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Icom IC-E90 Instruction Manual

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Manual is about: MULTIBAND FM

Summary of IC-E90

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    This device complies with part 15 of the fcc rules. Operation is sub- ject 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. Ie90 multiband fm tran...

  • Page 2: Features

    I thank you for purchasing this icom product. The ic-e90 multi band transceiver is designed and built with icom’s superior technology and craftsmanship. With proper care, this product should provide you with years of trouble- free operation. The ic-e90 is a tri-band, 50 mhz, 144 mhz, 430 mhz fm tran...

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    Ii important read all instructions carefully and completely before using the transceiver. Save this instruction manual — this in- struction manual contains important operating instructions for the ic-e90. Explicit definitions the explicit definitions below apply to this instruction manual. Word warn...

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    Iii r r warning rf exposure! This device emits radio frequency (rf) energy. Extreme caution should be observed when operating this device. If you have any ques- tions regarding rf exposure and safety standards please refer to the federal communications commission office of engineering and technology...

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    Iv foreword ............................................. I important ............................................. Ii explicit definitions .......................... Ii supplied accessories ..................... Ii cautions ............................................... Iii table of contents ........

  • Page 6: Quick Reference Guide

    1 quick reference guide 1 ■ installing the battery pack q open the latch. Then, attach the bp-217 li-ion battery pack or optional bp-216 battery case. • be sure to observe the correct direction. • charge li-ion battery pack before use. W lock the latch. Note: the battery pack is provided uncharged. ...

  • Page 7

    2 1 quick reference guide e insert the transceiver to the end of the clip as shown at right. • once the transceiver is locked in place, it will swivel 360 degrees as shown at right. To remove: r turn the transceiver upside down, and then lift to release the transceiver from the belt clip as shown at...

  • Page 8

    3 1 quick reference guide 50 mhz band adapter attach the 50 mhz band adapter hold the base , then screw the antenna down. For bc band to 50 mhz band, through to 800 mhz band for wfm band to 800 mhz band detach the top cap* *keep the the anttenna top cap in the safe place when it not in use. D instal...

  • Page 9

    4 1 quick reference guide ■ charging the li-ion battery pack d charging with the wall charger q push and hold [pwr] to turn the transceiver power off. W insert the charger plug into the dc power jack of the trans- ceiver. E plug the charger into an ac wall outlet. R charging starts and the battery i...

  • Page 10: Rapid Charging

    5 1 quick reference guide ■ rapid charging the optional bc-139 provides rapid charging of the battery pack. Caution: to avoid damage to the transceiver, turn the transceiver off while charging. • charging period: 2.5 hours (w/bp-217) ■ external power operation an optional cp-19r cigarette lighter ca...

  • Page 11: Your First Contact

    6 1 quick reference guide ■ your first contact now that you have your ic-e90 ready to operate, 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. D first contact q push and hold [pwr] for ...

  • Page 12: Panel Description

    ■ panel description q power switch [pwr] push for 1 sec. To turn the transceiver power on and off. W band switch [band] ➥ push to select the operating band (50mhz, air, vhf, uhf, etc.). (p. 21) ➥ push to select the memory bank or push to proceed the memory name cursor while programming the memory op...

  • Page 13

    8 2 panel description y ptt switch [ptt] ➥ push and hold to transmit in 50/144/430 mhz amateur bands; release to receive. (p. 28) •when wfm or am mode is selected, transmission is impossible. U antenna connector (p. 3) connects the supplied antenna. I external speaker and microphone jacks [sp/mic] c...

  • Page 14

    9 2 panel description !4 call/lock switch [call/tv lock] ➥ toggles between call channel, tv channel*, and vfo mode in sequence. (p. 20) *depends on version. ➥ push for 1 sec. To toggle the lock function on and off. (p. 74) • “ é ” appears while the key lock function is in use. ➥ while pushing [ptt],...

  • Page 15

    10 2 panel description @0 frequency skip switch [5 skip] ➥ push for 1 sec. To turn the frequency skip func- tion on and off in vfo mode. (p. 47) • “p skip” appears when the frequency skip function is in use. ➥ push for 1 sec. To set the memory channel as the fol- lowing skip channel in memory mode i...

  • Page 16: Function Display

    11 2 panel description ■ function display q frequency readout shows the operating frequency, set mode contents, etc. • the smaller “75,” “50” and “25” to the right of the readout indi- cate 0.75, 0.5 and 0.25 khz, respectively. • the decimal point of the frequency flashes during scan. W lock indicat...

  • Page 17

    12 2 panel description t tone indicators (p. 70) ➥ appear when the following tone functions are activated. • subaudible tone encoder — “t” appears. (p. 29) • tone squelch — “t sql” appears. (p. 71) • pocket beep — “t sql s ” appears. (p. 71) • dtcs squelch — “dtcs” appears. (p. 71) • dtcs beep — “ s...

  • Page 18: Battery Attachment

    ■ battery attachment q attach the bp-217 li-ion battery pack or optional bp-216 battery case. • be sure to observe the correct direction. • charge li-ion battery pack before use. W lock the latch. D operating periods the operating periods with bp-217 are: 50 mhz approx. 6 hr. 144 mhz approx. 5 hr. 4...

  • Page 19: Regular Charging

    14 3 battery charging ■ regular charging prior to using the transceiver for the first time, the battery pack must be fully charged for optimum life and operation. Caution: to avoid damage to the transceiver, turn the transceiver off while charging. • recommended temperature range for charging: 0°c t...

  • Page 20: Rapid Charging

    15 3 battery charging ■ rapid charging the optional bc-139 provides rapid charging of the battery pack. • charging period: 2.5 hours (w/bp-217) caution: to avoid damage to the transceiver, turn it off while charging. • recommended temperature range for charging: 0°c to +35°c; +32°f to +95°f • never ...

  • Page 21: Battery Case

    ■ battery case (option) q install 2 r6 (aa) size alkaline batteries into bp-216. • be sure to observe the correct polarity. W install the battery case as shown at right. A build in step-up convertor in the bp-216 increases the volt- age up to 5 v dc. Keep battery contacts clean. It’s a good idea to ...

  • Page 22: Basic Operation

    17 4 basic operation ■ turning power on d turning power on q make sure alkaline batteries are installed in the battery case or the battery pack is charged, and attach them. (p. 13) w push [pwr] for 1 sec. To turn the power on. • the function display shows “icom,” current voltage then the op- erating...

  • Page 23: Tuning Step

    18 4 basic operation ■ tuning step when using the tuning dial to change the frequency, or when a scan function is activated, the frequency changes in increments determined by the set tun- ing step. Tuning steps can be selected for each band. This transceiver has 13 tuning steps as follows: • 5 khz •...

  • Page 24: Setting A Frequency

    19 4 basic operation d setting the frequency with keypad q select vfo mode with [vfo]. W push the desired numeral buttons until inputting 1 khz digit to set the frequency. • when you want to change the 100 khz digit and below, push [•] first, then the numeral but- tons. • acceptable digits for the 1...

  • Page 25: Mode Selection

    20 4 basic operation ■ mode selection d vfo mode vfo mode is used for setting a desired frequency within the band range. ➥ push [vfo] to select vfo mode. • pushing [vfo] in vfo mode toggles vfo a and b. What is vfo? Vfo is an abbreviation of variable fre- quency oscillator. Frequencies for transmitt...

  • Page 26

    ■ operating band and receive mode selection d selecting the operating band the transceiver can receive the bc (broadcast)* bands, 5 mhz* band, 50 mhz* band, wfm* bands, air* band, 144 mhz (vhf) band, 220 mhz* band, 300 mhz* band, 430 mhz (uhf) band or 800 mhz* band. Note: available frequency range m...

  • Page 27: Setting The Squelch Level

    ■ setting the squelch level 22 4 basic operation the squelch circuit mutes the received audio signal depending on the signal strength. The transceiver has 9 squelch levels, a continuously open setting and an automatic squelch setting. D setting the squelch level q while pushing and holding [sql], ro...

  • Page 28: Receiving

    23 4 basic operation ■ receiving d setting volume level ➥ push [ y ] or [ z ] to set the desired audio level. • rotating the tuning dial while pushing [ y ] or [ z ] also sets the audio level. D setting squelch level q while pushing [sql], rotate [dial] to select the squelch level. • “level1” is loo...

  • Page 29

    24 4 basic operation d receiving fm broadcast [example]: receiving 88.200 mhz. Q select vfo mode with [vfo]. W for direct frequency input, push [8], [8], [•], [2], [0], [0]. • skip e and t in this case. E push [band] several times to select the fm broadcast band. • default frequency (fm broadcast ba...

  • Page 30

    25 4 basic operation d receiving tv channels available tv channels depends on the version. Refer to the tv frequency table (p. 81) for details. Some channels are set as skip channels. Refer to the skip channel setting (p. 26) for details. Tv channel frequency and skip setting can be re-pro- grammed ...

  • Page 31

    26 4 basic operation d tv skip scan the transceiver automatically programs the receivable tv channels as non-skip channels and others as skip channels. Q select tv mode with [call/tv]. • pushing [call/tv] selects a call, tv and weather channel (u.S.A. Version only) in sequence. W push [mode scan] fo...

  • Page 32: Rit Function

    27 4 basic operation ■ rit function (uk and italy versions only) to compensate for the off frequency of a transmitting station, the transceiver has receive incremental tuning for receiving fre- quencies above 630.000 mhz. The rit function cannot be used in tv mode and is automatically canceled below...

  • Page 33: Transmitting

    28 4 basic operation ■ transmitting d amateur band operation caution: transmitting without an antenna may damage the trans- ceiver. Make sure a charged battery pack or al- kaline batteries are installed. (p. 1) important: to maximize the read- ability of your transmitted signal, pause a few sec. Aft...

  • Page 34: Repeater Operation

    29 4 basic operation ■ repeater operation when using a repeater, the transmit frequency is shifted from the receive frequency by the offset frequency. (p. 31) it is con- venient to program repeater information into memory chan- nels. (p. 37) q set the receive frequency (repeater output frequency). W...

  • Page 35

    30 4 basic operation d checking the repeater input signal the transceiver can check whether the other station’s trans- mit signal can be received directly or not. ➥ push and hold [sql] to check whether the other station’s transmit signal can be directly received or not. • when the other station’s si...

  • Page 36: Duplex Operation

    31 4 basic operation ■ duplex operation d setting 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. Q select vfo mode or desired memory channel to be pro- grammed. W push [8 set] for...

  • Page 37: Split Operation

    32 4 basic operation ■ split operation split frequency operation allows you to transmit and receive on two different frequencies in the same band. The split fre- quency operation is performed using 2 frequencies, one in vfo a and one in b. D setting split frequency operation q push [8 set] for 1 sec...

  • Page 38: 1750 Hz Tone

    33 4 basic operation ■ 1750 hz tone some european repeaters require a 1750 hz tone to be ac- cessed. For such european repeaters, perform the following. Q push [• dtmf.M] for 1 sec. To select dtmf memory. W rotate [dial] counter-clockwise until “t-call” appears. E push [vfo] to exit dtmf memory. R s...

  • Page 39: Memory/call Channels

    34 5 memory/call channels ■ general the transceiver has 500 memory channels, 50 scan edge channels and 5 call channels for storage of often-used fre- quencies. Memory channels can be named with 6 characters and as- signed to 18 banks. D memory/call channel contents the following information can be p...

  • Page 40

    35 5 memory/call channels d default memory contents example channel description 000–499 (memory channel; mch) • regular memory channel • default memory channel example mch 000 1 51.000 mhz mch 001 145.000 mhz mch 002 430.000 mhz *mch 003–499 are blank channels. 0a/0b– 24a/24b (scan edge channel) • p...

  • Page 41: Calling Up Memory Channels

    36 5 memory/call channels ■ calling up memory channels memory channels can be selected with the [dial] and keypad. • blank channels cannot be selected via [dial]. • blank channels can be selected via key- pad. • previously selected channels appear when the wrong memory channel num- ber is entered. D...

  • Page 42: Programming Memory Channels

    37 5 memory/call channels program the desired frequency into a memory channel, call channel or scan edge channel as follows. The memory channels are shared with all bands. Memory channels 003–499 are blank (non-programmed) channels as a factory setting. D programming a memory channel [example]: 433....

  • Page 43: Transferring Memory

    38 5 memory/call channels d auto memory channel increment while programming a memory channel, the next memory channel can be selected automatically. This is convenient when programming memory channels one after another. ➥ keep pushing [mr s.Mw] for 2 sec. Or more, at step t of the left section, to s...

  • Page 44: Copying Memory Contents

    39 5 memory/call channels ■ copying memory contents this is convenient when programming memory contents into a scan edge channel or call channel. • call or scan edge channel contents can be copied in the same manner. Q push [mr s.Mw] to select memory mode. W select the memory channel to be copied wi...

  • Page 45

    40 5 memory/call channels t rotate the tuning dial to select the desired character. • see the following list for available characters. Y push [band] to advance the cursor. • rotating the tuning dial while pushing [band] also selects the cursor. U repeat t and y until the desired name is input. I pus...

  • Page 46: Memory Bank

    41 5 memory/call channels ■ memory bank the transceiver has 500 memory channels that can be as- signed to 18 banks for faster memory access, memory arrangement, etc. Each bank (a–h, j, l, n–r, t, u and y) can be assigned up to 100 memory channels. Memory banks are used for arrangement of a memory ch...

  • Page 47

    42 5 memory/call channels fm fm fm fm fm q push [mr] to select memory mode. W select mch with [dial]. E push [mr s.Mw] for 1 sec. To indicate mch. Vfo mode memory channel indicator flashes. Release [call/tv]. U push [vfo]. Memory bank is programmed and memory mode is selected. Memory bank indication...

  • Page 48: Memory Clear

    43 5 memory/call channels ■ memory clear unwanted memory channels can be cleared (erased). Before clearing a memory channel make sure it is no longer needed as cleared memories cannot be recalled. Scan edges (0a/0b) cannot be cleared. Q push [mr s.Mw] for 1 sec. To indicate a memory channel. • memor...

  • Page 49: Call Channel

    44 5 memory/call channels ■ call channel 5 call channels are available to store the most-often-used fre- quencies for quick recall. The call channels can be programmed in a similar manner to memory channel programming. ➥ select c0–c4 for programming call channels 0–4 in step r in “programming memory...

  • Page 50: Scan Operation

    45 6 scan operation ■ scan types up to 25 programmed scan ranges (0a/0b to 24a/24b), full scan, band scan and memory bank scan provide scanning versatility. Each scan can have skip channels programmed. D vfo scans full scan (p. 46) repeatedly scans all fre- quencies over the entire re- ceive range. ...

  • Page 51: Vfo Scan

    46 6 scan operation y y scan opera tion ■ vfo scan the following scans are available for the vfo scan. Full scan repeatedly scans all frequencies over the entire receive range. • some frequency ranges are restricted depending on versions. Band scan repeatedly scans all frequencies over the entire se...

  • Page 52: Frequency Skip Function

    47 6 scan operation ■ frequency skip function unwanted frequencies can be skipped and programmed as skip channels when full scan, band scan or programmed scan is pausing. Q start a vfo scan. (p. 46) w while receiving an unwanted signal and scan pauses, push [5 skip] for 1 sec. To program the receive...

  • Page 53: Memory Scan

    48 6 scan operation y y scan opera tion ■ memory scan memory scan repeatedly scans all memory channels except skip channels. There are 3 types of memory scan, select band scan, full bank scan and bank scan are available. D full memory scan/select band scan q push [mr] to enter memory mode. W while p...

  • Page 54: Scan Notes

    49 6 scan operation ■ scan notes d squelch setting scanning stops when the squelch opens. Make sure the squelch is set to the threshold point or desired squelch level. ➥ rotate the tuning dial while pushing [sql] to select auto- matic squelch (auto) or a level (1–9) where the noise is muted. (p. 22)...

  • Page 55: Priority Watch

    50 7 priority watch ■ priority watch types priority watch checks for signals on a frequency every 5 sec. While operating on a vfo frequency or scanning. The trans- ceiver has 6 priority watch types to suit your needs. The watch resumes according to the selected scan resume condition. See p. 58 for d...

  • Page 56: Priority Watch Operation

    51 7 priority watch ■ priority watch operation d memory channel watch while operating on a vfo frequency, priority watch checks for a signal in the selected memory channel every 5 sec. • a memory channel with skip information can be watched. Q select vfo mode; then, set an operating frequency. W sel...

  • Page 57

    52 7 priority watch d vfo scan with memory channel watch while scanning in vfo mode, priority watch checks for sig- nals in the selected memory channel every 5 sec. • a memory channel with skip information can be watched. Q select the desired memory channel to be watched. W select vfo mode. E push [...

  • Page 58

    53 7 priority watch d vfo scan with memory scan watch while scanning in vfo mode, priority watch checks for sig- nals in memory channels every 5 sec. Q select memory mode. W push [mode scan] for 1 sec. To start a memory scan. • start the memory scan first, otherwise, memory scan watch does not start...

  • Page 59

    54 7 priority watch d vfo scan with call channel watch while scanning in vfo mode, priority watch checks for sig- nals in the selected call channel every 5 sec. Q select vfo mode. W push [call/tv] to select call channel mode. E rotate [dial] to select the desired call channel. R push [8 set] for 1 s...

  • Page 60: Set Mode

    55 8 set mode ■ set mode set mode is used for programming in- frequently changed values or conditions of functions. In addition, this transceiver has 2 ex- panded set modes which are used for programming more infrequently changed values or conditions of func- tions. When turning the expanded set mod...

  • Page 61: Set Mode Items

    56 8 set mode ■ set mode items set mode is used for programming infrequently changed val- ues or conditions of functions. General set mode r tone repeater tone (p. 57) c tone tone squelch/pocket beep frequency (p. 57) code dtcs squelch code (p. 57) offset offset frequency (p. 57) resume scan resume ...

  • Page 62

    57 8 set mode • repeater tone (r tone) selects tone encoder frequency for accessing a repeater, etc. From one of 50 available tone frequencies. • 67.0–254.1 hz (50 tones): 88.5 hz (default) •tone squelch/pocket beep frequency (c tone) selects tone squelch or pocket beep frequency from one of 50 avai...

  • Page 63

    58 8 set mode • scan resume time (resume) selects the scan resume time from pausing on a frequency after the received signal disappears. • 0 scan resumes when a received signal disappears. • 1–5 scan pauses 1–5 sec. After a received signal disappears. (default: 2 sec.) • hold scan pauses on a receiv...

  • Page 64

    59 8 set mode • beep tone (beep) turns confirmation beep on or off. • on the confirmation beep is turned on. (default) • off the confirmation beep is turned off. • display backlighting (light) the transceiver has display backlighting with a 5 sec. Timer for nighttime operation. The display backlight...

  • Page 65

    60 8 set mode • power save (p save) the power save function reduces the current drain to con- serve battery power. This item sets the power save duty cycle—the ratio of receive circuit on to receive circuit off while standing by. The duty cycle can be set to automatic (default), 1:1, 1:4, 1:8, 1:16 ...

  • Page 66

    • dtmf speed (dtmf) the rate at which dtmf memories send individual dtmf characters can be set to accommodate operating needs. Display interval speed 100 100 msec. 5.0 cps 200 200 msec. 2.5 cps 300 300 msec. 1.6 cps 500 500 msec. 1.0 cps cps=characters/sec. • optional hm-75a functions ( mic) microph...

  • Page 67

    62 8 set mode • scan stop beep (stop b) turns scan stop beep on or off. • turn the expanded set mode 1 on in advance. • on the scan stop beep sounds when a scan is stopped. • off the scan stop beep does not sound even when a scan is stopped. (default) • scan stop led (stop l) turns scan stop led on ...

  • Page 68

    63 8 set mode • backlighting color (color) selects backlighting color between green, orange or red. • turn the expanded set mode 1 on in advance. • green green backlighting color. (default) • orange orange backlighting color. • red red backlighting color. • band edge beep (edge b) turns band edge be...

  • Page 69

    64 8 set mode • ptt lock (ptt lk) turns ptt lock on or off. • turn the expanded set mode 1 on in advance. • on the ptt lock is turned on. • off the ptt lock is turned off. (default) • lcd contrast (cont) the contrast of the lcd can be adjusted from 4 levels. • turn the expanded set mode 1 on in adva...

  • Page 70

    65 8 set mode • dtcs phase mode (dtcs p) selects dtcs phase mode. • turn the expanded set mode 2 on in advance. • both n normal phases are used for both tx and rx. (default) • tn-rr normal phase is used for tx; reverse phase for rx. • tr-rn reverse phase is used for tx; normal phase for rx. • both r...

  • Page 71

    66 8 set mode • split operation ( split) turns the split operation on or off. Split frequency opera- tion allows you to transmit and receive on two different fre- quencies. Split frequency operation uses 2 frequencies, one in vfo a and the other in vfo b. • turn the expanded set mode 2 on in advance...

  • Page 72: Other Functions

    67 9 other functions ■ programming a dtmf code dtmf codes are used for autopatching, accessing repeaters, controlling other equipment, etc. The transceiver has 10 dtmf memory channels (d0–d9) for storage of often-used dtmf codes of up to 16 digits. Q push [• dtmf.M] for 1 sec. To enter dtmf memory. ...

  • Page 73: Transmitting A Dtmf Code

    68 9 other functions ■ 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 rate at which dtmf memories send individual dtmf characters can be set in set mode. (p. 61) q set the desired frequency. W pu...

  • Page 74: Clearing A Dtmf Memory

    69 9 other functions ■ clearing a dtmf memory an unwanted dtmf memory can be cleared (erased). Q push [• dtmf.M] for 1 sec. To enter dtmf memory mode. W rotate [dial] to select the desired dtmf memory chan- nel to be cleared. E push [• dtmf.M] for 1 sec. To enter programming mode and clear the selec...

  • Page 75: Tone Frequency and Dtcs Code

    70 9 other functions • subaudible (repeater) tone some repeaters require subaudible tones to be accessed. Subaudible tones are superimposed over your nor- mal signal and must be set in advance. • tone and dtcs squelches the tone squelch (ctcss) or dtcs squelch opens only when receiving a signal cont...

  • Page 76: Tone/dtcs Squelch

    71 9 other functions ■ tone/dtcs squelch q set the desired operating frequency, ctcss tone and dtcs code. W push [2 tone] for 1 sec. One or more times to activate the tone or dtcs squelch. (t sql or dtcs) • subaudible tone encoder “t,” tone squelch “t sql,” pocket beep “t sql s ,” dtcs squelch “dtcs...

  • Page 77: Available Tone Frequencies

    72 9 other functions ■ available tone frequencies the transceiver has 50 tone frequencies for repeater and tone squelch (ctcss)/pocket beep operation. Separate tone frequencies can be set for repeater and tone squelch/pocket beep operation. (unit: hz) the transceiver has 50 tone frequencies and cons...

  • Page 78: Tone Scan

    73 9 other functions ■ 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 repeater. Q set the desired freque...

  • Page 79: Beep Tones

    74 9 other functions ■ beep tones you can select to have confirmation beeps sound at the push of a switch. The output level can be adjusted within 32 levels or to the related level of the volume. (p. 58) you can select silent operation by turning beep tones off. (p. 59) these can be selected in set ...

  • Page 80: Morse Code Synthesizer

    75 9 other functions ■ morse code synthesizer the transceiver announces the operating frequency or tv channel number in morse code. The keying speed can be ad- justed within 10 to 25 wpm in 5 wpm steps for your conve- nience. This can be selected in expanded set mode 2. (p. 66) ➥ push [band] for 1 s...

  • Page 81: Time-Out Timer

    76 9 other functions ■ time-out timer to prevent accidental prolonged transmission, etc., the trans- ceiver has a time-out timer. This timer cuts a transmission off after 1, 3, 5 or 10 min. Of continuous transmission. This timer can be cancelled (default). Approx. 10 sec. Before the time-out timer i...

  • Page 82: Cloning Function

    77 9 other functions ■ cloning function the ic-e90 has transceiver-to-transceiver data cloning capa- bility. This function is useful when you want to copy all of the programmed contents from one ic-e90 to another. • an optional opc-474 cloning cable is required. Q connect an optional opc-474 between...

  • Page 83: Resetting

    78 9 other functions ■ resetting the function display may occasionally display erroneous information (e.G. When first applying power). This may be caused externally by static electricity or by other factors. If this problem occurs, turn power off. After waiting a few seconds, turn power on again. If...

  • Page 84

    79 10 hm-75a remote control microphone the optional hm-75a allows you to remotely select operating frequencies, memory channels, etc. Remote control functions can be selected from 3 settings. This can be selected in set mode. (p. 61) the hm-75a has a lock switch on the backside to prevent ac- cident...

  • Page 85: Troubleshooting

    80 11 troubleshooting if your transceiver seems to be malfunctioning, please check the following points before sending it to a service center. ! !00 ! !11 hm-75 remote control microphone troubleshooting problem possible cause solution ref. No power comes on. No sound comes from the speaker. Transmit...

  • Page 86: Tv Frequency Table

    Ch freq. 1 50.75 2 60.75 3 67.75 4 180.75 5 187.75 6 194.75 7 201.75 8 208.75 9 215.75 10 222.75 11 229.75 ch freq. 53 732.75 54 740.75 55 748.75 56 756.75 57 764.75 58 772.75 59 780.75 60 788.75 61 796.75 62 804.75 63 812.75 64 820.75 65 828.75 66 836.75 67 844.75 68 852.75 69 860.75 ch freq. 31 55...

  • Page 87

    Ch freq. 63 777.75 64 784.75 65 791.75 66 798.75 67 805.75 68 812.75 69 819.75 ch freq. 39 609.75 40 616.75 41 623.75 42 630.75 43 637.75 44 644.75 45 651.75 46 658.75 47 665.75 48 672.75 49 679.75 50 686.75 51 693.75 52 700.75 53 707.75 54 714.75 55 721.75 56 728.75 57 735.75 58 742.75 59 749.75 60...

  • Page 88

    Ch freq. 65 828.75 66 836.75 67 844.75 68 852.75 69 860.75 ch freq. 38 612.75 39 620.75 40 628.75 41 636.75 42 644.75 43 652.75 44 660.75 45 668.75 46 676.75 47 684.75 48 692.75 49 700.75 50 708.75 51 716.75 52 724.75 53 732.75 54 740.75 55 748.75 56 756.75 57 764.75 58 772.75 59 780.75 60 788.75 61...

  • Page 89

    ■ italian channels ch freq. 65 828.75 66 836.75 67 844.75 68 852.75 69 860.75 ch freq. 38 612.75 39 620.75 40 628.75 41 636.75 42 644.75 43 652.75 44 660.75 45 668.75 46 676.75 47 684.75 48 692.75 49 700.75 50 708.75 51 716.75 52 724.75 53 732.75 54 740.75 55 748.75 56 756.75 57 764.75 58 772.75 59 ...

  • Page 90: Specifications

    85 13 specifications d general • frequency coverage : (unit: mhz) y • mode : fm, am (rx only), wfm (rx only) • no. Of memory channels : 555 (500 regular, 50 scan edges, and 5 call channels) • usable temp. Range : –10°c to +60°c; +14°f to +140°f • tuning steps : 5, 6.25, 8.33, 9, 10, 12.5, 15, 20, 25...

  • Page 91

    86 13 specifications d receiver • receive system : double-conversion superheterodyne • intermediate frequencies : 1st 69.45 mhz (fm/am) 13.35 mhz (wfm) 2nd 450 khz • sensitivity (except spurious points; typical values): fm 1.625–4.995 mhz 0.4 µv (at 12 db sinad) 5.000–49.995 mhz 0.18 µv 50.000–54.00...

  • Page 92: Options

    Ad-92sma antenna connector adapter allows you to connect an antenna with a bnc connector. (sma to bnc adapter) bc-110d/dr wall charger regularly charges bp-217 li-ion battery pack in 15 hrs. Bc-139 desktop charger rapidly charges bp-217 li-ion battery pack in 2 hrs. And 30 min. Bp-216 battery case b...

  • Page 93

    Hs-94 earhook headset + vs-1 vox/ptt unit flexible boom micro- phone and rotating ear- piece with a spring earhook. Sp-13 earphone provides clear receive audio in noisy environ- ments. Lc-152a carrying case helps protect the transceiver from scratches, etc. Cp-19r cigarette lighter cable with noise ...

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  • Page 95: Pocket Guide

    ■ tv channel mode selection push [call/tv] several times. ■ tv channel selection rotate [dial] . ■ tv channel skip setting q select tv channel mode. W rotate [dial] to select desired channel. E push and hold [5 skip] for 1 sec. ■ cancelling skip setting q select tv channel mode. W while pushing [ban...

  • Page 96

    Quick reference ■ vfo/memory mode selection vfo mode : push [vfo] . Memory mode : push [mr] . ■ changing frequency band push [band] . ■ frequency setting q select vfo mode. W rotate [dial] , or enter the desired frequency from the keypad. [e.G. 1] 445.600 mhz [4] , [4] , [5] , [•] , [6] , [0] , [0] ...

  • Page 97

    Ce we icom inc. Japan 1-1-32, kamiminami, hirano-ku osaka 547-0003, japan kind of equipment: multiband transceiver this compliance is based on conformity according to annex iii of the directive 1999/5/ec using the following harmonised standards: i) article 3.1a en 60950: 1992+a11 ii) article 3.1b en...

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