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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.

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

iV80

VHF TRANSCEIVER

WARNING: MODIFICATION OF THIS DEVICE TO RECEIVE

CELLULAR RADIOTELEPHONE SERVICE SIGNALS IS

PROHIBITED UNDER FCC RULES AND FEDERAL LAW.

FOREWORD

Thank you for purchasing this ﬁne Icom product. The IC-V80/

V80E vhf 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 couple of moments of your time to thank

you for making your IC-V80/V80E your radio of choice, and

hope you agree with Icom’s philosophy of “technology ﬁrst.”

Many hours of research and development went into the

design of your IC-V80/V80E.

FEATURES

❍ Dust-protection/Splash-resistant

construction (IP54*)

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

attached.

❍ Built in VOX circuit enabling the VOX

operation* (voice operated transmission)

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

adapter cable are additionally required.

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.

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-V80/V80E.

RWARNING RF EXPOSURE! This device emits

Radio Frequency (RF) energy. Caution should be observed

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

garding RF exposure and safety standards, please refer to

the Federal Communications Commission Office of Engi-

neering and Technology’s report on Evaluating Compliance

with FCC Guidelines for Human Radio Frequency Electro-

magnetic Fields (OET Bulletin 65)

RWARNING! NEVER hold the transceiver so that

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

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

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

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

tical.

RWARNING! NEVER operate the transceiver with

a headset or other audio accessories at high volume levels.

Hearing experts advise against continuous high volume op-

eration. 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 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 [PTT] unless you actually intend to trans-

mit.

BE CAREFUL! The transceiver will become hot when

operating it continuously for long periods.

DO NOT use or place the transceiver in direct sunlight

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

+60°C (+140˚F).

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

children.

DO NOT use harsh solvents such as benzene or alco-

hol to clean the transceiver, because they can damage the

transceiver’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 reason-

able protection against harmful interference in a residential

installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radi-

ate 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 interference will not occur in a particular in-

stallation. If this equipment 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 interference 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 differ-

ent from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV techni-

cian for help.

PRECAUTIONS

KEEP the transceiver away from heavy rain, and never

immerse 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 battery pack/case, antenna and jack cover are at-

tached.

NEVER operate or touch the transceiver with wet hands.

This may result in an electric shock or may damage the

transceiver.

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. Oth-

erwise, the installed battery pack or batteries will become

exhausted, and will need to be recharged or replaced.

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. 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 Japan, the United States, the United

Kingdom, 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.

AntennaBattery pack*

Belt clip*

Jack cover

(with screws)

Battery charger* AC adapter*

* Not supplied, or the shape is different,

depending on the version.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

FOREWORD ..................................................................................... i

FEATURES ........................................................................................ i

EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ................................................................... i

IMPORTANT ...................................................................................... i

PRECAUTIONS ............................................................................ii–iii

FCC INFORMATION ....................................................................... iii

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ............................................................ iv

TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................... v–vi

1 ACCESSORIES ...........................................................1–2

 ■ Antenna ...................................................................................1

 ■ Belt clip ....................................................................................1

 ■ Battery pack/case ....................................................................2

 ■ Jack cover ................................................................................2

2 PANEL DESCRIPTION ................................................3–7

 ■■ Front, top and side panels .......................................................3

 ■ Function display .......................................................................6

3 BATTERY CHARGING ..............................................8–13

 ■ Caution

(for the BP-264 Ni-MH battery) ................................... 8

 ■ Caution (for the BP-265 Li-Ion battery) .................................... 9

 ■ Battery chargers ....................................................................11

 ■

Battery case (BP-263) ............................................................... 13

 ■ Battery information ................................................................13

4 BASIC OPERATION ................................................14–19

 ■ Power ON ..............................................................................14

 ■ Adjusting the volume level .....................................................14

 ■ Adjusting the squelch level ....................................................14

 ■ Monitor function .....................................................................14

 ■ Mode selection.......................................................................15

 ■ Operating mode selection ......................................................16

 ■ Setting a tuning step ..............................................................16

 ■ Setting a frequency ................................................................16

 ■ Receiving ...............................................................................17

 ■ Transmitting ............................................................................17

 ■ Key lock function ....................................................................18

 ■ [VOL] function assignment .....................................................18

 ■ Weather channel operation (U.S.A. version only) ..................19

5 REPEATER AND DUPLEX OPERATION ...............20–23

 ■ Repeater operation ................................................................20

 ■ Duplex operation ....................................................................21

 ■ Subaudible tones ...................................................................22

 ■ Lockout function .....................................................................23

 ■ Auto repeater function (U.S.A. version only) .........................23

6 MEMORY/CALL OPERATION ................................24–28

 ■ General description................................................................24

 ■ Selecting a memory channel .................................................24

 ■ Selecting the Call channel .....................................................24

 ■

Channel programming ...........................................................25

 ■ Copying memory/Call contents .............................................. 26

 ■

Clearing memory contents .............................................................27

 ■ Display type ........................................................................... 27

 ■

Programming a channel name .................................................28

7 SCAN OPERATION .................................................29–31

 ■ Scan types .............................................................................29

 ■■ Programmed scan ................................................................29

 ■ Memory Scan ........................................................................30

 ■ Setting skip channels .............................................................30

 ■ Scan resume setting ..............................................................30

 ■ Priority watch .........................................................................31

8 TONE SQUELCH AND POCKET BEEP .................32–34

 ■

Tone/DTCS squelch and pocket beep ....................................32

 ■ Tone scan...............................................................................34

9 DTMF MEMORY ......................................................35–37

 ■

Programming a DTMF code sequence ..................................35

 ■

Transmitting a DTMF code sequence ....................................36

 ■ Conﬁrming a DTMF memory ................................................. 37

 ■ Setting DTMF transfer speed .................................................37

10 SET MODES ............................................................38–47

 ■ Set mode programming .........................................................38

 ■ Set mode items ......................................................................39

 ■

Initial Set mode programming................................................... 43

 ■ Initial Set mode items ............................................................44

11 CLONING ......................................................................48

 ■ Cloning operation ...................................................................48

12 RESETTING ..................................................................49

 ■ Resetting................................................................................49

13 TROUBLE SHOOTINGTROUBLE SHOOTING ..................................................50

OPTIONS .................................................................51–53

 ■ VOX function ..........................................................................52

15 SPECIFICATIONS .........................................................54

CE ............................................................................55–56

TABLE OF CONTENTS 1

■ Antenna

Insert the antenna into the antenna connector and twist the

antenna to lock it in place.

CAUTION:

•

NEVER HOLD just the antenna when carrying the trans-

ceiver.

• Transmitting without an antenna will damage the trans-

ceiver.

■ 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:

q Remove the battery pack/case from the transceiver, if it is

attached. (p. 2).

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

of the arrow (w).

ACCESSORIES

Belt clip

Battery pack/case

■ Battery pack/case

To attach the battery pack/case:

q Fit the battery pack/case in the direction of the arrow (q),

then close.

w Hook the latch until it makes a ‘click’ sound (w).

To remove the battery pack/case:

➥ Unhook the latch (e), and lift up the battery pack/case in

the direction of the arrow (r).

NEVER remove or attach the battery pack/case when the

transceiver is wet or soiled. This may result in water or

dust getting into the transceiver/battery pack/case, and

may result in them being damaged.

NOTE: Keep the battery terminals clean. It’s a good idea

to clean the battery terminals once a week.

■ Jack cover

Attach the jack cover when optional equipment is not used.

ACCESSORIES

To attach the jack cover

q Attach the jack cover to

the [SP MIC] jack.

w Tighten the screws.

To detach the jack cover

e Remove the screws with a

phillips screwdriver.

r Detach the jack cover to

connect optional equip-

ment.

Latch

Battery pack/case

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.

PANEL DESCRIPTION

■ Front, top and side panels

q PTT SWITCH [PTT]

➥ Push and hold to transmit, release to receive. (p. 17)

For IC-V80E only

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

tone burst signal. (p. 22)

w ANTENNA CONNECTOR

Connect the antenna here. (p. 1)

e CONTROL DIAL [VOL]

➥ Adjust the volume level. (p. 14)

➥ During the Set mode, or Initial Set mode, rotate to se-

lect a desired option or value. (pp. 38, 43)

r EXTERNAL SPEAKER/MICROPHONE JACKS [SP MIC]

Used to connect an optional speaker-microphone, plug

adapter cable or cloning cable. The internal microphone

and speaker will not function when an option is con-

nected. See page 51 for a list of available options.

Be sure to turn power OFF before connecting/discon-

necting optional equipment to/from the [SP/MIC] jack.

t MONITOR KEY [MONI]

➥ Push and hold to open the squelch temporarily to mon-

itor the operating frequency. (p. 14)

➥ While pushing and holding this key, push [] or [] to

adjust the squelch level. (p. 14)

➥ Enters or sends the DTMF code ‘A.’ (pp. 35, 36)

Function

display (p. 6)

Keypad (p. 4)

Microphone

Speaker

y POWER KEY [ ]

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

or OFF. (p. 14)

u UP/DOWN KEYS []/[]

➥ Push to change the operating frequency. (p. 16)

➥ During memory mode operation, push to select a

memory channel. (p. 24)

➥ While scanning, push to change the scanning direction.

(pp. 29, 30, 31, 34)

➥ While pushing and holding [MONI], push to set the

squelch level. (p. 14)

➥ During the Set mode, or Initial Set mode, push to se-

lect a desired setting item. (pp. 38, 43)

➥ [] enters or sends the DTMF code ‘B.’ (pp. 35, 36)

➥ [] enters or sends the DTMF code ‘C.’ (pp. 35, 36)

i VFO/MEMORY/CALL KEY [VFO/MR/CALL]

➥ Push to select the VFO mode, memory mode, a Call

channel and a weather channel*, in sequence. (p. 15)

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

➥ After pushing [FUNC](M), push to enter the memory

programming mode.

➥ After pushing [FUNC](M), push and hold for 1 sec. to

transfer a channel contents to a memory channel, or to

the VFO mode. (p. 26)

➥ Enters or sends the DTMF code ‘D.’ (pp. 35, 36)

The functions of [VOL] and []/[] can be exchanged.

See page 18 for details.

D KEYPAD

➥ Push to input numbers for frequency input and memory

channel selection.

➥ Push to enter or send the DTMF code. (pp. 35, 36)

➥ To activate the second function of a key, first push

[FUNC](M), and then push the key.

[1] • [ TONE](1)

➥ Numeric input and DTMF code: ‘1’

➥ After pushing [FUNC](M), selects the Tone func-

tion. (p. 33)

[2] • [VOX](2)

➥ Numeric input and DTMF code: ‘2’

➥ After pushing [FUNC](M), turns the VOX function

ON or OFF*. (p. 52)

* Only when an optional headset and plug adapter are

connected.

PANEL DESCRIPTION

[3] • [T.SCAN](3)

➥ Numeric input and DTMF code: ‘3’

➥ After pushing [FUNC](M), starts a tone scan.

(p. 34)

[4] • [DUP](4)

➥ Numeric input and DTMF code: ‘4’

➥ After pushing [FUNC](M), selects minus duplex,

plus duplex, or simplex operation. (p. 21)

[5] • [SCAN](5)

➥ Numeric input and DTMF code: ‘5’

➥ After pushing [FUNC](M), starts a scan. (pp. 29,

30)

[6] • [SKIP](6)

➥ Numeric input and DTMF code: ‘6’

➥ After pushing [FUNC](M), sets or cancels the

skip setting. (p. 30)

[7] • [PRIO](7)

➥ Numeric input and DTMF code: ‘7’

➥ After pushing [FUNC](M), starts a priority watch.

(p. 31)

[8] • [SET](8)

➥ Numeric input and DTMF code: ‘8’

➥ After pushing [FUNC](M), enters the Set mode.

(p. 38)

[9] • [H/M/L](9)

➥ Numeric input and DTMF code: ‘9’

➥ After pushing [FUNC](M), selects the output

power between high, middle and low. (p. 17)

[0] • [DTMF-M](0)

➥ Numeric input and DTMF code: ‘0’

➥ After pushing [FUNC](M), enters the DTMF

memory mode. (p. 35)

[M] • [FUNC](M)

➥ DTMF code: ‘M (indication: E)’

➥ Push to access the second function of other keys.

[# ENT] • [ ](# ENT)

➥ DTMF code: ‘# (indication: F)’

➥ After entering a frequency, stores the frequency.

(p. 16)

➥ Push to exit the Set mode or Initial Set mode.

(pp. 38, 43)

➥

After pushing [FUNC](M), push and hold for 1 sec.

to turn the key lock function ON or OFF (p. 18)

2PANEL DESCRIPTION

■ Function display

q BUSY INDICATOR

➥ Appears when a signal is being received, or the

squelch is open.

➥ Blinks while the monitor function is ON. (p. 14)

w SIGNAL INDICATOR

➥ Shows the strength of the received signal. (p. 17)

➥ While transmitting, shows the output power level.

(p. 17)

e TONE INDICATOR

➥ “ ” appears while the repeater tone encoder is ON.

(p. 20)

➥ “ ” appears while the tone squelch function is ON.

(p. 33)

➥ “

” appears while the DTCS squelch function is ON.

(p. 33)

➥ “ ” appears with the “ ” or “

” indicator while the pocket

beep function (with CTCSS or DTCS) is ON. (p. 33)

r MEMORY INDICATOR

Appears when the memory mode is selected. (pp. 15, 24)

t FREQUENCY READOUT

➥ Displays the operating frequency, memory channel,

Set modes contents and a variety of other information.

• The decimal point blinks during scan.

➥ During memory mode operation, the programmed

memory name is displayed.

y BATTERY INDICATOR (p. 13)

➥ “ ” (battery indicators) appear when the battery

pack/case is attached.

➥ “ ” appears when the battery pack must be changed,

or batteries must be replaced.

PANEL DESCRIPTION

Weak  RX Signal level  Strong

Low Middle High

q w e r y

!1!2 !0

u KEY LOCK INDICATOR

Appears when the key lock function is ON. (p. 18)

i VOX INDICATOR

Appears when the VOX function is ON. (p. 52)

o POWER INDICATOR (p. 17)

➥ “ H” appears when high power is selected.

➥ “ M” appears when middle power is selected.

➥ “ L” appears when low power is selected.

!0 MEMORY CHANNEL NUMBER INDICATOR

➥ Displays the selected memory channel number. (p. 24)

➥ “C” appears when the Call channel is selected. (p. 24)

!1 AUTO POWER OFF INDICATOR

Displays when the Auto Power OFF function is ON. (p. 44)

!2 DUPLEX INDICATOR (p. 21)

➥ “+” appears when plus duplex is selected.

➥ “–” appears when minus duplex is selected.

!3 SKIP INDICATOR

Appears when the selected memory channel is set as a

skip channel. (p. 30)

!4 FUNCTION INDICATOR

Appears when the second function can be accessed.

!5 TRANSMIT INDICATOR

Appears while transmitting. (p. 17)

2PANEL DESCRIPTION

BATTERY CHARGING

■ Caution

(for the BP-264 Ni-MH battery)

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. Internal

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 reduce 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. (p. 51)

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 +10°C and +40°C (rapid charge: with BC-191) or

between 0°C and +45°C (regular charge: with BC-192)

• Use the supplied charger or optional charger (BC-191 for

rapid charging, BC-192 for regular charging) 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. The charging time period should be

less than 48 hours.

• Use the battery pack until it becomes almost completely

exhausted, under normal conditions. We recommend bat-

tery charging after transmitting becomes impossible.

■ Caution (for the BP-265 Li-Ion battery)

R DANGER! Use and charge only specified Icom battery

packs with Icom radios or Icom chargers. Only Icom battery

packs are tested and approved for use with Icom radios or

charged with Icom chargers. Using third-party or counterfeit

battery packs or chargers 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 temper-

atures may also degrade battery performance or shorten

battery life.

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

water, 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 gener-

ation, 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 in-

struction manual.

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

eyes, blindness can result. Rinse your eyes with clean water,

without rubbing them, and see a doctor immediately.

WARNING! Immediately stop using the battery if it emits

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

any of these conditions occur, contact your Icom dealer or

distributor.

WARNING! Immediately wash, using clean water, any

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

side the battery.

3BATTERY CHARGING

Misuse of Li-Ion batteries may result in the following haz-

ards: smoke, fire, or the battery may rupture. Misuse can

also cause damage to the battery or degradation of battery

performance.

BATTERY CHARGING

WARNING! NEVER put the battery in a microwave oven,

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

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

rupture.

CAUTION: Always use the battery within the 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 battery indicator shows

half-capacity, 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 en-

vironments, the safety/protection circuit in the battery will ac-

tivate, causing the battery to stop charging.

WARNING! DO NOT charge or leave the battery in the

battery charger beyond the speciﬁed time for charging. If the

battery is not completely charged by the speciﬁed time, stop

charging and remove the battery from the battery charger.

Continuing to charge the battery beyond the specified time

limit may cause a ﬁre, overheating, or the battery may rup-

ture.

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 spec-

ified 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 perfor-

mance or battery life may be reduced.

The supplied battery pack, charger, and AC adapter dif-

fer, or no supplied depending on the version.

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

pack must be fully charged for optimum life and operation.

■ Battery chargers

Using the BC-191 to rapid charge the BP-264

The BC-191 provides rapid charging of only the BP-264 Ni-MH

battery pack. Never use it to charge any other battery pack.

Charging time: Approx. 2 hours

The following item is additionally required:

• An AC adapter (not supplied with some versions) or the OPC-515L

or CP-23L DC power cable.

D Using the BC-192 to regular charge the BP-264

The BC-192 provides regular charging of only the BP-264

Ni-MH battery pack. Never use it to charge any other battery

pack.

Charging time (with the 147S): Approx. 16 hours

The following item is additionally required:

• An AC adapter (not supplied with some versions) or the OPC-515L

DC power cable.

3BATTERY CHARGING

The optional OPC-

515L (for DC power

source) can be

used instead of the

AC adapter.

Charge indicator

• Lights green while charging.

NOTE:

The charge indicator will not

go out even after a battery

pack is fully charged.

AC adapter

(A different type, or no AC

adapter is supplied, de-

pending on the version.)

Transceiver

Turn power OFF

Battery pack

Screws*

(Self tapping screw:

M3.5 × at least 30 mm)

*Purchase separately.

Using screws is

recommended to

secure the charger.

Charging time period differs

depending on the input voltage.

12 V : Approx. 36 hours

13.8 V : Approx. 21 hours

16 V : Approx. 16 hours

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.

AC adapter

(A different type, or no AC

adapter is supplied, de-

pending on the version.)

Transceiver

Turn power OFF

Battery pack

Screws*

(Self tapping screw:

M3.5 × at least 30 mm)

*Purchase separately.

Using screws is

recommended to

secure the charger.

BATTERY CHARGING

Using the BC-193 to rapid charge the BP-265

The BC-193 provides rapid charging of only the BP-265 Li-

Ion battery pack. Never use it to charge any other battery

pack.

Charging time: Approx. 2.5 hours

The following item is additionally required:

• An AC adapter (not supplied with some versions) or the OPC-515L

or CP-23L DC power cable.

IMPORTANT: Battery charging caution

Ensure the tabs on the battery pack are correctly aligned

with the guide rails inside the charger.

CAUTION: When using the OPC-515L DC power cable

NEVER connect the OPC-515L to a power source using

reverse polarity. This will ruin the battery charger.

White line:

Black line:

–

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.

AC adapter

(A different type, or no AC

adapter is supplied, de-

pending on the version.)

Transceiver

Turn power OFF

Battery pack

Screws*

(Self tapping screw:

M3.5 × at least 30 mm)

*Purchase separately.

Using screws is

recommended to

secure the charger.

Charge indicator

• Lights orange : While charging

• Lights green :

Charging is completed.

Guide rail

Tabs

■ Battery case (BP-263)

When using the battery case (BP-263), install 6 × AA (LR6)

size alkaline batteries, as described 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)

CAUTION:

• When installing batteries, make sure they are all the same

brand, type and capacity. Also, do not mix new and old bat-

teries together.

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

tery terminals once a week.

• Never incinerate used battery cells since the internal bat-

tery gas may cause them to rupture.

•

Never expose a detached battery case to water. If the battery

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

• Never use batteries whose insulated covering is damaged.

NOTE: When the battery case is attached, the battery

protection function must be turned OFF in the Initial Set

mode (p. 47).

■ Battery information

D Battery life

Even when the transceiver power is OFF, a small current

still flows in the transceiver.

Remove the battery pack/case

when it won’t be used for a long time.

Otherwise, the battery

pack or the batteries in the case will become exhausted.

D Battery indication

The battery indicator, “ ,” appears when a battery pack/

case is attached to the transceiver.

3BATTERY CHARGING

Battery pack/case

Voltage Capacity Battery life*1

BP-263 Battery case for

AA (LR6) × 6 alkaline —*2

BP-264 7.2 V 1400 mAh 13 hrs.

BP-265 7.4 V 1900 mAh (min.)

2000 mAh (typ.) 19 hrs.

When the power save function is set to “P–S.At,” and the operating

time is calculated under the following conditions;

TX : RX : standby = 5 : 5 : 90

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

Indicator Battery condition

The battery has ample capacity.

The battery is nearing exhaustion.

Charging the battery pack, or replacing the batteries

in the case 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.

■ Power ON

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

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

■ Adjusting the volume level

➥ Rotate [VOL] to

adjust the volume level.

• If the squelch is closed, push and hold [MONI] while adjusting the

volume level.

• The display shows the volume level while adjusting.

■ Adjusting the squelch level

➥ While pushing and holding [MONI], push [] or [] sev-

eral times

to adjust the squelch level.

• “SqL 1” is loose squelch (for weak signals) and “SqL10” is tight

squelch (for strong signals). “SqL 0” is open squelch.

■ Monitor function

This function is used to listen to weak signals or to open

the squelch manually. You can use it without disturbing the

squelch setting, even when mute functions such as the tone

squelch are in use.

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

• “ ” blinks while the monitor function is ON.

BASIC OPERATION

■ Mode selection

➥ Pus h [VFO/MR/CALL] several

times to select the VFO mode,

memory mode, Call channel mode

and weather channel mode*, in se-

quence.

*For only the U.S.A. version transceivers.

D VFO mode

The VFO mode is used to set

the operating frequency.

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

The memory mode is used for

operating on memory channels,

which store programmed fre-

quencies.

• “

” appears when the memory

mode is selected.

D Call channel mode

The Call channel is used for

quick recall of the most often-

used frequency.

• “C” 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 trans-

ceivers.

• Memory mode display

Appears

• VFO mode display

Appears

• Call channel mode display

• Weather channel mode

display

4BASIC OPERATION

■ Operating mode selection

Operating modes are determined by the modulation of the

radio signals.

The transceiver has the FM and FM-N modes

The mode

selection is independently stored for each memory

channel

q Push [FUNC](M) then [SET](8) to enter the Set mode.

w Push [] or [] to select the operating mode item. (W/n)

e Rotate [VOL] to set the operating mode to FM or FM-N.

r Push [# ENT] to exit the Set mode.

■ Setting a tuning step

The transceiver has 8 tuning step options;

• 5 kHz • 10 kHz • 12.5 kHz • 15 kHz • 20 kHz

• 25 kHz • 30 kHz • 50 kHz

The tuning step can be selected in the Set mode.

Push [FUNC](M), and then [SET](8) to enter the Set mode.

w Push [] or [] to select the tuning step item. (tS)

e Rotate [VOL] to select the

desired tuning step.

r Push [# ENT] to exit the Set

mode.

■ Setting a frequency

D Using [] or []

q Push [VFO/MR/CALL] several times to select the VFO

mode.

w Push [] or [] to select the desired frequency.

• The frequency changes according to the preset tuning steps.

See the previous topic to set the tuning step.

D Using the keypad

q Push [VFO/MR/CALL] several times to select the VFO

mode.

w To enter the desired frequency, enter 6 digits, starting

from 100 MHz digit.

• Entering two or three* to ﬁve digits, and then pushing [# ENT],

also sets the frequency. (*Depending on the version)

• If a frequency outside the frequency range is entered, the previ-

ously displayed frequency is automatically recalled.

• Example 1— entering 145.525 MHz

Push

• Example 2— entering 144.800 MHz

Push

20 kHz tuning step

FM mode FM-N mode

BASIC OPERATION

■ Receiving

Make sure the BP-264 or BP-265 battery pack is fully

charged, or the BP-263 battery case has brand new alkaline

batteries (pp. 11–13).

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

w Rotate [VOL] to set the desired volume level. (p. 14)

• The volume level is displayed on the LCD while adjusting.

e Set the receive frequency. (p. 16)

r Set the squelch level. (p. 14)

• While pushing and holding [MONI], push [] or [].

• The squelch level is displayed on the LCD while setting.

• “SqL 1” is loose squelch (for weak signals) and “SqL10” is tight

squelch (for strong signals). “SqL 0” is open squelch.

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

t When a signal is received:

• The squelch is opened and the audio is heard.

• The signal indicator shows the relative signal strength level.

■ Transmitting

CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna will damage

the transceiver.

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

listen on the frequency before transmitting.

Set the operating frequency. (p. 16)

Push [FUNC](M), and then push [H/M/L](9) to select the

output power between High (5.5 W), Mid (2.5 W) and Low

(0.5 W).

• “ H,” “M,” or “ L” appears according to the selected output power.

e Push and hold [PTT] to transmit.

• “ ” appears while transmitting.

• The signal indicator shows the output power level.

r 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.

t Release [PTT] to return to receive.

4BASIC OPERATION

w Adjust the volume level.

For the squelch level setting.

(Push to monitor)

q Turn the power ON.

e Set the frequency.

r Adjust the squelch level.

Microphone

w Select the

output power.

Push to monitor.

q Set the frequency.

e Push and hold to

transmit.

Release to receive.

■ Key lock function

To prevent accidental frequency changes, or unnecessary

function access, use the key lock function.

➥ Push [FUNC](M), and then push and hold [ ](# ENT) for

1 sec. to turn the key lock function ON or OFF.

• “ ” appears while the key lock function is activated.

• [ ], [VOL], [MONI], [PTT] and [FUNC](M) + [ ](# ENT)

are still operable while the key lock function is ON.

■ [VOL] function assignment

[VOL] can be used as a tuning control instead of [] and

[], to suit your preference. However, when [VOL] functions

as a tuning control, [] and [] function as volume controls.

q While pushing and holding [] and [], turn the power

ON to enter the Initial Set mode.

w Push [] or [] to select the dial assignment item. (tOP)

e Rotate [VOL] to select an option.

r Push [# ENT] to exit the Initial Set mode.

[VOL] and

[]/[] function as described below, depend-

ing on the option.

Appears

[VOL]

[VOL] functions as the volume control.

[VOL] functions as the tuning control.

BASIC OPERATION

Option [VOL] []/[]

tOP.VO Volume control Tuning controls

tOP.di Tuning control Volume controls

■ Weather channel operation

There are 10 weather channels for monitoring

weather broadcasts from NOAA (National Oce-

anic and Atmospheric Administration).

D Weather channel selection

q Push [VFO/MR/CALL] several times to select the

weather channel mode.

w Push [] or [] to select a weather channel.

e Push [VFO/MR/CALL] to return to the previous frequency

or memory channel.

D Weather alert function

NOAA broadcast stations transmit weather alert tones be-

fore important weather announcements. When the weather

alert function is ON, the selected weather channel is moni-

tored every 5 sec. for announcements. When the alert signal

is detected, the “ALt” and the WX channel number are alter-

nately displayed, and a beep sounds until the transceiver is

operated. The previously selected (used) weather channel is

checked periodically during standby, or while scanning.

q Select a weather channel.

w Turn the weather alert function ON in the Set mode.

 ➥ Push [FUNC](M), and then [SET](8) to enter the Set

mode.

 ➥ Push [] or [] to select the weather alert item. (ALt)

 ➥ Rotate [VOL] to select “ON.”

 ➥ Push [# ENT] to exit the Set mode.

e Set the desired stand-by mode.

• Select the VFO, memory or Call channel mode.

• Scan or priority watch operation can also be selected.

r When an alert is detected, a beep sounds, and “ALt” and

the weather channel number will be alternately displayed.

t Turn 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 sec. when

the weather alert function is ON. These interruptions

cease when the weather alert function is turned OFF.

Push [FUNC](M), and then [SCAN](5) to start a weather

channel scan. Push any key except []/[], [FUNC](M)

and [MONI] to stop the scan.

U.S.A. version only

4BASIC OPERATION

• Weather channel mode

display

■ Repeater operation

When using a repeater, the transmit frequency is shifted

from the receive frequency by the frequency offset (p. 21).

This is called duplex operation. It is convenient to program

repeater information into memory channels (p. 25).

q Set the receive frequency (the repeater output frequency).

w Push [FUNC](M), and then [DUP](4) several times to set

the shift direction of the transmit frequency. ( “–” or “+”;

See page 21 for details.)

• When the auto repeater function is in use (U.S.A. version only),

this selection and step e are not necessary. (p. 23).

e If desired, push [FUNC](M) and then [TONE](1) several

times to activate the subaudible tone encoder.

• “ ” appears.

• Select the desired subaudible

tone frequency. (p. 22)

r Push and hold [PTT] to transmit.

• The displayed frequency automatically changes to the transmit

frequency (repeater input frequency).

•

If “OFF” appears, check the frequency offset and shift direction

(p. 21).

t Release [PTT] to receive.

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

transmit signal can be directly received or not

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

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

For the U.S.A. version:

Auto repeater function uses standard values of the re-

peater tone frequency and frequency offset.

Station A Station B

Repeater

145.300 MHz

144.700 MHz 144.700 MHz

145.300 MHz

Uplink

Downlink

(transmit freq.)

(receive freq.)

REPEATER AND DUPLEX OPERATION

Appears

While receiving While transmitting

■ Duplex operation

D Setting the frequency offset

q Push [FUNC](M), and then [SET](8) to enter the Set mode.

w Push [] or [] to select the offset item.

• “±” blinks, and the current frequency offset appears.

e Rotate [VOL] to select the frequency offset.

• The offset is selected in the

same step as the frequency

tuning step.

• The unit of the frequency

offset is “MHz.”

r Push [# ENT] to exit the Set mode.

D Setting the duplex direction

➥ Push [FUNC](M), and then [DUP](4) to select “–” (nega-

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

• “–” or “+” indicates the transmit frequency is shifter up (+) or

down (–) from the receive frequency.

• Blinking “–” or “+” indicates the reverse duplex function is ON,

as described to the right.

• Example— When the offset frequency is 0.6 MHz

For the U.S.A. version:

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. 23).

D 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.

q Push [FUNC](M), and then [SET](8) to enter the Set mode

w Push [] or [] to select the reverse duplex function item

(REV).

e Rotate [VOL] to turn the function ON or OFF.

r Push [# ENT] to exit the Set mode.

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

• “–” or “+” blinks when the re-

verse duplex function is ON.

5REPEATER OPERATION

Reversed

RX freq. TX freq.

OFF

145.300 MHz 144.700 MHz

144.700 MHz 145.300 MHz

0.6 MHz offset

While receiving While transmitting

Duplex

+ (up)

– (down)

■ Subaudible tones

Some repeaters require subaudible tones to be accessed.

Subaudible tones are superimposed over your normal sig-

nal, and must be set in advance.

q Push [FUNC](M) then [SET](8) to enter the Set mode.

w Push [] or [] to select the repeater tone item. (rt)

e Rotate [VOL] to select the desired subaudible tone.

r Push [# ENT] to exit the Set mode.

• Available subaudible tone frequencies (unit: Hz)

67.0

69.3

71.9

74.4

77.0

79.7

82.5

85.4

88.5

91.5

94.8

97.4

100.0

103.5

107.2

110.9

114.8

118.8

123.0

127.3

131.8

136.5

141.3

146.2

151.4

156.7

159.8

162.2

165.5

167.9

171.3

173.8

177.3

179.9

183.5

186.2

189.9

192.8

196.6

199.5

203.5

206.5

210.7

218.1

225.7

229.1

233.6

241.8

250.3

254.1

D Tone information

Some repeaters require a different tone system to be ac-

cessed.

DTMF TONES

While pushing [PTT], push the desired DTMF keys, [0] to

[9], [MONI](A), [](B), [](C), [VFO/MR/CALL](D), [M](E),

and [# ENT](F), to transmit their assigned DTMF codes.

• The transceiver has 16 DTMF memory channels (p. 35).

1750 Hz TONE

To access some European repeaters, the transceiver must

transmit a 1750 Hz tone burst.

For IC-V80E only

Push [PTT] brieﬂy, push and hold [PTT] again for 1 or 2 sec.

For other transceivers

While pushing [PTT], push and hold either the [] or [] for

1 or 2 sec.

See page 36 for details.

✔ CONVENIENT!

Tone scan function:

If you don’t know the subaudible tone used for a repeater,

the tone scan is convenient for detecting the tone frequency.

➥ Push [FUNC](M), and then [T.SCAN](3) to start a tone

scan.

• When the required tone frequency is detected, the scan pauses,

and the tone frequency is temporarily set.

• See page 34 for details of the tone scan function.

REPEATER OPERATION

88.5 Hz repeater tone

[VOL]

■ Lockout function

The lockout function helps prevent interference to other sta-

tions by inhibiting transmitting when the channel is busy.

The function can be set in the Initial Set mode.

q While pushing and holding [] and [], turn the power

ON to enter the Initial Set mode.

w Push [] or [] to select the lockout item. (RLO)

e Rotate [VOL] to select the lockout function option be-

tween OFF, repeater lockout, and busy lockout.

• “RLO.OF” : Allows transmitting, even if signals are received.

• “RLO.RP” : The repeater lockout function inhibits transmitting

when the channel is busy, except while receiving a

signal that includes a matched subaudible tone.

• “RLO.bU” : The busy lockout function inhibits transmitting while

receiving a signal.

r Push [# ENT] to exit the Initial Set mode.

■ Auto repeater function

The auto repeater function sets the standard repeater set-

tings (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 re-

peater function. Reset these frequencies, if necessary.

The function can be set in the Initial Set mode.

q While pushing and holding [] and [], turn the power

ON to enter the Initial Set mode.

w Push [] or [] to select the auto repeater item. (RPt)

e Rotate [VOL] to select a desired option.

• “Rpt.OF” : Turns the function OFF.

• “Rpt.R1” :

The auto repeater function is activated for duplex only.

• “Rpt.R2” : The auto repeater function is activated for duplex and

tone encoder.

r Push [# ENT] to exit the Initial Set mode.

• Frequency range and offset direction

5REPEATER OPERATION

U.S.A. version only

Frequency range Duplex direction

145.200 to 145.495 MHz

146.610 to 146.995 MHz “–” appears.

147.000 to 147.395 MHz “+” appears.

The repeater lockout function

is ON.

[VOL]

■ General description

The transceiver has 207 memory channels, including 6 scan

edge memory channels (3 pairs), and 1 Call channel, for

storage of often-used frequencies.

D Memory channel contents

The following information can be programmed into a mem-

ory channel:

• Operating frequency (p. 16)

• Operating mode (p. 16)

• Duplex direction (+ or –) with frequency offset (p. 21)

• Reverse duplex function ON/OFF (p. 40)

• Subaudible tone encoder (p. 20), tone squelch or DTCS

squelch ON/OFF (p. 33)

• Subaudible tone frequency (p. 22), tone squelch frequency or

DTCS code with polarity (pp. 32, 33)

• Skip setting (p. 30)

• Tuning step (p. 16)

• Output power (p. 17)

• TX permission (p. 41)

■ Selecting a memory channel

D Using [] or []

q Push [VFO/MR/CALL] several times to select the memory

mode.

• “X” appears.

w Push [] or [] to select a desired channel.

• Only programmed channels are displayed.

D Using the keypad

q Push [VFO/MR/CALL] several times to select the memory

mode.

• “X” appears.

w To select a desired channel, enter the 3 digits of the chan-

nel number using the keypad.

• Blank channels are also selectable.

• Entering one or two digits, and then pushing [# ENT] also se-

lects a memory channel.

• Example— selecting memory channel “14”

■ Selecting the Call channel

➥ Push [VFO/MR/CALL] several times to select the Call

channel.

• “C” appears instead of the memory channel number.

Appears

Push

Appears

Push

The memory channel

is selected.

MEMORY/CALL OPERATION

q Push [VFO/MR/CALL] several times to select the VFO

mode.

w Set a desired frequency. (p. 16)

➥ If desired, set other data (e.g. offset frequency, duplex

direction, tone squelch, etc.).

e Push [FUNC](M), and then [VFO/MR/CALL].

• “X” and the memory channel number blink.

• Select the Call channel mode to program the Call channel.

r Push [] or [] to select a desired channel.

• Select “1A/1B” to “3A/3B” to program a scan edge channel.

t Push [FUNC](M), and then push and hold [VFO/MR/

CALL] for 1 sec. to store the entry.

• 3 beeps sound.

• If you continue to push and hold [VFO/MR/CALL] for 1 sec.

after programming, the memory channel number automatically

increases.

NOTE: To cancel programming, push [VFO/MR/CALL]

before storing the entry in step t.

The VFO mode

Push or to select channel 11.

Push , and then .

Return to the VFO mode.

Push , then push and hold for 1 sec. to program.

• Example— programming 145.440 MHz into memory channel 11 (a blank channel).

■

Channel programming

6MEMORY/CALL OPERATION

MEMORY/CALL OPERATION

This function transfers a memory channel’s contents to

VFO (or another memory/Call channel). This is useful when

searching for signals around a memory channel frequency

and for recalling the offset frequency, subaudible tone fre-

quency etc.

D Memory/Call➪VFO

q Select a memory (Call) channel to be copied.

➥ Push [VFO/MR/CALL] several times to select the

memory or Call channel mode, and then push [] or

[] to select a desired channel.

w Push [FUNC](M), and then push and hold [VFO/MR/

CALL] for 1 sec. to transfer the selected memory contents

to the VFO mode.

• The VFO mode is automatically selected.

D Memory/Call➪memory/Call

q Select a memory or Call channel to be copied.

➥ Push [VFO/MR/CALL] several times to select the

memory mode or the Call channel mode, and then

push [] or [] to select a desired channel.

w Push [FUNC](M), and then push [VFO/MR/CALL].

• “X” and “--” blink.

• Do not hold [VFO/MR/CALL] for more than 1 sec., otherwise

the memory contents will be copied to the VFO mode.

e Push [] or [] to select the target memory or Call chan-

nel.

r Push [FUNC](M), and then push and hold [VFO/MR/

CALL] for 1 sec. to copy.

• Example— copying memory channel 11 to the VFO mode.

Memory mode

Push , then push and hold for 1 sec.

VFO mode.

■ Copying memory/Call contents 1

6MEMORY/CALL OPERATION

■

Clearing memory contents

The contents of programmed memories can be cleared

(erased).

q For only the U.S.A. version, select any mode other than

the weather channel mode.

w Push [FUNC](M), and then push [VFO/MR/CALL].

e Push [] or [] to select a channel to be cleared.

r Perform the following operation within 1.5 sec., otherwise

the transceiver returns to the memory mode without clear-

ing memory.

- Push [FUNC](M), and then momentarily push [VFO/MR/

CALL].

- Push [FUNC](M), and then push and hold [VFO/MR/

CALL] for 1 sec.

• The channel contents are cleared.

t Push [VFO/MR/CALL] to return to the previous mode.

NOTE: Be careful!— the contents of cleared memories

CANNOT be recalled.

■ Display type

During memory mode operation, the transceiver has 3 dis-

play types to suit your operating style.

Set the display type in the Initial Set mode. (p. 46)

“Frequency display”

Displays the programmed frequency.

“Channel number display”

Displays the memory channel num-

ber. Only programmed channels are

displayed, and modes other than the

memory mode cannot be selected.

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

ing functions can be performed.

- Scan function (p. 30) - Out put power setting (p. 17)

- DTMF memory function (p. 35) - Key lock function (p. 18)

- The scan pause timer setting, the function key timer setting, the

LCD backlight setting, the VOX-related settings, the microphone

gain setting, and the DTMF TX key setting in the Set mode.

“Channel name display”

Displays the channel name you have

assigned. Only programmed chan-

nels are displayed.

• If no channel name is programmed, the programmed frequency

will be displayed.

• Push [MONI] to display the operating frequency.

MEMORY/CALL OPERATION

■

Programming a channel name

Each memory channel can be programmed with an alphanu-

meric name for easy recognition and can be displayed inde-

pendently by channel. Up to 5 characters can be used for a

channel name.

q While pushing and holding [] and

[], turn the power ON to enter the

Initial Set mode.

w Push []/[] to select the channel

name display item. (dSP)

e Rotate [VOL] to select the channel

name display type, “dSP.nm.”

r Push [# ENT] to exit the Initial Set

mode.

t Push [VFO/MR/CALL] several times

to select the memory mode.

• Select the Call channel to program a

Call channel name.

y Push [] or [] to select a desired channel.

u Push [FUNC](M), and then [SET](8) to enter the channel

name programming mode.

• A cursor blinks for the ﬁrst character.

i Rotate [VOL] to select a desired character.

• The selected character blinks.

• Push [] to move the cursor right, push [] to move the cur-

sor left.

o Repeat step i until the desired channel name is pro-

grammed.

!0 Push [# ENT] to exit the programming mode.

D Usable characters

[VOL]

(J)

(W)

(0)

(

)

(V)

(9)

(A)

(n)

(1)

(

)

(H)

(U)

(8)

(

)

(C)

(P)

(3)

(

)

(F)

(S)

(6)

(

)

(G)

(t)

(7)

(

)

(d)

(q)

(4)

(

∗

)

(k)

(X)

(L)

(y)

(m)

(Z)

(b)

(O)

(2)

(

)

(E)

(R)

(5)

(

)

(Space)

■ Scan types

A scan automatically searches for signals, and makes it

easier to locate new stations for contact or listening purposes.

■ Programmed scan

A programmed scan repeatedly scans between two user

programmed frequencies (memory channels “1A–3A” and

“1b–3b”), or scans between upper and lower band edges.

This scan is useful for checking for signals within a speciﬁc

frequency range, such as repeater output frequencies, etc.

q Push [VFO/MR/CALL] several times to select the VFO

mode.

w Push [FUNC](M), and then

[SCAN](5) to start a scan.

e Push [FUNC](M), and then

[SET](8) several times to se-

lect a desired scan type be-

tween “P1,” “P2,” “P3” or “AL.”

• “AL” for full scan, “P1,” “P2” and “P3” for programmed scan be-

tween the programmed scan edge channels “1A”–“1b,” “2A”–

“2b” and “3A”–“3b.”

• To change the scan direction, push [] or [].

r To cancel the scan, push any key except [ ], []/[],

[MONI] or [FUNC](M).

NOTE: Scan edge channels, 1A–3A/1b–3b, must be pro-

grammed in advance. Program them in the same manner

as regular memory channels. (p. 25)

If identical frequencies are programmed into the scan

edge channels, the programmed scan will not function.

PROGRAMMED SCAN (See the next topic)

The Programmed scan P1 scans between 1A and 1b, P2

scans between 2A and 2b, and P3 scans between 3A and 3b

frequencies.

Band

edge Band

edge

Scan edges

Scan

Jump

MEMORY (SKIP) SCAN (p. 30)

SKIP SKIP

Mch 1

Mch 0

Mch 2 Mch 3 Mch 4 Mch 5

Mch 10

Mch 199

Mch 9 Mch 8 Mch 7

Mch 6

PRIORITY WATCH (p. 31)

• Memory/Call channel watch • Memory scan watch

5 sec.

VFO

frequency

Memory

(Call)

channel

5 sec.

VFO

frequency

SKIP

Mch 0

Mch 1

Mch 2

Mch 199

SCAN OPERATION

■ Memory Scan

A memory scan repeatedly scans memory channels, except

those set as skip channels.

q Push [VFO/MR/CALL] several times to select the mem-

ory mode.

• “X” appears.

w P u s h [FUNC](M), t h e n

[SCAN](5) to start the scan.

• To change the scan direction,

push [] or [].

e To cancel the scan, push any key except [ ], []/[],

[MONI] or [FUNC](M).

■ Setting skip channels

In order to speed up the scan rate, you can set the memory

channels you don’t want to scan as skip channels.

q Select a memory channel to be skipped.

➥ Push [VFO/MR/CALL] several times to select the

memory mode, and then push [] or [] to select a

desired channel.

w Push [FUNC](M), and then

[SKIP](6) to turn the skip

setting ON or OFF.

•

“SKIP” appears when the chan-

nel is set as a skip channel.

■ Scan resume setting

When a signal is received during a scan, the scan resume

setting determines what action the transceiver takes. The

transceiver has 2 scan resume settings, as described below.

Use the Set mode to select the one which best suits your

needs.

Push [FUNC](M), and then [SET](8) to enter the Set mode.

w Push [] or [] to select the scan pause timer item (SCt,

or SCP).

e Rotate [VOL] to select a desired scan pause option.

• Pause scan

The scan pauses until the received signal disappears,

and then resumes after 2 sec.

• Timer scan

The scan pauses for 5 sec., 10 sec. or 15 sec., and then

resumes.

r Push [# ENT] to exit the Set mode.

Appears

[VOL] Pause scan

Timer scan (15 sec.)

SCAN OPERATION

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