Instruction Manual
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... VOX operation, an optional headset and a plug adapter cable are attached. ❍ Built in - No risk of your time to thank you for making your IC-V80/V80E your IC-V80/V80E. This in VOX circuit enabling the VOX operation* (voice operated transmission) *To use . EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS WORD R DANGER! Equipment damage may occur. IMPORTANT READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely before using the transceiver. The IC-V80/ V80E vhf transceiver is designed and build with Icom...
... VOX operation, an optional headset and a plug adapter cable are attached. ❍ Built in - No risk of your time to thank you for making your IC-V80/V80E your IC-V80/V80E. This in VOX circuit enabling the VOX operation* (voice operated transmission) *To use . EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS WORD R DANGER! Equipment damage may occur. IMPORTANT READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely before using the transceiver. The IC-V80/ V80E vhf transceiver is designed and build with Icom...
Instruction Manual
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... and splash resistance cannot be guaranteed because of the FCC Rules. Remove the battery pack or batteries from that interference will need to radio communications. Icom is not responsible for a long time. ent from the transceiver when not using it for the destruction or damage to comply with an Icom transceiver. Otherwise, the installed battery pack or batteries will become exhausted, and will not occur in...
... and splash resistance cannot be guaranteed because of the FCC Rules. Remove the battery pack or batteries from that interference will need to radio communications. Icom is not responsible for a long time. ent from the transceiver when not using it for the destruction or damage to comply with an Icom transceiver. Otherwise, the installed battery pack or batteries will become exhausted, and will not occur in...
Instruction Manual
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...; Battery case (BP-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...
...; Battery case (BP-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...
Instruction Manual
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... connected. t MONITOR KEY [MONI] ➥ Push and hold 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 connect an optional speaker-microphone, plug adapter cable or cloning cable. See page 51 for a list...
... connected. t MONITOR KEY [MONI] ➥ Push and hold 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 connect an optional speaker-microphone, plug adapter cable or cloning cable. See page 51 for a list...
Instruction Manual
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... exchanged. to 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...
... exchanged. to 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...
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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... not charge or use the battery if it is not specified in direct sunlight may cause smoke, fire, or cause the battery to the battery or degradation of battery performance. R DANGER! This may cause heat generation, and the battery may also degrade battery performance or shorten battery life. R DANGER! Use the battery only with fluid from inside a sun heated car, or in this instruction manual...
... not charge or use the battery if it is not specified in direct sunlight may cause smoke, fire, or cause the battery to the battery or degradation of battery performance. R DANGER! This may cause heat generation, and the battery may also degrade battery performance or shorten battery life. R DANGER! Use the battery only with fluid from inside a sun heated car, or in this instruction manual...
Instruction Manual
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... the battery charger. 3 Continuing to stop 2 charging and remove the battery from the radio after discharging. This could cause a fire, overheating, or cause the battery to rupture. CAUTION: Always use the battery until the battery indicator shows half-capacity, and then keep it safely in the battery will reduce the battery's performance and battery life. CAUTION: Shorter battery life could occur if the battery is not completely charged by...
... the battery charger. 3 Continuing to stop 2 charging and remove the battery from the radio after discharging. This could cause a fire, overheating, or cause the battery to rupture. CAUTION: Always use the battery until the battery indicator shows half-capacity, and then keep it safely in the battery will reduce the battery's performance and battery life. CAUTION: Shorter battery life could occur if the battery is not completely charged by...
Instruction Manual
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3 BATTERY CHARGING ■ Battery case (BP-263) When using it. • Never use batteries whose insulated covering is damaged. NOTE: When the battery case is attached, the battery pro- e A ttach the battery case. (p. 2) Be careful! If the battery case gets wet, be sure to the transceiver. E ven when the transceiver power is necessary. Otherwise, the battery pack or the batteries in the Initial Set mode 13 (p. 47). ■ Battery information D Battery life Battery pack...
3 BATTERY CHARGING ■ Battery case (BP-263) When using it. • Never use batteries whose insulated covering is damaged. NOTE: When the battery case is attached, the battery pro- e A ttach the battery case. (p. 2) Be careful! If the battery case gets wet, be sure to the transceiver. E ven when the transceiver power is necessary. Otherwise, the battery pack or the batteries in the Initial Set mode 13 (p. 47). ■ Battery information D Battery life Battery pack...
Instruction Manual
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... selected output power. r Adjust the squelch level. 17 ■ Transmitting CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna will damage the transceiver. NOTE: To prevent interference, push and hold [MONI] to open the squelch manually. q Set the operating frequency. (p. 16) w Push [FUNC](M), and then push [H/M/L](9) to select the output power between High (5.5 W), Mid (2.5 W) and Low (0.5 W). • "H," "M," or "L" appears according to monitor) q Turn the power ON. This may distort your mouth or speak too loudly. Microphone...
... selected output power. r Adjust the squelch level. 17 ■ Transmitting CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna will damage the transceiver. NOTE: To prevent interference, push and hold [MONI] to open the squelch manually. q Set the operating frequency. (p. 16) w Push [FUNC](M), and then push [H/M/L](9) to select the output power between High (5.5 W), Mid (2.5 W) and Low (0.5 W). • "H," "M," or "L" appears according to monitor) q Turn the power ON. This may distort your mouth or speak too loudly. Microphone...
Instruction Manual
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... stop the scan. for monitoring weather broadcasts from NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration). 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 alternately displayed. These interruptions cease when the weather alert function is monitored every 5 sec. 4 BASIC OPERATION ■ Weather channel operation There are alternately displayed, and a beep sounds until the transceiver is operated. D Weather alert function NOAA broadcast stations transmit weather...
... stop the scan. for monitoring weather broadcasts from NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration). 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 alternately displayed. These interruptions cease when the weather alert function is monitored every 5 sec. 4 BASIC OPERATION ■ Weather channel operation There are alternately displayed, and a beep sounds until the transceiver is operated. D Weather alert function NOAA broadcast stations transmit weather...
Instruction Manual
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... manner as repeater output frequencies, etc. 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 []. q P ush [VFO/MR/CALL] several times to select the VFO mode. MEMORY (SKIP) SCAN (p. 30) Mch...
... manner as repeater output frequencies, etc. 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 []. q P ush [VFO/MR/CALL] several times to select the VFO mode. MEMORY (SKIP) SCAN (p. 30) Mch...
Instruction Manual
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... squelch opens only when receiving a signal that someone has called while you that includes a matched CTCSS tone or DTCS 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. You can be used as a "common pager" to inform you were away from the transceiver. D Setting CTCSS tone...
... squelch opens only when receiving a signal that someone has called while you that includes a matched CTCSS tone or DTCS 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. You can be used as a "common pager" to inform you were away from the transceiver. D Setting CTCSS tone...
Instruction Manual
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8 TONE SQUELCH AND POCKET BEEP D Setting DTCS polarity For DTCS operation, the polarity setting is different, the DTCS squelch never opens, even when receiving a signal that includes a matched DTCS code. w P ush [] or [] to activate a desired tone function. w P ush [FUNC](M), and then [TONE](1). • Repeat step w several times to select the DTCS polarity item (dtP). Push , and then to exit the Set mode. q P ush [FUNC...
8 TONE SQUELCH AND POCKET BEEP D Setting DTCS polarity For DTCS operation, the polarity setting is different, the DTCS squelch never opens, even when receiving a signal that includes a matched DTCS code. w P ush [] or [] to activate a desired tone function. w P ush [FUNC](M), and then [TONE](1). • Repeat step w several times to select the DTCS polarity item (dtP). Push , and then to exit the Set mode. q P ush [FUNC...
Instruction Manual
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... programmed into the selected mode. 12 • When a tone frequency or DTCS code is activated. • Beep tones sound and " " blinks. No indication : Cannot be checked for operation. 15 -" " : CTCSS tone encoder (repeater tone) 16 -" " : CTCSS tone encoder/decoder -"D " : DTCS tone encoder/decoder 17 t T o cancel the scan, push any key. • When the received signal's tone/code does not match, the squelch does not open the squelch manually, push and hold [MONI]. To stop the beeps...
... programmed into the selected mode. 12 • When a tone frequency or DTCS code is activated. • Beep tones sound and " " blinks. No indication : Cannot be checked for operation. 15 -" " : CTCSS tone encoder (repeater tone) 16 -" " : CTCSS tone encoder/decoder -"D " : DTCS tone encoder/decoder 17 t T o cancel the scan, push any key. • When the received signal's tone/code does not match, the squelch does not open the squelch manually, push and hold [MONI]. To stop the beeps...
Instruction Manual
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... 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 timer (p. 42) • VOX...
... 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 timer (p. 42) • VOX...
Instruction Manual
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... "VOX.OF." (default: VOX.05) D TX permission Selects whether or not to suit your operating environment (including your headset performance). 41 Higher values make the microphone more sensitive to your voice. (default: mic.2) NOTE: When using the VOX function, we recommend setting the microphone gain to your voice. However, you can adjust it to allow transmitting. • tX .OF: Inhibits transmitting. (Receive only) • tX .ON : Allows transmitting. (default) D Weather alert...
... "VOX.OF." (default: VOX.05) D TX permission Selects whether or not to suit your operating environment (including your headset performance). 41 Higher values make the microphone more sensitive to your voice. (default: mic.2) NOTE: When using the VOX function, we recommend setting the microphone gain to your voice. However, you can adjust it to allow transmitting. • tX .OF: Inhibits transmitting. (Receive only) • tX .ON : Allows transmitting. (default) D Weather alert...
Instruction Manual
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... 12 weather channel mode is too low. • Rotate [VOL] to adjust to a service center. 1 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REF. 2 The transceiver does not turn • The battery is used for 1 sec. 13 TROUBLE SHOOTING If your transceiver seems to be set to OFF or too low. • S et the VOX gain to a suitable level. p. 13 3 • Loose connection of a battery pack/case. • Clean battery terminals. tone/DTCS squelch. 10 Frequency...
... 12 weather channel mode is too low. • Rotate [VOL] to adjust to a service center. 1 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REF. 2 The transceiver does not turn • The battery is used for 1 sec. 13 TROUBLE SHOOTING If your transceiver seems to be set to OFF or too low. • S et the VOX gain to a suitable level. p. 13 3 • Loose connection of a battery pack/case. • Clean battery terminals. tone/DTCS squelch. 10 Frequency...
Instruction Manual
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.... • CS-V80 cloning software+OPC-478/OPC-478UC cloning cable Provides quick and easy programming of such settings as memory channels and Set modes contents. • OPC-474 cloning cable For transceiver-to your lapel or breast pocket. • HM-158L/HM-159L speaker-mirophone Combination speaker-microphone that is supplied with the transceiver. • HM-153L earphone-mirophone Ideal for hands-free operation: clip the HM...
.... • CS-V80 cloning software+OPC-478/OPC-478UC cloning cable Provides quick and easy programming of such settings as memory channels and Set modes contents. • OPC-474 cloning cable For transceiver-to your lapel or breast pocket. • HM-158L/HM-159L speaker-mirophone Combination speaker-microphone that is supplied with the transceiver. • HM-153L earphone-mirophone Ideal for hands-free operation: clip the HM...
Instruction Manual
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...-2004 plug adapter cable are also required for 1 sec. D Optional unit connection q P ush and hold [ ] for operation. • The VOX (voice operated transmission) function starts transmis- to turn the VOX func- then, automatically returns to reception when you speak into the microphone, without needing 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...
...-2004 plug adapter cable are also required for 1 sec. D Optional unit connection q P ush and hold [ ] for operation. • The VOX (voice operated transmission) function starts transmis- to turn the VOX func- then, automatically returns to reception when you speak into the microphone, without needing 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...