Icom IC-T90A User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

MULTIBAND FM TRANSCEIVER

iT90A

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 RADIO TELEPHONE SERVICE SIGNALS IS PROHIBITED UNDER FCC RULES AND FEDERAL LAW.

FOREWORD

Thank you for purchasing this Icom product. The IC-T90A MULTIBAND TRANSCEIVER is designed and built with Icom’s superior technology and craftsmanship. With proper care, this product should provide you with years of troublefree operation. The IC-T90A is a tri-band, 50 MHz, 144 MHz, 430 (440) MHz FM transceiver that offers a wide-band AM, FM and WFM scanning receiver. Not only you can hear your favorite TV programs with the pre-programmed TV memories, but you can also listen to short wave, AM and FM broadcast radio stations, police, ﬁre, military, aircraft, various amateur bands and more. New DMS(Dynamic Memory Scan) bank scanning provides 555 alphanumeric memory channels, including 50 band edges, with a maximum of 18 banks or 100 channels per bank. You can pick and choose any desired channel for scanning from the 500 memories. The supplied BP-217 5 W output. Along with the energy conserving settings, the BP-217 provides up to 5 to 6 hours of operating time. The supplied MB-83 swivel type belt clip performs a quick draw like action for attaching/detaching the transceiver from the belt clip. And newly designed antenna also provides a stable signal strength.

LITHIUM-ION BATTERY PACK

provides full

We want to thank you for making your IC-T90A your radio of choice, and hope you agree with Icom’s philosophy of “technology ﬁrst.” Many hours of research and development went into the design of your IC-T90A.

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FEATURES

❍

Tri-band FM transceiver

❍

Wide-band receiver —Covers 495 KHz to 999.990 MHz

❍

New DMS (Dynamic Memory Scan) bank scan

❍

Lithium-Ion technology

❍

Rugged palm sized, weather-resistant construction

❍

DTCS and CTCSS tone squelch

❍

Simple operation

IMPORTANT

WORD

WARNING

CAUTION

NOTE

DEFINITION

Personal injury, fire hazard or electric shock may occur.

If disregarded, inconvenience only. No risk of personal injury, fire or electric shock.

Equipment damage may occur.

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

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-T90A.

EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS

The explicit deﬁnitions below apply to this instruction manual.

Icom, Icom Inc. and the logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incorporated (Japan) in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Russia and/or other countries.

Accessories included with the transceiver: Qty.

q Li-Ion battery pack (BP-217) .......................................... 1

w Wall charger* (BC-110AR/D/DR) .................................... 1

e MB-83 swivel belt clip .............................................. 1 set

r Handstrap........................................................................ 1

t Antenna (FA-S6270D; with 50 MHz band adapter) .. 1 set

* Not supplied with some versions.

CAUTIONS

WARNING RF EXPOSURE! This device emits

Radio Frequency (RF) energy. Extreme caution should be observed when operating this device. If you have any questions regarding RF 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)

WARNING! 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 1 to 2 in (2 to 5 cm) away from the lips and the transceiver is vertical.

WARNING! 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 a power supply of more than

11.5 V DC to the DC jack. The supply voltage must be between 5.5 V and 11.5 V to prevent damaging the trans-

ceiver.

NEVER connect the transceiver to an AC outlet . Such a

connection will damage the transceiver.

NEVER connect the transceiver to a power source that is

DC fused at more than 5 A. Accidental reverse connection will be protected by this fuse, but higher fuse values will not give proper protection against such accidents and the transceiver will be ruined.

DO NOT operate the transceiver near unshielded electrical

blasting caps or in an explosive atmosphere.

AVOID using or placing the transceiver in direct sunlight or

in areas with temperatures below +14°F (–10°C) or above +140°F (+60°C).

RF output power is automatically reduced to 0.5 W (Low) in cold environments (below 0°C) while operating with the BP-217 Li-Ion battery pack, to protect the battery pack. Keep the battery pack warm, then select high power again. (p. 28)

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 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.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

FOREWORD ............................................. i

IMPORTANT ............................................. ii

EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS .......................... ii

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ..................... ii

CAUTIONS ............................................... iii

TABLE OF CONTENTS ........................... iv

q QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE ........ 1 – 6

w PANEL DESCRIPTION ................ 7 – 12

■ Panel description ............................. 7

■ Function display ............................. 11

e BATTERY CHARGING .............. 13–16

■ Battery attachment ......................... 13

■ Battery cautions ............................. 13

■ Regular charging ........................... 14

■ Rapid charging ............................... 15

■ Battery case ................................... 16

■ External power operation ............... 16

r BASIC OPERATION .................. 17 – 34

■ Turning power ON ......................... 17

■ Tuning step .................................... 18

■ Setting a frequency ........................ 19

■ Mode selection ............................... 20

■ Operating band and receive mode

selection ......................................... 21

■ Setting the squelch level ................ 22

■ Receiving ....................................... 23

■ RIT function ................................... 27

■ Attenuator function ......................... 27

■ Transmitting ................................... 28

■ Repeater operation ........................ 29

■ Duplex operation ............................ 31

■ Split operation ................................ 32

■ Auto repeater function ................... 33

■ 1750 Hz tone ................................. 34

t MEMORY/CALL CHANNELS .... 35 – 44

■ General .......................................... 35

■ Calling up memory channels ......... 36

■ Programming memory channels .... 37

■ Transferring memory contents

to VFO ........................................... 38

■ Copying memory contents ............. 39

■ Memory names .............................. 39

■ Memory bank ................................. 41

■ Memory clear ................................. 43

■ Call channel ................................... 44

y SCAN OPERATION ................... 45 – 49

■ Scan types ..................................... 45

■ VFO scan ....................................... 46

■ Frequency skip function ................. 47

■ Skip channel setting ....................... 47

■ Memory scan ................................. 48

■ Scan notes ..................................... 49

u PRIORITY WATCH .................... 50 – 54

■ Priority watch types ........................ 50

■ Priority alert .................................... 50

■ Priority watch operation ................. 51

i SET MODE ................................ 55 – 66

■ Set mode ....................................... 55

■ Set mode items ............................. 56

o OTHER FUNCTIONS ................ 67– 80

■ Programming a DTMF code .......... 67

■ Transmitting a DTMF code ............ 68

■ Clearing a DTMF memory ............. 69

■ Conﬁrming a DTMF memory ......... 69

■ Tone frequency and DTCS code .... 70

■ Tone/DTCS squelch ....................... 71

■ Pocket beep function ...................... 71

■ Available tone frequencies ............. 72

■ Available DTCS codes ................... 72

■ Tone scan ...................................... 73

■ Beep tones ..................................... 74

■ Dial speed acceleration ................. 74

■ Lock function .................................. 74

■ Morse code synthesizer ................. 75

■ Power save .................................... 75

■ Time-out timer ................................ 76

■ PTT lock ......................................... 76

■ Auto power OFF ............................ 76

■ Auto power ON .............................. 76

■ Weather channel operation ............ 77

■ Cloning function ............................. 79

■ [SP/MIC] jacks ............................... 79

■ Resetting ........................................ 80

!0 HM-75A REMOTE CONTROL

MICROPHONE ................................. 81

!1 TROUBLESHOOTING ..................... 82

!2 TV FREQUENCY TABLE ...........83–86

!3 SPECIFICATIONS ..................... 87 – 88

!4 OPTIONS ................................... 89 – 90

POCKET GUIDE

!!00

!!11

!!22

!!33

!!44

Battery pack or battery case

Latch

stopper

supplied screw

QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

■ Installing the battery pack

q Open the latch. Then, attach the BP-217 Li-Ion battery

pack or BP-216 optional battery case.

• Be sure to observe the correct direction.

• Charge Li-Ion battery pack before use.

w Lock the latch.

NOTE: The battery pack is provided uncharged. BE SURE to charge the battery before using it with the transceiver.

DInstalling the alkaline batteries

Install 2 R6 (AA) size alkaline batteries into BP-216.

• Be sure to observe the correct polarity.

Keep battery contacts clean. It’s a good idea to clean battery terminals once a week.

■ Accessory attachment

DAttaching the swivel belt clip

The supplied swivel belt clip is useful for easy attaching/ detaching the transceiver to/from the belt. q Attach the stopper to

the transceiver with the supplied screw.

w Clip the belt clip to

your belt.

e Insert the transceiver into the end of

the clip as shown at right.

QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

CAUTION!

HOLD THE TRANSCEIVER TIGHTLY, WHEN ATTACHING OR REMOVING THE TRANSCEIVER TO/FROM THE BELT CLIP.

If the transceiver accidentally dropped and the swivel belt clip’s stopper is scratched, the swivel belt clip may not work properly.

•Once the transceiver is locked in place, it will swivel 360 degrees as shown at right.

To remove:

r Turn the transceiver upside down, and then lift to release

the transceiver from the belt clip as shown at upper right.

QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

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D Handstrap

Slide the handstrap through the loop on the top of the belt clip as shown at right.

QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

50 MHz band

adapter

Attach the 50 MHz band adapter

Hold the base , then screw the

antenna down.

for BC

band to 50 MHz band,

through to 800 MHz band

for WFM band

800 MHz band

Detach the top cap*

*KEEP the the anttenna top cap in the safe place when it not in use.

D Attaching the antenna

Insert the supplied wide band antenna into the antenna connector and screw down the antenna as shown below.

• 50 MHz band adapter

Attach the 50 MHz band antenna adapter before operating on or receiving the signal below the 50 MHz band. Be sure to use this 50 MHz band adapter during operation below the 50 MHz band. You can operate on the whole band with this adapter.

CAUTION!

TRANSMITTING WITHOUT AN ANTENNA MAY DAMAGE THE TRANSCEIVER.

NEVER HOLD the anten-

na when carrying the transceiver.

KEEP the jack covers at-

tached when the jack is not in use, to avoid bad contacts from dust and moisture.

NOTE:

Commercially available antennas may increase transceiver performance. An optional AD-92SMA

ADAPTER

is available to connect an external antenna with a

BNC connector.

ANTENNA CONNECTOR

■ Charging the Li-Ion battery pack

IC-T90A with BP-217

BC-110AR/D/DR

to DC power jack

to AC outlet

to DC power jack

CP-19R

(optional)

to a 12 V cigarette lighter socket

DCharging with the wall charger

QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

DCharging with the CP-19R Cigarette Lighter

cable (optional)

q Push and hold [PWR] to turn the transceiver power OFF. w Insert the charger plug into the DC power jack of the trans-

ceiver.

e Plug the charger into an AC wall outlet. r Charging starts and the battery indicator “” on the dis-

play blinks.

t It takes approximately 15 hours to charge an empty

BP-217 Li-Ion battery pack.

y Unplug the charger from the AC wall outlet when charging

is completed.

q Insert the cigarette lighter adapter cable into the DC power

jack of the transceiver.

w Connect the CP-19R cigarette lighter adapter cable to the

cigarette lighter socket.

e Charging starts and the battery indicator on the display

blinks.

NOTE:

•The BP-217 can be charged while you are operating the transceiver. (p. 5).

•Charging will be suspended during transmitting of the transceiver.

•“CHG_F” appears when the charging is completed with the power

turned OFF.

•NEVER connect the cigarette lighter socket or external regulated DC power supply directly to the transceiver. Such a connection will damage the transceiver.

•Remove CP-19R from the transceiver when not using it. Otherwise, the vehicle battery will become exhausted.

QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

to DC power jack

CP-19R

(optional)

to a 12 V cigarette lighter socket

Turn power OFF.

Check the orientation.

BP-217

Li-Ion battery pack

to AC outlet

BC-139 (optional) desktop charger

BC-123

(supplied with BC-139)

to [AC ADAPTER] jack

Adapter (supplied with BC-139)

LED Charging: Orange Finished: Green

Charging terminal

■ Rapid charging

The optional BC-139 provides rapid charging of the battery pack.

CAUTION: To avoid damage to the transceiver, turn the

transceiver OFF while charging.

• Charging period: 2.5 hours (w/BP-217)

■ External power operation

An optional CP-19R cigarette lighter cable can be used for external power operation from a 12 V DC cigarette lighter socket.

•

Power supply range is between 5.5–11.5 V DC.

NEVER CONNECT OVER 11.5 V DC directly into

the DC power jack of the transceiver.

• BE SURE to use the CP-19R when connecting a regu- lated 12 V DC power supply.

• If a battery pack is attached, the voltage of the external power supply must be within 11.5–16 V DC, otherwise, the battery power may be used for operation.

• The maximum output power is 5.0 W regardless of the power supply voltage.

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

■ Your ﬁrst contact

[DIAL]

[PTT]

[UP/DOWN]

[BAND]

[PWR]

[Mic]

FM DUP SKIPTP

Now that you have your IC-T90A ready to operate, you are probably excited to get on the air. We would like to take you through a few basic operation steps to make your first “On The Air” an enjoyable experience.

QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

DFirst contact

q Push and hold [PWR] for 1 sec. to turn the transceiver

power ON.

• The function display shows “ICOM,” current voltage then the operating frequency.

w Push [BAND] several times until the desired operating

band (VHF; 51.000, 146.010 or UHF; 440.000 as default) appears on the display.

e Push [Y](or [Z]) several times to adjust to the desired

audio level.

r Rotate [DIAL] to select the receive frequency.

[EXAMPLE] Setting the receive frequency to

444.350 MHz

‘Direct frequency input’ via the keypad also available. (p. 19)

t Hold the transceiver approximately 2 in. (5 cm) from your

mouth.

y Push and hold [PTT], then speak at your normal voice

level.

u Release [PTT] switch to receive.

• Repeat steps, t, y and u to continue communication.

QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

!1 !2 !3 !4

Keypad !6–@5

Function display

Speaker

Microphone

PANEL DESCRIPTION

■ Panel description

q POWER SWITCH [PWR]

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

w BAND SWITCH [BAND]

➥ Push to select the operating band (5 MHz, Air, VHF,

UHF, etc.). (p. 21)

➥ Push to select the memory bank or push to proceed the

memory name cursor while programming the memory option. (pgs. 39, 41)

➥ Push for 1 sec. for morse code synthesizer announce-

ment. (p. 75)

➥ While pushing [PTT], this key sends a DTMF “D.”

e UP/DOWN SWITCHES [Y]/[Z]

➥ Push to adjust the audio level by default. (p. 17) ➥ Push to adjust the frequency when [Y]/[Z] and [DIAL]

are exchanged by pushing [1 V↔D] for 1 sec. (p. 23)

r MONITOR SWITCH [SQL] (p. 22)

➥ Push and hold to temporarily open the squelch and

monitor the operating frequency.

➥ While pushing, rotate the tuning dial to set the squelch

threshold level.

t TRANSMIT/RECEIVE INDICATOR

➥ Lights green while receiving a signal or when the

squelch is open; lights red while transmitting.

➥ Blinks green for 5 sec. when the scan stop LED function

is in use and a scan is stopped. (pgs. 46, 62)

PANEL DESCRIPTION

S.MW

VFO

MHz

MODE SCAN

y PTT SWITCH [PTT]

➥ Push and hold to transmit in 50/144/430 (440) MHz am-

ateur bands; release to receive. (p. 28)

•When WFM or AM mode is selected, transmission is impossible.

u ANTENNA CONNECTOR (p. 3)

Connects the supplied antenna.

i EXTERNAL SPEAKER AND MICROPHONE JACKS

[SP/MIC]

Connects an optional speaker-microphone or headset, if desired. The internal microphone and speaker will not function when any external equipment is connected. (See pgs. 89, 90 for a list of available options.)

o TUNING DIAL [DIAL]

➥ Rotate [DIAL] to set operating frequencies, memory

channels, set mode contents, etc. (pgs. 19, 36, 55)

➥ While pushing [SQL], sets the squelch level. (p. 22) ➥ While pushing [BAND], sets the operating band in VFO

mode. (p. 21)

➥ While pushing [Y]/[Z], adjusts the audio level (when

[Y]/[Z] and [DIAL] are not exchanged). (p. 17)

!0 EXTERNAL DC POWER JACK [DC 11.0 V]

➥ Allows charging of the BP-217 using the BC-110A/D wall

charger, or using an optional CP-19R cigarette lighter cable.

➥ To connect regulated power supply with optional CP-

19R cigarette lighter cable.

!1 MODE/SCAN SWITCH [MODE SCAN]

➥ Push to select the operating mode (FM, WFM,

AM). (p. 21)

➥ Push for 1 sec. to start a scan. (p. 45)

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

!2 VFO SWITCH [VFO MHz]

➥ Selects and toggles between VFO A and B.

(p. 20)

➥ Selects and toggles between the 1 MHz or 10

MHz tuning steps when pushed for 1 sec. (p. 18)

➥ Returns to previous operating condition while setting fre-

quency or memory channel, or while in set mode.

➥ While pushing [PTT], this key sends the DTMF code “A”.

!3 MEMORY SWITCH [MR S.MW]

➥ Selects and toggles between memory mode

and memory bank. (p. 20)

➥ Push for 1 sec. to enter memory write condi-

tion. (p. 37)

➥ Push for 2 sec. to write the operating frequency into the

selected memory channel in VFO mode.

•Keep pushing for 2 sec. or more to automatically select the next memory channel, if desired. (p. 38)

➥ Push [MR S.MW] for 2 sec. to transfer the displayed fre-

quency into the VFO in memory mode. (p. 38)

PANEL DESCRIPTION

DUP3H/L

TONE

V D

DTMF.M

CALL/TV

LOCK

➥ While pushing [PTT], this key sends a DTMF “B”.

!4 CALL/LOCK SWITCH [CALL/TV LOCK]

➥ Toggles between call channel, TV channel,

weather channel (U.S.A. version only) and VFO mode in sequence. (p. 20)

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

(p. 74)

•“

” appears while the key lock function is in use.

➥ While pushing [PTT], this key sends the DTMF code “C”.

!5 DTMF MEMORY SWITCH [• DTMF.M]

➥ Push for 1 sec. to enter the DTMF memory

channel. (p. 67)

➥ Inputs MHz digit for frequency input. (p. 19)

➥While pushing [PTT], this key sends the DTMF code “E”

(M).

!6 VOLUME/DIAL SWITCH [1 V↔D]

➥ Push for 1 sec. to exchange [Y]/[Z] and

[DIAL] functions. (p. 23)

•“VOL” appears when the tuning dial functions as a volume control.

➥ Inputs digit ‘1’ for frequency input, memory channel se-

lection, etc.

➥ While pushing [PTT], this key sends the DTMF code “1”.

!7 TONE SWITCH [2 TONE] (p. 70)

➥ Push for 1 sec. to activate the following tone

functions in order.

• Subaudible tone encoder — “T” appears. (p. 29)

• Tone squelch — “T SQL” appears. (p. 71)

• Pocket beep — “T SQLS” appears. (p. 71)

• DTCS squelch — “DTCS” appears. (p. 71)

• DTCS beep — “SDTCS” appears. (p. 71)

• No tone operation — no tone indicator appears.

➥ Inputs digit ‘2’ for frequency input, memory channel se-

lection, etc.

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

!8 OUTPUT POWER SWITCH [3 H/L] (p. 28)

➥ Push for 1 sec. to toggle output power be-

tween high and low.

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

➥ Inputs digit ‘3’ for frequency input, memory channel se-

lection, etc.

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

!9 DUPLEX SWITCH [4 DUP] (pgs. 29, 31)

➥ Push for 1 sec. to activate the following duplex

functions in order.

• Minus duplex operation — “–DUP” appears.

• Plus duplex operation — “DUP” appears.

• Simplex operation — no duplex indicator appears.

➥ Inputs digit ‘4’ for frequency input, memory channel se-

lection, etc.

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

PANEL DESCRIPTION

RIT

SET

T.SCAN

M.N

SKIP

@0 FREQUENCY SKIP SWITCH [5 SKIP]

➥ Push for 1 sec. to turn the frequency skip func-

tion ON and OFF in VFO mode. (p. 47)

•“P SKIP” appears when the frequency skip function is in use.

➥ Push for 1 sec. to set the memory channel as the fol-

lowing skip channel in memory mode in order. (p. 48)

• Skip channel — “SKIP” appears.

• Frequency skip channel — “P SKIP” appears.

• Non-skip channel — no skip indicator appears.

➥ Push for 1 sec. to program a paused frequency as a

skip frequency while scanning. (p. 48)

➥ Inputs digit ‘5’ for frequency input, memory channel se-

lection, etc.

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

@1 MEMORY NAME SWITCH [6 M.N]

➥ Push for 1 sec. to turn the memory name indi-

cation ON and OFF. (p. 39)

•Frequency appears for nameless memory channels.

➥ Inputs digit ‘6’ for frequency input, memory channel se-

lection, etc.

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

@2 TONE SCAN SWITCH [7 T.SCAN]

➥ Push for 1 sec. to start a tone scan. (p. 73) ➥ Inputs digit ‘7’ for frequency input, memory

channel selection, etc.

➥ While pushing [PTT], this key sends the DTMF code “7”.

@3 SET MODE SWITCH [8 SET]

➥ Push for 1 sec. to enter the set mode. Push to

select the displayed set mode item after selecting with [DIAL] while in the set mode. (p. 55)

➥ Inputs digit ‘8’ for frequency input, memory channel se-

lection, etc.

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

@4 TUNING STEP SWITCH [9 TS]

➥ Push for 1 sec. to select the tuning step.

(p. 18)

➥ Inputs digit ‘9’ for frequency input, memory

channel selection, etc.

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

@5 RIT/ATTENUATOR SWITCH [0 RIT]

➥ Push for 1 sec. to enter the RIT/attenuator set

mode. Push to select the item after selecting with [DIAL]. (p. 27)

• RIT function is available for 630.000 MHz and above.

• Attenuator for 629.995 MHz or less only.

➥ Inputs digit ‘0’ for frequency input, memory channel se-

lection, etc.

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

PANEL DESCRIPTION

we r t yu

i o

!1!2!5 !3!4

■ Function display

q FREQUENCY READOUT

Shows the operating frequency, set mode contents, etc.

• The smaller “75,” “50” and “25” to the right of the readout indi-

• The decimal point of the frequency blinks during scan.

w LOCK INDICATOR (p. 74)

Indicates that the lock function is in use.

cate 0.75, 0.5 and 0.25 kHz, respectively.

e RECEIVE MODE INDICATORS (p. 21)

Shows the receive mode.

• AM, FM and WFM are available.

r DUPLEX INDICATORS (pgs. 29, 31)

Appears when semi-duplex operation (repeater operation) is in use.

•“–DUP” appears when minus duplex is selected; “DUP” only, appears when plus duplex is selected.

PANEL DESCRIPTION

t TONE INDICATORS (p. 70)

➥ Appears when the following tone functions are activated.

• Subaudible tone encoder — “T” appears. (p. 29)

• Tone squelch — “T SQL” appears. (p. 71)

• Pocket beep — “T SQLS” appears. (p. 71)

• DTCS squelch — “DTCS” appears. (p. 71)

• DTCS beep — “SDTCS” appears. (p. 71)

➥ “S” blinks when the correct tone or code is received

during pocket/DTCS beep operation. (p. 71)

y RIT INDICATOR (p. 27)

Appears when the RIT (Receive Incremental Tuning) function for 630.000 MHz and above is in use.

u SKIP SCAN INDICATOR (p. 47)

➥ “SKIP” appears when a selected memory channel is set

as a skip channel.

➥ “P SKIP” appears when the memory channel frequency

is set as a skip frequency in memory mode.

➥ “P SKIP” appears when the frequency skip function is

turned ON in VFO mode.

i PRIORITY WATCH INDICATOR (p. 50)

Appears when priority watch is in use.

o MEMORY MODE INDICATOR (p. 20)

Appears when a memory channel is selected.

!0 MEMORY CHANNEL NUMBER READOUT (p. 20)

Shows the memory or call channel number, etc.

!1 S/RF INDICATORS (p. 28)

Shows the relative signal strength while receiving. Shows the relative output power while transmitting.

!2 LOW POWER INDICATOR (p. 28)

Appears when low output power is selected.

!3 VOLUME EXCHANGE INDICATOR (p. 23)

Appears when the functions of tuning dial and [Y]/[Z] switches are exchanged.

!4 BATTERY INDICATORS

➥ Both segments appear when the batteries have ample

capacity.

•They do not appear when operating with an external power source.

➥ Only the right segment “” appears when the batteries

are nearing exhaustion.

➥ Blinks while charging the attached Li-Ion battery pack.

!5 ATTENUATOR INDICATOR (p. 27)

Appears when the attenuator is in use.

PANEL DESCRIPTION

Battery pack or battery case

Latch

BATTERY CHARGING

■ Battery attachment

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

(BP-216).

• Be sure to observe the correct direction.

• Charge Li-Ion battery pack before use.

w Lock the latch.

D Operating periods

The operating periods with BP-217 are:

50 MHz Approx. 6 hr. 144 MHz Approx. 5 hr. 440 MHz Approx. 5 hr.

at high power, Tx : Rx : Standby = 1:1:8

■ Battery cautions

NEVER incinerate used battery packs. Internal battery gas

may cause an explosion.

NEVER immerse the battery pack in water. If the battery pack becomes wet, be sure to wipe it dry BEFORE attaching it to the transceiver.

NEVER short terminals of the battery pack. Also, current may ﬂow into nearby metal objects so be careful when placing battery packs in handbags, etc.

If your battery pack seems to have no capacity even after being 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.

Use Icom battery packs, chargers and cables only. The use of non-Icom products may impair transceiver performance and invalidate the warranty.

■ Regular charging

IC-T90A with BP-217

BC-110AR/D/DR

to AC outlet

to DC power jack

to a 12 V cigarette lighter socket

CP-19R (optional)

BATTERY CHARGING

Prior to using the transceiver for the first time, the battery pack must be fully charged for optimum life and operation.

CAUTION: To avoid damage to the transceiver, turn the

transceiver OFF while charging.

• Recommended temperature range for charging: +32°F to +95°F; 0°C to +35°C

• Use the wall charger* (BC-110AR/D/DR) only. NEVER use another manufactures’ charger.

* Not supplied with some versions.

• An optional cable CP-19R (for 12 V cigarette lighter socket) can be used instead of the AC adapters of the above chargers.

DBattery indicators

The battery indicators blink while charging but do not indicate the power condition.

“CHG_F” appears when the charging is completed. Disconnect the wall charger in this case.

q Attach the battery pack to the transceiver. w Be sure to turn the transceiver power OFF. e Connect the AC adapter* (BC-110AR/D/DR) as shown

below.

* Not supplied with some versions.

r Remove any cables from the [DC11V] jack.

• Charging period: 15 hours (w/BP-217)

BATTERY CHARGING

Turn power OFF.

Check the orientation.

BP-217

Li-Ion battery pack

to AC outlet

BC-139 (optional) desktop charger

BC-123

(supplied with BC-139)

to [AC ADAPTER] jack

Adapter (supplied with BC-139)

LED Charging: Orange Finished: Green

Charging terminal

BATTERY CHARGING

■ Rapid charging

The optional BC-139 provides rapid charging of the battery pack.

• Charging period: 2.5 hours (w/BP-217)

CAUTION: To avoid damage to the transceiver, turn it OFF

while charging.

• Recommended temperature range for charging: +32°F to +95°F; 0°C to +35°C

• NEVER connect 2 chargers to the [AC ADAPTER] and [DC13.5V] jacks of the BC-139.

• Use the supplied BC-123 for the BC-139 desktop charger. Connect BC-123 to the [AC ADAPTER] jack.

• NEVER use another manufactures’ charger.

• An optional cable CP-19R (for 12 V cigarette lighter socket)

can be used instead of the supplied AC adapter. Connect one of these to the [DC11V] jack in this case.

If the charge indicator blinks orange, there may be a problem with the battery pack (or charger). Re-insert the battery pack or contact your dealer.

BATTERY CHARGING

CP-19R (optional)

to a 12 V cigarette lighte socket

to DC power jack

Voltage indication

■ Battery case (Option)

q Install 2 R6 (AA) size alkaline

batteries into the optional BP-216

• Be sure to observe the correct

w Install the battery case as

shown at right.

A build in step-up convertor in

the BP-216 increases the voltage up to 5 V DC.

Keep battery contacts clean. It’s a good idea to clean battery terminals once a week.

DBattery information

The batteries may seem to have low capacity when used in low temperatures such as +14 °F (–10 °C) or below. Please keep the battery case or pack warm in this case.

DBattery 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.

polarity.

BATTERY CASE

■ External power operation

An optional cable CP-19R (for 12 V cigarette lighter socket) can be used for external power operation.

. •

Power supply range is between 5.5–11.0 V DC.

NEVER CONNECT OVER 11.5 V DC directly into the DC power jack of the transceiver.

•BE SURE to use CP-19R when connecting regulated 12 V DC power supply.

•If a battery pack is attached, the voltage of the external power must be within 11.5–16 V DC, otherwise, the bat- tery power may be used for operation.

•The maximum output power is 5.0 W regardless of the power supply voltage.

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

BATTERY CHARGING

[∫]

[√]

Shows volume level.

[PWR]

FM SKIPP

Frequency indication

Opening message ‘ICOM’

Voltage indication

Indication Audio level

0 (no sound)

19–23 (default) 24–27

28–30

31 (Maximum)

1–11 12–18

BASIC OPERATION

■ Turning power ON

D Turning power ON

q Make sure alkaline batteries are installed in the battery

case or the battery pack is charged, and attach them. (p. 13)

w Push [PWR] for 1 sec. to turn the power ON.

• The function display shows “ICOM,” current voltage then the operating frequency.

• Repeat this step to turn power OFF.

The opening message can be turned ON or OFF in the expanded set mode 1. (p. 64)

DSetting volume level

The audio level can be adjusted through 32 levels. ➥ Push [Y] or [Z] to set the desired audio level.

• Rotating the tuning dial while pushing [Y] or [Z] also sets the

audio level.

• [Y]/[Z] and [DIAL] can be exchanged by [1 V↔D]. (p. 23)

DVolume level indication

The frequency display shows the volume level during setting as shown below.

BASIC OPERATION

FM SKIPP

1 MHz tuning step

10 MHz tuning step

5 kHz tuning step

20 kHz tuning step

[9 TS]

[DIAL]

[VFO MHz]

■ Tuning step

When using the tuning dial to change the frequency, or when a scan function is activated, the frequency changes in increments determined by the set tuning step. Tuning steps can be selected for each band. This transceiver has 13 tuning steps as follows:

• 5 kHz • 6.25 kHz •8.33 kHz

• 9 kHz • 10 kHz • 12.5 kHz

• 15 kHz • 20 kHz • 25 kHz

• 30 kHz • 50 kHz • 100 kHz

• 200 kHz

D Setting the tuning step

q Push [9 TS] for 1 sec. to enter tuning

step set mode.

•“TS” appears.

w Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired

tuning step.

• Rotating the tuning dial while pushing [9 TS] also selects the tuning step.

• Tuning step can be set in VFO and memory modes.

e Push [9 TS] or [VFO] to exit.

D MHz tuning step

This is useful to change the frequency rapidly.

q Select VFO mode with [VFO]. w Push [VFO MHz] for 1 sec. to select

1 MHz tuning step.

e Push [VFO MHz] for 1 sec. again to

select 10 MHz tuning step, if required.

r Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired

MHz frequency.

t Push [VFO] to exit MHz tuning step.

BASIC OPERATION

V D2TONE3H/L

DUP5SKIP6M.N

RIT

T.SCAN8SET9TS

DTMF.M

[VFO]

TONE

DUP

DTMF.M

RIT

M.N

SET

DTMF.M

SKIPP

RIT

DUP

SKIP

H/L

DUP

SET

DTMF.M

RIT

SKIPP

■

Setting a frequency

Push numeral keys and [•] to input the desired frequency.

•Frequency can be set irrelevant of the selected band.

•When inputting a frequency outside of the frequency range, the previously selected frequency is automatically selected after inputting 1 kHz digit.

DSetting the frequency with keypad

q Select VFO mode with [VFO]. w Push the desired numeral buttons until inputting 1 kHz digit to set the frequency.

• When you want to change the 100 kHz digit and below, push [•] ﬁrst, then the numeral buttons.

• Acceptable digits for the 1 kHz digit depend on the 10 kHz digit.

• Setting to 0.684 MHz

• Setting to 433.580 MHz

• Changing 100 kHz and

below.

Setting 433.580 MHz to

433.240 MHz.

■ Mode selection

[MR]

Memory channel

Memory bank

A00–Y99 appear when a memory bank is programmed.

[VFO]

VFO A

VFO B

FM SKIPP

FMW

[CALL/TV]

Call channel

TV channel

Weather channel (U.S.A. only)

BASIC OPERATION

DVFO mode

VFO mode is used for setting a desired frequency within the band range. ➥ Push [VFO] to select VFO mode.

• Pushing [VFO] in VFO mode toggles VFO A and B.

What is VFO?

VFO is an abbreviation of Variable Frequency Oscillator. Frequencies for transmitting and receiving are generated and controlled by the VFO.

D Memory mode

Memory mode is used for operation of memory channels which have programmed frequencies. ➥ Push [MR] to select memory mode.

• Pushing [MR] in memory mode toggles memory channel and memory bank indications.

•To program a memory Ch, refer to p. 37.

D Call/TV/weather channels

Call channels are used for most-oftenused frequencies for quick recall. TV and weather (U.S.A. version only) channels can be selected with [CALL/TV]. ➥ Push [CALL/TV] to select a call, TV

and weather channel in sequence.

BASIC OPERATION

[VFO]

[BAND]

BASIC OPERATION

FM SKIPP

FM SKIPPW

AM SKIPP

FM mode

WFM mode

AM mode

MODE SCAN

Push to toggle the operating mode.

SKIPP

SKIPP SKIPP

SKIPP

SKIPPAM FM

BAND

SKIPP

FMW

BC (broadcast) bands

5MHz band

50MHz band WFM bands

800MHz band

UHF (430 MHz) band 300MHz band

Air bands

VHF (144 MHz) band

220MHz band

0.495–1.620 MHz

1.625–34.995 MHz

35.000–75.995 MHz*

108.000–135.995 MHz

76.000–107.995 MHz*

550.000–999.990 MHz

383.000–549.995 MHz 255.000–382.995 MHz 222.000–254.995 MHz

136.000–221.995 MHz

Push [BAND] several times to select the desired band.

■ Operating band and receive mode selection

DSelecting the operating

band

The transceiver can receive the BC (broadcast) bands, 5 MHz band, 50 MHz band, FM broadcast band, Air

q Select VFO mode with [VFO]. w Push [BAND] several times to select

the desired band.

• Rotating the tuning dial while pushing [BAND] also selects the operating band.

band, VHF (144 MHz) band, 220 MHz band, 300 MHz band, UHF (430MHz) band or 800 MHz band. *

Frequency coverage depends on versions.

DSelecting the receive mode

Receive modes are determined by the physical properties of the radio signals. The transceiver has 3 receive modes: FM, AM and WFM modes. Typically, AM mode is used for the avionics band (108–135.995 MHz) and WFM is used for FM broadcast stations (76–107.995 MHz).

When pushing [PTT], a beep tone sounds indicating the mode is not FM mode. The transceiver cannot transmit in AM or WFM mode.

■ Setting the squelch level

[SQL]

Blinks while monitoring.

FM SKIPP

[SQL]

[DIAL]

Indication

Squelch level

Open

Automatic (default)

Level 1 (loose) Level 2

Level 3

Level 4 Level 5

Level 6 Level 7

Level 8 Level 9 (tight)

BASIC OPERATION

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

DSetting the squelch level

q While pushing and holding [SQL], ro-

tate [DIAL] one-click to display the current squelch level.

w Rotate [DIAL] successively to adjust

the squelch level.

•“LEVEL1” is loose squelch and “LEVEL9” is tight squelch.

•“AUTO” indicates automatic level adjust-

ment with a noise pulse count system.

e Release [SQL] to return to the previ-

ous indication.

[Squelch level indication]

D Monitor function

This function is used to listen to weak signals or to open the tone squelch manually. ➥ Push and hold [SQL] to monitor the

operating frequency.

The [SQL] switch can be set as a monitor ON/OFF switch in set mode. (p. 60)

BASIC OPERATION

[DIAL]

[Y]/[Z]

Default setting

Frequency setting Memory channel setting Scan direction setting Set mode setting

Volume setting

Exchanged setting

Frequency setting Memory channel setting Scan direction setting Set mode setting

VOL

SKIPP

[DIAL]

[∫] [√]

Appears when the functions are exchanged.

[1 V D]

[DIAL]

[SQL]

[∫] [√]

■ Receiving

D Setting volume level

➥ Push [Y] or [Z] to set the desired audio level.

• Rotating the tuning dial while pushing [Y] or [Z] also sets the

audio level.

D Setting squelch level

q While pushing [SQL], rotate [DIAL] to select the squelch

level.

•“LEVEL1” is loose squelch and “LEVEL9” is tight squelch.

w Release [SQL] to return to the previous indication.

DExchange [DIAL] and [YY]/[ZZ] functions

The functions of tuning dial and [Y]/[Z] switches can be exchanged, if desired.

➥ Push [1 V↔D] for 1 sec. to exchange the functions of the

tuning dial and [Y]/[Z] switches.

•“VOL” appears when the functions are exchanged.

BASIC OPERATION

FM SKIPP

[DIAL]

[VFO]

[MODE]

[BAND]

S meter

FM SKIPPW

[DIAL]

[VFO]

[MODE]

[BAND]

S meter

DReceiving FM broadcast

[EXAMPLE]: Receiving 88.200 MHz.

q Select VFO mode with [VFO]. w For direct frequency input, push [8], [8], [•], [2], [0], [0].

• Skip e and t in this case.

e Push [BAND] several times to select the FM broadcast

band.

• Default frequency (FM broadcast band): 76.000 or 88.000 MHz

r Push [MODE] several times to select WFM mode if re-

quired.

t Rotate [DIAL] to set 88.200 MHz. y When a signal is received:

➥ The TX/RX indicator lights green. ➥ Squelch opens and audio is emitted from the speaker. ➥ The S/RF indicator shows the relative signal strength.

D Receiving amateur bands

[EXAMPLE]: Receiving 145.600 MHz.

q Select VFO mode with [VFO]. w For direct frequency input, push [1], [4], [5], [•], [6], [0], [0].

• Skip e and t in this case.

e Push [BAND] several times to select the 144 MHz band.

• Default frequency (144 MHz band): 145.000 MHz

r Push [MODE] several times to select FM mode if required. t Rotate [DIAL] to set 145.600 MHz. y When a signal is received:

➥ The TX/RX indicator lights green. ➥ Squelch opens and audio is emitted from the speaker. ➥ The S/RF indicator shows the relative signal strength.

BASIC OPERATION

FMW

[BAND]

[DIAL]

[CALL/TV]

TV mode indicationTV channel indication

D Receiving TV channels

Available TV channels depends on the version. Refer to the TV frequency table (p. 83) for details. Some channels are set as skip channels. Refer to the skip channel setting (p. 26) for details. TV channel frequency and skip setting can be re-programmed via the CS-T90A cloning software, ask your dealer for details.

q Select TV mode with [CALL/TV].

• Pushing [CALL/TV] toggles a call, TV and weather channel (p. 77; U.S.A. version only) in sequence.

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

• Rotate [DIAL] while pushing [BAND] to select all TV channels.

e When a signal is received:

➥ The TX/RX indicator lights green. ➥ Squelch opens and audio is emitted from the speaker. ➥ The S/RF indicator shows the relative signal strength.

Pushing [CALL/TV] selects the call channel and does not return to the previous TV channel even if the previous mode (VFO or memory) is selected from TV channel.

BASIC OPERATION

FM SKIPW

[BAND]

[DIAL]

[5 SKIP]

Skip indication

FM SKIPW

[BAND]

[DIAL]

[CALL/TV]

[MODE SCAN]

DTV skip scan

The transceiver automatically programs the receivable TV channels as non-skip channels and others as skip channels.

q Select TV mode with [CALL/TV].

• Pushing [CALL/TV] selects a call, TV and weather channel (U.S.A. version only) in sequence.

w Push [MODE SCAN] for 1 sec. to start TV skip scan.

• The transceiver automatically scans all TV channels.

e When the scan is ﬁnished:

➥ The receivable TV channels have been programmed as non-

skip channels and others as skip channels.

➥ Rotate [DIAL] to select the receivable TV channel. ➥ Rotate [DIAL] while pushing [BAND] to select all TV channels.

D TV skip channel setting

The skip channel setting can be set manually.

q Select TV mode with [CALL/TV].

• Pushing [CALL/TV] selects a call, TV and weather channel (U.S.A. version only) in sequence.

w Rotate [DIAL] while pushing [BAND] to select the desired

TV channel.

e Push [5 SKIP] for 1 sec. to toggle the skip setting.

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

BASIC OPERATION

Attenuator is in use

FM SKIPP

ATT

ATT appears

If the operating frequency is

629.995 MHz or below, this menu does not appear.

RIT/ATT selection menu

Attenuator set mode

FM SKIPP

RIT indication

RIT frequency adjustment

Approx. +3 kHz shift

RIT function example

RIT function OFFRIT set mode

■ RIT function

To compensate for the off frequency of a transmitting station, the transceiver has receive incremental tuning for receiving frequencies above 630.000 MHz. The RIT function cannot be used in TV mode and is automatically cancelled below 630.000 MHz.

The receive incremental tuning (RIT) shifts only the receive frequency within approx. ±5 kHz.

q Set an operating frequency above 630.000 MHz. w Push [0 RIT] for 1 sec. to select the RIT set mode item.

• If “ATT ” appears, rotate [DIAL] to select “RIT.”

e Push [0 RIT] again to select the RIT set mode.

r Rotate [DIAL] to adjust the shift frequency.

•–5 to +5 appears while setting the shift frequency.

t Push [VFO] to exit the RIT set mode.

■ Attenuator function

The attenuator prevents a desired signal from distorting when very strong signals are near the desired frequency or when very strong electric ﬁelds, such as from a broadcasting station, are near your location. The attenuation level is approx. 10 dB.

q Push [0 RIT] for 1 sec. to select the ATT set mode item.

•“RIT” or “AT T” appears. If “RIT” appears, rotate [DIAL] to select “ATT.” When the operating frequency is 629.995 MHz or below,

ATT set mode is automatically selected.

w Push [0 RIT] again to select the ATT set mode.

e Push [VFO] to exit the ATT set mode.

■ Transmitting

FM SKIPP

LOW

When LOW power is selected.

When HIGH power is selected.

FM SKIPP

Lights red while transmitting

[3 H/L]

[BAND]

Microphone

[DIAL]

[PTT]

BASIC OPERATION

DAmateur band operation

CAUTION:

an antenna may damage the transceiver.

Make sure a charged battery pack or alkaline batteries are installed. (p. 1)

IMPORTANT: To maximize the readability of your transmitted signal, pause a few sec. after pushing [PTT], hold the microphone 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5 cm) from your mouth and speak at a normal voice level.

The protect circuit interrupts the output power when more than 11.5 V DC is connected.

Transmitting without

DOperating band and

frequency setting

q Select VFO mode with [VFO]. w Push [BAND] several times to select

the desired amateur band.

• Rotating the tuning dial while pushing [BAND] also selects the operating band.

e Set an operating frequency with the

tuning dial. (p. 19)

• To input the frequency directly, push [4], [3], [5], [•], [6], [8] and [0] for the example below.

DSelecting output power and

transmitting

q Push [3 H/L] for 1 sec. to select the

output power.

• Rotating the tuning dial while pushing [3 H/L] also toggles the output power.

•“LOW” appears when low output power is selected. If “LOW” does not appear, high output power is selected.

w Push and hold [PTT] to transmit,

then speak into the microphone.

• TX/RX indicator lights red.

• The S/RF indicator shows the output

power selection.

• Approx.

output power:

4.5 W/0.5 W with 11 V DC (w/CP-19R)

5.0 W/0.5 W with BP-217

0.1 W with BP-216 (ﬁxed to low power) The output power is fixed to low

while operating with battery case.

e Release [PTT] to receive.

DFM narrow mode (transmit only)

The transceiver has narrow deviation (±2.5 kHz) mode. Set narrow mode in expanded set mode 2, if desired. (p. 66)

BASIC OPERATION

FM DUP SKIPTP

While receiving While transmitting

FM DUP SKIPTP

“DUP” appears.

Station A

Station B

Repeater

439.340 MHz

434.340 MHz

439.340 MHz

Uplink

Downlink

(transmitting freq.)

(receiving freq.)

Lights red while transmitting.

[PTT]

■ Repeater operation

When using a repeater, the transmit frequency is shifted from the receive frequency by the offset frequency. (p. 31) It is convenient to program repeater information into memory channels. (p. 37)

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 Korea ver-

sions only), this selection and step e are not necessary. (p. 33)

e Push [2 TONE] for 1 sec. to activate the subaudible tone

encoder, according to repeater requirements.

•“T” appears. Refer to p. 70 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. 31)

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 Korea versions:

Auto repeater function uses the settings of the repeater tone frequency and offset frequency.

BASIC OPERATION

DUP T

FM SKIPP

SQL

FM DUP SKIPTP

[SQL]

Indication while receiving

Receives –5 MHz shift frequency

DChecking the repeater input signal

The transceiver can check whether the other station’s trans- mit signal can be received directly or not.

➥ 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 with 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 Korea versions:

Auto repeater function uses the setting 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 [7 T.SCAN] for 1 sec. to activate. See p. 73 for more

information.

BASIC OPERATION

FM DUP SKIPTP

–Duplex example

+Duplex example

Receiving

Transmitting

[SQL]

[4 DUP]

[DIAL]

[8 SET]

[VFO MHz]

5.0 MHz offset

20.0 MHz offset

No offset frequency

■ Duplex operation

D Setting offset frequency

When communicating through a repeater, the transmit frequency is shifted from the receive frequency by an amount determined by the offset frequency.

q Select VFO mode or desired memory channel to be pro-

grammed.

w Push [8 SET] for 1 sec. to enter set mode. e Rotate [DIAL] until “OFFSET” appears. r Push [8 SET] again to select offset frequency. t Rotate [DIAL] to set the desired offset frequency.

• The tuning step becomes the selected tuning step.

•Push [VFO MHz] for 1 sec. to use the MHz tuning step, if desired.

y Push [VFO] to exit set mode.

DSetting duplex direction

➥ Push [4 DUP] 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 500 kHz.

U.S.A. and Korea versions:

Auto repeater function uses the setting of the offset fre-

quency. Take care the offset frequency. (p. 33)

U.S.A. and Korea versions:

Auto repeater function has priority over the manual duplex setting. If the frequency changes after setting, the auto repeater function may have

■ Split operation

FM SKIPP

SKIPPFM

[DIAL]

[PTT]

[BAND]

[MODE]

[VFO]

[8 SET]

VFO A

VFO B

FM SKIPP

BASIC OPERATION

Split frequency operation allows you to transmit and receive on two different frequencies in the same band. The split frequency operation is performed using 2 frequencies, one in VFO A and one in B.

DSetting split frequency operation

q Push [8 SET] for 1 sec. to enter set mode. w Rotate [DIAL] until “EXP2” appears. e Push [8 SET] to select expanded set mode 2. r Rotate [DIAL] to turn the expanded set mode 2 ON.

t Push [8 SET] to exit expanded set mode 2. y Rotate [DIAL] until “SPLIT” appears. u Push [8 SET] to select split function. i Rotate [DIAL] to select split function ON or OFF.

o Push [VFO] to exit set mode.

•“SPA” or “SPB” appears and the split frequency operation is activated.

D Split frequency operation example

[EXAMPLE]: VFO A FM 145.240 MHz

VFO B FM 145.340 MHz

q Push [VFO] several times to select VFO A.

• Pushing [VFO] toggles VFO A and B.

w Push [BAND] several times to select the 144 MHz band. e Push [MODE] several times to select FM mode. r Set the operating frequency to 145.240 MHz with the tun-

ing dial.

t Push [VFO] to select VFO B. y Push [BAND] several times to select the 144 MHz band. u Push [MODE] several times to select FM mode. i Set the operating frequency to 145.340 MHz. o Push [PTT] to start the split frequency operation.

BASIC OPERATION

DUPDUP

Duplex activated only. Duplex and tone activated.

Duplex and tone activated.Auto repeater function

is turned OFF.

FREQUENCY RANGE SHIFT DIRECTION

439.000–440.000 MHz “–DUP” appears

FREQUENCY RANGE SHIFT DIRECTION

151.620–151.995 MHz

152.500–152.995 MHz

153.500–153.995 MHz

“–DUP” appears

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

■ Auto repeater function

(U.S.A. and Korea versions only)

The U.S.A. and Korea versions automatically activate the 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

• Korea version

q Select VFO mode with [VFO]. w Push [8 SET] for 1 sec. to enter set mode. e Rotate [DIAL] until “AUTO RP” appears. r Push [8 SET] to select auto repeater set mode. t Rotate [DIAL] to turn the auto repeater function ON (DUP

ONLY or DUP TONE) or OFF.

U.S.A. version:

•“DUP ONLY” Activates duplex only.

•“DUP TONE” Activates duplex and tone.

•“OFF” Auto repeater function is turned OFF.

Korea version:

•“ON” Activates duplex and tone.

•“OFF” Auto repeater function is turned OFF.

y Push [VFO] to exit set mode.

■ 1750 Hz tone

BASIC OPERATION

Some European repeaters require a 1750 Hz tone 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 [• DTMF.M] for 1 sec. to select DTMF memory.

w Rotate [DIAL] counter-clockwise until “T-CALL” appears.

e Push [VFO] to exit DTMF memory. r Set the receive frequency (repeater output frequency). t Set the shift direction of the transmit frequency. (–DUP or

DUP; see p. 31 for details.)

y While pushing [PTT], push [SQL] for 1 to 2 sec. to transmit

a 1750 Hz tone burst signal.

• If “OFF” appears, check the offset frequency or shift direction. (p. 31)

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

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

transmit signal can be received directly or not.

BASIC OPERATION

CHANNEL DESCRIPTION

000–499

(Memory

channel; Mch)

• Regular memory channel

• Default memory channel example

Mch 000 151.000 MHz Mch 001 145.000 MHz Mch 002 430.000 MHz

*Mch 003–499 are blank channels.

0A/0B–

24A/24B

(Scan edge

channel)

• Program scan edge channel 25 pairs (50 channels)

• Default scan edge example

0A: 1110.495 MHz 0B: 440.000 MHz 1A: 1150.000 MHz 1B: 1152.000 MHz 2A: 1144.000 MHz 2B: 1146.000 MHz 3A: 1430.000 MHz 3B: 1440.000 MHz

*4A/4B–24A/24B are blank channels.

C0–C4

(Call channel)

• Calling channel for amateur bands

•

Can be used as regular memory channel

• Default call channel example

C0 151.000 MHz C1 145.000 MHz C2 430.000 MHz

*C3 and 4 are blank channels.

MEMORY/CALL CHANNELS

■ General

The transceiver has 500 memory channels, 50 scan edge channels and 5 call channels for storage of often-used fre-

quencies.

Memory channels can be named with 6 characters and assigned to 18 banks.

D Memory/call channel contents

The following information can be programmed into memory or call channels:

• Operating frequency (p. 19)

• Receive mode (p. 21)

• Tuning step (p. 18)

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

(p. 31)

• Subaudible tone encoder, tone squelch or DTCS squelch ON/OFF (pgs. 29, 71)

• Subaudible tone and tone squelch frequencies (p. 70)

• DTCS code with code phase mode (pgs. 65, 70)

• Memory bank (p. 41)

• Memory name (p. 39)

• Scan skip setting (p. 48)

DDefault memory contents example

■ Calling up memory channels

Memory mode indication

Memory channel number

Appears

[DIAL]

[MR S.MW]

V D2TONE3H/L

DUP5SKIP6M.N

RIT

T.SCAN8SET9TS

keypad

MEMORY/CALL CHANNELS

Memory channels can be selected with the [DIAL] and keypad.

• Blank channels cannot be selected via [DIAL].

• Blank channels can be selected via keypad.

• Previously selected channels appear when the wrong memory channel number is entered.

D Selecting with tuning dial

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

memory channel.

D Selecting with keypad

q Push [MR] to select memory mode. w Push the desired numeral keys to

select the desired memory channel.

• Selecting memory channel 001. Push [0], [0] and [1].

• Selecting memory channel 056. Push [0], [5] and [6].

• Selecting memory channel 499. Push [4], [9] and [9].

➲ CONVENIENT

The memory channels (000–099) can be selected with 1 or 2 digits plus [MR].

• Selecting memory channel 005. Push [5] and [MR].

• Selecting memory channel 024. Push [2], [4] and [MR].

DCheck contents of all

memory channels

q Push [MR S.MW] for 1 sec. to enter

memory write condition.

• Memory channel readout blinks.

w Rotate [DIAL] to check the desired

memory channel.

Rotating [DIAL] while pushing [BAND] also selects all memory channels.

MEMORY/CALL CHANNELS

[DIAL]

[MR S.MW]

[VFO]

[BAND]

FM SKIPP FM SKIPP

e Push [MR S.MW] for 1 sec. r Select the desired channel. t Push [MR S.MW] for 1 sec.

VFO mode is selected after writing.

“ ” and memory channel readout blinks.

q, w Set the frequency.

■

Programming m

emory channels

Program the desired frequency into a memory channel, call channel or scan edge channel as follows.

The memory channels are shared with all bands. Memory channels 003–499 are blank (non-programmed) channels as a factory setting.

DProgramming a memory channel

[EXAMPLE]: 433.520 MHz into Mch 11

q Select VFO mode with [VFO]. w Set the desired frequency:

➥ Select the desired band with [BAND]. ➥ Set the frequency using [DIAL]. ➥ Set other data (e.g. offset frequency, duplex direction,

subaudible tone frequency, etc.), if required.

e Push [MR S.MW] for 1 sec. to indicate memory channels.

• Memory channel indicator “” and channel readout blinks.

• Do not hold [MR S.MW] for more than 2 sec., otherwise the pre-

viously selected memory channel contents will be overwritten.

r Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired channel.

• Call channels (C0–C4), VFO (VF) and scan edge channels (0A/0B–24A/24B), as well as regular memory channels, can be programmed in this way.

t Push [MR S.MW] for 1 sec. to program.

MEMORY/CALL CHANNELS

S.MW

FM DUP SKIPT

FM DUP T

[DIAL]

[MR]

Select the desired Mch.

for 2 sec.

Transfer to VFO.

FM SKIPP

Keep pushing [MR S.MW].Push [MR S.MW] for 1 sec.

VFO is selected.

Next memory channel is automatically selected.

■ Transferring memory

DAuto memory channel increment

While programming a memory channel, the next memory channel can be selected automatically. This is convenient when programming memory channels one after another.

➥ Keep pushing [MR S.MW] for 2 sec. or more, at step t of

the left section, to select the next memory channel automatically.

contents to VFO

This is convenient when operating around a memory or call channel.

q Push [VFO] several times to select VFO A or B to be trans-

ferred.

w Push [MR] to select memory mode. e Set the desired memory channel with [DIAL].

• Call or scan edge channel contents can be transferred in the same manner. Select a call channel in this case.

r Push [MR S.MW] for 2 sec. to transfer.

[EXAMPLE]: Transferring memory channel 26 to VFO A.

MEMORY/CALL CHANNELS

FM DUP T

[DIAL]

[MR]

Select a channel to copy.

Select desired channel.

Write into the channel.

■ Copying memory contents

This is convenient when programming memory contents into a scan edge channel or call channel.

• Call or scan edge channel contents can be copied in the same manner.

Push [MR S.MW]

w Select the memory channel to be copied with [DIAL]. e

Push [MR S.MW] for 1 sec.

• Memory channel indicator and number blinks.

• Do not hold [MR S.MW] for more than 2 sec., otherwise the pre-

viously selected VFO will be overwritten.

r Rotate [DIAL] to select the target memory channel. t Push [MR S.MW] for 2 sec. to copy.

to select memory mode.

■ Memory names

Each memory, scan edge and call channels can be programmed with an alphanumeric name such as a repeater name, club name, etc., for easy recognition. Names can be a maximum of 6 characters—see the table at right for avail- able characters.

DMemory name input

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

Push [MR S.MW] for 1 sec. to indicate the memory channel.

• Memory channel indicator blinks.

• Do not hold [MR S.MW] for more than 2 sec., otherwise the pre-

viously selected VFO will be overwritten.

r Push [CALL/TV] several times to select “NAME.”

• Memory name screen appears. The 1st character of the name

and “X” blinks.

• Previously programmed name appears, if programmed.

MEMORY/CALL CHANNELS

FM DUP T

[DIAL]

[BAND]

[MR]

[VFO]

[CALL/TV] [8 SET]

Memory name ON

Memory name indication

Space

FM DUP T

t Rotate the tuning dial to select the desired character.

• See the following list for available characters.

y Push [BAND] to advance the cursor.

• Rotating the tuning dial while pushing [BAND] also selects the cursor.

u Repeat t and y until the desired name is input. i Push [VFO] to program the name. o If you want to set other channels, repeat w through i to

set the desired name.

• Available characters

The memory names are automatically programmed into

the memory channels.

D Memory name indication

Turn the memory name indication ON and OFF as follows.

➥ Push [6 M.N] for 1 sec. to toggle the memory name indi-

cation ON and OFF.

• Frequencies are displayed for the memory channels which do not have memory names. You cannot display both.

• To change the memory name, program a new memory name again.

MEMORY/CALL CHANNELS

000 51.000 MHz 001 145.000 MHz 002 433.000 MHz 003 145.120 MHz 004 435.340 MHz 005 145.040 MHz 006 433.560 MHz 007 850.480 MHz 008 52.560 MHz 009 1.620 MHz 010 50.140 MHz 011 118.200 MHz 012 76.500 MHz 013 118.125 MHz 014 145.540 MHz 015 369.850 MHz 016 434.720 MHz 017 848.98750 MHz 018 852.720 MHz 019 75.795 MHz 020 127.700 MHz 021 146.300 MHz

499 119.870 MHz

A00–99 144 MHz Repeater* B00–99 440 MHz Repeater* C00–99 VHF air frequencies D00–99 E00–99 F00–99 G00–99 H00–99 J00–99 L00–99 N00–99 O00–99 P00–99 Q00–99 R00–99 T00–99 U00–99 Y00–99

Mch contents

Memory bank contents

A00

B00

A01

B01

C00

C01

A02

B02

C02

A03

C03

Memory bank

*Above sample is collected 144 MHz Repeater channels to bank A and 440 MHz Repeater channels to bank B.

■ Memory bank

The transceiver has 500 memory channels that can be assigned to 18 banks for faster memory access, memory arrangement, etc.

Each bank (A–H, J, L, N–R, T, U and Y) can be assigned up to 100 memory channels.

Memory banks are used for arrangement of a memory channel. When you edit the original memory channel contents, the memory bank contents are updated automatically.

DSetting a memory bank

q Push [MR] to select memory mode. w Set the desired memory channel with [DIAL]. e Push [MR S.MW] for 1 sec. to indicate a memory channel.

• Memory channel indicator blinks.

• Do not hold [MR S.MW] for more than 2 sec., otherwise the pre-

viously selected VFO will be overwritten.

r Push [CALL/TV] several times to select “BANK.”

• Memory bank screen appears.

• Previously programmed memory bank appears, if programmed.

t Push [BAND] to select a memory bank.

• Rotating the tuning dial while pushing [BAND] also selects the memory bank.

• Select “-- -- -- --” to clear the memory bank information.

y Rotate the tuning dial to select the desired channel.

• Previously used memory bank channel cannot be selected.

u Push [VFO] to program the memory bank channel.

MEMORY/CALL CHANNELS

Push [MR] to select memory mode.

w Select Mch with [DIAL].

e Push [MR S.MW] for 1 sec. to

indicate Mch.

VFO mode

Memory channel indicator flashes.

Release [CALL/TV].

Push

[VFO].

Memory bank is programmed and memory mode is selected.

Memory bank indication

Memory channel indication

Push

[BAND]

to select memory bank.

y Rotate [DIAL] to select

memory bank channel

r Push [CALL/TV].

Each push selects BANK, NAME, SKIP, CLEAR and S.MW in sequence.

Memory bank and channel.

FM SKIPP

Selected memory channel.

[DIAL]

[BAND] [MR S.MW] [CALL/TV]

➥ Push [BAND] to select the memory bank in sequence. ➥ Pushing [MR] toggles the memory channel indication

and memory bank indication.

MEMORY/CALL CHANNELS

[DIAL]

[VFO]

[CALL/TV]

[MR S.MW]

AM SKIPP

VFO mode Memory mode

FM DUP T

■ Memory clear

Unwanted memory channels can be cleared (erased). Before clearing a memory channel make sure it is no longer needed as cleared memories cannot be recalled. Scan edges (0A/0B) cannot be cleared.

q Push [MR S.MW] for 1 sec. to indicate a memory channel.

• Memory channel indicator blinks.

• Do not hold [MR S.MW] for more than 2 sec., otherwise the pre-

viously selected VFO or memory channel will be overwritten.

w Select the memory channel to be cleared with [DIAL].

• Scan edges (0A/0B) cannot be cleared.

e Push [CALL/TV] several times to select “CLEAR.”

r Push [MR S.MW] for 1 sec. to clear the selected memory

channel.

• 3 beeps sound, then the frequency is cleared.

t Push [VFO] to return to the previous mode.

■ Call channel

[DIAL]

[BAND] [MR] [CALL/TV]

FM FM

50MHz band call channel

UHF band call channel

VHF band call channel

MEMORY/CALL CHANNELS

5 call channels are available to store the most-often-used frequencies for quick recall.

The call channels can be programmed in a similar manner to memory channel programming. ➥ Select C0–C4 for programming call channels 0–4 in step

r in “Programming memory channels.” (p. 37)

DSelecting a call channel

q Push [CALL/TV] to select a call channel.

• Pushing [CALL/TV] selects a call, TV and weather (U.S.A. version only) channel in sequence.

w Rotate [DIAL] counterclockwise or clockwise to select a

programmed call channel.

• Rotating [DIAL] while pushing [BAND] selects all call channels.

e Push [VFO] or [MR] to return to the previously selected

mode.

• Call channel example (depends on version)

MEMORY/CALL CHANNELS

CH-A00

A01

A03

A04

A12

A13

A35

A99

SKIP

77.500

78.500

80.200

81.250

85.100

90.150

96.500

101.200

SKIP

(Unit: MHz)

CH-000

001

002

003

004

CH-005

006

499

SKIP

Jump

Lower

scan edge

(0A–24A)

Upper

scan edge

(0B–24B)

Scan

Jump

Lower

band edge

Upper

band edge

Scan

Jump

Start

Lower

edge

Upper

edge

Scan

Jump

P SKIPP SKIP

SCAN OPERATION

■ Scan types

D VFO scans

FULL SCAN (p. 46)

BAND SCAN (p. 46)

PROGRAMMED SCAN (p. 46)

Repeatedly scans all frequencies over the entire receive range.

•Some frequency ranges are restricted depending on versions.

Repeatedly scans all frequencies over the entire selected band.

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

Up to 25 programmed scan ranges (0A/0B to 24A/24B), full memory scan, select band scan and memory bank scan provide scanning versatility. Each scan can have skip channels programmed.

DMemory scans

FULL MEMORY SCAN (p. 48)

Repeatedly scans all memory channels except skip channels.

SELECT BAND SCAN (p. 48)

Repeatedly scans memory channels except skip channels within a selected memory band. (e.g. WFM, 144 MHz or 440 MHz memory band, etc.)

BANK SCAN (p. 48)

Repeatedly scans memory

channels except skip chan-

nels within a speciﬁed mem-

ory bank (i.e. memory Bank,

A00–A99).

SCAN OPERATION

FM SKIPP

Full scan

Band scan

Programmed scan

Scanning example

Flashes while scanning.

■ VFO scan

The following scans are available for the VFO scan.

FULL SCAN

Repeatedly scans all frequencies over the entire receive range.

• Some frequency ranges are restricted depending on versions.

BAND SCAN

Repeatedly scans all frequencies over the entire selected band.

PROGRAMMED SCAN

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

Skip frequencies are not scanned when the frequency skip function is in use. (“P SKIP” appears)

If the same frequencies are programmed into a pair of scan edges, programmed scan does not start.

For programmed scan, scan edges must be programmed in advance. Program scan edges in the same manner as programming a memory channel. (p. 37)

q Select VFO mode with [VFO]. w Push [5 SKIP] for 1 sec. to toggle the frequency skip func-

tion ON or OFF.

•“P SKIP” appears when the frequency skip function is turned ON.

e Set the squelch level, if desired. r While pushing [MODE SCAN], rotate [DIAL] to select the

desired scan range.

•“ALL” for full scan, “BAND” for band scan or “PROG 0–24” for programmed scan.

t Release [MODE SCAN] to start the scan.

• Decimal point blinks while scanning.

•“P SKIP” blinks when the frequency skip function is turned ON.

• To change the scanning direction, rotate [DIAL].

• If the pocket beep or DTCS beep function is activated, the trans-

ceiver automatically selects the tone squelch or DTCS squelch function when a scan starts.

y To stop the scan, push [VFO].

SCAN OPERATION

FM SKIPP

Skip indication

FM SKIPP

Push [5 SKIP] for 1 sec. to program the frequency as a skip frequency.

Blank channels are used in reverse sequence.

Flashes while scanning.

When scan pauses.

■ Frequency skip function

Unwanted frequencies can be skipped and programmed as skip channels when full scan, band scan or programmed scan is pausing.

q Start a VFO scan. (p. 46) w While receiving an unwanted signal and scan pauses,

push [5 SKIP] for 1 sec. to program the received frequency as a skip frequency.

• The transceiver emits 3 beeps and the scan resumes.

• Non-programmed memory channels (blank channels) are used

for skip frequency programming in reverse sequence.

• Do not release [5 SKIP] before 1 sec., otherwise the scan stops and the transceiver enters frequency setting condition.

To scan the skip frequency after programming, cancel the

skip information or clear the memory channel. (p. 43)

■ Skip channel 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 interval.

q Select memory mode with [MR]. w Rotate [DIAL] to select memory channel to set the skip in-

formation.

e Push [5 SKIP] for 1 sec. one or more times to select the

condition.

•“OFF” for no skipping of channels, “SKIP” for memory skip scan or “P SKIP” for frequency skip scan and memory skip scan.

“P SCAN” setting is effective when the frequency skip function is turned ON. (p. 46)

SCAN OPERATION

FM SKIPP

Release [MODE SCAN]

Full bank scan

Select band scan

FM SKIPP

*Flashes while scanning.

FM SKIPP

Bank scan

***

**Bank name appears.

■ Memory scan

Memory scan repeatedly scans all memory channels except skip channels. There are 3 types of memory scan, select band scan, full bank scan and bank scan are available.

DFull memory scan/Select band scan

q Push [MR] to enter memory mode. w While pushing and holding [MODE SCAN], rotate [DIAL] to

select from scan-guidance, [ALL], [SEL BC], [SEL 5], [SEL 50], [SEL WFM], [SEL AIR], [SEL 144], [ SEL 220], [SEL 300], [SEL 440] or [SEL 800].

•[ALL] scans full programmed memories except skip channels.

•Scan-guidance appear(s) for programmed band(s) only.

•Scan repeatedly scans memory channels except skip channels

within a selected memory band.

e Release [MODE SCAN] to start the memory scan.

• Decimal point blinks while scanning.

• To change the scanning direction, rotate [DIAL].

• While receiving an unwanted signal and scan pauses, push [5

SKIP] for 1 sec. to set the received channel as a skip channel.

r Push [VFO] to stop the scan.

DFull bank scan/Bank scan

Bank scan repeatedly scans memory channels except skip channels within a selected memory bank.

q Push [MR] to enter the memory bank mode.

• Pushing [MR] toggles the memory channel and memory bank modes.

• Program 2 or more memory channels to a memory bank in advance.

w Push [BAND] several times to select the desired memory

bank if desired.

e While pushing [MODE SCAN], rotate [DIAL] to select [ALL]

or [BANK].

•“ALL” scans for full bank or “BANK” scans for within a speciﬁed

memory bank only.

r Release [MODE SCAN] to start the memory scan.

• Decimal point blinks while scanning.

• To change the scanning direction, rotate [DIAL].

t Push [VFO] to stop the scan.

SCAN OPERATION

■ Scan notes

D Squelch setting

Scanning stops when the squelch opens. Make sure the squelch is set to the threshold point or desired squelch level. ➥ Rotate the tuning dial while pushing [SQL] to select auto-

matic squelch (AUTO) or a level (1–9) where the noise is muted. (p. 22)

D Tuning dial operation while scanning

➥ Scan starts in the upward direction. To change the scan-

ning direction, rotate [DIAL] clockwise or counterclockwise.

➥ Rotating [DIAL] while a scan is posed, resumes the scan

manually.

D Tuning step setting while scanning

The tuning step set while scanning becomes the selected tuning step. Reset the tuning step before scanning, if necessary. (p. 18)

D Skip function

DWhen receiving a signal

The scan pauses according to the scan pause time (default: 10 sec.). It can be selected as a pause or timer scan (2–20 sec.) in set mode. (p. 58)

The scan restarts after a signal disappears according to the resume time (default: 2 sec.). It can be selected from 0–5 sec. or ‘hold’ (indeﬁnitely) in set mode. (p. 58)

DScan stop beep

A beep sounds when a scan stops to confirm the scan has detected a signal. This function can be turned ON or OFF in expanded set mode 1. (p. 62)

DScan stop LED

The keypad backlighting blinks when a scan stops to conﬁrm the scan has detected a signal. This function can be turned ON or OFF in expanded set mode 1. (p. 62)

DBusy LED ON/OFF

The receive indicator can be turned ON or OFF in set mode. (p. 59)

PRIORITY WATCH

■ Priority watch types

Priority watch checks for signals on a frequency every 5 sec. while operating on a VFO frequency or scan. The transceiver has 6 priority watch types to suit your needs.

The watch resumes according to the selected scan resume condition. See p. 58 for details.

MEMORY or CALL CHANNEL WATCH

While operating on a VFO frequency, priority watch checks for a signal in the selected memory or call channel 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 in each memory channel in sequence.

•The memory skip function is useful to speed up the scan.

VFO SCAN with MEMORY or CALL CHANNEL WATCH

While scanning in VFO mode, priority watch checks for signals in the selected memory or call channel every 5 sec.

VFO SCAN with MEMORY SCAN WATCH

While scanning in VFO mode, priority watch checks for signals in memory channels every 5 sec.

If the pocket beep function is activated, the transceiver automatically selects the tone squelch function when priority watch starts.

■ Priority alert

You can be alerted with beeps and a blinking “S,” when a priority watch detects a signal on the watching frequency.

q Push [8 SET] for 1 sec. to enter set mode. w Rotate [DIAL] until “PRIO” appears.

e Push [8 SET] to select the priority watch item. r Rotate [DIAL] to select the priority alert item. (“BELL”)

t Push [VFO] to exit set mode and start the priority watch.

PRIORITY WATCH

PRIO

FM SKIPP

Checks for a signal in the selected memory channel every 5 sec.

While operating on a VFO frequency

The watch stops on the selected channel when a signal is received.

PRIO

SKIPP

[VFO]

[DIAL]

[8 SET]

Priority watch item

Priority watch with alert

Push [VFO] to start.

■ Priority watch operation

D Memory channel watch

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

•A memory channel with skip information can be watched.

q Select VFO mode; then, set an operating frequency. w Select the desired memory channel. e Push [8 SET] for 1 sec. to enter set mode. r Rotate [DIAL] until “PRIO” appears. t Push [8 SET] to select the priority watch item. y Rotate [DIAL] to select the priority watch (“ON”) or priority

watch with alert (“BELL”).

u Push [VFO] to exit set mode and start the priority watch.

• The transceiver checks the memory channel frequency every 5 sec.

• The watch resumes according to the selected scan resume condition. (p. 58)

i Push [VFO] while the display shows the VFO frequency to

stop the watch.

PRIORITY WATCH

CH-000

CH-499

CH-400

CH-300

CH-200

CH-100

CH-006

CH-005

CH-004

CH-003

CH-002

CH-001

Memory scan

VFO frequency

5 sec.

Pauses when a signal is received in Mch.

Watches Mch while operating on VFO.

FM SKIPP

PRIO

VFO scan

Memory channel

5 sec.

Watches Mch while VFO scanning. Pauses when a signal is received in Mch.

PRIO

145.100

145.120

145.140

145.200

145.220

145.240

145.260

51.000

850.000

433.500

433.000

145.280

DVFO scan with memory channel watch

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

•A memory channel with skip information can be watched.

q Select the desired memory channel to be watched. w Select VFO mode. e Push [MODE SCAN] for 1 sec. to start a VFO scan. (full

scan, band scan or programmed scan)

r Push [8 SET] for 1 sec. to enter set mode. t Rotate [DIAL] until “PRIO” appears. y Push [8 SET] to select the priority watch item. u Rotate [DIAL] to select the priority watch (“ON”) or priority

watch with alert (“BELL”).

i Push [VFO] to exit set mode and start the priority watch. o Push [VFO] while the display shows the VFO frequency to

stop the VFO scan and priority watch.

D Memory scan watch

While operating on a VFO frequency, priority watch checks for a signal in memory channels every 5 sec.

q Select VFO mode; then, set an operating frequency. w Select memory mode. e Push [MODE SCAN] for 1 sec. to start a memory scan. r Push [8 SET] for 1 sec. to enter set mode. t Rotate [DIAL] until “PRIO” appears. y Push [8 SET] to select the priority watch item. u Rotate [DIAL] to select the priority watch (“ON”) or priority

watch with alert (“BELL”).

i Push [VFO] to exit set mode and start the priority watch. o Push [VFO] while the display shows the VFO frequency to

stop the watch.

PRIORITY WATCH

PRIO

SKIPPFM

PRIO

Checks for a signal in the selected call channel every 5 sec.

While operating on a VFO frequency

The watch stops on the selected channel when a signal is received.

D VFO scan with memory scan watch

While scanning in VFO mode, priority watch checks for signals in memory channels every 5 sec.

q Select memory mode. w Push [MODE SCAN] for 1 sec. to start a memory scan.

• Start the memory scan ﬁrst, otherwise, memory scan watch does not start.

e Push [8 SET] for 1 sec. to enter set mode. r Rotate [DIAL] until “PRIO” appears. t Push [8 SET] to select the priority watch item. y Rotate [DIAL] to select the priority watch (“ON”) or priority

watch with alert (“BELL”).

u Push [VFO] to exit set mode and start the memory scan

watch.

i Push [MODE SCAN] for 1 sec. to start a VFO scan. (full

scan, band scan or programmed scan)

• VFO scan with memory scan watch is now activated.

• The scan or watch pauses when a signal is received on a VFO

frequency or memory channels select for watch.

o Push [VFO] while the display shows the VFO frequency to

stop the VFO scan and priority watch.

DCall channel watch

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

q Select VFO mode; then, set an operating frequency. w Push [CALL/TV] to select call channel mode. e Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired call channel. r Push [8 SET] for 1 sec. to enter set mode. t Rotate [DIAL] until “PRIO” appears. y Push [8 SET] to select the priority watch item. u Rotate [DIAL] to select the priority watch (“ON”) or priority

watch with alert (“BELL”).

i Push [VFO] to exit set mode and start the priority watch. o Push [VFO] while the display shows the VFO frequency to

stop the watch.

DVFO scan with call channel watch

VFO scan

Call channel

5 sec.

Watches call Ch while VFO scanning. Pauses when a signal is received in call Ch.

PRIO

145.100

145.120

145.140

145.200

145.220

145.240

145.260

51.000

850.000

433.500

433.000

145.280

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

q Select VFO mode. w Push [CALL/TV] to select call channel mode. e Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired call channel. r Push [8 SET] for 1 sec. to enter set mode. t Rotate [DIAL] until “PRIO” appears. y Push [8 SET] to select the priority watch item. u Rotate [DIAL] to select the priority watch (“ON”) or priority

watch with alert (“BELL”).

i Push [VFO] to exit set mode and start the priority watch. o Push [MODE SCAN] for 1 sec. to start a VFO scan. (full

scan, band scan or programmed scan)

!0 Push [VFO] while the display shows the VFO frequency to

stop the VFO scan and priority watch.

PRIORITY WATCH

SKIPP

[VFO]

[8 SET]

[DIAL]

SET MODE

■ Set mode

Set mode is used for programming infrequently changed values or conditions of functions.

In addition, this transceiver has 2 expanded set modes which are used for programming even more infrequently changed values or conditions of functions. When turning the expanded set modes OFF, only half of the set mode items are displayed for simple operation.

DEntering set mode

q Push [8 SET] for 1 sec. to enter set

mode.

w Rotate [DIAL] until the desired item

appears.

e Push [8 SET] to select the set mode

item.

r Rotate [DIAL] to select a set mode

item.

t Push [VFO] to exit set mode or push

[8 SET] then rotate [DIAL] to select another set mode item.

DExpanded set mode ON/OFF

q Push [8 SET] for 1 sec. to enter set

mode.

w Rotate [DIAL] until “EXP1” or “EXP2”

appears.

e Push [8 SET] to select one of the

expanded set modes.

r Rotate [DIAL] to turn the expanded

set mode ON or OFF.

t Push [8 SET] then rotate [DIAL] to

select a set mode item in the selected expanded set mode, or push [VFO] to exit set mode.

■ Set mode items

Set mode is used for programming infrequently changed values or conditions of functions.

General set mode

R TONE Repeater tone (p. 57) C TONE Tone squelch/pocket beep frequency (p. 57) CODE DTCS squelch code (p. 57) OFFSET Offset frequency (p. 57) RESUME Scan resume time (p. 58) PAUSE Scan pause timer (p. 58) PRIO Priority watch (p. 58) BEEP LV Beep tone level (p. 58) BEEP Beep tone (p. 59) LIGHT Display backlighting (p. 59) BUSY Busy LED (p. 59) AP OFF Auto power OFF (p. 59) P SAVE Power save (p. 60) MONI Monitor switch action (p. 60) SPEED Dial speed acceleration (p. 60) AUTORP Auto repeater (p. 61) DTMF DTMF speed (p. 61) MIC Optional HM-75A functions (p. 61) WX ALT Weather Alert (p. 62) EXP1 Expanded set mode 1 (upper right) EXP2 Expanded set mode 2 (lower right)

SET MODE

EXP1 (Expanded set mode 1)

STOP B Scan stop beep (p. 62) STOP L Scan stop LED (p. 62) LIGHT P Backlighting position (p. 62) COLOR Backlighting color (p. 63) EDGE B Band edge beep (p. 63) AP ON Auto power ON (p. 63) LOCK Key lock effect (p. 63) PTT LK PTT lock (p. 64) CONT LCD Contrast (p. 64) OPN.MSG Opening message (p. 64)

Appears when expanded set mode 1 is ON.

EXP2 (Expanded set mode 2)

DTCS P DTCS phase mode (p. 65) LK OUT Busy lockout (p. 65) TOT Time-out timer (p. 65) ACTIVE Active band (p. 65) SPLIT Split operation (p. 66) NARROW FM narrow deviation (p. 66) MC SYN Morse code synthesizer (p. 66) KY SPD Morse code keying speed (p. 66)

Appears when expanded set mode 2 is ON.

SET MODE

023 025 026 031 032 036 043 047 051 053 054 065

071 072 073 074 114 115 116 122 125 131 132 134

143 145 152 155 156 162 165 172 174 205 212 223

225 226 243 244 245 246 251 252 255 261 263 265

266 271 274 306 311 315 325 331 332 343 346 351

356 364 365 371 411 412 413 423 431 432 445 446

452 454 455 462 464 465 466 503 506 516 523 526

532 546 565 606 612 624 627 631 632 654 662 664

703 712 723 731 732 734 743 754

67.0

69.3

71.9

74.4

77.0

79.7

82.5

85.4

88.5

91.5

94.8

97.4

100.0

103.5

107.2

110.9

114.8

118.8

123.0

127.3

131.8

136.5

141.3

146.2

151.4

156.7

159.8

162.2

165.5

167.9

171.3

173.8

177.3

179.9

183.5

186.2

189.9

192.8

196.6

199.5

203.5

206.5

210.7

218.1

225.7

229.1

233.6

241.8

250.3

254.1

• Repeater tone (R TONE)

Selects the tone encoder frequency for accessing a repeater, etc. from one of 50 available tone frequencies.

• 67.0–254.1 Hz (50 tones):

88.5 Hz (default)

•Tone squelch/pocket beep frequency (C TONE)

Selects the tone squelch or pocket beep frequency from one of 50 available tone frequencies.

• 67.0–254.1 Hz (50 tones):

88.5 Hz (default)

[Repeater/Tone squelch tone table]

• DTCS squelch code (CODE)

Selects the DTCS squelch code from one of 104 available codes.

• 023–754 (104 codes): 023 (default)

[DTCS code table]

• Offset frequency (OFFSET)

Sets the offset frequency for duplex (repeater) operation within 0–159.995 MHz range.

The offset frequency changes according to the selected tuning steps. (p. 18)

SET MODE

• Scan resume time (RESUME)

Selects the scan resume time of a paused frequency after the received signal disappears.

• 0 Scan resumes when a received signal disappears.

• 1–5 Scan pauses 1–5 sec. after a received signal disappears. (default: 2 sec.)

• Hold Scan pauses on a received signal even if it disappears. Rotate the tuning dial to resume manually.

• Scan pause timer (PAUSE)

Selects the scan pause time. When receiving signals, the scan pauses according to the scan pause time.

• 2–20 Scan pauses for 2–20 sec. on

a received signal in 2 sec. steps. (default: 10 sec.)

• Hold Scan pauses on a received

signal until it disappears. Rotate the tuning dial to resume manually.

• Priority watch (PRIO)

Activates priority watch or priority watch with alert (BELL).

• OFF The priority watch is turned OFF. (default)

• ON The transceiver checks the memory channel frequency every 5 sec.

• BELL The transceiver checks the memory channel frequency every 5 sec. You can be alerted with beeps and a blinking “S”.

• Beep tone level (BEEP LV)

Adjusts the conﬁrmation beep output level to the desired level within 32 levels or to the related level with volume.

The confirmation beep (next item) must be turned on to

have a beep tone.

• VOLUME The beep tone volume

level is linked with the receive volume level. (default)

• - - - - -- The beep tone volume

ooo ooo level can be set in 32

steps.

SET MODE

• Beep tone (BEEP)

Turns the conﬁrmation beep ON or OFF.

• ON The conﬁrmation beep is turned ON. (default)

• OFF The conﬁrmation beep is turned OFF.

• Display backlighting (LIGHT)

The transceiver has display backlighting with a 5 sec. timer for nighttime operation. The display backlighting can be turned ON continuously or turned OFF, if desired.

“AUTO” setting turns the backlighting ON while operating with an external DC power source. (10–11.5 V DC)

• AUTO The display backlighting is

ON with a 5 sec. timer. (default)

• ON The display backlighting is turned ON.

• OFF The display backlighting is turned OFF.

• Busy LED (BUSY)

The TX/RX indicator lights green while receiving a signal or when the squelch is open. This indication can be turned OFF to conserve the battery power, if desired.

• ON The indicator lights green while receiving a signal or when the squelch is open. (default)

• OFF The indicator does not function even if a signal is received.

• Auto power OFF (AP OFF)

The transceiver can be set to automatically turn OFF after a speciﬁed period with a beep, when no switch is pushed.

120 min., 90 min., 60 min., 30 min. and OFF can be specified. The specified period is retained even when the transceiver is turned OFF by the auto power-off function. To cancel the function, select “OFF” in this set mode.

SET MODE

• Power save (P SAVE)

The power save function reduces the current drain to conserve battery power. This item sets the power save duty cycle—the ratio of receive circuit on to receive circuit off while standing by. The duty cycle can be set to automatic (default), 1:1, 1:4, 1:8, 1:16 or OFF.

“AUTO” selects “1:4” duty ratio when receiving no signal for 5 sec., then “1:8” 60 sec. after that.

When “AUTO” is selected, the power save automatically turns OFF while operating with an external DC power source (10–11.5 V DC)

For packet operation, the power save should be turned OFF to receive reliable packet data.

• Monitor switch action (MONI)

The monitor switch can be set as a ‘sticky’ switch. When set to the sticky condition, each push of [SQL] toggles the monitor function on and off.

• PUSH Set the monitor switch to normal. (default)

• HOLD Set the monitor switch to sticky switch.

• Dial speed acceleration (SPEED)

The dial speed acceleration automatically speeds up the tuning dial speed when rotating the [DIAL] rapidly.

SET MODE

• ON The dial speed acceleration

is turned ON. (default)

• OFF The dial speed acceleration

is turned OFF.

SET MODE

• Auto repeater (AUTORP)

The auto repeater function automatically turns ON or OFF the duplex operation with specified shift direction and tone encoder, when the operating frequency falls within or outside of the general repeater output frequency range.

U.S.A. version:

• ONLY

• TONE Activates duplex and tone.

• OFF Deactivates the function.

Korea version:

• ON Activates duplex and tone. (de-

• OFF Deactivates the function.

Activates duplex only. (default)

fault)

• DTMF speed (DTMF)

The rate at which DTMF memories send individual DTMF characters can be set to accommodate operating needs.

DISPLAY INTERVAL SPEED

100 100 msec. 5.0 cps 200 200 msec. 2.5 cps 300 300 msec. 1.6 cps 500 500 msec. 1.0 cps

cps=characters/sec.

• Optional HM-75A function (MIC)

Microphone simple mode is used to change the function assignments for switches on the optional HM-75A

TROL MICROPHONE.

• NORM-1: (default)

[A] Selects band. [B] Toggles VFO and memory. [Y] [UP] [Z] [DOWN]

• NORM-2: [A] Toggles monitor function. [B] Toggles VFO and memory. [Y] [UP] [Z] [DOWN]

• SIMPLE: [A] Toggles monitor function. [B] Selects call channel C0. [Y] Selects memory Ch 000. [Z] Selects memory Ch 001.

VFO mode cannot be selected via the microphone when SIMPLE mode is selected.

REMOTE CON-

SET MODE

• Weather Alert (WX ALT)

(USA version only)

Turns the weather alert function ON or OFF.

• ON The WX alert beep sounds when an alert signal is received.

• OFF The WX alert beep does not sound. (default)

• Scan stop beep (STOPB)

Turns the scan stop beep ON or OFF.

•Turn the expanded set mode 1 ON in advance.

• ON The scan stop beep sounds

when a scan is stopped.

• OFF The scan stop beep does not sound even when a scan is stopped. (default)

• Scan stop LED (STOP L)

Turns the scan stop LED ON or OFF.

• Turn the expanded set mode 1 ON in advance.

• ON The keypad backlighting

blinks in green and orange when a scan is stopped.

• OFF The keypad backlighting does not blink even when a scan is stopped. (default)

• Backlighting position (LIGHT P)

Selects the lighted area from keypad only, function display only and both keypad and function display.

• Turn the expanded set mode 1 ON in advance.

• ALL Lighted area is both keypad

and function display. (default)

• KEY Lighted area is keypad only.

• LCD Lighted area is function dis-

play only.

SET MODE

• Backlighting color (COLOR)

Selects the backlighting color between green, orange or red.

• Turn the expanded set mode 1 ON in advance.

• GREEN Green backlighting color.

(default)

• ORANGE Orange backlighting color.

• RED Red backlighting color.

• Band edge beep (EDGE B)

Turns the band edge beep ON or OFF. The band edge beep sounds when the operating frequency changes across the band edge.

•Turn the expanded set mode 1 ON in advance.

• ON The band edge beep is turned

ON.

• OFF The band edge beep is turned OFF. (default)

• Auto power ON (AP ON)

Turns the transceiver power ON after 30 min. to 24 hrs. in 30 min. steps.

• Turn the expanded set mode 1 ON in advance.

When operating with battery pack or case and the battery is exhausted, auto power-on does not function.

• Key lock effect (LOCK)

While the lock function is ON, [PWR], [PTT], [SQL], [Y]/[Z] and [CALL/TV LOCK] can still be accessed. Accessible switches can be set to 1 of 4 groups.

•Turn the expanded set mode 1 ON in advance.

• NORMAL [PWR], [PTT], [SQL]

and [Y]/[Z] are accessible.

• NO SQL [PWR], [PTT] and [SQL] are accessible.

• NO VOL [PWR], [PTT] and [Y]/[Z] are accessible.

• ALL [PWR] and [PTT] are accessible.

SET MODE

• PTT lock (PTT LK)

Turns the PTT lock ON or OFF.

• Turn the expanded set mode 1 ON in advance.

• ON The PTT lock is turned ON.

• OFF The PTT lock is turned OFF.

(default)

• LCD contrast (CONT)

The contrast of the LCD can be adjusted from 4 levels.

• Turn the expanded set mode 1 ON in advance.

• 1 (low contrast) – 4 (high contrast)

3 (default)

• Opening message (OPN.MSG)

Turns the opening message ON or OFF.

• Turn the expanded set mode 1 ON in advance.

• ON Displays the opening mes-

sage at power ON. (default)

• OFF Does not display the opening message at power ON.

SET MODE

• DTCS phase mode (DTCS P)

Selects the DTCS phase mode.

• Turn the expanded set mode 2 ON in advance.

• BOTH N Normal phases are used for

both Tx and Rx. (default)

• TN-RR Normal phase is used for Tx; Reverse phase for Rx.

• TR-RN Reverse phase is used for Tx; Normal phase for Rx.

• BOTH R Reverse phases are used for both Tx and Rx.

• Busy lockout (LK OUT)

Turns the busy lockout function ON and OFF. This function inhibits transmission while receiving a signal or when the squelch is open.

•Turn the expanded set mode 2 ON in advance.

• ON The busy lockout is turned ON.

• OFF The busy lockout is turned

OFF. (default)

• Time-out timer (TOT)

To prevent accidental prolonged transmission, etc., the transceiver has a time-out timer. This timer cuts a transmission OFF after 1, 3, 5 or 10 min. of continuous transmission. This timer can be cancelled.

•Turn the expanded set mode 2 ON in advance.

Approx. 10 sec. before the time-out timer is activated, the

transceiver emits a beep tone as a warning.

• OFF The time-out timer is turned OFF. (default)

• 1–10 The transmission is cut OFF after the set period elapses.

• Active band (ACTIVE)

Allows continuous frequency selection of the operating frequency across all bands.

• ALL The operating frequency

can be selected continuously. (default)

• SINGLE The operating frequency

can be selected within the current band. Push [BAND] for band selection in this case.

SET MODE

• Split operation (SPLIT)

Turns the split operation ON or OFF. Split frequency operation allows you to transmit and receive on two different frequencies. Split frequency operation uses 2 frequencies, one in VFO A and the other in VFO B.

•Turn the expanded set mode 2 ON in advance.

• ON The split operation is turned ON. ‘SPA’ appears for VFO A; ‘SPB’ appears for VFO B.

• OFF The split operation is turned

OFF. (default)

• FM narrow deviation (NARROW)

Selects the maximum FM deviation for normal or narrow on transmit mode.

• ON Selects the narrow FM devia- tion for FM mode.

• OFF Selects the normal FM deviation for FM mode. (default)

• Morse code synthesizer (MC SYN)

The transceiver announces the operating frequency or TV channel number in Morse code.

•Turn the expanded set mode 2 ON in advance.

• ON The Morse code synthesizer

is turned ON.

• OFF The Morse code synthesizer is turned OFF. (default)

Turning power ON while pushing

[CALL/TV] also toggles the Morse code synthesizer ON or OFF.

• Morse code keying speed (KY SPD)

The keying speed of the Morse code synthesizer can be adjusted within 10 to 25 WPM for your convenience.

•Turn the expanded set mode 2 ON in advance.

• 10–25 WPM in 5 WPM steps

20 WPM (default)

SET MODE

Next display appears when 7th digit is input.

The display returns to 1st display when 16th digit is input.

Programming mode

DTMF memory channel

Blank channel indication

OTHER FUNCTIONS

■ Programming a DTMF code

DTMF codes are used for autopatching, accessing repeaters, controlling other equipment, etc. The transceiver has 10 DTMF memory channels (D0–D9) for storage of often-used DTMF codes of up to 16 digits.

q Push [• DTMF.M] for 1 sec. to enter DTMF memory. w Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired DTMF memory chan-

nel.

•“T-CALL” appears when a 1750 Hz tone burst signal is selected. (p. 34)

e Push [• DTMF.M] for 1 sec. to enter programming mode.

• Previously programmed DTMF code is cleared.

r Push the desired keys to input the characters.

• [VFO] inputs “A,” [MR] inputs “B,” [CALL/TV] inputs “C,” [BAND]

inputs “D,” [•] inputs “M” (E) and [MODE] inputs “F” (#).

• Up to 16 digits can be programmed.

t Repeat r until the desired code is input.

y Push [SQL] or [PTT] to program the DTMF code and exit

programming mode.

• Entering 16th digit automatically exits the programming mode.

■ Transmitting a DTMF code

FM SKIPP

[PTT]

DTMF code is not displayed.

[SQL]

[PTT]

[• DTMF.M]

[DIAL]

[VFO]

DTMF code is displayed 6 digits at a time.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

DTransmitting from DTMF memory

The selected DTMF code is transmitted at each push of the [SQL] switch while transmitting.

The rate at which DTMF memories send individual DTMF characters can be set in set mode. (p. 61)

q Set the desired frequency. w Push [• DTMF.M] for 1 sec. to enter DTMF memory. e Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired DTMF memory chan-

nel.

r Push [VFO] to exit DTMF memory. t While pushing [PTT], push [SQL] to transmit the selected

DTMF code.

DTransmitting a DTMF code directly

DTMF code can be transmitted via keypad directly while transmitting.

q Set the desired frequency. w While pushing [PTT], push the desired keys to transmit the

DTMF code.

• [VFO] transmits “A,” [MR] transmits “B,” [CALL/TV] transmits “C,”

[BAND] transmits “D,” [•] transmits “E” (M) and [MODE] transmits “F” (#).

OTHER FUNCTIONS

FM SKIPP

[SQL]

[• DTMF.M]

[DIAL]

DTMF code is displayed 6 digits at a time.

The display returns to frequency indication.

[SQL]

[PTT]

[• DTMF.M]

[DIAL]

[VFO]

Select DTMF memory to be cleared.

DTMF programming mode

The DTMF memory becomes blank.

■ Clearing a DTMF memory

An unwanted DTMF memory can be cleared (erased).

q Push [• DTMF.M] for 1 sec. to enter DTMF memory mode. w Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired DTMF memory chan-

nel to be cleared.

e Push [• DTMF.M] for 1 sec. to enter programming mode

and clear the selected DTMF memory channel.

• The DTMF memory channel is cleared.

r Push [SQL] or [PTT] to exit programming mode.

■ Conﬁrming a DTMF memory

The DTMF memory can be conﬁrmed with a DTMF tone.

q Push [• DTMF.M] for 1 sec. to enter DTMF memory mode. w Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired DTMF memory chan-

nel.

e Push [SQL] to conﬁrm the DTMF memory contents.

• The display returns to frequency indication after conﬁrmation.

■ Tone frequency and DTCS code

OTHER FUNCTIONS

• Subaudible (repeater) tone

Some repeaters require subaudible tones to be accessed. Subaudible tones are superimposed over your normal signal and must be set in advance.

• Tone and DTCS squelches

The tone squelch (CTCSS) or DTCS squelch opens only when receiving a signal containing a matching subaudible tone or DTCS code, respectively. You can silently wait for calls from group members using the same tone or code. Separate tone frequencies can be set for repeater and tone squelch/pocket beep operation.

• Pocket and DTCS beep

These functions use subaudible tones or DTCS codes for calling and can be used as a “common pager” to inform you that someone has called while you were away from the transceiver. The same code is used for DTCS squelch and beep.

Setting subaudible tones for repeater or tone squelch

q Push [8 SET] for 1 sec. to enter set

mode.

w Rotate [DIAL] until “R TONE” (re-

peater tone) or “C TONE” (CTCSS tone) appears.

e Push [8 SET]. r Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired

repeater or CTCSS tone.

• Each operating band and each memory channel have independent settings.

t Push [VFO] to exit set mode.

DSetting DTCS code for

DTCS squelch or beep

q Push [8 SET] for 1 sec. to enter set

mode.

w Rotate [DIAL] until “CODE” appears.

e Push [8 SET]. r Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired

DTCS code.

• Each operating band and each memory channel have independent settings.

t Push [VFO] to exit set mode.

DTCS phase mode can be selected in expanded set mode 2. (p. 65)

OTHER FUNCTIONS

FM DTCS SKIPP

FM SQL SKIPTP

Pocket beep by CTCSS dode

Pocket beep by DTCS code

FM SKIPP

FM SKIPTP

FM SQL SKIPTP

FM DTCS SKIPP

No tone operation

Subaudible tone encoder

Tone squelch

Pocket beep

DTCS beep

DTCS squelch

■ Tone/DTCS squelch

q Set the desired operating frequency, CTCSS tone and

DTCS code.

w Push [2 TONE] for 1 sec. one or more times to activate the

tone or DTCS squelch. (T SQL or DTCS)

• Subaudible tone encoder “T, ” tone squelch “T SQL,” pocket beep

“T SQLS,” DTCS squelch “DTCS,” DTCS beep “SDTCS”

and no tone operation are activated in order.

• Rotating [DIAL] while pushing [2 TONE] also selects the tone functions.

e Operate the transceiver in the normal way. r When the received signal includes a matching tone, the

squelch opens and the signal can be heard.

• When the received signal’s tone does not match, tone squelch does not open, however, the S-indicator shows signal strength.

• To open the squelch manually, push and hold [SQL].

■ Pocket beep function

q Set the desired operating frequency. w Set the desired CTCSS tone or DTCS code. e Push [2 TONE] for 1 sec. one or more times to activate the

pocket beep or DTCS beep. (T SQLS or SDTCS)

• Rotating [DIAL] while pushing [2 TONE] also selects the tone functions.

r When a signal with the correct tone or code is received,

the transceiver emits beep tones for 30 sec. and blinks “S”.

t Push [PTT] to answer or push [SQL] to stop the beeps and

blinking.

➲ CONVENIENT

Store subaudible tone frequencies, DTCS code, DTCS phase mode and tone/DTCS squelch ON/OFF settings in memories (call) for easy recall.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

■ Available tone frequencies

The transceiver has 50 tone frequencies for repeater and tone squelch (CTCSS)/pocket beep operation. Separate tone frequencies can be set for repeater and tone squelch/pocket beep operation.

(unit: Hz)

67.0

82.5

100.0

123.0

151.4

171.3

189.9

210.7

250.3

69.3

85.4

103.5

127.3

156.7

173.8

192.8

218.1

254.1

71.9

88.5

107.2

131.8

159.8

177.3

196.6

225.7

74.4

91.5

110.9

136.5

162.2

179.9

199.5

229.1

77.0

94.8

114.8

141.3

165.5

183.5

203.5

233.6

79.7

97.4

118.8

146.2

167.9

186.2

206.5

241.8

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.

■ Available DTCS codes

The transceiver has 104 DTCS codes for DTCS squelch and DTCS beep.

023

071

143

225

266

356

452

532

703

025

072

145

226

271

364

454

546

712

026

073

152

243

274

365

455

565

723

031

074

155

244

306

371

462

606

731

032

114

156

245

311

411

464

612

732

036

115

162

246

315

412

465

624

734

043

116

165

251

325

413

466

627

743

047

122

172

252

331

423

503

631

754

051

125

174

255

332

431

506

632

053

131

205

261

343

432

516

654

054

132

212

263

346

445

523

662

065

134

223

265

351

446

526

664

OTHER FUNCTIONS

[DIAL]

[VFO] [2 TONE]

[7 T.SCAN]

Tone scan for tone squelch

Tone scan for repeater tone

Tone scan for DTCS squelch

Flashes while scanning.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

■ Tone scan

The transceiver can detect the subaudible tone frequency and DTCS code in a received signal. By monitoring a signal that is being transmitted on a repeater input frequency, you can determine the tone frequency required to access the repeater.

q Set the desired frequency or memory channel to be

checked for a tone frequency or DTCS code.

w Push [2 TONE] for 1 sec. one or more times to activate the

repeater tone, tone squelch or DTCS squelch. (T, T SQL or DTCS)

• Rotating [DIAL] while pushing [2 TONE] also selects the tone functions.

e Push [7 T.SCAN] for 1 sec. to start the tone scan.

• To change the scanning direction, rotate [DIAL].

r When the tone frequency or DTCS code is decoded, the

set mode contents are programmed with the frequency or code.

• The tone scan pauses approx. 10 sec. when a tone frequency or DTCS code is detected.

• The decoded tone frequency is used for the repeater tone frequency when the tone squelch or DTCS squelch is OFF.

• The decoded tone frequency is used for the tone squelch frequency when the tone squelch is ON.

• The decoded DTCS code is used for the DTCS code when the DTCS squelch is ON.

•“CT,” “rT” or “CD” appears according to the tone setting.

t Push [VFO] to stop the scan.

• If the scan is cancelled before the transceiver detects the tone or code, the set mode contents are not changed.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

FM SKIPP

Lock indication

■ Beep tones

You can select to have conﬁrmation beeps sound at the push of a switch. The output level can be adjusted within 32 levels or to the related level of the volume. (p. 58)

You can select silent operation by turning beep tones OFF. (p. 59)

These can be selected in set mode.

■ Dial speed acceleration

The dial speed acceleration automatically speeds up the tuning dial speed when rotating the [DIAL] rapidly.

This function can be turned ON and OFF in set mode. (p. 60)

■ Lock function

The lock function prevents accidental frequency changes and accidental function access.

➥ Push [CALL/TV LOCK] for 1 sec. to toggle the lock function

ON and OFF.

• [PWR], [VOL], [SQL] and [PTT] can still be accessed while the lock function is ON. (default)

D Key lock effect

While the lock function is ON, [PWR], [VOL], [SQL] and [PTT] can still be accessed. Accessible switches can be set to 1 of 4 groups in expanded set mode 1. (p. 63)

•“NORMAL” : [PWR], [VOL], [SQL] and [PTT] are accessible.

•“NO SQL” : [PWR], [SQL] and [PTT] are accessible.

•“NO VOL” : [PWR], [VOL] and [PTT] are accessible.

•“ALL” : [PWR] and [PTT] are accessible.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

Circuit on

Circuit off

150 msec.

60 sec.

600 msec.

1200 msec.

No signal 5 sec.

[PWR]

[BAND]

[CALL/TV]

■ Morse code synthesizer

The transceiver announces the operating frequency or TV channel number in Morse code. The keying speed can be adjusted within 10 to 25 WPM in 5 WPM steps for your convenience. This can be selected in expanded set mode 2. (p. 66)

➥ Push [BAND] for 1 sec. for

frequency announcement when the Morse code synthesizer is turned ON.

Turning power ON while pushing [CALL/TV] also toggles the Morse code synthesizer ON or OFF.

■ Power save

The power save function reduces the current drain to conserve battery power.

The power save duty cycle, the ratio of receive circuit on to receive circuit off while standing by, can be set to automatic (default), 1:1, 1:4, 1:8, 1:16 or OFF in set mode. (p. 60)

•“AUTO” selects “1:4” duty ratio when receiving no signal for 5 sec., then “1:8” 60 sec. after that.

When automatic is selected, the power save automatically turns OFF while operating with an external DC power supply. (11.0 V DC ±5%)

OTHER FUNCTIONS

■ Time-out timer

Approx. 10 sec. before the time-out timer is activated, the

transceiver emits a beep tone as a warning.

This can be selected in expanded set mode 2. (p. 65)

■ PTT lock

To prevent accidental transmission, etc., the transceiver has a PTT lock function.

This can be selected in expanded set mode 1. (p. 64)

■ Auto power OFF

The transceiver can be set to automatically turn OFF after a speciﬁed period with a beep when no switch is pushed.

This can be selected in set mode. (p. 59)

■ Auto power ON

The transceiver can be set to automatically turn ON after a speciﬁed period. The timer can be selected within 30 min. to 24 hrs. in 30 min. steps.

This can be selected in expanded set mode 1. (p. 63)

When operating with battery pack or case and the battery is exhausted, auto power-on does not function.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

[DIAL]

[

CALL/TV

LOCK]

Shows above indications alternately.

■ Weather channel operation

(USA version only)

There are 10 weather channels for monitoring weather channels from the NOAA (National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration) broadcasts.

Weather channel selection

q Push [

w Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired weather channel. q Push [

CALL/TV LOCK

channel mode.

•“WX” and the weather channel number appear.

] or [MR] to return to the previous frequency.

VFO

] one or two times to select weather

Weather alert function

NOAA broadcast stations transmit weather alert tones before important weather announcements. When the weather alert function is turned ON, the selected weather channel is monitored every 5 sec. for the announcement. When the alert signal is detected, the “AL.T” and the WX channel are displayed alternately and sounds a beep tone until the transceiver is operated. The previously selected (used) weather channel is checked periodically during standby or while scanning.

q Select the desired weather channel. w Turn the weather alert function ON in set mode.

➥ Push [8 SET] for 1 sec. to enter set mode. ➥ Rotate [DIAL] to select the [WX ALT] (weather alert

function), then push [8 SET].

➥ Rotate the [DIAL] to set ON. ➥ Push [VFO] to exit set mode.

e Set the desired stand-by condition.

• Select VFO, memory or call channel.

• Scan or priority watch operation can also be selected.

r When the alert is detected, a beep sounds and the follow-

ing indication will be displayed.

t Turn the weather alert function OFF in set mode.

NOTE: While receiving a signal (on a frequency other than the weather alert ON frequency), the receiving signal or audio will be interrupted momentarily every 5 sec. in the case that the alert function is turned ON. This symptom is caused by the WX alert function. To cancel these symptoms, set the weather alert item OFF in set mode.

(approx.)

OTHER FUNCTIONS

External speaker

[SP] jack

SP GND

ø3.5 mm plug

[MIC] jack

33 k

MIC

MIC GND

External microphone

ø2.5 mm plug

PTT

3.2 V (See below)

Impedance 8

Impedance 2 k

MIC

3.2V

MIC GND

SP (AF OUT)

REMOTE

SP GND

OPC-474

to [SP]

Signal indicator shows that cloning is taking place.

Cloning period

Cloning mode

■ Cloning function

The IC-T90A has transceiver-to-transceiver data cloning capability. This function is useful when you want to copy all of the programmed contents from one IC-T90A to another.

• An optional OPC-474

CLONING CABLE is required.

q Connect an optional OPC-474 between both [SP] jacks. w While pushing [8 SET] and [MR], push [PWR] for 1 sec. to

enter cloning mode.

•“CLONE” appears.

e Push [PTT] on the “master” transceiver.

•“CL OUT” appears and the signal indicator shows that cloning is

taking place.

r Push [PWR] for 1 sec. to turn power OFF.

The optional CS-T90A OPC-478

CLONING CABLE are available to clone and edit

contents with a PC (for Microsoft

Microsoft®and Windows®are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S.A. and other countries.

CLONING SOFTWARE and the optional

Windows®95/98/ME).

■ [SP/MIC] jacks

To connect external equipment such as speaker, microphone, TNC, etc. refer to the diagram below.

The center terminal of [MIC] outputs 3.2 V DC via 330 register.

■ Resetting

FM SKIPP

[PWR]

[BAND] [VFO]

[MR]

OTHER FUNCTIONS

The function display may occasionally display erroneous information (e.g. when ﬁrst applying power). This may be caused externally by static electricity or by other factors.

If this problem occurs, turn power OFF. After waiting a few seconds, turn power ON again. If the problem persists, perform either or both procedures below.

• All reset

Reset the CPU before operating the transceiver for the first time, or when the internal CPU malfunctions to clear and return all programmed contents to their default settings.

• Partial reset

If you want to initialize the operating conditions (VFO frequency, VFO settings, set mode contents) without clearing the memory contents, a partial resetting function is available for the transceiver.

D All reset

q Push [POWER] for 2 sec. to turn

power OFF.

w While pushing [BAND], [VFO] and

[MR], turn power ON to reset the CPU.

•“CLEAR” appears when resetting the CPU.

CAUTION: Resetting the CPU re-

turns all programmed contents to their default settings.

D Partial reset

q Push [POWER] for 2 sec. to turn

power OFF.

w While pushing [VFO], turn power ON

to partially reset the transceiver.

• All resetting

OTHER FUNCTIONS

OFF ON

LOCK

PTT switch

Transmit LED

Earphone jack

Microphone

Speaker

HM-75A REMOTE CONTROL MICROPHONE

OPTIONAL

The optional HM-75A allows you to remotely select operating frequencies, memory channels, etc.

Remote control functions can be selected from 3 settings. These can be selected in set mode. (p. 61)

The HM-75A has a lock switch on the backside to prevent accidental frequency changes, etc.

Be sure to turn power OFF when plugging the HM-75A in the [SP/MIC] jacks.

• NORM-1: (default)

[A] Selects band. [B] Toggles VFO and memory. [Y] [UP] [Z] [DOWN]

• NORM-2:

[A] Toggles monitor function. [B] Toggles VFO and memory. [Y] [UP] [Z] [DOWN]

• SIMPLE:

[A] Toggles monitor function. [B] Selects call channel C0. [Y] Selects memory Ch 000. [Z] Selects memory Ch 001.

VFO mode cannot be selected via the microphone when SIMPLE mode is selected.

SIMPLE mode can select only 3 channels and is useful for group operations during touring, etc.

TROUBLESHOOTING

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 batteries are exhausted.

•The battery polarity is reversed.

No sound comes from the speaker.

Transmitting is impossible.

No contact possible with another station.

Tuning dial or [Z]/[Y] function is strange.

Frequency cannot be set.

No beeps sound. •Beep tones are turned OFF or the beep

Receive audio is distorted.

Desired set mode item cannot be selected.

•Volume level is too low.

•Different tone is selected with tone/DTCS

squelch.

•The batteries are exhausted.

•A frequency outside of the 50/144/440

MHz amateur bands is set.

•Different tone is selected with tone/DTCS squelch.

•Tuning dial and [Z]/[Y] functions are exchanged.

•The lock function is activated.

• Memory or call channel is selected.

tone level is low.

•The operating mode is not selected correctly.

•The desired set mode item is in expanded set mode 1 or 2.

•Some set mode items can be selected from VFO or memory mode only.

•Replace the batteries or charge the battery pack.

•Check the battery polarity.

•Push [Y] to a suitable level.

•Check the tone using tone/DTCS scan.

•Replace the batteries or charge the battery pack.

•Reset the frequency within the 50/144/440 MHz

amateur bands.

•Check the tone using tone scan. p. 70

•Push [1 V↔D] for 1 sec. to cancel the function. p. 23

•

Push [CALL/TV LOCK] for 1 sec. to cancel the function.

•Push [VFO] to select VFO mode.

•Turn beep tones ON or set the beep tone level to

appropriate level in set mode.

•Select a suitable operating mode in set mode. p. 21

•Turn the expanded set mode 1 or 2 ON.

•Enter set mode from appropriate operating mode.

pgs. 1, 14 p. 1

p. 17 p. 70

pgs. 13, 14 p. 19

p. 74 p. 20

pgs. 58, 59

p. 55

pgs. 17, 18 22, 27

REMOTE CONTROL MICROPHONE

HM-75

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TV FREQUENCY TABLE

The following tables show the channels versus video and audio frequencies depending on each version.

■ U.S.A. channels ■ CCIR channels

CH Video Audio

2 55.25 59.75 3 61.25 65.75 4 67.25 71.75 5 77.25 81.75 6 83.25 87.75 7 175.25 179.75 8 181.25 185.75

9 187.25 191.75 10 193.25 197.75 11 199.25 203.75 12 205.25 209.75 13 211.25 215.75 14 471.25 475.75 15 477.25 481.75 16 483.25 487.75 17 489.25 493.75 18 495.25 499.75 19 501.25 505.75 20 507.25 511.75 21 513.25 517.75 22 519.25 523.75 23 525.25 529.75 24 531.25 535.75 25 537.25 541.75

CH Video Audio

26 543.25 547.75 27 549.25 553.75 28 555.25 559.75 29 561.25 565.75 30 567.25 571.75 31 573.25 577.75 32 579.25 583.75 33 585.25 589.75 34 591.25 595.75 35 597.25 601.75 36 603.25 607.75 37 609.25 613.75 38 615.25 619.75 39 621.25 625.75 40 627.25 631.75 41 633.25 637.75 42 639.25 643.75 43 645.25 649.75 44 651.25 655.75 45 657.25 661.75 46 663.25 667.75 47 669.25 673.75 48 675.25 679.75 49 681.25 685.75

CH Video Audio

50 687.25 691.75 51 693.25 697.75 52 699.25 703.75 53 705.25 709.75 54 711.25 715.75 55 717.25 721.75 56 723.25 727.75 57 729.25 733.75 58 735.25 739.75 59 741.25 745.75 60 747.25 751.75 61 753.25 757.75 62 759.25 763.75 63 765.25 769.75 64 771.25 775.75 65 777.25 781.75 66 783.25 787.75 67 789.25 793.75 68 795.25 799.75 69 801.25 805.75

CH Video Audio

1 41.25 46.75

2 48.25 53.75

3 55.25 60.75

4 62.25 67.75

5 175.25 180.75

6 182.25 187.75

7 189.25 194.75

8 196.25 201.75

9 203.25 208.75

10 210.25 215.75

11 217.25 222.75

12 224.25 229.75

21 471.25 476.75

22 479.25 484.75

23 487.25 492.75

24 495.25 500.75

25 503.25 508.75

26 511.25 516.75

27 519.25 524.75

28 527.25 532.75

29 535.25 540.75

30 543.25 548.75

CH Video Audio

31 551.25 556.75

32 559.25 564.75

33 567.25 572.75

34 575.25 580.75

35 583.25 588.75

36 591.25 596.75

37 599.25 604.75

38 607.25 612.75

39 615.25 620.75

40 623.25 628.75

41 631.25 636.75

42 639.25 644.75

43 647.25 652.75

44 655.25 660.75

45 663.25 668.75

46 671.25 676.75

47 679.25 684.75

48 687.25 692.75

49 695.25 700.75

50 703.25 708.75

51 711.25 716.75

52 719.25 724.75

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CH Video Audio

53 727.25 732.75

54 735.25 740.75

55 743.25 748.75

56 751.25 756.75

57 759.25 764.75

58 767.25 772.75

59 775.25 780.75

60 783.25 788.75

61 791.25 796.75

62 799.25 804.75

63 807.25 812.75

64 815.25 820.75

65 823.25 828.75

66 831.25 836.75

67 839.25 844.75

68 847.25 852.75

69 855.25 860.75

■ Australian channels

CH Video Audio

0 46.25 51.75 1 57.25 62.75 2 64.25 69.75 3 86.25 91.75 4 95.25 100.75 5 102.25 107.75

5A 138.25 143.75

6 175.25 180.75 7 182.25 187.75 8 189.25 194.75

9 196.25 201.75 10 209.25 214.75 11 216.25 221.75 28 527.25 532.75 29 534.25 539.75 30 541.25 546.75 31 548.25 553.75 32 555.25 560.75 33 562.25 567.75 34 569.25 574.75 35 576.25 581.75 36 583.25 588.75 37 590.25 595.75 38 597.25 602.75

CH Video Audio

39 604.25 609.75 40 611.25 616.75 41 618.25 623.75 42 625.25 630.75 43 632.25 637.75 44 639.25 644.75 45 646.25 651.75 46 653.25 658.75 47 660.25 665.75 48 667.25 672.75 49 674.25 679.75 50 681.25 686.75 51 688.25 693.75 52 695.25 700.75 53 702.25 707.75 54 709.25 714.75 55 716.25 721.75 56 723.25 728.75 57 730.25 735.75 58 737.25 742.75 59 744.25 749.75 60 751.25 756.75 61 758.25 763.75 62 765.25 770.75

CH Video Audio

63 772.25 777.75 64 779.25 784.75 65 786.25 791.75 66 793.25 798.75 67 800.25 805.75 68 807.25 812.75 69 814.25 819.75

■ Taiwan channels

CH Video Audio

7 175.25 179.75 8 181.25 185.75

9 187.25 191.75 10 193.25 197.75 11 199.25 203.75 12 205.25 209.75

■ New Zealand channels

CH Video Audio

1 45.25 50.75 2 55.25 60.75 3 62.25 67.75 4 175.25 180.75 5 182.25 187.75 6 189.25 194.75 7 196.25 201.75 8 203.25 208.75

9 210.25 215.75 10 217.25 222.75 11 224.25 229.75

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■ China channels

CH Video Audio

1 49.75 56.25 2 57.75 64.25 3 65.75 72.25 4 77.25 83.75 5 85.25 91.75 6 168.25 174.75 7 176.25 182.75 8 184.25 190.75

9 192.25 198.75 10 200.25 206.75 11 208.25 214.75 12 216.25 222.75 13 471.25 477.75 14 479.25 485.75 15 487.25 493.75 16 495.25 501.75 17 503.25 509.75 18 511.25 517.75 19 519.25 525.75 20 527.25 533.75 21 535.25 541.75 22 543.25 549.75 23 551.25 557.75 24 559.25 565.75 25 607.25 613.75 26 615.25 621.75 27 623.25 629.75

CH Video Audio

28 631.25 637.75 29 639.25 645.75 30 647.25 653.75 31 655.25 661.75 32 663.25 669.75 33 671.25 677.75 34 679.25 685.75 35 687.25 693.75 36 695.25 701.75 37 703.25 709.75 38 711.25 717.75 39 719.25 725.75 40 727.25 733.75 41 735.25 741.75 42 743.25 749.75 43 751.25 757.75 44 759.25 765.75 45 767.25 773.75 46 775.25 781.75 47 783.25 789.75 48 791.25 797.75 49 799.25 805.75 50 807.25 813.75 51 815.25 821.75 52 823.25 829.75 53 831.25 837.75 54 839.25 845.75

CH Video Audio

55 847.25 853.75 56 855.25 861.75 57 863.25 869.75 58 871.25 877.75 59 879.25 885.75 60 887.25 893.75 61 895.25 901.75 62 903.25 909.75 63 911.25 917.75 64 919.25 925.75 65 927.25 933.75 66 935.25 941.75 67 943.25 949.75 68 951.25 957.75

■ Indonesian channels

CH Video Audio

2 48.25 53.75 3 55.25 60.75 4 62.25 67.75 5 175.25 180.75 6 182.25 187.75 7 189.25 194.75 8 196.25 201.75

9 203.25 208.75 10 210.25 215.75 11 217.25 222.75 21 471.25 476.75 22 479.25 484.75 23 487.25 492.75 24 495.25 500.75 25 503.25 508.75 26 511.25 516.75 27 519.25 524.75 28 527.25 532.75 29 535.25 540.75 30 543.25 548.75 31 551.25 556.75 32 559.25 564.75 33 567.25 572.75 34 575.25 580.75 35 583.25 588.75 36 591.25 596.75 37 599.25 604.75

CH Video Audio 38 607.25 612.75 39 615.25 620.75 40 623.25 628.75 41 631.25 636.75 42 639.25 644.75 43 647.25 652.75 44 655.25 660.75 45 663.25 668.75 46 671.25 676.75 47 679.25 684.75 48 687.25 692.75 49 695.25 700.75 50 703.25 708.75 51 711.25 716.75 52 719.25 724.75 53 727.25 732.75 54 735.25 740.75 55 743.25 748.75 56 751.25 756.75 57 759.25 764.75 58 767.25 772.75 59 775.25 780.75 60 783.25 788.75 61 791.25 796.75 62 799.25 804.75 63 807.25 812.75 64 815.25 820.75

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CH Video Audio

65 823.25 828.75 66 831.25 836.75 67 839.25 844.75 68 847.25 852.75 69 855.25 860.75

■ Italian channels

CH Video Audio

A 53.75 59.25 B 62.25 67.75 C 82.25 87.75 D 175.25 180.75 E 183.25 188.75 F 192.25 197.75

G 201.25 206.75

H 210.25 215.75 H1 217.25 222.75 H2 224.25 229.75

21 471.25 476.75 22 479.25 484.75 23 487.25 492.75 24 495.25 500.75 25 503.25 508.75 26 511.25 516.75 27 519.25 524.75 28 527.25 532.75 29 535.25 540.75 30 543.25 548.75 31 551.25 556.75 32 559.25 564.75 33 567.25 572.75 34 575.25 580.75 35 583.25 588.75 36 591.25 596.75 37 599.25 604.75

CH Video Audio

38 607.25 612.75 39 615.25 620.75 40 623.25 628.75 41 631.25 636.75 42 639.25 644.75 43 647.25 652.75 44 655.25 660.75 45 663.25 668.75 46 671.25 676.75 47 679.25 684.75 48 687.25 692.75 49 695.25 700.75 50 703.25 708.75 51 711.25 716.75 52 719.25 724.75 53 727.25 732.75 54 735.25 740.75 55 743.25 748.75 56 751.25 756.75 57 759.25 764.75 58 767.25 772.75 59 775.25 780.75 60 783.25 788.75 61 791.25 796.75 62 799.25 804.75 63 807.25 812.75 64 815.25 820.75

CH Video Audio

65 823.25 828.75 66 831.25 836.75 67 839.25 844.75 68 847.25 852.75 69 855.25 860.75

■ FOT channels

CH Video Audio

4 175.25 181.75 5 183.25 189.75 6 191.25 197.75 7 199.25 205.75 8 207.25 213.75 9 215.25 221.75

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SPECIFICATIONS

D General

• Frequency coverage : (unit: MHz)

Receive

0.495–824.000, 849–869.000, 894–999.990

0.495–999.990

0.495–53.995, 108–135.995, 144–148, 420–450

0.495–29.995, 50–53.995, 88–107.995, 144–146, 430–440 50–50.2, 76–107.995, 144–146, 430–440

0.495–999.990

U.S.A

Canada

Asia

Australia

Korea

Taiwan

General

*1Guaranteed 440–450 MHz only

Guaranteed 144–148 MHz only

*3Guaranteed 430–440 MHz only

50–53.995, 144–148, 430–450*

50–53.995, 144–148, 430–450* 50–53.995, 140–150* 50–53.995, 144–148, 420–450*

50–53.995, 144–146, 430–440

50–50.2, 144–146, 430–432

50–53.995, 136–174*2, 400–470*

Transmit

, 430–440

• Mode : FM, AM (Rx only), WFM (Rx only)

• No. of memory channels : 555 (500 regular, 50 scan edges, 5 call)

• Usable temp. range : +14°F to +140°F;

–10°C to +60°C

• Tuning steps : 5, 6.25, 8.33, 9, 10, 12.5, 15, 20,

25, 30, 50, 100 and 200 kHz

• Frequency stability : ±6 ppm (+14°F to +140°F)

• Power supply : 5.5 to 11.5 V DC or speciﬁed

battery pack

• Current drain (at 8.0 V DC):

Tx High 50 MHz 2.0 A (typical)

144, 430 MHz 2.0 A (typical)

Tx Low 50, 144 MHz 0.8 A (typical)

430 MHz 1.2 A (typical)

Rx rated audio 220 mA (typical)

standby 100 mA (typical) power save 65 mA (typical)

• Antenna connector : SMA (50 )

• Dimensions : 2

(projections not included) 58(W)×87(H)×29(D) mm

• Weight (approx.) : 9

⁄32(W)×37⁄16(H)×15⁄32(D) in;

⁄32 oz; 280 g

(with antenna and BP-217)

SPECIFICATIONS

DReceiver

• Receive system : Double-conversion superheterodyne

• Intermediate frequencies : 1st 69.45 MHz (FM/AM)

13.35 MHz (WFM)

2nd 450 kHz

• Sensitivity (except spurious points; typical values):

FM 1.625–4.995 MHz 0.4 µV (at 12 dB SINAD) 5.000–49.995 MHz 0.18 µV

50.000–54.000 MHz 0.16 µV

54.005–143.995 MHz 0.18 µV

144.000–148.000 MHz 0.16 µV

148.005–221.995 MHz 0.4 µV

222.000–225.000 MHz 0.32 µV

225.005–246.995 MHz 0.4 µV

247.000–429.995 MHz 0.32 µV

430.000–450.000 MHz 0.16 µV

450.005–832.990 MHz 0.32 µV

833.000–999.990 MHz 1 µV

WFM 40.000–108.0 MHz 1 µV (at 12 dB SINAD) 175–221.995 MHz 1.8 µV

470–770 MHz 3.2 µV

AM 0.495–4.995 MHz 1.3 µV (at 10 dB S/N) 5.000–29.995 MHz 0.56 µV

118.000–136.000 MHz 0.5 µV

222.000–229.995 MHz 0.79 µV

320.000–329.995 MHz 1 µV

• Selectivity (except WFM) : Less than 15 kHz/–9 dB More than 30 kHz/–60 dB

• Spurious and image rejection ratio:

50, 144 MHz Less than –60dB 430 (440) MHz Less than –50dB

(except half IF, 2nd image, 50 MHz band IF and WFM)

• Audio output power : 0.2 W typical at 10%

(at 8.0 V DC) distortion with an 8 load

• Ext. speaker connector : 2-conductor 3.5(d) mm;

⁄8˝/8

D Transmitter

• Modulation system : Variable reactance frequency modulation

• Output power : High 5 W

(at 8.0 V DC) Low 0.5 W

• Spurious emissions : Less than –60 dB

• Max. frequency deviation: ±5.0 kHz

• Ext. MIC connector : 3-conductor 2.5(d) mm;

All stated specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.

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SPECIFICATIONS

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BC-123 (supplied with BC-139)

Charger adapter

Desktop charger

OPTIONS

AD-92SMA ANTENNA CONNECTOR ADAPTER Allows you to connect an antenna with a BNC connector. (SMA to BNC adapter)

BC-110AR/D/DR WALL CHARGER Regularly charges BP-217 Li-ion battery pack in 15 hrs.

BC-139 DESKTOP CHARGER Rapidly charges BP-217 Li-ion battery pack in 2 hrs. and 30 min.

BP-216 BATTERY CASE Battery case for R6 (AA) × 2 alkaline batteries.

BP-217 Li-Ion BATTERY PACK

7.4 V/1300 mAh Lithium Ion battery pack. Approx. 6 hrs. and 20 min. operating time in 50MHz band with high power, Tx : Rx : Standby = 1:1:8.

HM-54 SPEAKER-MICROPHONE Slim dimensions. Equipped with an earphone jack and a transmit indicator.

HM-54

HM-75A REMOTE CONTROL

MICROPHONE Allows you to remotely select operating channels, etc.

HM-75A

HM-131 SPEAKER-MICRO-

PHONE For operation while conveniently hanging the transceiver from your belt, etc.

HM-131

HM-128 EARPHONE-MICROPHONE

Ideal for hands-free operation by clipping the microphone with PTT switch to your lapel or breast pocket.

CP-19R

OPTIONS

VOX

PTT

HS-94

VS-1

HS-94 EARHOOK HEADSET + VS-1 VOX/PTT UNIT Flexible boom microphone and rotating earpiece with a spring earhook.

SP-13 EARPHONE Provides clear receive audio in noisy environments.

LC-152A CARRYING CASE Helps protect the transceiver from scratches, etc.

CP-19R

Used for operation and charging a battery pack connected to the transceiver via a DC power source. (11.5–16 V DC)

CIGARETTE LIGHTER CABLE WITH NOISE FILTER

CS-T90A CLONING SOFTWARE + OPC-478 CLONING CABLE Allows you to transfer data from memories, etc. and quickly and easily edit and store data via a PC for Microsoft Windows®95/98 and ME. 1 RS-232C (COM) port is required.

OPC-474 CLONING CABLE Used for handheld-to-handheld cloning.

OPTIONS

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■ TV channel mode selection

Push [CALL/TV] several times.

■ TV channel selection

Rotate [DIAL].

■ TV channel skip setting

q Select TV channel mode.

w Rotate [DIAL] to select desired

channel.

e Push and hold [5 SKIP] for 1 sec.

■ Cancelling skip setting

q Select TV channel mode.

w While pushing [BAND], rotate

[DIAL] to select desired skip

channel.

e Push and hold [SKIP] for 1 sec.

■ Exchange [DIAL] and [∫]/[√]

assignment

Push and hold [1 V↔D] for 1 sec.

■ Key lock function

Push and hold [CALL/TV] for 1 sec. to

turn the lock function ON and OFF.

■ SET mode operation

q Push and hold [8 SET] for 1 sec.

w Rotate [DIAL] to select SET mode

item.

e Push [8 SET] momentarily, then

rotate [DIAL] to change the setting.

r Push [8 SET] momentarily to return

to the condition of step w.

t Push [VFO] to exit the SET mode.

■ CPU reset operation

• ALL reset

q Turn power OFF.

w While pushing and holding [BAND],

[VFO] and [MR], turn power ON.

• Partial reset

q Turn power OFF.

w While pushing and holding [VFO],

turn power ON.

FM SKIPP

V D

TONE

BAND

H/L

MODE

SCAN

VFO

MHz

iC-t90a

DUP

SKIP

M.N

RIT

S.MW

T.SCAN

SET

DTMF.M

CALL/TV

LOCK

MULTIBAND TRANSCEIVER

POCKET GUIDE

q Cut w Fold

e Complete

POCKET GUIDE

Important operating instructions are summed up in this and the following page for your simple reference.

By cutting along the line and folding on the dotted line, it will become a card sized operating guide which can easily be carried in a card case or wallet, etc.

■ VFO/MEMORY MODE selection

VFO mode : Push [VFO].

MEMORY mode : Push [MR].

■ Changing frequency band

Push [BAND].

■ Frequency setting

q Select VFO mode.

w Rotate [DIAL], or enter the desired

frequency from the keypad.

[e.g. 1] 445.600 MHz

[4], [4], [5], [•], [6], [0], [0]

[e.g. 2] 0.684 MHz

[0], [•], [6], [8], [4]

■ Changing receiving mode

Push [MODE].

■ Adjusting audio output level

Push [∫]/[√] (continuously changes

while holding).

■ Adjusting squelch level

While pushing [SQL] rotate [DIAL].

■ MEMORY channel selection

q Select MEMORY mode.

w Rotate [DIAL], or use keypad.

■ MEMORY channel programming

[e.g.] Program 445.600 MHz into MR

CH 2

q Select VFO mode.

w Rotate [DIAL], or use keypad to

set 445.600 MHz.

e Push and hold [MR S.MW] for

1 sec. to indicate memory channels.

r Rotate [DIAL] to select MR CH 2.

t Push and hold [MR S.MW] for

1 sec. (VFO mode is selected after

programming.)

■ MEMORY channel clearing

q Select the desired memory channel.

w Push and hold [MR S.MW] for 1 sec.

w Push [CALL/TV] several times to

select “CLR”.

e Push and hold [MR S.MW] for

1 sec. to clear the information.

■ Scanning in VFO mode

q Select VFO mode.

w While pushing and holding [MODE

SCAN], rotate [DIAL] to select

scan edge from full (ALL), band

(BAND) and program (PROG

0–24) scans.

e Release [MODE SCAN] to start the

scan.

r Push [VFO] to stop the scan.

■ Scanning in MEMORY mode

q Select MEMORY mode.

w For the memory bank scan, push

[MR] to select memory bank mode

and push [BAND] to select the de-

sired memory bank.

e While pushing and holding [MODE

SCAN], rotate [DIAL] to select

scan mode from memory (ALL)

and bank (BANK) scans.

r Release [MODE SCAN] to start the

scan.

t Push [VFO] to stop the scan.

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