Icom ID-E880, ID-880H Instruction Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

VHF/UHF DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER

ID-E880

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.

WARNING: MODIFICATION OF THIS DEVICE TO RECEIVE CEL­LULAR RADIOTELEPHONE SERVICE SIGNALS IS PROHIBITED
UNDER FCC RULES AND FEDERAL LAW.

FOREWORD

FEATURES

Thank you for purchasing this fine Icom product. The
ID-E880
Icom’s superior technology and craftsmanship combining’s superior technology and craftsmanship combinings superior technology and craftsmanship combining
traditional analog technologies with the new digital
technology, Digital Smart Technologies for Amateur Radio
(D-STAR), for a balanced package.

With proper care, this product should provide you with years
of trouble-free operation. We want to take a couple of mo-We want to take a couple of mo­ments of your time to thank you for making your ID-E880
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-E880.

VHF/UHF DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER is designed with

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.

M DV mode (digital voice + low-speed data

communication) operation-ready

– Text message and call sign exchange
– Transmitting position data with a third-party

GPS receiver

M DR (D-STAR Repeater) mode and repeater

list allow you to operate a D-STAR repeater
simply

M Switchable VHF and UHF transceiver
M 50 W—high transmit output power
M Detachable controller for flexible installa-

tion

MLarge tuning dial and band switch button

IMPORTANT

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely

before using the transceiver.

SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL— This

instruction manual contains important operating instructions
for the ID-E880.

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PRECAUTIONS

R WARNING 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).

R WARNING! NEVER connect the transceiver to an AC out-

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

R WARNING! NEVER operate the transceiver while driving

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

R WARNING! 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 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 expose the transceiver to rain, snow or any liquids. The

transceiver may be damaged.

NEVER operate or touch the transceiver with wet hands. This may

result in an electric shock or damage the transceiver.

NEVER place the transceiver where normal operation of the ve-

hicle 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 unless you actually intend to transmit.

DO NOT allow children to play with any radio equipment contain-

ing a transmitter.

During mobile operation,
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.

DO NOT operate the transceiver without

DO NOT use or place the transceiver in direct sunlight or in areas

with temperatures below –10°C or above +60°C.

BE CAREFUL! The transceiver will become hot when operat-

ing it continuously for long periods.

DO NOT set the transceiver in a place without adequate ventila-

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

DO NOT use harsh solvents such as benzene or alcohol to clean

the radio, because they can damage the transceiver's surfaces.

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

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

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SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

The following accessories are supplied with the transceiver.

q DC power cable (3 m
w Separation cable (3.4 m

e Microphone (HM-133) ......................................................1

r Fuse (20 A) ......................................................................1

t Microphone hanger ...........................................................1

y Mounting screws, nuts and washers .......................... 1 set

u Mobile mounting bracket .................................................. 1

i Remote controller bracket ................................................ 1

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Icom, Icom Inc. and the Icom logo are registered trademarks of
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All other products or brands are registered trademarks or
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

FOREWORD ····················································································· i
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ··································································· i
FEATURES ························································································ i
IMPORTANT ······················································································ i
PRECAUTIONS ················································································ ii
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ···························································· iii
TABLE OF CONTENTS ······························································iv–vi

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N Installation·················································································I
N Your first contact ··································································· VIII
N Repeater operation ································································· X
N Programming memory channels ············································ XI

1 PANEL DESCRIPTION ·························································1–10

N Main unit ··················································································1
N Front panel ··············································································· 2
N Function display ·······································································4
N Microphone (HM-133) ······························································7
N Microphone keypad ·································································8
N Optional microphone (HM-154) ·············································10

2 BASIC OPERATION ···························································11–21

N Preparation ············································································11
N Using the tuning dial ······························································14
N Using the []/[] keys ··························································14
N Using the keypad ··································································· 15
N Tuning step selection ·····························································15
N Lock functions ········································································16
N Receiving ··············································································· 17
N Transmitting ············································································ 17

N Selecting output power ··························································18
N Operating mode selection ······················································18
N Squelch attenuator ································································· 19
N Monitor function ·····································································20
N Audio mute function ······························································· 20
N One-touch PTT function·························································21

3 REPEATER OPERATION ··················································· 22–27

N General ·············································································· 22
N Accessing a repeater ····························································· 23
N Subaudible tones (Encoder function) ····································· 25
N Frequency offset ···································································· 27

4 DV MODE PROGRAMMING ···············································28–41

N About the D-STAR system ·····················································28
N Call sign programming ···························································30
N Repeater list ··········································································34
N Repeater list programming ····················································35
N Changing a repeater list·························································40
N Clearing a repeater list ··························································41

5 DV MODE OPERATION ······················································ 42–72

N Digital mode operation ···························································42
N Current call sign setting ·························································42
N Receiving a D-STAR repeater ················································43
N Received call sign ··································································44
N Copying the call sign ······························································ 46
N DR (D-STAR Repeater) mode operation ·······························48
N Calling CQ ·············································································50
N Calling a specific station ························································52

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N Simplex operation in the VFO ················································ 56
N Repeater operation in the VFO ··············································58
N Message operation ································································64
N Automatic reply function ························································66
N EMR communication ······························································ 67
N Break-in communication ························································68
N Low-speed data communication ············································ 70
N Other function in the DV mode ··············································· 72

6 GPS/GPS-A OPERATION ··················································73–86

N GPS operation ·······································································73
N GPS-A operation ···································································· 86

7 MEMORY/CALL CHANNELS ·············································87–99

N General description································································87
N Selecting a memory channel ·················································88
N Selecting a call channel ························································· 89
N Memory channel programming ·············································· 90
N Memory bank setting ·····························································92
N Memory bank selection ··························································93
N Programming memory/bank/scan name ································94
N Selecting memory/bank name indication ······························· 95
N Copying memory/call contents···············································96
N Memory clearing ····································································98
N Erasing/transferring bank contents ········································ 99

8 SCAN OPERATION ························································ 100–110

N Scan types ··········································································· 100
N Full/band/programmed scan ··············································· 102
N Scan edges programming ···················································· 103
N Memory scan ······································································105
N Memory bank scan ······························································106
N Skip channel/frequency setting ············································108
N Scan resume condition ························································109

9 PRIORITY WATCH ··························································111–115

N Priority watch types ·····························································111
N Priority watch operation ·······················································112

10 MENU SCREEN OPERATION ········································ 116–141

N General ············································································ 116
N MENU screen indication and arrangement ··························118
N Items list ············································································ 119
N DUP.T mode items ·······························································121
N SCAN mode items ······························································123
N SET mode — FUNC items···················································127
N SET mode — DISP items ····················································130
N SET mode — SOUNDS items ·············································132
N DV SET mode items ····························································134
N GPS mode items··································································138

11 DTMF MEMORY ENCODER ··········································142–145

N Programming a DTMF tone sequence ································· 142
N Transmitting a DTMF tone sequence ···································143

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N DTMF speed ········································································ 145
N Clearing a DTMF memory ···················································145

12 TONE SQUELCH AND POCKET BEEP ························146–152

N Tone/DTCS squelch (beep) operation ··································146
N DTCS polarity setting ··························································149
N Tone scan·············································································150
N Digital squelch ·····································································151

13 OTHER FUNCTIONS ······················································ 153–161

N Microphone keys ·································································· 153
N All reset ················································································154
N Partial reset··········································································154
N Data cloning ·········································································155
N Auto power OFF···································································157
N Time-out timer ······································································ 157
N Packet operation ·································································· 157

14 MAINTENANCE ······························································162–163

N Troubleshooting ···································································· 162
N Fuse replacement ································································ 163

15 SPECIFICATIONS ··························································· 164–165

16 OPTIONS ················································································166

17 CE ················································································· 167–168

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Transceiver

N Installation

D Precaution — magnets

R CAUTION

Magnets are used for the controller’s attachment to a metal
object.

NEVER attach the controller on the main unit’s top cover,
particularly around the internal speaker grill. It may cause the
contents of the CPU and memory device to be deleted.

NEVER put the controller near a clock, television set (CRT

type), magnetic compass or any magnetic/IC cards, credit

cards, etc. The magnets may cause the products to malfunc­tion or may erase the contents of magnetic storage devices.

Please note that the controller may detach and fall with im­pact or vibration.

D Installation methods

• Single body installation

• The supplied mounting bracket can be used for the main

unit installation.

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• Remote installation

Main unit

Controller

Controller

Main unit

Main unit

Main unit

• The supplied remote controller bracket and separation cable
can be used for installation.

• Optional OPC-440

647 (2.5 m) are available to extend the microphone cable.

• Optional OPC-441

extend the speaker cable.

MICROPHONE CABLE (5.0 m) and OPC-

SPEAKER CABLE (5.0 m) is available to

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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.

DO NOT place the transceiver or remote controller in direct
sunlight.

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Nut

Spring washer

When using self-tapping
screws

Flat washer

Mounting nut

Mounting
bracket

25°

Transceiver

Microphone

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D Using the mounting bracket

q Drill 4 holes where the mounting bracket is to be installed.

• Approx. 5.5–6 mm when using nuts; approx. 2–3 mm when using

w Insert the supplied screws, nuts and washers through the

e Adjust the angle for your suitable position.

self-tapping screws.

mounting bracket and tighten.

IMPORTANT!
Detailed installation notes for Icom mobile transceivers

to be fitted into vehicles are available. Contact your Icom
dealer or distributor.

D Microphone connection

A microphone connector is available on the main unit front
panel. Connect the supplied microphone connector as illus­trated below.

III

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Release latch

Controller

Main unit

Single mount connector

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D Controller’s attachment/detachment

You can attach or detach the controller to/from the main unit
as below.

• Attach the controller

± Slide the controller in the direction of the arrow until the

controller is locked and makes a ‘click’ sound.

• Detach the controller

D Separation cable connection

Using the supplied separation cable (3.4 m), the controller can
be separated from the main
troller.

Connect the controller and the main unit using with the sup­plied separation cable as follows.

CAUTION:
NEVER short the terminals of the single mount connectors

for main unit or controller during separate operation. This
will cause a transceiver malfunction or damage the trans-

ceiver.

unit, doubling as a remote con-

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IV

These screws
are not supplied.

Remote controller bracket

Remote controller

Magnet

FH M2.6 × 6 mm

FH: Flat head

Remote controller bracket

Magnet

Remote controller bracket (with magnets)

Remote controller

FH M2.6 × 8 mm

FH: Flat head

Remote controller bracket

Optional

MB-120

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

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D Remote installation

The supplied remote controller bracket is used for remote in­stallation.

When installing into your vehicle

q

Remove two screws and magnets from the remote controller.

CAUTION: NEVER use any other than the supplied

screws (FH M2.6 × 6 mm) if re-attaching the magnets to
the remote controller. Otherwise the transceiver’s internal
board may be damaged.

w Attach the removed magnets to the remote controller

bracket.

• Attach the remote controller
bracket onto a flat surface
using 4 self-tapping screws

(2.6 mm(d)), or double-sticky

tape, etc., as at left, then at­tach remote controller to the
bracket.

e Attach the supplied remote controller bracket as below.

CAUTION: NEVER use any other than the supplied

screws (FH M2.6 × 8 mm) for attaching the remote con­troller bracket. Otherwise the transceiver’s internal board
may be damaged.

r Attach the remote controller on to the optional MB-120 as

below.

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ID-E880

Fuses
20 A

black

red+

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12 V

Grommet

NOTE:

Use terminals for the
cable connections.

R

WARNING

!

NEVER
remove the
fuse holders.

Crimp

Solder

12 V
battery

Supplied
DC power cable

+ red

_ black

DC power
supply 13.8 V

to an
AC
outlet

Fuses
20 A

ID-E880

+ red

_ black

+_

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D Battery connection

± R WARNING 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. 1 for details)

Use 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

QUICK REFERENCE

See p. 163 for fuse replacement.

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QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

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

Gutter-mount antenna

Trunk-mount
antenna

To antenna

30 mm

10 mm (soft solder)

10 mm

1–2 mm

solder solder

Soft
solder

Coupling ring

D Antenna installation

• Antenna location
To obtain maximum performance from the transceiver, se­lect a high-quality antenna and mount it in a good location. It
is not necessary to use radials on a magnetic mount (“mag
mount”) antenna.

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

• PL-259 CONNECTOR

q Slide the coupling ring

down. Strip the cable
jacket and tin.

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.

NOTE: There are many publications covering proper

antennas and their installation. Check with your local
dealer for more information and recommendations.

VII

N Your first contact

[SQL]

[VOL]

[VFO/MHz] Partial reset[S.MW]

[BAND] [DIAL]

Frequency band initial is displayed.

Push

Push

• 144 MHz band

• 400 MHz band

QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

Now that you have your ID-E880 installed in your car or
shack, you are probably anxious to get on the air. We would
like to take you through a few basic operation steps to make
your first time “On The Air” an enjoyable experience.

1. Turning ON the transceiver

Before powering up your ID-E880, 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 (QC) process. Resetting the CPU is
necessary to start from factory default.

± While pushing and holding [S.MW] and [VFO/MHz] keys,

push and hold [

] for 1 sec. to reset the CPU.

2. Selecting the operating frequency band

The ID-E880 can use the 2 m or 70 cm amateur bands.

± Push [BAND] then rotate [DIAL] to select the desired fre-

quency band.

• Push [BAND] again to return to the frequency indication.

Using the HM-133

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

QUICK REFERENCE

VIII

QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

[DIAL]

Rotate [DIAL] to tune the frequency.

[EXAMPLE]: Setting frequency to 145.3625 MHz.

Push

Push

Push

Push

3. Tune the frequency

The tuning dial will allow you to dial in the frequency you
want to use. Page 15 will instruct you on how to set the
tuning speed.

Using the HM-133

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

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N Repeater operation

[DUP][DIAL]

[TONE][DIAL]

Push

Push , then

Push

1. Setting duplex

± Push [BAND] then rotate [DIAL] to select the frequency

band.

± Push [BAND] again, then rotate [DIAL] to select the re-

peater frequency.

± Push and hold [DUP](LOW) for 1 sec. then rotate [DIAL]

to select minus duplex or plus duplex.
Push [DUP](LOW) again.

2. Repeater tone

Push and hold [TONE](M/CALL) for 1 sec. then rotate [DIAL]
to select “TONE,” if the repeater requires a subaudible tone to
be accessed. Push [TONE](M/CALL) again.

QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

Using the HM-133

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

DUP– 7(TONE)] for minus duplex; [DUP+ 8(TSQLS)]

for plus duplex selection, push [FUNC] then [
to turn the repeater tone ON.

DUP– 7(TONE)]

QUICK REFERENCE

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QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

[S.MW ] [DIAL]

Push , then

N Programming memory channels

The ID-E880 has a total of 1052 memory channels (including

25 pairs scan edges and 2 call channels)

operating frequency, repeater settings, etc.

1. Setting a frequency

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

± Push [VFO/MHz] to select the 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], then rotate [DIAL] to select the desired mem­ory channel.

• “X” indicator and memory channel number blink.

3. Writing a memory channel

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

• 3 beeps sound.

• Return to the VFO mode automatically after programming.

• Memory channel number automatically increases when continuing

to push [MW](S.MW) after programming.

for storing often-used

Using the HM-133

q Push [MR/CALL] to select the memory mode.
w Push [

e Push [VFO/LOCK] to select the VFO mode, then set the

± Push [VFO/LOCK] to select the VFO.
± Push [

• Set other data, such as repeater tone, duplex information,

r Push [FUNC] then push and hold [CLR A(MW)] for 1 sec. to

• 3 beeps sound.

• Memory channel number automatically increases when continu-

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

channel via the keypad.

desired operating frequency, including offset direction, tone
settings, etc.

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

ing frequency via the keypad.

tuning step, if necessary.

program.

ing to push [CLR A(MW)] after programming.

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PANEL DESCRIPTION

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N Main unit

q e r tw

Rear view

q ANTENNA CONNECTOR [ANT] (p. VII)

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

w COOLING FAN

Rotates while transmitting.
Also rotates while receiving depending on the setting in
FUNC set mode (SET).

e DATA JACK [DATA]

± Connect a PC through the optional data communication

cable OPC-1529R, for low-speed data communication
in the DV mode or data cloning with the cloning soft­ware CS-80/880 (free download).

± Connect a GPS receiver through the optional data

communication cable OPC-1529R, for GPS operation.

(p. 73)

(p. 128)

(pgs. 70, 156)

y

r PACKET JACK [PACKET] (pgs. 157, 158)

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

communications. The transceiver can support 1200/9600
bps packet communication

t EXTERNAL SPEAKER JACK [SP]

± Connects an 8 Ω speaker.

• Audio output power is more than 2.0 W.

± Connect an optional cloning cable OPC-478/478UC or

OPC-474 for data cloning.

y POWER 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.

ANTENNA INFORMATION

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

(AFSK/GMSK).

(pgs. 155, 156)

Ω antenna and a Voltage

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N Front panel

Function display (p. 4)

q

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W

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BAND

MODE

VFO/MHz

M/CALL CSDR LOW

MONI

!4

VOL

SQL

q MENU•LOCK KEY [MENU ]

± Push to enter the MENU screen indication ON or OFF.

(p. 116)

± Push and hold for 1 sec. to toggle the lock function ON

or OFF.

(p. 16)

w SELECT MEMORY WRITE•MEMORY WRITE KEY

[S.MW•MW]

(pgs. 90, 92, 94, 96–99, 103)

± Push to enter the select memory write mode for mem-

ory channel programming.

• Push [MENU ] to cancel and exit the select memory write
mode.

± Push and hold to store the frequency, operating mode,

etc. into the selected memory channel.

e TUNING DIAL [DIAL]

Selects the operating frequency

(pgs. 12, 88), the setting of the set mode item (p. 116) and

the scanning direction

(pgs. 102, 105, 106).

(p. 14), memory channel

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!3!2!1

r BAND•MODE KEY [BAND•MODE]

± Push to enter band selection state.

• Rotating [DIAL] selects the band.

± Push and hold for 1 sec. to enter operating mode selec-

tion state.

• Rotating [DIAL] selects the operating mode.

(p. 18)

t VFO/MHz TUNING•SCAN KEY [VFO/MHz•SCAN]

± Push to select the VFO mode.
± During VFO mode operation, push to select 1 MHz and

10 MHz tuning steps.

(p. 14)

± Push and hold for 1 sec. to enter the scan type selec-

tion state.

• Cancels a scan when pushed during scan.

(pgs. 102, 105, 106, 150)

y MEMORY/CALL•TONE KEY [M/CALL•TONE]

± Push to select memory and call channel modes.

13, 88, 89)

(p. 11)

(p. 12)

(pgs. 12,

±

During FM/FM-N mode operation, push and hold for 1 sec.
to enter the tone function selection state.

• Rotating [DIAL] selects the tone function.

• T (Repeater tone), TSQL
squelch reverse, DTCS squelch reverse or tone function OFF

can be selected.

± During DV mode operation, push and hold for 1 sec. to

select the digital call sign squelch, digital code squelch
and no digital squelch operation in sequence.

• Rotating [DIAL] selects the digital squelch function.

• DSQL , DSQL, CSQL , CSQL or digital call squelch
OFF can be selected.

u DR (D-STAR REPEATER)•UR KEY [DR•UR]

± Push to select the DR mode.

• Rotating [DIAL] selects access repeater.

• The DV mode is automatically selected when other mode is
selected.

± During DV mode operation, push and hold for 1 sec. to

enter UR call sign selection state.

• Rotating [DIAL] selects UR call sign.

• The DV mode is automatically selected when other mode is
selected.

i CALL SIGN•RX CALL SIGN SET KEY [CS•RXCS]

During DV mode operation:
± Push to display the current call sign.

• Rotating [DIAL] selects UR, R1 (access repeater), R2 (linked
repeater) and MY (your own) call signs.

± Push and hold for 1 sec. to set the received call signs

(caller and RXRPT1/2) to the current call sign.

• Only received caller call sign is displayed in DR mode. (p. 55)

, TSQL, DTCS , DTCS, tone

(pgs. 13, 50, 52)

(pgs. 23, 146)

(p. 151)

(pgs. 50, 52, 56–61)

(p. 43)

(p. 45)

PANEL DESCRIPTION

o OUTPUT POWER•DUPLEX KEY [LOW•DUP]

± Each push changes the output power selection.

• LOW, MID and HIGH (no indicator visible) are available.

± Push and hold for 1 sec. to enter the duplex operation

selection state.

• Rotating [DIAL] selects the duplex direction.

• DUP– (minus duplex), DUP (plus duplex) and simplex (no
indicator visible) are available.

!0 MONITOR•DTMF KEY [MONI•DTMF]

± Push to turn the monitor function ON or OFF.
± Push and hold for 1 sec. to enter DTMF set screen.

(p. 142)

!1 SQUELCH CONTROL [SQL]

Varies the squelch level.

• The RF attenuator activates and increases the attenuation when
rotated clockwise at beyond the center position. (p. 19)

!2 POWER KEY [PWR] (pgs. VIII, 11)

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

!3 MICROPHONE CONNECTOR

Connects the supplied or an optional microphone.

i

!4 VOLUME CONTROL [VOL] (p. VIII)

q

Adjusts the audio level.

(p. 23)

(p. VIII)

q +8 V DC output

(Max. 10 mA)

w Channel up/down
e 8 V control IN
r PTT

(p. III)

t GND

(microphone ground)

y MIC

(microphone input)

u GND
i Data IN

(p. 18)

(p. 20)

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N Function display

!6

q

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rty u

q TRANSMIT INDICATOR

± Appears while transmitting.

w CALL SIGN TYPE INDICATORS

“MY”“ appears when MY call sign is selected; “UR” appears
when UR station call sign is selected; “R1” appears when
access repeater call sign (RPT1) is selected; “R2” appears
when linked repeater call sign (RPT2) is selected.

e FREQUENCY READOUT

Shows the operating frequency, set mode contents, etc.

• Frequency decimal point blinks while scanning. (pgs. 102, 105,

106)

r OUTPUT POWER INDICATORS (p. 18)

“LOW” appears when low output power; “MID” appears
when middle output power, no indication appears when
high output power is selected.

(p. 17)

!1!7 !5 !4 !2!3

!0

o

i

Function guide (p. 6)

t OPERATING MODE INDICATOR

Shows the selected operating mode.

• FM, FMN (FM narrow), AM, NAM (AM narrow) and DV (Digital
voice) are available.

• “DVG” or “DV A” appears when GPS transmission or GPS-A
transmission is selected in the DV mode. (p. 138)

y BUSY INDICATOR

± Appears when a signal is being received or the squelch

is open.

± Blinks while the monitor function is activated. (p. 20)

u S/RF INDICATORS (p. 17)

± Shows the relative signal strength while receiving sig-

nals.

± Shows the output power level while transmitting.

(p. 17)

(p. 18)

(p. 18)

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i MEMORY CHANNEL NUMBER INDICATORS

± Shows the selected memory channel number. (pgs. 12, 88)
± Shows the selected bank initial. (p. 93)
± “C0” or “C1” appears when the call channel is selected.

(pgs. 13, 89)

o DR (D-STAR REPEATER) INDICATOR (pgs. 13, 50, 52)

Appears when the DR mode is selected.

!0 AUTO POWER OFF INDICATOR

Appears when the auto power OFF function is in use.

!1 GPS INDICATOR

Appears when a GPS receiver is connected and a valid posi­tion data is received; blinks when an invalid data is received.

• GPS indicator can be turned OFF in GPS.SET mode. (p. 138).

!2 MEMORY INDICATOR (pgs. 12, 88)

Appears when the memory mode is selected.

!3 PRIORITY INDICATOR

Appears while priority watch is activated, blinks while pri­ority watch is paused.

!4 SKIP INDICATOR

± “ ” appears when the displayed memory channel is

specified as a skip channel.

± “

” appears when the displayed frequency is speci-

fied as a program skip frequency.

(pgs. 112, 113, 115)

(p. 108)

(p. 129)

!5 TONE INDICATOR

• During FM/FM-N mode operation:

± “T” appears while the repeater tone is in use. (p. 23)
± “T SQL” appears while the tone squelch function is in

use.

(p. 146)

± “T SQL-R” appears while the reverse tone squelch

function is in use.

± “DTCS” appears while the DTCS squelch function is

in use.

(p. 146)

± “DTCS -R” appears while the reverse DTCS squelch

function is in use.

± “ ” appears with the “T SQL” or “DTCS” indicator

while the pocket beep function is in use.

• During DV mode operation:

± “D SQL” appears while the digital call sign squelch

function is in use.

± “CSQL” appears while the digital code squelch

function is in use.

± “ ” appears with the “D SQL” or “C SQL” indicator

while the pocket beep function is in use.

!6 DUPLEX INDICATORS (p. 23)

“DUP” appears when plus duplex, “DUP–” appears when
minus duplex (repeater) operation is selected.

!7 KEY LOCK INDICATOR

Appears when the key lock function is activated.

(p. 147)

(p. 147)

(p. 146)

(p. 151)

(p. 151)

(p. 151)

(p. 16)

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VFO/MHz

M/CALL CSDR LOW

MONI

VFO/MHz

M/CALL CSDR LOW

MONI

qwer

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D Function guide indicator

The function guides give you easy menu access to a variety
of functions. Two function guides are available.

• Secondary function guides

These function guides indicate the secondary functions for
below the keys. Push and hold for 1 sec to activate the indi­cated functions. See page 2 to 3 (t to !0).

• Set condition guides

Set condition guides appear when the transceiver enters the
MENU screen, select memory write state, etc.

q CLEAR KEY [CLR](DR)

± During programming state for call signs, repeater list,

memory name, etc., push to erase the selected charac­ter.

(pgs. 30, 32, 33, 39, 40, 94)

±

During programming state for call signs, repeater list,
memory name, etc., push and hold for 1 sec. to erase all
character following the cursor.

(pgs. 30, 32, 33, 37–40, 94)

w LEFT KEY [](CS)

± During programming state for call signs, repeater list,

memory name, etc., push to move the cursor left.

(pgs. 30, 32, 33, 35–40, 94)

± During MENU screen operation, push to select the

upper layer.

(p. 116)

e RIGHT KEY [](LOW)

± During programming state for call signs, repeater list,

memory name, etc., push to move the cursor right.

(pgs. 30, 32, 33, 35–40, 94)

± During MENU screen operation, push to select the

lower layer.

(p. 116)

r ENTER KEY [ ](MONI)

±

During programming state for call signs, repeater list, etc.,
push to set or store the setting.

(pgs. 30–33, 35–40, 94)

± During MENU screen operation, push to enter or exit

to/from the selected set items, etc.

(p. 116)

NOTE: During set condition guide indication, [BAND]

key is also used instead of [

](MONI).

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Mic element

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N Microphone (HM-133)

q VFO/LOCK KEY [VFO/LOCK]

± Push to select the VFO mode.
± Push and hold for 1 sec. to turn the lock function ON or

OFF.

w PTT SWITCH

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

(p. 16)

one-touch PTT function is in use.

(p. 12)

(p. 21)

e UP/DOWN KEYS [Y]/[Z]

± Push either key to change operating frequency, memory

channel, set mode setting, etc.

± Push and hold either key for 1 sec. to start scanning.

(p. 107)

r ACTIVITY 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.

(p. 21)

t KEYPAD (pgs. 8, 9)
y FUNCTION INDICATOR

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

secondary function of keys can be accessed.

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

nals can be transmitted with the keypad.

u 2nd FUNCTION KEY [FUNC]
i DTMF SELECT KEY [DTMF-S]
o FUNCTION KEYS [F-1]/[F-2] (p. 153)

Program and recall your desired transceiver configuration.

!0 BAND KEY [BAND]

Push to select the operating bands.

!1 MEMORY/CALL KEY [MR/CALL]

± Push to select the memory mode.
± Push and hold for 1 sec. to select call channel. (p. 89)

(p. 11)

(pgs. 12, 14, 88, 117)

(p. 144)

(p. 88)

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N Microphone keypad

KEY FUNCTION SECONDARY FUNCTION ( +key) OTHER FUNCTIONS

Switches between opening and closing the
squelch.

Starts and stops scanning. (p. 107)

Starts and stops priority watch. (p. 114)

Selects high output power. (p. 18)

In the VFO mode, selects the operating

(p. 20)

(p. 11)

bands.
In the memory mode enters bank selection

(p. 93)

state.

Starts and stops tone scanning. (p. 150)

Turns the one-touch PTT function ON or
OFF.

Turns the DTCS squelch ON. (p. 146)

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

(p. 21)

(pgs. 26, 144)

(p. 144)

Selects mid. output power. (p. 18)

Selects low output power. (p. 18)

Selects minus duplex operation. (p. 24)

Selects plus duplex operation. (p. 24)

Selects simplex operation. (p. 24)

Increases audio output level. (p. 17)

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Turns the DTCS pocket beep function ON.

Turns the DTMF memory encoder function
ON.

Turns the subaudible tone encoder ON.

Turns the CTCSS pocket beep function ON.

Turns the tone squelch function ON.

Sends a 1750 Hz tone signal while pushing
and holding.

(p. 146)

(p. 143)

(p. 24)

(p. 146)

(p. 146)

(p. 26)

PANEL DESCRIPTION

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KEY FUNCTION SECONDARY FUNCTION ( +key) OTHER FUNCTIONS

±Cancels frequency entry. (p. 15)
± Cancels the scan or priority watch.

±Exits MENU screen. (p. 117)

± Enters MENU screen. (p. 117)
± Enters selected set mode. (p. 117)
± Enters programmable condition after se-

lecting a set mode item.

± Sets the keypad for numeral input.

± Returns to the previous indication after

entering set mode.

Adjusts the squelch level increments.

Decreases audio output level. (p. 17)

Adjusts the squelch level decrement.

(pgs. 107, 114)

(p. 117)

(p. 117)

± Stores the set frequency, etc., into the

selected memory channel when pushed
and held.

± Advances the memory channel number

when continuously pushed after pro­gramming is completed.

DTMF memory encoder function OFF.

Turns the subaudible tone encoder, pocket

(p. 15)

beep or CTCSS/DTCS tone squelch OFF.

Mutes the audio. (p. 20)

(p. 17)

• Mute function is released when any op­eration is performed.

Sends a 1750 Hz tone signal for 0.5 sec.

Locks the digit keys on the keypad (includ-

(p. 17)

ing the A to D, # and M keys.

(p. 91)

(p. 91)

(p. 143)

(pgs. 25, 146)

(p. 26)

(p. 16)

After pushing :
Transmits the appropriate
DTMF code.

(pgs. 26, 144)

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N Optional Microphone (HM-154)

q PTT SWITCH

Push and hold to transmit; release to receive.

w UP/DOWN KEYS [UP]/[DN]

± Push either key to change operating frequency, memory

channel, set mode setting, etc.

± Push and hold either key for 1 sec. to start scanning.

(p. 107)

e UP/DN LOCK SWITCH

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

Optional microphone (HM-103) is also available.

(pgs. 12, 14, 88, 117)

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BASIC OPERATION

[BAND] [DIAL]

Frequency band initial is displayed.

BAND

MONI

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N Preparation

D Turning power ON/OFF

± Push and hold [ ] for 1 sec. to turn power ON or OFF.

D Operating frequency band selection

The ID-E880 has 2 m and 70 cm bands for transmission and
reception. In addition, extra frequency bands 127, 220, 350,
500 and 900 MHz band are available for wide-band receiver
capability (depending on versions, see p. 164 for details).

q Push [BAND] and rotate [DIAL] to select the desired fre-

quency band.

• Pushing [Y]/[Z] on the microphone also selects the band.

w Push [BAND] to return to frequency indication in the se-

lected frequency band.

± Push [BAND] several times to select the desired

frequency band.

z Push [FUNC] then push [MONI 1(BANK)] to

enter the frequency band selection.

• The frequency band is displayed.

x Push [Y]/[Z] to select the desired frequency

band.

c Push [

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

CLR A(MW)] to exit the state, and return

to the frequency indication.

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BASIC OPERATION

[VFO/MHz]

• VFO mode indication

VFO/LOCK

Appears

[M/CALL]

• Memory mode indication

MR/CALL

Y/Z

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D VFO mode

VFO mode is used to set the desired frequency.

± Push [VFO/MHz] to select the VFO mode.

• When the VFO mode is already selected, the digits to the right of
the 10 MHz will disappear. In this case, push [VFO/MHz] twice.

± Push [VFO/LOCK] to select the VFO mode.

What is VFO?

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

and controlled by the VFO.

D Memory mode

Memory mode is used for operation on the memory channels
which store programmed frequencies.

q Push [M/CALL] to select the memory mode.

• Push [M/CALL] several times to select Memory/Call channels
in sequence.

• “X” indicator appears when the memory mode is selected.

w Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired memory channel.

• Only programmed memory channels can be selected.

• See p. 90 for memory programming details.

z Push [MR/CALL] to select the memory

mode.

x Push [] or [] to select the desired mem-

ory channel.