ICOM orporated 332200 UHF Amateur Transceiver User Manual

ICOM Incorporated UHF Amateur Transceiver

User Manual

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 MANUALNew2001ID-31AUHF TRANSCEIVERID-31EUHF TRANSCEIVERThe photo shows the ID-31E version.
iNew2001 New2001FOREWORDThank you for purchasing this fine Icom product. The ID-31A or ID-31E u h f t r a n s c e i v e r is designed and build with Icom’s superior technology and craftsmanship combining traditional analog technologies with the new digital technology, Digital Smart Technologies for Amateur Radio (D-STAR), for a bal-anced package. With proper care, this product should provide you with years of trouble-free operation.We thank you for making your ID-31A or ID-31E your radio of choice, and hope you agree with Icom’s philosophy of “tech-nology first.” Many hours or research and development went into the design of your ID-31A or ID-31E.FEATURES❍ DV mode (Digital voice + Low-speed data communication) operation-ready – Text message and call sign exchange – Transmit position data❍ DR (D-STAR Repeater) mode and repeater list allow you to easily operate using a D-STAR repeater❍ GPS receiver installed❍ GPS Logger function allows you to check your route as you move❍ Waterproof construction (IPX7*)* Only when the supplied battery pack, antenna and jack cover are attached.❍ microSD card slotSpurious signals may be received in the DV mode near the following frequencies. These are made in the internal circuit and does not indicate a transceiver malfunction.430.080 MHz, 442.370 MHzFor Canada:This device complies with RSS-310 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference.Cet appareil est conforme au CNR-310 d’Industrie Canada. Son exploitation est autorisée sous réserve que l’appareil ne cause pas de brouillage préjudiciable.
New2001iiFCC 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.EXPLICIT DEFINITIONSWORD DEFINITIONR 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.IMPORTANTREAD ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely before using the transceiver.SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL— This instruction manual contains important operating instructions for the ID-31A/ID-31E.CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this device, not expressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority to operate this device under FCC regulations.
iiiNew2001 New2001R DANGER! NEVER short the terminals of the bat-tery pack.R DANGER! NEVER 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.R WARNING 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)R WARNING! 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.R WARNING! 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.R WARNING! NEVER operate the transceiver while driving a vehicle. Safe driving requires your full attention—anything less may result in an accident.R WARNING! NEVER connect the transceiver to a power source of more than 16 V DC or use reverse polarity. This could cause a fire or damage the transceiver.R WARNING! NEVER operate or touch the trans-ceiver with wet hands. This may result in an electric shock or may damage the transceiver.CAUTION: MAKE SURE the flexible antenna and battery pack are securely attached to the transceiver, and that the antenna and battery pack are dry before attachment. Exposing the inside of the transceiver to water will result in serious damage to the transceiver.After exposure to water, clean the battery contacts thoroughly with fresh water and dry them completely to remove any wa-ter or salt residue. PRECAUTIONS
New2001iv12345678910111213141516171819CAUTION: DO NOT use harsh solvents such as ben-zine or alcohol to clean the transceiver, because they can damage the transceiver’s surfaces.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 of time.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.BE CAREFUL! The transceiver meets IPX7* require-ments for waterproof protection. However, once the trans-ceiver has been dropped, waterproof protection cannot be guaranteed because of possible damage to the transceiver's case or waterproof seal.* Only when the BP-271 or BP-272 (option), flexible antenna, [MIC/SP]capand[DATA/DCIN]capareattached.The BP-273 meets IPX4 requirements for splash resistance. When it is connected, the transceiver corresponds to IPX4.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. Otherwise, the installed battery pack or batteries will become exhausted, and will need to be recharged or replaced.PRECAUTIONS
vNew2001 New2001PRECAUTIONSD Important notes when using the GPS re-ceiver•TheGPSsignalcannotpassthroughmetalobjects.Whenusing the ID-31A or ID-31E inside a vehicle, you may not receive GPS signals. We recommend you use it near a win-dow. Please avoid the areas shown in the following: 1. DO NOT use where it will block the driver’s view. 2. DO NOT use where the air bags could deploy. 3. DO NOT use where it becomes a driving obstacle.•TheGlobalPositioningSystem(GPS)isbuiltandoperatedby the U.S. Department of Defence. The Department is re-sponsible for accuracy and maintenance of the system. Any changes by the Department may affect the accuracy and function of the GPS system.•WhentheGPSreceiverisactivated,pleasedonotcovertheID-31A or ID-31E with any object.•TheGPSreceivermaynotworkifusedinthefollowingloca-tions: 1. Tunnels or high-rise buildings 2. Underground parking lot 3. Under a bridge or viaduct 4. In remote forested areas 5. Under bad weather conditions (rainy or cloudy day)•TheGPSreceivermaynotworkifthetransceiveroperatesnear the 440.205 MHz. These are made in the internal cir-cuit and does not indicate a transceiver malfunction.
New2001vi12345678910111213141516171819SUPPLIED ACCESSORIESThe following accessories are supplied with the transceiver.q Antenna .......................................................................... 1w Hand strap ..................................................................... 1eBatterycharger(BC-167SA/SD/SV)* ............................. 1r Belt clip .......................................................................... 1t Battery pack (BP-271) .................................................... 1* Not supplied, or the shape is different, depending on the transceiver version.Icom, Icom Inc. and the Icom logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incorporated (Japan) in Japan, the United States, the United King-dom,Germany,France,Spain,Russiaand/orothercountries.APRS® is a registered trademark of Mr. Bob Bruninga in the U.S.A. and other countries.Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of MicrosoftCorporationintheUnitedStatesand/orothercountries.
1New2001New2001ACCESSORY ATTACHMENT1New2001Hand strap ■To facilitate carrying the trans-ceiver, slide the hand strap through the loop on the top of the rear panel, as illustrated to the right.Battery pack ■To attach or detach the battery pack: To attach or detach the battery pack or battery case, follow the illustrations below.qqqww 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. The battery protection function automatically sets trans-ceiver to Low power (0.5 W) when the temperature is 0°C (+32°F) or below. In this case, transmit power selections (High and Mid) are also disabled.Hand strapTo attachBattery pack or battery caseTo Detach
New200121ACCESSORY ATTACHMENTNew200112345678910111213141516171819Belt 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. Remove the battery pack from the transceiver, if it is at- qtached. (p. 2) wSlide 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: Remove the battery pack from the transceiver, if it is at- qtached. (p. 2) Lift the tab up ( wq), and slide the belt clip in the direction of the arrow (w).qwAntenna ■Insert the antenna connector into the antenna base and tight-en the antenna base. NEVER carry the transceiver by holding only the antenna. ✔ For your information Third-party antennas may increase transceiver perfor-mance. An optional AD-92SMA a n t e n n a c o n n e c t o r a d a p t e r is available to connect an antenna that has a BNC connector.AntennaBelt cripTo attachTo detachBattery pack (BP-271)
3New2001New2001PANEL DESCRIPTION2New2001Front, top and side panels ■ID-31qewriotyu!0!2!3!4!1Function displayInternal microphoneSpeaker!5!6!7q ANTENNA CONNECTOR (p. 1) Connect the antenna here. •AnoptionalAD-92SMAadapter(p. 163) is available for connect-ing an antenna with a BNC connector.w TX/RX INDICATOR [TX/RX] (pp. 24, 26) Lights green while receiving a signal or when the squelch is open; lights red while transmitting.e PTT SWITCH [PTT] (p. 26) Hold down to transmit, release to receive.r SQUELCH KEY [SQL] (p. 17) Hold down to temporarily open the squelch and monitor ➥the operating frequency. While holding down this key, rotate ➥[DIAL] to adjust the squelch level.t MENU • LOCK KEY [MENU ] ➥ Push to enter or exit the Menu screen. (p. 115)➥ Hold down for 1 second to toggle the Lock func-tion ON or OFF. (p. 24)y FM/DV • SCAN KEY [FM/DV•SCAN] ➥ Push to select the operating mode. (p. 25) •SelectableoperatingmodesareFM,FMNandDV.➥ Hold down for 1 second to enter the scan type selection mode. (pp. 42, 44, 45) •Pushagaintostartthescan. •Push to stop the scan.
New200142PANEL DESCRIPTIONNew200112345678910111213141516171819u POWER KEY [ ] Hold down for 1 second to turn the transceiver pow-er ON or OFF. (p. 16)i microSD CARD SLOT [micro SD] (p. 26) Insert a microSD card of up to 32 GB SDHC.o CROSS KEYSCD (RX CALL RECORD)/LEFT KEY [CD] (p. 26) ➥ Hold down for 1 second to set the received call sign (station and repeaters) to current call signs. (p. 50)➥ While in the DR mode, or with the Menu screen or Quick Menu screen open, push to select an upper tier menu. (p. 115)CS (CALL SIGN)/RIGHT KEY [CS] (p. 26) ➥ Hold down for 1 second to enter the operating call sign select mode. (pp. 48, 59)➥ While in the DR mode, or with the Menu screen or Quick Menu screen open, push to select a lower tier menu. (p. 115)DR (D-STAR REPEATER)/DOWN KEY [DR] ➥ Hold down 1 second to enter the DR mode. (p. 25)➥ While in the DR mode, or with the Menu screen or Quick Menu screen open, push to move the value or option selector bar down. (p. 115)RXÚCS (D-STAR REPEATER)/DOWN KEY [DR] ➥ H old down for 1 second to set the received call signs (station and repeaters) to current call sign. (p. 50) •While holding down this key, rotate [DIAL] select a Received call sign record.➥ While in the DR mode, or with the Menu screen or Quick Menu screen open, push to move the value or option selector bar up. (p. 115)ENTER KEY While in the DR mode, or with the Menu screen or Quick Menu screen operation, push to open the selected set item or option. (p. 115)!0 QUICK MENU KEY [QUICK MENU] Push to enter or exit the Quick Menu screen. (p. 25) •TheQuickMenuisusedforchangingtheVFOsettingor a memory channel.!1 EXTERNAL DC IN JACK [DC IN] Connects to the supplied wall charger, BC-167SA/SC/ ➥SV,tochargetheattachedbatterypack.(p. 12) ➥Connect an external DC power supply through the op-tional CP-12L or CP-19R cigarette lighter cable or OPC-254L DC power cable for external DC operation. (p. 15)!2 DATA JACK [DATA] (pp. 74, 77, 158) Connects to a PC through the optional OPC-2218LU data communication cable, for low-speed data communication intheDVmodeorforcloning.Thejackandcablearealso
52PANEL DESCRIPTIONNew2001 New2001Front, top and side panels (Continued) ■ID-31qewriotyu!0!2!3!4!1Function displayInternal microphoneSpeaker!5!6!7!3 MEMORY/CALL • SELECT MEMORY WRITE KEY [M/CALL•S.MW] ➥ IntheVFOmode,push once to enter the Memory selection mode, push again to enter the Call memory selection mode. (pp. 18, 29, 30, 72) ➥ Hold down for 1 second to enter the Select Mem-ory Write mode. (p. 31)!4 VFO/MHz • CLEAR • OUTPUT POWER KEY [VFO/MHz•CLR•LOW] ➥ Push to selecttheVFOmode.(p. 25)➥WhileintheVFOmode,pushtoselect1MHztuning steps. (p. 22)➥ With the Menu screen or Quick Menu screen open, push to return to the operating mode be-fore entering the menu screen. (pp. 94, 115)➥ While in the Memory Name or Call Sign Program-ming mode, push to select an upper tier menu. (p. 115)➥ While scanning, push to cancel a scan. (pp. 104, 106, 107)➥ Hold down for 1 second to select the output pow-er. (pp. 42, 44, 45) •SelectthetransmitoutputpowerofHigh,Mid,LoworS-low. •While holding down this key, rotate [DIAL] to select the desired output power.
New200162PANEL DESCRIPTION12345678910111213141516171819!5 EXTERNAL SPEAKER/MICROPHONE JACK [SP/MIC] Connect a cloning cable, optional speaker microphone or headset, if desired. See page 163 for a list of available options. Be sure to turn power OFF before connecting or discon-necting optional equipment to or from the [SP/MIC] jack.!6 VOLUME CONTROL [VOL] Rotate to adjust audio volume level. (p. 16)!7 CONTROL DIAL [DIAL] Rotate to tune the operating frequency. ( ➥p. 22) While in the Memory mode, rotate to select a memory ➥channel. (pp. 18, 92) While scanning, rotate to change the scanning direc- ➥tion. (pp. 53, 104, 106, 107) Hold down ➥[SQL], and rotate to select the squelch level. (p. 17) While in the DR mode, or with the Menu screen or ➥Quick Menu screen open, rotate to select a desired op-tion or value. (p. 115)
New200172PANEL DESCRIPTIONNew2001■ Function displayqw r t yu i!1!0!4 !3 !2!7!6!5oeq BATTERY ICON (pp. 12, 14)➥ “ ” (battery icon) appears when the battery pack is attached.➥ “ ” appears when the battery pack must be charged.➥ While charging the attached battery pack, the icon se-quentially shows “ ,” “ ,” “ ” or “ .”w OPERATING MODE ICONS (p. 25)Shows the selected operating mode.•DV,FMandFMNareselectable.•“DV-G”or“DV-A” appears when GPS or GPS-A transmission is selectedintheDVmode.(p. 138)e DUPLEX ICON (p. 31)“ DUP” appears when plus duplex is selected, and “DUP–” appears when minus duplex is selected.r PRIORITY WATCH ICON (pp. 112–114)Appears when Priority Watch is in use.t EMR ICON (pp. 112–114)Appears when Enhanced Monitor Request (EMR) mode is selected.y TONE ICONS• While operating in FM/FM N mode;➥ “ TONE” appears while the Repeater Tone Encoder is ON. (p. 29)➥ “ TSQL” appears while the Tone squelch function is ON. (p. 150)➥ “ TSQL-R” appears while the Reverse Tone squelch function is ON. (p. 150)➥ “ DTCS” appears while the DTCS squelch function is ON. (p. 150)➥ “ DTCS-R” appears while the reverse DTCS squelch function is ON. (p. 150)➥ “ S” appears with the “TSQL” or “DTCS” icon while the Pocket Beep function (with CTCSS or DTCS) is ON. (p. 151)
82PANEL DESCRIPTIONNew20012• While operating in DV mode;➥ “ DSQL” appears while the Digital Call Sign squelch function is ON. (p. 151)➥ “ CSQL” appears while the Digital Code squelch function is ON. (p. 151)➥ “ S” appears with the “DSQL” or “CSQL” icon while the Pocket Beep function (with Digital Call Sign or Digital Code squelch) is ON. (p. 151)u GPS ICONAppears while GPS function is in use.•GPSiconscanbeturnedOFFinthe GPS Set menu. (p. 137)➥ Stays ON when the internal GPS receiver is activated and a valid position data is received.➥ Blinks when an invalid position data is being received.i microSD ICON (pp. 112–114)Appears while a microSD card is inserted.o CLOCK DISPLAY (pp. 112–114)Displays the current time.!0 VOX ICON (pp. 112–114)AppearswhentheVOXfunctionisON.!1 SKIP ICON➥ “ SKIP” appears when the selected memory channel is set as a skip channel. (pp. 108, 109)➥ “ PSKIP” appears when the displayed frequency is set as a skip frequency in the Memory mode. (pp. 108, 109)➥ “ PSKIP” appears while the Frequency Skip Scan func-tionisONintheVFOmode.(p. 102)!2 MEMORY CHANNEL NUMBER➥ Displays the selected memory channel number. (pp. 18, 92)➥ “C0” or “C1” appears when the Call channel is selected. (pp. 19, 93)!3 MEMORY ICON (pp. 18, 92)Appears when the Memory mode is selected.!4 S/RF METER➥ Shows the relative signal strength of the receive signal. (p. 24)➥ Shows the output power level of the transmit signal. (pp. 26, 27)!5 POWER ICONS (p. 27)➥ “ SLO” appears when S-low power is selected.➥ “ LOW” appears when low power is selected.➥ “ MID” appears when mid power is selected.➥ No icon appears when high power is selected.!6 MEMORY NAME DISPLAY (p. 24)While in the Memory mode, the programmed memory or memory bank name is displayed.!7 FREQUENCY READOUT Displays a variety of information, such as the operating frequency, menu contents and so on.•Thedecimalpointblinksduringascan.
New20019New2001BATTERY CHARGING3Caution ■•R DANGER! NEVER short the terminals (or charging termi-nals) of the battery pack. Also, current may flow into nearby metal objects such as a key, so be careful when placing battery packs (or the transceiver) in bags, 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! Use and charge only specified Icom battery packs with Icom radios or Icom charger. 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 may cause smoke, fire, or cause the battery to burst.Battery caution D•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.Misuse of Lithium-Ion batteries may result in the following hazards:smoke,re,orthebatterymayrupture.Misusecan also cause damage to the battery or degradation of battery performance.New2001
New2001103BATTERY CHARGINGNew200112345678910111213141516171819•WARNING! Immediately stop using the battery if it emits an abnormal odor, heats up, or is discolored or deformed. If any of these conditions occur, contact your Icom dealer or distributor.•WARNING! Immediately wash, using clean water, any part of the body that comes into contact with fluid from inside the battery.•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 exces-sive temperature environment (above +50˚C; +122˚F) for an extended period of time. If the battery must be left unused for a long time, it must be detached from the radio after dis-charging. You may use the battery until the battery indicator shows half-capacity, then keep it safely in a cool dry place atthefollowingtemperaturerange:–20˚C (–4˚F) to +50˚C (+122˚F) (within a month).–20˚C (–4˚F) to +35˚C (+95˚F) (within three months).–20˚C (–4˚F) to +20˚C (+68˚F) (within a year).Charging caution D•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.•WARNING! DO NOT charge or leave the battery in the bat-tery 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 attached to the transceiver) into the charger if it is wet or soiled. This could corrode the battery charger terminals or damage the charger. The charger is not waterproof.•CAUTION: DO NOT charge the battery outside of the speci-edtemperaturerange:0˚C to +35˚C (+32˚F to +95˚F). Icom recommends charging the battery at +25˚C (+77˚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.
New2001113BATTERY CHARGINGNew2001Regular charging ■Prior to using the transceiver for the first time, the battery pack must be fully charged for optimum life and operation.Battery icon DWhen the transceiver’s power is OFF, the charging icon se-quentially shows “ ,” “ ” and “ ” along with “Charging...” while charging. The icon disappears when the battery pack is completely charged.When the transceiver power is ON, the battery icon sequen-tially shows “ ,” “ ,” “ ” and “ ” while charging, and the icon disappears when the battery pack is completely charged.Charging note D•BesuretoturnthetransceiverpowerOFF.Otherwise the battery pack will not be charged completely or will take much longer to charge.•ExternalDCpoweris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. 16 for more details).•TheexternalDCpowersupplyvoltagemustbebetween10–16Vtochargethebatterypackandwhenoperatingusing an OPC-254L.• BC-167S• CP-12L (Optional)• OPC-254L (Optional)to AC outletto cigarette lightersocket (12 V DC)to 12 V DC(power supply)White: +Black: _Transceiverto [DC IN]Tu rn power OFF while charging the battery pack.The BC-167SA, BC-167SD and BC-167SV have different shapes.• Charging time period: Approx. 6 hoursBP-271 • CP-19R (Optional)
123BATTERY CHARGINGNew20013Rapid charging ■The optional BC-202 rapidly charges of the BP-271 or BP-272 Li-ion battery packs.Charging note D•BesuretoturnOFFthetransceiverpower.When the transceiver power cannot be turned OFF, detach the battery pack from the transceiver then charge the battery pack by itself, or charge the battery using regular charging. Otherwise the battery pack will not be charged (the charg-ing indicator on the BC-202 blinks orange about 10 second after the battery pack is installed in BC-202).•TheBC-202desktopchargercanonlychargeBP-271orBP-272 Li-ion battery packs. Other types of rechargeable battery, Ni-Cd or Ni-MH cannot be charged.•Ifthechargingindicatorblinksorange,theremaybeaproblem with the battery pack or charger. If this occurs, try charging the battery pack alone, without the transceiver, or try using the standard (non-rapid) charger. Contact your dealer if you have problems charging a new battery pack.•NEVER place the transceiver with the battery pack to the desktop charger when the transceiver is connected to the DC power supply. This may cause the charger’s malfunc-tion and the charging indicator of the charger lights red. In that case, disconnect the AC adapter from the charger, and then reconnect the AC adapter to the charger.•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.• Charging period: BP-271 approximately 2.0 hours BP-272 approximately 3.5 hoursTransceiver(with battery pack)Tu rn OFF the powerBattery packBC-202 (optional)Desktop chargerCharging indicator• Lights orange : While charging• Lights green : Charging is completed• Blinks orange : Charging error has occuredAC Adapter(A different type, or no AC adapter is supplied, depending on the version.)Screws*(Self tapping screw:3.5 × at least 30 mm)*Purchase separately.Using screws is recommended to secure the charger.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.
Rapid charging (Continued) ■IMPORTANT: Battery charging cautionEnsure the tabs on the battery pack are correctly aligned with the guide rails inside the charger.CAUTION: When using the OPC-515L DC power cableNEVER connect the OPC-515L to a power source using reverse polarity. This will ruin the battery charger. Whiteline:+Blackline:–Optional battery case ■When using the BP-273 b at t e r y c a s e , install 3 × AA (LR6) sizealkalinebatteries,asdescribedbelow. Remove the battery case if it is attached. (p. 2) qInstall3×AA(LR6)sizealkalinebatteries. w•Installonlyalkalinebatteries.•Besuretoobservethecorrectpolarity. Attach the battery case. (p. 2) e •Besuretoobservethecorrectpolarity. A built-in step-up converter in the BP-273 increases the voltageto5.5VDC. Approximately 100 mW of output power is possible with the BP-273 operation. Also, the transmit output power selec-tion is disabled. The batteries may seem to have low capacity when used in low temperatures, such as –10°C (+14°F) or below. Keep the batteries warm in this case.New2001133BATTERY CHARGINGNew2001Guide railTabsNOTE: If the charging indicator blinks orange for 10 sec-onds or more with the battery pack installed in the trans-ceiver, try charging the BP-271 alone. You can also try charging the BP-271 alone using the standard (non-rapid) battery charger.
143BATTERY CHARGINGNew20013 CAUTION:•When installing batteries, make sure they are all thesame brand, type and capacity. Also, do not mix new and old batteries together.•Keepthebatteryterminalsclean.It’sagoodideatoperi-odically clean the battery terminals.•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 bat-tery case gets wet, be sure to wipe it dry before using it.•Never use batteries whose insulated covering is damaged.
153BATTERY CHARGINGNew2001 New2001Battery information ■Battery life DThe transceiver operates with the BP-271 or BP-272 Li-ion battery packs, as follows.WhenoperatingintheDVmode,theoperatingtimemaybeshortened by one-half hour.Battery packVoltage Capacity Battery life*1BP-271 7.4V 1150 mAh (min.)1200 mAh (typ.) ?? hrs.BP-272 7.4V 1880 mAh (min.)2000 mAh (typ.) ?? hrs.*1 When the power save function is set to “Auto1,” and the operating time is calculated under the following conditions; TX:RX:standby=1:1:8*2 The average operating life depends on the alkaline cells used.Battery icon DThe “ ” battery icon appears when the BP-271 or BP-272 Li-ion battery pack is attached to the transceiver.•WhentheBP-273batterycaseisattachedtothetrans-ceiver, the battery icon cannot display the battery capac-ity of the alkaline batteries. The battery icon stays “ ,” and it does not reflect with the true battery capacity. •The battery icon does not appear when turning powerON after charging is completed without disconnecting the battery charger or external DC power. Icon Battery conditionThe battery has sufficient capacity.The battery is exhausted a little.The battery is nearing exhaustion. Charging is necessary. (The transceiver can be operated for a short time.)The battery is almost exhaustion. Charging is necessary. (The transceiver quickly becomes impossible to operate.)
163BATTERY CHARGING12345678910111213141516171819New2001External DC power operation ■An optional CP-12L or CP-19R cigarette lighter cable, for a 12Vcigarettelightersocket,oranOPC-254LexternalDCpower cable can be used for external power. Operating note D•The power supply voltage must be between 10.0–16.0 V DC. NEVER CONNECT OVER 16 V DC directly into the [DC IN] jack of the transceiver.•BE SURE to use a 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 transceiv-er through an optional CP-12L, CP-19R or OPC-254L to a 24 VDCpowersource.•Thevoltageoftheexternalpowersupplymustbebetween10–16V DC when usingeitherCP-12L,CP-19RorOPC-254L, otherwise, use the battery pack.•Disconnect the power cables from the transceiver whennot using it. Otherwise, the vehicle battery will become ex-hausted.•Thepowersavefunctionisautomaticallydeactivatedwhenusing an external DC power source.BP-217• CP-12L (Optional)• CP-19R (Optional)• OPC-254L (Optional)to a cigarette lightersocket (12 V DC)to a 12 V DC(power supply)White: +Black: _to [DC IN]TransceiverNOTE: Up to 5 W (approximately) of maximum output power is available when using external DC power. How-ever,whenthesupplyvoltageexceeds14V,thebuilt-inprotection circuit activates to reduce the transmit output power to approximately 2.5 W.
New2001New200117New2001BASIC OPERATION4New2001Power ON ■Hold down ➥ for 1 second to turn ON power. •Holddown for 1 second to turn OFF power. •Aftertheopeningmessageandpowersourcevoltagearedis-played, operating frequency appears.The opening message and power source voltage display op-tions are selectable in the DISPLAY menu.MENU ➪DISPLAY ➪Opening Message (p. 130)MENU ➪DISPLAY ➪Voltage Indication (p. 130)The beep level is adjusted in the SOUNDS menu.MENU ➪SOUNDS ➪Beep Level (p. 130)Setting audio volume ■Rotate[VOL] ➥to adjust the audio level.  •Ifthesquelchisclosed,holddown[SQL]whilesettingtheaudiolevel. •Thedisplayshowsthevolumelevelwhilesetting.[VOL]VolumeleveldisplayMaximum CCW (no audio)Maximum CW (maximum audio)
New2001New2001New2001184BASIC OPERATION12345678910111213141516171819Setting 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 holding down [SQL], rotate [DIAL] to select the ➥squelch level. •Whileholdingdown[SQL],rotate[DIAL]oneclicktodisplay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acontinuouslyopensetting.(ThisoptionisnotselectableintheDVmode.)Monitor function ■This function is used to listen to weak signals without disturb-ing the squelch setting, or having to open the squelch manu-ally even when mute functions such as the tone squelch are in use.Hold down [SQL] to monitor the operating frequency. ➥ •The1stsegmentoftheS-meterblinks.MENU ➪FUNCTION ➪Monitor (p. 125) The [SQL] key can be set to ‘sticky’ operation in FUNC-TION menu. See page 125 for details.[SQL][DIAL]Automatic squelchMaximum level[SQL]The first segment blinks
194BASIC OPERATIONNew2001 New2001Mode selection ■VFO mode DVFOmodeisusedtosetthedesiredfrequency.Push ➥(V/MHz)toselectVFOmode.Memory mode DMemory mode is used for operation on memory channels which store programmed frequencies.Push q once or twice to select memory mode. •“ ” appears when memory mode is selected. •Push again to select Call channels. Memory mode or Call channels are alternately selected.• VFO mode display• Memory mode displayAppearsWhat is VFO?VFOisanabbreviationofVariableFrequencyOscillator.Fre-quencies for both transmitting and receiving are generated andcontrolledbytheVFO.Rotate w[DIAL] to select a desired memory channel. •Onlyprogrammedmemorychannelscanbeselected. •Seep.94formemoryprogrammingdetails.
New2001D Call channelsCall channels are used for quick recall of most-often used frequencies. Push q once or twice to select call channels. •Push again to select Memory mode. Memory mode or Call channels are alternately selected.204BASIC OPERATION12345678910111213141516171819DR (D-STAR Repeater) mode DDR (D-STAR Repeater) mode is used for D-STAR repeater operation. In this mode, you can select the pre-programmed repeaters and UR call sign easily by using [DIAL].D-STAR is an abbreviation for Digital Smart Technologies for Amateur Radio.Hold down q for 1 seconds to select DR mode.• Call channel display• DR mode displayRotate [DIAL] to select a desired Call channel. wRotate [DIAL] to select a desired access repeater. w
214BASIC OPERATIONNew2001 New2001Setting a tuning step ■The following tuning steps are selectable for the ID-31A or ID-31E. •5.0kHz •6.25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kHzD Tuning step selectionq Push toselectVFOmode,if necessary.w Push to enter the Quick Menu screen.e Push the Up or Down key to se-lect the “TS” item.r Rotate [DIAL] to select the de-sired tuning step.t Push (or ) to return to VFOmode.Setting a frequency ■q Push toselectVFOmode,ifnecessary.w Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired frequency.•Thefrequencychangesaccordingtothepresettuningsteps. See the previous content to set the tuning step.•WhenVFOmodeisselected,push then rotate [DIAL] tochangethefrequencyin1MHzsteps.Push again to cancel it.5kHztuningstep[DIAL] changes the frequency according to the selected tuning step.After pushing [V/MHz] on VFOmode, [DIAL] changes the frequencyin1MHz steps.
New2001224BASIC OPERATION12345678910111213141516171819Operating mode selection ■Operating modes are determined by the modulation of the radio signals. The transceiver has total three operating modes,FM,FM-NandDVmodes.➥ Push (FM/DV)oneormoretimestoselectadesiredoperating mode.FM FM-N DVFM mode selectionFM-N mode selectionDVmodeselectionReceiving ■Make sure a charged battery pack (BP-271) or brand new alkaline batteries (BP-273) are installed (pp. 2, 14).Hold down q for 1 second to turn ON the power.Rotate[VOL]toadjustadesiredaudiolevel.(p.16) w •Thefrequencydisplayshowsthevolumelevelwhilesetting.Set the receiving frequency. (p. 23) er Set the squelch level. (p. 17) •Whileholdingdown[SQL],rotate[DIAL]oneclicktodisplay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. •Holddown[SQL]tomanuallyopenthesquelch.tWhenasignalisreceived: •Squelchopensandaudioisoutput. •Tx/Rxindicatorlightswhite. •TheS/RF-metershowstherelativesignalstrengthlevel.q r Set squelch levele Set frequencyw Adjust audio levelr Push for setting the squelch (Push to monitor)Tx/Rxindicator
234BASIC OPERATIONNew2001 New2001Transmitting ■CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna will damage the transceiver.NOTE: To prevent interference, hold down [SQL] to listen on the channel before transmitting.q Set the operating frequency. (p. 23)•Transmission is available only onthe440MHzamateurband.•Selectoutputpowerifdesired.Seenext page for details.w Hold down [PTT] to transmit.•Tx/Rxindicatorlightsred.•S/RFmetershowstheoutputpowerlevel.e Speak into the microphone using your normal voice level.•DONOTholdthetransceivertooclosetoyourmouthorspeaktoo loudly. This may distort your speech.r Release [PTT] to return to receive.R WARNING! NEVER transmit for long periods of time. When the transceiver is used for prolonged transmissions at high power or middle power, the transceiver radiates heat to protect itself from overheating. The transceiver’s chassis will become hot and may cause a burn.•Topreventthetransceiver’soverheating,thedefaultsettingofthetime-out timer function is set to 5 minutes (p. 62). Be careful when the time-out timer function is turned OFF or set to a long time period, and transmission is made for long periods.DO NOT operate the transceiver in a situation that will obstruct heat dissipation, especially if the transceiver is operated with an external power supply. Heat dissipation may be affected, and it may cause a burn, warp the casing or damage the transceiver.NOTE:Whenthetransceiverbecomeshotfromcontinuoustransmission, etc., the transceiver’s heat protection function gradually reduces the output power to approximately 2.5 W, then it stops transmission after that. This is done to protect the transceiver itself until it has cooled down.CONNECT the rated voltage range when using external power supply.Tx/RxMicrophoneindicatorPTTSQL
New2001244BASIC OPERATION12345678910111213141516171819Transmit power selection ■The transceiver has four output power levels to suit your op-erating requirements. S-Low output power during short-range communications may reduce the possibility of interference to other stations and will conserve battery power.➥ Hold down (LOW) for 1 second to toggle the transmit output power between High (5W*), Mid (2.5 W*), Low (0.5 W*) and S-Low (0.1 W*). *approximately•Whileholdingdown (LOW), rotate [DIAL] to select the transmit power.Lock function ■To prevent accidental frequency changes and unnecessary function access, use the lock function. Hold down ➥ (LOCK) for 1 second to turn the lock func-tion ON or OFF. •Whilethelockfunctionisactivatedandthelockedkeyordialispushed or rotated, “LOCKED” will be displayed. • ,[VOL],[SQL],[PTT]and (LOCK) are operable while the lock function is activated. • Either or both the squelch control and volume control can also be locked in the Function menu.High power transmissionMid power transmissionLow power transmissionS-Low power transmissionONLY approximately 0.1 W transmission is available while attach-ing BP-273.MENU ➪SET ➪FUNC ➪LOCK (p. 127)ロック機能設定時ロック機能設定後操作したときの表示ロック機能解除時Appears
16012345678910111213141516171819 General D• Frequency coverage : (unit: MHz)Version TX RXU.S.A. 420–450*1 400–479*1AUS 420–450*2 400–479*2EURKOR 430–440 430–440UK 430–440*2 400–479*2ITR 430–434, 435–438 430–434, 435–438EXP 400–479*2 400–479*2EXP-1 430–440*2 400–479*2 *1Guaranteed 440–450 MHz only, *2Guaranteed 430–440 MHz only• Mode : FM, FN-N, DV• No. of memory channels : 552 (incl. 50 scan edges and 2 call channels)• Usable temp. range : –20°C to +60°C; –4°F to +140°F• Tuning steps : 5, 6.25, 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 specied Icom’s battery pack • Digital transmission speed : 4.8 kbps• Voice coding speed : 2.4 kbps• Current drain (at 7.4 V DC) : TX Less than 2.5 A RX Max. output FM Less than 350 mA (Internal speaker) Less than 200 mA (External speaker) DV Less than 450 mA (Internal speaker) Less than 300 mA (External speaker)• Antenna connector : SMA (50 W)• Dimensions : 58(W)×95(H)×25.4(D) mm; (projections not included) 29⁄32(W)×33⁄4(H)×1(D) in• Weight (approximately) : 140 g; 4.94 oz (without battery pack/case and ant.)Transmitter D• Modulation system : FM Variable reactance freq. modulation DV GMSK reactance freq. modulation• Output power (at 7.4 V DC) (Typical) : High 5.0 W, Mid. 2.5 W, Low 0.5 W, S-Low 0.1 W• 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/S-Low• Ext. mic. impedance : 2.2 kW15SPECIFICATIONSAll stated specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.
161 Receiver D• Receive system : Double-conversion superheterodyne • Intermediate frequencies : 46.35 MHz(1st IF) 450 kHz(2nd IF)• Sensitivity (except spurious points): FM (1 kHz/3.5 kHz Dev.; 12 dB SINAD) Less than –15 dBµ DV (PN9/GMSK 4.8ksps; BER 1%) Less than –11 dBµ• Audio output power (at 10% distortion) Internal speaker : More than 0.4 W with a 16 Ω load External speaker : More than 0.2 W with a 8 Ω load• Selectivity : FM (Wide) More than 55 dB FM (Narrow), DV More than 50 dB• Ext. speaker connector : 3-conductor 3.5(d) mm; (1⁄8˝)/8 W• Spurious and image rejection ratio : More than 60 dB• Squelch Sensitivity (threshold, 1 kHz/3.5 kHz Dev.): Less than –15 dBµ15 SPECIFICATIONSNew2001

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