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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

iT70A

iT70

VHF/UHF DUAL BAND FM TRANSCEIVER

FOREWORD

Thank you for purchasing this ﬁne Icom product. The IC-

T70A/T70E VHF

UHF DUAL BAND FM TRANSCEIVER is designed

and build with Icom’s superior technology and craftsmanship.

With proper care, this product should provide you with years

of trouble-free operation.

We want to take a moment of your time to thank you for mak-

ing your IC-T70A/T70E your radio of choice, and hope you

agree with Icom’s philosophy of “technology ﬁrst.” Many hours

or research and development went into the design of your

IC-T70A/T70E.

EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS

WORD DEFINITION

R DANGER! Personal death, serious injury or an ex-

plosion may occur.

R WARNING! Personal injury, fire hazard or electric

shock may occur.

CAUTION Equipment damage may occur.

NOTE Recommended for optimum use. No risk

of personal injury, ﬁre or electric shock.

FEATURES

MDust-protection/Splash-resistant construc-

tion (IP54*)

*Only when the battery pack/case, antenna and jack cover

are attached.

MBuilt in VOX circuit enabling the VOX opera-

tion* (voice operated transmission)

*To use the VOX operation, an optional headset and a plug

adapter cable are additionally required.

M700 mW* AF power with BTL (bridge-tied

load) ampliﬁer

*At 10% distortion with a 16 : load

IMPORTANT

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely

before using the transceiver.

SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL— This

instruction manual contains important operating instructions

for the IC-T70A/T70E.

RWARNING RF EXPOSURE! This device emits

Radio Frequency (RF) energy. Caution should be observed

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

ing RF exposure and safety standards please refer to the

Federal Communications Commission Ofﬁce of Engineering

and Technology’s report on Evaluating Compliance with FCC

Guidelines for Human Radio Frequency Electromagnetic

Fields (OET Bulletin 65)

RWARNING! NEVER 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

an 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.

DO NOT operate the transceiver near unshielded electri-

cal blasting caps or in an explosive atmosphere.

DO NOT push the PTT unless you actually intend to trans-

mit.

BE CAREFUL! The transceiver will become hot when op-

erating 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 harsh solvents such as benzine or alcohol to

clean the transceiver, because they can damage the trans-

ceiver’s surfaces.

PRECAUTIONS

iii

FCC INFORMATION

• FOR CLASS B UNINTENTIONAL RADIATORS:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the

limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the

FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable

protection against harmful interference in a residential instal-

lation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio

frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance

with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio

communications. However, there is no guarantee that inter-

ference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equip-

ment does cause harmful interference to radio or television

reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment

off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the inter-

ference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and re-

ceiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different

from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician

for help.

PRECAUTIONS

KEEP the transceiver away from heavy rain, and never im-

merse it in the water. The transceiver meets IP54* require-

ments for dust-protection and splash resistance. However,

once the transceiver has been dropped, dust-protection and

splash resistance cannot be guaranteed because of possible

damage to the transceiver's case or the waterproof seal.

*Only when the supplied battery pack (or optional battery

pack/case), antenna and jack cover are attached.

NEVER operate or touch the transceiver with wet hands.

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

ceiver.

Even when the transceiver power is OFF, a slight current still

ﬂows in the circuits. Remove the battery pack or batteries

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

wise, the installed battery pack or batteries will become ex-

hausted, and will need to be recharged or replaced.

CAUTION: Changes or modiﬁcations to this device, not

expressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority

to operate this device under FCC regulations.

Icom, Icom Inc. and the Icom logo are registered trademarks of Icom

Incorporated (Japan) in Japnan, the United States, the United King-

dom, Germany, France, Spain, Russia and/or other countries.

Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of

Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

The following accessories are supplied with the transceiver.

qHand strap ····································································· 1

wAntenna ·········································································· 1

eBattery pack (BP-264)* ·················································· 1

rBelt clip* ··········································································1

tBattery charger (BC-167SA/SD/SV)* ····························· 1

* Not supplied, or the shape is different, depending on the transceiver

version.

FOREWORD ····················································································· i

EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ··································································· i

FEATURES ························································································ i

IMPORTANT ······················································································ i

PRECAUTIONS ············································································ii, iii

FCC INFORMATION ······································································· iii

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ···························································· iv

TABLE OF CONTENTS ·······························································v, vi

1 ACCESSORY ATTACHMENT·················································1–2

N Hand strap ···············································································1

N Belt clip ····················································································1

N Battery pack ·············································································2

N Antenna ···················································································2

2 PANEL DESCRIPTION ···························································3–8

N Front, top and side panels ·······················································3

N Function display ·······································································6

3 BATTERY CHARGING ·························································8–15

N Caution (for the supplied BP-264 Ni-MH battery pack) ············8

N Caution (for the optional BP-265 Li-Ion battery pack) ··············9

N Optional battery case ·····························································11

N Battery information ································································11

N Regular charging ···································································12

N Rapid charging with the BC-191 ············································13

N Rapid charging with the BC-193 ············································14

N External DC power operation ·················································15

4 BASIC OPERATION ···························································16–23

N Power ON ··············································································16

N Setting audio volume ·····························································16

N Setting squelch level ······························································17

N Monitor function ·····································································17

N Setting the mode····································································18

N Setting a tuning step ······························································19

N Setting a frequency ································································19

N Operating mode selection ······················································21

N Key lock function ····································································21

N Receiving ···············································································22

N Transmit power selection ·······················································22

N Transmitting ············································································23

5 REPEATER AND DUPLEX OPERATIONS ························24–28

N Repeater operation ································································24

N Duplex operation ····································································26

N Reverse duplex function ························································26

N Auto repeater function ···························································27

N 1750 Hz tone ·········································································28

6 MEMORY/CALL CHANNELS ···············································29–39

N General description································································29

N Selecting a call channel ·························································29

N Selecting a memory channel ·················································30

N Memory channel programming ··············································31

N Memory bank setting ·····························································32

N Memory bank selection ··························································33

N Programming memory/bank/scan name ································34

TABLE OF CONTENTS

N Selecting memory/bank name indication ·······························35

N Display type ···········································································36

N Copying memory/call contents···············································37

N Memory clearing ····································································38

N Erasing/transferring bank contents ········································39

7 SCAN OPERATION ····························································40–47

N Scan types ·············································································40

N Full/band/programmed scan ·················································42

N Scan edges programming ······················································43

N Memory scan ········································································44

N Memory bank scan ································································45

N Skip channel/frequency setting ··············································46

N Scan resume condition ··························································47

8 PRIORITY WATCH······························································48–50

N Priority watch types ·······························································48

N Priority watch operation ·························································49

9 SET MODES ········································································51–64

N General ··············································································51

N Set mode item list ··································································52

N Initial set mode item list ·························································52

N Set mode items ······································································53

N Initial set mode items ·····························································59

10 OTHER FUNCTIONS ··························································65–75

N Programming a DTMF code sequence ··································65

N Transmitting a DTMF code sequence ····································66

N Setting DTMF transfer speed ·················································67

N Tone frequency and DTCS code ············································68

NTone/DTCS squelch ·······························································70

N Tone scan···············································································71

N Weather channel operation ····················································72

N Cloning function ·····································································74

N Resetting················································································75

11 TROUBLESHOOTING·······························································76

12 SPECIFICATIONS·····································································77

13 OPTIONS ············································································78–82

N VOX function ··········································································80

N Remote control function ·························································82

14 CE ····················································································· 83, 84

INDEX ·····················································································85–88

TABLE OF CONTENTS 1

ACCESSORY ATTACHMENT

N Hand strap

To facilitate carrying the

transceiver, slide the hand

strap through the loop on

the top of the rear panel as

illustrated at right.

N Belt clip

To attach the belt clip:

Slide the belt clip in the

direction of the arrow

until the belt clip locks in

place, and makes a ‘click’

sound.

To detach the belt clip:

qRemove the battery pack from the transceiver, if it is at-

tached. (p. 2)

wLift the tab up (q), and slide the belt clip in the direction

of the arrow (w).

Handstrap

ACCESSORY ATTACHMENT

N Battery pack

To attach the battery pack:

qFit the battery pack

in the direction of the

arrow (q), then close.

wHook the latch until it

makes a ‘click’ sound

(w).

• Charge the battery pack

before use. (pp. 12–14)

To detach the battery pack:

Be careful! The latch is tightly locked, so use caution

when releasing it. DO NOT use your ﬁnger nail. Use the

edge of a coin or screwdriver tip to carefully release it.

Unhook the latch (e),

and lift up the battery

pack in the direction of

the arrow (r).

N Antenna

Insert the antenna connector into the antenna and tighten the

antenna screw.

Jack cover

•NEVER carry the transceiver by holding only the an-

tenna.

•When the jack is not in use, keep the jack cover attached

to protect the connector from dust and moisture.

 For your information

Third-party antennas may increase transceiver

performance. An optional AD-92SMA ANTENNA

CONNECTOR ADAPTER is available to connect an antenna

that has a BNC connector.

Latch

Battery pack/Battery case

Latch

Battery pack/Battery case

PANEL DESCRIPTION

N Front, top and side panels

Speaker

ANTENNA

CONNECTOR

EXTERNAL

DC IN JACK

VOLUME

CONTROL

CONTROL DIAL

EXTERNAL SPEAKER/

MICROPHONE JACKS

Keypad (pp. 4, 5)

Internal microphone

Function display (pp. 6, 7)

PTT SWITCH

qANTENNA CONNECTOR (p. 3)

Connects the supplied antenna.

• An optional AD-92SMA adapter (p. 79) is available for connect-

ing an antenna with a BNC connector.

wEXTERNAL SPEAKER/MICROPHONE JACKS [SP/MIC]

Connect an optional speaker microphone, cloning cable,

or headset, if desired.

See page 79 for a list of available options.

Be sure to turn power OFF before connecting or dis-

connecting optional equipment to/from the [SP/MIC]

jack.

eCONTROL DIAL [DIAL]

± Rotate to tune the operating frequency. (p. 19)

±During memory mode, rotate to select the memory

channel. (pp. 18, 30)

±While scanning, changes the scanning direction.

(pp. 42, 44, 45)

±While continuing to push [MONI](BAND), sets the

squelch level. (p. 17)

±After pushing [BAND] during memory mode operation,

selects the programmed bank. (p. 33)

±During set mode operation, rotate to select the set

items. (p. 51)

PANEL DESCRIPTION

rVOLUME CONTROL [VOL]

±Adjust audio volume level. (p. 16)

±During set mode operation, rotate to select the options.

(p. 51)

tPTT SWITCH [PTT]

±Push and hold to transmit, release to receive. (p. 23)

For IC-T70E only

±Push brieﬂy, then push and hold to transmit a 1750 Hz

tone burst. (p. 28)

yEXTERNAL DC IN JACK [DC IN]

±Connects the supplied wall charger, BC-167S, to charge

the attached battery pack, BP-264. (p. 12)

• The transceiver can charge only the Ni-MH battery pack, BP-

264. Charging the Li-Ion battery pack, BP-265 requires the

rapid charger, BC-193.

±Connect an external DC power supply through the op-

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

operation. (p. 15)

D Keypad

±Push to input numeral for frequency input, memory chan-

nel selection.

±Push to send the DTMF code. (pp. 66, 67)

• [0]–[9] send “0”–“9,” [A](SET) sends “A,” [B](BAND) sends “B,”

[C](H/M/L) sends “C,” [D](V/M/C) sends “D,” [1](DUP) sends

“1(E)” and [#](T.SCAN) sends “# (F).”

POWER KEY [ ]

±Push and hold for 1 sec. to turn the transceiver

power ON or OFF. (p. 16)

VFO/MEMORY/CALL • SELECT MEMORY WRITE KEY

[V/M/C] • [S.MW](V/M/C)

±Push to select the VFO mode, memory mode, call

channel mode or weather channel mode*. (pp. 18,

29, 30, 72)

*Only for the U.S.A. version transceiver.

±Push and hold for 1 sec. to enter select memory

write mode. (p. 31)

2PANEL DESCRIPTION

DKeypad (continued)

BAND • MONITOR KEY [BAND] • [MONI](BAND)

±During VFO mode operation, push to select an

operating frequency band. (p. 19)

±Push and hold to open the squelch temporarily

and monitor the operating frequency. (p. 17)

±While continuing to push this key, rotate [DIAL] to

adjust the squelch level. (p. 17)

±During memory mode operation, push to enter the

memory bank group selection. (p. 33)

OUTPUT POWER • SCAN KEY [H/M/L] • [SCAN](H/M/L)

±Push to select the output power. (p. 22)

• Selects the transmit output power from high, mid or

low.

±Push and hold for 1 sec. to enter the scan type

selection mode. (pp. 42, 44, 45)

• Push again to start the scan.

SET • LOCK KEY [SET] • [ ](SET)

±Push to enter the Set mode. (p. 51)

±Push and hold for 1 sec. to toggle the lock func-

tion ON or OFF. (p. 21)

±During select memory write mode, push to select

the items. (pp. 32, 34, 38, 39)

TONE SCAN [T.SCAN](#)

±Push and hold for 1 sec. to start tone scan func-

tion. (p. 71)

TONE/TONE SQUELCH KEY [TONE](0)

±Push and hold for 1 sec. to select repeater tone,

tone squelch, tone squelch reverse, DTCS

squelch, DTCS squelch reverse and no tone op-

eration in sequence. (p. 70)

• Pocket beep function is available for tone squelch and

DTCS squelch. (p. 70)

DUPLEX KEY [DUP](1)

±Push and hold for 1 sec. to select minus duplex,

plus duplex or simplex operation. (p. 26)

• “DUP–” (minus duplex), “DUP” (plus duplex) and no

indication (simplex) appear in order.

PANEL DESCRIPTION

N Function display

ytrq we

qBATTERY ICON (pp. 11, 12)

MWhen BP-264 or BP-265 is attached

±“” (battery icons) appear when the battery pack

has ample capacity.

±“” appears when the battery pack has less than

half capacity.

±“” blinks before the battery pack is exhausted.

The battery pack must be charged.

±The icons show “ ,” “ ” and “ (disappears)”

in sequence while charging the attached Ni-MH bat-

tery pack (BP-264).

MWhen BP-263 is attached

±“” (battery icons) appear when the installed bat-

teries have ample capacity.

±“” blinks before the installed batteries are ex-

hausted. The batteries must be replaced.

wDUPLEX ICON (p. 26)

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

minus duplex is selected.

eTONE ICON

± “T” appears while the subaudible tone encoder is in

use. (p. 24)

± “T SQL” appears while the tone squelch function is in

use. (p. 70)

± “T SQL-R” appears while the reverse tone squelch func-

tion is in use. (p. 70)

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

use. (p. 70)

± “DTCS -R” appears while the reverse DTCS squelch

function is in use. (p. 70)

± “S” appears with the “T SQL” or “DTCS” indicator

while the pocket beep function (with CTCSS or DTCS)

is in use. (p. 70)

r VOX ICON (p. 80)

Appears when the VOX function is in use.

t AUTO POWER OFF ICON (p. 59)

Appears when the Auto Power OFF function is ON.

yKEY LOCK ICON (p. 21)

Appears when the key lock function is activated.

2PANEL DESCRIPTION

NFunction display (continued)

!4 !3 !2

!1 !0

uSKIP ICONS

±“ ” appears when the selected memory channel is

set as a skip channel. (p. 46)

±“P” appears when the displayed frequency is set

as a skip frequency in memory mode. (p. 46)

iMEMORY ICON (pp. 18, 30)

Appears when memory mode is selected.

oMEMORY CHANNEL NUMBER

±Shows the selected memory channel number.

(pp. 18, 30)

±“C0” or “C1” appears when the call channel is selected.

(pp. 18, 29)

!0PRIORITY WATCH ICON (pp. 49, 50)

Appears when priority watch is in use.

!1WEATHER CHANNEL ICON (pp. 72–73)

Appears when the weather alert function is in use.

!2S/RF METER

±Shows the relative signal strength while receiving sig-

nals. (p. 22)

±Shows the output power level while transmitting.

(pp. 22, 23)

!3OPERATING MODE ICONS (p. 21)

Shows the selected operating mode.

• FM and FMN are selectable.

!4POWER ICONS (p. 22)

± “L” appears when low power is selected.

± “M” appears when middle power is selected.

± No indicator appears when high power is selected.

!5FREQUENCY READOUT

±Displays a variety of information, such as operating fre-

quency, set mode contents.

• The decimal point blinks during scan.

±During memory mode operation, the programmed

memory or memory bank name is displayed.

!6TRANSMIT ICON (p. 23)

Appears during transmit.

BATTERY CHARGING

•

R DANGER! NEVER short terminals (or charging terminals)

of the battery pack. Also, current may ﬂow into nearby metal

objects such as a necklace, so be careful when placing bat-

tery packs (or the transceiver) in handbags, etc.

Simply carrying with or placing near metal objects such as

a necklace, etc. may cause shorting. This may damage not

only the battery pack, but also the transceiver.

•R DANGER! NEVER incinerate used battery packs. Inter-

nal battery gas may cause an explosion.

•R DANGER! NEVER immerse the battery pack in water.

If the battery pack becomes wet, be sure to wipe it dry BE-

FORE attaching it to the transceiver.

•CAUTION: Always use the battery within the speciﬁed tem-

perature range, –5˚C to +60˚C (+23˚F to +140˚F). Using

the battery out of its specified temperature range will re-

duce the battery’s performance and battery life.

•CAUTION: Shorter battery life could occur if the battery is

left completely discharged, or in an excessive temperature

environment (above +55˚C; +131˚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 charging. Keep it

safely in a cool dry place at the following temperature range:

–20˚C to +45˚C (–4˚F to +113˚F) (up to a month)

–20˚C to +35˚C (–4˚F to +95˚F) (up to six months)

–20˚C to +25˚C (–4˚F to +77˚F) (up to a year*)

* We recommend charging the battery pack every 6 months.

•Clean the battery terminals to avoid rust or misscontact.

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

tery terminals once a week.

• If your Ni-MH battery pack seems to have no capacity, even

after being charged, completely discharge it by leaving the

power ON overnight. Then, fully charge the battery pack again.

If the battery pack still does not retain a charge (or only very lit-

tle charge), a new battery pack must be purchased.

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

pack must be fully charged for optimum life and operation.

• Recommended temperature range for charging:

between 0°C and +45°C for the regular charge by the

transceiver.

or between +10°C and +40°C for the rapid charge with the

BP-191.

• Use the supplied charger (BC-167S) or optional charger

(BC-191) only. NEVER use other manufacturers’ chargers.

• The battery pack contains a rechargeble battery.

Charge the battery pack before first operating the trans-

ceiver, or when the battery pack becomes exhausted.

If you want to prolong the battery life, the following points

should be observed:

- Avoid over charging.

- Use the battery pack until it becomes almost completely

exhausted, under normal conditions. We recommend bat-

tery charging after transmitting becomes impossible.

N Caution (for the supplied BP-264 Ni-MH battery pack)

3BATTERY CHARGING

N Caution (for the optional BP-265 Li-Ion battery pack)

•R DANGER! Use and charge only speciﬁed Icom battery

packs with Icom radios and Icom chargers. Only Icom bat-

tery packs are tested and approved for use with Icom radios

or charged with Icom chargers. Using third-party or coun-

terfeit battery packs may cause smoke, ﬁre, or cause the

battery to burst.

D Battery caution

•R DANGER! DO NOT hammer or otherwise impact the bat-

tery. Do not use the battery if it has been severely impacted

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 ﬁre.

•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 tem-

peratures 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.

•R DANGER! NEVER incinerate a 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

ﬁre.

•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.

•R 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.

•RWARNING! Immediately wash, using clean water, any

part of the body that comes into contact with ﬂuid from in-

side the battery.

Misuse of Lithium-Ion batteries may result in the following

hazards: smoke, ﬁre, or the battery may rupture. Misuse

can also cause damage to the battery or degradation of

battery performance.

BATTERY CHARGING

• R 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 speciﬁed 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 excessive

temperature environment (above +50˚C; +122˚F) for an ex-

tended period of time. If the battery must be left unused for a

long time, it must be detached from the radio after discharg-

ing. You may use the battery until the remaining capacity is

about half, and then keep it safely in a cool dry place at the

following temperature range:

–20˚C to +50˚C (–4˚F to +122˚F) (up to a month)

–20˚C to +35˚C (–4˚F to +95˚F) (up to three months)

–20˚C to +20˚C (–4˚F to +68˚F) (up to a year)

D Charging caution

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

extremely high temperatures, such as near ﬁres or stoves,

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

environments, the safety/protection circuit in the battery will

activate, causing the battery to stop charging.

• R 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 speciﬁed time,

stop charging and remove the battery from the battery char-

ger. Continuing to charge the battery beyond the speciﬁed

time limit may cause a ﬁre, overheating, or the battery may

rupture.

• R WARNING! NEVER insert the transceiver (battery at-

tached 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 speci-

ﬁed temperature range: BC-193 (+10˚C to +40˚C; +50˚F to

+104˚F). Icom recommends charging the battery at +20˚C

(+68˚F). The battery may heat up or rupture if charged out

of the speciﬁed temperature range. Additionally, battery per-

formance or battery life may be reduced.

3BATTERY CHARGING

Optional battery case (BP-263)

When you would like to use the optional battery case (BP-263),

install 6 uAA (LR6) size alkaline batteries, as shown below.

q Remove the battery case if it is attached. (p. 2)

w Install 6 × AA (LR6) size alkaline batteries.

• Install only alkaline batteries.

• Be sure to observe the correct polarity.

e Attach the battery case. (p. 2)

• When installing batteries, make sure they are all the

same brand, type and capacity. Also, do not mix new

and old batteries together.

• Never use batteries whose insulated covering is damaged.

• Never incinerate used battery cells since internal battery

gas may cause them to rupture.

• Never expose a detached battery case to water. If the bat-

tery case gets wet, be sure to wipe it dry before using it.

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

battery terminals once a week.

• We recommend to select the middle power transmission dur-

ing the battery case operation for protecting batteries heat up.

N Battery information

D Battery life

Battery pack Voltage Capacity Battery life*1

BP-263 Battery case for

AA (LR6) × 6 alkaline —*2

BP-264 7.2 V 1400 mAh (typ.) VHF 11.5 hrs.

UHF 10 hrs.

BP-265 7.4 V 1900 mAh (min.)

2000 mAh (typ.)

VHF 16 hrs.

UHF 13.5 hrs.

When the power save function is set to “Auto,” and the operating

time is calculated under the following conditions;

TX : RX : standby = 5 : 5 : 90

*2The average operating time depends on the alkaline cells used.

Even when the transceiver power is OFF, a small current

still flows in the radio. 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.

Indication Battery condition

The battery pack (BP-264/BP-265) or battery case

(BP-263) has ample capacity.

The battery pack (BP-264/BP-265) is nearing exhaus-

tion.

(blinks)

The battery pack or battery case is exhausted. Charg-

ing (BP-264/BP-265) or replacing batteries (BP-263)

is necessary.

Be careful! The negative

terminals of the battery case

protrude from the body, so

pay attention not to injure

your fingers when inserting

the batteries.

BATTERY CHARGING

N Regular charging

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

pack must be fully charged for optimum life and operation.

DBattery icons

The icons show “ ,” “ ” and “ (disappers)” in se-

quence and “CHARGE” appears while charging (when the

transceiver’s power is OFF). The icons and “CHARGE” dis-

appear when the battery pack is completely charged.

DCharging note

• Be sure to turn the transceiver power OFF.

Otherwise the battery pack will not be charged completely

or will take much longer to charge.

• The transceiver can charge only the BP-264 battery pack.

Other types of rechargeable battery, Ni-Cd or Li-Ion batter-

ies cannot be charged.

• External DC power operation becomes possible when using

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

battery pack is also charged simultaneously, except during

transmit (see p. 15 for more details).

• The external DC power supply voltage must be between

10–16 V to charge the battery pack and for operation when

using an optional OPC-254L. (We recommend 11 V DC for

operation.)

• If the battery icons (“ ” and “ ”) disappears only after

1 min. from connecting to the DC power supply, the bat-

tery pack may have problem. In this case, contact your Icom

dealer/distributor, or purchase a new battery pack.

• BC-167S

• CP-12L (Optional)

• OPC-254L (Optional)

to AC outlet

to cigarette lighter

socket (12 V DC)

to 11 V DC

(power supply)

White: +

Black: _

Transceiver

[DC IN]

Turn power OFF while

charging the battery

pack.

The shape may

diffe depending

on the version.

• Charging time period:

Approx. 8 hours

BP-264

• CP-19R (Optional)

Be sure to disconnect the AC adapter from the AC outlet

after the battery charging is completed, otherwise the trans-

ceiver may receive switching noise from the AC adapter de-

pending on the operating frequencies and/or antenna used.

3BATTERY CHARGING

The optional BC-191 provides rapid charging of the Ni-MH

battery pack BP-264.

DCharging note

• Be sure to turn the transceiver power OFF.

• The desktop charger, BC-191, can charge only the BP-264

battery pack. Other types of rechargeable battery, Ni-Cd or

Li-Ion batteries cannot be charged.

•NEVER install the transceiver with battery pack to the BC-

191 when the transceiver is connected to the DC power

supply. This may cause the BC-191’s manufunction and the

charging indicator of the BC-191 lights red. In this case, dis-

connect the AC adapter from the BC-191, and then recon-

nect the AC adapter to the BC-191.

• The optional CP-23L and OPC-515L can be used instead

of the supplied AC adapter. Connect one of these to the

[DC 12-16V] jack in this case.

• Charging period: approx. 2 hours (with BP-264)

TransceiverBattery pack

Charge indicator

• Lights orange :

While charging

• Lights green :

Charging is completed.

• Blinks red :

Charging error occurs.

Screws*

(Self tapping screw:

M3.5 × at least 30 mm)

*Purchase separately.

Using screws is

recommended to

secure the charger.

About OPC-515L

White line: Black line:

CAUTION: NEVER connect the

OPC-515L to a power source

using reverse polarity. This will

ruin the battery charger.

+–

Optional OPC-515L

(for DC power

source) or CP-23L

(for 12 V cigarette

lighter socket) can

be used instead of

the AC adapter.

BC-123S

(supplied

with BC-191)

Turn power OFF

N Rapid charging with the BC-191

BATTERY CHARGING

The optional BC-193 provides rapid charging of the Li-Ion-

battery pack BP-265.

DCharging note

• Be sure to turn the transceiver power OFF.

• The desktop charger, BC-193, can charge only the BP-265

battery pack. Other types of rechargeable battery, Ni-Cd or

Ni-MH batteries cannot be charged.

•NEVER install the transceiver with battery pack to the BC-

193 when the transceiver is connected to the DC power

supply. This may cause the BC-193’s manufunction and the

charging indicator of the BC-193 lights red. In this case, dis-

connect the AC adapter from the BC-193, and then recon-

nect the AC adapter to the BC-193.

• The optional CP-23L and OPC-515L can be used instead

of the supplied AC adapter. Connect one of these to the

[DC 12-16V] jack in this case.

• Charging period: approx. 2.5 hours (with BP-265)

Transceiver

Turn power OFF

Battery pack

BC-123S

(supplied

with BC-193)

The optional OPC-

515L (for DC power

source) or CP-23L

(for 12 V cigarette

lighter socket) can

be used instead of

the AC adapter.

Charge indicator

• Lights orange : While charging

• Lights green : Charging is completed.

• Blinks red : Charging error occurs.

Screws*

(Self tapping screw:

M3.5 × at least 30 mm)

*Purchase separately.

Using screws is

recommended to

secure the charger.

About OPC-515L

White line: Black line:

CAUTION: NEVER connect the

OPC-515L to a power source

using reverse polarity. This will

ruin the battery charger.

+–

IMPORTANT!

Ensure the tabs on

the battery pack are

correctly aligned with

the guide rails inside

the charger adapter.

Guide rail

Tabs

N Rapid charging with the BC-193

3BATTERY CHARGING

N 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. (We

recommend the CP-19R when you want to connect a 12 V

cigarette lighter socket.)

D Operating note

• Power supply voltage must be between 10.0–16.0 V DC.

(We recommend 11.0 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

connecting a regulated 12 V DC power supply.

Use an external DC-DC converter to connect the transceiver

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/battery case.

• Disconnect the power cable 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

BP-264

• CP-12L (Optional)

• CP-19R (Optional)

• OPC-254L (Optional)

to cigarette lighter

socket (12 V DC)

to 11 V DC

(power supply)

White: +

Black: _

[DC IN]

NOTE: Up to 5 W (approx.) of maximum output power is

available when using external DC power. However, when

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

circuit activates to reduce the transmit output power to

2.5 W (approx.).

BASIC OPERATION

N Power ON

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

• Push and hold [ ] for 1 sec. to turn power OFF.

The voltage indication is skipped in the Initial set mode

(p. 61).

N Setting audio volume

± Rotate [VOL]

to adjust the audio level.

• If squelch is closed, push and hold [MONI](BAND) while setting the

audio level.

• The display shows the volume level while setting.

[VOL]

Minimum setting (no audio)

Maximum setting

Volume level

The beep level is adjustable in the Initial set mode (p. 60).

4BASIC OPERATION

N Setting squelch level

The squelch circuit mutes the received audio signal depend-

ing on the signal strength. The transceiver has 9 squelch lev-

els, a continuously open setting and an automatic squelch

setting.

±While continuing to push [MONI](BAND), rotate [DIAL] to

select the squelch level.

• “LEVEL1” is loose squelch (for weak signals) and “LEVEL9” is

tight squelch (for strong signals).

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

counting system.

• “OPEn” indicates continuously open setting.

[DIAL]

Maximum level

Automatic squelch

N Monitor function

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

ing the squelch setting or to open the squelch manually even

when mute functions such as the tone squelch are in use.

±Push and hold [MONI](BAND) to monitor the operating

frequency.

• The 1st and 2nd segments of the S-meter blink.

Two segments blink

The [MONI] key can be set to ‘sticky’ operation in the Initial

set mode. See page 63 for details.

BASIC OPERATION

N Setting the mode

q Push [V/M/C] repeatedly to select

the VFO mode, memory mode, call

channel mode or weather channel

mode*, in sequence

*Only for the U.S.A. version transceiver.

w Rotate [DIAL] to change the fre-

quency or select a desired channel.

D VFO mode

The VFO mode is used to set the desired frequency.

• VFO mode display

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 opera-

tion on memory channels which

store programmed frequencies.

•“ ” appears when memory mode

is selected.

• Only programmed memory chan-

nels can be selected.

• Enter the memory channel directly to select the desired memory

channel. (p. 30)

D Call channel mode

The Call channel is used for

quick recall of most often-used

frequency.

• “C0” or “C1” appears instead of the

memory channel number when the

Call channel mode is selected.

D Weather channel mode*

There are 10 weather channels

for monitoring weather broad-

casts from NOAA (National

Oceanic and Atmospheric Ad-

ministration).

*Only for the U.S.A. version transceiver.

[DIAL]

• Memory mode display

Appears

• Call channel display

• Weather channel display

4BASIC OPERATION

N Setting a tuning step

The tuning step can be selected for both band. The following

tuning steps are available for the IC-T70A/T70E.

• 5.0 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

D Tuning step selection

q In the VFO mode, push [BAND] to select the desired fre-

quency band.

• If the VFO mode is not selected, such as a memory channel/call

channel mode or the weather channel mode, push [V/M/C] to

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

sired band.

w Push [SET] to enter the Set mode.

e Rotate [DIAL] to select the tuning step set item, then ro-

tate [VOL] to select the desired tuning step.

rPush [V/M/C] to return to the VFO mode.

[VOL]

[DIAL]

5 kHz tunin

ste

N Setting a frequency

D Using the dial

q Push [V/M/C] to select the VFO mode, if any other mode is

selected.

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

eRotate [DIAL] to select the desired frequency.

• The frequency changes according to the preset tuning steps.

See the previous content to set the tuning step.

[DIAL]

[DIAL] changes the frequency

according to the selected

tuning step.

• 144 MHz band

• 400 MHz band

Push [BAND]

D Using the keypad

The frequency can be directly set via numeric

keys.

• If a frequency outside the frequency range is en-

tered, the previously displayed frequency is auto-

matically recalled after entering last digit.

q Push [V/M/C] to select the VFO mode, if any

other mode is selected.

w Enter the desired frequency via the keypad.

BASIC OPERATION

Depending on the

tuning step setting, it

may not be possible

to input a 1 kHz digit.

In this case, enter “0”

as 1 kHz digit, then ro-

tate [DIAL] to set the

desired frequency.

• Entering 145.580 MHz

• Changing 100 kHz and below

Editing 145.550 MHz to 145.640 MHz

Push to cancel numeral key input.

N Operating mode selection

Operating modes are determined by the modulation of the

radio signals. The transceiver has two operating modes, FM

and FM-N (narrow). The mode selection is stored indepen-

dently for each band and memory channel.

q Push [V/M/C] to select the VFO mode, if any other mode is

selected.

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

e Push [SET] to enter the Set mode.

r Rotate [DIAL] to select the operating mode set item, then

rotate [VOL] to select “WIDE” (FM) or “nARROW” (FM-nar-

row).

tPush [V/M/C] to return to the VFO mode.

[VOL]

[DIAL]

: Rotate [VOL]

FM FMN

N Key lock function

To prevent accidental frequency changes and unnecessary

function access, use the lock function.

±Push and hold [](SET) for 1 sec. to turn the lock func-

tion ON or OFF.

• “ ” appears while the lock function is activated.

•[],[ ](SET), [MONI](BAND), [PTT],[VOL] and squelch ad-

justment ([MONI](BAND) + [DIAL]) are operable while the lock

function is activated.

Appears

To prevent accidental transmission, etc., the transceiver

has a PTT lock function. Turns the PTT lock function ON or

OFF in the Initial set mode. (p. 62)

4BASIC OPERATION

BASIC OPERATION

N Receiving

Make sure a charged battery pack (BP-264, BP-265) or brand

new alkaline batteries (BP-263) are installed (pp. 2, 12–14).

qPush and hold [] for 1 sec. to turn power ON.

w Rotate [VOL] to set the desired audio level. (p. 16)

• The frequency display shows the volume level while setting.

eSet the receiving frequency. (p. 20)

rSet the squelch level. (p. 17)

• While continuing to push [MONI](BAND), rotate [DIAL].

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

• “LEVEL1” is loose squelch (for weak signals) and “LEVEL9” is

tight squelch (for strong signals).

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

counting system.

• Push and hold [MONI](BAND) 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.

r Set squelch level

e Set frequency

r Push and hold for

setting the squelch

(Push and hold

to monitor)

e Select band

w Set audio level

N Transmit power selection

The transceiver has three 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 conserve battery power.

Push [H/M/L] to toggle the transmit output power between

High (5W*), Mid (2.5 W*) and Low (0.5 W*). *approx.

Appears

Low power transmission

Mid. power transmission

High power transmission

• During transmitting

4BASIC OPERATION

N Transmitting

NOTE: To prevent interference, push and hold [MONI]

(BAND) to listen on the frequency before transmitting.

Microphone

[PTT]

q Set the operating frequency. (p. 20)

• Transmission is available on the

144 MHz/400 MHz amateur bands only.

• Select output power if desired. See pre-

vious page for details.

w Push and hold [PTT] to transmit.

•“ ” appears.

• 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.

rRelease [PTT] to return to receive.

RWARNING!

NEVER continuously transmit 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.

DO NOT operate the transceiver in a situation that will ob-

struct heat dissipation, especially if the transceiver is oper-

ated with an external power supply. Heat dissipation may

be affected, and it may cause a burn, warp the casing or

damage the transceiver.

NOTE: When the transceiver becomes hot from continuous

transmission, etc., the transceiver’s heat protection gradu-

ally reduces the output power to 2.5 W (Mid), then it stops

transmission after that, to protect the transceiver itself until

it has cooled down.

• “M” (Power icon) blinks during the heat protection reduces the

output power.

• “Hot” is displayed during the heat protection inhibits the transmis-

sion.

CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna will damage the

transceiver.

REPEATER AND DUPLEX OPERATIONS

N Repeater operation

When using a repeater, the transmit frequency is shifted from

the receive frequency by the frequency offset (p. 54). This is

called duplex operation. It is convenient to program repeater

information into memory channels (p. 29).

Station A Station B

Repeater

145.300 MHz

144.700 MHz 144.700 MHz

145.300 MHz

Uplink

Downlink

(transmitting freq.)

(receiving freq.)

q Set the receive frequency (repeater output frequency).

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

DUP; see p. 26 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. 27)

“DUP–”or “DUP” appears

[PTT]

Appears

e Push and hold [TONE](0) for 1 sec.

to activate the subaudible tone

encoder, according to repeater re-

quirements.

• “T” appears.

Refer to p. 53 for tone frequency set-

tings.

rPush and hold [PTT] to transmit.

• The displayed frequency automati-

cally changes to the transmit fre-

quency (repeater input frequency).

• If “OFF” appears, check the frequency

offset or shift direction. (p. 26)

While receiving While transmitting

tRelease [PTT] to receive.

y Push and hold [MONI](BAND) 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 frequency offset.

5REPEATER AND DUPLEX OPERATIONS

DChecking 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 [MONI](BAND) to check whether the other

station’s transmit signal can be received directly or not.

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

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

Display while receiving

Receives –0.6 MHz lower

Blinks while pushing and holding [MONI]

Push and hold

DOff band indication

If the transmit frequency is out of the amateur band when

[PTT] is pushed, the off band indication, “OFF,” appears on

the display. Check the frequency offset or duplex direction in

this case. (p. 26)

U.S.A. and Korean versions:

The auto repeater function uses standard values of the

frequency offset.

 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. 71 for more information.

REPEATER AND DUPLEX OPERATIONS

N Duplex operation

DSetting frequency offset

q Push [SET] to enter the Set mode.

w Rotate [DIAL] to select the frequency

offset set item, then rotate [VOL] to

set the frequency offset.

e Push [V/M/C] to return to the fre-

quency display.

Frequency offset

setting

0.6 MHz offset

DSetting duplex direction

±Push and hold [DUP](1) for 1 sec. to select “DUP–” (nega-

tive offset) or “DUP” (positive offset).

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

shift or plus shift, respectively.

• When frequency offset is 0.6 MHz

–Duplex example

+Duplex example

Receiving Transmitting

U.S.A. and Korean versions:

The auto repeater function has priority over the manual duplex

setting. If the transmit frequency changes after setting, the

auto repeater function may have changed the duplex setting.

Turn the auto repeater function OFF to prevent this (p. 26).

N Reverse duplex function

When the reverse duplex function is ON, the receive and

transmit frequencies are reversed. The function can be set in

the Set mode.

qPush [SET] to enter the Set mode.

w Rotate [DIAL] to select the reverse duplex set item, then

rotate [VOL] to turn the function ON or OFF.

Reverse duplex setting

ePush [V/M/C] to return to the frequency display.

Each receive and transmit frequency is shown in the table

below, with the following conﬁgurations;

Input freq.:

145.300 MHz,

Direction: – (down), Offset: 0.6 MHz

• “DUP–” or “DUP” blinks

when the reverse duplex

function is ON.

Reversed

RX freq. TX freq.

OFF

145.300 MHz 144.700 MHz

144.700 MHz 145.300 MHz

[DIAL]

[VOL]

5REPEATER AND DUPLEX OPERATIONS

N 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.

DFrequency range and offset direction

• U.S.A. version

• Korean version

FREQUENCY RANGE SHIFT DIRECTION

439.000–440.000 MHz “DUP–” appears

q While continuing to push [SET], turn the power ON to

enter the Initial set mode.

w Rotate [DIAL] to select the auto repeater set item, then

rotate [VOL] to set the auto repeater setting.

U.S.A. version:

• “R1” : Activates duplex only. (default)

• “R2” : 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.

[VOL]

[DIAL]

U.S.A. version

Korean version

Auto repeater setting

e Push [ ] to return to the frequency display.

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

REPEATER AND DUPLEX OPERATIONS

N 1750 Hz tone

To access some European repeaters, the transceiver must

transmit a 1750 Hz tone burst. For such European repeaters,

perform the following.

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

q Push [SET] to enter the Set mode.

w Rotate [DIAL] to select the DTMF key item, then rotate

[VOL] to set to “t-CALL.”

[VOL]

[DIAL]

Tone call setting

DTMF key setting

ePush [V/M/C] to return to the frequency display.

r Set the receive frequency (repeater output frequency).

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

+DUP; see p. 26 for details.)

y While continuing to push [PTT], push [MONI](BAND) to

transmit a 1750 Hz tone burst signal.

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

(p. 26)

• The displayed frequency automatically changes to the transmit

frequency (repeater input frequency).

uPush and hold [PTT] to transmit.

iRelease [PTT] to receive.

o Push and hold [MONI](BAND) to check whether the other

station’s transmit signal can be received directly or not, by

listening on the repeater input frequency.

 CONVENIENT! (For the IC-T70E only)

q Set the receive frequency (repeater output frequency).

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

+DUP; see p. 26 for details.)

e Push [PTT] brieﬂy, then push and hold [PTT] again for 1 to

2 sec. to transmit a 1750 Hz tone burst signal.

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

(p. 26)

• The displayed frequency automatically changes to the transmit

frequency (repeater input frequency).

rPush and hold [PTT] to transmit; release to receive.

MEMORY/CALL CHANNELS

N General description

The IC-T70A/T70E has 300 memory channels, and 2 call

channels. Memory channels include 50 scan edge memory

channels (25 pairs) for storage of often-used frequencies.

Also, 26 memory banks, A to Z, are available in each band for

storing groups of frequencies, etc. Up to 100 channels can be

assigned to a bank.

D Memory channel contents

The following information can be programmed into memory

channels:

• Operating frequency (p. 20)

• Operating mode (p. 21)

• Duplex direction (+DUP or –DUP) with a frequency offset

(p. 26)

• Reverse duplex function ON/OFF (p. 26)

• Subaudible tone encoder (p. 24), tone squelch or DTCS

squelch ON/OFF (p. 70)

• Subaudible tone frequency (p. 53), tone squelch fre-

quency or DTCS code with polarity (p. 53)

• Scan skip setting (p. 46)

• Memory bank (p. 32)

• Memory name (p. 34)

• Tuning step (p. 19)

• Output power (p. 22)

NOTE: Memory data can be erased by static electricity, electric transients, etc.

In addition, they can be erased by malfunction and during repairs. Therefore, we recommend that memory data be written down

or be saved to a PC using the CS-T70 CLONING SOFTWARE.

N Selecting a call channel

q Push [V/M/C] to select call channel mode.

• Pushing [V/M/C] toggles between the VFO mode, the memory

channel mode, call channel mode and weather channel mode*.

*Only the U.S.A. version transceiver.

w Rotate [DIAL] to select a desired call channel.

• “C0” and “C1” are selectable.

[DIAL] VHF band call channel

UHF band call channel

MEMORY/CALL CHANNELS

N Selecting a memory channel

D Using [DIAL]

q Push [V/M/C] to select the memory mode.

• Pushing [V/M/C] toggles between the VFO mode, the memory

channel mode, call channel mode and weather channel mode*.

*Only the U.S.A. version transceiver.

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

• Only programmed channels are displayed.

[DIAL] Appears

Rotate [DIAL] to select

the memory channel.

D Using the Numeral keys

q Push [V/M/C] to select the memory mode.

• Pushing [V/M/C] toggles between the VFO mode, the memory

channel mode, call channel mode and weather channel mode*.

*Only the U.S.A. version transceiver.

w Use the numeral keys to enter 3 digits to select a desired

memory channel.

• The blank channels are also selectable.

• Example— selecting memory channel “25”

Push [V/M/C], then push [0],[2],[5].

Appears

Numeral

keys

The entered memory

channel is selected.

6MEMORY/CALL CHANNELS

qPush [V/M/C] to select the VFO mode.

wSet a desired frequency:

± Select a desired band with [BAND].

± Set a desired frequency with [DIAL].

± Or set a 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. frequency offset, duplex direction,

tone squelch, etc.), if desired.

e Push and hold [S.MW](V/M/C) for 1 sec. to enter the select

memory write mode.

• 1 short and 1 long beep sound.

•“ ” icon and memory channel number blink.

rRotate [DIAL] to select a desired channel.

• Call channels (C0, C1), VFO and scan edge channels (0A/0b

to 24A/24b), as well as regular memory channels, can be pro-

grammed in this way.

tPush and hold [S.MW](V/M/C) for 1 sec. to program.

• 3 beeps sound.

• Memory channel number automatically increases when continu-

ing to push [S.MW](V/M/C) for 1 sec. after programming.

NOTE: Push [H/M/L] to cancel to program and exit the

select memory write mode before memory programming is

ﬁnished.

[DIAL]

The VFO mode Enter the select memory write mode.

to select channel 11.Rotate

Push and hold for 1 sec.

Return to the VFO mode.

Push and hold for 1 sec. to program.

[EXAMPLE]: Programming 145.440 MHz into memory channel 11 (a blank channel).

Channel 11

NMemory channel programming

MEMORY/CALL CHANNELS

N Memory bank setting

The IC-T70A/T70E has a total of 26 banks (A to Z). Memory

channels 0 to 249 are assigned to any desired bank for easy

memory management.

q Push and hold [S.MW](V/M/C) for 1 sec. to enter the select

memory write mode.

• 1 short and 1 long beep sound.

•“ ” icon and memory channel number blink.

wRotate [DIAL] to select a desired memory channel.

e Push [SET] to select “bAnk” item.

• Bank group and channel number are displayed if the selected

memory channel has already been assigned to a bank.

[DIAL]

Push

r Rotate [DIAL] to select a desired bank group from “A” to “Z.”

[DIAL]

t Push [BAND] to select the bank channel digit, then rotate

[DIAL] to select the bank channel number from “00” to “99.”

• Push [BAND] to toggle the bank group selection and bank chan-

nel selection.

[DIAL]

Rotate

y Push and hold [S.MW](V/M/C) for 1 sec. to assign the

channel to the bank.

• Return to the previous indication before entering the select

memory write mode.

6MEMORY/CALL CHANNELS

N Memory bank selection

q Push [V/M/C] to select the memory mode.

w Push [BAND] to enter the bank selection mode.

e Rotate [DIAL] to select a desired bank (A to Z), then push

[BAND].

• Only programmed banks are displayed.

• Also regular memory channel can be selected.

[DIAL]

Push

Rotate

Bank channel is displayed.

Regular memory

channel

is displayed.

Push

r Rotate [DIAL] to select the bank channel.

• Only programmed channels are displayed.

[DIAL]

Bank channel is selected.

MEMORY/CALL CHANNELS

N 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 6 characters.

NOTE: Scan name indication can be turned ON or OFF in

the Initial set mode. (p. 34)

qPush [V/M/C] to select the memory mode.

w Push and hold [S.MW](V/M/C) for 1 sec. to enter the select

memory write mode.

• 1 short and 1 long beep sound.

•“ ” icon and memory channel number blink.

eRotate [DIAL] to select a desired memory channel.

• Select Call channels (C0 or C1) or scan edge channels (0A/0b

to 24A/24b) to program a call channel name or scan name, re-

spectively.

r Push [SET] repeatedly to select “b nAmE,” “m nAmE” or

“S nAmE” when programming the bank name, the memory

name or the scan name, respectively.

t Push and hold [SET] for 1 sec. to enter the name program-

ming mode.

• After selecting the name to be programmed, a cursor blinks for

the ﬁrst character.

y Rotate [DIAL] to select a desired character.

• The selected character blinks.

• Push [BAND] to move the cursor right; push [SET] to move the

cursor left.

u Repeat step y until a desired channel name is pro-

grammed.

i Push and hold [S.MW](V/M/C) for 1 sec. to set the name

and exit channel name programming state.

• 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 selected.

Also, the programmed bank name is assigned for the other

bank channels automatically.

D Usable characters

(A) (b) (C) (d) (E) (F) (G) (H) ( I ) (J) (k) (L) (m)

(n) (O) (P) (q) (R) (S) (t) (U) (V) (W)

(9)(0) (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8)

(+) (:)

(=) (

(

)(

)

(



)

(X) (y) (Z)

(-) (

)

(Space)

6MEMORY/CALL CHANNELS

NProgramming memory/bank/scan name (continued)

[EXAMPLE]: Programming the bank name “VHF” into the

scan edge channel 1A

NSelecting memory/bank

name indication

During memory mode operation, either the programmed

memory name or bank name can be displayed.

q While continuing to push [SET], turn the power ON to

enter the Initial set mode.

w Rotate [DIAL] to select the memory name item, then rotate

[VOL] to set the memory name indication setting.

• “OFF” : Memory name indication is turned OFF.

• “On” : Activates the memory name indication. (default)

[VOL]

[DIAL] Memory name setting

e Push [ ] to return to the frequency display.

Push and hold

for 1 sec.

Push and hold

for 1 sec.

Enter the select memory

write mode.

Push repeatedly

to select “b nAmE*2.”

Push and hold

for 1 sec. to program.

During memory mode, rotate

to select scan edge channel 1A.

Rotate to select “V,”

then push .

Select “H” and “F”

with and .

*1 S nAmE can be set for scan edge channels only.

*2 b nAmE can be set for bank assigned channels only.

Select “m nAmE” or “S nAmE*

”

when programming the memory

name or the scan name, respectively.

MEMORY/CALL CHANNELS

NDisplay type

During memory mode operation, the transceiver has 3

display types to suit your operating style. Set the display type

in the Initial set mode.

q While continuing to push [SET], turn the power ON to

enter the Initial set mode.

w Rotate [DIAL] to select the display mode item, then rotate

[VOL] to set the display type from “FREq,” “CH” or “PRIV.”

[VOL]

[DIAL] Display mode setting

e Push [ ] to return to the frequency display.

“Frequency display”

Displays the programmed fre-

quency. (default)

“Channel number display”

Displays the memory chan-

nel number. Only programmed

memory channels are displayed,

and modes other than the memory

mode cannot be selected.

• When the channel number display type is selected, only the

following functions can be performed.

- Scan function (p. 44) - Output power setting (p. 22)

- Monitor function (p. 17) - Key lock function (p. 21)

- DTMF transmit function (p. 66)

- The scan pause timer setting, the scan resume timer setting, the

DTMF memory selection, the mic gain setting and the VOX gain

setting in the Set mode.

“Private channel display”

Displays the memory channel

number. Only programmed mem-

ory channels 0 to 5 are displayed,

and modes other than the memory

mode cannot be selected.

• When the private channel display type is selected, only the

following functions can be performed.

- Output power setting (p. 22) - Monitor function (p. 17)

- Key lock function (p. 21) - DTMF transmit function (p. 66)

6MEMORY/CALL CHANNELS

N Copying memory/call contents

This function transfers a memory channel’s contents to VFO

(or another memory/call channel). This is useful when search-

ing for signals around a memory channel frequency and for

recalling the frequency offset, subaudible tone frequency etc.

D Memory/call¶VFO

qSelect the memory (call) channel to be copied.

±Push [V/M/C] repeatedly to select the memory mode

or the call channel mode, then rotate [DIAL] to select a

desired channel.

w Push and hold [S.MW](V/M/C) for 1 sec. to enter the select

memory write mode.

• 1 short and 1 long beep sound.

•“ ” icon and memory channel number blink.

eRotate [DIAL] to select “VFO.”

r Push and hold [S.MW](V/M/C) for 1 sec. to write the se-

lected channel contents to the VFO mode.

• Returns to the VFO mode automatically.

Pushing and holding [S.MW](V/M/C) for 2 seconds at step

w, will also copy the memory contents to VFO. In this

case, steps e and r are not necessary.

DMemory/call¶memory/call

qSelect the memory (call) channel to be copied.

±Push [V/M/C] repeatedly to select the memory mode

or the call channel mode, then rotate [DIAL] to select a

desired channel.

w Push and hold [S.MW](V/M/C) for 1 sec. to enter the select

memory write mode.

• 1 short and 1 long beep sound.

•“ ” icon and memory channel number blink.

• Do not hold [S.MW](V/M/C) for more than 2 seconds otherwise

the memory contents will be copied to the VFO mode.

eRotate [DIAL] to select the target memory (call) channel.

rPush and hold [S.MW](V/M/C) for 1 sec. again to copy.

[DIAL]

Memory mode Enter

the select memory write mode.

to select “VFO.”Rotate

Push and hold for 1 sec.

“VFO” is selected. Return to the VFO mode.

Push and hold for 1 sec.

[EXAMPLE]: Copying memory channel 11 to the VFO mode.

MEMORY/CALL CHANNELS

Contents of programmed memories can be cleared (erased),

if desired.

q Push and hold [S.MW](V/M/C) for 1 sec. to enter the select

memory write mode.

• 1 short and 1 long beep sound.

•“ ” icon and memory channel number blink.

• Do not hold [S.MW](V/M/C) for more than 2 seconds otherwise

the memory contents will be copied to the VFO mode.

w Rotate [DIAL] to select a desired memory channel to be

cleared.

e Push [SET] repeatedly to select “CLEAR.”

r Push and hold [S.MW](V/M/C) for 1 sec. to clear the con-

tents.

• 3 beeps sound.

• The cleared channel changes to blank channel

• Return to the select memory write mode.— Memory channel

number blinks. Push [H/M/L] to exit the select memory write

mode.

NOTE: Be careful!— the contents of cleared memories

CANNOT be recalled.

[DIAL]

The VFO mode Enter the select memory write mode.

to select a desired channel.Rotate

Push and hold for 1 sec.

Channel 14

Push repeatedly to select “CLEAR.”

Push and hold for 1 sec to clear and return to the VFO mode.

[EXAMPLE]: Clearing memory channel 14.

NMemory clearing

6MEMORY/CALL CHANNELS

N 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

programmed.

q Select a desired bank contents to be transferred or erased

from the bank. (p. 33)

±Push [BAND] to enter the memory bank selection

mode.

±Rotate [DIAL] to select a desired memory bank group,

then push [BAND].

±Rotate [DIAL] to select the bank channel.

[DIAL]

w Push [S.MW](V/M/C) for 1 sec. to enter the select memory

write mode.

• 1 short and 1 long beeps sound.

• Displays the original memory channel number automatically, and

then “ ” icon and memory channel number blink.

• Do not hold [S.MW](V/M/C) for more than 2 seconds, otherwise

the memory contents will be copied to VFO.

e Push [SET] repeatedly to select “bAnk.”

r Push [BAND] to toggle the bank channels selection or the

bank group selection.

t Rotate [DIAL] to select a desired bank group or channel to

be transferred.

• Select “– – – –” display when erasing the contents from the

bank.

[DIAL]

To transfer the bank contents

to ch 11 in Bank b.

To erase

Bank channel is displayed.

is displayed.

y Push [S.MW](V/M/C) for 1 sec. to erase/transfer the bank

contents.

SCAN OPERATION

N Scan types

Scanning searches for signals automatically and makes

it easier to locate new stations for contact or listening pur-

poses.

FULL SCAN (p. 42)

Repeatedly scans all frequen-

cies over the entire band.

Some frequency ranges are not

scanned according to the fre-

quency coverage of the trans-

ceiver’s version.

SELECTED BAND SCAN (p. 42)

Repeatedly scans all frequen-

cies over the entire selected

band.

FREQUENCY/MEMORY SKIP FUNCTION

Skips unwanted frequencies or

channels that inconveniently

stop scanning.

This setting can be turned ON or

OFF in the select memory write

mode. (p. 46)

PROGRAMMED SCAN (p. 42)

Repeatedly scans between two

user-programmed frequencies.

Used for checking for frequen-

cies within a specified range

such as repeater output fre-

quencies, etc.

144 MHz

band

440 MHz

band

ScanScan

Jump

Band

edge

Band

edge

Scan

Jump

Band

edge xxA xxB

Band

edge

Scan edges

Scan

Jump

Band

edge

Band

edge

Scan

SKIP SKIP

Jump

PROGRAMMED LINK SCAN (pp. 42, 57)

Repeatedly programmed scans user-programmed frequen-

cies selected at “P LInk” item in the Set mode.

The frequency skip scan function can be turned ON or OFF

in the Set mode. When this function is set to ON, the speci-

ﬁed frequencies are skipped during VFO scan. (p. 55)

•“P” icon appears in the VFO mode.

7SCAN OPERATION

ALL/SELECTED BANK SCAN (p. 45)

Repeatedly scans all bank chan-

nels or selected bank channels.

The skip scan is also available.

MEMORY (SKIP) SCAN (p. 44)

Repeatedly scans memory

channels except those set as

skip channel.

Skip channels can be turned ON

or OFF in the select memory

write mode. (p. 46)

BAND MEMORY (SKIP) SCAN (p. 44)

Repeatedly scans memory

channels in the same band as

displayed band.

BANK-LINK SCAN (pp. 45, 46)

Repeatedly scans bank channels selected at “b LInk” item

in the Set mode.

DUPLEX SCAN (pp. 42, 44)

Repeatedly scans two (transmission/reception) frequencies

during duplex scan operation.

N Scan types (continued)

SKIP

M0 M4

M1 M2 M3

M 249

SKIP

440 MHz

band 440 MHz

band

Example: While scaning the 144 MHz band

SKIP

M0 M4

M1 M2 M3

M 249

SKIP

A99 A03

A00 A01 A02

A04

A98

A05

N Full/band/programmed scan

qPush [V/M/C] to select the VFO mode.

• Select a desired frequency band with [BAND], if desired.

wSet the squelch level.

e Push and hold [SCAN](H/M/L) for 1 sec. to enter the scan-

ning type selection.

r Rotate [DIAL] to select a desired scanning type.

• “ALL” for full scan; “bAnd” for band scan, “P-LInk x” for pro-

grammed link scan (x= 0 to 9), “PROGxx (or scan name if pro-

grammed)” for programmed scan (xx= 0 to 24; only programmed

scan edge numbers are displayed), “dUP” (appears only when

duplex operation is set) for duplex scan.

[DIAL]

Full scan

Band scan Duplex scan

Programmed link scan

Push and hold

for 1 sec.

Programmed scan

Rotate

Selectable from “0” to “9.”

Selectable from “0” to “24,”

if programmed.

tPush [SCAN](H/M/L) to start the scan.

• Scan pauses when a signal is received.

• Rotate [DIAL] to change the scanning direction. This also

causes the transceiver to resume scanning.

• Push [V/M/C] to stop the scan.

• Push [BAND] to change the band during band scan, or change

the scan edge during programmed scan/program link scan.

During full/band scan During programmed scan

Scan name can be displayed instead of “P-LInk x” for pro-

gram link scan (x= 0 to 9), “PROGxx” for programmed scan

(xx= 0 to 24) when scan name is programmed and set to ON

in the Initial set mode.

Scan name is not displayed during scan.

SCAN OPERATION

7SCAN OPERATION

N Scan edges programming

Scan edges can be programmed in the same manner as

memory channels. Scan edges are programmed into scan

edges, 0A/0b to 24A/24b, in memory channels.

qPush [V/M/C] to select the VFO mode.

wSet a desired frequency:

± Select a desired band with [BAND].

± Set a desired frequency with [DIAL].

±Program different frequencies in “1A” and “1b” respec-

tively.

±Set other data (e.g. frequency offset, duplex direction, tone

squelch, etc.), if desired.

e Push and hold [S.MW](V/M/C) for 1 sec. to enter the select

memory write mode.

• 1 short and 1 long beep sound.

•“ ” icon and memory channel number blink.

r Rotate [DIAL] to select a desired programmed scan edge

channel from 0A to 24A.

tPush and hold [S.MW](V/M/C) for 1 sec.

• 3 beeps sound.

• The other scan edge channel “b,” 0b to 24b, is automatically se-

lected when continuing to push [S.MW](V/M/C) after program-

ming.

y To program a frequency for the other pair of scan edges,

0b to 24b, repeat steps w and r.

• If the same frequency is programmed into a pair of scan edges,

programmed scan will not function.

[DIAL]

The VFO mode Enter

the select memory write mode.

to selectRotate

Push and hold

for 1 sec. “3A.”

“3A” is selected. Return to the VFO mode.

Push and hold

for 1 sec.

[EXAMPLE]: Programming 145.300 MHz into scan edges 3A.

N Memory scan

IMPORTANT!: To perform memory scan, 2 or more mem-

ory channels MUST be programmed, otherwise the scan

will not start.

q Push [V/M/C] repeatedly to select the memory mode.

wSet the squelch level.

e Push and hold [SCAN](H/M/L) for 1 sec. to enter the scan-

ning type selection.

r Rotate [DIAL] to select a desired scanning type.

• “ALL” for all memory scan; “bAnd” for band memory scan, “dUP”

(appears only when duplex operation is set) for duplex scan.

[DIAL]

All memory scan

Band memory scan

Duplex scan

Push and hold

for 1 sec.

Rotate

tPush [SCAN](H/M/L) to start the scan.

• Scan pauses when a signal is received.

• Rotate [DIAL] to change the scanning direction. This also

causes the transceiver to resume scanning.

• Push [V/M/C] to stop the scan.

During memory scan

SCAN OPERATION

7SCAN OPERATION

N Memory bank scan

IMPORTANT!: To perform memory bank scan, 2 or more

bank channels MUST be programmed, otherwise the scan

will not start.

q Select memory bank mode.

±Select the memory mode with [V/M/C].

± Enter the memory bank selection mode with [BAND].

±Set a desired bank (A to Z) with [DIAL], then push

[BAND].

wSet the squelch level.

e Push and hold [SCAN](H/M/L) for 1 sec. to enter the scan-

ning type selection.

[DIAL]

All bank scan

Bank link scan

Bank scan

Duplex scan

Push and hold

for 1 sec.

Rotate

Selectable from “A” to “Z”

if programmed.

r Rotate [DIAL] to select a desired scanning type.

• “ALL” for all bank scan; “b-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 operation is set)

for duplex scan.

tPush [SCAN](H/M/L) to start the scan.

• Scan pauses when a signal is received.

• Rotate [DIAL] to change the scanning direction. This also

causes the transceiver to resume scanning.

• Push [V/M/C] to stop the scan.

• Push [BAND] to change the bank during bank scan.

During all bank/bank link scan During bank scan

The bank-link setting can be changed in the Set mode.

See page 56 for details.

Memory bank scan skips any memory channels in the se-

lected bank that are set to “SKIP” or “PSKIP.”

Memory bank scan stops at the ﬁrst channel when all

channels in a bank are set to “SKIP” or “PSKIP.”

N Skip channel/frequency setting

Memory channels can be set to be skipped during memory

skip scan. In addition, memory channels can be set to be

skipped during both memory skip scan and frequency skip

scan. This is useful to speed up the scan rate.

qSelect a memory channel:

± Push [V/M/C] to select the memory mode.

±Rotate [DIAL] to select a desired channel to be a skip

channel/frequency.

[DIAL]

w Push and hold [S.MW](V/M/C) for 1 sec. to enter the select

memory write mode.

e Push [SET] repeatedly to select “SkIP” item.

Push repeatedly.

r Rotate [DIAL] to select the skip condition from “SkIP,”

“PSkIP” or “OFF” for the selected channel.

• PSkIP : 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.

t Push and hold [S.MW](V/M/C) for 1 sec. to store the skip

condition into the memory.

•“ ” or “P” icon appears, according to the skip selection

in step r.

“ ” appears “ ” appears

Skip channel setting Program skip setting

SCAN OPERATION

N 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 seconds or un-

limited.

q Push [SET] to enter the Set mode.

w Rotate [DIAL] to select the scan pause timer item.

e Rotate [VOL] to select a desired scan pausing time from

2–20 seconds (2 seconds steps) or “HOLd.”

• “2”–“20” : Scan pauses for 2–20 seconds while receiving a sig-

nal.

• “HOLd” : Scan pauses on a received a signal until it disap-

pears.

rPush [V/M/C] to return to the frequency display.

D Scan resume timer

The scan restarts after the signal disappears according to the

resume time. It can be set from 0–5 seconds or unlimited.

q Push [SET] to enter the Set mode.

w Rotate [DIAL] to select the scan pause timer item.

e Rotate [VOL] to select a desired scan resume time from

0–5 seconds (1 second steps) or “HOLd.”

• “0” : Scan restarts immediately after the signal disap-

pears.

• “1”–“5” : Scan restarts 1–5 seconds after the signal disap-

pears.

• “HOLd” : Scan remains paused on the received signal accord-

ing to the scan pause timer even if it disappears. Ro-

tate [DIAL] to resume manually.

rPush [V/M/C] to return to the frequency display.

Scan resume timer must be set shorter than the scan

pause timer, otherwise this timer does not activate.

7SCAN OPERATION

PRIORITY WATCH

N Priority watch types

Priority watch checks for signals on the frequency every

5 seconds while operating on a VFO frequency or scanning.

The transceiver has three priority watch types to suit your

needs.

The watch resumes according to the selected scan resume

condition. See page 47 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” icon. 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 channel

every 5 seconds.

• 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 the VFO

mode, priority watch checks for

signals on the selected channel

every 5 seconds.

5 sec.

VFO

frequency

Memory

(Call)

channel

5 sec.

VFO

frequency

SKIP

Mch 0

Mch 1

Mch 2

Mch 249

5 sec.

VFO

scan

Memory

(Call)

channel

8PRIORITY WATCH

NPriority watch operation

DMemory/call channel and memory scan watch

qSelect the VFO mode; then, set an operating frequency.

wSelect the channel(s) to be watched.

For memory channel watch:

Select a desired memory channel.

For call channel watch:

Select a desired call channel.

For memory scan watch:

± Select the memory mode, or a desired bank group.

±Push and hold [SCAN](H/M/L) for 1 sec. to enter the

scan type selection mode.

±Rotate [DIAL] to select a desired scan type, then push

[SCAN](H/M/L) again to start the memory/bank scan.

e Push [SET] to enter the Set mode.

r Rotate [DIAL] to select the priority watch set item.

t Rotate [VOL] to select “On.”

• Select “bELL” if the priority beep function is desired.

y Push [V/M/C] to exit the Set mode and start the watch.

• “PRIO” icon appears.

• The transceiver checks the memory/bank channel(s) or call

channel every 5 seconds.

• The watch resumes according to the selected scan resume con-

dition. (p. 47)

u Push [V/M/C] to cancel the watch.

Monitors VFO frequency

for 5 sec.

Pauses on a memory

or call channel when

a signal is received.

• During priority watch

Sounds beep tone and blinks “S” icon when a signal is

received on a memory or call channel.

• During priority watch with priority beep

PRIORITY WATCH

DVFO scan watch

qSelect the channel(s) to be watched.

For memory channel watch:

Select a desired memory channel.

For call channel watch:

Select a desired call channel.

For memory scan watch:

± Select the memory mode, or a desired bank group.

±Push and hold [SCAN](H/M/L) for 1 sec. to enter the

scan type selection.

±Rotate [DIAL] to select a desired scan type, then push

[SCAN](H/M/L) again to start memory/bank scan.

w Push [SET] to enter the Set mode.

e Rotate [DIAL] to select the priority watch set item.

r Rotate [VOL] to select “On.”

• Select “bELL” if the priority beep function is desired.

t Push [V/M/C] to exit the Set mode and start the watch.

• “PRIO” icon appears.

y Push and hold [SCAN](H/M/L) for 1 sec. to enter scan type

selection mode.

u Rotate [DIAL] to select a desired scan type from “ALL,”

“bAnd,” “P-LInk x (x= 0–9),” “PROGxx (xx= 0–24)” and “dUP.”

iPush [SCAN](H/M/L) to start the VFO scan watch.

• The transceiver checks the memory/bank channel(s) or call

channel every 5 seconds.

• The watch resumes according to the selected scan resume con-

dition. (p. 47)

i Push [V/M/C] to cancel the watch.

Searches VFO frequencies

for 5 sec.

Pauses on a memory

or call channel when

a signal is received.

• During priority watch

Sounds beep tone and blinks “S” icon when a signal is

received on a memory or call channel.

• During priority watch with priority beep

SET MODES

N General

D Entering Set mode and operation

The Set mode is used to change the settings of the trans-

ceiver’s functions.

q Push [SET] to enter the Set mode.

w Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired set item.

e Rotate [VOL] to set the desired value or setting.

rPush [V/M/C] to return to frequency display, or repeat

steps w and e to set another items.

[VOL]

[DIAL]

D Entering Initial set mode and operation

The Initial set mode can be accessed at power ON and al-

lows you to set seldom-changed settings, to suit your prefer-

ence and operating style.

qWhile continuing to push [SET], turn the power ON to

enter the Initial set mode.

w Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired set item.

e Rotate [VOL] to set the desired value or setting.

rPush [] to return to the frequency display, or repeat

steps w and e to set another items.

[VOL]

[DIAL]

SET MODES

N Set mode item list

Guidance Item Page

Repeater tone frequency p. 5353

TSQL frequency p. 5353

DTCS code p. 5353

DTCS polarity p. 5353

Tuning step p. 5454

Frequency offset p. 5454

Reverse duplex function p. 5454

Operating mode p. 5454

Weather alert p. 5454

Priority watch p. 5555

Scan pause timer p. 5555

Scan resume timer p. 5555

Program skip function p. 5555

Bank link p. 5656

Programmed scan link p. 5656

DTMF TX key p. 5858

DTMF memory setting p. 5858

MIC gain p. 5858

VOX function p. 5858

VOX gain p. 5858

VOX delay p. 5959

VOX time-out timer p. 5959

N Initial set mode item list

Guidance Item Page

Microphone simple mode p. 5959

Auto power OFF p. 5959

Display backlight p. 6060

Beep output level p. 6060

Auto repeater p. 6060

Power save p. 6161

Voltage indication p. 6161

DTMF speed p. 6161

LCD contrast p. 6262

PTT lock p. 6262

Busy lockout p. 6262

Time-out timer p. 6262

Squelch delay p. 6262

Monitor key action p. 6363

Dial speed acceleration p. 6363

Memory name p. 6363

Scan name p. 6363

Display type p. 6464

HS-95 selection p. 6464

Auto low power p. 6464

9SET MODES

N Set mode items

D Repeater tone frequency (R TONE)

Selects one of 50 subaudible tone frequencies used to ac-

cess the repeaters.

• 67.0–254.1 Hz (default: 88.5 Hz)

D TSQL frequency (C TONE)

Selects one of tone frequencies for tone squelch or pocket

beep operation.

• 67.0–254.1 Hz (default: 88.5 Hz)

• Available subaudible tone frequencies

67.0

69.3

71.9

74.4

77.0

79.7

82.5

85.4

88.5

91.5

94.8

97.4

100.0

103.5

107.2

110.9

114.8

118.8

123.0

127.3

131.8

136.5

141.3

146.2

151.4

156.7

159.8

162.2

165.5

167.9

171.3

173.8

177.3

179.9

183.5

186.2

189.9

192.8

196.6

199.5

203.5

206.5

210.7

218.1

225.7

229.1

233.6

241.8

250.3

254.1

The transceiver has 50 tone frequencies and conse-

quently their spacing is narrow compared with units hav-

ing 38 tones. Therefore, some tone frequencies may re-

ceive interference from adjacent tone frequencies.

DDTCS code (CODE)

Selects one of 104 DTCS (both encoder/decoder) codes.

• 023–754 (default: 023)

• Available DTCS codes

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

DDTCS polarity (DTCS P)

Selects the DTCS polarity between “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)

The DTCS code’s polarity for transmitting or receiving can

be independently set by this item.

SET MODES

D Tuning step (TS)

Sets the tuning step between 5, 10, 12.5, 15, 20, 25, 30 and

50 kHz for the dial operation.

5.0 kHz tuning step

The default value may differ according to the selected fre-

quency band (before accessing the Set mode) and trans-

ceiver version.

D Frequency offset (OFFSET)

Sets the offset frequency for duplex (repeater) operation

within the range of 0 to 59.995 MHz.

0.600 MHz setting

The default value may differ according to the selected fre-

quency band (before accessing the Set mode) and trans-

ceiver version.

The selected tuning step in VFO mode is used when set-

ting the frequency offset.

DReverse duplex function (DUP.REV)

Turns the reverse duplex function ON or OFF. (default: OFF)

Reverse function is OFF

D Operating mode (MODE)

Sets the operating mode between “WIdE” (FM mode) and

“nARROW” (FM-N mode). (default: WIdE)

FM mode setting

U.S.A. version only

D Weather alert (WX.ALT)

Turns weather alert function ON or OFF. (p. 72)

(default: OFF)

9SET MODES

D Priority watch (PRIO)

Activates priority watch or priority watch with alert (Bell).

(default: OFF)

• OFF : The priority watch is turned OFF.

• On : The transceiver checks the memory channel frequency

every 5 seconds.

• bELL : The transceiver checks the memory channel frequency

every 5 seconds. You can be alerted with beeps and

blinking “S.”

D Scan pause timer (PAUSE)

Selects the scan pause time. When receiving signals, the

scan pauses according to the scan pause timer. (default: 10)

• 2–20 : Scan pauses for 2–20 seconds while receiving a signal

in 2 seconds steps.

• HOLd : Scan pauses on a received signal until it disappears.

D Scan resume timer (RESUME)

Selects the scan resume time from a pause after the received

signal disappears. (default: 2)

• 0 : Scan resumes immediately after the received signal

disappears.

• 1–5 : Scan pauses 1–5 seconds after the received signal dis-

appears.

• HOLd : Scan remains paused on the received signal according

to the scan pause timer even if it disappears. Rotate

[DIAL] to resume manually.

Scan resume timer must be set shorter than scan pause

timer (previous item), otherwise this timer cannot be acti-

vated.

D Program skip scan (P SKIP)

Sets programmed skip scan function ON (default) or OFF for

VFO scan (full scan, programmed scan, etc.) operation.

SET MODES

D Memory bank link function (B LINK)

Sets the memory bank link function ON (default) or OFF. The

link function provides continuous bank scan, scanning all

channels in the selected banks during bank scan.

• Bank link setting

qPush and hold [SET] for 1 sec. to enter the bank link

setting.

wRotate [DIAL] to select the bank that you want to change

the link setting.

eRotate [VOL] to select the option.

Setting is OFFSetting is ON

rRotate [DIAL] to select next bank and repeat steps w

and e, or push [BAND] to exit the BANK link setting.

D Program scan link function (P LINK)

Sets the program scan link function. The link function pro-

vides continuous program scan in the selected program scan

number during program scan.

Default settings for LInk0 to LInk9;

PROG 1 to PROG 24 are linked, but PROG 0 is no-linked.

• Conﬁrming program scan link

qRotate [VOL] to select the program scan link number that

you want to conﬁrm.

wPush and hold [SET] for 1 sec. to enter the program scan

link setting.

• “LInk” appears.

ePush and hold [SET] for 1 sec., then rotate [DIAL] to

conﬁrm the linked program scans

rPush [BAND]

to exit the program scan link setting.

9SET MODES

• Program scan link setting

qRotate [VOL] to select the program scan link number that

you want to change.

wPush and hold [SET] for 1 sec. to enter the program scan

link setting.

• “LInk” appears.

eRotate [DIAL] to select the option, “Add” or “CLEAR.”

rPush and hold [SET] for 1 sec., then rotate [DIAL] to

select the desired program scan

• When “Add” is selected in step e, only non-linked program

scans are displayed. When “CLEAR” is selected in step e, only

linked program scans are displayed.

tPush and hold [SET] for 1 sec.

to set the program scan

link setting.

yRepeat steps r and t to add or clear the program scan

to/from the link, or push [BAND] to exit the program link

scan setting.

• Program scan link name programming

qRotate [VOL] to select the program scan link number for

which you want to program a name.

wPush and hold [SET] for 1 sec. to enter the program scan

link setting.

• “LInk” appears.

eRotate [DIAL] to select “nAmE.”

rPush and hold [SET] for 1 sec. to enter the name

programming.

t Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired character, number,

symbol or space; push [BAND] or [SET] to move the cur-

sor right or left, respectively.

y When the cursor is on the 6th digit, push [BAND] to pro-

gram the scan link name and exit the setting.

u Push [BAND] to exit the program link setting.

iRepeat steps from q to u to program the program link

scan name, or push [V/M/C] to exit the Set mode.

SET MODES

D DTMF TX key (DTMF-T)

Selects the method to transmit a DTMF code sequence.

While continueing to push [PTT], push one of the keys, [0] to

[9], [A](SET), [B](BAND), [C](H/M/L), [D](V/M/C), [1] (indica-

tion: E) and [#] (indication: F).

• KEy : Transmits the appropriate DTMF code assigned to

the key. (default)

• mEm : Transmits the programmed DTMF code sequence

in the DTMF memory channel assigned to the key.

• t-CALL : No DTMF code can be transmitted. However, while

continuing to push [PTT], push [MONI](BAND) to

transmit a 1750 Hz tone burst signal.

DDTMF memory (DTMF)

Program the DTMF memory channels. (p. 65)

DMicrophone gain (MIC G)

Sets the microphone gain to between 1 and 4 to suit your

preference. Higher values make the microphone more sensi-

tive to your voice. (default: 2)

NOTE: When using the VOX function, we recommend

setting the microphone gain to 3. However, you can adjust

it to suit your operating environment (including the head-

set performance you are using).

DVOX function (VOX) (VOX)

Turns the vox function ON or OFF. (p. 80) (default: On)

DVOX gain (VOX LV) (VOX LV)

Sets the VOX gain to between 1 and 10. Higher values make

the VOX function more sensitive to your voice.

To turn the VOX function OFF, select “OFF.” (default: 5)

NOTE: Set the microphone gain before setting the VOX

gain. See page 80 for details of the VOX function.

9SET MODES

DVOX delay (VOX.DLY)

Sets the VOX delay to between “0.5,” “1.0,” “1.5,” “2.0,” “2.5”

and “3.0” (seconds).

The VOX delay is the amount of time the transmitter stays

ON after you stop speaking. (default: 0.5)

DVOX time-out timer (VOXTOT)

Sets the VOX time-out timer to between 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10 and

15 (minutes) to prevent accidental prolonged transmission

for the VOX function.

To turn the function OFF, select “OFF.” (default: 3)

N Initial set mode items

D Microphone simple mode (MIC S)

Microphone simple mode is used to assign the essential op-

erations to the four switches (S1 to S4) on the remote con-

trol unit. (p. 82)

• SImPLE

• nORm-1 (default)

• nORm-2

D Auto power OFF (AP OFF)

The transceiver can turn itself OFF automatically after a

speciﬁed time. Activating a control restarts the time-out. The

transceiver beeps before turning OFF.

30, 60, 90, 120 (minutes) and OFF (default) can be speciﬁed.

The speciﬁed period is retained even when the transceiver

is turned OFF by the auto power-off function. To cancel the

function, select “OFF.”

SET MODES

D Display backlighting (LIGHT)

The transceiver has display backlighting with a 5 seconds

timer for night time operation. The display backlighting can be

turned ON continuously or turned OFF. (default: Auto1)

• OFF : The backlight is turned OFF.

• On : The backlight continuously lights ON.

• Auto1 : Lights when an operation is performed, goes out after

5 seconds.

• Auto2 : Lights when an operation is performed, goes out after

5 sec with a battery pack or battery case operation,

or stays ON when using the external power supply

(more than 10 V DC).

D Beep output level (BEEPLV)

Turns the key-touch beep ON (the beep level 1 to 9) or OFF.

When changing the beep level, beeps sound at the level.

(default: 4)

D Auto repeater (AUTORP)

U.S.A. and Korean versions only

The auto repeater function automatically turns ON or OFF the

duplex operation and tone encoder. The offset and repeater

tone settings are not changed by the auto repeater function.

Reset these frequencies, if necessary.

U.S.A. version:

• OFF : The auto repeater function is turned OFF.

• R1 : Activates for duplex only. (default)

• R2 : Activates for duplex and tone.

Korean version:

• OFF : The auto repeater function is turned OFF.

• On : Activates duplex and tone. (default)

9SET MODES

D Power save (P SAVE)

The power save function allows you conserve battery life by

selecting the duty cycle of the receiver. Select the ratio of the

power save time to the standby time. (default: Auto)

• OFF : Turns the function OFF.

• 2 : Sets the duty cycle to 1:2.

• 8 : Sets the duty cycle to 1:8.

• 16 : Sets the duty cycle to 1:16.

• 32 : Sets the duty cycle to 1:32.

• Auto : Transceiver sets “1:2” duty ratio when receiving nosets “1:2” duty ratio when receiving no

signal for 5 seconds, then it sets “1:16” after 60 sec-

onds has past.

62.5 msec.

60 sec.

125 msec. 1000 msec.

No signal

5 sec.

Circuit ON

Circuit OFF

NOTE: Power save function is disabled when connecting

the external power supply (more than 10 V DC).

D Voltage indication (VOLT)

The power voltage, battery voltage or external power supply

voltage, is displayed at power ON. This setting is selectable

from ON or OFF. (default: On)

• OFF : The power voltage indication is skipped.

• On : The power voltage is displayed at power ON.

D DTMF speed (DTMF-S)

Select the desired DTMF transmission speed from 100 msec,

200 msec, 300 msec, 500 msec. (default: 100)

• 100 : 100 msec. interval; 5.0 characters per second

• 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

SET MODES

D LCD contrast (CONT)

Selects the LCD contrast. (default: Auto)

• Auto : Sets the contrast to high. However, if the transceiver is

exposed to high temperatures, it automatically sets the

contrast to low.

• HI : Sets the contrast to high.

• LO : Sets the contrast to low.

DPTT lock (PTT LK)PTT lock (PTT LK)

Turns the PTT lock function ON or OFF.

To prevent accidental transmission, etc., the transceiver has

a PTT lock function. (default: OFF)

D Busy lockout (LK OUT)

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 (TOT)

To prevent accidental prolonged transmission, etc., the trans-

ceiver has a time-out timer. This function cuts transmission

OFF after 1–30 min. of continuous transmission. This timer

can be cancelled. (default: 5)

• OFF : The time-out timer is turned OFF.

• 1 to 30 : The transmission is cut OFF after the set period

elapses.

Approx. 10 seconds before the time-out timer is activated,

the transceiver emits a beep tone as a warning.

BE CAREFUL! The transceiver will become hot when this

time-out timer function is turned OFF or set to the long

periods, and transmission is made for long periods.

DSquelch delay (SQL DL)

Sets the squelch delay between short and long. The delay

prevents the squelch from repeatedly opening and closing

while receiving the same signal. (default: SHORt)

• SHORt : Sets the squelch delay to short.

• LOnG : Sets the squelch delay to long

9SET MODES

D Monitor key action (MONI)

The monitor key, [MONI](BAND), can be set as a ‘sticky’ key.

When set to the sticky condition, each push of [MONI](BAND)

toggles the monitor function ON and OFF. (default: PUSH)

• PUSH : Push and hold [MONI](BAND) to monitor the fre-

quency.

• HOLd : Push and hold

[MONI](BAND)

for 1 sec. to monitor the

frequency and push again to cancel it.

D Dial speed acceleration (DIAL S)

The dial speed acceleration automatically speeds up the tun-

ing dial speed when rotating [DIAL] rapidly. (default: On)

• OFF : The dial speed acceleration is turned OFF.

• On : The dial speed acceleration is tuned ON.

D Memory name (NAME)

The memory name is displayed during memory mode.

(default: OFF)

• OFF : The frequency of the selected memory channel is dis-

played.

• On : The pre-programmed memory name is displayed

when the memory mode is selected.

D Scan name (S NAME)

The programmed scan, programmed link scan or bank name

is displayed during the scan type selection. (default: On)

• OFF : The programmed scan, programmed link scan or bank

name is not displayed.

• On : The programmed scan, programmed link scan or bank

name is displayed.

SET MODES

D Display type (DISP M)

Selects the display type for memory mode operation.

(default: FREq)

• FREq : Displays the programmed frequency.

•CH :

Displays the memory channel number. Operable func-

tions, configurable items in the Set mode, and select-

able modes will be restricted.

• PRIV :

Displays the memory channel number. Operable chan-

nel, functions and selectable mode are restricted.

D Head set selection (HS SEL)

Selects the connected head set type between the HS-95 and

other.

When using optional head set HS-95, this setting must be set

“HS-95.” (default: OtHER)

DAuto low power (AUTOLP)

Turns the auto low power function ON or OFF.

When the temperature goes below 0°C (+32°F), the function

automatically sets the output power to low.

In that case, the transmit power selections (Hi/Mid) are also

disabled. (default: OFF)

OTHER FUNCTIONS

DTMF codes are used for autopatching, accessing repeat-

ers, controlling other equipment, etc. The transceiver has 16

DTMF memory channels (d0–d9, dA, db, dC, dd, dE, dF) for

storage of often-used DTMF codes of up to 24 digits.

q Push [SET] to enter the Set mode.

w Rotate [DIAL] to select the DTMF programming item.

e Rotate [VOL] to select a desired DTMF memory channel.

• If programmed, previously programmed DTMF code is dis-

played.

[VOL]

[DIAL]

DTMF memory channel

Blank channel indication

r Push and hold [SET] for 1 sec. to enter the programming

mode.

The cursor is blinking during

programming mode.

t Rotate [VOL] to select the char-

acters.

• “0”–“9,” “A,” “b,” “C,” “d,” “E” and “F”

are selectable.

• Up to 24 digits can be programmed.

• Push [BAND] to move the cursor

right; push [SET] to move the cur-

sor left.

y Repeat step t until the desired code is input.

Next display appears after 6th digit has been input.

: 1st display : 2nd display

: 3rd display : 4th display

• If a digit is mistakenly programmed, push [SET] (or [BAND]) re-

peatedly to select the digit, then rotate [VOL] to correct it.

Or rotate [VOL] to select “_” to erase on and after the digits. Pro-

grammed memories will be cleared by this operation on the 1st

digit.

y Push [BAND] twice to program the DTMF code and exit

the programming mode.

• After the 24th digit is input, the transceiver automatically stores

the code sequence and returns to step e.

uPush [V/M/C] to return to the frequency display.

N Programming a DTMF code sequence

[VOL]

OTHER FUNCTIONS

The transceiver has 3 methods of transmitting a DTMF code

sequence. Select a desired option in the Set mode.

q Push [SET] to enter the Set mode.

w Rotate [DIAL] to select the DTMF TX key item.

[VOL]

[DIAL]

e Rotate [VOL] to select a desired DTMF key setting.

• kEy : Transmits the appropriate DTMF code assigned to the

pushed key. (default)

• mEm :

Transmits the programmed DTMF code sequence in the

DTMF memory channel assigned to the pushed key.

• t-CALL : No DTMF code can be transmitted. However, while

continuing to push [PTT], pushing [MONI](BAND)

transmits a 1750 Hz tone burst signal.

rPush [V/M/C] to return to the frequency display.

DManual DTMF code transmission

First, set the DTMF TX key to

“kEy” in the Set mode.

±While continuing to push [PTT], push the desired keys to

transmit a DTMF code sequence manually.

•[0]–[9],[A](SET), [B](BAND), [C](H/M/L), [D](V/M/C), [1](.) or

[#] sends “0”–“9,” “A,” “B,” “C,” “D,” “” or “#.”

[PTT]

DTMF code keys

N Transmitting a DTMF code sequence

NTransmitting a DTMF code sequence (continued)

DUsing a DTMF memory channel

First, set the DTMF TX key to

“mEm” in the Set mode.

±While continuing to push [PTT], push one of the keys to

transmit the programmed DTMF code sequence in the

DTMF memory.

• Pushing [0] to [9], [A](SET), [B](BAND), [C](H/M/L),

[D](V/M/C),

[

]

(.) or

[

]

transmits “d0”–“d9,” “dA,” “db,” “dC,”

“dd,” “dE” or “dF.”

D1750 Hz tone

To access some European repeaters, the transceiver must

transmit a 1750 Hz tone burst signal.

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

First, set the DTMF TX key to

“t-CALL” in the Set mode.

±While continuing to push [PTT], push and hold [MONI]

(BAND) for 1 or 2 sec. to transmit a 1750 Hz tone burst

signal.

N Setting DTMF transfer speed

The DTMF transfer speed can be selected.

q While continuing to push [SET], turn the power ON to

enter the Initial set mode.

w Rotate [DIAL] to select the DTMF transfer speed item,

then rotate [VOL] to select the transfer speed.

100 : Transfer the DTMF tones at about 100 msec. per

tone.

200 : Transfer the DTMF tones at about 200 msec per

tone.

300 : Transfer the DTMF tones at about 300 msec per

tone.

500 : Transfer the DTMF tones at about 500 msec per

tone.

e Push [] to return to the frequency display.

10 OTHER FUNCTIONS

OTHER FUNCTIONS

NTone frequency and DTCS code

DTone 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.

DReverse tone/DTCS squelch

The reverse tone/DTCS squelch is convenient if you want to

ignore a specific signal. The transceiver mutes the squelch

when a signal with the matched tone or code is received.

“T SQL-R” / “DTCS-R” is displayed when the reverse tone/

DTCS squelch is set.

DPocket 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.

DSetting subaudible tones for tone squelch

q Push [SET] to enter the Set mode.

w Rotate [DIAL] to select the CTCSS tone frequency item.

[VOL]

[DIAL]

e Rotate [VOL] to select a desired CTCSS tone frequency.

• Each operating band and each memory channel have indepen-

dent settings.

• See page 53 for available tone frequencies for details.

rPush [V/M/C] to return to the frequency display.

NTone frequency and DTCS code (continued)

DSetting DTCS code for DTCS squelch

q Push [SET] to enter the Set mode.

w Rotate [DIAL] to select the DTCS code item.

[VOL]

[DIAL]

e Rotate [VOL] to select a desired DTCS code.

• Each operating band and each memory channel have indepen-

dent settings.

• See page 53 for available DTCS codes for details.

rPush [V/M/C] to return to the frequency display.

DTCS phase can be selected in “dtCS-P” item. See next

content for more details.

DSetting DTCS polarity

q Push [SET] to enter the Set mode.

w Rotate [DIAL] to select the DTCS polarity item.

[VOL]

[DIAL]

e Rotate [VOL] to select a 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.

rPush [V/M/C] to return to the frequency display.

10 OTHER FUNCTIONS

OTHER FUNCTIONS

N Tone/DTCS squelch

q Set a desired operating frequency, and then set a

CTCSS tone or DTCS code.

w Push and hold [TONE](0) for 1 sec. repeatedly to activate

the tone or DTCS squelch. (T SQL or DTCS)

• Subaudible tone encoder “T,” pocket beep (tone squelch)

“ST SQL,” tone squelch “T SQL,” DTCS beep “SDTCS,”

DTCS squelch “DTCS,” tone squelch reverse “T SQL-R,” DTCS

squelch reverse “DTCS-R” and no tone operation are select-

able in order.

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 pocket beep function is activated, the trans-

ceiver also emits beep tones and blinks ““S.”

• 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 [MONI](BAND).

t Push [PTT] to answer or push and hold [MONI](BAND)

for 1 sec. to stop the beeps and blinking.

No tone operation Subaudible tone encoder

Tone squelchPocket beep

DTCS beep DTCS squelch

Tone squelch (reverse) DTCS squelch (reverse)

N 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](0) for 1 sec. repeatedly to activate

the repeater tone, tone squelch or DTCS squelch. (T,

T SQL or DTCS)

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. 47) when a tone frequency or DTCS code is detected.

• The decoded tone frequency is used for the repeater tone fre-

quency when any tone setting, such as repeater tone or tone

squelch is OFF.

• The decoded tone frequency is used for the tone squelch fre-

quency when the tone squelch is ON.

• The decoded DTCS code is used for the DTCS squelch code

when the DTCS squelch is ON.

Tone scan for repeater tone

Tone scan for tone squelch

tPush [V/M/C] 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 used for temporary operation only.

The stored tone setting in memory or call channel won’t be

changed.

10 OTHER FUNCTIONS

NOTE: Tone frequency is over-written automatically when

it corresponds with the scanning tone frequency in tone

squelch mode. However, it is not over-written in memory or

call channel mode.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

There are 10 weather channels for monitoring

weather broadcasts from the NOAA (National

Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration).

D Weather channel selection

q Push [V/M/C] repeatedly to select weather channel

mode.

• “WX” and the weather channel number appear.

wRotate [DIAL] to select a desired weather channel.

e Push [V/M/C] to return to the previous frequency or mem-

ory channel.

[DIAL]

Weather channel indication

Push and hold [SCAN](H/M/L) for 1 sec. activates the

weather channel scan. Push [SCAN](H/M/L) again to stop

the scan.

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 seconds for the announcement. When the

alert signal is detected, the “ALT” and the WX channel in-

dications are displayed alternately and a beep sounds until

the transceiver is operated. The previously selected (used)

weather channel is checked periodically during standby or

while scanning.

qSelect the desired weather channel.

w Push [SET] to enter the Set mode.

e Rotate [DIAL] to select the weather alert setting item, then

rotate [VOL] to select “On.”

rPush [V/M/C] to return to the weather channel display.

tSet the desired stand-by condition.

• Select VFO, memory or call channel.

• Scan or priority watch operation can also be selected.

NWeather channel operation U.S.A. version only

DWeather alert function (continued)

y When the alert is detected, a beep sounds and the follow-

ing indication is displayed.

Shows above indications alternately.

uTurn the weather alert function OFF in the Set mode.

NOTE: While receiving a signal on a frequency other than

the Weather alert frequency, the receiving signal will be

interrupted momentarily approximately every 5 seconds

when the Whether alert function is ON. These interrup-

tions cease when the Weather alert function is turned

OFF.

10 OTHER FUNCTIONS

OTHER FUNCTIONS

N Cloning function

The IC-T70A/T70E 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-T70A/T70E to

another.

• An optional OPC-474 CLONING CABLE is required.

q Turn the transceiver’s power OFF, then connect an optional

OPC-474 between both [SP] jacks.

OPC-474

to the [SP] jack to the [SP] jack

w While continuing to push

[V/M/C], push and hold []for

1 sec. to enter the cloning mode.

• “CLOnE m” appears.

ePush [PTT] on the “master” transceiver.

• “CL OUt m” appears and the bar meter shows that cloning is

taking place.

• After the cloning is completed, the display returns to “CLOnE

m.”

rPush and hold [ ] for 1 sec. to turn power OFF.

The optional CS-T70 CLONING SOFTWARE is also available

to clone/edit contents with a PC (for Microsoft

Windows

2000/XP, Windows Vista

or Windows

7) using ICF format

files.

OPC-478

(RS-232C type)

OPC-478UC

(USB type) to USB port

to RS-232C

port

to the

[SP] jack

10 OTHER FUNCTIONS

N Resetting

The display may occasionally display

erroneous information (e.g. when first

applying power). This may be caused

externally by static electricity 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 due to static

electricity, etc. All reset clears all pro-

gramming and returns all settings to

their factory defaults.

• Partial reset

Use Partial reset if you want to initial-

ize the operating conditions (VFO

frequency, VFO settings, set mode

contents) without clearing the memory

contents.

D All reset

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

power OFF.

w While continuing to push [SET],

[BAND] and [H/M/L], then turn

power ON to reset the CPU.

• “CLEAR” appears when resetting the

CPU (See the illustration below).

CAUTION: Resetting the CPU re-

turns all programmed contents to

their default settings.

D Partial reset

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

power OFF.

w While continuing to push [V/M/C],

then turn power ON to partially

reset the transceiver.

NOTE: No message appears on the

display after the partial reset is done.

All reset

Partial reset

TROUBLESHOOTING

If your transceiver seems to be malfunctioning, please check the following points before sending it to a service center.

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REF.

Transceiver does not turn

ON.

• The battery is exhausted.

• The battery polarity is reversed.

• Loose connection of a battery pack (case).

• Charge the battery pack, or replace the batteries.

• Check the battery polarity.

• Clean battery terminals.

pp. 2, 11–14

p. 11

–

No sound comes from the

speaker.

• Volume level is too low.

• An external speaker or a cloning cable is con-

nected to the [SP] jack.

• Rotate [VOL] to adjust to a desired level.

• Check the external speaker connection or remove

the cloning cable.

p. 16

–

Transmitting is impossible. • A frequency outside of the 144/400 MHz ama-

teur bands is set.

• The PTT lock function is activated.

• The heat protection is activated, and “Hot” is

displayed.

• Set the frequency within 144/400 MHz amateur

bands.

• Set the PTT lock function OFF in the Initial set mode.

• Cool down the transceiver.

p. 20

p. 62

p. 23

Transmitting using the VOX

function is impossible.

• The VOX gain is set to OFF or too low.

• The microphone gain is too low.

•

Set the VOX gain to a suitable level.

•

Set the microphone gain to a suitable level.

p. 81

p. 58

Contacting with another

station is impossible.

• Different tone or code is used for the tone/

DTCS squelch.

• Check the tone/DTCS by performing a tone scan. p. 71

Frequency cannot be set. • The lock function is activated.

• The memory mode, Call channel mode, or

weather channel mode is selected.

• Push and hold [](SET) for 1 sec. to cancel the

lock function.

• Push [V/M/C] repeatedly to select the VFO mode.

p. 21

p. 18

A program scan does not

start.

• The memory mode, Call channel mode, or

weather channel mode is selected.

• The same frequency has been programmed in

the scan edge channels, “1A” and “1b.”

• Push [V/M/C] repeatedly to select the VFO mode.

• Programming different frequencies in the scan edge

channels.

p. 18

p. 43

A memory scan does not

start.

•

The VFO mode or Call channel mode is selected.

• Only one or no memory channel has been pro-

grammed.

•

Push [V/M/C] repeatedly to select the memory mode.

• Program 2 or more memory channels.

p. 18

p. 31

The displayed frequency is

erroneous.

• The CPU has malfunctioned.

• External factors have caused a fault.

• Reset the transceiver.

• Remove and re-attach the battery pack/case.

p. 75

p. 2

SPECIFICATIONS

D General

• Frequency coverage : (unit: MHz)

Version TX RX

EUR, KOR 144–146, 430–440 144–146, 430–440

UK, RSP 144–146, 430–440 136–174*1, 400–479*2

U.S.A. 144–148, 420–450*4136–174*3, 400–479*4

TPE 144–146, 430–432 144–146, 430–432

AUS 144–148, 420–450*2136–174*3, 400–479*2

CHN, EXP 136–174*3, 400–479*2136–174*3, 400–479*2

*1Guaranteed 144–146 MHz only, *2Guaranteed 430–440 MHz only,

*3Guaranteed 144–148 MHz only, *4Guaranteed 440–450 MHz only

• Mode :

FM, FM-N

• No. of memory channels : 302

(incl. 50 scan edges and 2 call channels)

• Usable temp. range : –20°C to +60°C; –4°F to +140°F

• Tuning steps : 5, 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°F)

• Power supply : 10.0–16.0 V DC for external DC power,

or speciﬁed Icom battery pack

• Current drain (at 7.2 V DC) :

TX High(typical) VHF 1.7 A, UHF 2.1 A

Mid. (typical) VHF 1.2 A, UHF 1.5 A

Low (typical) VHF 0.6 A, UHF 0.8 A

Rx Max. output Less than 450 mA (Internal speaker)

Less than 300 mA (External speaker)

Power save Less than 40 mA (Duty 1:8)

standby Less than 90 mA

• Antenna connector : SMA (50 :)

• Dimensions : 58(W)u111(H)u30(D) mm;

(projections not included) 2

9⁄32(W)u43⁄8(H)u13⁄16(D) in

• Weight (approx.) : 380 g; 13.4 oz (with antenna and BP-264)

D Transmitter

• Modulation system : Variable reactance freq. modulation

• Output power (at 7.2 V DC) : High 5.0 W, Mid. 2.5 W, Low 0.5 W

(typical)

• Max. frequency deviation : ±5.0 kHz (FM wide: approx.)

±2.5 kHz (FM narrow: approx.)

• Spurious emissions : Less than –60 dBc at High/Mid.

Less than –13 dBm at Low

• Ext. mic. impedance : 2.2 k:

D Receiver

• Receive system : Double-conversion superheterodyne

• Intermediate frequencies : 1st 46.35 MHz, 2nd 450 kHz

• Sensitivity (except spurious points, 1 kHz/3.5 kHz Dev.; 12 dB SINAD) :

Guaranteed freq. range Less than 0.18 μV

Other freq. range Less than 0.32 μV

• Squelch Sensitivity (except spurious points, 1 kHz/3.5 kHz Dev.) :

Guaranteed range Less than 0.18 μV

Other frequency range Less than 0.32 μV

• Audio output power : (at 10% distortion/7.2 V DC)

Internal speaker More than 700 mW with a 16 : load

External speaker More than 400 mW with an 8 : load

• Selectivity :

(at CH spacing 20 kHz/in the amateur bands)

FM (Wide) More than 60 dB

FM (Narrow) More than 60 dB

• Ext. speaker connector : 3-conductor 3.5(d) mm; (1⁄8˝)/8 :

• Spurious and image rejection ratio (in guaranteed freq. range) :

More than 60 dB

All stated speciﬁcations are subject to change without notice or obligation.

OPTIONS

• BP-263 BATTERY CASE

Battery case for LR6 (AA) u 6 alkaline batteries.

• BP-264 NI-MH BATTERY PACK

7.2 V/1400 mAh (Typ.) Ni-MH battery pack. Battery life:

11.5 hrs. (approx.; VHF, FM, high power, Tx : Rx : Standby

= 5:5:90)

• BP-265 LI-ION BATTERY PACK

7.4 V/1900 mAh (Min.)/2000 mAh (Typ.) Lithium Ion battery

pack. Battery life: 16 hrs. (approx.; VHF, FM, high power, Tx

: Rx : Standby = 5:5:90)

• BC-167SA/SC/SV BATTERY CHARGER

For regular charging of the battery pack BP-264.

• BC-191 DESKTOP CHARGER+BC-123S AC ADAPTER

For rapid charging of the Ni-MH battery pack. An AC

adapter may be supplied with the charger, depending on

the version.

Charging time: approx. 2 hours for the BP-264.

• BC-193 DESKTOP CHARGER+BC-123S AC ADAPTER

For rapid charging of the Li-Ion battery pack. An AC

adapter may be supplied with the charger, depending on

the version.

Charging time: approx. 2.5 hours for the BP-265.

BC-191/BC-193 common speciﬁcations

Power supply voltage 12 to 16 V DC or the speciﬁed

Icom AC adapter (BC-123S)

Charging temp. range +10°C to +40°C;

+50°F to +104°F

Dimensions

(projections not included)

87.5(W)u53.7(H)u72.8(D) mm;

37⁄16(W)u21⁄8(H)u27⁄8(D) in

•CP-12L CIGARETTE LIGHTER CABLE WITH NOISE FILTER

•CP-19R CIGARETTE LIGHTER CABLE WITH DC-DC CONVERTER

Allows you to operate the transceiver through a 12 V ciga-

rette lighter socket. You can also charge the attached bat-

tery pack (during stand-by only).

CP-19R: A built-in DC-DC converter provides an 11 V DC

output.

•OPC-254L DC POWER CABLE

For operation and charging via an external power supply.

• CP-23L CIGARETTE LIGHTER CABLE

Allows charging of the battery packs through a 12 V ciga-

rette lighter socket. (For BC-191/BC-193)

• OPC-515L DC POWER CABLE

Allows charging of the battery packs using a 12 V DC

power source instead of the AC adapter. (For BC-191/

BC-193)

13 OPTIONS

• AD-92SMA ANTENNA CONNECTOR ADAPTER

Allows you to connect an external antenna with a BNC

connector.

• HM-131 SPEAKER-MICROPHONE

Combination speaker-microphone that provides convenient

operation while hanging the transceiver on your belt.

• HM-153/HM-166 EARPHONE-MICROPHONE

Ideal for hands-free operation: clip the HM-153/HM-166

(with integrated PTT switch) to your lapel or breast pocket.

•HS-94/HS-95/HS-97 HEADSET

+OPC-2006 PLUG ADAPTER CABLE

HS-94 : Ear hook type

HS-95 : Neck & arm type

HS-97 : Throat microphone

OPC-2006 : Allows you to connect the HS-94/HS-95/HS-97

to the transceiver. After connecting, the VOX

function can be used.

•SP-13 EARPHONE

Provides clear audio in noisy environments.

•OPC-474 CLONING CABLE

For transceiver-to-transceiver cloning.

•OPC-478/478UC CLONING CABLE

Used for data cloning between transceiver and PC with

CS-T70 (cloning software).

• CS-T70 CLONING SOFTWARE

Provides quick and easy programming of such settings as

memory channels and Set modes contents via your PC’s

RS-232C terminal (using OPC-478), or USB port (OPC-

478UC). Either OPC-478 or OPC-478UC is required.

•LC-174 CARRYING CASE

Helps protect the transceiver from scratches, etc.

Approved Icom optional equipment is designed for optimal

performance when used with an Icom transceiver.

Icom is not responsible for the destruction or damage to an

Icom transceiver in the event the Icom transceiver is used

with equipment that is not manufactured or approved by

Icom.

OPTIONS

The transceiver has a VOX function, which allows hands-free

operation.

An optional HS-94, HS-95 or HS-97 headset and the

OPC-2006 plug adapter cable are also required for operation.

• The VOX (voice operated transmission) function starts transmis-

sion when you speak into the microphone, without needing to

push [PTT]; then, automatically returns to reception when you stop

speaking.

DOptional unit connection

q Push and hold [ ] for 1 sec. to turn the power OFF.

w Remove the jack cover.

e Connect the optional HS-94, HS-95 or HS-97 and OPC-

2006, as illustrated below.

OPC-2006

HS-95

Transceiver

DTurning the VOX function ON or OFF

q Connect an optional headset and plug adapter cable to the

transceiver, and then turn the power ON.

w Push [SET] to enter the Set mode.

e Rotate [DIAL] to select the VOX setting item, then rotate

[VOL] to select “On.”

rPush [V/M/C] to return to the frequency display.

•

“VOX” appears when the VOX function is ON.

NOTE:

• When using the VOX function, adjust the microphone gain

and the VOX-related settings (p. 81) to suit your operating

environment (including your headset performance).

• Set the microphone gain before setting the VOX gain in

the Set mode (p. 58). We recommend setting the micro-

phone gain to 3.

• When the PTT lock is set to “On” in the Set mode, you

cannot transmit using the VOX function. (p. 62)

N VOX function

13 OPTIONS

DVOX-related settings

The VOX gain, the VOX delay, and the VOX time-out timer

can be set in the Set mode.

q Connect an optional headset and plug adapter cable to the

transceiver, and then turn the power ON.

w Push [SET] to enter the Set mode.

e Rotate [DIAL] to select the VOX gain (VOX LV), the VOX

delay (VOX.dLy), or the VOX time-out timer (VOX.tot) item.

r Rotate [VOL] to select a desired option.

tPush [V/M/C] to exit the Set mode.

The VOX function does not activate transmission while in

the Set mode.

•VOX gain

The VOX gain level can be adjusted between 1 (minimum)

and 10 (maximum), or turned OFF. Higher values make the

VOX function more sensitive to your voice. (default: 5)

±While speaking into the headset microphone, adjust the

VOX gain until “VOX” continuously appears on the LCD.

If “VOX” is intermittent, be sure the VOX delay is set long

enough to allow normal pauses in speech, but keep the

VOX ON until you ﬁnish speaking.

 CONVENIENT!

While transmitting using the VOX function, you can adjust the

VOX gain simply by rotating [DIAL].

•VOX delay

Sets the VOX delay to between 0.5 and 3.0 seconds (in 0.5

sec. steps). The VOX delay is the amount of time the transmit-

ter stays ON after you stop speaking. (default: 0.5)

•VOX time-out timer

Sets the VOX time-out timer to between 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10 and

15 minutes to prevent accidental prolonged transmission for

the VOX function.

To turn the function OFF, select “OFF.” (default: 3)

OPTIONS

N Remote control function

The remote control unit allows you to remotely select operat-

ing frequencies, memory channels, etc.

•User remote control unit

The below circuit is for reference only.

2.7k:6.8k:15k:33k:

–

S1 S2 S3 S4

to the [SP] jack

GND

REMOTE

Rated input 700 mW (8 :)

EXTERNAL SPEAKER

3.5(d) mm

Be sure to turn power OFF when plugging/unplugging the

remote control unit to/from the [SP/MIC] jack.

D Simple remote control mode

q While continuing to push [SET], turn the power ON to

enter the Initial set mode.

w Rotate [DIAL] to select the microphone simple mode

(mic S) item.

e Rotate [DIAL] to select “SImPLE,” “nORm-1” or “nORm-2”

option.

r Push [ ] to return to the frequency display.

• SIMPLE

S1 Selects the Call channel.

S2 Turns the monitor function ON or OFF.

S3 Selects memory channel 0.

S4 Selects memory channel 1.

• NORM-1

S1 Toggles the VFO mode and the memory mode.

S2 Selects the Call channel.

S3 Frequency or memory channel “UP.”

S4 Frequency or memory channel “DOWN.”

• NORM-2

S1 Toggles the VFO mode and the memory mode.

S2 Turns the monitor function ON or OFF.

S3 Frequency or memory channel “UP.”

S4 Frequency or memory channel “DOWN.”

The VFO mode cannot be selected via the remote control

unit when SIMPLE mode is selected.

• COMMON (SIMPLE/NORM-1/NORM-2)

S2 Transmits T-CALL (1750 Hz tone) while pushing [PTT].

S3 Volume “UP” while operating the monitor function.

S4 Volume “DOWN” while operating the monitor function.

IMPORTANT

• When transmitting with a portable radio, hold the radio in

a vertical position with its microphone 2.5 to 5 centimetres

from your head and body.

• If you wear a portable two-way radio on your body, ensure

that the antenna is at least 2.5 centimetres from your body

when transmitting.

CE Versions of the IC-T70E which display

the ‘CE’ symbol on the serial number label,

comply with the essential requirements of the

European Radio and Telecommunication Ter-

minal Directive 1999/5/EC.

This warning symbol indicates that this equip-

ment operates in non-harmonised frequency

bands and/or may be subject to licensing con-

ditions in the country of use. Be sure to check

that you have the correct version of this radio

or the correct programming of this radio, to

comply with national licensing requirements.

• List of Country codes (ISO 3166-1)

Country Codes Country Codes

1 Austria AT 18 Liechtenstein LI

2 Belgium BE 19 Lithuania LT

3 Bulgaria BG 20 Luxembourg LU

4 Croatia HR 21 Malta MT

5 Czech Republic CZ 22 Netherlands NL

6 Cyprus CY 23 Norway NO

7 Denmark DK 24 Poland PL

8 Estonia EE 25 Portugal PT

9 Finland FI 26 Romania RO

10 France FR 27 Slovakia SK

11 Germany DE 28 Slovenia SI

12 Greece GR 29 Spain EP

13 Hungary HU 30 Sweden SE

14 Iceland IS 31 Switzerland CH

15 Ireland IE 32 Turkey TR

16 Italy IT 33 United Kingdom GB

17 Latvia LV

INDEX

– 1 –

1750 Hz tone ··················································································28

– A –

All reset···························································································75

Antenna ····························································································2

Auto low power (AUTOLP)······························································64

Auto power OFF (AP OFF)·····························································59

Auto repeater (AUTORP)································································60

Auto repeater function ····································································27

– B –

Band scan (VFO mode)··································································42

Battery caution ···············································································10

Battery icons···················································································12

Battery information ·········································································11

Battery life·······················································································11

Battery pack······················································································2

Beep output level (BEEPLV) ···························································60

Belt clip·····························································································1

Busy lockout (LK OUT)···································································62

– C –

Call channel mode··········································································18

Call channel watch ·········································································49

Caution (for the optional BP-265 Li-Ion battery pack) ······················9

Caution (for the supplied BP-264 Ni-MH battery pack) ····················8

CE·····························································································83, 84

Channel number display·································································36

Charging caution ············································································10

Charging note···········································································12–15

Checking the repeater input signal·················································25

Cloning function··············································································74

Copying call channel contents························································37

Copying memory contents······························································37

– D –

DC operating note ··········································································15

Dial speed acceleration (DIAL S) ···················································63

Display backlighting (LIGHT)··························································60

Display type ····················································································36

Display type (DISP M) ····································································64

DOC································································································84

DTCS code (CODE) ·······································································53

DTCS polarity (DTCS P) ································································53

DTCS squelch ················································································70

DTMF memory (DTMF) ··································································58

DTMF speed (DTMF-S)··································································61

DTMF TX key (DTMF-T)·································································58

Duplex operation ············································································26

– E –

Entering Initial set mode and operation··········································51

Entering Set mode and operation···················································51

Erasing bank contents····································································39

Explicit deﬁnitions·············································································· i

External DC power operation ·························································15

INDEX

– F –

FCC information ·············································································· iii

Features ···························································································· i

Foreword···························································································· i

Frequency display···········································································36

Frequency offset (OFFSET) ···························································54

Frequency range and offset direction ·············································27

Front panel························································································3

Full scan ·························································································42

Function display················································································6

– G –

General description ········································································29

– H –

Hand strap························································································1

Head set selection (HS SEL)··························································64

– I –

Important ··························································································· i

Index·························································································85–88

Initial set mode item list ··································································52

Initial set mode items······································································59

– K –

Key lock function·············································································21

Keypad······························································································4

– L –

LCD contrast (CONT)·····································································62

– M –

Memory bank link function (B LINK)···············································56

Memory bank scan ·········································································45

Memory bank selection ··································································33

Memory bank setting ······································································32

Memory channel contents ······························································29

Memory channel programming·······················································31

Memory channel watch···································································49

Memory clearing·············································································38

Memory mode ················································································18

Memory name (NAME)···································································63

Memory scan ·················································································44

Memory scan watch········································································49

Microphone gain (MIC G) ·······························································58

Microphone simple mode (MIC S)··················································59

Monitor function··············································································17

Monitor key action (MONI)······························································63

– O –

Off band indication··········································································25

Operating mode (MODE)································································54

Operating mode selection·······························································21

Optional battery case ·····································································11

Optional unit connection·································································80

Options ·····················································································78–82

INDEX

– P –

Partial reset ····················································································75

Pocket beep····················································································68

Power OFF ·····················································································16

Power ON ·······················································································16

Power save (P SAVE) ·····································································61

Precautions···················································································ii, iii

Priority watch (PRIO)······································································55

Priority watch operation··································································49

Priority watch types ········································································48

Private channel display···································································36

Program scan link function (P LINK) ··············································56

Program skip scan (P SKIP)···························································55

Programmed scan ·········································································42

Programming a DTMF code sequence···········································65

Programming bank name ·······························································34

Programming memory name··························································34

Programming scan name ·······························································34

PTT lock (PTT LK)··········································································62

– R –

Rapid charging with the BC-191·····················································13

Rapid charging with the BC-193·····················································14

Receiving························································································22

Regular charging ············································································12

Remote control function··································································82

Repeater operation·········································································24

Repeater tone frequency (R TONE) ···············································53

Resetting ························································································75

Reverse duplex function (DUP.REV)···············································54

Reverse tone/DTCS squelch ··························································68

Reverse duplex function ·································································26

– S –

Scan edges programming ······························································43

Scan name (S NAME) ····································································63

Scan pause timer············································································47

Scan pause timer (PAUSE)·····························································55

Scan resume condition···································································47

Scan resume timer ·········································································47

Scan resume timer (RESUME)·······················································55

Scan types······················································································40

Selecting a call channel··································································29

Selecting a memory channel ··························································30

Selecting bank name indication······················································35

Selecting memory name indication ················································35

Set mode item list···········································································52

Set mode items···············································································53

Setting a frequency using the dial ··················································19

Setting a frequency using the keypad·············································20

Setting a tuning step·······································································19

Setting audio volume ······································································16

Setting DTCS code for DTCS squelch ···········································69

Setting DTCS polarity·····································································69

Setting DTMF transfer speed··························································67

Setting duplex direction ··································································26

Setting frequency offset··································································26

Setting squelch level·······································································17

INDEX

Setting subaudible tone for tone squelch········································68

Setting the mode ············································································18

Side panel·························································································3

Skip channel setting ·······································································46

Skip frequency setting ····································································46

Speciﬁcations ·················································································77

Squelch delay (SQL DL)·································································62

Supplied accessories······································································· iv

– T –

Table of contents ··········································································v, vi

Time-out timer (TOT) ······································································62

Tone and DTCS squelches·····························································68

Tone frequency and DTCS code ····················································68

Tone scan ·······················································································71

Tone squelch ··················································································70

Top panel ··························································································3

Transferring bank contents ·····························································39

Transmit power selection ································································22

Transmit warning ············································································23

Transmitting ····················································································23

Transmitting a DTMF code sequence·············································66

Troubleshooting ··············································································76

TSQL frequency (C TONE)·····························································53

Tuning step (TS) ·············································································54

Tuning step selection ······································································19

Turning the VOX function ON or OFF ·············································80

– U –

Usable characters···········································································34

– V –

VFO mode ······················································································18

VFO scan watch ·············································································50

Voltage indication (VOLT) ·······························································61

VOX delay (VOX.DLY)·····································································59

VOX function···················································································80

VOX function (VOX) ········································································58

VOX gain (VOX LV)·········································································58

VOX time-out timer (VOXTOT)························································59

VOX-related settings·······································································81

– W –

Weather alert (WX.ALT)··································································54

Weather alert function ····································································72

Weather channel mode ··································································18

Weather channel operation·····························································72

Weather channel scan····································································72

Weather channel selection ·····························································72

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