Icom IC-92A, IC-92AD Instruction Manual

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

WARNING: MODIFICATION OF THIS DEVICE TO RECEIVE CELLULAR RADIOTELEPHONE SERVICE SIGNALS IS PROHIBITED UNDER FCC RULES AND FEDERAL LAW.

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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i92A

VHF/UHF FM TRANSCEIVER

i92AD

VHF/UHF DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER

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FOREWORD

Thank you for purchase of this fine Icom product. We understand you have a choice of many different radios in the market place. Many hours of research and development went into the design of your IC-92A/92AD, following Icom’s philosophy of “technology ﬁ rst.”

The IC-92A/92AD

VHF/UHF FM TRANSCEIVER is designed with

Icom’s superior technology and craftsmanship combining traditional analog technologies with the new digital D-STAR technologies for a balanced packaged.

With proper care, this product should provide you with years of trouble-free operation. We want to take a couple of moments of your time to thank you for making your IC-92A/ 92AD your radio of choice, and hope you agree with Icom’s philosophy of “technology ﬁ rst.”

EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS

FEATURES

❍ DV mode (Digital voice + Low-speed data

communication) operation is ready – GPS receiver connection – Text message and call sign exchange

(Optional UT-121 DIGITAL UNIT is required for IC-92A.)

❍ Simple band scope ❍ Dualwatch operation ❍ Optional PC remote control

IMPORTANT

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely

before using the transceiver.

SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL— This in-

struction manual contains important operating instructions for the IC-92A/92AD.

WORD DEFINITION

R-WARNING!

CAUTION

Personal injury, fire hazard or electric shock may occur.

Equipment damage may occur.

Recommended for optimum use. No risk of

Icom, Icom Inc. and the

logo are registered trademarks of Icom

Incorporated (Japan) in the United States, the United Kingdom,

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RWARNING RF EXPOSURE! This device emits

Radio Frequency (RF) energy. Caution should be observed when operating this device. If you have any questions regarding RF exposure and safety standards please refer to the Federal Communications Commission Office of Engineering and Technology’s report on Evaluating Compliance with FCC Guidelines for Human Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields (OET Bulletin 65)

RWARNING!

NEVER hold the transceiver so that

the antenna is very close to, or touching exposed parts of the body, especially the face or eyes, while transmitting. The transceiver will perform best if the microphone is 5 to 10 cm (2 to 4-inches) away from the lips and the transceiver is vertical.

RWARNING! NEVER operate the transceiver with

a earphone, headphones or other audio accessories at high volume levels. Hearing experts advise against continuous high volume operation. If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce the volume level or discontinue use.

RWARNING! NEVER operate the transceiver while

driving a vehicle. Safe driving requires your full attention— anything less may result in an accident.

NEVER connect the transceiver to a power source of

more than 16 V DC. This will ruin the transceiver.

NEVER connect the transceiver to a power source using

reverse polarity. This will ruin the transceiver.

NEVER expose the transceiver to rain, snow or any liq-

uids. The transceiver may be damaged.

NEVER operate or touch the transceiver with wet hands.

This may result in an electric shock or damage the transceiver.

DO NOT operate the transceiver near unshielded electri-

cal blasting caps or in an explosive atmosphere.

DO NOT

push the PTT when not actually desiring to trans-

mit.

BE CAREFUL! The transceiver will become hot when

operating it continuously for long periods.

DO NOT use or place the transceiver in direct sunlight or

in areas with temperatures below –20°C (–4˚F) or above +60 °C (+140˚F).

Place the unit in a secure place to avoid inadvertent use by children.

DO NOT use of chemical agents such as benzine or al-

cohol when cleaning, as they can damage the transceiver’s surfaces.

For U.S.A. only

CAUTION!: Changes or modifications to this device, not

expressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority to operate this device under FCC regulations.

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PRECAUTIONS

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FOREWORD i EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS i FEATURES i IMPORTANT i PRECAUTIONS ii TABLE OF CONTENTS iii SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES v

1 ACCESSORY ATTACHMENT 1

■ Antenna 1

■ Belt clip 1

■ Handstrap 1

■ Battery pack 1

2 PANEL DESCRIPTION 2–7

■ Front, top and side panels 2

■ Function display 6

3 BATTERY CHARGING 8–13

■ Caution 8

■ Regular charging 10

■ Rapid charging 11

■ Optional battery case 12

■ Battery information 12

■ External DC power operation 13

4 FREQUENCY AND CHANNEL SETTING 14–19

■ Main band selection 14

■ Mode selection 15

■ Operating band selection 16

■ Setting a tuning step 18

5 BASIC OPERATION 20–28

■ Receiving 20

■ Setting audio volume 20

■ Setting squelch level 21

■ Operating mode selection 21

■ Monitor function 22

■ Attenuator function 22

■ Band scope 23

■ Transmitting 24

■ Transmit power selection 24

■ Lock function 25

■ Dualwatch operation 25

■ TV channel operation 28

6 REPEATER AND DUPLEX OPERATIONS 29–33

■ Repeater operation 29

■ Duplex operation 31

■ Auto repeater function 32

■ 1750 Hz tone 33

7 DV MODE OPERATION

(Optional UT-121 is required for IC-92A) 34–63

■ Digital mode operation 34

■ Call sign programming 34

■ Digital voice mode operation 38

■ About D-STAR system 40

■ Digital repeater operation 41

■ Received call sign 46

■ Copying the call sign 48

■ Break-in communication 51

■ Message operation 52

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■ EMR communication 56

■ Low-speed data communication 56

■ GPS operation 58

■ Other functions for DV mode operation 62

8 MEMORY/CALL CHANNELS 64–73

■ General description 64

■ Selecting a memory channel 64

■ Selecting a call channel 65

■ Memory channel programming 66

■ Memory bank setting 67

■ Memory bank selection 68

■ Programming memory/bank/scan name 69

■ Selecting memory/bank name indication 70

■ Copying memory/call contents 71

■ Memory clearing 72

■ Erasing/transferring bank contents 73

9 SCAN OPERATION 74–81

■ Scan types 74

■ Full/band/programmed scan 75

■ Scan edges programming 76

■ Memory scan 77

■ Memory bank scan 78

■ Skip channel/frequency setting 79

■ Scan resume condition 81

10 PRIORITY WATCH 82–84

■ Priority watch types 82

■ Priority watch operation 83

11 MENU SCREEN OPERATION 85–102

■ General 85

■ MENU screen indication for B band 86

■ Menu list 86

■ Items list 86

■ Set mode items 88

■ DV set mode items 92

■ Scan set mode items 96

■ DUP/TONE set mode items 97

■ Display set mode items 99

■ Sounds set mode items 102

12 OTHER FUNCTIONS 103–118

■ Programming a DTMF code 103

■ Transmitting a DTMF code 104

■ Clearing a DTMF memory 105

■ Conﬁ rming a DTMF memory 105

■ Setting DTMF transfer speed 106

■ Tone frequency and DTCS code 106

■ Digital code and digital call sign setting 108

■ Tone/DTCS squelch 110

■ Digital code/digital call sign squelch 110

■ Pocket beep function 111

■ DTCS polarity setting 111

■ Tone scan 112

■ Beep tones 113

■ Dial speed acceleration 113

■ Key lock effect 113

■ Weather channel operation 114

■ Power save 115

■ Time-out timer 116

■ PTT lock 116

■ Cloning function 117

■ [MIC/SP] jacks 117

■ Resetting 118

13 TROUBLESHOOTING 119

14 SPECIFICATIONS 120–121

15 OPTIONS 122–124

■ Optional UT-121 installation 123

■ Optional HM-75A

REMOTE CONTROL MICROPHONE 124

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

The following accessories are supplied with the transceiver.

q Hand strap 1 w Antenna 1 e Battery pack* 1 r Battery charger* 1 t Belt clip

(with screws) 1 set

*Not supplied with some versions.

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■ Antenna

Insert the supplied antenna into the

antenna connector and screw down the antenna as shown at left.

NEVER carry the transceiver by

holding the antenna.

KEEP the jack cover attached when

jack is not in use to protect the connector from dust and moisture.

✔ For your information Third-party antennas may increase transceiver perform-

ance. An optional AD-92SMA

ANTENNA CONNECTOR

ADAPTER is available to connect an antenna with a BNC

connector.

■ Belt clip

■ Handstrap

Slide the handstrap through the loop on the top of the belt clip as illustrated at left to facilitate carrying the transceiver.

■ Battery pack

Attach the Li-Ion battery pack (BP-217) or battery case

(BP-216) as illustrated below.

• Charge the Li-Ion battery pack before use. (pgs. 10, 11)

Jack cover

Handstrap

Supplied screws*

*NOTE:

USE the supplied screws

only. Using screws longer than specified could damage the

q

w

Battery pack

/

Battery case

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■ Front, top and side panels

q ANTENNA CONNECTOR (p. 1)

Connects the supplied antenna.

• An optional AD-92SMA adapter (p. 122) is available for con-

w TX/RX INDICATOR [TX/RX] (p. 24)

Lights green while receiving a signal or when the squelch is open; lights red while transmitting.

e PTT SWITCH [PTT] (p. 24)

Push and hold to transmit, release to receive.

r SQUELCH KEY [SQL]

➥ Push and hold to open the squelch temporarily and

monitor the operating frequency. (p. 22)

➥ While pushing and holding this key, rotate [DIAL] to

adjust the squelch level. (p. 21)

t MAIN/DUAL KEY [MAIN/DUAL]

➥ Push to select the main band between A and B bands.

(p. 26)

➥ Push and hold for 1 sec. to toggle the dualwatch func-

tion ON and OFF. (p. 25)

y POWER KEY [PWR]

Push and hold for 1 sec. to turn the transceiver power ON and OFF.

u BAND KEY [BAND]

➥ During VFO mode operation, push to select an operat-

ing frequency band. (pgs. 16, 17)

➥ During memory bank mode, push to select a memory

bank. (p. 68)

MAIN

BAND

REC

MENU

VFO

MR

CALL

1

23

4

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7

89

.

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DUAL

SCOPE

SCAN

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MHz

S.MW

RX

CS

CQ

M.NAME

SKIP

DUP

TONE

TS

DTMF.M

T.SCAN

DSQ

CS CD

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C

B

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CLR

A/a

D

PWR

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Speaker

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Function display

Internal microphone

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i KEYPAD (pgs. 4, 5)

o CALL/RX➝CS KEY [CALL]/[RX➝CS](CALL)

➥ Push to select the call channel/TV channel/weather

channel. (p. 16)

➥ 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 sends the DTMF code “C.” (pgs. 103, 104)

!0 MEMORY/SELECT MEMORY WRITE KEY [MR]/[S.

MW](MR)

➥ Push to select memory mode. (p. 15) ➥ During memory mode operation, push to toggle be-

tween memory and memory bank mode. (p. 68)

➥ Push and hold for 1 sec. to enter select memory write

mode. (p. 64)

➥ Enters or sends the DTMF code “B.” (pgs. 103, 104)

!1 VFO/MHz KEY [VFO]/[MHz](VFO)

➥ Push to toggle select VFO mode. (p. 15) ➥ During VFO mode operation, push and hold for 1 sec.

to select and toggle 1 MHz and 10 MHz tuning steps (p. 18)

➥ Enters or sends the DTMF code “A.” (pgs. 103, 104)

!2 MENU/LOCK KEY [MENU/LOCK]

➥ Push to toggle menu screen indication ON and OFF.

(p. 85)

➥ Push and hold for 1 sec. to toggle the lock function ON

and OFF. (p. 25)

!3 EXTERNAL DC IN JACK [DC IN]

➥ Connects the supplied wall charger, BC-167, to charge

the attached battery pack. (p. 10)

➥ Connect an external DC power supply through the op-

tional CP-12L, CP-19R or OPC-254L for external DC operation. (p. 13)

!4 DATA JACK [DATA]

Connects a PC through the optional data communication

cable, OPC-1529R, for low-speed data communication or

control the transceiver remotely using the optional RS-91

(OPC-1529R is supplied). (p. 56)

!5 VOLUME CONTROL [VOL]

Rotate to adjust the audio output level. (p. 20)

!6 CONTROL DIAL [DIAL]

➥ Rotate to tune the operating frequency. (p. 18)

➥ During memory mode, rotate to select the memory

channel. (pgs. 15, 64)

➥ While pushing and holding [BAND], selects the operat-

ing band in VFO mode. (p. 18)

➥

While scanning, changes the scanning direction. (p. 75)

➥ While pushing and holding [SQL], sets the squelch

level. (p. 21)

➥ While pushing and holding [BAND], selects the pro-

grammed bank in memory mode. (p. 68)

!7 EXTERNAL SPEAKER/MICROPHONE JACK [MIC/SP]

Connect an optional speaker-microphone or headset, if

desired.

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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 frequency input, memory channel selection, etc.

• While pushing [PTT], this key sends the DTMF code “2.”

• Inputs digit ‘3’ for frequency input, memory channel selection, etc.

• While pushing [PTT], this key sends the DTMF code “3.”

• Inputs digit ‘4’ for frequency input, memory channel selection, etc.

• While pushing [PTT], this key sends the DTMF code “4.”

• Inputs digit ‘5’ for frequency input, memory channel selection, etc.

• While pushing [PTT], this key sends the DTMF code “5.”

• Inputs digit ‘6’ for frequency input, memory channel selection, etc.

• While pushing [PTT], this key sends the DTMF code “6.”

• Displays the simple band scope for a single sweep. (p. 23)

• Starts a scan. (p. 75)

• Toggles the transmit output power between high and low (p. 24).

- “LOW” appears when low power is selected.

- While pushing and holding this key, with [DIAL] rotation selects the output power.

• Activates the following duplex functions in order.

- Minus duplex operation— “–DUP” appears.

- Plus duplex operation— “+DUP” appears.

- Simplex operation— no duplex indicator appears.

- While pushing and holding this key, with [DIAL] rotation selects the duplex function.

• Turn the frequency skip function ON and OFF in VFO mode, or

set the memory channel as the following skip channel in memory mode in order (p. 79).

- Skip channel— “SKIP” appears.

- Frequency skip channel— “PSKIP” appears.

- Non-skip channel— no skip indicator appears.

• Turn the memory name or bank name indication ON and OFF.

(p. 70)

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DTMF.M

CS

0

CQ

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T.SCAN

CD

#

REC

MODE

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.”

• Inputs digit ‘8’ for frequency input, memory channel selection, etc.

• While pushing [PTT], this key sends the DTMF code “8.”

• Inputs digit ‘9’ for frequency input, memory channel selection, etc.

• While pushing [PTT], this key sends the DTMF code “9.”

• Inputs digit ‘0’ for frequency input, memory channel selection, etc.

• While pushing [PTT], this key sends the DTMF code “0.”

• Inputs MHz digit for frequency input.

• While pushing [PTT], this key sends the DTMF code “F (#).”

• During DV mode operation, selects the record track for voice memory. (p. 62)

• While pushing [PTT], this key sends the DTMF code “E (✱).”

• During FM/FM-N mode operation, selects repeater tone, tone squelch, DTCS squelch and no tone operation in sequence. (p. 110)

• During DV mode operation, selects digital call sign, digital code and no tone operation in sequence. (p. 110)

• Selects tuning step selection. (p. 18)

• Select DTMF memory mode. (p. 103)

• During DV mode operation, CALL SIGN setting mode is displayed. (p. 51)

• During DV mode operation, set “CQCQCQ” for station’s call sign for operation.

• During FM/FM-N mode operation, starts tone scan function. (p. 112)

• During DV mode operation, RX CALL SIGN is displayed. (p. 56)

• Selects the operating mode.

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■ Function display

q BATTERY INDICATOR (pgs. 10, 12)

➥ “ ” (battery indicators) appear when the Li-Ion bat-

tery pack is attached.

➥ “ ” appears when the battery pack must be charged. ➥ The indicators show “ ,” “ ” and “ ” in se-

quence while charging the attached battery pack.

w DUPLEX INDICATORS (p. 29)

“ +DUP” appears when plus duplex, “–DUP” appears when

minus duplex is selected.

e PRIORITY WATCH INDICATOR (p. 83)

Appears when priority watch is in use.

r TONE INDICATORS

• While operating in FM mode;

➥ “ TONE” appears while the subaudible tone encoder is

in use. (pgs. 29, 106)

➥ “ TSQL” appears while the tone squelch function is in

use. (p. 110)

➥ “ DTCS” appears while the DTCS squelch function is in

use. (p. 110)

➥ “ S” appears with the “TSQL” or “DTCS” indicator

while the pocket beep function

(with CTCSS or DTCS) is

in use. (p. 111)

• While operating in DV mode;

➥ “ DSQL” appears while the call sign squelch function is

in use. (p. 110)

• Dualwatch indication

• Single band indication

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➥ “ S” appears with the “DSQL” or “CSQL” indicator

while the pocket beep function

(with digital call sign or

digital code squelch)

is in use. (p. 111)

t KEY LOCK INDICATOR (pgs. 25, 113)

Appears when the key lock function is activated.

y AUTO POWER OFF INDICATOR (p. 88)

Appears when the auto power OFF function is in use.

u EMR MODE INDICATOR (p. 56)

Appears when the EMR mode operation is selected.

i FREQUENCY READOUT

Displays a variety of information, such as operating frequency, set mode contents, memory names.

• The decimal point blinks during scan.

o SKIP INDICATORS (pgs. 79, 80)

➥ “ SKIP” appears when the selected memory channel is

set as a skip channel.

➥ “ P-SKIP” appears when the displayed frequency is set

as a skip frequency.

!0 MEMORY CHANNEL NUMBER INDICATOR

➥ Shows the selected memory channel number. (pgs. 64,

65)

➥ “C” appears when the call channel is selected. (pgs. 16,

65)

➥ “WX” appears when the weather channel is selected.

(pgs. 16, 114)

!1 S/RF METER

➥ Shows the relative signal strength while receiving sig-

nals.

➥ Shows the output power level while transmitting. (p. 24)

!2 ATTENUATOR INDICATOR (p. 22)

Appears when the RF attenuator is in use.

!3 LOW POWER INDICATOR (p. 24)

➥ “ LOW” appears when low power is selected. ➥ No indicator appears when high power is selected.

!4 MEMORY INDICATOR (p. 64)

Appears when memory mode is selected.

!5 NAME INDICATOR (p. 70)

During memory mode operation, the programmed memory or memory bank name is displayed.

!6 MAIN BAND INDICATOR (p. 14)

Shows which operating band, “A” or “B,” is selected for the main band.

!7 OPERATING MODE INDICATOR (p. 21)

Shows the selected operating mode.

• DV, FM, FM-N, WFM and AM are available, depending on operating band.

!8 SIMPLE BAND SCOPE INDICATOR (p. 23)

When the simple band scope function is in use, shows the band conditions.

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■ 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 Battery caution

• R DANGER! DO NOT hammer or otherwise impact the

battery. Do not use the battery if it has been severely impacted or dropped, or if the battery has been subjected to heavy pressure. Battery damage may not be visible on the outside of the case. Even if the surface of the battery does not show cracks or any other damage, the cells inside the battery may rupture or catch ﬁ re.

• R DANGER! NEVER use or leave battery pack in areas

with temperatures above +60˚C (+140˚F). High temperature buildup in the battery, such as could occur near fires or stoves, inside a sun heated car, or in direct sunlight may cause the battery to rupture or catch fire. Excessive

• R DANGER! DO NOT expose the battery to rain, snow,

seawater, or any other liquids. Do not charge or use a wet battery. If the battery gets wet, be sure to wipe it dry before using. The battery is not waterproof.

• R DANGER! NEVER incinerate an used battery pack

since internal battery gas may cause it to rupture, or may cause an explosion.

• R DANGER! NEVER solder the battery terminals, or

NEVER modify the battery pack. This may cause heat generation, and the battery may burst, emit smoke or catch ﬁ re.

• R DANGER! Use the battery only with the transceiver for

which it is specified. Never use a battery with any other equipment, or for any purpose that is not specified in this instruction manual.

• R DANGER! If fluid from inside the battery gets in your

eyes, blindness can result. Rinse your eyes with clean water, without rubbing them, and see a doctor immediately.

• WARNING! Immediately stop using the battery if it emits an abnormal odor, heats up, or is discolored or deformed. If any of these conditions occur, contact your Icom dealer or distributor.

• WARNING! Immediately wash, using clean water, any part of the body that comes into contact with fluid from inside

Misuse of Lithium-Ion batteries may result in the following hazards: smoke, ﬁ re, or the battery may rupture. Misuse can also cause damage to the battery or degradation of battery performance.

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• 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 speciﬁ ed tem- perature range, –20˚C to +60˚C (–4˚F to +140˚F). Using the battery out of its specified temperature range will reduce the battery’s performance and battery life.

• CAUTION! Shorter battery life could occur if the battery is left fully charged, completely discharged, or in an excessive temperature environment (above +50˚C; +122˚F) for an extended period of time. If the battery must be left unused for a long time, it must be detached from the radio after discharging. You may use the battery until the battery indicator shows half-capacity, then keep it safely in a cool dry place with the temperature between –20˚C to +20˚C (– 4˚F to +68˚F).

D Charging caution

• R DANGER! NEVER charge the battery pack in areas with

extremely high temperatures, such as near ﬁ res or stoves, inside a sun heated car, or in direct sunlight. In such environments, the safety/protection circuit in the battery will activate, causing the battery to stop charging.

• WARNING! DO NOT charge or leave the battery in the battery charger beyond the specified time for charging. If the battery is not completely charged by the speciﬁ ed time, stop charging and remove the battery from the battery charger. Continuing to charge the battery beyond the speciﬁ ed time limit may cause a ﬁ re, overheating, or the battery may rupture.

• WARNING! NEVER insert the transceiver (battery attached to the transceiver) into the charger if it is wet or soiled. This could corrode the battery charger terminals or damage the charger. The charger is not waterproof.

• CAUTION! DO NOT charge the battery outside of the speciﬁ ed temperature range: 0˚C to +35˚C (+32˚F to +95˚ F). Icom recommends charging the battery at +20˚C (+68˚ F). The battery may heat up or rupture if charged out of the speciﬁ ed temperature range. Additionally, battery performance or battery life may be reduced.

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■ 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, and both indicators disappear when completely charged.

D Charging note

• Be sure to turn the transceiver power OFF.

Otherwise the battery pack will not be charged completely or takes longer charging time periods.

• External DC power operation becomes possible when using an optional CP-12L, CP-19R or OPC-254L. The attached battery pack is also charged simultaneously, except during transmit. (see p. 11 for more details)

• The external DC power supply voltage must be within 10– 16 V to charge the battery pack and operation when using an optional OPC-254L.

• BC-167A/D

• CP-12L (Optional)

• OPC-254L (Optional)

to AC outlet

to cigarette lighter socket (12 V DC)

to 12 V DC (power supply)

Black: _

Transceiver

to [DC IN]

Turn power OFF while charging the battery pack.

• Charging time period:

Approx. 6 hours

BP-256

• CP-19R (Optional)

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■ 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 by itself, or charge the battery with regular charging when the transceiver power cannot be turned OFF. Otherwise the battery pack will not be charged

(charging in-

dicator on the BC-177 blinks orange about 10 sec. after the battery pack is installed in BC-177)

.

• The desktop charger, BC-177, can only be charged BP-256. Other types of rechargeable battery, Ni-Cd or Ni-MH, cannot be charged.

• If the charging indicator blinks orange, there may be a problem with the battery pack

(or charger). Reinsert the bat-

tery pack or contact your dealer.

• The optional CP-12L and OPC-254L can be used instead of the supplied AC adapter

(BC-123A/E). Connect one of

these to the [DC 13.5V] jack in this case.

Transceiver

(with battery pack)

Turn power OFF.

Battery pack

to AC outlet

BC-177 (optional) Desktop charger

to [AC ADAPTER]

to [DC 13.5V]

CP-12L OPC-254L

Charging indicator Charging : Orange Finished : Green

Charging terminal

AC adapter

(supplied

with BC-177)

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■ Optional battery case

➥ Install 2 u LR6 (AA) size

alkaline batteries into the optional BP-257

BATTERY

CASE.

• Be sure to observe the correct 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 possible with the

BP-257 operation. Also, no transmit output power selection is available.

Keep battery contacts clean. It’s a good idea to clean bat-

tery terminals once a week.

D Battery information

The batteries may seem to have low capacity when used in low temperatures such as –10°C

(+14°F) or below. Keep the

battery case or pack warm in this case.

D Battery replacement

When the batteries become exhausted, the function display may blink or have a lower contrast. In these cases, replace all batteries with new, same brand, alkaline batteries.

■ Battery information

D Battery life

The transceiver operates with the BP-256 as follows. However, when operating in DV mode, operating time may be shortened by one-half hour.

• VHF band : Approx. 5 hours

• UHF band : Approx. 4.5 hours

(Tx: Rx: Stand-by=1: 1: 8)

Even when the transceiver power is OFF, a slight current

still ﬂ ows in the circuits. Remove the battery pack or case from the transceiver when not using it for a long time. Otherwise, the battery pack or installed batteries will become exhausted.

D Battery indicator

The battery indicator, “ ,” appears only when the BP-256 is attached to the transceiver.

The battery indicator does not appear when turning power

ON after the charging is completed without disconnecting the battery charger or external DC power.

Indication Battery condition

The battery has ample capacity. The battery is nearing exhaustion. Charging is neces-

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■ 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 range is between 10.0–16.0 V DC. NEVER CONNECT OVER 16 V DC directly into the [DC IN]

jack of the transceiver.

• BE SURE to use CP-12L,CP-19R or OPC-254L when con- necting a regulated 12 V DC power supply. Use an external DC-DC converter to connect the transceiver through optional CP-12L, CP-19R or OPC-254L to a 24 V DC power source.

• The voltage of the external power supply must be within 10–16 V DC when using either CP-12L, CP-19R or OPC254L, otherwise, use the battery pack.

• Up to 5 W

(approx.) of maximum output power is provided

with the external DC power operation, however, when the supplied voltage exceeds 14 V, the built-in protection circuit activates to reduce the transmit output power to 0.5 W

(ap-

prox.)

.

• Disconnect the power cables from the transceiver when not using it. Otherwise, the vehicle battery will become exhausted.

• The power save function is deactivated automatically dur-

Transceiver

• CP-12L (Optional)

• CP-19R (Optional)

• OPC-254L (Optional)

to cigarette lighter socket (12 V DC)

to 12 V DC (power supply)

White: +

Black: _

to [DC IN]

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■ Main band selection

The IC-92A/92AD has two independent operating bands; A band

(VFO A) and B band (VFO B). A band (VFO A) can oper-

ate 0.495 MHz to 999.990 MHz*, and B band

(VFO B) can

operate 118 MHz to 174 MHz and 350 MHz to 470 MHz.

* Some frequency ranges are blocked for the USA version by regula-

tion.

NOTE: When in dualwatch mode, transmission is avail-

able from the MAIN band only.

D How to change the main band

➥ Push [MAIN/DUAL] to toggle between A and B band. ➥ Push and hold [MAIN/DUAL] for 1 sec. to turn the dual-

watch operation ON and OFF.

• While in dualwatch operation, the display indicates A band in the upper half and B band in the lower half.

➥ During dualwatch operation, push [MAIN/DUAL] to select

A band or B band as the main operating band alternately.

DTCS

W

PS

EMEM

W

PS

FMFM

PRIOPRIO

+DUP+DUP

FM

146 010

440 000000

25

50

μ

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μ

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DTCS

W

PS

EMEM

W

PS

FMFM

PRIOPRIO

+DUP+DUP

146 010

440 000

25

50

μ

000000

μ

000000

A

MemoNameMemoName

μ

PRIO WX EMR

DTCS

FM

LOW ATT

146 010

P SKIPSKIP

+DUP

2525

000000

MemoName

μ

PRIOPRIO WXWX EMREMR

DTCSDTCS

FMFM

B

440 000

P SKIPSKIP

+DUP+DUP

2525

000

Push Push

• Selecting A band • Selecting upper side as main band

• Selecting lower side as main band

• Selecting B band

Push

Single band operation Dualwatch operation

for 1 sec.

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■ 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. Frequencies for both transmitting and receiving are generated and controlled by the VFO.

D Memory mode

Memory mode is used for operation on memory channels which store programmed frequencies.

q Push [MR] to select memory mode.

• “μ ” appears when memory mode is selected.

w Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired memory channel.

• Only programmed memory channels can be selected.

• Enter the memory channel directly to select the desired memory channel. (p. 64)

• See p. 66 for memory programming details.

A

Mem oName

MemoName

µ

PRIO

PRIOWXWX

EMR

EM R

DTCS

FM

LOW

LO W

ATT

146 010

P SKIP

+DUP

25

000

• VFO mode indication

VFO

MHz

A

MR

S.MW

B

A

MemoName

μ

PRIO

PRIO WX

EMR

DTCS

FM

LOW

ATT

433 000

PSKIP

+DUP

25

001

• Memory mode indication

Appear

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D Call/TV*/Weather† channels

Call channels are used for quick recall of most-often used frequencies.

* Appears only when TV channels are programmed via the

optional RS-91. Also available for A band operation only.

†

Available for the USA version only.

q Push [CALL] several times to select call channels/TV

channels (A band only)/Weather channels.

•- Call/TV/Weather channels can be selected in sequence.

w Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired channel.

■ Operating band selection

The transceiver can receive the AM broadcast, HF bands, 50 MHz, FM broadcast, VHF air, 144 MHz, 300 MHz, 400 MHz or 800 MHz* bands.

(Some bands are not selectable for B

band operation. See next page for details.

)

➥ In VFO mode, push [BAND] several times to select the

desired frequency band.

•- If the other than VFO mode is selected, such as a memory channel/call channel/TV channel/Weather channel, push [VFO] to select VFO mode first, then push [BAND] to select the desired band.

➥ While pushing and holding [BAND], rotating [DIAL] also

selects frequency band.

Available frequency bands are different depending on ver-

sion. See the speciﬁ cation for details. (pgs. 120, 121)

* Some frequency ranges are blocked for the USA version

[DIAL]

CALL

RX CS

C

A

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μ

PRIO

PRIOWXWX

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FM

LOW ATT

145 000

P

SKIP

+DUP

25

C0

TV

A

MemoName

μ

PRIO

PRIOWXWX

EMR

DTCS

WFM

LOW ATT

10 ch

P

SKIP

+DUP

25

A

MemoName

PRIO

PRIOWXWX

EMR

DTCS

1 ch

P

SKIP

+DUP

25

• Call channel indication

• TV channel indication

• Weather channel indication

BAND

D

[DIAL]

A

MemoNameMemoName

μ

PRIOPRIO WX EMREMR

DTCSDTCS

FM

LOWLOW ATTATT

145 000

PSKIP

+DUP+DUP

25

000000

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

• Available frequency bands

A

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AM

118 000

P SKIP

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25

A

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PRIO

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AM

B

118 000

P SKIP

+DUP

25

A

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PRIO

PRIOWXWX

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EM R

DTCS

FM

B

146 010

P SKIP

+DUP

25

A

Mem oName

MemoName

PRIO

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DTCS

FM

B

370 000

P

SKIP

+DUP

25

A

Mem oName

MemoName

PRIO

PRIOWXWX

EMR

EM R

DTCS

FM

B

440 000

P SKIP

+DUP

25

A

Mem oName

MemoName

PRIO

PRIOWXWX

EMR

EM R

DTCS

FM

850 000

P SKIP

+DUP

25

A

Mem oName

MemoName

PRIO

PRIOWXWX

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EM R

DTCS

FM

440 000

P SKIP

+DUP

25

A

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MemoName

PRIO

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AM

370 000

P SKIP

+DUP

25

A

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DTCS

FM

146 010

P

SKIP

+DUP

25

A

Mem oName

MemoName

PRIO

PRIOWXWX

EMR

EM R

DTCS

AM

001 620

P SKIP

+DUP

25

A

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MemoName

PRIO

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AM

005 000

P SKIP

+DUP

25

A

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FM

051 000

P

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A

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PRIO

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WFM

076 000

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+DUP

25

AM broadcast band HF band

• A band

• B band

50 MHz band

800 MHz band

400 MHz band

FM broadcast band

VHF air band

144 MHz band

300 MHz band

: Push

: Rotating [DIAL] while pushing

Initial frequencies shown differ according to version.

BAND

D

BAND

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■ Setting a tuning step

The tuning step can be selected for each frequency band. The following tuning steps are available for the IC-92A/92AD.

• 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

• 50.0 kHz • 100.0 kHz • 125.0 kHz • 200.0 kHz

* Appears for below the 600 MHz bands only.

†

Appears for the VHF air band only.

‡

Appears for the AM broadcast band only.

D Tuning step selection

q Push [VFO] to select VFO mode, if necessary. w Push [BAND] to select the desired frequency band.

• Or, while pushing and holding [BAND], rotate [DIAL] to select the desired frequency band.

e Push and hold [TS](8) for 1 sec. to enter tuning step set

mode.

r Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired tuning step. t Push [TS](8) (or [VFO]) to return to VFO mode.

■ Setting a frequency

D Using the dial

q Push [VFO] to select VFO mode, if necessary. w Select the desired frequency band with [BAND].

• Or, while pushing and holding [BAND], rotate [DIAL] to select the desired frequency band.

e Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired frequency.

• The frequency changes according to the preset tuning steps. See the left-hand side of the page to set the tuning step.

• Push and hold [MHz](VFO) for 1 sec. then rotate [DIAL] to change the frequency in 1 MHz steps, or push and hold for 1 sec. again then rotate [DIAL] to change the frequency in 10 MHz steps. (Each pushing and holding for 1 sec. toggles 1 MHz or 10 MHz tuning steps. Push [MHz](VFO) to cancel it.)

A

PRIO

PRIO WX

EMR

DTCS

FM

146 010

P

+DUP

25

SET

SET-

TS:5.0kHz

μ

000

SKIP

5 kHz tuning step

[DIAL]

A

PRIO

PRIO WX

EMR

DTCS

FM

146 010

+DUP

25

A

PRIO

PRIO WX

EMR

DTCS

FM

146 010

+DUP

25

[DIAL] changes the frequency according to the selected tuning step.

After pushing and holding [MHz](VFO) for 1 sec., [DIAL] changes the

BAND

VFO

MHz

A

D

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D Using the keypad

The frequency can be directly set via numeric keys.

• If a frequency outside the frequency range is entered, the previously displayed frequency is automatically recalled after editing last digit.

q Push [VFO] to select VFO mode, if neces-

sary.

w Enter the desired frequency via the keypad.

Depending on the tuning step setting, the 1 kHz digit may not acceptable as input. In this case, enter “0” as 1 kHz digit, then

REC

VFO

MR

CALL

23

4

56

7

89

.

0

SCAN

LOW MODE

MHz

S.MW

RX

CS

CQ

M.NAME

SKIP

DUP

TONE

TS

DTMF.M

T.S C A N

DSQ

CS CD

#

C

B

A

A/a

1

SCOPE

CLR

• Entering 146.520 MHz• Entering

79.3 MHz

• Editting to 684 kHz

• Changing 100 kHz and below.

Editting

146.520 MHz to 146.240 MHz

A

PRIO

PRIOWXWX

DTCS

FM

830 000

+DUP

25

A

PRIO

PRIOWXWX

DTCS

FM

800 000

+DUP

25

A

PRIO

PRIOWXWX

DTCS

FM

080 200

+DUP

25

A

PRIO

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FM

080 200

+DUP

25

A

PRIO

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DTCS

FM

080 200

+DUP

25

A

PRIO

PRIOWXWX

DTCS

FM

080 200

+DUP

25

A

PRIO

PRIOWXWX

DTCS

FM

430 000

+DUP

25

A

PRIO

PRIOWXWX

DTCS

FM

430 000

+DUP

25

A

PRIO

PRIOWXWX

DTCS

FM

433 580

+DUP

25

A

PRIO

PRIOWXWX

DTCS

FM

433 580

+DUP

25

A

PRIO

PRIOWXWX

DTCS

FM

433 580

+DUP

25

A

PRIO

PRIOWXWX

DTCS

FM

433 580

+DUP

25

A

PRIO

PRIOWXWX

DTCS

FM

433 140

+DUP

25

A

PRIO

PRIOWXWX

DTCS

FM

433 140

+DUP

25

A

PRIO

PRIOWXWX

DTCS

FM

433 140

+DUP

25

A

PRIO

PRIOWXWX

DTCS

FM

43

433

140

+DUP

25

0

CQ

0

CQ

0

CQ

0

CQ

0

CQ

.

T.SCAN

CD

#

.

T.SCAN

CD

#

.

T.SCAN

CD

#

1

SCOPE

CLR

3

LOW

A/a

3

LOW

A/a

2

SCAN

8

TS

8

TS

4

DUP

4

DUP

4

DUP

6

M.NAME

0

CQ

8

TS

5

SKIP

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■ Receiving

Make sure 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 while setting. See the section at right for details.

e Set the receiving frequency. (p. 18) r Set the squelch level. (p. 21)

• While pushing and holding [SQL], rotate [DIAL].

• The ﬁ rst click of [DIAL] indicates the current squelch level.

• “ LEVEL 1” is loose squelch (for weak signals) and “LEVEL 9” is

tight squelch (for strong signals).

• “ AUTO” indicates automatic level adjustment by a noise pulse

counting system.

• Push and hold [SQL] to open the squelch manually.

t When a signal is received:

• Squelch opens and audio is output.

• The S/RF-meter shows the relative signal strength level.

■ Setting audio volume

➥ Rotate [VOL]

to adjust the audio level.

• If squelch is closed, push and hold [SQL] to verify the audio level.

• The display shows the volume level while setting.

q [PWR]

e Set frequency r Set squelch level

w Set audio level

r Push for setting

the squelch (Push to monitor)

μ

000

VOL

μ

000

VOL

μ

000

VOL

A

MemoName

μ

PRIO

PRIO WX

EMR

DTCS

FM

LOW

ATT

14

145

000

PSKIP

+DUP

25

000

Minimum setting (no audio)

Volume level indicator

Maximum setting

[VOL]

[SQL]

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■ Setting squelch level

The squelch circuit mutes the received audio signal depending on the signal strength. The receiver has 9 squelch levels, a continuously open setting and an automatic squelch setting.

➥ While pushing and holding [SQL], rotate [DIAL] to select

the squelch level.

• “ LEVEL 1” is loose squelch (for weak signals) and “LEVEL 9” is tight squelch (for strong signals).

• “ AUTO” indicates automatic level adjustment by a noise pulse counting system.

• “OPEN” indicates continuously open setting.

■ Operating mode selection

Operating modes are determined by the modulation of the radio signals. The transceiver has total 5 operating modes (A band: FM, WFM and AM modes, B band FM, FM-N, AM and DV modes). The mode selection is stored independently for each band and memory channel.

Typically, AM mode is used for the AM broadcast stations (0.495–1.620 MHz) and air band (118–136.995 MHz), and WFM is used for FM broadcast stations (76–107.9 MHz). WFM mode cannot be selected above 810 MHz for USA version.

➥ Push and hold [MODE](REC) for 1 sec. several times to

select the desired operating mode.

[DIAL]

[SQL]

A

MemoName

μ

PRIO

PRIO WX

EMR

DTCS

FM

LOW

ATT

145 000

PSKIP

+DUP

25

000

SQUELCH:LEVEL9

μ

000

PSKIP

SQUELCH:AUTO

μ

000

PSKIP

Automatic squelch

Maximum level

A

FM

145 000

25

A

WFM

145 000

25

A

AM

145 000

25

PSKIP

WFM mode

Indicates while selecting AUTO MODE.

• Display example

REC

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■ Monitor function

This function is used to listen to weak signals without disturbing 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 1st segment of the S-meter blinks.

The [SQL] key can be set to ‘sticky’ operation in set mode.

See page 89 for details.

■ Attenuator function

The attenuator prevents a desired signal from distortion by very strong signals near the desired frequency or when very strong electric ﬁ elds, such as from a broadcasting station, are near your location. The attenuation is about 10 dB.

q Enter “ATTENUATOR” in set mode. (p. 88)

w Rotate [DIAL]

†

to select “ON” or “OFF.”

e Push [

](5) (or [ ](4)) to return to set mode, and push

[MENU/

] to return to frequency indication.

• “ATT” appears on the function display when “ON” is selected.

[SQL]

A

MemoNameMemoName

μ

PRIOPRIO WXWX EMREMR

DTCSDTCS

FM

LOWLOW ATTATT

146 010

P SKIP

+DUP+DUP

2525

000000

The 1st segment blinks

MENU

5

SKIP

[DIAL]

A

MemoName

μ

PRIO

PRIOWXWX

EMR

DTCS

FM

LOW

ATT

146 010

P SKIP

+DUP

25

000

Appears.

❮MENU screen❯ ➪ ❮SET MODE❯ ➪ ❮ATTENUATOR❯ (Push [MENU/

]) (Rotate [DIAL]†, then push [ ](5)†.)

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■ 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 tuning

step

(in memory mode) is used during sweep.

D Single sweep

q Set the desired frequency as band scope center frequency. w Push and hold [SCOPE](1) for 1 sec. to start a single

sweep.

• 1 short and 1 long beeps sound.

• Signal conditions (strengths) appear starting from the center of the range.

e Rotate [DIAL] to set the highlighted cursor to the desired

signal and set the frequency of the signal.

r Push [VFO] to return to normal operation.

D Continuous sweep

q Set the desired frequency as band scope center frequency. w Push and hold [SCOPE](1) for 3 sec. to start continuous

sweep.

• 2 short beeps sound after 1 short and 1 long beeps.

• Signal conditions (strengths) appear starting from the center of the range.

e Push and hold [SCOPE](1) for 1 sec. to cancel sweep.

• Pushing [SQL] also cancels sweep.

r Push [VFO] to return to normal operation.

The receive audio during sweeping can be muted in

sounds set mode. See p. 102 for details.

PRIO

PRIO WX

EMR

DTCS

FM

B

A

145 780

P SKIP

+DUP

25

μ

000

Sweep markerBand scope indication

1

SCOPE

CLR

[SQL]

PRIO

PRIOWXWX

EMR

DTCS

FM

B

A

145 780

P SKIP

+DUP

25

μ

000

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■ Transmitting

✍ NOTE: To prevent interference, listen on the channel be-

fore transmitting by pushing and holding [SQL]

qSet the operating frequency. (pgs. 18, 19)

• Transmission is available on the 144 MHz/440 MHz amateur bands only.

• Select output power if desired. See the section at right for details.

w Push and hold [PTT] to transmit.

• Tx/Rx indicator lights red.

• S/RF meter shows the output power level.

e Speak into the microphone

using your normal voice level.

• DO NOT hold the transceiver too close to your mouth or speak too loudly. This may distort your speech.

r Release [PTT] to return to receive.

■ Transmit power selection

The transceiver has two output power levels to suit your operating requirements. Low output power during short-range communications may reduce the possibility of interference to other stations and will reduce current consumption.

➥

Push and hold [LOW](3) for 1 sec. to toggle the transmit output power between High and Low.

• “LOW” appears when the low power is selected.

WARNING! NEVER continuously transmit the transceiver for long periods of time. When the transceiver is used for continuous prolonged transmission at high power, the transceiver radiates heat to protect itself from overheating and transceiver’s chassis will become hot. This may cause a burn.

AVOID operating the transceiver in a situation that will obstruct heat dissipation, especially if the transceiver is operated with an external power supply. Heat dissipation may be affected, and it may cause a burn, warp the casing or damage the trans-

Tx/Rx

Microphone

indicator

[SQL]

3

LOW

A/a

A

MemoName

μ

PRIO

PRIOWXWX

EMR

DTCS

FM

LOW

ATT

146 010

P SKIP

+DUP

25

000

Appears

Low power transmission

High power transmission

CAUTION:- Transmitting without an antenna will damage

the transceiver.

Icom IC-92A, IC-92AD Instruction Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual