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Icom IC-92A Instruction Manual

Manual is about: VHF/UHF FM and Digital transceiver

Summary of IC-92A

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    This device complies with part 15 of the fcc rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Warning: modification of...

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    I new2001 foreword thank you for purchase of this fine icom product. We un- derstand you have a choice of many different radios in the market place. Many hours of research and development went into the design of your ic-92a/92ad, following icom’s philosophy of “technology fi rst.” the ic-92a/92ad vhf...

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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 rwarning rf exposure! This device emits radio frequency (rf) energy. Caution should be observed when operating this device. If you have any questions re- garding rf exposure and safety standards please refer to the federal communications commission office of en...

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    Ne iii new2001 foreword i explicit definitions i features i important i precautions ii table of contents iii supplied accessories v 1 accessory attachment 1 ■ antenna 1 ■ belt clip 1 ■ handstrap 1 ■ battery pack 1 2 panel description 2–7 ■ front, top and side panels 2 ■ function display 6 3 battery ...

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    Iv new2001 ■ emr communication 56 ■ low-speed data communication 56 ■ gps operation 58 ■ other functions for dv mode operation 62 8 memory/call channels 64–73 ■ general description 64 ■ selecting a memory channel 64 ■ selecting a call channel 65 ■ memory channel programming 66 ■ memory bank setting ...

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    ■ time-out timer 116 ■ ptt lock 116 ■ cloning function 117 ■ [mic/sp] jacks 117 ■ resetting 118 13 troubleshooting 119 14 specifications 120–121 15 options 122–124 ■ optional ut-121 installation 123 ■ optional hm-75a remote control microphone 124 supplied accessories the following accessories are su...

  • Page 7: Accessory Attachment

    1 1 accessory attachment 1 ■ antenna insert the supplied antenna into the antenna connector and screw down the antenna as shown at left. Never carr y the transceiver by holding the antenna. Keep the jack cover attached when jack is not in use to protect the con- nector from dust and moisture. ✔ for ...

  • Page 8: Panel Description

    2 ne new2001 panel description 2 ■ front, top and side panels q antenna connector (p. 1) connects the supplied antenna. • an optional ad-92sma adapter (p. 122) is available for con- necting an antenna with a bnc connector. W tx/rx indicator [tx/rx] (p. 24) lights green while receiving a signal or wh...

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    New2001 3 2 panel description 2 i keypad (pgs. 4, 5) o call/rx➝cs key [call]/[rx➝cs](call) ➥ push to select the call channel/tv channel/weather channel. (p. 16) ➥ during dv mode operation, push and hold for 1 sec. To set the received call signs (station and repeaters) for operation. (p. 47) ➥ enters...

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    Ne 4 2 panel description new2001 d keypad 1 scope clr 2 scan key pushed momentarily 3 low a/a 4 dup 5 skip 6 m.Name pushed and held for 1 sec. • inputs digit ‘1’ for frequency input, memory channel selection, etc. • while pushing [ptt], this key sends the dtmf code “1.” • inputs digit ‘2’ for freque...

  • Page 11

    5 2 panel description new2001 2 9 dtmf.M cs 0 cq . T.Scan cd # rec mode key pushed momentarily pushed and held for 1 sec. • inputs digit ‘7’ for frequency input, memory channel selection, etc. • while pushing [ptt], this key sends the dtmf code “7.” • inputs digit ‘8’ for frequency input, memory cha...

  • Page 12: ■ Function Display

    6 2 panel description new2001 ne ■ function display q battery indicator (pgs. 10, 12) ➥ “ ” (battery indicators) appear when the li-ion bat- tery pack is attached. ➥ “ ” appears when the battery pack must be charged. ➥ the indicators show “ ,” “ ” and “ ” in se- quence while charging the attached ba...

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    7 2 panel description new2001 2 ➥ “ s” appears with the “dsql” or “csql” indicator while the pocket beep function (with digital call sign or digital code squelch) is in use. (p. 111) t key lock indicator (pgs. 25, 113) appears when the key lock function is activated. Y auto power off indicator (p. 8...

  • Page 14: Battery Charging

    8 ne new2001 battery charging 3 ■ caution • r danger! Use and charge only specifi ed icom battery packs with icom radios. Only icom battery packs are tested and approved for use with icom radios. Using third-party or counterfeit battery packs may cause smoke, fi re, or cause the battery to burst. D ba...

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    New2001 9 3 battery charging 3 • warning! Never put the battery in a microwave oven, high-pressure container, or in an induction heating cooker. This could cause a fire, overheating, or cause the battery to rupture. • caution! Always use the battery within the specifi ed tem- perature range, –20˚c to...

  • Page 16: ■ Regular Charging

    Ne 10 3 battery charging new2001 ■ regular charging prior to using the transceiver for the first time, the battery pack must be fully charged for optimum life and operation. D battery indicators the indicators show “ ,” “ ” and “ ” in sequence while charging, and both indicators disappear when com- ...

  • Page 17: ■ Rapid Charging

    11 3 battery charging new2001 3 ■ rapid charging the optional bc-177 provides rapid charging of the battery pack. • charging period: approx. 2.5 hours (with bp-256) d charging note • be sure to turn the transceiver power off. Detach the battery pack from the transceiver then charge the battery pack ...

  • Page 18: ■ Optional Battery Case

    Ne 12 3 battery charging new2001 ■ optional battery case ➥ install 2 u lr6 (aa) size alkaline batteries into the optional bp-257 battery case . • be sure to observe the cor- rect polarity. A built-in step-up convertor in the bp-257 increases the voltage to 5 v dc. Approx. 100 mw of output power is p...

  • Page 19

    13 3 battery charging new2001 3 ■ external dc power operation an optional cigarette lighter cable (cp-12l or cp-19r; for 12 v cigarette lighter socket) or external dc power cable (opc-254l) can be used for external power operation. D operating note • power supply range is between 10.0–16.0 v dc. Nev...

  • Page 20: ■ Main Band Selection

    14 ne new2001 frequency and channel setting 4 ■ main band selection the ic-92a/92ad has two independent operating bands; a band (vfo a) and b band (vfo b) . A band (vfo a) can oper- ate 0.495 mhz to 999.990 mhz*, and b band (vfo b) can operate 118 mhz to 174 mhz and 350 mhz to 470 mhz. * some freque...

  • Page 21: ■ Mode Selection

    New2001 15 4 frequency and channel setting 4 ■ mode selection d vfo mode vfo mode is used to set the desired frequency. ➥ push [vfo] to select vfo mode. What is vfo? Vfo is an abbreviation of variable frequency oscillator. Fre- quencies for both transmitting and receiving are generated and controlle...

  • Page 22

    Ne 16 4 frequency and channel setting new2001 d call/tv*/weather † channels call channels are used for quick recall of most-often used frequencies. * appears only when tv channels are programmed via the optional rs-91. Also available for a band operation only. † available for the usa version only. Q...

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    17 4 frequency and channel setting new2001 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 • available frequency bands a mem oname m em on am e prio pri o wx w x emr em r dtcs d tcs am am 118 000 p skip +dup +d u p 25 25 a mem oname m em on am e prio pri o wx w x emr em r dtcs d tcs am b 118 000 p s...

  • Page 24: ■ Setting A Tuning Step

    Ne 18 4 frequency and channel setting new2001 ■ setting a tuning step the tuning step can be selected for each frequency band. The following tuning steps are available for the ic-92a/92ad. • 5.0 khz* • 6.25 khz* • 8.33 khz † • 9.0 khz ‡ • 10.0 khz • 12.5 khz • 15.0 khz • 20.0 khz • 25.0 khz • 30.0 k...

  • Page 25

    19 4 frequency and channel setting new2001 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 d using the keypad the frequency can be directly set via nu- meric keys. • if a frequency outside the frequency range is entered, the previously displayed frequency is automatically recalled after editing last...

  • Page 26: Basic Operation

    20 ne new2001 basic operation 5 ■ receiving make sure charged battery pack (bp-256) or brand new al- kaline batteries (bp-257) are installed (pgs. 1, 12). Q push and hold [pwr] for 1 sec. To turn power on. W rotate [vol] to set the desired audio level. • the frequency display shows the volume level ...

  • Page 27: ■ Setting Squelch Level

    New2001 21 5 basic operation 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 ■ setting squelch level the squelch circuit mutes the received audio signal depend- ing on the signal strength. The receiver has 9 squelch levels, a continuously open setting and an automatic squelch set- ting. ➥ while push...

  • Page 28: ■ Monitor Function

    Ne 22 5 basic operation new2001 ■ monitor function this function is used to listen to weak signals without dis- turbing the squelch setting or to open the squelch manually even when mute functions such as the tone squelch are in use. ➥ push and hold [sql] to monitor the operating frequency. • the 1s...

  • Page 29: ■ Band Scope

    23 5 basic operation new2001 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 ■ band scope the band scope function allows you to visually check a specifi ed frequency range around the center frequency. About the sweep steps: the specified tuning step in each frequency band (in vfo mode) or programmed ...

  • Page 30: ■ Transmitting

    Ne 24 5 basic operation new2001 ■ transmitting ✍ note: to prevent interference, listen on the channel be- fore transmitting by pushing and holding [sql] qset the operating frequency. (pgs. 18, 19) • transmission is available on the 144 mhz/440 mhz amateur bands only. • select output power if desired...

  • Page 31: ■ Lock Function

    25 5 basic operation new2001 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 ■ lock function to prevent accidental frequency changes and unnecessary function access, use the lock function. ➥ push and hold [menu/ ] for 1 sec. To turn the lock function on and off. • “ ” appears while the lock function...

  • Page 32

    Ne 26 5 basic operation new2001 d main band selection ➥ push [main/dual] to select a band or b band as the main operating band alternately. D setting audio volume the audio level for dualwatch operation can be adjusted both on a band and b band simultaneously (default). This setting can be set separ...

  • Page 33

    27 5 basic operation new2001 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 d volume setting for dualwatch the volume setting for dualwatch can be set for both bands simultaneously or for each band separately in set mode. Q enter “volume select” in sounds set mode. (p. 102) w rotate [dial] † to sel...

  • Page 34: ■ Tv Channel Operation

    28 5 basic operation new2001 ■ tv channel operation tv channel operation is available only when tv channels are programmed using the optional rs-91. (p. 122) also available for a band operation only. D tv channel receiving q push [call] several times to select tv channels. • “ tv” and channel number...

  • Page 35: ■ Repeater Operation

    29 6 repeater and duplex operations 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 ■ repeater operation when using a repeater, the transmit frequency is shifted from the receive frequency by the offset frequency. (p. 97) it is convenient to program repeater information into memory channels. (p. 66)...

  • Page 36

    Ne 30 6 repeater and duplex operations new2001 d checking the repeater input signal the transceiver can check whether the other station’s trans- mit signal can be received directly or not, by listening on the repeater input frequency. ➥ push and hold [sql] to check whether the other station’s transm...

  • Page 37: ■ Duplex Operation

    31 6 repeater and duplex operations new2001 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 ■ duplex operation although [dial] and [ ](5) are used for description in this section, [ ](2)/[ ](8) and [ ](6) are available instead of [dial] and [ ](5). D setting offset frequency q enter “offset freq” in...

  • Page 38: ■ Auto Repeater Function

    Ne 32 6 repeater and duplex operations new2001 ■ auto repeater function the u.S.A. And korean versions automatically use standard repeater settings (duplex on/off, duplex direction, tone encoder on/off) when the operating frequency falls within or outside of the general repeater output frequency ran...

  • Page 39: ■ 1750 Hz Tone

    33 6 repeater and duplex operations new2001 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 ■ 1750 hz tone some european repeaters require a 1750 hz tone burst to be accessed. For such european repeaters, perform the fol- lowing. • this tone can be use as a ‘call signal’ in countries out of europe. ...

  • Page 40: Dv Mode Operation

    Ne 34 new2001 dv mode operation (optional ut-121 is required for ic-92a) 7 although [dial] and [ ](5) are used for description in this section, [ ](2)/[ ](8) and [ ](6) are available instead of [dial] and [ ](5). ■ digital mode operation the ic-92a*/92ad can be operated in digital voice mode and low...

  • Page 41

    35 7 dv mode operation (optional ut-121 is required for ic-92a) new2001 7 y push [ ](6) to select 2nd digit, then rotate [dial] † to se- lect the desired character or code. • push [ ](6) to move the cursor right; push [ ](4) to move the cursor left. • 2nd digit blinks (1st digit stops blinking). U r...

  • Page 42

    Ne 36 7 dv mode operation (optional ut-121 is required for ic-92a) new2001 d station call sign programming station call sign must be programmed for the specifi ed sta- tion call as well as repeater operation in both digital voice and low-speed data communications. Q select b band as the main band. (p...

  • Page 43

    37 7 dv mode operation (optional ut-121 is required for ic-92a) new2001 7 note: during the call sign programming mode ( r to u), push [cq](0) to set “cqcqcq,” and push [cq](0) again to return to the previously stored call sign. ✔ for your information the ic-92a/92ad has call sign edit record functio...

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    Ne 38 7 dv mode operation (optional ut-121 is required for ic-92a) new2001 ■ digital voice mode operation q set the desired frequency in b band. (pgs. 14, 18) • select output power, if desired. (p. 24) w select dv mode. (p. 21) e set your own call sign for dv operation as follows. Z enter “my” in ca...

  • Page 45

    39 7 dv mode operation (optional ut-121 is required for ic-92a) new2001 7 d when calling the desired station continued instruction from step x on page 38. C rotate [dial] † to select “ur,” then push [ ](5) † . • your call sign screen is displayed. V rotate [dial] † to select the call sign channel in...

  • Page 46: ■ About D-Star System

    Ne 40 7 dv mode operation (optional ut-121 is required for ic-92a) new2001 ■ about d-star system in the d-star system, repeater linking via a 10 ghz band backbone and internet network (gateway connection) capa- bilities are available. This system provides you to with much wider coverage range during...

  • Page 47

    41 7 dv mode operation (optional ut-121 is required for ic-92a) new2001 7 ■ digital repeater operation repeater call signs must be programmed for repeater op- eration in both digital voice and low-speed data communica- tions. D repeater call sign programming q select b band as the main band. (p. 14)...

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    Ne 42 7 dv mode operation (optional ut-121 is required for ic-92a) new2001 d repeater operation in the same zone q set the desired repeater’s frequency, offset and shift di- rection in b band. (pgs. 18, 31) • select dv mode in advance. (p. 21) w set your own call sign. (p. 38) • see p. 34 for your o...

  • Page 49

    43 7 dv mode operation (optional ut-121 is required for ic-92a) new2001 7 area 1 zone to another zone • setting example 1 repeater 1 : a11111 area 2 repeater 2 : a22222 area 3 (gateway) repeater 3 : a33333 area 4 repeater 4 : a44444 ✔ what is the area? The area is the communication range that is cov...

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    Ne 44 7 dv mode operation (optional ut-121 is required for ic-92a) new2001 d repeater operation into another zone q set the desired repeater’s frequency, offset and shift di- rection in b band. (pgs. 18, 31) • select dv mode in advance. W set your own call sign. (p. 38) • see p. 34 for your own call...

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    45 7 dv mode operation (optional ut-121 is required for ic-92a) new2001 7 area 1 zone a • setting example 2 repeater 1 : a11111 area 2 repeater 2 : a22222 area 3 (gateway) repeater 3 : a33333 repeater 3 3 : a33333 repeater 3 : a33333 area 4 repeater 4 : a44444 zone b area 6 repeater 6 : b66666 area ...

  • Page 52: ■ Received Call Sign

    Ne 46 7 dv mode operation (optional ut-121 is required for ic-92a) new2001 ■ received call sign when a call is received in dv mode, the calling station and the repeater call signs being used can be stored into the re- ceived call record. The stored call signs are viewable in the following manner. Up...

  • Page 53

    47 7 dv mode operation (optional ut-121 is required for ic-92a) new2001 7 d one-touch reply using the call record the stored call signs in the call record can be used to the call. Q after receiving a call, push and hold [rx➝cs](call) for 1 sec. Or, while pushing and holding [rx ➝cs](call), rotate [d...

  • Page 54: ■ Copying The Call Sign

    Ne 48 7 dv mode operation (optional ut-121 is required for ic-92a) new2001 ■ copying the call sign d copying the call sign memory contents this function is convenient when or modifying a part of the current call sign. Note: make sure that the “edit record” item in dv set mode is set to “auto” or “se...

  • Page 55

    49 7 dv mode operation (optional ut-121 is required for ic-92a) new2001 7 • when “select” is set to “edit record” item r push [ ](6) to select the call sign programming mode. • the 1st digit of the selected call sign blinks. T edit or modify the selected call sign as described in “d station call sig...

  • Page 56

    Ne 50 7 dv mode operation (optional ut-121 is required for ic-92a) new2001 d copying the call record contents into call sign memory this is a way to copying the call record contents (“caller,” “rxrpt1” and “rxrpt2”) into call sign memory (“ur,” “r1” and “r2”) at the same time or individually. Q perf...

  • Page 57: ■ Break-In Communication

    51 7 dv mode operation (optional ut-121 is required for ic-92a) new2001 7 ■ break-in communication the break-in function allows you to break into a conversa- tion, where the two original stations are communicating with call sign squelch enabled. Q while receiving an another station’s communication, ...

  • Page 58: ■ Message Operation

    Ne 52 7 dv mode operation (optional ut-121 is required for ic-92a) new2001 ■ message operation d tx message programming tx messages are available for up to 5 channels and each channel can be programmed with a message of up to 20 characters. Available characters are 0 to 9, a to z (capital let- ters)...

  • Page 59

    53 7 dv mode operation (optional ut-121 is required for ic-92a) new2001 7 d message transmission select the message transmission function on (ch01–05) and off. When a message channel is selected, the transceiver transmits a text message (pre-programmed) . (default: off) q set the operating frequency...

  • Page 60

    Ne 54 7 dv mode operation (optional ut-121 is required for ic-92a) new2001 d rx message indication the received message can also be checked in dv set mode. Q select “rx message” in message/position set mode. • the received message is displayed in rx message screen. W rotate [dial] or push [ ](8) to ...

  • Page 61

    55 7 dv mode operation (optional ut-121 is required for ic-92a) new2001 7 d voice memory recording for automatic reply q select dv mode in b band, and deactivate the priority watch (p. 83) and weather alert function (p. 114) if activated. W enter “reply voice” in dv voice memo set mode. • reply voic...

  • Page 62: ■ Emr Communication

    Ne 56 7 dv mode operation (optional ut-121 is required for ic-92a) new2001 ■ emr communication the emr communication mode is available for digital mode operation. In the emr communication mode, no call sign setting is necessary. When an emr communication mode signal is received, the audio (voice) wi...

  • Page 63

    57 7 dv mode operation (optional ut-121 is required for ic-92a) new2001 7 d low-speed data communication application setting confi gure the low-speed data communication application as follows. • port : the same com port number as ic-92a/ 92ad’s • baud rate : 38.4 kbps (fi xed value) • data : 8 bit • p...

  • Page 64: Gps/gps-A Operation

    58 new2001 gps/gps-a operation (optional ut-121 is required for ic-92a) 8 ne ■ gps operation dipslaying (fm/am/dv mode) or transmitting (dv mode only) gps data is available when connecting a 3rd party gps receiver* (rs-232c output/nmea format) and optional hm-175gps (gps speaker microphone). Gps dat...

  • Page 65

    59 8 gps/gps-a operation (optional ut-121 is required for ic-92a) new2001 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 d gps message programming q enter “gps” in message/position set mode. • gps message screen is displayed. W push [ ](6) to select the message edit condition. • the 1st digit of th...

  • Page 66

    60 8 gps/gps-a operation (optional ut-121 is required for ic-92a) new2001 d gps message automatic transmission q enter “gps auto tx” in dv set mode. (p. 95) • gps auto tx screen is displayed. W rotate [dial] † to select the desired position data trans- mitting interval from 5 sec., 10 sec., 30 sec.,...

  • Page 67

    61 8 gps/gps-a operation (optional ut-121 is required for ic-92a) new2001 7 d position indication q enter “position” in message/position set mode. • gps position screen is displayed. W rotate [dial] † to select the received position data indica- tion. • my position and elevation or rx position and d...

  • Page 68

    Ne 62 8 gps/gps-a operation (optional ut-121 is required for ic-92a) new2001 d displaying own/received position data with compass displaying the own direction, received station’s direction and setting direction in the gps memory. Q enter “compas” in message/position set mode. • compas screen is disp...

  • Page 69

    63 8 gps/gps-a operation (optional ut-121 is required for ic-92a) new2001 7 d gps data addition q enter “gps memory” in message/position set mode. • gps memory screen is displayed. W rotate [dial] † to select the desired memory bank or all, then push [ ](6). E rotate [dial] † to select , then push [...

  • Page 70

    Ne 64 8 gps/gps-a operation (optional ut-121 is required for ic-92a) new2001 r rotate [dial] † to select desired items (name, time, latitude, longitude, bank or bank name), then push [ ](6) to edit the selected item. T rotate [dial] † to select the desired character or symbol. Y push [ ](6) to selec...

  • Page 71

    65 8 gps/gps-a operation (optional ut-121 is required for ic-92a) new2001 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 d gps memory clearing q enter “gps memory” in message/position set mode. • gps memory screen is displayed. W rotate [dial] † to select “all” or desired memory bank or memory chan...

  • Page 72: Operation

    Ne 66 8 gps/gps-a operation (optional ut-121 is required for ic-92a) new2001 e push [ ](6), then rotate[dial] † to select the desired memory channel. R push [c](call) to switch alarm function on or off. T push [ ](4) to return to gps memory screen. Y push [menu/ ] to return to frequency indication. ...

  • Page 73

    67 7 dv mode operation (optional ut-121 is required for ic-92a) new2001 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 • the recording is paused automatically when the dv signal is interrupted or when the dv audio signal cannot be received correctly. Re-starts the recording when the dv audio signal...

  • Page 74: ■ Gps Set Mode Items

    68 8 gps/gps-a operation (optional ut-121 is required for ic-92a) new2001 ■ gps set mode items d entering gps set mode q enter “gps set mode” in message/position set mode. • gps set mode screen is displayed. W rotate [dial] † to select the desired item, and then push [ ](5) † . E rotate [dial] † to ...

  • Page 75

    69 8 gps/gps-a operation (optional ut-121 is required for ic-92a) new2001 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 d-alarm area 1 sets gps alarm active range within 00 c05s to 59c59s in 1 sec. (00 c01s) steps. (default: 00 c15s) q enter “gps memory” in message/position set mode. W the alarm a...

  • Page 76: Memory/call Channels

    72 ne new2001 memory/call channels 9 ■ general description the ic-92a/92ad has 850 memory channels in a band, 450 memory channels in b band, and 2 call channels in each band. Memory channels in each bands including 50 scan edge memory channels (25 pairs) for storage of often-used frequencies, respec...

  • Page 77

    New2001 73 8 memory/call channels 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 d using the keypad q push [mr] to select memory mode. W push the keypad to enter 3 digits to select the desired memory channel. • the blank channels are also selectable. • example— selecting memory channel “25” push [m...

  • Page 78

    Ne 74 8 memory/call channels new2001 ■ memory channel programming q push [vfo] to select vfo mode. W set the desired frequency: ➥ select the desired band with [band]. ➥ set the desired frequency with [dial]. ➥ or set the desired frequency with keypad directly. In this case, the band and frequency se...

  • Page 79: ■ Memory Bank Setting

    75 8 memory/call channels new2001 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 ■ memory bank setting the ic-92a/92ad has a total of 26 banks (a to z). Regular memory channels, 000 to 799 (a band)/000 to 399 (b band), are assigned to the desired bank for easy memory manage- ment. Q push and hold [...

  • Page 80: ■ Memory Bank Selection

    Ne 76 8 memory/call channels new2001 ■ memory bank selection q push [mr] several times to select memory bank mode. W while pushing and holding [band], rotate [dial] to se- lect the desired bank (a to z). • only programmed banks are displayed. E rotate [dial] to select the bank channel. • only progra...

  • Page 81

    77 8 memory/call channels new2001 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 ■ programming memory/bank/scan name each memory channel can be programmed with an alpha- numeric channel name for easy recognition and can be indi- cated independently by channel. Names can be a maximum of 8 characters...

  • Page 82: Indication

    Ne 78 8 memory/call channels new2001 [example]: programming the bank name “air” into the scan edge channel 03a. ■ selecting memory/bank name indication during memory mode operation, either the programmed memory name or bank name can be displayed below the frequency indication. Note: the programmed s...

  • Page 83

    79 8 memory/call channels new2001 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 ■ copying memory/call contents this function transfers a memory channel’s contents to vfo (or another memory/call channel). This is useful when searching for signals around a memory channel frequency and for recalling ...

  • Page 84: ■ Memory Clearing

    Ne 80 8 memory/call channels new2001 ■ memory clearing contents of programmed memor ies can be cleared (blanked), if desired. Q push and hold [s.Mw](mr) for 1 sec. To enter select memory write mode. • 1 short and 1 long beeps sound. • “ μ ” indicator blinks. • do not hold [s.Mw](mr) for more than 2 ...

  • Page 85

    81 8 memory/call channels new2001 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 ■ erasing/transferring bank contents the bank contents of programmed memory channels can be cleared or reassigned to another memory bank. Information: even if the memory bank contents are cleared, the memory channel co...

  • Page 86: Scan Operation

    82 ne new2001 scan operation 9 ■ scan types scanning searches for signals automatically and makes it easier to locate new stations for contact or listening pur- poses. There are 7 scan types and 4 resume conditions to suit your operating needs. Full scan (p. 75) repeatedly scans all fre- q u e n c i...

  • Page 87

    New2001 83 9 scan operation 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 ■ full/band/programmed scan q push [vfo] to select vfo mode . • select the desired frequency band with [band], if desired. W set the squelch level. E while pushing and holding [scan](2), rotate [dial] to select the desired s...

  • Page 88: ■ Scan Edges Programming

    Ne 84 9 scan operation new2001 ■ scan edges programming scan edges can be programmed in the same manner as memory channels. Scan edges are programmed into scan edges, 00a/00b to 24a/24b, in memory channels. Q push [vfo] to select vfo mode. W set the desired frequency: ➥ select the desired band with ...

  • Page 89: ■ Memory Scan

    85 9 scan operation new2001 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 ■ memory scan important!: to perform memory scan, 2 or more mem- ory channels must be programmed, otherwise the scan will not start. Q push [mr] to select memory mode. W set the squelch level. E while pushing and holding [sc...

  • Page 90: ■ Memory Bank Scan

    Ne 86 9 scan operation new2001 ■ memory bank scan important!: to perform memory bank scan, 2 or more bank channels must be programmed, otherwise the scan will not start. Q push [s.Mw](mr) several times to select memory bank mode. W set the squelch level. E while pushing and holding [scan](2), rotate...

  • Page 91

    87 9 scan operation new2001 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 ■ skip channel/frequency setting memory channels can be set to be skipped for memory skip scan. In addition, memory channels can be set to be skipped for both memory skip scan and frequency skip scan. These are useful to spe...

  • Page 92

    Ne 88 9 scan operation new2001 t push and hold [s.Mw](mr) for 1 sec. To store the skip condition into the memory. • “skip” or “p skip” indicator appears, according to the skip se- lection in the step r. ✔-convenient! The the skip setting can be set with the following operation. Q select the desired ...

  • Page 93: ■ Scan Resume Condition

    ■ scan resume condition d scan pause timer the scan pauses when receiving signals according to the scan pause time. It can be set from 2 to 20 sec. Or unlimited. Q enter “pause” in scan set mode. (p. 96) w rotate [dial] † to set the desired scan pausing time from 2–20 sec. (2 sec. Steps) or “hold.” ...

  • Page 94: Priority Watch

    90 ne new2001 priority watch 10 ■ priority watch types priority watch checks for signals on the frequency every 5 sec. While operating on a vfo frequency or scanning. The transceiver has 3 priority watch types to suit your needs. The watch resumes according to the selected scan resume condition. See...

  • Page 95

    ■ priority watch operation d memory/call channel and memory scan watch q select vfo mode; then, set an operating frequency. W set the watching channel(s). For memory channel watch: select the desired memory channel. For call channel watch: select the desired call channel. For memory scan watch: sele...

  • Page 96

    92 10 priority watch new2001 d vfo scan watch q set the watching channel(s). For memory channel watch: select the desired memory channel. For call channel watch: select the desired call channel. For memory scan watch: select memory mode, or the desired bank group; then, push and hold [scan](2) for 1...

  • Page 97: Menu Screen Operation

    93 11 menu screen operation 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 ■ general menu screen is used for programming infrequently changed values or conditions of functions. D entering menu screen and operation e.G.) set “auto power off” to 30 minutes. Q push [menu/ ] to enter menu screen. W rot...

  • Page 98: Band*

    Ne 94 11 menu screen operation new2001 ■ menu screen indication for b band* while b band is selected, menu screen shows following in- dication. *the optional ut-121 is required for ic-92a. ■ menu list † refer to the chapter 7 for details. ■ items list d set mode rx call s rx call s message/pos dv vo...

  • Page 99

    95 11 menu screen operation new2001 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 d dv set mode available for b band of ic-92ad, or if the ut-121 is installed in the ic-92a. D scan set mode ‡ not available during the tv band or weather channel mode selec- tion. D dup/tone set mode not available fo...

  • Page 100: ■ Set Mode Items

    Ne 96 11 menu screen operation new2001 ■ set mode items d auto power off the transceiver can be set to automatically turn off after a specifi ed time period with a beep when no key operations are performed. 30 min., 60 min, 90 min, 120 min and off (default) can be specified. The specified time period...

  • Page 101

    97 11 menu screen operation new2001 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 d monitor key action the monitor key, [sql] , can be set as a ‘sticky’ key. When set to the sticky condition, each push of [sql] toggles the monitor function on and off. • push : pushing and holding [sql] to monitor ...

  • Page 102

    Ne 98 11 menu screen operation new2001 d microphone simple mode microphone simple mode is used to change the function assignments for keys on the optional hm-75a remote con - trol speaker - microphone . (pgs. 122, 124) • simple • norm-1 (default) • norm-2 d weather alert function turns weather alert...

  • Page 103

    99 11 menu screen operation new2001 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 d ptt lock turns the ptt lock function on and off. Transmission with [ptt] is inhibited when on is selected to prevent accidental transmission, etc. (default: off) d busy lockout turns the busy lockout function on an...

  • Page 104: ■ Dv Set Mode Items

    Ne 100 11 menu screen operation new2001 ■ dv set mode items the following items are selectable by the ic-92ad or op- tional ut-121 is installed into the ic-92a. D auto reply this function replies to an individual station call even you are away from the transceiver. After a manual transmission (pushi...

  • Page 105

    101 11 menu screen operation new2001 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 d digital monitor sets the desired monitoring mode during digital mode op- eration from “auto,” “digital” and “analog.” • auto : the transceiver sets monitoring mode to fm and dv according to the received signal. (d...

  • Page 106

    Ne 102 11 menu screen operation new2001 d gps tx mode sets transmitting position data from connected a gps re- ceiver on and off. When the position information is received from a connected gps receiver and the gps auto tx timer setting (p. 95) is set to a specifi c time, the transceiver automatically...

  • Page 107

    103 11 menu screen operation new2001 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 d gps-a set mode entering to gps-a set mode for gps-a operation when sse- lect “gps-a” in gps tx mode item, then push [ ](5) † . This set mode is available to set unproto address, data extension, time stamp, gps-a s...

  • Page 108

    104 11 menu screen operation new2001 d time stamp selects transmitting time stamp type from dhm, hms and off. This function can be transmitted utc (universal time coordinated)time only. • off : no time stamp is transmitted. (default) • dhm : time stamp in the format of day, hour and minute is transm...

  • Page 109

    105 11 menu screen operation new2001 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 d comment program up to a 43-character* comment. The programmed comment is transmitted with the gps position data. *36-character comment can only be programmed when “course/speed” is selected in data extension. Q pu...

  • Page 110

    106 11 menu screen operation new2001 d time stamp selects transmitting time stamp type from dhm, hms and off. This function can be transmitted utc (universal time coordinated)time only. • off : no time stamp is transmitted. (default) • dhm : time stamp in the format of day, hour and minute is transm...

  • Page 111

    107 11 menu screen operation new2001 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 d call sign edit record selects the call sign programming when the call sign is ed- ited or corrected with the pre-programmed call sign. • off : the edited or corrected call sign is over writ- ten. • select : the ed...

  • Page 112: ■ Scan Set Mode Items

    Ne 108 11 menu screen operation new2001 ■ scan set mode items d priority watch activates priority watch or priority watch with alert (bell) . • off : the priority watch is turned off. (default) • on : the transceiver checks the memory channel fre- quency every 5 sec. • b ell : the transceiver checks...

  • Page 113

    109 11 menu screen operation new2001 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 d memory bank link function sets the memory bank link function on (default) and off. The link function provides continuous bank scan, scanning all contents in the selected banks during bank scan. • bank link setting...

  • Page 114: ■ Dup/tone Set Mode Items

    ■ dup/tone set mode items d offset frequency sets the offset frequency for duplex (repeater) operation within 0 to 159.995 mhz range. The default value may differ according to the selected fre- quency band (before accessing dup/tone set mode) and trans- ceiver version. The selected tuning step in vf...

  • Page 115

    D dtcs code selects dtcs (both encoder/decoder) code for dtcs squelch operation. Total of 104 codes (023–754) are available. (default: 023) • available dtcs codes d dtcs polarity sets dtcs polarity from “both n” (tx/rx: normal) , “tn-rr” (tx: normal, rx: reverse) , “tr-rn” (tx: reverse, rx: normal) ...

  • Page 116: ■ Display Set Mode Items

    Ne 112 11 menu screen operation new2001 d dtmf tx key selects dtmf transmitting code when pushing and holding [ptt], then pusing 10-key. • key : [1]–[9], [0], [a], [b], [c], [d], [e] or [f] dtmf code is transmitted respectively. (default) • dtmf-m : the assigned dtmf memory to [1]–[9] and [0] is tra...

  • Page 117

    113 11 menu screen operation new2001 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 d lcd contrast the contrast of the lcd can be selected from 16 levels. • 1 (low contrast) to 16 (high contrast) (default: 8) d rx call sign display ☞ available for ic-92ad, or ut-121 is installed ic-92a only. When a...

  • Page 118

    Ne 114 11 menu screen operation new2001 d scan name the programmed scan or bank name is displayed during the scan type selection. • on : the programmed scan or bank name is dis- played. (default) • off : the programmed scan or bank name is not dis- played. D scroll speed set he display scrolling spe...

  • Page 119: ■ Sounds Set Mode Items

    115 11 menu screen operation new2001 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 ■ sounds set mode items d beep output level adjusts the key-touch beep tone level to the desired level within 39 levels. The key-touch beep (following item) must be set to on to have a beep tone. D key-touch beep tu...

  • Page 120

    116 11 menu screen operation new2001 d standby beep ☞ available for ic-92ad, or if the ut-121 is installed in the ic- 92a. Turns the beep emission capability on and off when the communicating station finishes transmitting or the receive signal disappears while in the digital mode operation. (default...

  • Page 121: Other Functions

    117 12 other functions 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 ■ programming a dtmf code dtmf codes are used for autopatching, accessing repeat- ers, controlling other equipment, etc. The transceiver has 10 dtmf memory channels (ch01–ch10) for storage of often- used dtmf codes of up to 16 di...

  • Page 122

    118 12 other functions new2001 ■ transmitting a dtmf code d transmitting from dtmf memory the selected dtmf code is transmitted at each push of the [sql] switch while transmitting. The transmitting speed at which dtmf memories send individual dtmf characters can be set in “dtmf speed” menu. (p. 99) ...

  • Page 123: ■ Clearing A Dtmf Memory

    119 12 other functions 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 ■ clearing a dtmf memory an unwanted dtmf memory can be cleared (erased). Q push and hold [dtmf.M](9) for 1 sec. To enter dtmf memory mode. W rotate [dial] † to select the desired dtmf memory chan- nel to be cleared. E push and h...

  • Page 124: Code

    Ne 120 12 other functions new2001 ■ setting dtmf transfer speed the dtmf transfer speed can be selected. Q enter “dtmf speed” in dup/tone… set mode. (p. 99) w rotate [dial] † to select dtmf transfer speed as below. 100: transfer the dtmf data per about 100 msec. 200: transfer the dtmf data per about...

  • Page 125

    121 12 other functions new2001 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 d setting subaudible tones for repeater or tone squelch q enter “ctcss tone (or rpt tone)” in dup/tone… set mode. (pgs. 97, 98) w rotate [dial] † to select the desired repeater or ctcss tone frequency. • each operating ba...

  • Page 126

    Ne 122 12 other functions new2001 d setting digital code for digital code squelch or beep q push [main/dual] to select b band, then push and hold [mode](rec) for 1 sec. Several times to select dv mode. W enter “digital code” in dv set mode. (p. 92) e rotate [dial] † to select the desired digital cod...

  • Page 127

    123 12 other functions new2001 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 t rotate [dial] † to select “my call sign” in call sign set mode, then push [ ](5) † to enter “my call sign” setting. Y rotate [dial] † to select the desired call sign. • input the call sign if the desired call sign is no...

  • Page 128: ■ Tone/dtcs Squelch

    Ne 124 12 other functions new2001 ■ tone/dtcs squelch q set the desired operating frequency, ctcss tone and dtcs code. W push and hold [tone](7) for 1 sec. Several times to acti- vate the tone or dtcs squelch. (tone, tsql or dtcs) • subaudible tone encoder “tone,” tone squelch “tsql,” pocket beep “t...

  • Page 129: ■ Pocket Beep Function

    125 12 other functions new2001 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 ■ pocket beep function q set the desired operating frequency. W set the desired ctcss tone, dtcs code, digital call sign or digital code. E push and hold [tone](7)/[dsq](7) for 1 sec. Several times to activate the pocket ...

  • Page 130: ■ Tone Scan

    Ne 126 12 other functions new2001 ■ tone scan the transceiver can detect the subaudible tone frequency and dtcs code in a received signal. By monitoring a signal that is being transmitted on a repeater input frequency, you can determine the tone frequency required to access the re- peater. Q set the...

  • Page 131: ■ Beep Tones

    127 12 other functions new2001 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 ■ beep tones you can select to have confirmation beeps sound at the push of a switch. The output level can be adjusted within 39 levels with “beep level” in sounds set mode. (p. 102) you can select silent operation by tur...

  • Page 132

    Ne 128 12 other functions new2001 ■ weather channel operation there are 10 weather channels for moni- toring weather channels from the noaa (national oceanographic and atmospheric administration) broadcasts. D weather channel selection q push [call] several times to select weather channel mode. • “w...

  • Page 133: ■ Power Save

    129 12 other functions new2001 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 y when the alert is detected, a beep sounds and the follow- ing indication will be displayed. U turn the weather alert function off in set mode. Note: while receiving a signal (on a frequency other than the weather alert ...

  • Page 134: ■ Auto Power Off

    Ne 130 12 other functions new2001 ■ auto power off the transceiver can be set to automatically turn off after a specifi ed period with a beep when no switch is pushed. 120 min., 90 min., 60 min., 30 min. And off can be speci- fied. The specified period is retained even when the trans- ceiver is turne...

  • Page 135: ■ Cloning Function

    131 12 other functions new2001 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 ■ cloning function the ic-92a/92ad has transceiver-to-transceiver data clon- ing capability. This function is useful when you want to copy all of the programmed contents from one ic-92a/92ad to another. • an optional opc-...

  • Page 136: ■ Resetting

    132 12 other functions new2001 ■ resetting the function display may occasionally display erroneous information (e.G. When first applying power). This may be caused externally by static electric- ity or by other factors. If this problem occurs, turn power off. After waiting a few seconds, turn power ...

  • Page 137: Troubleshooting

    133 13 troubleshooting 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 problem no power comes on. No sound comes from the speaker. Transmitting is impossible. No contact possible with another station. Frequency can not be set. Program scan function can not start. Memor y scan function can not start....

  • Page 138: Specifications

    Ne 134 new2001 specifications 14 d general • frequency coverage : (unit: mhz) * 1 guaranteed 440–450 mhz only, * 2 guaranteed 144–148 mhz only, * 3 guaranteed 430–440 mhz only • mode : fm, am (rx only) , wfm (rx only) , dv † • no. Of memory channels : 1304 (incl. 100 scan edges and 4 call channels) ...

  • Page 139

    135 14 specifications new2001 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 d receiver • receive system : fm/am double-conversion superheterodyne wfm triple-conversion superheterodyne • intermediate frequencies : 1st a band 61.65 mhz/59.25 mhz (wfm) b band 46.35 mhz 2nd 450 khz/13.35 mhz (wfm) 3rd...

  • Page 140: Options

    Ne 136 new2001 options 15 • ut-121 digital unit provides dv mode operation for ic-92a. Already installed into the ic-92ad. • rs-92 remote control software allows you to operate the transceiver, as well as the easy memory management from the connected pc for micro- soft ® windows ® 98/98se/me/2000/xp...

  • Page 141

    137 15 options new2001 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 the optional ut-121 is installed inside the unit holder which is located under the battery pack/case’s space. Install the optional ut-121 as following procedures. Q unscrew 2 screws to remove the unit cover. W insert the ut-121’s...

  • Page 142: ■ Optional Hm-75A

    The optional hm-75a allows you to remotely select operat- ing frequencies, memory channels, etc. Remote control functions can be selected from 3 settings. These can be selected with “mic simple mode” in set mode. (p. 90) the hm-75a has a lock switch on the backside to prevent accidental frequency ch...

  • Page 143

    139 15 options new2001 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 when connecting the optional hm-174 wat e r p ro o f speaker - microphone , hm-175gps gps waterproof speaker - microphone or pc-1799 data communication cable , opc-1797 connection cable to the [data/sp/mic] jack, follow the proce...

  • Page 144

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