User manual ICOM IC-V8000

INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF FM TRANSCEIVER iV8000 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 this Icom product. The IC-V8000 VHF FM TRANSCEIVER is designed and built with Icom's superior technology and craftsmanship. With proper care, this product should provide you with years of trouble-free operation. We want to take a couple of moments of your time to thank you for making your IC-V8000 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-V8000. IMPORTANT READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely before using the transceiver. SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL-- This instruction manual contains important operating instructions for the IC-V8000. EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS DEFINITION Personal injury, fire hazard or electric shock R WARNING! may occur. CAUTION NOTE Equipment damage may occur. Recommended for optimum use. No risk of personal injury, fire or electric shock. WORD D FEATURES 75 W* of high transmit output power (except Taiwan version) Front mounted speaker for clear audio readability Tone squelch, DTCS squelch standard Dual color (amber & green) LCD backlight Remote control microphone available (optional for some versions) Optional DTMF decoder i 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. CAUTIONS RWARNING 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) RWARNING! NEVER connect the transceiver to an AC outlet. This may pose a fire hazard or result in an electric shock. NEVER place the transceiver where normal operation of the vehicle may be hindered or where it could cause bodily injury. NEVER let objects impede the operation of the cooling fan on the rear panel. DO NOT push the PTT when not actually desiring to transmit. DO NOT allow children to play with any radio equipment containing a transmitter. During mobile operation, DO NOT operate the transceiver without running the vehicle's engine. When the transceiver's power is ON and your vehicle's engine is OFF, the vehicle's battery will soon become exhausted. RWARNING! NEVER operate the transceiver while driving a vehicle. Safe driving requires your full attention--anything less may result in an accident. NEVER NEVER BE CAREFUL! The transceiver will become hot when operating it continuously for long periods. connect the transceiver to a power source of more than 16 V DC. This will ruin the transceiver. connect the transceiver to a power source using reverse polarity. This will ruin 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). NEVER cut the DC power cable between the DC plug and fuse holder. If an incorrect connection is made after cutting, the transceiver may be damaged. expose the transceiver to rain, snow or any liquids. The transceiver may be damaged. AVOID the use of chemical agents such as benzine or alcohol when cleaning, as they can damage the transceiver's surfaces. NEVER USE Icom microphones only (supplied or optional). Other manufacturer's microphones have different pin assignments and may damage the transceiver if attached. ii NEVER operate or touch the transceiver with wet hands. This may result in an electric shock or ruin the transceiver. SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES q w e r t y TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD ........................................................................................... i IMPORTANT ............................................................................................ i EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ......................................................................... i CAUTIONS ............................................................................................. ii SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES .................................................................. iii TABLE OF CONTENTS ......................................................................... iii QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE ............................................................ I­VI I Installation ....................................................................................... I I Your first contact ........................................................................... IV I Repeater operation ........................................................................ V I Programming memory .................................................................. VI 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION ................................................................. 1­8 I Front panel ..................................................................................... 1 I Function display ............................................................................. 3 I Rear panel ..................................................................................... 5 I Microphone (HM-133V) .................................................................. 6 I Microphone keypad ........................................................................ 7 2 SETTING A FREQUENCY .......................................................... 9­12 I Preparation .................................................................................... 9 I Using the tuning dial ...................................................................... 9 I Using the keypad ......................................................................... 10 I Using the [Y]/[Z] keys ................................................................. 10 I Tuning step selection ................................................................... 11 I Lock functions .............................................................................. 12 3 BASIC OPERATION ................................................................. 13­16 I Receiving ..................................................................................... 13 I Monitor function ........................................................................... 13 I Audio mute function ..................................................................... 14 I Squelch attenuator ....................................................................... 14 I Transmitting ................................................................................. 15 I Selecting output power ................................................................ 15 I One-touch PTT function ............................................................... 16 q DC power cable (3 m) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 w Mobile mounting bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 e Microphone (HM-133V)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 r Fuse (20 A) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 t Mounting screws, nuts and washers . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 set y Microphone hanger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 *HM-118N HAND MICROPHONE or HM-118TN/TAN supplied versions are also available. Depending on version. DTMF MICROPHONE iii 4 REPEATER OPERATION ......................................................... 17­23 I Accessing a repeater ................................................................... 17 I Subaudible tones ......................................................................... 19 I Offset frequency .......................................................................... 21 I Repeater lockout .......................................................................... 21 I Reverse duplex mode .................................................................. 22 I Auto repeater ............................................................................... 23 5 MEMORY OPERATION ............................................................ 24­34 I General description ...................................................................... 24 I Memory channel selection ........................................................... 24 I Programming a memory channel ................................................. 25 I Transferring memory contents ..................................................... 27 I Memory clearing .......................................................................... 29 I Channel names programming ...................................................... 30 I Memory bank selection ................................................................ 32 I Memory bank setting .................................................................... 33 I Transferring bank contents .......................................................... 34 6 CALL CHANNEL OPERATION ................................................ 35­36 I Call channel selection .................................................................. 35 I Call channel transferring .............................................................. 35 I Programming a call channel ........................................................ 36 7 SCAN OPERATION .................................................................. 37­42 I Scan types ................................................................................... 37 I Scan start/stop ............................................................................. 38 I Scan edges programming ............................................................ 39 I Skip channel setting ..................................................................... 41 I Scan resume condition ................................................................ 42 8 PRIORITY WATCH .................................................................... 43­44 I Priority watch types ...................................................................... 43 I Priority watch operation ............................................................... 44 9 DTMF MEMORY ENCODER ..................................................... 45­47 I Programming a DTMF code ......................................................... 45 I Transmitting a DTMF code .......................................................... 46 I DTMF speed ................................................................................ 47 10 POCKET BEEP AND TONE SQUELCH ................................... 48­51 I Pocket beep operation ................................................................. 48 I Tone/DTCS squelch operation ..................................................... 50 I Tone scan ..................................................................................... 51 11 PAGER/CODE SQUELCH ........................................................ 52­57 I Pager function .............................................................................. 52 I Code programming ...................................................................... 52 I Pager operation ........................................................................... 55 I Code squelch ............................................................................... 57 12 OTHER FUNCTIONS ................................................................ 58­70 I Set mode ...................................................................................... 58 I Initial set mode ............................................................................. 62 I Weather channel operation .......................................................... 65 I Microphone keys .......................................................................... 67 I Partial reset .................................................................................. 68 I All reset ........................................................................................ 68 I Data cloning ................................................................................. 69 13 MAINTENANCE ........................................................................ 71­73 I Troubleshooting ........................................................................... 71 I Fuse replacement ........................................................................ 72 I Optional unit installation ............................................................... 73 14 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS ................................................. 74 15 MODE ARRANGEMENT ........................................................... 75­76 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 iv QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE I Installation D Location Select a location which can support the weight of the transceiver and does not interfere with driving in any way. We recommend the locations shown in the diagram below. NEVER place the transceiver where normal operation of the vehicle may be hindered or where it could cause bodily injury. NEVER place the transceiver where air bag deployment may be obstructed. DO NOT place the transceiver where hot or cold air blows directly onto it. AVOID placing the transceiver in direct sunlight. · Example-- Installation location When using self-tapping screws Spring washer Mounting nut D Using the mounting bracket Drill 4 holes where the mounting bracket is to be installed. Insert the supplied screws, nuts and washers through the Adjust the angle for the clearest view of the function display. mounting bracket and tighten. · Approx. 5.5­6 mm (1/4) when using nuts; approx. 2­3 mm (1/8) when using self-tapping screws. Nut Spring washer Flat washer Mounting bracket I QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE D Battery connection  NEVER connect the transceiver directly to a 24 V battery.  DO NOT use the cigarette lighter socket for power connections. (See p. 5 for details) Attach a rubber grommet when passing the DC power cable through a metal plate to prevent short circuiting. · CONNECTING TO A DC POWER SOURCE · See p. 72 for fuse replacement. Grommet IC-V8000 IC-V8000 D DC power supply connection Use a 13.8 V DC power supply with at least 15 A capacity. Make sure the ground terminal of the DC power supply is grounded. · CONNECTING TO A DC POWER SUPPLY · See p. 72 for fuse replacement. red - black _ black Fuses 20 A + red to an AC outlet DC power supply 13.8 V - 12 V Crimp NOTE: Use terminals for the cable connections. 12 V battery Supplied DC power cable Solder - black red Fuses 20 A II QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE D Antenna installation · Antenna location To obtain maximum performance from the transceiver, select a high-quality antenna and mount it in a good location. A nonradial antenna should be used when using a magnetic mount. Roof-mount antenna (Drill a hole or use a magnetic mount.) Gutter-mount antenna 1­2 mm solder solder · Antenna connector The antenna uses a PL-259 connector. · PL-259 CONNECTOR 30 mm Trunk-mount antenna q Slide the coupling ring down. Strip the cable jacket and soft solder. w Strip the cable as shown at left. Soft solder the center conductor. e Slide the connector body on and solder it. r Screw the coupling ring onto the connector body. (10 mm 3/8 in) Coupling ring 10 mm (soft solder) 10 mm Soft solder III y ; NOTE: There are many publications covering proper antennas and their installation. Check with your local dealer for more information and recommendations. D Connecting a microphone Connect a microphone to the eight-pin modular socket on the front panel of the transceiver. *HM-133V; A different microphone may be supplied with some versions of the IC-V8000. to antenna QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE I Your first contact Now that you have your IC-V8000 installed in your car or shack, you are probably excited to get on the air. We would like to take you through a few basic operation steps to make your first "On The Air" an enjoyable experience. 2. Tune the desired frequency The tuning dial will allow you to dial in the frequency you want to operate. Pages 9 and 11 will instruct you on how to set the tuning speed. 1. Turning ON the transceiver Before powering up your IC-V8000, you may want to make sure the audio volume and squelch level controls are set in 9­10 o'clock positions. Tuning dial Using the HM-133V You can directly enter the frequency with the HM-133V keypad. [EXAMPLE]: Setting frequency to 145.3625 MHz. Push Set both [VOL] and [SQL] controls to 9­10 o'clock positions. 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. Push Push Push [PWR] [SET(LOCK)] [MW(S.MW)] While pushing [SET(LOCK)] and [MW(S.MW)], push [PWR] for 1 sec. to reset the CPU. We hope these pointers have been helpful. Now you are ready to call CQ. IV QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE I Repeater operation 1. Setting duplex Push [LOW(DUP)] for 1 sec. once or twice to select minus duplex or plus duplex. · The USA and CSA versions have an auto repeater function, therefore, setting duplex is not required. Using the HM-133V Plus or minus duplex selection and the repeater tone setting can be made easily via HM-133V. Push [DUP­ 7(TONE)] for minus duplex; [DUP+ 8(TSQLS)] for plus duplex selection, push [FUNC] then [DUP­ 7(TONE)] to turn the repeater tone ON. Push [LOW(DUP)] Push 2. Repeater tone Push [TONE(T-SCAN)] several times until " " appears, if the repeater requires a subaudible to be accessed. Push , then [TONE(T-SCAN)] V QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE I Programming memory channels The IC-V8000 has a total of 200 memory channels (including 6 scan edges and 1 call channel) for storing often used operating frequency, repeater settings, etc. Using the HM-133V q In VFO mode, set the desired operating frequency, including offset direction, tone settings, etc. w Push [FUNC] then [CLR A(MW)]. · "M" indicator and memory channel number blink. 1. Setting a frequency In VFO mode, set the desired operating frequency with repeater, tone and tuning steps, etc. Push then , 2. Selecting a memory channel Momentarily push [MW(S.MW)], then rotate the tuning dial to select the desired memory channel. · "M" indicator and memory channel number blink. e Push [Y]/[Z] to select the desired memory channel. r Push [FUNC] then push [CLR A(MW)] for 1 sec. to program. · 3 beeps sound · Memory channel number automatically increases when continuing to push [CLR A(MW)] after programming. [MW(S.MW)] 3. Writing a memory channel Push and hold [MW(S.MW)] for 1 sec. to program. · 3 beeps sound · Memory channel number automatically increases when continuing to push [MW(S.MW)] after programming. VI 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION I Front panel Function display (p. 3) !3 !2 !1 !0 q w PWR TONE T-SCAN V/MHz SCAN SET LOCK LOW DUP MONI ANM MW S.MW M/CALL PRIO e BANK OPT r q POWER SWITCH [PWR] Turns power ON and OFF when pushed for 1 sec. t y u i o Speaker e MICROPHONE CONNECTOR Connects the supplied microphone. r SQUELCH CONTROL [SQL] Varies the squelch level. (p. 13) · The RF attenuator activates and increases the attenuation when rotated clockwise to the center position and further. w MEMORY/CALL·PRIORITY SWITCH [M/CALL(PRIO)] Push to select and toggle memory, call and weather channel* modes. (pgs. 24, 35, 65) Starts priority watch when pushed for 1 sec. (p. 44) *Weather channels available for USA versions only. t VOLUME CONTROL [VOL] Adjusts the audio level. (p. 13) 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION y BANK·OPTION SWITCH [BANK(OPT)] Push to select memory bank condition during memory mode. (p. 32) Push for 1 sec. to select and toggle the pager and code squelch function when the optional UT-108 is installed. (p. 52) u SET·LOCK SWITCH [SET(LOCK)] Enters set mode when pushed. (p. 58) Switches the lock function ON and OFF when pushed for 1 sec. (p. 12) i TUNING DIAL [DIAL] Selects the operating frequency (p. 9), memory channel (p. 24), the setting of the set mode item and the scanning direction (p. 38). o MEMORY WRITE SWITCH [MW(S.MW)] (p. 25) Selects a memory channel for programming. Programs the selected memory channel when pushed for 1 sec. · Continue to hold the switch to increment the memory channel automatically. 1 1 !1 OUTPUT POWER SWITCH [LOW(DUP)] Each push changes the output power selection. (p. 15) Select DUP­, DUP+ and simplex operation when pushed for 1 sec. (p. 17) !2 TONE/TONE SCAN SWITCH [TONE(T-SCAN)] Each push selects a tone function. (pgs. 17, 48) · Tone encoder, pocket beep, tone squelch or tone function OFF can be selected. Push for 1 sec. to start/stop the tone scan function. (p. 51) !3 VFO/MHz TUNING·SCAN SWITCH [V/MHz(SCAN)] Selects and toggles VFO mode and 1 MHz (or 10 MHz for some versions) tuning when pushed. (p. 9) Starts scan when pushed for 1 sec. (p. 38) · Cancels a scan when pushed during scan. !0 MONITOR·CHANNEL NAME SWITCH [MONI(ANM)] Push to switch the monitor function ON and OFF. (p. 13) In memory and call channel mode, switches the channel names or number ON and OFF. (p. 30) D Microphone connector (front panel view) q +8 V DC output (Max. 10 mA) w Channel up/down e 8 V control IN r PTT q i t GND (microphone ground) y MIC (microphone input) u GND i Data IN 2 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION I Function display !5 q !0 w !4 !3 !2 !1 e r t y ui o q TRANSMIT INDICATOR Appears while transmitting. (p. 15) Flashes while transmitting with the one-touch PTT function. (p. 16) w FREQUENCY READOUT Shows the operating frequency, channel names, set mode contents, etc. · Frequency decimal point flashes while scanning. (p. 38) · "d" appears in place of the 1st digit while the DTMF memory function is in use. (p. 45) e OUTPUT POWER INDICATORS "LOW" appears when low output power; "LOW" and "MID" appear when low mid output power; "MID" appears when middle output power is selected r BUSY INDICATOR (p. 13) Appears when a signal is being received or the squelch is open. Flashes while the monitor function is activated. t AUDIO MUTE INDICATOR (p. 14) Appears when the audio mute function is activated via microphone control. 3 PANEL DESCRIPTION y S/RF INDICATORS Shows the relative signal strength while receiving signals. (p. 13) Shows the output power level while transmitting. (p. 15) u SKIP INDICATOR (p. 41) Appears when the displayed memory channel is specified as a skip channel. i MEMORY INDICATOR (p. 24) Appears when memory mode is selected. o MEMORY CHANNEL NUMBER INDICATORS Shows the selected memory channel number. (p. 24) "C" appears when the call channel is selected. (p. 35) !0 PRIORITY WATCH INDICATOR (p. 44) Appears while the priority watch is activated; blinks while the watch is paused. !1 LOCK INDICATOR (p. 12) Appears when the lock function is activated. !2 TONE INDICATORS " " appears while the subaudible tone encoder is in use. (p. 17) " " appears while the tone (CTCSS) squelch function is in use. (p. 48) " " appears while the tone (DTCS) squelch function is in use. (p. 48) " " appears with the " " or " " indicator while the pocket beep function (CTCSS or DTCS) is in use. (p. 48) 1 1 !3 DUPLEX INDICATORS (p. 17) "+" appears when plus duplex, "­" appears when minus duplex operation is selected. !4 AUTO POWER-OFF INDICATOR (p. 64) Appears while the auto power-off function is in use. !5 NARROW MODE INDICATOR (p. 61) Appears when the narrow mode is selected. Narrow mode is available with some USA versions only. 4 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION I Rear panel q e w q SPEAKER JACK [SP] Accepts an 8 speaker. · Audio output power is more than 2.0 W. r w POWER RECEPTACLE [DC13.8V] Accepts 13.8 V DC ±15% with the supplied DC power cable.  NOTE: DO NOT use a cigarette lighter socket as a power source when operating in a vehicle. The plug may cause voltage drops and ignition noise may be superimposed onto transmit or receive audio. e COOLING FAN Rotates while transmitting. Also rotates while receiving depending on the setting in set mode and transceiver's temperature. (p. 61) r ANTENNA CONNECTOR [ANT] Connects a 50 antenna with a PL-259 connector and a 50 coaxial cable. 5 PANEL DESCRIPTION 1 1 I Microphone (HM-133V*) q w e r t !1 !0 o i u y Mic element r ACTIVITY INDICATOR Lights red while any key, except [FUNC] and [DTMF-S], is pushed, or while transmitting. Lights green while the one-touch PTT function is in use. t KEYPAD (pgs. 7, 8) y FUNCTION INDICATOR Lights orange while [FUNC] is activated--indicates the secondary function of switches can be accessed. Lights green when [DTMF-S] is activated--DTMF signals can be transmitted with the keypad. u FUNCTION SWITCH [FUNC] (pgs. 7, 8) i DTMF MEMORY SELECT SWITCH [DTMF-S] (p. 46) o FUNCTION SWITCHES [F-1]/[F-2] (p. 67) Program and re-call your desired transceiver conditions. !0 BANK/OPTION SWITCH [BANK/OPTION] Push to selects memory bank condition during memory mode. (p. 32) Push for 1 sec. to select and toggle pager and code squelch function when the optional UT-108 is installed. (p. 52) !1 MEMORY/CALL SWITCH [MR/CALL] Push to select memory mode. (p. 24) Push for 1 sec. to select call channel. (p. 35) *A different microphone may be supplied depending on version. q VFO/LOCK SWITCH [VFO/LOCK] Push to select VFO mode. (p. 9) Push for 1 sec. to switch the lock function ON and OFF. (p. 12) w PTT SWITCH Push and hold to transmit; release to receive. Switches between transmitting and receiving while the one-touch PTT function is in use. (p. 16) e UP/DOWN SWITCHES [Y]/[Z] Push either switch to change operating frequency, memory channel, set mode setting, etc. (pgs. 10, 24) Push either switch for 1 sec. to start scanning. (p. 38) 6 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION I Microphone keypad KEY FUNCTION SECONDARY FUNCTION ( +key) OTHER FUNCTIONS Switches between opening and closing the In memory mode switches the channel names squelch. (p. 13) or number indication ON and OFF. (p. 31) Starts and stops scanning. Starts and stops priority watch. Selects high output power. Selects mid. output power. Selects low output power Selects minus duplex operation. Selects plus duplex operation. Selects simplex operation. No primary function. (p. 38) Starts and stops tone scanning. (p. 51) (p. 44) Turns the one-touch PTT function ON and OFF. (p. 16) (p. 15) Turns the DTCS squelch ON. (p. 50) After pushing : Transmits the appropriate DTMF code. (pgs. 20, 46) When the DTMF memory encoder is activated, push [0] to [9] to transmit the appropriate DTMF memory contents . (p. 46) (p. 15) Turns the DTCS pocket beep function ON. (p. 49) (p. 15) Turns the DTMF memory encoder function ON. (p. 45) (p. 18) Turns the subaudible tone encoder ON. (p. 18) (p. 18) Turns the CTCSS pocket beep function ON. (p. 49) (p. 18) Turns the tone squelch function ON. (p. 50) Sends a 1750 Hz tone signal while pushing and holding. (p. 20) 7 PANEL DESCRIPTION 1 1 KEY FUNCTION SECONDARY FUNCTION ( +key) OTHER FUNCTIONS Cancels frequency entry. (p. 10) Selects a memory channel for programming. (p. 26) Cancels the scan or priority watch. (pgs. 38, 44) Advances the memory channel number when continuously pushed after pro Exit set mode. (p. 58) gramming is completed. (p. 26) Enters set mode (p. 58) DTMF memory OFF. Advances the set mode selection order after entering set mode. (p. 58) (p. 46) Turns the subaudible tone encoder, pocket After pushing Sets the keypad for numeral input. : (p. 10) beep or CTCSS/DTCS tone squelch OFF. Transmits the appropriate (pgs. 18, 49, 50) DTMF code. Reverses the set mode selection order (pgs. 20, 46) after entering set mode. (p. 58) Mutes the audio. (p. 14) Adjusts the squelch level increments. (p. 13) · Mute function is released when any operation is performed. No primary function. Sends a 1750 Hz tone signal for 0.5 sec. (p. 20) Locks the digit keys on the keypad (includAdjusts the squelch level decrement. (p. 12) (p. 13) ing the A to D, # and M keys. 8 2 SETTING A FREQUENCY I Using the tuning dial qRotate the tuning dial to set the frequency. · If VFO mode is not selected, push [V/MHz(SCAN)] to select VFO mode. · The frequency changes according to the selected tuning steps. (p. 11) I Preparation D Turning power ON/OFF Push [PWR] for 1 sec. to turn power ON and OFF. Push [PWR] for 1sec. [V/MHz(SCAN)] Tunig dial D VFO mode selection The transceiver has 2 basic operating modes: VFO mode and memory mode. Push [V/MHz(SCAN)] to select VFO mode. wTo change the frequency in 1 MHz (10 MHz for some versions) steps, push [V/MHz(SCAN)], then rotate the tuning dial. · Pushing [V/MHz(SCAN)] for 1 sec. starts scan function. If scan starts, push [V/MHz(SCAN)] again to cancel it. The display shows that the 1 MHz tuning step is selected. Push [V/MHz(SCAN)] Push [VFO/LOCK] to select VFO mode. VFO/LOCK Note that in this manual, sections beginning with a microphone icon (as above), designate operation via the HM133V microphone. 9 SETTING A FREQUENCY 2 I Using the keypad The frequency can be directly set via numeral keys on the microphone. z Push [VFO/LOCK] to VFO mode, if necessary. ENT x Push [ENT C(T-OFF)] to activate the keypad for C digit input. I Using the [Y]/[Z] keys Push [Y] or [Z] to select the desired frequency. YZ · Pushing [Y]/[Z] for 1 sec. activates a scan. If scan starts, push [Y]/[Z] again or push [CLR A(MW)] to cancel it. 2 c Push 6 keys to input a frequency. · When a digit is mistakenly input, push [ENT C(T-OFF)] to clear the input, then repeat input from the 1st digit. · Pushing [CLR A(MW)] clears input digits and retrieves the frequency. [EXAMPLE]: Setting frequency to 145.3625 MHz. Push Push Push Push 10 2 SETTING A FREQUENCY I Tuning step selection USING SET MODE VFO/LOCK Tuning steps are the minimum frequency change increments when you rotate the tuning dial or push [Y]/[Z] on the microphone. The following tuning steps are available. · 5 kHz · 20 kHz · 10 kHz · 25 kHz · 12.5 kHz · 30 kHz · 15 kHz · 50 kHz NOTE: For convenience, select a tuning step that matches the frequency intervals of repeaters in your area. q Push [V/MHz(SCAN)] to select VFO mode, if necessary. [SET(LOCK)] Tuning dial [MW(S.MW)] z Push [VFO/LOCK] to select VFO mode, if necessary. x Push [SET B(D-OFF)] to enter set mode. c Push [SET B(D-OFF)] or [ENT C(T-OFF)] several times until "TS" appears. v Push [Y] or [Z] to select the desired tuning step. b Push [CLR A(MW)] to exit set mode. 15 kHz tuning step w Push [SET(LOCK)] to enter set mode. e Push [SET(LOCK)] or [MW(S.MW)] several times until "TS" appears as shown at left. r Rotate the tuning dial to select the desired tuning step. t Push [TONE(T-SCAN)] to exit set mode. 11 SETTING A FREQUENCY 2 I Lock functions To prevent accidental channel changes and unnecessary function access, use the lock function. The transceiver has 2 different lock functions. D Microphone keypad lock This function locks the microphone keypad. 16KEY-L 2 D Frequency lock This function locks the tuning dial and switches electronically and can be used together with the microphone lock function. Push [SET(LOCK)] for 1 sec. to turn the lock function ON and OFF. Push [SET(LOCK)] for 1 sec. · [PTT], [MONI(ANM)], [VOL] and [SQL] can be used while the channel lock function is in use. Also, TONE-1, TONE-2, DTMF tones or DTMF memory contents can be transmitted from the microphone. Push [FUNC] then [SQLZ D(16KEY-L)] to switch the microphone keypad lock function ON and OFF. · [PTT], [VFO/LOCK], [MR/CALL], [BANK/OPTION], [Y], [Z], [F-1], [F-2], [DTMF-S] and [FUNC] on the microphone can be used. · All switches on the transceiver can be used. · The keypad lock function is released when the power is turned OFF then ON again. Appears VFO/LOCK Push [VFO/LOCK] for 1 sec. to switch the lock function ON and OFF. 12 3 BASIC OPERATION I Monitor function This function is used to listen to weak signals without disturbing the squelch setting or to open the squelch manually even when mute functions such as the tone squelch are in use. Push [MONI(ANM)] to open the squelch. · "BUSY" blinks. · Push [MONI(ANM)] again to cancel the function. I Receiving q Push [PWR] for 1 sec. to turn power ON. w Set the audio level. Push [MONI(ANM)] to open the squelch. Rotate the [VOL] control to adjust the audio output level. Push [MONI(ANM)] again to close the squelch. e Set the squelch level. Rotate [SQL] fully counterclockwise in advance. Rotate [SQL] clockwise until the noise just disappears. When interference is received, rotate [SQL] clockwise again for attenuator operation. r Set the operating frequency. (pgs. 9, 10) t When receiving a signal on the set frequency, squelch opens and the transceiver emits audio. · "BUSY" appears and the S/RF indicator shows the relative signal strength for the received signal. Appears when receiving a signal. Push [MONI(ANM)] Push [MONI 1(ANM)] to open the squelch. MONI 1 · Push [MONI 1(ANM)] again to cancel the function. CONVENIENT! The squelch level can also be adjusted with SQLY [SQLY D(MUTE)] and [SQLZ #(16KEY-L)]. D SQLZ # 13 BASIC OPERATION 3 I Audio mute function This function temporarily mutes the audio without disturbing the volume setting. MUTE I Squelch attenuator The transceiver has an RF attenuator related to the squelch level setting. Approx. 10 dB attenuation is obtained at maximum setting. Rotate [SQL] clockwise past the 12 o'clock position to activate the squelch attenuator. · Attenuation level can be adjusted up to 10 dB (approx.) between 12 o'clock and fully clockwise position. · When setting the squelch from the microphone, a level greater than `19' activates the squelch attenuator. Noise squelch Squelch threshold 3 Push [FUNC] then [SQLY D(MUTE)] to mute audio signals. · "MUTE" appears. · Push [CLR A(MW)] (or any other key) to cancel the function. Appears Squelch is open. Shallow Squelch attenuator Deep 14 3 BASIC OPERATION I Transmitting CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna will damage the transceiver.  NOTE: To prevent interference, listen on the channel before transmitting by pushing [MONI(ANM)], or [MONI 1(ANM)] on the microphone. q Set the operating frequency. (pgs. 9, 10) · Select output power if desired. See section at right for details. I Selecting output power The transceiver has 4* output power levels to suit your operating requirements. Low output powers during short-distance communications may reduce the possibility of interference to other stations and will reduce current consumption. *The Taiwan version has only 3 levels. Push [LOW(DUP)] several times to select the output power. S/RF INDICATOR High: Mid.: Mid. Low: Low: POWER OUTPUT Taiwan 75 W 25 W* 10 W* 5 W* 24 W 10 W* N/A 5 W* *approx. w Push and hold [PTT] to transmit. · "$" appears. · The S/RF indicator shows the output power selection. · A one-touch PTT function is available. See p. 16 for details. e Speak into the microphone using your normal voice level. · DO NOT hold the microphone too close to your mouth or speak too loudly. This may distort the signal. r Release [PTT] to return to receive. IMPORTANT! (for 75 W transmission): The IC-V8000 is equipped with protection circuit to protect the power amplifier circuit from high SWR (Standing Wave Ratio) and temperature. When a high SWR antenna or no antenna is connected, or when the transceiver temperature becomes extremely high, the transceiver reduces transmit output power to 25 W (approx.) automatically. · The output power can be changed while transmitting. The microphone can also be used to select output power. HIGH 4 MID 5 LOW 6 Push [HIGH 4(DTCS)] for high output power; [MID 5(DTCSS)] for middle output power; and [LOW 6(DTMF)] for low output power. · The output power can be changed via the microphone during receive only. 15 BASIC OPERATION 3 I One-touch PTT function The PTT switch can be operated as a one-touch PTT switch (each push switches between transmit/receive). Using this function you can transmit without pushing and holding the PTT switch. To prevent accidental, continuous transmissions with this function, the transceiver has a time-out timer. See p. 63 for details. z Push [FUNC] then [PRIO 3(PTT-M)] to turn the one-touch PTT function ON. · The activity indicator lights green. 3 PTT-M x Push [PTT] to transmit and push again to receive. · Two beeps sound when transmission is started and a long beep sounds when returning to receive. · "$" flashes when transmitting with the one-touch PTT function. c Push [FUNC] then [PRIO 3(PTT-M)] to turn the one-touch PTT function OFF. · The activity indicator goes out. 16 4 REPEATER OPERATION I Accessing a repeater q Set the receive frequency (repeater output frequency). (pgs. 9, 10) w Push [LOW(DUP)] for 1 sec., one or two times, to select minus duplex or plus duplex. · "­" or "+" appears to indicate the transmit frequency for minus shift or plus shift, respectively. · When the auto repeater function is turned ON (available for the USA and CSA versions), steps w and e are not necessary. (p. 23) r Push and hold [PTT] to transmit. · The displayed frequency automatically changes to the transmit frequency (repeater input frequency). · If "OFF" appears, confirm that the offset frequency (p. 21) is set correctly. t Release [PTT] to receive. While receiving. While transmitting [LOW(DUP)] Either "­" or "+" appears. e Push [TONE(T-SCAN)] several times to turn ON the subaudible tone encoder, according to repeater requirements. · " " appears · 88.5 Hz is set as the default; refer to p. 19 for tone frequency settings. · When the repeater requires a different tone system, see p. 20. yPush [MONI(ANM)] to check whether the other station's transmit signal can be received directly. uTo return to simplex operation, push [LOW(DUP)] for 1 sec., once or twice, to clear the "­" or "+" indicator. iTo turn OFF the subaudible tone encoder, push [TONE(TSCAN)] several times until no tone indicators appear. [TONE(T-SAN)] Appears 17 REPEATER OPERATION z Set the receive frequency (repeater output frequency). (pgs. 9, 10) x Push [DUP­ 7(TONE)] to select minus duplex; push [DUP+ 8(TSQLS)] to select plus duplex. Push 4 DUP­ 7 DUP+ 8 SIMP 9 m Push [SIMP 9(TSQL)] to return to simplex operation. · "+" or "­" indicator disappears. , To turn OFF the subaudible tone encoder, push [FUNC] then [ENT C(T-OFF)]. 4 Push c Push [FUNC] then [DUP­ 7(TONE)] to turn ON the subaudible tone encoder according to repeater requirements. · Refer to p. 19 for the tone frequency setting. · When the repeater requires a different tone system, see p. 20. Push then . , v Push and hold [PTT] to transmit. b Release [PTT] to receive. n Push [MONI 1(ANM)] to check whether the other station's transmit signal can be received directly. 18 4 REPEATER OPERATION z Set the mode/channel you wish to set the subaudible tones to, such as VFO mode or memory/call channel. · The subaudible tone frequency is independently programmed into each mode or channel. I Subaudible tones (Encoder function) D Subaudible tones USING SET MODE SET B q Select the mode/channel you wish to set the subaudible tones to, such as VFO mode or memory/call channel. w Push [SET(LOCK)] to enter set mode. e Push [SET(LOCK)] or [MONI(ANM)] several times until " " and "rt" appears; or until " " and "Ct" appears for tone squelch or pocket beep use. · When "d" is displayed in place of the 100 MHz digit, cancel the DTMF memory encoder in advance. (p. 46) x Push [SET B(D-OFF)] to enter set mode. c Push [SET B(D-OFF)] or [ENT C(T-OFF)] several times until " " and "rt" appears; or until " " and "Ct" appears for tone squelch or pocket beep use. · When "d" is displayed in place of the 100 MHz digit, cancel the DTMF memory encoder in advance. (p. 46) Push [SET(LOCK)] r Rotate the tuning dial to select and set the desired subaudible frequency. t Push [TONE(T-SCAN)] to exit set mode. NOTE: The subaudible tone encoder frequency can be set in a memory/call channel temporarily. However, the set frequency is cleared once another memory channel or VFO mode is selected. To store the tone frequency permanently, overwrite the channel information. v Push [Y] or [Z] to select and set the desired subaudible tone frequency. · Push and hold [Y]/[Z] to change the above tones continuously. b Push [CLR A(MW)] to exit set mode. · Subaudible tone frequency list 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 19 REPEATER OPERATION D DTMF tones Push [DTMF-S], then push the keys of the deDTMF-S sired DTMF digits. · The function indicator lights green. · 0­9, A­D, M(E) and #(F) are available. · When "d" is displayed in place of the 100 MHz digit, cancel the DTMF memory encoder in advance. (p. 46) · Push [DTMF-S] again to return the keypad to normal function control. · The transceiver has 10 DTMF memory channels for autopatch operation. See p. 45 for details. Push , then or . 4 D 1750 Hz tone The microphone has 1750 Hz tone capability, used for ring tone when calling, etc. z Push [FUNC]. TONE-1 · The function indicator lights orange. 4 M x Push [M(TONE-1)] to transmit a 1750 Hz tone call signal for 0.5 sec.; push and hold TONE-2 [0(TONE-2)] to transmit a 1750 Hz tone call signal for an arbitrary period. · The function indicator goes out automatically. Push , then push desired keys. 20 4 REPEATER OPERATION I Offset frequency USING SET MODE I Repeater lockout USING When communicating thorough a repeater, the transmit frequency is shifted from the receive frequency by an amount determined by the offset frequency. q Push [SET(LOCK)] to enter set mode. w Push [SET(LOCK)] or [MW(S.MW)] until "±" and offset frequency appear. INITIAL SET MODE This function helps prevent interference to other stations by inhibiting your transmission when a signal is received. The transceiver has two inhibiting conditions, repeater and busy. q Push [PWR] to turn power OFF. w While pushing [SET(LOCK)], turn power ON to enter initial set mode. [SET(LOCK)] e Rotate the tuning dial to set the desired offset frequency. r Push [TONE(T-SCAN)] to exit set mode. SET B While pushing [SET(LOCK)], turn power ON. z Push [SET B(D-OFF)] to enter set mode. x Push [SET B(D-OFF)] or [ENT C(T-OFF)] until "±" and offset frequency appear. e Push [SET(LOCK)] or [MW(S.MW)] several times until the "RLO" display appears as shown below. r Rotate the tuning dial to turn the repeater lockout function to "RP," "BU" or OFF. Push Repeater lockout function is turned OFF. Repeater lockout function is turned ON. c Push [Y] or [Z] to set the desired offset. · Direct frequency entry from the keypad is not possible. · "RP": Transmit is inhibited when a signal with un-matched subaudible tone is received. · "BU": Transmit is inhibited when a signal is received. v Push [CLR A(MW)] to exit set mode. 21 t Push [PWR] to exit initial set mode. REPEATER OPERATION 4 I Reversed duplex mode USING SET MODE SET B 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; Input frequency : 145.30 MHz Direction : ­ (negative) Offset frequency : 0.6 MHz Reversed Rx frequency Tx frequency OFF 145.30 MHz 144.70 MHz ON 144.70 MHz 145.30 MHz z Push [SET B(D-OFF)] to enter set mode. x Push [SET B(D-OFF)] or [ENT C(T-OFF)] until "REV" appears. 4 Push q Push [SET(LOCK)] to enter set mode. w Push [SET(LOCK)] or [MW(S.MW)] several times until the "REV" display appears as shown below. e Rotate the tuning dial to turn the repeater lockout function to ON or OFF. c Push [Y] or [Z] to set the reversed duplex mode ON and OFF. v Push [CLR A(MW)] to exit set mode.