Icom IC-V82, IC-U82 User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

iV82

VHF TRANSCEIVER

iU82

UHF TRANSCEIVER

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.

IC-U82IC-V82

FOREWORD

Thank you for purchasing this Icom product. The IC-V82/U82

VHF/UHF TRANSCEIVERS

are 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 want to take a couple of moments of your time to thank
you for making your IC-V82/U82 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-V82/U82.

DD

FEATURES

❍ 7 W*— high transmit output power

(*IC-V82, 5 W for IC-U82)

❍ CTCSS and DTCS encoder/decoder stan-

dard

❍ Optional digital modulator/demodulator
❍ Optional DTMF decoder

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-V82/U82.

EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS

WORD DEFINITION

R WARNING!

CAUTION

NOTE

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.

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

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ii

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! NEVERoperate 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.

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 NOTpush the PTT when not actually desiring to trans-

mit.

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

DO NOToperate 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 rechargeable batteries (Ni-Cd:
BP-222N, BP-209N, Ni-MH: BP-210N, Li-Ion: BP-211N) 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.

PRECAUTIONS

iii

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

■ Supplied Accessories

q Antenna* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

w Belt clip (with screws) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

e AC Adapter*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

r Battery pack*/Battery case* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

t Battery charger*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 set

*Not supplied with some versions.

e

q

w

r

t

for IC-V82 for IC-U82

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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 at-

tached, 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” appears. You can cause the radio to transmit by press­ing the “PTT” switch.

• ALW AYS use Icom authorized accessories (antennas, bat-

teries, belt clips, speaker/mics, etc.). Use of unauthorized
accessories can cause the FCC RF exposure compliance
requirements to be exceeded.

• ALW AYS 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 transceiver at
least 5 cm (2 inches) from your mouth, and turned slightly
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.

SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

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

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

PRECAUTIONS............................................................................... ii

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

SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION.............................................. iv

TABLE OF CONTENTS.............................................................. v–vi

QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE ...................................................... I–V

■ Preparation............................................................................... I

■ Your first contact..................................................................... III

■ Repeater operation ................................................................ IV

■ Programming memory channels............................................. V

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

■ Accessory attachment............................................................. 1

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

■ Switches, controls, keys and connectors ................................ 3

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

3BATTERY PACKS................................................................ 8–12

■ Battery pack replacement ....................................................... 8

■ Battery caution ........................................................................ 9

■ Charging NOTE ...................................................................... 9

■ Battery charging .................................................................... 10

■ Battery case (optional for some versions) ............................ 12

4 BASIC OPERATION........................................................... 13–16

■ Power ON.............................................................................. 13

■ VFO mode selection.............................................................. 13

■ Setting a frequency ............................................................... 13

■ Setting audio/squelch level ................................................... 15

■ Receive and transmit ............................................................ 15

■ Display type........................................................................... 16

■ Key lock function ................................................................... 16

5 REPEATER OPERATION .................................................. 17–20

■ General ................................................................................. 17

■ Reversed duplex mode ......................................................... 17

■ Offset frequency.................................................................... 18

■ Subaudible tones .................................................................. 18

■ Repeater lockout ................................................................... 19

■ Auto repeater function (USA/CSA versions only).................. 20

6 MEMORY/CALL OPERATION ........................................... 21–26

■ General description ............................................................... 21

■ Selecting a memory channel................................................. 21

■ Selecting the call channel ..................................................... 21

■ Programming the memory/call channels............................... 22

■ Channel name programming................................................. 23

■ Memory transfers .................................................................. 23

■ Memory bank selection ......................................................... 25

■ Memory bank setting............................................................. 25

■ Transferring bank contents.................................................... 26

7 DTMF MEMORY................................................................. 27–29

■ Programming a DTMF code sequence ................................. 27

■ Transmitting a DTMF code sequence ................................... 28

■ DTMF transmission rate........................................................ 29

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8 SCAN OPERATION............................................................ 30–33

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

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

■ Memory scan..........................................................................31

■ Skip channels........................................................................ 32

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

■ Scan resume condition.......................................................... 33

9 SUBAUDIBLE TONES....................................................... 34–37

■ Tone squelch ......................................................................... 34

■ Pocket beep operation .......................................................... 36

■ Tone scan.............................................................................. 37

10PAGER/CODE SQUELCH(Requires Optional UT-108) .. 38–41

■ Pager function ....................................................................... 38

■ Code programming ............................................................... 38

■ Pager operation..................................................................... 40

■ Code squelch ........................................................................ 41

11 DIGITAL MODE OPERATION

(Requires Optional UT-118)...............................................42–58

■ Digital mode operation .......................................................... 42

■ Call sign programming .......................................................... 42

■ Digital voice mode operation ................................................. 45

■ When receiving a digital call ................................................. 46

■ Break-in communication ....................................................... 47

■ EMR communication ............................................................. 48

■ Pocket beep operation .......................................................... 48

■ Digital squelch functions ....................................................... 49

■ Digital monitor ....................................................................... 49

■ Low-speed data communication ........................................... 50

■ About D-STAR system .......................................................... 51

■ Repeater call sign programming ........................................... 52

■ Setting other items ................................................................ 53

■ GPS operation ...................................................................... 57

12OTHER FUNCTIONS ......................................................... 59–70

■ SET MODE............................................................................ 59

■ INITIAL SET MODE .............................................................. 63

■ Weather channel operation

(IC-V82 [USA]/[CSA] versions only)...................................... 69

■ CPU reset.............................................................................. 70

■ Partial reset ........................................................................... 70

13CLONING ........................................................................... 71–72

■ Transceiver-to-transceiver cloning ........................................ 71

■ Cloning using a PC ............................................................... 72

14OPTIONAL UNITS.............................................................. 73–74

■ Optional UT-108/118 installation ........................................... 73

■ Optional MB-86 installation ................................................... 73

15SPECIFICATIONS.............................................................. 75–76

■ IC-V82 ................................................................................... 75

■ IC-U82................................................................................... 76

16OPTIONS............................................................................ 77–78

17MODE ARRANGEMENT.................................................... 79–81

18CE....................................................................................... 82–83

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

I

QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

■ Preparation

D Battery pack replacement

Before replacing the battery pack, push and hold [PWR] 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-208N

BATTERY CASE

attached to the trans­ceiver, install 6 AA (LR6) size alkaline batteries as illustrated
below.

D Charging with the BC-144N/146

The optional BC-144N provides rapid charging, and the BC­146 provides regular charging of an optional battery pack with
or without a transceiver attached. The following is addition­ally required:

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

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

Turn power OFF.

BC-144N/146
+AD-99N

II

QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

D About AD-99N

The adapter (Spacer A) only is required for the IC-V82/U82
series. When removing the spacer (Spacer B/C),

push the
latch carefully with your finger to remove the spacer (Spacer
B/C) from the adapter (Spacer A).

R CAUTION!

• DO NOT push or force the latch with a screw driver, etc.,

to remove it.

• DO NOT bend the latch when the adapter and spacer are

not joined together. This will cause weakening of the latch
plastic.

• Both cases may break the latch and it may not be able to
be reattached.

D Antenna

Attach the antenna to the transceiver
as illustrated at right.

D Belt clip

Conveniently attaches to your belt.
Attach the belt clip with the supplied screws using a phillips
screwdriver.

To attach the belt clip

Push the latch
carefully.

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

Quick reference guide

III

QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

■ Your first contact

Now that you have your IC-V82/U82 ready, you are excited
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 exchanged with [YY]/[ZZ]
keys function in

INITIAL SET MODE

. However, in this QUICK

REFERENCE, the factory default setting ([VOL] controls
audio output level) is used to simplify 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 Quality Control process. Resetting the CPU is neces­sary to start from factory default.

➥ While pushing [MONI] and

[D•

CLR

], push and hold [PWR] for

1 sec. to reset the CPU and turn
power ON.

2. Adjusting audio output level

➥ Rotate [VOL] to set the desired

audio level.

3. Adjusting the squelch level

➥ While pushing and holding

[MONI], push [YY] or [ZZ] to set the
squelch level.

4. Tune the desired frequency

The up/down keys, [YY]/[ZZ], will
allow you to tune to the frequency
that you want to operate on. Page 14
will instruct you on how to adjust the
tuning step size.

➥ Push [YY] or [ZZ] to adjust the fre-

quency.

PWR

MONI

CLR

D

MONI

[VOL]

IV

QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

Direct frequency input from the key­pad is also available.

➥ To enter the desired frequency,

enter 6 digits starting from the
100 MHz digit.

•Entering three* to five digits then

pushing [✱•

ENT

] will also set the

frequency. (*Some versions only re­quires two digits.)

• When a digit is mistakenly input,

push [D.

CLR

] to abort input.

5. Transmit and receive

➥ Push and hold [PTT] to transmit, then speak into the mi-

crophone; release to receive.

■ Repeater operation

1. Setting duplex

➥ Push [A•

FUNC

], then [4•

DUP

] sev-

eral times to select minus duplex
or plus duplex.

• The USA/CSA versions have an auto
repeater function, therefore, setting
duplex is not required.

2. Repeater tone

➥ Push [A•

FUNC

], then [1•

TONE

]

several times until “ ” appears, if
required.

TONE

1

FUNC

A

DUP

4

FUNC

A

• Example 1— when entering 145.525 MHz

Push

• Example 2— when entering 144.800 MHz

P.B EEP

2

DUP

4

DUP

TONE

4

1

SCAN

5

SCAN

5

SCAN

5

Push

DUP

TONE

4

1

OPT

0

SET

8

ENT

CLR

D

Keypad

ENT

Quick reference guide

V

QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

The IC-V82/U82 has a total of 207 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•

FUNC

] and [C•MR] then

push [YY] or [ZZ] several times to
select the desired memory chan­nel.

•“X” indicator and memory channel
number blink.

3. Writing a memory channel

➥ Push [A•

FUNC

], then push and

hold [C•

MR

] for 1 sec. to program.

•3 beeps sound.

• Continue to push and hold [C•

MR

] for 1 sec. after 3 beeps are

emitted, to increment the displayed memory channel number.

■ Programming memory channels

C
MR

A

FUNC

C
MR

A

FUNC

1

1

ACCESSORIES

1

■ Accessory attachment

D Antenna

Attach the antenna to the transceiver as illustrated below. Keep the [SP/MIC] cap (SP/MIC jack cover) attached when

jacks are not in use to keep the contacts clean.

Attach the
[SP/MIC] cap.

[SP/MIC] cap

2

1

ACCESSORIES

D Belt clip

Conveniently attaches to your belt.
Attach the belt clip with the supplied screws using a phillips
screwdriver.

To attach the belt clip

D Handstrap (Not supplied)

Slide the hand strap through the loop on the top of the rear
panel as illustrated below. Facilitates carrying.

3

2

PANEL DESCRIPTION

1
2

q CONTROL DIAL [VOL]

*Rotate to adjust the volume level.

w PTT SWITCH [PTT]

Push and hold to transmit; release to receive.

e UP/DOWN KEYS [YY]/[ZZ]

*Selects the operating frequency.

r KEYPAD (pgs. 4, 5)

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

t ANTENNA CONNECTOR (p. 1)

Connects the supplied antenna.

y [SP]/[MIC] JACK

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

u FUNCTION DISPLAY(pgs. 6, 7)
i SQUELCH/MONITOR SWITCH [MONI]

Push and hold to force the squelch open, and set the
squelch level, if required.

o POWER SWITCH [PWR]

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

MONI

CALL

DUP SCAN

PRIO

ENT

SET

H/M/L

OPTSKIP

BANK

TONE

T.SCANP.B EEP

MR CLRFUNC

PWR

987

4

123

AB DC

560

q

w

t

Microphone

Speaker

y

!0

o

u

i

e

r

■ Switches, controls, keys and connectors

*The assigned function for [VOL] and [YY]/[ZZ] can be ex-

changed in

INITIAL SET MODE

(pgs. 14, 65).

4

2

PANEL DESCRIPTION

!0 [DATA] JACK

Connect to a PC or GPS receiver via the RS-232 cable (D­sub 9 pin) for data communication in the RS-232 format.

D Keypad

[A•

FUNC

]

Access to secondary function.

[B•

CALL

]

Selects the call channel. (p. 21)

[C•

MR

]

➥ Selects a memory mode. (p. 21)
➥ After pushing [A•

FUNC

], enter into memory pro-

gramming/editing mode. (pgs. 22–24)

➥ After pushing [A•

FUNC

], programs/transfers

VFO/memory or call channel contents into
memory channel/VFO when pushed and held
for 1 sec. (pgs. 22–24)

[D•

CLR

]

Selects VFO mode, aborts direct frequency input,
or cancels scanning, etc. (pgs. 13, 30)

[1•

TONE

]

➥ Input digit “1” during frequency input, memory

channel selection, etc. (pgs. 13, 21)

➥ After pushing [A•

FUNC

], selects the subaudible

tone function. (pgs. 17, 34)

[2•

P.BEEP

]

➥ Input digit “2” during frequency input, memory

channel selection, etc. (pgs. 13, 21)

➥ After pushing [A•

FUNC

], turns the pocket beep

function ON and OFF. (p. 36)

P.BEEP

2

TONE

1

CLR

D

MR

C

CALL

B

FUNC

A

Pin 2 (RxD),
Pin 3 (TxD),
Pin 5 (GND)

to [DATA] jack

TxD

2.5(d) mm Less than
10(d) mm

GND

RxD

1

5

69

RS-232

(DB-9 female)

When making the connection between your transceiver and
PC or other device, ensure that the correct connections are
made otherwise data communications may fail.

5

2

PANEL DESCRIPTION

2

[3•T.

SCAN

]

➥ Input digit “3” during frequency input, memory

channel selection, etc. (pgs. 13, 21)

➥ After pushing [A•

FUNC

], starts tone scanning.

(pgs. 19, 37)

[4•

DUP

]

➥ Input digit “4” during frequency input, memory

channel selection, etc. (pgs. 13, 21)

➥ After pushing [A•

FUNC

], selects duplex function

(–duplex, +duplex, simplex). (p. 17)

[5•

SCAN

]

➥ Input digit “5” during frequency input, memory

channel selection, etc. (pgs. 13, 21)

➥ After pushing [A•

FUNC

], starts scanning. (p. 30)

[6•

SKIP

]

➥ Input digit “6” during frequency input, memory

channel selection, etc. (pgs. 13, 21)

➥ After pushing [A•

FUNC

], sets and cancels skip

setting for memory scan during memory mode.
(p. 32)

[7•

PRIO

]

➥ Input digit “7” during frequency input, memory

channel selection, etc. (pgs. 13, 21)

➥ After pushing [A•

FUNC

], starts priority watch.

(p. 32)

[8•

SET

]

➥ Input digit “8” during frequency input, memory

channel selection, etc. (pgs. 13, 21)

➥ After pushing [A•

FUNC

], enters into

SET MODE

.

(p. 59)

[9•

H/M/L

]

➥ Input digit “9” during frequency input, memory

channel selection, etc. (pgs. 13, 21)

➥ After pushing [A•

FUNC

], switches transmit

power between high, middle and low output
power. (p. 15)

[0•

OPT

]

➥ Input digit “0” during frequency input, memory

channel selection, etc. (pgs. 13, 21)

➥ After pushing [A•

FUNC

], selects an optional

function mode, such as pager, code squelch or
digital operation. (pgs. 40, 42)

[#•

BANK

]

After pushing [A•

FUNC

], enters a memory bank

selection. (p. 25)

[✱•

ENT

]

➥ Sets the frequency even if the full 6 digits of

frequency have not been entered. (p. 13)

➥ After pushing [A•

FUNC

], switches key lock func-

tion ON and OFF when pushed and held for 1
sec. Lock all keys, except [PWR], [PTT],
[MONI] and audio level adjustment. (p. 16)

ENT

BANK

OPT

0

H/M/L

9

SET

8

PRIO

7

SKIP

6

SCAN

5

DUP

4

T.SCAN

3

6

2

PANEL DESCRIPTION

■ Function display

q FUNCTION INDICATOR

Appears while a secondary function is being accessed.

w KEY LOCK INDICATOR (p. 16)

Appears when the key lock function is ON.

eAUTO POWER OFF INDICATOR (p. 64)

Appears while the auto power OFF function is activated.

r DUPLEX INDICATOR (p. 17)

Either “–” or “+” appears during repeater operation.

t TONE INDICATOR

❍ While in the analog (FM) mode operation

➥ “” appears while the subaudible tone encoder is in

use. (p. 17)

➥ “” appears while the tone (CTCSS) squelch func-

tion is in use. (p. 34)

➥ “” appears while the tone (DTCS) squelch function

is in use. (p. 34)

➥ “” appears with the “ ” or “ ” indicator while the

pocket beep function (CTCSS or DTCS) is in use.
(p. 36)

q q q q qqwer t y

!5

!4

u

!3 !2 !1 io!0

7

2

PANEL DESCRIPTION

2

❍ While in the digital (DV) mode operation with an optional

UT-118

DIGITAL UNIT

installed.

➥ “” appears while the digital code (CSQL) squelch

function is in use. (p. 49)

➥ “” appears while the call sign (DSQL) squelch func-

tion is in use. (p. 49)

➥ “” appears with the “ ” or “ ” indicator while the

pocket beep function (CSQL or DSQL) is in use.
(p. 48)

y TRANSMIT INDICATOR (p. 15)

Appears during transmit.

u FREQUENCY READOUT

Shows operating frequency, channel number or channel
names, depending on display type (p. 16).

i SIGNAL INDICATOR

➥ Shows receiving signal strength as below.

➥ Shows the output power level while transmitting.

o BUSY INDICATOR

➥ Appears when a signal is being received or the squelch

is open.

➥ Blinks while the monitor function is activated. (pgs. 15, 49)

!0 PAGER CALL INDICATOR (p. 41)

Blinks when a pager call is received. (This indicator ap­pears only when an optional UT-108

DTMF DECODER UNIT

is installed.)

!1 DIGITAL MODE INDICATOR (p. 45)

Appears when digital mode is selected. (This indicator ap­pears only when an optional UT-118

DIGITAL UNIT

is in-

stalled.)

!2 LOW/MIDDLE POWER INDICATOR (p. 15)

➥ “L” or “M” appears when the low or middle output power

is selected, respectively.

➥ No indicator appears when high output power is se-

lected.

!3 SKIP CHANNEL INDICATOR (p. 32)

Appears when the selected memory channel is specified
as a skip channel.

!4 MEMORY MODE INDICATOR (p. 21)

Appears while in memory mode or channel number indica­tion mode.

!5 MEMORY CHANNEL INDICATOR (p. 21)

➥ Shows the selected memory channel number.
➥ “C” appears when the call channel is selected.

Low Middle High

Weak ⇐ RX Signal level ⇒ Strong

■ Battery pack replacement

q Before replacing the battery

pack, push and hold [PWR]
for 1 sec. to turn the power
OFF.

w Slide the battery release forward, then pull the battery pack

upward with the transceiver facing away from you.

DD

BATTERY PACKS

*1Operating periods are calculated under the following conditions;

Tx : Rx : standby =1 : 1 : 8, power save function: auto setting is
activated

*2Operating period depends on the alkaline cells used.

Battery

Voltage Capacity

Battery life*

1

pack

IC-V82 IC-U82

BP-208N

Battery case for AA

—*

2

(LR6)×6 alkaline

BP-209N 7.2 V 1100 mAh 3 hrs. 20 min. 3 hrs. 40 min.
BP-210N 7.2 V 1650 mAh 6 hrs. 7 hrs.

BP-211N 7.4 V 1800 mAh 6 hrs. 10 min. 8 hrs. 15 min.

BP-222N 7.2 V 600 mAh 2 hrs. 15 min. 2 hrs. 50 min.

Push and
hold for 1 sec.

PWR

8

BATTERY PACKS

3

9

3

BATTERY PACKS

3

■ Battery caution

RDANGER! Use/Charge the specified Icom batteries only.

Only tested and approved for use with genuine Icom bat­teries. Fire and/or explosion may occur when a third party
battery pack or counterfeit product is used/charged.

•

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 becomes wet, be sure to wipe it dry BEFORE attach-
ing 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 bat-

tery terminals 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. 77).

■ 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/144N

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

The optional BP-222N, BP-209N, BP-210N or BP-211N bat­tery packs include rechargeable batteries (Ni-Cd: BP-222N,
BP-209N, Ni-MH: BP-210N, Li-Ion: BP-211N) 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.

DD

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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3

BATTERY PACKS

■ Battery charging

D Regular charging with the BC-146

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

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

D About AD-99N

The adapter (Spacer A) only is required for IC-V82/U82 se­ries. When removing the spacer (Spacer B/C),

push the latch
carefully with your finger to remove the spacer (Spacer B/C)
from the adapter (Spacer A).

R CAUTION!

• DO NOT push or force the latch with a screw driver, etc.,

to remove it.

• DO NOT bend the latch when the adapter and spacer are

not joined together. This will cause weakening of the latch
plastic.

• Both cases may break the latch and it may not be able to
be reattached.

Push the latch
carefully.

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

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

Turn power OFF.

BC-146+AD-99N

• Chargeable battery

BP-210N (Ni-MH battery)
BP-209N, BP-222N
(Ni-Cd batteries)

Recommendation:

Charge the BP-211N (Li-Ion) by BC-119N (or BC-121N) for
a maximum of 2.5 hours. Li-Ion batteries are different from
Ni-Cd batteries in that it is not necessary to completely
charge and discharge them to prolong the battery life.
Therefore, charging the battery in intervals, and not for ex­tended periods is recommended.

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3

BATTERY PACKS

3

D Rapid charging with the BC-144N

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

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

• Chargeable battery

BP-210N (Ni-MH battery)
BP-209N, BP-222N (Ni-Cd batteries)

D Rapid charging with the BC-119N+AD-101

The optional BC-119N provides rapid charging of battery
packs. The following items are additionally required.

• AD-101 (Charger Adapter).

• An AC adapter (may be supplied with the BC-119N depending on
version) or the DC power cable (OPC-515L/CP-17L).

• Chargeable battery

BP-210N (Ni-MH battery)
BP-209N, BP-222N (Ni-Cd batteries)
BP-211N (Li-Ion battery)

DC power cable (OPC-515L)

(Connect with the DC power supply;

13.8 V/at least 2 A)

Turn power OFF.

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

Turn power OFF.

BC-144N+AD-99N

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3

BATTERY PACKS

D Rapid charging with the BC-121N+AD-101

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

• Six AD-101 (Charger Adapter).

• An AC adapter (BC-124; may be supplied with the BC-121N de­pending on version) or the DC power cable (OPC-656).

• Chargeable battery

BP-210N (Ni-MH battery)
BP-209N, BP-222N (Ni-Cd batteries)
BP-211N (Li-Ion battery)

■ Battery case

(optional for some versions)

When using a BP-208N BATTERY CASE attached to the
transceiver, install 6 AA (LR6) size alkaline batteries as illus­trated below.

DD

CAUTION

• Use ALKALINE batteries only.

• Make sure all battery cells are the same brand, type and
capacity. Never mix old and new batteries.
Either of the above may cause a fire hazard or damage
the transceiver if neglected.

• 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.

AC adapter

(purchased
separately)

DC power cable (OPC-656)

(Connect with the DC power supply;

13.8 V/at least 7 A)

Charge indicator

(each indicator functions independently)

Turn power OFF.

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4

BASIC OPERATION

3
4

■ Power ON

➥ Push and hold [PWR] for 1

sec. to turn power ON.

■ VFO mode selection

The transceiver has 2 basic oper­ating modes: VFO mode and
memory mode.

➥ Push [D•

CLR

] to select VFO

mode.

■ Setting a frequency

D Via the keypad

q Push [D•

CLR

] to select VFO mode, if necessary.

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

the 100 MHz digit.

• Entering three* to five digits then pushing [✱•

ENT

] will also

set the frequency. (*Some versions only requires two digits.)

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

CLR

] to abort input.

• Example 1— when entering 145.525 MHz

Push

• Example 2— when entering 144.800 MHz

P.BEEP

2

DUP

4

DUP

TONE

4

1

SCAN

5

SCAN

5

SCAN

5

Push

DUP

TONE

4

1

OPT

0

SET

8

ENT

CLR

D

Push and
hold for 1 sec.

PWR

D By other methods

Via the [YY]/[ZZ] keys

➥ Push [YY] or [ZZ] several times to set the desired frequency.

•Each push increases/decreases the frequency by the selected
tuning step. See next set of instructions for setting tuning step
size.

D Tuning step selection

The IC-V82/U82 has 8 tuning
steps— 5, 10, 12.5, 15, 20, 25, 30
and 50 kHz. The tuning step is selec­table in

SET MODE

.

qPush [A•

FUNC

] then [8•

SET

] to

enter

SET MODE

.

wPush [YY] or [ZZ] several times to

select the tuning step item.

eRotate [VOL] to select the desired tuning step.
rPush [✱•

ENT

] to exit

SET MODE

.

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4

BASIC OPERATION

✔ For your information— [VOL] function assignment

The [VOL] control can be used as
a tuning dial for frequency tuning
instead of [YY]/[ZZ] keys. However,
when [VOL] functions as tuning
dial, [YY]/[ZZ] keys functions as
volume control.

qWhile pushing [YY] and [ZZ],

turn power ON to enter

INITIAL

SET MODE

.

w Push [YY] or [ZZ] several times

to select the dial assignment
item, “tOP.”

e Rotate [VOL] to select the condition.

r To exit

SET MODE

, push [✱•

ENT

].

[VOL] is assigned as
AF volume control.

[VOL] is assigned as
tuning dial.

[VOL]

ENT

PWR

[VOL]

A

FUNC

ENT

8

SET

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4

BASIC OPERATION

4

■ 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 [MONI] while setting the
audio level.

• When [VOL] is assigned as tuning
dial, push [YY]/[ZZ] to adjust the audio
output level. (pgs. 14, 65)

D To set the squelch level

While pushing [MONI], push
[YY]/[ZZ] 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 pressing
[MONI]. (pgs. 14, 65)

■ Receive and transmit

qPush and hold [PWR] for 1 sec. to turn the power ON.
wAdjust audio volume to the desired level.
eSet the frequency.

When a signal is received:

• Squelch opens and audio is emitted from the speaker.

• Signal indicator shows the relative signal strength level.

rPush [A•

FUNC

], then [9•

H/M/L

] to select output power be-

tween high, middle and low.

• “L” appears when low power is selected.

• “M” appears when middle power is selected.

• No indication appears when high power is selected.

tPush and hold [PTT] to transmit, then speak into the micro-

phone.

• “$” appears.

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

speak too loudly. This may distort the signal.

yRelease [PTT] to receive.

✔ For your information— Monitor function:

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

MONI

[VOL]

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4

BASIC OPERATION

■ Display type

The transceiver has 3 display types to suit your operating
style during memory mode operation. The display type is
selected in

INITIAL SET MODE

(p. 65).

“Frequency Indication” type

Displays operating frequency.

“Channel Number Indication” type

Displays memory channel number. In this type only pre­programmed 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. 30)

- Output power setting (p. 15)

- DTMF memory function (p. 27)

- Key lock function (see next set of instructions)

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

SET MODE

(p. 61)

“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 when you have not pre­programmed the channel names in the selected memory channel.

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

■ Key lock function

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

Push [A•

FUNC

] then push and hold

[✱•

ENT

] for 1 sec. to toggle the

function ON and OFF.

•“ ” appears while the lock function is
activated.

• [PWR], [PTT], [VOL] and [MONI] can
be operated regardless of this setting.

USING

INITIAL SET MODE

FUNC

A

ENT

■ 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.

qSet the receive frequency (repeater output frequency).
wPush [A•

FUNC

] and [4•

DUP

] several times to select “–” or “+.”

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

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

SET MODE

(p. 58).

ePush [A•

FUNC

] and [1•

TONE

] several times to activate the

subaudible tone encoder, if required.

•“ ” appears.

• Select the desired subaudible tone frequency, if necessary.
(p. 18)

rPush and hold [PTT] to transmit.

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

• If “OFF” appears, check the offset frequency (see next page for
details) and direction.

tRelease [PTT] to receive.
yPush and hold [MONI] to check whether the other station’s

transmit signal can be directly received.

■ 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;

IC-V82

Input frequency : 145.30 MHz
Direction : – (negative)
Offset frequency : 0.6 MHz

IC-U82

Input frequency : 439.80 MHz
Direction : – (negative)
Offset frequency : 5 MHz

qPush [A•

FUNC

], then push [8•

SET

] to enter

SET MODE

.

w Push [YY] or [ZZ] several times until “REV” appears.
e Rotate [VOL] to turn the reversed duplex mode ON or

OFF.

r Push [✱•

ENT

] (or [D•

CLR

]) to exit

SET MODE

.

USING

SET MODE

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5

REPEATER OPERATION

4
5

IC-V82 IC-U82

Reversed OFF ON OFF ON

Rx freq. 145.30 MHz 144.70 MHz 439.80 MHz 434.80 MHz
Tx freq. 144.70 MHz 145.30 MHz 434.80 MHz 439.80 MHz