Icom ic-U80, ic-U80E Instruction Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

UHF TRANSCEIVER

iU80
iU80

E

FOREWORD

EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS

Thank you for purchasing this fine Icom product. The IC-U80/
IC-U80E u h f t r a n s c e i v e r is designed and built with Icom’s
superior technology and craftsmanship. With proper care,
this product should provide you with years of trouble-free op­eration.

We appreciate you making the IC-U80/IC-U80E 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-U80/IC-U80E.

FEATURES

❍ Dust-protection/Splash-resistant construc-

tion (IP54*)

* Only when the battery pack or case, antenna and jack cover are

attached.

❍ Built in VOX circuit enabling the VOX op-

eration* (voice operated transmission)

* To use the VOX operation, an optional headset and a plug

adapter cable are required.

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WORD DEFINITION

R DANGER!

R WARNING!

CAUTION

NOTE

Personal death, serious injury or an ex­plosion may occur.

Personal injury, fire hazard or electric
shock may occur.

Equipment damage may occur.
Recommended for optimum use. No risk

of personal injury, fire or electric shock.

IMPORTANT

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely

before using the transceiver.

SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL— This in-

struction manual contains important operating instructions
for the IC-U80/IC-U80E.

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

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PRECAUTIONS

RDANGER! NEVER short the terminals of the battery pack.

RDANGER! Use and charge only specified Icom battery

packs with Icom radios or Icom chargers. Only Icom battery packs
are tested and approved for use with Icom radios or charged with
Icom chargers. Using third-party or counterfeit battery packs or
chargers may cause smoke, fire, or cause the battery to burst.

RWARNING RF EXPOSURE! This device emits

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

RWARNING! NEVER hold the transceiver so that the

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

RWARNING! NEVER operate the transceiver with a

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.

RWARNING! NEVER operate the transceiver while

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

RWARNING! NEVER operate or touch the transceiver

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

CAUTION: MAKE SURE the antenna and battery pack

are securely attached to the transceiver, and that the antenna
and battery pack are dry before attachment. Exposing the in­side of the transceiver to water will result in serious damage
to the transceiver.

DO NOT operate the transceiver near unshielded electrical

blasting caps or in an explosive atmosphere.

DO NOT push [PTT] unless you actually intend to transmit.

BE CAREFUL! The transceiver will become hot when

continuously operating it for long periods of time.

DO NOT use or place the transceiver in direct sunlight,

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

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

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PRECAUTIONS

Antenna*

Battery pack*

Belt clip* Jack cover

(with screws)

Battery charger*

AC adapter*

* Not supplied, or the shape may be different,

depending on the version.

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

DO NOT use harsh solvents such as benzine or alcohol when

cleaning, as they will damage the transceiver’s surfaces.

DO NOT disassemble or modify the transceiver for any rea-

son.

KEEP the transceiver away from heavy rain, and never im-

merse it in water. The transceiver meets IP54* requirements
for dust-protection and splash resistance. However, once the
transceiver has been dropped, dust-protection and splash re­sistance cannot be guaranteed because of possible damage
to the transceiver’s case or the waterproof seal.

* Only when the battery pack or case, antenna and jack cover are

attached.

Even when the transceiver power is OFF, a slight current still
flows in the circuits. Remove the battery pack or batteries
from the transceiver when not using it for a long time. Other­wise, the installed battery pack or batteries will become ex­hausted, and will need to be recharged or replaced.

The following accessories are supplied with the transceiver.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

FEATURES ........................................................................................ i

EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ................................................................... i

IMPORTANT ...................................................................................... i

PRECAUTIONS ............................................................................ii–iii

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ............................................................ iii

TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................... iv–v

1 ACCESSORIES ...........................................................1–2

 ■ Antenna ...................................................................................1

 ■ Belt clip ....................................................................................1

 ■ Battery pack or case ................................................................ 2

 ■ Jack cover ................................................................................2

2 PANEL DESCRIPTION ................................................3–7

 ■ Front, top and side panels .......................................................3

 ■ Function display .......................................................................6

3 BATTERY CHARGING ..............................................8–14

 ■ Caution

 ■ Caution (for the BP-265 Li-ion battery) ....................................9

 ■ Battery chargers ....................................................................11

 ■ Battery case (BP-263) ...........................................................14

 ■ Battery information ................................................................14

4 BASIC OPERATION ................................................15–20

 ■ Power ON ..............................................................................15

 ■ Adjusting the volume level ..................................................... 15

 ■ Adjusting the squelch level ....................................................15

(for the BP-264 Ni-MH battery) ...................................8

 ■ Monitor function .....................................................................15

 ■ Mode selection.......................................................................16

 ■ Operating mode selection ......................................................17

 ■ Setting a tuning step .............................................................. 17

 ■ Setting a frequency ................................................................17

 ■ Key lock function ....................................................................18

 ■ Receiving ............................................................................... 18

 ■ Transmitting ............................................................................19

 ■ [VOL] function assignment .....................................................20

5 REPEATER AND DUPLEX OPERATION ...............21–24

 ■ Repeater operation ................................................................ 21

 ■ Duplex operation ....................................................................22

 ■ Subaudible tones ................................................................... 23

 ■ Lockout function .....................................................................24

6 MEMORY/CALL OPERATION ................................25–29

 ■ General description................................................................25

 ■ Selecting a memory channel .................................................25

 ■ Selecting the Call channel .....................................................25

 ■

Programming channels .......................................................... 26

 ■ Copying memory/Call contents .............................................. 27

 ■

Clearing memory contents .............................................................28

 ■ Display type ...........................................................................28

 ■

Programming a channel name .................................................29

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

7 SCAN OPERATION .................................................30–32

 ■ Scan types ............................................................................. 30

 ■ Programmed scan ................................................................30

 ■ Memory Scan ........................................................................31

 ■ Setting Skip channels ............................................................31

 ■ Scan resume setting .............................................................. 31

 ■ Priority watch .........................................................................32

8 TONE SQUELCH AND POCKET BEEP ....................... 33

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Tone/DTCS squelch and pocket beep ....................................33

 ■ Tone scan...............................................................................35

9 DTMF MEMORY ............................................................36

 ■

Programming a DTMF code sequence .................................. 36

 ■

Transmitting a DTMF code sequence ....................................37

 ■ Confirming a DTMF memory .................................................38

 ■ Setting DTMF transfer speed .................................................38

10 SET MODES ..................................................................39

 ■ Set mode programming .........................................................39

 ■ Set mode items ......................................................................40

 ■

Initial Set mode programming................................................... 44

 ■ Initial Set mode items ............................................................45

11 CLONING ......................................................................50

 ■ Cloning operation ...................................................................50

12 RESETTING ..................................................................51

 ■ Resetting................................................................................51

13 TROUBLE SHOOTING ..................................................52

14 OPTION .........................................................................53

 ■ VOX function .......................................................................... 55

15 SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................... 57

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ACCESSORIES

Belt clip

Battery pack/case

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■ Antenna

Insert the antenna into the antenna connector, and then twist
the antenna base to lock it in place.

CAUTION:

• NEVER HOLD just the antenna when carrying the trans-
ceiver.

• Transmitting without an antenna will damage the trans­ceiver.

■ Belt clip

To attach the belt clip:

Slide the belt clip in the direction of the arrow until the belt
clip locks in place, and makes a ‘click’ sound.

To detach the belt clip:

q Remove the battery pack or case from the transceiver, if it

is attached. (p. 2)

w Lift the tab up (q), and slide the belt clip in the direction

of the arrow (w).

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Latch

Battery pack/case

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■ Battery pack or case

To attach the battery pack or case:

q Fit the battery pack or case in the direction of the arrow,

then close it.

w Hook the latch until it makes a ‘click’ sound.

To remove the battery pack or case:

Be careful! The latch is tightly locked, so use caution
when releasing it. DO NOT use your finger nail. Use the
edge of a coin or screwdriver tip to carefully release it.

q Unhook the latch.
w

Lift up the battery pack or case in the direction of the arrow.

NEVER remove or attach the battery pack or case when
the transceiver is wet or soiled. This may result in water or
dust getting into the transceiver/battery pack or case, and
may result in them being damaged.

NOTE: Keep the battery terminals clean. It’s a good idea
to clean the battery terminals once a week.

■ Jack cover

Attach the jack cover when optional equipment is not used.

To attach the jack cover

q Attach the jack cover to

the [SP MIC] jack.

w Tighten the screws.

To detach the jack cover

q Remove the screws with a

phillips screwdriver.

w Detach the jack cover to

connect optional equip­ment.

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Function
display (pp. 6, 7)

Keypad

(pp. 4, 5)

Microphone

Speaker

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■ Front, top and side panels

q PTT SWITCH [PTT]

Hold down to transmit, release to receive. (p. 19)

w ANTENNA CONNECTOR

Connect the antenna here. (p. 1)

e CONTROL DIAL [VOL]

➥ Adjust the volume level. (p. 15)
➥ During the Set mode, or Initial Set mode, rotate to se-

lect a desired option or value. (pp. 39, 44)

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EXTERNAL SPEAKER/MICROPHONE JACKS [SP MIC]

Used to connect an optional speaker-microphone, plug
adapter cable or cloning cable. The internal microphone
and speaker will not function when an option is connected.
See page 53 for a list of available options.

Be sure to turn OFF the transceiver power before con-

necting or disconnecting optional equipment to or from
the [SP MIC] jack.

t MONITOR KEY [MONI]

➥ Hold down to temporarily open the squelch to monitor

the operating frequency. (p. 15)

➥ While holding down this key, push [p] or [q] to adjust

the squelch level. (p. 15)

➥ Enters or sends the DTMF code ‘A.’ (pp. 36, 37)

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■ Front, top and side panels (Continued)
y POWER KEY [ ]

Hold down for 1 second to turn the transceiver power ON
or OFF. (p. 15)

u UP/DOWN KEYS [p]/[q]

➥ Push to change the operating frequency. (p. 17)
➥ During memory mode operation, push to select a mem-

ory channel. (p. 25)

➥ While scanning, push to change the scanning direction.

(pp. 30, 31, 32, 35)

➥ While holding down [MONI], push to set the squelch

level. (p. 15)

➥ While in the Set mode, or Initial Set mode, push to se-

lect a desired setting item. (pp. 39, 44)

➥ [p] enters or sends the DTMF code ‘B.’ (pp. 36, 37)
➥ [q] enters or sends the DTMF code ‘C.’ (pp. 36, 37)

i VFO/MEMORY/CALL KEY [VFO/MR/CALL]

➥ Push to sequentially select the VFO mode, memory

mode or a Call channel. (p. 16)

➥ After pushing [FUNC](M), push to enter the memory

programming mode.

➥ After pushing [FUNC](M), hold down for 1 second to

copy a channel contents to a memory channel, or to the
VFO mode. (p. 27)

➥ Enters or sends the DTMF code ‘D.’ (pp. 36, 37)

The functions of [VOL] and [p]/[q] can be exchanged.

See page 20 for details.

D KEYPAD

➥ Push to input numbers for frequency input and to select

memory channels.

➥ Push to enter or send the DTMF code. (pp. 36, 37)
➥ Pushing these keys, after pushing [FUNC](M), activates

the key’s second function.

[1] • [ TONE](1)

➥ Numeric input and sends DTMF code: ‘1’
➥ After pushing [FUNC](M), selects the Tone func-

tion. (p. 34)

[2] • [VOX](2)

➥ Numeric input and sends DTMF code: ‘2’
➥ After pushing [FUNC](M), turns the VOX function*

ON or OFF. (p. 55)

* Only when an optional headset and plug adapter are con-

nected.

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[3] • [T.SCAN](3)

➥ Numeric input and sends DTMF code: ‘3’
➥ After pushing [FUNC](M), starts a tone scan. (p.

35)

[4] • [DUP](4)

➥ Numeric input and sends DTMF code: ‘4’
➥ After pushing [FUNC](M), selects minus duplex,

plus duplex, or simplex operation. (p. 22)

[5] • [SCAN](5)

➥ Numeric input and sends DTMF code: ‘5’
➥ After pushing [FUNC](M), starts a scan. (pp. 30,

31)

[6] • [SKIP](6)

➥ Numeric input and sends DTMF code: ‘6’
➥ After pushing [FUNC](M), sets or cancels the

Memory Skip scan setting. (p. 31)

[7] • [PRIO](7)

➥ Numeric input and sends DTMF code: ‘7’
➥ After pushing [FUNC](M), starts the Priority watch.

(p. 32)

[8] • [SET](8)

➥ Numeric input and sends DTMF code: ‘8’
➥ After pushing [FUNC](M), enters the Set mode.

(p. 39)

[9] • [H/M/L](9)

➥ Numeric input and sends DTMF code: ‘9’
➥ After pushing [FUNC](M), sets the output power

to High, Mid or Low. (p. 19)

[0] • [DTMF-M](0)

➥ Numeric input and sends DTMF code: ‘0’
➥ After pushing [FUNC](M), enters the DTMF mem-

ory mode. (p. 36)

[M] • [FUNC](M)

➥ Sends DTMF code: ‘M (indication: E)’
➥ Push to access the second function of other

keys.

[# ENT] • [ ](ENT)

➥ Sends DTMF code: ‘# (indication: F)’
➥ After entering a frequency, stores it. (p. 17)
➥ Push to exit the Set mode or Initial Set mode. (pp.

39, 44)

➥

After pushing [FUNC]
to turn the Key Lock function ON or OFF (p. 18)

(M)

, hold down for 1 second

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Weak  RX Signal level  Strong

Low Mid High

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■ Function display

q BUSY ICON

➥ Appears when a signal is being received, or the squelch

is open.

➥ Blinks while the monitor function is ON. (p. 15)

w SIGNAL ICONS

➥ Shows the strength of the received signal. (p. 18)

➥ While transmitting, shows the output power level. (p. 19)

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e TONE ICONS

➥ “ ”: While the repeater tone encoder is ON. (p. 21)
➥ “ ”: While the tone squelch function is ON. (p. 34)
➥ “ D”: While the DTCS squelch function is ON. (p. 34)
➥ “D” and “ ”: While the DTCS encoder is ON. (p. 34)
➥ “ ” and “ ” or “D”: While the pocket beep function (with

CTCSS or DTCS) is ON. (p. 34)

r MEMORY ICON

Appears when the memory mode is selected. (pp. 16, 25)

t FREQUENCY READOUT

➥ Displays the operating frequency, memory channel, Set

modes contents and a variety of other information.

• The decimal point blinks during scan.
➥ During memory mode operation, the programmed

memory name is displayed.

y BATTERY ICONS (p. 14)

➥ “ ” (battery icons) appear when the battery pack or

case is attached.
➥ “ ” appears when the battery is nearing exhaustion.
Charging the battery pack, or replacing the batteries in

the case is necessary.

u KEY LOCK ICON

Appears when the Key Lock function is ON. (p. 18)

i VOX ICON

Appears when the VOX function is ON. (p. 55)

PANEL DESCRIPTION

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o POWER ICONS (p. 19)

➥ “ H” appears when High power is selected.
➥ “ M” appears when Mid power is selected.
➥ “ L” appears when Low power is selected.

!0 MEMORY CHANNEL NUMBER

➥ Displays the selected memory channel number. (p. 25)
➥ “C” appears when the Call channel is selected. (p. 25)

!1 AUTO POWER OFF ICON

Appears when the Auto Power-OFF function is ON. (p. 45)

!2 DUPLEX ICONS (p. 22)

➥ “+” appears when plus duplex is selected.
➥ “–” appears when minus duplex is selected.

!3 SKIP ICON

Appears when the selected memory channel is set as a
Skip channel. (p. 31)

!4 FUNCTION ICON

Appears when the second function is accessed.

!5 TRANSMIT ICON

Appears while transmitting. (p. 19)

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BATTERY CHARGING

■ Caution

R DANGER! NEVER short the terminals (or charging termi-
nals) of the battery pack. Also, current may flow into nearby

metal objects such as a necklace, so be careful when plac­ing battery packs (or the transceiver) in handbags, etc.

Simply carrying with or placing near metal objects such as
a necklace, etc. may cause shorting. This may damage not

only the battery pack, but also the transceiver.

R DANGER! NEVER incinerate used battery packs. Internal
battery gas may cause an explosion.

R DANGER! NEVER immerse the battery pack in water.
If the battery pack becomes wet, be sure to wipe it dry BE-

FORE attaching it to the transceiver.

CAUTION: Always use the battery within the specified tem-

perature range, –5˚C to +60˚C (+23˚F to +140˚F). Using the
battery out of its specified temperature range will reduce the
battery’s performance and battery life.

CAUTION: Shorter battery life could occur if the battery is
left completely discharged, or in an excessive temperature

environment (above +55˚C; +131˚F) for an extended period
of time. If the battery must be left unused for a long time,
it must be detached from the radio after charging. Keep it
safely in a cool dry place at the following temperature range:

–20˚C to +45˚C (–4˚F to +113˚F) (up to a month)
–20˚C to +35˚C (–4˚F to +95˚F) (up to six months)
–20˚C to +25˚C (–4˚F to +77˚F) (up to a year*)

* We recommend charging the battery pack every 6 months.

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(for the BP-264 Ni-MH battery)

Clean the battery terminals to avoid rust or misscontact.

Keep the battery terminals clean. It’s a good idea to clean

the battery terminals once a week.

If your Ni-MH 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 only very lit­tle charge), a new battery pack must be purchased. (p. 53)
Prior to using the transceiver for the first time, the battery
pack must be fully charged, for optimum life and operation.

• Recommended temperature range for charging:

between +10°C (+50˚F) and +35°C (+95˚F) (rapid charge:

with BC-191, BC-197) or between 0°C (+32˚F) and +45°C
(+113˚F) (regular charge: with BC-192)

• Use only the supplied charger or optional charger (BC-191,

BC-197 for rapid charging, BC-192 for regular charging).
NEVER use other manufacturers’ chargers.

The battery pack contains a rechargeable battery.
Charge the battery pack before first operating the trans­ceiver, or when the battery pack becomes exhausted.
If you want to prolong the battery life, the following points
should be observed:

• DO NOT overcharge the battery pack. The charging time
period should be less than 48 hours.

• Use the battery pack until it becomes almost completely

exhausted, under normal conditions. We recommend bat­tery charging after transmitting becomes impossible.

BATTERY CHARGING

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■ Caution (for the BP-265 Li-ion battery)

Misuse of Li-ion batteries may result in the following haz­ards: smoke, fire, or the battery may rupture. Misuse can
also cause damage to the battery or degradation of battery
performance.

R DANGER! NEVER short the terminals (or charging termi-
nals) of the battery pack. Also, current may flow into nearby

metal objects such as a necklace, so be careful when plac­ing battery packs (or the transceiver) in handbags, etc.

Simply carrying with or placing near metal objects such as
a necklace, etc. may cause shorting. This may damage not

only the battery pack, but also the transceiver.
R DANGER! Use and charge only specified Icom battery

packs with Icom radios or Icom chargers. Only Icom battery
packs are tested and approved for use with Icom radios or
charged with Icom chargers. Using third-party or counterfeit
battery packs or chargers may cause smoke, fire, or cause
the battery to burst.

D Battery caution

R DANGER! DO NOT hammer or otherwise impact the bat-
tery. Do not use the battery if it has been severely impacted

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

R DANGER! NEVER use or leave the battery pack in areas
with temperatures above +60˚C (+140˚F). High tempera­ture buildup in the battery, such as could occur near fires
or stoves, inside a sun heated car, or in direct sunlight may
cause the battery to rupture or catch fire. Excessive temper­atures may also degrade batter y performance or shorten
battery life.

R DANGER! DO NOT expose the battery to rain, snow, sea-
water, or any other liquids. Do not charge or use a wet battery.
If the battery gets wet, be sure to wipe it dry before using.

R DANGER! NEVER incinerate a used battery pack since
internal battery gas may cause it to rupture, or may cause an
explosion.

R DANGER! NEVER solder the battery terminals, or NEVER
modify the battery pack. This may cause heat generation, and
the battery may burst, emit smoke or catch fire.

R DANGER! Use the battery only with the transceiver for
which it is specified. Never use a battery with any other
equipment, or for any purpose that is not specified in this in­struction manual.

R DANGER! If fluid from inside the battery gets in your eyes,
blindness can result. Rinse your eyes with clean water, with­out rubbing them, and see a doctor immediately.

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

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

R WARNING! NEVER put the battery in a microwave oven,
high-pressure container, or in an induction heating cooker. This
could cause a fire, overheating, or cause the battery to rupture.

CAUTION: Always use the battery within the specified tem-
perature range, –20˚C to +60˚C (–4˚F to +140˚F). Using the

battery out of its specified temperature range will reduce the
battery’s performance and battery life.

CAUTION: Shorter battery life could occur if the battery is
left fully charged, completely discharged, or in an excessive

temperature environment (above +50˚C; +122˚F) for an ex­tended period of time. If the battery must be left unused for a
long time, it must be detached from the radio after discharg­ing. You may use the batter y until the battery icon shows
half-capacity, and then keep it safely in a cool dry place at
the following temperature range:

–20˚C to +50˚C (–4˚F to +122˚F) (up to a month)
–20˚C to +35˚C (–4˚F to +95˚F) (up to three months)
–20˚C to +20˚C (–4˚F to +68˚F) (up to a year)

D Charging caution

R DANGER! NEVER charge the battery pack in areas with
extremely high temperatures, such as near fires or stoves,

inside a sun-heated vehicle, or in direct sunlight. In such en­vironments, the safety/protection circuit in the battery will ac­tivate, causing the battery to stop charging.

R WARNING! DO NOT charge or leave the battery in the
battery charger beyond the specified time for charging. If the

battery is not completely charged by the specified time, stop
charging and remove the battery from the battery charger.
Continuing to charge the battery beyond the specified time
limit may cause a fire, overheating, or the battery may rup­ture.

R WARNING! NEVER insert the transceiver, with the bat­tery attached, into the charger if it is wet or soiled. This could

corrode the battery charger terminals or damage the char­ger. The charger is not waterproof.

CAUTION: DO NOT charge the battery outside of the spec-
ified temperature range: BC-193/BC-197 (+10˚C to +40˚C;

+50˚F

to +104˚F). Icom recommends charging the bat­tery at +20˚C (+68˚F). The battery may heat up or rupture if
charged out of the specified temperature range. Additionally,
battery performance or battery life may be reduced.

The supplied battery pack, charger, and AC adapter dif­fer, or no supplied depending on the version.

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

BATTERY CHARGING

The optional OPC­515L (for DC power
source) can be
used instead of the
AC adapter.

Charge indicator

• Lights green while charging.

NOTE:

The charge indicator will not
go out even after a battery

pack is fully charged.

AC adapter
(A different type, or no AC

adapter is supplied, de­pending on the version.)

Transceiver

Battery pack

Screws*
(Self tapping screw:

3.5 × at least 30 mm)

*Purchase separately.

Using screws is
recommended to

secure the charger.

Charging time period differs,
depending on the input voltage.

12 V : Approximately 36 hours

13.8 V : Approximately 21 hours
16 V : Approximately 16 hours

Tu rn OFF the power

The optional OPC-515L
(for DC power source)
or CP-23L (for 12 V
cigarette lighter socket)
can be used instead of
the AC adapter.

Charge indicator

• Lights orange : While charging

• Lights green :

Charging is completed.

AC adapter
(A different type, or no AC

adapter is supplied, de­pending on the version.)

Transceiver

Battery pack

Screws*
(Self tapping screw:

3.5 × at least 30 mm)

*Purchase separately.

Using screws is
recommended to
secure the charger.

Tu rn OFF the power

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■ Battery chargers

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Using the BC-191 to rapid charge the BP-264

The BC-191 provides rapid charging of only the BP-264 Ni-MH
battery pack. Never use it to charge any other battery pack.
Charging time: Approximately 2 hours

The following item is additionally required:

• An AC adapter (not supplied with some versions) or the OPC-515L

or CP-23L DC power cable.

D Using the BC-192 to regular charge the BP-264

The BC-192 provides regular charging of only the BP-264
Ni-MH battery pack. Never use it to charge any other battery
pack.
Charging time (with the BC-147S): Approximately 16 hours

The following item is additionally required:

• An AC adapter (not supplied with some versions) or the OPC-515L

DC power cable.

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BATTERY CHARGING

–

The optional OPC-515L
(for DC power source)
or CP-23L (for 12 V
cigarette lighter socket)
can be used instead of
the AC adapter.

AC adapter
(A different type, or no AC

adapter is supplied, de­pending on the version.)

Transceiver

Battery pack

Screws*
(Self tapping screw:

3.5 × at least 30 mm)

*Purchase separately.

Using screws is
recommended to
secure the charger.

Charge indicator

• Lights orange : While charging

• Lights green :

Charging is completed.

Tu rn OFF the power

Guide rail

Tabs

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Using the BC-193 to rapid charge the BP-265

The BC-193 provides rapid charging of only the BP-265 Li­ion battery pack. Never use it to charge any other batter y
pack.
Charging time: Approximately 2.5 hours

The following item is additionally required:

• An AC adapter (not supplied with some versions) or the OPC-515L

or CP-23L DC power cable.

IMPORTANT: Battery charging caution

Ensure the tabs on the battery pack are correctly aligned
with the guide rails inside the charger.

CAUTION: When using the OPC-515L DC power cable
NEVER connect the OPC-515L to a power source using

reverse polarity. This will ruin the battery charger.
White line: + Black line:

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BATTERY CHARGING

TransceiverBattery

pack

Charger adapters*

2

are

installed in each slot.

Tu rn OFF the power

The shape of charger adapter depends
on the version of the BC-197.

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2

(An AC adapter is

not supplied with
some versions.)

AC adapter

(Connect to a DC power supply;
12 to 16 V/at least 7 A)

Red line : + Black line : _

DC power cable (OPC-656)

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D Using the BC-197 to rapid charge the BP-264 or BP-265

The BC-197 rapidly charges up to six battery packs.
Charging time for BP-264: Approximately 2 hours
Charging time for BP-265: Approximately 2.5 hours

The following additional item is required:

• An AC adapter (not supplied with some versions) or the DC

power cable (OPC-656)

There are two types of BC-197 chargers for the IC-U80 or IC­U80E; one is for Ni-MH batteries, and the other is for Li-ion
batteries.
Before you purchase a BC-197, check the type of battery you
are using, and then be sure to choose the suitable charger.

With AD-120*1 charger adapters BP-264 Ni-MH battery

With AD-121*1 charger adapters BP-265 Li-ion battery

*1 The type of the charger adapter, AD-120 or AD-121 is printed on

BC-197 Charger Type Chargeable Battery

the inside bottom of the charger adapter, and the type of battery it
holds is printed on the top right corner of the adapter.

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■ Battery case (BP-263)

When using the BP-263 battery case, install 6 × AA (LR6)
size alkaline batteries, as described below.

q Remove the battery case if it is attached. (p. 2)
w Install 6 × AA (LR6) size alkaline batteries.

• Install only alkaline batteries.

• Be sure to observe the correct polarity.

e Attach the battery case. (p. 2)

Be careful! The negative ter­minals of the battery case pro­trude from the body, so pay at­tention not to injure your fingers
when inserting the batteries.

CAUTION:

• When installing batteries, make sure they are all the

same brand, type and capacity. Also, do not mix new
and old batteries together.

• Keep the battery terminals clean. It’s a good idea to

clean the battery terminals once a week.

• Never incinerate used battery cells since the internal

battery gas may cause them to rupture.

•

Never expose a detached battery case to water. If the bat­tery case gets wet, be sure to wipe it dry before using it.

•

Never use batteries whose insulated covering is damaged.

NOTE: When the BP-263 battery case is attached, the

battery protection function must be turned OFF in the Ini­tial Set mode (p. 49).

■ Battery information

D Battery life

—*

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2

Battery pack/case

BP-263

BP-264 7.2 V 1400 mAh 14.5 hrs.

BP-265 7.4 V

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When the power save function is set to “P–S.At,” and the operating

time is calculated under the following conditions;
TX : RX : standby = 5 : 5 : 90
*2 The average operating life depends on the alkaline cells used.

Even when the transceiver power is OFF, a small current still

Voltage Capacity Battery life*

Battery case for

AA (LR6) × 6 alkaline

1900 mAh (min.)

2000 mAh (typ.)

17.5 hrs.

flows in the transceiver. Remove the battery pack or case
when it won’t be used for a long time. Otherwise, the battery
pack or the batteries in the case will become exhausted.

D Battery indication

The battery icons, “ ,” appears when a battery pack or
case is attached to the transceiver.

Icon Battery condition

The battery has ample capacity.

The battery is nearing exhaustion.
Charging the battery pack, or replacing the batteries in
the case is necessary.

BASIC OPERATION

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■ Power ON

Hold down [ ] for 1 second to turn ON the power.

• Hold down [ ] for 1 second to turn OFF the power.

The voltage indication can be turned OFF in the Initial Set
mode (p. 48).

■ Adjusting the volume level

Rotate [VOL] to

• If the squelch is closed, hold down [MONI] while adjusting the vol-
ume level.

• The display visually shows the volume level while adjusting.

adjust the volume level.

■ Adjusting the squelch level

While holding down [MONI], push [p] or [q] one or more
times

to adjust the squelch level.

• “SqL 1” is loose squelch (for weak signals) and “SqL10” is tight

squelch (for strong signals). “SqL 0” is open squelch.

■ Monitor function

This function is used to listen to weak signals or to open
the squelch manually. You can use it without disturbing the
squelch setting, even when mute functions such as the tone
squelch are in use.

Hold down [MONI] to monitor the operating frequency.

• “ ” blinks while the Monitor function is ON.

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• Memory mode display

Appears

Appears

• Call channel mode display

BASIC OPERATION

• VFO mode display

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■ Mode selection

Push [VFO/MR/CALL] one or more
times to sequentially select the VFO
mode, memory mode and Call channel
mode.

D VFO mode

The VFO mode is used to set the
operating frequency.

What is VFO?

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

D Memory mode

The memory mode is used for
operating on memory channels,
which store programmed fre­quencies.

• “

” appears when the memory

mode is selected.

D Call channel mode

The Call channel is used for
quick recall of the most often­used frequency.

• “C” appears instead of the memory
channe l number when the Call
channel mode is selected.

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Push

Appears

Push

Appears

20 kHz tuning step

FM mode FM-N mode

BASIC OPERATION

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■ Operating mode selection

Operating modes are determined by the modulation of the radio
signals. The transceiver has both FM and FM-N modes. The mode
selection is independently stored for each memory channel.

q Push [FUNC](M) then [SET](8) to enter the Set mode.
w Push [p] or [q] to select the operating mode item. (W/n)
e Rotate [VOL] to set the operating mode to FM or FM-N.

r Push [# ENT] to exit the Set mode.

■ Setting a tuning step

The transceiver has 8 tuning step options;

• 5 kHz • 10 kHz • 12.5 kHz • 15 kHz • 20 kHz

• 25 kHz • 30 kHz • 50 kHz

The tuning step can be selected in the Set mode.
q

Push [FUNC]

w Push [p] or [q] to select the tuning step item. (tS)
e Rotate [VOL] to select the

desired tuning step.

r Push [# ENT] to exit the Set

mode.

(M)

, and then [SET](8) to enter the Set mode.

■ Setting a frequency

D Using [p] or [q]

q Push [VFO/MR/CALL] one or more times to select the

VFO mode.

w Push [p] or [q] to select the desired frequency.

• The frequency changes in the preset tuning steps. See the pre­vious topic to set the tuning step.

D Using the keypad

q Push [VFO/MR/CALL] one or more times to select the

VFO mode.

w To enter the desired frequency, enter 6 digits, starting from

the 100 MHz digit.

• Entering one to ve digits, and then pushing [# ENT], also sets
the frequency.

• If a frequency outside the frequency range is entered, the previ­ously displayed frequency is automatically recalled.

• Example 1— entering 435.525 MHz

• Example 2— entering 434.800 MHz

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Appears

BASIC OPERATION

w Adjust the volume level.

r

For the squelch level setting.

(Push to monitor)

q Turn ON the power.

e Set the frequency.
r Adjust the squelch level.

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■ Key lock function

To prevent accidental frequency changes, or unnecessary
function access, use the Key Lock function.

Push [FUNC](M), and then hold down [ ](# ENT) for 1 sec­ond to turn the Key Lock function ON or OFF.

• “ ” appears while the Key Lock function is activated.

• [ ], [VOL], [MONI], [PTT] and [FUNC](M) + [ ](# ENT) are still

operable while the Key Lock function is ON.

■ Receiving

Make sure the BP-264 or BP-265 battery pack is fully
charged, or the BP-263 battery case has brand new alkaline
batteries (pp. 11–14).

q Hold down [ ] for 1 second to turn ON the power.
w Rotate [VOL] to set the desired volume level. (p. 15)

• The volume level is displayed on the LCD while adjusting.

e Set the receive frequency. (p. 17)
r Set the squelch level. (p. 15)

• While holding down [MONI], push [p] or [q].

• The squelch level is displayed on the LCD while setting.

• “SqL 1” is loose squelch (for weak signals) and “SqL10” is tight

squelch (for strong signals). “SqL 0” is open squelch.

• Hold down [MONI] to open the squelch manually.

t When a signal is received:

• The squelch is opened and the audio is heard.

• The signal icons show the relative signal strength level.

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BASIC OPERATION

Microphone

w Select the

output power.

Push to monitor.

q Set the frequency.

e Hold down to

transmit.

t

Release to receive.

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■ Transmitting

CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna will damage

the transceiver.

NOTE: To prevent interference, hold down [MONI] to lis-
ten on the frequency before transmitting.

q Set the operating frequency. (p. 17)
w Push [FUNC](M), and then push [H/M/L](9) to set the out-

put power to High (4 W), Mid (2 W) or Low (0.5 W).

• “ H,” “M,” or “L” appears, depending on to the selected output

e Hold down [PTT] to transmit.

• “ ” appears while transmitting.

• The signal icons show the output power level.

r Speak into the microphone using your normal voice level.

• DO NOT hold the transceiver too close to your mouth or speak

t Release [PTT] to return to receive.

power.

too loudly. This may distort your speech.

R WARNING! When using the BP-263 battery case, fre-
quent or continuous transmissions can cause the batter­ies to overheat, and may cause a burn.
default time-out timer is set to 5 minutes (p. 45). Be careful
when the time-out timer function is turned OFF or set to a
long time period, and transmission is made for long periods.

• We recommend using the Mid or Low power setting.

To prevent this, the

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BASIC OPERATION

[VOL]

[VOL] functions as the volume control.

[VOL] functions as the tuning control.

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■ [VOL] function assignment

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[VOL] can be used as a tuning control instead of
[q]

, to suit your preference. However, when [VOL] functions

as a tuning control,

q While holding down both [p] and [q], turn ON the power

to enter the Initial Set mode.

w Push [p] or [q] to select the dial assignment item. (tOP)
e Rotate [VOL] to select an option.
r Push [# ENT] to exit the Initial Set mode.

[VOL] and [p]/[q]
ing on the selected option.

Option [VOL]

tOP.VO Volume control Tuning controls

tOP.dI Tuning control Volume controls

[p]

and

[q]

function as volume controls.

function as described below, depend-

[p]/[q]

[p]

and

Station A

Station B

Repeater

439.700 MHz

434.700 MHz

434.700 MHz

439.700 MHz

Uplink

Downlink

(transmit freq.)

(receive freq.)

REPEATER AND DUPLEX OPERATION

Appears

While receiving While transmitting

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■ Repeater operation

When using a repeater, the transmit frequency is shifted from
the receive frequency by the frequency offset (p. 22). This is
called duplex operation. It is convenient to program repeater
information into memory channels (p. 26).

q Set the receive frequency (the repeater output frequency).
w Push [FUNC](M), and then [DUP](4) one or more times to

set the shift direction of the transmit frequency. ( “–” or “+”;
see page 22 for details.)

e If desired, push [FUNC](M) and then [TONE](1) one or

more times to activate the subaudible tone encoder.

• “ ” appears.

• Select the desired subaudible

tone frequency. (p. 23)

r Hold down [PTT] to transmit.

• The displayed frequency automatically changes to the transmit

frequency (repeater input frequency).

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If “OFF” appears, check the frequency offset and shift direction

(p. 22).

t Release [PTT] to receive.

y Hold down [MONI] to check whether the other station’s

transmit signal can be directly received or not

• When the other station’s signal can be directly received, move

to a non-repeater frequency to use simplex. (duplex OFF)

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REPEATER OPERATION

5.0 MHz offset

While receiving While transmitting

Duplex

+ (up)

– (down)

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■ Duplex operation

D Setting the frequency offset

q Push [FUNC]
w Push [p] or [q] to select the offset item.

• “±” blinks, and the current frequency offset appears.

e Rotate [VOL] to select the frequency offset.

• The offset is selected in the

• The unit of the frequency offset

r Push [# ENT] to exit the Set mode.

D Setting the duplex direction

Push [FUNC](M), and then [DUP](4) to select “–” (negative
offset) or “+” (positive offset).

• “–” or “+” indicates the transmit frequency is shifted up (+) or down

• A blinking “–” or “+” indicates the Reverse Duplex function is ON, as

• Example— When the frequency offset is 5.0 MHz

(M)

, and then [SET](8) to enter the Set mode.

same step as the frequency
tuning step.

is “MHz.”

(–) from the receive frequency.

described to the right.

D Reverse Duplex function

When the Reverse Duplex function is ON, the receive and
transmit frequencies are reversed. The function can be
turned ON in the Set mode.

q Push [FUNC]
w Push [p ] or [q ] to select the Reverse Duplex function

item

(REV).

e Rotate [VOL] to turn the function ON or OFF.
r Push [# ENT] to exit the Set mode.

The receive and transmit frequencies are shown in the table
below, with the following configurations:

Input freq. :
Direction : – (down)
Offset : 5.0 MHz

• “–” or “+” blinks when the Re­verse Duplex function is ON.

(M)

, and then [SET](8) to enter the Set mode

435.300 MHz

Reversed

OFF

ON

RX freq. TX freq.

435.300 MHz 430.300 MHz

430.300 MHz 435.300 MHz

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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

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131.8

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141.3

146.2

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159.8

162.2

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173.8

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186.2

189.9

192.8

196.6

199.5

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218.1

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250.3

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REPEATER OPERATION

88.5 Hz repeater tone

[VOL]

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■ Subaudible tones

To be accessed, some repeaters require subaudible tones.
Subaudible tones are superimposed over your normal signal,
and must be set first.

q Push [FUNC](M) then [SET](8) to enter the Set mode.
w Push [p] or [q] to select the repeater tone item. (rt)
e Rotate [VOL] to select the desired subaudible tone.

r Push [# ENT] to exit the Set mode.

• Available subaudible tone frequencies (unit: Hz)

D Tone information

To be accessed, some repeaters require a different tone system.

DTMF TONES

While pushing [PTT], push the desired DTMF keys, [0] to [9],
[MONI] for A, [p] for B, [q] for C, [VFO/MR/CALL] for D, [M] for
E, and [# ENT] for F, to transmit their assigned DTMF codes.

• The transceiver has 16 DTMF memory channels (p. 36).

1750 Hz TONE

To access some European repeaters, the transceiver must
transmit a 1750 Hz tone burst.
While pushing [PTT], hold down either the
2 seconds.

See page 37 for details.

DTCS CODES

Push [FUNC](*), and then [TONE](1) one or more times to
activate the DTCS encoder, and then push [PTT].

• “D” and “ ” appear.

•

The specified DTCS code is superimposed over your transmitted signal.

• See page 33 for DTCS code setting details.

✔ CONVENIENT!

Tone Scan function:
If you don’t know the subaudible tone used for a repeater, the
tone scan is convenient for detecting the tone frequency.

Push [FUNC](M), and then [T.SCAN](3) to start a tone scan.

• When the required tone frequency is detected, the scan pauses,

and the tone frequency is temporarily set.

• See page 35 for details of the tone scan function.

[p]

or

[q]

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REPEATER OPERATION

The repeater lockout function
is ON.

[VOL]

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■ Lockout function

The Lockout function helps prevent interference to other sta­tions by inhibiting transmitting when the channel is busy.
The function can be set in the Initial Set mode.

q While holding down [p] and [q], turn ON the power to

enter the Initial Set mode.

w Push [p] or [q] to select the lockout item. (RLO)
e Rotate [VOL] to set the lockout option to OFF, Repeater

Lockout, or Busy Lockout.

• “RLO.OF” : Allows transmitting, even if signals are received.

• “RLO.RP” : The Repeater Lockout function inhibits transmitting

when the channel is busy, except while receiving a
signal that includes a matched subaudible tone.

• “RLO.bU” : The Busy Lockout function inhibits transmitting

while receiving a signal.

r Push [# ENT] to exit the Initial Set mode.

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Push

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Push

The memory channel
is selected.

MEMORY/CALL OPERATION

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■ General description

The transceiver has 207 memory channels, including 6 scan
edge memory channels (3 pairs), and 1 Call channel, for stor­age of often-used frequencies.

D Memory channel contents

The following information can be programmed into a memory
channel:

• Operating frequency (p. 17)

• Operating mode (p. 17)

• Duplex direction (+ or –) with frequency offset (p. 22)

• Reverse Duplex function ON/OFF (p. 41)

• Subaudible tone encoder (p. 21), tone squelch or DTCS squelch

ON/OFF (p. 34)

• Subaudible tone frequency (p. 23), tone squelch frequency or
DTCS code with polarity (pp. 33, 34)

• Skip setting (p. 31)

• Tuning step (p. 17)

• Output power (p. 19)

• TX permission (p. 42)

■ Selecting a memory channel

D Using [p] or [q]

q Push [VFO/MR/CALL] one or more times to select the

memory mode.

• “X” appears.

w Push [p] or [q] to select a desired channel.

• Only programmed channels are selectable.

D Using the keypad

q Push [VFO/MR/CALL] one or more times to select the

memory mode.

• “X” appears.

w To select a desired channel, enter the three digits of the

channel number using the keypad.

• Blank channels are also selectable.

• Entering one or two digits, and then pushing [# ENT] also se-

lects a memory channel.

• Example— selecting memory channel “14”

■ Selecting the Call channel

➥ Push [VFO/MR/CALL] one or more times to select the

Call channel.

• “C” appears instead of the memory channel number.

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The VFO mode

Push or to select channel 11.

Push , and then .

Return to the VFO mode.

Push , then hold down for 1 second to program.

• Example— programming 435.450 MHz into memory channel 11 (a blank channel).

MEMORY/CALL OPERATION

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Programming channels

q Push [VFO/MR/CALL] one or more times to select the

VFO mode.

w Set a desired frequency. (p. 17)

If desired, set other data (e.g. frequency offset, duplex di­rection, tone squelch, etc.).

e Push [FUNC](M), and then [VFO/MR/CALL].

• “X” and the memory channel number blink.

• Select the Call channel mode to program the Call channel.

r Push [p] or [q] to select a desired channel.

• Select “1A/1B” to “3A/3B” to program a scan edge channel.

t Push [FUNC](M), and then hold down [VFO/MR/CALL] for

1 second to store the entry.

• Three beeps sound.

• If you continue to hold down [VFO/MR/CALL] for 1 second after

programming, the memory channel number automatically in­creases.

NOTE: To cancel programming, push [VFO/MR/CALL]
before storing the entry in step t.

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MEMORY/CALL OPERATION

• Example— copying memory channel 11 to the VFO mode.

Memory mode

Push , then holddown for 1 second.

VFO mode.

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■ Copying memory/Call contents

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

D Memory/Call➪VFO

q Select a memory (Call) channel to be copied.

Push [VFO/MR/CALL] one or more times to select the
memory or Call channel mode, and then push [p] or [q]
to select a desired channel.

w Push [FUNC](M), and then hold down [VFO/MR/CALL]

for 1 second to copy the selected memory contents to the
VFO mode.

• The VFO mode is automatically selected.

D Memory/Call➪memory/Call

q Select a memory or Call channel to be copied.

Push [VFO/MR/CALL] one or more times to select the
memory or Call channel mode, and then push [p] or [q]
to select a desired channel.

w Push [FUNC](M), and then push [VFO/MR/CALL].

• “X” and “--” blink.

• Do not hold [VFO/MR/CALL] for more than 1 second, otherwise

the memory contents will be copied to the VFO mode.

e P ush [p] or [q] to select the target memory or Call chan-

nel.

r Push [FUNC](M), and then hold down [VFO/MR/CALL] for

1 second to copy.

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4
5

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8
9
10
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13
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MEMORY/CALL OPERATION

6

■

Clearing memory contents

■ Display type

The contents of programmed memories can be cleared
(erased).

q Push [FUNC](M), and then push [VFO/MR/CALL].
w Push [p] or [q] to select a channel to be cleared.
e Perform the following operation within 1.5 seconds, other-

wise the transceiver returns to the memory mode without
clearing memory.

➥ Push [FUNC](M), and then momentarily push [VFO/

MR/CALL].

➥ Push [FUNC](M), and then hold down [VFO/MR/CALL]

for 1 second.

• The channel contents are cleared.

r Push [VFO/MR/CALL] to return to the previous mode.

NOTE: Be careful!— the contents of cleared memories

CANNOT be recalled.

During memory mode operation, the transceiver has three
display types to suit your operating style.
Set the display type in the Initial Set mode. (p. 46)

“Frequency display”

Displays the programmed frequency.

“Channel number display”

Displays the memory channel num­ber. Only programmed channels are
displayed, and modes other than the
memory mode cannot be selected.

• When the channel number display type is selected, only the follow­ing functions can be performed.

- Scan function (p. 31) - Out put power setting (p. 19)

- DTMF memory function (p. 36) - Key lock function (p. 18)

- The scan pause timer setting, the function key timer setting, the

LCD backlight setting, the VOX-related settings, the microphone
gain setting, and the DTMF TX key setting in the Set mode.

“Channel name display”

Displays the channel name you have
assigned. Only programmed chan­nels are displayed.

• If no channel name is programmed, the programmed frequency will

be displayed.

• Push [MONI] to display the operating frequency.

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6

MEMORY/CALL OPERATION

[VOL]

(J)

(W)

(0)

(

I

)

(V)

(9)

(A)

(n)

(1)

(

+

)

(H)

(U)

(8)

(

:

)

(C)

(P)

(3)

(

=

)

(F)

(S)

(6)

(

(

)

(G)

(t)

(7)

(

)

)

(d)

(q)

(4)

(

∗

)

(k)

(X)

(L)

(y)

(m)

(Z)

(b)

(O)

(2)

(

-

)

(E)

(R)

(5)

(

/

)

(Space)

6

■

Programming a channel name

Each memory channel can be programmed with an alphanu­meric name for easy recognition and can be displayed inde­pendently by channel. Up to five characters can be used for
a channel name.

q While holding down [p ] and [q ],

turn ON the power to enter the Initial
Set mode.

w Push [p] or [q] to select the chan-

nel name display item. (dSP)

e Rotate [VOL] to select the channel

name display type, “dSP.nm.”

r Push [# ENT] to exit the Initial Set

i Rotate [VOL] to select a desired character.

• The selected character blinks.

• Push [p] to move the cursor right, push [q] to move the cur-

sor left.

o Repeat step i until the desired channel name is pro-

grammed.

!0 Push [# ENT] to exit the programming mode.

1
2
3
4
5

7
8
9
10

mode.

t Push [VFO/MR/CALL] one or more

times to select the memory mode.

• Select the Call channel to program a

Call channel name.

y Push [p] or [q] to select a desired channel.
u Push [FUNC](M), and then [SET](8) to enter the channel

name programming mode.

• A cursor blinks for the rst character.

D Usable characters

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12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19

Band
edge

Band
edge

1A
2A
3A

1b
2b
3b

Scan edges

Scan

Jump

SKIP

SKIP

Mch 1

Mch 0

Mch 2 Mch 3 Mch 4 Mch 5

Mch 10

Mch 199

Mch 9 Mch 8 Mch 7

Mch 6

5 seconds

VFO

frequency

Memory

(Call)

channel

5 seconds

VFO

frequency

SKIP

Mch 0
Mch 1
Mch 2

Mch 199

7

SCAN OPERATION

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■ Scan types

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

PROGRAMMED SCAN (See the topic to the right)

The Programmed scan P1 scans between 1A and 1b, P2 scans be­tween 2A and 2b, and P3 scans between 3A and 3b frequencies.

MEMORY (SKIP) SCAN (p. 31)

PRIORITY WATCH (p. 32)

• Memory/Call channel watch • Memory scan watch

■ Programmed scan

A programmed scan repeatedly scans between two user
programmed frequencies (memory channels “1A–3A” and
“1b–3b”), or scans between upper and lower band edges.
This scan is useful for checking for signals within a specific
frequency range, such as repeater output frequencies, etc.

q Push [VFO/MR/CALL] one or more times to select the

VFO mode.

w Push [FUNC](M), and then

[SCAN](5) to start a scan.

e

Push [FUNC]
[SET](8) one or more times
to set the desired scan type to
“P1,” “P2,” “P3” or “AL.”

• “AL” for full scan, “P1,” “P2” and “P3” for programmed scan be­tween the programmed scan edge channels “1A”–“1b,” “2A”–
“2b” and “3A”–“3b.”

• To change the scan direction, push [p] or [q].

r To cancel the scan, push any key except [ ], [p]/[q],

[MONI] or [FUNC](M).

NOTE: Scan edge channels, 1A–3A/1b–3b, must first be
programmed. Program them in the same manner as regu­lar memory channels. (p. 26)
If identical frequencies are programmed into the scan
edge channels, the programmed scan will not function.

(M )

, and then

Appears

[VOL]

Pause scan

Timer scan (15 second)

SCAN OPERATION

7

■ Memory Scan

A memory scan repeatedly scans memory channels, except
those set as Skip channels.

q Push [VFO/MR/CALL] one or more times to select the

memory mode.

• “X” appears.

w Push [FUNC]( M ), t hen

[SCAN](5) to start the scan.

• To change the scan direction,

push [p] or [q].

e To cancel the scan, push any key except [ ], [p]/[q],

[MONI] or [FUNC](M).

■ Setting Skip channels

In order to speed up the scan rate, you can set the memory
channels you don’t want to scan as Skip channels.

q Select a memory channel to be skipped.

Push [VFO/MR/CALL] one or more times to select the
memory mode, and then push [p] or [q] to select a de­sired channel.

w Push [FUNC](M), and then

[SKIP](6) to turn the skip set-

ting ON or OFF.

•

“SKIP” appears when the chan-

nel is set as a Skip channel.

■ Scan resume setting

When a signal is received during a scan, the scan resume
setting determines what action the transceiver takes. The
transceiver has two scan resume settings, as described
below. Select the one which best suits your needs in the Set
mode.

q

Push [FUNC]

w Push [p] or [q] to select the scan pause timer item (SCt,

or SCP).

e Rotate [VOL] to select a desired scan pause option.

• Pause scan

The scan pauses until the received signal disappears, and
then resumes after 2 seconds.

• Timer scan

The scan pauses for the selected 5 seconds, 10 seconds
or 15 seconds, and then resumes.

r Push [# ENT] to exit the Set mode.

(M)

, and then [SET](8) to enter the Set mode.

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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19

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Memory channelVFO frequency

5 seconds

VFO frequency

5 seconds

Memory scan

Mch 0
Mch 1

Mch 2

Mch 199

SKIP

SCAN OPERATION

7

■ Priority watch

A priority watch checks for signals on “priority channels” while
operating on a VFO frequency.

D Memory or Call channel watch

While operating on a VFO frequency, the memory or Call
channel watch checks for signals on the selected channel
every 5 seconds.

q Select a desired memory channel or the Call channel.
w Push [FUNC](M), and then [PRIO](7) to start the watch.

e To cancel the watch, push any key except [ ], [p]/[q],

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• The decimal point “.”, on the frequency readout blinks.

• When a signal is detected on the channel, the watch resumes

according to the scan resume setting. (p. 31)

[MONI], [FUNC](M), or [PTT].

D Memory scan watch

While operating on a VFO frequency, a memory scan watch
checks for signals on each memory channel in sequence,
every 5 seconds.

q Push [VFO/MR/CALL] one or more times to select the

memory mode.

w Push [FUNC](M), and then [SCAN](5) to start a memory

scan.

e Push [FUNC](M), and then [PRIO](7) to start the watch.

• The VFO mode is selected, and the decimal point “.”, on the

frequency readout blinks.

• When a signal is detected on a channel, the watch resumes ac­cording to the scan resume setting. (p. 31)

r To cancel the watch, push any key except [ ], [p]/[q],

[MONI], [FUNC](M), or [PTT].

TONE SQUELCH AND POCKET BEEP

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

162.2

167.9

173.8

179.9

186.2

192.8

203.5

210.7

218.1

225.7

233.6

241.8

250.3

023
025
026
031
032
043
047

051
054
065
071
072
073
074

114
115
116
125
131
132
134

143
152
155
156
162
165
172

174
205
223
226
243
244
245

251
261
263
265
271
306
311

315
331
343
346
351
364
365

371
411
412
413
423
431
432

445
464
465
466
503
506
516

532
546
565
606
612
624
627

631
632
654
662
664
703
712

723
731
732
734
743
754

DTCS code setting

CTCSS tone setting

[VOL]

8

■

Tone/DTCS squelch and pocket beep

D

Tone squelch and DTCS squelch

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

D

Pocket beep

The pocket beep function uses 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.

• Recommended CTCSS tones (unit: Hz)

• Recommended DTCS code

D

Setting CTCSS tone or DTCS code

q Push [FUNC]

(M)

, and then [SET](8) to enter the Set mode.

w Push [p] or [q] to select the CTCSS tone item (Ct) or the

DTCS code item (dt).

• “ ” blinks when selecting the CTCSS tone item, and “D” blinks
when selecting the DTCS code item.

e Rotate [VOL] to select a desired CTCSS tone or DTCS

code.

• The recommended CTCSS tone or DTCS code are shown to
the left.

r Push [ENT] to exit the Set mode.

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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19

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TONE SQUELCH AND POCKET BEEP

TX/RX: Normal polarity TX: Normal, RX: Reverse

TX: Reverse, RX: Normal TX/RX: Reverse polarity

Function OFF

Tone squelch with
pocket beep

Tone squelch

DTCS encoder

DTCS squelch

DTCS squelch with
pocket beep

Repeater tone

: Push , and then .

8

D

Setting DTCS polarity

For DTCS operation, the polarity setting is also configurable,
as well as the code setting. If the polarity is different, the
DTCS squelch will never open, even when receiving a signal
that includes a matched DTCS code.

q Push [FUNC]
w Push [p] or [q] to select the DTCS polarity item (dtP).
e Rotate [VOL] to set the desired polarity setting to “dtP.nn”

(normal), “dtP.nR” (TX: normal, RX: reverse), “dtP.Rn” (TX: re­verse, RX: normal) or “dtP.RR” (reverse).

(M)

, and then [SET](8) to enter the Set mode.

D

Operation

q Set a desired operating frequency, and then a CTCSS tone

or a DTCS code.

w Push

[FUNC]

•

Repeat step w one or more times to activate a desired tone
function.

(M)

, and then [TONE](1)

.

r Push [# ENT] to exit the Set mode.

NOTE: When you use the DTCS encoder, the DTCS po-

larity setting affects only transmitting.

e Operate the transceiver in the normal way.

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8

TONE SQUELCH AND POCKET BEEP

8

r When receiving a signal that includes a matched tone or

code, the squelch opens and the signal can be heard.

• When the pocket beep function is activated, beep tones sound

and “ ” blinks. To stop the beeps and blinking, push any key.

• When the received signal’s tone/code does not match, the

squelch does not open. However, the signal icons show the sig­nal strength.

• To open the squelch manually, hold down [MONI].

t Push [PTT] to reply.

✔ For your information

Squelch burst:
While using the tone squelch, noise may be heard just when
the received signal disappears.
To eliminate the noise, the IC-U80/IC-U80E has the Squelch
Burst function.
See page 49 for details.

■ Tone scan

By monitoring a signal from a repeater, pocket beep or
squelch function operation, you can determine the subaudi­ble tone required to access the repeater or open the squelch.

q Set a frequency to be checked for a tone frequency or

DTCS code.

w Push

e Push [FUNC](M), and then [T.SCAN](3) to start a tone

r When a tone frequency or DTCS code is matched, the

t To cancel the scan, push any key except [ ], [p]/[q],

[FUNC]

•

Repeat step w one or more times to activate a desired tone
function.

• The tone scan can be made even if the tone function is not se­lected.

scan.

• To change the scan direction, push [p] or [q].

squelch opens and the tone frequency or code is tempo­rarily programmed into the selected mode.

• The decoded CTCSS tone frequency or DTCS code is used ac­cording to the selected tone function type in step w.

- No indication : Cannot be used for operation.

-“ ” : Repeater tone encoder

-“ ” : CTCSS tone encoder/decoder

-“D” : DTCS code encoder/decoder

-“ ” and “D” : DTCS code encoder

[MONI] or [FUNC](M).

(M)

, and then [TONE](1)

.

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4
5
6
7

9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19

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Push , and then .

Push , and then hold
down for 1 second.

The next page appears when
the 6th digit has been input.

9

■

Programming a DTMF code sequence

DTMF MEMORY

The DTMF codes are used for autopatching, accessing re­peaters, controlling other equipment, and other operations.
The transceiver has 16 DTMF memory channels (d0–d9, dA,
db, dC, dd, dE, dF) for storage of often-used DTMF code
sequence of up to 24 digits.

q Push

w Push [p] or [q] to select a desired DTMF memory chan-

e Push

[FUNC]

memory mode.

nel.

• If programmed, the previously programmed DTMF code is dis­played.

[FUNC]

second to enter the programming mode.

• “_ _ _ _ _” appears.

• Programmed memory will be cleared by this operation.

(M)

, and then [

(M)

, and then hold down [

DTMF.M](0) to enter the DTMF

DTMF.M](0) for 1

r Push the keypad keys to input a desired DTMF code se-

quence of up to 24 digits.

• [0]–[9] inputs “0”–“9,” [MONI] inputs “A,” [p] inputs “B,” [q ]
inputs “C,” [VFO/MR/CALL] inputs “D,” [M] inputs “M(E)” and
[# ENT] inputs “# (F).”

• If a digit is mistakenly input, push [PTT] momentarily, then re-
peat from step e.

t Repeat step r until the desired code is input.
y Push [PTT] to store the DTMF code sequence and exit the

programming mode.

• After the 24th digit is input, the transceiver automatically stores

the code sequence and returns to step w.

u Push [VFO/MR/CALL] to exit the DTMF memory.

• Programming mode indication

The programming mode consists of 5 pages.

Page

1st 1st to 5th No indication.

2nd 6th to 10th “ ” appears.

3rd 11th to 15th “ ” appears.
4th 16th to 20th “ ” appears.
5th 21st to 24th “ ” blinks.

Digits Indication

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9

DTMF MEMORY

9

■

Transmitting a DTMF code sequence

The transceiver has three methods of transmitting a DTMF
code sequence. Select a desired option in the Set mode.

q Push [FUNC]
w Push [p] or [q] to select the DTMF TX key item (dmt).
e Rotate [VOL] to select a desired option.

• dmt.k : Transmits the appropriate DTMF code assigned to a

• dmt.m :

• dmt.t : No DTMF code can be transmitted. However, while

r Push [# ENT] to exit the Set mode.

(M)

, and then [SET](8) to enter the Set mode.

pushed key.
Transmits the programmed DTMF code sequence in the
DTMF memory channel assigned to a pushed key.

holding down [PTT], pushing either the [p] or [q]
transmits a 1750 Hz tone burst signal.

D Manual DTMF code transmission

First, set the DTMF TX key to

➥ While holding down [PTT], push the desired keys to trans-

mit a DTMF code sequence manually.

• Push [0]–[9] for “0”–“9,” [MONI] for “A,” [p] for “B,” [q] for “C,”

[VFO/MR/CALL] for “D,” [M] for “M,” and [# ENT] for “#.”

“dmt.k” in the Set mode.

D Using a DTMF memory channel

First, set the DTMF TX key to

➥ While holding down [PTT], push one of the keys to trans-

mit the programmed DTMF code sequence in the DTMF
memory.

• Pushing [0] to [9], [MONI](A), [p](B), [q](C), [VFO/MR/CALL]
(D),

[M]

(E), or

[# ENT]

(d0–d9, dA, dB, dC, dD, dE or dF) respectively.

“dmt.m” in the Set mode.

(F) transmits a DTMF code channel

D 1750 Hz tone

To access some European repeaters, the transceiver must
transmit a 1750 Hz tone burst signal.

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

First, set the DTMF TX key to

➥ While holding down [PTT], hold down either the [p] or

[q] for 1 or 2 seconds to transmit a 1750 Hz tone burst

signal.

• The tone is transmitted until you release the key.

“dmt.t” in the Set mode.

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2
3
4
5
6
7
8

10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19

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DTMF MEMORY

E

xits the DTMF memory mode.

The programmed DTMF code
sequence sounds and is displayed.

9

■ Confirming a DTMF memory

A DTMF memory can be confirmed with visual display on the
LCD and hearing the tones.

q Push

w Push [p] or [q] to select a desired DTMF memory chan-

e Push [MONI] to see and hear the DTMF memory con-

[FUNC]

memory mode.

nel.

tents.

• The programmed DTMF code sequence is displayed and the

code can be heard.

• After the last tone, the transceiver exits the DTMF memory

mode.

(M)

, and then [

DTMF.M](0) to enter the DTMF

■ Setting DTMF transfer speed

When slow transmission speeds are required with DTMF
memory transmission (as for some repeaters), the trans­ceiver’s transmission rate can be adjusted in the Initial Set
mode.

q While holding down [p] and [q], turn ON the power to

enter the Initial Set mode.

w Push [p] or [q] to select the DTMF speed item. (dtd)
e Rotate [VOL] to select a desired speed.

• dtd. 1 : 100 milliseconds interval; 5.0 cps rate

• dtd. 2 : 200 milliseconds interval; 2.5 cps rate

• dtd. 3 : 300 milliseconds interval; 1.6 cps rate

• dtd. 5 : 500 milliseconds interval; 1.0 cps rate

(cps=characters per second)

r Push [# ENT] to exit the Initial Set mode.

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9
10

SET MODES

• Repeater tone
frequency (p. 40)

• Tone squelch
frequency (p. 40)

• DTCS code (p. 40) • DTCS polarity (p. 40) •

Frequency offset (p. 41)

•

Reverse duplex functon (p. 41)

• Tuning step (p. 41)

•

Scan resume setting (p. 41)

•

Function key timer (p. 41)

• LCD backlight (p. 42)• TX permission (p. 42)• VOX gain (p. 42)

• Microphone gain (p. 42)

• VOX delay (p. 43)

• VOX time-out timer (p. 43)

• DTMF TX key (p. 43)

• Operating mode (p. 43)

: Push

: Push

NOTE: When the display type setting (pp. 28, 46) is set
to “CH” in the Initial Set mode, and you access the Set
mode from the memory mode, most of Set mode items
do not appear.

10

■ Set mode programming

The Set mode is used to change the settings of the trans­ceiver’s functions.

D Set mode operation

q

Push [FUNC]

w Push [p] or [q] to select the desired item.
e Rotate [VOL] to select the option or value.
r To exit the Set mode, push [# ENT].

(M)

, and then [SET](8) to enter the Set mode.

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19

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

023
025
026
031
032
036
043
047
051
053

125
131
132
134
143
145
152
155
156
162

245
246
251
252
255
261
263
265
266
271

356
364
365
371
411
412
413
423
431
432

506
516
523
526
532
546
565
606
612
624

054
065
071
072
073
074
114
115
116
122

165
172
174
205
212
223
225
226
243
244

274
306
311
315
325
331
332
343
346
351

445
446
452
454
455
462
464
465
466
503

627
631
632
654
662
664
703
712
723
731

732
734
743
754

TX/RX: Normal polarity TX/RX: Reverse polarity

SET MODES

10

■ Set mode items

D Repeater tone frequency

Selects one of 50 subaudible tone frequencies used to ac­cess the repeaters.

• 67.0–254.1 Hz (default: 88.5 Hz)

D Tone squelch frequency

Selects one of tone frequencies for tone squelch or pocket
beep operation.

• 67.0–254.1 Hz (default: 88.5 Hz)

• Usable subaudible tone frequencies (unit: Hz)

40

The transceiver has 50 tone frequencies, and conse­quently their spacing is narrow compared with units hav-

ing 39 tones. Therefore, some tone frequencies may re­ceive interference from adjacent tone frequencies.

D DTCS Code

Selects one of 104 DTCS (both encoder/decoder) codes.

• 023–754 (default: 023)

• Available DTCS codes

D DTCS Polarity

Sets the DTCS polarity to “dtP.nn” (normal), “dtP.nR” (TX: nor-

mal, RX: reverse), “dtP.Rn” (TX: reverse, RX: normal) or “dtP.RR”
(reverse). (default: dtP.nn)

The DTCS code’s polarity for transmitting or receiving can
be independently set by this item.

SET MODES

10

D Frequency offset

Sets the frequency offset to between 0 and 20 MHz, for re­peater operation.
The frequency offset means the difference between the
transmit and receive frequencies.
(default: differs depending on the version)

D Reverse duplex function

Turns the Reverse Duplex function ON or OFF. (default: OFF)

D Tuning step

Selects the tuning step from 5, 10, 12.5, 15, 20, 25, 30 and
50 kHz. (default: differs, depending on the version)

D Scan resume setting

Sets the scan resume setting to SCt. 5, SCt. 10, SCt. 15, or
SCP. 2.
When a signal is received during a scan, the scan pauses
and then resumes according to the scan resume setting.

• SCt. 5/10/15 : The scan pauses for 5, 10 or 15 seconds, and then

resumes. (default: SCt. 15)

• SCP.2 : The scan pauses until the received signal disap­pears, and then resumes after 2 seconds.

D Function key timer

Push

[FUNC]

a keypad key to activate its second function.

• During the Function mode, “ ” is displayed on the LCD.

Set the time between when Function mode is entered, and
how long it remains activated after you push the keypad key
to activate its second function.

• F0.At : Exits the Function mode immediately after a key is

• F1/2/3.At :

• F .m : The Function mode remains activated until

(M) to enter the Function mode, and then push

pushed to activate its second function. (default)
The Function mode remains activated for the selected pe­riod

after a key is pushed to activate its second function

[FUNC](M)

is pushed again, even after a key is pushed
its second function.

to activate

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D LCD backlight

Selects the LCD backlight function.

• LIG.OF : Turns OFF the backlight function.

• LIG.ON :

• LIG.At : Turns ON when an operation occurs, and turns OFF

Lights continuously while the transceiver is ON.

after 5 seconds. (default)

D TX permission

Selects whether or not to allow transmitting.

• tX .OF :

• tX .ON : Allows transmitting. (default)

Inhibits transmitting. (Receive only)

D VOX gain

Sets the VOX gain to between 1 and 10. Higher values make
the VOX function more sensitive to your voice.
To turn OFF the VOX function, select “VOX.OF.”
(default: VOX.05)

NOTE: Set the microphone gain before setting the VOX
gain. See page 55 for details of the VOX function.

D Microphone gain

Sets the microphone gain to between 1 and 4 to suit your
preference. Higher values make the microphone more sensi­tive to your voice. (default: mic.2)

NOTE: When using the VOX function, we recommend
setting the microphone gain to 3. However, you can adjust

it to suit your operating environment (including your head­set performance).

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SET MODES

FM mode FM-N mode

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D VOX delay

Sets the VOX Delay to “VXd.05” (0.5 seconds), “VXd.10”
(1 second), “VXd.15” (1.5 seconds), “VXd.20” (2 seconds),
“VXd.25” (2.5 seconds) or “VXd.30” (3 seconds).
The VOX Delay is the amount of time the transmitter stays
ON after you stop speaking. (default: VXd.10)

D VOX time-out timer

Sets the VOX time-out timer to 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10 or 15 minutes
to prevent accidental prolonged transmission for the VOX
function.
To turn OFF the function, select “Vto.OF.” (default: Vto.03)

The VOX time-out timer must be set shorter than the time­out timer, otherwise this timer will not be activated.

D DTMF TX key

Selects the method to transmit a DTMF code sequence.
While holding down [PTT], push [0] to [9], [MONI](A), [p]
(B), [q](C), [VFO/MR/CALL](D), [M](E), or [# ENT](F).

• dmt.k : Transmits the appropriate DTMF code assigned to the

key. (default)

• dmt.m :

• dmt.t : No DTMF code can be transmitted. However, while

Transmits the programmed DTMF code sequence in
the DTMF memory channel assigned to the key.

holding down [PTT], push either the [p] or [p] to
transmit a 1750 Hz tone burst signal.

D Operating mode

Set the operating mode to FM or FM-N. The operating mode
is determined by the width of the modulation of the radio
signals. (default: W/n. W)

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• Time-out timer (p. 45)

• Auto power-OFF (p. 45)

• Lockout

(p. 45)

• Squelch delay (p. 46)

• Squelch burst (p. 49)

• DTMF speed (p. 46)

•

Dial assignment (p. 46)

• Display type (p. 46)

• Power save (p. 47)• Select speed (p. 47) • LCD contrast (p. 47)

• Battery protection function (p. 49)

• Voltage display (p. 48)

• Microphone simple
mode (p. 48)

• Key-touch beep (p. 45)

• Auto Low power (p. 49)

: Push

: Push

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■

Initial Set mode programming

The Initial Set mode can be accessed at power ON and al­lows you to set seldom-changed settings, to suit your prefer­ence and operating style.

D Initial Set mode operation

q While holding down

enter the Initial Set mode.

w Push [p] or [q] to select the desired item.
e Rotate [VOL] to select the option or value.
r To exit the Initial Set mode, push [# ENT].

[p] and [q]

, turn the power ON to

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■ Initial Set mode items

D Key-touch beep

Sets the key-touch beep to level 1 to 3 or OFF.

• When changing the beep level, beeps sound at the level.

(default: bEP. 2)

D Time-out timer

To prevent accidental prolonged transmission, the trans­ceiver has a time-out timer. This function cuts transmission
OFF after 1 to 30 minutes of continuous transmission.
To turn OFF the function, select “tot.OF.” (default: tot. 5)

• tot.OF : Turns OFF the function.

• tot. 1 to 30 :

Approximately 10 seconds before the Time-out timer is ac­tivated, the transceiver emits a beep tone as a warning.

Be careful! When using the BP-263 battery case, the bat-
teries will become hot if this Time-out timer function is
turned OFF or set to a long time period, and transmission
is made for long periods.

If continuous transmission exceeds the selected pe­riod, the transmission will be cut off.

D Auto power-OFF

The transceiver can be set to beep and automatically turn
OFF, when no key operation occurs during a specified period.

• POF.OF : Turns OFF the function. (default)

• POF.30/1H/2H :

NOTE: The setting is maintained even after the transceiver
is turned OFF by the Auto Power-OFF function. To cancel
the function, select “POF.OF.”

The transceiver is automatically turned OFF when
no operation occurs during the selected period.

D Lockout

Sets the lockout type to repeater, busy or OFF.

• RLO.OF : Turns OFF the function (default).

• RLO.RP : The Repeater Lockout function inhibits transmitting

when the channel is busy, except while receiving a sig­nal that includes a matched tone.

• RLO.bU : The Busy Lockout function

receiving a signal.

inhibits transmitting while

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D Squelch delay

Sets the squelch delay to short or long. The delay prevents
the squelch from repeatedly opening and closing while re­ceiving the same signal.

• Sqd. S : Sets the squelch delay to short (default).

• Sqd. L : Sets the squelch delay to long

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D DTMF speed

Selects a desired DTMF transfer speed.

• dtd. 1 : 100 milliseconds interval; 5.0 cps rate (default)

• dtd. 2 : 200 milliseconds interval; 2.5 cps rate

• dtd. 3 : 300 milliseconds interval; 1.6 cps rate

• dtd. 5 : 500 milliseconds interval; 1.0 cps rate

(cps=characters per second)

D Dial assignment

Selects whether or not to use [VOL] as a tuning control
stead of
trol,

• tOP.VO : Audio volume control (default)

• tOP.dI : Tuning dial

[p]

and

[q]

. When [VOL] functions as a tuning con-

[p]

and

[q]

function as volume controls.

[VOL] and [p]/[q]
ing on the option.

Option [VOL]

tOP.VO Volume control Tuning control

tOP.dI Tuning control Volume control

function as described below, depend-

[p]/[q]

D Display type

Selects the display type for memory mode operation.

• dSP.FR : Displays the programmed frequency. (default)

• dSP.CH :

• dSP.nm :

Displays the memory channel number. Operable func­tions, configurable items in the Set mode, and select­able modes will be restricted.
Displays the channel name. If no memory name is pro­grammed, the programmed frequency will be displayed.

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D LCD contrast

Selects the LCD contrast.

• Lcd.LO : Sets the contrast to low.

• Lcd.At : Sets the contrast to high. However, if the transceiver is

exposed to high temperatures, it automatically sets the
contrast to low. (default)

D Power save

The power save function allows you conserve battery life by
reducing the duty cycle of the receiver. Select the ratio of the
power save time to the standby time.

To turn OFF the function, select “P–S.OF.”

• P–S.OF : Turns OFF the function.

• P–S. 2 : Sets the duty cycle to 1:2. (ON: 0.1 seconds, OFF: 0.2

seconds)

• P–S. 8 : Sets the duty cycle to 1:8. (ON: 0.1 seconds, OFF: 0.8

seconds)

• P–S.16 :

• P–S.At : Automatically sets the duty cycle. (default)

When no operation occurs, and no signal is received

Sets the duty cycle to 1:16. (ON: 0.1 seconds, OFF: 1.6
seconds)

for 5 sec on ds, the t ra ns ce iver enters the Pow er
Save mode, and sets “1:2” as the duty cycle. After 60
seconds of no activity, it sets “1:16” as the duty cycle.

D Select speed

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

• S–S. m : Turns OFF the tuning speed acceleration.

• S–S. At : Turns ON the tuning speed acceleration. (default)

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2.7kW 6.8kW 15kW 33kW

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S1 S2 S3 S4

to the [SP] jack

GND

SP

REMOTE

Rated input 700 mW (8 W)

EXTERNAL SPEAKER

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D Microphone simple mode

Microphone simple mode is used to assign the essential opera­tions to the four switches (S1 to S4) on a user supplied remote
control unit.

• mS .Sm

S1 Selects the Call channel.
S2 Turns the Monitor function ON or OFF.
S3 Selects memory channel 0.
S4 Selects memory channel 1.

• mS .n1 (default)

S1 Toggles the VFO mode and the memory mode.
S2 Selects the Call channel.
S3 Frequency or memory channel ‘UP.’
S4 Frequency or memory channel ‘DOWN.’

• mS .n2

S1 Toggles the VFO mode and the memory mode.
S2 Turns the Monitor function ON or OFF.
S3 Frequency or memory channel ‘UP.’
S4 Frequency or memory channel ‘DOWN.’

• User remote control unit

The circuit below is for reference only.

D Voltage display

The voltage of the battery is displayed at power ON. This
display can be turned ON or OFF.

• VLt.OF : The battery voltage display is skipped.

• VLt.On : The battery voltage is displayed at power ON. (default)

The VFO mode cannot be selected via the remote control

unit when “mS .Sm” is selected.

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D Battery protection

When the battery voltage decreases, the battery protection
function automatically turns OFF the transceiver. Select the
function according to your battery type.
(default: differs depending on the version)

• bAt.OF : Turns OFF the function. Select when you use the BP-

263 battery case.

• bAt.nm : Select when you use the BP-264 Ni-MH battery pack.

• bAt.LI : Select when you use the BP-265 Li-ion battery pack.

NOTE: BE SURE to select the appropriate option accord-
ing to your battery type

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D Auto Low power

Turns the Auto Low power function ON or OFF.
When the temperature goes below 0°C (+32°F), the function
automatically sets the output power to Low.
In that case, the transmit power selections (Hi/Mid) are also
disabled. (default: ALP.OF)

D Squelch burst

The squelch burst function stops transmitting a subaudible
tone before your transceiver stops transmitting RF, to elimi­nate noise. The squelch burst will be effective only when the
other station uses the tone squelch function.

• Sqb.OF : The squelch burst is OFF. (default)

• Sqb.On : The squelch burst is ON.

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Master transceiver

Sub transceiver

Tr ansceiver

PC

OPC-478
(RS-232C type)

OPC-478UC
(USB type)

to USB port

to RS-232C
port

CLONING

■ Cloning operation

Cl oning allows you to quickly an d ea sily t ra nsfer the
programmed contents from one transceiver to another.

D Transceiver-to-transceiver cloning

q Turn OFF the transceiver’s power, and then connect an

optional OPC-474 cloning cable to the [SP] jacks of the
master transceiver and the sub transceiver.

• The master transceiver is used to send data to the sub trans­ceiver.

w While pushing [FUNC](M) and [p ], turn ON the master

transceiver to enter the cloning mode.

• “CLOnE” appears

r Push [PTT] on the master transceiver.

• “CL Out” appears on the master transceiver’s display, and the

signal icons show the data is being transferred to the sub trans­ceiver.

• “CL In” appears on the sub transceiver’s display, and the signal

icons show the data is being received from the master trans­ceiver.

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When cloning is finished, turn OFF both the transceivers.
Then turn them ON again to exit the cloning mode.

NOTE:

• DO NOT push [PTT] on the sub transceiver while clon-

ing. This will cause a cloning error.

• DO NOT disconnect the cloning cable or turn OFF the

power while cloning. This will cause a cloning error.

D Cloning using a PC

The CS-U80 cloning software is also used to clone/edit
contents with a PC (for Microsoft® Windows® XP, Windows
Vista®, Windows® 7) using ICF format files.
Refer to the INSTRUCTIONS and the Help file that come with
the CS-U80, for details.

e Turn ON the sub transceiver.

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RESETTING

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■ Resetting

The LCD may occasionally display erroneous infor­mation (e.g. when first applying power). This may be
caused by external static electricity or by other factors.
If this problem occurs, turn OFF the power. After wait­ing a few seconds, turn ON the power again. If the
problem persists, perform either or both of the proce­dures below.

D Partial reset

If you want to reset the operating settings (VFO fre­quency, VFO settings, and Set modes contents) with­out clearing the memory contents, use the partial reset.

q Hold down [ ] for 1 second to turn OFF the power.
w While holding down [VFO/MR/CALL], hold down [ ] for 1

second to turn ON the power.

D All reset

The All reset clears all programming and returns all
settings to their factory defaults.

q Hold down [ ] for 1 second to turn OFF the power.
w While holding down [MONI] and [VFO/MR/CALL], hold

down [ ] for 1 second to turn ON the power.

• “CLEAR” appears when resetting the CPU.

CAUTION: The All reset returns all programmed contents

to their default settings.

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TROUBLE SHOOTING

If your transceiver seems to be malfunctioning, please check the following points before sending it to a service center.

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REF.

The transceiver does not
turn ON.

No sound comes from the
speaker.

Transmitting is impossible. • The battery is exhausted.

Transmitting using the VOX
function is impossible.

Co nt acting with anoth er
station is impossible.

Frequency cannot be set. • The Key Lock function is activated.

A programmed scan does
not start.

A mem ory scan does n ot
start.

The displayed frequency is
erroneous.

• The battery is exhausted.

• The battery polarity is reversed.

• Loose connection of a battery pack or case.

• The audio volume is too low.

• An external speaker or a cloning cable is

connected to the [SP] jack.

• TX permission is inhibited.

• The VOX gain is set to OFF or too low.

• The microphone gain is too low.

• A different tone or code is used for the tone/

DTCS squelch.

• The memory mode or Call channel mode is

selected.

• The memory mode or Call channel mode is

selected.

• The same frequency has been programmed

in the scan edge channels, “XA”–“Xb.”

• The VFO mode or Call channel mode is se­lected.

• Only one or no memory channel has been

programmed.

• The CPU has malfunctioned.

• External factors have caused a fault.

• Charge the battery pack, or replace the batteries.

• Correct the reverse polarity.

• Clean battery terminals.

• Rotate [VOL] to adjust to a desired audio level.

• Check the external speaker connection or remove

the cloning cable.

• Charge the battery pack, or replace the batteries.

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Set the TX permission setting to “ON” in the Set mode.

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Set the VOX gain to a suitable level.

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Set the microphone gain to a suitable level.

• Check the tone/DTCS by performing a tone scan. p. 35

• Push [FUNC](M), then hold down [ ](# ENT) for 1

second to cancel the Key Lock function.

• Push [VFO/MR/CALL] one or more times to select
the VFO mode.

• Push [VFO/MR/CALL] one or more times to select
the VFO mode.

• Program different frequ encies- i n the scan edge

channels.

• Push [VFO/MR/CALL] one or more times to select
the memory mode.

• Program two or more memory channels.

• Reset the transceiver.

• Remove and re-attach the battery pack or case.

pp. 11–14
p. 14
p. 14

p. 15
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pp. 11–14
p. 42

pp. 42, 56
p. 42

p. 18

p. 16

p. 16

p. 26

p. 16

p. 26

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OPTION

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• BP-263 b a t t e r y c a s e
Battery case for LR6 (AA) × 6 alkaline batteries.

• BP-264 n i -m h b a t t e r y p a c k

7.2 V/1400 mAh (Typ.) Ni-MH battery pack. Battery life: 13
hrs. (approximately; FM, High power, Tx : Rx : Standby =
5:5:90)

• BP-265 l i -i o n b a t t e r y p a c k

7.4 V/1900 mAh (Min.)/2000 mAh (Typ.) Lithium ion battery
pack. Battery life: 19 hrs. (approximately; FM, High power,
Tx : Rx : Standby = 5:5:90)

• BC-191 d e s k t o p c h a r g e r +BC-123S a c a d a p t e r

For rapid charging of the BP-264 Ni-MH battery pack. An

AC adapter may be supplied with the charger, depending
on the version.

Charging time: approximately 2 hours for the BP-264.

• BC-192 d e s k t o p c h a r g e r +BC-147S a c a d a p t e r

For regular charging of the BP-264 Ni-MH battery pack. An

AC adapter may be supplied with the charger, depending
on the version.

Charging time: approximately 16 hours for the BP-264.

• BC-193 d e s k t o p c h a r g e r +BC-123S a c a d a p t e r

For rapid charging of the BP-265 Li-ion battery pack. An

AC adapter may be supplied with the charger, depending
on the version.

Charging time: approximately 2.5 hours for the BP-265.

• BC-197 m u l t i -c h a r g e r

For rapid
An AC adapter may
on the version.
the IC-U80 or IC-U80E.

BC-197 Charger Type Chargeable Battery Charging time
With AD-120* BP-264 Ni-MH battery Approx. 2 hrs.
With AD-121* BP-265 Li-ion battery Approx. 2.5 hrs.

* Either AD-120 or AD-121 charger adapters are installed in the

BC-197, depending on the chargeable battery pack.

• CP-23L c i g a r e t t e l i g h t e r c a b l e

For charging of the battery packs through a 12 V cigarette

lighter socket. (For only BC-191/BC-193)

• OPC-515L/OPC-656 d c p o w e r c a b l e
For charging of the battery packs using a 12 V DC power

source instead of the AC adapter. (OPC-515L for BC-191/
BC-192/BC-193, OPC-656 for BC-197)

• MB-124 b e l t c l i p
Exclusive alligator-type belt clip.

• FA-B70C u h f a n t e n n a

The same antenna that is supplied with the transceiver.

• HM-153L e a r p h o n e -m i c r o p h o n e

Ideal for hands-free operation: clip the HM-153L (with inte-

grated PTT switch) to your lapel or breast pocket.

simultaneously

There are two types of BC-197 chargers for

charging of up to six battery packs.

be supplied with the charger, depending

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• HM-158L/HM-159L s p e a k e r -m i c r o p h o n e

Combination speaker-microphone that provides convenient

operation while the transceiver is attached to your belt.

•

HS-94/HS-95/HS-97 h e a d s e t +OPC-2004 p l u g a d a p t e r c a b l e

HS-94 : Ear hook type
HS-95 : Neck & arm type
HS-97 : Throat microphone
OPC-2004 : Allows you to connect the HS-94/HS-95/HS-97

to the transceiver. After connecting, the VOX
function can be used.

•

CS-U80 c l o n i n g s o f t w a r e
+OPC-478/OPC-478UC c l o n i n g c a b l e

Provides quick and easy programming of such settings as
memory channels and Set modes contents.

• OPC-474 c l o n i n g c a b l e

For transceiver-to-transceiver cloning.

Approved Icom optional equipment is designed for optimal
performance when used with an Icom transceiver.
Icom is not responsible for the destruction or damage to an
Icom transceiver in the event the Icom transceiver is used
with equipment that is not manufactured or approved by
Icom.

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Some options may not be available in some countries. Please ask your dealer for details.

OPTIONS

HS-94OPC-2004

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■ VOX function

The transceiver has a VOX function, which allows hands-free
operation.
An optional HS-94, HS-95 or HS-97 headset and the
OPC-2004 plug adapter cable are also required for operation.

• The VOX (voice operated transmission) function star ts transmis-

sion when you speak into the microphone, without needing to push
[PTT]; automatically returns to reception when you stop speaking.

D Optional unit connection

q Hold down [ ] for 1 second to turn OFF the power.
w Remove the jack cover. (p. 2)
e Connect the optional HS-94, HS-95 or HS-97 and OPC-

2004, as illustrated below.

D Turning the VOX function ON or OFF

q Connect an optional headset and plug adapter cable to the

transceiver, and then turn ON the power.

w Push

NOTE:

[FUNC]

tion ON or OFF

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“VOX” appears when the VOX function is ON.

• When using the VOX function, adjust the microphone gain
and the VOX-related settings (p. 56) to suit your operating
environment (including your headset performance).

• Set the microphone gain before setting the VOX gain in
the Set mode (p. 42). We recommend setting the micro­phone gain to 3.

• When the TX permission is set to “OFF” in the Set mode,
you cannot transmit using the VOX function. (p. 42)

(M)

, and then [VOX](2)

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The VOX delay is set to
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The VOX function is
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The VOX gain is set to
10 (maximum).

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OPTIONS

D VOX-related settings

The VOX gain, the VOX delay, and the VOX time-out timer can
be set in the Set mode.

q Connect an optional headset and plug adapter cable to the

transceiver, and then turn ON the power.

w Push [FUNC](M), and then [VOX](2) to turn ON the VOX

function.

e Push [FUNC]
r Push [p] or [q] to select the VOX gain (VOX), the VOX

delay (VXd), or the VOX time-out timer (Vto) item.

t Rotate [VOL] to select a desired option.
y Push [# ENT] to exit the Set mode.

The VOX function does not activate transmission while in
the Set mode.

• VOX gain

The VOX gain level can be adjusted between 1 (minimum) and
10 (maximum), or turned OFF. Higher values make the VOX
function more sensitive to your voice.

While speaking into the headset
microphone, adjust the VOX gain
until “On” continuously appears

on the LCD.

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(M)

, and then [SET](8) to enter the Set mode.

(default: VOX.05)

If “On” is intermittent, be sure the VOX delay is set long
enough to allow normal pauses in speech, but keep the
VOX ON until you finish speaking.

✔ CONVENIENT!

While transmitting using the VOX function, you can adjust the
VOX gain simply by rotating [DIAL].

• VOX delay

Sets the VOX delay to between 0.5 and 3.0 seconds (in 0.5
seconds steps). The VOX delay is the amount of time the
transmitter stays ON after you stop speaking. (default: VXd.10)

• VOX time-out timer

Sets the VOX time-out timer to 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10 or 15 minutes,
to prevent accidental prolonged transmission for the VOX
function.
To turn OFF the function, select “Vto.OF.” (default: Vto.03)

The VOX time-out timer must be set shorter than the time­out timer, otherwise this timer will not be activated.

SPECIFICATIONS

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D General

• Frequency coverage : 400.000–470.000 MHz

• Mode :

• Number of memory channels : 207

• Usable temperature range : –20°C to +60°C; –4°F to +140°F

• Tuning steps : 5, 10, 12.5, 15, 20, 25, 30 and

• Frequency stability : ±2.5 ppm

(–20°C to +60°C; –4°F to +140°F)

• Power supply : Icom specified battery pack or

• Current drain (at 7.2 V DC: typical)

Transmit at 4 W (High) : 1.4 A
at 2 W (Mid) 1.0 A
at 0.5 W (Low) 0.5 A
Receive standby : 58 mA
power save 32 mA
max. audio
160 mA

• Antenna connector : BNC (50 W)

• Dimensions : 58(W)×112(H)×30(D) mm;

(projections not included) 29⁄32(W)×413⁄32(H)×13⁄16(D) in

• Weight (approximately)

(without battery pack/case and ant.) : 140 g; 4.9 oz

FM, FM-N

(incl. 6 scan edges and 1 Call channel)

50 kHz

case

280 mA

(internal speaker)
(external speaker)

D Transmitter

• Modulation system : Variable reactance freq. modulation

• Output power (at 7.2 V DC) : High 4 W, Mid 2 W, Low 0.5 W.

• Max. frequency deviation : FM (wide) ±5.0 kHz
FM (narrow) ±2.5 kHz

• Spurious emissions : Less than –65 dBc

• External mic. connector :

D Receiver

• Receive system :

• Intermediate frequencies : 1st: 46.35 MHz, 2nd: 450 kHz

• Sensitivity (at 12 dB SINAD) : 0.2 μV typ.

• Squelch sensitivity (threshold) : 0.11 μV typ.

• Selectivity : FM (wide) 70 dB typ.

•

Spurious and image rejection : 70 dB typ.

• Intermodulation : 70 dB typ.

• Audio output power (at 10% distortion)

Internal speaker : 0.75 W typ. with a 16 Ω load
External speaker : 0.4 W typ. with a 8 Ω load

• External speaker connector : 3-conductor 3.5(d) mm; (1⁄8˝)/8 Ω

3-conductor 2.5 (d) mm (1⁄10

Double-conversion superheterodyne

FM (narrow) 60 dB typ.

˝)/2.2 kΩ

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