Icom IC-V8 User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

VHF TRANSCEIVER

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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Oper­ation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This de­vice may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference received, including in­terference that may cause undesired operation.

FOREWORD

Thank you for purchasing the IC-V8 FM transceiver. This trans­ceiver is designed for those who require quality, performance
and outstanding reliability under the most demanding conditions.

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FEATURES

❍

5.5 W of ample output power

❍

MIL-STD810 grade durability

❍

CTCSS and DTCS encoder/decoder standard

❍

Optional DTMF decoder

IMPORTANT

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely before
using the transceiver.

SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL— This instruction man­ual contains important operating instructions for the transceiver.

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

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EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS

The explicit definitions below apply to this instruction manual.

WORD DEFINITION

R WARING

CAUTION Equipment damage may occur.

NOTE

Personal injury, fire hazard or electric shock
may occur.

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

PRECAUTIONS

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 or dis­continue use.

NEVER connect the transceiver to a power source that is DC

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

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PRECAUTIONS— continued

NEVER attempt to charge alkaline or dry cell batteries. Be

aware that external DC power connections will charge batteries
inside the battery case. This will damage not only the battery
case but also the transceiver.

DO NOT push the PTT when not actually desiring to trans-

mit.

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

DO NOT operate the transceiver near unshielded electrical

blasting caps or in an explosive atmosphere.

AVOID using or placing the transceiver in direct sunlight or in

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

The use of non-Icom battery packs/chargers may impair trans­ceiver performance and invalidate the warranty.

Even when the transceiver power is OFF, a slight current still
flows in the circuits. Remove the battery pack or case from the
transceiver when not using it for a long time. Otherwise, the bat­tery pack or installed Ni-Cd batteries will become exhausted.

For USA only:

Caution: Changes or modifications to this transceiver, not ex­pressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority to op­erate this transceiver under FCC regulations.

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SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

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q

w

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t

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Accessories included with the transceiver:

q Antenna …………………………………………………… 1
w Belt clip …………………………………………………… 1
e 2251 OPT sheet ………………………………………… 1
r AC Adapter* ……………………………………………… 1
t Battery pack*/Battery case* …………………………… 1
y Battery charging stand* ………………………………… 1

*Not supplied with some versions.

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SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION

CAUTION
To ensure that your exposure to RF electromagnetic en­ergy is within the FCC allowable limits, always adhere to
the following guidelines:

• DO NOT operate the radio without a proper antenna attached,
as this may damage the radio and may also cause you to ex­ceed FCC RF exposure limits. A proper antenna is the an­tenna supplied with this radio by the manufacturer or an
antenna specifically authorized by the manufacturer for use
with this radio.

• DO NOT transmit for more than 50% of total radio use time
(“50% duty cycle”). Transmitting more than 50% of the time
can cause FCC RF exposure compliance requirements to be
exceeded. The radio is transmitting when the “TX indicator” is
lit. You can cause the radio to transmit by pressing the “PTT”
switch.

• ALWAYS use Icom authorized accessories (antennas, batter-
ies, belt clips, speaker/mics, etc.). Use of unauthorized acces­sories can cause the FCC RF exposure compliance
requirements to be exceeded.

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• ALWAYS keep the antenna at least 2.5 cm (1 inch) away from
the body when transmitting, and only use the Icom belt-clips
which are listed in this manual when attaching the radio to
your belt, etc. To provide the recipients of your transmission
the best sound quality, hold the antenna at least 5 cm (2
inches) from your mouth, and slightly off to one side.

The information listed above provides the user with the in­formation needed to make him or her aware of RF expo­sure, and what to do to assure that this radio operates
within the FCC RF exposure limits of this radio. Electro­magnetic Interference/Compatibility. During transmissions,
your Icom radio generates RF energy that can possibly
cause interference with other devices or systems. To avoid
such interference, turn off the radio in areas where signs
are posted to do so. DO NOT operate the transmitter in
areas that are sensitive to electromagnetic radiation such
as hospitals, aircraft, and blasting sites.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

FOREWORD …………………………………………………………………… i
IMPORTANT …………………………………………………………………… i
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ……………………………………………………… ii
PRECAUTIONS……………………………………………………………… ii–iii
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ………………………………………………… iv
SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION ………………………………………v–vi
TABLE OF CONTENTS ………………………………………………… vii–viii

QUICK REFERENCE ……………………………………………………… I–VII

■ Preparation …………………………………………………………… I–III

■ Your first contact……………………………………………………… IV–V

■ Repeater operation……………………………………………………… VI

■ Programming memory channels ……………………………………… VII

1 ACCESSORIES …………………………………………………………… 1

■ Accessory attachment …………………………………………………… 1

2 PANEL DESCRIPTION ………………………………………………… 2–8

■ Switches, controls, keys and connectors…………………………… 2–6

■ Function display ……………………………………………………… 7–8

3 BATTERY PACKS……………………………………………………… 9–15

■ Battery pack replacement ……………………………………………… 9

■ Battery caution ………………………………………………………… 10

■ Battery charging …………………………………………………… 11–13

■ Charging NOTE ………………………………………………………… 14

■ Battery case (optional for some versions) …………………………… 15

4 BASIC OPERATION ………………………………………………… 16–20

■ Power ON ……………………………………………………………… 16

■ Setting a frequency ………………………………………………… 16–18

■ Setting audio/squelch level …………………………………………… 18

■ Receive and transmit…………………………………………………… 19

■ Key lock function ……………………………………………………… 19

■ Display type……………………………………………………………… 20

5 REPEATER OPERATION …………………………………………… 21–24

■ General ………………………………………………………………… 21

■ Offset frequency ………………………………………………………… 22

■ Subaudible tones…………………………………………………… 22–23

■ Auto repeater function (USA versions only) ………………………… 24

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

■ General ………………………………………………………………… 25

■ Selecting a memory channel ………………………………………… 25

■ Selecting the call channel……………………………………………… 25

■ Programming the memory/call channels …………………………… 26

■ Channel name programming ………………………………………… 27

■ Memory transferring ……………………………………………… 28–29

7 DTMF MEMORY ……………………………………………………… 30–31

■ Programming a DTMF code …………………………………………… 30

■ Transmitting a DTMF code …………………………………………… 31

■ DTMF transmission speed …………………………………………… 31

8 SCAN OPERATION ………………………………………………… 32–36

■ Scan types ……………………………………………………………… 32

■ Programmed scan ……………………………………………………… 33

■ Memory scan ……………………………………………………………34

■ Skip channels …………………………………………………………… 34

■ Priority watch …………………………………………………………… 35

■ Scan resume condition ………………………………………………… 36

9 SUBAUDIBLE TONES ……………………………………………… 37–40

■ Tone squelch ……………………………………………………… 37–38

■ Pocket beep operation ………………………………………………… 39

■ Tone scan ……………………………………………………………… 40

10 PAGER/CODE SQUELCH …………………………………………… 41–47

■ Pager function…………………………………………………………… 41

■ Code programming ………………………………………………… 42–44

■ Pager operation …………………………………………………… 45–46

■ Code squelch …………………………………………………………… 47

11 OTHER FUNCTIONS ………………………………………………… 48–56

SET MODE

■

INITIAL SET MODE

■

■ CPU reset ……………………………………………………………… 56

12 CLONING ………………………………………………………………… 57
13 OPTIONAL UNIT……………………………………………………… 58–60

■ Optional UT-108 installation …………………………………………… 58

■ Optional MB-87 installation ……………………………………… 59–60

14 SPECIFICATIONS ………………………………………………………… 61
15 OPTIONS ……………………………………………………………… 62–63

…………………………………………………………… 48–50

…………………………………………………… 51–55

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QUICK REFERENCE

■ Preparation

D Battery pack replacement

Before replacing the battery pack, push [POWER] for 1 sec. to turn
the power OFF.

• Slide the battery release forward, then pull the battery pack up­ward with the transceiver facing away from you.

D Battery case— optional for some versions

When using a BP-208
stall 6 AA (R6) size alkaline batteries as illustrated below.

BATTERY CASE

attached to the transceiver, in-

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QUICK REFERENCE

Check orientation

and

Spacer A

Spacer B/C

Check orientation for cor­rect charging. (Insert
together with AD-99.)

Turn power OFF.

BC-144/146
+AD-99

D Charging with the BC-144/146

The optional BC-144 provides rapid charging, and the BC-146 pro­vides regular charging of an optional battery pack with/without
transceiver. The following is additionally required:

• An optional AC adapter. (An AD-99 is supplied with BC-144/146.)

• About AD-99

Attach the spacer (Spacer B/C) to the adapter (Spacer A) with ori­entation as illustrated in the diagram below.

Quick Reference

• Attach the spacer (Spacer B/C) to the adapter with the orientation
of the stamp “ ” pointing up.

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QUICK REFERENCE

To attach the belt clip

To release the belt clip

D Antenna

Attach the antenna to the transceiver as
illustrated at right.

D Belt clip

Attach the belt clip to the transceiver as illustrated below.

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QUICK REFERENCE

[POWER]

[SQL]

[D•

CLR]

[Y]

[Z]

[VOL]

[SQL]

■ Your first contact

Now that you have your IC-V8 ready, you are exited to get on the
air. We would like to walk you through a few basic operational steps
to make your first “On The Air” use an enjoyable experience.

D About default setting

The [VOL] control function can be traded with [Y]/[Z] keys function

INITIAL SET MODE

in
tory default setting ([VOL] controls audio output level) is used for
simple instructions.

D Basic operation

1. Turning ON the transceiver

Although you have purchased a brand
new transceiver, some settings may be
changed from the factory defaults be­cause of the QC process. Resetting the
CPU is necessary to start from factory
default.

➥ While pushing [SQL] and [D•

push [POWER] for 1 sec. to reset the
CPU and turn power ON.

2. Adjusting output level

➥ Rotate [VOL] to set the desired audio

level.

3. Adjusting the squelch level

➥ While pushing and holding [SQL], push

[Y] or [Z] to set the squelch level.

. However, in this QUICK REFERENCE, the fac-

CLR

],

Quick Reference

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QUICK REFERENCE

• Example 1— when entering 145.525 MHz

Push

• Example 2— when entering 144.800 MHz

Push

[Y]
[Z]

Keypad

[D•CLR]

4. Tune the desired frequency

The up/down keys, [Y]/[Z], will allow you
to tune to the frequency that you want to
operate on. Page 18 will instruct you on
how to adjust the tuning step.

Push [Y] or [Z] to adjust the frequency.

➥

Direct frequency input from the keypad is
also available.

➥ To enter the desired frequency, enter

6-digits starting from the 100 MHz
digit.

• Enter three to five digits then push
[#•

ENT

] to set the frequency.

• When a digit is mistakenly input, push [D.

CLR

] to abort inputting.

5. Transmit and receive

➥ Push and hold [PTT] to transmit, then speak into microphone; re-

lease to receive.

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■ Repeater operation

[A•FUNC]

[1•TONE]

[A•FUNC]

[4•DUP]

1. Setting duplex

➥ Push [A•

times to select minus duplex or plus
duplex.

• The USA version has an auto repeater
function, therefore, setting duplex is not
required.

2. Repeater tone

➥ Push [A•

times until “” appears, if required.

FUNC

FUNC

], then [4•

], then [1•

DUP

TONE

] several

] several

QUICK REFERENCE

Quick Reference

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QUICK REFERENCE

[A•FUNC]

[C•MR]

■ Programming memory channels

The IC-V8 has a total of 107 memory channels (including 6 scan
edges and 1 call channel) for storing often used operating fre­quency, repeater settings, etc.

1. Setting frequency

In VFO mode, set the desired operating frequency with other de­sired settings, such as repeater and subaudible tone.

2. Selecting a memory channel

➥ Push [A•

[Z] several times to select the desired
memory channel.

•“X” indicator and memory channel

3. Writing a memory channel

➥ Push [A•

• 3 beeps sound

• Memory channel number automatically increases when continuing

FUNC

], [C•MR] then push [Y]or

number blink.

FUNC

], then [C•MR] for 1 sec. to program.

to push [C•MR] after programming.

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ACCESSORIES

To attach the belt clip

To release the belt clip

■ Accessory attachment

D Antenna

Attach the antenna to the transceiver as
illustrated at right.

Keep the jack cover attached when jacks
are not in use to avoid bad contacts.

D Belt clip

Attach the belt clip to the transceiver as illustrated below.

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1

2

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t

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u

Speaker

Microphone

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PANEL DESCRIPTION

■ Switches, controls, keys and

connectors

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PANEL DESCRIPTION

q CONTROL DIAL [VOL]

Rotate to adjust the volume level.*

w POWER SWITCH [POWER]

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

e PTT SWITCH [PTT]

Push and hold to transmit; release to receive.

r SQUELCH SWITCH [SQL]

Push and hold to force the squelch open and set the transceiver
to the squelch level adjustable condition.

t UP/DOWN KEYS [Y]/[Z]*

Selects the operating frequency.*

y KEY PAD (pgs. 4–6)

Used to enter operating frequency, the DTMF codes, etc.

u ANTENNA CONNECTOR

Connects the supplied antenna.

i [SP]/[MIC] JACK

Connect an optional speaker-microphone or headset, if desired.
The internal microphone and speaker will not function when ei­ther is connected.

o FUNCTION DISPLAY (pgs 7, 8)

2

2

*The assigned function for [VOL] and [Y]/[Z] can be traded in

INITIAL SET MODE

(pgs. 17, 53).

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2

PANEL DESCRIPTION

D Key pad

[A•

FUNC

Access to secondary function.

CALL

[B•
Select the call channel. (p. 25)

[C•

MR

➥ Selects a memory mode. (p. 25)
➥ After pushing [A•

gramming/editing mode. (pgs. 26, 28)

➥ After pushing [A•

VFO/memory or call channel contents into memory
channel/VFO when pushed for 1 sec. (pgs. 26, 28)

CLR

[D•
Selects VFO mode, aborts direct frequency input, or
cancels scanning, etc. (pgs. 16, 33)

TONE

[1•
➥ Input digit “1” during frequency input, memory chan-

nel selection, etc. (pgs. 16, 25)

➥ After pushing [A•

function. (pgs. 21, 37)

P.BEEP

[2•
➥ Input digit “2” during frequency input, memory chan-

nel selection, etc. (pgs. 16, 25)

➥ After pushing [A•

tion ON and OFF (p. 39)

T.SCAN

[3•
➥ Input digit “3” during frequency input, memory chan-

nel selection, etc. (pgs. 16, 25)

➥ After pushing [A•

(pgs. 23, 40)

]

]

]

FUNC

], entering into memory pro-

FUNC

], programs/transfers

]

]

FUNC

], selects the subaudible tone

]

FUNC

], turn the pocket beep func-

]

FUNC

], starts the tone scanning.

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D Key pad (Continued)

[4•

DUP

]

➥ Input digit “4” during frequency input, memory chan-

nel selection, etc. (pgs. 16, 25)

➥ After pushing [A•

(–duplex, +duplex, simplex). (p. 21)

SCAN

]

[5•
➥ Input digit “5” during frequency input, memory chan-

nel selection, etc. (pgs. 16, 25)

➥ After pushing [A•

SKIP

]

[6•
➥ Input digit “6” during frequency input, memory chan-

nel selection, etc. (pgs. 16, 25)

➥ After pushing [A•

for memory skip scan during memory mode. (p. 34)

PRIO

]

[7•
➥ Input digit “7” during frequency input, memory chan-

nel selection, etc. (pgs. 16, 25)

➥ After pushing [A•

(p. 35)

SET

]

[8•
➥ Input digit “8” during frequency input, memory chan-

nel selection, etc. (pgs. 16, 25)

➥ After pushing [A•

(p. 48)

LO

HI

/

]

[9•
➥ Input digit “9” during frequency input, memory chan-

nel selection, etc. (pgs. 16, 25)

➥ After pushing [A•

low output power. (p. 19)

PANEL DESCRIPTION

FUNC

], selects a duplex function

FUNC

], starts scanning. (p. 33)

FUNC

], sets and cancels skip setting

FUNC

], starts the priority watch.

FUNC

], enters into the

FUNC

], switches between high and

SET MODE

2

2

.

5

2

PANEL DESCRIPTION

D Key pad (Continued)

[0•

DTMF-M

➥ Input digit “0” during frequency input, memory chan-

nel selection, etc. (pgs. 16, 25)

➥ After pushing [A•

ory mode. (p. 30)

OPTION

[✱•
Selects an optional pager or code squelch operation
mode. (p. 43)

ENT

[#•
➥ Sets the frequency even if the full 6-digits of fre-

quency have not been entered. (p. 16)

➥ After pushing [A•

tion ON and OFF when pushed for 1 sec. Lock all
keys, except [POWER], [PTT], [SQL] and audio level
adjustment. (p. 19)

]

FUNC

], enters into the DTMF mem-

]

]

FUNC

], switches key pad lock func-

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PANEL DESCRIPTION

qq

!5
!4
!3

!0
!1

w

!2

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■ Function display

q FUNCTION INDICATOR

Appears while a secondary function is being accessed.

w SKIP CHANNEL INDICATOR

Appears when the selected memory channel is set as a “skip
channel.” (p. 34)

e DUPLEX INDICATOR

Either “–” or “+” appears during repeater operation (p. 21).

r TONE ENCODER INDICATOR

Appears when tone encoder is in use. (p. 21)

t POCKET BEEP INDICATOR

Appears during pocket beep operation (p. 39).

y TONE SQUELCH INDICATOR

Appears when tone squelch is in use. (p. 37)

u DTCS INDICATOR

Appears when DTCS tone is in use. (p. 37)

i TRANSMIT INDICATOR

Appears during transmit. (p. 19)

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2

7

2

PANEL DESCRIPTION

■ Function display (continued)

o SIGNAL INDICATOR

Appears when the channel is busy and shows receiving signal
strength as below.

Weak ⇐ RX Signal level ⇒ Strong

!0 LOW POWER INDICATOR

Appears when low output power is selected. (p. 19)

!1 KEY LOCK INDICATOR (p. 19)

Appears when the key lock function is ON.

!2 FREQUENCY READOUT

Shows operating frequency, channel number or channel names,
depending on display type (p. 20).

!3 MEMORY CHANNEL INDICATOR

Indicates the selected memory channel number or other items
such as the call channel, etc. (p. 25)

!4 MEMORY MODE INDICATOR

Appears while in memory mode or channel number indication
mode. (p. 25)

!5 AUTO POWER OFF INDICATOR

Appears while the auto power OFF function is activated. (p. 52)

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BATTERY PACKS

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■ Battery pack replacement

Before replacing the battery pack, push [POWER] for 1 sec. to turn
the power OFF.

• Slide the battery release forward, then pull the battery pack up­ward with the transceiver facing away from you.

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BATTERY PACKS

Charging period

Battery

BP-208

BP-209 7.2 V 1100 mAh 12 hrs. 1.5 hrs. 7.5 hrs.

BP-210 7.2 V 1650 mAh 18.5 hrs. 2.0 hrs. 11 hrs

BP-222 7.2 V 600 mAh 6.5 hrs. 1.0 hr. 4 hrs

*1Operating periods are calculated under the following conditions;

*2Operating period depends on the alkaline cells used.

Voltage Capacity

pack BC-146 BC-144 or

Battery case for AA

(R6)×6 alkaline

Tx : Rx : standby =5 : 5 : 90, power save function: auto setting is activated

N/A N/A —*

BC-119N,

BC-121

Battery life*

2

1

2

3

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BATTERY PACKS

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■ Battery caution

• CAUTION! NEVER short the terminals of the battery pack (or
charging terminals of the transceiver). 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. causes shorting. This will damage not only the battery
pack, but also the transceiver.

• NEVER incinerate used battery packs. Internal battery gas may
cause an explosion.

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

• Clean the battery terminals to avoid rust or poor contact.

• Keep battery contacts clean. It’s a good idea to clean battery ter-

minals once a week.

If your battery pack seems to have no capacity even after being
charged, completely discharge it by leaving the power ON
overnight. Then, fully charge the battery pack again. If the battery
pack still does not retain a charge (or only very little charge), a new
battery pack must be purchased (p. 62).

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BATTERY PACKS

Check orienta­tion for correct
charging. (In­sert together
with AD-99.)

Turn power OFF.

BC-146 +AD-99

■ Battery charging

D Regular charging with the BC-146

The optional BC-146 provides regular charging of an optional bat­tery pack with/without transceiver. The following is additionally re­quired:

• An optional AC adapter. (An AD-99 is supplied with BC-146.)

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BATTERY PACKS

Check orientation

and

Spacer A

Spacer B/C

Push the notch
carefully.

Remove the spacer (Spacer B/C)
from the adapter.

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D About AD-99

Attach the spacer (Spacer B/C) to the adapter (Spacer A) with ori­entation as illustrated in the diagram below.

• Attach the spacer (Spacer B/C) to the adapter with the orientation
of the stamp “” pointing up.

When removing the spacer (Spacer B/C),
with your finger to remove the spacer (Spacer B/C) from the adapter
(Spacer A).

push the notch carefully

R CAUTION!

DO NOT push or force the notch with a screw driver, etc., to re-

move it.

DO NOT bend the notch when the adapter and spacer are not

joined together. This will cause weakening of the notch plastic.

Both cases may break the notch and it may not be able to be

reattached.

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BATTERY PACKS

M

U

L

T

I-C

H

A

R

G

E

R

AC adapter

(purchased
separately)

Charge indicator

(each indicator functions independently)

Turn power OFF.

Check orienta­tion for correct
charging. (In­sert together
with AD-99.)

Turn power OFF.

BC-144
+ AD-99

D Rapid charging with the BC-144

The optional BC-144 provides
rapid charging of optional bat­tery packs.
The following are additionally
required:

• An AC adapter (may be sup­plied with the BC-144 depend­ing on version).

D Rapid charging with the BC-121N+AD-94 (#11)

The optional BC-121N allows up to 6 battery packs to be charged
simultaneously. The following are additionally required.

• Six AD-94 (#11).

• An AC adapter (BC-124; may be supplied with the BC-121N depend-

ing on version).

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3

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BATTERY PACKS

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■ Charging NOTE

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:
+10°C to +40°C (; +50˚F to 140˚F)

• Use the supplied charger or optional charger (BC-119N/121N/144 for

rapid charging, BC-146 for regular charging) only. NEVER use other
manufacturers’ chargers.

The optional BP-222, BP-209 or BP-210 battery packs include
rechargeable Ni-Cd (Ni-MH: BP-210) batteries and can be charged
approx. 300 times. Charge the battery pack before first operating
the transceiver or when the battery pack becomes exhausted.
If you want to charge the battery pack more than 300 times, the fol­lowing points should be observed:

• Avoid over charging. The charging period should be less than

24 hours.

• Use the battery until it becomes almost completely exhausted under

normal conditions. We recommend battery charging after transmitting
becomes impossible.

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Battery pack life

When the operating period becomes extremely short even after
charging the battery pack fully, a new battery pack is needed.

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BATTERY PACKS

■ Battery case (optional for some versions)

When using a BP-208 BATTERY CASE attached to the transceiver,
install 6 AA (R6) size alkaline batteries as illustrated below.

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CAUTION

• Use ALKALINE batteries only.

• Make sure all battery cells are the same brand, type and ca-

pacity.

• Never mix old and new batteries.
Either of the above may cause a fire hazard or damage the
transceiver if ignored.

• Never incinerate used battery cells since 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 use.

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4

• Example 1— when entering 145.525 MHz

Push

• Example 2— when entering 144.800 MHz

Push

Push for 1 sec.

BASIC OPERATION

■ Power ON

Push [POWER] for 1 sec. to turn
power ON.

■ Setting a frequency

D Via the keypad

q Push [D•
w To enter the desired frequency, enter 6-digits starting from the

100 MHz digit.

• Enter three to five digits then pushing [#•

• When a digit is mistakenly input, push [D.

frequency.

CLR

] to select VFO mode, if necessary.

ENT

CLR

] to abort inputting.

] is also set the

16

BASIC OPERATION

MR

F

TX

MR

F

TX

[VOL] is assigned as
AF volume control.

[VOL] is assigned as
tuning dial.

[Y]

[Z]

[VOL]

[POWER]

[#•ENT ]

D By other methods

Via the [YY]/[ZZ] keys

➥ Push [Y] or [Z] several times to set the desired frequency.

• Each push increases/decreases the frequency by the selected tun­ing step. See page 18 for tuning step details.

✔ For your information— [VOL] function assignment

The [VOL] control can be used as a tun­ing dial for frequency tuning instead of
[Y]/[Z] keys. However, while [VOL] is
functions as tuning dial, [Y]/[Z] keys
functions as AF volume control.

q While pushing [Y] and [Z], turn power

ON to enter

INITIAL SET MODE

w Push [Y] or [Z] several times to select

the dial assignment item, “tOP.”

e Rotate [VOL] to select the condition.

.

4

4

r To exit set mode, push [#•

ENT

].

17

BASIC OPERATION

[Y]

[Z]

[VOL]

[SQL]

MR

F

TX

[Y]

[Z]

[#•ENT ]

[VOL]

[A•FUNC]

[8•SET]

4

D Tuning step selection

The IC-V8 has 8 tuning steps— 5, 10,

12.5, 15, 20, 25, 30 and 50 kHz. The tun­ing step is selectable in

FUNC

q Push [A•

SET MODE

] then [8•

.

SET MODE

SET

] to enter

.

w Push [Y]/[Z] several times to select

the tuning step item.

e Rotate [VOL] to select the desired tun-

ing step.

r Push [#•

ENT

] to exit

SET MODE

■ Setting audio/squelch level

D To set the audio level

Rotate [VOL] to set the desired audio
level while receiving a signal.

• When no signal is received, push and
hold [SQL] while setting the audio level.

• When [VOL] is assigned as tuning dial,
push [Y]/[Z] to adjust the audio output

18

level. (pgs. 17, 53)

D To set the squelch level

While pushing [SQL], push [Y]/[Z] to
set the squelch level.

• The squelch level “1” is loose squelch,
“10” is tight squelch.

• When [VOL] is assigned as tuning dial,

rotate [VOL] while [SQL] is pushed.
(pgs. 17, 53)

.

BASIC OPERATION

Push

Appears

■ Receive and transmit

q Push [POWER] for 1 sec. to turn the power ON.
w Adjust audio volume to the desired level.
e Set a frequency.

When a signal is received:

• Squelch opens and audio is emitted from the speaker.

• Signal indicator shows the relative signal strength level.

r Push [A•

FUNC

], then push [9•

H/L

] to toggle output power between

high and low.

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

t Push and hold [PTT] to transmit, then speak into the microphone.

• “TX” appears.

• Do not hold the microphone too close to your mouth or speak too

loudly. This may distort the signal.

y Release [PTT] to receive.

✔ For your information— Monitor function:

Push and hold [SQL] to listen to weak signals that do not open the
squelch.

■ Key lock function

The key lock function prevents accidental frequency changes and
function activation.

FUNC

Push [A•

] then push [#•

1 sec. to toggle the function ON and OFF.

•“ ” appears while the lock function is acti­vated.

• [POWER], [PTT], [VOL] and [SQL] can be
operated regardless of this setting.

ENT

] for

4

4

19

BASIC OPERATION

4

USING

■ Display type

INITIAL SET MODE

The transceiver has 3 display types to match your operating style.
The display type is selected in the

INITIAL SET MODE

(p. 53).

“Frequency Indication” type

Displays operating frequency.

“Channel Number Indication” type

Displays memory channel number. In this
type only pre-programmed memory channel
numbers are displayed.
VFO mode cannot be selected.

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

- Scan function (p. 32)

- Output power setting (p. 19)

- DTMF memory function (p. 30)

- Key lock function (p. 19)

- Scan pause timer setting, function key timer setting and LCD
backlight setting in

SET MODE

(p. 49)

“Channel Name Indication” type

Displays memory channel name you have
assigned. In this display pre-programmed
memory channel names are displayed.
VFO mode is selectable.

• Programmed frequencies are indicated pre-programmed in the se­lected memory channel.

• Push and hold [SQL] to display the operating frequency.

20

REPEATER OPERATION

5

■ General

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

q Set the receive frequency (repeater output frequency).
w Push [A•

+.”

“

• “–” indicates the transmit frequency is shifted down; “+” indicates

• Blinking “–” or “+” indicates the reversed duplex mode is selected in

e Push [A•

tone encoder, if required.

•“ ” appears

• Select the desired subaudible tone frequency, if necessary. (p. 22)

r Push and hold [PTT] to transmit.

• The displayed frequency automatically changes to the transmit fre-

• If “OFF” appears, check the offset frequency (p. 22) and direction.

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

mit signal can be directly received or not.

About reversed duplex mode

When the reversed duplex mode is selected, the receive fre­quency shifts. (Transmit frequency shifts in normal duplex mode.)
Each receive and transmit frequency is shown in the table below
with the following conditions;

Inputed freq.: 145.30 MHz
Direction : – (negative)
Offset frequency : 0.6 MHz

FUNC

], then push [4•

the transmit frequency is shifted up.

SET MODE

quency (repeater input frequency).

(p. 48).

FUNC

], then push [1•

DUP

TONE

Reversed OFF ON

Rx frequency 145.30 MHz 144.70 MHz

Tx frequency 144.70 MHz 145.30 MHz

] several times to select “–” or

] to activate the subaudible

4

5

21

REPEATER OPERATION

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

MR

F

TX

5

USING

■ Offset frequency

SET MODE

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

q Push [A•

FUNC

], then push [8•

SET

] to enter

SET MODE

.

w Push [Y] or [Z] several times until “±” and

offset frequency appear.

e Rotate [VOL] to select the desired offset

frequency.

• Selectable steps are the same as the pre-set tuning steps.

• The unit of the displayed offset frequency is “MHz.”

r Push [#•

■ Subaudible tones

ENT

] to fix the offset frequency and exit

USING

SET MODE

SET MODE

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

q Push [A•

SET MODE

FUNC

], then push [8•

.

SET

] to enter

w Push [Y] or [Z] one or more times until “rt”

appears.

e Rotate [VOL] to select the desired subaudible tone.
r Push [#•

ENT

] to enter the selected tone and exit set mode.

.

Available subaudible tone frequencies (unit: Hz)

22

REPEATER OPERATION

DD

Tone information

Some repeaters require another tone system to be accessed.

DTMF TONES

While pushing [PTT], push the desired DTMF keys (0–9, A–F) to
transmit DTMF tones.

• The transceiver has 5 DTMF memory channels (p. 30).

1750 Hz TONE

While pushing [PTT], push [Y] or [Z] to transmit a 1750 Hz tone
signal.

✔ Convenient

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

FUNC

Push [A•

• Push [D•

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

], then push [3•T.

CLR

] to cancel the scan.

SCAN

] to start the tone scan.

5

5

23

REPEATER OPERATION

5

■ Auto repeater

USING

INITIAL SET MODE

function

(USA version only)

The USA version automatically activates the repeater settings (du­plex, ON/OFF, duplex direction, tone encoder ON/OFF) when the
operating frequency falls within or outside of the general repeater
output frequency range. The offset and repeater tone frequencies
are not changed by the auto repeater function. Reset these fre­quencies, if necessary.

q While pushing [Y] and [Z], turn the power ON to enter

SET MODE

w Push [Y] or [Z] several times until “RPt.” appears.
e Rotate [VOL] to select the desired condi-

.

INITIAL

tion.

•“OF”— the auto repeater function is turned
OFF;

•“R1”— the auto repeater function activates

for duplex only;

•“R2”— the auto repeater function activates

for duplex and tone.

r Push [#•

ENT

] to exit

INITIAL SET MODE

.

Frequency range and offset direction

FREQUENCY RANGE DUPLEX DIRECTION

145.200–145.495 MHz

146.610–146.995 MHz

147.000–147.395 MHz “+” appears

“–” appears

24

MEMORY/CALL OPERATION

Push

“C” appears

Push

Push

6

■ General

The transceiver has 100 memory channels (plus 3 pairs of scan
edges and 1 call channel) for storage of often-used frequencies.

D Memory channel contents

The following information can be programmed into the memory:

• Operating frequency

• Duplex direction (+ or –) with an offset frequency (pgs. 21, 22)

• Subaudible tone encoder or tone squelch ON/OFF (pgs. 21, 37)

• Subaudible tone and tone squelch frequencies (pgs. 22, 38)

• Skip information* (p. 34)

*But not scan edge channels.

■ Selecting a memory channel

q Push [C•

•“X” appears.

w Enter 2 digits to select the desired memory

channel (or push the [Y]/[Z] keys).

• The memory channels 0–9 are proceeded

• When [VOL] is assigned as tuning dial, ro-

MR

] to select memory mode.

by a “0.”

tate [VOL] to select the memory channel.
(pgs. 17, 53)

5

6

■ Selecting the call channel

➥ Push [B•

•“C” is displayed instead of the memory

• Push [D•

CALL

] to select the call channel.

channel number.

CLR

] or [C•MR] to select VFO or

memory mode, respectively.

25

MEMORY/CALL OPERATION

[C•MR]

[D•

CLR]

[Z]

[Y]

[A•

FUNC]

6

■ Programming the memory/call
channels

q Push [D•

necessary.

w Set the desired frequency.
e Set other information, such as tone,

duplex, as desired.

r Push [A•

ily.

•“X” and memory channel number
blink.

t Push [Y] or [Z] to select the desired

memory channel.

• When programming the call channel,

• When [VOL] is assigned as tuning dial,

y Push [A•

emitted) to program the information into the selected memory
channel and return to VFO

• Continue to hold [C•MR] down for 1 sec. after 3 beeps are emitted,
to increment the displayed memory channel number.

CLR

] to select VFO mode, if

FUNC

], then [C•MR] momentar-

select “C.”

rotate [VOL] to select the memory
channel. (pgs. 17, 53)

FUNC

], then push [C•MR] for 1 sec. (until 3 beeps are

26

MEMORY/CALL OPERATION

[C•MR]

[8•

SET]

[Z]

[Y]

[A•FUNC]

■ Channel name programming

q Select a “Channel Name Indication”

INITIAL SET MODE

type in

w Push [C•

MR

] to select memory mode, if

necessary.

e Push [A•

FUNC

], then push [8•
enter into the channel name program­ming mode.

• The character to be edited blinks.

r Rotate [VOL] to select a character.
t Push [Y] to move to the right, [Z] to

move to the left.

• Up to 5 characters can be used for channel name.

• Usable characters are; A–Z, 0–9, ”space“, +, –, =, ✱, /, [, and ]

y Push [#•

ENT

mode.

(p. 53).

SET

] to

] to fix and exit the channel name programming

6

6

27

MEMORY/CALL OPERATION

[B•CALL]

[8•

SET]

[C•MR]

[Z]

[Y]

[A•FUNC]

[VOL]

6

■ Memory transferring

Memory (call) channel contents can be transferred to the VFO or
to another memory channel.

D Memory/call ➾ VFO

q Select the memory (call) channel to be

transferred:

➥ Push [C•

memory (call) mode.

➥ Push [Y] or [Z] to select the mem-

ory channel.

• When [VOL] is assigned as tuning
dial, rotate [VOL] to select the mem­ory channel. (pgs. 17, 53)

w Push [A•

1 sec. to transfer the selected memory
contents to the VFO.

• VFO mode is selected automatically.

D Memory/call ➾ call/memory

q Select the memory (call) channel to be transferred:

➥ Push [C•
➥ Push [Y] or [Z] to select the memory channel.

• When [VOL] is assigned as tuning dial, rotate [VOL] to select the
memory channel. (pgs. 17, 53)

w Push [A•

28

•“--” and “X” blink.

e Push [Y] or [Z] to select the target memory.

• When [VOL] is assigned as tuning dial, rotate [VOL] to select the
target channel. (pgs. 17, 53)

r Push [A•

• Memory mode is selected and the contents are transferred to

the target memory.

MR

] or [

FUNC

], then push [C•MR] for

MR

] or [

B•

FUNC

], then push [C•MR] momentarily.

FUNC

], then push [C•MR] for 1 sec.

] to select

B•

CALL

] to select the memory (call) mode.

CALL

MEMORY/CALL OPERATION

[B•CALL]

[8•

SET]

[C•MR]

[Z]

[Y]

[A•FUNC]

[VOL]

D Clearing a memory

q Push [A•

enter the memory transfer mode.

•“X” and a memory channel number
blink.

w Push [Y] or [Z] to select the memory

channel to be cleared.

• When [VOL] is assigned as tuning dial,

• The call channel cannot be cleared.

e Push [A•

mentarily.

r Push [A•

• Perform step e and r operations within 1.5 sec, otherwise the

memory clearing is cancelled and the transceiver returns to the
memory mode.

• The contents of the selected memory are cleared.

t Push [D•

FUNC

], then push [C•MR] to

rotate [VOL] to select the memory
channel. (pgs. 17, 53)

FUNC

], then push [C•MR] mo-

FUNC

], then push [C•MR] for 1 sec.

CLR

] to return to regular operation.

6

6

29

7

DTMF MEMORY

■ Programming a DTMF code

The transceiver has 5 DTMF memory channels (d0 to d4) for stor­age of often-used DTMF codes of up to 24 digits.

q Push [A•

FUNC

], then push [0•

DTMF-M

] to

enter the DTMF memory.

• One of “d0” to “d4” appears.

w Rotate [VOL] to select the desired channel.
e Push [A•

FUNC

], then push [0•

DTMF-M

] for
1 sec. to enter the DTMF programming
mode.

•“_____” appears.

• Programmed memories can be cleared in this way.

r Push the digit keys, [A•

OPTION

[✱•

• A maximum of 24 digits can be input.

• [✱•

• If a digit is mistakenly input, push [SQL] or [PTT] momentarily then

repeat from step q.

t Push [SQL] or [PTT] to input the digits and exit the DTMF pro-

] and [#•

OPTION

ENT

] enters as “E”, [#•

FUNC

], [B•

CALL

], [C•MR], [D•

] to enter the desired DTMF code.

ENT

] enters as “F. ”

CLR

gramming mode.

• Programmed DTMF codes sound when [SQL] is pushed to exit.

],

30

DTMF MEMORY

MR

F

TX

MR

F

TX

■ Transmitting a DTMF code

D Using a DTMF memory channel

q Push [A•

ory.

w Rotate [VOL] to select the desired channel.
e Push [SQL] or [PTT] to exit the DTMF memory mode.
r While pushing [PTT], push [SQL] to transmit the selected DTMF

memory.

• After the DTMF code is transmitted, the transceiver returns to re-

FUNC

], then push [0•

ceive automatically.

DTMF-M

] to enter the DTMF mem-

D Manual DTMF code transmission

While pushing [PTT], push digit keys, A–F to transmit a DTMF code
manually.

USING

■ DTMF

INITIAL SET MODE

transmission speed

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

qWhile pushing [Y] and [Z], turn the power

on to enter

INITIAL SET MODE

wPush [Y] or [Z] several times until “dtd”

appears.

eRotate [VOL] to select the desired DTMF

transmission speed.

• Four speeds are available: “1” (100 msec.

r Push [#•

intervals) is the fastest; “5” (500 msec. intervals) is the slowest.

ENT

] to exit

.

INITIAL SET MODE

.

7

7

31

8

PROGRAMMED SCAN

MEMORY (SKIP) SCAN

PRIORITY WATCH

Band edge Band edge

Start

1A
2A
3A

End

1b
2b
3b

Scan edges

Scan

Jump

SKIP

SKIP

SKIP

Mch 1

Mch 0

Mch 2 Mch 3

Mch 3

Mch 4 Mch 5

Mch 10Mch 99 Mch 9 Mch 8 Mch 7

Mch 6

Mch 1

Mch 2

Mch 3

Mch 4

Mch 5

Mch 99 Mch 6

VFO frequency

145.20 MHz

VFO frequency

145.20 MHz

5 sec. 50 msec.

5 sec. 50 msec.

Priority channel

Priority channel

Memory
scan

Priority memory channel watch

Priority memory channel scan

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

SCAN OPERATION

■ Scan types

32

SCAN OPERATION

■ Programmed scan

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. Scans between lower (start) and
high (stop) frequency.

CLR

q Push [D•
w Push [A•

lected scan edge appears as “P1,” “P2,” “P3” or “AL.”

• To change the scan edge, push [A•

times until the desired scan edge appears.

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

“2A”–“2b” and “3A”–“3b.”

• To change the scan direction, push [Y] or [Z].

• When [VOL] is assigned as tuning dial, rotate [VOL] to change the

scan direction. (pgs. 17, 53)

e Push [D•

NOTE: Scan edges, 1A–3A/1b–3b, must be programmed in ad-
vance.

nels. (p. 26)

If the same frequencies are programmed into the scan edges,
programmed scan will not proceed.

] to select VFO mode, if necessary.

FUNC

], then push [5•

CLR

] to stop the scan.

Program them in the same manner as regular memory chan-

SCAN

] to start the scan, then a se-

FUNC

] then push [8•

SET

] several

8

8

33

SCAN OPERATION

Push

“SKIP” appears

8

■ Memory scan

Memory scan repeatedly scans all programmed memory chan­nels, except those set as skip channels.

q Push [C•MR] to select memory mode, if necessary.

•“X” appears.

w Push [A•

• To change the scan direction, push [Y] or [Z].

• When [VOL] is assigned as tuning dial, rotate [VOL] to change the

e Push [D•

FUNC

], then push [5•

scan direction. (pgs. 17, 53)

CLR

] to stop the scan.

SCAN

] to start the scan.

■ Skip channels

In order to speed up the scan interval, you can set memory
channels you don’t wish to scan as skip channels.

q Push [C•MR] to select memory mode, if necessary.

•“X” appears.

w Select a memory channel to set as a skip channel.

FUNC

e Push [A•

], then push [6•

and OFF.

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

SKIP

] to toggle the skip setting ON

34

SCAN OPERATION

8

■ Priority watch

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, memory or call channel watch
monitors for signals in the selected memory or call channel every
5 sec.

q Select the desired memory channel or the call channel.
w Push [D•
e Push [A•

• VFO is displayed, then the decimal point “.”, on the frequency read-

• The priority channel is monitored every 5 sec.

• When the signal is detected on the priority channel, the watching

r Push [D•

D Memory scan watch

While operating on a VFO frequency or the call channel, memory
scan watch monitors for signals in each memory channel in se­quence, every 5 sec.

q Push [C•

•“X” appears.

w Push [A•
e Push [A•

• VFO is displayed, then the decimal point “.”, on the frequency read-

• When the signal is detected on the priority channel, the watching

r Push [D•

CLR

] to select VFO mode.

FUNC

], then push [7•

out blinks.

is paused according to the setting of the scan resume condition.

CLR

] to stop watching.

MR

] to select memory mode, if necessary.

FUNC

], then push [5•

FUNC

], then push [7•

out blinks.

is paused according to the setting of the scan resume condition.

CLR

] to stop the watching.

PRIO

] to start watching.

SCAN

] to start the memory scan.

PRIO

] to start the watching.

8

35

SCAN OPERATION

MR

F

TX

MR

F

TX

Timer scan

Pause scan

8

USING

■ Scan resume condition

SET MODE

When a signal is received during scanning, the scan resume
condition determines what action the transceiver takes. The
transceiver has 2 scan resume conditions available as illustrated at
right. Use

SET MODE

to select the one which best suits your needs.

q Push [A•

FUNC

], then push [8•

SET

] to enter

w Push [Y] or [Z] several times until “SCP” or “SCt” appears.
e Rotate [VOL] to select the desired scan resume condition.

• Pause scan:

When receiving a signal, scan pauses on
the signal until it disappears. Resumes 2
sec. after the signal disappears.

• Timer scan:

When receiving a signal, scan pauses on
the signal for 5 sec., 10 sec. or 15 sec., then
resumes.

r Push [#•

ENT

] to set and exit

SET MODE

36

SET MODE

.

.

SUBAUDIBLE TONES

D

D

67.0

69.3

71.9

74.4

88.5

91.5

94.8

97.4

114.8

118.8

123.0

127.3

151.4

156.7

162.2

167.9

203.5

210.7

218.1

225.7

77.0

79.7

82.5

85.4

100.0

103.5

107.2

110.9

131.8

136.5

141.3

146.2

173.8

179.9

186.2

192.8

233.6

241.8

250.3

• Recommended tone frequencies

9

■ Tone squelch

D Operation

The tone squelch opens only when receiving a signal containing a
matching subaudible tone. You can silently wait for calls from group
members using the same tone.

q Set the operating frequency.

•

Set the AF and squelch to the desired level as the normal operation.

w Set the desired subaudible tone in the

• See page 38 for programming.

e Push [A•

FUNC

], then push [1•

TONE

• Repeat several times until “” appears when selecting CTCSS, or
“” appears when selecting DTCS.

r When the received signal includes a matching tone, squelch

opens and the signal can be heard.

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

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

t Operate the transceiver in the normal way.
y To cancel the tone squelch, push [A•

• Repeat several times until “” or “” disappears.

NOTE: The transceiver has 50 tone frequencies and conse­quently their spacing is narrow compared to units having 38
tones. Therefore, some tone frequencies may receive interfer­ence from adjacent tone frequencies.
To prevent interference from adjacent tone frequencies, using
the frequencies as in the following table, is recommended.

SET MODE

].

FUNC

.

], then push [1•

TONE

8

9

].

37

9

D

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

MR

F

TX

MR

F

D

TX

SUBAUDIBLE TONES

D Setting subaudible tones for tone squelch operation

Separate tone frequencies can be set for tone squelch operation
rather than repeater operation (the same range of tones is avail­able— see below). Like the repeater tones, these are set in set
mode.

q Select VFO or memory channel.

FUNC

w Push [A•

], then push [8•

e Push [Y] or [Z] several times until “Ct” ap-

pears when selecting CTCSS, or “dt” ap­pears when selecting DTCS.

•“ ” blinks when selecting CTCSS, or “”
blinks when selecting DTCS.

r Rotate [VOL] to select the desired sub-

audible tone.

t Push [#•

MODE

.

When

SET MODE

y Push [A•

ENT

FUNC

] to program the selected tone and exit

is selected from memory mode.

], then push [C•MR] for 1 sec. to transfer the con-

tents to VFO.

• 3 beeps are emitted.

• VFO mode is selected automatically.

u Push [A•

FUNC

], then push [C•MR] for 1 sec.

• 3 beeps are emitted.

Steps y and u are necessary when overwriting the memory con­tents permanently. The set tone frequency is used for temporary
operation only, therefore,these steps are not necessary.

SET

] to enter

SET MODE

.

SET

• Available CTCSS tone frequency list

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SUBAUDIBLE TONES

D

MR

F

D

TX

“ ” appears

MR

F

D

TX

■ Pocket beep operation

This function uses subaudible tones for calling and can be used as
a “common pager” to inform you that someone has called when you
were away from the transceiver.

D Waiting for a call from a specific station

q Set the operating frequency.
w Set the desired CTCSS tone frequency or DTCS code in the

MODE

.

• See p. 38 for programming details.

e Push [A•

FUNC

], then push [1•

TONE

].

• Repeat several times until “” appears when CTCSS, or “” ap-
pears when DTCS is selected.

r Push [A•

FUNC

], then push [2•P.

BEEP

] to ac-

tivate the pocket beep function.

•“ ” appears.

t When a signal with the matched tone is re-

ceived, the transceiver emits beep tones
and blinks “ .”

• Beep tones sound for 30 sec. and “”

blinks. To stop the beeps manually, push
any key. “” continues blinking until step

y is operated.

y Push [PTT] to answer.

• “” disappears and cancels the pocket beep function automatically.

SET

9

9

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9

MR

F

TX

MR

F

D

TX

D

D

SUBAUDIBLE TONES

■ Tone scan

By monitoring a signal that is being operated with a repeater, pocket
beep or tone squelch function, you can determine the tone fre­quency necessary to access a repeater or open the squelch.

q Set the frequency to be checked for a tone frequency or code.

FUNC

w Push [A•

], then push [1•

• Repeat several times to select the tone condition or type to be
scanned. (One of “ ,” “” or “” appears)

• The tone scan can be operated even if the tone condition or type is
not selected.

e Push [A•

FUNC

], then push [3•T.

• To change the scanning direction, push [Y] or [Z].

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

squelch opens and the tone frequency or code is temporarily
programmed into the selected mode such as memory or call
channel.

• The tone scan pauses when a CTCSS tone frequency or 3-digit
DTCS code is detected.

• The decoded CTCSS tone frequency or 3-digit DTCS code is used
for the tone encoder or tone encoder/decoder depending on the
selected tone condition or type in step w.

- No indication : Cannot be used for operation.

- “” : CTCSS tone encoder

- “” : CTCSS tone encoder/decoder

- “” : DTCS tone encoder/decoder

t Push [D•

CLR

] to stop the scan.

TONE

].

SCAN

] to start the tone scan.

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PAGER/CODE SQUELCH

Pager selective code (push [PTT])

Beep Beep

Beep

Answer back (manual)

Beep Beep

Beep

Set both transceivers to either

code squelch or non-coded operation

Communication

■ Pager function

This function uses DTMF codes for paging and can be used as a
“message pager” to confirm you of a caller’s identification even
when you leave the transceiver temporarily unattended.

Optional UT-108 required

10

9

10

41

10

PAGER/CODE SQUELCH

■

Code programming

DD

Before programming

The pager and code squelch functions require ID codes and a
group code. These codes are 3-digit DTMF codes and must be writ­ten into the code channels before operation.

q Decide the ID code of each transceiver and a group code for

your group.

w Decide whether you want to return to normal operation or code

squelch operation after a connection is made.

e Program the ID code, group code and transmit codes (other sta-

tion’s codes) as below.

DD

Code channel assignment

ID OR CODE CHANNEL “RECEIVE ACCEPT” OR

GROUP CODE NUMBER “RECEIVE INHIBIT”

Your ID code 0 “Receive accept” only

Other parties’

ID code

Group code One of 1–6

Memory space* P “Receive inhibit” only.

*

Channel CP automatically memorizes an ID code when receiving a
pager call. The contents in channel CP cannot be changed manually.

1–6

Optional UT-108 required

“Receive inhibit” should be

programmed in each channel.

“Receive accept” must be

programmed.

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10

MR

F

TX

MR

F

TX

MR

F

TX

MR

F

TX

SKIP

MR

F

TX

DD

Code programming

PAGER/CODE SQUELCH

An ID code MUST be programmed into code channel C0. Up to 6
transmit codes are programmable into code channels, C1 to C6, if
required.

q Push [A•

], then push [✱•

OPTION

].

FUNC

• Pager mode is selected.

• 100 MHz digit shows “P. ”

w Push [A•

FUNC

], then push [8•

SET

].

• One of either “CP” or “C0” to “C6” blinks.

•“C0” is the ID code and “C1” to “C6” are

transmit codes.

e Rotate [VOL] to select code channel C0.

• A different ID code must be programmed into each transceiver.

r Enter the desired 3-digit ID code via the

keypad.

t Rotate [VOL] to select a transmit code

channel from C1 to C6.

y Enter the desired 3-digit transmit code via

the keypad.

u Push [A•

], then push [6•

SKIP

] to set

FUNC

the channel for “receive inhibit” or “re­ceive accept.”

• When “receive inhibit” is set, “SKIP” ap­pears as at right.

• Code channel C0 cannot be set as “receive inhibit.”

• See the table for “receive accept” and “receive inhibit” details

(p. 44).

i Repeat steps t and y to set additional transmit code channels,

if desired.

o Push [#•

ENT

] or [PTT] to exit code set mode.

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43

10

PAGER/CODE SQUELCH

• Receive accept/receive inhibit

➥ “Receive accept” (“SKIP” indicator does not appear) accepts

pager calls when the transceiver receives a signal with a code
the same as that in the code channel.

➥ “Receive inhibit” (“SKIP” indicator appears) rejects calls even

when the transceiver receives a code the same as that in the
code channel. Transmit codes should therefore be programmed
for “receive inhibit,” otherwise the transceiver will not reject un­necessary calls.

• Pager/code squelch operation during channel indication

To use these functions in channel indication, the pager/code
squelch setting must be programmed with other memory contents
before selecting channel number indication.

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PAGER/CODE SQUELCH

MR

F

TX

10

■ Pager operation

Optional UT-108 required

D Calling a specific station

q Program the desired code channel in advance (p. 43).
w Set the operating frequency.

•

Set the AF and squelch to the desired level as in normal operation.

e Push [A•

• Pager mode is selected.

• 100 MHz digit shows “P. ”

r Select the desired transmit code channel:

➥ Push [A•
➥ Rotate [VOL] to select the desired code channel.
➥ Push [#•

t Push [PTT] to transmit the pager code.
y Wait for an answer back.

• When the transceiver receives an answer back code, the function

u After confirming a connection, push [A•

[✱•
previous key operation again to select non-selective calling
system.

• DO NOT push any digit keys while code channels C0 to C6 are dis-

i Communicate with the other party as normal: push [PTT] to

transmit; release to receive.

FUNC

], then push [✱•

FUNC

], then push [8•

ENT

] to return to previous condition.

OPTION

SET

].

].

display shows the other member’s ID or group code.

FUNC

OPTION

] to select the code squelch operation, or repeat the

played, or code channel contents will be changed.

], then push

10

45

10

SKIP

MR

F

TX

CP and blink.

MR

F

TX

Code channel

MR

F

TX

Previously received

code.

PAGER/CODE SQUELCH

D Waiting for a call from a specific station

q Set the operating frequency.

FUNC

w Push [A•

], then push [✱•

• 100 MHz digit shows “P. ”

e Wait for a call.

• When receiving a call, the caller’s ID or group code appears as
shown below.

• DO NOT push any digit keys while code channels C0 to C6 are dis­played, or code channel contents will be changed.

r Push [PTT] to send an answer back call and display the operat-

ing frequency.

t After confirming a connection, push [A•

OPTION

[✱•

] to select code squelch operation, or repeat previous

key operation again to select non-selective calling system.

• PERSONAL CALLS

This display appears when you are called
with your ID code and the calling station’s ID
code is 123.

• GROUP CALLS

This display appears when you are called
with the group code, 888, and 888 has been
programmed into code channel C6.

• ERROR INFORMATION

When the transceiver receives an incomplete
signal, “E” and previously received code ap­pear.

OPTION

].

FUNC

], then push

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PAGER/CODE SQUELCH

MR

F

TX

10

■ Code squelch

Optional UT-108 required

Code squelch provides communications with quiet standby since
you will only receive calls from stations which know your ID or
group code. Each push of [PTT] sends a 3-digit code in order to
open the receiving station’s code squelch prior to voice transmis­sion.

q Set the operating frequency.

•

Set the AF and squelch to the desired level as in normal operation.

w Push [A•

FUNC

], then push [✱•

OPTION

].

• Repeat several times, if necessary.

• Code squelch mode is selected.

• 100 MHz digit shows “C.”

e Select the desired transmit code channel:

➥ Push [A•

FUNC

], then push [8•

SET

].

➥ Rotate [VOL] to select the desired code channel.
➥ Push [#•

ENT

] to exit code set mode.

r Operate the transceiver in the normal way (push [PTT] to trans-

mit; release [PTT] to receive).

FUNC

t To cancel the code squelch, push [A•

OPTION

[✱•

].

], then push

• 100 MHz digit shows “1” when the function is cancelled.

10

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MR

F

TX

MR

F

TX

MR

F

D

TX

MR

F

TX

MR

F

TX

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■

DD

Entering

q Push [A•

OTHER FUNCTIONS

SET MODE

SET MODE

FUNC

], then push [8•

SET

].

w Push [Y] or [Z] to select the desired item.
e Rotate [VOL] to select the condition/value.

• To exit set mode, push [#•

DD

Repeater tone frequency

ENT

].

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

• 67.0–254.1 Hz (50 tones): 88.5 Hz (default)

DD

Tone squelch frequency

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

• 67.0–254.1 Hz (50 tones): 88.5 Hz (default)

DD

DTCS code

Selects DTCS encoder/decoder code with po­larity (N: normal/I: inverse) from one of 208
available codes.

• 023N/I–754N/I: 023N (default)

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Offset frequency

Sets the offset frequency for duplex (repeater)
operation within 0–20.00 MHz range.

DD

Reverse function

Turns the reverse function ON and OFF.

• Default: OFF

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OTHER FUNCTIONS

FFF

MR

F

TX

MR

F

TX

MR

F

TX

MR

F

TX

MR

F

TX

MR

F

TX

DD

Tuning step

Selects tuning step from 5, 10, 12.5, 15, 20,
25 , 30 and 50 kHz.

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Scan pause timer

Selects the scan pause time from SCt.5,
SCt.10, SCt.15 and SCP. 2. When receiving
signals, the scan pauses according to the
scan pause time.

• SCt. 5/10/15 : Scan pauses for 5/10/15 sec.
(default: SCt.15)

• SCP. 2 : Scan pauses until the signal
disappears. Resumes 2 sec. after the signal dis­appears.

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Function key timer

Selects [A•

FUNC

] effect timer from F0.At,

F1.At, F2.At, F3.At and F .m.

• F0.At : “” disappears immediately after

secondary function is operated.
(default)

• F1/2/3.At : “” disappears after 1/2/3 sec.

after secondary function is oper­ated.

FUNC

• F .m : “” appears until [A•

DD

LCD backlight

] is pushed again.

Selects LCD backlight lighting condition from
auto, ON and OFF.

• LIG.At : Lights when any key except

• LIG.ON : Lights continuously while the transceiver is powered

[PTT] is pushed. (default)

ON.

• LIG.OF : Never lights.

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OTHER FUNCTIONS

MR

F

TX

MR

F

TX

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DD

Transmission permission

Turns transmission permission ON and OFF.
This function can be set for each memory and
call channel, independently.

• tX .ON: Transmission is permitted. (default)

• tX .OF : Transmission is inhibited.

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Pager/Code squelch channel

Optional UT-108 required

Programs 3-digit ID code in channel “C0”
and individual or group call code in channel
“C1” to “C6” for the pager and code squelch
functions. See p. 43 for programming details.

*This item appears only when the optional UT-108 is installed and pager

or code squelch function is activated.

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■

[Y]

[Z]

[VOL]

[POWER]

[#•ENT ]

MR

F

TX

MR

F

TX

INITIAL SET MODE

The

INITIAL SET MODE

OTHER FUNCTIONS

AT

POWER ON

is accessed at power on and allows you to set

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seldom-changed settings. In this way, you can “customize” trans­ceiver operations to suit your preference and operating style.

DD

Entering

INITIAL SET MODE

q While pushing [Y] and [Z], turn power

ON.

w Push [Y] or [Z ] to select the desired

item.

e Rotate [VOL] to select the condition

or value.

• To exit set mode, push [#•

ENT

].

DD

Key-touch beep

Turns key-touch beep emission ON and OFF.

• Default: ON

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Time-out timer

To prevent accidental prolonged transmission,
etc., the transceiver has a time-out timer. This
function cuts a transmission OFF after 1–30
min. of continuous transmission. This timer
can be cancelled.

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

• tOt. 1–30 : The transmission is cut OFF after the set period

elapses.

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OTHER FUNCTIONS

MR

F

TX

AO

MR

F

TX

MR

F

TX

MR

F

TX

MR

F

TX

MR

F

TX

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DD

Auto repeater

The auto repeater function automatically
turns ON or OFF the duplex operation and
tone encoder. The offset and repeater tone is
not changed by the auto repeater function.
Reset these frequencies, if necessary.

• RPt.OF : The auto repeater function is
turned OFF.

• RPt.R1 : Activates for duplex only. (default)

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Auto power-off

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

• 30 min., 1 hour, 2 hours and OFF (default)

can be specified. The specified period is re­tained even when the transceiver is turned
OFF by the auto power-off function. To can­cel the function, select “

DD

Repeater lock-out

POF.OF” in this set mode.

Selects lockout type from repeater, busy and
OFF.

• RLO.RP : The repeater lockout is turned

ON.

• RLO.bu : The busy lockout is turned ON.

• RLO.OF : No lockout is activated. (default)

U.S.A. version only

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OTHER FUNCTIONS

MR

F

TX

MR

F

TX

MR

F

TX

MR

F

TX

MR

F

TX

MR

F

TX

MR

F

TX

DD

Squelch delay

Selects squelch delay from short and long to
prevent repeated opening and closing of the
squelch during reception of the same signal.

• Sqt. S: The squelch closes in short delay.
(default)

• Sqt. L: The squelch closes in long delay.

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DTMF speed

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

• 1: 100 msec. interval; 5.0 cps speed

(default)

• 2: 200 msec. interval; 2.5 cps speed

• 3: 300 msec. interval; 1.6 cps speed

• 5: 500 msec. interval; 1.0 cps speed (cps=characters/sec.)

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Dial assignment

Selects [VOL] control action from AF volume
and tuning dial.

• tOP.VO : AF volume

(default)

• tOP.dI : Tuning dial

DD

Display type

Selects LCD indication type from frequency,
channel number and channel names.

• dSP.FR : Shows frequency (default)

• dSP.CH : Shows channel number*

• dSP.Nm: Shows channel names

*Memory channels only can be selected.

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OTHER FUNCTIONS

MR

F

TX

MR

F

TX

MR

F

TX

MR

F

TX

MR

F

TX

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DD

LCD contrast

Selects LCD contrast from auto and low.

• LCd.AT : Automatic (default)

• LCd.LO : Low contrast

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Power save

Selects duty cycle for power save function
from auto, 1:32, 1:16, 1:8, 1:2 and OFF.

• P–S.At : Duty cycle changes automatically.
(default)

• P–S.32 : 1:32 duty cycle

• P–S.16 : 1:16 duty cycle

• P–S. 8 :

• P–S. 2 :

1:8 duty cycle
1:2 duty cycle

• P–S.OF : The power save function is turned OFF.

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Tuning speed acceleration

The tuning speed acceleration automatically
speeds up the tuning speed when pushing
and holding [Y] or [Z], or rotating [VOL]
rapidly.*

• S–S.At : The tuning speed acceleration is

activated. (default)

• S–S. m : The tuning speed acceleration is

not activated.

*When tuning dial is assigned with [VOL].

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OTHER FUNCTIONS

MR

F

TX

MR

F

TX

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DD

Mic simple mode

Optional HM-75A required

This item turns the microphone simple mode
ON and OFF. Microphone simple mode is
used to change the function assignments for
keys in the optional HM-75A

SPEAKER

-

MICROPHONE

REMOTE CONTROL

as below. This assign­ment is convenient for 3-channel use of sim­ple operation.

• mIC.N1 : Normal 1 (default)

• mIC.N2 : Normal 2

• mIC.Sm : Simple mode

HM-75A

Mode NORMAL1 NORMAL2 SIMPLE

key

CALL

Freq. [B•

[A]

CH Null

Freq. VFO/Memory VFO/Memory

[B]

CH Null Null

Freq. Freq. Up Freq. Up

[Y]

CH Memory CH Up Memory CH Up

Freq. Freq. Down Freq. Down

[Z]

CH Memory CH Down Memory CH Down

]

[SQL] [SQL]

A 1750 Hz tone can be transmitted with the HM-75A operation.
➥ Push [A] while pushing [PTT].

NOTE:

Turn power OFF when connecting the HM-75A to the trans­ceiver.
VFO mode cannot be selected via the microphone when SIM­PLE mode is selected.

CALL

[B•

MR-00CH

MR-01CH

]

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OTHER FUNCTIONS

[SQL]

[POWER]

[D•CLR]

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AT

■ CPU reset

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

If this problem occurs, turn power OFF. After waiting a few seconds,
turn power ON again. If the problem persists, perform CPU reset­ting operation as follows.

CLR

• While pushing [SQL] and [D•
power ON.

CAUTION:

Resetting the CPU returns the radio to

factory default settings.

], turn

POWER ON

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CLONING

Cloning allows you to quickly and easily transfer the programmed
contents from one transceiver to another transceiver.

D Transceiver-to-transceiver cloning

q Connect the OPC-474

master and sub-transceivers.

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

w While pushing [A•

mode (master transceiver only— power ON only for sub-trans­ceiver).

•“CLONE” appears and the transceivers enter the clone standby
condition.

e Push [PTT] on the master transceiver.

•“CL” appears in the master transceiver’s display and two digit num-
bers show that data is being transferred to the sub-transceiver.

N” appears automatically in the sub-transceiver’s display and

•“CL I
two digit numbers show that data is being received from the master
transceiver.

r

When cloning is finished, turn power OFF, then ON again to exit
cloning mode.

CLONING CABLE

FUNC

] and [Y], turn power ON to enter cloning

to the [SP] jack of the

12

AT

POWER ON

D Cloning using a PC

Please refer to the HELP file that comes with CS-V8

SOFTWARE

.

CLONING

11

12

NOTE: DO NOT push the [PTT] on the sub-transceiver during

cloning. This will cause a cloning error.

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13

q

w

e

r

OPTIONAL UNIT

■ Optional UT-108 installation

q Remove the optional

connecter access cover

(named 2251 OPT sheet)

• Insert a screwdriver into
the hollow of the chas­sis, then lift and take
away the cover. (The
cover cannot be used
again.)

WARNING!
NEVER attempt to remove the optional connector cover using

your finger nails, this may result in injury.

w Attach the optional unit. Insert

the connector tightly to avoid a
bad contact.

e Remove the paper backing of

2251 OPT sheet supplied as an
accessory.

r Attach the new 2251 OPT sheet

to the service window.

t Program the necessary informa-

tion from the transceivers key
pads or using the cloning soft­ware, before operation.

.

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OPTIONAL UNIT

When clipping to a part of your belt When releasing

To attach the stopper

To release the stopper

■ Optional MB-87 installation

D MB-87 stopper

D MB-87 belt clip

13

13

59

OPTIONAL UNIT

• When attaching

• When removing

Once the transceiver is locked in place,
it will swivel 360 degrees.

13

D MB-87 stopper

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CAUTION!

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

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

SPECIFICATIONS

DD

General

• Frequency range :
USA 144–148 MHz (Tx), 136–174 MHz* (Rx)
General (LM) 136–174 MHz* (Tx/Rx)

• Operating temp. range : –10˚C to +60˚C; +14˚F to +140˚F

• Frequency stability : ±10 ppm (–10˚C to +60˚C)

• Antenna connector : BNC (50 Ω)

• Power supply requirement : 7.2 V DC (6–10.3 V DC acceptable; Icom’s bat-

• Current drain (at 7.2 V DC) :

Transmit at 5.5 W Less than 2.0 A

Receive at max. AF Less than 250 mA

• No. of memory channels :

• Tuning steps : 5, 10, 12.5, 15, 20, 25, 30 and 50 kHz

• Dimensions : 54(W)×132(H)×35(D) mm

(projections not included) ; 2

• Weight (approx.) : 350 g; 12.3 oz (with BP-222)

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Transmitter

• Modulation system : Variable reactance frequency modulation

• Output power (at 7.2 V DC) : 5.5 W (High), 0.5 W (Low)

• Max. frequency deviation : ±5.0 kHz

• Spurious emissions : Less than –60 dB

• External mic. connector : 3-conductor 2.5 (d) mm; 2.2 kΩ

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Receiver

• Receiving system : Double conversion superheterodyne system

• Intermediate frequencies : 1st: 21.7 MHz, 2nd: 450 kHz

Sensitivity (at 12 dB SINAD)

•

• Squelch sensitivity : 0.1 µV typ.

• Selectivity : 65 dB typ.

• Intermodulation rejection : 65 dB typ.

Spurious & image rejection

•

• Audio output power : More than 0.3 W at 10% distortion with an

(at 7.2 V DC) 8 Ω load

External speaker connector

•

at 0.5 W Less than 0.8 A

Stand-by Less than 70 mA
Power save Less than 20 mA

*Guaranteed 144–148 MHz range only

tery pack only)

107 (incl. 1 call and 6 programmed scan edges)

1

⁄8(W)×53⁄16(W)×13⁄8(W) in.

190 g; 6.7 oz (without battery pack)

: 0.16 µV typ.

: 75 dB typ.

: 2-conductor 3.5 (d) mm; 8 Ω

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13

14

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BATTERY PACKS

OPTIONS

Battery

Pack Power Period*

BP-208*

Voltage Capacity

Battery case for R6 (AA)

2

×6 alkaline cells

Output Operating

5.5 W —

BP-209 7.2 V 1100 mAh 5.5 W 7.5 hrs.

BP-210 7.2 V 1650 mAh 5.5 W 11 hrs.

BP-222 7.2 V 600 mAh 5.5 W 4 hrs.

*1Operating periods are calculated under the following conditions:

Tx:Rx:standby=5:5:90, power save function: auto setting, is activated

2

*

Operation with the LOW output power selection is recommended.

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CHARGER

• BC-144

DESKTOP CHARGER

+ BC-145

AC ADAPTER

For rapid charging of battery packs. An AC adapter is supplied
with the charger. Charging time: 1.5 to 2 hrs.

• BC-137 (#11)

BATTERY CHARGER

+ BC-122

AC ADAPTER

For regular charging of battery packs. An AC adapter is addition­ally required. Charging time: 15 hrs.

• BC-146

BATTERY CHARGER

+ BC-147

AC ADAPTER

For regular charging of battery packs. An AC adapter is addition­ally required. Charging time: 18.5 hrs.

BC-121N

•

MULTI-CHARGER

+ AD-94 (#11)

CHARGER ADAPTER

(6 pcs.)
For rapid charging of up to 6 battery packs (six AD-94’s are re­quired) simultaneously. An AC adapter may be supplied depend­ing on version. Charging time: 1.5 to 2 hrs.

• BC-119N

DESKTOP CHARGER

+ AD-94 (#11)

CHARGER ADAPTER

For rapid charging of battery packs. An AC adapter is supplied
with the charger. Charging time: 1.5 to 2 hrs.

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INTERNAL UNIT

• UT-108

DTMF DECODER UNIT

Provides pager and code squelch capabilities.

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OPTIONS

HM-131L HM-75A

HM-128L HS-51

HM-46L

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OTHER OPTIONS

• HM-54/HM-46L/HM-75A/HM-131L

SPEAKER-MICROPHONES

Combination speaker-microphones that provide convenient oper­ation while hanging the transceiver from your belt.
HM-75A has 4 function switches for remote control capabilities.
HM-131L has moisture proof construction.

• HM-128L

EARPHONE-MICROPHONE

You can clip the microphone with PTT switch to your lapel or
breast pocket.

• HS-51

HEADSET

Allows you hands-free operation. Includes VOX, PTT and “one­touch” PTT with time-out timer.

• MB-68/MB-74/MB-87

BELT CLIPS

MB-68: Same as that supplied with the transceiver.
MB-74: Exclusive alligator-type belt clip.
MB-87: Swivel belt clip

• OPC-474

CLONING CABLE

For cloning between transceivers.

• SP-13

EARPHONE

Provides clear receive audio in noisy environments.

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A-6043H-1EX-e
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