Icom IC-T7H User Manual

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 oper ation.
DUAL BAND FM TRANSCEIVER
iT7H
antenna is very close to, or touching exposed par ts 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 in) away from the lips and the transceiver is vertical.
RWARNING! NEVER operate the transceiver with a
headset 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.
NEVER connect the transceiver to an AC outlet or to a
power source of more than 16 V DC. Such a connection will damage the transceiver.
NEVER
connect the transceiver to a pow er source that is DC fused at more than 5 A. Accidental reverse connection will be protected by this fuse, higher fuse values will not give any pro­tection against such accidents and the transceiver will be ruined.
NEVER attempt to charge alkaline or dry cell batteries. Be-
ware that external DC power connections will charge batteries inside the battery case. This will damage not only the battery case but also the transceiver.
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IMPORTANT
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely before using the transceiver.
SA VE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL—This instruction man­ual contains important operating instructions for the IC-T7H.
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS
The explicit definitions below apply to this instruction manual.
CAUTIONS
WORD DEFINITION
RWARNING
Personal injury, fire hazard or electric shock may occur.
CAUTION
Equipment damage may occur.
NOTE
If disregarded, inconvenience only. No risk of personal injury, fire or electric shock.
The IC-T7H complies with essential requirements of the 89/336/EEC directive for Electromagnetic Compatibility. This compliance is based on conformity with the ETSI specification ETS300 684 (EMC product standard for Commercially Available Amateur Radio Equipment).
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UNPACKING
Accessories included with the transceiver: Qty.
Antenna ............................................................................1
Handstrap.........................................................................1
Battery pack (BP-173/BP-180) or battery case (BP-170)
attached to the transceiver................................................1
Belt clip.............................................................................1
Wall charger*....................................................................1
*Not supplied with battery case versions.
Antenna for U.S.A. version differs from that shown above.
DO NOT push the PTT when not actually desiring to trans-
mit.
DO NOT operate the transceiver near unshielded electrical
blasting caps or in an explosive atmosphere.
AVOID using or placing the tr ansceiver in direct sunlight or
in areas with temperatures below –10°C (+14°F) or above +60°C (+140°F).
Place unit in a secure place to avoid inadvertent use by chil­dren.
The use of non-Icom battery packs/chargers may impair transceiver performance and invalidate the warranty.
Even when the transceiver power is OFF, a slight current still flows 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 dry cell batteries will become ex­hausted.
For U.S.A. only
CAUTION:Changes or modifications to this device, not ex-
pressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority to operate this device under FCC regulations.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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IMPORTANT ........................................................................ i
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ..................................................... i
CAUTIONS .......................................................................... i
UNPACKING ....................................................................... ii
TABLE OF CONTENTS .....................................................iii
1 PANEL DESCRIPTION ............................................ 1 – 5
Switches, controls, keys and connectors ................... 1
Function display ......................................................... 5
2 BATTERY PACKS AND ACCESSORIES ................6–9
Battery pack charging ................................................ 6
Charging precautions ................................................. 6
About the battery pack ............................................... 6
Charging connections ................................................ 7
Battery case ............................................................... 8
Accessory attachment ................................................9
3 BASIC OPERATION ............................................ 10 – 14
Power ON ................................................................. 10
Setting a frequency .................................................. 10
Setting tuning steps .................................................. 11
Selecting a memory channel ....................................12
Lock function ............................................................ 12
Receive and transmit ................................................ 12
Repeater operation .................................................. 13
4 ADVANCED FUNCTIONS ................................... 15 – 22
Memory/call channels .............................................. 15
DTMF memory operation ......................................... 17
Scan operation ......................................................... 18
Subaudible tone operation ....................................... 21
5 OTHER FUNCTIONS ........................................... 23 – 26
Initial set mode ......................................................... 23
Channel indication mode .......................................... 26
CPU resetting ...........................................................26
6 TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................ 27
7 OPTIONS ..................................................................... 28
8 SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................... 29
9 MODE ARRANGEMENT .....................................30–31
PANEL DESCRIPTION
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1
1[PTT]
@[BAND] A[H/L]
B[TONE]
I
J
[DC13.5V]
6[VOL]
9[POWER]
7[RX/TX]
2[LOCK]
8[MONI]
4[SP/MIC]
3
5[DIAL]
C
D
E F
G
H
K
CLR MHz
SKIP
MW
VFO
MR
CALL
S.MW
A
B
C
D
DTMF•M
.
T SCAN
POWER
SCAN
DUP
SET
B
A
N
D
T
O
N
E
H
L
LOCK
MONI
Switches, controls, ke ys and connectors
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PANEL DESCRIPTION
2
VOLUME CONTROL [VOL]
Rotate [VOL] clockwise to increase volume and counter­clockwise to decrease volume.
RX/TX INDICATOR [RX/TX] (p. 12)
Lights green while receiving a signal or when the squelch is open; lights red while transmitting.
MONITOR SWITCH [MONI] (p. 12)
Push and hold this switch to force the squelch
open; release to close it again.
Push twice to keep the squelch open; push again
to close it.
While pushing this switch, rotate [DIAL] to set the
squelch level.
While pushing [PTT], push this switch to transmit
a DTMF memory.
POWER SWITCH [POWER]
Push for 1 sec. to toggle power ON and OFF.
Battery voltage appears for 1 sec. after power ON.
BAND SWITCH [BAND/SCAN]
Push to toggle between VHF and UHF operation
except in memory mode (p. 10).
Push and hold to indicate the selected scan
range (or band) and to start scanning (p. 18).
While scanning, each push of this switch changes the selected scan range.
SCAN
BAND
POWER
MONI
PTT SWITCH [PTT] (p. 12)
Push and hold to transmit; release to receive.
LOCK SWITCH [LOCK]
Slide up to turn the lock function ON.
[PTT], [VOL], [H/L], [MONI] and [POWER] function even when the lock function is activated.
ANTENNA CONNECTOR (p. 9)
Connects the supplied antenna.
EXTERNAL SPEAKER AND MICROPHONE JACKS
[SP/MIC]
Connect an optional speaker-microphone or headset, if de­sired. The internal microphone and speaker will not func­tion when either is connected. (See p. 28 for options.)
D External connection
TUNING DIAL [DIAL]
Rotate [DIAL] to set an operating frequency, select a mem­ory channel, select set mode contents, change scan direc­tion, etc.
This connec­tion does not apply when a condensor mi­crophone is connected.
Remote Audio out
(8 Ω)
[SP]
MIC
3.5 V PTT
[MIC]
Audio input
PTT
33 k
(2 kΩ)
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PANEL DESCRIPTION
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!1 OUTPUT POWER SWITCH [H/L(SET)]
Push to toggle between low and high output
power (p. 12).
•“LOW appears when low output power is selected.
Push and hold to enter set mode.
!2 TONE SWITCH [TONE(DUP)]
Push this switch to activate the following func-
tions in order (pgs. 21, 22).
Subaudible tone encoder—“T appears.
Pocket beep—“T SQLS appears.
Tone squelch—
T SQL” appears.
No tone operationno indicator appears.
Push this switch for 1 sec. to select semi-duplex
or simplex operation (p. 13).
•“–DUP appears during minus duplex operation,DUP appears during plus duplex operation and no
indicator appears during simplex operation.
For the European version only, while pushing
[PTT], push this switch to transmit a 1750 Hz tone burst signal (p. 13).
!3 VFO/CLEAR KEY [VFO(CLR MHz);;]
Clears some functions, such as digit input before
entry, scan, etc.
Push this key to select VFO mode (p. 10).Push and hold for 1 sec., then rotate [DIAL] to
change the MHz digit (p. 11).
While pushing [PTT], this key sends a DTMF “A.
CLR MHz
VFO
A
DUP
T
O
N
E
SET
H
L
!4 MEMORY MODE KEY [MR(SKIP)<<]
Push this key to select memory mode (p. 12).
•“XX appears while in memory mode.
While in memory mode, push this key for 1 sec.
to toggle the selected memory channel between a skip and a non-skip channel (p. 20).
•“SKIP appears when the channel is set as a skip channel.
While pushing [PTT], this key sends a DTMF “B.
!5 CALL MODE KEY [CALL==]
Push this key to select the call channel (p. 15).
•“C” appears while the call channel is selected.
While pushing [PTT], this key sends a DTMF C.”
!6 SELECT MEMORY WRITE KEY [S.MW(MW)>>]
(pgs. 15, 16)
Push this key to enter memory select mode.
•“Xashes and the [DIAL] can be used for channel selection (for memory writing or clearing).
Push and hold for 1 sec. to write the set contents
into the selected memory channel (or VFO, call channel).
Push then push and hold this key while in mem-
ory select mode to erase the contents of the se­lected memory channel.
While pushing [PTT], this key sends a DTMF “D.
MW
S.MW
D
CALL
C
SKIP
MR
B
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PANEL DESCRIPTION
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!7 TONE SCAN KEY [TSCAN?]
Push this key for 1 sec. to start and stop tone de-
code scan (p. 13).
When a subaudible tone is detected, the tone fre­quency is displayed and overwrites the prepro­grammed:
tone squelch frequency when the tone squelch is
in use;
tone encoder (repeater tone) frequency when the
tone squelch is not in use.
While pushing [PTT], this key sends a DTMF “#.
!8 DTMF KEY [(DTMF M@)]
Enters a decimal for MHz unit during frequency
input (p. 10).
Push and hold for 1 sec. to enter DTMF memory
mode for programming or recall (p. 17).
To program use [(H/L)SET].
To transmit use [MONI] while transmitting.
While pushing [PTT], this key sends a DTMF M.”
!9 DIGIT KEYS
Input the specified digit during frequency input, memory
channel selection, etc.
Transmit the DTMF code of the specified digit while
pushing [PTT].
DTMF• M
.
T SCAN
@0 EXTERNAL DC POWER JACK [DC13.5V]
Allows operation with a 4.5 to 16 V DC power source using the optional cables, CP-12L or OPC-254L.
CAUTION: Operation with an external DC power
source simultaneously charges batteries inside the bat­tery case or the battery pack. When using dry cell bat­teries this may cause battery leakage and damage the transceiver; when using a Ni-Cd battery pack this may cause battery overcharging and shorten the life of the battery pack.
@1 BATTERY PACK RELEASE (p. 8)
Push to open the latch for battery pack removal.
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PANEL DESCRIPTION
MEMORY CHANNEL INDICATOR (p. 12)
Indicates the selected memory channel and other items such as the call channel, key lock indicator, etc.
S/RF INDICATORS (p. 12)
Show the relative signal strength while receiving. and the output power selection while transmitting.
LOW POWER INDICATOR (p. 12)
Appears when low output power is selected.
ALPHANUMERIC READOUTS
Show the selected frequency, set mode contents, etc.
D
LOW
UP T SQL SKIP
➊➋
Function display
DUPLEX INDICATORS (p. 13)
Appear during semi-duplex operation.
•“– DUP appears for minus duplex; “DUP only appears for plus duplex.
TONE INDICATORS (p. 21)
T appears when the subaudible tone encoder is in use,T SQLS appears during pocket beep operation andTSQL” appears when the tone squelch function is acti-
vated.
SKIP INDICATOR (p. 20)
Appears when a selected memory channel is set as a skip channel.
MEMORY MODE INDICATOR (p. 15)
Appears while in memory mode.
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BATTERY PACKS AND ACCESSORIES
2
Battery pack charging
The supplied* BP-180
BATTERY PACK
includes rechargeable Ni-Cd batteries and can be charged approx. 300 times. Charge the battery pack before rst operating the transceiver or when the battery pack becomes exhausted.
*Optional for versions which come with the BP-170
BATTERY CASE
.
If you want to be able to charge the battery pack more than 300 times, the following points should be observed:
1. Avoid overcharging. The charging period should be less
than 48 hours.
2.Use the battery until it becomes almost completely ex-
hausted under normal conditions. We recommend battery charging just after transmitting becomes impossible.
Charging precautions
NEVER attempt to charge dr y cell batteries. This will cause
internal liquid leakage and damage the battery case and transceiver.
NEVER connect two or more chargers at the same time. Charging may not occur under temperatures of 10°C (50°F)
or over temperatures of 40°C (104°F).
About the battery pack
D Operating period
Depending on the attached battery pack, the operating period of the transceiver varies. Ref er to p. 28 for battery pack spec­ications.
D Battery pack life
If your battery pack seems to have no capacity even after being fully charged, completely discharge it by leaving the power ON overnight. Then, fully charge the battery pack again.
If the battery pack still does not retain a charge (or very little), a new battery pack must be purchased.
Recycling information (U.S.A. only)
The product that you purchased contains a rechargeable battery. The battery is recyclable. At
the end of its useful life, under various state and local laws, it may be illegal to dispose of this battery into the municipal waste stream. Call 1-800-8-BATTERY for battery recycling options in your area or contact your dealer.
R
B
R
C
R
B
R
C
Ni-
Cd
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BATTERY PACKS AND ACCESSORIES
Charging connections
D Regular charging
Attach the supplied* or optional battery pack; then, connect the supplied* wall charger via an AC outlet as shown below.
*Optional for versions which include a battery case.
D Rapid charging with the BC-119
Insert the AD-56A into the charging slot of the BC-119.Insert the AD-56B into the groove in the AD-56A (front-fac-
ing side of the AD-56A).
Insert the battery pack, either by itself or attached to the
transceiver, into the AD-56B.
To [DC13.5V]
Wall charger
BP-171 or BP-172 attached to the transceiver
Check orientation for correct charging
BP-171 or BP-172 WITHOUT
transceiver
BP-173 or BP-180 WITH or WITHOUT
transceiver
AD-56 (optional)
BC-119 (optional)
Charging periods:
1 hour (w/BP-171
or BP-180)
1.5 hours (w/BP-172 or BP-173)
Charging periods:
15 hours (w/BP-171, BP-173 or BP-180) 20 hours (w/BP-172)
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BATTERY PACKS AND ACCESSORIES
D Operation with an optional cable
Connect an optional charger or cable to the transceiver as il­lustrated below . Be careful of battery overcharging as the con­nected battery is charged simultaneously.
Battery case
When using a battery case attached to the transceiver, install 4 AA(R6) size alkaline batteries as illustrated below.
CAUTION:Remove dry cell batteries when the BP-170
BATTERY CASE
is connected, otherwise the battery may
leak and damage the transceiver.
Open the case.
Remove the case from the transceiver.
Install 4 AA(R6) size dry cell batteries into the battery case.
CP-12L (optional)
OPC-254L (optional)
To a cigarette lighter socket
To a 4.5 to 16* V DC power source
To [DC13.5V]
white
black
*To charge the battery pack
12 to 16 V DC is necessary.
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BATTERY PACKS AND ACCESSORIES
D Antenna
Insert the supplied antenna into the an­tenna connector and rotate the antenna as shown in the diagram below.
Keep the jack cover attached when jacks are not in use to avoid bad con­tacts.
D Belt clip
Remove screws , then attach the belt clip using the same screws. Conv eniently at­taches to your belt.
D Handstrap
Attach the handstrap as shown in the di­agram below. Facilitates carrying.
Accessory attachment
CAUTION:
Transmitting without the antenna may damage the transceiver.
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BASIC OPERATION
Po wer ON
Push and hold [POWER] for 1 sec. to turn power ON.
Current battery voltage is displayed for 2 sec.
The display shows the approx. volt­age in 0.5 V steps.
When the battery voltage is lower than 4.5 V, LOW V appears. Charge the battery in this case.
If OVER V appears, UNPLUG the external DC plug immediately. Con­nected voltage is over 16 V and could damage the transceiver.
Setting a frequency
D Via the keypad
(within a band)
Push [VFO] to select VFO
mode.
Push [BAND] to select the
VHF or UHF band.
Push 4 digit keys, starting
from the 1 MHz digit and in­cluding the decimal point [•], to input a frequency.
When a digit is mistakenly input, push [VFO] and input from the beginning.
•“0,2,5 and 7 are accept- able for the 1 kHz digits (de­pending on the 10 kHz digit).
To change the frequency
from the 100 kHz digit, push [•], then 3 digits.
for 1 sec.
after 2 sec.
POWER
3
6
5
5
0
0
0
.
.
Push for 1 sec.
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BASIC OPERATION
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Setting tuning steps
This transceiver has 8 tuning steps (VHF and UHF bands have independent settings) as follows:
5 kHz 10 kHz 12.5 kHz 15 kHz
20 kHz 25 kHz 30 kHz 50 kHz
Push [VFO] to select VFO mode.Push [BAND] to select the VHF or UHF band.Push [(H/L)SET] for 1 sec. to enter set mode.Push [TONE] or [H/L] several times until TS appears.Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired tuning step.Push [(VFO)CLR] to exit set mode.
For convenience, select a tuning step that matches the fre­quency intervals of repeaters in your area.
[DISPLAY EXAMPLE]
15 kHz tuning step 25 kHz tuning step
USING
SET MODE
D Via the keypad
(other band directly)
Push [VFO] to select VFO
mode.
Push 6 digit keys, starting
from the 100 MHz digit.
The operating band changes automatically.
Its not necessary to input the decimal point.
D Other methods
VIA THE DIAL: Rotate [DIAL] to change the frequency ac-
cording to the set tuning steps.
USING THE MHz STEP: Push [
(VFO)MHz] for 1 sec., then
rotate [DIAL] to change the frequency in one MHz steps.
0
0
0
0
4
4
Receive and transmit
Push [POWER] for 1 sec. to turn power ON.Adjust the [VOL] control to the desired level.
While pushing [MONI], rotate [VOL].
Set the squelch level.
While pushing [MONI], rotate [DIAL].
4 selections are available, “OP” (open), AT (automatic), 1 and 2.
Set an operating band and frequency.
When a signal is received:
Squelch opens and audio is emitted from the speaker.The S/RF indicator shows the relative signal strength.
Push [H/L] to toggle output power between high and low.
•“LOW” appears when low output power is selected.
Push and hold [PTT] to transmit; then speak into the mic.
Do not hold the microphone too close to your mouth or speak too loudly. This may distort the signal.
The TX/RX indicator lights red.
The S/RF indicator shows the output power selection.
Release [PTT] to return to receive.
CONVENIENT
Monitor function: Push and hold [MONI] to listen to weak signals that do not open the squelch; or push [MONI] twice to monitor a signal without having to continuously hold [MONI].
Squelch control: The transceiver employs a noise pulse count system and therefore, squelch is adjusted automati-
cally, when AT is selected.
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BASIC OPERATION
Selecting a memory channel
Push [MR] to select memory
mode.
Push 2 digit keys to select
the desired memory channel (or rotate [DIAL]).
The first nine memory chan­nels are preceded by a 0.
To select scan edges 1A to 4B, use [@] for “A” and [?] for B.
Only programmed memory channels can be selected.
Lock function
The lock function prev ents accidental frequency changes and accidental function activation.
Slide [LOCK] up or down to set the
lock function ON or OFF, respec­tively.
•“L” appears while the lock function is activated.
[PTT], [POWER], [VOL], [MONI], and [H/L] can be used regardless of this setting.
MR
MR
MR
MR
6
0
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BASIC OPERATION
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Repeater operation
D General
When using a repeater, the transmit frequency is shifted from the receive frequency by the offset frequency. It is convenient to program repeater information into memory channels (p. 15).
Set the operating band and receive frequency (repeater
output frequency).
Push [(TONE)DUP]for 1 sec. once to select –DUP or twice
to select DUP.
•“–DUP or DUP appears to indicate the transmit frequency for minus shift or plus shift, respectively.
When the auto repeater function is in use (U.S.A. version only) this selection and step are not necessary (p. 24).
Push [TONE] to activate the subaudible tone encoder, ac-
cording to repeater requirements.
•“T” appears.
Refer to the table of tone frequencies on the following page.
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 (p. 14).
Release [PTT] to receive.Push and hold [MONI] to check whether the other stations
transmit signal can be directly received or not.
D Tone information
Some repeaters require a tone to be accessed. In this case, precede step at left with the required tone.
DTMF TONES (U.S.A. and Asia versions only) While pushing [PTT], push the desired digit key(s) to transmit DTMF tones
The transceiver has 9 DTMF memory channels. See p. 17 for de­tails.
1750 Hz TONE (Europe and Italy versions only) While pushing [PTT], push and hold [TONE] for 1 to 2 sec. to transmit a 1750 Hz tone signal.
CONVENIENT Tone scan function: When you dont know the subaudible
tone used for a repeater, the tone scan is convenient for de­tecting the tone frequency.
Push and hold [T SCAN?] to activate. See p. 22 for more in­formation.
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BASIC OPERATION
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D Setting subaudible tones for
repeater use
Some repeaters require subaudible tones to be accessed. Subaudible tones are superimposed over your normal signal and must be set in advance.
Push [VFO] to select VFO mode.
Push [BAND] to select VHF or UHF.
Push [(H/L)SET] for 1 sec. to enter
set mode.
Push [TONE] or [H/L] several times
until rT appears.
Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired
subaudible tone.
Push [(VFO)CLR] to exit set mode.
Available subaudible tone frequencies (unit: Hz)
T
T
67.0
79.7 94.8 110.9 131.8 156.7 171.3 186.2 203.5 229.1
69.3 82.5 97.4 114.8 136.5 159.8 173.8 189.9 206.5 233.6
71.9 85.4 100.0 118.8 141.3 162.2 177.3 192.8 210.7 241.8
74.4 88.5 103.5 123.0 146.2 165.5 179.9 196.6 218.1 250.3
77.0
91.5 107.2 127.3 151.4 167.9 183.5 199.5 225.7 254.1
USING
SET MODE
D Setting an offset frequency
When communicating through a repeater, the transmit fre­quency is shifted from the receive frequency by an amount determined by the offset frequency.
Push [VFO] to select VFO mode.
Push [BAND] to select VHF or UHF.
Push [(H/L)SET] for 1 sec. to enter
set mode.
Push [TONE] or [H/L] se v er al times
until OW appears.
Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired
offset.
Selectable steps are the same as the pre-set tuning steps.
MHz step may be helpful for large frequency changespush [(VFO)MHz] for 1 sec.
Push [(VFO)MHz] to exit set mode.
Auto lo w power
When transmitting for 6 continuous min. at high power, the IC-T7H automatically selects low power . This function cannot be turned OFF and activates when the power supply is at ap­prox. 11 V or more. To return to high power on transmit, select receive, then switch back to transmit.
DUP
DUP
USING
SET MODE
ADVANCED FUNCTIONS
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15
D Programming during selection
Push [VFO] to select VFO mode.Set the desired frequency:
Set other data, such as re-
peater information, etc. using set mode if required.
Push [S.MW] momentarily.
•“X” flashes.
Do not hold [S.MW] for more than 1
sec., otherwise the memory channel will overwrite the displayed number.
Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired
channel.
Call channel and scan edge channels, as well as regular memory channels, can be programmed in this way.
If you want to confirm the VFO fre­quency, push [S.MW] momentarily.
Push [S.MW] for 1 sec. to program.
•“X” stops ashing.
D
LOW
UP
D
LOW
UP
D
LOW
UP
D
LOW
UP
MR
MR
Memory/call channels
The transceiver has 70 memory channels (60 regular, 4 pairs of scan edge channels for mixed bands and 1 call channel for each band). Note that memory channels are not grouped ac­cording to band. In other words, a given memory channel can be programmed with either a VHF frequency or a UHF fre­quency. This is not the case with call channels. Call channels are band specic.
The following can be programmed into memory/call channels:
Operating frequency
Duplex direction with an offset frequency (pgs. 13, 14)
Subaudible tone encoder or tone squelch ON/OFF with a
tone (CTCSS) frequency (pgs. 21, 22)
Skip information (p. 20)
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ADVANCED FUNCTIONS
16
D Programming after selection
Select the memory channel to be programmed:
Push [MR] to select memory mode.Rotate [DIAL] (or use the keypad) to select the memory
channel.
Non-programmed channels cannot be selected.
Set the desired frequency in VFO mode:
Push [VFO] to select VFO mode.Set the desired frequency using the keypad or [DIAL].Set other data, if desired.
Push [S.MW] for 1 sec. to program.
D Memory/call VFO
Select the memory/call
channel to be transferred:
Push [MR] (or [CALL])
to select memory (call) mode.
Rotate [DIAL] (or use
the keypad) to select the memory channel.
Push [S.MW] for 1 sec. to
transfer to VFO.
D Memory/call call/memory
Select the memory/call channel to be transferred:
Push [MR] (or [CALL]) to select memory (call) mode.Rotate [DIAL] (or use the keypad) to select the memory
channel.
Push [S.MW] momentarily.
A beep sounds, VF appears and X” flashes.
Do not hold [S.MW] for more than 1 sec., otherwise the memory
channel will overwrite the VFO.
Rotate [DIAL] to select a memory or call channel to transfer
the data.
Push [S.MW] for 1 sec. to program.
•“X stops ashing.
D Memory clear
Push [S.MW] momentarily.Select the memory channel to be cleared with [DIAL].Push [S.MW] briey, then a second time for 1 sec.
3 beeps sound, then the frequency is cleared.
•“X” flashes continuously.
Scan edges 1A and 1B and call channels cannot be cleared.
Push [(VFO)CLR] to stop the ashing.
NOTE: Be careful—the contents of cleared memories CANNOT be recalled.
DUP
DUP
VFO mode selected
for 1 sec.
Memory mode
MW
S.MW
D
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ADVANCED FUNCTIONS
17
D Transmitting a DTMF code
Select the DTMF channel to be transmitted:
Push
[(
)DTMF] for 1 sec.
to select DTMF memory mode.
Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired DTMF channel.
While pushing [PTT] push [MONI] to transmit the selected
DTMF channels contents.
D DTMF transmit speed
When slow DTMF transmission speeds are required (such as for some repeaters) the transceiver’s rate of DTMF transmis- sion can be adjusted. See p. 25 for details.
DTMF memory operation
D Programming a DTMF code
The transceiver has 9 DTMF memory channels (D1 to D9) for storage of often-used DTMF codes of up to 16 digits.
Push [(
)DTMF] for 1 sec. to enter
DTMF memory mode.
Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired
channel.
Push [(H/L)SET] for 1 sec. to enter
DTMF programming mode.
•“______” appears.
Programmed memories can be
cleared in this way.
Push digit keys to enter the de-
sired DTMF code.
A maximum of 16 digits can be input.
If a digit is mistakenly input, push
[H/L] then repeat from step ➂.
Push [(H/L)SET] to input the digits.
A beep sounds.
Push [VFO] or [MONI] to exit DTMF programming mode.
When pushing [MONI], the programmed contents can be moni­tored.
AT
POWER ON
Scan operation
D Full/programmed scan
FULL SCAN: Repeatedly scans all frequencies over an entire band (the 144 MHz band or the 430(440) MHz band).
PROGRAMMED SCAN: Repeatedly scans between two user-programmed frequencies. Used for checking for fre­quencies within a specied range such as repeater output fre­quencies, etc. Four pairs of scan edges are available.
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ADVANCED FUNCTIONS
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Push [VFO] to select VFO mode.Push [(BAND)SCAN] for 1 sec.; then, while continuing to
push [
(BAND)SCAN], rotate the tuning dial to select the de-
sired scan range.
The following scan ranges are selectable:
•“ALL 144” for full scan on the 144 MHz band.
•“ALL 430” or “ALL 440” for full scan on the 430(440) MHz
band.
•“PROG 1 to PROG 4 for one of the programmed scans.
After releasing [(BAND)SCAN] the selected scan starts.To activate the previously selected scan, dial rotation is
not necessaryjust push [
(BAND)SCAN] for 1 sec.
During scan, the following can be changed:
Scan range using [(BAND)SCAN], with/without [DIAL].
Scan direction using [DIAL].
To stop the scan, push [(VFO)CLR].
NOTE: For programmed scan, scan edges must be pro­grammed in advance (1A/1B are programmed b y default). Program scan edges in the same manner as regular mem­ory channels (p. 15)
If the same frequencies are programmed into a pair of scan edges, programmed scan edge flashes, such as P1,” but programmed scan does not proceed.
FULL SCAN
PROGRAMMED SCAN
Band edge (e.g. 144.00)
Band
(e.g. 148.00) edge
Scan
Jump
Band edge
Band edge
Scan Jump
Scan edges
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ADVANCED FUNCTIONS
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Push [MR] to select memory mode.While pushing [(BAND)SCAN] rotate the tuning dial to se-
lect the desired band.
The following scan bands are selectable:
•“SEL ALL” for all channel scan.
•“SEL 144” for selected band scan of the 144 MHz band.
•“SEL 430” or “SEL 440” for selected band scan of the
430(440) MHz band, depending on version.
After releasing [(BAND)SCAN], the selected scan starts.To activate the previously selected scan, dial rotation is
not necessaryjust push [
(BAND)SCAN] for 1 sec.
During scan, the following can be changed:
Scan range using [(BAND)SCAN], with/without [DIAL].
Scan direction using [DIAL].
To stop the scan, push [(VFO)CLR].
D Memory (skip) scan
ALL CHANNEL SCAN: Repeatedly scans all programmed memories, except for those set as skip channels.
BAND SELECT SCAN: Repeatedly scans all memories with programmed frequencies in the 144 MHz band or 430(440) MHz band, except for those set as skip channels.
ALL CHANNEL SCAN
BAND SELECT SCAN (Example: 144 MHz band)
Not yet programmed
SKIP
Mch 1
Mch 7
Mch 2 Mch 3
Mch 4
UHFUHF VHF
VHFVHFVHFVHF
VHF
VHF
UHF
Mch 5 Mch 6
Mch 8
Mch 9
Mch 60 Mch 11 Mch 10
Not yet programmed
SKIP
Mch 1
Mch 7
Mch 2 Mch 4
Mch 3 Mch 5 Mch 6
Mch 8
Mch 60 Mch 11 Mch 10 Mch 9
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ADVANCED FUNCTIONS
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D Scan resume condition
The resume condition can be selected as a pause or timer scan. This setting is common for all scans.
When receiving a signal, pause scan pauses until the signal disappears; timer scans pauses for 10 sec.
Push [(H/L)SET] for 1 sec. to enter
set mode.
Push [H/L] or [TONE] one or more
times until “SC” appears.
Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired
scan resume condition.
•“T-10: scan pauses for 10 sec. on a received signal.
•“P-02: scan pauses on a received signal until it disappears.
Push [(VFO)CLR] to exit set mode.
D Setting a skip channel
Memory channels can be set to be skipped during memory scan. This is useful to speedup the memory scan interval.
Select the memory channel to be programmed as a skip
channel:
Push [MR] to select memory mode.Rotate [DIAL] (or use the keypad) to select a memory
channel.
Push [(MR)SKIP] for 1 sec. to set
the memory channel as a skip channel.
•“SKIP appears.
Repeat step ➁ to cancel a skip
channel.
•“SKIP disappears.
R
USING
SET MODE
MR
SKIP
MR
NOTE: Scan edge channels, 1A to 4B, cannot be set to show SKIP settings, however, they will be skipped dur­ing memory scan.
Pause scan
Receiving a signal
Timer scan
10 sec. 2 sec.
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ADVANCED FUNCTIONS
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D Setting subaudible tones for
tone squelch operation (CTCSS tones)
Separate tone frequencies can be set for tone squelch oper­ation than for repeater operation (the same range of tones is availablesee below). Like repeater tones, these are set in set mode.
Select VFO or a memory channel.Push [(H/L)SET] for 1 sec. to enter
set mode.
Push [TONE] or [H/L] one or more
times until CT appears.
Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired
subaudible tone.
Push [(VFO)CLR] to exit set mode.
Available subaudible tone frequencies (unit: Hz)
Subaudible tone operation
D Tone squelch operation
The tone squelch opens only when receiving a signal con­taining a matching subaudible tone. You can silently wait for calls from group members using the same tone.
Set the operating frequency.Set the desired subaudible tone in set mode.
See right for programming.
Push [TONE] one or more times until TSQL appears.When the received signal includes a matching tone,
squelch opens and the signal can be heard.
When the received signals tone does not match, tone squelch does not open, however, the S-indicator shows signal strength.
To open the squelch manually, push and hold [MONI].
Operate the transceiver in the normal way.To cancel the tone squelch, push [TONE].
CONVENIENT
Store subaudible tone frequencies and tone squelch ON/OFF settings in memories (call) for easy recall.
TTSQL
SQL
USING
SET MODE
67.0
79.7 94.8 110.9 131.8 156.7 171.3 186.2 203.5 229.1
69.3 82.5 97.4 114.8 136.5 159.8 173.8 189.9 206.5 233.6
71.9 85.4 100.0 118.8 141.3 162.2 177.3 192.8 210.7 241.8
74.4 88.5 103.5 123.0 146.2 165.5 179.9 196.6 218.1 250.3
77.0
91.5 107.2 127.3 151.4 167.9 183.5 199.5 225.7 254.1
NOTE: The transceiver has 50 tone frequencies and con­sequently their spacing is narrow compared with units hav­ing 38 tones. Therefore, some tone frequencies may receive interference from adjacent tone frequencies.
D Pocket beep operation
This function uses subaudible tones for calling and can be used as a common pager to inform you that someone has called while you were away from the transceiver.
Set the operating frequency.Set the desired subaudible tone (same as that used for
tone squelch operation, CT) in set mode.
See p. 21 for programming.
Push [TONE]two times until TSQLS appears.When a signal with a matched tone is received, the trans-
ceiver emits beep tones for 30 sec. and ashes S.
Push [PTT] to answer or push [VFO] to stop the beeps and
ashing.
Tone squelch is automatically selected.
D Calling a waiting station using pocket beep
A subaudible tone matched with the stations tone frequency is necessary. Use the tone squelch on p. 21 or a subaudible tone encoder.
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ADVANCED FUNCTIONS
22
D Tone scan
The transceiver can detect the subaudible tone frequency in a received signal. By monitoring a signal, such as that being transmitted on a repeater input frequency, you can determine the tone frequency required to access the repeater.
Set the desired frequency or memory channel to be
checked for a tone frequency.
Push [T SCAN] for 1 sec. to start the tone scan.
To change the scanning direction, rotate [DIAL].
When the tone frequency is decoded, the set mode con-
tents are programmed with the tone frequency.
The decoded tone frequency is used for the tone encoder or tone encoder/decoder, depending on the the tone squelch ON/OFF setting.
•“CT or rT appears during tone scan when the tone squelch is in use or not, respectively.
Push [VFO] to stop the scan.
TTSQL
CT appears during tone scan with tone squelch
Subaudible tone frequencies flash as they are scanned.
rT appears during tone scan without tone squelch.
OTHER FUNCTIONS
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23
Initial set mode
Initial set mode is accessed at power ON and allows you to set seldom-changed settings. In this wa y y ou can “customize transceiver operation to suit your preferences and operating style.
D Entering initial set mode
While pushing [(H/L)SET] push [POWER] to turn power
ON.
The transceiver enters initial set mode and the last-selected (or default) item is displayed.
Push [H/L] or [TONE] one or more times to select the de-
sired display as described on the following pages.
Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired condition.Push [VFO] to exit initial set mode and select VFO opera-
tion.
D Message
When no operation is performed for 5 sec. in initial set mode, a message scrolls across the function display prompting you for input.
Message example
D Optional HM-75A functions
This item turns the microphone sim­ple mode ON or OFF. Microphone simple mode is used to change the function assignments for switches on the optional HM-75A
REMOTE CON
-
TROL MICROPHONE
as below. This as­signment is convenient for 3-channel use of simple operation.
AT
POWER ON
for microphone simple mode
SWITCH NORMAL SIMPLE
VHF/UHF Toggles VHF and UHF. No function in memory mode.
MONITOR Toggles squelch be­tween open/close.
VFO/MEMORY Toggles VFO and memory mode.
UP M1
Selects memory chan­nel 1.
DOWN M2
Selects memory chan­nel 2.
Change the fre­quency or memory channel when pushed.
Starts previously selected scan when pushed and held.
NOTE: VFO mode cannot be selected via the microphone when SIMPLE mode is selected.
CALL Selects the call chan­nel.
A
B
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OTHER FUNCTIONS
24
D Beep tones ON/OFF
Beep tones can be turned ON or OFF as you prefer.
D Auto repeater function (U.S.A. only)
The U.S.A. version automatically acti­vates repeater settings (duplex ON/OFF, duplex direction, tone en­coder ON/OFF) when the operating frequency falls within the general re­peater output frequency range. The offset frequency and repeater tone fre­quency are not changed by the auto repeater function.
D Auto power OFF
This item allows you to set a time at which the transceiver will automati­cally turn OFF. The power OFF time can be set to 20, 40, 60 min. or turned OFF.
D Function display backlighting
When set to AUTO, display backlight­ing automatically turns on when a key is pushed; when set to OFF display backlighting cannot be turned ON; when set to ON display backlighting remains ON continuously.
Activates for duplex only.
Activates for duplex and tone.
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OTHER FUNCTIONS
25
D Power saver duty cycle
This item sets the power saver duty cycle the ratio of receive circuit ON to receive circuit OFF while standing by. The duty cycle can be set to AUTO, 1:4 or OFF. Setting to AUTO conserves the most battery power.
D Battery voltage indication ON/OFF
This item sets the battery voltage in­dication ON or OFF. When set to ON, the battery voltage is indicated for 2 sec. at power ON (LOW V, 4.5–16 V in 0.5 V steps). If the voltage sur­passes 16 V, OVER V appears and ashes regardless of this setting.
D DTMF speed
When slow DTMF transmission speeds are required (such as for some repeaters) the transceiver’s rate of DTMF transmission can be ad­justed.
D LCD contrast
This item sets function display con­trast to one of 2 levels. “1” is for low contrast and “2” is for high contrast.
fastest (100 msec. intervals)
slowest (500 msec. intervals)
low contrast
high contrast
AUTO
Selects 1:4 duty ratio when receiving no signal for 5 sec., then “1:8” 60 sec. after that.
1:4
Standby : 125 msec. circuit idle: 500 msec.
OFF
No power save function.
The power saver is deacti­vated when more than 12 V DC is connected to the [DC13.5V] jack.
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OTHER FUNCTIONS
26
CPU resetting
Reset the the CPU before operating the transceiver for the rst time, or when the internal CPU malfunctions.
While pushing [MR] + [VFO] + [BAND] turn power ON to
reset the transceiver.
CAUTION:Resetting the CPU returns all pro-
grammed contents to their default settings.
Channel indication
mode
Channel indication mode is used to simplify operation. In this mode only pre-programmed memory channel numbers are displayed and functions are limited ([POWER], [LOCK], [PTT], [MONI], [H/L], [SCAN] and the tuning dial are functional). While pushing [MR], push [POWER] to turn power ON.
Repeat this operation to return to nor­mal indication.
Needed frequencies must be pro­grammed into memory channels in advance.
AT
POWER ON
AT
POWER ON
TROUBLESHOOTING
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27
If your transceiver seems to be malfunctioning, please check the following points before sending it to a service center.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REF.
No power comes on. The battery is exhausted.
(A slight current flows in the circuits even when
the power is OFF.)
Poor plug connection to the external DC power cable.
Charge the battery pack or place new dry cell bat­teries in the battery case.
(Remove the battery pack if you will not be using
the transceiver for a long time.)
Check the connector or remove and replace the cable.
pgs. 7, 8
Transmitting is impossible. The battery is exhausted. Charge the battery pack or place new dry cells in
the battery case.
pgs. 7, 8
Frequency cannot be set. Memory mode, call channel or channel indication
mode is selected.
The lock function is activated.
Push [VFO] to select VFO mode.
Set [LOCK] down to deactivate the lock function.
p. 10
p. 12
Scan does not function. The same frequencies are programmed into XA
and XB.
Program different frequencies. p. 18
[Y] or [Z] keys do not func­tion when using the optional HM-75A.
Memory channels 1 and/or 2 are not programmed and simple mode is selected.
Program the memory channels or set to micro­phone normal.
p. 15
Squelch does not open for received signals.
Tone squelch is activated. Turn OFF the tone squelch. p. 21
No beep sounds even when a key is pushed.
Beep tones are turned OFF in initial set mode. Set beep tones ON in initial set mode. p. 24
OPTIONS
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28
D Battery packs
In the output power and operating period columns, bracketed values refer to the 440(430) MHz band. *1Operating periods are calibrated for the following conditions:
Tx : Rx: standby=1 : 1: 8 min.
*2Operating period depends on alkaline cells used.
D Speaker-microphones
D Others
MB-30 MOUNTING BRACKET For mounting the transceiver on the inside door panel of a vehicle or on a wall.
LC-136/LC-137 CARRYING CASES LC-136: for IC-T7H with BP-170/171/172. LC-137: for IC-T7H with BP-173/180.
SP-13 EARPHONE Provides clear receive audio in noisy environments.
CS-T7 CLONING SOFTWARE + OPC-478 CLONING CABLE Provide quick and easy programming of memory channels, memory names and set mode contents, etc. via a PC.
D Chargers and cables
BC-110A/D/V WALL CHARGER
Regularly charge battery packs attached to the transceiver in 15 to 20 hrs.
BC-119 DESKTOP CHARGER + AD-56 BATTERY PACK ADAPTER Rapidly charge battery packs in 1 to 1.5 hrs. depending on the bat­tery pack. An AC adapter is packed with the BC-119. The AD-56 must be used with the BC-119 for charging the battery pack. The CP-17L or OPC-515L can be used instead of the supplied AC adapter.
CP-12L CIGARETTE LIGHTER CABLE WITH NOISE FILTER For operation and charging via a 12 V cigarette lighter socket.
OPC-254L DC POWER CABLE For operation and charging via an external power supply.
HM-46
HM-75A
HM-54
HS-85 HEADSET
PTT switch
VOX
One-touch PTT for
hands-free operation
Remote control capability (see p. 23 for details)
BATTERY
PACK
HEIGHT
(mm/in)
VOLTAGE CAPACITY
OUTPUT
POWER
OPER.
PERIOD*
1
BP-170 63.5/2.5
Battery case for
R6(AA) x 4 alkaline cells
2.0 (1.5) W
20 (19) h
*
2
BP-171 63.5/2.5 4.8 V 700 mAh 2.0 (1.5) W 6.2 (5.5) h BP-172 63.5/2.5 4.8 V 950 mAh 2.0 (1.5) W 8.3 (7.5) h BP-173 75.5/3.0 9.6 V 650 mAh 5 (4.5) W 4.3 (4.2) h BP-180 75.5/3.0 7.2 V 600 mAh 3.9 (2.8) W 4.2 (4.2) h
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SPECIFICATIONS
8
VHF UHF
GENERAL
Frequency coverage (MHz)
U.S.A.
Tx: 144–148 Rx: 118–174*
1
Tx: 430–450*
2
Rx: 400–470*
2
Europe, U.K.
144–146 430–440
430–440
Guaranteed ranges are: *1144–148 *2440–450 *3430–440
Mode FM (F3E)
±5 ppm
(0°C to +50°C; +32°F to +122°F)
Tuning steps (kHz)
5, 10, 12.5, 15, 20, 25, 30 or 50 Antenna connector BNC (50 Ω) Usable battery pack/case
Tx: 430–440 Rx: 400–470*
3
Current drain
(at 13.5 V, typ.)
See options on page 28.
Tx: 144–148 Rx: 118–174*
1
Asia
Tx: 144–148 Rx: 136–174*
1
Italy
Frequency stability
External DC power
4.5 to 16 V DC (negative ground)
190 mA
1.6 A1.6 AHigh
Tx
180 mARated audio
Rx
Power saved
(at 9.6 V)
Low 600 mA 700 mA
16 mA (average) 18 mA (average)
Weight (with BP-180)
Dimensions (with BP-180) (projections not included)
320 g; 11.3 oz
57(W)×122(H)×29(D) mm;
21⁄4(W)×413⁄16(H)×15⁄32(D) in
Usable temperature range
–10°C to +60°C;
(+14°F to +140°F)
VHF
TRANSMITTER
Output power*
(at 13.5 V)
6 W, 0.5 W
(selectable)
Modulation system
Variable reactance frequency modulation
Max. freq. deviation* ±5.0 kHz Ext. microphone jack
2.5 mm (1⁄10 in) 3-conductor/2 k
RECEIVER
Receive system
Double conversion superheterodyne
Intermediate frequencies Sensitivity*
(12 dB SINAD)
Less than 0.18 µV Squelch sensitivity Less than 0.18 µV Selectivity
More than 15 kHz/–9 dB
Less than 30 kHz/–50 dB Spurious and image
rejection ratio*
More than 60 dB
Audio output power*
(at 13.5 V)
More than 500 mW
(at 10% distortion with an 8 Ω load)
Ext. microphone jack
3.5 mm (1⁄8 in) 3-conductor/8
UHF
*Specications guaranteed at a transceiver temperature of +25°C (+77°F).
All stated specications are subject to change without notice or obligation.
More than 50 dB at IF⁄2
More than 50 dB
1st: 45.15 MHz 2nd: 450 kHz
6 W, 0.5 W
(selectable)
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MODE ARRANGEMENT
9
CHANNEL INDICATION MODE
VFO MODE
MEMORY MODE
CALL MODE
MR
DTMF MEMORY MODE
+
AT POWER ON
See p. 26 for details
push for 1 sec.
push for 1 sec.
VFO
VFO
MR
MR
CALL
CALL
B
A
N
D
B
A
N
D
CLR MHz
VFO
A
POWER
DTMF• M
SET
SKIP
MR
.
H
L
B
NOTE: Displays for set and initial set modes show the de­fault settingsrotate [DIAL] to change the condition.
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9
MODE ARRANGEMENT
SET MODE
INITIAL SET MODE
MIC simple mode (p. 23)
Auto power OFF (p. 24)
LCD backlight (p. 24)
LCD contrast (p. 25)
DTMF speed (p. 25)
Offset frequency* (p. 14)
Auto repeater (p. 24)
U.S.A. version only
Beep tones (p. 24)
Battery voltage (p. 25)
Tuning step* (p. 11)
*Cannot be selected when entering set mode from a memory or call channel.
Power saver duty (p. 25)
Scan resume condition (p. 20)
+
TO ENTER at power ON
TO EXIT
Repeater tones (p. 14)
T
CTCSS tones (p. 21)
TSQL
POWER
DUP
SET
T
O
N
E
DUP
T
O
N
E
H
L
SET
H
L
SET
H
L
CLR MHz
VFO
A
CLR MHz
VFO
A
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