User manual ICOM IC-T3H

INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF TRANSCEIVER iT3 H FOREWORD Thank you for purchasing the IC-T3H FM transceiver. This transceiver is designed for those who require quality, performance and outstanding reliability under the most demanding conditions. 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. 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. 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 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. ii 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 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. 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. iii 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 or above +60°C. 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. iv TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD...........................................................................i IMPORTANT ...........................................................................i EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS .........................................................i SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES...................................................... ii PRECAUTIONS..................................................................iii­iv TABLE OF CONTENTS ...................................................... v­vi 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION ......................................................1­8 ` Switches, controls, keys and connectors ...........................1­6 ` Function display............................................................7­8 2 ACCESSORIES ..................................................................9 ` Accessory attachment ......................................................9 3 BATTERY PACKS .........................................................10­15 ` Battery pack replacement ................................................10 ` Battery caution ...............................................................11 ` Battery charging ......................................................12­13 ` Charging NOTE ............................................................14 ` Battery case (optional for some versions) ...........................15 4 BASIC OPERATION ......................................................16­20 ` Power ON .....................................................................16 ` Setting a frequency ...................................................16­17 ` Setting audio/squelch level .............................................17 ` Receive and transmit ......................................................18 ` Selecting a memory channel .............................................19 ` Selecting the call channel ................................................19 ` Key lock function ............................................................19 ` Display type ..................................................................20 5 REPEATER OPERATION................................................21­24 ` General ........................................................................21 ` Offset frequency ............................................................22 ` Subaudible tones ......................................................22­23 6 MEMORY PROGRAMMING ..........................................24­26 ` General ........................................................................24 v ` Programming the memory/call channels ..............................24 ` Channel name programming .............................................25 ` Memory transferring ...................................................25­26 7 DTMF MEMORY............................................................27­28 ` Programming a DTMF code .............................................27 ` Transmitting a DTMF code .............................................28 ` DTMF transmission speed ................................................28 8 SCAN OPERATION ......................................................29­33 ` Scan types ..................................................................29 ` Programmed scan ......................................................... 30 ` Memory (skip) scan.........................................................31 ` Priority watch ............................................................... 32 ` Scan resume condition ................................................... 33 9 SUBAUDIBLE TONES ...................................................34­37 ` Tone squelch ......................................................... 34­35 ` Pocket beep operation ................................................... 36 ` Tone scan .................................................................. 37 10 PAGER/CODE SQUELCH .......................................... 38­44 ` Pager function............................................................... 38 ` Code programming ................................................... 39­41 ` Pager operation ...................................................... 42­43 ` Code squelch ............................................................... 44 11 OTHER FUNCTIONS ................................................... 45­53 ` Set mode ............................................................... 45­47 ` Initial set mode ......................................................... 48­52 ` CPU reset .................................................................. 53 12 CLONING ..................................................................... 54 13 OPTIONAL UNIT ............................................................ 55 14 SPECIFICATIONS............................................................ 56 15 OPTIONS .................................................................. 57­58 16 CE ........................................................................... 59­60 vi 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION I Switches, controls, keys and connectors q u w Speaker e i Microphone o r t y q CONTROL DIAL [VOL] A Adjusts the audio level. B Selects the operating channel or adjusts the squelch level. · The function B is available when [VOL] is assigned as "dial" in INITIAL SET MODE (p. 50). 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. 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION 1 r SQUELCH SWITCH [SQL] Push and hold to force the squelch open and to adjust the squelch level with [Y]/[Z] keys. t UP/DOWN KEYS [Y]/[Z] A Selects the operating channel or adjusts the squelch level. B Adjusts the audio level. · The function B is available when [VOL] is assigned as "dial" in INITIAL SET MODE (p. 50). y KEY PAD (pgs. 3­6) 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. D External connection NOTE: When connecting or disconnecting an external speaker-microphone, first turn the transceiver's power OFF. ø3.5 mm plug External speaker (Nominal impedance 8 ) SP SP GND [SP] jack SP (AF OUT) SP GND [MIC] jack MIC 5V MIC GND ø2.5 mm plug External microphone (Nominal impedance 2 k) MIC 33 k MIC GND PTT o FUNCTION DISPLAY (pgs 7, 8) 2 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION D Key pad KEY [name] FUNCTION SECONDARY FUNCTION (After [A·FUNC] is pushed) [A·FUNC] Access to secondary No function. function. Select the call chanNo function. nel. (p. 19) Entering into memory programming/editing mode. (p. 24) Selects a memory P r o g r a m s / t r a n s f e r s VFO/memory or call channel mode. (p. 19) contents into memory channel/VFO when pushed for 1 sec. (pgs. 24, 25) Selects VFO mode, aborts direct frequency input, or can- No function. cels scanning, etc. (pgs. 16, 30) Input digit "1" during frequency input, Selects the subaudible tone memory channel se- function. (pgs. 21, 34) lection, etc. (pgs. 16, 19) Input digit "2" during frequency input, Turn the pocket beep funcmemory channel se- tion ON and OFF (p. 37) lection, etc. (pgs. 16, 19) [B·CALL] [C·MR] [D·CLR] [1·TONE] [2·P.BEEP] 3 PANEL DESCRIPTION 1 D Key pad (Continued) KEY [name] FUNCTION SECONDARY FUNCTION (After [A·FUNC] is pushed) [3·T.SCAN] Input digit "3" during frequency input, Starts the tone scanning. memory channel se(pgs. 23, 37) lection, etc. (pgs. 16, 19) Input digit "4" during frequency input, Selects a duplex function memory channel se- (­duplex, +duplex, simplex). lection, etc. (pgs. 16, (p. 21) 19) Input digit "5" during frequency input, memory channel se- Starts scanning. (p. 30) lection, etc. (pgs. 16, 19) Input digit "6" during frequency input, Sets and cancels skip setting memory channel se- for memory skip scan during lection, etc. (pgs. 16, memory mode. (p. 31) 19) Input digit "7" during frequency input, Starts the priority watch. memory channel se(p. 32) lection, etc. (pgs. 16, 19) Input digit "8" during frequency input, Enters into the SET MODE. memory channel se(p. 45) lection, etc. (pgs. 16, 19) 4 [4·DUP] [5·SCAN] [6·SKIP] [7·PRIO] [8·SET] 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION D Key pad (Continued) KEY [name] FUNCTION SECONDARY FUNCTION (After [A·FUNC] is pushed) [9·HI/LO] Input digit "9" during frequency input, Switches between high and memory channel selow output power. (p. 18) lection, etc. (pgs. 16, 19) Input digit "0" during frequency input, Enters into the DTMF memmemory channel seory mode. (p. 27) [0·DTMF-M] lection, etc. (pgs. 16, 19) No function. [·OPTION] Sets the frequency even if the full 6-digits of frequency have ] not been entered. (p. 16) Selects an optional pager or code squelch operation mode. (p.38) 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) [#·ENT 5 PANEL DESCRIPTION 1 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. 31) 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. 36). y TONE SQUELCH INDICATOR Appears when tone squelch is in use. (p. 34) u DTCS INDICATOR Appears when DTCS tone is in use. (p. 34) i TRANSMIT INDICATOR Appears during transmit. (p. 18) 6 1 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. 18) !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 mode (p. 20). !3 MEMORY CHANNEL INDICATOR Indicates the selected memory channel number or other items such as the call channel, etc. (pgs. 19, 24) !4 MEMORY MODE INDICATOR Appears while in memory mode or channel number indication mode. (p. 24) !5 AUTO POWER OFF INDICATOR Appears while the auto power OFF function is activated. (p. 49) 7 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. 2 D Belt clip Attach the belt clip to the transceiver as illustrated below. To attach the belt clip To release the belt clip 8 I 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. 3 BATTERY PACKS 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-119N, BC-144 or BC-121N 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 BATTERY PACKS 3 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 miss 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. 57). 10 3 BATTERY PACKS 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.) BC-146 +AD-99 11 BATTERY PACKS 3 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 3 BATTERY PACKS 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.) 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 (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 BATTERY PACKS 3 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 · Use the supplied charger or optional charger (BC-119N/BC-144/BC121N 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 3 BATTERY PACKS 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. 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 BASIC OPERATION I Power ON Push [POWER] for 1 sec. to turn power ON. Push for 1 sec. 4 I Setting a frequency D Via the keypad q Push [D.CLR] to select VFO mode, if necessary. w Enter 6 digit, starting from the 100 MHz digit, to enter the de- sired frequency. · When [#·ENT ] is pushed after three or more digits are entered, the frequency is also set. · When a digit is mistakenly input, push [D.CLR] to abort inputting. · "2" and "7" are acceptable for the 1 kHz digit (depending on the 10 kHz digit). Push or 16 4 BASIC OPERATION D By other methods YZ Via the [Y]/[Z] keys Each push increases/decreases the frequency by the selected tuning step. Using the [VOL] Rotate the [VOL] to increase/decrease the frequency with the selected tuning step. · This function is available when "dial" is assigned with [VOL] in SET MODE (p. 50). INITIAL For your information Tuning steps: The transceiver has 8 tuning steps as follows: 5 kHz 10 kHz 12.5 kHz 20 kHz 25 kHz 30 kHz · A tuning step is selected in SET MODE. (p. 46) 15 kHz 50 kHz I Setting audio/squelch level D To set the audio level Rotate the [VOL] to set the desired audio level while receiving the signal. · When no signal is received, push and hold [SQL] while setting the audio level. · When [VOL] is assigned as "dial," push [Y]/[Z] to adjust the audio output level. (p. 50) 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 "dial," rotate [VOL] while [SQL] is pushed. (p. 50) 17 BASIC OPERATION 4 I Receive and transmit q Push [POWER] for 1 sec. to turn the power ON. w Adjust 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 high and low. · "L" appears when low output power is selected. t Push and hold [PTT] to transmit, then speak into the micro- phone. · "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. 18 4 BASIC OPERATION I Selecting a memory channel q Push [C·MR] to select memory mode. · "X" appears. w Enter 2 digits to select the desired memory channel (or push the [Y]/[Z] keys). · When [VOL] is assigned as "dial," rotate [VOL] to select the memory channel. (p. 50) · The memory channels 0­9 are proceeded by a "0." 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 return to previous indication. 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. 19 BASIC OPERATION 4 I Display type USING 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. 50). "Frequency Indication" type is used for basic amateur radio operation. "Channel Indication" type is used to simplify operation. In this mode 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. 29) - Output power setting (p. 18) - DTMF memory function (p. 27) - Key lock function (p. 19) - Scan pause timer setting, function key timer setting and LCD backlight setting in SET MODE (p. 46) "Channel Name Indication" type is used to simplify operation the same as above. In this mode pre-programmed memory channel names are displayed. VFO mode selectable. · Programmed frequency is indicated when the channel name is not pre-programmed in the selected memory channel. · Push and hold [SQL] to display the operating frequency. 20 I General 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 5 REPEATER OPERATION "+." · "­" indicates the transmit frequency is shifted down; "+" indicates the transmit frequency is shifted up. · Flashing "­" or "+" indicates the reversed duplex mode is selected in SET MODE (p. 45). e Push [A·FUNC], then push [1·TONE] to activate the subaudible tone encoder, according to repeater requirements. · " " 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 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 REPEATER OPERATION 5 I Offset frequency USING 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]/[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]/[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 5 REPEATER OPERATION D Tone information Some repeaters require a tone 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. 27). 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 MEMORY PROGRAMMING 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, 34) · Subaudible tone and tone squelch frequencies (pgs. 22, 35) · Skip information* (p. 31) *Except for scan edge channels. 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, duplex, etc. as desired. r Push [A·FUNC], then push [C·MR] for 1 sec. (until 3 beeps are emitted) to program the information into the displayed 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. 24 6 MEMORY PROGRAMMING I Channel name programming q Select a "Channel Name Indication" type in INITIAL SET MODE (p. 50). w Push [C·MR] to select memory mode, if necessary. e Push [A·FUNC], then push [8·SET] to enter into the channel name programming mode. · The character to be edited flashes. r Rotate [VOL] to select a character. t Push [Y] to move to the right, [Z] to 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. 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 transferred: Push [C·MR] ([B·CALL]) to select memory (call) mode. Push [Y]/[Z] to select the memory channel. · When [VOL] is assigned as "dial," rotate [VOL] to select the memory channel. (p. 50) w Push [A·FUNC], then push [C·MR] for 1 sec. to transfer the se- lected memory contents to the VFO. · VFO mode is selected automatically. 25 MEMORY PROGRAMMING 6 D Memory/call call/memory q Select the memory (call) channel to be transferred: Push [C·MR] ([B·CALL]) to select the memory (call) mode. Push [Y]/[Z] to select the memory channel. · When [VOL] is assigned as "dial," rotate [VOL] to select the memory channel. (p. 50) w Push [A·FUNC], then push [C·MR] momentarily. · "--" and "X" flashes. e Push [Y]/[Z] to select the target memory. · When "dial" is assigned [VOL], rotate [VOL] to select the memory channel. (p. 50) r Push [A·FUNC], then push [C·MR] for 1 sec. · Memory mode is selected and the contents are transferred to the target memory. D Clearing a memory q Push [A·FUNC], then push [C·MR] to enter the memory transfer mode. · "X" and a memory channel number flash. w Push [Y]/[Z] to select the memory channel to be cleared. · When [VOL] is assigned as "dial," rotate [VOL] to select the memory channel. (p. 50) · The call channel cannot be cleared. e Push [A·FUNC], then push [C·MR] momentarily. 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. 26 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. 27 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- ory. w Rotate [VOL] to select the desired channel. e Push [SQL] or [PTT] to exit the DTMF memory mode. r While pushing [PTT], push [SQL] to transmit the selected DTMF memory. · After the DTMF code is transmitted, the transceiver returns to receive automatically. D Manual DTMF code transmission While pushing [PTT], push digit keys, A­F to transmit a DTMF code manually. USING INITIAL SET MODE I DTMF transmission speed When slow DTMF transmission speeds are required with DTMF memory transmission (as for some repeaters), the transceiver's rate of DTMF transmission can be adjusted. q While pushing [Y] and [Z], turn the power F MR TX on to enter INITIAL SET MODE. w Push [Y]/[Z] several times until "dtd" appears. e Rotate [VOL] to select the desired DTMF transmission speed. F MR TX · Four speeds are available: "1" (100 msec. intervals) is the fastest; "5" (500 msec. intervals) is the slowest. r Push [#·ENT ] to exit INITIAL SET MODE. 28 I Scan types PROGRAMMED SCAN Band edge 1A 2A 3A Scan edges Scan Jump 1b 2b 3b 8 SCAN OPERATION Band edge MEMORY (SKIP) SCAN SKIP Mch 1 Mch 0 Mch 99 Mch 10 Mch 9 Mch 8 Mch 7 Mch 2 Mch 3 Mch 4 Mch 5 Mch 6 SKIP PRIORITY WATCH Priority memory channel watch VFO frequency 145.20 MHz 5 sec. Mch 3 Priority channel 50 msec. Mch 3 Mch 2 Mch 4 Priority memory channel scan VFO frequency 145.20 MHz 5 sec. 50 msec. Memory scan Mch 1 SKIP Mch 5 Priority channel Mch 99 Mch 6 29 SCAN OPERATION 8 I Programmed scan Programmed scan repeatedly scans between two user programmed frequencies (memory channels "1A­3A" and "1b­3b") or scans between upper and lower band edges. This scan is useful for checking for signals within a specific frequency range such as repeater output frequencies, etc. q Push [D·CLR] to select VFO mode, if necessary. w Push [A·FUNC], then push [5·SCAN] to start the scan, then a selected scan edge appears as "P1", "P2", "P3" or "AL." · To change the scan edge, push [A·FUNC] then push [8·SET] several times until the desired scan edge appears. · "AL" for full scan, "P1", "P2" and "P3" for programmed scan between the programmed scan edge channels as "1A"­"1b", "2A"­"2b" and "3A"­"3b". · To change the scan direction, push [Y] or [Z]. · When "dial" is assigned [VOL], rotate [VOL] to change the scan direction. (p. 50) e Push [D·CLR] to stop the scan. NOTE: Scan edges, 1A­3A/1b­3b, must be programmed in advance. Program them in the same manner as regular memory channels. (p. 24) If the same frequencies are programmed into the scan edges, programmed scan will not proceed. 30 8 SCAN OPERATION I Memory (skip) scan Memory scan repeatedly scans all programmed memory channels, except those set as skip channels. q Push [C·MR] to select memory mode, if necessary. · "X" appears. w Push [A·FUNC], then push [5·SCAN] to start the scan. · To change the scan direction, push [Y] or [Z]. · When "dial" is assigned [VOL], rotate [VOL] to change the scan direction. (p. 50) e Push [D·CLR] to stop the scan. D Setting skip channels In order to speed up the scan interval, you can set memory channels you don't wish to scan as skip channels. q Push [C·MR] to select memory mode, if necessary. · "X" appears. w Select a memory channel to set as a skip channel. e Push [A·FUNC], then push [6·SKIP] to toggle the skip setting ON and OFF. · "SKIP" appears when the channel is set as a skip channel. 31 SCAN OPERATION 8 I Priority watch Priority watch checks for signals on "priority channels" while operating on a VFO frequency. D Memory or call channel watch While operating on a VFO frequency, memory or call channel watch monitors for signals in the selected memory or call channel every 5 sec. q Select the desired memory channel or the call channel. w Push [D·CLR] to select VFO mode. e Push [A·FUNC], then push [7·PRIO] to start watching. · VFO is displayed, then the decimal point ".", on the frequency readout flashes. · The priority channel is monitored every 5 sec. · When the signal is detected on the priority channel, the watching is paused according to the setting of the scan resume condition. r Push [D·CLR] to stop watching. D Memory scan watch While operating on a VFO frequency or the call channel, memory scan watch monitors for signals in each memory channel in sequence, every 5 sec. q Push [C·MR] to select memory mode, if necessary. · "X" appears. w Push [A·FUNC], then push [5·SCAN] to start the memory scan. e Push [A·FUNC], then push [7·PRIO] to start the watching. · VFO is displayed, then the decimal point ".", on the frequency readout flashes. · When the signal is detected on the priority channel, the watching is paused according to the setting of the scan resume condition. r Push [D·CLR] to stop the watching. 32 8 SCAN OPERATION USING I Scan resume condition When a signal is received during scanning, the scan resume condition determines what action the transceiver takes. The transceiver has 2 scan resume conditions available as illustrated at right. Use SET MODE to select the one which best suits your needs. SET MODE Receiving a signal Pause scan 2 sec. Timer scan 5, 10 or 15 sec. q Push [A·FUNC], then push [8·SET] to enter SET MODE. w Push [Y]/[Z] several times until "SCP" or "SCt" appears. e Rotate [VOL] to select the desired scan resume condition. · Pause scan: When receiving a signal, scan pauses on the signal until it disappears. Resumes 2 sec. after the signal disappears. Timer scan: When receiving a signal, scan pauses on the signal for 5 sec., 10 sec. or 15 sec., then resumes. F MR TX Pause scan F MR TX Timer scan r Push [#·ENT ] to set and exit SET MODE. 33 SUBAUDIBLE TONES I Tone squelch D Operation 9 The tone squelch opens only when receiving a signal containing a matching subaudible tone. You can silently wait for calls from group members using the same tone. q Set the operating frequency. · Set the AF and squelch to the desired level as the normal operation. w Set the desired subaudible tone in the set mode. · See right for programming. e Push [A·FUNC], then push [1·TONE]. · Repeat several times until " " appears when selecting CTCSS, or " D " appears when selecting DTCS. r When the received signal includes a matching tone, squelch opens and the signal can be heard. · When the received signal's tone does not match, tone squelch does not open, however, the S-indicator shows signal strength. · To open the squelch manually, push and hold [SQL]. t Operate the transceiver in the normal way. y To cancel the tone squelch, push [A·FUNC], then push [1·TONE]. · Repeat several times until " " or " D " disappears. NOTE: The transceiver has 50 tone frequencies and consequently their spacing is narrow compared to units having 38 tones. Therefore, some tone frequencies may receive interference from adjacent tone frequencies. To prevent interference from adjacent tone frequencies, using the frequencies as in the following table, is recommended. · Recommended tone frequencies 67.0 69.3 71.9 74.4 77.0 79.7 82.5 85.4 88.5 91.5 94.8 97.4 100.0 103.5 107.2 110.9 114.8 118.8 123.0 127.3 131.8 136.5 141.3 146.2 151.4 156.7 162.2 167.9 173.8 179.9 186.2 192.8 203.5 210.7 218.1 225.7 233.6 241.8 250.3 34 9 SUBAUDIBLE TONES D Setting subaudible tones for tone squelch operation Separate tone frequencies can be set for tone squelch operation rather than repeater operation (the same range of tones is available-- see below). Like the repeater tones, these are set in set mode. q Select VFO or memory channel. w Push [A·FUNC], then push [8·SET] to enter set mode. e Push [] or [] several times until "Ct" ap- F MR pears when selecting CTCSS, or "dt" appears when selecting DTCS. · " " flashes when selecting CTCSS, or " D " flashes when selecting DTCS. F MR TX D TX r Rotate [VOL] to select the desired subaudible tone. ] to program the selected tone and exit set t Push [#·ENT mode. When SET MODE is selected from memory mode.