Instruction Manual
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... the new digital D-STAR technologies for a balanced packaged. The IC-92AD VHF/UHF FM TRANSCEIVER is required ❍ Simple band scope ❍ Dualwatch operation ❍ Optional PC remote control IMPORTANT READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely before using the transceiver. This in the market place. With proper care, this fine Icom product. i FEATURES ❍ DV mode (Digital voice + Low-speed data communication) operation ready - Transmitting position...
... the new digital D-STAR technologies for a balanced packaged. The IC-92AD VHF/UHF FM TRANSCEIVER is required ❍ Simple band scope ❍ Dualwatch operation ❍ Optional PC remote control IMPORTANT READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely before using the transceiver. This in the market place. With proper care, this fine Icom product. i FEATURES ❍ DV mode (Digital voice + Low-speed data communication) operation ready - Transmitting position...
Instruction Manual
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... OPERATION 93-116 ■ General 93 3 ■ MENU screen indication for A band 94 ■ MENU screen indication for B band 94 4 ■ Menu list 94 ■ Items list 94 5 ■ Set mode items 96 6 ■ DV set mode items 100 ■ Scan set mode items 108 7 ■ DUP/TONE set mode items 110 ■ Display set mode items 112 8 ■ Sounds set mode items 115 9 13 OTHER FUNCTIONS 117-133 ■ Programming a DTMF code 117 10 ■ Transmitting...
... OPERATION 93-116 ■ General 93 3 ■ MENU screen indication for A band 94 ■ MENU screen indication for B band 94 4 ■ Menu list 94 ■ Items list 94 5 ■ Set mode items 96 6 ■ DV set mode items 100 ■ Scan set mode items 108 7 ■ DUP/TONE set mode items 110 ■ Display set mode items 112 8 ■ Sounds set mode items 115 9 13 OTHER FUNCTIONS 117-133 ■ Programming a DTMF code 117 10 ■ Transmitting...
Instruction Manual
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... [DC IN] ➥ Connects the supplied wall charger, BC-167A/D, to charge the attached battery pack. (p. 10) ➥ Connect an external DC power supply through the optional CP-12L, CP-19R or OPC-254L for external DC operation. (p. 13) !4 VOLUME CONTROL [VOL] Rotate to adjust the audio output level. (p. 20) !5 CONTROL DIAL [DIAL] ➥ Rotate to tune the operating frequency. (p. 18) ➥ During...
... [DC IN] ➥ Connects the supplied wall charger, BC-167A/D, to charge the attached battery pack. (p. 10) ➥ Connect an external DC power supply through the optional CP-12L, CP-19R or OPC-254L for external DC operation. (p. 13) !4 VOLUME CONTROL [VOL] Rotate to adjust the audio output level. (p. 20) !5 CONTROL DIAL [DIAL] ➥ Rotate to tune the operating frequency. (p. 18) ➥ During...
Instruction Manual
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..., emit smoke or catch fire. • R DANGER! Rinse your Icom dealer or distributor. • WARNING! Do not use or leave battery pack in this instruction manual. • R DANGER! Battery damage may rupture or catch fire. • R DANGER! Even if...battery. Do not charge or use a battery with any purpose that comes into contact with clean water, without rubbing them, and see a doctor immediately. • WARNING! Never use a wet battery. Misuse can result. Use the battery only with the transceiver for use with Icom radios. If any part of Lithium-Ion batteries...
..., emit smoke or catch fire. • R DANGER! Rinse your Icom dealer or distributor. • WARNING! Do not use or leave battery pack in this instruction manual. • R DANGER! Battery damage may rupture or catch fire. • R DANGER! Even if...battery. Do not charge or use a battery with any purpose that comes into contact with clean water, without rubbing them, and see a doctor immediately. • WARNING! Never use a wet battery. Misuse can result. Use the battery only with the transceiver for use with Icom radios. If any part of Lithium-Ion batteries...
Instruction Manual
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... transmit output power selection is also disable. D Battery information The batteries may be shortened by one-half hour. • VHF band : Approx. 6 hours • UHF band : Approx. 5.5 hours (Tx: Rx: Stand-by=1: 1: 8) Even when the transceiver power is completed without disconnecting the battery charger or external DC power. In these cases, replace all batteries with new, same brand, alkaline batteries. 12 ■ Battery information D Battery life The transceiver operates with the BP-257 operation. Remove the battery...
... transmit output power selection is also disable. D Battery information The batteries may be shortened by one-half hour. • VHF band : Approx. 6 hours • UHF band : Approx. 5.5 hours (Tx: Rx: Stand-by=1: 1: 8) Even when the transceiver power is completed without disconnecting the battery charger or external DC power. In these cases, replace all batteries with new, same brand, alkaline batteries. 12 ■ Battery information D Battery life The transceiver operates with the BP-257 operation. Remove the battery...
Instruction Manual
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... µ WX LOW ATT 16 ■ Operating band selection The transceiver can be selected in sequence. See the specification for details. (pgs. 135, 136) *Some frequency ranges are blocked for quick recall of most-often used frequencies. *Appears only when TV channels are programmed via the optional RS-92. 4 FREQUENCY AND CHANNEL SETTING D Call/TV*/Weather† channels Call channels are used for the U.S.A. version...
... µ WX LOW ATT 16 ■ Operating band selection The transceiver can be selected in sequence. See the specification for details. (pgs. 135, 136) *Some frequency ranges are blocked for quick recall of most-often used frequencies. *Appears only when TV channels are programmed via the optional RS-92. 4 FREQUENCY AND CHANNEL SETTING D Call/TV*/Weather† channels Call channels are used for the U.S.A. version...
Instruction Manual
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... Volume level indicator VOL PSKIP µ 000 Minimum setting (no audio) VOL PSKIP µ 000 Maximum setting q Push and hold [PWR] for details. t When a signal is received: • Squelch opens and audio is closed, push and hold [SQL] to open the squelch manually. 5 BASIC OPERATION ■ Receiving Make sure a charged battery pack (BP-256) or brand new alkaline batteries (BP-257) are installed (pgs. 1, 12). w Rotate [VOL] to turn power ON...
... Volume level indicator VOL PSKIP µ 000 Minimum setting (no audio) VOL PSKIP µ 000 Maximum setting q Push and hold [PWR] for details. t When a signal is received: • Squelch opens and audio is closed, push and hold [SQL] to open the squelch manually. 5 BASIC OPERATION ■ Receiving Make sure a charged battery pack (BP-256) or brand new alkaline batteries (BP-257) are installed (pgs. 1, 12). w Rotate [VOL] to turn power ON...
Instruction Manual
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... memory channel. 5 Typically, AM mode is used for the AM broadcast stations 6 (0.495-1.620 MHz) and air band (118-136.995 MHz), and WFM is tight squelch (for strong signals). • "AUTO" indicates automatic level adjustment by the modulation of the 2 radio signals. The receiver has 9 squelch levels, a continuously open setting. [DIAL] +DUP DTCS FM PRIO WX EMR A 1 4 5 0 0 025 MemoName PSKIP µ 000 LOW...
... memory channel. 5 Typically, AM mode is used for the AM broadcast stations 6 (0.495-1.620 MHz) and air band (118-136.995 MHz), and WFM is tight squelch (for strong signals). • "AUTO" indicates automatic level adjustment by the modulation of the 2 radio signals. The receiver has 9 squelch levels, a continuously open setting. [DIAL] +DUP DTCS FM PRIO WX EMR A 1 4 5 0 0 025 MemoName PSKIP µ 000 LOW...
Instruction Manual
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..., it may not be muted in 13 sounds set the frequency of the range. D Continuous sweep 1 q Set the desired frequency as band scope center fre- About the sweep steps: The specified tuning step in each frequency band (in VFO mode) or programmed tuning step (in the MENU screen. 18 • If ghost waveform or audio appear, operate follow to select "MAIN band" during sweep. w Push and...
..., it may not be muted in 13 sounds set the frequency of the range. D Continuous sweep 1 q Set the desired frequency as band scope center fre- About the sweep steps: The specified tuning step in each frequency band (in VFO mode) or programmed tuning step (in the MENU screen. 18 • If ghost waveform or audio appear, operate follow to select "MAIN band" during sweep. w Push and...
Instruction Manual
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... optional OPC-1799 DATA COMMUNICATION CABLE and serial data communication software (purchase locally) are required in 144 or 440 MHz band then push [MENU/ ] to your PC using with RS-92 NOTE: Turn OFF the GPS mode (p. 58) in use. r Rotate [DIAL]† to operate the low-speed data communication. to [DATA/SP/MIC] t Push [ ](5). • Returns to frequency indication. DV EMR Appears...
... optional OPC-1799 DATA COMMUNICATION CABLE and serial data communication software (purchase locally) are required in 144 or 440 MHz band then push [MENU/ ] to your PC using with RS-92 NOTE: Turn OFF the GPS mode (p. 58) in use. r Rotate [DIAL]† to operate the low-speed data communication. to [DATA/SP/MIC] t Push [ ](5). • Returns to frequency indication. DV EMR Appears...
Instruction Manual
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... data (e.g. Enter select memory write mode. offset frequency, duplex direction, tone squelch, etc.), if desired. to program. • 3 beeps sound. • Memory channel number automatically increases when continuing to program. FM A145 870 PSKIP FM A145 870 PSKIP µ 011 Push and hold MR B S.MW for 1 sec. after programming. [EXAMPLE]: Programming 145.870 MHz into memor y channel 11 (blank channel). r µ 011 BANK :---- t Push and hold...
... data (e.g. Enter select memory write mode. offset frequency, duplex direction, tone squelch, etc.), if desired. to program. • 3 beeps sound. • Memory channel number automatically increases when continuing to program. FM A145 870 PSKIP FM A145 870 PSKIP µ 011 Push and hold MR B S.MW for 1 sec. after programming. [EXAMPLE]: Programming 145.870 MHz into memor y channel 11 (blank channel). r µ 011 BANK :---- t Push and hold...
Instruction Manual
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... memory channel. • Select scan edge channels (0A/0B to enter select memory write mode. • 1 short and 1 long beep sound. • Memory channel number blinks. ePush and hold [CLR](1) for 1 sec. push [ ](4) to move the cursor right; " (symbols) in display set mode. (p. 114) q Push [MR] to select memory mode. • When programming a call channel name, push [CALL] to program the name and exit channel name programming. 7 • 3 beeps sound...
... memory channel. • Select scan edge channels (0A/0B to enter select memory write mode. • 1 short and 1 long beep sound. • Memory channel number blinks. ePush and hold [CLR](1) for 1 sec. push [ ](4) to move the cursor right; " (symbols) in display set mode. (p. 114) q Push [MR] to select memory mode. • When programming a call channel name, push [CALL] to program the name and exit channel name programming. 7 • 3 beeps sound...
Instruction Manual
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...-LINK SCAN (p. 86) Repeatedly programmed scans user-programmed frequen- FULL SCAN (p. 83) 495 999.990 kHz MHz Scan Jump Repeatedly scans all bank channels or selected bank channels. Used for checking for frequencies within a specified range such as displaying band. Repeatedly scans bank channels selected at BANK-LINK cies selected at P-LINK items in the menu mode. 82 BAND MEMORY (SKIP) SCAN (p. 85) Repeatedly scans memory channels same band as repeater output frequencies, etc. 10 SCAN OPERATION ■ Scan types Scanning...
...-LINK SCAN (p. 86) Repeatedly programmed scans user-programmed frequen- FULL SCAN (p. 83) 495 999.990 kHz MHz Scan Jump Repeatedly scans all bank channels or selected bank channels. Used for checking for frequencies within a specified range such as displaying band. Repeatedly scans bank channels selected at BANK-LINK cies selected at P-LINK items in the menu mode. 82 BAND MEMORY (SKIP) SCAN (p. 85) Repeatedly scans memory channels same band as repeater output frequencies, etc. 10 SCAN OPERATION ■ Scan types Scanning...
Instruction Manual
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... squelch opens only when receiving a signal containing a matching subaudible tone or DTCS code, respectively. set mode. (p. 110) w Rotate [DIAL]† to DUP/TONE... "TSQL R" / "DTCS R" is displayed when the reverse tone/ DTCS is received. e PuDsVh [SE ](T 5) (MorO[D]E(4)) to return to select the desired repeater or CTCSS tone frequency. ❮MENU screen❯ ➪ ❮DUP/TONE CTCSS TONE❯ (Push [MENU/ ]) (Rotate [DIAL]†, then push [ ](5)‡.) • Each operating band...
... squelch opens only when receiving a signal containing a matching subaudible tone or DTCS code, respectively. set mode. (p. 110) w Rotate [DIAL]† to DUP/TONE... "TSQL R" / "DTCS R" is displayed when the reverse tone/ DTCS is received. e PuDsVh [SE ](T 5) (MorO[D]E(4)) to return to select the desired repeater or CTCSS tone frequency. ❮MENU screen❯ ➪ ❮DUP/TONE CTCSS TONE❯ (Push [MENU/ ]) (Rotate [DIAL]†, then push [ ](5)‡.) • Each operating band...
Instruction Manual
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... the received signal's tone/code does not match, tone/ DTCS squelch does not open, however, the S-indicator shows signal strength. • To open the squelch manually, push and hold [SQL]. 13 OTHER FUNCTIONS 124 ■ Tone/DTCS squelch q Set the desired operating frequency, CTCSS tone and DTCS code. w Push and hold [DSQ](7) for 1 sec. e Operate the transceiver in order. • Rotating [DIAL] while pushing [TONE](7) also selects the tone functions. several times...
... the received signal's tone/code does not match, tone/ DTCS squelch does not open, however, the S-indicator shows signal strength. • To open the squelch manually, push and hold [SQL]. 13 OTHER FUNCTIONS 124 ■ Tone/DTCS squelch q Set the desired operating frequency, CTCSS tone and DTCS code. w Push and hold [DSQ](7) for 1 sec. e Operate the transceiver in order. • Rotating [DIAL] while pushing [TONE](7) also selects the tone functions. several times...
Instruction Manual
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... code is used for DTCS squelch. +DUP DTCS DV PRIO WX EMR A 662 25 MemoName PSKIP The decimal point is cancelled before the transceiver detects the tone or code, the set mode contents are programmed with the scanning tone frequency in tone squelch mode. t Push [VFO] to stop the scan. • If the scan is blinking while tone scanning. r When the tone frequency or DTCS code is decoded, the set period in memory or call channel...
... code is used for DTCS squelch. +DUP DTCS DV PRIO WX EMR A 662 25 MemoName PSKIP The decimal point is cancelled before the transceiver detects the tone or code, the set mode contents are programmed with the scanning tone frequency in tone squelch mode. t Push [VFO] to stop the scan. • If the scan is blinking while tone scanning. r When the tone frequency or DTCS code is decoded, the set period in memory or call channel...
Instruction Manual
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... turned ON, the selected weather channel is checked periodically during standby or while scanning. w Enter "WEATHER ALERT" in set mode, and push [MENU/ ] to return to the previous frequency or memory channel. [DIAL] Weather channel indication. The previously selected (used) weather channel is monitored every 5 sec. and CANADA versions only D Weather alert function NOAA broadcast stations transmit weather alert tones before important weather announcements. D Weather channel selection q Push [CALL] several times to select weather channel mode. • "WX" and the weather channel number...
... turned ON, the selected weather channel is checked periodically during standby or while scanning. w Enter "WEATHER ALERT" in set mode, and push [MENU/ ] to return to the previous frequency or memory channel. [DIAL] Weather channel indication. The previously selected (used) weather channel is monitored every 5 sec. and CANADA versions only D Weather alert function NOAA broadcast stations transmit weather alert tones before important weather announcements. D Weather channel selection q Push [CALL] several times to select weather channel mode. • "WX" and the weather channel number...
Instruction Manual
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... tone/DTCS using tone scan. squelch. charge. OPC-1797. OPC-1797 correctly. respectively. erroneous. • External factors caused a fault. • Reset the transceiver. p. 15 not start . • The programmed memory channel is set VFO mode. Memory scan function can • VFO mode or call channel is selected. • Push [MR] to a service center. p. 133 • Remove and re-attach the battery pack or battery p. 1 case. p. 126 Frequency can • Memory mode...
... tone/DTCS using tone scan. squelch. charge. OPC-1797. OPC-1797 correctly. respectively. erroneous. • External factors caused a fault. • Reset the transceiver. p. 15 not start . • The programmed memory channel is set VFO mode. Memory scan function can • VFO mode or call channel is selected. • Push [MR] to a service center. p. 133 • Remove and re-attach the battery pack or battery p. 1 case. p. 126 Frequency can • Memory mode...
Instruction Manual
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...* HEADSET WITH VOX/PTT UNIT Hands-free headset with this software for LR6 (AA) × 2 alkaline batteries. • BP-256 LI-ION BATTERY PACK 7.4 V/1620 mAh Lithium Ion battery pack. VHF, FM, high power, Tx : Rx : Standby = 1:1:8) • BC-167A/D BATTERY CHARGER For regular charging of battery packs. CP-19R: A built-in DC-DC converter outputs 11 V DC. • OPC-254L DC POWER CABLE For operation and charging via an external power...
...* HEADSET WITH VOX/PTT UNIT Hands-free headset with this software for LR6 (AA) × 2 alkaline batteries. • BP-256 LI-ION BATTERY PACK 7.4 V/1620 mAh Lithium Ion battery pack. VHF, FM, high power, Tx : Rx : Standby = 1:1:8) • BC-167A/D BATTERY CHARGER For regular charging of battery packs. CP-19R: A built-in DC-DC converter outputs 11 V DC. • OPC-254L DC POWER CABLE For operation and charging via an external power...
Instruction Manual
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... Battery information 12 140 Battery information 12 Battery life 12 Battery pack 1, 137 Battery replacement 12 Beep output level 115 Beep tones 127 Belt clip 1 Break-in communication 51 Break-in function 107 Busy LED 112 Busy lockout 99 - About the D-STAR system 40 About priority beep function 90 Accessory attachment 1 Active band 99 Alarm area 1 69 Alarm area 2 69 All reset 133 Antenna 1 Attenuator 96 Attenuator function 22 Auto power...
... Battery information 12 140 Battery information 12 Battery life 12 Battery pack 1, 137 Battery replacement 12 Beep output level 115 Beep tones 127 Belt clip 1 Break-in communication 51 Break-in function 107 Busy LED 112 Busy lockout 99 - About the D-STAR system 40 About priority beep function 90 Accessory attachment 1 Active band 99 Alarm area 1 69 Alarm area 2 69 All reset 133 Antenna 1 Attenuator 96 Attenuator function 22 Auto power...