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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation

is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may

not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept

any interference received, including interference that may cause

undesired operation.

WARNING: MODIFICATION OF THIS DEVICE TO RECEIVE CEL-

LULAR RADIOTELEPHONE SERVICE SIGNALS IS PROHIBITED

UNDER FCC RULES AND FEDERAL LAW.

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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i92A

VHF/UHF FM TRANSCEIVER

i92AD

VHF/UHF DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER

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FOREWORD

Thank you for purchase of this fine Icom product. We un-

derstand you have a choice of many different radios in the

market place. Many hours of research and development

went into the design of your IC-92A/92AD, following Icom’s

philosophy of “technology ﬁ rst.”

The IC-92A/92AD VHF

UHF FM TRANSCEIVER is designed with

Icom’s superior technology and craftsmanship combining

traditional analog technologies with the new digital D-STAR

technologies for a balanced packaged.

With proper care, this product should provide you with years

of trouble-free operation. We want to take a couple of mo-

ments of your time to thank you for making your IC-92A/

92AD your radio of choice, and hope you agree with Icom’s

philosophy of “technology ﬁ rst.”

EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS

FEATURES

❍ DV mode (Digital voice + Low-speed data

communication) operation is ready

– GPS receiver connection

– Text message and call sign exchange

(Optional UT-121 DIGITAL UNIT is required for IC-92A.)

❍ Simple band scope

❍ Dualwatch operation

❍ Optional PC remote control

IMPORTANT

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely

before using the transceiver.

SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL— This in-

struction manual contains important operating instructions

for the IC-92A/92AD.

WORD DEFINITION

R-WARNING!

CAUTION

NOTE

Personal injury, fire hazard or electric

shock may occur.

Equipment damage may occur.

Recommended for optimum use. No risk of

personal injury, ﬁ re or electric shock.

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.

RWARNING RF EXPOSURE! This device emits

Radio Frequency (RF) energy. Caution should be observed

when operating this device. If you have any questions re-

garding RF exposure and safety standards please refer to

the Federal Communications Commission Office of Engi-

neering and Technology’s report on Evaluating Compliance

with FCC Guidelines for Human Radio Frequency Electro-

magnetic Fields (OET Bulletin 65)

RWARNING!

NEVER hold the transceiver so that

the antenna is very close to, or touching exposed parts of

the body, especially the face or eyes, while transmitting. The

transceiver will perform best if the microphone is 5 to 10 cm

(2 to 4-inches) away from the lips and the transceiver is verti-

cal.

RWARNING! NEVER operate the transceiver with

a earphone, headphones or other audio accessories at high

volume levels. Hearing experts advise against continuous

high volume operation. If you experience a ringing in your

ears, reduce the volume level or discontinue use.

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 ruin the transceiver.

NEVER connect the transceiver to a power source using

reverse polarity. This will ruin the transceiver.

NEVER expose the transceiver to rain, snow or any liq-

uids. The transceiver may be damaged.

NEVER operate or touch the transceiver with wet hands.

This may result in an electric shock or damage the trans-

ceiver.

DO NOT operate the transceiver near unshielded electri-

cal blasting caps or in an explosive atmosphere.

DO NOT

push the PTT when not actually desiring to trans-

mit.

BE CAREFUL! The transceiver will become hot when

operating it continuously for long periods.

DO NOT use or place the transceiver in direct sunlight or

in areas with temperatures below –20°C (–4˚F) or above +60

°C (+140˚F).

Place the unit in a secure place to avoid inadvertent use by

children.

DO NOT use of chemical agents such as benzine or al-

cohol when cleaning, as they can damage the transceiver’s

surfaces.

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.

PRECAUTIONS

iii

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FOREWORD i

EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS i

FEATURES i

IMPORTANT i

PRECAUTIONS ii

TABLE OF CONTENTS iii

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES v

1 ACCESSORY ATTACHMENT 1

■ Antenna 1

■ Belt clip 1

■ Handstrap 1

■ Battery pack 1

2 PANEL DESCRIPTION 2–7

■ Front, top and side panels 2

■ Function display 6

3 BATTERY CHARGING 8–13

■ Caution 8

■ Regular charging 10

■ Rapid charging 11

■ Optional battery case 12

■ Battery information 12

■ External DC power operation 13

4 FREQUENCY AND CHANNEL SETTING 14–19

■ Main band selection 14

■ Mode selection 15

■ Operating band selection 16

■ Setting a tuning step 18

■ Setting a frequency 18

5 BASIC OPERATION 20–28

■ Receiving 20

■ Setting audio volume 20

■ Setting squelch level 21

■ Operating mode selection 21

■ Monitor function 22

■ Attenuator function 22

■ Band scope 23

■ Transmitting 24

■ Transmit power selection 24

■ Lock function 25

■ Dualwatch operation 25

■ TV channel operation 28

6 REPEATER AND DUPLEX OPERATIONS 29–33

■ Repeater operation 29

■ Duplex operation 31

■ Auto repeater function 32

■ 1750 Hz tone 33

7 DV MODE OPERATION

(Optional UT-121 is required for IC-92A) 34–63

■ Digital mode operation 34

■ Call sign programming 34

■ Digital voice mode operation 38

■ About D-STAR system 40

■ Digital repeater operation 41

■ Received call sign 46

■ Copying the call sign 48

■ Break-in communication 51

■ Message operation 52

■ Automatic reply function 54

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■ EMR communication 56

■ Low-speed data communication 56

■ GPS operation 58

■ Other functions for DV mode operation 62

8 MEMORY/CALL CHANNELS 64–73

■ General description 64

■ Selecting a memory channel 64

■ Selecting a call channel 65

■ Memory channel programming 66

■ Memory bank setting 67

■ Memory bank selection 68

■ Programming memory/bank/scan name 69

■ Selecting memory/bank name indication 70

■ Copying memory/call contents 71

■ Memory clearing 72

■ Erasing/transferring bank contents 73

9 SCAN OPERATION 74–81

■ Scan types 74

■ Full/band/programmed scan 75

■ Scan edges programming 76

■ Memory scan 77

■ Memory bank scan 78

■ Skip channel/frequency setting 79

■ Scan resume condition 81

10 PRIORITY WATCH 82–84

■ Priority watch types 82

■ Priority watch operation 83

11 MENU SCREEN OPERATION 85–102

■ General 85

■ MENU screen indication for B band 86

■ Menu list 86

■ Items list 86

■ Set mode items 88

■ DV set mode items 92

■ Scan set mode items 96

■ DUP/TONE set mode items 97

■ Display set mode items 99

■ Sounds set mode items 102

12 OTHER FUNCTIONS 103–118

■ Programming a DTMF code 103

■ Transmitting a DTMF code 104

■ Clearing a DTMF memory 105

■ Conﬁ rming a DTMF memory 105

■ Setting DTMF transfer speed 106

■ Tone frequency and DTCS code 106

■ Digital code and digital call sign setting 108

■ Tone/DTCS squelch 110

■ Digital code/digital call sign squelch 110

■ Pocket beep function 111

■ DTCS polarity setting 111

■ Tone scan 112

■ Beep tones 113

■ Dial speed acceleration 113

■ Key lock effect 113

■ Weather channel operation 114

■ Power save 115

■ Auto power OFF 116

■ Auto power ON 116

■ Time-out timer 116

■ PTT lock 116

■ Cloning function 117

■ [MIC/SP] jacks 117

■ Resetting 118

13 TROUBLESHOOTING 119

14 SPECIFICATIONS 120–121

15 OPTIONS 122–124

■ Optional UT-121 installation 123

■ Optional HM-75A REMOTE CONTROL MICROPHONE 124

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

The following accessories are supplied with the transceiver.

q Hand strap 1

w Antenna 1

e Battery pack* 1

r Battery charger* 1

t Belt clip (with screws) 1 set

*Not supplied with some versions.

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ACCESSORY ATTACHMENT

■ Antenna

Insert the supplied antenna into the

antenna connector and screw down

the antenna as shown at left.

NEVER carry the transceiver by

holding the antenna.

KEEP the jack cover attached when

jack is not in use to protect the con-

nector from dust and moisture.

✔ For your information

Third-party antennas may increase transceiver perform-

ance. An optional AD-92SMA ANTENNA CONNECTOR

ADAPTER is available to connect an antenna with a BNC

connector.

■ Belt clip

■ Handstrap

Slide the handstrap through the

loop on the top of the belt clip as

illustrated at left to facilitate carrying

the transceiver.

■ Battery pack

Attach the Li-Ion battery pack (BP-217) or battery case

(BP-216) as illustrated below.

• Charge the Li-Ion battery pack before use. (pgs. 10, 11)

Jack cover

Handstrap

Supplied screws*

*NOTE:

USE the supplied screws

only. Using screws

longer than specified

could damage the

Battery pack

Battery case

Latch

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PANEL DESCRIPTION

■ Front, top and side panels

q ANTENNA CONNECTOR (p. 1)

Connects the supplied antenna.

• An optional AD-92SMA adapter (p. 122) is available for con-

necting an antenna with a BNC connector.

w TX/RX INDICATOR [TX/RX] (p. 24)

Lights green while receiving a signal or when the squelch

is open; lights red while transmitting.

e PTT SWITCH [PTT] (p. 24)

Push and hold to transmit, release to receive.

r SQUELCH KEY [SQL]

➥ Push and hold to open the squelch temporarily and

monitor the operating frequency. (p. 22)

➥ While pushing and holding this key, rotate [DIAL] to

adjust the squelch level. (p. 21)

t MAIN/DUAL KEY [MAIN/DUAL]

➥ Push to select the main band between A and B bands.

(p. 26)

➥ Push and hold for 1 sec. to toggle the dualwatch func-

tion ON and OFF. (p. 25)

y POWER KEY [PWR]

Push and hold for 1 sec. to turn the transceiver power ON

and OFF.

u BAND KEY [BAND]

➥ During VFO mode operation, push to select an operat-

ing frequency band. (pgs. 16, 17)

➥ During memory bank mode, push to select a memory

bank. (p. 68)

➥ Enters or sends the DTMF code “D.” (pgs. 103, 104)

MAIN

BAND

REC

VFO

CALL

123

456

789 .

DUAL

SCOPE

SCAN

LOW MODE MHz

S.MW

M.NAME

SKIP

DUP

TONE TS

DTMF

T.SCAN

DSQ

CS CD

CLR

A/a

PWR

Speaker

Function display

Internal microphone

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PANEL DESCRIPTION

i KEYPAD (pgs. 4, 5)

o CALL/RX➝CS KEY [CALL]/[RX➝CS](CALL)

➥ Push to select the call channel/TV channel/weather

channel. (p. 16)

➥ During DV mode operation, push and hold for 1 sec. to

set the received call signs (station and repeaters) for

operation. (p. 47)

➥ Enters or sends the DTMF code “C.” (pgs. 103, 104)

!0 MEMORY/SELECT MEMORY WRITE KEY [MR]/[S.

MW](MR)

➥ Push to select memory mode. (p. 15)

➥ During memory mode operation, push to toggle be-

tween memory and memory bank mode. (p. 68)

➥ Push and hold for 1 sec. to enter select memory write

mode. (p. 64)

➥ Enters or sends the DTMF code “B.” (pgs. 103, 104)

!1 VFO/MHz KEY [VFO]/[MHz](VFO)

➥ Push to toggle select VFO mode. (p. 15)

➥ During VFO mode operation, push and hold for 1 sec.

to select and toggle 1 MHz and 10 MHz tuning steps

(p. 18)

➥ Enters or sends the DTMF code “A.” (pgs. 103, 104)

!2 MENU/LOCK KEY [MENU/LOCK]

➥ Push to toggle menu screen indication ON and OFF.

(p. 85)

➥ Push and hold for 1 sec. to toggle the lock function ON

and OFF. (p. 25)

!3 EXTERNAL DC IN JACK [DC IN]

➥ Connects the supplied wall charger, BC-167, to charge

the attached battery pack. (p. 10)

➥ Connect an external DC power supply through the op-

tional CP-12L, CP-19R or OPC-254L for external DC

operation. (p. 13)

!4 DATA JACK [DATA]

Connects a PC through the optional data communication

cable, OPC-1529R, for low-speed data communication or

control the transceiver remotely using the optional RS-91

(OPC-1529R is supplied). (p. 56)

!5 VOLUME CONTROL [VOL]

Rotate to adjust the audio output level. (p. 20)

!6 CONTROL DIAL [DIAL]

➥ Rotate to tune the operating frequency. (p. 18)

➥ During memory mode, rotate to select the memory

channel. (pgs. 15, 64)

➥ While pushing and holding [BAND], selects the operat-

ing band in VFO mode. (p. 18)

➥

While scanning, changes the scanning direction. (p. 75)

➥ While pushing and holding [SQL], sets the squelch

level. (p. 21)

➥ While pushing and holding [BAND], selects the pro-

grammed bank in memory mode. (p. 68)

!7 EXTERNAL SPEAKER/MICROPHONE JACK [MIC/SP]

Connect an optional speaker-microphone or headset, if

desired.

See page 122 for a list of available options.

2PANEL DESCRIPTION

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D KEYPAD

SCOPE

CLR

SCAN

KEY Pushed momentarily

LOW

A/a

DUP

SKIP

M.NAME

Pushed and held for 1 sec.

• Inputs digit ‘1’ for frequency input, memory channel selection,

etc.

• While pushing [PTT], this key sends the DTMF code “1.”

• Inputs digit ‘2’ for frequency input, memory channel selection,

etc.

• While pushing [PTT], this key sends the DTMF code “2.”

• Inputs digit ‘3’ for frequency input, memory channel selection,

etc.

• While pushing [PTT], this key sends the DTMF code “3.”

• Inputs digit ‘4’ for frequency input, memory channel selection,

etc.

• While pushing [PTT], this key sends the DTMF code “4.”

• Inputs digit ‘5’ for frequency input, memory channel selection,

etc.

• While pushing [PTT], this key sends the DTMF code “5.”

• Inputs digit ‘6’ for frequency input, memory channel selection,

etc.

• While pushing [PTT], this key sends the DTMF code “6.”

• Displays the simple band scope for a single sweep. (p. 23)

• Starts a scan. (p. 75)

• Toggles the transmit output power between high and low (p. 24).

- “LOW” appears when low power is selected.

- While pushing and holding this key, with [DIAL] rotation se-

lects the output power.

• Activates the following duplex functions in order.

- Minus duplex operation— “–DUP” appears.

- Plus duplex operation— “+DUP” appears.

- Simplex operation— no duplex indicator appears.

- While pushing and holding this key, with [DIAL] rotation se-

lects the duplex function.

• Turn the frequency skip function ON and OFF in VFO mode, or

set the memory channel as the following skip channel in mem-

ory mode in order (p. 79).

- Skip channel— “SKIP” appears.

- Frequency skip channel— “PSKIP” appears.

- Non-skip channel— no skip indicator appears.

• Turn the memory name or bank name indication ON and OFF.

(p. 70)

PANEL DESCRIPTION

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DTMF

T.SCAN

REC

MODE

KEY Pushed momentarily Pushed and held for 1 sec.

• Inputs digit ‘7’ for frequency input, memory channel selection,

etc.

• While pushing [PTT], this key sends the DTMF code “7.”

• Inputs digit ‘8’ for frequency input, memory channel selection,

etc.

• While pushing [PTT], this key sends the DTMF code “8.”

• Inputs digit ‘9’ for frequency input, memory channel selection,

etc.

• While pushing [PTT], this key sends the DTMF code “9.”

• Inputs digit ‘0’ for frequency input, memory channel selection,

etc.

• While pushing [PTT], this key sends the DTMF code “0.”

• Inputs MHz digit for frequency input.

• While pushing [PTT], this key sends the DTMF code “F (#).”

• During DV mode operation, selects the record track for voice

memory. (p. 62)

• While pushing [PTT], this key sends the DTMF code “E (✱).”

• During FM/FM-N mode operation, selects repeater tone, tone

squelch, DTCS squelch and no tone operation in sequence.

(p. 110)

• During DV mode operation, selects digital call sign, digital code

and no tone operation in sequence. (p. 110)

• Selects tuning step selection. (p. 18)

• Select DTMF memory mode. (p. 103)

• During DV mode operation, CALL SIGN setting mode is dis-

played. (p. 51)

• During DV mode operation, set “CQCQCQ” for station’s call

sign for operation.

• During FM/FM-N mode operation, starts tone scan function.

(p. 112)

• During DV mode operation, RX CALL SIGN is displayed. (p. 56)

• Selects the operating mode.

TONE

DSQ

2PANEL DESCRIPTION

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■ Function display

q BATTERY INDICATOR (pgs. 10, 12)

➥ “ ” (battery indicators) appear when the Li-Ion bat-

tery pack is attached.

➥ “ ” appears when the battery pack must be charged.

➥ The indicators show “ ,” “ ” and “ ” in se-

quence while charging the attached battery pack.

w DUPLEX INDICATORS (p. 29)

“ +DUP” appears when plus duplex, “–DUP” appears when

minus duplex is selected.

e PRIORITY WATCH INDICATOR (p. 83)

Appears when priority watch is in use.

r TONE INDICATORS

• While operating in FM mode;

➥ “ TONE” appears while the subaudible tone encoder is

in use. (pgs. 29, 106)

➥ “ TSQL” appears while the tone squelch function is in

use. (p. 110)

➥ “ DTCS” appears while the DTCS squelch function is in

use. (p. 110)

➥ “ S” appears with the “TSQL” or “DTCS” indicator

while the pocket beep function (with CTCSS or DTCS) is

in use. (p. 111)

• While operating in DV mode;

➥ “ DSQL” appears while the call sign squelch function is

in use. (p. 110)

➥ “ CSQL” appears while the digital code squelch function

is in use. (p. 110)

• Dualwatch indication

• Single band indication

MemoName

PRIO

PRIO EMR

DSQL

LOW

ATT

439706

PSKIP

-DUP

000

PRIO

000

88 100

DTCS

PRIO

-DUP

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PANEL DESCRIPTION

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➥ “ S” appears with the “DSQL” or “CSQL” indicator

while the pocket beep function (with digital call sign or

digital code squelch) is in use. (p. 111)

t KEY LOCK INDICATOR (pgs. 25, 113)

Appears when the key lock function is activated.

y AUTO POWER OFF INDICATOR (p. 88)

Appears when the auto power OFF function is in use.

u EMR MODE INDICATOR (p. 56)

Appears when the EMR mode operation is selected.

i FREQUENCY READOUT

Displays a variety of information, such as operating fre-

quency, set mode contents, memory names.

• The decimal point blinks during scan.

o SKIP INDICATORS (pgs. 79, 80)

➥ “ SKIP” appears when the selected memory channel is

set as a skip channel.

➥ “ P-SKIP” appears when the displayed frequency is set

as a skip frequency.

!0 MEMORY CHANNEL NUMBER INDICATOR

➥ Shows the selected memory channel number. (pgs. 64,

65)

➥ “C” appears when the call channel is selected. (pgs. 16,

65)

➥ “WX” appears when the weather channel is selected.

(pgs. 16, 114)

➥ “TV” appears when the TV channel is selected.

(pgs. 16, 28)

!1 S/RF METER

➥ Shows the relative signal strength while receiving sig-

nals.

➥ Shows the output power level while transmitting. (p. 24)

!2 ATTENUATOR INDICATOR (p. 22)

Appears when the RF attenuator is in use.

!3 LOW POWER INDICATOR (p. 24)

➥ “ LOW” appears when low power is selected.

➥ No indicator appears when high power is selected.

!4 MEMORY INDICATOR (p. 64)

Appears when memory mode is selected.

!5 NAME INDICATOR (p. 70)

During memory mode operation, the programmed mem-

ory or memory bank name is displayed.

!6 MAIN BAND INDICATOR (p. 14)

Shows which operating band, “A” or “B,” is selected for the

main band.

!7 OPERATING MODE INDICATOR (p. 21)

Shows the selected operating mode.

• DV, FM, FM-N, WFM and AM are available, depending on oper-

ating band.

!8 SIMPLE BAND SCOPE INDICATOR (p. 23)

When the simple band scope function is in use, shows

the band conditions.

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BATTERY CHARGING

■ Caution

• R DANGER! Use and charge only speciﬁ ed Icom battery

packs with Icom radios. Only Icom battery packs are tested

and approved for use with Icom radios. Using third-party or

counterfeit battery packs may cause smoke, ﬁ re, or cause

the battery to burst.

D Battery caution

• R DANGER! DO NOT hammer or otherwise impact the

battery. Do not use the battery if it has been severely im-

pacted or dropped, or if the battery has been subjected to

heavy pressure. Battery damage may not be visible on the

outside of the case. Even if the surface of the battery does

not show cracks or any other damage, the cells inside the

battery may rupture or catch ﬁ re.

• R DANGER! NEVER use or leave battery pack in areas

with temperatures above +60˚C (+140˚F). High tempera-

ture buildup in the battery, such as could occur near fires

or stoves, inside a sun heated car, or in direct sunlight

may cause the battery to rupture or catch fire. Excessive

temperatures may also degrade battery performance or

shorten battery life.

• R DANGER! DO NOT expose the battery to rain, snow,

seawater, or any other liquids. Do not charge or use a wet

battery. If the battery gets wet, be sure to wipe it dry before

using. The battery is not waterproof.

• R DANGER! NEVER incinerate an used battery pack

since internal battery gas may cause it to rupture, or may

cause an explosion.

• R DANGER! NEVER solder the battery terminals, or

NEVER modify the battery pack. This may cause heat gen-

eration, and the battery may burst, emit smoke or catch

ﬁ re.

• R DANGER! Use the battery only with the transceiver for

which it is specified. Never use a battery with any other

equipment, or for any purpose that is not specified in this

instruction manual.

• R DANGER! If fluid from inside the battery gets in your

eyes, blindness can result. Rinse your eyes with clean

water, without rubbing them, and see a doctor immediately.

• WARNING! Immediately stop using the battery if it emits

an abnormal odor, heats up, or is discolored or deformed. If

any of these conditions occur, contact your Icom dealer or

distributor.

• WARNING! Immediately wash, using clean water, any part

of the body that comes into contact with fluid from inside

the battery.

Misuse of Lithium-Ion batteries may result in the fol-

lowing hazards: smoke, ﬁ re, or the battery may rupture.

Misuse can also cause damage to the battery or degra-

dation of battery performance.

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BATTERY CHARGING

• WARNING! NEVER put the battery in a microwave oven,

high-pressure container, or in an induction heating cooker.

This could cause a fire, overheating, or cause the battery

to rupture.

• CAUTION! Always use the battery within the speciﬁ ed tem-

perature range, –20˚C to +60˚C (–4˚F to +140˚F). Using the

battery out of its specified temperature range will reduce

the battery’s performance and battery life.

• CAUTION! Shorter battery life could occur if the battery

is left fully charged, completely discharged, or in an ex-

cessive temperature environment (above +50˚C; +122˚F)

for an extended period of time. If the battery must be left

unused for a long time, it must be detached from the radio

after discharging. You may use the battery until the battery

indicator shows half-capacity, then keep it safely in a cool

dry place with the temperature between –20˚C to +20˚C (–

4˚F to +68˚F).

D Charging caution

• R DANGER! NEVER charge the battery pack in areas with

extremely high temperatures, such as near ﬁ res or stoves,

inside a sun heated car, or in direct sunlight. In such en-

vironments, the safety/protection circuit in the battery will

activate, causing the battery to stop charging.

• WARNING! DO NOT charge or leave the battery in the

battery charger beyond the specified time for charging. If

the battery is not completely charged by the speciﬁ ed time,

stop charging and remove the battery from the battery

charger. Continuing to charge the battery beyond the speci-

ﬁ ed time limit may cause a ﬁ re, overheating, or the battery

may rupture.

• WARNING! NEVER insert the transceiver (battery attached

to the transceiver) into the charger if it is wet or soiled. This

could corrode the battery charger terminals or damage the

charger. The charger is not waterproof.

• CAUTION! DO NOT charge the battery outside of the

speciﬁ ed temperature range: 0˚C to +35˚C (+32˚F to +95˚

F). Icom recommends charging the battery at +20˚C (+68˚

F). The battery may heat up or rupture if charged out of the

speciﬁ ed temperature range. Additionally, battery perform-

ance or battery life may be reduced.

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■ Regular charging

Prior to using the transceiver for the first time, the battery

pack must be fully charged for optimum life and operation.

D Battery indicators

The indicators show “ ,” “ ” and “ ” in sequence

while charging, and both indicators disappear when com-

pletely charged.

D Charging note

• Be sure to turn the transceiver power OFF.

Otherwise the battery pack will not be charged completely or takes

longer charging time periods.

• External DC power operation becomes possible when

using an optional CP-12L, CP-19R or OPC-254L. The at-

tached battery pack is also charged simultaneously, except

during transmit. (see p. 11 for more details)

• The external DC power supply voltage must be within 10–

16 V to charge the battery pack and operation when using

an optional OPC-254L.

• BC-167A/D

• CP-12L (Optional)

• OPC-254L (Optional)

to AC outlet

to cigarette lighter

socket (12 V DC)

to 12 V DC

(power supply)

White: +

Black: _

Transceiver

[DC IN]

Turn power OFF while

charging the battery

pack.

• Charging time period:

Approx. 6 hours

BP-256 • CP-19R (Optional)

BATTERY CHARGING

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■ Rapid charging

The optional BC-177 provides rapid charging of the battery

pack.

• Charging period: approx. 2.5 hours (with BP-256)

D Charging note

• Be sure to turn the transceiver power OFF.

Detach the battery pack from the transceiver then charge

the battery pack by itself, or charge the battery with regu-

lar charging when the transceiver power cannot be turned

OFF.

Otherwise the battery pack will not be charged (charging in-

dicator on the BC-177 blinks orange about 10 sec. after the battery

pack is installed in BC-177).

• The desktop charger, BC-177, can only be charged

BP-256. Other types of rechargeable battery, Ni-Cd or

Ni-MH, cannot be charged.

• If the charging indicator blinks orange, there may be a

problem with the battery pack (or charger). Reinsert the bat-

tery pack or contact your dealer.

• The optional CP-12L and OPC-254L can be used instead

of the supplied AC adapter (BC-123A/E). Connect one of

these to the [DC 13.5V] jack in this case.

Transceiver

(with battery pack)

Turn power OFF. Battery pack

to AC outlet

BC-177 (optional)

Desktop charger

to [AC ADAPTER]

to [DC 13.5V]

CP-12L

OPC-254L

Charging indicator

Charging : Orange

Finished : Green

Charging

terminal

AC adapter

(supplied

with BC-177)

3BATTERY CHARGING

New2001

■ Optional battery case

➥ Install 2 u LR6 (AA) size

alkaline batteries into the

optional BP-257 BATTERY

CASE.

• Be sure to observe the cor-

rect polarity.

A built-in step-up convertor in the BP-257 increases the

voltage to 5 V DC.

Approx. 100 mW of output power is possible with the

BP-257 operation. Also, no transmit output power selec-

tion is available.

Keep battery contacts clean. It’s a good idea to clean bat-

tery terminals once a week.

D Battery information

The batteries may seem to have low capacity when used in

low temperatures such as –10°C (+14°F) or below. Keep the

battery case or pack warm in this case.

D Battery replacement

When the batteries become exhausted, the function display

may blink or have a lower contrast. In these cases, replace

all batteries with new, same brand, alkaline batteries.

■ Battery information

D Battery life

The transceiver operates with the BP-256 as follows.

However, when operating in DV mode, operating time may

be shortened by one-half hour.

• VHF band : Approx. 5 hours

• UHF band : Approx. 4.5 hours

(Tx: Rx: Stand-by=1: 1: 8)

Even when the transceiver power is OFF, a slight current

still ﬂ ows in the circuits. Remove the battery pack or case

from the transceiver when not using it for a long time. Oth-

erwise, the battery pack or installed batteries will become

exhausted.

D Battery indicator

The battery indicator, “ ,” appears only when the BP-256

is attached to the transceiver.

The battery indicator does not appear when turning power

ON after the charging is completed without disconnecting

the battery charger or external DC power.

Indication Battery condition

The battery has ample capacity.

The battery is nearing exhaustion. Charging is neces-

sary.

BATTERY CHARGING

New2001

■ External DC power operation

An optional cigarette lighter cable (CP-12L or CP-19R; for 12 V

cigarette lighter socket) or external DC power cable (OPC-254L)

can be used for external power operation.

D Operating note

• Power supply range is between 10.0–16.0 V DC.

NEVER CONNECT OVER 16 V DC directly into the [DC IN]

jack of the transceiver.

• BE SURE to use CP-12L,CP-19R or OPC-254L when con-

necting a regulated 12 V DC power supply.

Use an external DC-DC converter to connect the trans-

ceiver through optional CP-12L, CP-19R or OPC-254L to a

24 V DC power source.

• The voltage of the external power supply must be within

10–16 V DC when using either CP-12L, CP-19R or OPC-

254L, otherwise, use the battery pack.

• Up to 5 W (approx.) of maximum output power is provided

with the external DC power operation, however, when the

supplied voltage exceeds 14 V, the built-in protection circuit

activates to reduce the transmit output power to 0.5 W (ap-

prox.).

• Disconnect the power cables from the transceiver when

not using it. Otherwise, the vehicle battery will become ex-

hausted.

• The power save function is deactivated automatically dur-

ing external DC power operation.

Transceiver

• CP-12L (Optional)

• CP-19R (Optional)

• OPC-254L (Optional)

to cigarette lighter

socket (12 V DC)

to 12 V DC

(power supply)

White: +

Black: _

[DC IN]

NeNew2001

FREQUENCY AND CHANNEL SETTING

■ Main band selection

The IC-92A/92AD has two independent operating bands; A

band (VFO A) and B band (VFO B). A band (VFO A) can oper-

ate 0.495 MHz to 999.990 MHz*, and B band (VFO B) can

operate 118 MHz to 174 MHz and 350 MHz to 470 MHz.

* Some frequency ranges are blocked for the USA version by regula-

tion.

NOTE: When in dualwatch mode, transmission is avail-

able from the MAIN band only.

D How to change the main band

➥ Push [MAIN/DUAL] to toggle between A and B band.

➥ Push and hold [MAIN/DUAL] for 1 sec. to turn the dual-

watch operation ON and OFF.

• While in dualwatch operation, the display indicates A band in

the upper half and B band in the lower half.

➥ During dualwatch operation, push [MAIN/DUAL] to select

A band or B band as the main operating band alternately.

DTCS

EMEM

FMFM

PRIOPRIO

+DUP+DUP

146010

440000000

000000

DTCS

EMEM

FMFM

PRIOPRIO

+DUP+DUP

146010

440000

000000

MemoNameMemoName

PRIO WX EMR

DTCS

LOW

ATT

146010

PSKIPSKIP

+DUP

2525

000000

MemoName

PRIOPRIO WXWX EMREMR

DTCSDTCS

FMFM

LOW

ATT

440000

PSKIPSKIP

+DUP+DUP

2525

000

Push Push

• Selecting A band • Selecting upper side as main band

• Selecting lower side as main band

• Selecting B band

Push

DTCS

PRIO

+DUP

146 010

440 000

000

DTCS

PRIO

+DUP

146 010

440 000

000

MemoName

PRIO WX EMR

DTCS

LOW

ATT

146010

P SKIP

+DUP

000

MemoName

PRIO WX EMR

DTCS

LOW

ATT

440000

P SKIP

+DUP

000

Single band operation Dualwatch operation

for 1 sec.

New2001

FREQUENCY AND CHANNEL SETTING

■ Mode selection

D VFO mode

VFO mode is used to set the desired frequency.

➥ Push [VFO] to select VFO mode.

What is VFO?

VFO is an abbreviation of Variable Frequency Oscillator. Fre-

quencies for both transmitting and receiving are generated

and controlled by the VFO.

D Memory mode

Memory mode is used for operation on memory channels

which store programmed frequencies.

q Push [MR] to select memory mode.

• “μ ” appears when memory mode is selected.

w Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired memory channel.

• Only programmed memory channels can be selected.

• Enter the memory channel directly to select the desired memory

channel. (p. 64)

• See p. 66 for memory programming details.

Mem oName

MemoName

PRIO

EMR

EM R

DTCS

LOW

LO W

AT T

ATT

146010

PSKIP

+DUP

000

• VFO mode indication

VFO

MHz

S.MW

MemoName

PRIO

PRIO WX

EMR

DTCS

LOW

ATT

433000

PSKIP

+DUP

001

• Memory mode indication

Appear

4FREQUENCY AND CHANNEL SETTING

New2001

D Call/TV*/Weather† channels

Call channels are used for quick recall of most-often used

frequencies.

* Appears only when TV channels are programmed via the

optional RS-91. Also available for A band operation only.

†

Available for the USA version only.

q Push [CALL] several times to select call channels/TV

channels (A band only)/Weather channels.

•- Call/TV/Weather channels can be selected in sequence.

w Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired channel.

■ Operating band selection

The transceiver can receive the AM broadcast, HF bands,

50 MHz, FM broadcast, VHF air, 144 MHz, 300 MHz, 400

MHz or 800 MHz* bands. (Some bands are not selectable for B

band operation. See next page for details.)

➥ In VFO mode, push [BAND] several times to select the

desired frequency band.

•- If the other than VFO mode is selected, such as a memory

channel/call channel/TV channel/Weather channel, push [VFO]

to select VFO mode first, then push [BAND] to select the de-

sired band.

➥ While pushing and holding [BAND], rotating [DIAL] also

selects frequency band.

Available frequency bands are different depending on ver-

sion. See the speciﬁ cation for details. (pgs. 120, 121)

* Some frequency ranges are blocked for the USA version

by regulation.

[DIAL]

CALL

MemoName

PRIO

EMR

DTCS

LOW

ATT

145000

SKIP

+DUP

MemoName

PRIO

EMR

DTCS

WFM

LOW

ATT

10 ch

SKIP

+DUP

MemoName

PRIO

EMR

DTCS

LOW

ATT

1ch

SKIP

+DUP

• Call channel indication

• TV channel indication

• Weather channel indication

BAND

[DIAL]

MemoNameMemoName

PRIOPRIO WX EMREMR

DTCSDTCS

LOWLOW

ATTATT

145000

PSKIP

+DUP+DUP

000000

FREQUENCY AND CHANNEL SETTING

New2001

• Available frequency bands

Mem oName

MemoName

PRIO

EMR

EM R

DTCS

118000

PSKIP

+DUP

Mem oName

MemoName

PRIO

EMR

EM R

DTCS

118000

PSKIP

+DUP

Mem oName

MemoName

PRIO

EMR

EM R

DTCS

146010

PSKIP

+DUP

Mem oName

MemoName

PRIO

EMR

EM R

DTCS

370000

SKIP

+DUP

Mem oName

MemoName

PRIO

EMR

EM R

DTCS

440000

PSKIP

+DUP

Mem oName

MemoName

PRIO

EMR

EM R

DTCS

850000

PSKIP

+DUP

Mem oName

MemoName

PRIO

EMR

EM R

DTCS

440000

PSKIP

+DUP

Mem oName

MemoName

PRIO

EMR

EM R

DTCS

370000

PSKIP

+DUP

Mem oName

MemoName

PRIO

EMR

EM R

DTCS

146010

SKIP

+DUP

Mem oName

MemoName

PRIO

EMR

EM R

DTCS

001620

PSKIP

+DUP

Mem oName

MemoName

PRIO

EMR

EM R

DTCS

005000

PSKIP

+DUP

Mem oName

MemoName

PRIO

EMR

EM R

DTCS

051 000

SKIP

+DUP

Mem oName

MemoName

PRIO

EMR

EM R

DTCS

WFM

076 000

PSKIP

+DUP

AM broadcast band HF band

• A band

• B band

50 MHz band

800 MHz band

400 MHz band

FM broadcast band

VHF air band

144 MHz band

300 MHz band

: Push

: Rotating [DIAL] while pushing

Initial frequencies shown differ according to version.

BAND

4FREQUENCY AND CHANNEL SETTING

New2001

■ Setting a tuning step

The tuning step can be selected for each frequency band.

The following tuning steps are available for the IC-92A/92AD.

• 5.0 kHz* • 6.25 kHz* • 8.33 kHz† • 9.0 kHz‡ • 10.0 kHz

• 12.5 kHz • 15.0 kHz • 20.0 kHz • 25.0 kHz • 30.0 kHz

• 50.0 kHz • 100.0 kHz • 125.0 kHz • 200.0 kHz

* Appears for below the 600 MHz bands only.

† Appears for the VHF air band only.

‡ Appears for the AM broadcast band only.

D Tuning step selection

q Push [VFO] to select VFO mode, if necessary.

w Push [BAND] to select the desired frequency band.

• Or, while pushing and holding [BAND], rotate [DIAL] to select

the desired frequency band.

Push and hold [TS](8) for 1 sec. to enter tuning step set

mode.

r Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired tuning step.

t Push [TS](8) (or [VFO]) to return to VFO mode.

■ Setting a frequency

D Using the dial

q Push [VFO] to select VFO mode, if necessary.

w Select the desired frequency band with [BAND].

• Or, while pushing and holding [BAND], rotate [DIAL] to select

the desired frequency band.

e Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired frequency.

• The frequency changes according to the preset tuning steps.

See the left-hand side of the page to set the tuning step.

• Push and hold [MHz](VFO) for 1 sec. then rotate [DIAL] to

change the frequency in 1 MHz steps, or push and hold for 1

sec. again then rotate [DIAL] to change the frequency in 10

MHz steps. (Each pushing and holding for 1 sec. toggles 1 MHz

or 10 MHz tuning steps. Push [MHz](VFO) to cancel it.)

PRIO

PRIO WX

EMR

DTCS

146010

+DUP

SET

SET-

TS:5.0kHz

000

SKIP

5 kHz tuning step

[DIAL]

PRIO

PRIO WX

EMR

DTCS

146010

+DUP

PRIO

PRIO WX

EMR

DTCS

146010

+DUP

[DIAL] changes the

frequency according to the

selected tuning step.

After pushing and holding

[MHz](VFO) for 1 sec.,

[DIAL] changes the

frequency in 1 MHz/10 MHz

steps.

BAND

VFO

MHz

[DIAL]

FREQUENCY AND CHANNEL SETTING

New2001

D Using the keypad

The frequency can be directly set via nu-

meric keys.

• If a frequency outside the frequency range is

entered, the previously displayed frequency is

automatically recalled after editing last digit.

q Push [VFO] to select VFO mode, if neces-

sary.

w Enter the desired frequency via the keypad.

Depending on the tuning step setting, the

1 kHz digit may not acceptable as input.

In this case, enter “0” as 1 kHz digit, then

rotate [DIAL] to set the desired frequency.

REC

VFO

CALL

456

789 .

SCAN

LOW MODE MHz

S.MW

M.NAME

SKIP

DUP

TONE TS

DTMF

T. S C A N

DSQ

CS CD

A/a

SCOPE

CLR

• Entering 146.520 MHz

•

Entering

79.3 MHz

• Editting to 684 kHz

• Changing 100 kHz

and below.

Editting

146.520 MHz

to 146.240 MHz

PRIO

DTCS

830 000

+DUP

PRIO

DTCS

800000

+DUP

PRIO

DTCS

080 200

+DUP

PRIO

DTCS

080200

+DUP

PRIO

DTCS

080 200

+DUP

PRIO

DTCS

080 200

+DUP

PRIO

DTCS

430 000

+DUP

PRIO

DTCS

430000

+DUP

PRIO

DTCS

433580

+DUP

PRIO

DTCS

433 580

+DUP

PRIO

DTCS

433580

+DUP

PRIO

DTCS

433580

+DUP

PRIO

DTCS

433140

+DUP

PRIO

DTCS

433140

+DUP

PRIO

DTCS

433 140

+DUP

PRIO

DTCS

433

140

+DUP

T.SCAN

SCOPE

CLR

LOW

A/a

LOW

A/a

SCAN

DUP

M.NAME

SKIP

NeNew2001

BASIC OPERATION

■ Receiving

Make sure charged battery pack (BP-256) or brand new al-

kaline batteries (BP-257) are installed (pgs. 1, 12).

q Push and hold [PWR] for 1 sec. to turn power ON.

w Rotate [VOL] to set the desired audio level.

• The frequency display shows the volume level while setting.

See the section at right for details.

e Set the receiving frequency. (p. 18)

r Set the squelch level. (p. 21)

• While pushing and holding [SQL], rotate [DIAL].

• The ﬁ rst click of [DIAL] indicates the current squelch level.

• “ LEVEL 1” is loose squelch (for weak signals) and “LEVEL 9” is

tight squelch (for strong signals).

• “ AUTO” indicates automatic level adjustment by a noise pulse

counting system.

• Push and hold [SQL] to open the squelch manually.

t When a signal is received:

• Squelch opens and audio is output.

• The S/RF-meter shows the relative signal strength level.

■ Setting audio volume

➥ Rotate [VOL]

to adjust the audio level.

• If squelch is closed, push and hold [SQL] to verify the audio

level.

• The display shows the volume level while setting.

q [PWR]

e Set frequency

r Set squelch level

w Set audio level

e Select band

r Push for setting

the squelch

(Push to monitor)

000

VOL

000

VOL

000

VOL

MemoName

PRIO

PRIO WX

EMR

DTCS

LOW

ATT

145

000

PSKIP

+DUP

000

Minimum setting

(no audio)

Volume level indicator

Maximum setting

[VOL]

[SQL]

New2001

BASIC OPERATION

■ Setting squelch level

The squelch circuit mutes the received audio signal depend-

ing on the signal strength. The receiver has 9 squelch levels,

a continuously open setting and an automatic squelch set-

ting.

➥ While pushing and holding [SQL], rotate [DIAL] to select

the squelch level.

• “ LEVEL 1” is loose squelch (for weak signals) and “LEVEL 9” is

tight squelch (for strong signals).

• “ AUTO” indicates automatic level adjustment by a noise pulse

counting system.

• “OPEN” indicates continuously open setting.

■ Operating mode selection

Operating modes are determined by the modulation of the

radio signals. The transceiver has total 5 operating modes (A

band: FM, WFM and AM modes, B band FM, FM-N, AM and

DV modes). The mode selection is stored independently for

each band and memory channel.

Typically, AM mode is used for the AM broadcast stations

(0.495–1.620 MHz) and air band (118–136.995 MHz), and

WFM is used for FM broadcast stations (76–107.9 MHz).

WFM mode cannot be selected above 810 MHz for USA ver-

sion.

➥ Push and hold [MODE](REC) for 1 sec. several times to

select the desired operating mode.

[DIAL]

[SQL]

MemoName

PRIO

PRIO WX

EMR

DTCS

LOW

ATT

145000

PSKIP

+DUP

000

SQUELCH:LEVEL9

000

PSKIP

SQUELCH:AUTO

000

PSKIP

Automatic squelch

Maximum level

145000

WFM

145000

PSKIP

WFM mode

Indicates while selecting AUTO MODE.

AM mode

• Display example

REC

MODE

5BASIC OPERATION

New2001

■ Monitor function

This function is used to listen to weak signals without dis-

turbing the squelch setting or to open the squelch manually

even when mute functions such as the tone squelch are in

use.

➥ Push and hold [SQL] to monitor the operating frequency.

• The 1st segment of the S-meter blinks.

The [SQL] key can be set to ‘sticky’ operation in set mode.

See page 89 for details.

■ Attenuator function

The attenuator prevents a desired signal from distortion by

very strong signals near the desired frequency or when very

strong electric ﬁ elds, such as from a broadcasting station, are

near your location. The attenuation is about 10 dB.

q Enter “ATTENUATOR” in set mode. (p. 88)

w Rotate [DIAL]† to select “ON” or “OFF.”

e Push [](5) (or [](4)) to return to set mode, and push

[MENU/ ] to return to frequency indication.

• “ATT” appears on the function display when “ON” is selected.

†[DIAL] ↔ [ ](2)/[](8) [ ](5) ↔ [ ](6)

[SQL]

MemoNameMemoName

PRIOPRIO WXWX EMREMR

DTCSDTCS

LOWLOW

ATTATT

146010

PSKIP

+DUP+DUP

2525

000000

The 1st segment blinks

SKIP

[DIAL]

MemoName

PRIO

EMR

DTCS

LOW

ATT

146010

PSKIP

+DUP

000

Appears.

❮MENU screen❯ ➪ ❮SET MODE❯ ➪ ❮ATTENUATOR❯

(Push [MENU/ ]) (Rotate [DIAL]†, then push [ ](5)†.)

BASIC OPERATION

New2001

■ Band scope

The band scope function allows you to visually check a

speciﬁ ed frequency range around the center frequency.

About the sweep steps: The specified tuning step in

each frequency band (in VFO mode) or programmed tuning

step (in memory mode) is used during sweep.

D Single sweep

q Set the desired frequency as band scope center fre-

quency.

w Push and hold [SCOPE](1) for 1 sec. to start a single

sweep.

• 1 short and 1 long beeps sound.

• Signal conditions (strengths) appear starting from the center of

the range.

e Rotate [DIAL] to set the highlighted cursor to the desired

signal and set the frequency of the signal.

r Push [VFO] to return to normal operation.

D Continuous sweep

q Set the desired frequency as band scope center fre-

quency.

w Push and hold [SCOPE](1) for 3 sec. to start continuous

sweep.

• 2 short beeps sound after 1 short and 1 long beeps.

• Signal conditions (strengths) appear starting from the center of

the range.

e Push and hold [SCOPE](1) for 1 sec. to cancel sweep.

• Pushing [SQL] also cancels sweep.

r Push [VFO] to return to normal operation.

The receive audio during sweeping can be muted in

sounds set mode. See p. 102 for details.

PRIO

PRIO WX

EMR

DTCS

145780

P SKIP

+DUP

000

Sweep markerBand scope indication

SCOPE

CLR

[SQL]

PRIO

EMR

DTCS

145780

P SKIP

+DUP

000

5BASIC OPERATION

New2001

■ Transmitting

✍ NOTE: To prevent interference, listen on the channel be-

fore transmitting by pushing and holding [SQL]

qSet the operating frequency.

(pgs. 18, 19)

• Transmission is available on the 144

MHz/440 MHz amateur bands only.

• Select output power if desired. See

the section at right for details.

w Push and hold [PTT] to transmit.

• Tx/Rx indicator lights red.

• S/RF meter shows the output

power level.

e Speak into the microphone

using your normal voice level.

• DO NOT hold the transceiver too close to your mouth or speak

too loudly. This may distort your speech.

r Release [PTT] to return to receive.

■ Transmit power selection

The transceiver has two output power levels to suit your op-

erating requirements. Low output power during short-range

communications may reduce the possibility of interference to

other stations and will reduce current consumption.

➥

Push and hold [LOW](3) for 1 sec. to toggle the transmit

output power between High and Low.

• “LOW” appears when the low power is selected.

WARNING! NEVER continuously transmit the transceiver for long periods of time. When the transceiver is used for continuous

prolonged transmission at high power, the transceiver radiates heat to protect itself from overheating and transceiver’s chassis

will become hot. This may cause a burn.

AVOID operating the transceiver in a situation that will obstruct heat dissipation, especially if the transceiver is operated with

an external power supply. Heat dissipation may be affected, and it may cause a burn, warp the casing or damage the trans-

ceiver.

Tx/Rx

Microphone

indicator

[SQL]

LOW

A/a

MemoName

PRIO

EMR

DTCS

LOW

ATT

146010

PSKIP

+DUP

000

Appears

Low power transmission

High power transmission

CAUTION:- Transmitting without an antenna will damage

the transceiver.

BASIC OPERATION

New2001

■ Lock function

To prevent accidental frequency changes and unnecessary

function access, use the lock function.

➥ Push and hold [MENU/ ] for 1 sec. to turn the lock

function ON and OFF.

• “ ” appears while the lock function is activated.

• The squelch control and volume control can be used while the

lock function is in use with default setting. Either or both the

squelch control and volume control can also be locked in set

mode. (p. 90)

■ Dualwatch operation

Dualwatch operation monitors two frequencies simultane-

ously. The IC-92A/92AD has two independent receiver

circuits as A band and B band (available frequency bands and

operating mode are different depending on bands).

D Dualwatch operation

➥ Push and hold [MAIN/DUAL] for 1 sec. to turn the dual-

watch operation ON and OFF.

• While in dualwatch operation, the display indicates A band in

the upper half and B band in the lower half.

MemoName

PRIO

EMR

DTCS

LOW

ATT

145000

PSKIP

+DUP

000

Appears

MAIN

DUAL

DTCS

PRIO

+DUP

146010

440000

000

MemoName

PRIO

EMR

DTCS

LOW

ATT

146010

SKIP

+DUP

000

5BASIC OPERATION

New2001

D Main band selection

➥ Push [MAIN/DUAL] to select A band or B band as the

main operating band alternately.

D Setting audio volume

The audio level for dualwatch operation can be adjusted

both on A band and B band simultaneously (default).

This setting can be set separately for each band in sounds

set mode.

q Push and hold [MAIN/DUAL] for 1 sec. to enter the dual-

watch operation, if necessary.

w Rotate

[VOL] to adjust the audio level for the main band.

• If squelch is closed, push and hold [SQL] to verify the audio

level.

• The display shows the volume level while setting.

MAIN

DUAL

DTCS

PRIO

+DUP

146010

440000

000

DTCS

PRIO

+DUP

146

010

440000

000

DTCS

PRIO

+DUP

146

010

440000

000

DTCS

PRIO

+DUP

000

146

010

DTCS

PRIO

+DUP

000

440000

146010

VOL

[VOL]

Setting for A band (upper side)

Setting for B band (lower side)

BASIC OPERATION

New2001

D Volume setting for dualwatch

The volume setting for dualwatch can be set for both bands

simultaneously or for each band separately in set mode.

q Enter “VOLUME SELECT” in sounds set mode. (p. 102)

w Rotate [DIAL]† to select “BOTH” or “SEPARATE.”

e Push [](5) (or [ ](4)) to return to sounds set mode, and

push [MENU/LOCK] to return to frequency indication.

D Setting squelch level

q Push and hold [MAIN/DUAL] for 1 sec. to enter the dual-

watch operation, if necessary

w While pushing and holding [SQL], rotate [DIAL] to adjust

the main band’s squelch level.

• “LEVEL 1” is loose squelch and “LEVEL 9” is tight squelch.

• “ AUTO” indicates automatic level adjustment with a noise pulse

count system.

• “OPEN” indicates continuously open setting.

†[DIAL] ↔ [ ](2)/[](8) [ ](5) ↔ [ ](6)

[DIAL]

MAIN

DUAL

[SQL]

DTCS

PRIO

+DUP

000

SQUELCH:AUTO

146

010

DTCS

PRIO

+DUP

000

SQUELCH:LEVEL6

440000

146010

DTCS

PRIO

+DUP

146010

440000

000

Setting for A band (Upper)

Setting for B band (Lower)

❮MENU screen❯ ➪ ❮SOUNDS❯ ➪ ❮VOLUME SELECT❯

(Push [MENU/ ]) (Rotate [DIAL]†, then push [ ](5)†.)

5BASIC OPERATION

New2001

■ TV channel operation

TV channel operation is available only when TV channels

are programmed using the optional RS-91. (p. 122) Also

available for A band operation only.

D TV channel receiving

q Push [CALL] several times to select TV channels.

• “ TV” and channel number appear.

w Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired channel.

• While pushing and holding [BAND], rotating [DIAL] selects the

all channels including skip channel.

D Skip channel setting

Unwanted channels can be skipped for rapid selection, etc.

q Push [CALL] several times to select TV channels.

• “TV” and channel number appear.

w Rotate [DIAL] to select the channel to be skipped.

• To clear the skip setting, rotate [DIAL] while pushing and hold-

ing [BAND] to select a skip channel.

e Push and hold [SKIP](5) for 1 sec. to toggle the skip set-

ting ON and OFF.

• “SKIP” appears when the channel is set as skip channel.

D Automatic TV channel programming

TV channels can be programmed automatically.

q Push [CALL] several times

to select TV channels.

• “ TV” and channel number ap-

pear.

w Push [SCAN](2) to start TV

channel programming.

• The programming will automatically stop after scanning all

channels.

[DIAL]

CALL

TVTV

MemoNameMemoName

PRIOPRIO WXWX EMREMR

DTCSDTCS

WFM

LOWLOW

ATTATT

CHCH

PSKIP

+DUP+DUP

2525

TV mode indication

Channel indication

[DIAL]

BAND

SKIP

CALL

TVTV

Mem oNameMemoName

PRIOPRIOWXWXEMREM R

DTCSDTCS

WFMWFM

LOWLO W

AT TATT

12 ch

PSKIP

+DUP+DU P

2525

Appears

Mem oName

MemoName

PRIO

EMR

EM R

DTCS

WFM

LOW

LO W

AT T

ATT

2ch

PSKIP

+DUP

REPEATER AND DUPLEX OPERATIONS

■ Repeater operation

When using a repeater, the transmit frequency is shifted

from the receive frequency by the offset frequency. (p. 97) It

is convenient to program repeater information into memory

channels. (p. 66)

q Set the receive frequency (repeater output frequency).

w Set the shift direction of the transmit frequency. (–DUP or

+DUP; see p. 31 for details.)

• When the auto repeater function is in use (U.S.A. and Korean

versions only), this selection and step e are not necessary.

(p. 32)

e Push and hold [TONE](7) for 1

sec. to activate the subaudible

tone encoder, according to re-

peater requirements.

•-“TONE” appears.

Refer to p. 107 for tone frequency

settings.

r Push and hold [PTT] to transmit.

•- The displayed frequency automati-

cally changes to the transmit frequency (repeater input fre-

quency).

•- If “OFF” appears, check the offset frequency or shift direction.

(p. 30)

t Release [PTT] to receive.

y Push and hold [SQL] to check whether the other station’s

transmit signal can be directly received or not.

U.S.A. and Korean versions:

Auto repeater function uses standard values of the re-

peater tone frequency and offset frequency.

Station A Station B

Repeater

145.300 MHz

144.700 MHz 144.700 MHz

145.300 MHz

Uplink

Downlink

(transmitting freq.)

(receiving freq.)

TONE

145300

-DUP

“–DUP”or “+DUP” appears.

TONE

DSQ

[SQL]

While receiving While transmitting

TONE

PSKI

PSKIP

-DUP

TONE

144700

PSKIP

-DUP

145300

6REPEATER AND DUPLEX OPERATIONS

New2001

D Checking the repeater input signal

The transceiver can check whether the other station’s trans-

mit signal can be received directly or not, by listening on the

repeater input frequency.

➥ Push and hold [SQL] to check whether the other station’s

transmit signal can be directly received or not.

• When the other station’s signal can be directly received, move

to a non-repeater frequency to use simplex. (duplex OFF)

D Off band indication

If the transmit frequency is out of the amateur band, the off

band indication, “OFF,” appears on the display when [PTT]

is pushed. Check the offset frequency or duplex direction in

this case. (p. 31)

U.S.A. and Korean versions:

Auto repeater function uses standard values of the offset

frequency.

✔-CONVENIENT!

Tone scan function: When you don’t know the subaudible

tone used for a repeater, the tone scan is convenient for de-

tecting the tone frequency.

➥ Push and hold [T.SCAN](.) for 1 sec. to start the tone

scan. See p. 112 for more information.

Indication while receiving.

Receives –0.6 MHz shift frequency.

Blinks while pushing and holding [SQL].

TONE

145300

PSKI

PSKIP

-DUP

TONE

144700

PSKIP

-DUP

Push and hold

[SQL]

OFF

TONE

PSKI

PSKIP

-DUP

REPEATER AND DUPLEX OPERATIONS

New2001

■ Duplex operation

Although [DIAL] and [ ](5) are used for description in this

section, [](2)/[](8) and [](6) are available instead of

[DIAL] and [](5).

D Setting offset frequency

q Enter “OFFSET FREQ” in DUP/TONE… set mode. (p. 97)

w Rotate [DIAL]† to set offset frequency.

• 1 MHz and 10 MHz tuning steps are available by pushing and

holding [MHz](VFO) for 1 sec.: push [MHz](VFO) to cancel it.

e Push [](5) (or [](4)) to return to DUP/TONE… set

mode, and push [MENU/ ] to return to frequency indi-

cation.

D Setting duplex direction

➥ Push and hold [DUP](4) for 1 sec. to select “–DUP” or

“+DUP”.

• “–DUP” or “+DUP” indicates the transmit frequency for minus

shift or plus shift, respectively.

• When offset frequency is 0.6 MHz.

U.S.A. and Korean versions:

Auto repeater function has priority over the manual duplex

setting. If the frequency changes after setting, the auto re-

peater function may have changed the duplex setting.

†[DIAL] ↔ [ ](2)/[](8) [ ](5) ↔ [ ](6)

5.0 MHz offset

No offset frequency

5.000.00

OFFSET FREQ

0.000.00

OFFSET FREQ

DUP

–Duplex example +Duplex example

Receiving

Transmitting

TONE

145300

PSKI

PSKIP

-DUP

TONE

144700

PSKI

PSKIP

-DUP

Receiving

Transmitting

TONE

145300

PSKI

PSKIP

+DUP

TONE

145900

PSKI

PSKIP

+DUP

+DU P

❮MENU screen❯ ➪ ❮DUP/TONE…❯ ➪ ❮OFFSET FREQ❯

(Push [MENU/ ]) (Rotate [DIAL]†, then push [ ](5)†.)

6REPEATER AND DUPLEX OPERATIONS

New2001

■ Auto repeater function

The U.S.A. and Korean versions automatically use standard

repeater settings (duplex ON/OFF, duplex direction, tone encoder

ON/OFF) when the operating frequency falls within or outside

of the general repeater output frequency range. The offset

and repeater tone frequencies are not changed by the auto

repeater function, reset these frequencies, if necessary.

D Frequency range and offset direction

• U.S.A. version

• Korean version

q Enter “AUTO RPT” in set mode. (p. 89)

w Rotate [DIAL]† to select the auto repeater setting.

[U.S.A. version]:

• “RPT1” : Activates duplex only. (default)

• “RPT2” : Activates duplex and tone.

• “OFF” : Auto repeater function is turned OFF.

[Korean version]:

• “ON” : Activates duplex and tone. (default)

• “OFF” : Auto repeater function is turned OFF.

e Push [](5) (or [](4)) to return to set mode, and push

[MENU/ ] to return to frequency indication.

FREQUENCY RANGE SHIFT DIRECTION

147.000–147.395 MHz “+DUP” appears

442.000–444.995 MHz “+DUP” appears

447.000–449.995 MHz “–DUP” appears

145.200–145.495 MHz

146.610–146.995 MHz “–DUP” appears

FREQUENCY RANGE SHIFT DIRECTION

439.000–440.000 MHz “–DUP” appears

❮MENU screen❯ ➪ ❮SET MODE❯ ➪ ❮AUTO RPT❯

(Push [MENU/ ]) (Rotate [DIAL]†, then push [ ](5)†.)

U.S.A./KOREAN versions only

REPEATER AND DUPLEX OPERATIONS

New2001

■ 1750 Hz tone

Some European repeaters require a 1750 Hz tone burst to

be accessed. For such European repeaters, perform the fol-

lowing.

• This tone can be use as a ‘Call signal’ in countries out of Europe.

q Push and hold [DTMF.M](.) for 1 sec. to select DTMF

memory.

w Rotate [DIAL]† counter-clockwise until “T-CALL” appears.

e Push [](5) to set.

r Push [VFO] to exit DTMF memory.

t Set the receive frequency (repeater output frequency).

y Set the shift direction of the transmit frequency. (–DUP or

+DUP; see p. 31 for details.)

u While pushing [PTT], push [SQL] to transmit a 1750 Hz

tone burst signal.

• If “OFF” appears, check the offset frequency or shift direction.

(p. 97)

• The displayed frequency automatically changes to the transmit

frequency (repeater input frequency).

i Push and hold [PTT] to transmit.

o Release [PTT] to receive.

!0 Push and hold [SQL] to check whether the other station’s

transmit signal can be received directly or not, by listening

on the repeater input frequency.

†[DIAL] ↔ [ ](2)/[ ](8)

Ch01

DTMF MEMORY

T-CALL

DTMF MEMORY

New2001

DV MODE OPERATION (Optional UT-121 is required for IC-92A)

Although [DIAL] and [ ](5) are used for description in this

section, [](2)/[](8) and [](6) are available instead of

[DIAL] and [](5).

■ Digital mode operation

The IC-92A*/92AD can be operated in digital voice mode

and low-speed data operation for both transmit and receive.

It can also be connected to a GPS receiver (compatible with

an RS-232 output/NMEA format/4800 bps) and transmit/receive

position data.

*The optional UT-121 is required for the IC-92A.

■ Call sign programming

Four types of call sign memories are available; your own

call sign “MY CALL SIGN,” other station call sign “YOUR

CALL SIGN,” repeater call sign “RPT1 CALL SIGN” and

“RPT2 CALL SIGN.” “MY CALL SIGN” can store up to 6 call

signs, “YOUR CALL SIGN” can store up to 60 call signs and

“RPT1/2 CALL SIGN” can store up to 60 call signs, and each

call sign can be programmed with up to 8 characters.

D Your own call sign programming

Your own call sign must be programmed for both digital voice

and low-speed data communications (including GPS transmis-

sion).

q Select B band as the main band. (p. 14)

w Enter “MY” in call sign set mode.

• MY CALL SIGN screen is displayed.

e Rotate [DIAL]† to select the desired call sign memory,

“M01” to “M06.”

r Push [](6) to enter call sign programming mode.

• The 1st digit blinks.

t Rotate [DIAL]† to select the desired character or code.

• Push [A/a](3) to change the character group from “AB” (alpha-

betical characters; capital letters), “12” (numbers) and “/” (sym-

bols) in sequence.

M01

:SET

:BACK

:SEL

:EDIT

CLR:CLR

MY CALL SIGN

M01

†

MY CALL SIGN

:SET

:SEL

:CUR

CLR:CLR

A/a:CHAR

❮MENU screen❯ ➪ ❮CALL SIGN❯ ➪ ❮MY❯

(Push [MENU/ ]) (Rotate [DIAL]†, then push [ ](5)†.)

DV MODE OPERATION (Optional UT-121 is required for IC-92A)

New2001

y Push [ ](6) to select 2nd digit, then rotate [DIAL]† to se-

lect the desired character or code.

• Push [](6) to move the cursor right; push [](4) to move the

cursor left.

• 2nd digit blinks (1st digit stops blinking).

u Repeat the steps t and y to enter your own call sign.

• Up to a 8-digit of call sign can be set.

• If an un-necessary character is entered, push [](6) or [](4)

to select the character, then push [CLR](1) to erase the se-

lected character, or push and hold [CLR](1) for 1 sec. to erase

all characters following the cursor.

• When programming a note (Up to a 4-digit for operating radio

type or area, etc.), go to step i, otherwise go to step !0.

i Push [ ](6) several times to set the cursor beside “/” indi-

cation.

o Repeat steps t to y to program the desired 4-character

note.

!0 Push [](5) to store the programmed call sign with note

and returns to MY CALL SIGN screen.

!1 Push [MENU/ ] to return to frequency indication.

†[DIAL] ↔ [ ](2)/[](8) [ ](5) ↔ [ ](6)

M01

M†

MY CALL SIGN

:SET

:SEL

:CUR

CLR:CLR

A/a:CHAR

M01

MYCALL

/IC91

:SET

:BACK

:SEL

:EDIT

CLR:CLR

MY CALL SIGN

7DV MODE OPERATION (Optional UT-121 is required for IC-92A)

New2001

D Station call sign programming

Station call sign must be programmed for the speciﬁ ed sta-

tion call as well as repeater operation in both digital voice

and low-speed data communications.

q Select B band as the main band. (p. 14)

w Enter “UR” in call sign set mode.

• YOUR CALL SIGN screen is displayed.

e Rotate [DIAL]† to select the desired call sign memory,

“U01” to “U60.”

r Push [](6) to enter call sign programming mode.

• The 1st digit blinks.

t Rotate [DIAL]† to select the desired character or code.

• Push [A/a](3) to change the character group from “AB” (alpha-

betical characters; capital letters), “12” (numbers) and “/” (sym-

bols) in sequence.

y Push [ ](6) to select 2nd digit, then rotate [DIAL]† to se-

lect the desired character or code.

• Push [](6) to move the cursor right; push [](4) to move the

cursor left.

• 2nd digit blinks (1st digit stops blinking).

u Repeat the steps t and y to enter the desired station

call sign.

• Up to an 8-digit of call sign can be set.

• If an un-necessary character is entered, push [](6) or [](4)

to select the character, then push [CLR](1) to erase the se-

lected character, or push and hold [CLR](1) for 1 sec. to erase

all characters following the cursor.

i Push [](5) to store the programmed call sign and re-

turns to YOUR CALL SIGN screen.

o Push [MENU/ ] to return to frequency indication.

CQCQCQ

:SET

:BACK

:SEL

:EDIT

CLR:CLR

YOUR CALL SIGN

U01

†

:SET

:SEL

:CUR

CLR:CLR

A/a:CHAR

0:CQ

YOUR CALL SIGN

U01 AB

S†

:SET

:SEL

:CUR

CLR:CLR

A/a:CHAR

0:CQ

YOUR CALL SIGN

U01

STATION1

:SET

:BACK

:SEL

:EDIT

CLR:CLR

YOUR CALL SIGN

❮MENU screen❯ ➪ ❮CALL SIGN❯ ➪ ❮UR❯

(Push [MENU/ ]) (Rotate [DIAL]†, then push [ ](5)†.)

DV MODE OPERATION (Optional UT-121 is required for IC-92A)

New2001

NOTE: During the call sign programming mode (r to u),

push [CQ](0) to set “CQCQCQ,” and push [CQ](0)

again to return to the previously stored call sign.

✔ For your information

The IC-92A/92AD has call sign edit record function.

When editing a call sign stored in a call sign memory, regu-

lar memory or call channel, the default setting is to store the

edited call sign into a blank channel automatically. (“FULL” is

displayed when all call sign memory is programmed.)

The edited call sign can be over-written when the setting of

the EDIT RECORD is set to OFF or SELECT. (p. 95)

However, you must manually over-write a programmed call

eration without over-writing is possible.)

†[DIAL] ↔ [∫](2)/[√](8) [ï](5) ↔ [≈](6)

7DV MODE OPERATION (Optional UT-121 is required for IC-92A)

New2001

■ Digital voice mode operation

q Set the desired frequency in B band. (pgs. 14, 18)

• Select output power, if desired. (p. 24)

w Select DV mode. (p. 21)

e Set your own call sign for DV operation as follows.

z Enter “MY” in call sign set mode.

x Rotate [DIAL]† to select the desired your own call sign

channel (if you have programmed several call signs) then

push [](5) to set the call sign and return to CALL

SIGN screen.

• See page 34 for your own call sign programming details.

r Set the desired call sign as described in “When calling the

desired station (p. 39)” or “When sending a CQ (p. 39).”

t Push and hold [PTT] to transmit and speak into the micro-

phone at normal voice level.

• Tx/Rx indicator lights red and the RF meter shows the output

power.

y Release [PTT] to return to receive.

• The other station call sign will be received.

• Received call signs can be stored into the received call record

automatically. See page 93 for details.

NOTE: The digital mode operation is vastly different from

FM mode. One of the differences is in digital mode the

squelch does not function as in FM mode. Changing the

squelch setting will not open it to hear the hiss of “White

Noise.” It only activates for digital squelch functions such

as CSQL (Digital code squelch) or DSQL (Digital call sign

squelch).

UR:

R1:

R2:NOT USE*

MY:MYCALL

/IC92

CALL SIGN

❮MENU screen❯ ➪ ❮CALL SIGN❯ ➪ ❮MY❯

(Push [MENU/ ]) (Rotate [DIAL]†, then push [ ](5)†.)

DV MODE OPERATION (Optional UT-121 is required for IC-92A)

New2001

D When calling the desired station

Continued instruction from step x on page 38.

c Rotate [DIAL]† to select “UR,” then push [ ](5)†.

• YOUR CALL SIGN screen is displayed.

v Rotate [DIAL]† to select the call sign channel in which de-

sired station’s call sign is programmed.

• See page 36 for station call sign programming details.

b Push [](5) to set the station’s call sign and return to

CALL SIGN screen.

n Push [MENU/ ] to return to frequency indication.

m Perform the instruction steps t and y on page 38.

D When sending a CQ

Continued instruction from step x on page 38.

c Rotate [DIAL]† to select “UR,” then push [ ](5)†.

• YOUR CALL SIGN screen is displayed.

v Rotate [DIAL]† to select the call sign channel in which

“CQCQCQ” is programmed.

Or, select “U” then push [](6) and [CQ](0) in sequence

to set “CQCQCQ.”

b Push [](5) to set “CQCQCQ” as the call sign and return

to CALL SIGN screen.

n Push [MENU/ to return to frequency indication.

m Perform the instruction step t and y on page 38.

†[DIAL] ↔ [ ](2)/[](8) [ ](5) ↔ [ ](6)

UR:STATION1

R1:

R2:NOT USE*

MY:MYCALL

/IC92

CALL SIGN

UR:CQCQCQ

R1:

R2:NOT USE*

MY:MYCALL

/IC92

CALL SIGN

7DV MODE OPERATION (Optional UT-121 is required for IC-92A)

New2001

■ About D-STAR system

In the D-STAR system, repeater linking via a 10 GHz band

backbone and internet network (gateway connection) capa-

bilities are available. This system provides you to with much

wider coverage range during digital voice mode operation.

•-D-STAR system outline

For current repeater operation, stations that are communi-

cating must both be in the same repeater’s operating area.

However, in the D-STAR system as in the illustration at left,

the repeaters can be linked via the system repeaters (with

a 10 GHz signal). Thus stations A and B can communicate

even though they are in different repeater operating areas.

Also, the D-STAR system repeaters are connectable through

the internet— gateway connection capability.

For example, when station B uses the gateway connection

station B can communicate with the station C!

By using the gateway connection, long distance communica-

tion like DX operation may be possible with 144 or 440 MHz

digital voice!

In the D-STAR system, an independent repeater’s operating

area is called an Area and a group that of linked repeaters

via a 10 GHz backbone is called a Zone.

About time-out timer function

The IC-92A/92AD has a time-out timer function for digital

repeater operation. The timer limits a continuous trans-

mission for approx. 10 min. Warning beeps will sound

before 30 sec. (approx.) and just before the timer function-

ing.

Station

Station C Station D

Repeater A

Repeater D

440 MHz

Repeater C

10 GHz

Station

Repeater B

10 GHz

440 MHz

Internet

network

Internet

network

DV MODE OPERATION (Optional UT-121 is required for IC-92A)

New2001

■ Digital repeater operation

Repeater call signs must be programmed for repeater op-

eration in both digital voice and low-speed data communica-

tions.

D Repeater call sign programming

q Select B band as the main band. (p. 14)

w Enter “R1” or “R2” in call sign set mode.

• RPT1 or RPT2 CALL SIGN screen is displayed.

e Rotate [DIAL]† to select the desired call sign memory,

“R01” to “R60.”

r Push [](6) to enter call sign programming mode.

• The 1st digit blinks.

t Rotate [DIAL]† to select the desired character or code.

• Push [A/a](3) to change the character group from “AB” (alpha-

betical characters; capital letters), “12” (numbers) and “/” (sym-

bols) in sequence.

• Set “/” at the 1st digit then set the desired area repeater’s call

sign (in a different zone) for CQ call (“/” stands for “CQCQCQ”)

in a different zone operation. (p. 44)

y Push [ ](6) to select 2nd digit, then rotate [DIAL]† to se-

lect the desired character or code.

• Push [](6) to move the cursor right; push [](4) to move the

cursor left.

• 2nd digit blinks (1st digit stops blinking).

u Repeat the steps t and y to enter the desired repeater

call sign.

• Up to an 8-digit of call sign can be set.

• Push [7] when setting with the gateway connection if the

selected repeater has gateway capability. (The gateway con-

nection can be set in RPT1 only when “NOT USE✱” is set to

RPT2.)

• If an un-necessary character is entered, push [](6) or [

](4) to select the character, then push [CLR](1) to erase the

selected character, or push and hold [CLR](1) for 1 sec. to all

characters following the cursor.

i Push [](5) to store the programmed call sign and re-

turns to RPT1 or RPT2 CALL SIGN screen.

o Push [MENU/ ] to return to frequency indication.

†[DIAL] ↔ [ ](2)/[](8) [ ](5) ↔ [ ](6)

❮MENU screen❯ ➪ ❮CALL SIGN❯ ➪ ❮R1❯/❮R2❯

(Push [MENU/ ]) (Rotate [DIAL]†, then push [ï](5)†.)

R01

RPT1AA G

:SET

:BACK

:SEL

:EDIT

CLR:CLR

RPT1 CALL SIGN

7DV MODE OPERATION (Optional UT-121 is required for IC-92A)

New2001

D Repeater operation in the same zone

q Set the desired repeater’s frequency, offset and shift di-

rection in B band. (pgs. 18, 31)

• Select DV mode in advance. (p. 21)

w Set your own call sign. (p. 38)

• See p. 34 for your own call sign programming.

e Set the desired station call sign. (p. 39)

• See p. 36 for station call sign programming.

r Set the repeater’s call sign as follows;

z Enter “R1” in call sign set mode.

x Rotate [DIAL]† to select the nearest repeater’s call sign.

c Push [](5) to set the call sign for “R1.”

• Return to CALL SIGN screen.

v Rotate [DIAL]† to select “R2” then push [ ](5)†.

• RPT2 CALL SIGN screen is displayed.

b Rotate [DIAL]† to select the desired repeater’s (in the

same zone) call sign.

• Select “NOT USE✱” when not operating RPT2.

n Push [ ](5) to set the call sign for “R2.”

• Return to CALL SIGN screen.

m Push [MENU/ ] to return to frequency indication.

t Push [PTT] to transmit; release to receive.

†[DIAL] ↔ [ ](2)/[](8) [ ](5) ↔ [ ](6)

❮MENU screen❯ ➪ ❮CALL SIGN❯ ➪ ❮R1❯

(Push [MENU/ ]) (Rotate [DIAL]†, then push [ ](5)†.)

UR:CQCQCQ

R1:RPT1AA

R2:NOT USE*

MY:MYCALL

/IC92

CALL SIGN

DV MODE OPERATION (Optional UT-121 is required for IC-92A)

New2001

Area 1

Zone

to another Zone

• Setting example 1

Repeater 1

: A11111

Area 2 Repeater 2

: A22222

Area 3

(Gateway)

Repeater 3

: A33333

Area 4 Repeater 4

: A44444

✔ What is the area?

The Area is the communication range that is

covered by a local repeater.

A Local repeater is called an area repeater in

the D-STAR system.

✔ What is the zone?

The Zone is composed of several areas, that

are linked by the 10 GHz microwave signal.

The areas 1 to 4 make up a zone in the

example above.

Station A

: A2222A Station B

: A2222B

Station C

: A4444C

Internet

network

Internet

network

❑ The setting when Station A is call-

ing Station B

UR : A2222B

R1 : A22222

R2 : NOT USEQ

MY : A2222A

❑ The setting when Station A is

making a CQ call in area 1

UR : CQCQCQ

R1 : A22222

R2 : A11111

MY : A2222A

❑ The setting when Station A is call-

ing Station C

UR : A4444C

R1 : A22222

R2 : A44444

MY : A2222A

7DV MODE OPERATION (Optional UT-121 is required for IC-92A)

New2001

D Repeater operation into another zone

q Set the desired repeater’s frequency, offset and shift di-

rection in B band. (pgs. 18, 31)

• Select DV mode in advance.

w Set your own call sign. (p. 38)

• See p. 34 for your own call sign programming.

e Set the desired station call sign. (p. 39)

• When making a CQ call

Set the desired repeater’s (in a different zone) call sign

with a “/” symbol at the 1st digit, for the area in which

you want to make a CQ call, into “UR.”

• See p. 36 for station call sign programming.

r Set the repeater’s call sign as follows;

z Enter “R1” in call sign set mode.

x Rotate [DIAL]† to select the nearest repeater’s call sign.

• If the nearest repeater is gateway repeater, select the re-

peater’s call sign with “G” setting at the 8th digit.

c Push [ ](5) to set the call sign for “R1.”

• Return to CALL SIGN screen.

v Rotate [DIAL]† to select “R2” then push [ ](5)†.

b Rotate [DIAL]† to select the gateway repeater’s (in the

same zone) call sign.

• The call sign should have “G” setting at the 8th digit.

• When gateway repeater call sign is set in “R1,” select “NOT

USE✱” for “R2” setting.

n Push [ ](5) to set the call sign for “R2.”

•-Return to CALL SIGN screen.

m Push [MENU/ ] to return to frequency indication.

t Push [PTT] to transmit; release to receive.

†[DIAL] ↔ [ ](2)/[](8) [ ](5) ↔ [ ](6)

❮MENU screen❯ ➪ ❮CALL SIGN❯ ➪ ❮R1❯

(Push [MENU/ ]) (Rotate [DIAL]†, then push [ ](5)†.)

UR:CQCQCQ

R1:RPT1AA

R2:NOT USE*

MY:MYCALL

/IC92

CALL SIGN

DV MODE OPERATION (Optional UT-121 is required for IC-92A)

New2001

Area 1

Zone A

• Setting example 2

Repeater 1

: A11111

Area 2

Repeater 2

: A22222

Area 3

(Gateway)

Repeater 3

: A33333

Repeater 3

: A33333

Repeater 3

: A33333 Area 4

Repeater 4

: A44444

Zone B

Area 6

Repeater 6

: B66666

Area 7

(Gateway) Repeater 7

: B77777

Area 8

Repeater 8

: B88888

Area 5 Repeater 5

: B55555

Station C

: B6666C

Station A

: A2222A Station B

: A3333B

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network

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network

❑ The setting when Station A is call-

ing Station C

UR : B6666C

R1 : A22222

R2 : A33333 G

MY : A2222A

❑ The setting when Station A is

making a CQ call in area 8

UR : /B88888

R1 : A22222

R2 : A33333 G

MY : A2222A

❑ The setting when Station B is call-

ing Station C

UR : B6666C

R1 : A33333 G

R2 : NOT USE✱

MY : A3333B

7DV MODE OPERATION (Optional UT-121 is required for IC-92A)

New2001

■ Received call sign

When a call is received in DV mode, the calling station and

the repeater call signs being used can be stored into the re-

ceived call record. The stored call signs are viewable in the

following manner.

Up to 20 calls can be recorded.

D Desired call record indication

q Enter RX call sign set mode.

• RX CALL SIGN screen is displayed.

w Rotate [DIAL]† to select the desired record channel.

e To confirm the received call, push [](5) several times

to select the desired call sign from CALLER, CALLED,

RXRPT1 and RXRPT2.

CALLER : The station call sign that made a call.

CALLED : The station call sign called by the caller.

RXRPT1 : The repeater call sign used by the caller station.

RXRPT2 : The repeater call sign linked from RXRPT1.

r Push [MENU/ ] to return to frequency indication.

NOTE: When a call is received in DV mode when the

power save function is activated, the call sign may not be

received correctly.

This is normal, not a malfunction, because of header of

the call sign cannot be detected during power save.

Turn the power save function OFF (p. 115) if you want to

receive a call sign correctly even in stand-by condition.

✔ For your information

When receiving a call, the received station call sign is auto-

matically displayed and scrolled in sequence at the bottom

line of the function display.

This can be turned OFF in display set mode. (p.100)

†[DIAL] ↔ [ ](2)/[](8) [ ](5) ↔ [ ](6)

❮MENU screen❯ ➪ ❮RX CALL SIGN❯

(Push [MENU/ ]) (Rotate [DIAL]†, then push [ ](5)†.)

RX01

CALLER:

AAAAAA

:CALLED

:SEL

:COPY

CLR:CLR

RX CALL SIGN

RX01

CALLED:

CQCQCQ

:RXRPT1

:SEL

:COPY

CLR:CLR

RX CALL SIGN

RX01

RXRPT2:

:CALLER

:SEL

:COPY

CLR:CLR

RX CALL SIGN

RX01

RXRPT1:

:RXRPT2

:SEL

:COPY

CLR:CLR

RX CALL SIGN

Push

• Station call sign • Called station call sign

• Repeater 1 call sign

• Repeater 2 call sign

SKIP

DV MODE OPERATION (Optional UT-121 is required for IC-92A)

New2001

D One-touch reply using the call record

The stored call signs in the call record can be used to the

call.

q After receiving a call, push and hold [RX➝CS](CALL) for

1 sec.

Or, while pushing and holding [RX➝CS](CALL), rotate

[DIAL] to select the desired call sign record.

• Set your own call sign (MY) in advance. (p. 34)

• The call sign stored in “CALLER” is stored as “UR,” “RXRPT1” is

stored as “R2” and “RXRPT2” is stored as “R1.”

• Error beeps sound when a call sign is received incorrectly, and

no call sign is set in this case.

w Push [PTT] to transmit; release to receive.

✔-For your information

When a call specifying your call sign is received, the call

signs of the calling station and the repeater it is using can be

used for operation automatically.

• When “RX call sign auto write” (p. 93) is set to “AUTO,” the

station call sign in “CALLER” is set to “UR” automatically.

• When “Repeater call sign auto write” (p. 93) is set to “AUTO,”

the stored station call sign in “RXRPT1” is stored as “R2”

and “RXRPT2” is stored as “R1” automatically.

DVDV

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-DUP-DUP

2525

AAAAAAAAAAAA

The received call sign is displayed while pushing and

holding [CALL/RX➝CS] when [DIAL] is rotated while

[CALL/RX➝CS] is pushed.

Important!

Setting call signs with the “One-touch reply using the call

record” operation as at left are for temporary operation

only. Therefore, the set call signs will be overwritten when

another call record is used to set call signs.

• Never saved into a call sign memory.

If you want to save the set call signs, see “Copying the call

record contents into call sign memory” (p. 50) for details.

7DV MODE OPERATION (Optional UT-121 is required for IC-92A)

New2001

■ Copying the call sign

D Copying the call sign memory contents

This function is convenient when or modifying a part of the

current call sign.

NOTE: Make sure that the “EDIT RECORD” item in DV

set mode is set to “AUTO” or “SELECT” in advance. (p. 95)

q During DV mode operation, enter call sign set mode.

• CALL SIGN screen is displayed.

w Rotate [DIAL]† to select “UR,” “R1” or “R2” as desired,

then push [](5)†.

e Rotate [DIAL]† to select the desired call sign channel to

be copied.

• U01–U60 and R01–R60 are available.

• When “AUTO” is set to “EDIT RECORD” item

r Push [ ](6) to select the call sign programming mode.

• A blank channel is selected automatically.

• The 1st digit of the selected call sign blinks.

t Edit or modify the selected call sign as described in “D

Station call sign programming” (p. 36) or “D Repeater call

sign programming” (p. 41).

y Push [](5) to store the edited/modiﬁ ed call sign into the

selected blank channel.

NOTE: The message “FULL” is displayed when no blank

channel is available in station or repeater call sign mem-

ory.

Select the desired call sign channel number as described

in step u of “• When “SELECT” is set to “EDIT RECORD”

item” at right-hand page in this case.

❮MENU screen❯ ➪ ❮CALL SIGN❯

(Push [MENU/ ]) (Rotate [DIAL]†, then push [ ](5)†.)

U21

U21 AB

†AAAAA

:SET

:SEL

:CUR

CLR:CLR

A/a:CHAR

0:CQ

YOUR CALL SIGN

A blank channel

number blinks.

DV MODE OPERATION (Optional UT-121 is required for IC-92A)

New2001

• When “SELECT” is set to “EDIT RECORD” item

r Push [ ](6) to select the call sign programming mode.

• The 1st digit of the selected call sign blinks.

t Edit or modify the selected call sign as described in “D

Station call sign programming” (p. 36) or “D Repeater call

sign programming” (p. 41).

y Push [](5).

• Call sign channel number blinks.

u Rotate [DIAL]† to select the desired call sign channel to

store.

i Push [](5) to store the edited/modiﬁ ed call sign into the

selected channel.

†[DIAL] ↔ [ ](2)/[](8) [ ](5) ↔ [ ](6)

U21 AB

AAAAA1

:SET

:SEL

:CUR

CLR:CLR

A/a:CHAR

0:CQ

YOUR CALL SIGN

Call sign channel

number bliks.

7DV MODE OPERATION (Optional UT-121 is required for IC-92A)

New2001

D Copying the call record contents into call sign memory

This is a way to copying the call record contents (“CALLER,”

“RXRPT1” and “RXRPT2”) into call sign memory (“UR,” “R1” and

“R2”) at the same time or individually.

q Perform the steps q to e of “D Desired call record indi-

cation” (p. 46) to select the desired call record or call sign.

w Push [](6) to select copy select mode.

• COPY SELECT screen is displayed.

e Rotate [DIAL]† to select the desired call sign to be copied

from “ALL,” “RXRPT1” and “RXRPT2.”

• “ALL” selection won’t appear when either station or repeater call

sign memory has no blank channel.

• When “ALL” is selected

➥ Push [](6) to copy the selected record’s contents into

the appropriate call sign memory.

• Returns to RX CALL SIGN screen automatically.

• When “CALLER,” “RXRPT1” or “RXRPT2” is

selected

Push

[ ](6) then r

otate [DIAL]

†

to select the desired con-

dition of call sign memory channel selection to be copied

to from “AUTO” and “LIST SEL.”

• “AUTO” selection won’t appear when the appropriate call sign

memory has no blank channel.

• Go to step r when “AUTO” is selected.

x Push [](6), then select the desired call sign memory

channel to copy to with [DIAL].

c Push [](6) to copy the call sign into the selected call

sign memory.

• Returns to RX CALL SIGN screen automatically.

r Push [MENU/ ] to return to frequency indication.

†[DIAL] ↔ [ ](2)/[](8) [ ](5) ↔ [ ](6)

RX01RX01

ALLALL

:BACK:BACK

:LIST:LIST C:CURR

COPY SELECTCOPY SELECT

:SEL:SEL

RX01

AUTO

LIST SEL

:BACK

:LIST

COPY SELECT

:SEL

DV MODE OPERATION (Optional UT-121 is required for IC-92A)

New2001

■ Break-in communication

The break-in function allows you to break into a conversa-

tion, where the two original stations are communicating with

call sign squelch enabled.

q While receiving an another station’s communication, push

and hold [RX➝CS](CALL) for 1 sec. to set the communi-

cating station’s call sign.

• When a call sign has not been received correctly, error beeps

sound and no call sign is set. Receive the call sign of a commu-

nicating signal again, or set the call sign manually.

w Turn the Break-in function ON in the MENU screen opera-

tion (p. 103), then exit the MENU screen operation.

• “BK” appears.

e When both stations are in standby, push [PTT] to transmit

a break-in call.

• The programmed call sign station receives the break-in call as

well as your call sign.

r Wait for the reply call from the station who receives the

break-in call.

t After receiving the reply call, communicate normally.

y To cancel the break-in function, turn the Break-in function

OFF in the MENU screen operation (p. 103).

• How to use the break-in?

While operating with the call sign squelch (p. 110), the

squelch never opens (no audio sounds) even if a call is re-

ceived, unless your own call sign (“MY”) is speciﬁ ed.

However, when the call including the “BK ON” signal

(break-in call) is received, the squelch will open and audio

sounds even if the call is speciﬁ ed for another station.

LOW

ATT

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Appears

Station A Station B

Station C

• Station C calling to Station A with “BK OFF”

Station A Station B

Station C

• Station C calling to Station A with “BK ON”

Station A and B are

communicating

using the call sign

squelch.

Station A and B are

communicating

using the call sign

squelch.

Station B never hears that

Station C is calling Station A.

Station B also hears that

Station C is calling Station A.

7DV MODE OPERATION (Optional UT-121 is required for IC-92A)

New2001

■ Message operation

D TX message programming

TX messages are available for up to 5 channels and each

channel can be programmed with a message of up to 20

characters. Available characters are 0 to 9, A to Z (capital let-

ters), a to z (lower case letters), some symbols and space.

q Enter “TX MESSAGE” in message/position set mode.

• TX MESSAGE screen is displayed.

w Rotate [DIAL]† to select the desired transmit message

channel.

• Ch01 to Ch05 and OFF are available.

• Previously message is displayed if programmed.

e Push [ ](6) to select the message edit condition.

• The 1st digit of the message blinks.

r Rotate [DIAL]† to select the desired character or symbol.

• Push [A/a](3) to change the character group from “AB” (alpha-

betical characters; capital letters), “ab” (alphabetical characters;

lower case letters), “12” (numbers) and “-!”-” (symbols) in se-

quence.

• If an un-necessary character is entered, push [](6) or [](4)

to select the character, then push [CLR](1) to erase the se-

lected character, or push and hold [CLR](1) for 1 sec. to erase

all characters following the cursor.

t Push [ ](6) to select 2nd digit, then rotate [DIAL]† to se-

lect the desired character or code.

• Push [](6) to move the cursor right; push [](4) to move the

cursor left.

• 2nd digit blinks (1st digit stops blinking).

y Repeat the steps r and t to enter the desired message.

• Up to 20-character messages can be set.

u Push [ ](5) to store the message.

i Push [MENU/ ] to return to frequency indication.

❮MENU screen❯ ➪ ❮MESSAGE/POSITION❯ ➪ ❮TX MESSAGE❯

(Push [MENU/ ]) (Rotate [DIAL]†, then push [ ](5)†.)

Ch01

†

:SET

:SEL

:BACK

CLR:CLR

TX MESSAGE

:EDIT

Ch01

Ch01 !''

Hello!

†

:SET

:SEL

:CUR

CLR:CLR

A/a:CHAR

TX MESSAGE

DV MODE OPERATION (Optional UT-121 is required for IC-92A)

New2001

D Message Transmission

Select the message transmission function ON (Ch01–05) and

OFF. When a message channel is selected, the transceiver

transmits a text message (pre-programmed). (default: OFF)

q Set the operating frequency, call signs and other settings,

such as repeater, as desired in B band.

w Perform the steps q to e in “D TX message program-

ming” as at left.

e Rotate [DIAL]† to select the desired message channel.

• “Ch01” to “Ch05” available.

• See left-hand pages for message programming.

r Push [ ](5) to set the message for transmission.

t Push [PTT] to transmit the selected message.

• The message is transmitted each time [PTT] is pushed.

• The message is transmitted each 30 sec. automatically during

continuous transmission.

y Release [PTT] to return to receive.

u When the reply call with a message is received, the call

sign and the message scrolls at the bottom of the function

display.

✔ For your information

The automatic received call sign and/or message indication

can be turned OFF in display set mode, if desired.

➥ RX CALL SIGN (p. 100)

➥ RX MESSAGE (p. 101)

NOTE: Only 1 message can be stored in the IC-92A/

92AD. The received message is cleared by turning power

OFF, or overwritten when another message is received.

A transmitted message that includes lower case charac-

ters from the IC-92A/92AD may not be decoded and dis-

played correctly by the ID-800H, IC-V82/U82, etc.

†[DIAL] ↔ [ ](2)/[](8) [ ](5) ↔ [ ](6)

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MSG:Hello!

Scrolls the received message.

7DV MODE OPERATION (Optional UT-121 is required for IC-92A)

New2001

D RX message indication

The received message can also be checked in DV set mode.

q Select “RX MESSAGE” in message/position set mode.

• The received message is displayed in RX MESSAGE screen.

w Rotate [DIAL] or push [](8) to display the station call

sign.

e Push [](5) or [](4) to return to MESSAGE/POSITION

screen.

r Push [MENU/ ] to return to frequency indication.

■ Automatic reply function

The automatic reply function replies to calls by a station that

speciﬁ ed your call sign.

Two methods of replying are available— one is making a

reply call with your own call sign, and other one is making

a reply call with reply voice audio that has been recorded in

DV voice memory.

D Automatic reply function setting

q Enter “AUTO REPLY” in DV set mode. (p. 92)

• AUTO REPLY screen is displayed.

w Rotate [DIAL]† to select the desired reply condition.

OFF : Deactivate the automatic reply function. (default)

ON : Reply to the call with your own call sign.

VOICE :

Reply to the call with the recorded voice memory.

e Push [ ](5).

• Returns to DV SET MODE screen automatically.

r Push [MENU/ ] to return to frequency indication.

❮MENU screen❯ ➪ ❮MESSAGE/POSITION❯ ➪ ❮RX MESSAGE❯

(Push [MENU/ ]) (Rotate [DIAL]†, then push [ ](5)†.)

MESSAGE:MESSAGE:

Hello!Hello!

:CALLER:CALLER

:BACK:BACK

RX MESSAGE

CALLER:CALLER:

BBBBBB BBBBBB

/ /

:MSG:MSG

:BACK:BACK

RX MESSAGE

❮MENU screen❯ ➪ ❮DV SET MODE❯ ➪ ❮AUTO REPLY❯

(Push [MENU/ ]) (Rotate [DIAL]†, then push [ ](5)†.)

OFF

VOICE

AUTO REPLY

DV MODE OPERATION (Optional UT-121 is required for IC-92A)

New2001

D Voice memory recording for automatic reply

q Select DV mode in B band, and deactivate the priority

watch (p. 83) and weather alert function (p. 114) if activated.

w Enter “REPLY VOICE” in DV voice memo set mode.

• REPLY VOICE screen is displayed.

e While pushing and holding [PTT], speak into the micro-

phone.

• Up to 10 seconds of message is recordable.

• The recording stops after 10 second or when [PTT] is released.

r Push [ ](4) to return to DV VOICE MEMO screen.

t Push [MENU/ ] to return to frequency indication.

D Play-back or erase the voice memory

q Push [MENU/ ] to select menu mode indication.

w Rotate [DIAL]† to select “DV VOICE MEMO,” then push

[](5)†.

e Rotate [DIAL]† to select “REPLY VOICE,” then push

[](5)†.

• REPLY VOICE screen is displayed.

r To play-back the recorded voice memory, push [ ](5).

• Push [](5) again to pause, push [](6) to cancel the play-

back.

t To erase the recorded voice memory, push and hold

[CLR](1) for 1 sec.

†[DIAL] ↔ [ ](2)/[](8) [ ](5) ↔ [ ](6)

IMPORTANT!

Deactivate the dualwatch function and set minimum [VOL]

level when recording the DV voice memo.

Otherwise received audio or unwanted noise from A band

is also recorded into the voice memory.

❮MENU screen❯ ➪ ❮DV VOICE MEMO❯ ➪ ❮REPLY VOICE❯

(Push [MENU/ ]) (Rotate [DIAL]†, then push [ ](5)†.)

REPLY V

PTT:

●

:BACK

CLR:CLR

REPLY VOICE

7DV MODE OPERATION (Optional UT-121 is required for IC-92A)

New2001

■ EMR communication

The EMR communication mode is available for digital mode

operation. In the EMR communication mode, no call sign

setting is necessary. When an EMR communication mode

signal is received, the audio (voice) will be heard at the

specified level even the volume setting level is set to mini-

mum level, or digital call sign/digital code squelch is in use.

q Set the desired frequency in 144 or 440 MHz band then

push [MENU/ ] to select menu mode indication.

w Rotate [DIAL]† to select “DV SET MODE,” then push

[](5)†.

e Rotate [DIAL]† to select “EMR,” then push [ ](5)†.

r Rotate [DIAL]† to select the desired reply condition.

OFF : The EMR communication sets OFF. (default)

ON : The EMR communication sets ON.

• “EMR” appears when selecting "ON".

t Push [ ](5).

• Returns to DV SET MODE screen automatically.

y Push [MENU/ ] to return to frequency indication.

■

Low-speed data communication

In addition to the digital voice communication, low-speed

data communication is available.

The optional OPC-1799 DATA COMMUNICATION CABLE and

serial data communication software (purchase locally) are re-

quired in addition.

The optional RS-92 REMOTE CONTROL SOFTWARE (OPC-1799

supplied) also includes a low-speed data communication ca-

pability.

NOTE: Turn OFF the GPS mode (p. 58) in advance to op-

erate the low-speed data communication.

D Connection

Connect the transceiver to your PC using with the optional

OPC-1799 as illustrated below.

EMR

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Appears to [MIC/SP/DATA]

OPC-1799

(optional)

RS-232C

DV MODE OPERATION (Optional UT-121 is required for IC-92A)

New2001

D Low-speed data communication application

setting

Conﬁ gure the low-speed data communication application as

follows.

• Port : The same COM port number as IC-92A/

92AD’s

• Baud rate : 38.4 kbps (ﬁ xed value)

• Data : 8 bit

• Parity : None

• Stop : 1 bit

• Flow control : Xon/Xoff

D Low-speed data communication operation

NOTE: Conﬁ rm that in AUTO, the computer controls when

[PTT] is activated to send data and the user doesn’t have

to operate the radio.

q Set your own, station call signs, etc. as described in

“■ Digital voice mode operation” (p. 38) and “■ Digital re-

peater operation” (p. 41).

w Refer to the instructions of the low-speed data communi-

cation application.

e To transmit data

• With your voice audio, push and hold [PTT] to transmit while

sending data from the PC. Release [PTT] to receive.

• Under computer control, see Transmission condition setting at

right.

D Transmission condition setting

q Enter “DV DATA TX” in DV set mode. (p. 92)

w Rotate [DIAL]† to select “PTT” or “AUTO.”

PTT : The input data from [MIC/SP/DATA] are transmit-

ted when pushing [PTT]. (default)

AUTO : The input data from [MIC/SP/DATA] are transmit-

ted automatically when the data are input.

e Push [](5) (or [ ](4)) to return to DV set mode, and push

[MENU/ ] to return to frequency indication.

✔ For your information

While operating low-speed data communication via the inter-

net network from one zone to another zone, some packets

may be lost due to the network trouble (poor data throughput

performance). In such a case, the IC-92A/92AD displays an

“L” in the upper right corner on the display to indicate Packet

Loss has occured.

†[DIAL] ↔ [ ](2)/[](8) [ ](5) ↔ [ ](6)

❮MENU screen❯ ➪ ❮DV SET MODE❯ ➪ ❮DV DATA T X❯

(Push [MENU/ ]) (Rotate [DIAL]†, then push [ ](5)†.)

430712

Appears

New2001

GPS/GPS-A OPERATION (Optional UT-121 is required for IC-92A)

■ GPS operation

Dipslaying (FM/AM/DV mode) or transmitting (DV mode

only) GPS data is available when connecting a 3rd party

GPS receiver* (RS-232C output/NMEA format) and optional

HM-175GPS (GPS speaker microphone). GPS data pass

through the [DATA/SP/MIC] socket of the IC-92A/92AD.

In addition, the GPS message transmission is also available

for the GPS mode operation.

*GPS receiver with RS-232C terminal is required.

* Set “GPS TX MODE” to “GPS” or “GPS-A” at r operation of right

colum when connecting a 3rd party GPS receiver.

D Sentence formatter setting

q Enter “GPS MODE” in DV set mode. (p. 94)

• GPS TX MODE screen is displayed.

w Rotate [DIAL]† to select “GPS.”

e Push [](5)† to select GPS SENTENCE screen.

r Rotate [DIAL]† to select the desired GPS sentence, then

push [](5).

• A total 6 sentences, RMC, GGA, GLL, GSA, VTG and GSV are

available.

t Rotate [DIAL]† to turn the sentence usage ON and OFF.

y Push [](5) (or [](4)) to return to GPS SENTENCE

screen.

u Repeat the steps r to y to set another GPS sentence

usage.

• Up to 4 GPS sentences are usable at the same time.

i Push [MENU/ ] to return to frequency indication.

OPC-1799

(optional)

HM-175GPS

(optional)

to [DATA/SP/MIC]

to RS-232C port

(null modem

adapter is required)

GPS

receiver

❮MENU screen❯ ➪ ❮DV SET MODE❯ ➪ ❮GPS TX MODE❯

(Push [MENU/ ]) (Rotate [DIAL]†, then push [ ](5)†.)

OFF

GPS

GPS-A

GPS TX MODE

:SENTENCE

GPS/GPS-A OPERATION (Optional UT-121 is required for IC-92A)

New2001

D GPS message programming

q Enter “GPS” in message/position set mode.

• GPS MESSAGE screen is displayed.

w Push [ ](6) to select the message edit condition.

• The 1st digit of the message blinks.

e Rotate [DIAL]† to select the desired character or symbol.

• Push [A/a](3) to change the character group from “AB” (alpha-

betical characters; capital letters), “ab” (alphabetical characters;

lower case letters), “12” (numbers) and “!”” (symbols) in se-

quence.

r Push [ ](6) to select 2nd digit, then rotate [DIAL]† to se-

lect the desired character or code.

• Push [](6) to move the cursor right; push [](4) to move the

cursor left.

• 2nd digit blinks (1st digit stops blinking).

t Repeat the steps r and t to enter the desired message.

• Up to 20-character messages can be set.

y Push [ ](5) to store the message.

u Push [MENU/ ] to return to frequency indication.

❮MENU screen❯ ➪ ❮MESSAGE/POSITION❯ ➪ ❮GPS❯

(Push [MENU/ ]) (Rotate [DIAL]†, then push [ ](5)†.)

DATA:

DATA: AB

†

:SET

:SEL

:CUR

CLR:CLR

GPS MESSAGE

A/a:CHAR

DATA:

DATA: AB

Hello!

†

:SET

:SEL

:CUR

CLR:CLR

GPS MESSAGE

A/a:CHAR

†[DIAL] ↔ [ ](2)/[](8) [ ](5) ↔ [ ](6)

NOTE: Set the GPV sentence is OFF when sending the

GPS message to conventional digital transceivers

(IC-2820/E2820,IC-D800,IC-91AD/E91,IC-V85).

GPV sentence is incompatible with them. There-

fore, those transceivers cannot display GPS mes-

sages properly when sending the GPS message

from IC-92AD with GPV sentense is available con-

dition.

8GPS/GPS-A OPERATION (Optional UT-121 is required for IC-92A)

New2001

D GPS message automatic transmission

q Enter “GPS AUTO TX” in DV set mode. (p. 95)

• GPS AUTO TX screen is displayed.

w Rotate [DIAL]† to select the desired position data trans-

mitting interval from 5 sec., 10 sec., 30 sec., 1 min., 3

min., 5 min., 10 min., 30 min. and OFF.

• The position data is transmitted only when [PTT] is pushed with

OFF setting, the data is transmitted automatically once every

5 sec., 10 sec., 30 sec., 1 min., 3 min., 5 min., 10 min. and 30

min. when the appropriate setting is selected.

• The GPS message is also transmitted if programmed.

e Push [ ](5) (or [ ](4)) to return to DV SET MODE screen.

r Push [MENU/ ] to return to frequency indication.

NOTE: Your own call sign (“MY”) should be set to activate

the GPS automatic transmission.

D Received GPS message indication

q Enter “RX GPS” in message/position set mode.

• RX GPS MESSAGE screen is displayed.

w Push [](5) (or [](4)) to return to MESSAGE/POSITION

screen.

e Push [MENU/ ] to return to frequency indication.

❮MENU screen❯ ➪ ❮DV SET MODE❯ ➪ ❮GPS AUTO TX❯

(Push [MENU/ ]) (Rotate [DIAL]†, then push [ ](5)†.)

OFF

5SEC

10SEC

30SEC

1MIN

GPS AUTO TX

❮MENU screen❯ ➪ ❮MESSAGE/POSITION❯ ➪ ❮RX GPS❯

(Push [MENU/ ]) (Rotate [DIAL]†, then push [ ](5)†.)

DATA:

Call from

Osaka!

:BACK

RX GPS MESSAGE

[NOTICE]

USE GPS message automatic transmission at simplex mode.

Sending with GPS message automatic transmission through the

repeater may interfere with other amateur radio.

[NOTICE]

“5SEC” cannot select when 4 GPS sentences are selected.

GPS/GPS-A OPERATION (Optional UT-121 is required for IC-92A)

New2001

D Position indication

q Enter “POSITION” in message/position set mode.

• GPS POSITION screen is displayed.

w Rotate [DIAL]† to select the received position data indica-

tion.

• MY POSITION and ELEVATION or RX POSITION and DIS-

TANCE display at the same tine when selecting SMALL on the

FONT SIZE in the set mode.

e Push [](5) (or [](4)) to return to MESSAGE/POSITION

screen.

r Push [MENU/ ] to return to frequency indication.

[Indication items]

• MY POSITION : Displaying own latitude and longitude.

• RX POSITION : Displaying other station latitude and longitude.

• ELEVATION : Displaying own elevation and the time.

• DIATANCE : Displaying distance from other station.

D Saving own/received position data

q Operate q – r of “Position indication” (See left column),

and select the desired position data.

w Push and hold [S.MR](MR) for 1 sec. to save the selected

position data to GPS memory (CH00).

• The M-CH number brings forward automatically in case the next

M-CH is already stored.

• 100 GPS M-CH are available.

• Push [MR] to display stored postion data.

†[DIAL] ↔ [ ](2)/[](8) [ ](5) ↔ [ ](6)

❮MENU screen❯ ➪ ❮MESSAGE/POSITION❯ ➪ ❮POSITION❯

(Push [MENU/ ]) (Rotate [DIAL]†, then push [ ](5)†.)

MY POSITION

GPS POSITION

34.56.789 N

123.45.678 E

:RX POS

:BACK

NOTE: The ELEVATION may be changed by received sig-

nal strength.

8GPS/GPS-A OPERATION (Optional UT-121 is required for IC-92A)

New2001

D Displaying own/received position data with

compass

Displaying the own direction, received station’s direction and

setting direction in the GPS memory.

q Enter “COMPAS” in message/position set mode.

• COMPAS screen is displayed.

w Rotate [DIAL]† to select the received position data indica-

tion.

• MY, RX or SET is available.

[Indication items]

• MY : Displaying own latitude, longitude, elevation, the time

and direction.

• RX : Displaying other station latitude, longitude, distance

from own and direction.

• SET : Displaying latitude, longitude, distance from own and

direction of alarm setting for GPS memory.

e Push and hold [S.MR](MR) for 1 sec. to save the selected

position data to GPS memory (CH00).

• The M-CH number brings forward automatically in case the next

M-CH is already stored.

• 100 GPS M-CH are available.

• Push [MR] to display stored postion data.

r Push [](5) (or [](4)) to return to MESSAGE/POSITION

screen.

t Push [MENU/ ] to return to frequency indication.

❮MENU screen❯ ➪ ❮MESSAGE/POSITION❯ ➪ ❮COMPAS❯

(Push [MENU/ ]) (Rotate [DIAL]†, then push [ ](5)†.)

35°

45'00

NORTH

ELEVAT

15m

TIME

21:00

135°

36'00

GPS/GPS-A OPERATION (Optional UT-121 is required for IC-92A)

New2001

D GPS data addition

q Enter “GPS MEMORY” in message/position set mode.

• GPS MEMORY screen is displayed.

w Rotate [DIAL]† to select the desired memory bank or ALL,

then push [](6).

e Rotate [DIAL]† to select <ADDITION>, then push

[](5).

†[DIAL] ↔ [ ](2)/[](8) [ ](5) ↔ [ ](6)

❮MENU screen❯

➪

❮MESSAGE/POSITION❯

➪

❮GPS MEMORY❯

(Push [MENU/ ]) (Rotate [DIAL]†, then push [ ](5)†.)

ALL

:SET

:BACK

:SEL

:EDIT

:ALM

GPS MEMORY

:SET

:BACK

BANK A

NAME:

:SET

:BACK

:SEL

:EDIT

NAME:

:SET

:BACK

:SEL

:EDIT

8GPS/GPS-A OPERATION (Optional UT-121 is required for IC-92A)

New2001

r Rotate [DIAL]† to select desired items (NAME, TIME,

LATITUDE, LONGITUDE, BANK or BANK NAME), then

push [](6) to edit the selected item.

t Rotate [DIAL]† to select the desired character or symbol.

y Push [](6) to select 2nd digit, then rotate [DIAL]† to se-

lect the desired character or code.

• Push [](6) to move the cursor right; push [](4) to move the

cursor left.

• 2nd digit blinks (1st digit stops blinking).

u Repeat the steps r and t to enter the desired message.

• Up to 20-character messages can be set.

i Push [ ](5) to add the GPS data.

o Push [MENU/ ] to return to frequency indication.

D GPS alarm setting

GPS alarm sounds when your own position is close the

specified area. This function can be set the received chan-

nel, speciﬁ ed GPS memory channel, all GPS memory chan-

nels or a memory bank.

q Enter “GPS MEMORY” in message/position set mode.

• GPS MEMORY screen is displayed.

w Rotate [DIAL]† to select the desired memory bank or

memory channel.

• “RX”, “ALL”, one of the memory bank or memory channel can

be selected.

• Skip e and operate r when alarm RX, ALL, BANK A–Z set.

ALL

:SET

:BACK

:SEL

:EDIT

:ALM

GPS MEMORY

01:BAY-

AREA

02:KOBE-AIR

:SET

:BACK

:SEL

:EDIT

:ALM

BANK A

❮MENU screen❯

➪

❮MESSAGE/POSITION❯

➪

❮GPS MEMORY❯

(Push [MENU/ ]) (Rotate [DIAL]†, then push [ ](5)†.)

01:BAY

01:BAY-ARE

02:KOBE

02:KOBE-AIR

:SET

:BACK

:SEL

:EDIT

:ALM

BANK A

Alarm mark

Appearing at 8-digits

of memory name.

GPS/GPS-A OPERATION (Optional UT-121 is required for IC-92A)

New2001

D GPS memory clearing

q Enter “GPS MEMORY” in message/position set mode.

• GPS MEMORY screen is displayed.

w Rotate [DIAL]† to select “ALL” or desired memory bank or

memory channel.

• Skip e and operate r when ALL or each all channels of bank

A–Z delete.

e Push [](6), then rotate[DIAL]† to select the desired GPS

memory channel.

r Push and hold [CLR](1) for 1 sec. to clear.

• 3 beeps sound, then the memory channel is cleared.

• Remaining channels scroll up.

t Push [ ](4) to return to GPS MEMORY screen.

y Push [MENU/ ] to return to frequency indication.

ALL

:SET

:BACK

:SEL

:EDIT

:ALM

GPS MEMORY

❮MENU screen❯

➪

❮MESSAGE/POSITION❯

➪

❮GPS MEMORY❯

(Push [MENU/ ]) (Rotate [DIAL]†, then push [ ](5)†.)

01:BAY-

AREA

02:KOBE-AIR

:SET

:BACK

:SEL

:EDIT

:ALM

BANK A

8GPS/GPS-A OPERATION (Optional UT-121 is required for IC-92A)

New2001

e Push [](6), then rotate[DIAL]† to select the desired

memory channel.

r Push [C](CALL) to switch alarm function ON or OFF.

t Push [](4) to return to GPS MEMORY screen.

y Push [MENU/ ] to return to frequency indication.

✔-For your information!

• When “RX” or memory channel is selected above step r,

alarm functions depending on “ALM AREA2” setting in the

GPS set mode (p. ??).

• When “ALL” or memory bank is selected above step r,

alarm functions depending on “ALM AREA1” setting in the

GPS set mode (p. ??).

■ Other functions for DV mode

operation

D DV voice memory

The IC-92A/92AD has a DV voice memory that records a

total 30 second (approx.) of received audio.

The DV voice memory is divided into 2 tracks, 15 seconds

each in a track, as the default setting.

◆ Recording received audio

q Select DV mode in B band, and deactivate the priority

watch (p. 83) and weather alert function (p. 114) if activated.

w While receiving a DV signal, push [REC].

e Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired track.

• “✱” is displayed beside the track number when the selected

track has been recorded.

r Push [REC] to start recording.

• Track counter (bar meter) is displayed during record.

440012

REC TRACK:2

❮MENU screen❯ ➪ ❮DV VOICE MEMO❯ ➪ ❮TRACK SIZE❯

(Push [MENU/ ]) (Rotate [DIAL]†, then push [ ](5)†.)

10S/3TRACK

15S/2TRACK

30S/1TRACK

TRACK SIZE

DV MODE OPERATION (Optional UT-121 is required for IC-92A)

New2001

• The recording is paused automatically when the DV signal is

interrupted or when the DV audio signal cannot be received

correctly. Re-starts the recording when the DV audio signal is

received correctly.

t Push [REC] again to stop recording.

• The recording stops automatically when the track becomes full.

◆ Track size setting

The track size can be changed with the following instruction.

q Enter “TRACK SIZE” in DV voice memo set mode.

• TRACK SIZE screen is displayed

w Rotate [DIAL]† to select the desired track size.

10S/3TRACK : Makes 3 tracks and 10 seconds audio

can be recorded in each track.

15S/2TRACK : Makes 2 tracks and 15 seconds audio

can be recorded in each track.

30S/1TRACK : Makes 1 track only and 30 seconds audio

can be recorded in a track.

e Push [](5) (or [](4)) to return to DV VOICE MEMO

screen.

r Push [MENU/ ] to return to frequency indication.

❮MENU screen❯ ➪ ❮DV VOICE MEMO❯ ➪ ❮TRACK❯

(Push [MENU/ ]) (Rotate [DIAL]†, then push [ ](5)†.)

TRACK:1

TRACK:1 *

:SEL

:BACK

CLR:CLR

TRACK

❮MENU screen❯ ➪ ❮DV SET MODE❯ ➪ ❮AUTO DETECT❯

(Push [MENU/ ]) (Rotate [DIAL]†, then push [ ](5)†.)

†[DIAL] ↔ [ ](2)/[](8) [ ](5) ↔ [ ](6)

8GPS/GPS-A OPERATION (Optional UT-121 is required for IC-92A)

New2001

■ GPS set mode items

D Entering GPS set mode

q Enter “GPS SET MODE” in message/position set mode.

• GPS SET MODE screen is displayed.

w Rotate [DIAL]† to select the desired item, and then push

[](5)†.

e Rotate [DIAL]† to select the desired value or condition.

r Push [](5) (or [](4)) to return to GPS SET MODE

screen.

t Push [MENU/ ] to return to frequency indication.

D GPS SPEED

Selects the data transmission speed for packet operation

from 4800 bps (default) and 9600 bps.

D FORMAT

Selects the displaying position format from dddºmm.mm´

(default) and dddºmm´ss´´.

D UNITS

Selects display units for distance and elevation from “m” or

“ft/ml.”

(default : USA/General versions; ft/ml, Other versions; m)

D COMPASS DIRECTION

Selects compass indication type from “NORTH REF” (default)

and “SOUTH REF.”

D UTC offset

Sets time difference from UTC (Universal Time Coordinated)

within –12:00 to +12:00 range in 5 min. steps. (default: 0:00)

GPS SPEED

FORMAT

UNITS

COMPASS DIR

UTC OFFSET

GPS SET MODE

❮MENU screen❯

➪

❮MESSAGE/POSITION❯

➪

❮GPS SET MODE❯

(Push [MENU/ ]) (Rotate [DIAL]†, then push [ ](5)†.)

GPS/GPS-A OPERATION (Optional UT-121 is required for IC-92A)

New2001

D-Alarm area 1

Sets GPS alarm active range within 00c05s to 59c59s in

1 sec. (00c01s) steps. (default: 00c15s)

q Enter “GPS MEMORY” in message/position set mode.

w The alarm area 1 function is available when “GPS

ALARM” function of ALL or BANK A–Z turns ON.

D-Alarm area 2

Selects GPS alarm active range from “LIMITED,” “EX-

TENDED” and “BOTH.”

•-LIMITED : GPS alarm will be sound when a

target position is coming into 500 m*

(547 Y)* range.

•-EXTENDED : GPS alarm will be sound when a

target position is coming into 1 km*

(1094 Y)* range.

• BOTH : GPS alarm will be sound when a

target position is coming into both

500 m* (547 Y)* and 1 km* (1094 Y)*

range. (default)

*Approximate

′

″

′

″

′

″

′

″

Your position

Point A

Point C

Point B

Point D

• Example:

Your position : 35˚N/135˚E

ALM AREA1 setting : 00′15″ (default)

• Position of point A : 35˚00′15″N/134˚59′45″E

• Position of point B : 35˚00′15″N/135˚00′15″E

• Position of point C : 34˚59′45″N/134˚59′45″E

• Position of point D : 34˚59′45″N/135˚00′15″E

When the target position is coming into the area as above, the

GPS alarm will be sound.

Extended range

(approx. 1 km; 1094 Y)

Limited range

(approx. 500 m; 547 Y)

Your position

• Example:

When the target position is coming into either/each area as

above, the GPS alarm will be sound.

❮MENU screen❯

➪

❮MESSAGE/POSITION❯

➪

❮GPS SET MODE❯

(Push [MENU/ ]) (Rotate [DIAL]†, then push [ ](5)†.)

NeNew2001

MEMORY/CALL CHANNELS

■ General description

The IC-92A/92AD has 850 memory channels in A band, 450

memory channels in B band, and 2 call channels in each

band. Memory channels in each bands including 50 scan

edge memory channels (25 pairs) for storage of often-used

frequencies, respectively.

And a total of 26 memory banks, A to Z, are available in

each bands for storing groups of frequencies, etc. Up to 100

channels can be assigned into a bank.

D Memory channel contents

The following information can be programmed into memory

channels:

• Operating frequency (p. 18)

• Operating mode (p. 21)

• Duplex direction (+DUP or –DUP) with an offset fre-

quency (p. 31)

• Subaudible tone encoder (p. 107), tone squelch or

DTCS squelch ON/OFF (p. 110)

• Subaudible tone frequency (p. 107), tone squelch fre-

quency or DTCS code with polarity (pgs. 107, 111)

• Scan skip information (p. 80)

• Memory bank (p. 67)

• Memory name (p. 70)

• Tuning step (p. 18)

• Call sign squelch or Digital code squelch* (p. 110)

• Station call sign* (p. 36)

• RPT1/RPT2 call sign* (p. 41)

*Available for B band operation only.

■ Selecting a memory channel

D Using [DIAL]— Programmed channels

q Push [MR] to select memory mode.

w Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired memory channel.

• Only programmed channels are displayed.

D Using [DIAL]— All channels

q Push [MR] to select memory mode.

w Push and hold [S.MW](MR) for 1 sec. to enter select

memory write mode.

• 1 short and 1 long beep sound.

• “μ ” indicator blinks.

e Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired memory channel.

• All channels are displayed.

• Push [VFO] to return to memory mode indication.

146010

000

[DIAL]

S.MW

Appears

Rotate [DIAL] to select

the memory channel.

New2001

MEMORY/CALL CHANNELS

D Using the KEYPAD

q Push [MR] to select memory mode.

w Push the keypad to enter 3 digits to select the desired

memory channel.

• The blank channels are also selectable.

• Example— selecting memory channel “25”

Push [MR] then push [0], [2], [5].

■ Selecting a call channel

q Push [CALL] to select call channel mode.

• Pushing [CALL] toggles call, TV* and weather† channels.

w Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired call channel.

• “C0” and “C1” are selectable.

* Appears only when TV channels are programmed via the

optional RS-92. Also available for A band operation only.

†

Available for the USA version only.

146

010

BANK

:----

MNAME:

SKIP

:OFF

000

[DIAL]

S.MW

Blinks

Rotate [DIAL] to select

the memory channel.

Appears

145600

025

The entered memory

channel is selected.

S.MW

Keypad

440000

146010

VHF band call channel

UHF band call channel

[DIAL]

CALL

8MEMORY/CALL CHANNELS

New2001

■

Memory channel programming

q Push [VFO] to select VFO mode.

w Set the desired frequency:

➥ Select the desired band with [BAND].

➥ Set the desired frequency with [DIAL].

➥ Or set the desired frequency with keypad directly.

In this case, the band and frequency settings with

[BAND] and [DIAL] as above are not required.

➥ Set other data (e.g. offset frequency, duplex direction,

tone squelch, etc.), if desired.

e Push and hold [S.MW](MR) for 1 sec. to enter select

memory write mode.

• 1 short and 1 long beep sound.

• “μ ” indicator blinks.

r Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired channel.

• Call channels (C0, C1), VFO (VFO) and scan edge channels

(0A/0B to 24A/24B), as well as regular memory channels, can

be programmed in this way.

t Push and hold [S.MW](MR) for 1 sec. to program.

• 3 beeps sound.

• Memory channel number automatically increases when con-

tinuing to push and hold [S.MW](MR) for 3 sec. after program-

ming.

[EXAMPLE]: Programming 145.870 MHz into memory

channel 11 (blank channel).

146010

BANK

:----

MNAME:

SKIP

:OFF

000

BANK

:----

MNAME:

SKIP

:OFF

011

145870

PSKIP

145870

PSKIP

145870

PSKIP

011

[DIAL]

S.MW

VFO mode

Enter select memory

write mode.

Rotate [DIAL] to select

channel 11.

Push and hold

for 1 sec.

Channel 11

Push and hold

for 1 sec. to program.

Return to the VFO mode.

MEMORY/CALL CHANNELS

New2001

■ Memory bank setting

The IC-92A/92AD has a total of 26 banks (A to Z). Regular

memory channels, 000 to 799 (A band)/000 to 399 (B band),

are assigned to the desired bank for easy memory manage-

ment.

q Push and hold [S.MW](MR) for 1 sec. to enter select

memory write mode.

• 1 short and 1 long beep sound.

• “μ ” indicator blinks.

w Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired memory channel.

e Push [](2) or [ ](8) to select “BANK.”

• Bank group and channel number is displayed if the selected

memory channel has already been previously assigned to a

bank.

r Push [](4) or [](6) several times to select the desired

bank group from “A” to “Z.”

t Rotate [DIAL] to select the bank channel number from

“00” to “99.”

• Only vacant bank channel numbers will be displayed.

y Push and hold [S.MW](MR) for 1 sec. to assign the chan-

nel to the bank.

• Return to the previous indication.

145870870

BANKBANK :----:----

MNAME:MNAME:

SKIPSKIP :OFF:OFF

FMFM

011011

145870870

BANKBANK :----:----

MNAME:MNAME:

SKIPSKIP :OFF:OFF

011011

Push or

[DIAL]

S.MW

SCAN

145870

BANK

:C-00

MNAME:

SKIP

:OFF

011

Bank group is selected

with or .

[DIAL]

DUP

M.NAME

DUP

M.NAME

145870

BANK :C-05

MNAME:

SKIP

:OFF

011

Bank channel is

selected with [DIAL].

8MEMORY/CALL CHANNELS

New2001

■ Memory bank selection

q Push [MR] several times to select memory bank mode.

w While pushing and holding [BAND], rotate [DIAL] to se-

lect the desired bank (A to Z).

• Only programmed banks are displayed.

e Rotate [DIAL] to select the bank channel.

• Only programmed channels are displayed.

r Push [MR] to return to regular memory condition.

145870

011

Memory mode

145870

C05

Memory bank mode

Bank channel is

displayed.

Memory channel is

displayed.

[DIAL]

S.MW

BAND

145620

C01

Memory bank mode

Bank channel is

selected with [DIAL].

[DIAL]

MEMORY/CALL CHANNELS

New2001

■ Programming memory/bank/scan name

Each memory channel can be programmed with an alpha-

numeric channel name for easy recognition and can be indi-

cated independently by channel. Names can be a maximum

of 8 characters.

NOTE: Scan name indication can be turned ON or OFF in

display set mode. (p. 101)

q Push [MR] to select memory mode.

• When programming a call channel name, push [CALL] to se-

lect call channel mode.

w Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired memory channel.

• Select scan edge channels (0A/0B to 24A/24B) for program-

ming a scan name.

e Push and hold [S.MW](MR) for 1 sec. to enter select

memory write mode.

• 1 short and 1 long beep sound.

• “μ ” indicator blinks.

r Push [](2) or [](8) several times to select “BNAME,”

“MNAME” or “SNAME” when programming the bank

name, the memory name or the scan name, respectively.

• After selecting the name to be programmed, a cursor blinks for

the ﬁ rst character.

t Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired character.

• The selected character blinks.

• Push [A/a](3) to change the character group from “AB” (alphabeti-

cal characters; capital letters), “ab” (alphabetical characters; lower

case letters), “12” (numbers) and “-!”-” (symbols) in sequence.

• Push [](6) to move the cursor right; push [](4) to move the

cursor left.

• Push [CLR](1) to erase the selected character, or push and

hold [CLR](1) for 1 sec. to erase all characters following the

cursor.

y Repeat step t until the desired channel name is pro-

grammed.

u Push and hold [S.MW](MR) for 1 sec. to program the

name and exit channel name programming.

• 3 beeps sound.

NOTE: Only one bank name can be programmed into

each bank. Therefore, the previously programmed bank

name will be displayed when bank name indication is se-

lected. Also, the programmed bank name is assigned for

the other bank channels automatically.

D Available characters

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXY

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ

abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxy

abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz

012345678

0123456789

! '

'#$%&'()*+,-./:;<=>?@[\]

^_`{|}

^_`{|}~

(Space)

8MEMORY/CALL CHANNELS

New2001

[EXAMPLE]: Programming the bank name “AIR” into the

scan edge channel 03A. ■ Selecting memory/bank name

indication

During memory mode operation, either the programmed

memory name or bank name can be displayed below the

frequency indication.

NOTE: The programmed scan name is displayed during

the programmed scan edge channel selection.

q Push [MR] to select memory mode.

w While pushing [M.N](6), rotate [DIAL] to select display

indication type from memory name (normal size), memory

name (large size), bank name and OFF.

127

500

BANK

:A-01

BNAME:

MNAME:

SNAME:

03A

127500

03A

145

870

011

127500

BANK

:A-01

BNAME:AIR

MNAME:

SNAME:

03A

127500

BANK

:A-01

BNAME:AI

MNAME:

SNAME:

03A

127500

BANK

:A-01

BNAME:A

MNAME:

SNAME:

03A

Enter select memory

write mode.

Push and hold

for 1 sec.

Push and hold

for 1 sec. to program.

Push

to select memory mode.

Rotate [DIAL] to select

scan edge channel 03A.

Push

to select BNAME *.

Scan edge channel 03A

Rotate [DIAL] to enter

A , push .

Enter I and R

with [DIAL] and .

*Select

when programming the

memory name or the scan

name, respectively.

S.MW

SCAN

M.NAME

AIR

127

500

03A

Airport1

127

500

03A

127

500

03A

Name indication OFF.

Memory name indication

Bank name indication

[DIAL]

M.NAME

MEMORY/CALL CHANNELS

New2001

■ Copying memory/call contents

This function transfers 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 fre-

quency etc.

D Memory/call➪VFO

q Select the memory (call) channel to be copied.

➥ Push [MR] or [CALL] to select memory mode or call

channel mode, then rotate [DIAL] to select the desired

channel.

w Push and hold [S.MW](MR) for 1 sec. to enter select

memory write mode.

• 1 short and 1 long beep sound.

• “μ ” indicator blinks.

e Rotate [DIAL] to select “VFO.”

r Push and hold [S.MW](MR) for 1 sec. to write the selected

channel contents to VFO mode.

• Returns to VFO mode automatically.

Holding [S.MW](MR) for 2 sec. at the step w, will also

copy the memory contents to VFO. In this case, the steps

e and r are not necessary.

D Memory/call➪memory/call

q Select the memory (call) channel to be copied.

➥ Push [MR] or [CALL] to select memory mode or call

channel mode, then rotate [DIAL] to select the desired

memory channel.

w Push and hold [S.MW](MR) for 1 sec. to enter select

memory write mode.

• 1 short and 1 long beep sound.

• “μ ” indicator blinks.

• Do not hold [S.MW](MR) for more than 2 sec. otherwise the

memory contents will be copied to VFO.

e Rotate [DIAL] to select the target memory (call) channel.

r Push and hold [S.MW](MR) for 1 sec. again to copy.

145870

PSKIP

145870

011

145000

VFO

145

870

BANK

:----

MNAME:

SKIP

:OFF

011

During memory mode,

rotate [DIAL] to select

memory channel 11 .

Rotate [DIAL] to select

VFO .

Push and hold

for 1 sec.

VFO is selected.

S.MW

BPush and hold

for 1 sec.

S.MW

[EXAMPLE]: Copying memory channel 11 to VFO.

8MEMORY/CALL CHANNELS

New2001

■ Memory clearing

Contents of programmed memories can be cleared

(blanked), if desired.

q Push and hold [S.MW](MR) for 1 sec. to enter select

memory write mode.

• 1 short and 1 long beeps sound.

• “μ ” indicator blinks.

• Do not hold [S.MW](MR) for more than 2 sec. otherwise the

memory contents will be copied to VFO.

w Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired memory channel to be

cleared.

e Push [∫](2) or [√](8) to select “CLEAR.”

r Push and hold [S.MW](MR) for 1 sec. to clear the con-

tents.

• 3 beeps sound.

• The cleared channel changes to blank channel

• Return to select memory write mode.— “μ ” indicator blinks.

Push [VFO] to exit select memory write mode.

NOTE: Be careful!— the contents of cleared memories

CANNOT be recalled.

146

010

BANK

:----

MNAME:

SKIP

:OFF

000

145

000

MNAME:

SKIP

:OFF

CLEAR

005

145870

PSKIP

145

000

BANK

:----

MNAME:

SKIP

:OFF

005

BANK

:----

MNAME:

SKIP

:OFF

005

145870

PSKIP

VFO mode

Rotate [DIAL] to select

the desired channel.

Push and hold

for 1 sec. to clear.

Push .

Return to the VFO mode.

Enter select memory

write mode.

Push and hold

for 1 sec.

Push

to select CLEAR .

S.MW

SCAN

VFO

MHz

MEMORY/CALL CHANNELS

New2001

■ Erasing/transferring bank contents

The bank contents of programmed memory channels can be

cleared or reassigned to another memory bank.

INFORMATION: Even if the memory bank contents are

cleared, the memory channel contents still remain pro-

grammed.

q Select the desired bank contents to be transferred or

erased from the bank. (p. 68)

➥ Push [MR] several times to select memory bank mode.

➥ While pushing [BAND], rotate [DIAL] to select the de-

sired memory bank group.

➥ Rotate [DIAL] to select the bank channel.

w Push [S.MW](MR) for 1 sec. to enter select memory write

mode.

• 1 short and 1 long beeps sound.

• Displays the original memory channel number automatically

and “μ ” indicator blinks.

• Do not hold [S.MW](MR) for more than 2 sec., otherwise the

memory contents will be copied to VFO.

e Push [ ](2) or [ ](8) to select “BANK.”

r Push [](6) or [](4) several times to select the desired

bank group to be transferred.

• Select “– – – –” indication when erasing the contents from the

bank.

t Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired bank channel.

• Skip this step when “– – – –” indication is selected in step r.

y Push [S.MW](MR) for 1 sec. to erase/transfer the bank

contents.

[DIAL]

S.MW

BAND

433000

C05

145600

BANK

:----

BNAME:

MNAME:

SKIP

:OFF

025

145600

BANK

:B-11

BNAME:

MNAME:

SKIP

:OFF

025

To transfer the bank contents

to ch 11 in Bank B.

To erase

Bank channel is

displayed.

is displayed.

[DIAL]

S.MW

SCAN

DUP

NeNew2001

SCAN OPERATION

■ Scan types

Scanning searches for signals automatically and makes it

easier to locate new stations for contact or listening pur-

poses.

There are 7 scan types and 4 resume conditions to suit your

operating needs.

FULL SCAN (p. 75) Repeatedly scans all fre-

quencies over the entire

band.

Some frequency ranges are

not scanned according to the

frequency coverage of the

transceiver’s version.

SELECTED BAND SCAN

(p. 75)

Repeatedly scans all fre-

quencies over the entire se-

lected band.

ALL/SELECTED BANK

SCAN (p. 78)

Repeatedly scans all bank

channels or selected bank

channels. The skip scan is

also available.

FREQUENCY/MEMORY

SKIP FUNCTION (p. 79)

Skips unwanted frequen-

cies or channels that incon-

veniently stop scanning.

This function can be turned

ON and OFF by pushing and

holding [SKIP](5) in either

VFO or memory mode.

PROGRAMMED SCAN

(p. 75)

Repeatedly scans between

two user-programmed fre-

quencies. Used for checking

for frequencies within a speci-

fied range such as repeater

output frequencies, etc.

MEMORY (SKIP) SCAN

(p. 77)

Repeatedly scans memory

channels except those set

as skip channel. Skip chan-

nels can be turned ON and

OFF by pushing and holding

[SKIP](5) in memory mode.

495

kHz

999.990

MHz

Scan

Jump

Band

edge

Band

edge

Scan

Jump

Band

edge xxA xxB

Band

edge

Scan edges

Scan

Jump

SKIP

M 0 M 4

M 1 M 2 M 3

M 5

M 199

M 6

SKIP

A99 A03

A00 A01 A02

A04

A98

A05

Band

edge

Band

edge

Scan

SKIP SKIP

Jump

New2001

SCAN OPERATION

■ Full/band/programmed scan

q Push [VFO] to select VFO mode.

• Select the desired frequency band with [BAND], if desired.

w Set the squelch level.

e While pushing and holding [SCAN](2), rotate [DIAL] to

select the desired scanning type.

• “ALL” for full scan; “BAND” for band scan, “PROG-xx (or scan

name if programmed)” for programmed scan (xx= 0 to 24; pro-

grammed scan edges numbers are only displayed), “DUP” (ap-

pears only when duplex operation is set) for duplex scan.

r To start the scan, release [SCAN](2).

• Scan pauses when a signal is received.

• Rotate [DIAL] to change the scanning direction, or resumes

manually.

• Push [VFO] to stop the scan.

About the scanning steps: The selected tuning step in

each frequency band (in VFO mode) is used during scan.

Duplex scan function: Repeatedly scans two frequen-

cies (transmission/reception) during duplex scan opera-

tion.

148800

PSKI

PSKIP

P01

148800

PSKI

PSKIP

SCAN:SCANNAME

Scan name

Scan name is not displayed during a programmed scan.

Scan edge number

Scan name selection

146010

SCAN:ALL

148 800

SCAN:BANDSCAN:BAND

148 800

SCAN:PROG-01SCAN:PROG-01

PSKI

PSKIP

PSKI

PSKIP

PSKI

PSKIP

• Full scan selection

• Programmed scan selection

• Band scan selection

Selectable between “ 00” to “24”

if programmed.

[DIAL]

SCAN

VFO

MHz

148800

PSKI

PSKIP

PSKI

PSKIP

P01

148800

• During full/band scan • During programmed scan

9SCAN OPERATION

New2001

■ Scan edges programming

Scan edges can be programmed in the same manner as

memory channels. Scan edges are programmed into scan

edges, 00A/00B to 24A/24B, in memory channels.

q Push [VFO] to select VFO mode.

w Set the desired frequency:

➥ Select the desired band with [BAND].

➥ Set the desired frequency with [DIAL].

➥ Set other data (e.g. offset frequency, duplex direction, tone

squelch, etc.), if desired.

e Push and hold [S.MW](MR) for 1 sec. to enter the select

memory write mode.

• 1 short and 1 long beeps sound.

• “μ ” indicator blinks.

r Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired programmed scan

edge channel from 00A to 24A.

t Push and hold [S.MW](MR) for 1 sec.

• 3 beeps sound.

• The other scan edge channel “B,” 00B to 24B, is automatically

selected when continuing to push [S.MW](MR) after program-

ming.

y To program a frequency for the other pair of scan edges,

00B to 24B, repeat steps w and r.

• If the same frequency is programmed into a pair of scan edges,

programmed scan will not function.

[EXAMPLE]: Programming 145.300 MHz into scan edges 03A.

[DIAL]

VFO

MHz

S.MW

BAND

145300

PSKI

PSKIP

145300

PSKI

PSKIP

03A

145300

PSKI

PSKIP

146

010

BANK

:----

MNAME:

SKIP

:OFF

001

BANK

:----

MNAME:

SNAME:

03A

Push and hold for 1 sec. Rotate [DIAL] Push and hold for 1 sec.

S.MW

BMR

S.MW

SCAN OPERATION

New2001

■ Memory scan

IMPORTANT!: To perform memory scan, 2 or more mem-

ory channels MUST be programmed, otherwise the scan

will not start.

q Push [MR] to select memory mode.

w Set the squelch level.

e While pushing and holding [SCAN](2), rotate [DIAL] to

select the desired scanning type.

• “ALL” for full memory scan; “BAND” for band memory scan,

“MODE” for mode scan, “DUP” (appears only when duplex op-

eration is set) for duplex scan.

r Release [SCAN](2) to start the selected scan.

• Scan pauses when a signal is received.

• Rotate [DIAL] to change the scanning direction, or resumes

manually.

t To stop the scan, push [VFO].

Band memory scan function: Repeatedly scans all

memory channels programmed with any frequencies of

the band programmed in the memory channel selected

for scanning.

Mode scan function: Repeatedly scans all memory

channels in which the same operating mode as the se-

lected memory channel has been programmed.

Duplex scan function: Repeatedly scans two frequen-

cies (transmission/reception) during duplex scan opera-

tion.

146010

088

SCAN:ALL

148 800

088088

SCAN:BANDSCAN:BAND

148 800

088088

SCAN:MODESCAN:MODE

PSKI

PSKIP

PSKI

PSKIP

PSKI

PSKIP

• All memory scan selection

• Mode scan selection

• Band memory scan selection

[DIAL]

VFO

MHz

S.MW

SCAN

012

148800

• During memory scan

9SCAN OPERATION

New2001

■ Memory bank scan

IMPORTANT!: To perform memory bank scan, 2 or more

bank channels MUST be programmed, otherwise the

scan will not start.

q Push [S.MW](MR) several times to select memory bank

mode.

w Set the squelch level.

e While pushing and holding [SCAN](2), rotate [DIAL] to

select the desired scanning type.

• “ALL” for all bank scan; “BANK-LINK” for bank link scan or

“BANK-x” for bank scan (x= A to Z; programmed bank groups

are only displayed.), “DUP” (appears only when duplex opera-

tion is set) for duplex scan.

r Release [SCAN](2) to start the selected scan.

• Scan pauses when a signal is received.

• Rotate [DIAL] to change the scanning direction, or resumes

manually.

t To stop the scan, push [VFO].

The bank-link setting can be changed in scan set mode.

See page 97 for details.

Duplex scan function: Repeatedly scans two frequen-

cies (transmission/reception) during duplex scan opera-

tion.

146010

A01

SCAN:ALL

148800

A01

SCAN:BANK-LINKSCAN:BANK-LINK

148800

A01A01

SCAN:BANK-ASCAN:BANK-A

PSKI

PSKIP

PSKI

PSKIP

PSKI

PSKIP

• All bank scan selection

• Bank scan selection

• Bank link scan selection

Selectable between “A” to “Z”

if programmed.

[DIAL]

VFO

MHz

S.MW

SCAN

888

148800

• During all bank/bank link scan • During bank scan

A88

148800

SCAN OPERATION

New2001

■ Skip channel/frequency setting

Memory channels can be set to be skipped for memory skip

scan. In addition, memory channels can be set to be skipped

for both memory skip scan and frequency skip scan. These

are useful to speed up the scan rate.

q Select a memory channel:

➥ Push [MR] to select memory mode.

➥ Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired channel to be a

skip channel/frequency.

w Push and hold [S.MW](MR) for 1 sec. to enter select

memory write mode.

e Push [∫](2) or [√](8) several times to select “SKIP.”

r Rotate [DIAL] to select the skip condition from “SKIP,”

“P SKIP” or “OFF” for the selected channel.

• P SKIP : The channel is skipped during memory/bank scan and

the programmed frequency is skipped during VFO

scan, such as programmed scan.

• SKIP : The channel is skipped during memory or bank scan.

• OFF : The channel is scanned during any scan.

(Continue to the next page.)

020

145870

[DIAL]

S.MW

146

010

BANK

:----

MNAME:

SKIP

:OFF

012

146

010

MNAME:

SKIP

:OFF

CLEAR

012

several times.

Push

S.MW

SCAN

9SCAN OPERATION

New2001

t Push and hold [S.MW](MR) for 1 sec. to store the skip

condition into the memory.

• “SKIP” or “P SKIP” indicator appears, according to the skip se-

lection in the step r.

✔-CONVENIENT!

The the skip setting can be set with the following operation.

q Select the desired memory channel to be set as a skip

channel/frequency.

While pushing [SKIP](5), rotate [DIAL] to select the skip

condition from “P SKIP,” “SKIP” and “OFF

(no indication)

.”

✔-CONVENIENT!

During VFO scanning, such as programmed scan, the skip

setting can be programmed into the highest blank memory

channel which is automatically selected with the following

operation.

q Start the VFO scan.

➥ Push [VFO] to select VFO mode.

• Select the desired frequency band with [BAND], if desired.

➥ Set the squelch level.

➥ While pushing and holding [SCAN](2), rotate [DIAL] to

select the desired scanning type.

• “ALL” for full scan; “BAND” for band scan, “PROG-xx (or

scan name if programmed)” for programmed scan (xx= 0 to

24; programmed scan edges numbers are only displayed),

“DUP” for duplex scan.

➥ To start the scan, release [SCAN](2).

• Scan pauses when a signal is received.

• Rotate [DIAL] to change the scanning direction, or resumes

manually.

w When scan pauses and you want to set the paused fre-

quency as a skip frequency.

➥ Push and hold [SKIP](5) for 1 sec. to store the paused

frequency into the highest blank memory channel.

• While pushing and holding [SKIP](5), rotate [DIAL] to select

a skip condition from “SKIP,” “P-SKIP” and “OFF.”

• While pushing and holding [SKIP](5), scan pauses; and

after writing the frequency, scan resumes.

SKIP

033

145700

PSKI

PSKIP

033

145700

• Skip channel setting • Program skip setting

“SKIP” appears “P SKIP” appears

■ Scan resume condition

D Scan pause timer

The scan pauses when receiving signals according to the

scan pause time. It can be set from 2 to 20 sec. or unlimited.

q Enter “PAUSE” in scan set mode. (p. 96)

w Rotate [DIAL]† to set the desired scan pausing time from

2–20 sec. (2 sec. steps) or “HOLD.”

• “2SEC”–“20SEC” :- Scan pauses for 2–20 sec. while receiving a

signal.

• “HOLD” :- Scan pauses on a received a signal until it

disappears.

e Push [ ](5) (or [ ](4)) to return to scan set mode.

r [MENU/ ] to return to frequency indication.

D Scan resume timer

The scan restarts after the signal disappears according to

the resume time. It can be set from 0–5 sec. or unlimited.

q Enter “RESUME” in scan set mode. (p. 96)

w Rotate [DIAL]† to set the desired scan resume time from

0–5 sec. (1 sec. steps) and “HOLD.”

• “0SEC” :- Scan restarts immediately after the signal

disappears.

• “1SEC”–“5SEC” :- Scan restarts 1–5 sec. after the signal disap-

pears.

• “HOLD” :- Scan restarts by rotating [DIAL] only.

e Push [ ](5) (or [ ](4)) to return to scan set mode.

r [MENU/ ] to return to frequency indication.

Scan resume timer must be set shorter than the scan

pause timer, otherwise this timer does not activate.

SCAN OPERATION

New2001

❮MENU screen❯ ➪ ❮SCAN❯ ➪ ❮PAUSE❯

(Push [MENU/ ]) (Rotate [DIAL]†, then push [ ](5)†.)

10SEC

6SEC

8SEC

4SEC

12SEC

PAUSE TIMER

• Pause timer setting

❮MENU screen❯ ➪ ❮SCAN❯ ➪ ❮RESUME❯

(Push [MENU/ ]) (Rotate [DIAL]†, then push [ ](5)†.)

• Resume timer setting

2SEC

4SEC

3SEC

1SEC

5SEC

RESUME TIMER

†[DIAL] ↔ [ ](2)/[](8) [ ](5) ↔ [ ](6)

NeNew2001

PRIORITY WATCH

■ Priority watch types

Priority watch checks for signals on the frequency every

5 sec. while operating on a VFO frequency or scanning. The

transceiver has 3 priority watch types to suit your needs.

The watch resumes according to the selected scan resume

condition. See page 81 for details.

NOTE: If the pocket beep function is activated, the trans-

ceiver automatically selects the tone squelch function

when priority watch starts.

D About priority beep function

When receiving a signal on the priority frequency, you can

be alerted with beeps and a blink “S.” This function can

be activated when setting the priority watch function ON.

MEMORY/CALL CHANNEL WATCH

While operating on a VFO fre-

quency, priority watch checks

for a signal on the selected

every 5 sec.

• A memory channel with skip infor-

mation can be watched.

MEMORY SCAN WATCH

While operating on a VFO fre-

quency, priority watch checks

for signals on each memory

channel in sequence.

• The memory skip function and/or

memory bank scan is useful to

speed up the scan.

VFO SCAN WATCH

While scanning in VFO mode,

priority watch checks for signals

on the selected every 5 sec.

5 sec.

VFO

frequency

Memory

(Call)

channel

5 sec.

VFO

frequency

SKIP

Mch 000

Mch 001

Mch 999

5 sec.

VFO

scan

Memory

(Call)

channel

■ Priority watch operation

D Memory/call channel and memory scan watch

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 call channel watch:

Select the desired call channel.

For memory scan watch:

Select memory mode, or the desired bank group; then,

push and hold [SCAN](2) for 1 sec. to start memory/bank

scan.

e Enter “PRIO WATCH” in scan set mode. (p. 96)

r Rotate [DIAL]† to select “ON.”

• Select “BELL” if the priority beep function is desired.

t Push [MENU/ ] to exit scan set mode and start the

watch.

• “PRIO” indicator appears.

• The transceiver checks the memory/bank channel(s) or call

channel every 5 sec.

• The watch resumes according to the selected scan resume

condition. (p. 81)

y Push [VFO] to cancel the watch.

New2001

PRIORITY WATCH

Although [DIAL] and [ ](5) are used for description in this

section, [](2)/[](8) and [](6) are available instead of

[DIAL] and [](5).

❮MENU screen❯ ➪ ❮SCAN❯ ➪ ❮PRIO WATCH❯

(Push [MENU/ ]) (Rotate [DIAL]†, then push [ ](5)†.)

• During priority watch

Monitors VFO frequency

for 5 sec.

Pauses on a memory or

call channel when a

signal is received.

• During priority watch with priority beep

Emits beep and blinks “S” indicator when a signal is

received on a memory or call channel.

PRIO

145180

035

PRIO

PRIOFM

433260

PSKI

PSKIP

PRIO

145180

035

PRIO

PRIOFM

433260

PSKI

PSKIP

†[DIAL] ↔ [ ](2)/[](8) [ ](5) ↔ [ ](6)

10 PRIORITY WATCH

New2001

D VFO scan watch

q Set the watching channel(s).

For memory channel watch:

Select the desired memory channel.

For call channel watch:

Select the desired call channel.

For memory scan watch:

Select memory mode, or the desired bank group; then,

push and hold [SCAN](2) for 1 sec. to start memory/bank

scan.

w Enter “PRIO WATCH” in scan set mode. (p. 96)

e Rotate [DIAL]† to select “ON.”

• Select “BELL” if the priority beep function is desired.

r Push [VFO] to exit scan set mode and start the watch.

• “PRIO” indicator appears.

t Push and hold [SCAN](2) for 1 sec. to enter scan type se-

lection condition.

y Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired scan type from “ALL,”

“BAND” and “PROG-xx (xx= 0–24),” “DUP.”

u Release [SCAN](2) to start the VFO scan watch.

• The transceiver checks the memory/bank channel(s) or call

channel every 5 sec.

• The watch resumes according to the selected scan resume

condition. (p. 81)

i Push [VFO] to cancel the watch.

❮MENU screen❯ ➪ ❮SCAN❯ ➪ ❮PRIO WATCH❯

(Push [MENU/ ]) (Rotate [DIAL]†, then push [ ](5)†.)

• During priority watch

Searches VFO frequencies

for 5 sec.

Pauses on a memory or

call channel when a

signal is received.

• During priority watch with priority beep

Emits beep and blinks “S” indicator when a signal is

received on a memory or call channel.

PRIO

145000

000

PRIO

PRIOFM

888800

PSKI

PSKIP

PRIO

PRIOFM

145000

000

PRIO

888800

PSKI

PSKIP

†[DIAL] ↔ [ ](2)/[](8) [ ](5) ↔ [ ](6)

MENU SCREEN OPERATION

■ General

MENU screen is used for programming infrequently changed

values or conditions of functions.

D Entering MENU screen and operation

e.g.) Set “AUTO power OFF” to 30 minutes.

q Push [MENU/ ] to enter MENU screen.

w Rotate [DIAL]† to select the desired menu group, then

push [](5)†.

e Rotate [DIAL]† to select the desired item, then push

[](5)†.

r Rotate [DIAL]† to select the desired value or condition,

then push [](5) to return to the setting item selection

mode.

t Push [MENU/ ] to return to frequency indication, re-

peat steps w to r to set another items.

SET MODE

SCAN

DUP/TONE...

DISPLAY

SOUNDS

***** MENU *****

• MENU groups

appear.

AP OFF

POWER SAVE

ATTENUATOR

MONITOR

DIAL SPEED

SET MODE

• Setting items

appear.

OFF

30MIN

60MIN

90MIN

120MIN

AUTO POWER OFF

OFF

30MIN

60MIN

90MIN

120MIN

AUTO POWER OFF

[DIAL]

SCAN

DUP

M.NAME

SKIP

†[DIAL] ↔ [ ](2)/[](8) [ ](5) ↔ [ ](6)

11 MENU SCREEN OPERATION

New2001

■ MENU screen indication for B

band*

While B band is selected, MENU screen shows following in-

dication.

*The optional UT-121 is required for IC-92A.

■ Menu list

†Refer to the chapter 7 for details.

■ Items list

D Set mode

RX CALL S

MESSAGE/POS

DV VOICE M

SET MODE

DV SET MODE

***** MENU *****

MENU screen indication for B band.

pgs. 92–95

pgs. 96, 97

pgs. 97–99

pgs. 99–101

p. 102

—

pgs. 88–91

CALL SIGN†

RX CALL SIGN†

MESSAGE/POSITION†

DV VOICE MEMO†

SET MODE

MENU REF.

DV SET MODE

SCAN

DUP/TONE…

DISPLAY

SOUNDS

MENU REF.

AUTO POWER OFF

POWER SAVE

ATTENUATOR

MONITOR

DIAL SPEED-UP

AUTO REPEATER

MIC SIMPLE MODE

WEATHER ALERT

ITEMS

p. 88

p. 89

p. 90

REF.

AUTO POWER ON

LOCK

PTT LOCK

BUSY LOCKOUT

TIME-OUT TIMER

ACTIVE BAND

DIAL REPLACE

ITEMS

p. 90

p. 91

REF.

MENU SCREEN OPERATION

New2001

D DV set mode

Available for B band of IC-92AD, or if the UT-121 is installed in the

IC-92A.

D Scan set mode

‡

Not available during the TV band or weather channel mode selec-

tion.

D DUP/TONE set mode

Not available for the TV and weather channel mode.

D DISPLAY set mode

Available for B band of IC-92AD, or UT-121 is installed IC-92A

only.

Available for B band of IC-92AD, or if the UT-121 is installed in the

IC-92A.

D SOUNDS set mode

Available for B band of IC-92AD, or if the UT-121 is installed in the

IC-92A.

OFFSET FREQ

REPEATER TONE

CTCSS TONE

DTCS CODE

ITEMS

p. 97

p. 98

REF.

DTCS POLARITY

DTMF SPEED

DTMF TX KEY

ITEMS

p. 98

p. 99

REF.

BACKLIGHT

BUSY LED

LCD CONTRAST

RX CALL SIGN*1

TX CALL SIGN*1

RX MESSAGE*1

ITEMS

p. 99

p. 100

REF.

SCROLL

SCAN NAME

OPENING LOGO

OPENING CALL S*2

FONT SIZE

ITEMS

p. 101

REF.

BEEP LEVEL

KEY-TOUCH BEEP

SCAN STOP BEEP

SCOPE AF OUTPUT

ITEMS

p. 102

REF.

VOLUME SELECT

STANDBY BEEP*1

SUB BAD MUTE

ITEMS

p. 102

p. 103

REF.

AUTO REPLY

DIGITAL CODE

DV DATA TX

DIGITAL MONITOR

DIGITAL RPT SET

RXCALL WRITE

RXRPT WRITE

GPS TX MODE

➥ GPS SENTENCE

➥ RMC SENTENCE

GGA SENTENCE

GLL SENTENCE

GSA SENTENCE

ITEMS

p. 92

p. 93

p. 94

REF.

VTG SENTENCE

➥ GPS-A SET

➥

UNPROTO ADDRESS

DATA EXTENSION

TIME STAMP

GPS-A SYMBOL

COMMENT

GPS AUTO TX

DV AUTO DETECT

EDIT RECORD

EMR

ITEMS

p. 94

p. 95

REF.

‡

PRIO WATCH‡

PAUSE TIMER

RESUME TIMER

ITEMS

p. 96

REF.

BANK LINK

➥ BANK-A

PSCAN LINK

➥ PSCAN-00

ITEMS

p. 97

REF.

11 MENU SCREEN OPERATION

New2001

■ Set mode items

D Auto power OFF

The transceiver can be set to automatically turn OFF after

a speciﬁ ed time period with a beep when no key operations

are performed.

30 min., 60 min, 90 min, 120 min and OFF (default) can be

specified. The specified time period is retained even when

the transceiver is turned OFF by the auto power OFF func-

tion. To cancel the function, select “OFF” in this item.

D Power save

The power save function reduces the current drain to con-

serve battery power. This power save function can be turned

OFF, if desired, by turning power ON and OFF.

In the default setting (“AUTO” selection), the power save func-

tion is activated in a 1:1 (150 msec.: 150 msec.) ratio when

no signal is received for 5 sec. The ratio becomes 1:4

(150 msec.: 600 msec.) when no signal is received for another

60 sec. Then the ratio becomes 1:8 (150 msec.: 1200 msec.)

when no signal is received for another more 60 sec.

D Attenuator

The attenuator prevents distortion of a desired signal by very

strong RF signals near the desired frequency or when very

strong electric fields, such as from a broadcasting station,

are present at your location.

Select the attenuator function ON and OFF (default).

OFF

30MIN

60MIN

90MIN

120MIN

AUTO POWER OFF

30MIN

OFF

60MIN

90MIN

120MIN

AUTO POWER OFF

AUTO

OFF

POWER SAVE

OFF

AUTO

POWER SAVE

OFF

ATTENUATOR

OFF

ATTENUATOR

NOTE: Power save function is unable to function when

using the external power supply (More than 10 V DC) or

setting Auto reply function to ON or VOICE (☞p. 100).

MENU SCREEN OPERATION

New2001

D Monitor key action

The monitor key, [SQL] , can be set as a ‘sticky’ key. When

set to the sticky condition, each push of [SQL] toggles the

monitor function ON and OFF.

• PUSH : Pushing and holding [SQL] to monitor the fre-

quency. (default)

• HOLD : Push [SQL] momentarily to monitor the frequency

and push momentarily again to cancel it.

D Dial speed acceleration

The dial speed acceleration automatically speeds up the

tuning dial speed when rotating [DIAL] rapidly.

• OFF : The dial speed acceleration is turned OFF.

• ON : The dial speed acceleration is tuned ON.

(default)

D Auto repeater U.S.A./KOREAN versions only

The auto repeater function automatically turns ON or OFF

the duplex operation and tone encoder. The offset and re-

peater tone is not changed by the auto repeater function.

Reset these frequencies, if necessary.

U.S.A. version:

• OFF : The auto repeater function is turned OFF.

• RPT1 : Activates for duplex only. (default)

• RPT2 : Activates for duplex and tone.

Korean version:

• OFF : Deactivates the function.

• ON : Activates duplex and tone. (default)

PUSH

HOLD

MONITOR

HOLD

PUSH

MONITOR

OFF

DIAL SPEED-UP

OFF

DIAL SPEED-UP

RPT1

OFF

RPT2

AUTO REPEATER

OFF

RPT1

RPT2

AUTO REPEATER

OFF

AUTO REPEATER

OFF

AUTO REPEATER

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D Microphone simple mode

Microphone simple mode is used to change the function

assignments for keys on the optional HM-75A REMOTE CON-

TROL SPEAKER-MICROPHONE. (pgs. 122, 124)

• SIMPLE

• NORM-1 (default)

• NORM-2

D Weather alert function

Turns weather alert function ON and OFF. (p. 114)

(default: OFF)

D Auto power ON

Auto power ON function turns the transceiver power ON au-

tomatically after passing the set time period from power OFF.

Select the desired time period within 30 minutes to 24 hours

in 30 minutes steps and OFF. (default: OFF)

D Key lock Type

While the key lock function is ON, [PWR], [PTT], [SQL],

[VOL] and [MENU](Lock function only) can still be accessed.

Accessible keys can be set to 1 of 4 groups.

• NORMAL : [PWR], [PTT], [SQL], [VOL] and [MENU]

(Lock function only) accessible. (default)

• NO SQL : [PWR], [PTT], [SQL] and [MENU] (Lock func-

tion only) are accessible.

• NO VOL : [PWR], [PTT], [VOL] and [MENU] (Lock func-

tion only) are accessible.

• ALL : [PWR], [PTT] and [MENU] (Lock function only)

are accessible.

NORM-1

SIMPLE

NORM-2

MIC SIMPLE MODE

SIMPLE

NORM-1

NORM-2

MIC SIMPLE MODE

OFF

WEATHER ALERT

OFF

WEATHER ALERT

OFF

AUTO POWER ONAUTO POWER ON

24:00

AUTO POWER ONAUTO POWER ON

NORMAL

NO SQL

NO VOL

ALL

LOCK

NORMAL

NO SQL

NO VOL

ALL

LOCK

U.S.A. version only

MENU SCREEN OPERATION

New2001

D PTT lock

Turns the PTT lock function ON and OFF.

Transmission with [PTT] is inhibited when ON is selected to

prevent accidental transmission, etc. (default: OFF)

D Busy lockout

Turns the busy lockout function ON and OFF.

This function inhibits transmission while receiving a signal or

when the squelch is open. (default: OFF)

D Time-out timer

To prevent accidental prolonged transmission, etc., the

transceiver has a time-out timer. This function cuts a trans-

mission OFF after 1, 3, 5 or 10 min. of continuous transmis-

sion. This timer can be cancelled.

• OFF : The time-out timer is turned OFF. (default)

• 1 to 10 MIN : The transmission is cut OFF after the set

period elapses.

D Active band

Allows continuous frequency selection of the operating fre-

quency across all bands.

• SINGLE : A single operating frequency can be

selected within the current band. Push

[BAND] for band selection in this case.

• ALL : The operating frequency can be selected

continuously. (default)

D Dial replace

Exchanging [DIAL] and [VOL] function.

• OFF : The dial replace function is turned OFF.

(default)

• ON : The dial replace function is turned ON.

OFF

PTT LOCK

OFF

PTT LOCK

OFF

BUSY LOCKOUT

OFF

BUSY LOCKOUT

OFF

1MIN

3MIN

5MIN

10MIN

TIME-OUT TIMER

OFF

1MIN

3MIN

5MIN

10MIN

TIME-OUT TIMER

ALL

SINGLE

ACTIVE BAND

ALL

SINGLE

ACTIVE BAND

OFF

DIAL REPLACE

OFF

DIAL REPLACE

100

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New2001

■ DV set mode items

The following items are selectable by the IC-92AD or op-

tional UT-121 is installed into the IC-92A.

D Auto reply

This function replies to an individual station call even you are

away from the transceiver.

After a manual transmission (pushing [PTT]), the Auto Reply

setting returns to OFF automatically.

• OFF : No reply is performed even a call is received.

(default)

• ON : Sets caller’s call sign and reply to the call with

the set own call sign automatically.

• VOICE : Sets caller’s call sign and reply to the call with

the recorded audio in REPLY VOICE memory

of DV VOICE MEMO.

NOTE: When “ON” or “VOICE” is set to the auto reply

function, the power save function (p. 88) is turned OFF au-

tomatically to receive call sign signal properly.

D Digital code

Sets the desired digital code for digital code squelch opera-

tion. Total of 100 codes (00–99) are available. (default: 00)

D DV data TX

During low-speed data operation, auto data transmission

function is available. This function transmits when data has

been input from PC via the [DATA] jack. (default: PTT)

OFF

VOICE

AUTO REPLY

OFF

VOICE

AUTO REPLY

DIGITAL CODE

PTT

AUTO

DV DATA TX

PTT

AUTO

DV DATA TX

101

MENU SCREEN OPERATION

New2001

D Digital monitor

Sets the desired monitoring mode during digital mode op-

eration from “Auto,” “Digital” and “Analog.”

• AUTO : The transceiver sets monitoring mode to FM

and DV according to the received signal. (de-

fault)

• DIGITAL : Monitors in DV mode.

• ANALOG : Monitors in FM mode.

D Digital repeater setting

When accessing a digital repeater with a call sign different

than is programmed, the repeater call sign can be stored

into “RPT1” and/or “RPT2” automatically by reading the re-

peater’s transmission. The stored repeater’s call sign can be

re-called when selecting the repeater call sign. (default: ON)

D RX call sign auto write

When an individual station call is received, the calling station

call sign can be automatically set in “UR.” (default: OFF)

D Repeater call sign auto write

When accessing a repeater with a call sign different than is

programmed, the repeater call sign can be set into “RPT1”

and/or “RPT2” automatically by reading the repeater’s trans-

mission. (default: OFF)

The transceiver sets the received repeater call sign for

operation. Therefore, when a different call sign is set for

operation, the previously set repeater call sign will be lost.

AUTO

DIGITAL

ANALOG

DIGITAL MONITOR

AUTO

DIGITAL

ANALOG

DIGITAL MONITOR

OFF

DIGITAL RPT SET

OFF

DIGITAL RPT SET

OFF

AUTO

RXCALL WRITE

OFF

AUTO

RXCALL WRITE

OFF

AUTO

RXRPT WRITE

OFF

AUTO

RXRPT WRITE

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D GPS TX mode

Sets transmitting position data from connected a GPS re-

ceiver ON and OFF.

When the position information is received from a connected

GPS receiver and the GPS Auto TX Timer setting (p. 95) is

set to a speciﬁ c time, the transceiver automatically transmits

with the current position and message at every setting inter-

val. (default: DISABLE)

• DISABLE : Transmitting position data is disable. (default)

• GPS : Transmitting position data at GPS mode.

• GPS-A : Transmitting position data at GPS-A mode.

• Sentence formatter setting

q Select “GPS” in GPS TX mode item, then push [ ](5)† to

enter the sentence formatter selection.

w Rotate [DIAL]† to select the desired sentence formatter.

•- RMC, GGA, GLL, GSA, VTG and GPS are selectable.

e Push [ ](5)† to enter the desired sentence formatter se-

lection.

r Rotate [DIAL]† to select the setting.

t Rotate [DIAL]† to select next sentence and repeat steps

w to r, or push [MENU/ ] to return to frequency in-

dication.

•-Only three sentence formatters can be activated at same time.

DISABLE

GPS

GPS-A

GPS TX MODE

:SENTENCE

DISABLE

GPS

GPS-A

GPS TX MODE

RMC:OFF

GGA:ON

GLL:OFF

GSA:OFF

VTG:OFF

GPS SENTENCE

RMC:OFF

GGA:ON

GLL:OFF

GSA:OFF

VTG:OFF

GPS SENTENCE

OFF

RMC SENTENCE

OFF

RMC SENTENCE

†[DIAL] ↔ [ ](2)/[](8) [ ](5) ↔ [ ](6)

103

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D GPS-A Set mode

Entering to GPS-A set mode for GPS-A operation when sse-

lect “GPS-A” in GPS TX mode item, then push [](5)†. This

set mode is available to set unproto address, data extension,

time stamp, GPS-A symbol and comment.

D Unproto Address

56 characters can be entered for unproto address.

q Push [](5)† to enter the unproto address edit mode.

w Rotate [DIAL]† to select the desired character.

• The selected character blinks.

• Push [A/a](3) to change the character group from “AB” (alphabeti-

cal characters; capital letters), “ab” (alphabetical characters; lower

case letters), “12” (numbers) and “ !” ” (symbols) in sequence.

• Push [](6) to move the cursor right; push [](4) to move the

cursor left.

• Push [CLR](1) to erase the selected character, or push and

hold [CLR](1) for 1 sec. to erase all characters following the

cursor.

e Repeat step w until the desired channel name is pro-

grammed.

r Push [](5)† to program the unproto address and exit the

unproto address edit mode.

D DATA Extension

Sets the data extension capability from “COURSE/SPEED”

and OFF (default).

The transceiver’s course and speed information is addition-

ally transmitted with position data when “COURSE/SPEED”

is selected.

NOTE: When “COURSE/SPEED” is selected, number of

character for “COMMENT” is limited to 36-character.

UNPROTO ADD

DATA EXTENS

TIME STAMP

GPS-A SYMBO

COMMENT

GPS-A SET MODE

UNPROTO ADD

DATA EXTENS

TIME STAMP

GPS-A SYMBO

COMMENT

GPS-A SET MODE

API92,DSTA

R* R*

:SET

:EDIT

CLR:CLR

UNPROTO ADDRESS

:BACK

†

PI92,DSTA

:SET

:SEL

:CUR

CLR:CLR

A/a:CHAR

UNPROTO ADDRESS

OFF

COURSE/SPEE

DATA EXTENSION

OFF

COURSE/SPEE

DATA EXTENSION

104

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D Time stamp

Selects transmitting time stamp type from DHM, HMS and

OFF. This function can be transmitted UTC (Universal Time

Coordinated)time only.

• OFF : No time stamp is transmitted. (default)

• DHM : Time stamp in the format of Day, Hour and

Minute is transmitted.

• HMS : Time stamp in the format of Hour, Minute and

Second is transmitted.

D GPS-A symbol

Selects the desired GPS-A symbol.

Available symbols: Ambulance, Bus, Fire Truck, Bicycle,

Yacht, Helicopter, Small Aircraft, Ship (Power Boat), Car

(default), Motorcycle, Balloon, Jeep, Recreational Vehicle,

Truck, Van and Other.

If “Other” is selected, set the desired symbol code as follows;

q Push [](5)† to enter programming condition.

w Rotate [DIAL] to select the 1st character from “\” and “/.”

e Push Push [ ](6) to select the 2nd digit.

r Rotate [DIAL] to select the 2nd digit character.

t Push [](5)† to program the symbol code, then exit pro-

gramming condition.

When “Other” is selected, check the symbol codes of

APRS

and set it correctly.

†[DIAL] ↔ [ ](2)/[](8) [ ](5) ↔ [ ](6)

OFF

DHM

HMS

TIME STAMP

OFF

DHM

HMS

TIME STAMP

Helicpter

Small Aircr

Ship(power

Car

Motorcycle

GPS-A SYMBOL

Helicpter

Small Aircr

Ship(power

Car

Motorcycle

GPS-A SYMBOL

105

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New2001

D Comment

Program up to a 43-character* comment. The programmed

comment is transmitted with the GPS position data.

*36-character comment can only be programmed when

“COURSE/SPEED” is selected in data extension.

q Push [](5)† twice to enter programming condition.

w Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired character.

• The selected character blinks.

• Push [A/a](3) to change the character group from “AB” (alphabeti-

cal characters; capital letters), “ab” (alphabetical characters; lower

case letters), “12” (numbers) and “ !” ” (symbols) in sequence.

• Push [](6) to move the cursor right; push [](4) to move the

cursor left.

• Push [CLR](1) to erase the selected character, or push and

hold [CLR](1) for 1 sec. to erase all characters following the

cursor.

e Repeat step w until the desired channel name is pro-

grammed.

r Push [](5)† to program the comment and exit comment

programming condition.

t Push [](4) to return to GPS-A SET screen mode.

D GPS auto TX timer

Selects the desired interval for automatic position transmis-

sion function from 5, 10, 30 second, 1, 3, 5, 10 and 30 min-

utes.

D DV auto detect

When a signal other than DV mode is received during DV

mode operation, the transceiver has capability of automatic

FM mode selection.

• OFF : Operating mode is ﬁ xed in DV. (default)

• ON : The transceiver automatically selects FM

mode for temporary operation.

:SET

:EDIT

CLR:CLR

COMMENT

:BACK

†

:SET

:SEL

:CUR

CLR:CLR

A/a:CHAR

COMMENT

OFF

5SEC

10SEC

30SEC

1MIN

GPS AUTO TX

OFF

5SEC

10SEC

30SEC

1MIN

GPS AUTO TX

OFF

DV AUTO DETECT

OFF

DV AUTO DETECT

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D Time stamp

Selects transmitting time stamp type from DHM, HMS and

OFF. This function can be transmitted UTC (Universal Time

Coordinated)time only.

• OFF : No time stamp is transmitted. (default)

• DHM : Time stamp in the format of Day, Hour and

Minute is transmitted.

• HMS : Time stamp in the format of Hour, Minute and

Second is transmitted.

D GPS-A symbol

Selects the desired GPS-A symbol.

Available symbols: Ambulance, Bus, Fire Truck, Bicycle,

Yacht, Helicopter, Small Aircraft, Ship (Power Boat), Car

(default), Motorcycle, Balloon, Jeep, Recreational Vehicle,

Truck, Van and Other.

If “Other” is selected, set the desired symbol code as follows;

q Push [](5)† to enter programming condition.

w Rotate [DIAL] to select the 1st character from “\” and “/.”

e Push Push [ ](6) to select the 2nd digit.

r Rotate [DIAL] to select the 2nd digit character.

t Push [](5)† to program the symbol code, then exit pro-

gramming condition.

When “Other” is selected, check the symbol codes of

APRS

and set it correctly.

†[DIAL] ↔ [ ](2)/[](8) [ ](5) ↔ [ ](6)

OFF

DHM

HMS

TIME STAMP

OFF

DHM

HMS

TIME STAMP

Helicpter

Small Aircr

Ship(power

Car

Motorcycle

GPS-A SYMBOL

Helicpter

Small Aircr

Ship(power

Car

Motorcycle

GPS-A SYMBOL

107

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D Call sign edit record

Selects the call sign programming when the call sign is ed-

ited or corrected with the pre-programmed call sign.

• OFF : The edited or corrected call sign is over writ-

ten.

• SELECT : The edited or corrected call sign is pro-

grammed into the selected call sign memory.

• AUTO : The edited or corrected call sign is pro-

grammed into a blank channel automatically.

(default)

D Break-in function

The break-in function allows you to break into a conversa-

tion, where the two original stations are communicating with

call sign squelch enabled.

• OFF : The break-in function is set to OFF. (default)

• ON : The break-in function is set to ON.

• “BK” appears on the display.

D EMR function

The EMR communication mode is available for digital mode

operation. In the EMR communication mode, no call sign

setting is necessary. When an EMR communication mode

signal is received, the audio (voice) will be heard at the

specified level even the volume setting level is set to mini-

mum level, or digital call sign/digital code squelch is in use.

• OFF : The EMR function is set to OFF. (default)

• ON : The EMR function is set to ON.

• “EMR” appears on the display.

AUTO

SELECT

OFF

EDIT RECORD

AUTO

SELECT

OFF

EDIT RECORD

OFF

EMR

OFF

EMR

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■ Scan set mode items

D Priority watch

Activates priority watch or priority watch with alert (Bell).

• OFF : The priority watch is turned OFF. (default)

• ON : The transceiver checks the memory channel fre-

quency every 5 sec.

• B ELL : The transceiver checks the memory channel

frequency every 5 sec. You can be alerted with

beeps and blinking “S.”

D Scan pause timer

Selects the scan pause time. When receiving signals, the

scan pauses according to the scan pause time.

• 2–20 SEC : Scan pauses for 2–20 sec. on a received

signal in 2 sec. steps. (default: 10 sec.)

• HOLD : Scan pauses on a received signal until it

disappears. Rotate [DIAL] to resume man-

ually.

D Scan resume timer

Selects the scan resume time from a paused frequency after

the received signal disappears.

• 0 : Scan resumes when a received signal disap-

pears.

• 1–5 SEC : Scan pauses 1–5 sec. after a received signal

disappears. (default: 2 sec.)

• HOLD : Scan pauses on the received signal even if it

disappears. Rotate [DIAL]† to resume manu-

ally.

Scan resume timer must be set shorter than scan pause

timer (previous item), otherwise this timer does not activate.

OFF

BELL

PRIO WATCH

OFF

BELL

PRIO WATCH

10SEC

6SEC

8SEC

4SEC

12SEC

PAUSE TIMER

20SEC

16SEC

18SEC

14SEC

HOLD

PAUSE TIMER

2SEC

4SEC

3SEC

1SEC

5SEC

RESUME TIMER

3SEC

5SEC

4SEC

2SEC

HOLD

RESUME TIMER

109

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D Memory bank link function

Sets the memory bank link function ON (default) and OFF.

The link function provides continuous bank scan, scanning

all contents in the selected banks during bank scan.

• Bank link setting

q Rotate [DIAL]† to select the bank that you want to

change.

w Push [](5)† to enter bank setting.

e Rotate [DIAL]† to select the setting.

r Push [](5)† to set and return to the BANK LINK screen.

t Rotate [DIAL]† to select next bank and repeat steps w to

r, or push [MENU/ ] to exit scan set mode.

D Program scan link function

Sets the program scan link function ON (default) and OFF.

The link function provides continuous program scan in the

selected number during program scan.

• Program scan link setting

q Rotate [DIAL]† to select the program scan number that

you want to change.

w Push [](5)† to enter program scan setting.

e Rotate [DIAL]† to select the setting.

r Push [](5)† to set and return to the PROGRAM SCAN

LINK screen.

t Rotate [DIAL]† to select next program scan and repeat

steps w to r, or push [MENU/ ] to exit MENU screen

operation.

BANK-A:ON

BANK-D:ON

BANK-C:ON

BANK-B:ON

BANK-E:ON

BANK LINK

BANK-V:ON

BANK-Y:ON

BANK-X:ON

BANK-W:ON

BANK-Z:ON

BANK LINK

OFF

BANK-A

OFF

BANK-A

†[DIAL] ↔ [ ](2)/[](8) [ ](5) ↔ [ ](6)

P-00:OFF

P-03:ON

P-02:ON

P-01:ON

P-04:ON

PSCAN LINK

P-01:ON

P-04:ON

P-03:ON

P-02:ON

P-05:ON

PSCAN LINK

OFF

PSCAN-00

OFF

PSCAN-00

■ DUP/TONE set mode items

D Offset frequency

Sets the offset frequency for duplex (repeater) operation

within 0 to 159.995 MHz range.

The default value may differ according to the selected fre-

quency band (before accessing DUP/TONE set mode) and trans-

ceiver version.

The selected tuning step in VFO mode is used for setting

the offset frequency.

D Repeater tone frequency

Selects subaudible tone frequency for accessing a repeater,

etc. Total of 50 tone frequencies (67.0–254.1 Hz) are available.

(default: 88.5)

D TSQL frequency

Selects tone frequency for tone squelch or pocket beep op-

eration from one of 50 available frequencies (67.0–254.1 Hz).

(default: 88.5)

• Available subaudible tone frequencies

The transceiver has 50 tone frequencies and conse-

quently their spacing is narrow compared with units

having 38 tones. Therefore, some tone frequencies may

receive interference from adjacent tone frequencies.

MENU SCREEN OPERATION

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New2001

0.000.00

OFFSET FREQOFFSET FREQ

159.995.00159.995.00

OFFSET FREQOFFSET FREQ

88.5

REPEATER TONE

254.1

REPEATER TONE

88.5

CTCSS TONE

254.1

CTCSS TONE

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 DTCS code

Selects DTCS (both encoder/decoder) code for DTCS squelch

operation. Total of 104 codes (023–754) are available.

(default: 023)

• Available DTCS codes

D DTCS polarity

Sets DTCS polarity from “BOTH N” (TX/RX: normal), “TN-RR”

(TX: normal, RX: reverse), “TR-RN” (TX: reverse, RX: normal) and

“BOTH R” (TX/RX: reverse). (default: BOTH N)

D DTMF speed

Select the desired DTMF transmission speed from 100

msec, 200 msec, 300 msec, 500 msec.

• 100 : 100-msec. interval; 5.0 characters per second

(default)

• 200 : 200-msec. interval; 2.5 characters per second

• 300 : 300-msec. interval; 1.6 characters per second

• 500 : 500-msec. interval; 1.0 character per second

New2001

MENU SCREEN OPERATION

111

023

DTCS CODE

754

DTCS CODE

023

025

026

031

032

036

043

047

051

053

125

131

132

134

143

145

152

155

156

162

245

246

251

252

255

261

263

265

266

271

356

364

365

371

411

412

413

423

431

432

506

516

523

526

532

546

565

606

612

624

054

065

071

072

073

074

114

115

116

122

165

172

174

205

212

223

225

226

243

244

274

306

311

315

325

331

332

343

346

351

445

446

452

454

455

462

464

465

466

503

627

631

632

654

662

664

703

712

723

731

732

734

743

754

TX/RX: Normal polarity TX/RX: Reverse polarity

BOTH N

TN-RR

TR-RN

BOTH R

DTCS POLARITY

BOTH R

TN-RR

TR-RN

BOTH N

DTCS POLARITY

100

200

300

500

DTMF SPEED

100

200

300

500

DTMF SPEED

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D DTMF TX KEY

Selects DTMF transmitting code when pushing and holding

[PTT], then pusing 10-key.

• KEY : [1]–[9], [0], [A], [B], [C], [D], [E] or [F] DTMF

code is transmitted respectively. (default)

• DTMF-M : The assigned DTMF memory to [1]–[9] and

[0] is transmitted respectively.

■ Display set mode items

D Display backlighting

The transceiver has display backlighting with a 5 sec. timer

for night time operation. The display backlighting can be

turned ON continuously or turned OFF, if desired.

• OFF : The backlight is turned OFF.

• ON : The backlight continuously lights ON.

• AUTO : Lights when an operation is performed, goes out

after 5 sec. (default)

* C ontinuously lights ON while operating with an

external DC power source.

D Busy LED

The TX/RX indicator lights green while receiving a signal or

when the squelch is open. This indication can be turned OFF

to conserve the battery power, if desired.

• OFF : The indicator does not function even if a signal is

received.

• ON : The indicator lights green while receiving a signal

or when the squelch is open. (default)

AUTO

OFF

BACKLIGHT

AUTO

OFF

BACKLIGHT

OFF

BUSY LED

OFF

BUSY LED

DTMF-M

KEY

DTMF TX KEY

DTMF-M

KEY

DTMF TX KEY

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D LCD contrast

The contrast of the LCD can be selected from 16 levels.

• 1 (Low contrast) to 16 (High contrast) (default: 8)

D RX Call Sign Display

☞ Available for IC-92AD, or UT-121 is installed IC-92A only.

When a call is received, the calling station call sign can be

indicated automatically. (default: AUTO)

D TX Call Sign Display

☞

Available for IC-92AD, or if the UT-121 is installed in the IC-92A.

Selects call sign display function from YOUR, MY and OFF.

When this setting is set to YOUR or MY, the transceiver au-

tomatically indicates the set station or your own call sign at

digital mode transmission. (default: YOUR)

D RX message Display

☞

Available for IC-92AD, or if the UT-121 is installed in the IC-92A.

Sets auto received message display function AUTO and

OFF. When this setting is set to AUTO, the transceiver auto-

matically indicates and scrolls the received message.

(default: AUTO)

LCD CONTRAST

High contrast (16)Default (8)

AUTO

OFF

RX CALL SIGN

AUTO

OFF

RX CALL SIGN

YOUR

OFF

TX CALL SIGN

YOUR

OFF

TX CALL SIGN

AUTO

OFF

RX MESSAGE

AUTO

OFF

RX MESSAGE

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D Scan name

The programmed scan or bank name is displayed during the

scan type selection.

• ON : The programmed scan or bank name is dis-

played. (default)

• OFF : The programmed scan or bank name is not dis-

played.

D Scroll speed

Set he display scrolling speed.

• FAST : Scroll speed is set to fast. (default)

• SLOW : Scroll speed is set to slow.

D Opening logo

The opening logo indication (Icom logo and transceiver name)

that is displayed at power ON can be skipped, if desired.

• ON : Opening logo is displayed at power ON. (default)

• OFF : Opening logo indication is skipped.

D Opening call sign

☞

Available for IC-92AD, or if the UT-121 is installed in the IC-92A.

The set your own call sign, programmed in my call sign, can

be displayed at power ON. (default: OFF)

D Font size

Displayed character size during MENU mode indication in

the function display is selectable from Large and Small.

• LARGE : Makes 5 lines (Max. 5 items are displayed at the

same time). (default)

• SMALL : Makes 6 lines (Max. 6 items are displayed at the

same time).

OFF

SCAN NAME

OFF

SCAN NAME

OFF

OPENING LOGO

OFF

OPENING LOGO

OFF

OPENING CALL S

OFF

OPENING CALL S

LARGE

SMALL

FONT SIZE

SMALL

LARGE

FONT SIZE

SLOW

FAST

SCROLL

SLOW

FAST

SCROLL

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■ Sounds set mode items

D Beep output level

Adjusts the key-touch beep tone level to the desired level

within 39 levels.

The key-touch beep (following item) must be set to ON to

have a beep tone.

D Key-touch beep

Turns the key-touch beep ON or OFF. (default: ON)

D Scan stop beep

Turns the scan stop beep function ON or OFF. (default: OFF)

D Scope audio output

Select the audio output function capability during sweep with

band scope function.

• ON : The received audio sounds during sweep. (default)

• OFF : No audio sounds during sweep.

D Volume select

Select the volume level adjustment from Both and Separate

for dualwatch operation.

• BOTH : Both A band and B band volume level is

adjusted with [VOL] at the same time. (de-

fault)

• SEPARATE : The Volume setting is adjusted independ-

ently in A and B bands with [VOL].

BEEP LEVEL

Minimum level (no audio)Maximum level

OFF

KEY-TOUCH BEEP

OFF

KEY-TOUCH BEEP

OFF

SCAN STOP BEEP

OFF

SCAN STOP BEEP

OFF

SCOPE AF OUTPUT

OFF

SCOPE AF OUTPUT

BOTH

SEPARATE

VOLUME SELECT

SEPARATE

BOTH

VOLUME SELECT

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D Standby Beep

☞ Available for IC-92AD, or if the UT-121 is installed in the IC-

92A.

Turns the beep emission capability ON and OFF when the

communicating station finishes transmitting or the receive

signal disappears while in the digital mode operation. (default:

ON)

D Sub-band muting function

Sub-band audio signal is muted automatically while dual-

band operating.

• OFF : Disable sub-band muting function. (default)

• MUTE : Sub-band audio signal is muted when re-

ceiving signal on MAIN band.

• BEEP : Beep sounds when finishing to receive

sub-band signal while sub-band muting.

OFF

STANDBY BEEP

OFF

STANDBY BEEP

MUTE

BEEP

OFF

SUB BAND BEEP

OFF

MUTE

BEEP

SUB BAND BEEP

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OTHER FUNCTIONS

■ Programming a DTMF code

DTMF codes are used for autopatching, accessing repeat-

ers, controlling other equipment, etc. The transceiver has 10

DTMF memory channels (Ch01–Ch10) for storage of often-

used DTMF codes of up to 16 digits.

q Push and hold [DTMF.M](9) for 1 sec. to enter DTMF

memory.

w Rotate [DIAL]† to select the desired DTMF memory chan-

nel.

• “T-CALL” appears when a 1750 Hz tone burst signal is selected.

(p. 33)

e Push [ ](6) to enter programming mode.

• Previously programmed DTMF code is displayed if pro-

grammed.

r Push the desired keys to input the characters.

• [0]–[9] input “0”–“9,” [A](VFO) inputs “A,” [B](MR) inputs “B,”

[C](CALL) inputs “C,” [D](BAND) inputs “D,” [#](.) inputs “#” and

[✱](REC) inputs “✱.”

• Up to 16 digits can be programmed.

• Push [MAIN/DUAL] to delete the cursor placed code.

• Push and hold [MAIN/DUAL] for 1 sec. to delete the character

at the cursor and all following characters.

t Repeat step r until the desired code is input.

y Push [MENU/ ] to program the DTMF code and exit

programming mode.

• Entering 16th digit automatically exits the programming mode.

u Push [VFO] to exit DTMF memory.

DTMF memory

channel

Ch01Ch01

DTMF MEMORYDTMF MEMORY

Displays NO indication when

the blank channel is selected.

Ch01

DTMF MEMORY

Ch01

01234567

89ABC*#0

:SET

:BACK

:SEL

:EDIT

DTMF MEMORY

Ch01

01234567

89AB

SQL:SET MAIN:CLR SQL:SET MAIN:CLR

DTMF MEMORY

Ch01

012345

89AB

DTMF MEMORY

The cursor is blinking when

entering programming mode.

Ch01

DTMF MEMORY

Ch01Ch01

DTMF MEMORYDTMF MEMORY

Ch01

01234567

89ABC*#0

:SET

:BACK

:SEL

:EDIT

DTMF MEMORY

Ch01

01234567

89AB

SQL:SET MAIN:CLR SQL:SET MAIN:CLR

DTMF MEMORY

Ch01

012345

89AB

DTMF MEMORY

The display after 16th digit of

channel 01 is input.

Ch01

DTMF MEMORY

Ch01

DTMF MEMORY

Ch01

01234567 01234567

89ABC*#0 89ABC*#0

:SET:SET

:BACK:BACK

:SEL:SEL

:EDIT:EDIT

DTMF MEMORYDTMF MEMORY

Ch01

01234567 01234567

89AB 89AB

SQL:SETSQL:SET MAIN:CLRMAIN:CLR SQL:SETSQL:SET MAIN:CLRMAIN:CLR

DTMF MEMORYDTMF MEMORY

Ch01Ch01

012345 012345

89AB

DTMF MEMORYDTMF MEMORY

The cursor can

be moved when

rotating [DIAL].

†[DIAL] ↔ [ ](2)/[](8) [ ](5) ↔ [ ](6)

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12 OTHER FUNCTIONS

New2001

■ Transmitting a DTMF code

D Transmitting from DTMF memory

The selected DTMF code is transmitted at each push of the

[SQL] switch while transmitting.

The transmitting speed at which DTMF memories send

individual DTMF characters can be set in “DTMF SPEED”

menu. (p. 99)

q Set the desired frequency. (p. 18)

w Push and hold [DTMF.M](9) for 1 sec. to enter DTMF

memory.

e Rotate [DIAL]† to select the desired DTMF memory chan-

nel.

r Push [](5) to set the DTMF memory.

t Push [VFO] to exit DTMF memory.

y While pushing [PTT], push [SQL] to transmit the selected

DTMF code.

D Transmitting a DTMF code directly

DTMF code can be transmitted via keypad directly while

transmitting.

q Set the desired frequency. (p. 18)

w While pushing [PTT], push the desired keys to transmit

the DTMF code.

• [0]–[9] input “0”–“9,” [A](VFO) inputs “A,” [B](MR) inputs “B,”

[C](CALL) inputs “C,” [D](BAND) inputs “D,” [#](.) inputs “#” and

[✱](REC) inputs “✱.”

MemoNameMemoName

PRIOPRIO WX EMREMR

DTCSDTCS

438500

PSKIPPSKIP

+DUP+DUP

2525

000000

5D28AB45D28AB4

The DTMF code is displayed to

here when transmitting the code.

438500

PSKIP

[SQL]

[DIAL]

VFO

MHz

DTMF

MemoName

PRIO WX EMR

DTCS

438500

PSKIP

+DUP

000

5D28AB4

DTMF codes do not appear on

the display when transmitting

codes directly.

FMFM

438500

PSKIPSKIP

DTMF code keys

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OTHER FUNCTIONS

■ Clearing a DTMF memory

An unwanted DTMF memory can be cleared (erased).

q Push and hold [DTMF.M](9) for 1 sec. to enter DTMF

memory mode.

w Rotate [DIAL]† to select the desired DTMF memory chan-

nel to be cleared.

e Push and hold [CLR](1) for 1 sec. to clear the selected

DTMF memory channel.

■ Conﬁ rming a DTMF memory

A DTMF memory can be conﬁ rmed with a DTMF tone.

q Push and hold [DTMF.M](9) for 1 sec. to enter DTMF

memory mode.

w Rotate [DIAL]† to select the desired DTMF memory chan-

nel.

e Push [SQL] to conﬁ rm the DTMF memory contents.

•

When entering DTMF programming

mode.

After clearing the DTMF memory.

Ch01

01234567 01234567

89AB

SQL:BACKSQL:BACK MAIN:CLRMAIN:CLR

DTMF MEMORYDTMF MEMORY

Ch01

SQL:BACKSQL:BACK MAIN:CLRMAIN:CLR

DTMF MEMORYDTMF MEMORY

Ch01

01234567

89ABC*#0

:SET

:BACK

:SEL

:EDIT

DTMF MEMORY

[DIAL]

SCOPE

DTMF

CLR

Push [SQL], then sounds DTMF

codes.

Ch01

01234567

89AB

SQL:BACK MAIN:CLR

DTMF MEMORY

Ch01

SQL:BACK MAIN:CLR

DTMF MEMORY

Ch01

01234567 01234567

89ABC*#0 89ABC*#0

:SET:SET

:BACK:BACK

:SEL:SEL

:EDIT:EDIT

DTMF MEMORYDTMF MEMORY

[SQL]

[DIAL]

DTMF

†[DIAL] ↔ [ ](2)/[](8) [ ](5) ↔ [ ](6)

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■ Setting DTMF transfer speed

The DTMF transfer speed can be selected.

q Enter “DTMF SPEED” in DUP/TONE… set mode. (p. 99)

w Rotate [DIAL]† to select DTMF transfer speed as below.

100: Transfer the DTMF data per about 100 msec.

200: Transfer the DTMF data per about 200 msec.

300: Transfer the DTMF data per about 300 msec.

500: Transfer the DTMF data per about 500 msec.

e Push [](5) (or [](4)) to return to DUP/TONE… set

mode, and push [MENU/ ] to return to frequency indi-

cation.

■ Tone frequency and DTCS

code

D Subaudible (repeater) tone

Some repeaters require subaudible tones to be accessed.

Subaudible tones are superimposed over your normal signal

and must be set in advance.

D Tone and DTCS squelches

The tone squelch (CTCSS) or DTCS squelch opens only

when receiving a signal containing a matching subaudible

tone or DTCS code, respectively. You can silently wait for

calls from group members using the same tone or code.

Separate tone frequencies can be set for repeater and tone

squelch/pocket beep operation.

D Pocket beep

These functions use subaudible tones or DTCS codes for

calling and can be used as a “common pager” to inform

you that someone has called while you were away from the

transceiver.

❮MENU screen❯ ➪ ❮DUP/TONE...❯ ➪ ❮DTMF SPEED❯

(Push [MENU/ ]) (Rotate [DIAL]†, then push [ ](5)†.)

DV SET MODE

SCAN

DUP/TONE...

***** MENU *****

100

200

500

300

DTMF SPEEDDTMF SPEED

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Setting subaudible tones for repeater or

tone squelch

q Enter “CTCSS TONE (or RPT TONE)” in DUP/TONE…

set mode. (pgs. 97, 98)

w Rotate [DIAL]† to select the desired repeater or CTCSS

tone frequency.

• Each operating band and each memory channel have inde-

pendent settings.

• See page 98 for available tone frequencies for details.

e Push [](5) (or [Ω](4)) to return to DUP/TONE… set

mode, and push [MENU/ ] to return to frequency indi-

cation.

D Setting DTCS code for DTCS squelch or

beep

q Enter “DTCS CODE” in DUP/TONE... set mode. (p. 98)

w Rotate [DIAL]† to select the desired DTCS tone code.

• Each operating band and each memory channel have inde-

pendent settings.

• See page 98 for available DTCS codes for details.

e Push [](5) (or [](4)) to return to DUP/TONE… set

mode, and push [MENU/ ] to return to frequency indi-

cation.

DTCS phase mode can be selected in “DTCS POLAR-

ITY” menu. (p. 99)

❮MENU screen❯ ➪ ❮DUP/TONE...❯ ➪ ❮CTCSS TONE❯

(Push [MENU/ ]) (Rotate [DIAL]†, then push [ ](5)†.)

DV SET MODE

SCAN

DUP/TONE...

***** MENU *****

88.588.5

200

500

300

CTCSS TONECTCSS TONE

88.5

200

500

300300

REPEATER TONEREPEATER TONE

DV SET MODE

SCAN

DUP/TONE...

***** MENU *****

023

200

500

300

DTCS CODE

❮MENU screen❯ ➪ ❮DUP/TONE...❯ ➪ ❮DTCS TONE❯

(Push [MENU/ ]) (Rotate [DIAL]†, then push [ ](5)†.)

DV SET MODE

SCAN

DUP/TONE...

***** MENU *****

88.5

200

500

300

CTCSS TONE

88.5

200

500

300

REPEATER TONE

DV SET MODE

SCAN

DUP/TONE...

***** MENU *****

023

200

500

300

DTCS CODEDTCS CODE

†[DIAL] ↔ [ ](2)/[](8) [ ](5) ↔ [ ](6)

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New2001

Setting digital code

for digital code squelch

or beep

q Push [MAIN/DUAL] to select B band, then push and hold

[MODE](REC) for 1 sec. several times to select DV mode.

w Enter “DIGITAL CODE” in DV SET MODE. (p. 92)

e Rotate [DIAL]† to select the desired digital code.

• Each operating band and each memory channel have inde-

pendent settings.

r Push [](5) (or [](4)) to return to DV SET MODE, and

push [MENU/ ] to return to frequency indication.

D Setting the YOUR and MY call signs for

digital call sign squelch or beep

q Push [MAIN/DUAL] to select B band, then push and hold

[MODE](REC) for 1 sec. several times to select DV mode.

w Enter “YOUR CALL SIGN” in CALL SIGN set mode. (p. 36)

e Rotate [DIAL]† to select the desired call sign.

• Input the call sign if the desired call sign is not stored in the

transceiver. See p. 36 for detail.

r Push [ ](5) (or [ ](4)) to return to CALL SIGN set mode.

Continue to the next page.

■ Digital code and digital call sign setting

❮MENU screen❯ ➪ ❮DV SET MODE❯ ➪ ❮DIGITAL CODE❯

(Push [MENU/ ]) (Rotate [DIAL]†, then push [ ](5)†.)

❮MENU screen❯ ➪ ❮CALL SIGN❯ ➪ ❮YOUR CALL SIGN❯

(Push [MENU/ ]) (Rotate [DIAL]†, then push [ ](5)†.)

DV VOICE M

SET MODE

DV SET MODE

***** MENU *****

200

500

300

DIGITAL CODEDIGITAL CODE

CALL SIGN

RX CALL S

MESSAGE/POS

***** MENU *****

U01

ABCDEF

500

300

YOUR CALL SIGN

M01

GHIJKL

500

300

MY CALL SIGN

DV VOICE M

SET MODE

DV SET MODE

***** MENU *****

200

500

300

DIGITAL CODE

CALL SIGN

RX CALL S

MESSAGE/POS

***** MENU *****

U01

ABCDEF

500

300

YOUR CALL SIGNYOUR CALL SIGN

M01

GHIJKL

500

300

MY CALL SIGN

The optional UT-121 is required for the IC-92A

123

OTHER FUNCTIONS

New2001

t Rotate [DIAL]† to select “MY CALL SIGN” in CALL SIGN

set mode, then push [](5)† to enter “MY CALL SIGN”

setting.

y Rotate [DIAL]† to select the desired call sign.

• Input the call sign if the desired call sign is not stored in the

transceiver. See pgs. 34 and 35 for detail.

u Push [ ](5) to set call sign and push [MENU/ ] to re-

turn to frequency indication.

❮MENU screen❯ ➪ ❮CALL SIGN❯ ➪ ❮MY CALL SIGN❯

(Push [MENU/ ]) (Rotate [DIAL]†, then push [ ](5)†.)

DV VOICE M

SET MODE

DV SET MODE

***** MENU *****

200

500

300

DIGITAL CODE

CALL SIGN

RX CALL S

MESSAGE/POS

***** MENU *****

U01

ABCDEF

500

300

YOUR CALL SIGN

M01

GHIJKL

500

300

MY CALL SIGNMY CALL SIGN

CAUTION!: Use digital code squelch when operating with

more than 3 stations. Because the digital call sign squelch

function recognizes “MY CALL SIGN,” the digital call sign

squelch function can be used when operating with only

one station.

NOTE:

• The tone/DTCS code squelch opens sometimes when

other stations communicate with adjacent tone frequency

or DTCS code.

†[DIAL] ↔ [ ](2)/[](8) [ ](5) ↔ [ ](6)

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12 OTHER FUNCTIONS

New2001

■ Tone/DTCS squelch

q Set the desired operating frequency, CTCSS tone and

DTCS code.

w Push and hold [TONE](7) for 1 sec. several times to acti-

vate the tone or DTCS squelch. (TONE, TSQL or DTCS)

• Subaudible tone encoder “TONE,” tone squelch “TSQL,”

pocket beep “TSQLS,” DTCS squelch “DTCS,” DTCS beep

“DTCSS” and no tone operation are activated in order.

• Rotating [DIAL] while pushing [TONE](7) also selects the tone

functions.

e Operate the transceiver in the normal way.

r When the received signal includes a matching tone/code,

the squelch opens and the signal can be heard.

• When the received signal’s tone/code does not match, tone/

DTCS squelch does not open, however, the S-indicator shows

signal strength.

• To open the squelch manually, push and hold [SQL].

■ Digital code/digital call sign

squelch

q Set the desired operating frequency on DV mode, Digital

code and MY CALL SIGN.

w Push and hold [DSQ](7) for 1 sec. several times to acti-

vate the digital code or digital call sign squelch. (DSQL or

CSQL)

• Digital call sign squelch “DSQL,” Digital call sign beep

“DSQLS”, Digital code squelch “CSQL,” Digital code beep

“CSQLS” and no tone operation are activated in order.

• Rotating [DIAL] while pushing [DSQ](7) also selects the tone

functions.

e Operate the transceiver in the normal way.

r When the received signal includes a matching call sign/

code, the squelch opens and the signal can be heard.

• When the received signal’s call sign/code does not match, dig-

ital call sign/digital code squelch does not open, however, the

S-indicator shows signal strength.

• To open the squelch manually, push and hold [SQL].

MemoNameMemoName

PRIOPRIO WXWX EMREMR

DTCSDTCS

FMFM

145300145300

PSKIPPSKIP

+DUP+DUP

2525

MemoNameMemoName

PRIOPRIO WXWX EMREMR

TONETONE

FMFM

145300145300

PSKIPPSKIP

+DUP+DUP

2525

MemoNameMemoName

PRIOPRIO WXWX EMREMR

TSQLTSQL

FMFM

145300145300

PSKIPPSKIP

+DUP+DUP

2525

MemoNameMemoName

PRIOPRIO WXWX EMREMR

DTCSDTCS

FMFM

145300145300

PSKIPPSKIP

+DUP+DUP

2525

MemoName

PRIOWXEMR

TSQL

438500

PSKIP

+DUP

MemoName

PRIO WX EMR

DTCS

438500

PSKIP

+DUP

MemoNameMemoName

PRIOPRIO WXWX EMREMR

DTCSDTCS

FMFM

145300145300

PSKIPPSKIP

+DUP+DUP

2525

MemoNameMemoName

PRIOPRIO WXWX EMREMR

TSQLTSQL

FMFM

145300145300

PSKIPPSKIP

+DUP+DUP

2525

MemoName

PRIO WX EMR

DSQL

145300

PSKIP

+DUP

MemoName

PRIO WX EMR

CSQL

145300

PSKIP

+DUP

MemoName

PRIO WX EMR

DSQL

145300

PSKIP

+DUP

MemoName

PRIO WX EMR

CSQL

145300

PSKIP

+DUP

MemoName

PRIO WX EMR

DSQL

438500

PSKIP

+DUP

MemoName

PRIO WX EMR

CSQL

438500

PSKIP

+DUP

No tone operation

Subaudible tone encoder

Tone squelch

Pocket beep DTCS beep

DTCS squelch

The optional UT-121 is required for the IC-92A

MemoName

PRIO WX EMR

DTCS

145300

PSKIP

+DUP

MemoName

PRIOWXEMR

TONE

145300

PSKIP

+DUP

MemoName

PRIOWXEMR

TSQL

145300

PSKIP

+DUP

MemoName

PRIOWXEMR

DTCS

145300

PSKIP

+DUP

MemoName

PRIOWXEMR

TSQL

438500

PSKIP

+DUP

MemoName

PRIOWXEMR

DTCS

438500

PSKIP

+DUP

MemoName

PRIOWXEMR

DTCS

145300

PSKIP

+DUP

MemoName

PRIOWXEMR

TSQL

145300

PSKIP

+DUP

MemoNameMemoName

PRIOPRIO WXWX EMREMR

DSQLDSQL

DVDV

145300145300

PSKIPPSKIP

+DUP+DUP

2525

MemoNameMemoName

PRIOPRIO WXWX EMREMR

CSQLCSQL

DVDV

145300145300

PSKIPPSKIP

+DUP+DUP

2525

MemoNameMemoName

PRIOPRIO WXWX EMREMR

DSQLDSQL

DVDV

145300145300

PSKIPPSKIP

+DUP+DUP

2525

MemoNameMemoName

PRIOPRIO WXWX EMREMR

CSQLCSQL

DVDV

145300145300

PSKIPPSKIP

+DUP+DUP

2525

MemoName

PRIOWXEMR

DSQL

438500

PSKIP

+DUP

MemoName

PRIO WX EMR

CSQL

438500

PSKIP

+DUP

Digital call sign squelch

Digital call sign pocket beep Digital code pocket beep

Digital code squelch

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OTHER FUNCTIONS

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■ Pocket beep function

q Set the desired operating frequency.

w Set the desired CTCSS tone, DTCS code, Digital call sign

or Digital code.

e Push and hold [TONE](7)/[DSQ](7) for 1 sec. several

times to activate the pocket beep, DTCS beep, Digital

call sign beep or Digital code beep. (“TSQLS,” “DTCS

S,” “DSQLS” or “CSQLS”)

• Rotating [DIAL] while pushing [TONE](7)/[DSQ](7) also selects

the tone functions.

r When a signal with the correct tone, code, digital call sign

or digital code is received, the transceiver emits beep

tones for 30 sec. and blinks “S.”

t Push [PTT] to answer or push [SQL] to stop the beeps

and blinking.

■ DTCS polarity setting

q Enter “DTCS P” in DUP/TONE... set mode. (p. 99)

w Rotate [DIAL]† to select the desired DTCS polarity mode.

• BOTH N: Normal phase is used for both TX and RX.

(Default)

• TN-RR: Normal phase is used for TX; Reverse

phase for RX.

• TR-RN: Reverse phase is used for TX; Normal

phase for RX.

• BOTH R: Reverse phase is used for both TX and

RX.

e Push [](5) (or [](4)) to return to DUP/TONE… set

mode, and push [MENU/ ] to return to frequency indi-

cation.

MemoName

PRIO WX EMR

DTCS

145300

PSKIP

+DUP

MemoName

PRIOWXEMR

TONE

145300

PSKIP

+DUP

MemoName

PRIOWXEMR

TSQL

145300

PSKIP

+DUP

MemoName

PRIO WX EMR

DTCS

145300

PSKIP

+DUP

MemoNameMemoName

PRIOPRIO WXWX EMREMR

TSQLTSQL

FMFM

438500

PSKIPPSKIP

+DUP+DUP

2525

MemoNameMemoName

PRIOPRIO WXWX EMREMR

DTCSDTCS

FMFM

438500

PSKIPPSKIP

+DUP+DUP

2525

MemoName

PRIO WX EMR

DTCS

145300

PSKIP

+DUP

MemoName

PRIOWXEMR

TSQL

145300

PSKIP

+DUP

MemoName

PRIO WX EMR

DSQL

145300

PSKIP

+DUP

MemoName

PRIO WX EMR

CSQL

145300

PSKIP

+DUP

MemoName

PRIO WX EMR

DSQL

145300

PSKIP

+DUP

MemoName

PRIO WX EMR

CSQL

145300

PSKIP

+DUP

MemoNameMemoName

PRIOPRIO WXWX EMREMR

DSQLDSQL

DVDV

43438500

PSKIPPSKIP

+DUP+DUP

2525

MemoNameMemoName

PRIOPRIO WXWX EMREMR

CSQLCSQL

DVDV

438500

PSKIPPSKIP

+DUP+DUP

2525

Digital call sign pocket beep Digital code pocket beep

Pocket beep DTCS beep

❮MENU screen❯ ➪ ❮DUP/TONE...❯ ➪ ❮DTCS P❯

(Push [MENU/ ]) (Rotate [DIAL]†, then push [ ](5)†.)

RPT TONE

CTCSS TONE

DTCS CODE

DUP/TONE...

DTCS P

†[DIAL] ↔ [ ](2)/[](8) [ ](5) ↔ [ ](6)

126

12 OTHER FUNCTIONS

New2001

■ Tone scan

The transceiver can detect the subaudible tone frequency

and DTCS code in a received signal. By monitoring a signal

that is being transmitted on a repeater input frequency, you

can determine the tone frequency required to access the re-

peater.

q Set the desired frequency or memory channel to be

checked for a tone frequency or DTCS code.

w Push and hold [TONE](7) for 1 sec. several times to ac-

tivate the repeater tone, tone squelch or DTCS squelch.

(TONE, TSQL or DTCS)

• Rotating [DIAL] while pushing and holding [TONE](7) also se-

lects the tone functions.

e Push and hold [T.SCAN](.) for 1 sec. to start the tone

scan.

• To change the scanning direction, rotate [DIAL].

r When the tone frequency or DTCS code is decoded, the

set mode contents are programmed with the frequency or

code.

• The tone scan pauses for the set period in scan pause timer

(p. 96) when a tone frequency or DTCS code is detected.

• The decoded tone frequency is used for the repeater tone fre-

quency when the tone squelch is OFF.

• The decoded tone frequency is used for the tone squelch fre-

quency (CTCSS TONE) when the tone squelch is ON.

• The decoded DTCS code is used for the DTCS code when the

DTCS squelch is ON.

t Push [VFO] to stop the scan.

• If the scan is cancelled before the transceiver detects the tone

or code, the set mode contents are not changed.

• The detected tone is temporary operation only. The stored tone

setting in memory or call channel won’t be changed.

MemoName

PRIO

EMR

DTCS

1713

PSKIP

+DUP

MemoName

PRIO

EMR

DTCS

662

PSKIP

+DUP

Tone scan for tone squelch/

repeater tone.

Tone scan for DTCS squelch.

The decimal point is blinking while

tone scanning.

T.SCAN

TONE

DSQ

[DIAL]

127

OTHER FUNCTIONS

New2001

■ Beep tones

You can select to have confirmation beeps sound at the

push of a switch. The output level can be adjusted within 39

levels with “BEEP LEVEL” in sounds set mode. (p. 102)

You can select silent operation by turning beep tones OFF

with “KEY-TOUCH BEEP” in sounds set mode. (p. 102)

■ Dial speed acceleration

The dial speed acceleration automatically speeds up the

tuning dial speed when rotating [DIAL] rapidly.

This function can be turned ON and OFF with “DIAL SPEED”

in menu screen operation. (p. 89)

■ Key lock effect

D Lock function

The lock function prevents accidental frequency changes

and accidental function access.

➥ Push [MENU/ ] for 1 sec. to toggle the lock function

ON and OFF.

• [PWR], [VOL], [SQL] and [PTT] can still be accessed while the

lock function is ON. (default)

D Key lock type

While the lock function is ON, [PWR], [VOL], [SQL] and

[PTT] can still be accessed. Accessible switches can be set

to one of 4 groups with “LOCK” in set mode. (p. 90)

• “NORMAL” : [PWR], [VOL], [SQL] and [PTT] are accessible.

• “NO SQL” : [PWR], [SQL] and [PTT] are accessible.

• “NO VOL” : [PWR], [VOL] and [PTT] are accessible.

• “ALL” : [PWR] and [PTT] are accessible.

❮MENU screen❯ ➪ ❮SOUNDS❯ ➪ ❮BEEP LEVEL❯

(Push [MENU/ ]) (Rotate [DIAL]†, then push [ ](5)†.)

❮MENU screen❯ ➪ ❮SOUNDS❯ ➪ ❮KEY-TOUCH BEEP❯

(Push [MENU/ ]) (Rotate [DIAL]†, then push [ ](5)†.)

❮MENU screen❯ ➪ ❮SET MODE❯ ➪ ❮DIAL SPEED❯

(Push [MENU/ ]) (Rotate [DIAL]†, then push [ ](5)†.)

439540

PSKI

PSKIP

Appears.

❮MENU screen❯ ➪ ❮SET MODE❯ ➪ ❮LOCK❯

(Push [MENU/ ]) (Rotate [DIAL]†, then push [ ](5)†.)

†[DIAL] ↔ [ ](2)/[](8) [ ](5) ↔ [ ](6)

128

12 OTHER FUNCTIONS

New2001

■ Weather channel operation

There are 10 weather channels for moni-

toring weather channels from the NOAA

(National Oceanographic and Atmospheric

Administration) broadcasts.

D Weather channel selection

q Push [CALL] several times to select weather channel

mode.

• “WX” and the weather channel number appear.

w Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired weather channel.

e Push [VFO] or [MR] to return to the previous frequency

or memory channel.

D Weather alert function

NOAA broadcast stations transmit weather alert tones be-

fore important weather announcements. When the weather

alert function is turned ON, the selected weather channel

is monitored every 5 sec. for the announcement. When the

alert signal is detected, the “ALT” and the WX channel are

displayed alternately and sounds a beep tone until the trans-

ceiver is operated. The previously selected (used) weather

channel is checked periodically during standby or while

scanning.

q Select the desired weather channel.

w Enter “WEATHER ALERT” in set mode. (p. 90)

e Rotate [DIAL]† to select “ON” or “OFF.”

r Push [](5) (or [](4)) to return to set mode, and push

[MENU/ ] to return to the weather channel indication.

t Set the desired stand-by condition.

• Select VFO, memory or call channel.

• Scan or priority watch operation can also be selected.

Weather channel indication.

ALT

S.MW

VFO

MHz

CALL

[DIAL]

U.S.A. version only

❮MENU screen❯ ➪ ❮SET MODE❯ ➪ ❮WEATHER ALERT❯

(Push [MENU/ ]) (Rotate [DIAL]†, then push [ ](5)†.)

129

OTHER FUNCTIONS

New2001

y When the alert is detected, a beep sounds and the follow-

ing indication will be displayed.

u 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. (ap-

prox.) in the case that 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.

■ Power save

The power save function reduces the current drain to con-

serve battery power.

The power save duty cycle, the ratio of receive circuit on

to receive circuit off during standby, can be set to auto-

matic (default), 1 : 1 (150 msec. : 150msec.), 1 : 4 (150 msec. :

600msec.), 1 : 8 (150 msec. : 1200msec.) or OFF with “POWER

SAVE” in set mode. (p. 88)

• “AUTO” selects “1:1” duty ratio when receiving no signal for 5 sec.,

then “1:4” 60 sec. after that.

The ratio becomes “1:8” when no sig-

nal is received for another 60 sec.

WXWX

ALTALT

Shows above indications alternately

❮MENU screen❯ ➪ ❮SET MODE❯ ➪ ❮POWER SAVE❯

(Push [MENU/ ]) (Rotate [DIAL]†, then push [ ](5)†.)

150 msec.

60 sec. 60 sec.

600 msec. 1200 msec.

No signal

5 sec.

Circuit ON

Circuit OFF

†[DIAL] ↔ [ ](2)/[](8) [ ](5) ↔ [ ](6)

130

12 OTHER FUNCTIONS

New2001

■ Auto power OFF

The transceiver can be set to automatically turn OFF after a

speciﬁ ed period with a beep when no switch is pushed.

120 min., 90 min., 60 min., 30 min. and OFF can be speci-

fied. The specified period is retained even when the trans-

ceiver is turned OFF by the auto power-off function. To

cancel the function, select “OFF” in the auto power-off item

in set mode.

This can be selected with “AP OFF” in set mode. (p. 88)

■ Auto power ON

The transceiver can be set to automatically turn ON after a

speciﬁ ed period. The timer can be selected within 30 min. to

24 hrs. in 30 min. steps.

This can be selected with “AP ON” in set mode. (p. 90)

When operating with battery pack or case and the battery

is exhausted, auto power-on does not function.

A slight current still flows in the circuits during standby

condition of the auto power-on function.

■ Time-out timer

To prevent accidental prolonged transmission, etc., the

transceiver has a time-out timer. This timer cuts a transmis-

sion OFF after 1, 3, 5 or 10 min. of continuous transmission.

This timer can be cancelled (default).

Approx. 10 sec. before the time-out timer is activated, the

transceiver emits a beep tone as a warning.

This can be selected with “TOT” in set mode. (p. 91)

■ PTT lock

To prevent accidental transmission, etc., the transceiver has

a PTT lock function.

This can be selected with “PTT LOCK” in set mode. (p. 91)

❮MENU screen❯ ➪ ❮SET MODE❯ ➪ ❮AP OFF❯

(Push [MENU/ ]) (Rotate [DIAL]†, then push [ ](5)†.)

❮MENU screen❯ ➪ ❮SET MODE❯ ➪ ❮AP ON❯

(Push [MENU/ ]) (Rotate [DIAL]†, then push [ ](5)†.)

❮MENU screen❯ ➪ ❮SET MODE❯ ➪ ❮TOT❯

(Push [MENU/ ]) (Rotate [DIAL]†, then push [ ](5)†.)

❮MENU screen❯ ➪ ❮SET MODE❯ ➪ ❮PTT LOCK❯

(Push [MENU/ ]) (Rotate [DIAL]†, then push [ ](5)†.)

†[DIAL] ↔ [ ](2)/[](8) [ ](5) ↔ [ ](6)

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OTHER FUNCTIONS

New2001

■ Cloning function

The IC-92A/92AD has transceiver-to-transceiver data clon-

ing capability. This function is useful when you want to copy

all of the programmed contents from one IC-92A/92AD to

another.

• An optional OPC-474 CLONING CABLE is required.

q Turn the transceiver’s power OFF, then connect an op-

tional OPC-474 between both [SP] jacks.

w While pushing [MR] and [MENU/ ], push and hold

[PWR] for 1 sec. to enter cloning mode.

• “CLONE M” appears.

e Push [PTT] on the “master” transceiver.

• “CLONE OUT M” appears and the bar meter shows that cloning

is taking place.

• After the cloning is completed, the display returns to “CLONE

M.”

r Push and hold [PWR] for 1 sec. to turn power OFF.

The optional RS-92 REMOTE CONTROL SOFTWARE is also

available to clone/edit contents with a PC (for Microsoft®

Windows® 98/98SE/ME/2000XP) and using ICF format ﬁ les.

Microsoft® and Windows® are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation

in the U.S.A. and other countries.

■ [DATA/MIC/SP] jacks

To connect external equipment such as speaker, micro-

phone, TNC, etc. refer to the diagram below.

The center terminal of [MIC] outputs 3.3 V DC via 330

resistor.

OPC-1751 OPC-1751

OPC-474

to the [SP] jack to the [SP] jack

External

speaker

the [SP] jack

GND

3.5 (d) mm

plug

the [MIC] jack

33 k

330

MIC

GND

External

microphone

2.5 (d) mm

plug

PTT

3.3 V (See below)

Impedance 8

Impedance 2 k

MIC

3.0 V

MIC GND

INTERNAL SP

SP (AF OUT)

CLONE

SP GND

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12 OTHER FUNCTIONS

New2001

■ Resetting

The function display may occasionally

display erroneous information (e.g.

when first applying power). This may

be caused externally by static electric-

ity or by other factors.

If this problem occurs, turn power OFF.

After waiting a few seconds, turn power

ON again. If the problem persists, per-

form either or both procedures below.

• All reset

Reset the CPU before operating the

transceiver for the first time, or if the

internal CPU malfunctions, to clear and

return all programmed contents to their

default settings.

• Partial reset

If you want to initialize the operat-

ing conditions (VFO frequency, VFO

settings, set mode contents) without

clearing the memory contents, a partial

reset function is available for the trans-

ceiver.

D All reset

q Push and hold [PWR] for 1 sec. to

turn power OFF.

w While pushing and holding [VFO],

[MR] and [BAND], then turn power

ON to reset the CPU.

• “ALL RESET” appears when resetting

the CPU (See the illustration below).

CAUTION: Resetting the CPU

returns all programmed contents to

their default settings.

D Partial reset

q Push and hold [PWR] for 1 sec. to

turn power OFF.

w While pushing and holding [VFO],

then turn power ON to partially reset

the transceiver.

[NOTE]: No message appears on the

display after the partial reset is done.

ALL RESETALL RESET

PRIO WX EMREMR

DTCS

146010

+DUP

2525

PRIO WX EMR

DTCS

145000

+DUP

PRIO WX EMR

DTCS

438550

+DUP

ALL RESET

PRIO WX EMR

DTCS

146010

+DUP

PRIO WX EMR

DTCS

145000

+DUP

PRIO WX EMR

DTCS

438550

+DUP

S.MW

VFO

MHz

BAND

PWR

133

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM

No power comes ON.

No sound comes from the

speaker.

Transmitting is impossible.

No contact possible with

another station.

Frequency can not be set.

Program scan function

can not start.

Memory scan function

can not start.

The displayed frequency

is erroneous.

Can not charge the bat-

tery with BC-139 (LED

blinks orange).

If your transceiver seems to be malfunctioning, please check the following points before sending it to a service center.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

• The batteries are exhausted.

• The battery polarity is reversed.

• Volume level is too low.

• Different tone is selected with tone/DTCS

squelch.

• The batteries are exhausted.

• A frequency outside of the 144/440 MHz

amateur bands is set.

• Different tone is selected with tone/DTCS

squelch.

• The lock function is activated.

• Memory mode or call channel is selected.

• Same frequencies are programmed both

“✱A” and “✱B” of PROGRAM-CH.

• VFO mode or call channel is selected.

• The programmed memory channel is only

one.

• The CPU malfunctioned.

• External factors caused a fault.

• Turn the transceiver’s power ON.

SOLUTION

• Replace the batteries or charge the battery pack.

• Check the battery polarity.

• Rotate [VOL] to suitable level.

• Check the tone using tone/DTCS scan.

• Replace the batteries or charge the battery pack.

• Reset the frequency within 144/440 MHz amateur

bands.

• Check the tone/DTCS using tone scan.

• Push [MENU/ ] for 1 sec. to cancel the function.

• Push [VFO] to set VFO mode.

• Programming different frequencies in “✱A” and “✱B”

respectively.

• Push [MR] to set memory mode.

• Program more than 2 memory channels.

• Reset the transceiver.

• Remove and re-attach the battery pack or battery

case.

• Turn the transceiver’s power OFF, or insert only the

battery pack into the BC-139 to charge it.

REF.

pgs. 1, 10–12

p. 12

p. 20

p. 110

pgs. 1, 10–12

p. 24

p. 112

p. 25

p. 15

p. 74

p. 15

p. 66

p. 118

p. 1

pgs. 11 ,20

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New2001

SPECIFICATIONS

D General

• Frequency coverage : (unit: MHz)

1Guaranteed 440–450 MHz only, *2Guaranteed 144–148 MHz only,

3Guaranteed 430–440 MHz only

• Mode : FM, AM (Rx only), WFM (Rx only), DV†

• No. of memory channels : 1304

(incl. 100 scan edges and 4 call channels)

• Usable temp. range : –20°C to +60°C; –4°F to +140°F

• Tuning steps : 5‡, 6.25‡, 8.33‡, 9‡, 10, 12.5, 15, 20,

25, 30, 50, 100, 125 and 200 kHz

• Frequency stability : ±2.5 ppm (–20°C to +60°C; –4°F to +140°

• Power supply : 10.0–16.0 V DC for external DC power,

or speciﬁ ed Icom’s battery pack

• Digital transmission speed : 4.8 kbps†

• Voice coding speed : 2.4 kbps†

• Current drain (at 7.4 V DC) :

Tx High 144 MHz 2.1 A typical

430/440 MHz 2.2 A typical

Tx Low 0.8 A (approx.)

Rx max. power 340 mA typical (dualwatch; FM/DV†)

standby 170 mA typical (dualwatch; FM/DV†)

• Antenna connector : SMA (50 )

• Dimensions : 58.4(W)u103(H)u34.2(D) mm;

(projections not included) 2

9⁄32(W)u41⁄16(H)u111⁄32(D) in

• Weight (approx.) : 300 g; 10.6 oz (with antenna and BP-217)

• Data connector : 3-conductor 2.5 (d) mm; (1⁄10˝)

D Transmitter

• Modulation system :

FM Variable reactance freq. modulation

(Digital)† GMSK reactance freq. modulation

• Output power (at 7.4 V DC) : High 5.0 W, Low 0.5 W (approx.)

• Max. frequency deviation : ±5.0 kHz (FM wide: approx.)

±2.5 kHz (FM narrow: approx.)

• Spurious emissions : Less than –60 dB

• Ext. mic. connector : 3-conductor 2.5 (d) mm; (1⁄10˝)/2 k

Version

U.S.A.

Taiwan

Korean

Australian

Export

A band

Tx: 144–148, 420–450*1

Rx: 0.495–823.995*1, *2,

849–868.995, 894–

999.990

144–146, 430–432

144–146, 430–440

Tx: 144–148, 420–450*3

Rx: 0.495–999.990*2, *3

Tx: 137–174*2, 400–470*3

Rx: 0.495–999.990*2, *3

B band

Tx: 144–148, 420–450*1

Rx:

118–174*

, 350–470*

144–146, 430–432

144–146, 430–440

Tx: 144–148, 420–450*3

Rx:

118–174*

, 350–470*

Tx:

137–174*

, 400–470*

Rx:

118–174*

, 350–470*

†Available for the IC-92AD or when UT-121 is installed into the IC-92A.

‡Selectable depending on the operating frequency band.

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SPECIFICATIONS

New2001

D Receiver

• Receive system :

FM/AM Double-conversion superheterodyne

WFM Triple-conversion superheterodyne

• Intermediate frequencies :

1st A band 61.65 MHz/59.25 MHz (WFM)

B band 46.35 MHz

2nd 450 kHz/13.35 MHz (WFM)

3rd 1.95 MHz (WFM only)

• Sensitivity (except spurious points):

(1 kHz/30% Mod.; 10 dB S/N)

0.495–4.995 MHz 1.3 μV typ.

5.000–29.995 MHz 0.56 μV typ.

118.000–137.000 MHz 0.5 μV typ.

222.000–246.995 MHz 0.79 μV typ.

247.000–329.995 MHz 1 μV typ.

(1 kHz/3.5 kHz Dev.; 12 dB SINAD)

VHF (Amateur band only) 0.14 μV typ.

UHF (Amateur band only) 0.16 μV typ.

1.625–29.995 MHz 0.4 μV typ.

30.000–117.995 MHz 0.25 μV typ.

118.000–173.995 MHz 0.18 μV typ.

174.000–349.995 MHz 0.32 μV typ.

350.000–469.995 MHz 0.22 μV typ.

470.000–599.995 MHz 0.32 μV typ.

600.000–999.990 MHz 0.56 μV typ.

WFM

(1 kHz/52.5 kHz Dev.; 12 dB SINAD)

76.000–108.000 MHz 1 μV typ.

175.000–221.995 MHz 1.8 μV typ.

470.000–770.000 MHz 2.5 μV typ.

(digital/PN9 4.8 kbps; BER 1%)†

Amateur bands 0.22 μV typ.

• Selectivity :

(Wide), AM More than 50 dB

(Narrow), DV† More than 45 dB

WFM More than 300 kHz/–3 dB

Less than 700 kHz/–20 dB

• Spurious and image rejection ratio:

VHF More than 60 dB

UHF More than 50 dB

(Intermediate freq.; More than 60 dB)

• Audio output power : More than 200 mW at 10% distortion

(at 7.4 V DC) with an 8 load

• Ext. speaker connector : 3-conductor 3.5(d) mm; (1⁄8˝)/8

†Available for the IC-92AD or when UT-121 is installed into the IC-92A.

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• UT-121 DIGITAL UNIT

Provides DV mode operation for IC-92A. Already installed

into the IC-92AD.

• RS-92 REMOTE CONTROL SOFTWARE

Allows you to operate the transceiver, as well as the easy

memory management from the connected PC for Micro-

soft® Windows® 98/98SE/ME/2000/XP with an RS-232C

(COM) port. In addition, low-speed data communication is

enabled with this software for DV mode operation. A data

communication cable, OPC-1529R, is supplied with the

software.

• BC-139 DESKTOP CHARGER

Rapidly charges BP-217 Li-ion battery pack in 2.5 hrs.

• BP-216 BATTERY CASE

Battery case for R6 (AA) u 2 alkaline batteries.

• BP-217 LI-ION BATTERY PA C K

7.4 V/1300 mAh Lithium Ion battery pack. Battery life: 5 hrs.

(approx.; VHF, FM, high power, Tx : Rx : Standby = 1:1:8)

• HM-75A REMOTE CONTROL MICROPHONE

Allows you to remotely select operating channels, etc.

• HM-131 SPEAKER-MICROPHONE

For operation while conveniently hanging the transceiver

from your belt, etc.

• HM-128/HM-153 EARPHONE-MICROPHONE

Ideal for hands-free operation by clipping the microphone

with the PTT switch to your lapel or breast pocket.

• HM-175 waterproof WATERPROOF SPEAKER-MICROPHONE

Allows you to operate in rainly condition.

• HM-175GPS GPS WATERPROOF SPEAKER-MICROPHONE

Allows you to operate in rainly condition and GPS antenna

is included.

• HS-85 HEADSET WITH VOX/PTT UNIT

Hands-free headset with VOX control box.

• CP-12L

CIGARETTE

LIGHTER

CABLE

WITH

NOISE

FILTER

• CP-19R

CIGARETTE

LIGHTER

CABLE

WITH

CONVERTER

Allows you to operate the transceiver through a 12 V ciga-

rette lighter socket, and also charge the attached battery

pack (during stand-by only) regularly.

CP-19R: A built-in DC-DC converter outputs 11 V DC.

• OPC-254L DC POWER CABLE

For operation and charging via an external power supply.

• OPC-474 CLONING CABLE

Used for handheld-to-handheld cloning.

• OPC-1529R DATA COMMUNICATION CABLE

Allows you to GPS operation in DV mode operation.

• SP-13 EARPHONE

Provides clear receive audio in noisy environments.

• LC-163 CARRYING CASE

Helps protect the transceiver from scratches, etc.

• AD-92SMA ANTENNA CONNECTOR ADAPTER

Allows you to connect an external antenna with a BNC con-

nector.

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The optional UT-121 is installed inside the unit holder which

is located under the battery pack/case’s space.

Install the optional UT-121 as following procedures.

q Unscrew 2 screws to remove the unit cover.

w Insert the UT-121’s ﬁ xed part to the unit holder (q), then

take down it to the unit holder (w) as the right illustration.

e Check the UT-121 position where is located under the

transceiver’s chassis.

r Push both edges of the UT-121 to install it into the trans-

ceiver, then conﬁ rm to install it completely.

t Screw 2 screws to assemble the unit cover.

■ Optional UT-121 installation

RECOMMENDATION:

Critical technique is necessary for the UT-121 instal-

lation, therefore, we recommend you to install it at

your dealer or service center.

2 screws

Unit cover

UT-121

• Upper view

• Side view

• Check it clicks when the optional UT-121 is installed.

• Check the optional UT-121 is locked to the unit installer guide.

Unit installer guide

IC-92A only

The optional HM-75A allows you to remotely select operat-

ing frequencies, memory channels, etc.

Remote control functions can be selected from 3 settings.

These can be selected with “MIC SIMPLE MODE” in set

mode. (p. 90)

The HM-75A has a lock switch on the backside to prevent

accidental frequency changes, etc.

Be sure to turn power OFF when plugging the HM-75A to

the [DATA/MIC/SP] jack.

• NORM-1: (default)

• NORM-2:

• SIMPLE:

VFO mode cannot be selected via the microphone when

SIMPLE mode is selected.

SIMPLE mode can select only 3 channels and is useful

for group operations during touring, etc.

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■ Optional HM-75A REMOTE CONTROL MICROPHONE

[A] Selects band.

[B] Toggles VFO mode and memory mode.

[Y] Frequency or memory channel “UP”.

[Z] Frequency or memory channel “DOWN”.

[A] Toggles the monitor function.

[B] Toggles VFO mode and memory mode.

[Y] Frequency or memory channel “UP”.

[Z] Frequency or memory channel “DOWN”.

[A] Toggles the monitor function.

[B] Selects call channel C0.

[Y] • Selects memory channel 000 in memory mode.

• Volume “UP” while operating the monitor function.

[Z] • Selects memory channel 001 in memory mode.

• Volume “DOWN” while operating the monitor function.

❮MENU screen❯ ➪ ❮SET MODE❯ ➪ ❮MIC SIMPLE MODE❯

(Push [MENU/LOCK]) (Rotate [DIAL]†, then push [ï](5)†.)

OFF ON

LOCK

PTT switch

Transmit LED

Earphone jack

Microphone

Speaker

†[DIAL] ↔ [ ](2)/[](8) [ ](5) ↔ [ ](6)

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When connecting the optional HM-174 WATERPROOF

SPEAKER-MICROPHONE, HM-175GPS GPS WATERPROOF

SPEAKER-MICROPHONE or PC-1799 DATA COMMUNICATION

CABLE, OPC-1797 CONNECTION CABLE to the [DATA/SP/MIC]

jack, follow the procedure below.

• Connecting to the [DATA/SP/MIC] jack

q Remove the rubber cap. from the [DATA/SP/MIC] jack.

w Set the connector's ﬂ at face and the [DATA/SP/MIC] jack's

flat face to same direction, (Verifing square mark) then

insert it tighten.

e Rotate fix screw clockwise tighten to fix the connected

cable.

• Disconnecting from the [DATA/SP/MIC] jack

q Rotate fix screw counter-clockwise to loose the con-

nected cable.

w Disconnect the cable from the [DATA/SP/MIC] jack.

e Put the rubber cap tighten to the [DATA/SP/MIC] jack..

■ Connecting to the [DATA/SP/MIC] jack

CAUTION!:

Turn power OFF the transceiver before connecting/

disconnecting cable to/from the [DATA/SP/MIC] jack..

Rubber cap

[DATA/SP/MIC] jack

[DATA/SP/MIC] jack (Upside view)

Flat face

Triangular mark

Connector (Side view)

Flat face

Triangular mark

Rotate the fix screw tighten.

No Sound from the inside

speaker when connecting

OPC-1797.

1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003, Japan

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Printed on recycled paper with soy ink.

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