exchanging QSO images by utilizing the image transmission function in the IC-905/IC-705/IC-9700/ID-5200A/ID-5200E/ID-52A/ID-52E/ID-50A/ID-50E/ID-52A PLUS/ID-52E PLUS.
Details are explained in the "Image Transmission Function" page of the instruction manual, an overview is given below.
Prepare QSO images and place them on an SD memory card
Please refer to the following manual for the image transmission method.
| IC-905/IC-705/IC-9700/ID-5200A/ID-5200E | Image Transmission Function |
|---|---|
| ID-52A/ID-52E | ADVANCED MANUAL (Image Transmission Function Section 14 P14-1～) |
| ID-52A PLUS/ID-52E PLUS | ADVANCED MANUAL (Image Transmission Function Section 14 P14-1～) |
| ID-50A/ID-50E | ADVANCED MANUAL (Image SHARE PICTURES FUNCTION Section 13 P13-1～) |
For models other thanIC-905/IC-705/IC-9700/ID-5200A/ID-5200E/ID-52A/ID-52E/ID-50A/ID-50E/ID-52A PLUS/ID-52E PLUS, the control software "RS-MS1A" and "RS-MS1I" for Android®/iOS® is required.Please download the software from the following link.
RS-MS1A
For Android users
RS-MS1I
For iOS users
Please refer to the following manual for how to use the application.
| RS-MS1A | |
|---|---|
| RS-MS1I |
For use with the ID-50A/E, you can use the picture transfer software "ST-ID50A"and"ST-ID50W" for image preparation and transfer to the radio.
You can also use the image cropping software "ST-4001A/I" and "ST-4001W" for image preparation and transfer to the radio.
Each can be downloaded from Google Play, Appstore, or Icom's website.
Please refer to the following manual for how to use the application.
| ST-4001A/I | Operation Manual |
|---|---|
| ST-4001W | |
| ST-ID50A | |
| ST-ID50W |
Make a QSO by voice and confirm that the other station is able to receive and exchange images before transmitting.
Please make a QSO with the other station by voice beforehand to confirm that image exchange is possible before sending images. Be sure to attach the image received from the other station to the log as a record of the image exchange.
How to send the log
Please submit logs electronically as Excel files (via e-mail). Scanned paper copies are also accepted.
You can download a summary sheet for submission and an Excel sheet for logging from the link below.
【Send to E-mail】
D-Star.QSOPARTY_LOG@icom.co.jp
【Log Submission Deadline】
January 21st, 2027 23:59 UTC
Please refer to the agreement that can be downloaded on the next page for details regarding information, submission deadlines, etc.