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Icom IC-E92D Instruction Manual
Summary of IC-E92D
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Instruction manual new2001 ie92d vhf/uhf digital transceiver.
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New2001 i new foreword thank you for purchase of this fi ne icom product. We under- stand you have a choice of many different radios in the mar- ket place. Many hours of research and development went into the design of your ic-e92d, following icom’s philosophy of “technology fi rst.” the ic-e92d vhf...
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 new2001 r warning 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 off...
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New2001 new iii precautions d important notes when using gps receiver • please do not use the hm-175gps close the tx antenna. The transmit signal may cause gps receiver malfunction. • the gps signal cannot pass through the metal object. When using the hm-175gps inside a vehicle, you may not receive ...
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New2001 iv notices d using the optional hm-175gps noise signals from the hm-175gps may interfere with the ic-e92d’s am radio or hf band reception. In this case, set the hm-175gps’s microphone cable as distant to the antenna as far as possible, or turn off the hm- 175gps. D data output from hm-175gps...
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New v new2001 foreword ····················································································· i explicit definitions ··································································· i features ························································································ ...
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Vi new2001 ■ low-speed data communication ············································ 56 ■ other function for dv mode operation ··································· 58 8 gps/gps-a operation ·················································· 60–70 ■ gps operation ·····································...
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Vii new2001 table of contents ■ auto power on ···································································· 128 ■ time-out timer ······································································ 128 ■ ptt lock ··············································································...
Page 9: 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 water. ✔ for you...
Page 10: Panel Description
2 new new2001 panel description 2 ■ front, top and side panels q antenna connector (p. 1) connects the supplied antenna. • an optional ad-92sma adapter (p. 135) 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 ...
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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. (pgs. 16, 28) ➥ during dv mode operation, push and hold for 1 sec. To set the received call signs (station and repeaters) for operation. (p. 47) ➥ enters or se...
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New 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 frequ...
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5 2 panel description new2001 2 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.” • during fm/fm-n mode operation, selects repeater tone, tone squelch, tone squelch reverse...
Page 14: Function Display
6 2 panel description new2001 new ■ function display q battery indicator (pgs. 10, 12) ➥ “ ” (battery indicators) appear when the battery pack is attached. ➥ “ ” appears when the battery cells/pack must be changed/charged. ➥ the indicators show “ ,” “ ” and “ ” in se- quence while charging the attac...
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7 2 panel description new2001 2 • while operating in dv mode; ➥ “ dsql” appears while the digital call sign squelch func- tion is in use. (p. 124) ➥ “ csql” appears while the digital code squelch function is in use. (p. 124) ➥ “ s ” appears with the “dsql” or “csql” indicator while the pocket beep f...
Page 16: Battery Charging
8 new 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...
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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 specified temperature range, –20˚c to +...
Page 18: Regular Charging
New 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 (the transceiver’s power off), and indic...
Page 19: 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 20: Optional Battery Case
New 12 3 battery charging new2001 ■ optional battery case ➥ install 2 × 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 ...
Page 21: External Dc Power Operation
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 voltage must be between 10.0–16.0 v ...
Page 22: Main Band Selection
14 new new2001 frequency and channel setting 4 ■ main band selection the ic-e92d has two independent operating bands; a band (vfo a) and b band (vfo b) . A band (vfo a) can operate 0.495 mhz to 999.990 mhz, and b band (vfo b) can oper- ate 118 mhz to 174 mhz and 350 mhz to 470 mhz. Note: when in dua...
Page 23: 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 24: Operating Band Selection
New 16 4 frequency and channel setting new2001 d call/tv* channels call channels are used for quick recall of most-often used frequencies. * appears only when tv channels are programmed via the optional rs-92. Also available for a band operation only. Q push [call] several times to select call chann...
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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 a memoname memoname prio prio wx wx emr emr dtcs dtcs am am 11 118 000 000 +dup +dup a memoname memoname prio prio wx wx emr emr dtcs dtcs am am b 11 118 000 000 +dup +dup a memon...
Page 26: Setting A Tuning Step
New 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-e92d. • 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 khz ...
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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 28: Basic Operation
20 new new2001 basic operation 5 ■ receiving make sure a charged battery pack (bp-256) or brand new alkaline 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 29: 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 30: Monitor Function
New 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 1...
Page 31: 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 32: Transmitting
New 24 5 basic operation new2001 ■ transmitting note: to prevent interference, listen on the channel be- fore transmitting by pushing and holding [sql] . Q set the operating frequency. (pgs. 18, 19) • transmission is available on the 144 mhz/430 mhz amateur bands only. • select output power if desir...
Page 33: 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...
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New 26 5 basic operation new2001 d main band selection ➥ push [main/dual] to select upper side band or lower side band as the main operating band alternately. D setting audio volume the audio level for dualwatch operation can be adjusted both on upper side band and lower side band simultaneously (de...
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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. 115) w rotate [dial] † to sel...
Page 36: 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-92. (p. 135) 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 37: General
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 ■ general 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 rece...
Page 38: Accessing A Repeater
New 30 6 repeater and duplex operations new2001 ■ accessing a repeater q set the receive frequency (repeater output frequency) . W set the shift direction of the transmit frequency. (–dup or +dup; see p. 32 for details.) e push and hold [tone](7) for 1 sec. To activate the subau- dible tone encoder,...
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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 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...
Page 40: Duplex Operation
New 32 6 repeater and duplex operations new2001 ■ 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 dup/tone… set mode. (p. 110) w rotate [d...
Page 41: 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 42: Dv Mode Operation
New 34 new2001 dv mode operation 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-e92d can be operated in digital voice mode and low-speed data operation for both transmit an...
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35 7 dv mode operation 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 repeat the steps t and y to enter your own...
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New 36 7 dv mode operation new2001 d station call sign programming station call sign must be programmed to call a specifi c sta- tion as well as for repeater operation in both digital voice and low-speed data communications. Q select b band as the main band. (p. 14) w enter “ur” in call sign set mod...
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37 7 dv mode operation 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-e92d has a call sign edit record function. When editing a call sign stored in a ca...
Page 46: Digital Voice Mode Operation
New 38 7 dv mode operation 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 call sign set mode. • pushing and holding ...
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39 7 dv mode operation 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 which the desired station’s call sign is...
Page 48: About The D-Star System
New 40 7 dv mode operation new2001 ■ about the 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 with much wider coverage range during digital voice mode operation. • d-star...
Page 49: Digital Repeater Operation
41 7 dv mode operation 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) w enter “r1” or “r2” in call sign set mo...
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New 42 7 dv mode operation 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, 32) • select dv mode in advance. (p. 21) w set your own call sign. (p. 38) • see p. 34 for your own call sign programming. E set the desi...
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43 7 dv mode operation 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 covered by a single repeater. The repeater i...
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New 44 7 dv mode operation new2001 d repeater operation into another zone q set the desired repeater’s frequency, offset and shift di- rection in b band. (pgs. 18, 32) • select dv mode in advance. (p. 21) w set your own call sign. (p. 38) • see p. 34 for your own call sign programming. E set the des...
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45 7 dv mode operation 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 7 (gateway) repeater 7 : b77777 area 8 re...
Page 54: Received Call Sign
New 46 7 dv mode operation 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 to 20 calls can be recorded. D desired ...
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47 7 dv mode operation 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 [dial] to select the desired call sign ...
Page 56: Copying The Call Sign
New 48 7 dv mode operation 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 “select” in advance. (p. 106) q during dv m...
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49 7 dv mode operation 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 “sta- tion call sign programming” (p. 36) or “repeater call ...
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New 50 7 dv mode operation new2001 d copying the call record contents into call sign memory this is a way to copy the call record contents (“caller,” “rxrpt1” and “rxrpt2”) into call sign memory (“ur,” “r1” and “r2”) at the same time or individually. Q perform the steps q to e of “ d desired call re...
Page 59: Break-In Communication
51 7 dv mode operation 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, push and hold [rx ➝ cs](call) for 1 sec. ...
Page 60: Message Operation
New 52 7 dv mode operation 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) , a to z (lower case letters) , some s...
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53 7 dv mode operation new2001 7 d message transmission toggle 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, call signs and other settings, such as ...
Page 62: Automatic Reply Function
New 54 7 dv mode operation new2001 d rx message indication the received message can also be checked in message/po- sition 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 display the station call...
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55 7 dv mode operation new2001 7 d voice memory recording for automatic reply q select dv mode in b band, and deactivate the priority watch (p. 91) if activated. W enter “reply voice” in dv voice memo set mode. • reply voice screen is displayed. E while pushing and holding [ptt] , speak into the mic...
Page 64: Low-Speed Data Communication
New 56 7 dv mode operation new2001 ■ emr (emergency) 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) will be heard at the specified...
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57 7 dv mode operation 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-e92d’s • baud rate : 38.4 kbps (fi xed value) • data : 8 bit • parity : none • stop : 1 bit • flow control :...
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58 7 dv mode operation new2001 d dv voice memory the ic-e92d has a dv voice memory that records a total 30 seconds (approx.) of received audio. The dv voice memory is divided into 2 tracks, 15 seconds each in a track, as the default setting. ◆ recording received audio q select dv mode in b band, and...
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59 7 dv mode operation new2001 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 ◆ playing-back and erasing the recorded audio q select dv mode in b band, and deactivate the priority watch (p. 91) if activated. W enter “track” in dv voice memo set mode. • track screen is displayed e rotate [dial] † to...
Page 68: Gps/gps-A Operation
60 new2001 gps/gps-a operation 8 new ■ gps operation displaying (fm/fn-n/wfm/am/dv mode) or transmitting (dv mode only) gps data is available when connecting an optional hm-175gps (gps speaker microphone) or 3rd party gps receiver* (rs-232c output/nmea format) . Gps data pass through the [data/sp/mi...
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61 8 gps/gps-a operation 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 the message blinks. E rotate [dial] † to se...
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62 8 gps/gps-a operation new2001 d gps message automatic transmission q enter “gps auto tx” in dv set mode. (p. 106) • 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., 1 min., 3 min., 5 min., 10 min., 30 min...
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63 8 gps/gps-a operation 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 dis- tance display at the same tine when s...
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New 64 8 gps/gps-a operation new2001 d displaying own/received position data with compass displaying own direction, received station’s direction and set position and direction in the gps memory. Q enter “compas” in message/position set mode. • compas screen is displayed. W rotate [dial] † to select ...
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65 8 gps/gps-a operation 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 [ ](5) . R rotate [dial] † to select desi...
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New 66 8 gps/gps-a operation new2001 d gps alarm setting gps alarm sounds when your own position is close the specified position. This function can be set to use informa- tion from the received channel, a specified gps memory channel, all gps memory channels or a memory bank. Q enter “gps memory” in...
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67 8 gps/gps-a operation 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 channel. • skip e and operate r when all or e...
Page 76: Gps Set Mode Items
68 8 gps/gps-a operation 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 select the desired value or condition. R ...
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69 8 gps/gps-a operation 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 ′ 05 ″ to 59 ′ 59 ″ in 1 sec. (00 ′ 01 ″ ) steps. (default: 00 ′ 15 ″ ) q enter “gps memory” in message/position set mode. W the alarm area 1 function is available wh...
Page 78: Gps-A Operation
70 8 gps/gps-a operation new2001 ■ gps-a operation d gps-a function set the following for activate the gps-a function. Q select the dv mode operation (p. 38) w select the dv data transmission to auto. (p. 100) e select the gps transmission selection to gps-a. (p. 102) r set the gps auto transmission...
Page 79: Memory/call Channels
71 9 memory/call channels 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 new2001 ■ general description the ic-e92d has 850 memory channels in the a band, 450 memory channels in the b band, and 2 call channels in each band. Memory channels in each band include 50 scan edge memory channels (25 pairs)...
Page 80: Selecting A Memory Channel
New ■ selecting a memory channel d using [dial]— programmed channels q push [mr] to select memory mode. W rotate [dial] to select the desired memory channel. • only programmed channels are displayed. D using [dial]— all channels q push [mr] to select memory mode. W push and hold [s.Mw](mr) for 1 sec...
Page 81: Selecting A Call Channel
New2001 73 9 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 use the keypad to enter 3 digits to select the desired memory channel. • the blank channels are also selectable. • example— selecting memory channel “25” push [mr...
Page 82: Memory Channel Programming
New 74 9 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...
Page 83: Memory Bank Setting
75 9 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-e92d has a total of 26 banks (a to z). Regular mem- ory channels, 000 to 799 (a band) / 000 to 399 (b band), are assigned to the desired bank for easy memory management. Q push and hold [s....
Page 84: Memory Bank Selection
New 76 9 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. • pushing [band] also can be select the band. E rotate ...
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77 9 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 86: Selecting Memory/bank Name
New 78 9 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 ...
Page 87: Copying Memory/call Contents
79 9 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 88: Memory Clearing
New 80 9 memory/call channels new2001 ■ memory clearing contents of programmed memories can be cleared (erased), 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. • memory channel number blinks. • do not hold [s.Mw](mr) for more th...
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81 9 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 90: Scan Operation
82 new new2001 scan operation 10 ■ scan types scanning searches for signals automatically and makes it easier to locate new stations for contact or listening pur- poses. Full scan (p. 83) repeatedly scans all fre- q u e n c i e s ove r t h e e n t i r e b a n d . S o m e f r e q u e n c y ranges are...
Page 91: Full/band/programmed Scan
New2001 83 10 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 desire...
Page 92: Scan Edges Programming
New 84 10 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 wit...
Page 93: Memory Scan
85 10 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 [s...
Page 94: Memory Bank Scan
New 86 10 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) , rot...
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87 10 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 during memory skip scan. In addition, memory channels can be set to be skipped during both memory skip scan and frequency skip scan. This is useful t...
Page 96
New 88 10 scan operation new2001 t push and hold [s.Mw](mr) for 1 sec. To store the skip condition into the memory. • “skip” or “pskip” indicator appears, according to the skip se- lection in the step r . ✔ convenient! The skip setting can be set with the following operation. Q select the desired me...
Page 97: 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 timer” in scan set mode. (p. 108) w rotate [dial] † to set the desired scan pausing time from 2–20 sec. (2 sec. Steps) or “...
Page 98: Priority Watch
90 new new2001 priority watch 11 ■ 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. Se...
Page 99: Priority Watch Operation
■ priority watch operation d memory/call channel and memory scan watch q select vfo mode; then, set an operating frequency. W select the channel(s) to be watched. For memory channel watch: select the desired memory channel. For call channel watch: select the desired call channel. For memory scan wat...
Page 100
92 11 priority watch new2001 d vfo scan watch q select the channel(s) to be watched. 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](...
Page 101: Menu Screen Operation
93 12 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 102: Menu Screen Indication For A
New 94 12 menu screen operation new2001 ■ menu screen indication for a band while a band is selected, menu screen shows following in- dication. ■ menu screen indication for b band while b band is selected, menu screen shows following in- dication. ■ menu list † refer to the chapter 7 and 8 for detai...
Page 103
95 12 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. D scan set mode ‡ not available during the tv band mode selection. D dup/tone set mode not available for the tv band mode selection. D display set mode * 1 available for b band. D ...
Page 104: Set Mode Items
New 96 12 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 p...
Page 105
97 12 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 106
New 98 12 menu screen operation new2001 d key lock type while the key lock function is on, [pwr] , [ptt] , [sql] , [vol] and [menu]( lock function only) can still be accessed. Accessible keys can be set to 1 of 4 groups. • normal : [pwr] , [ptt] , [sql] , [vol] and [menu] (lock function only) access...
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99 12 menu screen operation new2001 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 d time-out timer to prevent accidental prolonged transmission, etc., the transceiver has a time-out timer. This function cuts transmis- sion off after 1, 3, 5 or 10 min. Of continuous transmission. This timer can be ...
Page 108: Dv Set Mode Items
New 100 12 menu screen operation new2001 ■ dv set mode items the following items are selectable for b band. D auto reply this function replies to an individual station call even you are away from the transceiver. After a manual transmission (pushing [ptt] ), the auto reply setting returns to off aut...
Page 109
101 12 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 110
New 102 12 menu screen operation new2001 d gps tx mode sets the transmission of data from a connected 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. 106) is set to a specifi c time, the transceiver automaticall...
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103 12 menu screen operation new2001 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 • rmc : (default off) set rmc sentence on or off. • gga : (default on) set ggs sentence on or off. • gll : (default off) set gll sentence on or off. • gsa : (default off) set gsa sentence on or off. • vtg : (default...
Page 112
104 12 menu screen operation new2001 d data extension sets the data extension capability to “course/speed” or off (default). The transceiver’s course and speed information is addition- ally transmitted with position data when “course/speed” is selected. Note: when “course/speed” is selected, number ...
Page 113
105 12 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 symbol selects the desired gps-a symbol. Available symbols: ambulance, bus, fire truck, bicycle, yacht, helicopter, small aircraft, ship (power boat), car (default), motorcycle, balloon, jeep, recreational v...
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106 12 menu screen operation new2001 d gps auto tx timer selects the desired interval for automatic position transmis- sion function from off (default), 5, 10, 30 seconds, 1, 3, 5, 10 and 30 minutes. Note: when 4th gps sentence are selected at “gps sentence” (pgs. 102, 103), “5sec” can not be se- le...
Page 115
107 12 menu screen operation new2001 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 d break-in function the break-in function allows you to break into a conversation where the two original stations are communicating with call sign squelch enabled. • off : the break-in function is set to off. (defau...
Page 116: Scan Set Mode Items
New 108 12 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. • bell : the transceiver checks...
Page 117
109 12 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 118: Dup/tone Set Mode Items
■ dup/tone set mode items d offset frequency sets the offset frequency for duplex (repeater) operation within a 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 ...
Page 119
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 120: Display Set Mode Items
New 112 12 menu screen operation new2001 d dtmf tx key selects dtmf transmitting code when pushing and holding [ptt], then pushing one of the 10-key keypad buttons. • key : [1]–[9], [0], [a], [b], [c], [d], [e]( ✱ ) or [f](#) dtmf tones are transmitted when the key is pressed. (default) • dtmf-m : t...
Page 121
113 12 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 (b band only) when a cal is received, the calling station call sign...
Page 122
D scroll speed set the displayed message, call sign, etc. Scrolling speed. • fast : scroll speed is set to fast. (default) • slow : scroll speed is set to slow. 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- p...
Page 123: Sounds Set Mode Items
115 12 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 124
116 12 menu screen operation new2001 d standby beep (b band only) 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: on) d sub-band muting function sub-band audio signal co...
Page 125: Other Functions
117 13 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 126: Transmitting A Dtmf Code
118 13 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. 111)...
Page 127: Clearing A Dtmf Memory
119 13 other functions 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 d transmitting a dtmf code directly dtmf code can be transmitted via keypad directly while transmitting. Q set the desired frequency. (p. 18) w enter “dtmf tx key” in dup/tone… set mode. (p. 112) e r o t a t e [ d i a l ] † t o s...
Page 128: Confi Rming A Dtmf Memory
New 120 13 other functions new2001 ■ confi rming a dtmf memory a dtmf memory can be confi rmed with a dtmf tone. 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. E push [sql] to confi rm the dtmf memory contents. R push ...
Page 129: Tone Frequency and Dtcs Code
121 13 other functions new2001 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 d subaudible (repeater) tone some repeaters require subaudible tones to be accessed. Subaudible tones are superimposed over your normal signal and must be set in advance. D tone and dtcs squelches the tone squelch (ctcss)...
Page 130: Sign Setting
New 122 13 other functions new2001 ■ tone frequency and dtcs code (continued) d setting dtcs code for dtcs squelch or beep q enter “dtcs code” in dup/tone... Set mode. (p. 111) w rotate [dial] † to select the desired dtcs tone code. • each operating band and each memory channel have inde- pendent se...
Page 131
123 13 other functions new2001 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 d setting the your and my call signs for dig- ital call sign 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 “your call sign” in call...
Page 132: Tone/dtcs Squelch
New 124 13 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,” tone squelch ...
Page 133: Pocket Beep Function
125 13 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 pocke...
Page 134: Tone Scan
New 126 13 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 th...
Page 135: Beep Tones
127 13 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. 115) you can select silent operation by tur...
Page 136: Auto Power Off
New 128 13 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 tur...
Page 137: Font Size
129 13 other functions new2001 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 ■ font size displayed character size during menu mode indication in the function display is selectable from large and small. ■ display backlighting the transceiver has display backlighting with a 5 sec. Timer for night ti...
Page 138: Cloning Function
130 13 other functions new2001 ■ cloning function the ic-e92d has transceiver-to-transceiver data cloning capability. This function is useful when you want to copy all of the programmed contents from one ic-e92d to another. • an optional opc-474 cloning cable and opc-1797 con - nection cable are req...
Page 139: Resetting
131 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 ■ resetting the 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, t...
Page 140: Troubleshooting
132 new2001 troubleshooting 14 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. Memory scan function can not start. The displayed frequency is erroneous. Ca...
Page 141: Specifications
133 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 d general • frequency coverage : (unit: mhz) version a band b band eur tx: 144–146, 430–440 rx: 0.495–999.990* 1, * 2 tx: 144–146, 430–440 rx: 118–174* 2 , 350–470* 1 * 1 guaranteed 430–440 mhz only, * 2 guaranteed 144–146 mhz only, • mode : fm, fn...
Page 142
134 d receiver • receive system : except wfm double-conversion superheterodyne wfm triple-conversion superheterodyne • intermediate frequencies : 1st a band 61.65 mhz/59.25 mhz (wfm only) b band 46.35 mhz 2nd 450 khz/13.35 mhz (wfm only) 3rd 1.95 mhz (wfm only) • sensitivity (except spurious points)...
Page 143: Options
135 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 d battery pack and charger • bp-257 battery case battery case for lr6 (aa) × 2 alkaline batteries. • bp-256 li - ion battery pack 7.4 v/1620 mah lithium ion battery pack. Battery life: 6 hrs. (approx.; vhf, fm, high power, tx : rx : standby = 1:1:8...
Page 144: Optional Hm-75A
136 16 options new2001 new the optional hm-75a allows you to remotely select operat- ing frequencies, memory channels, etc. When using this mi- crophone, opc-1797 is required. Remote control functions can be selected from 3 settings. These can be selected with “mic simple mode” in set mode. (p. 97) ...
Page 145
137 16 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 opc-1799 data communication cable , opc-1797 connection cable to the [data/sp/mic] jack, follow the proc...
Page 146
138 new2001 – 1 – 1750 hz tone ·················································································· 33 – a – about the d-star system ······························································ 40 about priority beep function ··························································...
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139 index new2001 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 copying memory/call contents ······················································· 79 copying memory/call to memory/call ············································· 79 copying memory/call to vfo ···································...
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140 index new2001 full/band/programmed scan ·························································· 83 function display ················································································ 6 – g – general ············································································· 29...
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141 index new2001 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 menu screen indication for b band ··············································· 94 menu screen operation ··································································· 93 message operation ······································...
Page 150
142 index new2001 repeater tone frequency ······························································ 110 resetting ······················································································ 131 reverse tone/dtcs squelch ························································ 121 rx ...
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143 index new2001 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 tone scan ····················································································· 126 tone squelch ················································································ 124 transmission condition setting ·····...
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144 memo new2001 new.
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145 memo new2001 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19.
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146 new2001 ce 17 new important • when transmitting with a portable radio, hold the radio in a vertical position with its microphone 2.5 to 5 centimeters from your head and body. • if you wear a portable two-way radio on your body, ensure that the antenna is at least 2.5 centimeters from your body w...
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147 17 ce new2001 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19.
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