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IC-T81A/E Manual 98.12.16 4:39 PM Page A (1,1) INSTRUCTION MANUAL MULTIBAND FM TRANSCEIVER iT81A/E 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. IC-T81A/E Manual 98.12.16 4:39 PM Page ii (1,1) IMPORTANT READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAUTIONS carefully and com- pletely before using the transceiver. SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL—This instruction manual contains important operating instructions for the IC-T81A/E. EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS The explicit definitions below apply to this instruction manual. 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 in) away from the lips and the transceiver is vertical. RWARNING! NEVER operate the transceiver with a headset 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 or discontinue use. NEVER connect the transceiver to an AC outlet or to a power source of more than 16 V DC. Such a connection will damage the transceiver. NEVER connect the transceiver to a power source that is DC fused at more than 5 A. Accidental reverse connection will be protected by this fuse, higher fuse values will not give any protection against such accidents and the transceiver will be ruined. Versions of the IC-T81A/E which display the “CE” symbol on the serial number seal, comply with the ETSI specification ETS300 684 (EMC product standard for Commercially Available Amateur Radio Equipment). ii NEVER attempt to charge alkaline or dry cell batteries. Beware that external DC power connections will charge batteries inside the battery case. This will damage not only the battery case but also the transceiver. IC-T81A/E Manual 98.12.16 4:39 PM Page iii (1,1) SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES DO NOT push the PTT when not actually desiring to trans- Accessories included with the transceiver: mit. Place unit in a secure place to avoid inadvertent use by children. DO NOT operate the transceiver near unshielded electrical blasting caps or in an explosive atmosphere. ➀ Battery pack (BP-199 or BP-200) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 ➁ Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 ➂ Handstrap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 ➃ Belt clip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 *Some versions are supplied with a wall charger. AVOID using or placing the transceiver in direct sunlight or in areas with temperatures below –10°C (+14°F) or above +60°C (+140°F). The use of non-Icom battery packs/chargers may impair transceiver performance and invalidate the warranty. Even when the transceiver power is OFF, a slight current still flows in the circuits. Remove the battery pack or case from the transceiver when not using it for a long time. Otherwise, the battery pack or installed Ni-Cd batteries will become exhausted. For USAonly: Caution: Changes or modifications to this transceiver, not expressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority to operate this transceiver under FCC regulations. iii IC-T81A/E Manual 98.12.16 4:39 PM Page iv (1,1) TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT ...................................................................................................ii EXPLICITDEFINITIONS ................................................................................ii CAUTIONS .....................................................................................................ii SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES...........................................................................iii TABLE OF CONTENTS .................................................................................iv 1 ACCESSORYATTACHMENT...................................................................1 2 PANELDESCRIPTION .........................................................................2–5 ■ Switches, controls, keys and connectors ...............................................2 ■ Function display .....................................................................................4 3 BATTERYPACKS AND CHARGING ...................................................6–8 ■ Battery pack charging ............................................................................6 ■ Charging precautions.............................................................................6 ■ About battery packs ...............................................................................6 ■ Charging connections ............................................................................7 ■ Battery case ...........................................................................................8 4 BASIC OPERATION ...........................................................................9–14 ■ Power ON ..............................................................................................9 ■ Setting a frequency ................................................................................9 ■ Setting tuning steps .............................................................................10 ■ Selecting a memory channel ................................................................11 ■ Lock function ........................................................................................11 ■ Receive and transmit ...........................................................................11 ■ FM broadcast reception .......................................................................12 ■ Air band reception................................................................................12 ■ Narrow FM operation ...........................................................................12 ■ RIT/VXOa function ...............................................................................13 ■ Receive mode ......................................................................................14 5 REPEATER OPERATION .................................................................15–17 ■ General ................................................................................................15 ■ Subaudible tones for repeater use .......................................................16 iv ■ Setting an offset frequency ..................................................................16 ■ Auto repeater function .........................................................................17 6 MEMORY/CALLPROGRAMMING ...................................................18–20 ■ General ................................................................................................18 ■ Programming a memory channel.........................................................18 ■ Memory editing ....................................................................................19 ■ Memory names ....................................................................................20 7 DTMF MEMORY .....................................................................................21 ■ Programming a DTMF code ................................................................21 ■ Transmitting a DTMF code ..................................................................21 8 SCAN FUNCTIONS ..........................................................................22–24 ■ Scan types ...........................................................................................22 ■ Full/programmed scan .........................................................................23 ■ Memory (skip) scan .............................................................................23 ■ Skip channel setting .............................................................................24 ■ Scan resume condition ........................................................................24 9 SUBAUDIBLE TONE OPERATION ..................................................25–26 ■ Tone squelch........................................................................................25 ■ Tone scan ............................................................................................26 ■ Pocket beep operation .........................................................................26 10 OTHER FUNCTIONS ........................................................................27–30 ■ Help function ........................................................................................27 ■ Initial set mode.....................................................................................27 ■ Resetting the CPU ...............................................................................29 ■ Cloning.................................................................................................30 11 TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................31 12 SPECIFICATIONS...................................................................................32 13 OPTIONS ................................................................................................33 14 MODE ARRANGEMENT ..................................................................34–35 IC-T81A/E Manual 98.12.16 4:39 PM Page 1 (1,1) ACCESSORY ATTACHMENT D Antenna D Handstrap D Belt clip Screw the supplied antenna onto the antenna connector as shown in the diagram below. Attach the handstrap to the belt clip, before attaching the belt clip to the transceiver, as below. Attach the belt clip to the transceiver as illustrated below. Keep the jack cover attached when jacks are not in use to avoid bad contacts. uCAUTION: Transmitting without the antenna may damage the transceiver. IC-T81A/E Manual 98.12.16 4:39 PM Page 2 (1,1) PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Switches, controls, keys and connectors q MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH [MULTI] ➥ Push to select the tone or duplex menu. (pgs. 15–17); push for 1 sec. to enter set mode (pgs. 27–29). ➥ Push ↕ to increase/decrease the volume (p. 11). ➥ Push ↔ to change the operating band; push for 1 sec. to start a scan (p. 23). w SQUELCH SWITCH [SQL] (p. 11) ➥ Push and hold to open the squelch. ➥ While pushing, rotate [DIAL] to adjust the squelch setting. e TX/RX INDICATOR (p. 11) Lights red while transmitting; green while receiving (or when the squelch is open). r PTT SWITCH [PTT] (p. 11) Push and hold to transmit; release to receive. t POWER SWITCH [PWR] (p. 9) Push for 1 sec. to turn power on and off. y ANTENNA CONNECTOR (p. 1) Connects the supplied antenna. NOTE: In this manual— Push [MULTI] means push directly; Push [MULTI(↕)] means push up or down; and Push [MULTI(↔)] means push left or right. See q above. u EXTERNAL SPEAKER AND MICROPHONE JACKS [SP/MIC] Connect an optional speaker-microphone or headset, if desired. The internal microphone and speaker will not function when either is connected. (See p. 33 for options.) IC-T81A/E Manual 98.12.16 4:39 PM Page 3 (1,1) PANEL DESCRIPTION !2 OUTPUT POWER KEY [H/L(LOCK)Î] ➥ Push to toggle between low and high power. (p. 11) • “LOW” appears while low power is selected. ➥ Push for 1 sec. to toggle the lock function on/off. (p. 11) • “L” appears while the lock function is activated. ☞ NOTE: When connecting or disconnecting an external ➥ While pushing [PTT], this key sends a DTMF “D.” (p. 21) speaker-microphone, first turn off power to the transceiver. !3 RIT KEY [RIT(TSCAN)#] (p. 13) ➥ Push, then rotate [DIAL] to change the RIT/VXO setting. i TUNING CONTROL [DIAL] Changes the operating frequency; memory channel in memory mode; set mode contents in set mode, etc. o VFO/CLEAR KEY [VFO(CLR/MHz)Å] ➥ Push to select VFO mode. (p. 9) ➥ Cancels some functions such as digit input before entry, scans, etc. ➥ Push and hold for 1 sec., then rotate [DIAL] to change the MHz digit. (p. 10) ➥ While pushing [PTT], this key sends a DTMF “A.” (p. 21) !0 MEMORY MODE KEY [MR(MW)ı] ➥ Push to select memory mode. (p. 11) • “X” appears while in memory mode. ➥ Push for 1 sec. to enter memory write mode. (p. 18) ➥ While pushing [PTT], this key sends a DTMF “B.” (p. 21) !1 CALL KEY [CALLÇ] ➥ Push to select the call channel. (p. 19) ➥ While pushing [PTT], this key sends a DTMF “C.” (p. 21) • This function is only available for the 1.2 GHz band and RIT or VXO must be activated in set mode (p. 13). ➥ Push for 1 sec. to turn the tone scan function on/off. (p. 26) ➥ While pushing [PTT], this key sends a DTMF “F.” (p. 21) !4 DIGIT KEYS ➥ Input the specified digit during frequency input, memory channel selection, etc. ➥ Transmit the DTMF code of the specified digit while pushing [PTT]. (p. 21) !5 MHz KEY [• (M)] (p. 10) ➥ Used as a shortcut for inputting frequencies. ➥ Transmits an “E” for DTMF operation while pushing [PTT]. !6 EXTERNAL DC POWER JACK [DC13.5V] Allows you to operate the transceiver with a 4.5 to 16 V DC power source using optional cables, CP-12Lor OPC-254L. u CAUTION: DO NOT connect when a battery case is attached. IC-T81A/E Manual 98.12.16 4:39 PM Page 4 (1,1) PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Function display IC-T81A/E Manual 98.12.16 4:39 PM Page 5 (1,1) PANEL DESCRIPTION q FREQUENCY INDICATION Shows the selected frequency, set mode contents, etc. w MODE INDICATORS Indicate the operating mode. e DUPLEX INDICATOR (p. 15) Appears during semi-duplex operation. •“–DUP” appears for minus duplex; “DUP” appears for plus duplex. r TONE INDICATORS “T” appears when the subaudible tone encoder (p. 15) is in use; “T SQLS” appears during pocket beep operation (p. 26) and “T SQL” appears when the tone squelch function (p. 25) is activated. o RIT/VXO INDICATOR (p. 13) Appears when either the RIT or VXO function is activated and the 1.2 GHz band is selected. !0 LOW POWER INDICATOR (p. 11) Appears when low output power is set. !1 VOLUME INDICATOR Appears while adjusting the volume. • Indicators also appear in place of the operating frequency while adjusting volume to visually indicate the selected volume level. t SKIP INDICATOR (p. 23) Appears when the selected channel is set as a “skip” channel. y MEMORY MODE INDICATOR (p. 11) Appears while in memory mode. u MEMORY CHANNEL INDICATOR Indicates the selected memory channel and other items such as the call channel, set mode items, etc. i S/RF INDICATORS (p. 11) Show the relative signal strength while receiving and the output power selection while transmitting. IC-T81A/E Manual 98.12.16 4:39 PM Page 6 (1,1) BATTERY PACKS AND CHARGING ■ Battery pack charging ■ About battery packs The supplied* BP-198, BP-199 or BP-200 BATTERY PACK includes rechargeable Ni-MH batteries and can be charged approx. 300 times. Charge the battery pack before first operating the transceiver or when the battery pack becomes exhausted. D Operating period *Optional for versions which come with the BP-197 BATTERY CASE. If you want to get the longest life out of your battery pack (300+ charges), the following points should be observed: 1. Avoid overcharging. The charging period should be less than 15 hours. 2. Use the battery until it becomes completely exhausted under normal conditions. We recommend battery charging just after transmitting becomes impossible. Depending on attached battery pack, the operating period of the transceiver varies. When the approx. voltage of battery packs BP-198, BP-199 or BP-200 falls to 4, 5 or 8 V, respectively, charging is necessary. Refer to p. 33 for operating period details. D Battery life If your battery pack seems to have no capacity even after being fully 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 very little), a new battery pack must be purchased. ☞ NOTE: When using a battery pack for the first time or after ■ Charging precautions NEVER attempt to charge alkaline batteries. This will cause internal liquid leakage and damage the battery case and transceiver. NEVER connect two or more chargers at the same time. Charging may not occur under temperatures of 10°C (50°F) or over temperatures of 40°C (104°F). long periods of inactivity between charges (approx. 2 months or more), the battery pack will not be able to retain a full charge immediately. Subsequent charge/discharge cycles will eventually bring the battery pack up to full charge capacity. IC-T81A/E Manual 98.12.16 4:39 PM Page 7 (1,1) BATTERY PACKS AND CHARGING ■ Charging connections Charging periods: 1 hour (w/BP-198 or BP-199) 1.5 hours (w/BP-200) D Regular charging Attach the supplied or optional battery pack; then, connect the supplied* wall charger via an AC outlet as shown at right. Charging period: 15 hours *Optional for versions which include a battery case. D Rapid charging with the BC-119 ➀ Fix the optional AD-88 TERMINAL PC BOARD FOR CHARGER into the BC-119 with the 4 supplied screws. ➁ Insert the optional AD-87A CHARGEADAPTER into the charging slot of the BC-119. ➂ Insert the optional AD-87B CHARGE ADAPTER into AD-87A (check orientation). ➃ Insert the battery pack, either by itself or attached to the transceiver, into the whole assembly for charging (see right). IC-T81A/E Manual 98.12.16 4:39 PM Page 8 (1,1) BATTERY PACKS AND CHARGING D Operation with an optional cable Connect an optional charger or cable to the transceiver as illustrated below. Be careful of battery overcharging as the connected battery is charged simultaneously. u CAUTION: When the BP-197 BATTERY C A S E nected, charging cannot take place. *To charge the battery pack 13 to 16 V DC is necessary. is con- ■ Battery case When using a battery case attached to the transceiver, install 3 AA(R6) size alkaline batteries as illustrated below. IC-T81A/E Manual 98.12.16 4:39 PM Page 9 (1,1) BASIC OPERATION ■ Power ON ■ Setting a frequency ☞ NOTE: Charge the battery pack before turning power on D Via the keypad for the first time (pgs. 6–8) (from the MHz digits) ➀ Push [VFO] to select VFO Push and hold [PWR] for 1 sec. to turn power on. • Current battery voltage may be displayed for 2 sec. • The display shows the approx. voltage in 0.5 V steps. • When the battery voltage is lower than a specified level (varies according to battery pack used), “LOW V” appears. Charge the battery pack in this case; when using a battery case with alkaline cells this indication does not appear. • If “OVER V” appears, UNPLUG the external DC plug immediately. Connected voltage is over 16 V and could damage the transceiver. mode. ➁ Push digit keys corresponding to the desired frequency. • When inputting a frequency in the 50 MHz band, it is necessary to input the decimal point. •When a digit is mistakenly input, push [VFO] and input from the beginning. •When an unacceptable frequency is input, the display reverts to the previously displayed frequency. •“0,” “2,” “5” and “7” are acceptable as the 1 kHz digit input depending on the 10 kHz digit. IC-T81A/E Manual 98.12.16 4:39 PM Page 10 (1,1) BASIC OPERATION D Via the keypad (from the decimal point) ➀ Push [VFO] to select VFO mode. ➁ Push [•] to leave the MHz setting as is and input from the kHz digits. ■ Setting tuning steps USING SET MODE The transceiver has 9 tuning steps* (each band has independent settings) as follows: 5 kHz 10 kHz 12.5 kHz 15 kHz 20 kHz 25 kHz 30 kHz 50 kHz 100 kHz *The 5 and 15 kHz steps are not available on the 1200 MHz band. ➀ Push [VFO] to select VFO mode. ➁ Push [MULTI(↔)] to select the desired band. ➂ Push [MULTI] for 1 sec. to enter set mode. ➃ Push [MULTI(↕)] one or more times until “TS” appears. ➄ Push [MULTI(↔)] (or rotate [DIAL]) to select the desired tuning step. ➅ Push [VFO] to exit set mode. ✔CONVENIENT D Other methods ➥ Via the [DIAL]: Rotate [DIAL] to change the frequency ac cording to the set tuning steps. ➥ Via the MHz STEP: Push [ (VFO)MHz] for 1 sec., then rotate [DIAL] to change the frequency in 1 MHz steps. 10 Select a tuning step that matches the frequency intervals of repeaters in your area. IC-T81A/E Manual 98.12.16 4:39 PM Page 11 (1,1) BASIC OPERATION ■ Selecting a memory channel ■ Receive and transmit ➀ Push [MR] to select mem- ➀ Push [PWR] for 1 sec. to turn power on. ➁ Push [MULTI(↕)] to set a volume level. ➂ Set the squelch level. ory mode. ➁ Push [MULTI(↔)] (or rotate [DIAL] or push digit keys) to select the desired memory channel. •Only programmed memory channels can be selected. •Memory channels 1–9 are preceded with a “0” when selecting with the digit keys; push “0@” to select scan edge 0A, push “0 ?” to select scan edge 0B. ■ Lock function Push [(H/L)LOCK] for 1 sec. to toggle the lock function on and off. • “L” appears while the lock function is activated. •[PTT], [PWR], [MULTI(↕)] (volume), [SQL] and [H/L] can be used even when the lock function is activated. •While pushing [SQL], rotate [DIAL]. •10 selections are available, “OPEN,” “AUTO,” and “SQL1 to “SQL8.” ➃ Set an operating band and frequency. •When a signal is received: ➟ Squelch opens and audio is emitted from the speaker. ➟ The [TX/RX] indicator lights green. ➄ Push [H/L] to toggle output power between high and low. •“LOW” appears when low output power is selected. ➅ Push and hold [PTT] to transmit; then speak into the mic. • Do not hold the microphone too close to your mouth or speak too loudly. This may distort the signal. •The S/RF indicator shows the output power selection. •The [TX/RX] indicator lights red. ➆ Release [PTT] to return to receive. ✔CONVENIENT Monitor function: Push and hold [SQL] to listen to weak signals that do not open the squelch. 11 IC-T81A/E Manual 98.12.16 4:39 PM Page 12 (1,1) BASIC OPERATION ■ FM broadcast reception The transceiver can receive FM radio broadcasts. These are typically in the range 76–107.995 MHz (88–107.995 for some versions) and are in WFM receive mode. To select the FM broadcast band: ➥ Push [MULTI(↔)] one or more times until “WFM” appears in the display, then rotate [DIAL] to select a frequency; or, ➥ Select a frequency with the digit keys directly. play, then rotate [DIAL] to select a frequency; or, ➥ Select a frequency with the digit keys directly. •“AM” automatically appears when a frequency in the range 118–135.995 MHz is input. ☞ NOTE: When pushing [PTT], “OFF” appears indicating the frequency and mode are outside the permitted range. SET MODE ■ Narrow FM* operation (Eur., France, Italy ver. only) USING •“WFM” automatically appears when a frequency in the range 76–107.995 MHz is input. ➀ Push [MULTI(↔)] one or more ☞ NOTE: When pushing [PTT], “OFF” appears indicating the ➁ Push [MULTI] for 1 sec. to enter set frequency and mode are outside the permitted range. times to select the 144 MHz band. mode. ➂ Push [MULTI(↕)] one or more times to display “MO,” if necessary. ■ Air band reception (USA ver. only) The transceiver can receive frequencies reserved for commercial/private aircraft and ground support. These are in the range 118–135.995 MHz and are in AM receive mode. To select the air band: ➥ Push [MULTI(↔)] one or more times until “AM” appears in the dis12 ➃ Push [MULTI(↔)] (or [DIAL]) to toggle narrow FM operation on and off. • “FM” appears when narrow FM operation is on. ➄ Push [VFO] to exit set mode and return to regular operation. ☞ *NOTE: FM narrow operation can be set for individual memory channels or in VFO mode; narrow FM affects IC-T81A/E Manual 98.12.16 4:39 PM Page 13 (1,1) BASIC OPERATION ■ RIT/VXO function (1200 MHz band) In the 1200 MHz band, differences between actual and displayed frequencies can often be large. The RIT (receive incremental tuning) function allows you to compensate the displayed frequency for differences in the actual receive frequency; the VXO (variable crystal oscillator) function allows you to compensate the displayed frequency for differences in the actual receive and transmit frequencies. D Activating RIT/VXO USING SET MODE ➀ Select a frequency in the 1200 MHz band (or a memory channel with a 1200 MHz band frequency; or the 1200 MHz band call channel). ➁ Push [MULTI] for 1 sec. to enter set mode. ➂ Push [MULTI(↕)] one or more times until “rV” appears. ➃ Push [MULTI(↔)] one or more times to select “RIT” (RIT activated, “VXO” (VXO activated) or “OFF” (neither activated)—[DIAL] can also be used. ➄ Push [VFO] to exit set mode and return to the previously selected mode. D Adjusting the frequency with RIT/VXO Make sure that RIT or VXO is activated in set mode and that the 1200 MHz band is selected. ➀ Select a frequency in the 1200 MHz band (or a memory channel with a 1200 MHz band frequency; or the 1200 MHz band call channel). ➁ Push [RIT] to display the frequency offset in kHz. ➂ Push [MULTI(↔)] one or more times (or rotate [DIAL]) to adjust the frequency offset. •The frequency offset can be set ±5 kHz in 1 kHz steps. ➃ Push [VFO] to return to regular display indication. • When RIT or VXO is activated, “:” appears above the decimal point in the frequency indication (in the 1200 MHz band). 13 IC-T81A/E Manual 98.12.16 4:39 PM Page 14 (1,1) BASIC OPERATION ■ Receive mode USING SET MODE The IC-T81A/E allows you to receive frequencies in the 50 MHz band in AM mode (as well as to transmit in FM narrow mode in the 144 MHz band for Italy/Europe versions only— see p. 12). ➀ Push [VFO] to select VFO mode. ➁ Push [MULTI(↔)] one or more times to select the 50 MHz band. ➂ Push [MULTI] for 1 sec. to enter set mode. ➃ Push [MULTI(↕)] one or more times until “MO” appears. ➄ Push [MULTI(↔)] (or rotate [DIAL]) one or more times to select “AM.” ➅ Push [VFO] to exit set mode and return to VFO mode. •“AM” appears when frequencies in the 50 MHz band are selected. ☞ NOTE: ➥ When AM operation is selected, transmit is not possible. When [PTT] is pushed, “OFF” appears. ➥ AM operation can also be selected for individual memory channels programmed with 50 MHz frequencies. In this way you can program individual frequencies for AM receive while allowing regular transmit/receive for 50 MHz frequencies in VFO mode. 14 IC-T81A/E Manual 98.12.16 4:39 PM Page 15 (1,1) REPEATER OPERATION ■ General When using a repeater, the transmit frequency is shifted from the receive frequency by the offset frequency. It is convenient to program repeater info into memory channels (pgs. 18–20). ➀ Set the operating band and receive frequency (repeater output frequency). ➁ Push [MULTI] to enter duplex set mode. • “D” appears; if “T” appears instead of “D” push [MULTI(↕)] to select “D.” ➂ Push [MULTI(↔)] (or rotate [DIAL]) one or more times to select DUP ( plus duplex) or –DUP (minus duplex). •When the auto repeater function is in use (USAversion only) this selection and steps ➃ and ➄ are not necessary (p. 17). ➃ Push [MULTI(↕)] to select tone set mode. •“T” appears. ➄ Push [MULTI(↔)] (or rotate [DIAL]) to activate the subaudible tone encoder according to repeater requirements. •Refer to the table of subaudible tone frequencies on the following page. D Tone information Some repeaters require a tone to be accessed. In this case, precede step ➅ at left with the required tone. DTMF TONES While pushing [PTT], push the desired digit key(s) to transmit DTMF tones. • The transceiver has 9 DTMF memory channels. See p. 21 for details. 1750 Hz TONE While pushing [PTT], push and hold [MULTI] for 1 to 2 sec. to transmit a 1750 Hz tone signal. ✔ Convenient Tone scan function: When you don’t know the subaudible tone used for a repeater, the tone scan is convenient for detecting the tone frequency. Push [(RIT)TSCAN)] for 1 sec. to activate the tone scan. See p. 26 for more details. ➅ Push and hold [PTT] to transmit. •The displayed frequency automatically changes to the transmit frequency (repeater input frequency). •If “OFF” appears, check the offset frequency (p. 16). ➆ Release [PTT] to receive. ➇ Push and hold [SQL] to check whether the other station’s transmit signal can be directly received or not. 15 IC-T81A/E Manual 98.12.16 4:39 PM Page 16 (1,1) REPEATER OPERATION ■ Subaudible tones for repeater use USING SET MODE USING SET MODE Some repeaters require subaudible tones to be accessed. Subaudible tones are superimposed over your normal signal and must be set in advance. When communicating through a repeater, the transmit frequency is shifted from the receive frequency by an amount determined by the offset frequency. ➀ Push [VFO] to select VFO mode. ➁ Push [MULTI(↔)] to select a band. ➂ Push [MULTI] for 1 sec. to enter set ➀ Push [VFO] to select VFO mode. ➁ Push [MULTI(↔)] to select a band. ➂ Push [MULTI] for 1 sec. to enter set mode. mode. ➃ Push [MULTI(↕)] one or more times ➃ Push [MULTI(↕)] one or more times until “rT” appears. until “OW” appears. ➄ Push [MULTI(↔)] (or rotate (DIAL) ➄ Push [MULTI(↔)] (or rotate (DIAL) to select the desired subaudible tone. ➅ Push [VFO] to enter the selected tone and exit set mode. Available subaudible tone frequencies 67.0 69.3 71.9 74.4 77.0 16 ■ Setting an offset frequency 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 (unit: Hz) 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 to select the desired offset. •The offset frequency changes according to the selected tuning steps. •The MHz step may be helpful for large frequency changes—push [(VFO) MHz] for 1 sec. ➅ Push [VFO] to enter the selected offset and exit set mode. IC-T81A/E Manual 98.12.16 4:39 PM Page 17 (1,1) REPEATER OPERATION INITIAL SET MODE ■ Auto repeater function (USAversion only) USING The USAversion automatically activates the repeater settings (duplex, ON/OFF, duplex direction, tone encoder ON/OFF) when the operating frequency falls within or outside of the general repeater output frequency range. The offset and repeater tone frequencies are not changed by the auto repeater function, reset these frequencies, if necessary. ➀ While pushing [MULTI], push [PWR] to turn power on and enter initial set mode. ➁ Push [MULTI(↕)] one or more times until “Ar” appears. ➂ Push [MULTI(↔)] (or rotate [DIAL] to select the desired condition. Frequency range and offset direction FREQUENCYRANGE DUPLEX DIRECTION 145.200– 145.495 MHz 146.610– 146.995 MHz “–DUP” appears 147.000– 147.395 MHz “DUP” appears 442.000– 444.995 MHz “DUP” appears 447.000– 449.995 MHz “–DUP” appears 51.620– 52.500– 53.500– 51.980 MHz 52.980 MHz 53.980 MHz 1282.000–1287.995 MHz* 1288.000–1295.995 MHz “–DUP” appears “–DUP” appears *When operating in this range, the offset frequency must be set to –12 MHz (see previous page for setting an offset). •“OFF”—the auto repeater function is turned off; “ON1”—the auto repeater function activates for duplex only; “ON2”—the auto repeater function activates for duplex and tone. ➃ Push [VFO] to exit initial set mode. 17 IC-T81A/E Manual 98.12.16 4:39 PM Page 18 (1,1) MEMORY/CALL PROGRAMMING ■ General The transceiver has 124 memory channels (100 regular, 10 pairs of scan edge channels for mixed bands and 1 call channel for each band—VHF, UHF, 50 MHz and 1200 MHz). Note that memory channels are not grouped according to band. In other words, a given memory channel can be programmed with either a VHF frequency, a UHF frequency, a 50 MHz frequency or a 1200 MHz frequency. This is not the case with call channels. Call channels are band specific. The following can be programmed into memory/call channels: • Operating frequency • Duplex direction with an offset frequency (pgs. 15, 16) • Subaudible tone encoder or tone squelch on/off with a tone (CTCSS) frequency (pgs. 25, 26) •Subaudible tone and tone squelch frequencies (pgs. 16, 25) • Mode—AM, FM, etc. (p. 14) • Skip information* (p. 23) *Except for scan edge memory channels and call channels. ☞ NOTE: ➥ Memory channels can be assigned names (of up to 6 characters). ➥ When memory names are assigned, each push of [MR] toggles between frequency and name indication. 18 ■ Programming a memory channel ➀ Push [VFO] to select VFO mode. ➁ Set the desired frequency: ➥ Set other data, such as repeater information, if required. ➂ Push [(MR)MW] for 1 sec. • “ X” and the previously selected memory channel flash. ➃ Push [MULTI(↔)] (or rotate [DIAL]) to select the desired memory channel. • Call channels and scan edge channels, as well as regular channels, can be programmed in this way. •Only the decimal point appears for memories not yet programmed. • If you want to confirm the VFO frequency, push [MR] momentarily—the VFO frequency briefly appears. ➄ Push [(MR)MW] for 1 sec. to program. • “X” and the memory channel number stop flashing. • VFO mode is selected. IC-T81A/E Manual 98.12.16 4:40 PM Page 19 (1,1) MEMORY/CALL PROGRAMMING ■ Memory editing Memory (call) channel contents can be moved to VFO or to another memory. D Transferring a memory (call) channel’s contents ➀ Select the memory (call) channel to be transferred: ➥ Push [MR] ([CALL)]) to select memory (call) mode. ➥ Push [MULTI(↔)] (or rotate [DIAL]) to select the memory (call) channel. ➁ Push [(MR)MW] for 1 sec. •“VF” appears and flashes with “X” and the previously selected VFO frequency appears.. To transfer the contents to VFO: ➂ Push [(MR)MW] for 1 sec. D Clearing a memory ➀ Push [MR] to select memory mode. ➁ Push [MULTI(↔)] (or rotate [DIAL]) to select a channel to be cleared. ➂ Push [VFO] to select VFO mode. ➃ Push [ (MR)MW] for 1 sec. to enter memory menu mode. • “X” and a memory channel number flash. ➄ Push [MULTI(↕)] to display “CLR.” •Scan edge channels 0A/0B and call channels cannot be cleared. ➅ Push [ (MR)MW] for 1 sec. to clear the previously selected memory channel. • “X” and a memory channel number flash and the previously stored information is erased. ➆ Push [VFO] to select return to VFO mode. •The contents are transferred and VFO mode is selected. To transfer the contents to another memory (call) channel: ➂ Push [MULTI(↔)] (or rotate [DIAL]) to select the memory ☞ NOTE: Be careful—the contents of cleared memories cannot be recalled. (call) channel to be transferred to. ➃ Push [(MR)MW] for 1 sec. •The contents are transferred and memory (call) mode is selected. 19 IC-T81A/E Manual 98.12.16 4:40 PM Page 20 (1,1) MEMORY/CALL PROGRAMMING ■ Memory names Memory channels can be programmed with names of up to six characters. mode. • Push [(MR)MW] for 1 sec. to erase a channel’s name and return to VFO mode. •When in memory mode push [MR] to toggle between memory name indication and frequency indication. ➀ Push [VFO] to select VFO mode (or select a memory channel). ➁ Push [(MR)MW] for 1 sec. • “ X” and the previously selected memory channel number flash. ➂ Push [MULTI(↔)] (or rotate [DIAL]) to select the desired memory channel. ➃ Push [MULTI(↕)] so that “NAME” appears. •Not valid for call channels. ➄ Push [MULTI] to enter name editing mode. •The first character of the name flashes. ➅ Rotate [DIAL] (or push [MULTI(↕)] 20 to select a character; then, push [MULTI(↔)] to advance to the next character. ➆ Repeat step ➅ until the desired name appears. ➇ Push [MULTI] to program the name and return to the “NAME” display; then push [VFO] to return to VFO ☞ NOTE: To clear a memory name (or remove one or more characters from a name) without clearing the rest of the memory channel contents, follow steps ➀ to ➇ at left and insert an underscore “_” in place of other characters in steps ➅ and ➆. IC-T81A/E Manual 98.12.16 4:40 PM Page 21 (1,1) DTMF MEMORY ■ Programming a DTMF code ■ Transmitting a DTMF code The transceiver has 9 DTMF memory channels (D1 to D9) for storage of often-used DTMF codes of up to 16 characters. ➀ Push [ (MR)MW] for 1 sec. to enter memory write mode; ➀ Push [ (MR)MW] for 1 sec. to enter memory write mode; then push [MULTI(↕)] to enter DTMF memory mode. •One of “D1” to “D9” appears and flashes. D Using a DTMF memory channel then push [MULTI(↕)] to enter DTMF memory mode •One of “D1” to “D9” appears. ➁ Rotate [DIAL] (or push [MULTI(↔)]) to select the desired channel. ➂ While pushing [PTT], push [SQL] to transmit the selected DTMF channel’s contents. ➁ Rotate [DIAL] (or push [MULTI(↔)]) D Manual DTMF code transmission to select the desired channel. ➂ Push [MULTI] to enter DTMF programming mode. ➀ While pushing [PTT], push digit keys to transmit a DTMF •The first character of the DTMF code flashes. ➃ Push digit keys (or rotate [DIAL] or push [MULTI(↕)]) to enter the desired DTMF character; then push [MULTI(↔)] to advance to the next character. •Amaximum of 16 characters can be input. •Pushing [MULTI(↕)] can also be used to enter DTMF characters. •When pushing [SQL], the programmed contents can be monitored. ➄ Push [MULTI] to input the digits; then push [VFO] to exit DTMF programming mode. code manually. ➁ Release [PTT] to return to receive. D DTMF transmit speed USING INITIAL SET MODE When slow DTMF transmission speeds are required (such as for some repeaters) the transceiver’s rate of DTMF transmission can be adjusted. ➀ While pushing [MULTI], push [PWR] to turn power on and enter initial set mode. ➁ Push [MULTI(↕)] one or more times until “DT” appears. ➂ Rotate [DIAL] (or push [MULTI(↔)]) to select the a transmit speed. •100 (default), 200, 300 and 500 msec. are available. ➃ Push [VFO] to exit initial set mode. 21 IC-T81A/E Manual 98.12.16 4:40 PM Page 22 (1,1) SCAN FUNCTIONS ■ Scan types FULL SCAN (p. 23) MEMORY SCAN (p. 23 Repeatedly scans all frequencies over a selected band. PROGRAMMED SCAN (p. 23) Repeatedly scans be- Repeatedly scans all programmed memory channels. MEMORY SKIP SCAN (p. 23) Repeatedly scans all ☞ NOTE: Push [MULTI(↔)] during full/programmed scan to change the band being scanned or to select a different pair of scan edges. 22 tween two user-programmed frequencies. Used for checking for frequencies within a specified range such as repeater output frequencies. memories, except those set as skip channels. Push [MULTI(↔)] during memory (skip) scan to change the memory channel groups: 1.2 GHz, VHF, UHF, 50 MHz, air band or WFM programmed memories; or, all programmed memories. IC-T81A/E Manual 98.12.16 4:40 PM Page 23 (1,1) SCAN FUNCTIONS ■ Full/programmed scan ■ Memory (skip) scan ➀ Push [VFO] to select VFO mode, if necessary. ➁ Push [MULTI(↔)] for 1 sec. to start the scan; after that, ➀ Push [MR] to select memory mode, if necessary. ➁ Push [MULTI(↔)] for 1 sec. to start the scan; after that, each push of [MULTI(↔)] selects a different scan range. each push of [MULTI(↔)] selects a different scan group. •To change the scan direction, rotate [DIAL]. •To change the scan direction, rotate [DIAL]. ➥ The following scan ranges are selectable: ➥ The following memory groups are selectable: •“ALL50” for full scan on the 50 MHz band. •“ALL144” for full scan on the 144 MHz band. • “ALL 430” or “ALL 440” for full scan on the 430(440) MHz band. •“ALL WFM” for full scan on the WFM (FM broadcast) band. •“ALL 118” for full scan on the air band. •“ALL1200” for full scan on the 1.2 GHz band. •“PROG 0” to “PROG 9” for one of the programmed scans. ➂ To stop the scan, push [VFO]. ☞ NOTE: For programmed scan, scan edges must be programmed in advance (0A/0B are programmed by default). Program scan edges in the same manner as regular memory channels (p. 18). If the same frequencies are programmed into a pair of scan edges, programmed scan does not proceed. •“SELALL” scans all programmed memory channels. •“SEL50” scans programmed memories in the 50 MHz band. • “SEL 144” scans programmed memories in the 144 MHz band. • “SEL430” or “SEL440” scans programmed memories in the 430(440) MHz band. •“SELWFM” scans all programmed WFM channels. •“SEL118” scans all programmed air band channels. • “SEL 1200” scans programmed memories in the 1.2 GHz band. ➂ To stop the scan, push [VFO]. ☞ NOTE: For memory skip scan, program memory channels you don’t want to search, as “skip” channels (p. 24). Scan proceeds as above except that any channels specified as skip channels are not searched. 23 IC-T81A/E Manual 98.12.16 4:40 PM Page 24 (1,1) SCAN FUNCTIONS ■ Skip channel setting Memory channels can be set to be skipped during memory scan. This is useful to speedup the memory scan interval. ➀ Push [MR] to select memory mode. ➁ Push [(MR)MW] for 1 sec. to enter memory write mode. ➂ Rotate [DIAL] (or push [MULTI(↔)]) to select a memory ■ Scan resume condition USING SET MODE The resume condition can be selected as a pause or timer scan. This setting is common for all scans. channel. ➃ Push [MULTI(↕)] twice times to select “SKIP.” ➄ Push [MULTI(↔)] (or rotate [DIAL]) When receiving a signal, pause scan pauses until the signal disappears; timer scan pauses for 10 sec. to toggle the skip setting for the selected channel ON/OFF. •“SKIP” appears when the channel is set as a skip channel. ➅ Push [VFO] to program the setting and exit memory write mode. ➀ Push [MULTI] for 1 sec. to enter set mode. ☞ NOTE: Scan edge channels, 0A to 9B, cannot be set to ➁ Push [MULTI(↕)] one or more times show “SKIP” settings, however, they will be skipped during scan. ➂ Push [MULTI(↔)] (or rotate [DIAL]) until “SC” appears. to select the desired scan resume condition. • “T-10”: scan pauses for 10 sec. on a received signal. •“P-02”: scan pauses on a received signal until it disappears. ➃ Push [VFO] to exit set mode. 24 IC-T81A/E Manual 98.12.16 4:40 PM Page 25 (1,1) SUBAUDIBLE TONE OPERATION ■ Tone squelch D Setting subaudible tones for USING SET MODE tone squelch operation (CTCSS* tones) The tone squelch opens only when receiving a signal containing a matching subaudible tone. You can silently wait for calls from group members using the same tone. Separate tone frequencies can be set for tone squelch operation than for repeater operation (the same range of tones is available—see below). ➀ Set the operating frequency. ➁ Set the desired subaudible tone in set mode (see right). ➂ Push [MULTI] to enter subaudible tone mode. ➀ Select VFO or a memory channel. ➁ Push [MULTI] for 1 sec. to enter set •“T” appears; if “D” appears, push [MULTI(↕)] to select “T.” ➃ Push [MULTI(↔)] (or rotate [DIAL]) one or more times until “TSQL” appears; then push [VFO] to exit set mode. ➄ When the received signal includes a matching tone, squelch opens and the signal can be heard. •When the received signal’s tone does not match, tone squelch does not open, however, the S-indicator shows signal strength. •To open the squelch manually, push and hold [SQL]. ➅ Operate the transceiver in the normal way. ➆ To cancel the tone squelch, repeat steps ➂ and ➃ so that no tone indicator appears. ☞ NOTE: Some tone frequencies may receive interference from adjacent tone frequencies. mode. ➂ Push [MULTI(↕)] one or more times until “CT” appears. [DIAL] (or push [MULTI(↔)]) to select the a subaudible tone. ➄ Push [VFO] to program the selected tone and exit set mode. ➃ Rotate Available subaudible tone frequencies 67.0 69.3 71.9 74.4 79.7 82.5 85.4 88.5 94.8 97.4 100.0 103.5 110.9 114.8 118.8 123.0 131.8 136.5 141.3 146.2 156.7 159.8 162.2 165.5 171.3 173.8 177.3 179.9 (unit: Hz) 186.2 189.9 192.8 196.6 203.5 206.5 210.7 218.1 229.1 233.6 241.8 250.3 ✔ CONVENIENT Store subaudible tone frequencies and tone squelch on/off settings in memories (call) for easy recall. *CTCSS stands for continuous tone coded squelch system. 25 IC-T81A/E Manual 98.12.16 4:40 PM Page 26 (1,1) SUBAUDIBLE TONE OPERATION ■ Tone scan ■ Pocket beep operation The transceiver can detect the subaudible tone frequency in a received signal. By monitoring a signal, such as that being transmitted on a repeater input frequency, you can determine the tone frequency required to access the repeater. This function uses subaudible tones for calling and can be used as a “common pager” to inform you that someone has called you while you were away from the transceiver. ➀ Set the desired frequency or memory channel to be ➀ Set the operating frequency. ➁ Set the desired subaudible tone (same as that used for checked for a tone frequency. ➁ Push [(RIT)TSCAN)] for 1 sec. to start the tone scan. •Rotate [DIAL] to change the scan direction. ➂ When the tone frequency is decoded, the set mode contents are programmed with the tone frequency. •“TSQL” flashes: the matched tone is stored as a CTCSS tone; “T” flashes: the matched tone is stored as a repeater tone. •When in memory mode, the decoded tone frequency is stored temporarily—changing memory channels or selecting VFO mode erases the matched tone. •“CT” appears during tone scan when the tone squelch is activated; “rT” appears when the tone squelch is not activated. •Subaudible tone frequencies flash as they are scanned. D Waiting for a call from a specific station tone squelch operation, “CT”) in set mode. •See previous page for programming. ➂ Push [MULTI] to enter subaudible tone mode. •“T” appears; if “D” appears, push [MULTI( ↕)] to select “T.” ➃ Push [MULTI(↔)] (or rotate [DIAL]) one or more times until “TSQLS” appears; then push [VFO] to exit set mode. ➄ When a signal with a matched tone is received, the transceiver emits beep tones for 30 sec. and flashes “S.” ➅ Push [PTT] to answer or push [VFO] to stop the beeps and flashing. •Tone squelch is automatically selected. D Calling a waiting station using pocket beep A subaudible tone matched with the station’s tone frequency is necessary. Use the tone squelch on the previous page or subaudible tone encoder (p. 15). ➃ Push [TSCAN)] (or [PTT] or [VFO]) to stop the scan. 26 IC-T81A/E Manual 98.12.16 4:40 PM Page 27 (1,1) OTHER FUNCTIONS ☞ NOTE: VFO mode cannot be se- ■ Help function When in set mode or initial set mode and no operation is performed for 5 sec., the name of the selected item scrolls across the function display for convenience. ■ Initial set mode AT POWER ON Initial set mode is accessed at power on and allows you to set seldom-changed settings. In this way you can “customize” transceiver operations to suit your preferences. ➀ While pushing [MULTI], push [PWR] to turn power on. •The transceiver enters initial set mode and an initial set mode item is displayed. ➁ Push [MULTI(↕)] to select the desired display as described on the following pages. ➂ Push [MULTI(↔)](or rotate [DIAL]) to select the desired condition. ➃ Push [VFO] (or [PTT]) to exit initial set mode for regular operation. D Optional HM-75A functions Microphone simple mode is used to change the function assignments for switches on the optional HM-75A REMOTE CONTROLMICROPHONE as at right. 10 lected via the microphone when SIMPLE mode is selected. SWITCH NORMAL 1/NORMAL 2 NORMAL1: BAND Selects a band. No function in memory mode. NORMAL2: MONITOR Toggles squelch between open and closed. VFO/MEMORY Toggles VFO and memory mode. Change the frequency or memory channel when pushed. Start previously selected scan when pushed and held. •Normal 2 (while squelch is open): Adjust volume. SIMPLE MONITOR Toggles squelch between open and closed. CALL Selects the call M00 Selects memory M01 Selects memory ☞ NOTE: During transmit, pushing [A] transmits a 1750 Hz tone for Europe, France and Italy versions. 27 IC-T81A/E Manual 98.12.16 4:40 PM 10 Page 28 (1,1) OTHER FUNCTIONS D Auto power OFF D Beep tones ON/OFF This item allows you to set a time at which the transceiver will automatically turn off. The power off time can be set to 20, 40, 60 min. or turned OFF (default). Confirmation beep tones normally sound when you push a key or switch. These can be turned ON (default) or OFF as you prefer. D Auto repeater (see p. 17) D Display backlighting When set to AUTO (default), display backlighting automatically turns on when a key is pushed; when set to OFF, display backlighting cannot be turned ON; when set to ON, display backlighting remains ON continuously. 28 D Power saver This item sets the power saver duty cycle—the ratio of receive circuit on to receive circuit off while standing by. The duty cycle can be set to automatic (default) or OFF. Setting to automatic conserves battery power. AUTO Selects “1:4” duty ratio when receiving no signal for 5 sec., then “1:8” 60 sec. after that. OFF No power saver function. IC-T81A/E Manual 98.12.16 4:40 PM Page 29 (1,1) OTHER FUNCTIONS D Voltage display This item sets the voltage display ON (default) or OFF. When set to ON, battery voltage is briefly displayed after turning power on. ■ Resetting the CPU AT 10 POWER ON Reset the CPU before operating the transceiver for the first time, or when the internal CPU malfunctions. ➥ While pushing [SQL] + [VFO] + [MR], push [PWR] to turn power on and reset the transceiver’s CPU. D DTMF speed (see p. 21) •“CLEAR” appears briefly to indicate the CPU has been reset. uCAUTION: Resetting the CPU returns all programmed contents to their default settings. D Function display contrast This item sets the function display contrast to one of two levels—“1” is low contrast and “2” (default) is high contrast. 29 IC-T81A/E Manual 98.12.16 4:40 PM 10 Page 30 (1,1) OTHER FUNCTIONS ■ Cloning AT POWER ON Cloning allows you to quickly and easily transfer the programmed contents from one transceiver to another transceiver; or, data from a PC to a transceiver using the optional CS-T81 CLONING SOFTWARE. D Transceiver-to-transceiver cloning ➃ When cloning is finished, turn power off, then on again to return to normal operation. D Cloning using a PC CLONING CABLE with adapter plugs to the [SP] jack of the master and slave transceivers. Data can be cloned to and from a PC (IBM compatible) using the optional CS-T81 CLONING SOFTWARE and the optional OPC-478 CLONING CABLE. • The master transceiver is used to send data to the slave transceiver. D Cloning error ➀ Connect the OPC-474 ➁ While pushing [MR], push [PWR] ☞ NOTE:DO NOT push the [PTT] on to enter cloning mode (master transceiver only—power on only for slave transceiver). the slave transceiver during cloning. This will cause a cloning error. • “CLONE” appears and the transceivers enter the clone standby condition. ➂ Push [PTT] on the master transceiver. •“CLOUT” appears in the master transceiver’s display and the S/RF indicator shows that data is being transferred to the slave transceiver. • “CL IN” appears automatically in the slave transceiver’s display and the S/RF indicator shows that data is being received from the master trans- 30 ceiver. • When cloning is finished, “CLONE” appears in the master transceiver’s display and “CLEND” appears in the slave transceiver’s display. When the display at right appears, a cloning error has occurred. In such a case, memory contents return to their default settings and both transceivers automatically enter VFO mode. Cloning must then be repeated. IC-T81A/E Manual 98.12.16 4:40 PM Page 31 (1,1) TROUBLESHOOTING 11 If your transceiver seems to be malfunctioning, please check the following points before sending it to a service center. PROBLEM No power comes on. POSSIBLE CAUSE •The battery is exhausted. (A slight current flows in the circuits even when the power is off.) SOLUTION REF. •Charge the battery pack or place new dry cell bat- pgs. 7, teries in the battery case. (Remove the battery pack if you will not be using the transceiver for a long time.) Transmitting is impossible. •The battery is exhausted. •Charge the batteries or place new dry cells in the pgs. 7, battery case. Frequency cannot be set. •Memory (call) mode is selected. •The lock function is activated. •Push [VFO] to select VFO mode. •Push [ (H/L) LOCK)] for 1 sec. Scan does not function. • The same frequencies are programmed into XA •Program different frequencies. p. 18 and XB (a pair of scan edges). • Only CH00 is programmed; or, all other memory •Program additional memories; or, cancel skip set- pgs. channels are set as skip channels. tings for one or more channels. 18, 24 [Y] or [Z] keys do not function when using the optional HM-75A. •Memory channels 00 and/or 01 are not pro- •Program the memory channels or set to microphone pgs. grammed and simple mode is selected. normal 1 or normal 2. 18, 27 Squelch does not open for received signals. •Tone squelch is activated. •Turn off the tone squelch. p. 25 Some memory channels cannot be selected. •Some memories have been cleared. •Program the cleared memories. p. 19 RIT/VXO offset cannot be adjusted. • RIT/VXOfunction has not been activated or the • Activate the RIT/VXOfunction in set mode or push p. 13 1200 MHz band is not selected. [MULTI(↔)] to select the 1200 MHz band. Cannot transmit on the 50 MHz band. •AM mode has been set for the 50 MHz band. •Turn AM mode off in set mode. p. 9 p. 11 p. 14 31 IC-T81A/E Manual 98.12.16 4:40 PM 12 Page 32 (1,1) SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL •Frequency coverage Version 50 MHz Europe UK Italy 50–54 50–52 50–52 (Rx only*) 50–52 Asia 50–54 USA Australia 50–54 Taiwan N/A 144 MHz 430 MHz (Unit: MHz) 1.2 GHz WFM*4 Rx: 118–174*1 Tx: 144–148 Rx: 400–470*2 Tx: 430–450*2 1240–1300 76–107.995 144–146 430–440 1240–1300 88–107.995 136–174*1 Rx: 118–174*1 Tx: 136–174*1 144–148 144–146 400–470*3 1240–1300 88–107.995 430–440 1240–1300 76–107.995 430–440 430–440 1240–1300 1260–1265 88–107.995 76–107.995 :Variable reactance modulation :High 5 W typ. (except 1200 MHz) 1 W (1200 MHz) Low 0.5 W typ. (0.1 W typ. for 1200 MHz) *Some versions may be able to transmit. •Operating mode •No. of memory channels :FM(F3E), WFM(Rx), AM(Rx) :124 (100 regular, 20 program scan edges and 4 call) •Tuning steps :5*, 10, 12.5, 15*, 20, 25, 30, 50 and 100 kHz *Not available for 1200 MHz band. •Frequency stability :±3 ppm (–10°C to 60°C; 14°F to 140°F) •Power supply requirements (negative ground): 4.5 to 16 V DC or specified battery pack/case •Current drain( at 13.5 V DC): Rx Power saved 40 mA(typ.) standby 80 mA(typ.; 90 mA: 1200 MHz) rated audio 220 mA(typ.) Tx max. power 1.4 A(0.8 Atyp.: 1200 MHz) •Antenna connector :SMA(50 Ω) •Usable temperature range :–10°C to +60°C; +14°F to +140°F •Dimensions :58(W)×106(H)×28.5(D) mm; 29⁄32(W)×43⁄16(H)×11⁄ 8(D) in •Weight (approx.) :300 g; 10.6 oz (w/ant. & BP-197) 280 g; 9.9 oz (w/ant. & BP-199) 310 g; 10.9 oz (w/ant. & BP-200) 32 TRANSMITTER •Modulation system •Output power(at 13.5 V DC) •Spurious emissions •Max. frequency deviation •Ext. microphone connector RECEIVER •Receive system :Less than –60 dB (Less than –40 dB for 1200 MHz) :±5 kHz : 3-conductor 2.5(d) mm (1⁄8″)/ 2 kΩ :Double conversion superheterodyne •Intermediate frequencies :1st 69.45 MHz (FM) 13.35 MHz (WFM) 2nd 450 kHz •Sensitivity (except spurious points) : FM 50 MHz Less than 0.18 µV (at 12 dB SINAD) 144 MHz Less than 0.18 µV 430(440) MHz Less than 0.18 µV 1200 MHz Less than 0.25 µV WFM 91.5 MHz Less than 1.99 µV (at 12 dB SINAD; 1 kHz/52.5 kHz deviation) •Squelch sensitivity :0.18 µV (FM) 0.25 µV (1200 MHz) 5.6 µV (WFM) •Spurious and image rejection ration: 50, 144 MHz bands Less than –60 dB 430(440) MHz band Less than –50 dB 1200 MHz band Less than –50 dB (–50 dB typ. for half IF; except 2nd image, 50 MHz band IF and WFM) •Audio output power (at 25°C) :250 mW typ.at 10% distortion with an 8 Ω load IC-T81A/E Manual 98.12.16 4:40 PM Page 33 (1,1) OPTIONS D Battery packs D Speaker-microphones BATTERY VOLTAGE CAPACITY OUTPUT OPERATING PACK POWER PERIOD* BP-197 Battery case for R6(AA) 0.8 W 10/14 hr × 3 alkaline or Ni-Cd cells BP-198 4.8 V 700 mAh 1.2 W 6/8.5 hr BP-199 6.0 V 700 mAh 2.0 W 4/8 hr BP-200 9.6 V 680 mAh 4.5 W 4/7 hr *Operating periods are calculated under the following conditions: Tx:Rx:standby=1:1 :8; Longer operating times are when operating on the 1200 MHz band. HM-46 HM-54 HM-75A HS-85 D Chargers and cables BC-110A/C/D/V WALLCHARGER Regularly charge battery packs attached to the transceiver in 15 hrs. BC-119 DESKTOP CHARGER+ AD-88 TERMINALPC BOARD FOR CHARGER + AD-87 BATTERY PACK ADAPTER + Rapidly charge battery packs in 1 to 1.5 hrs. depending on the battery pack. An AC adapter is packed with the BC-119 (except for the UK version). The AD-87 must be used with the BC-119 for charging the battery pack. The CP-17L or OPC-515L can be used instead of the supplied AC adapter. CP-12L CIGARETTE LIGHTER CABLE WITH NOISE FILTER For operation and charging via a 12 V cigarette lighter socket. OPC-254L DC POWER CABLE For operation and charging via an external power supply. 13 •PTTswitch •VOX •One-touch PTTfor hands-free operation Remote control capability (see p. 27) D Others CS-T81 CLONING SOFTWARE Allows you to clone the memory contents of an IC-T81 transceiver between transceivers or to a PC for editing. LC-148 CARRYING CASE SP-13 EARPHONE Provides clear receive audio in noisy environments. 33 IC-T81A/E Manual 98.12.16 4:40 PM 14 34 Page 34 (1,1) MODE ARRANGEMENT IC-T81A/E Manual 98.12.16 4:40 PM Page 35 (1,1) MODE ARRANGEMENT 14 35 IC-T81A/E Manual 98.12.16 4:40 PM Page 36 (1,1) Count on us! A-5518D-1EX Printed in Japan © 1998 Icom Inc. 6-9-16 Kamihigashi, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0002 Japan
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