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Icom IC-E208 Instruction Manual

Manual is about: VHF/UHF FM

Summary of IC-E208

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    Instruction manual ie208 vhf/uhf fm transceiver.

  • Page 2: D Features

    I foreword thank you for purchasing this icom product. The ic-e208 vhf / uhf fm transceiver is designed and built with icom’s state of the art technology and craftsmanship. With proper care, this product should provide you with years of trouble-free operation. We want to take a couple of moments of ...

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    Rwarning rf exposure! This device emits radio frequency (rf) energy. Extreme caution should be observed when operating this device. If you have any questions regarding rf expo- sure and safety standards please refer to the federal communica- tions commission office of engineering and technology’s re...

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    Iii table of contents supplied accessories q dc power cable (3 m) ………………………………………1 w mobile mounting bracket……………………………………1 e microphone (hm-133)* ……………………………………1 r fuse (20 a) …………………………………………………1 t mounting screws, nuts and washers …………………1 set y microphone hanger …………………………………………1 u separation ca...

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    Iv 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 ■ one-touch ptt function ............................................................... 18 ■ audio mute function ..................................................................... 18 4 repeater operation ...........................................................

  • Page 6: Quick Reference Guide

    I quick reference guide ■ installation d installation methods • single body installation • the supplied mounting bracket (or optional mb-17a) can be used for the main unit installation. • remote installation • the supplied opc-600r separation cable can be used for remote installation. • optional opc...

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    Ii quick reference guide d location select a location which can support the weight of the trans- ceiver and does not interfere with driving. We recommend the locations shown in the diagram below. Never place the transceiver or remote controller where nor- mal operation of the vehicle may be hindered...

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    Iii quick reference guide d microphone connection connect the supplied microphone as illustrated below. D separation cable connection using the supplied separation cable (3.5 m) or the optional separation cable (7 m) the controller can be separated from the main unit, doubling as a remote controller...

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    Iv quick reference guide d optional mb-58 installation the optional mb-58 remote controller bracket is avail- able for separate installation. Q drill 2 or 4 holes where the bracket is to be installed. • approx. 4 mm when using nuts; approx. 1–2 mm when using self-tapping screws. W insert the supplie...

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    V d battery connection ☞ rwarning never remove the fuse holders from the dc power cable. ☞ never connect the transceiver directly to a 24 v battery. ☞ do not use the cigarette lighter socket for power con- nections. (see p. 5 for details) attach a rubber grommet when passing the dc power cable throu...

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    Vi quick reference guide d antenna installation • antenna location to obtain maximum performance from the transceiver, select a high-quality antenna and mount it in a good location. A non- radial antenna should be used when using a magnetic mount. • antenna connector the antenna uses a pl-259 connec...

  • Page 12: ■ Your First Contact

    Vii quick reference guide ■ your first contact now that you have your ic-e208 installed in your car or shack, you are probably excited to get on the air. We would like to take you through a few basic operation steps to make your first “on the air” an enjoyable experience. 1. Turning on the transceiv...

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    Viii quick reference guide 3. Tune the frequency the tuning dial will allow you to dial in the frequency you want to operate. Pages 12 and 13 will instruct you on how to set the tuning speed. Using the hm-133 you can directly enter the frequency with the hm-133 keypad for the main band. [example]: s...

  • Page 14: ■ Repeater Operation

    Ix quick reference guide ■ repeater operation 1. Setting duplex push [band] to select the frequency band. Push [low•dup] for 1 sec. Once or twice to select minus du- plex or plus duplex. 2. Repeater tone push [tone•t-scan] several times until “t” appears, if the repeater requires a subaudible tone t...

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    X quick reference guide quick reference guide ■ programming memory channels the ic-e208 has a total of 512 memory channels (including 10 scan edges and 2 call channels) for storing often used op- erating frequency, repeater settings, etc. 1. Setting a frequency in vfo mode, set the desired operating...

  • Page 16: Panel Description

    ■ front panel— controller qset•lock switch [set•lock] ➥ enters set mode when pushed. (p. 55) ➥ switches the lock function on and off when pushed for 1 sec. (p. 14) wtuning dial [dial] selects the operating frequency (p. 12), memory channel (p. 25), the setting of the set mode item and the scanning d...

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    2 1 panel description 1 ysquelch control [sql] varies the squelch level. (p. 15) • the rf attenuator activates and increases the attenuation when rotated clockwise to the center position and further. (p. 16) umonitor•dtmf switch [moni•dtmf] ➥ push to switch the monitor function on and off. (p. 15) ➥...

  • Page 18: ■ Function Display

    3 1 panel description ■ function display qtransmit indicator ➥ appears while transmitting. (p. 17) ➥ blinks while transmitting with the one-touch ptt func- tion. (p. 18) wduplex indicators (p. 20) “dup” appears when plus duplex, “dup –” appears when minus duplex (repeater) operation is selected. Eto...

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    4 1 panel description 1 rnarrow mode indicator (p. 63) appears when the fm/am narrow mode is selected. Tam indicator (p. 63) appears when am mode is selected. Ysquelch attenuator indicator (p. 16) appears when the squelch attenuator function is activated. • the attenuator can be switched off in init...

  • Page 20: ■ Rear Panel

    5 1 panel description ■ rear panel qdata socket [data] connects a tnc (terminal node controller), etc. For data communications. • see p. 6 for connection information. Wexternal speaker jack [sp] connects an 8 Ω speaker. • audio output power is more than 2.0 w. Ecooling fan rotates while transmitting...

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    6 1 panel description 1 d data jack pin assignment q data in input terminal for data transmit. See p. 62 for details on how to toggle data speed between 1200 (afsk) and 9600 bps (g3ruh, gmsk). W gnd common ground for data in, data out and af out. E ptt p ptt terminal for packet operation only. Conne...

  • Page 22: ■ Microphone (Hm-133*)

    7 1 panel description ■ microphone (hm-133*) qvfo/lock switch [vfo/lock] ➥ push to select vfo mode. (p. 11) ➥ push for 1 sec. To switch the lock function on and off. (p. 14) wptt switch ➥ push and hold to transmit; release to receive. ➥ switches between transmitting and receiving while the one-touch...

  • Page 23: ■ Microphone Keypad

    8 1 panel description 1 ■ microphone keypad key function secondary function ( +key) other functions switches between opening and closing the squelch. (p. 15) starts and stops scanning. (p. 40) starts and stops priority watch. (p. 46) selects high output power. (p. 17) selects mid. Output power. (p. ...

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    9 1 panel description ➥ cancels frequency entry. (p. 12) ➥ cancels the scan or priority watch. (pgs. 40, 46) ➥ exit set mode. (p. 55) ➥ enters set mode (p. 55) ➥ advances the set mode selection order after entering set mode. (p. 55) ➥ sets the keypad for numeral input. (p. 12) ➥ reverses the set mod...

  • Page 25: ■ Optional Microphones

    10 1 panel description 1 ■ optional microphones (hm-118n/tn) qptt switch push and hold to transmit; release to receive. Wup/down switches [up]/[dn] ➥ push either switch to change operating frequency, memory channel, set mode setting, etc. (pgs. 12, 25, 55) ➥ push either switch for 1 sec. To start sc...

  • Page 26: Setting A Frequency

    11 setting a frequency 2 ■ preparation d turning power on/off ➥ push [pwr] for 1 sec. To turn power on and off. D operating frequency band selection the ic-e208 has 2 m and 70 cm bands for transmission and reception. In addition, extra frequency bands 127, 220, 350, 500 and 900 mhz bands are availab...

  • Page 27: ■ Using The Tuning Dial

    12 2 setting a frequency 2 ■ using the tuning dial q rotate [dial] to set the frequency. • if vfo mode is not selected, push [v/mhz•scan] to select vfo mode. • the frequency changes in the selected tuning steps. (p. 13) w to change the frequency in 1 mhz (10 mhz for some versions) steps, push [v/mhz...

  • Page 28: ■ Tuning Step Selection

    13 2 setting a frequency ■ tuning step selection [ tuning steps are the minimum frequency change increments when you rotate [dial] or push [y]/[z] on the microphone. Independent tuning step for each frequency bands can be set for individual tuning convenience. The following tuning steps are availabl...

  • Page 29: ■ Lock Functions

    14 2 setting a frequency 2 ■ lock functions to prevent accidental frequency changes and unnecessary function access, use the lock function. The transceiver has 2 different lock functions. D frequency lock this function locks [dial] and switches electronically and can be used together with the microp...

  • Page 30: Basic Operation

    15 basic operation 3 ■ receiving q set the audio level. ➥ push [moni•dtmf] to open the squelch. ➥ rotate [vol] to adjust the audio level. ➥ push [moni•dtmf] to close the squelch. W set the squelch level. ➥ rotate [sql] fully counterclockwise in advance, then ro- tate [sql] clockwise until the noise ...

  • Page 31: ■ Squelch Attenuator

    16 3 basic operation 3 ■ squelch attenuator the transceiver has an rf attenuator related to the squelch level setting. Approx. 10 db attenuation is obtained at maxi- mum setting. The squelch attenuator allows you to set a minimum signal level needed to open the squelch. The attenuator function can b...

  • Page 32: ■ Transmitting

    17 3 basic operation ■ transmitting ☞ note: to prevent interference, listen on the channel be- fore transmitting by pushing [moni•dtmf] on the front panel or [ moni 1(bank)] on the microphone. Q select the frequency band. (p. 11) w set the operating frequency. (pgs. 11, 12) • select output power if ...

  • Page 33: ■ One-Touch Ptt Function

    ■ one-touch ptt function the ptt switch can be operated as a one-touch ptt switch (each push toggles between transmit/receive). Using this function you can transmit without pushing and holding the ptt switch. To prevent accidental, continuous transmission with this func- tion, the transceiver has a ...

  • Page 34: Repeater Operation

    19 repeater operation 4 repeaters allow you to extend the operational range of your radio because a repeater has much higher output power than the typical transceiver. Normally, a repeater has independent frequencies for each receiver and transmitter. A subaudible tone may also be required to access...

  • Page 35: ■ Accessing A Repeater

    20 4 repeater operation 4 ■ accessing a repeater q set the receive frequency (repeater output frequency). (pgs. 11, 12) w push [low•dup] for 1 sec. One or two times, to select minus duplex or plus duplex. • “dup–” or “dup” appears to indicate the transmit frequency for minus shift or plus shift, res...

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    21 4 repeater operation z set the receive frequency (repeater output fre- quency). (pgs. 11, 12) x push [ dup – 7(tone)] to select minus duplex; push [ dup + 8(tsqls)] to select plus duplex. C push [func] then [ dup – 7(tone)] to turn on the subaudible tone encoder according to re- peater requiremen...

  • Page 37: ■ Subaudible Tones

    22 4 repeater operation 4 ■ subaudible tones [ (encoder function) d subaudible tones q select the frequency band, mode/channel you wish to set the subaudible tones, such as vfo mode or memory/call channel. W push [set•lock] to enter set mode. E push [set•lock] or [dup•moni] several times until “t” a...

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    D dtmf tones ➥ push [dtmf-s], then push the keys of the de- sired dtmf digits. • the function indicator lights green. • 0–9, a–d, m(e) and #(f) are available. • when “d” is displayed in place of the 100 mhz digit, cancel the dtmf memory encoder in advance. (p. 49) • push [dtmf-s] again to return the...

  • Page 39: ■ Offset Frequency

    24 4 repeater operation 4 ■ offset frequency [ when communicating through a repeater, the transmit fre- quency is shifted from the receive frequency by an amount determined by the offset frequency. Independent offset frequencies can be set for each operating frequency. Q push [band] to select the de...

  • Page 40: Memory Operation

    25 memory operation 5 ■ general description the transceiver has 512 memory channels including 10 scan edge memory channels (5 pairs), and 2 call channels. Each of these channels can be individually programmed with operat- ing frequency (pgs. 11, 12), duplex direction (p. 21) and off- set (p. 24), su...

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    26 5 memory operation 5 ■ programming a memory channel vfo settings, including the set mode contents such as sub- audible tone frequency or offset, can be programmed into a memory channel. Q set the desired frequency. ➥ push [v/mhz•scan] to select vfo mode. ➥ set the frequency using [dial]. ➥ set ot...

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    27 5 memory operation d programming a memory channel via the microphone the microphone can also be used to program mem- ory channels. Z set the desired frequency in vfo mode. ➥ push [vfo/lock] to select vfo mode. ➥ set the frequency using the keypad. ➥ set other data (e.G. Offset frequency, duplex d...

  • Page 43: ■ Copying Memory Contents

    28 5 memory operation 5 ■ copying memory contents this function copies 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 re- calling the offset frequency, subaudible tone frequency etc. D memory/ca...

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    29 5 memory operation d memory/call ➪memory/call q select the memory/call channel to be transferred. ➥ push [m/call•prio] several times to select memory mode or call channel, then rotate [dial] or push [band] to select the desired memory or call channel respec- tively. W push [s.Mw•mw] momentarily. ...

  • Page 45: ■ Memory Clearing

    30 5 memory operation 5 ■ memory clearing contents of programmed memories can be cleared (blanked), if desired. Q push [v/mhz•scan] to select vfo mode. W push [s.Mw•mw] momentarily. • “!” indicator and the memory channel number blink. E rotate [dial] to select the memory channel to be cleared. • mem...

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    31 5 memory operation ■ programming channel names each memory channel and the call channel can be pro- grammed with an alphanumeric channel name for easy recognition and can be indicated independently by channel. Names can be a maximum of 6 characters— see the table below for available characters. Q...

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    32 5 memory operation 5 channel names can also be programmed via the mi- crophone. Z push [func] then [ clr a(mw)] momentarily. • “!” and memory channel number blink. X push [y]/[z] to select the memory/call channel to be as- signed memory names. C push [band]. • frequency readouts disappear and a c...

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    5 memory operation 33 d d to indicate the channel name [ the channel name indication can be set for independent memory channels. Q push [m/call•prio] to select the memory mode. W rotate [dial] to select the desired memory channel to be indicated the channel names. E push [set•lock] to enter set mode...

  • Page 49: ■ Memory Bank Selection

    5 memory operation 34 5 ■ memory bank selection the ic-e208 has a total of 10 banks (a to j) . Regular memory channels, 1 to 500, are assigned into the desired bank for easy memory management. Q push [m/call•prio] several times to select memory mode, if desired. W push [band] to select memory bank c...

  • Page 50: ■ Memory Bank Setting

    35 5 memory operation ■ memory bank setting [ q push [m/call•prio] several times to select memory mode, then select the desired memory channel via [dial]. W push [set•lock] to enter set mode. E push [set•lock] or [s.Mw•mw] several times until “bak” appears. R rotate [dial] to select the desired bank...

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    36 5 memory operation 5 ■ transferring bank contents [ contents of programmed memory banks can be cleared or transferred to another bank. Information: even if the memory bank contents are cleared, the memory channel contents still remain pro- grammed. Q select the desired bank contents to be transfe...

  • Page 52: Call Channel Operation

    37 call channel operation 6 ■ call channel selection call channel is pre-programmed memory channel that can be accessed by simply pushing call channel button. ➥ push [m/call•prio] several times to select the call chan- nel mode then push [band] to select the desired call channel. • “c1” or “c2” appe...

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    38 6 call channel operation 6 ■ programming a call channel operating frequency, duplex information, subaudible tone in- formation (tone encoder or tone squelch on/off and its fre- quency) can be programmed into the call channel. Q set the desired frequency in vfo mode. ➥ push [v/mhz•scan] to select ...

  • Page 54: Scan Operation

    39 scan operation 7 ■ scan types scanning searches for signals automatically and makes it easier to locate new stations for contact or listening purposes. There are 3 scan types and 4 resume conditions to suit your operating needs. Band scan (p. 40) repeatedly scans all frequen- cies over the entire...

  • Page 55: ■ Scan Start/stop

    40 7 scan operation 7 ■ scan start/stop d preparation scan resume condition (p. 44); program the scan edges (pgs. 41, 42); program 2 or more memory channels (pgs. 26, 27); set skip settings (p. 43), if desired. D operation q select vfo mode for full/programmed scan with [v/mhz•scan]; or memory mode ...

  • Page 56: ■ Scan Edges Programming

    41 7 scan operation ■ scan edges programming scan edges can be programmed in the same manner as memory channels. Scan edges are programmed into scan edges, 1a/1b to 5a/5b, in memory channels. Q set the edge frequency of the desired frequency range in vfo mode: ➥ set the frequency using [dial]. ➥ set...

  • Page 57

    42 7 scan operation 7 d programming scan edges via microphone z set the desired frequency in vfo mode. ➥ push [vfo/lock] to select vfo mode. ➥ set the frequency via the keypad or [y]/[z]. X push [func] then [ clr a(mw)] momentarily. C push [y] or [z] to select scan edge channels, 1a, 2a, 3a, 4a or 5...

  • Page 58: ■ Skip Channel Setting

    43 7 scan operation ■ skip channel setting [ the memory skip function speeds up scanning by checking only those memory channels not set as skip channels. Set skip channels as follows. Q select a memory channel: ➥ push [m/call•prio] to select memory mode. ➥ rotate [dial] to select the desired channel...

  • Page 59: ■ Scan Resume Condition

    44 7 scan operation 7 ■ scan resume condition [ the scan resume condition can be selected as timer or pause scan. The selected resume condition is also used for priority watch. (p. 46) q push [set•lock] to enter set mode. W push [set•lock] or [s.Mw•mw] several times until “sct” or “scp” appears as s...

  • Page 60: Priority Watch

    45 priority watch 8 ■ priority watch types priority watch checks for signals on a vfo frequency every 5 sec. While operating in memory mode. The transceiver has 3 priority watch types to suit your needs. You can also trans- mit on the vfo frequency while the priority watch operates. The watch resume...

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    46 8 priority watch 8 ■ priority watch operation 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 memory scan watch: select memory mode; then, push [v/mhz•scan] for 1 sec. To start memory scan. For ca...

  • Page 62: Dtmf Memory Encoder

    47 dtmf memory encoder 9 ■ programming a dtmf code dtmf tones are used for autopatching, controlling other equipment, etc. The transceiver has 16 dtmf memory chan- nels (d0–df) for storage of often-used dtmf codes of up to 24 digits. Q push [moni•dtmf] for 1 sec. To turn the dtmf encoder on. • “d” a...

  • Page 63

    48 9 dtmf memory encoder 9 d programming a dtmf code— via microphone z push [func] then [ low 6(dtmf)] to turn the dtmf encoder on. • “d” appears in place of 100 mhz digit. X push [ set b(d-off)] to enter the dtmf memory programming condition. C push [y] or [z] to select the desired dtmf memory chan...

  • Page 64

    49 9 dtmf memory encoder ■ transmitting a dtmf code d automatic transmission (dtmf memory) q push [moni•dtmf] for 1 sec. To turn the dtmf memory encoder on. • “d” appears in place of 100 mhz digit. W push [set•lock] to enter dtmf memory programming condition. E rotate [dial] to select the desired dt...

  • Page 65: ■ Dtmf Speed

    50 9 dtmf memory encoder 9 d manual transmission z deactivate the dtmf memory encoder by pushing [func] then [ set b(d-off)]. X push [dtmf-s] to turn the dtmf direct selec- tion on. • the function indicator (microphone) lights green. C push one of “0” to “9” and “a” to “f” keys mo- mentarily, then p...

  • Page 66: ■ Pocket Beep Operation

    51 pocket beep and tone squelch 10 ■ pocket beep operation this function uses subaudible tones for calling and can be used as a “common pager” to inform you that someone has called while you were away from the transceiver. D waiting for a call from a specific station q set the operating frequency. W...

  • Page 67

    52 10 pocket beep and tone squelch 10 z set the operating frequency. X program the ctcss tone frequency or dtcs code in set mode. ➥ push [ set b(d-off)] to enter set mode. ➥ push [ set b(d-off)] or [ ent c(t-off)] several times until “ct” for tone squelch or “dt” for dtcs squelch appears. • “t sql” ...

  • Page 68

    53 10 pocket beep and tone squelch ■ tone/dtcs squelch operation the tone or dtcs squelch opens only when receiving a sig- nal with the same pre-programmed subaudible tone or dtcs code, respectively. Q set the operating frequency. W program the ctcss tone frequency or dtcs code in set mode. • see p....

  • Page 69: ■ Tone Scan

    54 10 pocket beep and tone squelch 10 ■ tone scan by monitoring a signal that is being operated with pocket beep, tone or dtcs squelch function, you can determine the tone frequency or dtcs code necessary to open a squelch. Q set the desired operating frequency or memory channel to be checked for a ...

  • Page 70: Other Functions

    55 other functions 11 ■ set mode • set mode operation q push [set•lock] to enter the set mode. W push [set•lock] or [s.Mw•mw] to select the desired item. E rotate [dial] to select the condition or value. R push [moni•dtmf] to exit set mode. • set mode items z push [ set b(d-off)] to enter set mode. ...

  • Page 71

    56 11 other functions 11 d d display dimmer adjust to suit lighting conditions. The levels 1 (dark) to 8 (bright: default) are available. D d display color the display color can be set to amber (default), yellow or green. D d mic lock function sets the supplied hm-133’s (optional for some versions) ...

  • Page 72

    57 11 other functions d d dtcs code sets dtcs code (both encoder and decoder) for dtcs squelch operation. Total of 104 codes are available. (default: 023) d d dtcs polarity sets dtcs polarities for transmission and reception from “nn,” “nr,” “rn” and “rr.” (default: nn) d d offset frequency sets the...

  • Page 73

    58 11 other functions 11 d d scan resume timer selects scan resume timer from sct-15 (default), sct-10, sct-5 and scp-2. • sct-15/10/5 : scan pauses for 15/10/5 sec., then re- sumes. • scp-2 : pause on a signal until signal disap- pears, then resumes 2 sec. After the sig- nal disappears. D d channel...

  • Page 74

    59 11 other functions d d program scan skip setting sets the program scan skip setting from on and off for vfo scan operation, such as programmed scan. This item appears when set mode is accessed from vfo mode only. D d memory bank link function sets the memory bank link function on and off (default...

  • Page 75: ■ Initial Set Mode

    60 11 other functions 11 ■ initial set mode the initial set mode is accessed at power on and al- lows you to set seldom-changed settings. In this way, you can “customize” transceiver operations to suit your preference and operating style. • initial set mode items d d entering initial set mode q whil...

  • Page 76

    61 11 other functions d d key-touch beep the key-touch beep can be turned off for silent operation. D d time-out timer to prevent accidental prolonged transmission, etc., the trans- ceiver has a time-out timer. This function cuts a transmission off after 1–30 min. Of continuous transmission. This ti...

  • Page 77

    62 11 other functions 11 d d data transmission speed selects the data transmission speed for packet operation from 1200 bps and 9600 bps. D d squelch delay selects squelch delay from short and long to prevent re- peated opening and closing of the squelch during reception of the same signal. • s : sh...

  • Page 78: ■ Am/fm Narrow Mode

    63 11 other functions d d narrow tx function select the narrow tx function on and off. • on : enables the fm-narrow mode transmission. The deviation (modulation level) becomes half from the regular fm transmission can be performed. • off : inhibits the fm-narrow mode transmission. The regular fm dev...

  • Page 79: ■ Microphone Keys

    64 11 other functions 11 ■ microphone keys the supplied hm-133’s (optional for some versions) [f-1] and [f-2] keys memorize the transceiver conditions. The [up]/[dn] keys of the standard or an optional microphone (other than the hm-133) can be assigned functions like the function keys on the transce...

  • Page 80: ■ Partial Reset

    65 11 other functions ■ partial reset if you want to initialize the operating conditions (vfo fre- quency, vfo settings, set mode contents) without clearing the memory contents. ➥ while pushing [v/mhz•scan] and [set•lock], push [pwr] for 1 sec. To partially reset. ■ all reset the function display ma...

  • Page 81: ■ Data Cloning

    66 11 other functions 11 ■ data cloning cloning allows you to quickly and easily transfer the pro- grammed contents from one transceiver to another; or, data from a personal computer to a transceiver using the optional cs-208 cloning software . D cloning between transceivers q connect the opc-474 cl...

  • Page 82: ■ Packet Operation

    67 11 other functions d cloning using a personal computer data can be cloned to and from a personal computer (mi- crosoft ® windows ® 98/2000/me/xp) using the optional cs-208 cloning software and the optional cloning cable opc-478u (usb type) or opc-478 (rs-232c type). Consult the cs-208 cloning sof...

  • Page 83

    68 11 other functions 11 d 1200 bps packet operation q connect the transceiver and a tnc as illustrated below. W set the tnc for transmit. E set transmit delay on the tnc. R adjust the tnc frequency deviation if necessary. • when using a deviation meter: adjust the output of the tnc so that frequenc...

  • Page 84

    69 11 other functions d 9600 bps high speed packet operation the transceiver supports 2 modes of 9600 bps packet opera- tion: g3ruh and gmsk. Q connect the transceiver and a tnc as illustrated below. W g3ruh mode can handle 16 kinds of modulated wave forms in order to maintain a communication link. ...

  • Page 85: Maintenance

    70 12 maintenance 11 12 problem possible cause solution ref. ■ troubleshooting if your transceiver seems to be malfunctioning, please check the following points before sending it to a service center. Does not turn on. No sound comes from the speaker. Sensitivity is low and only strong signals are au...

  • Page 86: ■ Fuse Replacement

    71 12 maintenance ■ fuse replacement if the fuse blows or the transceiver stops functioning, find the source of the problem if possible, and replace the damaged fuse with a new, rated one (fgb 20 a) as shown at right. 20 a fuse problem possible cause solution ref. Some memory channels cannot be sele...

  • Page 87: Specifications And Options

    72 13 specifications and options 12 13 ■ specifications d d general • frequency coverage : europe rx 118.000–173.995 mhz* 1 , 230.000–549.995 mhz* 2 , 810.000–999.990 mhz tx 144–146 mhz, 430–440 mhz italy rx 118.000–173.995 mhz* 1 , 230.000–549.995 mhz* 2 , 810.000–999.990 mhz tx 144–146 mhz, 430–43...

  • Page 88: ■ Options

    73 13 specifications and options ■ options hm-133 remote - control microphone wired remote control microphone with key backlight. Same as that supplied with the transceiver. Hm-118tn dtmf microphone hm-118n hand microphone hs-62 flexible mobile microphone + hs-15sb switch box + opc-589 adapter cable...

  • Page 89: Declaration

    74 14 ce 13 14 declaration of conformity we icom inc. Japan 1-1-32, kamiminami, hirano-ku osaka 547-0003, japan declare on our sole responsibility that this equipment complies with the essential requirements of the radio and telecommunications terminal equipment directive, 1999/5/ec, and that any ap...

  • Page 90: Mode Arrangement

    75 mode arrangement 15 key-touch beep (p. 61) time-out timer (p. 61) dtmf speed (p. 63) narrow transmission (p. 63) set mode dtmf memory clone mode call channel (p. 37) bank channel memory mode (p. 25) vfo mode (p. 11) initial set mode display dimmer (p. 56) display color (p. 56) bank link function ...

  • Page 91

    76 15 mode arrangement 14 auto power off (p. 61) cooling fan (p. 61) data speed (p. 62) squelch delay (p. 62) microphone sensitivity (p. 62) squelch attenuator (p. 62) active band (p. 62) repeater tone frequency (p. 56) tone squelch frequency (p. 56) dtcs code (p. 57) dtcs polarity (p. 57) offset fr...

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