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... Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Russia, Australia, New Zealand, and/or other countries. ABOUT THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE MANUAL You can download each manual and guide from the Icom website. Basic manual (Comes with years of trouble-free operation. Advanced manual (This manual) •• Battery charging •• Memory operation •• Scan operation •• Repeater and duplex operations •• SET mode ••...
... Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Russia, Australia, New Zealand, and/or other countries. ABOUT THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE MANUAL You can download each manual and guide from the Icom website. Basic manual (Comes with years of trouble-free operation. Advanced manual (This manual) •• Battery charging •• Memory operation •• Scan operation •• Repeater and duplex operations •• SET mode ••...
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... displayed while using the optional AD-149H external power supply. If the battery pack swells, it has reached the end of times you can charge the pack is calculated under the following assumptions: •• Power save setting: Auto •• Duty cycle: TX : RX : Standby = 1 : 1 : 8 (based on operating style) The approximate battery life of time, even with a new one . 1-2 LLAfter a while, the icon blinks...
... displayed while using the optional AD-149H external power supply. If the battery pack swells, it has reached the end of times you can charge the pack is calculated under the following assumptions: •• Power save setting: Auto •• Duty cycle: TX : RX : Standby = 1 : 1 : 8 (based on operating style) The approximate battery life of time, even with a new one . 1-2 LLAfter a while, the icon blinks...
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... Power adapter* (BC-242) Battery pack (BP-280) Turn OFF The CP-23L (for optimum life and operation. Charging note ••CAUTION: DO NOT use a battery pack or charger that are not manufactured or approved by itself. ••If the charging indicator blinks orange, there may be different, depending on the transceiver version. 1-3 Contact your dealer if you have problems charging a new battery pack. Charging indicator Lights...
... Power adapter* (BC-242) Battery pack (BP-280) Turn OFF The CP-23L (for optimum life and operation. Charging note ••CAUTION: DO NOT use a battery pack or charger that are not manufactured or approved by itself. ••If the charging indicator blinks orange, there may be different, depending on the transceiver version. 1-3 Contact your dealer if you have problems charging a new battery pack. Charging indicator Lights...
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...-) ••Duplex frequency offset ••Output power ••Memory name ••Scan skip setting ••Tuning step ••Operating mode ••Tone squelch setting, tone squelch frequency ••Tone squelch frequency for details. 2-2 Channel No. Selecting Channel 8: Push [0], [0], [8], or push [8], and then push [ENT]. LLUse the optional CS-T10 programming software to select the Memory mode. 2. Usage 0 ~ 199 (M-CH) Normal memory channels. DDUsing the Ten...
...-) ••Duplex frequency offset ••Output power ••Memory name ••Scan skip setting ••Tuning step ••Operating mode ••Tone squelch setting, tone squelch frequency ••Tone squelch frequency for details. 2-2 Channel No. Selecting Channel 8: Push [0], [0], [8], or push [8], and then push [ENT]. LLUse the optional CS-T10 programming software to select the Memory mode. 2. Usage 0 ~ 199 (M-CH) Normal memory channels. DDUsing the Ten...
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... beeps sound writes the set frequency to the currently selected channel. 5. Set the frequency to 145.800 MHz. 2. Push [BAND] to the VFO mode. Rotate [DIAL] to select Channel 11. 6. Push [S.MW] until two short beeps sound. ••" " and the channel number blink. Repeatedly push [BAND] to select the Call Channel mode. 2 MEMORY OPERATION Selecting a Call channel Call channels are used for quick recall of the selected channel. 2-3 LLHolding down [S.MW] until three beeps sound...
... beeps sound writes the set frequency to the currently selected channel. 5. Set the frequency to 145.800 MHz. 2. Push [BAND] to the VFO mode. Rotate [DIAL] to select Channel 11. 6. Push [S.MW] until two short beeps sound. ••" " and the channel number blink. Repeatedly push [BAND] to select the Call Channel mode. 2 MEMORY OPERATION Selecting a Call channel Call channels are used for quick recall of the selected channel. 2-3 LLHolding down [S.MW] until three beeps sound...
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... cursor to select the Memory mode. 4. Selecting a display mode Select "nAmE" in the Display Mode item in the Initial Set mode, to display the channel name. 1. Rotate [VOL] counter-clockwise to turn OFF the transceiver. 2. While holding down [SET] until "dISP m" is given. Push [S.MW] until two short beeps sound. ••" " and the channel number blink. 2. Rotate [DIAL] to Select a Memory Channel to re-enter a memory name...
... cursor to select the Memory mode. 4. Selecting a display mode Select "nAmE" in the Display Mode item in the Initial Set mode, to display the channel name. 1. Rotate [VOL] counter-clockwise to turn OFF the transceiver. 2. While holding down [SET] until "dISP m" is given. Push [S.MW] until two short beeps sound. ••" " and the channel number blink. 2. Rotate [DIAL] to Select a Memory Channel to re-enter a memory name...
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...Repeatedly scans the entire VHF and UHF bands. LLA Program Scan range must be set Program Scan range. LLSee pages 6-5 and 6-6 about the Tone Squelch and DTCS Code Squelch functions. 3-2 3 SCAN OPERATION Scan Type Scanning is usable in the VFO, Memory, or Call channel modes. DDVFO scan Scans for signals. Program scan (1 ~ 3): Repeatedly scans the set to skip unwanted channels or frequencies. ALL scan (ALL): Repeatedly scans all memory channels on the preregistered memory channels. LLDuring a scan, rotate [DIAL] to change the scan direction. Selected band scan (BAND): Scans all...
...Repeatedly scans the entire VHF and UHF bands. LLA Program Scan range must be set Program Scan range. LLSee pages 6-5 and 6-6 about the Tone Squelch and DTCS Code Squelch functions. 3-2 3 SCAN OPERATION Scan Type Scanning is usable in the VFO, Memory, or Call channel modes. DDVFO scan Scans for signals. Program scan (1 ~ 3): Repeatedly scans the set to skip unwanted channels or frequencies. ALL scan (ALL): Repeatedly scans all memory channels on the preregistered memory channels. LLDuring a scan, rotate [DIAL] to change the scan direction. Selected band scan (BAND): Scans all...
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... scanning those frequencies set period of time that is applied to the scan. LLRotate [DIAL] while holding down [MONI] to adjust the squelch level during a scan ••The VFO scan uses the selected operating mode. ••During a Memory mode scan, the operating mode entered into the channel is paused. In the VFO mode: Skips the frequency assigned as skip channels (p. 3-5). TIP: Turn OFF the Program Skip function in the Set mode. (p. 5-4) When a received...
... scanning those frequencies set period of time that is applied to the scan. LLRotate [DIAL] while holding down [MONI] to adjust the squelch level during a scan ••The VFO scan uses the selected operating mode. ••During a Memory mode scan, the operating mode entered into the channel is paused. In the VFO mode: Skips the frequency assigned as skip channels (p. 3-5). TIP: Turn OFF the Program Skip function in the Set mode. (p. 5-4) When a received...
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... change the band to start the scan. ALL: Full scan bAnd: Band scan PROG1 ~ 3: Program scan TIP: About the Band scan While scanning the VHF or UHF band, push [BAND] to switch the scan to select the VFO mode. 2. Repeatedly push [V/M/C] to the other band. LLWhile scanning, repeatedly push [SET] to use the function. Enter the Skip Channel in Memory mode to select a scan type. LLWhile scanning, push [BAND] to change the scanning direction. ••While scanning, hold down [SCAN] until a beep sounds to scan...
... change the band to start the scan. ALL: Full scan bAnd: Band scan PROG1 ~ 3: Program scan TIP: About the Band scan While scanning the VHF or UHF band, push [BAND] to switch the scan to select the VFO mode. 2. Repeatedly push [V/M/C] to the other band. LLWhile scanning, repeatedly push [SET] to use the function. Enter the Skip Channel in Memory mode to select a scan type. LLWhile scanning, push [BAND] to change the scanning direction. ••While scanning, hold down [SCAN] until a beep sounds to scan...
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... receive and transmit frequencies are the same). ••-: The transmit frequency shifts down from the receive frequency by the offset amount. ••+: The transmit frequency shifts up from the receive frequency by the offset amount. 5-3 5 SET MODE Set Mode items Tone/DTCS (Default: OFF) DTCS (Default: 023) Selects a tone type during FM mode operation. ••OFF: Turns OFF the function ••tOnE: Repeater Tone ••P bEEP: Pocket Beep ••tSqL: Tone Squelch...
... receive and transmit frequencies are the same). ••-: The transmit frequency shifts down from the receive frequency by the offset amount. ••+: The transmit frequency shifts up from the receive frequency by the offset amount. 5-3 5 SET MODE Set Mode items Tone/DTCS (Default: OFF) DTCS (Default: 023) Selects a tone type during FM mode operation. ••OFF: Turns OFF the function ••tOnE: Repeater Tone ••P bEEP: Pocket Beep ••tSqL: Tone Squelch...
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... is received while operating the Priority Scan, a bell sounds and " " blinks. This function enables the transceiver to skip the unwanted frequencies that communicates using the Tone Squelch function. Tuning step (Default: 5.0*) Selects a tuning step. 5 SET MODE Set Mode items Frequency offset (Default: 0.600*) Tone scan (Default: OFF) Sets the difference between the transmit and receive frequencies for Repeater operation or Duplex operation. ••Range: Set to between 0.000 and 20.000 (MHz). *The default value may differ, depending on the frequency band...
... is received while operating the Priority Scan, a bell sounds and " " blinks. This function enables the transceiver to skip the unwanted frequencies that communicates using the Tone Squelch function. Tuning step (Default: 5.0*) Selects a tuning step. 5 SET MODE Set Mode items Frequency offset (Default: 0.600*) Tone scan (Default: OFF) Sets the difference between the transmit and receive frequencies for Repeater operation or Duplex operation. ••Range: Set to between 0.000 and 20.000 (MHz). *The default value may differ, depending on the frequency band...
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... the user stops speaking, and then the VOX switches to enable the PTT Lock function. ••OFF: Turns OFF the function. ••On: Inhibits transmission. Weather alert (For only the USA version) (Default: OFF) Sets a VOX level. VOX time-out timer (Default: 3) Sets the microphone sensitivity. VOX level (Default: 5) Selects whether or not to receive. ••Range: 0.5 ~ 3.0 seconds. MIC gain (Default: 2) Sets the period of time, the transmission is received. Higher values make the VOX function...
... the user stops speaking, and then the VOX switches to enable the PTT Lock function. ••OFF: Turns OFF the function. ••On: Inhibits transmission. Weather alert (For only the USA version) (Default: OFF) Sets a VOX level. VOX time-out timer (Default: 3) Sets the microphone sensitivity. VOX level (Default: 5) Selects whether or not to receive. ••Range: 0.5 ~ 3.0 seconds. MIC gain (Default: 2) Sets the period of time, the transmission is received. Higher values make the VOX function...
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... is displayed in Standby mode. If you operate the transceiver during this period of time. ••OFF: Does not turn OFF the transceiver after the set period of time ends. Selects whether or not to enable the Busy Lockout function. ••OFF: Transmittable even while receiving. ••RPt: Inhibits transmission if the received signal does not include the programmed tone. ••bUSy...
... is displayed in Standby mode. If you operate the transceiver during this period of time. ••OFF: Does not turn OFF the transceiver after the set period of time ends. Selects whether or not to enable the Busy Lockout function. ••OFF: Transmittable even while receiving. ••RPt: Inhibits transmission if the received signal does not include the programmed tone. ••bUSy...
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...: Displays a memory channel name (p. 2-5) ••CH*: Displays a memory channel number. ••FREq: Displays a memory channel frequency. *When "CH" is selected: ••Memory Scan (p. 3-5) ••Selecting an output power (BM) ••Monitor function (BM) ••Adjusting the squelch level (BM) ••Using the Lock function (BM) ••Transmitting a DTMF code (p. 6-3) ••Home Channel function (BM) ••Set mode (Settable items are "PAUSE," "LIGHt," "mic G," "VOX," "VOX LV," "VOX...
...: Displays a memory channel name (p. 2-5) ••CH*: Displays a memory channel number. ••FREq: Displays a memory channel frequency. *When "CH" is selected: ••Memory Scan (p. 3-5) ••Selecting an output power (BM) ••Monitor function (BM) ••Adjusting the squelch level (BM) ••Using the Lock function (BM) ••Transmitting a DTMF code (p. 6-3) ••Home Channel function (BM) ••Set mode (Settable items are "PAUSE," "LIGHt," "mic G," "VOX," "VOX LV," "VOX...
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...;On: The transceiver displays the battery voltage. Release to stop transmitting. ••On: When you transmit a signal that superimposes the CTCSS tone, the other station receiver. 5-9 Monitor (Default: PUSH) Selects whether or not to enable the Auto Low Power function. ••OFF: Turns OFF the function. ••On: When the temperature goes below 0˚C (32˚F), the transceiver automatically sets the all output power to cancel...
...;On: The transceiver displays the battery voltage. Release to stop transmitting. ••On: When you transmit a signal that superimposes the CTCSS tone, the other station receiver. 5-9 Monitor (Default: PUSH) Selects whether or not to enable the Auto Low Power function. ••OFF: Turns OFF the function. ••On: When the temperature goes below 0˚C (32˚F), the transceiver automatically sets the all output power to cancel...
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... mode. 2. Set an operating frequency. 4. Step. 2 Using the DTCS code squelch 1. Operate normally. Repeatedly push [V/M/C] to select an operating mode. 3. Repeatedly push [SET] to set the DTCS code. Rotate [DIAL] to select "codE." 6. TIP: Using the Pocket Beep function When the transceiver receives a signal, a beep sounds for calls from others using the same DTCS code. LLYou will be muted. 6-6 All other signals will only hear the audio of stations using the same tone. 6 OTHER FUNCTIONS DTCS code squelch operation The tone squelch opens...
... mode. 2. Set an operating frequency. 4. Step. 2 Using the DTCS code squelch 1. Operate normally. Repeatedly push [V/M/C] to select an operating mode. 3. Repeatedly push [SET] to set the DTCS code. Rotate [DIAL] to select "codE." 6. TIP: Using the Pocket Beep function When the transceiver receives a signal, a beep sounds for calls from others using the same DTCS code. LLYou will be muted. 6-6 All other signals will only hear the audio of stations using the same tone. 6 OTHER FUNCTIONS DTCS code squelch operation The tone squelch opens...
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...-related settings Adjust the VOX-related settings in the Set mode. Push [SET] to select "VOX." 3. Connection(IC-T10) MIC GND 2.5 (d) mm +5 V SP SP GND 3.5 (d) mm I/O GND MIC +5 V GND SP I/O DDSetting the VOX level 1. LLAdjust until "VOX" is attached to select "On." 4. See page 5-5 for details. 6-9 Repeatedly push [SET] to enter the Set mode. ••A Set mode item is displayed. 2. Rotate [DIAL] to the transceiver. This function provides hands-free operation...
...-related settings Adjust the VOX-related settings in the Set mode. Push [SET] to select "VOX." 3. Connection(IC-T10) MIC GND 2.5 (d) mm +5 V SP SP GND 3.5 (d) mm I/O GND MIC +5 V GND SP I/O DDSetting the VOX level 1. LLAdjust until "VOX" is attached to select "On." 4. See page 5-5 for details. 6-9 Repeatedly push [SET] to enter the Set mode. ••A Set mode item is displayed. 2. Rotate [DIAL] to the transceiver. This function provides hands-free operation...
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Refer to enter the Cloning mode. ••"CLOnE m" is displayed. 4. OPC-474 or 3.5 mm (1/8 inch) stereo jack cable (User supplied) OPC-478UC/OPC-478UC-1 2. Turn OFF the transceivers, and connect the master and sub-transceivers using the optional CS-T10 programming software and an OPC-478UC/OPC478UC-1 programming cable. Turn ON the sub-transceiver. 3. transceiver's function display. ••When the cloning is finished, "CL End" is required. 1. DDCloning using a PC Copy the...
Refer to enter the Cloning mode. ••"CLOnE m" is displayed. 4. OPC-474 or 3.5 mm (1/8 inch) stereo jack cable (User supplied) OPC-478UC/OPC-478UC-1 2. Turn OFF the transceivers, and connect the master and sub-transceivers using the optional CS-T10 programming software and an OPC-478UC/OPC478UC-1 programming cable. Turn ON the sub-transceiver. 3. transceiver's function display. ••When the cloning is finished, "CL End" is required. 1. DDCloning using a PC Copy the...
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... factory defaults. An All Reset clears all programming and returns all settings to their defaults without clearing the following: ••Memory Channel contents ••Scan Edge contents ••Call Channel contents ••DTMF memory contents ••Home Channel settings 6-12 Rotate [VOL] counter-clockwise to turn ON the transceiver. ••"Icom" and the voltage are displayed, and then the operating frequency...
... factory defaults. An All Reset clears all programming and returns all settings to their defaults without clearing the following: ••Memory Channel contents ••Scan Edge contents ••Call Channel contents ••DTMF memory contents ••Home Channel settings 6-12 Rotate [VOL] counter-clockwise to turn ON the transceiver. ••"Icom" and the voltage are displayed, and then the operating frequency...
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... charger adapter To rapidly charge up to a PC. Use the OPC-478UC or OPC-478UC-1 to connect the transceiver to 6 battery packs. ••OPC-656 dc power cable Use with a 13.8 V power source instead of places in some countries. The supplied power adapter may not be available in a vehicle. ••MB-133 belt clip ••CS-T10 programming software + OPC-478UC/OPC-478UC-1 programming cable The software to program...
... charger adapter To rapidly charge up to a PC. Use the OPC-478UC or OPC-478UC-1 to connect the transceiver to 6 battery packs. ••OPC-656 dc power cable Use with a 13.8 V power source instead of places in some countries. The supplied power adapter may not be available in a vehicle. ••MB-133 belt clip ••CS-T10 programming software + OPC-478UC/OPC-478UC-1 programming cable The software to program...