Icom IC-U80 Instruction Manual

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Summary of IC-U80

  • Page 1

    Previous view 32 previous view 8 tone squelch and pocket beep tone scan by monitoring a signal that is being operated with the pocket beep, tone or dtcs squelch function turned on, you can determine the tone frequency or dtcs code necessary to open the squelch. Q set a frequency or select a memory c...

  • Page 2: Introduction

    Previous view introduction functions and features of adobe ® reader ® the following functions and features can be used with adobe ® reader ® . • keyword search click “find (ctrl+f)” or “advanced search (shift+ctrl+f)” in the edit menu to open the search screen. This is convenient when search- ing fo...

  • Page 3

    Previous view iv80 iv80e iu80 iu80e vhf transceivers uhf transceivers instruction manual 12 resetting 14 options 11 cloning 13 trouble shooting 15 specifications 10 set modes 9 dtmf memory 8 tone squelch and pocket beep 7 scan operation 6 memory/call operation 5 repeater and duplex operations 4 basi...

  • Page 4

    Previous view i foreword thank you for purchasing this fi ne icom product. The ic-v80/ic-v80e vhf transceivers or ic-u80/ic-u80e uhf transceivers are designed and built with icom’s state of the art technology and craftsmanship. With proper care this radio should provide you with years of trouble-fre...

  • Page 5

    Previous view ii rdanger! Use the battery only with the transceiver for which it is specifi ed. Never use a battery with any other equipment, or for any purpose that is not specifi ed in the instruction manual. Rdanger! Never short the terminals of the battery pack. Rwarning rf exposure! This device...

  • Page 6

    Previous view iii table of contents foreword ..................................................................................... I features ........................................................................................ I important ............................................................

  • Page 7: ■ Antenna

    Previous view 1 ■ 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 transceiver. • transmitting without an antenna will damage the transceiver. ■ belt clip to attach the belt clip: ➥ slide th...

  • Page 8: Panel Description

    2 previous view panel description 2 ■ front, top and side panels q ptt switch [ptt] ➥ hold down to transmit, release to receive. (p. 14) for ic-v80e only ➥ quickly push [ptt] once, then immediately hold down [ptt] again for 1 or 2 seconds, to transmit a 1750 hz tone burst signal. (p. 19) w antenna c...

  • Page 9

    3 previous view d keypad ➥ while in the vfo mode, push to enter numbers for enter numbers for frequency input. Frequency input. ➥ while in the memory mode, push to enter numbers to enter numbers to select a select a memory channel. Memory channel. ➥ push to enter or send a dtmf code. (pp. 33, 34) ➥ ...

  • Page 10: ■ Function Display

    4 previous view ■ function display q busy icon ➥ appears when a signal is being received, or the squelch is open. (p. 14) ➥ blinks when the monitor function is on. (p. 11) w signal icon ➥ shows the strength of the received signal. ➥ while transmitting, shows the output power level. E tone icons appe...

  • Page 11: ■ Caution

    5 previous view ■ caution d for the bp-264 ni-mh battery r danger! Never incinerate used battery packs. Internal battery gas may cause an explosion. R danger! Never immerse the battery pack in wa- ter. If the battery pack becomes wet, be sure to wipe it dry before attaching it to the transceiver. Ca...

  • Page 12

    6 previous view caution: always use the battery within the specifi ed temperature range, –20˚c to +60˚c (–4˚f to +140˚f). Using the battery out of its specifi ed temperature range will reduce the battery’s performance and battery life. Caution: shorter battery life could occur if the battery is left...

  • Page 13: ■ Battery Chargers

    7 previous view ■ battery chargers d using the bc-191 to rapid charge the bp-264 the bc-191 provides rapid charging of only the bp-264 ni-mh battery pack. Never use it to charge any other battery pack. Charging time: approximately 2 hours the following item is additionally required: • an ac adapter ...

  • Page 14

    8 previous view d using the bc-193 to rapid charge the bp-265 the bc-193 provides rapid charging of 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 ac adapter (not supplied wi...

  • Page 15: ■ Battery Case (Bp-263)

    9 previous view ■ 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. 1) w install 6 × aa (lr6) size alkaline batteries. • install only alkaline batteries. • be sure to observe...

  • Page 16: ■ Battery Information

    10 previous view 3 battery charging ■ battery information d battery life even when the transceiver power is off, a small amount of cur- rent still fl ows in the transceiver. Remove the battery pack or case when it won’t be used for a long time. Otherwise, the bat- tery pack or the batteries in the c...

  • Page 17: ■ Power On

    11 previous view ■ power on ➥ hold down [ ] for 1 second to turn the power on or off. • for only ic-u80/ic-u80e: the voltage of the battery is displayed at power on. This display can be turned on or off in the initial set mode. (p. 44) ■ adjusting the audio level ➥ rotate [vol] to adjust the audio l...

  • Page 18: ■ Selecting Mode

    12 previous view ■ selecting mode the transceiver has 2 basic operating modes; vfo mode and memory mode. ➥ push [vfo/mr/call] several times to sequentially select the vfo mode, memory mode, call channel mode or weather channel mode*. *for only usa version of ic-v80. D vfo mode the vfo mode is used t...

  • Page 19: ■ Selecting A Tuning Step

    13 previous view ■ selecting passband width set both the transmission and reception passband width to wide or narrow. Q push [func](m), and then push [set](8) to enter the set mode. W push [y] or [z] to select the passband width item (w/n). E rotate [vol] to select the passband width. • “w” : wide (...

  • Page 20: ■ Receiving

    14 previous view ■ receiving q hold down [ ] for 1 second to turn on the power. W rotate [vol] to adjust the desired audio level. (p. 11) • the display shows the audio level while adjusting. E adjust the squelch level. (p. 11) • while holding down [moni], push [ y] or [z] several times to adjust the...

  • Page 21: ■ Key Lock Function

    15 previous view ■ key lock function use the key lock function to prevent accidental frequency or channel change or unnecessary function access. ➥ push [func](m), and then hold down [ ](# ent) for 1 second to turn the key lock function on or off. • “ ” appears while the key lock function is on. • [ ...

  • Page 22

    16 previous view ■ weather channel operation there are 10 weather channels for monitor- ing weather broadcasts from noaa (national oceanic and atmospheric administration). D weather channel selection q push [vfo/mr/call] several times to select the weather channel mode. W push [y] or [z] to select t...

  • Page 23: ■ Accessing A Repeater

    17 previous view ■ accessing a repeater when using a repeater, the transmit frequency is shift- ed from the receive frequency by the frequency offset (p. 38). This is called duplex operation. It is convenient to program repeater information into memory channels (p. 21). Q set the receive frequency (...

  • Page 24: ■ Duplex Operation

    18 previous view ■ duplex operation d setting the frequency offset q push [func](m), and then push [set](8) to enter the set mode. W push [y] or [z] to select the frequency offset item. • “±” and decimal point “.” blink, and the current frequency offset appears. E rotate [vol] to set the desired fre...

  • Page 25: ■ Subaudible Tones

    19 previous view ■ subaudible tones some repeaters require subaudible tones to access. Subaudible tones are superimposed over your normal signal, and must be set in advance. Q push [func](m), and then push [set](8) to enter the set mode. W push [y] or [z] to select the repeater tone item (rt). E rot...

  • Page 26: ■ Lockout Function

    20 previous view ■ lockout function this function helps prevent interference to other stations by inhibiting transmitting when a signal is received. The transceiver has two inhibiting conditions; repeater and busy. Q hold down [ ] for 1 second to turn off the power. W while holding down [y] and [z],...

  • Page 27: ■ General Description

    21 previous view ■ general description the transceiver has 207 memory channels, including 6 scan edge memory channels (3 pairs), and 1 call channel. These channels can be individually pro- grammed with: • operating frequency (p. 13) • passband width (p. 13) • duplex direction (+ or –) with frequency...

  • Page 28

    22 previous view ■ selecting a memory channel d using [y] or [z] q push [vfo/mr/call] several times to select the memory mode. • “ x” appears. W push [y] or [z] to select the desired channel. • only programmed channels are displayed. D using the keypad q push [vfo/mr/call] several times to select th...

  • Page 29

    23 previous view this function copies a memory channel’s contents to the vfo, another memory or call channel. This function is useful when searching for signals around the memory channel frequency, and for easy recalling the frequency offset, subaudible tone frequency, and so on. D memory/call chann...

  • Page 30: ■  Display Type

    24 previous view 6 memory/call operation ■ clearing memory contents contents of programmed memories can be cleared (blanked). Q push [vfo/mr/call] several times to select the memory or call channel mode. For only usa version: select any mode other than the weather channel mode. W push [func](m), and...

  • Page 31

    25 previous view ■ programming channel names each memory channel and the call channel can be pro- grammed with an alphanumeric channel name, for easy recognition. Names can be a maximum of 5 characters. D setting the display type q hold down [ ] for 1 second to turn off the power. W while holding do...

  • Page 32: ■ Scan Types

    26 previous view ■ scan types a scan automatically searches for signals, and makes it easier to locate new stations for contact or listening pur- poses. Programmed scan (p. 27) the programmed scan p1 scans between 1a and 1b, p2 scans between 2a and 2b, and p3 scans between 3a and 3b frequencies. Ban...

  • Page 33: ■ Programmed Scan

    27 previous view ■ programmed scan repeatedly scans between two programmed frequen- cies (memory channels “xa” and “xb”). Used to check for frequencies within a specifi ed range, such as re- peater output frequencies, and so on. 3 pairs of scan edges are programmable. Scan edge channels, 1a/b, 2a,b ...

  • Page 34: ■ Memory Scan

    Previous view 28 7 scan operation ■ memory scan repeatedly scans memory channels, except those set as skip channels, described in the next scan topic. Q push [vfo/mr/call] several times to select the memory mode. • “ x” appears. W push [func](m), and then push [scan](5) to start the scan. • to chang...

  • Page 35: ■ Priority Watch

    Previous view 29 ■ priority watch a priority watch checks for signals on “priority channel/s” while operating on a vfo frequency. D memory or call channel watch while operating on a vfo frequency, priority watch checks for a signal on the selected memory or call channel (priority channel) every 5 se...

  • Page 36: ■ Tone/dtcs Squelch

    30 previous view d tone squelch and dtcs squelch the tone squelch or dtcs squelch opens when a sig- nal with the same pre-programmed subaudible tone or dtcs code is received. D setting tone frequency or dtcs code q push [func](m), and then push [set](8) to enter the set mode. W push [y] or [z] to se...

  • Page 37: ■ Pocket Beep Function

    31 previous view d operation q set the operating frequency, or select a memory chan- nel or call channel. W push [func](m), and then push [set](8) to enter the set mode. E set the tone frequency, or dtcs code and dtcs po- larity. R push [# ent] to exit the set mode. T push [func](m), and then push [...

  • Page 38: ■ Tone Scan

    32 previous view 8 tone squelch and pocket beep ■ tone scan by monitoring a signal that is being operated with the pocket beep, tone or dtcs squelch function turned on, you can determine the tone frequency or dtcs code necessary to open the squelch. Q set a frequency or select a memory channel to ch...

  • Page 39: Dtmf Memory

    33 previous view dtmf codes are used for autopatching, controlling other equipment, and so on. The transceiver has up to 16 dtmf memory channels (d0–df) for up to 24 digits often-used dtmf codes. Q push [func](m), and then push [dtmf-m](0) to en- ter the dtmf memory mode. W push [y] or [z] to select...

  • Page 40

    34 previous view the transceiver has three methods of transmitting a dtmf code sequence. Select the desired option in the set mode. D selecting the dtmf code transmission option q push [func](m), and then push [set](8) to enter the set mode. W push [y] or [z] to select the dtmf tx key item (dmt). E ...

  • Page 41

    35 previous view ■ monitoring a dtmf memory you can monitor the programmed dtmf code sequence. Q push [func](m), and then push [dtmf-m](0) to en- ter the dtmf memory mode. W push [y] or [z] to select the desired dtmf memory channel. E push [moni] to monitor the dtmf memory con- tents. • the programm...

  • Page 42: ■ Set Mode Programming

    36 previous view ■ set mode programming the set mode is used to change the settings of the transceiver’s functions. Note: when the display type is “channel name,” you must select the vfo mode to enter the set mode. D set mode operation q push [func](m), and then push [set](8) to enter the set mode. ...

  • Page 43

    37 previous view set the microphone sensitivity. Set the vox delay. Set the vox time-out timer. To turn off the function, select “vto.Of.” select the method to transmit a dtmf code sequence. Set the operating mode to fm or fm-n. Set the vox gain. To turn off the vox function, select “vox.Of.” p. 39 ...

  • Page 44: ■ Set Mode Items

    38 previous view ■ set mode items d repeater tone frequency select the subaudible tone needed to access the re- peater. A total of 50 tone frequencies (67.0–254.1 hz) are selectable. (default: 88.5 hz) d tone squelch frequency select the ctcss tone frequency to use for the tone squelch function. A t...

  • Page 45

    39 previous view d lcd backlight select the lcd backlight function. • lig.Of : turns the backlight function off. • lig.On : lights continuously while the transceiver is on. • lig.At : turns on when an operation occurs, and turns off after 5 seconds. (default) d tx permission select “off” to inhibit ...

  • Page 46

    40 previous view 10 set modes ■ initial set mode programming the initial set mode can be accessed at power on, and allows you to set seldom-changed settings. In this way, you can “customize” the transceiver to suit your prefer- ence and operating style. D initial set mode operation q while holding d...

  • Page 47

    41 previous view : : turns the squelch burst function on or off. Turns the voltage display function on or off. • squelch burst (for only ic-u80/ic-u80e) turns the auto low power function on or off. Select the microphone mode. Select the protection option according to your battery type. • microphone ...

  • Page 48: ■ Initial Set Mode Items

    Previous view 42 10 set modes ■ initial set mode items d key-touch beep turn the confi rmation beeps on (default) or off. • when changing the beep level, beeps sound at the level. (default: bep. 2) d time-out timer to prevent accidental prolonged transmission, the transceiver has a time-out timer. T...

  • Page 49

    Previous view 43 d dial assignment selects whether or not to use [vol] as a tuning con- trol or channel selector, instead of [ y] and [z]. When [vol] functions as a tuning control or channel selector, [ y] and [z] function as volume controls. D display type set the display type for memory mode opera...

  • Page 50

    44 previous view 10 set modes d microphone simple mode microphone simple mode is used to assign the essential operations to the four switches (s1 to s4) on the remote control unit. • ms .Sm • ms .N1 (default) • ms .N2 • user remote control unit the circuit illustrated below is for only reference. 2....

  • Page 51: ■ Cloning Operation

    45 previous view ■ cloning operation cloning allows you to quickly and easily transfer the programmed contents from one transceiver to another, or data between a personal computer and a transceiv- er, using the optional cs-v80 or cs-u80 cloning soft- ware. D cloning between two transceivers q turn o...

  • Page 52: Resetting

    46 previous view resetting 12 ■ resetting the lcd may occasionally display erroneous informa- tion (e.G. When fi rst 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 53: Trouble Shooting

    47 previous view if your transceiver seems to be malfunctioning, please check the followings before sending it to the service center. Problem possible cause solution ref. No power comes on. • the battery is exhausted. • the battery polarity is reversed. • bad connection of a battery pack or case. • ...

  • Page 54: Options

    48 previous view options 14 • bp-263 battery case battery case for lr6 (aa) × 6 alkaline batteries. • bp-264 ni - mh battery pack 7.2 v/1400 mah (minimum)/1420 mah (typical) ni- mh battery pack. Battery life: 13 hours (approximately; fm, high power, tx : rx : standby = 5:5:90) • bp-265 l i - ion bat...

  • Page 55: ■ Vox Function

    49 previous view ■ 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 for op- eration. What is vox? The vox (voice operated transmission) function starts trans- mission wh...

  • Page 56

    50 previous view ■ vox function (continued) d vox-related settings the vox gain, vox delay, and 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 push [vox](2) to turn on the vox ...

  • Page 57: ■ Ic-V80/ic-V80E

    51 previous view ■ ic-v80/ic-v80e d general • frequency coverage : • mode : fm, fm-n • number of memory channels : 207 (including 6 scan edges and 1 call channel) • usable temperature range : –20°c to +60°c; –4°f to +140°f • tuning steps : 5, 10, 12.5, 15, 20, 25, 30 and 50 khz • frequency stability...

  • Page 58: ■ Ic-U80/ic-U80E

    52 previous view ■ ic-u80/ic-u80e d general • frequency coverage : 400.000–470.000 mhz • mode : fm, fm-n • number of memory channels : 207 (including 6 scan edges and 1 call channel) • usable temperature range : –20°c to +60°c; –4°f to +140°f • tuning steps : 5, 10, 12.5, 15, 20, 25, 30 and 50 khz •...

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