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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3

■ External DC power operation

An optional cigarette lighter cable (CP-12L or CP-19R; for 12 V

cigarette lighter socket)

or external DC power cable (OPC-254L)

can be used for external power operation.

D Operating note

• Power supply 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

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B

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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

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25

000

• VFO mode indication

VFO

MHz

A

MR

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B

A

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• Memory mode indication

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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

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A

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• Call channel indication

• TV channel indication

• Weather channel indication

BAND

D

[DIAL]

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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

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B

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B

440 000

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25

A

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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

D

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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

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DTCS

FM

146 010

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25

A

PRIO

PRIO WX

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DTCS

FM

146 010

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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

[DIAL]

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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

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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

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DTCS

FM

830 000

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A

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25

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25

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25

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43

433

140

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25

0

CQ

0

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0

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0

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T.SCAN

CD

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T.SCAN

CD

#

1

SCOPE

CLR

3

LOW

A/a

3

LOW

A/a

2

SCAN

8

TS

8

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4

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4

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4

DUP

6

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8

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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

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DTCS

FM

B

A

145 780

P SKIP

+DUP

25

μ

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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

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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.

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■ Lock function

To prevent accidental frequency changes and unnecessary function access, use the lock function.

➥ Push and hold [MENU/

] for 1 sec. to turn the lock

function ON and OFF.

• “ ” appears while the lock function is activated.

• The squelch control and volume control can be used while the lock function is in use with default setting. Either or both the squelch control and volume control can also be locked in set mode. (p. 90)

■ Dualwatch operation

Dualwatch operation monitors two frequencies simultaneously. The IC-92A/92AD has two independent receiver circuits as A band and B band

(available frequency bands and

operating mode are different depending on bands)

.

D Dualwatch operation

➥ 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.

MENU

A

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μ

PRIO

PRIOWXWX

EMR

DTCS

FM

LOW

ATT

145 000

PSKIP

+DUP

25

000

Appears

MAIN

DUAL

DTCS

W

PS

EM

WPSPS

FM

PRIO

+DUP

FM

146 010

44

440 000

25

50

μ

000

μ

000

A

MemoName

μ

PRIO

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DTCS

FM

LOW

ATT

146 010

P

SKIP

+DUP

25

000

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New2001

D Main band selection

➥ Push [MAIN/DUAL] to select A band or B band as the

main operating band alternately.

D Setting audio volume

The audio level for dualwatch operation can be adjusted both on A band and B band simultaneously (default). This setting can be set separately for each band in sounds set mode.

q Push and hold [MAIN/DUAL] for 1 sec. to enter the dual-

watch operation, if necessary.

w Rotate

[VOL] to adjust the audio level for the main band.

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

• The display shows the volume level while setting.

MAIN

DUAL

DTCS

W

PS

EM

WPSPS

FM

PRIO

+DUP

FM

146 010

440 000

μ

000

μ

000

DTCS

W

PS

EM

WPSPS

FM

PRIO

+DUP

FM

14

146

010

440 000

μ

000

μ

000

DTCS

W

PS

EM

WPSPS

FM

PRIO

+DUP

FM

146

010

440 000

μ

000

μ

000

DTCS

W

PS

EM

W

PS

PRIO

+DUP

25

75

μ

000

μ

000

146

010

DTCS

W

EM

W

PS

PRIO

+DUP

25

75

μ

000

μ

000

FM

440 000

PS

FM

146 010

VOL

[VOL]

Setting for A band (upper side)

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D Volume setting for dualwatch

The volume setting for dualwatch can be set for both bands simultaneously or for each band separately in set mode.

q Enter “VOLUME SELECT” in sounds set mode. (p. 102)

w Rotate [DIAL]

†

to select “BOTH” or “SEPARATE.”

e Push [

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

push [MENU/LOCK] to return to frequency indication.

D Setting squelch level

q Push and hold [MAIN/DUAL] for 1 sec. to enter the dual-

watch operation, if necessary

w While pushing and holding [SQL], rotate [DIAL] to adjust

the main band’s squelch level.

• “LEVEL 1” is loose squelch and “LEVEL 9” is tight squelch.

• “ AUTO” indicates automatic level adjustment with a noise pulse count system.

• “OPEN” indicates continuously open setting.

[DIAL]

MAIN

DUAL

[SQL]

DTCS

W

PS

EM

W

PS

PRIO

+DUP

25

75

μ

000

μ

000

SQUELCH:AUTO

146

010

DTCS

W

EM

W

PS

PRIO

+DUP

25

75

μ

000

μ

000

SQUELCH:LEVEL6

440 000

FM

440 000

PS

FM

146 010

DTCS

W

PS

EM

WPSPS

FM

PRIO

+DUP

FM

146 010

440 000

μ

000

μ

000

Setting for A band (Upper)

Setting for B band (Lower)

❮MENU screen❯ ➪ ❮SOUNDS❯ ➪ ❮VOLUME SELECT❯ (Push [MENU/

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

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■ TV channel operation

TV channel operation is available only when TV channels are programmed using the optional RS-91.

(p. 122) Also

available for A band operation only.

D TV channel receiving

q Push [CALL] several times to select TV channels.

• “ TV” and channel number appear.

w Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired channel.

• While pushing and holding [BAND], rotating [DIAL] selects the all channels including skip channel.

D Skip channel setting

Unwanted channels can be skipped for rapid selection, etc.

q Push [CALL] several times to select TV channels.

w Rotate [DIAL] to select the channel to be skipped.

• To clear the skip setting, rotate [DIAL] while pushing and holding [BAND] to select a skip channel.

e Push and hold [SKIP](5) for 1 sec. to toggle the skip set-

ting ON and OFF.

• “SKIP” appears when the channel is set as skip channel.

D Automatic TV channel programming

TV channels can be programmed automatically.

q Push [CALL] several times

to select TV channels.

• “ TV” and channel number ap-

pear.

w Push [SCAN](2) to start TV

channel programming.

• The programming will automatically stop after scanning all

[DIAL]

CALL

RX CS

C

TVTV

A

MemoNameMemoName

μ

PRIOPRIO WXWX EMREMR

DTCSDTCS

WFM

LOWLOW ATTATT

10

CHCH

P SKIP

+DUP+DUP

2525

TV mode indication

Channel indication

[DIAL]

BAND

D

5

SKIP

CALL

RX CS

C

TVTV

A

Mem oNameMemoName

µ

PRIOPRIO WXWXEMREM R

DTCSDTCS

WFMWFM

LOWLO W ATTATT

12 ch

P SKIP

+DUP+DUP

2525

Appears

TV

A

Mem oName

MemoName

µ

PRIO

PRIOWXWX

EMR

EM R

DTCS

WFM

LOW

LO W

ATT

2 ch

P SKIP

+DUP

25

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■ Repeater operation

When using a repeater, the transmit frequency is shifted from the receive frequency by the offset frequency.

(p. 97) It

is convenient to program repeater information into memory channels.

(p. 66)

q Set the receive frequency (repeater output frequency). w Set the shift direction of the transmit frequency.

(–DUP or

+DUP; see p. 31 for details.)

• When the auto repeater function is in use (U.S.A. and Korean

versions only), this selection and step e are not necessary. (p. 32)

e Push and hold [TONE](7) for 1

sec. to activate the subaudible tone encoder, according to repeater requirements.

•-“TONE” appears. Refer to p. 107 for tone frequency

settings.

r Push and hold [PTT] to transmit.

•- The displayed frequency automatically changes to the transmit frequency (repeater input frequency).

•- If “OFF” appears, check the offset frequency or shift direction. (p. 30)

t Release [PTT] to receive. y Push and hold [SQL] to check whether the other station’s

transmit signal can be directly received or not.

U.S.A. and Korean versions:

Auto repeater function uses standard values of the re-

peater tone frequency and offset frequency.

Station A

Station B

Repeater

145.300 MHz

144.700 MHz

145.300 MHz

Uplink

Downlink

(transmitting freq.)

(receiving freq.)

A

TONE

FM

145300

-DUP

“–DUP”or “+DUP” appears.

7

TONE

DSQ

[SQL]

While receiving

While transmitting

A

TONE

FM

PSKI

PSKIP

-DUP

A

TONE

FM

144700

PSKIP

-DUP

145300

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D Checking the repeater input signal

The transceiver can check whether the other station’s transmit signal can be received directly or not, by listening on the repeater input frequency.

➥ Push and hold [SQL] to check whether the other station’s

transmit signal can be directly received or not.

• When the other station’s signal can be directly received, move to a non-repeater frequency to use simplex. (duplex OFF)

D Off band indication

If the transmit frequency is out of the amateur band, the off band indication, “OFF,” appears on the display when [PTT] is pushed. Check the offset frequency or duplex direction in this case.

(p. 31)

U.S.A. and Korean versions:

Auto repeater function uses standard values of the offset

frequency.

✔-CONVENIENT! Tone scan function: When you don’t know the subaudible

tone used for a repeater, the tone scan is convenient for detecting the tone frequency. ➥ Push and hold [T.SCAN](.) for 1 sec. to start the tone

scan. See p. 112 for more information.

Indication while receiving.

Receives –0.6 MHz shift frequency.

Blinks while pushing and holding [SQL].

A

TONE

FM

145300

PSKI

PSKIP

-DUP

A

TONE

FM

144 700

PSKIP

-DUP

Push and hold

[SQL]

A

OFF

TONE

FM

PSKI

PSKIP

-DUP

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New2001

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■ Duplex operation

Although [DIAL] and [ ](5) are used for description in this section, [

](2)/[ ](8) and [ ](6) are available instead of

[DIAL] and [

](5).

D Setting offset frequency

q Enter “OFFSET FREQ” in DUP/TONE… set mode. (p. 97)

w Rotate [DIAL]

†

to set offset frequency.

• 1 MHz and 10 MHz tuning steps are available by pushing and holding [MHz](VFO) for 1 sec.: push [MHz](VFO) to cancel it.

e Push [ ](5) (or [ ](4)) to return to DUP/TONE… set

mode, and push [MENU/

] to return to frequency indi-

cation.

D Setting duplex direction

➥ Push and hold [DUP](4) for 1 sec. to select “–DUP” or

“+DUP”.

• “–DUP” or “+DUP” indicates the transmit frequency for minus shift or plus shift, respectively.

• When offset frequency is 0.6 MHz.

U.S.A. and Korean versions:

Auto repeater function has priority over the manual duplex

5.0 MHz offset

No offset frequency

5.000.00

OFFSET FREQ

0.000.00

OFFSET FREQ

4

DUP

–Duplex example +Duplex example

Receiving

Transmitting

A

TONE

FM

145300

PSKI

PSKIP

-DUP

A

TONE

FM

144700

PSKI

PSKIP

-DUP

Receiving

Transmitting

A

TONE

FM

145300

PSKI

PSKIP

+DUP

A

TONE

FM

145900

PSKI

PSKIP

+DUP

❮MENU screen❯ ➪ ❮DUP/TONE…❯ ➪ ❮OFFSET FREQ❯ (Push [MENU/

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

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New2001

■ Auto repeater function

The U.S.A. and Korean versions automatically use standard repeater settings

(duplex ON/OFF, duplex direction, tone encoder

ON/OFF)

when the operating frequency falls within or outside of the general repeater output frequency range. The offset and repeater tone frequencies are not changed by the auto repeater function, reset these frequencies, if necessary.

D Frequency range and offset direction

• U.S.A. version

• Korean version

q Enter “AUTO RPT” in set mode. (p. 89)

w Rotate [DIAL]

†

to select the auto repeater setting.

[U.S.A. version]:

• “RPT1” : Activates duplex only. (default)

• “RPT2” : Activates duplex and tone.

• “OFF” : Auto repeater function is turned OFF.

[Korean version]:

• “ON” : Activates duplex and tone. (default)

• “OFF” : Auto repeater function is turned OFF.

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

[MENU/

] to return to frequency indication.

FREQUENCY RANGE

SHIFT DIRECTION

147.000–147.395 MHz “+DUP” appears

442.000–444.995 MHz “+DUP” appears

447.000–449.995 MHz “–DUP” appears

145.200–145.495 MHz

146.610–146.995 MHz

“–DUP” appears

FREQUENCY RANGE

SHIFT DIRECTION

439.000–440.000 MHz “–DUP” appears

❮MENU screen❯ ➪ ❮SET MODE❯ ➪ ❮AUTO RPT❯ (Push [MENU/

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

U.S.A./KOREAN versions only

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■ 1750 Hz tone

Some European repeaters require a 1750 Hz tone burst to be accessed. For such European repeaters, perform the following.

• This tone can be use as a ‘Call signal’ in countries out of Europe.

q Push and hold [DTMF.M](.) for 1 sec. to select DTMF

memory.

w Rotate [DIAL]

†

counter-clockwise until “T-CALL” appears.

e Push [

](5) to set.

r Push [VFO] to exit DTMF memory. t Set the receive frequency

(repeater output frequency).

y Set the shift direction of the transmit frequency.

(–DUP or

+DUP; see p. 31 for details.)

u While pushing [PTT], push [SQL] to transmit a 1750 Hz

tone burst signal.

• If “OFF” appears, check the offset frequency or shift direction. (p. 97)

• The displayed frequency automatically changes to the transmit

i Push and hold [PTT] to transmit. o Release [PTT] to receive. !0 Push and hold [SQL] to check whether the other station’s

transmit signal can be received directly or not, by listening on the repeater input frequency.

r

Ch01

DTMF MEMORY

r

T-CALL

DTMF MEMORY

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DV MODE OPERATION (Optional UT-121 is required for IC-92A)

7

Although [DIAL] and [ ](5) are used for description in this section, [

](2)/[ ](8) and [ ](6) are available instead of

[DIAL] and [

](5).

■ Digital mode operation

The IC-92A*/92AD can be operated in 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

position data.

*The optional UT-121 is required for the IC-92A.

■ Call sign programming

Four types of call sign memories are available; your own call sign “MY CALL SIGN,” other station call sign “YOUR CALL SIGN,” repeater call sign “RPT1 CALL SIGN” and “RPT2 CALL SIGN.” “MY CALL SIGN” can store up to 6 call signs, “YOUR CALL SIGN” can store up to 60 call signs and “RPT1/2 CALL SIGN” can store up to 60 call signs, and each call sign can be programmed with up to 8 characters.

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 Select B band as the main band.

(p. 14)

w Enter “MY” in call sign set mode.

• MY CALL SIGN screen is displayed.

e Rotate [DIAL]† to select the desired call sign memory,

“M01” to “M06.”

r Push [

](6) to enter call sign programming mode.

• The 1st digit blinks.

t Rotate [DIAL]† to select the desired character or code.

• Push [A/a](3) to change the character group from “AB” (alphabetical characters; capital letters), “12” (numbers) and “/” (sym-

M01

/

:SET :BACK

:SEL :EDIT

CLR:CLR

MY CALL SIGN

r

M01 † /

MY CALL SIGN

r

:SET :SEL :CUR

CLR:CLR A/a:CHAR

AB

❮MENU screen❯ ➪ ❮CALL SIGN❯ ➪ ❮MY❯ (Push [MENU/

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

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New2001

7

y Push [ ](6) to select 2nd digit, then rotate [DIAL]† to se-

lect the desired character or code.

• Push [ ](6) to move the cursor right; push [ ](4) to move the cursor left.

• 2nd digit blinks (1st digit stops blinking).

u Repeat the steps t and y to enter your own call sign.

• Up to a 8-digit of call sign can be set.

• If an un-necessary character is entered, push [

](6) or [ ](4) to select the character, then push [CLR](1) to erase the selected character, or push and hold [CLR](1) for 1 sec. to erase all characters following the cursor.

• When programming a note (Up to a 4-digit for operating radio

type or area, etc.), go to step i, otherwise go to step !0.

i Push [ ](6) several times to set the cursor beside “/” indi-

cation.

o Repeat steps t to y to program the desired 4-character

note.

!0 Push [

](5) to store the programmed call sign with note

and returns to MY CALL SIGN screen.

!1 Push [MENU/

] to return to frequency indication.

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8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

M01

M† /

MY CALL SIGN

r

:SET

:SEL

:CUR

CLR:CLR

A/a:CHAR

AB

M01 MYCALL /IC91

:SET :BACK

:BACK

:SEL

:EDIT

CLR:CLR

MY CALL SIGN

r

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New2001

D Station call sign programming

Station call sign must be programmed for the speciﬁ ed station call as well as repeater operation in both digital voice and low-speed data communications.

q Select B band as the main band.

(p. 14)

w Enter “UR” in call sign set mode.

• YOUR CALL SIGN screen is displayed.

e Rotate [DIAL]† to select the desired call sign memory,

“U01” to “U60.”

r Push [

](6) to enter call sign programming mode.

• The 1st digit blinks.

t Rotate [DIAL]† to select the desired character or code.

• Push [A/a](3) to change the character group from “AB” (alpha-

y Push [ ](6) to select 2nd digit, then rotate [DIAL]† to se-

lect the desired character or code.

• Push [ ](6) to move the cursor right; push [ ](4) to move the cursor left.

• 2nd digit blinks (1st digit stops blinking).

u Repeat the steps t and y to enter the desired station

call sign.

• Up to an 8-digit of call sign can be set.

• If an un-necessary character is entered, push [

](6) or [ ](4) to select the character, then push [CLR](1) to erase the selected character, or push and hold [CLR](1) for 1 sec. to erase all characters following the cursor.

i Push [ ](5) to store the programmed call sign and re-

turns to YOUR CALL SIGN screen.

o Push [MENU/

] to return to frequency indication.

U CQCQCQ

:SET :BACK

:BACK

:SEL

:EDIT

CLR:CLR

YOUR CALL SIGN

r

U01

AB

†

:SET :SEL

:SEL

:CUR

CLR:CLR

A/a:CHAR

0:CQ

YOUR CALL SIGN

r

U01 AB S†

:SET :SEL

:SEL

:CUR

CLR:CLR A/a:CHAR

A/a:CHAR

0:CQ

YOUR CALL SIGN

r

U01 STATION1

:SET

:BACK

:SEL

:EDIT

CLR:CLR

YOUR CALL SIGN

r

❮MENU screen❯ ➪ ❮CALL SIGN❯ ➪ ❮UR❯ (Push [MENU/

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

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New2001

7

NOTE: During the call sign programming mode (r to u),

push [CQ](0) to set “CQCQCQ,” and push [CQ](0) again to return to the previously stored call sign.

✔ For your information

The IC-92A/92AD has call sign edit record function. When editing a call sign stored in a call sign memory, regular memory or call channel, the default setting is to store the edited call sign into a blank channel automatically. (“FULL” is displayed when all call sign memory is programmed.) The edited call sign can be over-written when the setting of the EDIT RECORD is set to OFF or SELECT.

(p. 95)

However, you must manually over-write a programmed call sign in regular memory and call channels. (Temporary operation without over-writing is possible.)

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8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

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New2001

■ Digital voice mode operation

q Set the desired frequency in B band. (pgs. 14, 18)

• Select output power, if desired. (p. 24)

w Select DV mode. (p. 21) e Set your own call sign for DV operation as follows.

z Enter “MY” in call sign set mode.

x Rotate [DIAL]

†

to select the desired your own call sign

channel

(if you have programmed several call signs) then

push [

](5) to set the call sign and return to CALL

SIGN screen.

• See page 34 for your own call sign programming details.

r Set the desired call sign as described in “When calling the

desired station

(p. 39)” or “When sending a CQ (p. 39).”

t Push and hold [PTT] to transmit and speak into the micro-

phone at normal voice level.

• Tx/Rx indicator lights red and the RF meter shows the output power.

y Release [PTT] to return to receive.

• The other station call sign will be received.

NOTE: The digital mode operation is vastly different from

FM mode. One of the differences is in digital mode the squelch does not function as in FM mode. Changing the squelch setting will not open it to hear the hiss of “White Noise.” It only activates for digital squelch functions such as CSQL

(Digital code squelch) or DSQL (Digital call sign

squelch)

.

UR: R1: R2:NOT USE* MY:MYCALL /IC92

/IC92

CALL SIGN

r

❮MENU screen❯ ➪ ❮CALL SIGN❯ ➪ ❮MY❯ (Push [MENU/

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

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DV MODE OPERATION (Optional UT-121 is required for IC-92A)

New2001

7

D When calling the desired station

Continued instruction from step x on page 38.

c Rotate [DIAL]

†

to select “UR,” then push [ ](5)†.

• YOUR CALL SIGN screen is displayed.

v Rotate [DIAL]† to select the call sign channel in which de-

sired station’s call sign is programmed.

• See page 36 for station call sign programming details.

b Push [ ](5) to set the station’s call sign and return to

CALL SIGN screen.

n Push [MENU/

] to return to frequency indication.

m Perform the instruction steps t and y on page 38.

D When sending a CQ

Continued instruction from step x on page 38.

c Rotate [DIAL]

†

to select “UR,” then push [ ](5)†.

• YOUR CALL SIGN screen is displayed.

v Rotate [DIAL]† to select the call sign channel in which

“CQCQCQ” is programmed.

Or, select “U” then push [

](6) and [CQ](0) in sequence

to set “CQCQCQ.”

b Push [

](5) to set “CQCQCQ” as the call sign and return

to CALL SIGN screen.

n Push [MENU/

to return to frequency indication.

m Perform the instruction step t and y on page 38.

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8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

UR:STATION1 R1: R2:NOT USE* MY:MYCALL /IC92

/IC92

CALL SIGN

r

UR:CQCQCQ R1: R2:NOT USE* MY:MYCALL /IC92

/IC92

CALL SIGN

r

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DV MODE OPERATION (Optional UT-121 is required for IC-92A)

New2001

■ About D-STAR system

In the D-STAR system, repeater linking via a 10 GHz band backbone and internet network (gateway connection) capabilities are available. This system provides you to with much wider coverage range during digital voice mode operation.

•-D-STAR system outline

For current repeater operation, stations that are communicating must both 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 stations A and B can communicate even though they are in different repeater operating areas.

Also, the D-STAR system repeaters are connectable through the internet— gateway connection capability.

For example, when station B uses the gateway connection station B can communicate with the station C! By using the gateway connection, long distance communication like DX operation may be possible with 144 or 440 MHz digital voice!

In the D-STAR system, an independent repeater’s operating area is called an Area and a group that of linked repeaters via a 10 GHz backbone is called a Zone.

About time-out timer function

The IC-92A/92AD has a time-out timer function for digital repeater operation. The timer limits a continuous transmission for approx. 10 min. Warning beeps will sound before 30 sec. (approx.) and just before the timer function-

Station A

Repeater A

Repeater D

440 MHz

Repeater C

10 GHz

Station B

Repeater B

10 GHz

440 MHz

Internet network

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DV MODE OPERATION (Optional UT-121 is required for IC-92A)

New2001

7

■ Digital repeater operation

Repeater call signs must be programmed for repeater operation in both digital voice and low-speed data communications.

D Repeater call sign programming

q Select B band as the main band. (p. 14) w Enter “R1” or “R2” in call sign set mode.

• RPT1 or RPT2 CALL SIGN screen is displayed.

e Rotate [DIAL]† to select the desired call sign memory,

“R01” to “R60.”

r Push [

](6) to enter call sign programming mode.

• The 1st digit blinks.

t Rotate [DIAL]† to select the desired character or code.

• Push [A/a](3) to change the character group from “AB” (alphabetical characters; capital letters), “12” (numbers) and “/” (symbols) in sequence.

• Set “/” at the 1st digit then set the desired area repeater’s call sign (in a different zone) for CQ call (“/” stands for “CQCQCQ”) in a different zone operation. (p. 44)

y Push [ ](6) to select 2nd digit, then rotate [DIAL]† to se-

lect the desired character or code.

• Push [ ](6) to move the cursor right; push [ ](4) to move the cursor left.

• 2nd digit blinks (1st digit stops blinking).

u Repeat the steps t and y to enter the desired repeater

call sign.

• Up to an 8-digit of call sign can be set.

• Push [7] when setting with the gateway connection if the selected repeater has gateway capability. (The gateway connection can be set in RPT1 only when “NOT USE✱” is set to RPT2.)

• If an un-necessary character is entered, push [

](6) or [

](4) to select the character, then push [CLR](1) to erase the

selected character, or push and hold [CLR](1) for 1 sec. to all characters following the cursor.

i Push [ ](5) to store the programmed call sign and re-

turns to RPT1 or RPT2 CALL SIGN screen.

o Push [MENU/

] to return to frequency indication.

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8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

❮MENU screen❯ ➪ ❮CALL SIGN❯ ➪ ❮R1❯/❮R2❯ (Push [MENU/

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

R01 RPT1AA G

RPT1AA G

:SET :BACK

:BACK

:SEL

:EDIT

CLR:CLR

RPT1 CALL SIGN

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D Repeater operation in the same zone

q Set the desired repeater’s frequency, offset and shift di-

rection in B band.

(pgs. 18, 31)

• Select DV mode in advance. (p. 21)

w Set your own call sign. (p. 38)

• See p. 34 for your own call sign programming.

e Set the desired station call sign. (p. 39)

• See p. 36 for station call sign programming.

r Set the repeater’s call sign as follows; z Enter “R1” in call sign set mode.

x Rotate [DIAL]

†

to select the nearest repeater’s call sign.

c Push [

](5) to set the call sign for “R1.”

• Return to CALL SIGN screen.

v Rotate [DIAL]† to select “R2” then push [ ](5)†.

• RPT2 CALL SIGN screen is displayed.

b Rotate [DIAL]† to select the desired repeater’s (in the

same zone)

call sign.

• Select “NOT USE✱” when not operating RPT2.

n Push [ ](5) to set the call sign for “R2.”

• Return to CALL SIGN screen.

t Push [PTT] to transmit; release to receive.

❮MENU screen❯ ➪ ❮CALL SIGN❯ ➪ ❮R1❯ (Push [MENU/

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

UR:CQCQCQ R1:RPT1AA R2:NOT USE* MY:MYCALL /IC92

/IC92

CALL SIGN

r

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Area 1

Zone

to another Zone

• Setting example 1

Repeater 1 : A11111

Area 2 Repeater 2

: A22222

Area 3 (Gateway)

Repeater 3 : A33333

Area 4 Repeater 4

: A44444

✔ What is the area? The Area is the communication range that is covered by a local repeater. A Local repeater is called an area repeater in the D-STAR system.

✔ What is the zone? The Zone is composed of several areas, that are linked by the 10 GHz microwave signal. The areas 1 to 4 make up a zone in the example above.

Station A : A2222A

Station B : A2222B

Station C : A4444C

Internet network

network

Internet network

❑ The setting when Station A is call-

ing Station B

UR : A2222B R1 : A22222 R2 : NOT USEQ

❑ The setting when Station A is

making a CQ call in area 1

UR : CQCQCQ R1 : A22222 R2 : A11111

❑ The setting when Station A is call-

ing Station C

UR : A4444C R1 : A22222 R2 : A44444

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D Repeater operation into another zone

q Set the desired repeater’s frequency, offset and shift di-

rection in B band.

(pgs. 18, 31)

• Select DV mode in advance.

w Set your own call sign. (p. 38)

• See p. 34 for your own call sign programming.

e Set the desired station call sign. (p. 39)

• When making a CQ call

Set the desired repeater’s

(in a different zone) call sign

with a “/” symbol at the 1st digit, for the area in which you want to make a CQ call, into “UR.”

• See p. 36 for station call sign programming.

r Set the repeater’s call sign as follows; z Enter “R1” in call sign set mode.

x Rotate [DIAL]

†

to select the nearest repeater’s call sign.

• If the nearest repeater is gateway repeater, select the repeater’s call sign with “G” setting at the 8th digit.

c Push [ ](5) to set the call sign for “R1.”

• Return to CALL SIGN screen.

v Rotate [DIAL]† to select “R2” then push [ ](5)†. b Rotate [DIAL]

†

to select the gateway repeater’s (in the

same zone)

call sign.

• The call sign should have “G” setting at the 8th digit.

• When gateway repeater call sign is set in “R1,” select “NOT USE✱” for “R2” setting.

n Push [ ](5) to set the call sign for “R2.”

•-Return to CALL SIGN screen.

m Push [MENU/ ] to return to frequency indication. t Push [PTT] to transmit; release to receive.

❮MENU screen❯ ➪ ❮CALL SIGN❯ ➪ ❮R1❯ (Push [MENU/

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

UR:CQCQCQ R1:RPT1AA

R1:RPT1AA

R2:NOT USE* MY:MYCALL /IC92

/IC92

CALL SIGN

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Area 1

Zone A

• Setting example 2

Repeater 1 : A11111

Area 2

Repeater 2 : A22222

Area 3 (Gateway)

Repeater 3 : A33333

Repeater 3

3

: A33333

Repeater 3 : A33333

Area 4

Repeater 4 : A44444

Zone B

Area 6

Repeater 6 : B66666

Area 7 (Gateway)

Repeater 7 : B77777

Area 8

Repeater 8 : B88888

Area 5

Repeater 5 : B55555

Station C

: B6666C

Station A

: A2222A

Station B

: A3333B

Internet

network

Internet

network

❑ The setting when Station A is call-

ing Station C

UR : B6666C R1 : A22222 R2 : A33333 G

❑ The setting when Station A is

making a CQ call in area 8

UR : /B88888 R1 : A22222 R2 : A33333 G

❑ The setting when Station B is call-

ing Station C

UR : B6666C R1 : A33333 G R2 : NOT USE✱

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■ Received call sign

When a call is received in DV mode, the calling station and the repeater call signs being used can be stored into the received call record. The stored call signs are viewable in the following manner. Up to 20 calls can be recorded.

D Desired call record indication

q Enter RX call sign set mode.

• RX CALL SIGN screen is displayed.

w Rotate [DIAL]† to select the desired record channel. e To confirm the received call, push [

](5) several times to select the desired call sign from CALLER, CALLED, RXRPT1 and RXRPT2.

CALLER : The station call sign that made a call. CALLED : The station call sign called by the caller. RXRPT1 : The repeater call sign used by the caller station. RXRPT2 : The repeater call sign linked from RXRPT1.

r Push [MENU/ ] to return to frequency indication.

NOTE: When a call is received in DV mode when the

power save function is activated, the call sign may not be received correctly.

This is normal, not a malfunction, because of header of

the call sign cannot be detected during power save.

Turn the power save function OFF

(p. 115) if you want to

receive a call sign correctly even in stand-by condition.

✔ For your information

When receiving a call, the received station call sign is automatically displayed and scrolled in sequence at the bottom line of the function display. This can be turned OFF in display set mode.

(p.100)

❮MENU screen❯ ➪ ❮RX CALL SIGN❯ (Push [MENU/

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

RX01 CALLER:

AAAAAA

/

:CALLED

:SEL

:COPY

CLR:CLR

RX CALL SIGN

r

RX01

CALLED:

CQCQCQ

:RXRPT1

:SEL

:COPY

CLR:CLR

RX CALL SIGN

r

RX01 RXRPT2:

:CALLER

:SEL

:COPY

CLR:CLR

RX CALL SIGN

r

RX01

RXRPT1:

:RXRPT2

:SEL

:COPY

CLR:CLR

RX CALL SIGN

r

Push

• Station call sign • Called station call sign

• Repeater 1 call sign

• Repeater 2 call sign

5

SKIP

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D One-touch reply using the call record

The stored call signs in the call record can be used to the call.

q After receiving a call, push and hold [RX➝CS](CALL) for

1 sec.

Or, while pushing and holding [RX➝CS](CALL), rotate

[DIAL] to select the desired call sign record.

• Set your own call sign (MY) in advance. (p. 34)

• The call sign stored in “CALLER” is stored as “UR,” “RXRPT1” is stored as “R2” and “RXRPT2” is stored as “R1.”

• Error beeps sound when a call sign is received incorrectly, and

no call sign is set in this case.

w Push [PTT] to transmit; release to receive.

✔-For your information

When a call specifying your call sign is received, the call signs of the calling station and the repeater it is using can be used for operation automatically.

• When “RX call sign auto write”

(p. 93) is set to “AUTO,” the

station call sign in “CALLER” is set to “UR” automatically.

• When “Repeater call sign auto write”

(p. 93) is set to “AUTO,”

the stored station call sign in “RXRPT1” is stored as “R2” and “RXRPT2” is stored as “R1” automatically.

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DVDV

B

439 706

-DUP-DUP

2525

AAAAAAAAAAAA

The received call sign is displayed while pushing and holding [CALL/RX➝CS] when [DIAL] is rotated while [CALL/RX➝CS] is pushed.

Important!

Setting call signs with the “One-touch reply using the call record” operation as at left are for temporary operation only. Therefore, the set call signs will be overwritten when another call record is used to set call signs.

• Never saved into a call sign memory.

If you want to save the set call signs, see “Copying the call record contents into call sign memory”

(p. 50) for details.

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■ Copying the call sign

D Copying the call sign memory contents

This function is convenient when or modifying a part of the current call sign.

NOTE: Make sure that the “EDIT RECORD” item in DV

set mode is set to “AUTO” or “SELECT” in advance.

(p. 95)

q During DV mode operation, enter call sign set mode.

• CALL SIGN screen is displayed.

w Rotate [DIAL]† to select “UR,” “R1” or “R2” as desired,

then push [

](5)†.

e Rotate [DIAL]

†

to select the desired call sign channel to

be copied.

• U01–U60 and R01–R60 are available.

• When “AUTO” is set to “EDIT RECORD” item

r Push [ ](6) to select the call sign programming mode.

• A blank channel is selected automatically.

• The 1st digit of the selected call sign blinks.

t Edit or modify the selected call sign as described in “D

Station call sign programming”

(p. 36) or “D Repeater call

sign programming”

(p. 41).

y Push [

](5) to store the edited/modiﬁ ed call sign into the

selected blank channel.

NOTE: The message “FULL” is displayed when no blank

channel is available in station or repeater call sign memory.

Select the desired call sign channel number as described

in step u of “• When “SELECT” is set to “EDIT RECORD” item” at right-hand page in this case.

❮MENU screen❯ ➪ ❮CALL SIGN❯ (Push [MENU/

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

U21

U21 AB

†

AAAAA

:SET

:SEL

:CUR

CLR:CLR A/a:CHAR

A/a:CHAR

0:CQ

YOUR CALL SIGN

r

A blank channel number blinks.

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• When “SELECT” is set to “EDIT RECORD” item

r Push [ ](6) to select the call sign programming mode.

• The 1st digit of the selected call sign blinks.

t Edit or modify the selected call sign as described in “D

Station call sign programming”

(p. 36) or “D Repeater call

sign programming”

(p. 41).

y Push [

](5).

• Call sign channel number blinks.

u Rotate [DIAL]† to select the desired call sign channel to

store.

i Push [

](5) to store the edited/modiﬁ ed call sign into the

selected channel.

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U21 AB AAAAA1

AAAAA1

:SET :SEL :CUR

CLR:CLR

A/a:CHAR

0:CQ

YOUR CALL SIGN

r

Call sign channel number bliks.

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D Copying the call record contents into call sign memory

This is a way to copying the call record contents (“CALLER,”

“RXRPT1” and “RXRPT2”)

into call sign memory (“UR,” “R1” and

“R2”)

at the same time or individually.

q Perform the steps q to e of “D Desired call record indi-

cation”

(p. 46) to select the desired call record or call sign.

w Push [

](6) to select copy select mode.

• COPY SELECT screen is displayed.

e Rotate [DIAL]† to select the desired call sign to be copied

from “ALL,” “RXRPT1” and “RXRPT2.”

• “ALL” selection won’t appear when either station or repeater call sign memory has no blank channel.

• When “ALL” is selected

➥ Push [ ](6) to copy the selected record’s contents into

the appropriate call sign memory.

• Returns to RX CALL SIGN screen automatically.

• When “CALLER,” “RXRPT1” or “RXRPT2” is selected

z

Push

[ ](6) then r

otate [DIAL]† to select the desired condition of call sign memory channel selection to be copied to from “AUTO” and “LIST SEL.”

• “AUTO” selection won’t appear when the appropriate call sign

memory has no blank channel.

• Go to step r when “AUTO” is selected.

x Push [ ](6), then select the desired call sign memory

channel to copy to with [DIAL].

c Push [

](6) to copy the call sign into the selected call

sign memory.

• Returns to RX CALL SIGN screen automatically.

r Push [MENU/ ] to return to frequency indication.

RX01RX01 ALLALL

:BACK:BACK :LIST:LIST C:CURR

COPY SELECTCOPY SELECT

:SEL:SEL

r

RX01

AUTO LIST SEL

:BACK

:LIST

COPY SELECT

:SEL

r

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■ Break-in communication

The break-in function allows you to break into a conversation, where the two original stations are communicating with call sign squelch enabled.

q While receiving an another station’s communication, push

and hold [RX➝CS](CALL) for 1 sec. to set the communicating station’s call sign.

• When a call sign has not been received correctly, error beeps sound and no call sign is set. Receive the call sign of a communicating signal again, or set the call sign manually.

w Turn the Break-in function ON in the MENU screen opera-

tion (p. 103), then exit the MENU screen operation.

• “BK” appears.

e When both stations are in standby, push [PTT] to transmit

a break-in call.

• The programmed call sign station receives the break-in call as

well as your call sign.

r Wait for the reply call from the station who receives the

break-in call.

t After receiving the reply call, communicate normally. y To cancel the break-in function, turn the Break-in function

• How to use the break-in?

While operating with the call sign squelch (p. 110), the squelch never opens

(no audio sounds) even if a call is re-

ceived, unless your own call sign

(“MY”) is speciﬁ ed.

However, when the call including the “BK ON” signal

(break-in call) is received, the squelch will open and audio

sounds even if the call is speciﬁ ed for another station.

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BK

DV

B

LOW

ATT

430 712

50

Appears

Station A Station B

Station C

• Station C calling to Station A with “BK OFF”

Station A Station B

• Station C calling to Station A with “BK ON”

Station A and B are communicating using the call sign squelch.

Station B never hears that Station C is calling Station A.

Station B also hears that Station C is calling Station A.

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■ Message operation

D TX message programming

TX messages are available for up to 5 channels and each channel can be programmed with a message of up to 20 characters. Available characters are 0 to 9, A to Z

(capital let-

ters)

, a to z (lower case letters), some symbols and space.

q Enter “TX MESSAGE” in message/position set mode.

• TX MESSAGE screen is displayed.

w Rotate [DIAL]† to select the desired transmit message

channel.

• Ch01 to Ch05 and OFF are available.

• Previously message is displayed if programmed.

e Push [ ](6) to select the message edit condition.

• The 1st digit of the message blinks.

r Rotate [DIAL]† to select the desired character or symbol.

• Push [A/a](3) to change the character group from “AB” (alphabetical characters; capital letters), “ab” (alphabetical characters; lower case letters), “12” (numbers) and “-!”-” (symbols) in sequence.

• If an un-necessary character is entered, push [

](6) or [ ](4) to select the character, then push [CLR](1) to erase the selected character, or push and hold [CLR](1) for 1 sec. to erase all characters following the cursor.

t Push [ ](6) to select 2nd digit, then rotate [DIAL]† to se-

lect the desired character or code.

• Push [ ](6) to move the cursor right; push [ ](4) to move the cursor left.

• 2nd digit blinks (1st digit stops blinking).

y Repeat the steps r and t to enter the desired message.

• Up to 20-character messages can be set.

u Push [ ](5) to store the message. i Push [MENU/

] to return to frequency indication.

❮MENU screen❯ ➪ ❮MESSAGE/POSITION❯ ➪ ❮TX MESSAGE❯

(Push [MENU/

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

Ch01

†

:SET

:SEL

:BACK

CLR:CLR

TX MESSAGE

:EDIT

r

Ch01

Ch01 !''

Hello!

†

:SET

:SEL

:CUR

CLR:CLR A/a:CHAR

A/a:CHAR

TX MESSAGE

r

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D Message Transmission

Select the message transmission function ON (Ch01–05) and OFF. When a message channel is selected, the transceiver transmits a text message

(pre-programmed). (default: OFF)

q Set the operating frequency, call signs and other settings,

such as repeater, as desired in B band.

w Perform the steps q to e in “D TX message program-

ming” as at left.

e Rotate [DIAL]

†

to select the desired message channel.

• “Ch01” to “Ch05” available.

• See left-hand pages for message programming.

r Push [ ](5) to set the message for transmission. t Push [PTT] to transmit the selected message.

• The message is transmitted each time [PTT] is pushed.

• The message is transmitted each 30 sec. automatically during continuous transmission.

y Release [PTT] to return to receive. u When the reply call with a message is received, the call

sign and the message scrolls at the bottom of the function display.

✔ For your information

The automatic received call sign and/or message indication can be turned OFF in display set mode, if desired. ➥ RX CALL SIGN

(p. 100)

➥ RX MESSAGE (p. 101)

NOTE: Only 1 message can be stored in the IC-92A/

92AD. The received message is cleared by turning power OFF, or overwritten when another message is received.

A transmitted message that includes lower case charac-

ters from the IC-92A/92AD may not be decoded and displayed correctly by the ID-800H, IC-V82/U82, etc.

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DV

B

430 712

50

MSG:Hello!

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D RX message indication

The received message can also be checked in DV set mode.

q Select “RX MESSAGE” in message/position set mode.

• The received message is displayed in RX MESSAGE screen.

w Rotate [DIAL] or push [ ](8) to display the station call

sign.

e Push [

](5) or [ ](4) to return to MESSAGE/POSITION

screen.

r Push [MENU/

] to return to frequency indication.

■ Automatic reply function

The automatic reply function replies to calls by a station that speciﬁ ed your call sign.

Two methods of replying are available— one is making a reply call with your own call sign, and other one is making a reply call with reply voice audio that has been recorded in DV voice memory.

D Automatic reply function setting

q Enter “AUTO REPLY” in DV set mode. (p. 92)

• AUTO REPLY screen is displayed.

w Rotate [DIAL]† to select the desired reply condition. OFF : Deactivate the automatic reply function.

(default)

ON : Reply to the call with your own call sign. VOICE :

Reply to the call with the recorded voice memory.

e Push [ ](5).

• Returns to DV SET MODE screen automatically.

❮MENU screen❯ ➪ ❮MESSAGE/POSITION❯ ➪ ❮RX MESSAGE❯

(Push [MENU/

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

MESSAGE:MESSAGE:

Hello!Hello!

:CALLER:CALLER

:BACK:BACK

RX MESSAGE

r

CALLER:CALLER:

BBBBBB BBBBBB / /

:MSG:MSG

:BACK:BACK

RX MESSAGE

r

❮MENU screen❯ ➪ ❮DV SET MODE❯ ➪ ❮AUTO REPLY❯

(Push [MENU/

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

OFF ON VOICE

VOICE

AUTO REPLY

r

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D Voice memory recording for automatic reply

q Select DV mode in B band, and deactivate the priority

watch

(p. 83) and weather alert function (p. 114) if activated.

w Enter “REPLY VOICE” in DV voice memo set mode.

• REPLY VOICE screen is displayed.

e While pushing and holding [PTT], speak into the micro-

phone.

• Up to 10 seconds of message is recordable.

• The recording stops after 10 second or when [PTT] is released.

r Push [ ](4) to return to DV VOICE MEMO screen. t Push [MENU/

] to return to frequency indication.

D Play-back or erase the voice memory

q Push [MENU/ ] to select menu mode indication. w Rotate [DIAL]

†

to select “DV VOICE MEMO,” then push

[

](5)†.

e Rotate [DIAL]

†

to select “REPLY VOICE,” then push

[

](5)†.

• REPLY VOICE screen is displayed.

r To play-back the recorded voice memory, push [ ](5).

• Push [ ](5) again to pause, push [ ](6) to cancel the playback.

t To erase the recorded voice memory, push and hold

[CLR](1) for 1 sec.

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IMPORTANT!

Deactivate the dualwatch function and set minimum [VOL] level when recording the DV voice memo. Otherwise received audio or unwanted noise from A band is also recorded into the voice memory.

❮MENU screen❯ ➪ ❮DV VOICE MEMO❯ ➪ ❮REPLY VOICE❯

(Push [MENU/

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

REPLY V

PTT:

●

:BACK

CLR:CLR

REPLY VOICE

:

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■ EMR communication

The EMR communication mode is available for digital mode operation. In the EMR communication mode, no call sign setting is necessary. When an EMR communication mode signal is received, the audio (voice) will be heard at the specified level even the volume setting level is set to minimum level, or digital call sign/digital code squelch is in use.

q Set the desired frequency in 144 or 440 MHz band then

push [MENU/

] to select menu mode indication.

w Rotate [DIAL]

†

to select “DV SET MODE,” then push

[

](5)†.

e Rotate [DIAL]

†

to select “EMR,” then push [ ](5)†.

r Rotate [DIAL]

†

to select the desired reply condition.

OFF : The EMR communication sets OFF.

(default)

ON : The EMR communication sets ON.

• “EMR” appears when selecting "ON".

t Push [ ](5).

• Returns to DV SET MODE screen automatically.

y Push [MENU/ ] to return to frequency indication.

■

Low-speed data communication

In addition to the digital voice communication, low-speed data communication is available. The optional OPC-1799

DATA COMMUNICATION CABLE and

serial data communication software

(purchase locally) are re-

quired in addition.

The optional RS-92

REMOTE CONTROL SOFTWARE (OPC-1799

supplied)

also includes a low-speed data communication ca-

pability.

NOTE: Turn OFF the GPS mode

(p. 58) in advance to op-

erate the low-speed data communication.

D Connection

Connect the transceiver to your PC using with the optional OPC-1799 as illustrated below.

EMR

DV

B

430 712

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Appears

to [MIC/SP/DATA]

OPC-1799

(optional)

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D Low-speed data communication application

setting

Conﬁ gure the low-speed data communication application as follows.

• Por t : The same COM port number as IC-92A/ 92AD’s

• Baud rate : 38.4 kbps

(ﬁ xed value)

• Data : 8 bit

• Parity : None

• Stop : 1 bit

• Flow control : Xon/Xoff

D Low-speed data communication operation

NOTE: Conﬁ rm that in AUTO, the computer controls when

[PTT] is activated to send data and the user doesn’t have

to operate the radio.

q Set your own, station call signs, etc. as described in

“■ Digital voice mode operation”

(p. 38) and “■ Digital re-

peater operation”

(p. 41).

w Refer to the instructions of the low-speed data communi-

cation application.

e To transmit data

• With your voice audio, push and hold [PTT] to transmit while

sending data from the PC. Release [PTT] to receive.

D Transmission condition setting

q Enter “DV DATA TX” in DV set mode. (p. 92)

w Rotate [DIAL]† to select “PTT” or “AUTO.”

PTT : The input data from [MIC/SP/DATA] are transmit-

ted when pushing [PTT].

(default)

AUTO : The input data from [MIC/SP/DATA] are transmit-

ted automatically when the data are input.

e Push [

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

[MENU/

] to return to frequency indication.

✔ For your information

While operating low-speed data communication via the internet network from one zone to another zone, some packets may be lost due to the network trouble (poor data throughput performance). In such a case, the IC-92A/92AD displays an “L” in the upper right corner on the display to indicate Packet Loss has occured.

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❮MENU screen❯ ➪ ❮DV SET MODE❯ ➪ ❮DV DATA TX❯ (Push [MENU/

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

L

DV

B

430 712

50

Appears

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■ GPS operation

Dipslaying (FM/AM/DV mode) or transmitting (DV mode only) GPS data is available when connecting a 3rd party GPS receiver*

(RS-232C output/NMEA format) and optional

HM-175GPS (GPS speaker microphone). GPS data pass through the [DATA/SP/MIC] socket of the IC-92A/92AD. In addition, the GPS message transmission is also available for the GPS mode operation.

*GPS receiver with RS-232C terminal is required. * Set “GPS TX MODE” to “GPS” or “GPS-A” at

r operation of right

colum when connecting a 3rd party GPS receiver.

D Sentence formatter setting

q Enter “GPS MODE” in DV set mode. (p. 94)

• GPS TX MODE screen is displayed.

w Rotate [DIAL]† to select “GPS.” e Push [

](5)† to select GPS SENTENCE screen.

r Rotate [DIAL]

†

to select the desired GPS sentence, then

push [

](5).

• A total 6 sentences, RMC, GGA, GLL, GSA, VTG and GSV are available.

t Rotate [DIAL]† to turn the sentence usage ON and OFF. y Push [

](5) (or [ ](4)) to return to GPS SENTENCE

screen.

u Repeat the steps r to y to set another GPS sentence

usage.

• Up to 4 GPS sentences are usable at the same time.

i Push [MENU/ ] to return to frequency indication.

OPC-1799

(optional)

HM-175GPS

(optional)

to [DATA/SP/MIC]

to RS-232C port (null modem

adapter is required)

GPS

receiver

❮MENU screen❯ ➪ ❮DV SET MODE❯ ➪ ❮GPS TX MODE❯ (Push [MENU/

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

OFF GPS GPS-A

GPS-A

GPS TX MODE

:SENTENCE

r

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D GPS message programming

q Enter “GPS” in message/position set mode.

• GPS MESSAGE screen is displayed.

w Push [ ](6) to select the message edit condition.

• The 1st digit of the message blinks.

e Rotate [DIAL]† to select the desired character or symbol.

• Push [A/a](3) to change the character group from “AB” (alphabetical characters; capital letters), “ab” (alphabetical characters; lower case letters), “12” (numbers) and “!”” (symbols) in sequence.

r Push [ ](6) to select 2nd digit, then rotate [DIAL]† to se-

lect the desired character or code.

• Push [ ](6) to move the cursor right; push [ ](4) to move the cursor left.

• 2nd digit blinks (1st digit stops blinking).

t Repeat the steps r and t to enter the desired message.

• Up to 20-character messages can be set.

y Push [ ](5) to store the message. u Push [MENU/

] to return to frequency indication.

❮MENU screen❯ ➪ ❮MESSAGE/POSITION❯ ➪ ❮GPS❯

(Push [MENU/

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

DATA:

DATA: AB

†

:SET

:SEL

:CUR

CLR:CLR

GPS MESSAGE

A/a:CHAR

r

DATA:

DATA: AB

Hello!

†

:SET :SEL :CUR

CLR:CLR

GPS MESSAGE

A/a:CHAR

r

NOTE: Set the GPV sentence is OFF when sending the

GPS message to conventional digital transceivers (IC-2820/E2820,IC-D800,IC-91AD/E91,IC-V85).

GPV sentence is incompatible with them. There-

fore, those transceivers cannot display GPS messages properly when sending the GPS message from IC-92AD with GPV sentense is available condition.

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D GPS message automatic transmission

q Enter “GPS AUTO TX” in DV set mode. (p. 95)

• GPS AUTO TX screen is displayed.

w Rotate [DIAL]† to select the desired position data trans-

mitting interval from 5 sec., 10 sec., 30 sec., 1 min., 3 min., 5 min., 10 min., 30 min. and OFF.

• The position data is transmitted only when [PTT] is pushed with OFF setting, the data is transmitted automatically once every 5 sec., 10 sec., 30 sec., 1 min., 3 min., 5 min., 10 min. and 30 min. when the appropriate setting is selected.

• The GPS message is also transmitted if programmed.

e Push [ ](5) (or [ ](4)) to return to DV SET MODE screen. r Push [MENU/

] to return to frequency indication.

NOTE: Your own call sign (“MY”) should be set to activate

the GPS automatic transmission.

D Received GPS message indication

q Enter “RX GPS” in message/position set mode.

• RX GPS MESSAGE screen is displayed.

w Push [

](5) (or [ ](4)) to return to MESSAGE/POSITION

screen.

e Push [MENU/

] to return to frequency indication.

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❮MENU screen❯ ➪ ❮DV SET MODE❯ ➪ ❮GPS AUTO TX❯

(Push [MENU/

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

OFF

5SEC

10SEC

30SEC

1MIN

GPS AUTO TX

r

❮MENU screen❯ ➪ ❮MESSAGE/POSITION❯ ➪ ❮RX GPS❯

(Push [MENU/

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

DATA:

Call from

Osaka!

:BACK

RX GPS MESSAGE

r

[NOTICE]

USE GPS message automatic transmission at simplex mode. Sending with GPS message automatic transmission through the repeater may interfere with other amateur radio.

[NOTICE]

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D Position indication

q Enter “POSITION” in message/position set mode.

• GPS POSITION screen is displayed.

w Rotate [DIAL]

†

to select the received position data indica-

tion.

• MY POSITION and ELEVATION or RX POSITION and DIS-

TANCE display at the same tine when selecting SMALL on the FONT SIZE in the set mode.

e Push [ ](5) (or [ ](4)) to return to MESSAGE/POSITION

screen.

r Push [MENU/

] to return to frequency indication.

[Indication items]

• MY POSITION : Displaying own latitude and longitude.

• RX POSITION : Displaying other station latitude and longitude.

• ELEVATION : Displaying own elevation and the time.

• DIATANCE : Displaying distance from other station.

D Saving own/received position data

q Operate q – r of “Position indication” (See left column),

and select the desired position data.

w Push and hold [S.MR](MR) for 1 sec. to save the selected

position data to GPS memory (CH00).

• The M-CH number brings forward automatically in case the next M-CH is already stored.

• 100 GPS M-CH are available.

• Push [MR] to display stored postion data.

1 2 3 4 5 6

8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

❮MENU screen❯ ➪ ❮MESSAGE/POSITION❯ ➪ ❮POSITION❯

(Push [MENU/

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

MY POSITION

GPS POSITION

r

34.56.789 N

123.45.678 E

:RX POS

:BACK

NOTE: The ELEVATION may be changed by received sig-

nal strength.

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D Displaying own/received position data with

compass

Displaying the own direction, received station’s direction and setting direction in the GPS memory. q Enter “COMPAS” in message/position set mode.

• COMPAS screen is displayed.

w Rotate [DIAL]† to select the received position data indica-

tion.

• MY, RX or SET is available.

[Indication items]

• MY : Displaying own latitude, longitude, elevation, the time and direction.

• RX : Displaying other station latitude, longitude, distance from own and direction.

• SET : Displaying latitude, longitude, distance from own and direction of alarm setting for GPS memory.

e Push and hold [S.MR](MR) for 1 sec. to save the selected

position data to GPS memory (CH00).

• The M-CH number brings forward automatically in case the next M-CH is already stored.

• 100 GPS M-CH are available.

• Push [MR] to display stored postion data. r Push [ ](5) (or [ ](4)) to return to MESSAGE/POSITION

screen.

t Push [MENU/

] to return to frequency indication.

❮MENU screen❯ ➪ ❮MESSAGE/POSITION❯ ➪ ❮COMPAS❯

(Push [MENU/

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

35°4545'00"N

NORTH

UP

ELEVAT

EW

N

S

15m

TIME

21:00

135°

36

36'00"E

MY

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D GPS data addition

q Enter “GPS MEMORY” in message/position set mode.

• GPS MEMORY screen is displayed.

w Rotate [DIAL]† to select the desired memory bank or ALL,

then push [

](6).

e Rotate [DIAL]

†

to select <ADDITION>, then push

[

](5).

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8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

❮MENU screen❯ ➪ ❮MESSAGE/POSITION❯ ➪ ❮GPS MEMORY❯

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

RX

ALL A:

A:

:SET

:BACK

:SEL

:EDIT

:ALM

GPS MEMORY

C

r

:SET

:BACK

BANK A

r

NAME:

:SET

:BACK

r

:SEL

:EDIT

NAME:

:SET :BACK

:BACK

r

:SEL

:EDIT

AB

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r Rotate [DIAL]† to select desired items (NAME, TIME,

LATITUDE, LONGITUDE, BANK or BANK NAME), then push [

](6) to edit the selected item.

t Rotate [DIAL]

†

to select the desired character or symbol.

y Push [

](6) to select 2nd digit, then rotate [DIAL]† to se-

lect the desired character or code.

• Push [ ](6) to move the cursor right; push [ ](4) to move the

cursor left.

• 2nd digit blinks (1st digit stops blinking).

u Repeat the steps r and t to enter the desired message.

• Up to 20-character messages can be set.

i Push [ ](5) to add the GPS data. o Push [MENU/

] to return to frequency indication.

D GPS alarm setting

GPS alarm sounds when your own position is close the

specified area. This function can be set the received chan-

nel, speciﬁ ed GPS memory channel, all GPS memory channels or a memory bank.

q Enter “GPS MEMORY” in message/position set mode.

• GPS MEMORY screen is displayed.

w Rotate [DIAL]† to select the desired memory bank or

memory channel.

• “RX”, “ALL”, one of the memory bank or memory channel can be selected.

• Skip

e

and operate r when alarm RX, ALL, BANK A–Z set.

RX ALL A:

:SET :BACK

:SEL :EDIT

:EDIT

:ALM

GPS MEMORY

C

r

01:BAY-

AREA

02:KOBE-AIR

:SET :BACK

:BACK

:SEL

:EDIT

:ALM

BANK A

C

r

❮MENU screen❯ ➪ ❮MESSAGE/POSITION❯ ➪ ❮GPS MEMORY❯

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

01:BAY

01:BAY-ARE

02:KOBE

02:KOBE-AIR

:SET

:BACK

:SEL

:EDIT

:ALM

BANK A

C

r

Alarm mark Appearing at 8-digits of memory name.

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D GPS memory clearing

q Enter “GPS MEMORY” in message/position set mode.

• GPS MEMORY screen is displayed.

w Rotate [DIAL]† to select “ALL” or desired memory bank or

memory channel.

• Skip e and operate r when ALL or each all channels of bank A–Z delete.

e Push [ ](6), then rotate[DIAL]† to select the desired GPS

memory channel.

r Push and hold [CLR](1) for 1 sec. to clear.

• 3 beeps sound, then the memory channel is cleared.

• Remaining channels scroll up.

t Push [ ](4) to return to GPS MEMORY screen. y Push [MENU/

] to return to frequency indication.

RX

ALL A:

:SET

:BACK

:SEL

:EDIT

:ALM

GPS MEMORY

C

r

❮MENU screen❯ ➪ ❮MESSAGE/POSITION❯ ➪ ❮GPS MEMORY❯

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

01:BAY-

AREA

02:KOBE-AIR

:SET

:BACK

:SEL

:EDIT

:ALM

BANK A

C

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e Push [ ](6), then rotate[DIAL]† to select the desired

memory channel.

r Push [C](CALL) to switch alarm function ON or OFF.

t Push [

](4) to return to GPS MEMORY screen.

y Push [MENU/

] to return to frequency indication.

✔-For your information!

• When “RX” or memory channel is selected above step r,

alarm functions depending on “ALM AREA2” setting in the GPS set mode (p. ??).

• When “ALL” or memory bank is selected above step r,

alarm functions depending on “ALM AREA1” setting in the GPS set mode (p. ??).

■ Other functions for DV mode operation

D DV voice memory

The IC-92A/92AD has a DV voice memory that records a

total 30 second

(approx.) of received audio.

The DV voice memory is divided into 2 tracks, 15 seconds each in a track, as the default setting.

◆ Recording received audio

q Select DV mode in B band, and deactivate the priority

watch

(p. 83) and weather alert function (p. 114) if activated.

w While receiving a DV signal, push [REC].

e Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired track.

• “✱” is displayed beside the track number when the selected track has been recorded.

DV

B

440 012

50

q

REC TRACK:2

❮MENU screen❯ ➪ ❮DV VOICE MEMO❯ ➪ ❮TRACK SIZE❯

(Push [MENU/

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

10S/3TRACK

15S/2TRACK

30S/1TRACK

TRACK SIZE

r

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• The recording is paused automatically when the DV signal is interrupted or when the DV audio signal cannot be received correctly. Re-starts the recording when the DV audio signal is received correctly.

t Push [REC] again to stop recording.

• The recording stops automatically when the track becomes full.

◆ Track size setting

The track size can be changed with the following instruction.

q Enter “TRACK SIZE” in DV voice memo set mode.

• TRACK SIZE screen is displayed

w Rotate [DIAL]† to select the desired track size.

10S/3TRACK : Makes 3 tracks and 10 seconds audio

can be recorded in each track.

15S/2TRACK : Makes 2 tracks and 15 seconds audio

can be recorded in each track.

30S/1TRACK : Makes 1 track only and 30 seconds audio

can be recorded in a track.

e Push [

](5) (or [ ](4)) to return to DV VOICE MEMO

screen.

r Push [MENU/

] to return to frequency indication.

❮MENU screen❯ ➪ ❮DV VOICE MEMO❯ ➪ ❮TRACK❯

(Push [MENU/

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

TRACK:1

TRACK:1 *

:

:SEL

:BACK

CLR:CLR

TRACK

r

❮MENU screen❯ ➪ ❮DV SET MODE❯ ➪ ❮AUTO DETECT❯

(Push [MENU/

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

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■ GPS set mode items

D Entering GPS set mode

q Enter “GPS SET MODE” in message/position set mode.

• GPS SET MODE screen is displayed.

w Rotate [DIAL]† to select the desired item, and then push

[

](5)†.

e Rotate [DIAL]

†

to select the desired value or condition.

r Push [

](5) (or [ ](4)) to return to GPS SET MODE

screen.

t Push [MENU/

] to return to frequency indication.

D GPS SPEED

Selects the data transmission speed for packet operation from 4800 bps

(default) and 9600 bps.

D FORMAT

Selects the displaying position format from dddºmm.mm´

(default) and dddºmm´ss´´.

D UNITS

Selects display units for distance and elevation from “m” or “ft/ml.” (default : USA/General versions; ft/ml, Other versions; m)

D COMPASS DIRECTION

Selects compass indication type from “NORTH REF” (default) and “SOUTH REF.”

D UTC offset

Sets time difference from UTC (Universal Time Coordinated) within –12:00 to +12:00 range in 5 min. steps.

(default: 0:00)

GPS SPEED

FORMAT

UNITS

COMPASS DIR

UTC OFFSET

GPS SET MODE

r

❮MENU screen❯ ➪ ❮MESSAGE/POSITION❯ ➪ ❮GPS SET MODE❯

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

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D-Alarm area 1

Sets GPS alarm active range within 00c05s to 59c 59s in 1 sec.

(00c01s) steps. (default: 00c15s)

q Enter “GPS MEMORY” in message/position set mode.

w The alarm area 1 function is available when “GPS

ALARM” function of ALL or BANK A–Z turns ON.

D-Alarm area 2

Selects GPS alarm active range from “LIMITED,” “EXTENDED” and “BOTH.”

•-LIMITED : GPS alarm will be sound when a target position is coming into 500 m*

(547 Y)* range.

•-EXTENDED : GPS alarm will be sound when a target position is coming into 1 km*

(1094 Y)* range.

• BOTH : GPS alarm will be sound when a target position is coming into both 500 m*

(547 Y)* and 1 km* (1094 Y)*

range.

(default)

*Approximate

00′15″00′15

″

00

′

15

″

00

′

15

″

Your position

Point A

Point C

Point B

Point D

N

• Example:

Your position : 35˚N/135˚E ALM AREA1 setting : 00′15″

(default)

• Position of point A : 35˚00′15″N/134˚59′45″E

• Position of point B : 35˚00′15″N/135˚00′15″E

• Position of point C : 34˚59′45″N/134˚59′45″E

• Position of point D : 34˚59′45″N/135˚00′15″E

Extended range (approx. 1 km; 1094 Y)

Limited range (approx. 500 m; 547 Y)

Your position

• Example:

❮MENU screen❯ ➪ ❮MESSAGE/POSITION❯ ➪ ❮GPS SET MODE❯

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

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■ General description

The IC-92A/92AD has 850 memory channels in A band, 450 memory channels in B band, and 2 call channels in each band. Memory channels in each bands including 50 scan edge memory channels

(25 pairs) for storage of often-used

frequencies, respectively. And a total of 26 memory banks, A to Z, are available in each bands for storing groups of frequencies, etc. Up to 100 channels can be assigned into a bank.

D Memory channel contents

The following information can be programmed into memory channels:

• Operating frequency

(p. 18)

• Operating mode (p. 21)

• Duplex direction (+DUP or –DUP) with an offset frequency

(p. 31)

• Subaudible tone encoder (p. 107), tone squelch or DTCS squelch ON/OFF

(p. 110)

• Subaudible tone frequency (p. 107), tone squelch fre- quency or DTCS code with polarity

(pgs. 107, 111)

• Scan skip information (p. 80)

• Memory bank (p. 67)

• Memory name (p. 70)

• Tuning step (p. 18)

• Call sign squelch or Digital code squelch* (p. 110)

• Station call sign* (p. 36)

• RPT1/RPT2 call sign* (p. 41)

■ Selecting a memory channel

D Using [DIAL]— Programmed channels

q Push [MR] to select memory mode. w Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired memory channel.

• Only programmed channels are displayed.

D Using [DIAL]— All channels

q Push [MR] to select memory mode. w Push and hold [S.MW](MR) for 1 sec. to enter select

memory write mode.

• 1 short and 1 long beep sound.

• “μ ” indicator blinks.

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

• All channels are displayed.

• Push [VFO] to return to memory mode indication.

A

μ

FM

146 010

000

[DIAL]

MR

S.MW

B

Appears

Rotate [DIAL] to select the memory channel.

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D Using the KEYPAD

q Push [MR] to select memory mode. w Push the keypad to enter 3 digits to select the desired

memory channel.

• The blank channels are also selectable.

• Example— selecting memory channel “25” Push [MR] then push [0], [2], [5].

■ Selecting a call channel

q Push [CALL] to select call channel mode.

• Pushing [CALL] toggles call, TV* and weather† channels.

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

• “C0” and “C1” are selectable.

* Appears only when TV channels are programmed via the

optional RS-92. Also available for A band operation only.

†

Available for the USA version only.

146

010

BANK

:----

MNAME:

SKIP

:OFF

FM

r

μ

000

[DIAL]

MR

S.MW

B

Blinks

Rotate [DIAL] to select the memory channel.

Appears

A

μ

FM

145 600

025

The entered memory

MR

B

Keypad

A

FM

440 000

C1

A

FM

146 010

C0

VHF band call channel

UHF band call channel

[DIAL]

CALL

RX CS

C

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■ Memory channel programming

q Push [VFO] to select VFO mode. w Set the desired frequency:

➥ Select the desired band with [BAND]. ➥ Set the desired frequency with [DIAL]. ➥ Or set the desired frequency with keypad directly.

In this case, the band and frequency settings with

[BAND] and [DIAL] as above are not required.

➥ Set other data (e.g. offset frequency, duplex direction,

tone squelch, etc.), if desired.

e Push and hold [S.MW](MR) for 1 sec. to enter select

memory write mode.

• 1 short and 1 long beep sound.

• “μ ” indicator blinks.

r Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired channel.

• Call channels (C0, C1), VFO (VFO) and scan edge channels (0A/0B to 24A/24B), as well as regular memory channels, can be programmed in this way.

t Push and hold [S.MW](MR) for 1 sec. to program.

• 3 beeps sound.

• Memory channel number automatically increases when continuing to push and hold [S.MW](MR) for 3 sec. after programming.

[EXAMPLE]: Programming 145.870 MHz into memory

channel 11 (blank channel).

14

146 010

BANK

:----

MNAME:

SKIP

:OFF

FM

r

μ

000

BANK

:----

MNAME:

SKIP

:OFF

r

μ

011

A

FM

145 870

PSKIP

A

FM

145 870

PSKIP

A

μ

FM

145 870

PSKIP

011

[DIAL]

MR

S.MW

B

MR

S.MW

B

MR

S.MW

B

VFO mode

Enter select memory write mode.

Rotate [DIAL] to select channel 11.

Push and hold

for 1 sec.

Channel 11

Push and hold

for 1 sec. to program.

Return to the VFO mode.

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■ Memory bank setting

The IC-92A/92AD has a total of 26 banks (A to Z). Regular memory channels, 000 to 799 (A band)/000 to 399 (B band), are assigned to the desired bank for easy memory management.

q Push and hold [S.MW](MR) for 1 sec. to enter select

memory write mode.

• 1 short and 1 long beep sound.

• “μ ” indicator blinks.

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

](2) or [ ](8) to select “BANK.”

• Bank group and channel number is displayed if the selected memory channel has already been previously assigned to a bank.

r Push [ ](4) or [ ](6) several times to select the desired

bank group from “A” to “Z.”

t Rotate [DIAL] to select the bank channel number from

“00” to “99.”

• Only vacant bank channel numbers will be displayed.

y Push and hold [S.MW](MR) for 1 sec. to assign the chan-

nel to the bank.

145 870870

BANKBANK :----:----

MNAME:MNAME: SKIPSKIP :OFF:OFF

FMFM

r

μ

011011

145 870870

BANKBANK :----:----

MNAME:MNAME: SKIPSKIP :OFF:OFF

r

μ

011011

Push or

[DIAL]

MR

S.MW

B

2

SCAN

8

TS

2

SCAN

8

TS

145 870

BANK

:C-00

MNAME:

SKIP

:OFF

r

μ

011

Bank group is selected

with or .

[DIAL]

4

DUP

6

M.NAME

4

DUP

6

M.NAME

145 870

BANK :C-05

MNAME:

SKIP

:OFF

r

μ

011

Bank channel is selected with [DIAL].

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■ Memory bank selection

q Push [MR] several times to select memory bank mode. w While pushing and holding [BAND], rotate [DIAL] to se-

lect the desired bank (A to Z).

• Only programmed banks are displayed.

e Rotate [DIAL] to select the bank channel.

• Only programmed channels are displayed.

r Push [MR] to return to regular memory condition.

A

μ

FM

145 870

011

Memory mode

A

μ

FM

145 870

C05

Memory bank mode

Bank channel is displayed.

Memory channel is displayed.

[DIAL]

MR

S.MW

B

BAND

D

A

μ

FM

145 620

C01

Memory bank mode

Bank channel is selected with [DIAL].

[DIAL]

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■ Programming memory/bank/scan name

Each memory channel can be programmed with an alphanumeric channel name for easy recognition and can be indicated independently by channel. Names can be a maximum of 8 characters.

NOTE: Scan name indication can be turned ON or OFF in

display set mode.

(p. 101)

q Push [MR] to select memory mode.

• When programming a call channel name, push [CALL] to select call channel mode.

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

• Select scan edge channels (0A/0B to 24A/24B) for programming a scan name.

e Push and hold [S.MW](MR) for 1 sec. to enter select

memory write mode.

• 1 short and 1 long beep sound.

• “μ ” indicator blinks.

r Push [ ](2) or [ ](8) several times to select “BNAME,”

“MNAME” or “SNAME” when programming the bank name, the memory name or the scan name, respectively.

• After selecting the name to be programmed, a cursor blinks for the ﬁ rst character.

t Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired character.

• The selected character blinks.

• Push [A/a](3) to change the character group from “AB” (alphabetical characters; capital letters), “ab” (alphabetical characters; lower case letters), “12” (numbers) and “-!”-” (symbols) in sequence.

• Push [

](6) to move the cursor right; push [ ](4) to move the

cursor left.

• Push [CLR](1) to erase the selected character, or push and hold [CLR](1) for 1 sec. to erase all characters following the cursor.

y Repeat step t until the desired channel name is pro-

grammed.

u Push and hold [S.MW](MR) for 1 sec. to program the

name and exit channel name programming.

• 3 beeps sound.

NOTE: Only one bank name can be programmed into

each bank. Therefore, the previously programmed bank name will be displayed when bank name indication is selected. Also, the programmed bank name is assigned for the other bank channels automatically.

D Available characters

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXY

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ

abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxy

abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz

012345678

0123456789

! '

'#$%&'()*+,-./:;<=>?@[\]

^_`{|}

^_`{|}~

(Space)

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[EXAMPLE]: Programming the bank name “AIR” into the

scan edge channel 03A.

■ Selecting memory/bank name indication

During memory mode operation, either the programmed memory name or bank name can be displayed below the frequency indication.

NOTE: The programmed scan name is displayed during

the programmed scan edge channel selection.

q Push [MR] to select memory mode. w While pushing [M.N](6), rotate [DIAL] to select display

indication type from memory name (normal size), memory name (large size), bank name and OFF.

127

500

BANK

:A-01

BNAME:

MNAME:

SNAME:

AM

r

μ

03A

A

μ

AM

127 500

03A

A

μ

FM

145

870

011

12

127 500

BANK

:A-01

BNAME:AIR

MNAME:

SNAME:

AM

r

μ

03A

12

127 500

BANK

:A-01

BNAME:AI

MNAME:

SNAME:

AM

r

μ

03A

12

127 500

BANK

:A-01

BNAME:A

MNAME:

SNAME:

AM

r

μ

03A

Enter select memory write mode.

Push and hold for 1 sec.

Push and hold

for 1 sec. to program.

Push to select memory mode.

Rotate [DIAL] to select scan edge channel 03A.

Push

to select BNAME *.

or

Scan edge channel 03A

Rotate [DIAL] to enter

A , push .

Enter I and R with [DIAL] and .

*Select when programming the

MR

S.MW

B

MR

S.MW

B

MR

S.MW

B

2

SCAN

8

TS

6

M.NAME

6

M.NAME

A

AIR

FM

127

500

A

Airport1

μ

FM

127

500

03A

A

μ

FM

127

500

03A

Name indication OFF.

Memory name indication

Bank name indication

[DIAL]

6

M.NAME

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■ Copying memory/call contents

This function transfers a memory channel’s contents to VFO (or another memory/call channel). This is useful when searching for signals around a memory channel frequency and for recalling the offset frequency, subaudible tone frequency etc.

D Memory/call➪VFO

q Select the memory (call) channel to be copied.

➥ Push [MR] or [CALL] to select memory mode or call

channel mode, then rotate [DIAL] to select the desired channel.

w Push and hold [S.MW](MR) for 1 sec. to enter select

memory write mode.

• 1 short and 1 long beep sound.

• “μ ” indicator blinks.

e Rotate [DIAL] to select “VFO.” r Push and hold [S.MW](MR) for 1 sec. to write the selected

channel contents to VFO mode.

• Returns to VFO mode automatically.

Holding [S.MW](MR) for 2 sec. at the step w, will also

copy the memory contents to VFO. In this case, the steps e and r are not necessary.

D Memory/call➪memory/call

q Select the memory (call) channel to be copied.

➥ Push [MR] or [CALL] to select memory mode or call

channel mode, then rotate [DIAL] to select the desired memory channel.

w Push and hold [S.MW](MR) for 1 sec. to enter select

memory write mode.

• 1 short and 1 long beep sound.

• “μ ” indicator blinks.

• Do not hold [S.MW](MR) for more than 2 sec. otherwise the memory contents will be copied to VFO.

e Rotate [DIAL] to select the target memory (call) channel. r Push and hold [S.MW](MR) for 1 sec. again to copy.

A

FM

145 870

PSKIP

A

μ

FM

14

145 870

011

14

145 000

FM

μ

VFO

145

870

BANK

:----

MNAME:

SKIP

:OFF

FM

r

μ

011

During memory mode, rotate [DIAL] to select memory channel 11 .

Rotate [DIAL] to select VFO .

Push and hold for 1 sec.

MR

S.MW

B

Push and hold for 1 sec.

MR

S.MW

B

[EXAMPLE]: Copying memory channel 11 to VFO.

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■ Memory clearing

Contents of programmed memories can be cleared (blanked), if desired.

q Push and hold [S.MW](MR) for 1 sec. to enter select

memory write mode.

• 1 short and 1 long beeps sound.

• “μ ” indicator blinks.

• Do not hold [S.MW](MR) for more than 2 sec. otherwise the memory contents will be copied to VFO.

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

cleared.

e Push [∫](2) or [√](8) to select “CLEAR.” r Push and hold [S.MW](MR) for 1 sec. to clear the con-

tents.

• 3 beeps sound.

• The cleared channel changes to blank channel

• Return to select memory write mode.— “μ ” indicator blinks. Push [VFO] to exit select memory write mode.

NOTE: Be careful!— the contents of cleared memories

CANNOT be recalled.

146

010

BANK

:----

MNAME:

SKIP

:OFF

FM

r

μ

000

145

000

MNAME:

SKIP

:OFF

CLEAR

r

μ

005

A

FM

145 870

PSKIP

145

000

BANK

:----

MNAME:

SKIP

:OFF

r

μ

005

BANK

:----

MNAME:

SKIP

:OFF

r

μ

005

A

FM

145 870

PSKIP

VFO mode

Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired channel.

Push and hold

for 1 sec. to clear.

Push .

Return to the VFO mode.

Enter select memory write mode.

Push and hold for 1 sec.

Push

to select CLEAR .

or

MR

S.MW

B

MR

S.MW

B

2

SCAN

8

TS

VFO

MHz

A

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■ Erasing/transferring bank contents

The bank contents of programmed memory channels can be cleared or reassigned to another memory bank.

INFORMATION: Even if the memory bank contents are

cleared, the memory channel contents still remain programmed.

q Select the desired bank contents to be transferred or

erased from the bank.

(p. 68)

➥ Push [MR] several times to select memory bank mode. ➥ While pushing [BAND], rotate [DIAL] to select the de-

sired memory bank group.

➥ Rotate [DIAL] to select the bank channel.

w Push [S.MW](MR) for 1 sec. to enter select memory write

mode.

• 1 short and 1 long beeps sound.

• Displays the original memory channel number automatically and “μ ” indicator blinks.

e Push [ ](2) or [ ](8) to select “BANK.” r Push [

](6) or [ ](4) several times to select the desired

bank group to be transferred.

• Select “– – – –” indication when erasing the contents from the bank.

t Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired bank channel.

• Skip this step when “– – – –” indication is selected in step r.

y Push [S.MW](MR) for 1 sec. to erase/transfer the bank

[DIAL]

MR

S.MW

B

BAND

D

A

μ

FM

433 000

C05

14

145 600

BANK

:----

BNAME:

MNAME:

SKIP

:OFF

FM

r

μ

025

14

145 600

BANK

:B-11

BNAME:

MNAME:

SKIP

:OFF

FM

r

μ

025

To transfer the bank contents to ch 11 in Bank B.

To erase

Bank channel is displayed.

is displayed.

[DIAL]

MR

S.MW

B

2

SCAN

8

TS

4

DUP

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■ Scan types

Scanning searches for signals automatically and makes it easier to locate new stations for contact or listening purposes.

There are 7 scan types and 4 resume conditions to suit your operating needs.

FULL SCAN (p. 75)

Repeatedly scans all frequencies over the entire band.

Some frequency ranges are not scanned according to the frequency coverage of the transceiver’s version.

SELECTED BAND SCAN

(p. 75)

Repeatedly scans all frequencies over the entire selected band.

ALL/SELECTED BANK SCAN

(p. 78)

Repeatedly scans all bank channels or selected bank channels. The skip scan is also available.

FREQUENCY/MEMORY SKIP FUNCTION

(p. 79)

Skips unwanted frequencies or channels that inconveniently stop scanning. This function can be turned ON and OFF by pushing and holding [SKIP](5) in either

PROGRAMMED SCAN

(p. 75)

Repeatedly scans between two user-programmed frequencies. Used for checking for frequencies within a specified range such as repeater output frequencies, etc.

MEMORY (SKIP) SCAN

(p. 77)

Repeatedly scans memory channels except those set as skip channel. Skip channels can be turned ON and OFF by pushing and holding [SKIP](5) in memory mode.

495 kHz

999.990 MHz

Scan

Jump

Band edge

Scan

Jump

Band edge

xxA xxB

Band edge

Scan edges

Scan

Jump

SKIP

M 0

M 4

M 1 M 2 M 3

M 5

M 199

M 6

SKIP

A99

A03

A00 A01 A02

Band edge

Band

edge

Scan

SKIP SKIP

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■ Full/band/programmed scan

q Push [VFO] to select VFO mode.

• Select the desired frequency band with [BAND], if desired.

w Set the squelch level. e While pushing and holding [SCAN](2), rotate [DIAL] to

select the desired scanning type.

• “ALL” for full scan; “BAND” for band scan, “PROG-xx (or scan name if programmed)” for programmed scan (xx= 0 to 24; programmed scan edges numbers are only displayed), “DUP” (appears only when duplex operation is set) for duplex scan.

r To start the scan, release [SCAN](2).

• Scan pauses when a signal is received.

• Rotate [DIAL] to change the scanning direction, or resumes manually.

• Push [VFO] to stop the scan.

About the scanning steps: The selected tuning step in

each frequency band (in VFO mode) is used during scan.

Duplex scan function: Repeatedly scans two frequen-

cies (transmission/reception) during duplex scan operation.

FM

A

148 800

PSKI

PSKIP

P01

FM

A

148 800

PSKI

PSKIP

SCAN:SCANNAME

Scan name

Scan edge number

Scan name selection

FM

A

146 010

SCAN:ALL

FM

A

148 800

SCAN:BANDSCAN:BAND

FM

A

148 800

SCAN:PROG-01SCAN:PROG-01

PSKI

PSKIP

PSKI

PSKIP

PSKI

PSKIP

• Full scan selection

• Programmed scan selection

• Band scan selection

Selectable between “ 00” to “24” if programmed.

[DIAL]

2

SCAN

VFO

MHz

A

FM

A

14

148 800

FM

A

PSKI

PSKIP

PSKI

PSKIP

P01

148 800

• During full/band scan • During programmed scan

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■ Scan edges programming

Scan edges can be programmed in the same manner as memory channels. Scan edges are programmed into scan edges, 00A/00B to 24A/24B, in memory channels.

q Push [VFO] to select VFO mode. w Set the desired frequency:

➥ Select the desired band with [BAND]. ➥ Set the desired frequency with [DIAL]. ➥ Set other data

(e.g. offset frequency, duplex direction, tone

squelch, etc.)

, if desired.

e Push and hold [S.MW](MR) for 1 sec. to enter the select

memory write mode.

• 1 short and 1 long beeps sound.

• “μ ” indicator blinks.

r Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired programmed scan

edge channel from 00A to 24A.

t Push and hold [S.MW](MR) for 1 sec.

• 3 beeps sound.

• The other scan edge channel “B,” 00B to 24B, is automatically selected when continuing to push [S.MW](MR) after programming.

y To program a frequency for the other pair of scan edges,

00B to 24B, repeat steps w and r.

• If the same frequency is programmed into a pair of scan edges, programmed scan will not function.

[EXAMPLE]: Programming 145.300 MHz into scan edges 03A.

[DIAL]

VFO

MHz

A

MR

S.MW

B

BAND

D

A

FM

145 300

PSKI

PSKIP

A

FM

145 300

PSKI

PSKIP

03A

A

FM

145 300

PSKI

PSKIP

14

146

010

BANK

:----

MNAME:

FM

r

μ

001

BANK

:----

MNAME:

SNAME:

FM

r

μ

03A

Push and hold for 1 sec.

Rotate [DIAL]

Push and hold for 1 sec.

MR

S.MW

B

MR

S.MW

B

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■ Memory scan

IMPORTANT!: To perform memory scan, 2 or more mem-

ory channels MUST be programmed, otherwise the scan will not start.

q Push [MR] to select memory mode. w Set the squelch level. e While pushing and holding [SCAN](2), rotate [DIAL] to

select the desired scanning type.

• “ALL” for full memory scan; “BAND” for band memory scan, “MODE” for mode scan, “DUP” (appears only when duplex operation is set) for duplex scan.

r Release [SCAN](2) to start the selected scan.

• Scan pauses when a signal is received.

• Rotate [DIAL] to change the scanning direction, or resumes manually.

t To stop the scan, push [VFO].

Band memory scan function: Repeatedly scans all

memory channels programmed with any frequencies of the band programmed in the memory channel selected for scanning.

Mode scan function: Repeatedly scans all memory

channels in which the same operating mode as the selected memory channel has been programmed.

Duplex scan function: Repeatedly scans two frequen-

cies (transmission/reception) during duplex scan operation.

FM

A

146 010

μ

088

SCAN:ALL

FM

A

148 800

μ

088088

SCAN:BANDSCAN:BAND

FM

A

148 800

μ

088088

SCAN:MODESCAN:MODE

PSKI

PSKIP

PSKI

PSKIP

PSKI

PSKIP

• All memory scan selection

• Mode scan selection

• Band memory scan selection

[DIAL]

VFO

MHz

A

MR

S.MW

B

2

SCAN

FM

A

μ

012

148 800

• During memory scan

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■ Memory bank scan

IMPORTANT!: To perform memory bank scan, 2 or more

bank channels MUST be programmed, otherwise the scan will not start.

q Push [S.MW](MR) several times to select memory bank

mode.

w Set the squelch level. e While pushing and holding [SCAN](2), rotate [DIAL] to

select the desired scanning type.

• “ALL” for all bank scan; “BANK-LINK” for bank link scan or “BANK-x” for bank scan (x= A to Z; programmed bank groups are only displayed.), “DUP” (appears only when duplex operation is set) for duplex scan.

r Release [SCAN](2) to start the selected scan.

• Scan pauses when a signal is received.

• Rotate [DIAL] to change the scanning direction, or resumes manually.

t To stop the scan, push [VFO].

The bank-link setting can be changed in scan set mode.

See page 97 for details.

Duplex scan function: Repeatedly scans two frequen-

cies (transmission/reception) during duplex scan operation.

FM

A

146 010

μ

A01

SCAN:ALL

FM

A

148 800

μ

A01

SCAN:BANK-LINKSCAN:BANK-LINK

FM

A

148 800

μ

A01A01

SCAN:BANK-ASCAN:BANK-A

PSKI

PSKIP

PSKI

PSKIP

PSKI

PSKIP

• All bank scan selection

• Bank scan selection

• Bank link scan selection

[DIAL]

VFO

MHz

A

MR

S.MW

B

2

SCAN

FM

A

μ

888

148 800

• During all bank/bank link scan • During bank scan

FM

A

μ

A88

148 800

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■ Skip channel/frequency setting

Memory channels can be set to be skipped for memory skip scan. In addition, memory channels can be set to be skipped for both memory skip scan and frequency skip scan. These are useful to speed up the scan rate.

q Select a memory channel:

➥ Push [MR] to select memory mode. ➥ Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired channel to be a

skip channel/frequency.

w Push and hold [S.MW](MR) for 1 sec. to enter select

memory write mode.

e Push [∫](2) or [√](8) several times to select “SKIP.”

r Rotate [DIAL] to select the skip condition from “SKIP,”

“P SKIP” or “OFF” for the selected channel.

• P SKIP : The channel is skipped during memory/bank scan and the programmed frequency is skipped during VFO scan, such as programmed scan.

• SKIP : The channel is skipped during memory or bank scan.

• OFF : The channel is scanned during any scan.

(Continue to the next page.)

FM

A

μ

020

145 870

[DIAL]

MR

S.MW

B

146

010

BANK

:----

MNAME:

SKIP

:OFF

FM

r

μ

012

146

010

MNAME:

SKIP

:OFF

CLEAR

FM

r

μ

012

or

several times.

Push

MR

S.MW

B

2

SCAN

8

TS

2

SCAN

8

TS

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t Push and hold [S.MW](MR) for 1 sec. to store the skip

condition into the memory.

• “SKIP” or “P SKIP” indicator appears, according to the skip se-

lection in the step r.

✔-CONVENIENT!

The the skip setting can be set with the following operation.

q Select the desired memory channel to be set as a skip

channel/frequency.

w

While pushing [SKIP](5), rotate [DIAL] to select the skip condition from “P SKIP,” “SKIP” and “OFF

(no indication)

.”

✔-CONVENIENT!

During VFO scanning, such as programmed scan, the skip setting can be programmed into the highest blank memory channel which is automatically selected with the following operation.

q Start the VFO scan.

➥ Push

[VFO] to select VFO mode.

• Select the desired frequency band with [BAND], if desired.

➥ Set the squelch level. ➥ While pushing and holding [SCAN](2), rotate [DIAL] to

select the desired scanning type.

• “ALL” for full scan; “BAND” for band scan, “PROG-xx (or scan name if programmed)” for programmed scan (xx= 0 to 24; programmed scan edges numbers are only displayed), “DUP” for duplex scan.

➥ To start the scan, release [SCAN](2).

• Scan pauses when a signal is received.

• Rotate [DIAL] to change the scanning direction, or resumes manually.

w When scan pauses and you want to set the paused fre-

quency as a skip frequency.

➥ Push and hold [SKIP](5) for 1 sec. to store the paused

frequency into the highest blank memory channel.

• While pushing and holding [SKIP](5), rotate [DIAL] to select a skip condition from “SKIP,” “P-SKIP” and “OFF.”

• While pushing and holding [SKIP](5), scan pauses; and after writing the frequency, scan resumes.

FM

A

μ

SKIP

033

145 700

FM

A

μ

PSKI

PSKIP

033

145 700

• Skip channel setting

• Program skip setting

“SKIP” appears

“P SKIP” appears

■ Scan resume condition

D Scan pause timer

The scan pauses when receiving signals according to the scan pause time. It can be set from 2 to 20 sec. or unlimited.

q Enter “PAUSE” in scan set mode.

(p. 96)

w Rotate [DIAL]† to set the desired scan pausing time from

2–20 sec. (2 sec. steps) or “HOLD.”

• “2SEC”–“20SEC” :- Scan pauses for 2–20 sec. while receiving a signal.

• “HOLD” :- Scan pauses on a received a signal until it disappears.

e Push [ ](5) (or [ ](4)) to return to scan set mode. r [MENU/

] to return to frequency indication.

D Scan resume timer

The scan restarts after the signal disappears according to the resume time. It can be set from 0–5 sec. or unlimited.

q Enter “RESUME” in scan set mode.

(p. 96)

w Rotate [DIAL]† to set the desired scan resume time from

0–5 sec. (1 sec. steps) and “HOLD.”

• “0SEC” :- Scan restarts immediately after the signal disappears.

• “1SEC”–“5SEC” :- Scan restarts 1–5 sec. after the signal disappears.

• “HOLD” :- Scan restarts by rotating [DIAL] only.

e Push [ ](5) (or [ ](4)) to return to scan set mode. r [MENU/

] to return to frequency indication.

Scan resume timer must be set shorter than the scan

pause timer, otherwise this timer does not activate.

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❮MENU screen❯ ➪ ❮SCAN❯ ➪ ❮PAUSE❯ (Push [MENU/

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

10SEC

6SEC 8SEC

4SEC

12SEC

PAUSE TIMER

r

• Pause timer setting

❮MENU screen❯ ➪ ❮SCAN❯ ➪ ❮RESUME❯ (Push [MENU/

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

• Resume timer setting

2SEC

4SEC

3SEC

1SEC

5SEC

RESUME TIMER

r

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■ Priority watch types

Priority watch checks for signals on the frequency every 5 sec. while operating on a VFO frequency or scanning. The transceiver has 3 priority watch types to suit your needs.

The watch resumes according to the selected scan resume condition. See page 81 for details.

NOTE: If the pocket beep function is activated, the trans-

ceiver automatically selects the tone squelch function when priority watch starts.

D About priority beep function

When receiving a signal on the priority frequency, you can be alerted with beeps and a blink “S.” This function can be activated when setting the priority watch function ON.

MEMORY/CALL CHANNEL WATCH

While operating on a VFO frequency, priority watch checks for a signal on the selected every 5 sec.

• A memory channel with skip information can be watched.

MEMORY SCAN WATCH

While operating on a VFO frequency, priority watch checks for signals on each memory channel in sequence.

• The memory skip function and/or memory bank scan is useful to speed up the scan.

VFO SCAN WATCH

While scanning in VFO mode, priority watch checks for signals on the selected every 5 sec.

5 sec.

VFO

frequency

Memory

(Call)

channel

5 sec.

VFO

frequency

SKIP

Mch 000 Mch 001

Mch 001

Mch 999

5 sec.

VFO

scan

Memory

(Call)

channel

■ Priority watch operation

D Memory/call channel and memory scan watch

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 call channel watch:

Select the desired call channel.

For memory scan watch:

Select memory mode, or the desired bank group; then, push and hold [SCAN](2) for 1 sec. to start memory/bank scan.

e Enter “PRIO WATCH” in scan set mode.

(p. 96)

r Rotate [DIAL]† to select “ON.”

• Select “BELL” if the priority beep function is desired.

t Push [MENU/ ] to exit scan set mode and start the

watch.

• “PRIO” indicator appears.

• The transceiver checks the memory/bank channel(s) or call channel every 5 sec.

• The watch resumes according to the selected scan resume

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Although [DIAL] and [ ](5) are used for description in this section, [

](2)/[ ](8) and [ ](6) are available instead of

[DIAL] and [

](5).

❮MENU screen❯ ➪ ❮SCAN❯ ➪ ❮PRIO WATCH❯ (Push [MENU/

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

• During priority watch

Monitors VFO frequency for 5 sec.

Pauses on a memory or call channel when a signal is received.

• During priority watch with priority beep

Emits beep and blinks “S” indicator when a signal is received on a memory or call channel.

PRIO

FM

A

145 180

μ

035

PRIO

PRIOFM

A

433 260

PSKI

PSKIP

PRIO

FM

A

145 180

μ

035

PRIO

PRIOFM

A

433 260

PSKI

PSKIP

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PRIORITY WATCH

New2001

D VFO scan watch

q Set the watching channel(s).

For memory channel watch:

Select the desired memory channel.

For call channel watch:

Select the desired call channel.

For memory scan watch:

Select memory mode, or the desired bank group; then, push and hold [SCAN](2) for 1 sec. to start memory/bank scan.

w Enter “PRIO WATCH” in scan set mode.

(p. 96)

e Rotate [DIAL]† to select “ON.”

• Select “BELL” if the priority beep function is desired.

r Push [VFO] to exit scan set mode and start the watch.

• “PRIO” indicator appears.

t Push and hold [SCAN](2) for 1 sec. to enter scan type se-

lection condition.

y Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired scan type from “ALL,”

“BAND” and “PROG-xx

(xx= 0–24),” “DUP.”

u Release [SCAN](2) to start the VFO scan watch.

• The transceiver checks the memory/bank channel(s) or call channel every 5 sec.

• The watch resumes according to the selected scan resume condition. (p. 81)

i Push [VFO] to cancel the watch.

❮MENU screen❯ ➪ ❮SCAN❯ ➪ ❮PRIO WATCH❯ (Push [MENU/

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

• During priority watch

Searches VFO frequencies for 5 sec.

Pauses on a memory or call channel when a signal is received.

• During priority watch with priority beep

Emits beep and blinks “S” indicator when a signal is received on a memory or call channel.

PRIO

FM

A

145 000

μ

000

PRIO

PRIOFM

A

888 800

PSKI

PSKIP

PRIO

PRIOFM

A

145 000

μ

000

PRIO

FM

A

888 800

PSKI

PSKIP

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MENU SCREEN OPERATION

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

■ General

MENU screen is used for programming infrequently changed values or conditions of functions.

D Entering MENU screen and operation

e.g.) Set “AUTO power OFF” to 30 minutes.

q Push [MENU/

] to enter MENU screen.

w Rotate [DIAL]

†

to select the desired menu group, then

push [

](5)†.

e Rotate [DIAL]

†

to select the desired item, then push

[

](5)†.

r Rotate [DIAL]

†

to select the desired value or condition,

then push [

](5) to return to the setting item selection

mode.

t Push [MENU/

] to return to frequency indication, re-

peat steps w to r to set another items.

SET MODE

SCAN DUP/TONE...

DUP/TONE...

DISPLAY

SOUNDS

***** MENU *****

r

• MENU groups appear.

AP OFF

POWER SAVE

ATTENUATOR

MONITOR

DIAL SPEED

SET MODE

r

• Setting items

appear.

OFF 30MIN 60MIN 90MIN

AUTO POWER OFF

r

OFF 30MIN 60MIN 90MIN 120MIN

120MIN

AUTO POWER OFF

r

[DIAL]

MENU

2

SCAN

8

TS

4

DUP

6

M.NAME

5

SKIP

Ne

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MENU SCREEN OPERATION

New2001

■ MENU screen indication for B band*

While B band is selected, MENU screen shows following indication.

*The optional UT-121 is required for IC-92A.

■ Menu list

†

Refer to the chapter 7 for details.

■ Items list

D Set mode

RX CALL S

MESSAGE/POS DV VOICE M SET MODE DV SET MODE

DV SET MODE

***** MENU *****

r

MENU screen indication for B band.

pgs. 92–95

pgs. 96, 97

pgs. 97–99

pgs. 99–101

p. 102

—

pgs. 88–91

CALL SIGN

†

RX CALL SIGN

†

MESSAGE/POSITION

†

DV VOICE MEMO

†

SET MODE

MENU REF.

DV SET MODE

SCAN

DUP/TONE…

DISPLAY

SOUNDS

MENU REF.

AUTO POWER OFF

POWER SAVE

ATTENUATOR

MONITOR

DIAL SPEED-UP

AUTO REPEATER

MIC SIMPLE MODE

WEATHER ALERT

ITEMS

p. 88

p. 89

p. 90

REF.

AUTO POWER ON

LOCK

PTT LOCK

BUSY LOCKOUT

TIME-OUT TIMER

ACTIVE BAND

DIAL REPLACE

ITEMS

p. 90

p. 91

REF.

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MENU SCREEN OPERATION

New2001

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

D DV set mode

Available for B band of IC-92AD, or if the UT-121 is installed in the IC-92A.

D Scan set mode

‡

Not available during the TV band or weather channel mode selec-

D DUP/TONE set mode

Not available for the TV and weather channel mode.

D DISPLAY set mode

*1 Available for B band of IC-92AD, or UT-121 is installed IC-92A

only.

*

2

Available for B band of IC-92AD, or if the UT-121 is installed in the IC-92A.

D SOUNDS set mode

1

OFFSET FREQ REPEATER TONE CTCSS TONE DTCS CODE

ITEMS

p. 97 p. 97 p. 98 p. 98

REF.

DTCS POLARITY DTMF SPEED DTMF SPEED DTMF TX KEY

ITEMS

p. 98 p. 99 p. 99 p. 99

REF.

BACKLIGHT

BUSY LED

LCD CONTRAST

RX CALL SIGN*

1

TX CALL SIGN*

1

RX MESSAGE*

1

ITEMS

p. 99

p. 100

REF.

SCROLL

SCAN NAME

OPENING LOGO

OPENING CALL S*

2

FONT SIZE

ITEMS

p. 101

REF.

BEEP LEVEL KEY-TOUCH BEEP SCAN STOP BEEP SCOPE AF OUTPUT

ITEMS

p. 102 p. 102 p. 102 p. 102

REF.

VOLUME SELECT STANDBY BEEP*

1

SUB BAD MUTE

ITEMS

p. 102 p. 102 p. 103

REF.

AUTO REPLY

DIGITAL CODE

DV DATA TX

DIGITAL MONITOR

DIGITAL RPT SET

RXCALL WRITE

RXRPT WRITE

GPS TX MODE

➥ GPS SENTENCE

➥ RMC SENTENCE

GGA SENTENCE

GLL SENTENCE

GSA SENTENCE

ITEMS

p. 92

p. 93

p. 94

REF.

VTG SENTENCE

➥ GPS-A SET

➥

UNPROTO ADDRESS

DATA EXTENSION

TIME STAMP

GPS-A SYMBOL

COMMENT

GPS AUTO TX

DV AUTO DETECT

EDIT RECORD

BK

EMR

ITEMS

p. 94

p. 95

REF.

‡

PRIO WATCH

‡

PAUSE TIMER

RESUME TIMER

ITEMS

p. 96

REF.

BANK LINK

➥ BANK-A

PSCAN LINK

➥ PSCAN-00

ITEMS

p. 97

REF.

Ne

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MENU SCREEN OPERATION

New2001

■ Set mode items

D Auto power OFF

The transceiver can be set to automatically turn OFF after a speciﬁ ed time period with a beep when no key operations are performed.

30 min., 60 min, 90 min, 120 min and OFF

(default) can be

specified. The specified time period is retained even when the transceiver is turned OFF by the auto power OFF function. To cancel the function, select “OFF” in this item.

D Power save

The power save function reduces the current drain to conserve battery power. This power save function can be turned OFF, if desired, by turning power ON and OFF. In the default setting

(“AUTO” selection), the power save func-

tion is activated in a 1:1

(150 msec.: 150 msec.) ratio when

no signal is received for 5 sec. The ratio becomes 1:4

(150 msec.: 600 msec.) when no signal is received for another

60 sec. Then the ratio becomes 1:8

(150 msec.: 1200 msec.)

D Attenuator

The attenuator prevents distortion of a desired signal by very strong RF signals near the desired frequency or when very strong electric fields, such as from a broadcasting station, are present at your location.

Select the attenuator function ON and OFF

(default).

OFF 30MIN 60MIN 90MIN 120MIN

AUTO POWER OFF

r

30MIN

OFF

60MIN

90MIN

120MIN

AUTO POWER OFF

r

AUTO

OFF

POWER SAVE

r

OFF

AUTO

POWER SAVE

r

OFF ON

ATTENUATOR

r

ON

OFF

ATTENUATOR

r

NOTE: Power save function is unable to function when using the external power supply (More than 10 V DC) or setting Auto reply function to ON or VOICE (☞p. 100).