Instruction Manual
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...jack on a vehicle's dashboard can exceed 80°C (+176°F), resulting in permanent damage to the transceiver if left there for the IC-78. BE CAREFUL! IMPORTANT READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL CAREFULLY before start- This could cause a fire or ruin the transceiver. SAVE THIS ..., fire hazard or electric shock may occur. NEVER at- Use Icom microphones only (supplied or optional). When the transceiver power is ON and your vehicle's engine is OFF before attempting to the IC-78 may result in areas with temperatures below -10°C (+14°F) ...
...jack on a vehicle's dashboard can exceed 80°C (+176°F), resulting in permanent damage to the transceiver if left there for the IC-78. BE CAREFUL! IMPORTANT READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL CAREFULLY before start- This could cause a fire or ruin the transceiver. SAVE THIS ..., fire hazard or electric shock may occur. NEVER at- Use Icom microphones only (supplied or optional). When the transceiver power is ON and your vehicle's engine is OFF before attempting to the IC-78 may result in areas with temperatures below -10°C (+14°F) ...
Instruction Manual
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3 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS s Power supply connections Use an optional PS-85 DC POWER SUPPLY when operating the IC-78 with AC power. CAUTION: Before connecting the DC power cable, check the following important items. Make sure: • The [PWR] switch is OFF. •Output ...voltage of the power source is 12-15 V when you use a non-Icom power supply. • DC power cable polarity is correct. CONNECTING NON-ICOM DC POWER SUPPLY DC power supply AC outlet DC power socket 13.8 V 20 A _+ _ black Supplied + red DC power cable...
3 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS s Power supply connections Use an optional PS-85 DC POWER SUPPLY when operating the IC-78 with AC power. CAUTION: Before connecting the DC power cable, check the following important items. Make sure: • The [PWR] switch is OFF. •Output ...voltage of the power source is 12-15 V when you use a non-Icom power supply. • DC power cable polarity is correct. CONNECTING NON-ICOM DC POWER SUPPLY DC power supply AC outlet DC power socket 13.8 V 20 A _+ _ black Supplied + red DC power cable...
Instruction Manual
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...main dial to select a different address for each CI-V transceiver has its own Icom standard address in the range 01H to 7FH. The IC-78's address is selected, changing the frequency, operating mode, etc. When "on the IC-78 automatically changes those of the paddle. on "is 62. The default is ...oF (off). 32 The default is on " when operating the transceiver with the IC-78 connected to other Icom HF transceivers or receivers. The default is no : No optional tuner is connected. • 4 : When AH-4 is connected. • 12...
...main dial to select a different address for each CI-V transceiver has its own Icom standard address in the range 01H to 7FH. The IC-78's address is selected, changing the frequency, operating mode, etc. When "on the IC-78 automatically changes those of the paddle. on "is 62. The default is ...oF (off). 32 The default is on " when operating the transceiver with the IC-78 connected to other Icom HF transceivers or receivers. The default is no : No optional tuner is connected. • 4 : When AH-4 is connected. • 12...
Instruction Manual
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See p. 32 for setting the CI-V condition using the following functions of the transceiver. CONTROLLER TO IC-78 q wert y u FE FE 62 E0 Cn Sc Data area FD 9-15 V DC IC-78 BC-25 (optional) ct- 17 personal computer mini-plug cable OK MESSAGE TO CONTROLLER FE FE E0... The Icom Communications Interface-V (CI-V) controls the following data formats. A data area or sub command is added for frequency or memory number entry End of message code (fixed) Preamble code (fixed) Controller's default address Transceiver's default address NG code (fixed) End of message code (fixed) IC-78 TO ...
See p. 32 for setting the CI-V condition using the following functions of the transceiver. CONTROLLER TO IC-78 q wert y u FE FE 62 E0 Cn Sc Data area FD 9-15 V DC IC-78 BC-25 (optional) ct- 17 personal computer mini-plug cable OK MESSAGE TO CONTROLLER FE FE E0... The Icom Communications Interface-V (CI-V) controls the following data formats. A data area or sub command is added for frequency or memory number entry End of message code (fixed) Preamble code (fixed) Controller's default address Transceiver's default address NG code (fixed) End of message code (fixed) IC-78 TO ...