Icom IC-E92D Leaflet

DUAL BAND TRANSCEIVERS

November 2007

i92AD (U.S.A.)
iE92D (EURO)

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Icom proudly announces the debut of sub­mersible dual band transceiver, IC-92AD and IC­E92D. The IC-92AD/E92D is upgraded from the
IC-91AD/E91 series and most of the features are
retained from the IC-91AD/E91 but provides
submersible protection, equivalent to IPX7.
Used with the optional HM-175GPS, the IC­92AD/E92D provides GPS position reporting
functions in DV mode and GPS functions are
fully compatible with IC-2820H/E2820 series.
The IC-92AD/E92D and HM-175GPS are targeted
to D-STAR enthusiasts, amateurs who are out­door orientated and safety related organiza­tions who are looking for a simple GPS position
reporting system.

SELLING POINTS

• IPX7 submersible construction

• Optional GPS speaker-microphone,

HM-175GPS

• 4-step RF power selection

• GPS position reporting functions

(DV mode)

• GPS Amode for easy D-PRS operation

• Wide band receiver with dual watch

receiver capability

• Large dot-matrix display

• Total 1304 memory channels

• Simple bandscope

• Keypad navigation

• One touch reply button (DV mode)

• Built-in voice recorder and auto reply

voice message (DV mode)

• Optional PC remote control capability

The photo shows IC-92AD (left) and IC-E92D (right).

NEW FEATURES

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RETAINED FEATURES

(From IC-91AD/E91)

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Optional GPS speaker-microphone, HM-175GPS

Used with the newly designed GPS speaker-microphone, HM-175GPS, the IC­92AD/E92D shows your position data on the display and offers a position report­ing function in DV mode. The IC-92AD/E92D shows the direction to a memory
position or to a received D-STAR station with a compass like display needle. In
addition, the GPS-A mode assists in easy D-PRS mode operation.

IPX7 submersible construction

The IC-92AD/E92D and HM-175GPS provide superior waterproof protection
equivalent to IPX7

(1m depth of water for 30 minutes). It can be used in harsh out-

door environments, when hiking, mountain biking, touring and alpine sports.

4-step RF power selection

The IC-92AD/E92D provides 5W (typ.) output power both in VHF/UHF bands.
The supplied BP-256 provides up to 6/5.5 hours* of operating time. When you
don't need full power operation, you can reduce output power to 2.5/0.5/0.1W

(typ.)

for saving battery consumption.

* VHF/UHF single mode, Tx high: Rx: Stand-by duty ratio= 1: 1: 8

Wide band receiver with dualwatch capability

The IC-92AD/E92D has dualwatch receiver capability, allowing you to receive two bands simultaneously (V/V,

U/U, V/U possible). By pushing and holding the [Main/Dual] button, you can easily turn on/off the dualwatch mode,

while a press of the button allows you to toggle the active VFO channels. When in the dualwatch mode, the oper­ating frequency and mode are restricted to 495kHz–999.990MHz in FM/WFM/AM mode (VFO A) and
118–174MHz or 350–470MHz in FM/FM-N/AM/DV mode (VFO B)*.

* See specifications page for receive range coverage.

Large dot-matrix LCD

Using a large full dot-matrix LCD (37.8 × 20 mm), the IC-92AD/E92D clearly shows
two line frequency settings, alphanumeric channel name, bandscope, received
short data message and GPS coordination, etc. You can change the display set­ting to show frequency or memory name in the center of the display. In addition
automatic LCD and keypad backlight provides bright illumination for night time
operation.

Total 1304 memory channels

The IC-92AD/E92D has a total 1304 memory channels with 26 memory banks. The VFO Ahas 800 regular chan­nels, 50 scan edges and 2 call channels, while the VFO B has 400 regular, 50 scan edges and 2 call channels.
All memory channels, memory banks and even scan edges can be named with 8-character channel comments.

Output power High (5W typ.) Mid (2.5W typ.) Low (0.5W typ.) Slow (0.1W typ.)

VHF 6 hours 8.5 hours 14.5 hours 19 hours
UHF 5.5 hours 7.5 hours 14.5 hours 19 hours

Own (My) position information Compass display shows the direc-

tion to the received station

RETAINED FEATURES

(From IC-91AD/E91)

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Simple bandscope

Spectrum activity is visually shown on the screen and AF output is emitted
while sweeping the range. It is useful for finding new or interfering signals.

Keypad navigation

The 4-direction cursor buttons on the keypad gives you quick and intuitive access to many set­tings. The twin volume/channel knob provides convenient channel/volume setting.

External DC power jack

An external DC power jack allows for operation with an external DC power supply (10–16V DC).
When used with the CP-19, CP-12L or OPC-254L, simultaneous operation during charging is pos­sible.

Built-in CTCSS/DTCS encoder and decoder

CTCSS and DTCS tones are used for accessing a closed repeater or tone squelch operation. The
pocket beep alerts you with a beep sound when the transceiver receives a preset tone.

Multiple scan functions

The IC-92AD/E92D supports various scan types for maximum reception and ease of use.

• Full scan • Selected band scan • Programmed scan • Memory scan

• Memory mode scan • All bank scan • Selected bank scan • Tone scan

• Bank link scan (DMS) • Program scan link • Skip scan • Priority scan

Other features

• Squelch release function to monitor a weak signal.

• Auto power save, power off and power on

• 10 channel DTMF memory (16-digit)

• 10dB (approx) built-in attenuator

• Automatic repeater function*

• Weather channel with weather alert*
(* USA and Canada version only)

DIGITAL FEATURES

D-STAR DV mode available (Digital Voice + data)

The IC-92AD/E92D provides DV mode operation with an AMBE codec. 950 bps data can be sent
simultaneously with the digital voice transmission. The IC-92AD/E92D is compatible with the JARL
D-STAR format*. In addition, when you receive an FM mode (or other mode) signal while operat­ing in DV mode, the automatic DV detection function automatically changes the operating mode to
the detected mode.

* The Digital features of the IC-92AD/E92D are compatible with IC-91 series (With UT-121), IC-2820 series

(with UT-123), ID-800H, IC-V82/U82(with UT-118) and IC-2200H (with UT-118).

GPS position reporting function

When connecting an optional HM-175GPS, own and other sta­tion’s position information can be sent and received*. The IC­92AD/E92D sends the position data either by holding the PTT
switch, or at a preset interval

(5 seconds–30 minutes), depending on

the setting.

* GPS data receive only is possible when no external GPS receiver or GPS
speaker-microphone is attached.

Plotting position information on mapping software

When connected to a PC* via the optional RS-232C cable, OPC­1799, the position information can be plotted on mapping soft­ware* on a PC.

* Serial port and position mapping software (NMEA 0183 format) are

required.

GPS alarm

The GPS alarm sounds when your own position is close to the
specified point or area.

The IC-92AD sends position data either
by holding the PTT switch, or at a preset
interval, depending on setting.

HM-175GPS

OPC-1799,
data cable
(Option)

Mobile station

with HM-175GPS

Base station

and connected to an external PC

IC-92AD IC-92AD

Monitors position of the
mobile station.

PC with position

mapping software

(NMEA 0183 format)

DIGITAL FEATURES

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One touch reply button

The IC-92AD/E92D has a one-touch reply function. It uses the received callsign (including repeater

callsign) and allows you to call back to the calling station without hassle. In addition, up to 20

received callsigns are stored as the received call record.

Built-in voice recorder and auto reply

The IC-92AD/E92D has a built-in voice recorder*. It records an incoming call in DV mode for up to
30 seconds (approx.), or can be partitioned into 3 tracks (10 seconds each). The 10-second trans­mit memory allows you to record your callsign, CQ and automatically answers when you receive
a message. (* Available in DV mode only)

Optional PC remote control capability (Also available in analog mode)

When the IC-92AD/E92D is connected to a PC via a RS-232C cable, most functions of the IC­92AD/E92D can be controlled from the PC. In DV mode operation, you can send and receive short
messages of 20 characters

(Max.)

on the PC.

DX communication over the D-STAR system

The 144, 440MHz D-STAR repeater is now available. It allows you cross band (144 /440/1200MHz)
operation and long distance communication over the D-STAR system.

With the optional GPS
speaker-microphone,
you can send your current
position information to
another station.

*

* DD mode is not available with IC-92AD/E92D.

You can communicate with

1.2GHz transceiver, ID-1, in
DV mode.

Crossband operaion

(DV mode)

SPECIFICATIONS

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Specifications described below are target values. They may be subject to change.

■ RECEIVER

•Intermediate freq. :
1st VFO A 61.65MHz

(Except WFM)

59.25MHz (WFM)

VFO B 46.35MHz

2nd 450kHz

(Except WFM)

13.35MHz (WFM)

3rd 1.95MHz (WFM)

• Sensitivity (typical):

FM

(at 12dB SINAD/3.5kHz DEV)

1.625 – 29.995MHz 0.4µV

30.000 – 75.995MHz 0.25µV

76.000 – 117.995MHz 0.25µV

118.000 –173.995MHz 0.14µV

174.000 – 259.995MHz 0.32µ V

260.000 – 349.995MHz 0.32µ V

350.000 – 469.995MHz 0.16µ V

470.000 – 599.995MHz 0.32µ V

600.000 – 999.995MHz 0.56µ V

WFM

(at 12dB SINAD)

76.000 – 108.000MHz 1µ V

175.000 – 221.995MHz 1.8µ V

470.000 – 770.000MHz 2.5µ V

AM

(at 10dB S/N)

0.495 – 4.995MHz 1.3µV

5.000 – 29.995MHz 0.56µV

118.000 –137.000MHz 0.5µV

222.000 – 246.995MHz 0.79µ V

247.000 – 329.995MHz 1µ V

DV

(at BER 1%, 4.8kbps)

VHF (Ham band) 0.22µV
UHF

(Ham band) 0.22µV

• Selectivity :

AM/FM Wide

More than 50dB

FM-Narrow, DV More than 45dB
W

FM More than 300kHz/–3dB

Less than 700kHz/–20dB

• Spurious and image rejection :

VHF

(Ham band) More than 60dB

UHF

(Ham band)

More than 50dB (Except IF)

IF point More than 60dB

• Spurious radiation : Less than –57dBm

• Audio output power : 200mW typ.

at 10% distortion

(7.4V DC) with an 8Ω load

• AF output impedance : 8Ω

■ GENERAL

• Frequency coverage : (Unit: MHz)

• Mode : FM, FM-N, AM*, WFM*, DV
*

Receive only

• No. of memory Ch. : 1304 channels (including 100

program scan edges and 4 call)

• Frequency resolution :

5*, 6.25*, 8.33*, 9*, 10, 12.5, 15,
20, 25, 30, 50, 100, 125 and
200kHz

* Selectable depending on operating bands or modes.

•

Operating temp. range: –20˚C to +60˚C; –4˚F to +140˚F

• Frequency stability : ±2.5ppm

(–20˚C to +60˚C on the

basis of 25˚C)

•

Power supply requirement

: 7.4V DC (with BP-256)

External DC power 10–16V DC

•

Current drain (at 7.4V DC)

:

Tx High

(VHF/UHF) 1.8/2.1A typ.
Mid (VHF/UHF) 1.2/1.5A typ.
Low (VHF/UHF) 0.6/0.7A typ.
Slow (VHF/UHF) 0.4/0.4A typ.

Rx

Power save/Rated output/Stand-by

FM 38mA/150mA/65mA

typ.

FM/FM

(dual) 43mA/180mA/90mA

typ.

FM/DV (dual) 50mA/220mA/130mA

typ.

DV 47mA/200mA/110mA

typ.

(Power save duty= 1:4)

• Antenna impedance : 50Ω (SMA)

• Dimensions (W×H×D) : 59×112×34.2 mm

(projections not included) 2

5

⁄16×413⁄32×111⁄32 in

• Weight

(approx.) : 325g; 11.5oz

(w/ant. and BP-256)

■ TRANSMITTER

• Modulation system :
FM FM reactance modulation
DV GMSK reactance modulation

• Output power

(at 7.4V DC):

High 5W typ.
Mid

2.5W typ.

Low

0.5W typ.

S

low

0.1W typ.

• Spurious emissions : Less than –60dBc

(High, Mid)

•Max. freq. deviation : ±5.0/2.5kHz

(Wide/narrow)

• Ext. MIC impedance :

2kΩ

Version
Europe

U.S.A.

Canada

Export

SEA

Transmit
144–146,
430–440
144–148,
420–450*

1

144–148,
420–450*

1

137–174,
400–470*

2

Receive

(Working range)
A: 0.495–999.990
B: 118–174, 350–470
A: 0.495–823.990, 849–868.990, 894–999.990
B: 118–174, 350–470
A: 0.495–999.990
B: 118–174, 350–470
A: 0.495–999.990
B: 118–174, 350–470

*1 Guaranteed range, 144–148, 440–450MHz.
*

2

Guaranteed range, 144–148, 430–440MHz.

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1-1-32 Kami-Minami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003 Japan

OPTIONS

■ BATTERY P ACKS AND CASE

BP-256 : 7.4V/1620mAh Li-Ion battery. Same as supplied. (New item)
BP-257 : AA(LR6) × 2 battery case (New item)

■ BATTERY CHARGERS

BC-167 : Wall charger

(BC-167A/E version available) Provides 12V/500mA output. Charges the

BP-256 in 6 hours (approx.). Same as supplied.

BC-177 : Rapid desktop charger. Charges the BP-256 in 2.5 hours

(approx.). (New item)

An AC adapter, BC-123, is supplied depending on version.

+ BC-123 : AC adaptor (BC-123A/E/V version available)

■ REMOTE CONTROL SOFTWARE AND CABLES

RS-92 : Remote control software. Allows remote control from a PC. OPC-1799 is included.

(Microsoft®Windows®98SE, Me, 2000, XP, Windows Vista™ ). (New item)

OPC-1799 : PC/GPS connection cable (RS-232C type) (New item)
OPC-474 : Cloning cable. Allows transceiver to transceiver cloning. Two OPC-1797s are required.
OPC-1797 : Plug adapter cable (multi-pin connector to SP/Mic connectors) (New item)

OPC-1797 is required to use 2-pin type microphones and/or earphones with the transceiver.

■ ANTENNAS

FA-S270C : VHF/UHF antenna. Same as supplied.
AD-92SMA : Antenna connector adaptor. Allows you to connect a BNC-type antenna.

■ SPEAKER-MICROPHONES AND EARPHONE-MICROPHONES

HM-174 : Waterproof speaker microphone. Equivalent to IPX7. (New item)
HM-175GPS : Waterproof speaker microphone with GPS receiver. Equivalent to IPX7. (New item)

HM-75A : Remote control speaker microphone. Allows you to remotely select operating

channel according to programming. OPC-1797 is required.
HM-131 : Compact type speaker microphone. OPC-1797 is required.
HM-153 : Durable type earphone microphone. OPC-1797 is required.
HM-166 : Light type earphone microphone. OPC-1797 is required.

■ HEADSETS

HS-85 : Headset. Allows you hands-free operation. Includes VOX, PTT, “one-touch PTT”

(TOT). OPC-1797 is required.

■ EARPHONE

SP-13 : Earphone. OPC-1797 is required.

■ BELT CLIP

MB-111 : Belt clip. Same as supplied. (New item)

■ CARRYING CASE

LC-168 : Helps protect the transceiver from scratches, etc. (New item)

■ CIGARETTE LIGHTER CABLE AND DC POWER CABLE

CP-19/R : Cigarette lighter cable with DC-DC converter.
CP-12L : Cigarette lighter cable with noise filter.
OPC-254L : DC power cable. For use of the transceiver with an external power supply.

(12V DC required)

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BP-256 BP-257

BC-177

RS-92

OPC-1799

HM-174 HM-175GPS

OPC-1797

MB-111

LC-168

Please note : This figure shows an application example only. The IC-92AD and D-STAR radios are NOT designed for the rescue system.

IC-92AD

+HM-175GPS

People in need of assistance

• Rescue request by voice

• Position data transmit

IC-92AD

+HM-175GPS

Satellite

Climber

Rescue team

IC-92AD

+HM-175GPS

Simplex

D-STAR Repeater

• Relay center

Application example

IC-2820H

+ UT-123

• Identification of callers

• Rescue request by voice

• Location information

Duplex

Search and rescue center