INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF TRANSCEIVER iV 8 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. FOREWORD Thank you for purchasing the IC-V8 FM transceiver. This transceiver is designed for those who require quality, performance and outstanding reliability under the most demanding conditions. D FEATURES 5.5 W of ample output power MIL-STD810 grade durability CTCSS and DTCS encoder/decoder standard Optional DTMF decoder IMPORTANT READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely before using the transceiver. SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL-- This instruction manual contains important operating instructions for the transceiver. Icom, Icom Inc. and the are registered trademarks of Icom Incorporated (Japan) in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Russia and/or other countries. i EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS The explicit definitions below apply to this instruction manual. WORD R WARING CAUTION NOTE DEFINITION Personal injury, fire hazard or electric shock may occur. Equipment damage may occur. If disregarded, inconvenience only. No risk of personal injury, fire or electric shock. PRECAUTIONS RWARNING! NEVER hold the transceiver so that the antenna is very close to, or touching exposed parts of the body, especially the face or eyes, while transmitting. The transceiver will perform best if the microphone is 5 to 10 cm (2 to 4 inches) away from the lips and the transceiver is vertical. RWARNING! NEVER operate the transceiver with a headset or other audio accessories at high volume levels. Hearing experts advise against continuous high volume operation. If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce the volume or discontinue use. NEVER connect the transceiver to a power source that is DC fused at more than 5 A. Accidental reverse connection will be protected by this fuse, but higher fuse values will not give any protection against such accidents and the transceiver will be ruined. ii PRECAUTIONS-- continued NEVER attempt to charge alkaline or dry cell batteries. Be aware that external DC power connections will charge batteries inside the battery case. This will damage not only the battery case but also the transceiver. DO NOT push the PTT when not actually desiring to transmit. Place the unit in a secure place to avoid inadvertent use by children. DO NOT operate the transceiver near unshielded electrical blasting caps or in an explosive atmosphere. AVOID using or placing the transceiver in direct sunlight or in areas with temperatures below ­10°C (+14°F) or above +60°C (+140°F). The use of non-Icom battery packs/chargers may impair transceiver performance and invalidate the warranty. Even when the transceiver power is OFF, a slight current still flows in the circuits. Remove the battery pack or case from the transceiver when not using it for a long time. Otherwise, the battery pack or installed Ni-Cd batteries will become exhausted. For USA only: Caution: Changes or modifications to this transceiver, not expressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority to operate this transceiver under FCC regulations. iii SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES Accessories included with the transceiver: q w t e y r q Antenna ............................................................ 1 w Belt clip ............................................................ 1 e 2251 OPT sheet ................................................ 1 r AC Adapter* ...................................................... 1 t Battery pack*/Battery case* ................................. 1 y Battery charging stand* ....................................... 1 *Not supplied with some versions. iv SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION CAUTION To ensure that your exposure to RF electromagnetic energy is within the FCC allowable limits, always adhere to the following guidelines: · DO NOT operate the radio without a proper antenna attached, as this may damage the radio and may also cause you to exceed FCC RF exposure limits. A proper antenna is the antenna supplied with this radio by the manufacturer or an antenna specifically authorized by the manufacturer for use with this radio. · DO NOT transmit for more than 50% of total radio use time ("50% duty cycle"). Transmitting more than 50% of the time can cause FCC RF exposure compliance requirements to be exceeded. The radio is transmitting when the "TX indicator" is lit. You can cause the radio to transmit by pressing the "PTT" switch. · ALWAYS use Icom authorized accessories (antennas, batteries, belt clips, speaker/mics, etc.). Use of unauthorized accessories can cause the FCC RF exposure compliance requirements to be exceeded. v · ALWAYS keep the antenna at least 2.5 cm (1 inch) away from the body when transmitting, and only use the Icom belt-clips which are listed in this manual when attaching the radio to your belt, etc. To provide the recipients of your transmission the best sound quality, hold the antenna at least 5 cm (2 inches) from your mouth, and slightly off to one side. The information listed above provides the user with the information needed to make him or her aware of RF exposure, and what to do to assure that this radio operates within the FCC RF exposure limits of this radio. Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility. During transmissions, your Icom radio generates RF energy that can possibly cause interference with other devices or systems. To avoid such interference, turn off the radio in areas where signs are posted to do so. DO NOT operate the transmitter in areas that are sensitive to electromagnetic radiation such as hospitals, aircraft, and blasting sites. vi TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD .............................................................................. i IMPORTANT .............................................................................. i EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ............................................................... ii PRECAUTIONS........................................................................ ii­iii SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ......................................................... iv SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION .............................................v­vi TABLE OF CONTENTS ......................................................... vii­viii QUICK REFERENCE ............................................................... I­VII I Preparation ..................................................................... I­III I Your first contact............................................................... IV­V I Repeater operation ............................................................... VI I Programming memory channels ............................................. VII 1 ACCESSORIES ..................................................................... 1 I Accessory attachment ............................................................ 1 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION ......................................................... 2­8 I Switches, controls, keys and connectors ................................. 2­6 I Function display ............................................................... 7­8 3 BATTERY PACKS ............................................................... 9­15 I Battery pack replacement ...................................................... 9 I Battery caution .................................................................. 10 I Battery charging ............................................................ 11­13 I Charging NOTE .................................................................. 14 I Battery case (optional for some versions) ................................. 15 4 BASIC OPERATION ......................................................... 16­20 I Power ON ........................................................................ 16 I Setting a frequency ......................................................... 16­18 I Setting audio/squelch level ................................................... 18 I Receive and transmit ............................................................ 19 I Key lock function ............................................................... 19 I Display type........................................................................ 20 5 REPEATER OPERATION ................................................... 21­24 I General ........................................................................... 21 I Offset frequency .................................................................. 22 I Subaudible tones ............................................................ 22­23 I Auto repeater function (USA versions only) .............................. 24 vii 6 MEMORY/CALL OPERATION ............................................. 25­29 I General ........................................................................... 25 I Selecting a memory channel ................................................ 25 I Selecting the call channel ...................................................... 25 I Programming the memory/call channels ................................. 26 I Channel name programming ................................................ 27 I Memory transferring ...................................................... 28­29 7 DTMF MEMORY ............................................................... 30­31 I Programming a DTMF code ................................................... 30 I Transmitting a DTMF code ................................................... 31 I DTMF transmission speed ................................................... 31 8 SCAN OPERATION ......................................................... 32­36 I Scan types ........................................................................ 32 I Programmed scan ............................................................... 33 I Memory scan .....................................................................34 I Skip channels ..................................................................... 34 I Priority watch ..................................................................... 35 I Scan resume condition ......................................................... 36 9 SUBAUDIBLE TONES ...................................................... 37­40 I Tone squelch ............................................................... 37­38 I Pocket beep operation ......................................................... 39 I Tone scan ........................................................................ 40 10 PAGER/CODE SQUELCH................................................... 41­47 I Pager function..................................................................... 41 I Code programming ......................................................... 42­44 I Pager operation ............................................................ 45­46 I Code squelch ..................................................................... 47 11 OTHER FUNCTIONS ......................................................... 48­56 I SET MODE ..................................................................... 48­50 I INITIAL SET MODE ............................................................ 51­55 I CPU reset ........................................................................ 56 12 CLONING ........................................................................... 57 13 OPTIONAL UNIT ............................................................... 58­60 I Optional UT-108 installation ................................................... 58 I Optional MB-87 installation ............................................. 59­60 14 SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................. 61 15 OPTIONS ........................................................................ 62­63 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 viii QUICK REFERENCE I Preparation D Battery pack replacement Before replacing the battery pack, push [POWER] for 1 sec. to turn the power OFF. · Slide the battery release forward, then pull the battery pack upward with the transceiver facing away from you. D Battery case-- optional for some versions When using a BP-208 BATTERY CASE attached to the transceiver, install 6 AA (R6) size alkaline batteries as illustrated below. I QUICK REFERENCE The optional BC-144 provides rapid charging, and the BC-146 provides regular charging of an optional battery pack with/without transceiver. The following is additionally required: · An optional AC adapter. (An AD-99 is supplied with BC-144/146.) Turn power OFF. Check orientation for correct charging. (Insert together with AD-99.) BC-144/146 +AD-99 · About AD-99 Attach the spacer (Spacer B/C) to the adapter (Spacer A) with orientation as illustrated in the diagram below. Check orientation and Spacer A Spacer B/C · Attach the spacer (Spacer B/C) to the adapter with the orientation of the stamp " " pointing up. II Quick Reference D Charging with the BC-144/146 QUICK REFERENCE D Antenna Attach the antenna to the transceiver as illustrated at right. D Belt clip Attach the belt clip to the transceiver as illustrated below. To attach the belt clip To release the belt clip III QUICK REFERENCE Now that you have your IC-V8 ready, you are exited to get on the air. We would like to walk you through a few basic operational steps to make your first "On The Air" use an enjoyable experience. D About default setting The [VOL] control function can be traded with [Y]/[Z] keys function in INITIAL SET MODE. However, in this QUICK REFERENCE, the factory default setting ([VOL] controls audio output level) is used for simple instructions. D Basic operation 1. Turning ON the transceiver Although you have purchased a brand new transceiver, some settings may be changed from the factory defaults because of the QC process. Resetting the CPU is necessary to start from factory default. While pushing [SQL] and [D·CLR], push [POWER] for 1 sec. to reset the CPU and turn power ON. [POWER] [SQL] [D·CLR] 2. Adjusting output level Rotate [VOL] to set the desired audio level. [VOL] [Y] [SQL] [Z] 3. Adjusting the squelch level While pushing and holding [SQL], push [Y] or [Z] to set the squelch level. IV Quick Reference I Your first contact QUICK REFERENCE 4. Tune the desired frequency The up/down keys, [Y]/[Z], will allow you to tune to the frequency that you want to operate on. Page 18 will instruct you on how to adjust the tuning step. Push [Y] or [Z] to adjust the frequency. Direct frequency input from the keypad is also available. To enter the desired frequency, enter 6-digits starting from the 100 MHz digit. · Enter three to five digits then push [#·ENT ] to set the frequency. · When a digit is mistakenly input, push [D.CLR] to abort inputting. [Y] [Z] [D·CLR] Keypad · Example 1-- when entering 145.525 MHz Push · Example 2-- when entering 144.800 MHz Push 5. Transmit and receive Push and hold [PTT] to transmit, then speak into microphone; release to receive. V QUICK REFERENCE 1. Setting duplex Push [A·FUNC], then [4·DUP] several times to select minus duplex or plus duplex. · The USA version has an auto repeater function, therefore, setting duplex is not required. [A·FUNC] [4·DUP] 2. Repeater tone Push [A·FUNC], then [1·TONE] several times until " " appears, if required. [A·FUNC] [1·TONE] VI Quick Reference I Repeater operation QUICK REFERENCE I Programming memory channels The IC-V8 has a total of 107 memory channels (including 6 scan edges and 1 call channel) for storing often used operating frequency, repeater settings, etc. 1. Setting frequency In VFO mode, set the desired operating frequency with other desired settings, such as repeater and subaudible tone. 2. Selecting a memory channel Push [A·FUNC], [C·MR] then push [Y]or [Z] several times to select the desired memory channel. · "M" indicator and memory channel number blink. [A·FUNC] [C·MR] 3. Writing a memory channel Push [A·FUNC], then [C·MR] for 1 sec. to program. · 3 beeps sound · Memory channel number automatically increases when continuing to push [C·MR] after programming. VII ACCESSORIES I Accessory attachment D Antenna Attach the antenna to the transceiver as illustrated at right. Keep the jack cover attached when jacks are not in use to avoid bad contacts. 1 1 D Belt clip Attach the belt clip to the transceiver as illustrated below. To attach the belt clip To release the belt clip 1 I Switches, controls, keys and connectors 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION q u w Speaker i Microphone r t o e y 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION 2 2 q CONTROL DIAL [VOL] Rotate to adjust the volume level.* w POWER SWITCH [POWER] Push for 1 sec. to turn the power ON and OFF. e PTT SWITCH [PTT] Push and hold to transmit; release to receive. r SQUELCH SWITCH [SQL] Push and hold to force the squelch open and set the transceiver to the squelch level adjustable condition. t UP/DOWN KEYS [Y]/[Z]* Selects the operating frequency.* y KEY PAD (pgs. 4­6) Used to enter operating frequency, the DTMF codes, etc. u ANTENNA CONNECTOR Connects the supplied antenna. i [SP]/[MIC] JACK Connect an optional speaker-microphone or headset, if desired. The internal microphone and speaker will not function when either is connected. o FUNCTION DISPLAY (pgs 7, 8) *The assigned function for [VOL] and [Y]/[Z] can be traded in INITIAL SET MODE (pgs. 17, 53). 3 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION D Key pad [A·FUNC] Access to secondary function. [B·CALL] Select the call channel. (p. 25) [C·MR] Selects a memory mode. (p. 25) After pushing [A·FUNC], entering into memory programming/editing mode. (pgs. 26, 28) After pushing [A·FUNC], programs/transfers VFO/memory or call channel contents into memory channel/VFO when pushed for 1 sec. (pgs. 26, 28) [D·CLR] Selects VFO mode, aborts direct frequency input, or cancels scanning, etc. (pgs. 16, 33) [1·TONE] Input digit "1" during frequency input, memory channel selection, etc. (pgs. 16, 25) After pushing [A·FUNC], selects the subaudible tone function. (pgs. 21, 37) [2·P.BEEP] Input digit "2" during frequency input, memory channel selection, etc. (pgs. 16, 25) After pushing [A·FUNC], turn the pocket beep function ON and OFF (p. 39) [3·T.SCAN] Input digit "3" during frequency input, memory channel selection, etc. (pgs. 16, 25) After pushing [A·FUNC], starts the tone scanning. (pgs. 23, 40) 4 PANEL DESCRIPTION 2 2 D Key pad (Continued) [4·DUP] Input digit "4" during frequency input, memory channel selection, etc. (pgs. 16, 25) After pushing [A·FUNC], selects a duplex function (­duplex, +duplex, simplex). (p. 21) [5·SCAN] Input digit "5" during frequency input, memory channel selection, etc. (pgs. 16, 25) After pushing [A·FUNC], starts scanning. (p. 33) [6·SKIP] Input digit "6" during frequency input, memory channel selection, etc. (pgs. 16, 25) After pushing [A·FUNC], sets and cancels skip setting for memory skip scan during memory mode. (p. 34) [7·PRIO] Input digit "7" during frequency input, memory channel selection, etc. (pgs. 16, 25) After pushing [A·FUNC], starts the priority watch. (p. 35) [8·SET] Input digit "8" during frequency input, memory channel selection, etc. (pgs. 16, 25) After pushing [A·FUNC], enters into the SET MODE. (p. 48) [9·HI/LO] Input digit "9" during frequency input, memory channel selection, etc. (pgs. 16, 25) After pushing [A·FUNC], switches between high and low output power. (p. 19) 5 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION D Key pad (Continued) [0·DTMF-M] Input digit "0" during frequency input, memory channel selection, etc. (pgs. 16, 25) After pushing [A·FUNC], enters into the DTMF memory mode. (p. 30) [·OPTION] Selects an optional pager or code squelch operation mode. (p. 43) ] [#·ENT Sets the frequency even if the full 6-digits of frequency have not been entered. (p. 16) After pushing [A·FUNC], switches key pad lock function ON and OFF when pushed for 1 sec. Lock all keys, except [POWER], [PTT], [SQL] and audio level adjustment. (p. 19) 6 PANEL DESCRIPTION 2 2 I Function display q w e r ty u i o !5 !4 !3 !0 !1 !2 q FUNCTION INDICATOR Appears while a secondary function is being accessed. w SKIP CHANNEL INDICATOR Appears when the selected memory channel is set as a "skip channel." (p. 34) e DUPLEX INDICATOR Either "­" or "+" appears during repeater operation (p. 21). r TONE ENCODER INDICATOR Appears when tone encoder is in use. (p. 21) t POCKET BEEP INDICATOR Appears during pocket beep operation (p. 39). y TONE SQUELCH INDICATOR Appears when tone squelch is in use. (p. 37) u DTCS INDICATOR Appears when DTCS tone is in use. (p. 37) i TRANSMIT INDICATOR Appears during transmit. (p. 19) 7 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION I Function display (continued) o SIGNAL INDICATOR Appears when the channel is busy and shows receiving signal strength as below. Weak RX Signal level Strong !0 LOW POWER INDICATOR Appears when low output power is selected. (p. 19) !1 KEY LOCK INDICATOR (p. 19) Appears when the key lock function is ON. !2 FREQUENCY READOUT Shows operating frequency, channel number or channel names, depending on display type (p. 20). !3 MEMORY CHANNEL INDICATOR Indicates the selected memory channel number or other items such as the call channel, etc. (p. 25) !4 MEMORY MODE INDICATOR Appears while in memory mode or channel number indication mode. (p. 25) !5 AUTO POWER OFF INDICATOR Appears while the auto power OFF function is activated. (p. 52) 8 BATTERY PACKS I Battery pack replacement 3 2 3 Before replacing the battery pack, push [POWER] for 1 sec. to turn the power OFF. · Slide the battery release forward, then pull the battery pack upward with the transceiver facing away from you. D BATTERY PACKS Charging period Battery Voltage Capacity pack Battery case for AA (R6)×6 alkaline 7.2 V 1100 mAh 7.2 V 1650 mAh 7.2 V 600 mAh BC-146 BC-144 or BC-121 N/A 1.5 hrs. 2.0 hrs. 1.0 hr. Battery life*1 BP-208 BP-209 BP-210 BP-222 N/A 12 hrs. 18.5 hrs. 6.5 hrs. --*2 7.5 hrs. 11 hrs 4 hrs *1 Operating periods are calculated under the following conditions; Tx : Rx : standby =5 : 5 : 90, power save function: auto setting is activated *2 Operating period depends on the alkaline cells used. 9 3 BATTERY PACKS I Battery caution · CAUTION! NEVER short the terminals of the battery pack (or charging terminals of the transceiver). Also, current may flow into nearby metal objects such as a necklace, so be careful when placing battery packs (or the transceiver) in handbags, etc. Simply carrying with or placing near metal objects such as a necklace, etc. causes shorting. This will damage not only the battery pack, but also the transceiver. · NEVER incinerate used battery packs. Internal battery gas may cause an explosion. · NEVER immerse the battery pack in water. If the battery pack becomes wet, be sure to wipe it dry BEFORE attaching it to the transceiver. · Clean the battery terminals to avoid rust or poor contact. · Keep battery contacts clean. It's a good idea to clean battery terminals once a week. If your battery pack seems to have no capacity even after being charged, completely discharge it by leaving the power ON overnight. Then, fully charge the battery pack again. If the battery pack still does not retain a charge (or only very little charge), a new battery pack must be purchased (p. 62). 10 BATTERY PACKS 3 I Battery charging D Regular charging with the BC-146 The optional BC-146 provides regular charging of an optional battery pack with/without transceiver. The following is additionally required: · An optional AC adapter. (An AD-99 is supplied with BC-146.) Turn power OFF. Check orientation for correct charging. (Insert together with AD-99.) 3 BC-146 +AD-99 11 3 BATTERY PACKS D About AD-99 Attach the spacer (Spacer B/C) to the adapter (Spacer A) with orientation as illustrated in the diagram below. Check orientation and Spacer A Spacer B/C · Attach the spacer (Spacer B/C) to the adapter with the orientation of the stamp " " pointing up. When removing the spacer (Spacer B/C), push the notch carefully with your finger to remove the spacer (Spacer B/C) from the adapter (Spacer A). Remove the spacer (Spacer B/C) from the adapter. Push the notch carefully. R CAUTION! DO NOT push or force the notch with a screw driver, etc., to remove it. DO NOT bend the notch when the adapter and spacer are not joined together. This will cause weakening of the notch plastic. Both cases may break the notch and it may not be able to be reattached. 12 BATTERY PACKS 3 D Rapid charging with the BC-144 The optional BC-144 provides rapid charging of optional battery packs. The following are additionally required: · An AC adapter (may be supplied with the BC-144 depending on version). Turn power OFF. Check orientation for correct charging. (Insert together with AD-99.) 3 BC-144 + AD-99 D Rapid charging with the BC-121N+AD-94 (#11) The optional BC-121N allows up to 6 battery packs to be charged simultaneously. The following are additionally required. · Six AD-94 (#11). · An AC adapter (BC-124; may be supplied with the BC-121N depending on version). Turn power OFF. AC adapter (purchased separately) MULT I-CHA RGER Charge indicator (each indicator functions independently) 13 3 BATTERY PACKS I Charging NOTE Prior to using the transceiver for the first time, the battery pack must be fully charged for optimum life and operation. · Recommended temperature range for charging: +10°C to +40°C (; +50°F to 140°F) · Use the supplied charger or optional charger (BC-119N/121N/144 for rapid charging, BC-146 for regular charging) only. NEVER use other manufacturers' chargers. The optional BP-222, BP-209 or BP-210 battery packs include rechargeable Ni-Cd (Ni-MH: BP-210) batteries and can be charged approx. 300 times. Charge the battery pack before first operating the transceiver or when the battery pack becomes exhausted. If you want to charge the battery pack more than 300 times, the following points should be observed: · Avoid over charging. The charging period should be less than 24 hours. · Use the battery until it becomes almost completely exhausted under normal conditions. We recommend battery charging after transmitting becomes impossible. D Battery pack life When the operating period becomes extremely short even after charging the battery pack fully, a new battery pack is needed. 14 BATTERY PACKS 3 I Battery case (optional for some versions) When using a BP-208 BATTERY CASE attached to the transceiver, install 6 AA (R6) size alkaline batteries as illustrated below. 3 D CAUTION · Use ALKALINE batteries only. · Make sure all battery cells are the same brand, type and capacity. · Never mix old and new batteries. Either of the above may cause a fire hazard or damage the transceiver if ignored. · Never incinerate used battery cells since internal battery gas may cause them to rupture. · Never expose a detached battery case to water. If the battery case gets wet, be sure to wipe it dry before use. 15 I Power ON Push [POWER] for 1 sec. to turn power ON. 4 BASIC OPERATION Push for 1 sec. I Setting a frequency D Via the keypad q Push [D·CLR] to select VFO mode, if necessary. w To enter the desired frequency, enter 6-digits starting from the 100 MHz digit. · Enter three to five digits then pushing [#·ENT ] is also set the frequency. · When a digit is mistakenly input, push [D.CLR] to abort inputting. · Example 1-- when entering 145.525 MHz Push · Example 2-- when entering 144.800 MHz Push 16 BASIC OPERATION 4 D By other methods YZ Via the [Y]/[Z] keys Push [Y] or [Z] several times to set the desired frequency. · Each push increases/decreases the frequency by the selected tuning step. See page 18 for tuning step details. 4 For your information-- [VOL] function assignment The [VOL] control can be used as a tuning dial for frequency tuning instead of [Y]/[Z] keys. However, while [VOL] is functions as tuning dial, [Y]/[Z] keys functions as AF volume control. q While pushing [Y] and [Z], turn power ON to enter INITIAL SET MODE. w Push [Y] or [Z] several times to select the dial assignment item, "tOP." e Rotate [VOL] to select the condition. F MR TX F MR TX [VOL] [POWER] [Y] [Z] [#·ENT ] [VOL] is assigned as AF volume control. [VOL] is assigned as tuning dial. r To exit set mode, push [#·ENT ]. 17 4 BASIC OPERATION D Tuning step selection The IC-V8 has 8 tuning steps-- 5, 10, 12.5, 15, 20, 25, 30 and 50 kHz. The tuning step is selectable in SET MODE. q Push [A·FUNC] then [8·SET] to enter SET MODE. [VOL] [Y] [Z] [A·FUNC] [8·SET] [#·ENT F MR w Push [Y]/[Z] several times to select the tuning step item. e Rotate [VOL] to select the desired tuning step. ] to exit SET MODE. r Push [#·ENT ] TX I Setting audio/squelch level D To set the audio level Rotate [VOL] to set the desired audio level while receiving a signal. · When no signal is received, push and hold [SQL] while setting the audio level. · When [VOL] is assigned as tuning dial, push [Y]/[Z] to adjust the audio output level. (pgs. 17, 53) [VOL] [Y] [SQL] [Z] D To set the squelch level While pushing [SQL], push [Y]/[Z] to set the squelch level. · The squelch level "1" is loose squelch, "10" is tight squelch. · When [VOL] is assigned as tuning dial, rotate [VOL] while [SQL] is pushed. (pgs. 17, 53) 18 BASIC OPERATION 4 I Receive and transmit q Push [POWER] for 1 sec. to turn the power ON. w Adjust audio volume to the desired level. e Set a frequency. When a signal is received: · Squelch opens and audio is emitted from the speaker. · Signal indicator shows the relative signal strength level. r Push [A·FUNC], then push [9·H/L] to toggle output power between 4 high and low. · "L" appears when low output power is selected. t Push and hold [PTT] to transmit, then speak into the microphone. · "TX" appears. · Do not hold the microphone too close to your mouth or speak too loudly. This may distort the signal. y Release [PTT] to receive. For your information-- Monitor function: Push and hold [SQL] to listen to weak signals that do not open the squelch. I Key lock function The key lock function prevents accidental frequency changes and function activation. ] for Push [A·FUNC] then push [#·ENT 1 sec. to toggle the function ON and OFF. · " " appears while the lock function is activated. · [POWER], [PTT], [VOL] and [SQL] can be operated regardless of this setting. Push Appears 19 4 BASIC OPERATION USING I Display type INITIAL SET MODE The transceiver has 3 display types to match your operating style. The display type is selected in the INITIAL SET MODE (p. 53). "Frequency Indication" type Displays operating frequency. "Channel Number Indication" type Displays memory channel number. In this type only pre-programmed memory channel numbers are displayed. VFO mode cannot be selected. · When the channel indication type is selected, only the following functions can be performed. - Scan function (p. 32) - Output power setting (p. 19) - DTMF memory function (p. 30) - Key lock function (p. 19) - Scan pause timer setting, function key timer setting and LCD backlight setting in SET MODE (p. 49) "Channel Name Indication" type Displays memory channel name you have assigned. In this display pre-programmed memory channel names are displayed. VFO mode is selectable. · Programmed frequencies are indicated pre-programmed in the selected memory channel. · Push and hold [SQL] to display the operating frequency. 20 REPEATER OPERATION I General 5 4 5 When using a repeater, the transmit frequency is shifted from the receive frequency by the offset frequency. It is convenient to program repeater information into memory channels. q Set the receive frequency (repeater output frequency). w Push [A·FUNC], then push [4·DUP] several times to select "­" or "+." · "­" indicates the transmit frequency is shifted down; "+" indicates the transmit frequency is shifted up. · Blinking "­" or "+" indicates the reversed duplex mode is selected in SET MODE (p. 48). e Push [A·FUNC], then push [1·TONE] to activate the subaudible tone encoder, if required. · " " appears · Select the desired subaudible tone frequency, if necessary. (p. 22) r Push and hold [PTT] to transmit. · The displayed frequency automatically changes to the transmit frequency (repeater input frequency). · If "OFF" appears, check the offset frequency (p. 22) and direction. t Release [PTT] to receive. y Push and hold [SQL] to check whether the other station's trans- mit signal can be directly received or not. About reversed duplex mode When the reversed duplex mode is selected, the receive frequency shifts. (Transmit frequency shifts in normal duplex mode.) Each receive and transmit frequency is shown in the table below with the following conditions; Inputed freq.: 145.30 MHz Reversed OFF ON Direction : ­ (negative) Rx frequency 145.30 MHz 144.70 MHz Offset frequency : 0.6 MHz Tx frequency 144.70 MHz 145.30 MHz 21 5 REPEATER OPERATION USING I Offset frequency SET MODE When communicating through a repeater, the transmit frequency is shifted from the receive frequency by an amount determined by the offset frequency. q Push [A·FUNC], then push [8·SET] to enter SET MODE. w Push [Y] or [Z] several times until "±" and offset frequency appear. e Rotate [VOL] to select the desired offset frequency. · Selectable steps are the same as the pre-set tuning steps. · The unit of the displayed offset frequency is "MHz." r Push [#·ENT ] to fix the offset frequency and exit SET MODE. USING I Subaudible tones SET MODE Some repeaters require subaudible tones to be accessed. Subaudible tones are superimposed over your normal signal and must be set in advance. q Push [A·FUNC], then push [8·SET] to enter SET MODE. F MR TX w Push [Y] or [Z] one or more times until "rt" appears. e Rotate [VOL] to select the desired subaudible tone. r Push [#·ENT ] to enter the selected tone and exit set mode. Available subaudible tone frequencies 67.0 69.3 71.9 74.4 77.0 79.7 82.5 85.4 88.5 91.5 94.8 97.4 100.0 103.5 107.2 110.9 114.8 118.8 123.0 127.3 131.8 136.5 141.3 146.2 151.4 156.7 159.8 162.2 165.5 167.9 171.3 173.8 177.3 179.9 183.5 186.2 189.9 192.8 196.6 199.5 (unit: Hz) 203.5 206.5 210.7 218.1 225.7 229.1 233.6 241.8 250.3 254.1 22 REPEATER OPERATION 5 D Tone information Some repeaters require another tone system to be accessed. DTMF TONES While pushing [PTT], push the desired DTMF keys (0­9, A­F) to transmit DTMF tones. · The transceiver has 5 DTMF memory channels (p. 30). 5 1750 Hz TONE While pushing [PTT], push [Y] or [Z] to transmit a 1750 Hz tone signal. Convenient Tone scan function: When you don't know the subaudible tone used for a repeater, the tone scan is convenient for detecting the tone frequency. Push [A·FUNC], then push [3·T.SCAN] to start the tone scan. · Push [D·CLR] to cancel the scan. · When the required tone frequency is detected, the scan pauses. 23 5 REPEATER OPERATION USING I Auto repeater function (USA version only) INITIAL SET MODE The USA version automatically activates the repeater settings (duplex, ON/OFF, duplex direction, tone encoder ON/OFF) when the operating frequency falls within or outside of the general repeater output frequency range. The offset and repeater tone frequencies are not changed by the auto repeater function. Reset these frequencies, if necessary. q While pushing [Y] and [Z], turn the power ON to enter SET MODE. INITIAL w Push [Y] or [Z] several times until "RPt." appears. e Rotate [VOL] to select the desired condi- tion. · "OF"-- the auto repeater function is turned OFF; · "R1"-- the auto repeater function activates for duplex only; · "R2"-- the auto repeater function activates for duplex and tone. r Push [#·ENT ] to exit INITIAL SET MODE. Frequency range and offset direction FREQUENCY RANGE 145.200­145.495 MHz 146.610­146.995 MHz 147.000­147.395 MHz DUPLEX DIRECTION "­" appears "+" appears 24 MEMORY/CALL OPERATION I General D Memory channel contents 6 The transceiver has 100 memory channels (plus 3 pairs of scan edges and 1 call channel) for storage of often-used frequencies. The following information can be programmed into the memory: · Operating frequency · Duplex direction (+ or ­) with an offset frequency (pgs. 21, 22) · Subaudible tone encoder or tone squelch ON/OFF (pgs. 21, 37) · Subaudible tone and tone squelch frequencies (pgs. 22, 38) · Skip information* (p. 34) *But not scan edge channels. 5 6 I Selecting a memory channel q Push [C·MR] to select memory mode. · "X" appears. w Enter 2 digits to select the desired memory Push channel (or push the [Y]/[Z] keys). · The memory channels 0­9 are proceeded by a "0." · When [VOL] is assigned as tuning dial, rotate [VOL] to select the memory channel. (pgs. 17, 53) Push I Selecting the call channel Push [B·CALL] to select the call channel. · "C" is displayed instead of the memory channel number. · Push [D·CLR] or [C·MR] to select VFO or memory mode, respectively. Push "C" appears 25 6 MEMORY/CALL OPERATION I Programming the memory/call channels q Push [D·CLR] to select VFO mode, if necessary. w Set the desired frequency. e Set other information, such as tone, [C·MR] [Y] [Z] [A·FUNC] [D·CLR] duplex, as desired. r Push [A·FUNC], then [C·MR] momentar- ily. · "X" and memory channel number blink. t Push [Y] or [Z] to select the desired memory channel. · When programming the call channel, select "C." · When [VOL] is assigned as tuning dial, rotate [VOL] to select the memory channel. (pgs. 17, 53) y Push [A·FUNC], then push [C·MR] for 1 sec. (until 3 beeps are emitted) to program the information into the selected memory channel and return to VFO · Continue to hold [C·MR] down for 1 sec. after 3 beeps are emitted, to increment the displayed memory channel number. 26 MEMORY/CALL OPERATION 6 I Channel name programming q Select a "Channel Name Indication" type in INITIAL SET MODE (p. 53). w Push [C·MR] to select memory mode, if necessary. e Push [A·FUNC], then push [8·SET] to [Y] [Z] [A·FUNC] [C·MR] [8·SET] enter into the channel name programming mode. · The character to be edited blinks. r Rotate [VOL] to select a character. t Push [Y] to move to the right, [Z] to 6 move to the left. · Up to 5 characters can be used for channel name. · Usable characters are; A­Z, 0­9, "space", +, ­, =, , /, [, and ] y Push [#·ENT ] to fix and exit the channel name programming mode. 27 6 MEMORY/CALL OPERATION I Memory transferring Memory (call) channel contents can be transferred to the VFO or to another memory channel. D Memory/call VFO q Select the memory (call) channel to be [VOL] transferred: Push [C·MR] or [B·CALL] to select memory (call) mode. Push [Y] or [Z] to select the memory channel. · When [VOL] is assigned as tuning dial, rotate [VOL] to select the memory channel. (pgs. 17, 53) w Push [A·FUNC], then push [C·MR] for [C·MR] [Y] [Z] [A·FUNC] [B·CALL] [8·SET] 1 sec. to transfer the selected memory contents to the VFO. · VFO mode is selected automatically. D Memory/call call/memory q Select the memory (call) channel to be transferred: Push [C·MR] or [B·CALL] to select the memory (call) mode. Push [Y] or [Z] to select the memory channel. · When [VOL] is assigned as tuning dial, rotate [VOL] to select the memory channel. (pgs. 17, 53) w Push [A·FUNC], then push [C·MR] momentarily. · "--" and "X" blink. e Push [Y] or [Z] to select the target memory. · When [VOL] is assigned as tuning dial, rotate [VOL] to select the target channel. (pgs. 17, 53) r Push [A·FUNC], then push [C·MR] for 1 sec. · Memory mode is selected and the contents are transferred to the target memory. 28 MEMORY/CALL OPERATION 6 D Clearing a memory q Push [A·FUNC], then push [C·MR] to [VOL] enter the memory transfer mode. · "X" and a memory channel number blink. w Push [Y] or [Z] to select the memory [C·MR] [Y] [Z] [A·FUNC] [B·CALL] [8·SET] channel to be cleared. · When [VOL] is assigned as tuning dial, rotate [VOL] to select the memory channel. (pgs. 17, 53) · The call channel cannot be cleared. e Push [A·FUNC], then push [C·MR] mo- 6 mentarily. r Push [A·FUNC], then push [C·MR] for 1 sec. · Perform step e and r operations within 1.5 sec, otherwise the memory clearing is cancelled and the transceiver returns to the memory mode. · The contents of the selected memory are cleared. t Push [D·CLR] to return to regular operation. 29 I Programming a DTMF code The transceiver has 5 DTMF memory channels (d0 to d4) for storage of often-used DTMF codes of up to 24 digits. q Push [A·FUNC], then push [0·DTMF-M] to 7 DTMF MEMORY enter the DTMF memory. · One of "d0" to "d4" appears. w Rotate [VOL] to select the desired channel. e Push [A·FUNC], then push [0·DTMF-M] for 1 sec. to enter the DTMF programming mode. · "_ _ _ _ _" appears. · Programmed memories can be cleared in this way. r Push the digit keys, [A·FUNC], [B·CALL], [C·MR], [D·CLR], [·OPTION] and [#·ENT ] to enter the desired DTMF code. · A maximum of 24 digits can be input. · [·OPTION] enters as "E", [#·ENT ] enters as "F." · If a digit is mistakenly input, push [SQL] or [PTT] momentarily then repeat from step q. t Push [SQL] or [PTT] to input the digits and exit the DTMF pro- gramming mode. · Programmed DTMF codes sound when [SQL] is pushed to exit. 30 DTMF MEMORY 7 I Transmitting a DTMF code D Using a DTMF memory channel q Push [A·FUNC], then push [0·DTMF-M] to enter the DTMF mem-