Instruction Manual
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... selection 18 ■ Lock functions 19 1 2 3 BASIC OPERATION 20-28 ■ Receiving 20 3 ■ Transmitting 20 ■ Selecting output power 21 4 ■ Operating mode selection 21 5 ■ Squelch attenuator 22 ■ V/V, U/U simultaneous receive (Para-watch 23 6 ■ Sub band mute/busy beep 24 ■ Monitor function 24 7 ■ Single band operation 25 8 ■ One-touch PTT function 26 ■ Audio mute function 27 9 ■ Band scope 27 10 4 REPEATER OPERATION 29-35 ■...
... selection 18 ■ Lock functions 19 1 2 3 BASIC OPERATION 20-28 ■ Receiving 20 3 ■ Transmitting 20 ■ Selecting output power 21 4 ■ Operating mode selection 21 5 ■ Squelch attenuator 22 ■ V/V, U/U simultaneous receive (Para-watch 23 6 ■ Sub band mute/busy beep 24 ■ Monitor function 24 7 ■ Single band operation 25 8 ■ One-touch PTT function 26 ■ Audio mute function 27 9 ■ Band scope 27 10 4 REPEATER OPERATION 29-35 ■...
Instruction Manual
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...; Scan start/stop 75 ■ Scan edges programming 76 ■ Scan resume condition 78 ■ Skip channel setting 79 9 PRIORITY WATCH 80-81 ■ Priority watch types 80 ■ Priority watch operation 81 10 DTMF MEMORY ENCODER 82-85 ■ Programming a DTMF tone sequence 82 ■ Transmitting a DTMF tone sequence 83 ■ DTMF speed 85 11 TONE SQUELCH AND POCKET BEEP 86-91 ■ Tone/DTCS squelch beep operation...
...; Scan start/stop 75 ■ Scan edges programming 76 ■ Scan resume condition 78 ■ Skip channel setting 79 9 PRIORITY WATCH 80-81 ■ Priority watch types 80 ■ Priority watch operation 81 10 DTMF MEMORY ENCODER 82-85 ■ Programming a DTMF tone sequence 82 ■ Transmitting a DTMF tone sequence 83 ■ DTMF speed 85 11 TONE SQUELCH AND POCKET BEEP 86-91 ■ Tone/DTCS squelch beep operation...
Instruction Manual
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... for V/MHz SCAN M/CALL MW DUP MONI TONE DTMF LOW PRIO M/CALL MW V/MHz SCAN the MAIN band only. to t are for 1 sec. w FUNCTION•LOCK KEY [F• ] ➥ Push to turn the lock function ON and OFF. (p. 19) e OUTPUT POWER•PRIORITY KEY [LOW•PRIO] ➥ Each push changes the output power selection. (p. 21) ➥ Push and hold for 1 sec. to display the function guide. (p. 7) ➥...
... for V/MHz SCAN M/CALL MW DUP MONI TONE DTMF LOW PRIO M/CALL MW V/MHz SCAN the MAIN band only. to t are for 1 sec. w FUNCTION•LOCK KEY [F• ] ➥ Push to turn the lock function ON and OFF. (p. 19) e OUTPUT POWER•PRIORITY KEY [LOW•PRIO] ➥ Each push changes the output power selection. (p. 21) ➥ Push and hold for 1 sec. to display the function guide. (p. 7) ➥...
Instruction Manual
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... and weather 15 channel* modes. (pgs. 61, 72, 123) *Weather channels are arranged symmetrically. PANEL DESCRIPTION 1 Left band Right band 1 y DUAL BAND TRANSCEIVER i2820H 2 y 3 u u 4 5 N BAN N BAN i D D i 6 MA M AI V/MHz M/CALL DUP TONE LOW M/CALL V/MHz 7 SCAN MW MONI DTMF PRIO MW SCAN 8 *The same controls for both the left and right bands are available for USA version only. 16 ➥ Push and hold for 1 sec. o !0 !1 !1 !0 o 9 y SQUELCH CONTROL...
... and weather 15 channel* modes. (pgs. 61, 72, 123) *Weather channels are arranged symmetrically. PANEL DESCRIPTION 1 Left band Right band 1 y DUAL BAND TRANSCEIVER i2820H 2 y 3 u u 4 5 N BAN N BAN i D D i 6 MA M AI V/MHz M/CALL DUP TONE LOW M/CALL V/MHz 7 SCAN MW MONI DTMF PRIO MW SCAN 8 *The same controls for both the left and right bands are available for USA version only. 16 ➥ Push and hold for 1 sec. o !0 !1 !1 !0 o 9 y SQUELCH CONTROL...
Instruction Manual
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... The IC-2820H is received, rotate [SQL] clockwise past 12 o'clock for 5 1 sec., or [MONI 1(BANK)] on the microphone. 6 q Select the main band. (p. 15) w Set the operating frequency. (pgs. 15-17) 7 • Select output power if desired. w Set the squelch level. ➥ Rotate the main band's [SQL] fully counterclockwise in advance, then rotate the [SQL] clockwise until the noise just disappears. • When interference due...
... The IC-2820H is received, rotate [SQL] clockwise past 12 o'clock for 5 1 sec., or [MONI 1(BANK)] on the microphone. 6 q Select the main band. (p. 15) w Set the operating frequency. (pgs. 15-17) 7 • Select output power if desired. w Set the squelch level. ➥ Rotate the main band's [SQL] fully counterclockwise in advance, then rotate the [SQL] clockwise until the noise just disappears. • When interference due...
Instruction Manual
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... output power The transceiver has 3 output power levels to display the function guide. The mode selection is only available. q Push [F• ] to suit your operating requirements. wPush [MODE](V/MHz•SCAN) (Left band's) several times to select the output power. HIGH [MID 5(DTCSS)] for low output power. • The output power can be changed while transmitting. *approx. The transceiver has total 5 operating modes (FM, FM-N, AM, AM-N and DV* modes). Typically, AM mode is used to select the desired operating mode...
... output power The transceiver has 3 output power levels to display the function guide. The mode selection is only available. q Push [F• ] to suit your operating requirements. wPush [MODE](V/MHz•SCAN) (Left band's) several times to select the output power. HIGH [MID 5(DTCSS)] for low output power. • The output power can be changed while transmitting. *approx. The transceiver has total 5 operating modes (FM, FM-N, AM, AM-N and DV* modes). Typically, AM mode is used to select the desired operating mode...
Instruction Manual
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... transceiver has an RF attenuator related to open . Noise squelch Squelch threshold Squelch is obtained at maximum setting. The attenuator function can be deactivated in use. Squelch attenuator Shallow Deep NOTE: The squelch attenuator functions even when the monitor function is recommended to set the [SQL] control between 13 o'clock and fully clockwise position. The squelch attenuator allows you to set mode. w Push [MENU](V/MHz•SCAN) (Right band...
... transceiver has an RF attenuator related to open . Noise squelch Squelch threshold Squelch is obtained at maximum setting. The attenuator function can be deactivated in use. Squelch attenuator Shallow Deep NOTE: The squelch attenuator functions even when the monitor function is recommended to set the [SQL] control between 13 o'clock and fully clockwise position. The squelch attenuator allows you to set mode. w Push [MENU](V/MHz•SCAN) (Right band...
Instruction Manual
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... transmitter. Step 2: Set the desired receive frequency (repeater output frequency). Step 4: Set the subaudible tone (repeater tone) encoder function ON. - Thus the steps 3 and 4 may also be necessary, depending on 449.540 MHz simultaneously. • Repeater operation flow chart Step 1: Set the desired band to extend the operational range of shift), if required. duplex or +duplex). - Set the subaudible tone frequency, if required. • The IC-2820H USA version...
... transmitter. Step 2: Set the desired receive frequency (repeater output frequency). Step 4: Set the subaudible tone (repeater tone) encoder function ON. - Thus the steps 3 and 4 may also be necessary, depending on 449.540 MHz simultaneously. • Repeater operation flow chart Step 1: Set the desired band to extend the operational range of shift), if required. duplex or +duplex). - Set the subaudible tone frequency, if required. • The IC-2820H USA version...
Instruction Manual
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... tone frequency is selected. However, the set frequency is cleared once another memory channel or VFO mode is independently pro- 4 grammed into each mode or channel. REPEATER OPERATION 4 ■ Subaudible tones (Encoder function) D Subaudible tones qSelect the main band, mode/channel you wish to 2 SET B set the subaudible tones for, such as VFO mode or memory/call channel temporarily. w Push [F• ] to enter MENU screen. e Push [MENU](V/MHz•SCAN) (Right band's) to display the function guide...
... tone frequency is selected. However, the set frequency is cleared once another memory channel or VFO mode is independently pro- 4 grammed into each mode or channel. REPEATER OPERATION 4 ■ Subaudible tones (Encoder function) D Subaudible tones qSelect the main band, mode/channel you wish to 2 SET B set the subaudible tones for, such as VFO mode or memory/call channel temporarily. w Push [F• ] to enter MENU screen. e Push [MENU](V/MHz•SCAN) (Right band's) to display the function guide...
Instruction Manual
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... into each operating frequency band. However, the set frequency is cleared once another memory 15 channel or VFO mode is not possible. 12 m Push [CLR A(MW)] to set the offset frequency for , such as the main band. ePush [F• ] to display the function guide then push [MENU](V/MHz•SCAN) (Right band's) to select "OFFSET FREQ" item, then push [MAIN•BAND]. v Push [Y] or [Z] to select "DUP/TONE...", then...
... into each operating frequency band. However, the set frequency is cleared once another memory 15 channel or VFO mode is not possible. 12 m Push [CLR A(MW)] to set the offset frequency for , such as the main band. ePush [F• ] to display the function guide then push [MENU](V/MHz•SCAN) (Right band's) to select "OFFSET FREQ" item, then push [MAIN•BAND]. v Push [Y] or [Z] to select "DUP/TONE...", then...
Instruction Manual
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... mode, no call sign/digital code squelch is in use. 5 qSet the desired frequency in 18 EMR at the specified 4 level even the volume setting level is set mode. 12 • "EMR" appears 13 14 15 16 17 i Operate the transceiver normally. yTo erase the reply voice, push [CLR](DUP•MONI). w Push [MENU](V/MHz•SCAN) (Right band's) to display the function guide. 5 DV MODE OPERATION...
... mode, no call sign/digital code squelch is in use. 5 qSet the desired frequency in 18 EMR at the specified 4 level even the volume setting level is set mode. 12 • "EMR" appears 13 14 15 16 17 i Operate the transceiver normally. yTo erase the reply voice, push [CLR](DUP•MONI). w Push [MENU](V/MHz•SCAN) (Right band's) to display the function guide. 5 DV MODE OPERATION...
Instruction Manual
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... operating band and each memory channel have indepen- qSet the desired operating frequency and the desired operating mode. SET x Push [Y]/[Z] several times to select "T SQL-R" or "DTCS-R" appears. The transceiver mutes the squelch when a signal with unmatched tone or code is received, the transceiver's mute is released and the received audio sounds. quency then push [SET B(D-OFF)]. 11 TONE SQUELCH AND POCKET BEEP D Reverse tone/DTCS squelch The reverse tone/DTCS squelch is received. 87 D Setting tone squelch frequency q Push [F• ] to display the...
... operating band and each memory channel have indepen- qSet the desired operating frequency and the desired operating mode. SET x Push [Y]/[Z] several times to select "T SQL-R" or "DTCS-R" appears. The transceiver mutes the squelch when a signal with unmatched tone or code is received, the transceiver's mute is released and the received audio sounds. quency then push [SET B(D-OFF)]. 11 TONE SQUELCH AND POCKET BEEP D Reverse tone/DTCS squelch The reverse tone/DTCS squelch is received. 87 D Setting tone squelch frequency q Push [F• ] to display the...
Instruction Manual
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...times to select "DTCS CODE" then push [SET B(D-OFF)]. 4 v Push [Y]/[Z] to exit from DUP/TONE set mode. t Rotate [DIAL] to select "DUP/TONE..." y Push [BACK](V/MHz•SCAN) (Right band's) to select the desired DTCS code 5 then push [SET B(D-OFF)]. e Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired DTCS code then push [MAIN•BAND]. • Each operating band and each memory channel have indepen- TONE SQUELCH AND POCKET BEEP 11 D Setting DTCS code... 266 346 431 466 612 723 17 053 122 162 244 271 351 432 503 624 731 18 19 88 b Push [CLR A(MW)] to display the function guide.
...times to select "DTCS CODE" then push [SET B(D-OFF)]. 4 v Push [Y]/[Z] to exit from DUP/TONE set mode. t Rotate [DIAL] to select "DUP/TONE..." y Push [BACK](V/MHz•SCAN) (Right band's) to select the desired DTCS code 5 then push [SET B(D-OFF)]. e Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired DTCS code then push [MAIN•BAND]. • Each operating band and each memory channel have indepen- TONE SQUELCH AND POCKET BEEP 11 D Setting DTCS code... 266 346 431 466 612 723 17 053 122 162 244 271 351 432 503 624 731 18 19 88 b Push [CLR A(MW)] to display the function guide.
Instruction Manual
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...; To change the scanning direction, rotate [DIAL]. [SCAN] During Repeater tone scan During CTCSS frequency scan During DTCS code scan yWhen the CTCSS tone frequency or 3-digit DTCS code is 1 matched, the squelch opens and the tone frequency is temporarily programmed into the selected mode, such as 2 memory or call channel. • The tone scan pauses when a CTCSS tone frequency or 3-digit 3 DTCS code is detected. 4 • The decoded CTCSS tone frequency or 3-digit DTCS code is used for repeater operation 6 - w Push [MENU](V/MHz•SCAN) (Right band...
...; To change the scanning direction, rotate [DIAL]. [SCAN] During Repeater tone scan During CTCSS frequency scan During DTCS code scan yWhen the CTCSS tone frequency or 3-digit DTCS code is 1 matched, the squelch opens and the tone frequency is temporarily programmed into the selected mode, such as 2 memory or call channel. • The tone scan pauses when a CTCSS tone frequency or 3-digit 3 DTCS code is detected. 4 • The decoded CTCSS tone frequency or 3-digit DTCS code is used for repeater operation 6 - w Push [MENU](V/MHz•SCAN) (Right band...
Instruction Manual
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... used when operating with two or more stations. q Set the desired operating frequency in the normal way. e Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired digital code (00-99) then push [MAIN•BAND]. • Each operating band and each memory channel have independent settings. w Push [TONE•DTMF] several times to frequency indication. r When the received signal includes a matching call sign/digital code squelch does not open; w Push [MENU](V/MHz•SCAN) (Right band...
... used when operating with two or more stations. q Set the desired operating frequency in the normal way. e Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired digital code (00-99) then push [MAIN•BAND]. • Each operating band and each memory channel have independent settings. w Push [TONE•DTMF] several times to frequency indication. r When the received signal includes a matching call sign/digital code squelch does not open; w Push [MENU](V/MHz•SCAN) (Right band...
Instruction Manual
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...." A 3-digit code is sent each time [PTT] is 444. Code channel • ERROR INFORMATION When the transceiver receives an incomplete code, "E" and previously received code appear. 12 PAGER/CODE SQUELCH • PERSONAL CALLS This display appears when you are called with the group code (444), provided 444 has been programmed into code channel C3. Previously received code. q Set the operating frequency. • Set the volume and squelch to voice transmission. then push [MAIN•BAND] to select...
...." A 3-digit code is sent each time [PTT] is 444. Code channel • ERROR INFORMATION When the transceiver receives an incomplete code, "E" and previously received code appear. 12 PAGER/CODE SQUELCH • PERSONAL CALLS This display appears when you are called with the group code (444), provided 444 has been programmed into code channel C3. Previously received code. q Set the operating frequency. • Set the volume and squelch to voice transmission. then push [MAIN•BAND] to select...
Instruction Manual
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... 10 1 MHz 100 10 MHz MHz kHz kHz Memory channel 15 2 VFO mode D [ENT] 15 2 digits Call channel 1 1 # Call [UP] channel Note for the [ENT] key • When the entered frequency is outside of the frequency coverage, the input digits will be cleared. • To adjust the frequency in 6.25 kHz steps, set 6.25 kHz tuning step and use [UP] (code #) or [DOWN] (code ✱...
... 10 1 MHz 100 10 MHz MHz kHz kHz Memory channel 15 2 VFO mode D [ENT] 15 2 digits Call channel 1 1 # Call [UP] channel Note for the [ENT] key • When the entered frequency is outside of the frequency coverage, the input digits will be cleared. • To adjust the frequency in 6.25 kHz steps, set 6.25 kHz tuning step and use [UP] (code #) or [DOWN] (code ✱...
Instruction Manual
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...; Green (Right edge) (default: Center) D Display dimmer Sets backlighting brightness. The color can be changed between red and green in 20 steps. D LCD contrast The contrast of the LCD can be changed . (default) • AUTO-OFF : The backlight will be set to 8 (bright: default) are available. 14 MENU SCREEN OPERATION D PGR/C-SQL Sets pager or code squelch function ON ("PGR" for code programming details. D DTMF speed...
...; Green (Right edge) (default: Center) D Display dimmer Sets backlighting brightness. The color can be changed between red and green in 20 steps. D LCD contrast The contrast of the LCD can be changed . (default) • AUTO-OFF : The backlight will be set to 8 (bright: default) are available. 14 MENU SCREEN OPERATION D PGR/C-SQL Sets pager or code squelch function ON ("PGR" for code programming details. D DTMF speed...
Instruction Manual
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...; Set the squelch level to the threshold. • A selective call or squelch function is activated • Turn the appropriate function OFF. POSSIBLE CAUSE • Power connector has a poor contact. • Polarity of the power connection is programmed. • Correct the subaudible tone frequency. Replace the fuse if damaged. VIII, 134 • Check the cause, then replace the fuse. speaker. • The audio mute function...
...; Set the squelch level to the threshold. • A selective call or squelch function is activated • Turn the appropriate function OFF. POSSIBLE CAUSE • Power connector has a poor contact. • Polarity of the power connection is programmed. • Correct the subaudible tone frequency. Replace the fuse if damaged. VIII, 134 • Check the cause, then replace the fuse. speaker. • The audio mute function...
Instruction Manual
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... memory channels or set mode contents for data cloning between transceiver and PC with key backlight. OPC-1529R DATA COMMUNICATION CABLE Allows low-speed data communication in DV mode and data cloning operation with the transceiver. FM/AM; N/A 180-219.995 MHz 5.6/- USB type cloning cable, OPC478U, also available. OPC-440 MIC EXTENSION CABLE OPC-440: 5.0 m OPC-441 SPEAKER EXTENSION CABLE 5.0 m OPC-474 CLONING CABLE Used for local repeater frequencies, via...
... memory channels or set mode contents for data cloning between transceiver and PC with key backlight. OPC-1529R DATA COMMUNICATION CABLE Allows low-speed data communication in DV mode and data cloning operation with the transceiver. FM/AM; N/A 180-219.995 MHz 5.6/- USB type cloning cable, OPC478U, also available. OPC-440 MIC EXTENSION CABLE OPC-440: 5.0 m OPC-441 SPEAKER EXTENSION CABLE 5.0 m OPC-474 CLONING CABLE Used for local repeater frequencies, via...
