INSTRUCTION MANUAL iE90 MULTIBAND FM TRANSCEIVER 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. WARNING: MODIFICATION OF THIS DEVICE TO RECEIVE CELLULAR RADIO TELEPHONE SERVICE SIGNALS IS PROHIBITED UNDER FCC RULES AND FEDERAL LAW. FOREWORD Thank you for purchasing this Icom product. The IC-E90 MULTIBAND TRANSCEIVER is designed and built with Icom's superior technology and craftsmanship. With proper care, this product should provide you with years of troublefree operation. The IC-E90 is a tri-band, 50 MHz, 144 MHz, 430 MHz FM transceiver that offers a wide-band AM, FM and WFM scanning receiver*. Not only you can hear your favorite TV programs with the pre-programmed TV memories*, but you can also listen to short wave, AM and FM broadcast radio stations, police, fire, military, aircraft, various amateur bands and more. New DMS(Dynamic Memory Scan) bank scanning provides 555 alphanumeric memory channels, including 50 band edges, with a maximum of 18 banks or 100 channels per bank. You can pick and choose any desired channel for scanning from the 500 memories. The supplied BP-217 LITHIUM-ION BATTERY PACK provides full 5 W of output. Along with the energy conserving settings, the BP-217 provides up to 5 to 6 hours of operating time. The supplied MB-83 swivel type belt clip performs a quick draw like action for attaching/detaching the transceiver from the belt clip. The newly designed antenna also provides stable signal strength. We want to thank you for making your IC-E90 your radio of choice, and hope you agree with Icom's philosophy of "technology first." Many hours of research and development went into the design of your IC-E90. ï FEATURES Tri-band FM transceiver Wide-band receiver --Covers 495 KHz to 999.990* MHz New DMS (Dynamic Memory Scan) bank scan Lithium-Ion technology Rugged palm sized, weather-resistant construction DTCS and CTCSS tone squelch Simple operation * Available frequency range and/or the pre-programmed TV memories may differ depends on version. See p. 85 for details. i IMPORTANT READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely before using the transceiver. SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES Accessories included with the transceiver: Qty. q Li-Ion battery pack (BP-217) .......................................... 1 w Wall charger* (BC-110D/DR) .......................................... 1 e MB-83 (Swivel belt clip) ........................................... 1 set r Handstrap........................................................................ 1 t Antenna (FA-S6270D; with 50 MHz band adapter) .. 1 set * Not supplied with some versions. SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL -- This instruction manual contains important operating instructions for the IC-E90. EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS The explicit definitions below apply to this instruction manual. q e r t WORD WARNING 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. w Icom, Icom Inc. and the logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incorporated (Japan) in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Russia and/or other countries. ii CAUTIONS WARNING RF EXPOSURE! This device emits Radio Frequency (RF) energy. Extreme caution should be observed when operating this device. If you have any questions regarding RF exposure and safety standards please refer to the Federal Communications Commission Office of Engineering and Technology's report on Evaluating Compliance with FCC Guidelines for Human Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields (OET Bulletin 65) 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 protection against such accidents and the transceiver will be ruined. DO NOT operate the transceiver near unshielded electrical blasting caps or in an explosive atmosphere. WARNING! 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 1 to 2 in (2 to 5 cm) away from the lips and the transceiver is vertical. WARNING! 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 level or discontinue use. NEVER CONNECT a power supply of more than 11.5 V DC to the DC jack. The supply voltage must be between 10.5 V and 11.5 V to prevent damaging the transceiver. 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). RF output power is automatically reduced to 0.5 W (Low) in cold environments (below 0°C) while operating with the BP-217 Li-Ion battery pack, to protect the battery pack. Keep the battery pack warm, then select high power again. (p. 28) 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 batteries will become exhausted. NEVER connect the transceiver to an AC outlet . Such a connection will damage the transceiver. iii q TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD ............................................. i IMPORTANT ............................................. ii EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS .......................... ii SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ..................... ii CAUTIONS ............................................... iii TABLE OF CONTENTS ........................... iv I Split operation ................................ 32 I 1750 Hz tone ................................. 33 w I Confirming a DTMF memory ......... 69 I Tone frequency and DTCS code .... 70 I Tone/DTCS squelch ....................... 71 I Pocket beep function ...................... 71 I Available tone frequencies ............. 72 I Available DTCS codes ................... 72 I Tone scan ...................................... 73 I Beep tones ..................................... 74 I Dial speed acceleration ................. 74 I Lock function .................................. 74 I Morse code synthesizer ................. 75 I Power save .................................... 75 I Time-out timer ................................ 76 I PTT lock ......................................... 76 I Auto power OFF ............................ 76 I Auto power ON .............................. 76 I Cloning function ............................. 77 I [SP/MIC] jacks ............................... 77 I Resetting ........................................ 78 e r t y u i o !0 !1 !2 !3 !4 t MEMORY/CALL CHANNELS .... 34 ­ 44 q QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE ........ 1 ­ 6 w PANEL DESCRIPTION ................ 7 ­ 12 I Panel description ............................. 7 I Function display ............................. 11 e BATTERY CHARGING .............. 13 ­ 16 I Battery attachment ......................... 13 I Battery cautions ............................. 13 I Regular charging ........................... 14 I Rapid charging ............................... 15 I Battery case ................................... 16 I External power operation ............... 16 I General .......................................... 34 I Calling up memory channels ......... 36 I Programming memory channels .... 37 I Transferring memory contents to VFO ........................................... 38 I Copying memory contents ............. 39 I Memory names .............................. 39 I Memory bank ................................. 41 I Memory clear ................................. 43 I Call channel ................................... 44 I Scan types ..................................... 45 I VFO scan ....................................... 46 I Frequency skip function ................. 47 I Skip channel setting ....................... 47 I Memory scan ................................. 48 I Scan notes ..................................... 49 I Priority watch types ........................ 50 I Priority alert .................................... 50 I Priority watch operation ................. 51 I Set mode ....................................... 55 I Set mode items ............................. 56 y SCAN OPERATION ................... 45 ­ 49 r BASIC OPERATION .................. 17 ­ 33 I Turning power ON ......................... 17 I Tuning step .................................... 18 I Setting a frequency ........................ 19 I Mode selection ............................... 20 I Operating band and receive mode selection ......................................... 21 I Setting the squelch level ................ 22 I Receiving ....................................... 23 I RIT function ................................... 27 I Attenuator function ......................... 27 I Transmitting ................................... 28 I Repeater operation ........................ 29 I Duplex operation ............................ 31 !0 HM-75A REMOTE CONTROL MICROPHONE ................................. 79 u PRIORITY WATCH .................... 50 ­ 54 i SET MODE ................................ 55 ­ 66 o OTHER FUNCTIONS ................ 67 ­ 78 !1 !2 !3 !4 TROUBLESHOOTING ..................... 80 TV FREQUENCY TABLE ........... 81 ­ 84 SPECIFICATIONS ..................... 85 ­ 86 OPTIONS ................................... 87 ­ 88 POCKET GUIDE DOC I Programming a DTMF code .......... 67 I Transmitting a DTMF code ............ 68 I Clearing a DTMF memory ............. 69 iv 1 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE I Accessory attachment D Attaching the swivel belt clip The supplied swivel belt clip is useful for easy attaching/ detaching the transceiver to/from the belt. q Attach the stopper to supplied stopper the transceiver with screw the supplied screw. I Installing the battery pack q Open the latch. Then, attach the BP-217 Li-Ion battery pack or optional BP-216 battery case. · Be sure to observe the correct direction. · Charge Li-Ion battery pack before use. w Lock the latch. q Battery pack or battery case w w Clip the belt clip to your belt. Latch NOTE: The battery pack is provided uncharged. BE SURE to charge the battery before using it with the transceiver. D Installing the alkaline batteries Install 2 R6 (AA) size alkaline batteries into BP-216. · Be sure to observe the correct polarity. Keep battery contacts clean. It's a good idea to clean battery terminals once a week. 1 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE e Insert the transceiver to the end of the clip as shown at right. 1 q QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE 2 CAUTION! HOLD THE TRANSCEIVER TIGHTLY, WHEN ATTACHING OR REMOVING THE TRANSCEIVER TO/FROM THE BELT CLIP. If the transceiver accidentally dropped and the swivel belt clip's stopper is scratched, the swivel belt clip may not work properly. · Once the transceiver is locked in place, it will swivel 360 degrees as shown at right. iC-t90a D Handstrap To remove: r Turn the transceiver upside down, and then lift to release the transceiver from the belt clip as shown at upper right. Slide the handstrap through the loop on the top of the belt clip as shown at right. 1 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE D Installing the antenna Insert the supplied wide band antenna into the antenna connector and screw down the antenna as shown below. · 50 MHz band adapter Attach the 50 MHz band antenna adapter before operating 50 M Hz band or receiving the signal below 50 MHz band. Be sure to use this 50 MHz band adapter during the operation below 50 MHz band. You can operate the whole band with this adapter. CAUTION! TRANSMITTING WITHOUT AN ANTENNA MAY DAMAGE THE TRANSCEIVER. NEVER HOLD the antenna when carrying the transceiver. KEEP the jack covers attached when the jack is not in use, to avoid bad contacts from dust and moisture. *KEEP the the anttenna top cap in the safe place when it not in use. Detach the top cap* 50 MHz band adapter Hold the base , then screw the antenna down. Attach the 50 MHz band adapter NOTE: Commercially available antennas may increase transceiver performance. An optional AD-92SMA ANTENNA CONNECTOR ADAPTER is available to connect an external antenna with a BNC connector. for BC band to 50 MHz band, through to 800 MHz band for WFM band to 800 MHz band 3 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE 1 q QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE 4 I Charging the Li-Ion battery pack D Charging with the wall charger IC-E90 with BP-217 D Charging with the C ...