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Icom IC-G80 Instruction Manual

Manual is about: VHF TRANSCEIVER

Summary of IC-G80

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    Instruction manual vhf transceiver ig80

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    I foreword thank you for purchasing this fine icom product. The ic-g80 vhf transceiver is designed and build with icom’s superior technology and craftsmanship. With proper care, this product should provide you with years of trouble-free opera- tion. Features ❍ dust-protection/splash-resistant constr...

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    Ii rdanger! Never short the terminals of the battery pack. Rdanger! Use and charge only specified icom battery packs with icom radios or icom chargers. Only icom battery packs are tested and approved for use with icom radios or charged with icom chargers. Using third-party or counterfeit battery pac...

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    Iii supplied accessories the following accessories are supplied with the transceiver. Precautions do not use harsh solvents such as benzine or alcohol when cleaning, as they will damage the transceiver surfaces. Do not disassemble or modify the transceiver for any reason. Keep the transceiver away f...

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    Iv table of contents 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 foreword ..................................................................................... I features ........................................................................................ I explicit definitions ................

  • Page 6: Accessory Attachment

    11 ■ accessory attachment d antenna insert the antenna into the antenna connector and twist the antenna base to lock it in place. Caution: • never hold just the antenna when carrying the trans- ceiver. • transmitting without an antenna will damage the trans- ceiver. D belt clip to attach the belt cl...

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    2 1 d battery pack or case to attach the battery pack or case: q fit the battery pack or case in the direction of the arrow, then close it. W hook the latch until it makes a ‘click’ sound. To remove the battery pack or case: be careful! The latch is tightly locked, so use caution when releasing it. ...

  • Page 8: Panel Description

    3 panel description 2 ■ front, top and side panels q ptt switch [ptt] hold down to transmit, release to receive. (p. 16) w antenna connector connect an antenna here. (p. 1) e control dial [vol] ➥ adjust the volume level. (p. 14) ➥ while in the set mode, or initial set mode, rotate to select a desire...

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    4 2 u up/down keys []/[] ➥ push to change the operating channel. (p. 15) ➥ in the dtmf memory mode, push to select a dtmf memory channel. (p. 25) ➥ while scanning, push to change the scanning direction. (pp. 22, 26) ➥ while holding down [moni], push to adjust the squelch level. (p. 14) ➥ while in ...

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    5 [3] • [t.Scan](3) ➥ numeric input and dtmf code: ‘3’ ➥ after pushing [func](m), starts a tone scan. (p. 26) [4] • [t/a](4) ➥ numeric input and dtmf code: ‘4’ ➥ after pushing [func](m), turns the talk around function on or off. (p. 19) [5] • [scan](5) ➥ numeric input and dtmf code: ‘5’ ➥ after push...

  • Page 11: Function Display

    6 2 ■ function display q busy icon ➥ appears when a signal is being received, or the squelch is open. ➥ blinks while the monitor function is on. (p. 14) w signal icons ➥ shows the strength of the received signal. (p. 15) ➥ while transmitting, shows the output power level. (p. 16) e tone icons ➥ “ ” ...

  • Page 12: Battery Charging

    7 battery charging 3 ■ caution (for the bp-264 ni-mh battery) r danger! Never short terminals (or charging terminals) of the battery pack. Also, current may flow into nearby metal objects such as a necklace, so be careful when placing bat- tery packs (or the transceiver) in handbags, etc. Simply car...

  • Page 13: Caution

    3 3 battery charging 8 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 1 2 1 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 ■ caution (for the bp-265 li-ion battery) r danger! Never short terminals (or charging terminals) of the battery pack. Also, current may flow into nearby metal objects such as a necklace,...

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    9 3 battery charging ■ caution (for the bp-265 li-ion battery) (continued) caution: always use the battery within the specified tem- perature range, –20˚c to +60˚c. Using the battery out of its specified temperature range will reduce the battery’s perfor- mance and battery life. Caution: shorter bat...

  • Page 15: Battery Chargers

    3 10 3 battery charging 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 ■ battery chargers d using the bc-191 to rapid charge the bp-264 the bc-191 rapidly charges only the bp-264 ni-mh battery pack. Never use it to charge any other battery pack. Charging time: approximately 2 hours the following addi...

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    11 3 battery charging ■ battery chargers (continued) d using the bc-193 to rapid charge the bp-265 the bc-193 rapidly charges only the bp-265 li-ion battery pack. Never use it to charge any other battery pack. Charging time: approximately 2.5 hours the following item is additionally required: • an a...

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    12 3 3 battery charging 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 the bc-197 rapidly charges up to six battery packs. Charging time for bp-264: approximately 2 hours charging time for bp-265: approximately 2.5 hours the following additional item is required: • an ac adapter (not supplied with so...

  • Page 18: Battery Case (Bp-263)

    13 ■ battery case (bp-263) when using the battery case (bp-263), install 6 × aa (lr6) size alkaline batteries, as described below. Q remove the battery case, if it is attached. (p. 2) w install 6 × aa (lr6) size alkaline batteries. • install only alkaline batteries. • be sure to observe the correct ...

  • Page 19: Power On/off

    14 3 4 ■ power on/off ➥ hold down [ ] for 1 second to turn the power on or off. The voltage indication can be turned off in the initial set mode (p. 38). ■ adjusting the volume level ➥ rotate [vol] to adjust the volume level. • if the squelch is closed, hold down [moni] while adjusting the volume le...

  • Page 20: Receiving

    15 ■ selecting an operating channel d channel selection using [] or [] ➥ push [] or [] to select a channel. • holding down [] or [] makes selecting a channel quick. D channel entry using the keypad ➥ to select a channel between 1 and 9, first enter "00" and then the channel number. For channel...

  • Page 21: Transmitting

    16 4 4 basic operation 1 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 ■ transmitting caution: transmitting without an antenna will damage the transceiver. Note: to prevent interference, hold down [moni] to listen on the channel before transmitting. Q set the operating channel. (p. 15) w push [func](m...

  • Page 22: [Vol] Function Assignment

    17 ■ [vol] function assignment [vol] can be used as a channel selector instead of [] and [], to suit your preference. However, when [vol] functions as a channel selector, [] and [] function as volume controls. Q while holding down [] and [], turn on the power to enter the initial set mode. W p...

  • Page 23: Programming A Channel Name

    18 4 4 basic operation 1 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 ■ programming a channel name an alphanumeric name can be programmed into each chan- nel for easy recognition. The programmed channel name is displayed instead of the channel number. Up to five charac- ters can be used for a channel...

  • Page 24: Repeater Operation

    19 repeater operation 5 ■ about repeater to communicate with another station in a area where radio waves cannot be directly received, you can use a repeater as the relay. In repeater operation, the transmit frequency is different from the receive frequency. This is called duplex operation. The frequ...

  • Page 25: Subaudible Tone Encoder

    20 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 1 2 3 4 5 5 repeater operation ■ subaudible tone encoder some repeaters require subaudible tones to be accessed. Subaudible tones are superimposed over your transmitted signal and must be set first. Q push [func](m) then [set](8) to enter the set mode. W push...

  • Page 26: Lockout Function

    21 5 repeater operation ■ lockout function the lockout function helps prevent interference to other sta- tions by inhibiting transmitting when the channel is busy. The function is set in the initial set mode. Q while holding down [] and [], turn on the power to enter the initial set mode. W push [...

  • Page 27: Scan Operation

    22 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 1 2 3 4 5 6 scan operation 22 ■ scan types a scan automatically searches for signals, and makes it easier to locate new stations for contact or listening purposes. ■ channel scan a channel scan repeatedly scans the operating channels, except those set as the ...

  • Page 28: Scan Resume Setting

    23 6 scan operation ■ scan resume setting when a signal is received during a scan, the scan resume setting determines what action the transceiver takes. The transceiver has two scan resume settings, as described below. Use the set mode to select the one which best suits your needs. Q push [func](m),...

  • Page 29: Tone Squelch and Pocket Beep

    24 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 tone squelch and pocket beep 24 7 d tone squelch and dtcs squelch the tone squelch (ctcss) or dtcs squelch opens only when receiving a signal that includes a matching ctcss tone or dtcs code, respectively. You can silently wait for calls using the...

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    25 7 tone squelch and pocket beep ■ tone/dtcs squelch and pocket beep (continued) d setting dtcs polarity for dtcs operation, the polarity setting is configurable, as well as the code setting. If the polarity is different, the dtcs squelch never opens, even when receiving a signal that in- cludes a ...

  • Page 31: Tone Scan

    26 8 r when receiving a signal that includes a matching tone or code, the squelch opens and the signal is heard. • when the pocket beep function is activated, beep tones sound and “ ” blinks. To stop the beeps and blinking, push any key. • when the received signal’s tone/code does not match, the squ...

  • Page 32: Dtmf Memory

    27 the dtmf codes are used for autopatching, controlling other equipment, and other operations. The transceiver has 16 dtmf memory channels (d0–d9, da, db, dc, dd, de and df) for storage of often-used dtmf code sequences of up to 24 digits. Q push [func](m), and then [dtmf.M](0) to enter the dtmf me...

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    28 9 8 dtmf memory the transceiver has two methods of transmitting a dtmf code sequence. Select an option in the set mode. Q push [func](m), and then [set](8) to enter the set mode. W push [] or [] to select the dtmf tx key item (dmt). E rotate [vol] to select an option. • dmt.K : transmits the ap...

  • Page 34: Confirming A Dtmf Memory

    29 8 dtmf memory ■ confirming a dtmf memory the dtmf tones in a memory channel can be confirmed. Q push [func](m), and then [dtmf.M](0) to enter the dtmf memory mode. W push [] or [] to select a dtmf memory channel. E push [moni] to confirm the dtmf memory contents. • the programmed dtmf code sequ...

  • Page 35: Set Modes

    30 9 10 9 set modes ■ set mode programming the set mode is used to change the settings of the trans- ceiver ’ s functions. D set mode operation q push [func](m), and then [set](8) to enter the set mode. W push [] or [] to select the item. E rotate [vol] to select the option or value. R to exit the...

  • Page 36: Set Mode Items

    31 ■ set mode items d repeater tone frequency (encoder) selects one of 50 subaudible tone frequencies used only to access the repeaters. • 67.0–254.1 hz d tone squelch frequency selects one of tone frequencies for tone squelch or pocket beep operation. • 67.0–254.1 hz • usable subaudible tone freque...

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    32 10 9 set modes d scan resume setting selects the scan resume setting between sct. 5, sct. 10, sct. 15, and scp. 2. When a signal is received during a scan, the scan pauses and then resumes, according to the scan resume setting. • sct. 5/10/15 : the scan pauses for 5, 10 or 15 seconds, and then re...

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    33 9 set modes d microphone gain sets the microphone gain to between 1 and 4 to suit your needs. Higher values make the microphone more sensitive to your voice. Note: when using the vox function, we recommend set- ting the microphone gain to 3. However, you can adjust it to suit your operating envir...

  • Page 39: Initial Set Mode Programming

    34 9 set modes 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 ■ initial set mode programming the initial set mode can be accessed at power on and al- lows you to set seldom-changed settings, to suit your prefer- ence and operating style. D initial set mode operation q while holding down [] and []...

  • Page 40: Initial Set Mode Items

    35 9 set modes ■ initial set mode items d key-touch beep turns the key-touch beep on (the beep level 1 to 3) or off. • when changing the beep level, beeps sound at the level. D time-out timer to prevent accidental prolonged transmission, the transceiver has a time-out timer. This function cuts trans...

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    36 9 set modes 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 d squelch delay sets the squelch delay between short and long. The delay prevents the squelch from repeatedly opening and closing while continuously receiving a weak signal. • sqd. S : sets the squelch delay to short. • sqd. L : sets the...

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    37 9 set modes d lcd contrast selects the lcd contrast. • lcd.Lo : sets the contrast to low. • lcd.At : sets the contrast to high. However, if the transceiver is exposed to high temperatures, it automatically sets the contrast to low. D power save the power save function allows you conserve battery ...

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    38 9 set modes 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 • user remote control unit the circuit illustrated below is for reference only. D voltage indication the voltage of the battery is displayed at power on. This dis- play can be turned on or off. • vlt.Of : the battery voltage display is s...

  • Page 44: Trouble Shooting

    39 trouble shooting 10 if your transceiver seems to be malfunctioning, please check the following points before sending it to a service center. Problem possible cause solution ref. The transceiver does not turn on. • the battery is exhausted. • the battery polarity is reversed. • loose connection of...

  • Page 45: Options

    40 12 13 11 options 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 14 15 16 17 18 19 • bp-263 battery case battery case for lr6 (aa) × 6 alkaline batteries. • bp-264 ni - mh battery pack 7.2 v/1400 mah (typ.) ni-mh battery pack. Battery life: 13.5 hrs. (approximately; high power, tx : rx : standby = 5:5:90) • bp-265 li - ...

  • Page 46: Vox Function

    41 11 options 41 ■ vox function the transceiver has a vox function, which allows hands-free operation. An optional hs-94, hs-95 or hs-97 headset and the opc- 2004 plug adapter cable are also required. • the vox (voice operated transmission) function starts transmis- sion when you speak into the micr...

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    42 14 11 options 1 3 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 15 16 17 18 19 d vox-related settings the vox gain, the vox delay, and the vox time-out timer is set in the set mode. Q connect an optional headset and plug adapter cable to the transceiver, and then turn on the power. W push [func](m), and then [vox](2...

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