Icom ID-800H User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

ID-800H

VHF/UHF DIGITAL 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.

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Thank you for purchasing this Icom product. The ID-800H

VHF/UHF DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER

is designed and built with Icom’s
state of the art 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 ID-800H 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 ID-800H.

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FEATURES

❍ DV mode (Digital voice + low-speed data

communication) available

– GPS receiver connection
– Text message and call sign exchange

❍ Switchable VHF and UHF transceiver
❍ 55 W*—high transmit output power

*VHF band; 50 W for UHF band

❍ Detachable controller for flexible installation
❍ Large tuning dial and band switch button
❍ Selectable backlit color from amber, green

and yellow

❍ Total 512 memory channels with bank link

scan

❍ Remote control microphone standard

FOREWORD

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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 ID-800H.

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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RWARNING RF EXPOSURE!This device emits Radio

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

RWARNING! NEVERconnect the transceiver to an AC out-

let. This may pose a fire hazard or result in an electric shock.

RWARNING! NEVER operate the transceiver while driving a

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

NEVER connect the transceiver to a power source of more than

16 V DC. This will damage the transceiver.

NEVER connect the transceiver to a power source using reverse

polarity. This will damage the transceiver.

NEVER cut the DC power cable between the DC plug and fuse

holder. If an incorrect connection is made after cutting, the transceiver
may be damaged.

NEVER expose the transceiver to rain, snow or any liquids. The

transceiver may be damaged.

NEVERoperate or touch the transceiver with wet hands. This may

result in an electric shock or damage the transceiver.

NEVERplace the transceiver where normal operation of the vehi-

cle may be hindered or where it could cause bodily injury.

NEVER let objects impede the operation of the cooling fan on the

rear panel.

DO NOT push the PTT when not actually desiring to transmit.
DO NOT allow children to play with any radio equipment contain-

ing a transmitter.

During mobile operation,

DO NOT operate the transceiver with-

out running the vehicle’s engine. When the transceiver’s power is ON
and your vehicle’s engine is OFF, the vehicle’s battery will soon be­come exhausted.

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).

BE CAREFUL! The transceiver will become hot when operat-

ing it continuously for long periods.

AVOID setting the transceiver in a place without adequate venti-

lation. Heat dissipation may be affected, and the transceiver may be
damaged.

AVOIDthe use of chemical agents such as benzine or alcohol

when cleaning, as they can damage the transceiver’s surfaces.

USE Icom microphones only (supplied or optional). Other manu-

facturer’s microphones have different pin assignments and may dam­age the transceiver if attached.

For U.S.A. only

CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this device, not ex-

pressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority to
operate this device under FCC regulations.

PRECAUTIONS

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SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

q DC power cable (3 m) ………………………………………1
w Mobile mounting bracket …………………………………1
e Microphone (HM-133)* ……………………………………1
r Fuse (20 A) …………………………………………………1
t Mounting screws, nuts and washers …………………1 set
y Microphone hanger …………………………………………1
u Separation cable

†

(3.5 m; 11.5 ft) …………………………1

*HM-118N

HAND MICROPHONE

supplied versions are also available.

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Aferrite core is adapted for the USA version.

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

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

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

PRECAUTIONS ....................................................................... iii

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ..................................................... iv

TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................ v

QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE ............................................... I–X

■ Installation .......................................................................... I

■ Your first contact ............................................................. VII

■ Repeater operation .......................................................... IX

■ Programming memory channels ....................................... X

1PANEL DESCRIPTION .................................................. 1–10

■ Front panel—controller ..................................................... 1

■ Function display ................................................................ 3

■ Rear panel ........................................................................ 5

■ Microphone (HM-133) ....................................................... 7

■ Microphone keypad .......................................................... 8

■ Optional microphone (HM-118N) ..................................... 10

2 SETTING A FREQUENCY ........................................... 1 1–14

■ Preparation ...................................................................... 11

■ Using the tuning dial ....................................................... 12

■ Using the [Y]/[Z] keys .................................................... 12

■ Using the keypad ............................................................ 12

■ Tuning step selection ...................................................... 13

■ Lock functions ................................................................. 14

3 BASIC OPERATION .................................................... 15–19

■ Mode selection ................................................................ 15

■ Receiving ........................................................................ 16

■ Monitor function .............................................................. 16

■ Squelch attenuator .......................................................... 17

■ Audio mute function ........................................................ 18

■ Transmitting .................................................................... 18

■ Selecting output power ................................................... 19

■ One-touch PTT function .................................................. 19

4 REPEATER OPERATION ............................................ 20–27

■ General ........................................................................... 20

■ Accessing a repeater ...................................................... 21

■ Subaudible tones (Encoder function)............................... 23

■ Offset frequency ............................................................. 26

■ Auto repeater (USA version only) ................................... 27

5 MEMORY OPERATION ............................................... 28–39

■ General description ......................................................... 28

■ Memory channel selection .............................................. 28

■ Programming a memory channel .................................... 29

■ Copying memory contents .............................................. 31

■ Programming channel names ........................................ 33

■ Memory clearing ............................................................. 36

■ Memory bank selection ................................................... 37

■ Memory bank setting ...................................................... 38

■ Transferring bank contents ............................................. 39

6 CALL CHANNEL OPERATION ................................... 40–41

■ Call channel selection ..................................................... 40

■ Call channel transferring ................................................. 40

■ Programming a call channel ........................................... 41

7 SCAN OPERATION ..................................................... 42–48

■ Scan types ...................................................................... 42

■ Scan start/stop ................................................................ 43

■ Scan edges programming ............................................... 45

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

■ Scan resume condition ................................................... 48

8 PRIORITY WATCH ....................................................... 49–50

■ Priority watch types ......................................................... 49

■ Priority watch operation .................................................. 50

9 DTMF MEMORY ENCODER ........................................ 51–54

■ Programming a DTMF code ........................................... 51

■ Transmitting a DTMF code ............................................. 53

■ DTMF speed ................................................................... 54

10POCKET BEEP AND TONE SQUELCH ...................... 55–59

■ Pocket beep operation .................................................... 55

■ Tone/DTCS squelch operation ........................................ 58

■ Tone scan ....................................................................... 59

11DIGITAL MODE OPERATION ...................................... 60–79

■ Digital mode operation .................................................... 60

■ Call sign programming .................................................... 60

■ Digital voice mode operation .......................................... 63

■ When receiving a digital call ........................................... 66

■ Break-in communication ................................................. 67

■ EMR communication ....................................................... 67

■ Pocket beep operation .................................................... 68

■ Digital squelch function ................................................... 69

■ About D-STAR system .................................................... 70

■ Repeater call sign programming ..................................... 71

■ Low-speed data communication ..................................... 73

■ Message items ................................................................ 74

■ GPS operation ................................................................ 77

12OTHER FUNCTIONS ................................................. 80–106

■ Set mode ........................................................................ 80

■ Initial set mode ................................................................ 92

■ Weather channel operation (USA version only) .............. 99

■ Packet operation ........................................................... 100

■ Microphone keys ........................................................... 103

■ Partial reset ................................................................... 104

■ All reset ......................................................................... 104

■ Data cloning .................................................................. 105

13MAINTENANCE ....................................................... 107–108

■ Troubleshooting ............................................................ 107

■ Fuse replacement ......................................................... 108

14SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS .......................... 109–110

■ Specifications ................................................................ 109

■ Options .......................................................................... 110

15MODE ARRANGEMENT .......................................... 11 1–1 14

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QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

■ Installation

D Installation methods

•Single body installation

• The supplied mounting bracket (or optional MB-17A) can be

used for the main unit installation.

• Remote installation

• The supplied OPC-600/R

SEPARATION CABLE

can be used for

remote installation.

• Optional OPC-601/R

SEPARATION CABLE

(7 m; 23 ft) is avail-

able for extend installation.

• Optional MB-58

REMOTE CONTROLLER BRACKET

and MB-65

MOUNTING BASE

are available for increasing front panel

mounting possibilities.

• Optional OPC-440

MICROPHONE CABLE

(5.0 m; 16.4 ft) and
OPC-647 (2.5 m; 8.2 ft) are available to extend the micro­phone cable.

• Optional OPC-441

SPEAKER CABLE

(5.0 m; 16.4 ft) is avail-

able to extend the speaker cable.

Main unit

Front panel

Transceiver

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D Location

Select a location which can support the weight of the trans­ceiver and does not interfere with driving. We recommend the
locations shown in the diagram below.

NEVER place the transceiver or remote controller where nor­mal operation of the vehicle may be hindered or where it
could cause bodily injury.

NEVER place the transceiver or remote controller where air
bag deployment may be obstructed.

DO NOT place the transceiver or remote controller where hot
or cold air blows directly onto it.

AVOID placing the transceiver or remote controller in direct
sunlight.

D Using the mounting bracket

qDrill 4 holes where the mounting bracket is to be installed.

• Approx. 5.5–6 mm (1⁄4″) when using nuts; approx. 2–3 mm (1⁄8″)
when using self-tapping screws.

wInsert the supplied screws, nuts and washers through the

mounting bracket and tighten.

eAdjust the angle for your suitable position.

25˚

Nut

Spring washer

When using
self-tapping
screws

Flat washer

Mounting nut

Mounting
bracket

Controller

Main unit

Main unit

Main unit

Quick reference guide

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D Microphone connection

Connect the supplied microphone as illustrated below.

D Separation cable connection

Using the supplied separation cable (3.5 m; 11.5 ft) or the op­tional separation cable (7 m; 23 ft), the controller can be sep­arated from the main unit, doubling as a remote controller.

qDetach the controller as below.

wConnect a separation cable between the controller and

main unit using the supplied screws as illustrated below.

A ferrite core is adapted for the USA version.

CAUTION!
NEVER short the terminals of the separation connector.

The 13.8 V power line is available in the connector, so the
transceiver may damage when short circuited.

NEVER short the terminals

• Controller’s rear panel • Main unit

OPC-600/R or OPC-601/R

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Release latch

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D Optional MB-58 installation

The optional MB-58

REMOTE CONTROLLER BRACKET

is avail-

able for separate installation.

qDrill 2 or 4 holes where the bracket is to be installed.

• Approx. 4 mm (1⁄8″) when using nuts; approx. 1–2 mm (1⁄16″)
when using self-tapping screws.

wInsert the supplied screws, bolts and washers through the

mounting base and tighten.

eAdjust the angle for the clearest view of the function dis-

play and tighten 2 screws when the mounting base is used.

rAttach the supplied Velcro pads (large) to the remote con-

troller and bracket.

tAttach the supplied Velcro pads (small) or rubber pad to

the bracket as shown below; then attach the remote con­troller.

• When using the optional MB-65

MB-58

MB-65

Adjust the viewing angle
for maximum visibility of
the function display.

MB-58 ID-800H remote controller

Bracket

When using self­tapping screws.

Mounting
base

Mounting
bolt

Quick reference guide

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D Battery connection

RWARNING! NEVER remove the fuse holders from the DC

power cable.

NEVER connect the transceiver directly to a 24 V battery.
DO NOT use the cigarette lighter socket for power connec-

tions. (See p. 6 for details)
Attach a rubber grommet when passing the DC power cable
through a metal plate to prevent a short circuit.

• CONNECTING TO A DC POWER SOURCE

D DC power supply connection

Use a 13.8 V DC power supply with at least 15 A capacity.

Make sure the ground terminal of the DC power supply is
grounded.

• CONNECTING TO A DC POWER SUPPLY

See p. 108 for fuse replacement.

DC power
supply 13.8 V

to an
AC
outlet

Fuses
20 A

black
red⊕

−

⊕

−

ID-800H

ID-800H

Fuses
20 A

black

red⊕

−

12 V

Grommet

NOTE:

Use terminals for the
cable connections.

WARNING!
NEVER

remove the
fuse holders.

Crimp

Solder

12 V
battery

Supplied

DC power cable

+ red

_ black

QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

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D Antenna installation

• Antenna location
To obtain maximum performance from the transceiver, select
a high-quality antenna and mount it in a good location. A non­radial antenna should be used when using a magnetic mount.

• Antenna connector
The antenna uses a PL-259 connector.

• PL-259 CONNECTOR

q Slide the coupling ring

down. Strip the cable
jacket and soft solder.

w Strip the cable as shown

at left. Soft solder the cen­ter conductor.

e Slide the connector body

on and solder it.

r Screw the coupling ring

onto the connector body.

(10 mm ≈3⁄8 in)

NOTE: There are many publications covering proper an­tennas and their installation. Check with your local dealer
for more information and recommendations.

Quick reference guide

Roof-mount antenna
(Drill a hole or use a magnetic mount.)

Gutter-mount antenna

Trunk-mount
antenna

30 mm

Coupling ring

10 mm (soft solder)

10 mm

1–2 mm

solder solder

Soft
solder

To antenna

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■ Your first contact

Now that you have your ID-800H installed in your car or
shack, you are probably excited to get on the air. We would
like to take you through a few basic operation steps to make
your first “On The Air” an enjoyable experience.

1. Turning ON the transceiver

Before powering up your ID-800H, you may want to make
sure the audio volume and squelch level controls are set in
9–10 o’clock positions.

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 both [SET•LOCK] and [S.MW•MW], push

and hold [PWR] for 1 sec. to reset the CPU.

2. Selecting the operating frequency band

The ID-800H has 2 m and 70 cm transmittable bands.
➥ Push [BAND•MODE] momentarily to enter band selection

mode.

➥ Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired frequency band, then

push [BAND•MODE] to set the selected band.

[DIAL]

[BAND•MODE]

[PWR]

[SET•LOCK]

[S.MW•MW]

[VOL]

[SQL]

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Using the HM-133

You can select the desired frequency band from the HM-133.

3. Tune the frequency

The tuning dial will allow you to dial in the frequency you want
to operate. Pages 12 and 13 will instruct you on how to adjust
the tuning step size.

Using the HM-133

You can directly enter the frequency with the HM-133 keypad
for the main band.

[EXAMPLE]: Setting frequency to 145.3625 MHz.

Push

Push

Push

Push

Rotate [DIAL] to tune to the frequency.

[DIAL]

Push

push

Then

Push or to select the band.

Quick reference guide

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■ Repeater operation

1. Setting duplex

➥ Push [BAND•MODE] and rotate [DIAL], then push

[BAND•MODE] to select the desired frequency band.

➥ Push and hold [LOW•DUP] for 1 sec. once or twice to se-

lect minus duplex or plus duplex.

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

2. Repeater tone

Push [TONE•T-SCAN] several times until “T” appears, if the
repeater requires a subaudible tone to be accessed.

Using the HM-133

Plus or minus duplex selection and the repeater tone setting
can be made easily via HM-133.
Push and hold [

DUP

– 7(TONE)] for minus duplex;

[

DUP

+ 8(TSQL

SS

)] for plus duplex selection, push [FUNC]

then [

DUP

– 7(TONE)] to turn the repeater tone ON.

Push

Push , then

Push

[TONE•T-SCAN]

[LOW•DUP]

■ Programming memory channels

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QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

Quick reference guide

The ID-800H has a total of 512 memory channels (including
10 scan edges and 2 call channels) for storing often used op­erating frequency, repeater settings, etc.

1. Setting a frequency

In VFO mode, set the desired operating frequency with re­peater, tone and tuning steps, etc.

➥ Push [V/MHz•SCAN] to select VFO.

➥

Rotate [DIAL] to set the desired frequency.

• Set other data, such as repeater tone, duplex information, tuning
step, if desired.

2. Selecting a memory channel

Push [S.MW•MW], then rotate [DIAL] to select the desired
memory channel.

•“!” indicator and memory channel number blink.

3. Writing a memory channel

Push and hold [S.MW•MW] for 1 sec. to program.

•3 beeps sound

• Return to VFO mode automatically after the program.

• Memory channel number automatically increases when continuing

to push [S.MW•MW] after programming.

Using the HM-133

q In VFO mode, set the desired operating frequency, includ-

ing offset direction, tone settings, etc.

➥ Push [VFO/LOCK] to select VFO.
➥ Push [

ENT

C(T-OFF)] first, then enter the desired oper-

ating frequency via the keypad.

•Set other data, such as repeater tone, duplex information,
tuning step, if necessary.

w Push [FUNC] then [

CLR

A(MW)].

•“!” indicator and memory channel number blink.

e Push [YY]/[ZZ] to select the desired memory channel.
r Push [FUNC] then push and hold [

CLR

A(MW)] for 1 sec.

to program.

•3 beeps sound

• Memory channel number automatically increases when continu-

ing to push [

CLR

A(MW)] after programming.

Push ,
then

[S.MW•MW]

■ Front panel—controller

qSET•LOCK SWITCH [SET•LOCK]

➥ Enters set mode when pushed. (p. 80)
➥ Switches the lock function ON and OFF when pushed

and held for 1 sec. (p. 14)

wTUNING DIAL [DIAL]

Selects the operating frequency (p. 12), memory channel
(p. 28), the setting of the set mode item and the scanning
direction (p. 43).

eVOLUME CONTROL [VOL] (p. 16)

Adjusts the audio level.

rPOWER SWITCH [PWR]

Turns power ON and OFF when pushed and held for
1 sec.

tMICROPHONE CONNECTOR

Connects the supplied or an optional microphone.

q +8 V DC output (Max. 10 mA)
w Channel up/down
e 8V control IN
r PTT
t GND (microphone ground)
y MIC (microphone input)
u GND
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ySQUELCH CONTROL [SQL]

Varies the squelch level. (p. 16)

• The RF attenuator activates and increases the attenuation when
rotated clockwise to the center position and further. (p. 17)

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uMONITOR•DTMF•EMR SWITCH [MONI•DTMF•EMR]

➥ Push to switch the monitor function ON and OFF. (p. 16)

❍ While in the analog (FM) mode operation

➥ Turns DTMF memory encoder ON and OFF when

pushed and held for 1 sec. (p. 51)

❍ While in the digital (DV) mode operation

➥ Push and hold to turn the EMR function ON and OFF.

(p. 67)

iOUTPUT POWER•DUPLEX SWITCH [LOW•DUP]

➥ Each push changes the output power selection. (p. 19)
➥ Push and hold for 1 sec. to select DUP–, DUP+ and

simplex operation. (p. 21)

oTONE•TONE SCAN•BREAK-IN SWITCH

[TONE•T-SCAN•BK]

❍ While in the analog (FM) mode operation

➥ Each push selects a tone function. (pgs. 21, 55)

• Subaudible tone encoder, pocket beep (CTCSS), tone
squelch, pocket beep (DTCS), DTCS squelch or tone func­tion OFF can be selected.

➥

Push and hold for 1 sec. to start the tone scan. (p. 59)

❍ While in the digital (DV) mode operation

➥ Each push selects a digital squelch function. (pgs. 68,

69)

• Pocket beep (DSQL), digital call sign squelch, pocket beep
(CSQL), digital code squelch or digital squelch function
OFF can be selected.

➥ Push and hold for 1 sec. to turn the break-in function

ON or OFF. (p. 67)

!0MEMORY/CALL•PRIORITY SWITCH [M/CALL•PRIO]

➥ Push to select and toggle memory, call and weather

channel* modes. (pgs. 11, 28, 40, 99)

*Weather channels are available for USA version only.

➥ Starts priority watch when pushed and held for 1 sec.

(p. 50)

!1VFO/MHz TUNING•SCAN SWITCH [V/MHz•SCAN]

➥ Selects and toggles VFO mode and 1 MHz (or 10 MHz

for some versions) tuning when pushed. (p. 11)

➥ Starts scan when pushed and held for 1 sec. (p. 43)

• Cancels a scan when pushed during scan.

!2BAND•MODE SWITCH [BAND•MODE]

➥ While VFO operation, push to select the operating fre-

quency band. (p. 11)

➥ While call channel operation, push to select the call

channel 1or 2 during call channel operation. (p. 40)

➥ While memory channel operation, push to select mem-

ory bank condition. (p. 37)

➥ Push and hold for 1 sec. and rotate [DIAL] to select the

operating mode. (p. 15)

!3MEMORY WRITE SWITCH [S.MW•MW] (pgs. 29, 41, 45)

➥ Selects a memory channel for programming when

pushed.

➥ Programs the selected memory channel when pushed

and held for 1 sec.

!4CONTROLLER RELEASE LATCH

While pushing this latch, slide the controller to the left to
remove it.

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PANEL DESCRIPTION

■ Function display

qTRANSMIT INDICATOR

➥ Appears while transmitting. (p. 18)
➥ Blinks while transmitting with the one-touch PTT func-

tion. (p. 19)

wFREQUENCY READOUT

Shows the operating frequency, channel names, set mode
contents, call signs, message, and etc.

• Frequency decimal point blinks while scanning. (p. 43)

•“d” appears in place of the 1st digit while the DTMF memory
function is in use. (p. 51)

eS/RF INDICATORS

➥ Shows the relative signal strength while receiving sig-

nals. (p. 16)

➥ Shows the output power level while transmitting. (p. 19)

rBUSY INDICATOR

➥ Appears when a signal is being received or the squelch

is open. (p. 16)

➥ Blinks while the monitor function is activated. (p. 16)

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tOUTPUT POWER INDICATORS (p. 19)

➥ “LOW” appears when low output power is selected.
➥ “MID” appears when middle output power is selected.
➥ No indicator appears when high output power is se-

lected.

yMODE INDICATORS (p. 15)

➥ “AM” appears while in the AM mode operation.
➥ “NAR” appears while in the FM/AM narrow mode oper-

ation.

➥ “DV” appears while in the digital mode operation.
➥ No indication appears while in the FM mode operation.

• Blinking all indication indicates the FM mode selection while
setting.

uDIGITALMESSAGE INDICATOR (p. 76)

Blinks when a digital message is received.

• The indication disappears when any key is pushed.

iSQUELCH ATTENUATOR INDICATOR (p. 17)

Appears when the squelch attenuator function is activated.

• The attenuator can be switched OFF in initial set mode. (p. 96)

oMEMORY INDICATOR (pgs. 11, 28)

Appears when memory mode is selected.

!0SKIP INDICATORS (p. 47)

➥ “~” appears when the displayed memory channel is

specified as a skip channel.

➥ “P ~” appears when the displayed frequency is spec-

ified as a program skip frequency.

!1MEMORY CHANNEL NUMBER INDICATORS

➥ Shows the selected memory channel number. (p. 28)
➥ Shows the selected bank initial. (p. 37)
➥ “C” appears when the call channel is selected. (p. 40)
➥ “L” appears when the lock function is activated. (p. 14)

!2PRIORITY INDICATOR (p. 50)

Appears while priority watch is activated; blinks while the
watch is paused.

!3WEATHER ALERT INDICA T OR (p. 99)

Appears when the weather alert function is activated.

•The either alert function is available with the USA version only.

!4AUDIO MUTE INDICATOR (p. 18)

Appears when the audio mute function is activated.

• The mute can only be switched ON and OFF from the HM-133
only.

!5AUTO POWER-OFF INDICATOR (p. 95)

Appears while the auto power OFF function is in use.

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PANEL DESCRIPTION

!6TONE/DIGITAL SQUELCH INDICATORS

❍ While in the analog (FM) mode operation

➥ “T” appears while the subaudible tone encoder is in

use. (p. 21)

➥ “T SQL” appears while the tone squelch function is in

use. (p. 55)

➥ “DTCS” appears while the DTCS squelch function is

in use. (p. 55)

➥ “S” appears with the “T SQL” or “DTCS” indicator

while the pocket beep function

(with CTCSS or DTCS)

is in use. (p. 55)

❍ While in the digital (DV) mode operation

➥ “DSQL” appears while the digital call sign squelch

function is in use. (p. 69)

➥ “CSQL” appears while the digital code squelch func-

tion is in use. (p. 69)

➥ “S” appears with the “DSQL” or “CSQL” indicator

while the pocket beep function

(with DSQL or CSQL)

is in use. (p. 68)

!7DUPLEX INDICATORS (p. 21)

“DUP” appears when plus duplex, “DUP –” appears when

minus duplex (repeater) operation is selected.

■ Rear Panel

qDATA SOCKET [DATA]

Connects a TNC (Terminal Node Controller), etc. for data
communications.

• See p. 6 for connection information.

wEXTERNAL SPEAKER JACK [SP]

Connects an 8 Ω speaker.

• Audio output power is more than 2.0 W.

eCOOLING FAN

Rotates while transmitting.
Also rotates while receiving depending on the setting in ini­tial set mode. (p. 95)

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PANEL DESCRIPTION

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rANTENNA CONNECTOR [ANT]

Connects a 50 Ω antenna with a PL-259 connector and a
50 Ω coaxial cable.

tPOWER RECEPTACLE [DC13.8V]

Accepts 13.8 V DC ±15% with the supplied DC power
cable.

NOTE: DO NOT use a cigarette lighter socket as a
power source when operating in a vehicle. The plug
may cause voltage drops and ignition noise may be su­perimposed onto transmit or receive audio.

DDATA socket Pin assignment

qDATA IN

Input terminal for data transmit.
See p. 100 for details on how to
toggle data speed between
1200 (AFSK) and 9600 bps
(G3RUH, GMSK).

wGND

Common ground for DATA IN,
DATA OUT and AF OUT.

ePTT P

PTT terminal for packet operation only. Connect ground to
transmit data.

rRS232 OUT

Data out terminal for RS232 connection (GPS operation).

tDATA OUT

Data out terminal for 9600 bps operation only.

yAF OUT

Data out terminal for 1200 bps operation only.

uRS232 IN

Input terminal for RS232 input.

iP SQL

Becomes high (+5 V) when the transceiver receives a sig­nal which opens the squelch.

•To avoid unnecessary TNC transmission, connect squelch to the
TNC to inhibit transmission when receiving signals.

• Keep audio output at a normal level, otherwise a “P SQL” signal
will not be output.

ANTENNA INFORMATION

For radio communications, the antenna is of critical impor­tance, to maximize your output power and receiver sensi­tivity. The transceiver accepts a 50 Ω antenna and less
than 1:1.5 of Voltage Standing Wave Ratio (VSWR). High
SWR values not only may damage the transceiver but also
lead to TVI or BCI problems.

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PANEL DESCRIPTION

■ Microphone (HM-133*)

qVFO/LOCK SWITCH [VFO/LOCK]

➥ Push to select VFO mode. (p. 11)
➥ Push and hold for 1 sec. to switch the lock function ON

and OFF. (p. 14)

wPTT SWITCH

➥ Push and hold to transmit; release to receive.
➥ Switches between transmitting and receiving while the

one-touch PTT function is in use. (p. 19)

eUP/DOWN SWITCHES [YY]/[ZZ]

➥ Push either switch to change operating frequency,

memory channel, set mode setting, etc.

(pgs. 12, 28, 80)

➥ Push and hold either switch for 1 sec. to start scanning.

(p. 44)

rACTIVITY INDICATOR

➥ Lights red while any key, except [FUNC] and [DTMF-S],

is pushed, or while transmitting.

➥ Lights green while the one-touch PTT function is in use.

tKEYPAD (pgs. 8, 9)
yFUNCTION INDICATOR

➥ Lights orange while [FUNC] is activated—indicates the

secondary function of switches can be accessed.

➥ Lights green when [DTMF-S] is activated—DTMF sig-

nals can be transmitted with the keypad.

u2nd FUNCTION SWITCH [FUNC]
iDTMF SELECT SWITCH [DTMF-S] (p. 53)
oFUNCTION SWITCHES [F-1]/[F-2] (p. 103)

Program and recall your desired transceiver conditions.

!0BAND SWITCH [BAND]

➥ Push to enter the band selection mode and then push

[YY]/[ZZ] to select the frequency band. (p. 11)

➥ Push and hold for 1 sec. and then push [YY]/[ZZ] to se-

lect the operating mode. (p. 15)

!1MEMORY/CALL SWITCH [MR/CALL]

➥ Push to select memory mode. (p. 11)
➥ Push and hold for 1 sec. to select call channel. (p. 40)

Mic element

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A different microphone
may be supplied de­pending on version.

■ Microphone keypad

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PANEL DESCRIPTION

1

KEY FUNCTION SECONDARY FUNCTION ( +key) OTHER FUNCTIONS

Switches between opening and closing the
squelch. (p. 16)

Starts and stops scanning. (p. 43)

Starts and stops priority watch. (p. 50)

Selects high output power. (p. 19)

Selects mid. output power. (p. 19)

Selects low output power (p. 19)

Selects minus duplex operation. (p. 22)

Selects plus duplex operation. (p. 22)

Selects simplex operation. (p. 22)

Increases audio output level. (p. 16)

In memory mode enters bank selecting
condition. (p. 37)

Starts and stops tone scanning. (p. 59)

Turns the one-touch PTT function ON and
OFF. (p. 19)

Turns the DTCS squelch ON. (p. 58)

Turns the DTCS pocket beep function ON.

(p. 56)

Turns the DTMF memory encoder function
ON. (p. 53)

Turns the subaudible tone encoder ON.

(p. 22)

Turns the CTCSS pocket beep function
ON. (p. 56)

Turns the tone squelch function ON.

(p. 58)

Sends a 1750 Hz tone signal while pushing
and holding. (p. 25)

After pushing :
Transmits the appropriate
DTMF code. (pgs. 25, 53)
When the DTMF memory en­coder is activated, push [0] to
[9] to transmit the appropriate
DTMF memory contents.

(p. 53)

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PANEL DESCRIPTION

➥ Cancels frequency entry. (p. 12)
➥ Cancels the scan or priority watch.

(pgs. 43, 50)

➥ Exit set mode. (p. 80)

➥ Enters set mode (p. 80)
➥ Advances the set mode selection order

after entering set mode. (p. 80)

➥ Sets the keypad for numeral input.

(p. 12)

➥ Reverses the set mode selection order

after entering set mode. (p. 80)

Adjusts the squelch level increments.

(p. 16)

Decreases audio output level. (p. 16)

Adjusts the squelch level decrement.

(p. 16)

➥ Selects a memory channel for program-

ming. (p. 30)

➥ Advances the memory channel number

when continuously pushed after pro­gramming is completed. (p. 30)

DTMF memory encoder function OFF.

(p. 53)

Turns the subaudible tone encoder, pocket
beep or CTCSS/DTCS tone squelch OFF.

(pgs. 22, 56)

Mutes the audio. (p. 18)

• Mute function is released when any oper­ation is performed.

Sends a 1750 Hz tone signal for 0.5 sec.

(p. 25)

Locks the digit keys on the keypad (includ­ing the A to D, # and M keys). (p. 14)

After pushing :
Transmits the appropriate
DTMF code. (pgs. 25, 53)

KEY FUNCTION SECONDARY FUNCTION ( +key) OTHER FUNCTIONS

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PANEL DESCRIPTION

1

qPTT SWITCH

Push and hold to transmit; release to receive.

wUP/DOWN SWITCHES [UP]/[DN]

➥ Push either switch to change operating frequency,

memory channel, set mode setting, etc.

(pgs. 12, 28, 80)

➥ Push and hold either switch for 1 sec. to start scanning.

(p. 44)

eUP/DN LOCK SWITCH

Slide to toggle [UP]/[DN] switches function ON and OFF.

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ON

OFF

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• HM-118N

■ Optional Microphone (HM-118N)

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SETTING A FREQUENCY

2

■ Preparation

D Turning power ON/OFF

➥ Push and hold [PWR] for 1 sec. to turn power ON and OFF.

D Operating frequency band selection

The ID-800H has 2 m and 70 cm bands for transmission and
reception. In addition, extra frequency bands 127, 220, 350,
500 and 900 MHz bands are available for wide-band receiver
capability (except Taiwan and Korean version).

➥ Push [BAND•MODE] and rotate [DIAL], then push

[BAND•MODE] to select the desired frequency band.

➥ Push [BAND] and [YY]/[ZZ], then push [BAND]

to select the desired band.

D VFO and memory modes

The transceiver has 2 basic operating modes: VFO mode and
memory mode. Select VFO mode first to set an operating fre­quency.

➥ Push [V/MHz•SCAN] to select VFO mode.

• When VFO mode is already selected, the digit below 10 MHz
(the digit below 1 MHz or 100 kHz disappear depending on ver­sions) disappear. In this case, push [V/MHz•SCAN] again (or
twice or 3 times depending on version).

➥ Push [M/CALL•PRIO] to select memory mode.

•“!” indicator appears when memory mode is selected.

➥ Push [VFO/LOCK] to select VFO mode.
➥ Push [MR/CALL] to select memory mode.

VFO/LOCK

[V/MHz•SCAN]

[M/CALL•PRIO] Appears

BAND

[BAND•MODE]

[PWR]

Note that in this manual, sections beginning with a micro­phone icon (as above), designate operation via the HM-133
microphone.

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2

SETTING A FREQUENCY

2

■ Using the tuning dial

qRotate [DIAL] to set the frequency.

• If VFO mode is not selected, push [V/MHz•SCAN] to select VFO

mode.

• The frequency changes in the selected tuning steps. (p. 13)

w

To change the frequency in 1 MHz (10 MHz for some versions)
steps, push [V/MHz•SCAN], then rotate [DIAL].

• Pushing and holding [V/MHz•SCAN] for 1 sec. starts scan func-
tion. If scan starts, push [V/MHz•SCAN] again to cancel it.

■ Using the [YY]/[ZZ] keys

➥ Push [YY] or [ZZ] to select the desired frequency.

• Pushing and holding [YY]/[ZZ] for 1 sec. activates a
scan. If scan starts, push [YY]/[ZZ] or [

CLR

A(MW)] to

cancel it.

■ Using the keypad

The frequency can be directly set via numeral keys on the mi­crophone.

z Push [VFO/LOCK] to select VFO mode, if nec-

essary.

x Push [

ENT

C(T-OFF)] to activate the keypad for

digit input.

c Push 6 keys to input a frequency.

• When a digit is mistakenly input, push [

ENT

C(T-OFF)]

to clear the input, then repeat input from the 1st digit.

• Pushing [

CLR

A(MW)] clears input digits and retrieves

the frequency.

Push

Push

Push

Push

[EXAMPLE]: Setting frequency to 145.3625 MHz.

ENT

C

YZ

While 1 MHz tuning step is
selected, the digit below
100 kHz disappear.

While 10 MHz tuning step
is selected, the digit below
1 MHz disappear.

[DIAL]

[V/MHz•SCAN]

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2

SETTING A FREQUENCY

■ Tuning step selection

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Tuning steps are the minimum frequency change increments
when you rotate [DIAL] or push [YY]/[Z] on the microphone.
Independent tuning step for each frequency bands can be set
for individual tuning convenience. The following tuning steps
are available.

•5kHz • 10 kHz • 12.5 kHz • 15 kHz

•20kHz •25kHz • 30 kHz • 50 kHz

• 100 kHz • 200 kHz

NOTE: For convenience, select a tuning step that matches
the frequency intervals of repeaters in your area.

q Push [BAND•MODE] and rotate [DIAL], then push

[BAND•MODE] to select the desired frequency band.

• Push [V/MHz•SCAN] to select VFO mode, if necessary.

wPush [SET•LOCK] to enter set mode.

• Rotate [DIAL] to select “SET,” if “CALLS” or “MESSAG” is dis-

played.

ePush [SET•LOCK] or [S.MW•MW] several times until “TS”

appears as shown below.

rRotate [DIAL] to select the desired tuning step.
tPush any key below the display to exit set mode.

z Push [BAND] and [YY]/[ZZ], then push [BAND] to

select the desired band.

• Push [VFO/LOCK] to VFO mode, if necessary.

x Push [

SET

B(D-OFF)] to enter set mode.

• Push [YY] or [ZZ] to select “SET,” if necessary.

c Push [

SET

B(D-OFF)] or [

ENT

C(T-OFF)] several

times until “TS” appears.

v Push [YY] or [ZZ] to select the desired tuning

step.

b Push [

CLR

A(MW)] to exit set mode.

SET

B

[SET•LOCK]