ICOM orporated 263300 VHF/UHF Amateur Transceiver User Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
VHF/UHF FM TRANSCEIVER
i208H
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.
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FOREWORD
IMPORTANT
Thank you for purchasing this Icom product. The IC-208H
VHF/UHF 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.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely
We want to take a couple of moments of your time to thank
you for making your IC-208H 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-208H.
D FEATURES
❍ Switchable VHF and UHF transceiver
❍ Selectable backlit color from amber, green
and yellow
before using the transceiver.
SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL— This instruction manual contains important operating instructions for
the IC-208H.
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS
WORD
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.
❍ Detachable controller for flexible installation
❍ 55 W* of high transmit output power
*VHF band; 50 W for UHF and Korean version, 25 W for
Taiwan version
❍ Remote control microphone standard
❍ New DMS (Dynamic Memory Scan) system
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.
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PRECAUTION
RWARNING RF EXPOSURE! This device emits Radio
NEVER let objects impede the operation of the cooling fan on the
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).
rear panel.
RWARNING! NEVER connect the transceiver to an AC outlet. This may pose a fire hazard or result in an electric shock.
RWARNING! NEVER operate the transceiver while driving a
vehicle. Safe driving requires your full attention—anything less may
result in an accident.
NEVER connect the transceiver to a power source of more than
16 V DC. This will damage the transceiver.
NEVER connect the transceiver to a power source using reverse
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.
AVOID using or placing the transceiver in direct sunlight or in
areas with temperatures below –10°C or above +60°C.
BE CAREFUL! The transceiver will become hot when operating it continuously for long periods.
AVOID setting the transceiver in a place without adequate venti-
polarity. This will damage the transceiver.
lation. Heat dissipation may be affected, and the transceiver may be
damaged.
NEVER cut the DC power cable between the DC plug and fuse
AVOID the use of chemical agents such as benzine or alcohol
holder. If an incorrect connection is made after cutting, the transceiver
may be damaged.
NEVER expose the transceiver to rain, snow or any liquids. The
transceiver may be damaged.
NEVER operate or touch the transceiver with wet hands. This may
result in an electric shock or damage the transceiver.
NEVER place the transceiver where normal operation of the vehicle may be hindered or where it could cause bodily injury.
when cleaning, as they can damage the transceiver’s surfaces.
USE Icom microphones only (supplied or optional). Other manufacturer’s microphones have different pin assignments and may damage the transceiver if attached.
For U.S.A. only
CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this device, not expressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority to
operate this device under FCC regulations.
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SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
q DC power cable (3 m) ………………………………………1
w Mobile mounting bracket …………………………………1
e Microphone (HM-133)* ……………………………………1
r Fuse (20 A) …………………………………………………1
t Mounting screws, nuts and washers …………………1 set
y Microphone hanger …………………………………………1
u Separation cable† (3.5 m; 11.5 ft) …………………………1
*HM-118N HAND MICROPHONE or HM-118TN/TAN
supplied versions are also available.
†
A ferrite core is adapted for the USA version.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
FOREWORD ........................................................................................... i
IMPORTANT ............................................................................................ i
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ......................................................................... i
PRECAUTION ........................................................................................ ii
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES .................................................................. iii
TABLE OF CONTENTS ......................................................................... iii
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE ............................................................. I–X
■ Installation ....................................................................................... I
■ Your first contact .......................................................................... VII
■ Repeater operation ....................................................................... IX
■ Programming memory channels..................................................... X
1 PANEL DESCRIPTION ............................................................... 1–10
■ Front panel— controller ................................................................. 1
■ Function display ............................................................................. 3
■ Main unit ........................................................................................ 5
■ Microphone (HM-133) .................................................................... 7
■ Microphone keypad ........................................................................ 8
■ Optional microphones (HM-118N/TN/TAN)................................... 10
2 SETTING A FREQUENCY ........................................................ 11–14
■ Preparation ................................................................................... 11
■ Using the tuning dial .................................................................... 12
■ Using the [Y]/[Z] keys ................................................................. 12
■ Using the keypad ......................................................................... 12
■ Tuning step selection ................................................................... 13
■ Lock functions .............................................................................. 14
3 BASIC OPERATION ................................................................. 15–18
■ Receiving ..................................................................................... 15
■ Monitor function ........................................................................... 15
■ Squelch attenuator ....................................................................... 16
■ Transmitting ................................................................................. 17
■ Selecting output power ................................................................ 17
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■ One-touch PTT function ............................................................... 18
■ Audio mute function ..................................................................... 18
REPEATER OPERATION ......................................................... 19–25
■ General ........................................................................................ 19
■ Accessing a repeater ................................................................... 20
■ Subaudible tones ......................................................................... 22
■ Offset frequency .......................................................................... 24
■ Auto repeater (USA version only) ................................................ 25
MEMORY OPERATION ............................................................ 26–37
■ General description ...................................................................... 26
■ Memory channel selection ........................................................... 26
■ Programming a memory channel ................................................. 27
■ Copying memory contents ........................................................... 29
■ Programming channel names ..................................................... 31
■ Memory clearing .......................................................................... 34
■ Memory bank selection ................................................................ 35
■ Memory bank setting .................................................................... 36
■ Transferring bank contents .......................................................... 37
CALL CHANNEL OPERATION ................................................ 38–39
■ Call channel selection .................................................................. 38
■ Call channel transferring .............................................................. 38
■ Programming a call channel ........................................................ 39
SCAN OPERATION .................................................................. 40–45
■ Scan types ................................................................................... 40
■ Scan start/stop ............................................................................. 41
■ Scan edges programming ............................................................ 42
■ Skip channel setting ..................................................................... 44
■ Scan resume condition ................................................................ 45
PRIORITY WATCH .................................................................... 46–47
■ Priority watch types ...................................................................... 46
■ Priority watch operation ............................................................... 47
9 DTMF MEMORY ENCODER ..................................................... 48–51
■ Programming a DTMF code ......................................................... 48
■ Transmitting a DTMF code .......................................................... 50
■ DTMF speed ................................................................................ 51
10 POCKET BEEP AND TONE SQUELCH ................................... 52–55
■ Pocket beep operation ................................................................. 52
■ Tone/DTCS squelch operation ..................................................... 54
■ Tone scan ..................................................................................... 55
11 OTHER FUNCTIONS ................................................................ 56–72
■ Set mode ...................................................................................... 56
■ Initial set mode ............................................................................. 61
■ AM/FM narrow mode ................................................................... 65
■ Weather channel operation (USA version only) ........................... 66
■ Microphone keys .......................................................................... 67
■ Partial reset .................................................................................. 68
■ All reset ........................................................................................ 68
■ Data cloning ................................................................................. 69
■ Packet operation .......................................................................... 71
12 MAINTENANCE ........................................................................ 75–76
■ Troubleshooting ........................................................................... 75
■ Fuse replacement ........................................................................ 76
13 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS ........................................... 77–78
■ Specifications ............................................................................... 77
■ Options ......................................................................................... 78
14 MODE ARRANGEMENT ........................................................... 79–80
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■ Installation
D Installation methods
• Single body installation
• Remote installation
Front panel
Transceiver
Main unit
• The supplied mounting bracket (or optional MB-17A) can be
used for the main unit installation.
• The supplied OPC-600(?) SEPARATION CABLE can be used
for remote installation.
• Optional OPC-601(?) SEPARATION CABLE (7 m; 23 ft) is available for extend installation.
• Optional MB-58 REMOTE CONTROLLER BRACKET and MB-65
MOUNTING BASE are available for increasing front panel
mounting possibilities.
• Optional OPC-440 MICROPHONE CABLE (5.0 m; 16.4 ft) and
OPC-647 (2.5 m; 8.2 ft) are available to extend the microphone cable.
• Optional OPC-441 SPEAKER CABLE (5.0 m; 16.4 ft) is available to extend the speaker cable.
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D Location
D Using the mounting bracket
Select a location which can support the weight of the transceiver and does not interfere with driving. We recommend the
locations shown in the diagram below.
qDrill 4 holes where the mounting bracket is to be installed.
NEVER place the transceiver or remote controller where normal operation of the vehicle may be hindered or where it
could cause bodily injury.
NEVER place the transceiver or remote controller where air
bag deployment may be obstructed.
DO NOT place the transceiver or remote controller where hot
or cold air blows directly onto it.
AVOID placing the transceiver or remote controller in direct
sunlight.
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Main unit
Controller
Main unit
• Approx. 5.5–6 mm (1⁄4″) when using nuts; approx. 2–3 mm (1⁄8″)
when using self-tapping screws.
wInsert the supplied screws, nuts and washers through the
mounting bracket and tighten.
eAdjust the angle for your suitable position.
Nut
Spring washer
When using
self-tapping
screws
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Mounting
bracket
Mounting nut
Flat washer
25˚
Main unit
II
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D Microphone connection
Connect the supplied microphone as illustrated below.
wConnect a separation cable between the controller and
main unit using the supplied screws as illustrated below.
• Controller’s rear panel
• Main unit
D Separation cable connection
Using the supplied separation cable (3.5 m; 11.5 ft) or the optional separation cable (7 m; 23 ft) the controller can be separated from the main unit, doubling as a remote controller.
OPC-600 or OPC-601
q Detach the controller as below.
CAUTION!
NEVER short the terminals of the separation connector.
The 13.8 V power line is available in the connector, so the
transceiver may damage when short circuited.
Release latch
III
NEVER short the terminals
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D Optional MB-58 installation
The optional MB-58 REMOTE
able for separate installation.
CONTROLLER BRACKET
is avail-
q Drill 2 or 4 holes where the bracket is to be installed.
• Approx. 4 mm (1⁄8″) when using nuts; approx. 1–2 mm (1⁄16″)
when using self-tapping screws.
wInsert the supplied screws, bolts and washers through the
mounting vase and tighten.
eAdjust the angle for the clearest view of the function display and tighten 2 screws when the mounting base is used.
When using selftapping screws.
rAttach the supplied Velcro pads (large) to the remote controller and bracket.
tAttach the supplies Velcro pads (small) or rubber pad to
the bracket as shown below; then attach the remote controller.
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MB-58
Bracket
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IC-208H remote controller
• When using the optional MB-65
Mounting
bolt
MB-58
Mounting
base
Adjust the viewing
angle for maximum
visibility of the
function display.
MB-65
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D Battery connection
D DC power supply connection
☞ RWARNING NEVER remove the fuse holders from the
DC power cable.
☞ NEVER connect the transceiver directly to a 24 V battery.
☞ DO NOT use the cigarette lighter socket for power connections. (See p. ? for details)
Attach a rubber grommet when passing the DC power cable
through a metal plate to prevent a short circuit.
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
• CONNECTING TO A DC POWER SOURCE
IC-208H
Grommet
IC-208H
⊕ red
− black
Fuses
20 A
12 V
WARNING!
NEVER
remove the
fuse holders.
Crimp
NOTE:
Use terminals for the
cable connections.
DC power
supply 13.8 V
+ red
_ black
to an
AC
outlet
−
⊕
− black
⊕ red
12 V
battery
Supplied
DC power cable
Solder
See p. ?? for fuse replacement.
Fuses
20 A
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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.)
Trunk-mount
antenna
• Antenna connector
The antenna uses a PL-259 connector.
• PL-259 CONNECTOR
30 mm
Coupling ring
10 mm (soft solder)
10 mm Soft
solder
Gutter-mount antenna
1–2 mm
solder solder
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.
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e Slide the connector body
on and solder it.
r Screw the coupling ring
onto the connector body.
(10 mm ≈ 3⁄8 in)
NOTE: There are many publications covering proper antennas and their installation. Check with your local dealer
for more information and recommendations.
To antenna
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■ Your first contact
Now that you have your IC-208H 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. Selecting the operating frequency band
The IC-208H has 2 m and 70 cm bands.
[BAND]
1. Turning ON the transceiver
Before powering up your IC-208H, you may want to make
sure the audio volume and squelch level controls are set in
9–10 o’clock positions.
[VOL]
Push [BAND] to select the desired frequency band.
➥ Push [BAND] to select the desired frequency band.
Using the HM-133
You can select the main band from the HM-133.
[SQL]
Push
Set [VOL] and [SQL] controls to 9–10 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.
[SET•LOCK]
[PWR]
[S.MW•MW]
While pushing [SET•LOCK] and [S.MW•MW], turn power ON.
➥ While pushing both [SET•LOCK] and [S.MW•MW], push
[PWR] for 1 sec. to reset the CPU.
VII
Push
again
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3. Tune the frequency
The tuning dial will allow you to dial in the frequency you want
to operate. Pages ?? and ?? will instruct you on how to set
the tuning speed.
[DIAL]
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Rotate [DIAL] to tune the frequency.
Using the HM-133
You can directly enter the frequency with the HM-133 keypad
for the main band.
[EXAMPLE]: Setting frequency to 145.3625 MHz.
Push
Push
Push
Push
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■ Repeater operation
1. Setting duplex
Using the HM-133
Push [BAND] to select the frequency band.
Push [LOW•DUP] for 1 sec. once or twice to select minus duplex or plus duplex.
Plus or minus duplex selection and the repeater tone setting
can be made easily via HM-133.
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.
• The USA version has an auto repeater function, therefore, setting
duplex is not required.
Push
Push
[LOW•DUP]
2. Repeater tone
Push [TONE•T-SCAN] several times until “T” appears, if the
repeater requires a subaudible tone to be accessed.
[TONE•T-SCAN]
IX
Push
, then
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■ Programming memory channels
The IC-208H has a total of 512 memory channels (including
10 scan edges and 2 call channels) for storing often used operating frequency, repeater settings, etc.
1. Setting a frequency
In VFO mode, set the desired operating frequency with repeater, tone and tuning steps, etc.
➥ Push [V/MHz•SCAN] to select VFO.
➥ Rotate [DIAL] to set the desired frequency.
• Set other data, such as repeater tone, duplex information, tuning
step), if desired.
Using the HM-133
q In VFO mode, set the desired operating frequency, including offset direction, tone settings, etc.
➥ Push [VFO/LOCK] to select VFO.
➥ Push [ENT C(T-OFF)] first, then enter the desired operating frequency via the keypad.
• Set other data, such as repeater tone, duplex information,
tuning step, if necessary.
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w Push [FUNC] then [CLR A(MW)].
• “!” indicator and memory channel number blink.
2. Selecting a memory channel
Push [S.MW•MW], then rotate [DIAL] to select the desired
memory channel.
Push
then
• “!” 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.
[S.MW•MW]
• 3 beeps sound
• Memory channel number automatically increases when continuing to push [CLR A(MW)] after programming.
3. Writing a memory channel
Push and hold [S.MW•MW] for 1 sec. to program.
• 3 beeps sound
• Return to VFO mode automatically after the program.
• Memory channel number automatically increases when continuing
to push [S.MW•MW] after programming.
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PANEL DESCRIPTION
■ Front panel— controller
!3
!2
Function display (p. 3)
!1
!0
q SET•LOCK SWITCH [SET•LOCK]
➥ Enters set mode when pushed. (p. ??)
➥ Switches the lock function ON and OFF when pushed
for 1 sec. (p. ??)
r POWER SWITCH [PWR]
Turns power ON and OFF when pushed for 1 sec.
t MICROPHONE CONNECTOR (p. ??)
Connects the supplied microphone.
w TUNING DIAL [DIAL]
Selects the operating frequency (p. ??), memory channel
(p. ??), the setting of the set mode item and the scanning
direction (p. ??).
e VOLUME CONTROL [VOL] (p. ??)
Adjusts the audio level for relative band.
q +8 V DC output (Max. 10 mA)
w Channel up/down
e 8 V control IN
r PTT
t GND (microphone ground)
y MIC (microphone input)
u GND
i Data IN
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y SQUELCH CONTROL [SQL]
Varies the squelch level. (p. ??)
• The RF attenuator activates and increases the attenuation when
rotated clockwise to the center position and further. (p. ??)
u MONITOR•DTMF SWITCH [MONI•DTMF]
➥ Push to switch the monitor function ON and OFF. (p. 00)
➥ Turns DTMF memory encoder ON and OFF when
pushed for 1 sec. (p. ??)
i OUTPUT POWER•DUPLEX SWITCH [DUP•DUP]
➥ Each push changes the output power selection. (p. ??)
➥ Push for 1 sec. to select DUP–, DUP+ and simplex operation. (p. ??)
!2 BAND SWITCH [BAND]
➥ Push to select the operating frequency band. (p. ??)
➥ Push to select the call channel during call channel operation. (p. ??)
➥ Push for 1 sec. to select the operating mode. (p. ??)
!3 MEMORY WRITE SWITCH [S.MW•MW]
➥ Selects a memory channel for programming when
pushed. (pgs. ??, ??, ??)
➥ Programs the selected memory channel when pushed
for 1 sec. (pgs. ??, ??, ??)
o TONE•TONE SCAN SWITCH [TONE•T-SCAN]
➥ Each push selects a tone function. (pgs. ??, ??)
• Subaudible tone encoder, pocket beep (CTCSS), tone
squelch, pocket beep (DTCS), DTCS squelch or tone function OFF can be selected.
➥ Push for 1 sec. to starts the tone scan. (p. ??)
!0 MEMORY/CALL•PRIORITY SWITCH [M/CALL•PRIO]
➥ Push to select and toggle memory, call and weather
channel* modes. (pgs. ??, ??, ??, ??)
!4
!4 CONTROLLER RELEASE LATCH
While pushing this latch, slide the controller to the left to
remove it.
*Weather channels available for USA versions only.
➥ Starts priority watch when pushed for 1 sec. (p. ??)
!1 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. ??)
➥ Starts scan when pushed for 1 sec. (p. ??)
• Cancels a scan when pushed during scan.
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PANEL DESCRIPTION
■ Function display
!7
!0
!6
!5
q TRANSMIT INDICATOR
➥ Appears while transmitting. (p. ??)
➥ Blinks while transmitting with the one-touch PTT function. (p. ??)
w DUPLEX INDICATORS (p. ??)
“DUP” appears when plus duplex, “DUP –” appears when
minus duplex (repeater) operation is selected.
!4
!3
!2
!1
e TONE INDICATORS
➥ “T” appears while the subaudible tone encoder is in use.
(p. ??)
➥ “T SQL” appears while the tone squelch function is in
use. (p. ??)
➥ “DTCS” appears while the DTCS squelch function is in
use. (p. ??)
➥ “S” appears with the “T SQL” or “DTCS” indicator
while the pocket beep function (with CTCSS or DTCS) is in
use. (p. ??)
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r NARROW MODE INDICATOR (p. ??)
Appears when the FM/AM narrow mode is selected.
Narrow mode is available with USA version only.
t AM INDICATOR (p. ??)
Appears when AM mode is selected.
y SQUELCH ATTENUATOR INDICATOR (p. ??)
Appears when the squelch attenuator function is activated.
• The attenuator can be switched OFF in initial set mode. (p. ??)
u AUTO POWER-OFF INDICATOR (p. ??)
Appears while the auto power OFF function is in use.
i AUDIO MUTE INDICATOR (P. ??)
Appears when the audio mute function is activated.
• The mute can only be switched ON and OFF from the HM-133
only.
o FREQUENCY READOUT
Shows the operating frequency, channel names, set mode
contents, etc.
• Frequency decimal point blinks while scanning. (p. ??)
• “d” appears in place of the 1st digit while the DTMF memory
function is in use. (p. ??)
!0 WEATHER ALERT INDICATOR (p. ??)
Appears when the weather alert function is activated.
• The either alert function is available with the USA version only.
!1 PRIORITY INDICATOR (p. ??)
Appears while the priority watch is activated; blinks while
the watch is paused.
!2 MEMORY CHANNEL NUMBER INDICATORS
➥ Shows the selected memory channel number. (p. ??)
➥ Shows the selected bank initial. (p. ??)
➥ “C” appears when the call channel is selected. (p. ??)
➥ “L” appears when the lock function is activated. (p. ??)
!3 SKIP INDICATORS
➥ “~”appears when the displayed memory channel is
specified as a skip channel. (p. ??)
➥ “P ~” appears when the displayed frequency is specified as a program skip frequency. (p. ??)
!4 MEMORY INDICATOR (pgs. ??, ??)
Appears when memory mode is selected.
!5 S/RF INDICATORS
➥ Shows the relative signal strength while receiving signals. (p. ??)
➥ Shows the output power level while transmitting. (p. ??)
!6 OUTPUT POWER INDICATORS
“LOW” appears when low output power; “MID” appears
when middle output power is selected.
No indicator appears when high output power is selected.
!7 BUSY INDICATOR
➥ Appears when a signal is being received or the squelch
is open. (p. ??)
➥ Blinks while the monitor function is activated. (p. ??)
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■ Rear Panel
r ANTENNA CONNECTOR [ANT]
Connects a 50 Ω antenna with a PL-259 connector and a
50 Ω coaxial cable.
ANTENNA INFORMATION
For radio communications, the antenna is of critical importance, to maximize your output power and receiver sensitivity. The transceiver accepts a 50 Ω antenna and less
than 1:1.5 of Voltage Standing Wave Ratio (VSWR). High
SWR values not only may damage the transceiver but also
lead to TVI or BCI problems.
q DATA SOCKET [DATA]
Connects a TNC (Terminal Node Controller), etc. for data
communications.
• See p. ? for connection information.
w EXTERNAL SPEAKER JACK 1 [SP]
Connects an 8 Ω speaker.
• Audio output power is more than 2.4 W.
e COOLING FAN
Rotates while transmitting.
Also rotates while receiving depending on the setting in initial set mode. (p. ??)
t 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.
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D DATA JACK PIN ASSIGNMENT
Front panel view
q DATA IN
Input terminal for data transmit. See p. ?? for details on
how to toggle data speed between 1200 (AFSK) and
9600 bps (G3RUH, GMSK).
w GND
Common ground for DATA IN, DATA OUT and AF OUT.
e PTT P
PTT terminal for packet operation only. Connect ground to
transmit data.
r DATA OUT
Data out terminal for 9600 bps operation only.
t AF OUT
Data out terminal for 1200 bps operation only.
y P SQL
Becomes high (+5 V) when the transceiver receives a signal which opens the squelch.
• To avoid unnecessary TNC transmission, connect squelch to the
TNC to inhibit transmission when receiving signals.
• Keep audio output at a normal level, otherwise a “P SQL” signal
will not be output.
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■ Microphone (HM-133*)
!1
!0
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. ?, ?)
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 2nd FUNCTION SWITCH [FUNC]
i DTMF SELECT SWITCH [DTMF-S] (p. ??)
*A different microphone
may be supplied depending on version.
q VFO/LOCK SWITCH [VFO/LOCK]
➥ Push to select VFO mode. (p. ??)
➥ Push for 1 sec. to switch the lock function ON and OFF.
(p. ??)
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. ??)
e UP/DOWN SWITCHES [Y]/[Z]
➥ Push either switch to change operating frequency,
memory channel, set mode setting, etc. (pgs. ??, ??, ??)
➥ Push either switch for 1 sec. to start scanning. (p. ??)
o FUNCTION SWITCHES [F-1]/[F-2] (p. ??)
Program and recall your desired transceiver conditions.
!0 BAND SWITCH [BAND]
➥ Push to select the frequency band. (p. ??)
➥ Push for 1 sec. to select the operating mode. (p. ??)
!1 MEMORY/CALL SWITCH [MR/CALL]
➥ Push to select memory mode. (p. ??)
➥ Push for 1 sec. to select call channel. (p. 38)
✔ Important!
All keys on the microphone function for the main band only.
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■ Microphone keypad
KEY
FUNCTION
SECONDARY FUNCTION (
+key)
OTHER FUNCTIONS
Switches between opening and closing the In memory mode enters bank selecting
(p. ??)
squelch.
(p. ??) condition.
Starts and stops scanning.
(p. ??) Starts and stops tone scanning.
Starts and stops priority watch.
(p. ??) Turns the one-touch PTT function ON and
OFF.
(p. ??)
Selects high output power.
(p. ??) Turns the DTCS squelch ON.
Selects mid. output power.
Selects low output power
Selects minus duplex operation.
Selects plus duplex operation.
(p. ??)
(p. ??)
After pushing
(p. ??) Turns the DTCS pocket beep function ON. Transmits the appropriate
(p. ??) DTMF code.
(pgs. ??, ??)
(p. ??) Turns the DTMF memory encoder function When the DTMF memory enON.
(p. ??) coder is activated, push [0] to
[9] to transmit the appropriate
(p. ??) Turns the subaudible tone encoder ON.
(p. ??) DTMF memory contents .
(p. ??)
(p. ??) Turns the CTCSS pocket beep function
ON.
(p. ??)
Selects simplex operation.
(p. ??) Turns the tone squelch function ON.
Increases audio output level.
(p. ??) Sends a 1750 Hz tone signal while pushing
and holding.
(p. ??)
(p. ??)
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KEY
FUNCTION
SECONDARY FUNCTION (
+key)
OTHER FUNCTIONS
➥ Cancels frequency entry.
(p. ??) ➥ Selects a memory channel for program➥ Cancels the scan or priority watch.
ming.
(p. ??)
(pgs. ??, ??) ➥ Advances the memory channel number
➥ Exit set mode.
(p. ??)
when continuously pushed after programming is completed.
(p. ??)
➥ Enters set mode
(p. ??) DTMF memory encoder function OFF.
➥ Advances the set mode selection order
(p. ??)
after entering set mode.
(p. ??)
➥ Sets the keypad for numeral input.
Turns the subaudible tone encoder, pocket After pushing
(p. ??) beep or CTCSS/DTCS tone squelch OFF. Transmits the appropriate
➥ Reverses the set mode selection order
(pgs. ??, ??) DTMF code.
(pgs. ??, ??)
after entering set mode.
(p. ??)
Adjusts the squelch level increments.
Mutes the audio.
(p. ??)
(p. ??) • Mute function is released when any operation is performed.
Decreases audio output level.
(p. ??) Sends a 1750 Hz tone signal for 0.5 sec.
(p. ??)
Adjusts the squelch level decrement.
Locks the digit keys on the keypad (includ(p. ??) ing the A to D, # and M keys.
(p. ??)
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PANEL DESCRIPTION
■ Optional Microphones
(HM-118N/TN/TAN)
• HM-118N
q PTT SWITCH
➥ Push and hold to transmit; release to receive.
ON
OFF
w UP/DOWN SWITCHES [UP]/[DN]
➥ Push either switch to change operating frequency,
memory channel, set mode setting, etc. (pgs. ??, ??, ??)
➥ Push either switch for 1 sec. to start scanning. (p. ??)
e UP/DN LOCK SWITCH
Slide to toggle [UP]/[DN] switches function ON and OFF.
r KEYPAD (HM-118TN/TAN only)
While pushing [PTT], push the desired key to send the
DTMF code.
• HM-118TN/TAN
(DTMF)
ON
OFF
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SETTING A FREQUENCY
■ Preparation
D VFO and memory modes
The transceiver has 2 basic operating modes: VFO mode and
memory mode. Select VFO mode first to set an operating frequency.
D Turning power ON/OFF
[PWR]
➥ Push [PWR] for 1 sec. to turn power ON and OFF.
D Operating frequency band selection
[V/MHz•SCAN]
The IC-208H has 2 m and 70 cm bands for transmission and
reception. In addition, extra frequency bands 127, 220, 350,
500 and 900 MHz bands are available for wide-band receiver
capability (except Taiwan and Korean version).
[M/CALL•PRIO]
[BAND]
➥ Push [BAND] to select the desired frequency band.
➥ Push [BAND] to select the desired band.
BAND
Appears
➥ Push [V/MHz•SCAN] to select VFO mode.
• When VFO mode is already selected, the digit below 10 MHz
(the digit below 1 MHz or 100 kHz disappear depending on versions) disappear. In this case, push [V/MHz•SCAN] again (or
twice or 3 times depending on version).
➥ Push [M/CALL•PRIO] to select memory mode.
• “!” indicator appears when memory mode is selected.
➥ Push [VFO/LOCK] to select VFO mode.
VFO/LOCK ➥ Push [MR/CALL] to select memory mode.
Note that in this manual, sections beginning with a microphone icon (as above), designate operation via the HM-133
microphone.
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SETTING A FREQUENCY
■ Using the tuning dial
■ Using the keypad
q Rotate [DIAL] to set the frequency.
The frequency can be directly set via numeral keys on the microphone.
• If VFO mode is not selected, push [V/MHz•SCAN] to select VFO
mode.
• The frequency changes in the selected tuning steps. (p. ??)
z Push [VFO/LOCK] to select VFO mode, if necesENT
sary.
x Push [ENT C(T-OFF)] to activate the keypad for
digit input.
c Push 6 keys to input a frequency.
[DIAL]
[V/MHz•SCAN]
wTo change the frequency in 1 MHz (10 MHz for some versions)
steps, push [V/MHz•SCAN], then rotate [DIAL].
• Pushing [V/MHz•SCAN] for 1 sec. starts scan function. If scan
starts, push [V/MHz•SCAN] again to cancel it.
• 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
While 1 MHz tuning step is
selected, the digit below
100 kHz disappear.
While 10 MHz tuning step
is selected, the digit below
1 MHz disappear.
Push
Push
■ 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] or [CLR A(MW)] to cancel it.
Push
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SETTING A FREQUENCY
■ Tuning step selection
Tuning steps are the minimum frequency change increments
when you rotate [DIAL] or push [Y]/[Z] on the microphone.
Independent tuning step for each frequency bands can be set
for individual tuning convenience. The following tuning steps
are available.
• 5 kHz
• 20 kHz
• 100 kHz
• 10 kHz
• 25 kHz
• 200 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 [BAND] to select the desired frequency band.
• Push [V/MHz•SCAN] to select VFO mode, if necessary.
w Push [SET•LOCK] to enter set mode.
[SET•LOCK]
ePush [SET•LOCK] or [S.MW•MW] several times until “TS”
appears as shown below.
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r Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired tuning step.
tPush [V/MHz•SCAN] to exit set mode.
SET
z Push [BAND] to select the desired frequency
band.
• Push [VFO/LOCK] to 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.
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SETTING A FREQUENCY
■ Lock functions
To prevent accidental frequency changes and unnecessary
function access, use the lock function. The transceiver has 2
different lock functions.
D Frequency lock
This function locks [DIAL] and switches electronically and can
be used together with the microphone lock function.
[SET•LOCK]
D Microphone keypad lock
This function locks the microphone keypad.
16KEY-L
➥ Push [FUNC] then [SQLZ D(16KEY-L)] to
switch the microphone keypad lock function
ON and OFF.
• [PTT], [VFO/LOCK], [MR/CALL], [BAND], [Y], [Z],
[F-1], [F-2] 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.
“L” appears
➥ Push [SET•LOCK] for 1 sec. to turn the lock function ON
and OFF.
• [PTT], [MONI•DTMF] (monitor function only), [VOL] and [SQL]
only) 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.
VFO/LOCK
➥ Push [VFO/LOCK] for 1 sec. to switch the
lock function ON and OFF.
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BASIC OPERATION
■ Receiving
■ Monitor function
q Set the audio level.
➥ Push [MONI•DTMF] to open the squelch.
➥ Rotate [VOL] to adjust the audio level.
➥ Push [MONI•DTMF] to close the squelch.
w Set the squelch level.
➥ Rotate [SQL] fully counterclockwise in advance, then rotate [SQL] clockwise until the noise just disappears.
This function is used to listen to weak signals without disturbing the squelch setting.
• When interference is received, rotate [SQL] clockwise again
for attenuator operation. (p. ??)
e Set the operating frequency. (pgs. ??–??)
rWhen 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
✔CONVENIENT!
The audio and squelch level can also be adjusted
SQLY/Z with [VOLY(TONE-1)]/[VOLZ 0(TONE-2)] and
D/#
[SQLY D(MUTE)]/[SQLZ #(16KEY-L)], respectively.
• “VOL” for audio or “SQL” for squelch appears during set.
VOLY/Z
Show set level
M/0
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[MONI•DTMF]
Blinks
➥ Push [MONI•DTMF] to open the squelch.
• “BUSY” blinks.
• Push [MONI•DTMF] again to cancel the function.
➥ Push [MONI 1(BANK)] to open the squelch.
MONI
• Push [MONI 1(BANK)] again to cancel the function.
NOTE: When [SQL] adjustment is set too far clockwise,
(12–5 o’clock position) the squelch attenuator is activated.
To monitor weak signals on the operating frequency, deactivate the squelch attenuator function. See p. ?? for details.
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BASIC OPERATION
■ Squelch attenuator
The transceiver has an RF attenuator related to the squelch
level setting. Approx. 10 dB attenuation is obtained at maximum setting.
The squelch attenuator allows you to set a minimum signal
level needed to open the squelch. The attenuator function can
be deactivated in initial set mode.
D Squelch attenuator setting
USING
INITIAL SET MODE
q Turn the transceiver power OFF.
wWhile pushing [SET•LOCK], turn the power ON to enter initial set mode.
[SET•LOCK]
[PWR]
➥ 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.
ePush [SET•LOCK] or [S.MW•MW] to select “ATT” (squelch
attenuator) item.
r Rotate [DIAL] to toggle the function ON and OFF.
• Select “OF” to deactivate the squelch attenuator function.
Noise squelch
Squelch
threshold
Squelch is
open.
Shallow
Squelch
attenuator
t Push [PWR] to exit initial set mode.
Deep
NOTE: The squelch attenuator functions even when the
monitor function is in use. Thus set [SQL] control within 10
to 12 o’clock position is recommended when using the
monitor function.
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BASIC OPERATION
■ Transmitting
CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna will damage
the transceiver.
☞ NOTE: To prevent interference, listen on the channel before transmitting by pushing [MONI•DTMF] on the front
panel or [MONI 1(BANK)] on the microphone.
q Select the frequency band. (p. ??)
w Set the operating frequency. (pgs. ??–??)
• Select output power if desired. See section at right for details.
e 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. ?? for details.
r 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.
■ Selecting output power
The transceiver has 3 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.
➥ Push [LOW•DUP] once or twice to select the output power.
S/RF INDICATOR
High:
55 W†/50 W
25 W
Mid:
15 W*/15 W*
15 W*
Low:
5 W*/5 W*
5 W*
50 W for Korean version; *approx
• The output power can be changed while transmitting.
†
The microphone can also be used to select output power.
t Release [PTT] to return to receive.
IMPORTANT! (for 55/50 W transmission):
The IC-208H 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 15 W (approx.) automatically.
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POWER OUTPUT
VHF/UHF
Taiwan
HIGH
MID
LOW
➥ 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.
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BASIC OPERATION
■ One-touch PTT function
■ Audio mute function
The PTT switch can be operated as a one-touch PTT switch
(each push toggles between transmit/receive). Using this
function you can transmit without pushing and holding the
PTT switch.
This function temporarily mutes the audio without disturbing
the volume setting.
To prevent accidental, continuous transmissions with this
function, the transceiver has a time-out timer. See p. ?? for
details.
• The audio mute indicator, “ ” appears.
• Push [CLR A(MW)] (or any other key) to cancel the
function.
PTT-M
➥ Push [FUNC] then [SQLY D(MUTE)] to mute
MUTE
audio signals.
z Push [FUNC] then [PRIO 3(PTT-M)] to turn the
one-touch PTT function ON.
• The activity indicator lights green.
x Push [PTT] to transmit and push again to receive.
Appears
• A beep sounds when transmission is started and a
long beep sounds when returning to receive.
• “$” blinks when transmitting with the one-touch
PTT function.
indicator blnks
c Push [FUNC] then [PRIO 3(PTT-M)] to turn the
one-touch PTT function OFF.
• The activity indicator goes out.
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REPEATER OPERATION
■ General
Repeaters allow you to extend the operational range of your
radio because a repeater has much higher output power than
the typical transceiver.
• Repeater operation flow chart
Normally, a repeater has independent frequencies for each
receiver and transmitter.
A subaudible tone may also be required to access a repeater
Step 1:
Set the desired band to operate the repeater.
Reference amateur radio hand books and local ham magazines for details of local repeaters such as repeater input/output frequencies and locations.
Step 2:
Set the desired receive frequency (repeater output frequency).
Repeater example;
Receives the 444.540 MHz signal
and the detected audio signals are
transmitted on 449.540 MHz simultaneously.
Step 3:
Set the duplex (shifting) direction (– duplex or +duplex).
- Set the offset frequency (shifting value), if required.
Step 4:
Set the subaudible tone (repeater tone) encoder function ON.
- Set the subaudible tone frequency, if required.
Station A:
Tx: 444.540 MHz
Rx: 449.540 MHz
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Station B:
Tx: 444.540 MHz
Rx: 449.540 MHz
• The IC-208H USA version has the auto repeater function. Thus the
steps 3 and 4 may not be necessary, depending on the setting.
• Repeater settings can be stored into a memory channel.
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REPEATER OPERATION
■ Accessing a repeater
q Set the receive frequency (repeater output frequency).
(pgs. ??–??)
w Push [LOW•DUP] for 1 sec. one or two times, to select
minus duplex or plus duplex.
• “DUP–” or “DUP” 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 version only), steps w and e are not necessary. (p. ??)
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. ??) is set
correctly.
t Release [PTT] to receive.
While receiving
[LOW•DUP]
“DUP–” or “DUP” appears
e Push [TONE•T-SCAN] several times to turn ON the subaudible tone encoder, according to repeater requirements.
• “T” appears
• 88.5 Hz is set as the default; refer to p. ?? for tone frequency
settings.
• When the repeater requires a different tone system, see p. ??.
[TONE•T-SCAN]
While transmitting
yPush [MONI•DTMF] to check whether the other station’s
transmit signal can be received directly.
uTo return to simplex operation, push [LOW•DUP] once or
twice, to clear the “DUP–” or “DUP” indicator.
iTo turn OFF the subaudible tone encoder, push [TONE•TSCAN] several times until no tone indicators appear.
“T” appears
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REPEATER OPERATION
DUP–
DUP+
z Set the receive frequency (repeater output frequency). (pgs. ??–??)
x Push [DUP– 7(TONE)] to select minus duplex;
push [DUP+ 8(TSQLS)] to select plus duplex.
Push
Push
c Push [FUNC] then [DUP– 7(TONE)] to turn ON
the subaudible tone encoder according to repeater requirements.
• Refer to p. ?? for the tone frequency setting.
• When the repeater requires a different tone system,
see p. ??.
Push
then
v Push and hold [PTT] to transmit.
b Release [PTT] to receive.
n Push [MONI 1(BANK)] to check whether the
other station’s transmit signal can be received
directly.
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SIMP
m Push [SIMP 9(TSQL)] to return to simplex operation.
• “DUP” or “DUP–” indicator disappears.
, To turn OFF the subaudible tone encoder, push
[FUNC] then [ENT C(T-OFF)].
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REPEATER OPERATION
■ Subaudible tones
(Encoder function)
SET
z Set the frequency band, 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.
D Subaudible tones
q Select the frequency band, 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 [DUP•MONI] several times until “T”
and “rT” appear; or until “T SQL” and “CT” appear for tone
squelch or pocket beep use.
x Push [SET B(D-OFF)] to enter set mode.
c Push [SET B(D-OFF)] or [ENT C(T-OFF)] several
times until “T” and “rT” appears; or until “T SQL”
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. ??)
• When “d” is displayed in place of the 100 MHz digit, cancel the
DTMF memory encoder in advance. (p. ??)
Push
[SET•LOCK]
“T” and “rT” appears
v Push [Y] or [Z] to select and set the desired
subaudible tone frequency.
r Rotate [DIAL] to select and set the desired subaudible frequency.
t Push [V/MHz•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.
• 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
(unit: Hz)
171.3
173.8
177.3
179.9
183.5
186.2
189.9
192.8
196.6
199.5
203.5
206.5
210.7
218.1
225.7
229.1
233.6
241.8
250.3
254.1
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REPEATER OPERATION
D DTMF tones
D 1750 Hz tone
➥ Push [DTMF-S], then push the keys of the deDTMF-S
sired DTMF digits.
• The function indicator lights green.
• 0–9, A–D, 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. 50)
• Push [DTMF-S] again to return the keypad to normal function control.
The microphone has 1750 Hz tone capability, used for ring
tone when calling, etc.
z Push [FUNC].
TONE-1
• The function indicator lights orange.
M(TONE-1)] to transmit a 1750 Hz tone
x Push [M
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.
✔ For your convenient!
The transceiver has 16 DTMF memory channels for autopatch operation. See p. ?? for details.
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Push
then
or
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REPEATER OPERATION
■ Offset frequency
When communicating through a repeater, the transmit frequency is shifted from the receive frequency by an amount
determined by the offset frequency.
Independent offset frequencies can be set for each operating
frequency.
q Push [BAND] to select the desired frequency band.
wSelect the desired mode/channel you wish to set the offset
frequency to, such as VFO mode or memory/call channel.
• The offset frequency can be independently programmed into
each mode or channel.
e Push [SET•LOCK] to enter set mode.
rPush [SET•LOCK] or [S.MW•MW] until “DUP” and offset
frequency appear.
SET
z Push [BAND] to select the desired frequency
band.
• Enter the desired frequency via the keypad if necessary.
x Select the desired mode/channel you wish to
set the offset frequency to, such as VFO mode
or memory/call channel.
• The offset frequency can be independently programmed into each mode or channel.
c Push [SET B(D-OFF)] to enter set mode.
v Push [SET B(D-OFF)] or [ENT C(T-OFF)] until
“DUP” and offset frequency appear.
Push
[SET•LOCK]
“DUP” and offset frequency appear
t Rotate [DIAL] to set the desired offset frequency.
y Push [V/MHz•SCAN] to exit set mode.
b Push [Y] or [Z] to set the desired offset.
• Direct frequency entry from the keypad is not possible.
n Push [CLR A(MW)] to exit set mode.
☞NOTE: The offset 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 offset frequency permanently, overwrite the
channel information.
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REPEATER OPERATION
■ Auto repeater
USING
INITIAL SET MODE
(U.S.A. version only)
The USA version automatically activates the repeater settings
(DUP– or DUP+ and tone encoder ON/OFF) when the operating
frequency falls within the general repeater output frequency
range and deactivate them when outside of the range.
D Setting the auto repeater function ON/OFF
q Push [PWR] to turn power OFF.
w While pushing [SET•LOCK], turn power ON to enter initial
set mode.
[SET•LOCK]
[PWR]
e Push [SET•LOCK] or [S.MW•MW] several times until the
“RPT” display appears as shown above right.
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r Rotate [DIAL] to select the auto repeater function from
“R1,” “R2” or OFF.
Auto DUP: ON
Auto tone set: OFF
Auto DUP: ON
Auto tone set: ON
• “R1”: auto repeater is ON, tone encoder is OFF.
• “R2”: auto repeater is ON, tone encoder is ON.
t Push [PWR] to exit initial set mode.
D Frequency range and offset direction
Frequency range
Duplex direction
145.200–145.495 MHz
146.610–146.995 MHz
“DUP–” appears
147.000–147.395 MHz
“DUP” appears
442.000–444.995 MHz
“DUP” appears
447.000–449.995 MHz
“DUP–” appears
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MEMORY OPERATION
■ General description
The transceiver has 512 memory channels including 10 scan
edge memory channels (5 pairs), and 2 call channels. Each of
these channels can be individually programmed with operating frequency (pgs. ??–??), duplex direction (p. ??) and offset (p. ??), subaudible tone encoder or tone squelch and its
tone frequency (pgs. ??, ??, ??, ??) and skip information*
(p. ??).
In addition, a total of 10 memory banks, A to J, are available
for usage by group, etc.
*except for scan edge memory channels.
D Using the [Y]/[Z] keys
z Push [MR/CALL] to select memory mode.
MR/CALL x Push [Y] or [Z] to select and set the desired
memory channel.
Y/Z
• Pushing [Y]/[Z] for 1 sec. activates a scan.
• If scan is activated, push [Y]/[Z] again or push
[CLR A(MW)] to stop it.
D Using the keypad
z Push [MR/CALL] to select memory mode.
MR/CALL x Push [ENT C(T-OFF)] to activate the keypad
■ Memory channel selection
D Using the tuning dial
q Push [M/CALL•PRIO] several times to select memory
mode.
• “!” indicator appears
[M/CALL•PRIO]
for numeral input.
c Push 3 appropriate digit keys to input a channel number.
• Blank channel can be selected.
• Push only 1 appropriate digit key, [MONI 1(BANK)],
[SCAN 2(T-SCAN)],
[PRIO 3(PTT-M)],
[HIGH 4(DTCS)] or [MID 5(DTCSS)] then push
M(TONE-1)] or [SQLZ #(16KEY-L)] to select scan
[M
M” and “#” can be used for “A”
edge channels. “M
and “b” respectively.
“!” appears
w Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired memory channel.
• Programmed memory channels only can be selected.
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■ Programming a memory channel
VFO settings, including the set mode contents such as subaudible tone frequency, offset, can be programmed into a
memory channel.
qSet the desired frequency.
➥ Push [V/MHz•SCAN] to select VFO mode.
➥ Set the frequency using [DIAL].
➥ Set other data (e.g. tone frequency, duplex information,
etc.) if required.
w Push [S.MW•MW].
• “!” indicator and the memory channel number blink.
eRotate [DIAL] to select the memory channel to be programmed.
• Memory channels not yet programmed are blank.
r Push [S.MW•MW] for 1 sec. to program.
• 3 beeps sound
• Memory channel number automatically increases when continuing to push [M/CALL•MW] after programming.
✔CONVENIENT
Memory programming can be performed in versatile ways
e.g. memory channel to the same (or different) memory channel, memory channel to the call channel, etc.
[EXAMPLE]: Programming 145.870 MHz into memory channel 20 (blank channel) via the controller.
Push
Rotate
for setting frequency, etc.
Push
“Beep
Push
Rotate
“
27
“
“Beep
Beep
“ Beep
“
for 1 sec. and continue to push
➠
“Beep
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MEMORY OPERATION
D Programming a memory channel via the microphone
MW
The microphone can also be used to program memory channels.
z Set the desired frequency in VFO mode.
➥ Push [VFO/LOCK] to select VFO mode.
➥ Set the frequency using the keypad.
➥ Set other data (e.g. offset frequency, duplex direction, subaudible tone encoder ON/OFF and its frequency) , if necessary.
x Push [FUNC] then [CLR A(MW)] momentarily.
c Push [Y] or [Z] to select the memory channel.
• Direct numeral input cannot be used.
v Push [FUNC] then [CLR A(MW)] for 1 sec. to program.
➥ 3 beeps may sound and the VFO contents (including
the subaudible tone frequency, etc.) are programmed.
➥ Memory channel number increases when continuing to
push [CLR A(MW)] after programming.
[EXAMPLE]: Programming 145.870 MHz into memory channel 20 (blank channel) via the microphone.
Push
Push
then
“Beep
Push
10 times
Push
“
then
“
“Beep
Beep
“ Beep
“
for 1 sec. and continue to push
➠
“Beep
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MEMORY OPERATION
■ Copying memory contents
This function copies a memory channel’s contents to VFO (or
another memory/call channel). This is useful when searching
for signals around a memory channel frequency and for recalling the offset frequency, subaudible tone frequency etc.
D Memory/call➪VFO
q Select the desired memory or call channel.
➥ Push [M/CALL•PRIO] several times to select memory
mode or call channel, then rotate [DIAL] to select the desired memory or call channel.
w Push [S.MW•MW] for 1 sec. to transfer the selected memory/call channel contents to the VFO.
MR/CALL
• VFO mode is selected automatically.
MW
[Y]/[Z]
z Select the memory/call channel to be
transferred.
➥ Push [MR/CALL] to select memory mode,
then select the desired memory channel
via [Y]/[Z] or keypad.
➥ Push [MR/CALL] for 1 sec. then push
[Y]/[Z] to select the call channel.
x Push [FUNC], then [CLR A(MW)] for 1 sec. to
transfer the selected memory/call channel
contents to the VFO.
• VFO mode is selected automatically.
[EXAMPLE]: Transferring memory channel 30 contents to VFO.
Front panel operation:
Push
to select memory mode.
HM-133 operation:
Push
to select memory mode.
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Rotate
for selecting memory channel.
Select memory channel.
Push
Push
for 1 sec.
then push
for 1 sec.
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D Memory/call➪call/memory
q Select the memory/call channel to be transferred.
➥ Push [M/CALL•PRIO] several times to select memory
mode or call channel, then rotate [DIAL] to select the
desired memory or call channel.
w Push [S.MW•MW] momentarily.
• “!” indicator and “-- -- --” indication blink, and shows VFO conditions.
MR/CALL
MW
[Y]/[Z]
e Rotate [DIAL] to select the target memory channel.
• “C1” or “C2” blinks when the call channel is selected.
• Scan edge channels, 1A/1B, 2A/2B, 3A/3B, 4A/4B, 5A/5B can
also be selected.
r Push [S.MW•MW] for 1 sec. to transfer the selected memory/call channel contents to the target memory.
• The targeted memory and transferred contents are indicated.
z Select the memory/call channel to be transferred.
➥ Push [MR/CALL] to select memory mode,
then select the desired memory channel
via [Y]/[Z] or keypad.
➥ Push [MR/CALL] for 1 sec. then push
[Y]/[Z] to select the desired call channel.
x Push [FUNC], then [CLR A(MW)] momentarily.
• “!” indicator and “-- -- --” indication blink, and
shows VFO conditions.
c Push [Y]/[Z] to select the target memory
channel.
• “C1” or “C2” blinks when the call channel is selected.
• Scan edge channels can also be selected.
• The keypad cannot be used for the selection.
v Push [FUNC] then push [CLR A(MW)] for
1 sec. to transfer the selected memory/call
channel contents to the target memory.
• The targeted memory and transferred contents
are indicated.
[EXAMPLE]: Transferring memory channel 30 contents to channel 31.
Front panel operation:
Select the memory channel, then push
HM-133 operation:
Select the memory channel, push
. Select the target channel.
then push
Push
Push
for 1 sec.
then push
for 1 sec.
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MEMORY OPERATION
■ Programming channel names
q Push [S.MW•MW] momentarily.
Each memory channel and the call channel can be programmed with an alphanumeric channel name for easy
recognition and can be indicated independently by channel.
Names can be a maximum of 6 characters— see the table
below for available characters.
(space)
(1)
(+)
(2)
(–)
(3)
(=)
(4)
(✱)
(5)
(/)
(6)
(()
(7)
())
(8)
(|)
(9)
• “!” and memory channel number blink.
w Rotate the tuning dial to select the desired memory or call
channel.
e Push [BAND] to select the memory name programming
condition.
(0)
• Frequency readouts disappear and a cursor blinks.
r Rotate the tuning dial to select the desired character.
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
(I)
(J)
(K)
(L)
(M)
(N)
(O)
(P)
(Q)
(R)
(S)
(T)
(U)
(V)
(W)
(X)
(Y)
(Z)
• The selected character blinks.
t Push [SET•LOCK] to move the cursor to the right.
y Repeat steps r and t until the desired channel names
are displayed.
i Push [S.MW•MW] for 1 sec. to program the name and exit
the channel name programming condition.
[EXAMPLE]: Programming “CLUB” into memory channel 1.
Push
Rotate
Push
31
Rotate
Push
Repeat the
previous
steps.
Push
“
“Beep
“ Beep
“ Beep
“
for 1 sec.
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MEMORY OPERATION
Channel names can also be programmed via the microphone.
z Push [FUNC] then [CLR A(MW)] momentarily.
• “!” and memory channel number blink.
x Push [Y]/[Z] to select the memory/call channel to be assigned memory names.
c Push [BAND].
n Repeat steps v and b until the desired channel names
are displayed.
m Push [FUNC] then [CLR A(MW)] for 1 sec. to program the
name and exit the channel name programming condition.
• Frequency readouts disappear and a cursor blinks.
v Push [Y]/[Z] to select the desired character.
• The selected character blinks.
b Push [SET B(D-OFF)] or [ENT C(T-OFF)] to move the cursor to left or right, respectively.
[EXAMPLE]: Programming “CLUB” into memory channel 1.
Push
Push
, then push
or
Push
to move the cursor.
to select the channel. Push
Repeat the
previous
steps.
Push
Push
, then push
to select the character
for 1 sec.
“
“Beep
“ Beep
“ Beep
“
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MEMORY OPERATION
D To indicate the channel name
The channel name indication can be set for independent
memory channels.
q Push [M/CALL•PRIO] to select the memory mode.
w Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired memory channel to be
indicated the channel names.
w Push [SET•LOCK] to enter set mode.
e Push [SET•LOCK] or [S.MW•MW] several times to select
“ANM” item.
r Rotate [DIAL] to turn the memory name indication ON.
SET
z Push [BAND] to select the desired frequency
band.
• Enter the desired frequency via the keypad if necessary.
x Select the desired mode/channel you wish to
set the offset frequency to, such as VFO mode
or memory/call channel.
• The offset frequency can be independently programmed into each mode or channel.
c Push [SET B(D-OFF)] to enter set mode.
v Push [SET B(D-OFF)] or [ENT C(T-OFF)] until
“ANM” appear.
t Push [V/MHz•SCAN] to exit set mode.
NOTE: When no memory name is programmed, the stored
frequency is displayed.
Push
b Push [Y] or [Z] to set the memory name indication ON and OFF.
n Push [CLR A(MW)] to exit set mode.
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MEMORY OPERATION
■ Memory clearing
Contents of programmed memories can be cleared (blanked),
if desired.
r Push [S.MW•MW] momentarily, then push [S.MW•MW]
again for 1 sec.
☞ This operation must be performed within 1.5 sec.
• 3 beeps sound, then the frequency is cleared.
• “!” indicator and the channel number blink continuously.
• When clearing the call channel, the current VFO conditions are
re-programmed into the call channel automatically.
q Push [V/MHz•SCAN] to select VFO mode.
w Push [S.MW•MW] momentarily.
• “!” indicator and the memory channel number blink.
e Rotate [DIAL] to select the memory channel to be cleared.
• Memory channels not yet programmed are blank.
t Push [V/MHz•SCAN] to return to VFO mode.
☞NOTE: Be careful!— the contents of cleared memories
CANNOT be recalled.
[EXAMPLE]: Clearing memory channel 20.
Push
to select VFO.
Push
Push
momentarily, then push
“
Rotate
again for 1 sec.
for selecting memory channel.
Push any switch, except
“
“Beep
Beep
“ Beep
“
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MEMORY OPERATION
■ Memory bank selection
The IC-208H has a total of 10 banks (A to J). Regular memory
channels, 1 to 500, are assigned into the desired bank for
easy memory management.
q Push [M/CALL•PRIO] several times to select memory
mode, if desired.
w Push [BAND] to select memory bank condition.
• Bank initial blinks
BANK
z Push [MR/CALL] to select memory mode, if desired.
x Push [FUNC] then [MONI 1(BANK)] to select
memory bank condition.
• Bank initial blinks
c Push [Y]/[Z] to select the desired bank, A to J.
[Y]/[Z]
• Only programmed memory bank can be selected.
v Push [CLR A(MW)] to set the bank.
• Initial stops blinking.
b Push [Y]/[Z] to select the desired contents in
the bank.
[BAND]
Bank initial blinks
e Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired bank, A to J.
• Banks that have no programmed contents are skipped.
r Push [BAND] to set the bank.
• Initial stops blinking.
t Rotate [DIAL] to select the contents in the bank.
• No channel numbers are displayed for memory bank operation.
y To return to regular memory condition, push [BAND] twice.
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• No channel numbers are displayed for memory
bank operation.
n To return to regular memory condition, push
[FUNC],
[MONI 1(BANK)]
then
push
[CLR A(MW)].
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MEMORY OPERATION
■ Memory bank setting
q Push [M/CALL•PRIO] several times to select memory
mode, then select the desired memory channel via [DIAL].
w Push [SET•LOCK] to enter set mode.
e Push [SET•LOCK] or [S.MW•MW] several times until
“BAK” appears.
[SET•LOCK]
SET
z Push [MR/CALL] then select the desired memory channel via [Y]/[Z] or keypad.
x Push [SET B(D-OFF)] to enter set mode.
c Push [SET B(D-OFF)] or [ENT C(T-OFF)] several
times until “BAK” appears.
v Push [Y]/[Z] to select the desired bank to be
set.
b Push [CLR A(MW)] to set the channel into the
bank and exit set mode.
Bank initial blinks
r Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired bank to be set.
t Push [V/MHz•SCAN] to exit set mode.
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MEMORY OPERATION
■ Transferring bank contents
Contents of programmed memory banks can be cleared or
transferred to another bank.
rRotate [DIAL] to select the desired bank initial to transfer
or erase.
INFORMATION: Even if the memory bank contents are
cleared, the memory channel contents still remain programmed.
r Push [V/MHz•PRIO] to set the bank and exit set mode.
t Repeat steps q to r for transferring or erasing an another banks contents.
• Select “-- --” indication when erasing the contents from the bank.
q Select the desired bank contents to be transferred or
erased.
➥ Push [M/CALL•PRIO] several times to select memory
mode.
➥ Push [BAND] then rotate [DIAL] to select the desired
memory bank.
• Bank initial blinks.
➥ Push [BAND] to select the bank then rotate [DIAL] to select the desired contents.
• Bank initial stops blinking.
w Push [SET•LOCK].
MAIN
T X
e Push [SET•LOCK] or [S.MW•MW] several times until
“BAK” appears.
• The bank initial for the selected memory channel is displayed.
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z Select the desired bank contents in the main
band.
➥ Push [MR/CALL] to select memory mode.
➥ Push [FUNC], [MONI 1(BANK)] then select
SET
the desired memory bank via [Y]/[Z].
➥ Push [CLR A(MW)] to select the bank then
select the desired contents via [Y]/[Z].
[Y]/[Z]
x Push [SET B(D-OFF)] to enter set mode.
c Push [SET B(D-OFF)] or [ENT C(T-OFF)] several
times until “BAK” appears.
v Push [Y]/[Z] to select the desired bank initial to
transfer or erase.
BANK
• Select “-- --” indication when erasing the contents
from the bank.
v Push [CLR A(MW)] to set the bank and exit set
mode.
b Repeat steps z to v for transferring or erasing an another banks contents.
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CALL CHANNEL OPERATION
■ Call channel selection
■ Call channel transferring
Call channel is pre-programmed memory channel that can be
accessed by simply pushing call channel button.
q Push [M/CALL•PRIO] several times then push [BAND] to
select the desired call channel.
➥ Push [M/CALL•PRIO] several times to select the call channel mode then push [BAND] to select the desired call
channel.
w Push [S.MW•MW] then rotate [DIAL] to select the memory
channel to transfer the contents to.
• “C1” or “C2” appears instead of memory channel number indication.
• Push [M/CALL•PRIO] several times to select memory mode, or
push [V/MHz•SCAN] to select VFO mode.
• “C1” or “C2” appears.
• “!” indicator and memory channel number blink.
• To transfer to the VFO, select “-- -- --” with [DIAL] then push.
e Push [M/CALL•MW] for 1 sec. to transfer the contents.
MR/CALL
MW
[M/CALL•PRIO]
MR/CALL
“C1” or “C2” appears
➥ Push [MR/CALL] for 1 sec. to select the call
channel mode then push [Y]/[Z] to select the
desired call channel in the main band.
[Y]/[Z]
z Push [MR/CALL] for 1 sec. then push [Y]/[Z]
to select the desired call channel.
x Push [FUNC], [CLR A(MW)] momentarily, then
push [Y]/[Z] to select the memory channel to
transfer the contents to.
• To transfer to the VFO, push [Y]/[Z] to select
“-- -- --”.
c Push [FUNC], then [CLR A(MW)] for 1 sec. to
transfer the contents.
• Push [MR/CALL] to select memory mode, or push
[VFO/LOCK] to select VFO mode.
✔INFORMATION
When the VFO mode is
selected from the call channel,
a small “c” appears instead of
memory channel number.
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CALL CHANNEL OPERATION
■ Programming a call channel
Operating frequency, duplex information, subaudible tone information (tone encoder or tone squelch ON/OFF and its frequency) can be programmed into the call channel.
q Set the desired frequency in VFO mode.
➥ Push [V/MHz•SCAN] to select VFO mode.
➥ Set the frequency using [DIAL].
➥ Set other data as desired.
w Push [S.MW•MW] momentarily.
e Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired call channel.
MR/CALL
MW
[Y]/[Z]
z Set the desired frequency in VFO mode.
➥ Push [VFO/LOCK] to select VFO mode.
➥ Set the frequency.
➥ Set other data as desired.
x Push [FUNC], then [CLR A(MW)] momentarily.
c Select the call channel via [Y] or [Z] .
v Push [FUNC] then [CLR A(MW)] for 1 sec. to
program.
• 3 beeps sound and the unit returns to VFO mode
automatically.
• “!” indicator and “C1” or “C2” blink.
r Push [S.MW•MW] for 1 sec. to program.
• 3 beeps sound and the unit returns to VFO mode automatically.
[EXAMPLE]: Programming 145.120 MHz into the call channel 2 via the microphone.
Push
to select VFO mode.
Push
until “C2” appears.
Set the frequency.
Push
, then push
Push
for 1 sec.
➠
“
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“
“Beep
Beep
“ Beep
“
, then
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SCAN OPERATION
■ Scan types
Scanning searches for signals automatically and makes it
easier to locate new stations for contact or listening purposes.
BAND SCAN (p. ??)
Band
edge
Band
edge
Scan
Repeatedly scans all frequencies over the entire band.
Used as the simplest scan
without any preliminary settings necessary.
There are 3 scan types and 4 resume conditions to suit your
operating needs.
PROGRAMMED SCAN
(p. ??)
Band
edge
Start
1A
2A
3A
4A
5A
Scan edges
End
1b
2b
3b
4b Band
5b edge
Scan
Jump
Jump
MEMORY SCAN (p. ??)
SKIP
M1
M2
M3
M0
M4
M 199
M6
M5
SKIP
Repeatedly scans memory
channels except those set as
skip channels. Used for oftencalled channels and for bypassing
normally
busy
channels such as repeater
frequencies.
SCAN RESUME
CONDITION (p. ??)
Receiving
a signal
Pause
scan
2 sec.
Repeatedly scans between
two user-programmed frequencies. Used for checking
for frequencies within a specified range such as repeater
output frequencies, etc.
5 pairs of scan edges are
available and scans 1A–1B
(P1), 2A–2B (P2), 3A–3B (P3),
4A–4B (P4), 5A–5B (P5).
4 resume conditions are available: 3 timer scans and pause
scan. When receiving a signal, pause scan pauses until
the signal disappears; timer
scans pause for 5, 10 or
15 sec.
Timer
scan
Pausing
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SCAN OPERATION
■ Scan start/stop
D Preparation
Scan resume condition (p. ??); program the scan edges
(pgs. ??, ??); program 2 or more memory channels (pgs. ??,
??); set skip settings, if desired (p. ??).
D Operation
q Select VFO mode for full/programmed scan with
[V/MHz•SCAN]; or memory mode for memory scan with
[M/CALL•PRIO].
• Select the desired bank for bank scan.
w Set the squelch to the point where noise is just muted.
e Push [V/MHz•SCAN] for 1 sec. to start the scan.
• To change the scanning direction, rotate [DIAL].
• The memory channel readout blinks the scan type as follows:
r Push [SET•LOCK] to switch full and programmed scan
(P1, P2, P3, P4 and P5), if VFO is selected in step q.
t To stop the scan, push [V/MHz•SCAN].
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• During full scan
• During programmed scan
Push [SET/LOCK] to select
ALL (full) or programmed
scan (P1, P2, P3, P4 and P5)
in sequence.
Indicates scan edge channels.
¥ P1 stands for 1A/1B
¥ P1 to P5 are available when they
are programmed, and switches
with [SET/LOCK].
SCAN
SET
z Push [VFO/LOCK] to select VFO mode for
full/programmed scan; push [MR/CALL] to select
memory mode for memory scan.
• Push [FUNC] then [MONI 1(BANK)] to select a bank
for bank scan.
x Push [SQLY D(MUTE)] or [SQLZ #(16KEY-L)] to
set the squelch to the point where noise is just
muted.
c Push [SCAN 2(T-SCAN)] to start the scan.
• Push [Y] or [Z] for 1 sec. also starts the scan.
v Push [SET B(D-OFF)] to switch full and programmed scan (P1, P2, P3, P4 and P5), if VFO
is selected in step z.
b To stop the scan push [SCAN 2(T-SCAN)] or
[CLR A(MW)].
• During memory scan
• During bank scan
Indicates bank initial.
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SCAN OPERATION
■ Scan edges programming
Scan edges can be programmed in the same manner as
memory channels. Scan edges are programmed into scan
edges, 1A/1B to 5A/5B, in memory channels.
r Push [S.MW•MW] for 1 sec. to program.
q Set the edge frequency of the desired frequency range in
VFO mode:
➥ Set the frequency using [DIAL].
➥ Set other data (e.g. repeater settings, etc.) if desired.
w Push [S.MW•MW].
t To program a frequency for the other pair of scan edges,
1B, 2B, 3B, 4B or 5B, repeat steps q and r.
• 3 beeps sound and VFO is automatically selected.
• Scan edge 1B, 2B, 3B, 4B or 5B is automatically selected when
continuing to push [S.MW•MW] after programming.
• If the same frequency is programmed into a pair of scan edges,
programmed scan will not function.
• “!” indicator and channel number blink.
e Rotate [DIAL] to select one of scan edge channel, 1A, 2A,
3A, 4A or 5A.
[EXAMPLE]: Programming 145.300 MHz into scan edges 1A.
Rotate
for setting frequency, etc.
Push
“
“
“Beep
Beep
“ Beep
“
Push [S.MW/MW] for 1 sec.
for 1 sec. and continue to push
Rotate
➠
“Beep
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SCAN OPERATION
D Programming scan edges via microphone
MW
z Set the desired frequency in VFO mode.
➥ Push [VFO/LOCK] to select VFO mode.
➥ Set the frequency via the keypad or [Y]/[Z].
x Push [FUNC] then [CLR A(MW)] momentarily.
c Push [Y] or [Z] to select scan edge channels,
1A, 2A, 3A, 4A or 5A.
v Push [FUNC], then push [CLR A(MW)] for 1 sec.
to program.
b To program a frequency for the other scan edge channels,
repeat steps z to v.
• 3 beeps sound and VFO is automatically selected.
• Memory channel number advances to the next scan
edge channel, 1B, 2B, 3B, 4B or 5B when continuing
to push [CLR A(MW)] after programming.
[EXAMPLE]: Programming 145.800 MHz into scan edge 1B.
Push
Push
Push
Push
Push
“
“Beep
“ Beep
“ Beep
“
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then
then
for 1 sec. and continue to push
momentarily
➠
“Beep
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SCAN OPERATION
■ Skip channel setting
The memory skip function speeds up scanning by checking
only those memory channels not set as skip channels. Set
skip channels as follows.
The display shows that memory channel 1 is set as a skip
channel.
SET
z Select a memory channel.
➥ Select memory mode by pushing [MR/CALL].
➥ Push [Y] or [Z] to select the desired channel
to be a skip channel.
• Direct memory channel selection is also available.
x Push [SET B(D-OFF)] to enter set mode.
c Push [SET B(D-OFF)] or [ENT C(T-OFF)] several
times until “CHS” appears as shown at left.
v Push [Y] or [Z] to set or cancel the skip setting.
• See item r at left for skip indicator details.
q Select a memory channel:
➥ Push [M/CALL•PRIO] to select memory mode.
➥ Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired channel to be a skip
channel.
w Push [SET•LOCK] to enter set mode.
e Push [SET•LOCK] or [S.MW•MW] several times until
“CHS” appears as shown above.
r Rotate [DIAL] to turn the skip function ON or OFF for the
selected channel.
b Push [CLR A(MW)] to exit set mode.
• “~” appears
: The channel is skipped during scan.
(CHS-ON)
• “P ~” appears : The channel is skipped during scan and the
programmed frequency is skipped during VFO scan, such as
programmed scan.
(CHS-ON)
• “~” disappears : The channel is scanned during scan.
(CHS-OF)
t Push [MONI•DTMF] to exit set mode.
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SCAN OPERATION
■ Scan resume condition
The scan resume condition can be selected as timer or pause
scan. The selected resume condition is also used for priority
watch. (p. ??)
The display shows that the
scan will resume 15 sec. after it
stops.
z Push [BAND] to select the desired band.
SET x Push [SET B(D-OFF)] to enter set mode.
c Push [SET B(D-OFF)] or [ENT C(T-OFF)] several
times until “SCT” or “SCP” appears as shown at
left.
v Push [Y] or [Z] to select the scan resume condition.
• See item r at left for scan resume condition details.
b Push [CLR A(MW)] to exit set mode.
q Push [SET•LOCK] to enter set mode.
w Push [SET•LOCK] or [S.MW•MW] several times until
“SCT” or “SCP” appears as shown above.
• When “d” is displayed in place of the 100 MHz digit, cancel the
DTMF memory encoder in advance. (p. ??)
e Rotate [DIAL] to set the desired timer:
• “SCT-15”
• “SCT-10”
• “SCT-5”
• “SCP-2”
: Scan pauses 15 sec. while receiving a signal.
: Scan pauses 10 sec. while receiving a signal.
: Scan pauses 5 sec. while receiving a signal.
: Scan pauses until the signal disappears and then
resumes 2 sec. later.
r Push [MONI•DTMF] to exit set mode.
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PRIORITY WATCH
■ Priority watch types
Priority watch checks for signals on a VFO frequency every
5 sec. while operating in memory mode. The transceiver has
3 priority watch types to suit your needs. You can also transmit on the VFO frequency while the priority watch operates.
The watch resumes according to the selected scan resume
condition. See previous page for details.
☞ NOTES:
➧ If the pocket beep function is activated, the transceiver
automatically selects the tone squelch function when priority watch starts.
MEMORY CHANNEL WATCH
While operating on a VFO frequency, priority watch checks for
a signal on the selected memory
channel every 5 sec.
5 sec.
50 msec.
Memory
channel
VFO
frequency
MEMORY SCAN WATCH
While operating on a VFO frequency, priority watch checks for
signals on each memory channel in sequence.
50 msec.
5 sec.
VFO
frequency
• The memory skip function is useful
to speed up the scan.
SKIP
Mch 1
Mch 2
Mch 3
Mch 199
CALL CHANNEL WATCH
While operating on a VFO frequency, priority watch checks for
signals on the call channel every
5 sec.
5 sec.
VFO
frequency
50 msec.
Call
channel
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PRIORITY WATCH
■ Priority watch operation
q Select VFO mode; then, set an operating frequency.
w Set the watching channel(s).
For memory channel watch:
Select the desired memory channel.
For memory scan watch:
Select memory mode; then, push [V/MHz•SCAN] for 1 sec.
to start memory scan.
For call channel watch:
Select the desired call channel by pushing [M/CALL•PRIO]
once or twice, then rotate [DIAL].
e Push [M/CALL•PRIO] for 1 sec. to start the watch.
• The transceiver checks the memory or call channel every 5 sec.
• The watch resumes according to the selected scan resume condition. (p. ??)
• While the watch is pausing, pushing [M/CALL•PRIO] resumes
the watch manually.
r Push [M/CALL•PRIO] for 1 sec. to stop the watch.
PRIO
z Select VFO mode; then, set the desired frequency.
x Set the watching channel(s).
For memory channel watch:
Push [MR/CALL] then [Y] or [Z] to select the desired memory channel.
For memory scan watch:
Push [MR/CALL], then push [SCAN 2] to start the
memory scan.
For call channel watch:
Push [MR/CALL] for 1 sec. then push [Y] or [Z]
to select the call channel.
c Push [PRIO 3(PTT-M)] to start the watch.
• The transceiver checks the memory or call channel
every 5 sec.
• The watch resumes according to the selected scan resume condition. (p. ??)
• To resume the watch manually when paused, push
[PRIO 3(PTT-M)] or [CLR A(MW)].
v To stop the watch, push [CLR A(MW)] once (or
twice while watch is paused).
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DTMF MEMORY ENCODER
■ Programming a DTMF code
r Push [SET•LOCK].
DTMF tones are used for autopatching, controlling other
equipment, etc. The transceiver has 16 DTMF memory channels (D0–DF) for storage of often-used DTMF codes of up to
24 digits.
t Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired code.
y Push [SET•LOCK] to select the next digit.
q Push [MONI•DTMF] for 1 sec. to turn the DTMF encoder
ON.
u Repeat the steps t and y to set the desired DTMF tone
sequence.
• The first digit blinks.
• Pushing [S.MW•MW] move the cursor backward.
• “d” appears in place of 100 MHz digit.
w Push [SET•LOCK] to enter the DTMF memory programming condition.
• The DTMF memory channel indication blinks.
• The S/RF indicator shows the digit group. The indication increases every 6 digits.
i Push [MONI•DTMF] to exit DTMF memory programming
condition.
e Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired DTMF memory channel.
• Return to the previous indication as in step q.
[EXAMPLE]: Programming “5428AB453” into DTMF memory channel “d4.”
Push
Push
then rotate
for 1 sec.
Push
Repeat the previous step until
the desired code is entered.
Rotate
Push
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DTMF MEMORY ENCODER
D Programming a DTMF code— via microphone
DTMF
z Push [FUNC] then [LOW 6(DTMF)] to turn the
DTMF encoder ON.
• “d” appears in place of 100 MHz digit.
b Push [VFO/LOCK] to exit the programming condition.
• The [CLR A(MW)] key cannot be used to exit. If pushed, code “A”
is input. Reprogram in such a case.
x Push [SET B(D-OFF)] to enter the DTMF memory
programming condition.
c Push [Y] or [Z] to select the desired DTMF
memory channel.
v Push the desired digit keys.
• When the first digit is input, previous memory contents
are cleared automatically.
M” and “F” stands for “# .”
• “E” stands for “M
• Push [Y]/[Z] and repeat this step if you make a mistake.
• The S/RF indicator shows the digit group. The indication
increases every 6 digits.
[EXAMPLE]: Programming “5428AB453” into DTMF memory channel “D4.”
Push
Push
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then
Push
Push
Push
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DTMF MEMORY ENCODER
■ Transmitting a DTMF code
D Automatic transmission (DTMF memory)
qPush [MONI•DTMF] for 1 sec. to turn the DTMF memory
encoder ON.
• “d” appears in place of 100 MHz digit.
wPush [SET•LOCK] to enter DTMF memory programming
condition.
eRotate [DIAL] to select the desired DTMF memory channel.
r Push [PTT] to transmit the selected DTMF memory content.
tPush [MONI•DTMF] for 1 sec. to cancel the DTMF encoder.
• When the DTMF encoder is turned ON continuously, each push
of the PTT transmits the previously selected DTMF code.
DTMF
z Push [FUNC] then [LOW 6(DTMF)] to turn the
DTMF memory encoder ON.
• “d” appears in place of 100 MHz digit.
x Push [SET B(D-OFF)] to enter the DTMF memory
programming condition.
c Push [Y] or [Z] to select the desired channel.
v Push [PTT] to transmit the selected memory.
D Transmitting a DTMF memory directly
DTMF-S
z Push [FUNC] then [LOW 6(DTMF)] to turn the
DTMF memory encoder ON.
• “d” appears in place of 100 MHz digit.
x Push [DTMF-S] to turn the DTMF memory direct selection ON.
• The function indicator (microphone) lights green.
c Push the desired DTMF channel.
• “0” to “9” and “A” to “D” are available for DTMF
memory channels.
• The selected DTMF code is automatically transmitted without pushing PTT.
NOTE: When no DTMF code programmed
channel number is pushed, it transmits the relative DTMF code as the manual transmission described in the next page.
v Push [DTMF-S] again to deactivate the DTMF
memory direct selection.
b Push [FUNC] then [SET B(D-OFF)] to cancel
the DTMF memory encoder.
• Exit the programming condition automatically.
• Each push of [PTT] transmits the DTMF code.
b Push [FUNC] then [SET B(D-OFF)] to cancel the
DTMF memory encoder.
• When the DTMF encoder is turned ON continuously,
each push of the PTT transmits the previously selected DTMF code.
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D Manual transmission
z Deactivate the DTMF memory encoder by
DTMF-S
pushing [FUNC] then [SET B(D-OFF)].
x Push [DTMF-S] to turn the DTMF direct selection ON.
■ DTMF speed
• The function indicator (microphone) lights green.
v Push [DTMF-S] again to deactivate the DTMF
direct selection.
The display shows the fastest
DTMF speed is selected.
q Push [PWR] for 1 sec. to turn power OFF.
w While pushing [SET•LOCK], push [PWR] for 1 sec. to turn
power ON and enter initial set mode.
e Push [SET•LOCK] or [S.MW•MW] several times until
“DTD” appears as shown above.
r Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired speed as shown in the
table below.
t Push [PWR] to exit initial set mode.
cps=characters/sec
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INITIAL SET MODE
The rate at which DTMF memories send individual DTMF
characters can be set to accommodate operating needs.
c Push one of “0” to “9” and “A” to “F” keys momentarily, then push the desired DTMF keys,
0–9 and A to F.
• A: [CLR A(MW)]
B: [SET B(D-OFF)],
C: [ENT C(T-OFF)]
D: [SQLY D(MUTE)],
M(TONE-1)]
E: [M
F: [SQLZ #(16KEY-L)]
• Automatically transmits without pushing PTT.
• The first code, one of “A” to “F,” is not transmitted.
DTMF code transmission starts from the 2nd code.
USING
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POCKET BEEP AND TONE SQUELCH
■ Pocket beep operation
This function uses subaudible tones for calling and can be
used as a “common pager” to inform you that someone has
called while you were away from the transceiver.
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u Push [TONE•T-SCAN] several times until “T SQLS” or
“SDTCS” are displayed to turn ON the pocket beep with
tone squelch or DTCS squelch, respectively.
D Waiting for a call from a specific station
q Set the operating frequency.
w Push [SET•LOCK] to enter set mode.
e Push [SET•LOCK] or [S.MW•MW] several times until “CT”
for tone squelch or “DT” for DTCS squelch appears.
Tone squelch frequency setting
DTCS code setting
r Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired tone squelch frequency.
t When operating the pocket beep function with DTCS
squelch, push [SET•LOCK] once then rotate [DIAL] to select the DTCS polarity.
Push [TONE•T-SCAN] several times to select the pocket beep
function with tone squelch or DTCS squelch.
Appears when the pocket beep
with tone squelch is activated.
Appears when the pocket beep
with DTCS squelch is activated.
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i When a signal with the matched tone is received, the
transceiver emits beep tones and blinks “S”.
• Beep tones sound for 30 sec. and “S” blinks. To stop the
beeps and blinking manually, push any key. When the beep
tones are not stopped manually, “S” continues blinking until
[PTT] is pushed (see step o).
o Push [PTT] to answer.
• “S” disappears and cancels the pocket beep function automatically.
DTCS polarity setting
y Push [TONE•T-SCAN] to exit set mode.
!0 Push [TONE•T-SCAN] several times until “T SQL” or
“DTCS” disappears to cancel the tone squelch or DTCS
squelch function.
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POCKET BEEP AND TONE SQUELCH
z Set the operating frequency.
TSQLS x Program the CTCSS tone frequency or DTCS
DTCSS
code in set mode.
➥ Push [SET B(D-OFF)] to enter set mode.
➥ Push [SET B(D-OFF)] or [ENT C(T-OFF)]
several times until “CT” for tone squelch or
“DT” for DTCS squelch appears.
• “T SQL” blinks when tone squelch (“CT”), or
“DTCS” blinks when DTCS squelch (“DT”) is
selected.
➥ Push [Y]/[Z] to select the desired tone frequency or DTCS code.
➥ Push [SET B(D-OFF)] to select “DTP” then
push [Y]/[Z] to select the DTCS polarity.
➥ Push [CLR A(MW)] to exit set mode.
c Push [FUNC] then push [DUP+ 8(TSQLS)]
or [MID 5(DTCSS)] to turn ON the pocket
beep with tone squelch or DTCS squelch, respectively.
v When a signal with the matched tone is received, the transceiver emits beep tones for
30 sec. and blinks “S.”
b Push [PTT] to answer or push [CLR A(MW)] to
stop the beeps and blinking.
• “S” disappears and cancels the pocket beep
function automatically.
n To cancel the tone squelch or DTCS squelch
function, push [FUNC] then [ENT C(T-OFF)].
• “T SQL” or “DTCS” disappears
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D Available 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
203.5
206.5
210.7
218.1
225.7
229.1
233.6
241.8
250.3
254.1
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
D Calling a waiting station using pocket beep
A subaudible tone matched with the station’s CTCSS tone frequency or 3-digit DTCS code with polarity is necessary. Use
the tone squelch on the next page or a subaudible tone encoder (pgs. ??, ??).
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■ Tone/DTCS squelch operation
The tone or DTCS squelch opens only when receiving a signal with the same pre-programmed subaudible tone or DTCS
code, respectively.
q Set the operating frequency.
w Program the CTCSS tone frequency or DTCS code in set
mode.
• See p. ?? for programming details.
e Push [TONE•T-SCAN] several times until “T SQL” or
“DTCS” appears in the function display.
r When a signal with the matched tone is received, the
squelch opens and the signal can be heard.
• When the received signal includes an unmatched tone, the
squelch does not open. However, the S/RF indicator shows the
received signal strength.
• To open the squelch manually, push [MONI•DTMF].
t Operate the transceiver in the normal way (push [PTT] to
transmit; release [PTT] to receive).
y To cancel the tone squelch, push [TONE•T-SCAN] several
times until “T SQL” or “DTCS” disappears.
z Set the operating frequency.
TSQL x Program the CTCSS tone frequency or DTCS
code in set mode.
• See p. ?? for programming details.
DTCS c Push [FUNC] then [SIMP 9(TSQL)] or [HIGH 4(DTCS)]
to turn the tone squelch or DTCS squelch ON.
v When a signal with the matched tone is received, the squelch opens and the signal can be
heard.
• When the received signal includes an unmatched
tone, the squelch does not open. However, the S/RF
indicator shows the received signal strength.
• To open the squelch manually, push [MONI 1(BANK)].
b Operate the transceiver in the normal way (push
[PTT] to transmit; release [PTT] to receive.
n To cancel the tone squelch, push [FUNC] then
[ENT C(T-OFF)].
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• “T SQL” or “DTCS” disappears
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POCKET BEEP AND TONE SQUELCH
■ Tone scan
By monitoring a signal that is being operated with pocket
beep, tone or DTCS squelch function, you can determine the
tone frequency or DTCS code necessary to open a squelch.
q Set the desired operating frequency or memory channel to
be checked for a tone frequency or code.
w Push [TONE•T-SCAN] several times to select the tone
type, tone squelch or DTCS, to be scanned.
• Either “T SQL” or “DTCS” appears
e Push [TONE•T-SCAN] for 1 sec. to start the tone scan.
• To change the scanning direction, rotate [DIAL].
r When the CTCSS tone frequency or 3-digit DTCS code is
matched, the squelch opens and the tone frequency is
temporarily programmed into the selected condition such
as memory or call channel.
• The tone scan pauses when a CTCSS tone frequency or 3-digit
DTCS code is detected.
• The decoded CTCSS tone frequency or 3-digit DTCS code is
used for the tone encoder or tone encoder/decoder depending
on the selected tone condition or type in step w.
- “T SQL”
: CTCSS tone encoder/decoder
- “DTCS”
: DTCS tone encoder/decoder
t Push [TONE•T-SCAN] to stop the scan.
T-SCAN
Push [TONE•T-SCAN] for 1 sec. to start tone scan.
During CTCSS frequency scan
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During DTCS code scan
z Set the frequency or memory channel to be
checked for a tone frequency.
x Selects the tone type to be scanned.
• Push [FUNC] then push; [SIMP 9(TSQL)] for tone
squelch; [HIGH 4(DTCS)] for DTCS squelch.
c Push [FUNC] then [SCAN 2(T-SCAN)] to start
the tone scan.
v When the tone frequency is matched, the
squelch opens and the tone frequency is programmed into the selected mode such as
memory or call channel.
b Push [CLR A(MW)] to stop the scan.
☞ NOTE: The decoded tone frequency is programmed temporarily when a memory or call channel is selected. However, this will be cleared when the memory/call channel is
re-selected.
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OTHER FUNCTIONS
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■ Set mode
• Set mode operation
q Push [SET•LOCK] to enter the set mode.
w Push [SET•LOCK] or [S.MW•MW] to select the desired
item.
e Rotate [DIAL] to select the condition or value.
r Push [MONI•DTMF] to exit set mode.
z Push [SET B(D-OFF)] to enter set mode.
SET x Push [SET B(D-OFF)] or [ENT C(T-OFF)] to select
the desired item.
c Push [Y] or [Z] to select the condition or value.
v Push [CLR A(MW)] to exit set mode.
• Set mode items
• Display color
• Display dimmer
• Repeater tone
frequency
• Tone squelch
frequency
• DTCS code
‡
• Offset frequency
• Bank link function
• Mic lock function
• Weather alert*
• DTCS polarity
: Push
(front panel); or
(microphone)
: Push
(front panel); or
(microphone)
*Available for USA version only.
†
Appears when accessing set mode from VFO mode only.
‡
Appears when accessing set mode from memory mode only.
• Program skip†
• Bank setting‡
• Memory name‡
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• Tuning step
• Channel skip setting‡ • Scan resume timer
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D Display dimmer
D Tone squelch tone
Adjust to suit lighting conditions.
The levels 1 (dark) to 8 (bright: default) are available.
Sets subaudible tone frequency (both encoder and decoder)
for tone squelch operation. Total of 50 tone frequencies
(67.0–254.1 Hz) are available.
(default: 88.5 Hz)
D Display color
The display color can be set to amber (default), yellow or
green.
• Yellow setting
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• Green setting
• 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
203.5
206.5
210.7
218.1
225.7
229.1
233.6
241.8
250.3
254.1
D Repeater tone
D DTCS code
Sets subaudible tone frequency (encoder only) for repeater
operation. Total of 50 tone frequencies (67.0–254.1 Hz) are
available.
(default: 88.5 Hz)
Sets DTCS code (both encoder and decoder) for DTCS
squelch operation. Total of 104 codes are available.
(default: 023)
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D DTCS polarity
D Tuning step
Sets DTCS polarities for transmission and reception from
“NN,” “NR,” “RN” and “RR.”
(default: NN)
Selects tuning step from 5, 10, 12.5, 15, 20, 25, 30. 50, 100
and 200 kHz for [DIAL] or [Y]/[Z] operation. (default value may
differ depending on operating frequency band and versions)
• Transmit : normal
Receive : normal
(default)
• Transmit : normal
Receive : reverse
D Offset frequency
Sets the duplex offset frequency within 0 to 20 MHz range.
During duplex (repeater) operation, transmit frequency (or receive when reverse function is set to ON) shifts the set frequency. (default value may differ depending on operating frequency
D Scan resume timer
Selects scan resume timer from SCT-15 (default), SCT-10,
SCT-5 and SCP-2.
• SCT-15/10/5 : Scan pauses for 15/10/5 sec., then resumes.
• SCP-2
: Pause on a signal until signal disappears, then resumes 2 sec. after the signal disappears.
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band and versions)
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D Channel skip setting
D Memory bank setting
Sets channel skip setting from ON and OFF for memory skip
scan operation.
This item appears when set mode is accessed from memory
mode only.
Sets the desired memory bank (A to J and OFF) to assign the
regular memory channels.
This item appears when set mode is accessed from memory
mode only.
• Default setting
• “~” or “P ~” appears
when set to “ON.”
D Memory name setting
Sets memory name setting from ON (appear) and OFF (not
appear; default) for memory name appearance.
This item appears when set mode is accessed from memory
mode only.
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D Program scan skip setting
Sets the program scan skip setting from ON and OFF for
VFO scan operation, such as programmed scan.
This item appears when set mode is accessed from VFO
mode only.
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D Weather alert function
U.S.A. version only
Turns weather alert function ON and OFF.
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D Memory bank link function
Sets the memory bank link function ON and OFF (default).
The link function provides continuous banks scan, that scans
all contents in the selected banks during bank scan.
This item appears when set mode is accessed from memory
mode only.
D Mic lock function
Sets the supplied HM-133’s (optional for some versions) key
lock function from ON and OFF (default).
• Bank link setting
q Rotate [DIAL] to select the memory bank link function ON.
w Push [SET•LOCK] or [S.MW•MW] to select the desired
bank to be linked.
• BLA: Bank A, BLB: Bank B, BLC: Bank C, BLD: Bank D,
BLE: Bank E, BLF: Bank F, BLG: Bank G, BLH: Bank H,
BLI: Bank I, BLC: Bank J, BLC: Bank J
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e Rotate [DIAL] to select “ON” to linking the bank.
r Repeat steps w and e to set the link condition.
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■ Initial set mode
AT
POWER ON
The initial set mode is accessed at power ON and allows you to set seldom-changed settings. In this way,
you can “customize” transceiver operations to suit your
preference and operating style.
• Initial set mode items
• Key-touch beep
• DTMF speed
• Time-out timer
D Entering initial set mode
q While pushing [SET•LOCK] push [PWR] for 1 sec. to enter
initial set mode.
w Push [SET•LOCK] or [S.MW•MW] to select the desired
item.
e Rotate [DIAL] to select the condition or value.
r Push [PWR] momentarily to exit initial set mode.
• Auto repeater*
• Auto power off
: Push
(front panel); or
(microphone)
: Push
(front panel); or
(microphone)
• Cooling fan
• Data speed
*Available in the USA version only.
• Narrow TX
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• Active band
• Squelch attenuator
• Microphone sensitivity
• Squelch delay
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D Key-touch beep
The key-touch beep can be turned OFF for silent operation.
D Time-out timer
To prevent accidental prolonged transmission, etc., the transceiver has a time-out timer. This function cuts a transmission
OFF after 1–30 min. of continuous transmission. This timer
can be cancelled.
• TOT-OF
: The time-out timer is turned OFF.
• TOT-3/5/15/30 : The transmission is cut OFF after the
set period elapses.
D Auto repeater
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U.S.A. version only
The auto repeater function automatically turns ON or OFF the
duplex operation with a specified shift direction and tone encoder, when the operating frequency falls within or outside of
145.200–145.495, 146.610–146.995, 147.000–147.395,
442.000–444.995, and 447.000–449.995 MHz range. The offset and repeater tone frequencies are not changed by the
auto repeater function, reset these frequencies, if necessary.
• OF
: The auto repeater function is turned OFF.
• R1
: Activates for duplex only.
• R2
: Activates for duplex and tone.
D Auto power OFF
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The transceiver can be set to automatically turn OFF after a
specified period with a beep when no key operations are performed.
30 min., 1 hour, 2 hours and OFF can be specified. The specified period is retained even when the transceiver is turned
OFF by the auto power OFF function. To cancel the function,
select “OF” in this set mode.
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D Cooling fan control
D Microphone sensitivity
Selects the cooling fan control condition from Auto and ON.
• Auto (AT) : The fan rotates during transmit and for 2 min.
after transmission.
• ON (ON) : The fan continuously rotates.
Selects the microphone sensitivity from high (H) and low (L)
to suits your preference.
D Squelch attenuator
D Data transmission speed
Selects the data transmission speed for packet operation
from 1200 bps and 9600 bps.
D Squelch delay
Selects squelch delay from short and long to prevent repeated opening and closing of the squelch during reception
of the same signal.
•S
: Short squelch delay.
•L
: Long squelch delay
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Turns the squelch attenuator function ON and OFF.
• ON
: The squelch attenuator activates when [SQL]
control is set between 12 o’clock and fully
clockwise position.
• OF
: The squelch attenuator does not function.
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D Active band
D DTMF speed
Selects the frequency selecting condition via [DIAL] or [Y]/[Z]
on the microphone from all (AL) and single (SI).
• All (AL)
: The operating frequency can be selected
continuously.
• Single (SI) : The operating frequency can be selected
within the current band. Pushing [BAND] for
1 sec. then tuning dial rotation is necessary
for frequency band selection.
The rate at which DTMF memories send individual DTMF
characters can be set to accommodate operating needs.
• 1 : 100 msec. interval; 5.0 cps speed
• 2 : 200 msec. interval; 2.5 cps speed
• 3 : 300 msec. interval; 1.6 cps speed
• 5 : 500 msec. interval; 1.0 cps speed
D Narrow TX function
Select the narrow TX function ON and OFF.
• ON : Enables the FM-narrow mode transmission. The
deviation (modulation level) becomes harf from
the regular FM transmission can be performed.
• OFF : Inhibits the FM-narrow mode transmission. The
regular FM deviation transmission is performed
(“NAR” indication disappears) even when FMnarrow is selected.
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■ AM/FM narrow mode
The IC-208 has AM mode reception and FM narrow mode is
available. Typically, AM (narrow) mode is used for the air
band (118–135.995 MHz).
qSelect the desired frequency band in VFO mode, or the desired memory channel.
wPush [BAND] for 1 sec. to select AM/FM narrow mode as
desired.
• “NAR” (FM narrow), “AM” and “NAR AM” appears in sequence.
• No indication stands for FM mode.
• When FM narrow mode
is selected
• When AM mode is selected
• When AM narrow mode is selected
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SET
z Push [BAND] or [MR/CALL] to select the desired
frequency band or memory channel.
x Push [BAND] for 1 sec. to select AM/FM narrow
mode as desired.
• “NAR”, “AM” and “NAR AM” appears in sequence.
• No indication stands for FM mode.
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■ Weather channel operation
(USA version only)
D Weather channel selection
q Push [M/CALL•PRIO] several times to select weather
channel group.
q Select the desired weather channel.
w Turn the weather alert function ON in set mode.
➥ Push [SET•LOCK] to enter set mode.
➥ Push [SET•LOCK] or [S.MW•MW] to select the weather
alert item, then rotate [DIAL] to set ON.
➥ Push [MONI•DTMF] to exit set mode.
e Sets the desired stand-by condition.
• Selects VFO, memory or call channel.
• Scan or priority watch operation can also be selected.
[M/CALL•PRIO]
Weather channel group indicaiton
r When the alert is detected, a beep sounds and the following indication will be displayed.
w Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired weather channel.
e Push [M/CALL•PRIO] to select memory mode, or push
[V/MHz•SCAN] to select VFO mode.
D Weather alert function
NOAA broadcast stations transmit weather alert tones before
important weather announcements. When the weather alert
function is turned ON, the selected weather channel is monitored each 5 sec. for the announcement. When the alert signal is detected, the “AL.t” and the WX channel are displayed
alternately and sounds a beep tone until the transceiver is operated. The previously selected (used) weather channel is
checked periodically during standby or while scanning.
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Shows above indications alternately.
t Turn the weather alert function OFF in set mode.
☞ NOTE: While receiving a signal (on a frequency other than
the weather alert ON frequency), the receiving signal or
audio will be interrupted momentarily every 5 sec. (approx.)
in case the alert function is turned ON. This symptom is
caused by the WX alert function. To cancel these symptoms, set the weather alert item OFF in set mode.
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■ Microphone keys
The supplied HM-133’s (optional for some versions) [F-1] and
[F-2] keys memorize the transceiver conditions.
The [UP]/[DN] keys of the standard or an optional microphone
(other than the HM-133) can be assigned functions like the
function keys on the transceiver’s front panel.
D [UP]/[DN] keys on a microphones
(other than HM-133)
AT
• Operating frequency
• Repeater setting (offset direction and frequency, tone ON/OFF
and frequency)
POWER ON
The following functions are assigned to [UP]/[DN] keys on the
other microphones (HM-118N/TAN, etc.) when first applying
power.
• Default setting
[UP] : channel up; push and hold to start scan, push again
to stop scan.
[DN] : channel down; push and hold to start scan, push
again to stop scan.
➥ Assigning a function
q Turn the power OFF.
w While pushing the desired switch on the transceiver and
one of either [UP]/[DN] keys on the microphone, turn the
power ON.
• The function is programmed into the key.
➥ Clearing an assignment
q Turn the power OFF.
w While pushing the desired [UP] or [DN] key on the microphone, turn the power ON.
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D [F-1]/[F-2] keys on HM-133
The following conditions can be memorized into [F-1] and [F2] keys, independently.
• Tone/DTCS squelch (ON/OFF, frequency/code and polarity)
• Transmit output power selection
• Tuning step
• Operating mode selection (FM/AM)
• Set mode settings*
• Initial set mode settings*
*Only when storing both bands conditions
[F-1]/[F-2]
➥ Programming the band condition
Push [FUNC] then push [F-1]/[F-2] for 1 sec.
• 3 beeps sound.
➥ Recalling the band condition
Push [FUNC] then [F-1]/[F-2] momentarily.
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■ Partial reset
AT
POWER ON
■ ALL reset
AT
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POWER ON
If you want to initialize the operating conditions (VFO frequency, VFO settings, set mode contents) without clearing
the memory contents.
The function display may occasionally display erroneous information (e.g. when first applying power). This may be
caused externally by static electricity or by other factors.
➥ While pushing [V/MHz•SCAN] and [SET•LOCK], push
[PWR] for 1 sec. to partially reset.
If this problem occurs, turn power OFF. After waiting a few
seconds, turn power ON again. If the problem persists, perform the following procedure.
[PWR]
• Partial resetting is also available. See left for details.
IMPORTANT!:
Resetting the transceiver CLEARS all memory information
and initializes all values in the transceiver.
[S.MW•MW] [V/MHz•SCAN]
➥ While pushing [S.MW•MW] and [SET•LOCK], push [PWR]
for 1 sec. to reset the CPU.
[SET•LOCK]
[PWR]
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[S.MW•MW]
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■ Data cloning
AT
POWER ON
Cloning allows you to quickly and easily transfer the programmed contents from one transceiver to another; or, data
from a personal computer to a transceiver using the optional
CS-208 CLONING SOFTWARE.
w While pushing [M/CALL•PRIO], turn power ON to enter
cloning mode (master transceiver only— power on only for
sub-transceiver).
• “CLONE” appears and the transceivers enter the clone standby
condition.
D Cloning between transceivers
q Connect the OPC-474 cloning cable to [SP] jack of the
master and sub-transceivers.
• The master transceiver is used to send data to the sub-transceiver.
[M/CALL•PRIO]
[PWR]
While pushing [M/CALL•PRIO], turn power ON.
e Push [SET•LOCK] on the master transceiver.
To [SP]
To [SP]
• “CL OUT” appears in the master transceiver’s display and the
S/RF indicators show that data is being transferred to the subtransceiver.
• “CL IN” appears automatically in the sub-transceiver’s display
and the S/RF indicators show that data is being received from
the master transceiver.
Pushing [SET•LOCK] start cloning.
r When cloning is finished, turn power OFF, then ON to exit
cloning mode.
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D Cloning using a personal computer
Data can be cloned to and from a personal computer (Microsoft® Windows® 98/2000/Me/XP) using the optional CS-208
CLONING SOFTWARE and the optional cloning cable OPC-478U
(USB type) or OPC-478 (RS-232C type). Consult the CS-208
CLONING SOFTWARE HELP file for details.
D Cloning error
☞ NOTE: DO NOT push any key on the sub-transceiver during cloning. This will cause a cloning error.
When the display as below appears, a cloning error has occurred.
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In such a case, both transceivers automatically return to the
clone standby condition and cloning must be repeated.
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■ Packet operation
D Data speed
For packet operation, the transceiver can be set to one of two
data speeds: 1200 bps or 9600 bps.
q While pushing [SET•LOCK], push [PWR] for 1 sec. to enter
initial set mode.
w Push [SET•LOCK] or [S.MW•MW] to select the ‘BPS’ item.
e Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired data speed.
D 1200 bps packet operation
q Connect the transceiver and a TNC as illustrated below.
TNC side
q DATA IN
w GND
e PTT P
y P SQL
t AF OUT
r Push [PWR] to exit initial set mode.
For 1200 bps operation—
• Disconnect the microphone plug from the microphone
connector during data transmission, otherwise the data
signal and voice signal are simultaneously transmitted.
For 9600 bps operation—
• When the transceiver is set for 9600 bps data transmission in set mode, the microphone signal is automatically
cut. Therefore, it is not necessary to disconnect the microphone plug from the connector in this case.
• When pushing [PTT] during data transmission, data transmission is interrupted and voice signals have priority.
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TX AUDIO
GND
RX AUDIO
PTT
SQL
w Set the TNC for transmit.
e Set transmit delay on the TNC to 30–50.
r Adjust the TNC frequency deviation if necessary.
• When using a deviation meter:
Adjust the output of the TNC so that frequency deviation
is in the range ± 3 to ±4 kHz.
• When NOT using a deviation meter:
A receiver or transceiver is needed to monitor the transmission—compare the received audio output level when
receiving a TNC modulated signal with high level voice
signals using the microphone. Then adjust the TNC modulated signal to a lower level than the voice modulated
signal.
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• Read the instructions supplied with your TNC carefully
before attempting packet operation with the transceiver.
• Pin t AF OUT is for 1200 bps operation only. This pin
cannot be used for 9600 bps operation.
• Over modulation may degrade signal quality. If you find
that many transmissions are failing, re-adjust the modulation level.
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D 9600 bps high speed packet operation
The transceiver supports 2 modes of 9600 bps packet operation: G3RUH and GMSK.
q Connect the transceiver and a TNC as illustrated below.
TNC side
q DATA IN
w GND
e PTT P
TX AUDIO
GND
r DATA OUT
y P SQL
RX AUDIO
PTT
SQL
w G3RUH mode can handle 16 kinds of modulated wave
forms in order to maintain a communication link.
e Set transmit delay on the TNC to 30–50.
r Adjust the TNC frequency deviation if necessary (see page
at right).
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• When using the PTT P terminal for packet operation, no
voice signals are transmitted from the microphone.
• When pushing [PTT] during data transmission, data
transmission is interrupted and the voice signal takes priority.
• Read the instructions supplied with your TNC carefully
before attempting packet operation with the transceiver.
• Pin r DATA OUT is for 9600 bps operation only. This pin
cannot be used for 1200 bps operation.
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D Adjusting the transmit signal output from
the TNC
When setting data transmission speed to 9600 bps, the data
signal coming from the TNC is applied exclusively to the internal limiter circuitry to automatically maintain band width.
NEVER apply data levels from the TNC of over 0.6 V p-p, otherwise the transceiver will not be able to maintain the band
width and may possibly interfere with other stations.
1. When using a level meter or synchroscope, adjust the
TX audio output level (DATA IN level) from the TNC as
follows.
0.4 V p-p (0.2 V rms)
0.2 V p-p–0.5 V p-p (0.1–0.25 V rms)
: recommended level
: acceptable level
2. When NOT using a measuring device.
q Connect the transceiver to a TNC.
w Enter a test mode (“CAL”, etc.) on the TNC, then transmit some test data.
e When the transceiver fails to transmit the test data or
transmits sporadically (TX indicator doesn’t appear or
flashes):
- Decrease the TNC output level until the transmit indicator lights continuously.
When transmission is not successful even though the
TX indicator lights continuously:
- Increase the TNC output level.
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MAINTENANCE
■ Troubleshooting
PROBLEM
Does not turn on.
If your transceiver seems to be malfunctioning, please check
the following points before sending it to a service center.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
• Power connector has a poor contact.
• Polarity of the power connection is reversed.
• Blown fuse.
No sound comes from the • Volume is too low.
• The audio mute function is activated.
speaker.
• Squelch is set too high.
• A selective call or squelch function is activated
such as pocket beep or tone squelch.
SOLUTION
REF.
• Check the connector pins.
—
• Re-connect the power cable observing the proper pgs. ??,
polarity. Replace the fuse if damaged.
??
• Check the cause, then replace the fuse.
p. ??
• Rotate [VOL] clockwise.
• Push any switch or key to deactivate it.
• Set the squelch level to the threshold.
• Turn the appropriate function OFF.
p. ??
p. ??
p. 1??
pgs. ??,
??, ??
Sensitivity is low and only • Antenna feedline or the antenna connector has a • Check, and if necessary, replace the feedline or sol- p. ??
der the antenna connector again.
strong signals are audible. poor contact or is short circuited.
• Set [SQL] between 10–12 o’clock position.
• Squelch attenuator function is activated.
p. ??
No contact possible with • The other station is using tone squelch.
• The transceiver is set to duplex.
another station.
• Turn the tone squelch function ON.
• Set to simplex.
• Correct the offset frequency.
Repeater cannot be ac- • Wrong offset frequency is programmed.
• Wrong subaudible tone frequency is programmed. • Correct the subaudible tone frequency.
cessed.
Frequency cannot be set.
p. ??
p. ??
p. ??
p. ??
• The frequency lock function is activated.
• Turn the function OFF.
p. ??
• Priority watch is paused on the watching frequency. • Push [M/CALL•PRIO] for 1 sec. to cancel the watch. p. ??
Frequency cannot be set • The frequency lock function is activated.
• Turn the function OFF
p. ??
via the microphone.
• The microphone keypad lock function is activated. • Push [FUNC] then [SQLZ #(16KEY-L)] to deactivate p. ??
• Priority watch is paused on the watching fre- the microphone keypad lock function.
quency.
• Push [M/CALL•PRIO] for 1 sec. to cancel the watch. p. ??
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PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
Some memory channels • The memory channel number has not yet been • Select the channel via the microphone keypad to
cannot be selected via the programmed.
check whether the channel has been programmed
tuning dial.
or not.
Scan does not operate.
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REF.
—
• The squelch is open.
• Set the squelch to the threshold point.
p. ??
• Only 1 memory channel is programmed or other • Program other memory channels or cancel the pgs. ??,
channels are set as skip channels.
memory skip function in the desired channels.
??, ??
• Priority watch is activated.
• Cancel the watch.
p. ??
Transmission is automati- • Time-out timer is activated.
cally cut off.
• Set the timer to OFF.
p. ??
Transmission continues • One-touch PTT function is activated.
even when the PTT is released.
• Turn the function OFF.
p. ??
The function display shows • The CPU is malfunctioning.
erroneous information.
• Reset the CPU.
p. ??
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■ Fuse replacement
If the fuse blows or the transceiver stops functioning, find the
source of the problem if possible, and replace the damaged
fuse with a new, rated one (FGB 20 A) as shown at right.
20 A
fuse
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SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS
■ Specifications
D GENERAL
• Frequency coverage
USA
D TRANSMITTER
Rx
Australia, Asia
Tx
Rx
Korea
Taiwan
Tx
Tx/Rx
Tx/Rx
118.000–173.995 MHz*1,
230.000–549.995 MHz*2,
810.000–999.990 MHz*4
144–148 MHz, 440–450 MHz
118.000–173.995 MHz*1,
230.000–549.995 MHz*2,
810.000–999.990 MHz*4
144–148 MHz, 430–440 MHz
144–146 MHz, 430–440 MHz
144–146 MHz, 430–432 MHz
*1Guaranteed: 144–148 MHz range only.; *2Guaranteed: 440–450 MHz range for the USA,
430–440 MHz for the General version; *3Not guaranteed; *4824.005 to 848.995 and
869.005 to 893.995 MHz ranges are inhibited for USA version and not guaranteed.
• Type of emission
• Number of memory channels
• Frequency resolution
: FM, AM (Receive only)
: 512 (incl. 10 scan edges and 2 calls)
: 5, 10, 12.5, 15, 20, 25, 30, 50, 100,
200 kHz
• Operating temperature range
: –10°C to +60°C; +14˚F to +140˚F
• Frequency stability
: ±10 ppm (–10°C to +60°C)
• Power supply requirement
: 13.8 V DC ±15%
• Current drain (at 13.8 V DC: approx.):
Transmit
at 55 W
12 A
Receive
standby
0.8 A
(simultaneous receive)
max. audio
1.0 A
• Antenna connector
: SO-239 (50 Ω)
• Dimensions (proj. not included)
: 141(W) × 40(H) × 185.4(D) mm
59⁄16(W)×19⁄16(H)×75⁄16(D) in
• Weight (approx.)
: 1.2 kg; 2 lb 10 oz
• Modulation system
• Output power
• Max. frequency deviation
• Spurious emissions
• Microphone connector
: Variable reactance frequency modulation
: VHF
55/15/5 W* (approx.)
UHF
50/15/5 W* (approx.)
*50/15/2 W for Korean version and 25/15/5 W
only for the Taiwan version.
: ±5.0 kHz (wide)
±2.5 kHz (narrow: approx.)
: Less than –60 dB
: 8-pin modular (600 Ω)
D RECEIVER
• Receive system
: Double-conversion superheterodyne
• Intermediate frequencies
: 1st: 46.05 MHz, 2nd: 455 kHz
• Sensitivity (FM: at 12 dB SINAD/AM: at 10 dB S/N):
118.000–173.995 MHz
0.18 µV/0.45 µV
230.000–299.995 MHz
0.32 µV/0.79 µV
300.000–499.995 MHz
0.22 µV/0.63 µV
500.000–549.995 MHz
0.32 µV/Not specified
810.000–899.990 MHz
0.45 µV/Not specified
• Squelch sensitivity† (threshold)
: Less than 0.18 µV
• Selectivity
Wide
More than 12 kHz/6 dB
Less than 30 kHz/60 dB
Narrow
More than 6 kHz/6 dB
Less than 20 kHz/60 dB
• Spurious and image rejection
: More than 60 dB
• AF output power (at 13.8 V DC)
: More than 2.0 W at 10% distortion with an
8 Ω load
• Ext. speaker connectors
: 3-conductor 3.5 (d) mm (1⁄8″)/8 Ω
All stated specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.
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HM-133 REMOTE-CONTROL MICROPHONE
SP-7/SP-10 EXTERNAL SPEAKERS
Wired remote control microphone with key backlight. Same as that
supplied with the transceiver.
SP-7: For base station use. Cable length: 1.0 m; 3.3 ft
SP-10: For all-round mobile operation. Cable length: 1.5 m; 4.9 ft
HM-118TAN/TN DTMF MICROPHONE
OPC-347/1132 DC POWER CABLES
HM-118N HAND MICROPHONE
OPC-347: 7.0 m (23 ft)
OPC-1132: 3.0 m (9.8 ft) Same as that supplied with the transceiver.
HS-62 FLEXIBLE MOBILE MICROPHONE + HS-15SB SWITCH BOX
+ OPC-589 ADAPTER CABLE
For all-round mobile operation.
OPC-600/OPC-601 SEPARATION CABLES
OPC-600: Same as that supplied with the transceiver. 3.5 m (11.5 ft)
OPC-601: For extended separate installation. 7.0 m (23.0
CS-208 CLONING SOFTWARE + OPC-478U CLONING CABLE
Provides quick and easy programming items, such as memory channels, set mode contents for local repeater frequencies, via PC’s USB
terminal. RS-232C type cloning cable, OPC-478, also available.
OPC-474 CLONING CABLE
Used for data cloning between transceivers.
MB-84 REMOTE CONTROLLER BRACKET
Same as that supplied with the transceiver.
MB-85 COMBINATION BRACKET
Used for single-body installation. 20 cm (77⁄8 in) remote control cable
is supplied.
MB-65 MOUNTING BASE
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Mounts the remote controller on to variety of place in vehicle. MB-84
is required for mounting.
MB-17A MOBILE MOUNTING BRACKET
One-touch bracket. Transceiver main unit easily attached or removed.
OPC-440/OPC-647 MIC EXTENSION CABLES
OPC-440: 5.0 m (16.4 ft); OPC-647: 2.5 m (8.2 ft)
OPC-441 SPEAKER EXTENSION CABLE
5.0 m (16.4 ft)
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© 2003 Icom Inc.
1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003 Japan

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