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Icom ID-800H Instruction Manual

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Manual is about: VHF/UHF Digital transceiver

Summary of ID-800H

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    Instruction manual id-800h vhf/uhf digital transceiver 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 tha...

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    I thank you for purchasing this icom product. The id-800h vhf / uhf digital transceiver is designed and built with icom’s state of the art technology and craftsmanship. With proper care, this product should provide you with years of trouble-free oper- ation. We want to take a couple of moments of yo...

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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 id-800h. Explicit definitions word definition r warning! Caution note personal injury, fire hazard or el...

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

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    Iv supplied accessories q dc power cable (3 m) ………………………………………1 w mobile mounting bracket …………………………………1 e microphone (hm-133)* ……………………………………1 r fuse (20 a) …………………………………………………1 t mounting screws, nuts and washers …………………1 set y microphone hanger …………………………………………1 u separation cable † (3.5 m; 11.5 ...

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    V foreword .............................................................................. I important ............................................................................. Ii explicit definitions .......................................................... Ii precautions .........................

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    Vi ■ skip channel setting ........................................................ 47 ■ scan resume condition ................................................... 48 8 priority watch ....................................................... 49–50 ■ priority watch types ....................................

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

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

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    Iii quick reference guide d microphone connection connect the supplied microphone as illustrated below. D separation cable connection using the supplied separation cable (3.5 m; 11.5 ft) or the op- tional separation cable (7 m; 23 ft), the controller can be sep- arated from the main unit, doubling a...

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    Iv quick reference guide d optional mb-58 installation the optional mb-58 remote controller bracket is avail- able for separate installation. Q drill 2 or 4 holes where the bracket is to be installed. • approx. 4 mm ( 1 ⁄ 8 ″ ) when using nuts; approx. 1–2 mm ( 1 ⁄ 16 ″ ) when using self-tapping scr...

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    V d battery connection r warning! Never remove the fuse holders from the dc power cable. Never connect the transceiver directly to a 24 v battery. Do not use the cigarette lighter socket for power connec- tions. (see p. 6 for details) attach a rubber grommet when passing the dc power cable through a...

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

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    Vii quick reference guide ■ your first contact now that you have your id-800h installed in your car or shack, you are probably excited to get on the air. We would like to take you through a few basic operation steps to make your first “on the air” an enjoyable experience. 1. Turning on the transceiv...

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    Viii quick reference guide using the hm-133 you can select the desired frequency band from the hm-133. 3. Tune the frequency the tuning dial will allow you to dial in the frequency you want to operate. Pages 12 and 13 will instruct you on how to adjust the tuning step size. Using the hm-133 you can ...

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    Ix quick reference guide ■ repeater operation 1. Setting duplex ➥ push [band•mode] and rotate [dial] , then push [band•mode] to select the desired frequency band. ➥ push and hold [low•dup] for 1 sec. Once or twice to se- lect minus duplex or plus duplex. • the usa version has an auto repeater functi...

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    ■ programming memory channels x quick reference guide quick reference guide the id-800h has a total of 512 memory channels (including 10 scan edges and 2 call channels) for storing often used op- erating frequency, repeater settings, etc. 1. Setting a frequency in vfo mode, set the desired operating...

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    ■ front panel—controller q set•lock switch [set•lock] ➥ enters set mode when pushed. (p. 92) ➥ switches the lock function on and off when pushed and held for 1 sec. (p. 14) w tuning dial [dial] selects the operating frequency (p. 12) , memory channel (p. 28) , the setting of the set mode item and th...

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    2 1 panel description 1 u monitor•dtmf•emr switch [moni•dtmf•emr] ➥ push to switch the monitor function on and off. (p. 16) ❍ while in the analog (fm) mode operation ➥ turns dtmf memory encoder on and off when pushed and held for 1 sec. (p. 51) ❍ while in the digital (dv) mode operation ➥ push and h...

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    3 1 panel description ■ function display q transmit indicator ➥ appears while transmitting. (p. 18) ➥ blinks while transmitting with the one-touch ptt func- tion. (p. 19) w frequency readout shows the operating frequency, channel names, set mode contents, call signs, message, and etc. • frequency de...

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    4 1 panel description 1 t output power indicators (p. 19) ➥ “low” appears when low output power is selected. ➥ “mid” appears when middle output power is selected. ➥ no indicator appears when high output power is se- lected. Y mode indicators (p. 15) ➥ “am” appears while in the am mode operation. ➥ “...

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    5 1 panel description !6 tone/digital squelch indicators ❍ while in the analog (fm) mode operation ➥ “t” appears while the subaudible tone encoder is in use. (p. 21) ➥ “t sql” appears while the tone squelch function is in use. (p. 55) ➥ “dtcs” appears while the dtcs squelch function is in use. (p. 5...

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    6 1 panel description 1 r antenna connector [ant] connects a 50 Ω antenna with a pl-259 connector and a 50 Ω coaxial cable. T power receptacle [dc13.8v] accepts 13.8 v dc ±15% with the supplied dc power cable. Note: do not use a cigarette lighter socket as a power source when operating in a vehicle....

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

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    ■ microphone keypad 8 1 panel description 1 key function secondary function ( +key) other functions switches between opening and closing the squelch. (p. 16) starts and stops scanning. (p. 44) starts and stops priority watch. (p. 50) selects high output power. (p. 19) selects mid. Output power. (p. ...

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    9 1 panel description ➥ cancels frequency entry. (p. 12) ➥ cancels the scan or priority watch. (pgs. 44, 50) ➥ exit set mode. (p. 92) ➥ enters set mode (p. 92) ➥ advances the set mode selection order after entering set mode. (p. 92) ➥ sets the keypad for numeral input. (p. 12) ➥ reverses the set mod...

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    10 1 panel description 1 q ptt switch push and hold to transmit; release to receive. W up/down switches [up]/[dn] ➥ push either switch to change operating frequency, memory channel, set mode setting, etc. (pgs. 12, 28, 92) ➥ push and hold either switch for 1 sec. To start scanning. (p. 44) e up/dn l...

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    11 setting a frequency 2 ■ preparation d turning power on/off ➥ push and hold [pwr] for 1 sec. To turn power on and off. D operating frequency band selection the id-800h has 2 m and 70 cm bands for transmission and reception. In addition, extra frequency bands 127, 220, 350, 500 and 900 mhz bands ar...

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

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

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

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    15 basic operation 3 ■ mode selection the id-800h has several operating modes, fm/fm narrow modes, dv mode and am/am narrow modes (am mode is re- ception only) are available. Typically, am mode is used for the air band (118–135.995 mhz). Q select the desired frequency band in vfo mode, or the de- si...

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    16 3 basic operation 3 ■ receiving q set the audio level. ➥ push [moni•dtmf] to open the squelch. ➥ rotate [vol] to adjust the audio level. ➥ push [moni•dtmf] to close the squelch. W set the squelch level. ➥ rotate [sql] fully counterclockwise in advance, then rotate [sql] clockwise until the noise ...

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    17 3 basic operation ■ squelch attenuator the transceiver has an rf attenuator related to the squelch level setting. Approx. 10 db attenuation is obtained at maxi- mum setting. The squelch attenuator allows you to set a minimum signal level needed to open the squelch. The attenuator function can be ...

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    18 3 basic operation 3 ■ audio mute function this function temporarily mutes the audio without disturbing the volume setting. ➥ push [func] then [ sql y y d(mute)] to mute audio signals. • the audio mute indicator, “ ” appears. • push [ clr a(mw)] (or any other key) to cancel the function. ■ transmi...

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    ■ selecting output power the transceiver has 3 output power levels to suit your oper- ating requirements. Low output powers during short-distance communications may reduce the possibility of interference to other stations and will reduce current consumption. ➥ push [low•dup] once or twice to select ...

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    20 4 repeater operation 4 repeaters allow you to extend the operational range of your radio because a repeater has much higher output power than the typical transceiver. Normally, a repeater has independent frequencies for each receiver and transmitter. A subaudible tone may also be required to acce...

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    ■ accessing a repeater q set the receive frequency (repeater output frequency) . (pgs. 11, 12) w push and hold [low•dup] for 1 sec. Once or twice, to se- lect minus duplex or plus duplex. • “dup–” or “dup” appears to indicate the transmit frequency for minus shift or plus shift, respectively. • when...

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    22 4 repeater operation 4 z set the receive frequency (repeater output fre- quency) . (pgs. 11, 12) x push [ dup – 7(tone)] to select minus duplex; push [ dup + 8(tsql s s )] to select plus duplex. C push [func] then [ dup – 7(tone)] to turn on the subaudible tone encoder according to re- peater req...

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    23 4 repeater operation d subaudible tones q select the frequency band, mode/channel you wish to set the subaudible tones, such as vfo mode or memory/call channel. W push [set•lock] to enter set mode. • rotate [dial] to select “set,” if “calls” or “messag” is dis- played. E push [set•lock] or [s.Mw•...

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    24 4 repeater operation 4 z set the frequency band, mode/channel you wish to set the subaudible tones, such as vfo mode or memory/call channel. • the subaudible tone frequency is independently pro- grammed into each mode or channel. X push [ set b(d-off)] to enter set mode. • push [ y y ] or [ z z ]...

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    25 4 repeater operation d dtmf tones ➥ push [dtmf-s] , then push the keys of the de- sired dtmf digits. • the function indicator lights green. • 0–9, a–d, m (e) and #(f) are available. • when “d” is displayed in place of the 100 mhz digit, cancel the dtmf memory encoder in advance. (p. 53) • push [d...

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    26 4 repeater operation 4 ■ offset frequency [ when communicating through a repeater, the transmit fre- quency is shifted from the receive frequency by an amount determined by the offset frequency. Independent offset frequencies can be set for each operating frequency. Q push [band•mode] and rotate ...

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    27 4 repeater operation ■ auto repeater (usa version only) the usa version automatically activates the repeater settings (dup– or dup+ and tone encoder on/off) when the operating frequency falls within the general repeater output frequency range and inactivate them when outside of the range. D setti...

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    28 5 memory operation 4 5 ■ general description the transceiver has 512 memory channels including 10 scan edge memory channels (5 pairs), and 2 call channels. Each of these channels can be individually programmed with operat- ing frequency (pgs. 11, 12) , duplex direction (pgs. 21, 22) and offset (p...

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    29 5 memory operation ■ programming a memory channel [example]: programming 145.870 mhz into memory channel 20 (blank channel) via the controller. Push rotate for setting frequency, etc. Push . Rotate push for 1 sec. And continue to push ➠ beep “ beep beep beep “ “ “ “ “ beep “ vfo settings, includi...

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    30 5 memory operation 5 d programming a memory channel via the microphone [example]: programming 145.870 mhz into memory channel 20 (blank channel) via the microphone. Push 10 times beep “ beep “ beep beep beep “ “ “ “ “ push push then push then for 1 sec. And continue to push ➠ the microphone can a...

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    31 5 memory operation ■ copying memory contents this function copies a memory channel’s contents to vfo (or another memory/call channel). This is useful when searching for signals around a memory channel frequency and for re- calling the offset frequency, subaudible tone frequency etc. D memory/call...

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    32 5 memory operation 5 d memory/call ➪ call/memory q select the memory/call channel to be transferred. ➥ push [m/call•prio] several times to select memory mode or call channel, then rotate [dial] or push [band•mode] to select the desired memory or call channel respectively. W push [s.Mw•mw] momenta...

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    33 5 memory operation ■ programming channel names each memory channel and the call channel can be pro- grammed with an alphanumeric channel name for easy recognition and can be indicated independently by channel. Names can be a maximum of 6 characters— see the table below for available characters. Q...

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    34 5 memory operation 5 channel names can also be programmed via the mi- crophone. Z push [func] then [ clr a(mw)] momentarily. • “ ! ” and memory channel number blink. X push [ y y ] / [ z z ] to select the memory/call channel to be as- signed memory names. C push [band] . • frequency readouts disa...

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    5 memory operation 35 d d to indicate the channel name [ the channel name indication can be set for independent memory channels. Q push [m/call•prio] to select the memory mode. W rotate [dial] to select the desired memory channel to be indicated the channel name. E push [set•lock] to enter set mode....

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    5 memory operation 36 5 ■ memory clearing contents of programmed memories can be cleared (blanked), if desired. Q push [v/mhz•scan] to select vfo mode. W push [s.Mw•mw] momentarily. • “ ! ” indicator and the memory channel number blink. E rotate [dial] to select the memory channel to be cleared. • m...

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    37 5 memory operation ■ memory bank selection the id-800h has a total of 10 banks (a to j). Each memory channel, 1 to 500, may be assigned to one of the banks for easy memory management. Q push [m/call•prio] several times to select memory mode, if desired. W push [band•mode] to enter memory bank sel...

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    38 5 memory operation 5 q push [m/call•prio] several times to select memory mode, then select the desired memory channel via [dial] . W push [set•lock] to enter set mode. • rotate [dial] to select “set,” if “calls” or “messag” is dis- played. E push [set•lock] or [s.Mw•mw] several times until “bak” ...

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    39 5 memory operation contents of programmed memory banks can be cleared or transferred to another bank. Information: even if the memory bank contents are cleared, the memory channel contents still remain pro- grammed. Q select the desired bank contents to be transferred or erased. ➥ push [m/call•pr...

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    40 6 call channel operation 5 6 ■ call channel selection call channel is pre-programmed memory channel that can be accessed by simply pushing call channel button. ➥ push [m/call•prio] several times to select the call chan- nel mode then push [band•mode] to select the desired call channel. • “c1” or ...

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    41 6 call channel operation ■ programming a call channel operating frequency, duplex information, subaudible tone in- formation (tone encoder or tone squelch on/off and its fre- quency) can be programmed into the call channel. Q set the desired frequency in vfo mode. ➥ push [v/mhz•scan] to select vf...

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    42 7 scan operation 6 7 ■ scan types scanning searches for signals automatically and makes it easier to locate new stations for contact or listening purposes. There are 3 scan types and 4 resume conditions to suit your operating needs. Band scan (pgs. 43, 44) repeatedly scans all frequen- cies over ...

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    43 7 scan operation ■ scan start/stop d preparation scan resume condition (p. 48) ; program the scan edges (pgs. 45, 46) ; program 2 or more memory channels (pgs. 29, 30) ; set skip settings (p. 47) , if desired. D operation q select vfo mode for full/programmed scan with [v/mhz•scan] ; or memory mo...

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    44 7 scan operation 7 z push [vfo/lock] to select vfo mode for full/programmed scan; push [mr/call] to se- lect memory mode for memory scan. • push [func] then [ moni 1(bank)] to select a bank for bank scan. X push [ sql y y d(mute)] or [ sql z z #(16key-l)] to set the squelch to the point where noi...

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    45 7 scan operation ■ scan edges programming scan edges can be programmed in the same manner as memory channels. Scan edges are programmed into scan edges, 1a/1b to 5a/5b, in memory channels. Q set the edge frequency of the desired frequency range in vfo mode: ➥ set the frequency using [dial] . ➥ se...

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    46 7 scan operation 7 d programming scan edges via microphone z set the desired frequency in vfo mode. ➥ push [vfo/lock] to select vfo mode. ➥ set the frequency via the keypad or [ y y ] / [ z z ] . X push [func] then [ clr a(mw)] momentarily. C push [ y y ] or [ z z ] to select scan edge channels, ...

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    47 7 scan operation ■ skip channel setting the memory skip function speeds up scanning by checking only those memory channels not set as skip channels. Set skip channels as follows. Q select a memory channel: ➥ push [m/call•prio] to select memory mode. ➥ rotate [dial] to select the desired channel t...

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    48 7 scan operation 7 ■ scan resume condition the scan resume condition can be selected as timer or pause scan. The selected resume condition is also used for priority watch. (p. 50) q push [set•lock] to enter set mode. • rotate [dial] to select “set,” if “calls” or “messag” is dis- played. W push [...

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

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    50 8 priority watch 8 ■ priority watch operation q select vfo mode; then, set an operating frequency. W set the watching channel(s). For memory channel watch: select the desired memory channel. For memory scan watch: select memory mode; then, push [v/mhz•scan] for 1 sec. To start memory scan. For ca...

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    ■ programming a dtmf code dtmf tones are used for autopatching, controlling other equipment, etc. The transceiver has 16 dtmf memory chan- nels (d0–df) for storage of often-used dtmf codes of up to 24 digits. Q push [moni•dtmf] for 1 sec. To turn the dtmf encoder on. • “d” appears in place of 100 mh...

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    52 9 dtmf memory encoder 9 [example]: programming “5428ab453” into dtmf memory channel “d4” via controller. Push push then rotate repeat the previous step until the desired code is entered. Push rotate push for 1 sec. [example]: programming “5428ab453” into dtmf memory channel “d4” via microphone pu...

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    53 9 dtmf memory encoder ■ transmitting a dtmf code d automatic transmission (dtmf memory) q push [moni•dtmf] for 1 sec. (or until 1 short and 1 long beeps sound in dv mode; u.S.A. Version only) to turn the dtmf memory encoder on. • “d” appears in place of 100 mhz digit. W push [set•lock] to enter d...

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    54 9 dtmf memory encoder 9 d manual transmission z deactivate the dtmf memory encoder by pushing [func] then [ set b(d-off)] . X push [dtmf-s] to turn the dtmf direct selec- tion on. • the function indicator (microphone) lights green. C push one of “0” to “9” and “a” to “f” keys mo- mentarily, then ...

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

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    56 10 pocket beep and tone squelch 10 i when a signal with the matching tone is received, the transceiver emits beep tones and blinks “ s .” • beep tones sound for 30 sec. And “ s ” blinks. To stop the beeps and blinking manually, push any key. When the beep tones are not stopped manually, “ s ” con...

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    57 10 pocket beep and tone squelch d available tone frequency list note: the transceiver has 50 tone frequencies and con- sequently their spacing is narrow compared to units having 38 tones. Therefore, some tone frequencies may receive interference from adjacent tone frequencies. To prevent interfer...

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    58 10 pocket beep and tone squelch 10 ■ tone/dtcs squelch operation the tone or dtcs squelch opens only when receiving a sig- nal with the same pre-programmed subaudible tone or dtcs code, respectively. You can wait for calls from group mem- bers using the same tone or dtcs and not hear other sig- n...

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    59 10 pocket beep and tone squelch ■ tone scan by monitoring a signal that is being operated with pocket beep, tone or dtcs squelch function, you can determine the tone frequency or dtcs code necessary to open a squelch. Q set the desired operating frequency or memory channel to be checked for a ton...

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    60 11 digital mode operation 10 11 ■ digital mode operation the id-800h can be operated for digital voice mode and low- speed data operation for both transmit and receive. It can also be connected to a gps receiver (compatible with an rs- 232 output/nmea format/4800 bps) and transmit/receive positio...

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    61 11 digital mode operation d d your own call sign programming your own call sign must be programmed for both digital voice and low-speed data communications (including gps transmis- sion) . Q push [set•lock] to enter call sign set mode. • rotate [dial] to select “calls,” if “set” or “messag” is di...

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    62 11 digital mode operation 11 z push [ set b(d-off)] to enter call sign set mode. • push [ y y ] or [ z z ] to select “calls,” if necessary. X push [ set b(d-off)] or [ ent c(t-off)] several times to select “mycall,” then push [band] . C push [ y y ] or [ z z ] to select the desired call sign chan...

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    63 11 digital mode operation d d station call sign programming station call sign must be programmed for the specified sta- tion call as well as repeater operation in both digital voice and low-speed data communications. Q push [set•lock] to enter call sign set mode. • rotate [dial] to select “calls,...

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    64 11 digital mode operation 11 z push [ set b(d-off)] to enter call sign set mode. • push [ y y ] or [ z z ] to select “calls,” if necessary. X push [ set b(d-off)] or [ ent c(t-off)] several times to select “urcall,” then push [band] . C push [ y y ] or [ z z ] to select the desired call sign chan...

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    65 11 digital mode operation ■ digital voice mode operation q set the desired frequency in vfo mode. (pgs. 11, 12) • select output power, if desired. (p. 19) w select dv mode. (p. 15) e push [set•lock] to enter the call sign set mode. • rotate [dial] to select “calls,” if necessary. R push [set•lock...

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    66 11 digital mode operation 11 d d when sending a cq • select “cq” as the call sign q push [set• lock] to enter call sign set mode. • rotate [dial] to select “calls,” if “set” or “messag” is dis- played. W push [set•lock] or [s.Mw•mw] several times until “ur- call” appears, then push [band•mode] . ...

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    67 11 digital mode operation d d when calling the desired station • select the desired call sign q push [set• lock] to enter call sign set mode. • rotate [dial] to select “calls,” if “set” or “messag” is dis- played. W push [set•lock] or [s.Mw•mw] several times until “ur- call” appears, then push [b...

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    68 11 digital mode operation 11 ■ about 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 to with much wider coverage range during digital voice mode operation. • d-star sys...

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    69 11 digital mode operation for current existing repeater operation, stations that are com- municating must be in the same repeater’s operating area. However, in the d-star system as in the illustration at left, the repeaters can be linked via the system repeaters (with a 10 ghz signal). Thus stati...

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    70 11 digital mode operation 11 ■ digital repeater operation repeater call sign must be programmed for repeater opera- tion in both digital voice and low-speed data communications. D d repeater call sign programming q push [set•lock] to enter call sign set mode. • rotate [dial] to select “calls,” if...

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    71 11 digital mode operation z push [ set b(d-off)] to enter call sign set mode. • push [ y y ] or [ z z ] to select “calls,” if necessary. X push [ set b(d-off)] or [ ent c(t-off)] several times to select the call sign item, then push [band] . • “rpt1 c” or “rpt2 c” appears for repeater call sign. ...

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    72 11 digital mode operation 11 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 internet network internet network ✔ what is the area? The area is the communication range that is covered by ...

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    73 11 digital mode operation d d repeater operation in the same zone q set the desired repeater’s frequency, offset and shift direc- tion in vfo mode. (p. 21) • select “dv” mode in advance. (p. 15) w set your own call sign. (p. 65) • see p. 61 for your own call sign programming. E set the desired st...

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    74 11 digital mode operation 11 area 1 zone a • setting examle 2 repeater 1 : a11111 area 2 repeater 2 : a22222 area 3 (gateway) repeater 3 : a33333 area 4 repeater 4 : a44444 zone b area 6 repeater 6 : b66666 area 7 (gateway) repeater 7 : b77777 area 8 repeater 8 : b88888 internet network internet ...

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    75 11 digital mode operation d d repeater operation into another zone q set the desired repeater’s frequency, offset and shift direc- tion in vfo mode. (p. 21) • select “dv” mode in advance. W set your own call sign. (p. 65) • see p. 61 for your own call sign programming. E set the desired station c...

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    76 11 digital mode operation 11 z set the desired repeater’s frequency, offset and shift direction in vfo mode. (p. 22) • select “dv” mode in advance. (p. 15) x set your own call sign. (p. 65) • see p. 62 for your own call sign programming. C set the desired station call sign. (pgs. 66, 67) • when m...

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    77 11 digital mode operation z push [ set b(d-off)] to enter call sign set mode. • push [ y y ] or [ z z ] to select “calls,” if necessary. X push [ set b(d-off)] or [ ent c(t-off)] several times to select the received call indication. • “rxcall,” “rxrpt1” and “rxrpt2” are available for the received...

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    78 11 digital mode operation 11 d d received station call sign indication ➥ push and hold [tone•t-scan•bk] , until 2 beeps sound, to display the received station call sign. • the first 6-digit of the stored call sign in “rxcall” are displayed. • while continuing to hold [tone•t-scan•bk] even if 2 be...

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    79 11 digital mode operation for your information when the call that is specifying your own call sign is received, the station and the using repeater call signs being used can be set for operation automatically. • when “auto received call sign set” (p. 99) is set to on, the stored station call sign ...

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    80 11 digital mode operation 11 “mycall,” “urcall,” “rpt1 c” or “rpt2 c” as desired. E push [band•mode] then rotate [dial] to select the de- sired call sign channel to be copied. • m01 to m06, u01 to u99 and r01 to r54 are available. R push [set•lock] for 1 sec. To set the selected call sign for ope...

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    81 11 digital mode operation d d copying the set call sign contents for temporary operation this is a way to program the set operating frequency with other settings into a memory channel and the set call sign (“urcall,” “rpt1 c” and “rpt2 c”) , from the call record, at the same time. Q after a call ...

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    82 11 digital mode operation 11 e rotate [dial] to select the message channel. • one of either “c1” to “c6” blinks. R push [band•mode] for 1 sec. To select message pro- gramming mode. • the 1st digit blinks and the channel indication stops blinking. T rotate [dial] to select the desired character. •...

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    83 11 digital mode operation z push [ set b (d-off)] to enter message set mode. • push [ y y ] or [ z z ] to select “messag” if necessary. X push [ set b(d-off)] or [ ent c (t-off)] several times to select “txm-c.” c push [band] then push [ y y ] or [ z z ] to select the message channel. • one of ei...

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    84 11 digital mode operation 11 d d message transmission select the message transmission function on and off. When on is selected, the transceiver transmits a text mes- sage (pre-programmed). (default: off) q set the operating frequency, call signs and other settings, such as repeater, as desired. W...

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    85 11 digital mode operation z set the operating frequency, call signs and other settings, such as repeater, as desired. X push [ set b (d-off)] to enter message set mode. • push [ y y ] or [ z z ] to select “messag” if necessary. C push [ set b(d-off)] or [ ent c (t-off)] several times until “txm-c...

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    86 11 digital mode operation 11 r push [band•mode] to display the message, then push [set•lock] or [s.Mw•mw] several times to scroll the message. T push [m/call•prio] , [tone•t-scan•bk] , [low•dup] or [moni•dtmf•emr] to exit the message set mode. Z when the call with a message is received, the digit...

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    87 11 digital mode operation ■ pocket beep operation this function uses a digital code/call sign for calling and can be used as a “common pager” to inform you that someone has called while you were away from the transceiver. The dig- ital code or digital call sign squelch does not function while in ...

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    88 11 digital mode operation 11 r when a signal with the matched digital code/call sign is re- ceived, the transceiver emits beep tones and blinks “ s .” • beep tones sound for 30 sec. And “ s ” blinks. To stop the beeps and blinking manually, push any key. When the beep tones are not stopped manual...

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    89 11 digital mode operation r when a signal with the matched digital code/call sign is re- ceived, the squelch opens and the signal can be heard. • when the received signal includes an unmatched digital code/call sign, the squelch does not open. However, the s/rf indicator shows the received signal...

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    90 11 digital mode operation 11 ■ low-speed data communica- tion in addition to the digital voice communication, a low-speed data communication is available. Q turns off the transceiver w while pushing [set•lock] , push and hold [pwr] for 1 sec. To enter initial set mode. (see p. 104) e push [set•lo...

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    91 11 digital mode operation ■ gps operation a gps receiver (rs-232 output/nmea format/4800 bps) can be connected to [data] socket of the id-800h to indicate the current position (latitude and longitude). The position data can also be transmitted with a message to another station. D d position indic...

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    92 12 other functions 11 12 ■ set mode d d set mode operation q push [set•lock] to enter set mode. • rotate [dial] to select “set,” if “calls” or “messag” is dis- played. W push [set•lock] or [s.Mw•mw] to select the desired item. E rotate [dial] to select the condition or value. R push any key below...

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    93 12 other functions set mode items for dv mode pgs. 99–103 • weather alert* • display dimmer • display color • repeater tone frequency • tone squelch frequency • dtcs code • dtcs polarity • offset frequency • tuning step • scan resume timer • channel skip setting ‡ • bank link function ‡ • program...

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    94 12 other functions 12 set mode items for analog mode • rx position indication • auto reply • digital code • auto data transmission • auto rxcall set • auto rxcall display • auto mycall display • digital monitor • digital repeater setting • auto rx message display • gps setting • auto position tra...

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    95 12 other functions d d display dimmer adjust to suit lighting conditions. The levels 1 (dark) to 8 (bright: default) are available. D d display color the display color can be set to amber (default), yellow or green. D d repeater tone sets subaudible tone frequency (encoder only) for repeater oper...

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    96 12 other functions 12 d d dtcs code sets dtcs code (both encoder and decoder) for dtcs squelch operation. Total of 104 codes are available. (default: 023) d d dtcs polarity sets dtcs polarities for transmission and reception from “nn,” “nr,” “rn” and “rr.” (default: nn) d d offset frequency sets ...

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    97 12 other functions d d scan resume timer selects scan resume timer from sct-15 (default), sct-10, sct-5 and scp-2. • sct-15/10/5 : scan pauses for 15/10/5 sec., then re- sumes. • scp-2 : pause on a signal until signal disap- pears, then resumes 2 sec. After the sig- nal disappears. D d channel sk...

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    98 12 other functions 12 d d program scan skip setting ☞ this item appears when set mode is accessed from vfo mode only. Sets the program scan skip setting from on (default) and off for vfo scan operation, such as programmed scan. D d weather alert function turns weather alert function on and off (d...

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    99 12 other functions d d auto reply ☞ this item appears when set mode is accessed from digital (dv) mode only. During digital mode operation, auto reply function is available. This function replies to an individual station call even you are away from the transceiver. (default: off) after the manual...

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    100 12 other functions 12 d d auto received repeater call sign set ☞ this item appears when set mode is accessed from digital (dv) mode only. When an individual station call via the repeater is received, the repeater call sign can be stored automatically. (default: off) the set call sign cannot be r...

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    101 12 other functions d d digital repeater setting ☞ this item appears when set mode is accessed from digital (dv) mode only. When accessing the repeater’s call sign is different as your programmed, the repeater call sign can be stored into “rpt1 c” automatically by reading the repeater’s transmiss...

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    102 12 other functions 12 d d gps automatic transmission ☞ this item appears when set mode is accessed from digital (dv) mode only. Sets automatic position transmission function on (0.5, 1, 3, 5, 10, 30 min.) and off. When the position information is re- ceived from a connected gps receiver and this...

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    103 12 other functions d d gps received position indication ☞ this item appears when set mode is accessed from digital (dv) mode only. Indicates a received position information from the other trans- ceiver. ➥ select “rx pos,” then push [band•mode] to enter the received position indication. • latitud...

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    104 12 other functions 12 ■ initial set mode the initial set mode is accessed at power on and al- lows you to set seldom-changed settings. In this way, you can “customize” transceiver operations to suit your preference and operating style. At power on q while pushing [set•lock] , push and hold [pwr]...

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    105 12 other functions • active band • key-touch beep • time-out timer • auto repeater* • squelch attenuator • microphone sensitivity • auto power off • dtmf speed • data speed for dv mode • standby beep • busy lockout* • squelch delay • data speed for fm mode • cooling fan • narrow tx *available in...

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    106 12 other functions 12 d d key-touch beep the key-touch beep can be turned off for silent operation. (default: on) d d time-out timer to prevent accidental prolonged transmission, etc., the trans- ceiver has a time-out timer. This function cuts a transmission off after 3–30 min. Of continuous tra...

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    107 12 other functions d d auto power off the transceiver can be set to automatically turn off after a specified period with a beep when no key operations are per- formed. 30 min., 1 hour, 2 hours and off can be specified. The spec- ified period is retained even when the transceiver is turned off by...

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    108 12 other functions 12 d d data transmission speed selects the data transmission speed for packet operation from 1200 bps and 9600 bps. (default: 1200 bps) d d squelch delay selects squelch delay from short and long to prevent re- peated opening and closing of the squelch during reception of the ...

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    109 12 other functions d d active band selects the frequency selecting condition via [dial] or [ y y ] / [ z z ] on the microphone from all (al) and single (si). • all (al) : the operating frequency can be selected continuously. (default) • single (si) : the operating frequency can be selected withi...

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    110 12 other functions 12 d d dtmf speed the rate at which dtmf memories send individual dtmf characters can be set to accommodate operating needs. • 1 : 100 msec. Interval; 5.0 cps rate (default) • 2 : 200 msec. Interval; 2.5 cps rate • 3 : 300 msec. Interval; 1.6 cps rate • 5 : 500 msec. Interval;...

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    111 12 other functions d d weather channel selection q push [m/call•prio] several times to select weather channel group. W rotate [dial] to select the desired weather channel. E push [m/call•prio] to select memory mode, or push [v/mhz•scan] to select vfo mode. D d weather alert function noaa broadca...

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    112 12 other functions 12 e sets the desired stand-by condition. • selects vfo, memory or call channel. • scan or priority watch operation can also be selected. R when the alert is detected, a beep sounds and the follow- ing indication will be displayed. T turn the weather alert function off in set ...

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    113 12 other functions d 1200 bps packet operation q connect the transceiver and a tnc as illustrated below. W set the tnc for transmit. E set transmit delay on the tnc. R adjust the tnc frequency deviation if necessary. • when using a deviation meter: adjust the output of the tnc so that frequency ...

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    114 12 other functions 12 d 9600 bps high speed packet operation the transceiver supports 2 modes of 9600 bps packet opera- tion: g3ruh and gmsk. Q connect the transceiver and a tnc as illustrated below. W g3ruh mode can handle 16 kinds of modulated wave forms in order to maintain a communication li...

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    115 12 other functions ■ microphone keys the supplied hm-133’s (optional for some versions) [f-1] and [f-2] keys memorize the transceiver conditions. The [up] / [dn] keys of the standard or an optional micro- phone (other than the hm-133) can be assigned functions like the function keys on the trans...

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    116 12 other functions 12 ■ partial reset if you want to initialize the operating conditions (vfo fre- quency, vfo settings, set mode contents) without clearing the memory contents. ➥ while pushing [v/mhz•scan] and [s.Mw•mw] , push and hold [pwr] for 1 sec. To partially reset. ■ all reset the functi...

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    117 12 other functions ■ data cloning cloning allows you to quickly and easily transfer the pro- grammed contents from one transceiver to another; or data from a personal computer to a transceiver using the optional cs-d800 cloning software . D cloning between transceivers q connect the opc-474 clon...

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    118 12 other functions 12 d cloning error note: do not push any key on the sub-transceiver dur- ing cloning. This will cause a cloning error. When the display as below appears, a cloning error has oc- curred. In such a case, both transceivers automatically return to the clone standby condition and c...

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    119 maintenance 13 problem possible cause solution ref. ■ troubleshooting if your transceiver seems to be malfunctioning, please check the following points before sending it to a service center. Does not turn on. No sound comes from the speaker. Sensitivity is low and only strong signals are audible...

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    120 13 maintenance 13 problem possible cause solution ref. Some memory channels cannot be selected via [dial] . Scan does not operate. Transmission is automati- cally cut off. Transmission continues even when the ptt is re- leased. The function display shows erroneous information. • the memory chann...

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    121 specifications and options 14 ■ specifications d d general • frequency coverage : usa rx 118.000–173.995 mhz* 1 , 230.000–549.995 mhz* 2 , 810.000–999.990 mhz* 3 tx 144–148 mhz, 440–450 mhz exp rx 118.000–173.995 mhz* 1 , 230.000–549.995 mhz* 2 , 810.000–999.990 mhz tx 144–148 mhz, 430–440 mhz *...

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    122 14 specifications and options 14 ■ options hm-133 remote - control microphone wired remote control microphone with key backlight. Same as that supplied with the transceiver. Hm-118n hand microphone for all-round mobile operation. Opc-600/600r*, opc-601/601r* separation cables opc-600/600r: same ...

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    123 mode arrangement 15 set mode dtmf memory clone mode call channel (p. 40) weather channel (p. 111) (usa version only) bank channel memory mode (p. 28) vfo mode (p. 11) when the dtmf memory encoder is activated. See p. 51 for details. See p. 125 see p. 126 see p. 37 for details. See p. 117 for det...

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    124 15 mode arrangement 15 • key-touch beep (p. 106) • time-out timer (p. 106) • auto repeater* (p. 106) (usa version only) • auto power off (p. 107) • cooling fan (p. 107) • squelch delay (p. 108) • active band (p. 109) • dtmf speed (p. 110) • data speed for dv mode (p. 110) • standby beep (p. 110)...

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    125 15 mode arrangement dv set mode • rx position indication (p. 103) • auto reply (p. 99) • digital code (p. 99) • auto data transmission (p. 99) • auto rxcall set (p. 99) • auto rx repeatercall set (p. 100) • auto rxcall display (p. 100) • auto mycall display (p. 100) • digital monitor (p. 100) • ...

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    126 15 mode arrangement 15 set mode • weather alert* (p. 98) • display dimmer (p. 95) • display color (p. 95) • repeater tone frequency (p. 95) • tone squelch frequency (p. 95) • dtcs code (p. 96) • dtcs polarity (p. 96) • offset frequency (p. 96) • tuning step (p. 96) • scan resume timer (p. 97) • ...

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