Instruction Manual
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... development went into the design of your radio of choice, and hope you with years of your time to take a couple of moments of trouble-free operation. struction manual contains important operating instructions for optimum use the VOX operation, an optional headset and a plug adapter cable are attached. ❍ Built in - The IC-V80/ V80E vhf transceiver is designed and build with Icom's philosophy of personal injury, fire or electric...
... development went into the design of your radio of choice, and hope you with years of your time to take a couple of moments of trouble-free operation. struction manual contains important operating instructions for optimum use the VOX operation, an optional headset and a plug adapter cable are attached. ❍ Built in - The IC-V80/ V80E vhf transceiver is designed and build with Icom's philosophy of personal injury, fire or electric...
Instruction Manual
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... can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used with the instructions, may result in a residential installation. NEVER operate or touch the transceiver with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to correct the interference by Icom. Remove the battery pack or batteries from heavy rain, and never immerse in a particular installation. These limits are at- If this device under FCC regulations. cian...
... can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used with the instructions, may result in a residential installation. NEVER operate or touch the transceiver with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to correct the interference by Icom. Remove the battery pack or batteries from heavy rain, and never immerse in a particular installation. These limits are at- If this device under FCC regulations. cian...
Instruction Manual
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...-263 13 ■ Battery information 13 4 BASIC OPERATION 14-19 ■ Power ON 14 ■ Adjusting the volume level 14 ■ Adjusting the squelch level 14 ■ Monitor function 14 ■ Mode selection 15 ■ Operating mode selection 16 ■ Setting a tuning step 16 ■ Setting a frequency 16 ■ Receiving 17 ■ Transmitting 17 ■ Key lock function 18 ■ [VOL] function assignment 18 ■ Weather channel operation (U.S.A. version only...
...-263 13 ■ Battery information 13 4 BASIC OPERATION 14-19 ■ Power ON 14 ■ Adjusting the volume level 14 ■ Adjusting the squelch level 14 ■ Monitor function 14 ■ Mode selection 15 ■ Operating mode selection 16 ■ Setting a tuning step 16 ■ Setting a frequency 16 ■ Receiving 17 ■ Transmitting 17 ■ Key lock function 18 ■ [VOL] function assignment 18 ■ Weather channel operation (U.S.A. version only...
Instruction Manual
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... to transmit a 1750 Hz tone burst signal. (p. 22) w ANTENNA CONNECTOR Connect the antenna here. (p. 1) e CONTROL DIAL [VOL] ➥ Adjust the volume level. (p. 14) ➥ During the Set mode, or Initial Set mode, rotate to select a desired option or value. (pp. 38, 43) r EXTERNAL SPEAKER/MICROPHONE JACKS [SP MIC] Used to /from the [SP/MIC] jack. See page 51 for a list of available options. Be sure to turn power...
... to transmit a 1750 Hz tone burst signal. (p. 22) w ANTENNA CONNECTOR Connect the antenna here. (p. 1) e CONTROL DIAL [VOL] ➥ Adjust the volume level. (p. 14) ➥ During the Set mode, or Initial Set mode, rotate to select a desired option or value. (pp. 38, 43) r EXTERNAL SPEAKER/MICROPHONE JACKS [SP MIC] Used to /from the [SP/MIC] jack. See page 51 for a list of available options. Be sure to turn power...
Instruction Manual
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... turn the transceiver power ON or OFF. (p. 14) u UP/DOWN KEYS Push to change the operating frequency. (p. 16) ➥ During memory mode operation, push to select a memory channel. (p. 24) ➥ While scanning, push to change the scanning direction. (pp. 29, 30, 31, 34) ➥ While pushing and holding [MONI], push to set the squelch level. (p. 14) ➥ During the Set mode, or Initial Set mode, push to select a desired setting...
... turn the transceiver power ON or OFF. (p. 14) u UP/DOWN KEYS Push to change the operating frequency. (p. 16) ➥ During memory mode operation, push to select a memory channel. (p. 24) ➥ While scanning, push to change the scanning direction. (pp. 29, 30, 31, 34) ➥ While pushing and holding [MONI], push to set the squelch level. (p. 14) ➥ During the Set mode, or Initial Set mode, push to select a desired setting...
Instruction Manual
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...; D isplays the operating frequency, memory channel, Set modes contents and a variety of other information. 11 • The decimal point blinks during scan. 12 ➥ D uring memory mode operation, the programmed memory name is displayed. 13 y BATTERY INDICATOR (p. 13) 14 ➥ " " (battery indicators) appear when the battery 15 pack/case is attached. ➥ " " appears when the battery pack must be changed, 16 or batteries must be replaced. 17 18...
...; D isplays the operating frequency, memory channel, Set modes contents and a variety of other information. 11 • The decimal point blinks during scan. 12 ➥ D uring memory mode operation, the programmed memory name is displayed. 13 y BATTERY INDICATOR (p. 13) 14 ➥ " " (battery indicators) appear when the battery 15 pack/case is attached. ➥ " " appears when the battery pack must be changed, 16 or batteries must be replaced. 17 18...
Instruction Manual
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... of the case. Use the battery only with the transceiver for which it is discolored or deformed. If fluid from inside the battery. Immediately wash, using clean water, any part of the body that is not specified in this instruction manual. R DANGER! Only Icom battery packs are tested and approved for use the battery if it dry before using the battery if it to...
... of the case. Use the battery only with the transceiver for which it is discolored or deformed. If fluid from inside the battery. Immediately wash, using clean water, any part of the body that is not specified in this instruction manual. R DANGER! Only Icom battery packs are tested and approved for use the battery if it dry before using the battery if it to...
Instruction Manual
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... of its specified temperature range will activate, causing the battery to using the transceiver for the first time, the battery 16 pack must be left fully charged, completely discharged, or in the battery will reduce the battery's performance and battery life. CAUTION: Shorter battery life could corrode the battery charger terminals or 7 damage the charger. If the battery is not completely charged by the specified time, stop charging. R WARNING! NEVER put...
... of its specified temperature range will activate, causing the battery to using the transceiver for the first time, the battery 16 pack must be left fully charged, completely discharged, or in the battery will reduce the battery's performance and battery life. CAUTION: Shorter battery life could corrode the battery charger terminals or 7 damage the charger. If the battery is not completely charged by the specified time, stop charging. R WARNING! NEVER put...
Instruction Manual
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... current still flows in the Initial Set mode 13 (p. 47). ■ Battery information D Battery life Battery pack/case Voltage Capacity Battery life*1 BP-263 Battery case for a long time. Remove the battery pack/case when it won't be turned OFF in the transceiver. q R emove the battery case if it . • Never use batteries whose insulated covering is damaged. NOTE: When the battery case is calculated under the following conditions...
... current still flows in the Initial Set mode 13 (p. 47). ■ Battery information D Battery life Battery pack/case Voltage Capacity Battery life*1 BP-263 Battery case for a long time. Remove the battery pack/case when it won't be turned OFF in the transceiver. q R emove the battery case if it . • Never use batteries whose insulated covering is damaged. NOTE: When the battery case is calculated under the following conditions...
Instruction Manual
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... opened and the audio is fully charged, or the BP-263 battery case has brand new alkaline batteries (pp. 11-13). e Set the frequency. 4 BASIC OPERATION ■ Receiving Make sure the BP-264 or BP-265 battery pack is heard. • The signal indicator shows the relative signal strength level. w R otate [VOL] to transmit appears while transmitting. • The signal indicator shows the output power level. w Adjust...
... opened and the audio is fully charged, or the BP-263 battery case has brand new alkaline batteries (pp. 11-13). e Set the frequency. 4 BASIC OPERATION ■ Receiving Make sure the BP-264 or BP-265 battery pack is heard. • The signal indicator shows the relative signal strength level. w R otate [VOL] to transmit appears while transmitting. • The signal indicator shows the output power level. w Adjust...
Instruction Manual
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...; Push [# ENT] to stop the scan. w Turn the weather alert function ON in the Set mode. NOTE: While receiving a signal on a frequency other than the Weather alert frequency, the receiving signal will be selected. When the weather alert function is ON, the selected weather channel is operated. D Weather alert function NOAA broadcast stations transmit weather alert tones before important weather announcements. When the alert signal is detected, the "ALt" and the WX channel number are 10 weather channels for announcements. r W hen...
...; Push [# ENT] to stop the scan. w Turn the weather alert function ON in the Set mode. NOTE: While receiving a signal on a frequency other than the Weather alert frequency, the receiving signal will be selected. When the weather alert function is ON, the selected weather channel is operated. D Weather alert function NOAA broadcast stations transmit weather alert tones before important weather announcements. When the alert signal is detected, the "ALt" and the WX channel number are 10 weather channels for announcements. r W hen...
Instruction Manual
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... MONI] or [FUNC](M). 7 SCAN OPERATION ■ Scan types A scan automatically searches for signals, and makes it easier to start a scan. Program them in advance. This scan is useful for checking for signals within a specific frequency range, such as regular memory channels. (p. 25) If identical frequencies are programmed into the scan edge channels, the programmed scan will not function. "2b" and "3A"-"3b." • To change the scan direction, push [] or [...
... MONI] or [FUNC](M). 7 SCAN OPERATION ■ Scan types A scan automatically searches for signals, and makes it easier to start a scan. Program them in advance. This scan is useful for checking for signals within a specific frequency range, such as regular memory channels. (p. 25) If identical frequencies are programmed into the scan edge channels, the programmed scan will not function. "2b" and "3A"-"3b." • To change the scan direction, push [] or [...
Instruction Manual
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... code, respectively. D Pocket beep The pocket beep function uses subaudible tones or DTCS codes for calling, and can be set for calls using the same tone or code. r Push [# ENT] to 8 the left. D Setting CTCSS tone or DTCS code 2 q P ush [FUNC](M), and then [SET](8) to enter the Set mode. 3 w P ush [] or [] to select the CTCSS tone item (Ct) or 4 the DTCS code item (dt). • " " blinks when selecting the CTCSS tone...
... code, respectively. D Pocket beep The pocket beep function uses subaudible tones or DTCS codes for calling, and can be set for calls using the same tone or code. r Push [# ENT] to 8 the left. D Setting CTCSS tone or DTCS code 2 q P ush [FUNC](M), and then [SET](8) to enter the Set mode. 3 w P ush [] or [] to select the CTCSS tone item (Ct) or 4 the DTCS code item (dt). • " " blinks when selecting the CTCSS tone...
Instruction Manual
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..., as well as the code setting. D Operation q S et a desired operating frequency, and then a CTCSS tone or a DTCS code. w P ush [FUNC](M), and then [TONE](1). • Repeat step w several times to exit the Set mode. Repeater tone Function OFF TX/RX: Normal polarity TX: Normal, RX: Reverse Tone squelch with pocket beep e Operate the transceiver in sequence. Push , and then to enter the Set mode. Tone squelch DTCS squelch with pocket beep DTCS squelch TX: Reverse, RX...
..., as well as the code setting. D Operation q S et a desired operating frequency, and then a CTCSS tone or a DTCS code. w P ush [FUNC](M), and then [TONE](1). • Repeat step w several times to exit the Set mode. Repeater tone Function OFF TX/RX: Normal polarity TX: Normal, RX: Reverse Tone squelch with pocket beep e Operate the transceiver in sequence. Push , and then to enter the Set mode. Tone squelch DTCS squelch with pocket beep DTCS squelch TX: Reverse, RX...
Instruction Manual
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... tone frequency or code is tempo- 11 rarily programmed into the selected mode. 12 • When a tone frequency or DTCS code is not se- w P ush [FUNC](M), and then [TONE](1). 6 • Repeat step w several times to activate a desired tone function. 7 • The tone scan can determine the subaudi- 3 ble tone required to the scan resume setting (p. 30) 13 • The decoded CTCSS tone frequency or DTCS code is activated. • Beep tones sound and " " blinks...
... tone frequency or code is tempo- 11 rarily programmed into the selected mode. 12 • When a tone frequency or DTCS code is not se- w P ush [FUNC](M), and then [TONE](1). 6 • Repeat step w several times to activate a desired tone function. 7 • The tone scan can determine the subaudi- 3 ble tone required to the scan resume setting (p. 30) 13 • The decoded CTCSS tone frequency or DTCS code is activated. • Beep tones sound and " " blinks...
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... transceivers. NOTE: When the display type setting (pp. 27, 46) is used to select the option or value. 4 r To exit the Set mode, push [# ENT]. 5 • Repeater tone • Tone squelch 6 frequency (p. 39) frequency (p. 39) • DTCS code (p. 39) • DTCS polarity (p. 39) • Frequency offset (p. 40) 7 8 • Operating mode (p. 42) • Reverse duplex functon (p. 40) 9 : Push 10 • DTMF TX key (p. 42) • VOX time-out...
... transceivers. NOTE: When the display type setting (pp. 27, 46) is used to select the option or value. 4 r To exit the Set mode, push [# ENT]. 5 • Repeater tone • Tone squelch 6 frequency (p. 39) frequency (p. 39) • DTCS code (p. 39) • DTCS polarity (p. 39) • Frequency offset (p. 40) 7 8 • Operating mode (p. 42) • Reverse duplex functon (p. 40) 9 : Push 10 • DTMF TX key (p. 42) • VOX time-out...
Instruction Manual
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... Turns the Weather Alert function ON or OFF. (p. 19) (default: OFF) NOTE: Set the microphone gain before setting the VOX gain. Higher values make the VOX function more sensi- However, you can adjust it to suit your operating environment (including your voice. (default: mic.2) NOTE: When using the VOX function, we recommend setting the microphone gain to 3. Higher values make the microphone more sensitive to allow transmitting. • tX .OF: Inhibits transmitting. (Receive...
... Turns the Weather Alert function ON or OFF. (p. 19) (default: OFF) NOTE: Set the microphone gain before setting the VOX gain. Higher values make the VOX function more sensi- However, you can adjust it to suit your operating environment (including your voice. (default: mic.2) NOTE: When using the VOX function, we recommend setting the microphone gain to 3. Higher values make the microphone more sensitive to allow transmitting. • tX .OF: Inhibits transmitting. (Receive...
Instruction Manual
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... Set mode. p. 25 17 programmed. 18 The displayed frequency is inhibited. • Charge the battery pack, or replace the batteries. pp. 11-13 • Set the TX permission setting to select the p. 15 12 weather channel mode is • Push [VFO/MR/CALL] several times to "ON" in the scan edge channels, "XA"-"Xb." weather channel mode is impossible. 13 TROUBLE SHOOTING If your transceiver seems to be set to OFF or too low...
... Set mode. p. 25 17 programmed. 18 The displayed frequency is inhibited. • Charge the battery pack, or replace the batteries. pp. 11-13 • Set the TX permission setting to select the p. 15 12 weather channel mode is • Push [VFO/MR/CALL] several times to "ON" in the scan edge channels, "XA"-"Xb." weather channel mode is impossible. 13 TROUBLE SHOOTING If your transceiver seems to be set to OFF or too low...
Instruction Manual
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... AC adapter. (For all chargers) • MB-124 belt clip Exclusive alligator-type belt clip. 51 • FA-B2E vhf antenna The same antenna that provides convenient operation while hanging the transceiver on the version. Battery life: 19 hrs. (approx.; An AC adapter may be used. • SP-27 tube earphone Provides clear audio in some countries. grated PTT switch) to the transceiver. Battery life: 13 hrs. (approx.; FM, high power, Tx...
... AC adapter. (For all chargers) • MB-124 belt clip Exclusive alligator-type belt clip. 51 • FA-B2E vhf antenna The same antenna that provides convenient operation while hanging the transceiver on the version. Battery life: 19 hrs. (approx.; An AC adapter may be used. • SP-27 tube earphone Provides clear audio in some countries. grated PTT switch) to the transceiver. Battery life: 13 hrs. (approx.; FM, high power, Tx...
Instruction Manual
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... turn the VOX func- OPTIONS 14 ■ VOX function The transceiver has a VOX function, which allows hands-free operation. then, automatically returns to suit your operating 8 environment (including your headset performance). 9 • Set the microphone gain before setting the VOX gain in the Set mode, you cannot transmit using the VOX function, adjust the microphone gain and the VOX-related settings (p. 53) to reception when you speak into the microphone, without needing to turn the power...
... turn the VOX func- OPTIONS 14 ■ VOX function The transceiver has a VOX function, which allows hands-free operation. then, automatically returns to suit your operating 8 environment (including your headset performance). 9 • Set the microphone gain before setting the VOX gain in the Set mode, you cannot transmit using the VOX function, adjust the microphone gain and the VOX-related settings (p. 53) to reception when you speak into the microphone, without needing to turn the power...