IC-U86
BASIC MANUAL
VHF TRANSCEIVER
iV86
iU86
UHF TRANSCEIVER
■ IMPORTANT
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely before
using the transceiver.
SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL — This instruction
manual contains basic operating instructions for the
IC-V86/IC-U86. For advanced operating instructions, see the
ADVANCED MANUAL on the Icom website.
■ EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS
WORD DEFINITION
R DANGER!
Personal death, serious injury or an
explosion may occur.
R WARNING!
Personal injury, re hazard or electric
shock may occur.
CAUTION Equipment damage may occur.
NOTE
If disregarded, inconvenience only. No
risk of personal injury, re or electric
shock.
Icom is not responsible for the destruction, damage to, or
performance of any Icom or non-Icom equipment, if the
malfunction is because of:
• Force majeure, including, but not limited to, res,
earthquakes, storms, oods, lightning, other natural
disasters, disturbances, riots, war, or radioactive
contamination.
• The use of Icom transceivers with any equipment that is
not manufactured or approved by Icom.
Icom, Icom Inc. and the Icom logo are registered trademarks
of Icom Incorporated (Japan) in Japan, the United States,
the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Russia, and/
or other countries.
All other products or brands are registered trademarks or
trademarks of their respective holders.
■ RECOMMENDATION
CLEAN THE TRANSCEIVER THOROUGHLY IN A BOWL
OF FRESH WATER after exposure to saltwater, and dry
it before operating. Otherwise, the transceiver’s keys,
switches, and controllers may become unusable due to salt
crystallization, and/or the charging terminals of the battery
pack may corrode.
NOTE: If the transceiver’s waterproof protection appears
defective, carefully clean it with a soft, damp (fresh water)
cloth, then dry it before operating.
The transceiver may lose its waterproof protection if the
case, jack cap, or connector cover is cracked or broken, or
the transceiver has been dropped.
Contact your Icom distributor or your dealer for advice.
■ FCC INFORMATION
(For only the USA version of IC-V86)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
CAUTION: Changes or modications to this device, not
expressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority
to operate this device under FCC regulations.
■ PRECAUTIONS
R WARNING! NEVER use or charge Icom battery packs
with non-Icom transceivers or non-Icom chargers. Only Icom
battery packs are tested and approved for use with Icom
transceivers or charged with Icom chargers. Using third-
party or counterfeit battery packs or chargers may cause
smoke, re, or cause the battery to burst.
R WARNING! NEVER hold the transceiver so that the
antenna is very close to, or touching exposed parts of the
body, especially the face or eyes, while transmitting.
R WARNING! NEVER operate the transceiver with a
headset or other audio accessories at high volume levels.
The continuous high volume operation may cause a ringing
in your ears. If you experience the ringing, reduce the
volume level or discontinue use.
CAUTION: DO NOT short the terminals of the battery pack.
Shorting may occur if the terminals touch metal objects
such as a key, so be careful when placing the battery packs
(or the transceiver) in bags, and so on. Carry them so that
shorting cannot occur with metal objects. Shorting may
damage not only the battery pack, but also the transceiver.
CAUTION: DO NOT use harsh solvents such as Benzine or
alcohol when cleaning. This could damage the equipment
surfaces. If the surface becomes dusty or dirty, wipe it clean
with a soft, dry cloth.
CAUTION: DO NOT place or leave the transceiver in
excessively dusty environments. This could damage the
transceiver.
CAUTION: DO NOT touch the transceiver's chassis after
continuously transmitting for long periods of time. To protect
the power amplier unit from overheating, the transceiver's
chassis radiates heat, and it will become hot. Touching it
may cause a burn.
■ PRECAUTIONS
NOTE: DO NOT operate or leave the transceiver in areas
with temperatures below –20°C (–4°F) or above +60°C
(+140°F), or in areas subject to direct sunlight, such as the
dashboard.
KEEP the transceiver away from heavy rain, and never
immerse it in the water. The transceiver meets IP54*
requirements (Dust protection and splash resistance).
However, once the transceiver has been dropped, dust
protection and splash resistance cannot be guaranteed
due to the fact that the transceiver may be cracked, or the
waterproof seal damaged, and so on.
* Only when the battery pack or case, antenna, and jack
cover are attached.
D Battery caution
(For the BP-264 Ni-MH BATTERY)
R DANGER! NEVER incinerate used battery packs. Internal
battery gas may cause an explosion.
CAUTION: DO NOT immerse the battery pack in water.
If the battery pack becomes wet, be sure to wipe it dry
BEFORE attaching it to the transceiver.
CAUTION: Always use the battery within the specied
temperature range, –5˚C ~ +60˚C (23˚F ~ 140˚F). Using the
battery out of its specied temperature range will reduce the
battery’s performance and battery life.
CAUTION: Shorter battery life could occur if the battery is
left completely discharged, or in an excessive temperature
environment (above 55˚C: 131˚F) for an extended period
of time. If the battery must be left unused for a long time, it
must be detached from the transceiver after charging. Keep it
safely in a cool dry place at the following temperature range:
–20˚C ~ +45˚C (–4˚F ~ +113˚F) (up to a month)
–20˚C ~ +35˚C (–4˚F ~ +95˚F) (up to six months)
–20˚C ~ +25˚C (–4˚F ~ +77˚F) (up to a year*)
* We recommend charging the battery pack every 6 months.
Clean the battery terminals to avoid rust or misscontact.
Keep the battery terminals clean. It’s a good idea to
occasionally clean them.
If your Ni-MH battery pack seems to have no capacity, even
after being charged, completely discharge it by leaving the
power ON overnight. Then, fully charge the battery pack
again. If the battery pack still does not retain a charge (or only
very little charge), a new battery pack must be purchased.
Prior to using the transceiver for the rst time, the battery
pack must be fully charged for optimum life and operation.
• Recommended temperature range for charging:
between 10°C (50˚F) ~ 40°C (104˚F) (rapid charge: with BC-191) or
between 0°C (32˚F) ~ 45°C (113˚F) (regular charge: with BC-192)
• Use the supplied charger or optional charger (BC-191 for
rapid charging, BC-192 for regular charging) only. NEVER
use other manufacturers’ chargers.
The battery pack contains a rechargeable battery.
Charge the battery pack before rst operating the
transceiver, or when the battery pack becomes exhausted.
If you want to prolong the battery life, the following points
should be observed:
• Avoid overcharging. The charging time by the BC-192
should be less than 48 hours.
• Use the battery pack until it becomes almost completely
exhausted, under normal conditions. We recommend
battery charging after transmitting becomes impossible.
D Battery caution
(For the BP-298/BP-299 Li-ion BATTERY)
Misuse of Li-ion batteries may result in the following hazards:
smoke, re, or the battery may rupture. Misuse can also cause
damage to the battery or degradation of battery performance.
R DANGER! NEVER solder the battery terminals, or NEVER
modify the battery pack. This may cause heat generation,
and the battery may burst, emit smoke or catch re.
■ PRECAUTIONS
D Charging caution
R DANGER! NEVER charge the battery pack in areas with
extremely high temperatures, such as near res or stoves,
inside a sun-heated vehicle, or in direct sunlight. In such
environments, the safety/protection circuit in the battery will
activate, causing the battery to stop charging.
R WARNING! NEVER charge the transceiver during a
lightning storm. It may result in an electric shock, cause a
re or damage the transceiver. Always disconnect the power
adapter before a storm.
R WARNING! NEVER charge or leave the battery in the
battery charger beyond the specied time for charging. If the
battery is not completely charged by the specied time, stop
charging and remove the battery from the battery charger.
Continuing to charge the battery beyond the specied time
limit may cause a re, overheating, or the battery may
rupture.
R WARNING! Occasionally observe the battery pack
condition while charging. If any abnormal condition occurs,
discontinue using the battery pack.
CAUTION: DO NOT insert the transceiver (battery attached
to the transceiver) into the charger if it is wet or soiled. This
could corrode the battery charger terminals or damage the
charger. The charger is not waterproof.
CAUTION: DO NOT charge the battery pack outside of the
specied temperature range: 10˚C ~ 40˚C (50˚F ~ 104˚F).
Otherwise, the charging time will be longer, but the battery
will not reach a full charge. While charging, at a point
after the temperature goes out of the specied range, the
charging will automatically stop.
■ PANEL DESCRIPTION
D Front, top and side panels
1
2
Microphone
Keypad
8
Speaker
7
Function Display
6
5
4
3
1ANTENNA CONNECTOR
Connect the supplied or optional antenna here.
L Do not transmit without an antenna.
2PTT SWITCH [PTT]
Hold down to transmit, release to receive.
3VFO/MEMORY/CALL KEY [VFO/MR/CALL]
• Push to sequentially select the VFO mode, Memory
mode, a Call channel or a Weather Channel*.
* For only the USA version of IC-V86.
• After pushing [FUNC], push to enter the Memory
Programming mode.
• After pushing [FUNC], hold down for 1 second to
transfer a channel contents to a memory channel, or to
the VFO mode.
• Push to enter or send the DTMF code ‘D.’
4UP/DOWN KEYS [Y]/[Z]
• Push to change the operating frequency.
• During Memory mode, push to select a memory channel.
• While scanning, push to change the scanning direction.
• While holding down [MONI], push to adjust the squelch level.
• While in the Set mode, or Initial Set mode, push to
select a setting item.
• [Y]: Push to enter or send the DTMF code ‘B.’
• [Z]: Push to enter or send the DTMF code ‘C.’
5POWER KEY [
]
Hold down for 1 second to turn the transceiver power ON
or OFF.
6MONITOR KEY [MONI]
• Hold down to temporarily open the squelch to monitor
the operating frequency.
• While holding down this key, push [Y] or [Z] to adjust
the squelch level.
• Push to enter or send the DTMF code ‘A.’
7SPEAKER-MICROPHONE JACK [SP MIC]
Connects an optional speaker-microphone or
programming cable.
CAUTION:
• DO NOT use the transceiver without the connector
cover or the optional microphone attached. The
transceiver meets IP54 requirements for dust protection
and splash resistance only when the connector cover or
the optional microphone is attached.
• BE SURE to turn OFF the power, before connecting or
disconnecting optional equipment to or from the
[SP MIC] jack.
8CONTROL DIAL [VOL]
• Rotate to adjust the volume level.
• While in the Set mode, or Initial Set mode, rotate to
select a desired option or value.
D Keypad
• While in the VFO mode, push to enter numbers for
frequency input.
• While in the Memory mode, push to enter numbers to
select a memory channel.
• Push to enter or send a DTMF code.
• To activate the second function of a key, rst push
[FUNC], and then push the key.
Key
Numeric input/
DTMF code
Second function
1 Selects the Tone function.
2
Turns the VOX function
ON or OFF*
1
.
3 Starts a Tone scan.
4
Selects minus duplex, plus
duplex, or simplex operation.
5 Starts a scan.
6 Sets or cancels the skip setting.
7 Starts a Priority Watch.
8 Enters the Set mode.
9
Sets the output power to Extra
High
*2
, High, Mid, or Low.
0
Enters the DTMF memory mode.
*
(Indication: E)
–
#
(Indication: F)
Hold down for 1 second to turn
the Key Lock function ON or OFF.
■ SPECIFICATIONS
L All stated specications are subject to change without
notice or obligation.
L Measurements made without an antenna.
General
Frequency coverage
* Extra High power guaranteed range
VHF
USA
RX: 136 ~ 174 MHz
TX: 144 ~ 148 MHz*
EXP
RX: 136 ~ 174 MHz
TX: 136 ~ 174 MHz
144 ~ 160 MHz*
UHF
EXP 1
RX: 400 ~ 472 MHz
TX: 400 ~ 472 MHz
430 ~ 450 MHz*
EXP 2
RX: 330 ~ 400 MHz
TX: 330 ~ 400 MHz
335.4 ~ 380 MHz*
Operating
temperature range
–20°C ~ +60°C, –4ºF ~ +140ºF
Frequency stability ±2.5 ppm
(–20°C ~ +60°C, –4ºF ~ +140ºF)
at +25°C, +77ºF
Antenna Impedance
50 Ω
Power supply 7.5 V DC nominal
Number of
Memory channels
207 channels
(including 1 Call channel and 6 scan
edges)
Frequency
tuning steps
5, 10, 12.5, 15, 20, 25, 30, and 50
kHz
General
Dimensions
(projections not
included)
58.6 (W) × 112 (H) × 30.5 (D) mm
2.3 (W) × 4.4 (H) × 1.2 (D) in
(with BP-298/BP-299)
58.6 (W) × 112 (H) × 26 (D) mm
2.3 (W) × 4.4 (H) × 1 (D) in
(with BP-264)
Weight (approximate)
VHF 300 g, 10.6 oz
(with BP-298/BP-299 and FA-B57V)
360 g, 12.7 oz
(with BP-264 and FA-B57V)
UHF 290 g, 10.2 oz
(with BP-298/BP-299 and FA-B57U)
Transmitter
Transmitting mode
F2D, F3E (FM, FM-N)
Modulation system Frequency shift keying modulation
Maximum frequency
deviation
FM (wide): ±5.0 kHz
FM (narrow): ±2.5 kHz
Microphone Impedance
2.2 kΩ
Spurious emissions Less than –60 dB
Output power (at 7.5 V DC)
VHF Extra High: 7.0 W,
High: 5.5 W, Mid: 2.5 W, Low: 0.5 W
UHF Extra High: 5.5 W,
High: 4.0 W, Mid: 2.0 W, Low: 0.5 W
Current drain
(at 7.5 V DC) typical
VHF Extra High: 1.6 A,
High: 1.4 A, Mid: 1.0 A, Low: 0.5 A
UHF
EXP 1
Extra High: 1.6 A, High: 1.5 A,
Mid: 1.0 A, Low: 0.5 A
EXP 2
Extra High: 1.6 A, High: 1.4 A,
Mid: 0.9 A, Low: 0.5 A
Receiver
Receive system Direct Conversion
Sensitivity (at 12 dB SINAD)
VHF –124 dBm typical
UHF
EXP 1
–121 dBm typical
EXP 2
–123 dBm typical
Squelch sensitivity (threshold)
VHF –126 dBm typical
UHF
EXP 1
–123 dBm typical
EXP 2
–125 dBm typical
Selectivity
VHF FM (wide): 75 dB typical
FM (narrow): 70 dB typical
UHF FM (wide): 70 dB typical
FM (narrow): 68 dB typical
Intermodulation 65 dB typical
Audio output power
(8 Ω load)
Internal: 1.5 W typical
External: 0.55 W typical
AF output impedance
8 Ω
Current drain
(at 7.5 V DC)
Internal: 450 mA typical
External: 200 mA typical
■ SPECIFICATIONS
R DANGER! NEVER place or leave battery packs in areas
with temperatures above 60°C (140°F). High temperature
buildup in the battery cells, such as could occur near res or
stoves, inside a sun-heated vehicle, or in direct sunlight for
long periods of time may cause the battery cells to rupture
or catch re. Excessive temperatures may also degrade the
battery pack’s performance or shorten the battery cell’s life.
R DANGER! NEVER strike or otherwise impact the battery
pack. Do not use the battery pack if it has been severely
impacted or dropped, or if the pack has been subjected to
heavy pressure. Battery pack damage may not be visible
on the outside of the case. Even if the surface of the battery
does not show cracks or any other damage, the cells inside
the battery may rupture or catch re.
R DANGER! NEVER place battery packs near a re. Fire or
heat may cause them to rupture or explode. Dispose of used
battery packs in accordance with local regulations.
R DANGER! NEVER let uid from inside the battery get in
your eyes. This can cause blindness. Rinse your eyes with
clean water, without rubbing them, and immediately go to a
doctor.
R WARNING! NEVER use deteriorated battery packs. They
could cause a re.
R WARNING! NEVER put the battery pack in a microwave
oven, high-pressure container, or in an induction heating
cooker. This could cause a re, overheating, or cause the
battery cells to rupture.
R WARNING! NEVER Iet uid from inside the battery cells
come in contact with your body. If it does, immediately wash
with clean water.
CAUTION: DO NOT continue to use the battery pack if
it emits an abnormal odor, heats up, or is discolored or
deformed. If any of these conditions occur, contact your Icom
dealer or distributor.
CAUTION: DO NOT expose the battery pack to rain, snow,
saltwater, or any other liquids. Do not charge or use a wet
pack. If the pack gets wet, be sure to wipe it with a clean dry
cloth before using.
CAUTION: DO NOT use the battery pack out of the specied
temperature range for the transceiver (–20°C ~ +60°C
(–4°F ~ +140°F)) and the battery itself (–20°C ~ +60°C
(–4°F ~ +140°F)). Using the battery out of its specied
temperature range will reduce its performance and battery
cell’s life. Please note that the specied temperature range
of the battery may exceed that of the transceiver. In such
cases, the transceiver may not work properly because it is
out of its operating temperature range.
CAUTION: DO NOT leave the pack fully charged, completely
discharged, or in an excessive temperature environment
(above 50°C, 122°F) for an extended period of time. If the
battery pack must be left unused for a long time, it must
be detached from the transceiver after discharging. You
may use the battery pack until the remaining capacity is
about half, then keep it safely in a cool and dry place at the
following temperature range:
–20°C ~ +50°C (–4°F ~ +122°F) (within a month)
–20°C ~ +40°C (–4°F ~ +104°F) (within three months)
–20°C ~ +20°C (–4°F ~ +68°F) (within a year)
BE SURE to replace the battery pack with a new one
approximately ve years after manufacturing, even if it still
holds a charge. The material inside the battery cells will
become weak after a period of time, even with little use.
The estimated number of times you can charge the pack
is between 300 and 500. Even when the pack appears to
be fully charged, the operating time of the transceiver may
become short when:
• Approximately 5 years have passed since the pack was
manufactured.
• The pack has been repeatedly charged.
L See "About the supplied battery charger" for the Extend
Battery Life function.
Thank you for choosing this Icom product.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely
before using this product.
*1 Only when an optional headset and plug adapter are
connected.
*2 When the “Extra High Power” is set to OFF in the Initial
Set mode, Extra High (EXH) is not displayed.
L Push
to access the second function of other keys.
L After entering a frequency, push
to save it.
L Push
to save and exit the Set mode or Initial Set mode.
■ About the supplied battery
charger (BC-240)
Turn the Extend Battery Life function ON or OFF. The BC-240
has the function switch on the bottom panel.
(Default: OFF)
• OFF: The battery is fully charged. The operating time of the
transceiver is maximum.
• ON: The battery is not fully charged to not shorten the
battery life cycle.
L The battery life cycle is extended. But the operating
time of the transceiver becomes shorter.
Bottom view
Slide the switch
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