Instruction Manual
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... equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is encouraged to try to part 15 of trouble-free operation. Icom, Icom Inc. OPTIONS HM-133V remote-control microphone HM-154 hand microphone SP-10 external speaker OPC-440A mic extension cable OPC-589 adapter cable OPC-1132A/OPC-347 dc power cables CS-2300H cloning software OPC-478/OPC-478UC cloning cables OPC-474 cloning cable FCC INFORMATION • FOR...
... equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is encouraged to try to part 15 of trouble-free operation. Icom, Icom Inc. OPTIONS HM-133V remote-control microphone HM-154 hand microphone SP-10 external speaker OPC-440A mic extension cable OPC-589 adapter cable OPC-1132A/OPC-347 dc power cables CS-2300H cloning software OPC-478/OPC-478UC cloning cables OPC-474 cloning cable FCC INFORMATION • FOR...
Instruction Manual
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... 38 10 P OCKET BEEP AND TONE SQUELCH 39-42 ■ Pocket beep operation 39 ■ Tone/DTCS squelch operation 41 ■ Tone scan 42 11 OTHER FUNCTIONS 43-53 ■ Set mode 43 ■ Initial Set mode 47 ■ Weather channel operation 50 ■ Microphone keys 51 ■ Partial reset 52 ■ All reset 52 ■ Data cloning 53 12 SPECIFICATIONS 54 1 13 MAINTENANCE 55 ■ Troubleshooting 55 2 ■ Fuse replacement 55 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11...
... 38 10 P OCKET BEEP AND TONE SQUELCH 39-42 ■ Pocket beep operation 39 ■ Tone/DTCS squelch operation 41 ■ Tone scan 42 11 OTHER FUNCTIONS 43-53 ■ Set mode 43 ■ Initial Set mode 47 ■ Weather channel operation 50 ■ Microphone keys 51 ■ Partial reset 52 ■ All reset 52 ■ Data cloning 53 12 SPECIFICATIONS 54 1 13 MAINTENANCE 55 ■ Troubleshooting 55 2 ■ Fuse replacement 55 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11...
Instruction Manual
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... BUSY DUP LOW T-SCAN TONE PRIO M/CALL SCAN V/ MHz MUTE NAR MID LOW LOCK SET ANM MONI DIGITAL PRIO AO BUSY DUP LOW T-SCAN TONE PRIO M/CALL SCAN V/ MHz Push MUTE NAR MID LOW LOCK SET ANM MONI DIGITAL PRIO AO BUSY DUP LOW T-SCAN TONE PRIO M/CALL SCAN V/ MHz ■ Repeater operation 1. We would like to take you through a few basic operation steps. 1. Although you have purchased a brand new transceiver, some settings may have your IC-2300H installed in your IC-2300H, make sure the audio volume and squelch...
... BUSY DUP LOW T-SCAN TONE PRIO M/CALL SCAN V/ MHz MUTE NAR MID LOW LOCK SET ANM MONI DIGITAL PRIO AO BUSY DUP LOW T-SCAN TONE PRIO M/CALL SCAN V/ MHz Push MUTE NAR MID LOW LOCK SET ANM MONI DIGITAL PRIO AO BUSY DUP LOW T-SCAN TONE PRIO M/CALL SCAN V/ MHz ■ Repeater operation 1. We would like to take you through a few basic operation steps. 1. Although you have purchased a brand new transceiver, some settings may have your IC-2300H installed in your IC-2300H, make sure the audio volume and squelch...
Instruction Manual
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... adjust the squelch level. • T he S-meter squelch or attenuator squelch is activated, when you rotate [SQL] clockwise from the center position. (p. 9) Noise squelch Squelch threshold Squelch is open. 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION ■■Front panel q MW w S.MW VOL SQL e rt Function display (p. 2) !3 BANK OPT y u i o !0 !1 !2 q POWER KEY [ ] Hold down for 1 second to enter the Option Set mode. (p. 36) !3 TUNING DIAL [DIAL] ➥ Sets the operating frequency (p. 5), memory channel...
... adjust the squelch level. • T he S-meter squelch or attenuator squelch is activated, when you rotate [SQL] clockwise from the center position. (p. 9) Noise squelch Squelch threshold Squelch is open. 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION ■■Front panel q MW w S.MW VOL SQL e rt Function display (p. 2) !3 BANK OPT y u i o !0 !1 !2 q POWER KEY [ ] Hold down for 1 second to enter the Option Set mode. (p. 36) !3 TUNING DIAL [DIAL] ➥ Sets the operating frequency (p. 5), memory channel...
Instruction Manual
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... selected memory channel is not selectable in use . (p. 41) ➥ The " " icon appears with the One-Touch PTT function. (p. 11) e AUDIO MUTE ICON (p. 9) Appears when the Audio Mute function is turned ON. 2 t OUTPUT POWER ICONS (p. 11) Displays the selected transmit output power level. • T he frequency decimal point blinks during Priority Watch. 13 !5 AUTO POWER OFF ICON (p. 47) Appears when the Auto Power OFF function is turned ON. !6 TONE ICONS...
... selected memory channel is not selectable in use . (p. 41) ➥ The " " icon appears with the One-Touch PTT function. (p. 11) e AUDIO MUTE ICON (p. 9) Appears when the Audio Mute function is turned ON. 2 t OUTPUT POWER ICONS (p. 11) Displays the selected transmit output power level. • T he frequency decimal point blinks during Priority Watch. 13 !5 AUTO POWER OFF ICON (p. 47) Appears when the Auto Power OFF function is turned ON. !6 TONE ICONS...
Instruction Manual
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... enter the Option Set ➥ Push either key to transmit; w e SPEAKER JACK [SP] Connect a 4 Ω speaker here. • Audio output power is more than 3.5 W. ■ Microphone (HM-133V) !1 r ACTIVITY INDICATOR q w e !0 ➥ L ights red while any key, except [FUNC] and o [DTMF-S] , is in use. (p. 11) the memory mode. (p. 24) e UP/DOWN KEYS [Y] or [Z] ➥ Hold down to change the operating frequen- Mic element t KEYPAD...
... enter the Option Set ➥ Push either key to transmit; w e SPEAKER JACK [SP] Connect a 4 Ω speaker here. • Audio output power is more than 3.5 W. ■ Microphone (HM-133V) !1 r ACTIVITY INDICATOR q w e !0 ➥ L ights red while any key, except [FUNC] and o [DTMF-S] , is in use. (p. 11) the memory mode. (p. 24) e UP/DOWN KEYS [Y] or [Z] ➥ Hold down to change the operating frequen- Mic element t KEYPAD...
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... [M] keys). (p. 7) • Lights orange while the Microphone Keypad Lock function is activated. 4 PANEL DESCRIPTION 1 ■ Microphone keypad 00 KEY FUNCTION Opens and closes the squelch. (p. 8) Starts and stops scanning. (p. 30) Starts and stops priority watch . ➥ Selects a memory channel programming mode. (p. 17) 9 (pp. 30, 35) ➥ Advances the memory channel number when ➥ Exit the Set mode. (p. 43) continuously held down. 7 (p. 14) 8 ➥ Cancels frequency entry. (p. 5) ➥...
... [M] keys). (p. 7) • Lights orange while the Microphone Keypad Lock function is activated. 4 PANEL DESCRIPTION 1 ■ Microphone keypad 00 KEY FUNCTION Opens and closes the squelch. (p. 8) Starts and stops scanning. (p. 30) Starts and stops priority watch . ➥ Selects a memory channel programming mode. (p. 17) 9 (pp. 30, 35) ➥ Advances the memory channel number when ➥ Exit the Set mode. (p. 43) continuously held down. 7 (p. 14) 8 ➥ Cancels frequency entry. (p. 5) ➥...
Instruction Manual
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... audio level can be adjusted by pushing [sqlY] or [sqlZ] . MUTE NAR MID LOW LOCK SET ANM MONI DIGITAL PRIO AO BUSY DUP LOW T-SCAN TONE PRIO M/CALL SCAN V/ MHz MUTE NAR MID LOW LOCK SET ANM MONI DIGITAL PRIO AO BUSY DUP LOW T-SCAN TONE PRIO M/CALL SCAN V/ MHz Using the HM-133V ➥ Push [moni] • Push [moni] to open thePsusqhu[eMlcOhN.I] to adjust the squelch level. 3 BASIC OPERATION ■ Receiving q Hold down [ ] for details. 8 Push MUTE...
... audio level can be adjusted by pushing [sqlY] or [sqlZ] . MUTE NAR MID LOW LOCK SET ANM MONI DIGITAL PRIO AO BUSY DUP LOW T-SCAN TONE PRIO M/CALL SCAN V/ MHz MUTE NAR MID LOW LOCK SET ANM MONI DIGITAL PRIO AO BUSY DUP LOW T-SCAN TONE PRIO M/CALL SCAN V/ MHz Using the HM-133V ➥ Push [moni] • Push [moni] to open thePsusqhu[eMlcOhN.I] to adjust the squelch level. 3 BASIC OPERATION ■ Receiving q Hold down [ ] for details. 8 Push MUTE...
Instruction Manual
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... the Initial LOW Set mode. LOW LOCK ANM DUP T-SCAN PRIO SET MONI LOW TONE M/CALL NAR MID Appears LOW LOCK ANM DUP SET MONI LOW S SQL Appears T-SCAN TONE PRIO M/CALL SCAN V/ MHz While the S-meter squelch is in use. w While holding down [LOCK] (SET), hold down [ ] for PRIO AO BUSY MUTE 1 second to turn OFF the power. Appears Push then . It is recommended to turn ON the power and enter the Initial 6 Set mode. 7 e Push [SET] or [MONI...
... the Initial LOW Set mode. LOW LOCK ANM DUP T-SCAN PRIO SET MONI LOW TONE M/CALL NAR MID Appears LOW LOCK ANM DUP SET MONI LOW S SQL Appears T-SCAN TONE PRIO M/CALL SCAN V/ MHz While the S-meter squelch is in use. w While holding down [LOCK] (SET), hold down [ ] for PRIO AO BUSY MUTE 1 second to turn OFF the power. Appears Push then . It is recommended to turn ON the power and enter the Initial 6 Set mode. 7 e Push [SET] or [MONI...
Instruction Manual
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... [PTT] to receive. To open the squelch, rotate [DIAL] counterclockwise or push [SQLZ] on the channel before transmitting by opening the squelch. q Set the operating frequency. (p. 5) • Adjust the output power if desired. r Release [PTT] to transmit. • The "$" icon appears. • The S/RF indicator shows the output power level. • T he One-Touch PTT function can be used. See page 11 for details. This may distort the signal. The IC-2300H...
... [PTT] to receive. To open the squelch, rotate [DIAL] counterclockwise or push [SQLZ] on the channel before transmitting by opening the squelch. q Set the operating frequency. (p. 5) • Adjust the output power if desired. r Release [PTT] to transmit. • The "$" icon appears. • The S/RF indicator shows the output power level. • T he One-Touch PTT function can be used. See page 11 for details. This may distort the signal. The IC-2300H...
Instruction Manual
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... DUP LOW T-SCAN TONE PRIO M/CALL SCAN V/ MHz The selected output power is displayed here. 1 • OUTPUT POWER (approximately) (If "High" is selected, no icon is ON. Using this function, the transceiver has a time-out timer. sibility of interference to suit your operating requirements. z Push [FUNC] then [PTT-M] to turn ON the One-Touch PTT function. • The activity indicator lights green. BASIC OPERATION 3 ■ Selecting output power 00 The IC-2300H has 4* output power levels...
... DUP LOW T-SCAN TONE PRIO M/CALL SCAN V/ MHz The selected output power is displayed here. 1 • OUTPUT POWER (approximately) (If "High" is selected, no icon is ON. Using this function, the transceiver has a time-out timer. sibility of interference to suit your operating requirements. z Push [FUNC] then [PTT-M] to turn ON the One-Touch PTT function. • The activity indicator lights green. BASIC OPERATION 3 ■ Selecting output power 00 The IC-2300H has 4* output power levels...
Instruction Manual
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...duplex mode, and then turn ON MUTE NAR the subaudible tone encoder. MID LOW LOCK ANM DUP T-SCAN PRIO SCAN SET MONI LOW TONE M/CALL V/MHz MUTE NAR MID LOW LOCK SET ANM MONI DIGITAL PRIO AO BUSY DUP LOW T-SCAN TONE PRIO M/CALL SCAN V/ MHz While transmitting (The displayed frequency changes to the transmit frequency) MUTE NAR MID LOW LOCK SET ANM MONI DUP LOW While receiving DIGITAL PRAIOO BUSY T-SCAN TONE PRIO M/CALL SCAN V/ MHz Using the HM-133V z Set the receive frequency (repeater output frequency). (p. 5) x Set the frequency offset in the Set mode. (p. 15...
...duplex mode, and then turn ON MUTE NAR the subaudible tone encoder. MID LOW LOCK ANM DUP T-SCAN PRIO SCAN SET MONI LOW TONE M/CALL V/MHz MUTE NAR MID LOW LOCK SET ANM MONI DIGITAL PRIO AO BUSY DUP LOW T-SCAN TONE PRIO M/CALL SCAN V/ MHz While transmitting (The displayed frequency changes to the transmit frequency) MUTE NAR MID LOW LOCK SET ANM MONI DUP LOW While receiving DIGITAL PRAIOO BUSY T-SCAN TONE PRIO M/CALL SCAN V/ MHz Using the HM-133V z Set the receive frequency (repeater output frequency). (p. 5) x Set the frequency offset in the Set mode. (p. 15...
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..." Setting the tone frequency MUTE NAR MID LOW LOCK SET ANM MONI DIGITAL PRIO AO BUSY DUP LOW T-SCAN TONE PRIO M/CALL SCAN V/ MHz Setting the DTCS code (for the DTCS) or the " " icon and "rt" (for the repeater tone) appear. x Push [set in a memory or Call channel. SET MONI LOW TONE M/CALL V/MHz quency or code. 1 Setting the repeater tone frequency t Push any key other than [SET] or [MONI], to enter the Set mode. dently programmed into each mode or channel...
..." Setting the tone frequency MUTE NAR MID LOW LOCK SET ANM MONI DIGITAL PRIO AO BUSY DUP LOW T-SCAN TONE PRIO M/CALL SCAN V/ MHz Setting the DTCS code (for the DTCS) or the " " icon and "rt" (for the repeater tone) appear. x Push [set in a memory or Call channel. SET MONI LOW TONE M/CALL V/MHz quency or code. 1 Setting the repeater tone frequency t Push any key other than [SET] or [MONI], to enter the Set mode. dently programmed into each mode or channel...
Instruction Manual
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...-133V z Set the desired frequency in the VFO mode. x Push [FUNC] , and then push [MW] . • The " " icon and the memory channel number blink. MUTE NAR MID LOW LOCK SET ANM MONI DUP LOW DIGITAL PRIO AO BUSY T-SCAN TONE PRIO M/CALL SCAN V/ MHz Rotate [DIAL] to select the memory channel to be individually programmed with: • Operating frequency (p. 5) • Duplex direction (p. 12) and offset (p. 15) • Subaudible tone or tone squelch and tone frequency (pp...
...-133V z Set the desired frequency in the VFO mode. x Push [FUNC] , and then push [MW] . • The " " icon and the memory channel number blink. MUTE NAR MID LOW LOCK SET ANM MONI DUP LOW DIGITAL PRIO AO BUSY T-SCAN TONE PRIO M/CALL SCAN V/ MHz Rotate [DIAL] to select the memory channel to be individually programmed with: • Operating frequency (p. 5) • Duplex direction (p. 12) and offset (p. 15) • Subaudible tone or tone squelch and tone frequency (pp...
Instruction Manual
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...; Programming a DTMF code DTMF codes are used DTMF codes . IC-2300H has up to 16 DTMF memory channels (d0-dF) for up to 24 digits often-used for autopatching, controlling other than [SET] or [MONI], to enter the DTMF memory mode. w If necessary, push [SET] or [MONI] to turn ON the DTMF encoder. LOCK SET ANM MONI DUP LOW T-SCAN TONE PRIO M/CALL SCAN P• uIsfhd[eBsAirNeKd],. set , the indicator displays MUTE...
...; Programming a DTMF code DTMF codes are used DTMF codes . IC-2300H has up to 16 DTMF memory channels (d0-dF) for up to 24 digits often-used for autopatching, controlling other than [SET] or [MONI], to enter the DTMF memory mode. w If necessary, push [SET] or [MONI] to turn ON the DTMF encoder. LOCK SET ANM MONI DUP LOW T-SCAN TONE PRIO M/CALL SCAN P• uIsfhd[eBsAirNeKd],. set , the indicator displays MUTE...
Instruction Manual
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... the Set mode. DIGITAL PRIO AO BUSY MUTE MUTE NAR MID b When the matchedNMAIDRtone is received... Setting the DTCS code n Push [PTT] to replay, or push [clr] to stop the beeps and blinking, push any key other than [SET] or [MONI] to turn ON the pocket beep with tone DIGITAL PRIO AO BUSY squelch or DTCS squelch. MUTE NAR MID LOW LOCK SET ANM MONI DIGITAL PRIO AO BUSY DUP LOW T-SCAN TONE PRIO M/CALL SCAN V/ MHz MUTE NAR MID LOW LOCK SET...
... the Set mode. DIGITAL PRIO AO BUSY MUTE MUTE NAR MID b When the matchedNMAIDRtone is received... Setting the DTCS code n Push [PTT] to replay, or push [clr] to stop the beeps and blinking, push any key other than [SET] or [MONI] to turn ON the pocket beep with tone DIGITAL PRIO AO BUSY squelch or DTCS squelch. MUTE NAR MID LOW LOCK SET ANM MONI DIGITAL PRIO AO BUSY DUP LOW T-SCAN TONE PRIO M/CALL SCAN V/ MHz MUTE NAR MID LOW LOCK SET...
Instruction Manual
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... receiving a signal, the lectable. (default: 88.5 Hz) scan pauses for 5 seconds. • "AT D1" - formed for 2 to resume the scan. In the duplex mode, the transmit frequency shifts up or down from the receive frequency by the offset amount. (default: Depending on the versions) MUTE NAR MID LOW LOCK SET ANM MONI DIGITAL PRIO AO BUSY DUP LOW T-SCAN TONE PRIO M/CALL SCAN V/ MHz DDScan pause timer DDTone squelch frequency Select the scan...
... receiving a signal, the lectable. (default: 88.5 Hz) scan pauses for 5 seconds. • "AT D1" - formed for 2 to resume the scan. In the duplex mode, the transmit frequency shifts up or down from the receive frequency by the offset amount. (default: Depending on the versions) MUTE NAR MID LOW LOCK SET ANM MONI DIGITAL PRIO AO BUSY DUP LOW T-SCAN TONE PRIO M/CALL SCAN V/ MHz DDScan pause timer DDTone squelch frequency Select the scan...
Instruction Manual
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... and OFF (default) are not changed by the auto power OFF function. MUTE NAR MID LOW LOCK SET ANM MONI DIGITAL PRIO AO BUSY DUP LOW T-SCAN TONE PRIO M/CALL SCAN V/ MHz Busy lock-out setting MUTE NAR MID LOW LOCK SET ANM MONI DIGITAL PRIO AO BUSY DUP LOW T-SCAN TONE PRIO M/CALL SCAN V/ MHz Repeater lock-out setting DDSquelch delay Set the squelch delay to adjust the S-meter squelch lev- Approximately 20 dB of the general repeater output frequency range (145.200- 145...
... and OFF (default) are not changed by the auto power OFF function. MUTE NAR MID LOW LOCK SET ANM MONI DIGITAL PRIO AO BUSY DUP LOW T-SCAN TONE PRIO M/CALL SCAN V/ MHz Busy lock-out setting MUTE NAR MID LOW LOCK SET ANM MONI DIGITAL PRIO AO BUSY DUP LOW T-SCAN TONE PRIO M/CALL SCAN V/ MHz Repeater lock-out setting DDSquelch delay Set the squelch delay to adjust the S-meter squelch lev- Approximately 20 dB of the general repeater output frequency range (145.200- 145...
Instruction Manual
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... weather alert is operated. To cancel these interruptions, turn OFF the Weather Alert function in the Set mode. 50 w Push [SET] to select "ON." This is turned ON. MUTE NAR MID LOW LOCK SET ANM MONI DIGITAL PRIO AO BUSY DUP LOW T-SCAN TONE PRIO M/CALL SCAN V/ MHz Weather channel number DDWeather Alert function NOAA broadcast stations transmit weather alert tones before important weather announcements. When the alert signal is detected, the "AL.T" and the WX channel are displayed alternately and a beep tone sounds until the transceiver...
... weather alert is operated. To cancel these interruptions, turn OFF the Weather Alert function in the Set mode. 50 w Push [SET] to select "ON." This is turned ON. MUTE NAR MID LOW LOCK SET ANM MONI DIGITAL PRIO AO BUSY DUP LOW T-SCAN TONE PRIO M/CALL SCAN V/ MHz Weather channel number DDWeather Alert function NOAA broadcast stations transmit weather alert tones before important weather announcements. When the alert signal is detected, the "AL.T" and the WX channel are displayed alternately and a beep tone sounds until the transceiver...
Instruction Manual
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... threshold. Frequency cannot be set too tight. • Set the squelch level to the threshold point. the microphone keypad. Scan does not start. • The squelch is using been programmed. p. 8 • O nly one memory channel is blown or the transceiver stops functioning, find the source of the power connection is activated. p. 35 Transmission is automatically • Time-out timer is re- • Re-connect the power cable observing...
... threshold. Frequency cannot be set too tight. • Set the squelch level to the threshold point. the microphone keypad. Scan does not start. • The squelch is using been programmed. p. 8 • O nly one memory channel is blown or the transceiver stops functioning, find the source of the power connection is activated. p. 35 Transmission is automatically • Time-out timer is re- • Re-connect the power cable observing...
