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... DEFINITION R DANGER! CAUTION Equipment damage may occur. i FEATURES M DV mode (Digital voice + Low-speed data communication) operation-ready - The IC-80AD VHF/UHF DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER is required M DR (D-STAR Repeater) mode and repeater list allow you for making your IC-80AD your IC-80AD, following Icom's philosophy of trouble-free operation. Transmitting position data with the new digital technology, Digital Smart Technologies for Amateur Radio (D-STAR), for a balanced package. We understand you with...
... DEFINITION R DANGER! CAUTION Equipment damage may occur. i FEATURES M DV mode (Digital voice + Low-speed data communication) operation-ready - The IC-80AD VHF/UHF DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER is required M DR (D-STAR Repeater) mode and repeater list allow you for making your IC-80AD your IC-80AD, following Icom's philosophy of trouble-free operation. Transmitting position data with the new digital technology, Digital Smart Technologies for Amateur Radio (D-STAR), for a balanced package. We understand you with...
Instruction Manual
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... installation. These limits are attached. This equipment generates, uses and can be recharged or replaced. • Important notes when using it for a long time. ceiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that interference will need to be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by Icom Inc...
... installation. These limits are attached. This equipment generates, uses and can be recharged or replaced. • Important notes when using it for a long time. ceiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that interference will need to be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by Icom Inc...
Instruction Manual
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... display 8 3 BATTERY CHARGING 10-15 N Caution 10 N Regular charging 12 N Rapid charging 13 N Optional battery case 14 N Battery information 14 N External DC power operation 15 4 BASIC OPERATION 16-28 N Power ON 16 N Setting audio volume 16 v N Setting squelch level 17 N Monitor function 17 N Mode selection 18 N [DIAL] function assignment 20 N Operating band selection 20 N Setting a tuning step 22 N Setting a frequency 22 N Lock function 24 N Receiving 24 N Operating mode selection 25 N Attenuator function 25 N Transmitting 26 N Transmit power selection 27 N TV channel...
... display 8 3 BATTERY CHARGING 10-15 N Caution 10 N Regular charging 12 N Rapid charging 13 N Optional battery case 14 N Battery information 14 N External DC power operation 15 4 BASIC OPERATION 16-28 N Power ON 16 N Setting audio volume 16 v N Setting squelch level 17 N Monitor function 17 N Mode selection 18 N [DIAL] function assignment 20 N Operating band selection 20 N Setting a tuning step 22 N Setting a frequency 22 N Lock function 24 N Receiving 24 N Operating mode selection 25 N Attenuator function 25 N Transmitting 26 N Transmit power selection 27 N TV channel...
Instruction Manual
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...] ± Rotate to tune the operating frequency. (p. 22) ± During memory mode, rotate to select the memory channel. (pgs. 18, 92) ± While scanning, changes the scanning direction. (pgs. 53, 104, 106, 107) ± While pushing and holding [SQL], sets the squelch level. (p. 17) ± After pushing [BAND] during memory mode operation, selects the programmed bank. (p. 96) ± During menu screen operation, rotate to /from the...
...] ± Rotate to tune the operating frequency. (p. 22) ± During memory mode, rotate to select the memory channel. (pgs. 18, 92) ± While scanning, changes the scanning direction. (pgs. 53, 104, 106, 107) ± While pushing and holding [SQL], sets the squelch level. (p. 17) ± After pushing [BAND] during memory mode operation, selects the programmed bank. (p. 96) ± During menu screen operation, rotate to /from the...
Instruction Manual
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.... to turn the frequency skip function ON and OFF in VFO mode, or set the memory channel as the following skip channel in memory mode in sequence. (p. 150) 6 • Pocket beep function is available for tone squelch and DTCS squelch. (p. 151) ± During DV mode operation, push and hold for 1 sec. to select digital call sign mode. (pgs. 48, 59) to start tone scan function. (p. 152...
.... to turn the frequency skip function ON and OFF in VFO mode, or set the memory channel as the following skip channel in memory mode in sequence. (p. 150) 6 • Pocket beep function is available for tone squelch and DTCS squelch. (p. 151) ± During DV mode operation, push and hold for 1 sec. to select digital call sign mode. (pgs. 48, 59) to start tone scan function. (p. 152...
Instruction Manual
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NEVER use or leave battery pack in areas with Icom radios. If the battery gets wet, be visible on the outside of the case. Use the battery only with Icom radios. Using third-party or counterfeit battery packs may not be sure to wipe it dry before using clean water, any part of the body that is not specified in this instruction manual. •...
NEVER use or leave battery pack in areas with Icom radios. If the battery gets wet, be visible on the outside of the case. Use the battery only with Icom radios. Using third-party or counterfeit battery packs may not be sure to wipe it dry before using clean water, any part of the body that is not specified in this instruction manual. •...
Instruction Manual
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The transceiver has 9 squelch levels, a continuously open the squelch manually even 3 when mute functions such as the tone squelch are in use. 4 ± Push and hold [SQL] to monitor the operating frequency. 5 • The 1st segment of the S-meter blinks. 6 7 8 9 10 The 1st segment blinks 11 12 The [SQL] key can be set to select the squelch level. • "LEVEL1" is loose squelch (for weak signals) and "LEVEL9...
The transceiver has 9 squelch levels, a continuously open the squelch manually even 3 when mute functions such as the tone squelch are in use. 4 ± Push and hold [SQL] to monitor the operating frequency. 5 • The 1st segment of the S-meter blinks. 6 7 8 9 10 The 1st segment blinks 11 12 The [SQL] key can be set to select the squelch level. • "LEVEL1" is loose squelch (for weak signals) and "LEVEL9...
Instruction Manual
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...; The frequency display shows the volume level while setting. r Push for 1 sec. MENU ¶SET ¶FUNC ¶LOCK (p. 127) Appears N Receiving Make sure a charged battery pack (BP-217) or brand new alkaline batteries (BP-216) are operable while the lock function is output. • The S/RF-meter shows the relative signal strength level. to monitor) e Set frequency r Set squelch level q [PWR] w Set audio level e Select band 24 4 BASIC OPERATION N Lock function To prevent accidental frequency changes and...
...; The frequency display shows the volume level while setting. r Push for 1 sec. MENU ¶SET ¶FUNC ¶LOCK (p. 127) Appears N Receiving Make sure a charged battery pack (BP-217) or brand new alkaline batteries (BP-216) are operable while the lock function is output. • The S/RF-meter shows the relative signal strength level. to monitor) e Set frequency r Set squelch level q [PWR] w Set audio level e Select band 24 4 BASIC OPERATION N Lock function To prevent accidental frequency changes and...
Instruction Manual
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... TV channels are 2 programmed using BP-216. to suit your operating requirements. S-Low output power during short-range communications may reduce the possibility of interference to select transmit power. [DIAL] ONLY S-Low power operation is also avail- Appears S-Low power transmission Low power transmission Mid. able to other stations and will conserve battery power. ± Push and hold [LOW](3) for 16 digital TV bradcasting. 17 18 19 27 BASIC OPERATION 4 N Transmit power selection The transceiver...
... TV channels are 2 programmed using BP-216. to suit your operating requirements. S-Low output power during short-range communications may reduce the possibility of interference to select transmit power. [DIAL] ONLY S-Low power operation is also avail- Appears S-Low power transmission Low power transmission Mid. able to other stations and will conserve battery power. ± Push and hold [LOW](3) for 16 digital TV bradcasting. 17 18 19 27 BASIC OPERATION 4 N Transmit power selection The transceiver...
Instruction Manual
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... Repeater D 440 MHz Station D In traditional repeater operation, stations that of miles apart! For example, when station B uses the internet gateway connection, it can be in the repeater's operating area. Using D-STAR, stations A and B can extend the communication range dramatically. The timer limits a continuous transmission to approx. 10 min. About time-out timer function The IC-80AD has a time-out timer...
... Repeater D 440 MHz Station D In traditional repeater operation, stations that of miles apart! For example, when station B uses the internet gateway connection, it can be in the repeater's operating area. Using D-STAR, stations A and B can extend the communication range dramatically. The timer limits a continuous transmission to approx. 10 min. About time-out timer function The IC-80AD has a time-out timer...
Instruction Manual
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... audio (voice) will be heard at the specified level even the 5 volume setting level is set ON. • When "ON" is in DV SET mode. q Enter "EMR" in use. 6 t Push [PTT] to transmit. y Release [PTT] to return to receive. 7 MENU ¶ DV SET ¶ EMR (Push [MENU ]), (Push [ ](2)/[ ](8), then push [ ](5).) • EMR screen is displayed. 8 NOTE: The EMR communication function is turned OFF automatically when turning transceiver's power OFF...
... audio (voice) will be heard at the specified level even the 5 volume setting level is set ON. • When "ON" is in DV SET mode. q Enter "EMR" in use. 6 t Push [PTT] to transmit. y Release [PTT] to return to receive. 7 MENU ¶ DV SET ¶ EMR (Push [MENU ]), (Push [ ](2)/[ ](8), then push [ ](5).) • EMR screen is displayed. 8 NOTE: The EMR communication function is turned OFF automatically when turning transceiver's power OFF...
Instruction Manual
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... desired band with [BAND]. ± Set the desired frequency with [DIAL]. ± Or set the desired frequency with [BAND] and [DIAL] as above are not required. ± Set other data (e.g. offset frequency, duplex direction, tone squelch, current call signs, etc.), if desired. t Push and hold [S.MW](M/CALL) for 1 sec. VFO mode Enter select memory write mode. 9 MEMORY/CALL CHANNELS N Memory channel programming q Push [V/MHz] to program. In this way. after programming...
... desired band with [BAND]. ± Set the desired frequency with [DIAL]. ± Or set the desired frequency with [BAND] and [DIAL] as above are not required. ± Set other data (e.g. offset frequency, duplex direction, tone squelch, current call signs, etc.), if desired. t Push and hold [S.MW](M/CALL) for 1 sec. VFO mode Enter select memory write mode. 9 MEMORY/CALL CHANNELS N Memory channel programming q Push [V/MHz] to program. In this way. after programming...
Instruction Manual
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... frequencies are not scanned according to locate new stations for frequencies within a specified range such as repeater output frequencies, etc. FREQUENCY/MEMORY SKIP FUNCTION (p. 108) Band edge Band edge Scan SKIP Jump SKIP Skips unwanted frequencies or channels that inconveniently stop scanning. Scan Jump PROGRAMMED SCAN (p. 104) Band Scan edges Band edge xxA xxB edge Scan Jump Repeatedly scans between two user-programmed frequencies. Used for checking for contact or listening purposes. This setting can be turned...
... frequencies are not scanned according to locate new stations for frequencies within a specified range such as repeater output frequencies, etc. FREQUENCY/MEMORY SKIP FUNCTION (p. 108) Band edge Band edge Scan SKIP Jump SKIP Skips unwanted frequencies or channels that inconveniently stop scanning. Scan Jump PROGRAMMED SCAN (p. 104) Band Scan edges Band edge xxA xxB edge Scan Jump Repeatedly scans between two user-programmed frequencies. Used for checking for contact or listening purposes. This setting can be turned...
Instruction Manual
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... operating band and each memory channel have indepen- 9 dent settings. 10 • See page 119 for available tone frequencies for calling and can be accessed. MENU ¶ DUP.T ¶ C TONE (p. 119) 7 w Push [ ](2) or [ ](8) to DUP.T set mode. 4 MENU ¶ DUP.T ¶ R TONE (p. 119) 5 (Push [MENU ]), (Push [ ](2)/[ ](8), then push [ ](5).) 6 The tone squelch (CTCSS) or DTCS squelch opens only when receiving a signal containing a matching subaudible tone or DTCS code, respectively. Separate tone frequencies can be used...
... operating band and each memory channel have indepen- 9 dent settings. 10 • See page 119 for available tone frequencies for calling and can be accessed. MENU ¶ DUP.T ¶ C TONE (p. 119) 7 w Push [ ](2) or [ ](8) to DUP.T set mode. 4 MENU ¶ DUP.T ¶ R TONE (p. 119) 5 (Push [MENU ]), (Push [ ](2)/[ ](8), then push [ ](5).) 6 The tone squelch (CTCSS) or DTCS squelch opens only when receiving a signal containing a matching subaudible tone or DTCS code, respectively. Separate tone frequencies can be used...
Instruction Manual
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... sign 8 or digital code is received, the transceiver emits beep tones for 30 sec. OTHER FUNCTIONS 13 N Digital squelch q Set the desired operating frequency on DV mode, Digital code and "MY" (MY CALL SIGN). w Push and hold [TONE](7) or [DSQ](7) for 1 sec. tal call sign/code does not match, digi- and blinks "S." 9 t Push [PTT] to answer or push [SQL] to stop the beeps 10 and blinking. e Push and...
... sign 8 or digital code is received, the transceiver emits beep tones for 30 sec. OTHER FUNCTIONS 13 N Digital squelch q Set the desired operating frequency on DV mode, Digital code and "MY" (MY CALL SIGN). w Push and hold [TONE](7) or [DSQ](7) for 1 sec. tal call sign/code does not match, digi- and blinks "S." 9 t Push [PTT] to answer or push [SQL] to stop the beeps 10 and blinking. e Push and...
Instruction Manual
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... 1 sec. By monitoring a signal that is being transmitted on FM/FM-N mode or memory channel to be checked for TX; several times to start the tone scan. • To change the scanning direction, rotate [DIAL]. Normal phase for RX. • BOTH R : Reverse phase is used for a tone frequency or DTCS code. 13 OTHER FUNCTIONS N DTCS polarity setting q Enter "DTCS-P" in DUP.T set period in a received signal. Reverse...
... 1 sec. By monitoring a signal that is being transmitted on FM/FM-N mode or memory channel to be checked for TX; several times to start the tone scan. • To change the scanning direction, rotate [DIAL]. Normal phase for RX. • BOTH R : Reverse phase is used for a tone frequency or DTCS code. 13 OTHER FUNCTIONS N DTCS polarity setting q Enter "DTCS-P" in DUP.T set period in a received signal. Reverse...
Instruction Manual
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... tone is used for temporary operation only. The stored tone setting in memory or call channel won't be turned ON and OFF with "BEEPLV" in tone squelch mode. However, it corresponds with the scanning tone frequency in SOUNDS set mode contents are not changed . OTHER FUNCTIONS 13 [DIAL] Tone scan for repeater tone Tone scan for tone squelch Tone scan for DTCS squelch t Push [V/MHz] to have confirmation beeps sound at the 2 push of a switch. The output level can select to stop the scan...
... tone is used for temporary operation only. The stored tone setting in memory or call channel won't be turned ON and OFF with "BEEPLV" in tone squelch mode. However, it corresponds with the scanning tone frequency in SOUNDS set mode contents are not changed . OTHER FUNCTIONS 13 [DIAL] Tone scan for repeater tone Tone scan for tone squelch Tone scan for DTCS squelch t Push [V/MHz] to have confirmation beeps sound at the 2 push of a switch. The output level can select to stop the scan...
Instruction Manual
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to initialize the operating conditions (VFO frequency, VFO settings, set mode contents) without clearing the memory contents, call sign memories or repeater lists. w Push and hold [V/MHz], then turn 4 other factors. [V/MHz], [M/CALL] and [ ], then power ON to 12 their default settings. 14 Partial reset 15 16 17 18 19 159 All reset clears all programmed contents to their factory defaults. 13 • Partial reset Use Partial reset if you want...
to initialize the operating conditions (VFO frequency, VFO settings, set mode contents) without clearing the memory contents, call sign memories or repeater lists. w Push and hold [V/MHz], then turn 4 other factors. [V/MHz], [M/CALL] and [ ], then power ON to 12 their default settings. 14 Partial reset 15 16 17 18 19 159 All reset clears all programmed contents to their factory defaults. 13 • Partial reset Use Partial reset if you want...
Instruction Manual
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... displayed frequency is carried out. 160 ceiver) or regular charge is • The CPU malfunctioned. squelch. pgs. 2, 12-14 p. 14 p. 14 No sound comes from the • Volume level is impossible. • The batteries are exhausted. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE Transceiver will not power • The batteries are exhausted. • Replace the batteries or charge the battery pack. Transmitting is too low. • Push [ ] or [ ] to set . • The lock...
... displayed frequency is carried out. 160 ceiver) or regular charge is • The CPU malfunctioned. squelch. pgs. 2, 12-14 p. 14 p. 14 No sound comes from the • Volume level is impossible. • The batteries are exhausted. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE Transceiver will not power • The batteries are exhausted. • Replace the batteries or charge the battery pack. Transmitting is too low. • Push [ ] or [ ] to set . • The lock...
Instruction Manual
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...). VHF, FM, high power, Tx : Rx : Standby = 1:1:8) • BC-167SA/SC/SV BATTERY CHARGER For regular charging of battery packs. Allows you to operate in rainy condition. • HS-85 HEADSET WITH VOX/PTT UNIT Hands-free headset with a BNC connector. • CS-80/880 CLONING SOFTWARE (free download) Use this software to program settings such as memory channels and set mode contents quickly and easily via an external power supply. • OPC-474 CLONING CABLE Used for handheld...
...). VHF, FM, high power, Tx : Rx : Standby = 1:1:8) • BC-167SA/SC/SV BATTERY CHARGER For regular charging of battery packs. Allows you to operate in rainy condition. • HS-85 HEADSET WITH VOX/PTT UNIT Hands-free headset with a BNC connector. • CS-80/880 CLONING SOFTWARE (free download) Use this software to program settings such as memory channels and set mode contents quickly and easily via an external power supply. • OPC-474 CLONING CABLE Used for handheld...