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...went into the design of trouble-free operation. SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL- This instruction manual contains important operating instructions for optimum use. The IC-80AD VHF/UHF DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER is required M DR (D-STAR Repeater) mode and repeater list allow you to thank you for a... balanced package. With proper care, this fine Icom product. We want to take a couple of moments of your IC-80AD, following Icom's philosophy of personal injury, fire or electric shock. EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS WORD DEFINITION R DANGER! ...
...went into the design of trouble-free operation. SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL- This instruction manual contains important operating instructions for optimum use. The IC-80AD VHF/UHF DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER is required M DR (D-STAR Repeater) mode and repeater list allow you to thank you for a... balanced package. With proper care, this fine Icom product. We want to take a couple of moments of your IC-80AD, following Icom's philosophy of personal injury, fire or electric shock. EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS WORD DEFINITION R DANGER! ...
Instruction Manual
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...the transceiver near unshielded electri- mit. erating it continuously for Human Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields (OET Bulletin 65) RWARNING! DO NOT use or place the transceiver in direct sunlight or in areas with an earphone, headphones or other audio accessories at high volume levels. If... Frequency (RF) energy. NEVER connect the transceiver to a power source using reverse polarity. Place the unit in your full attention- DO NOT use harsh solvents such as benzene or alcohol to avoid inadvertent use . If you have any questions regarding RF exposure and safety standards please...
...the transceiver near unshielded electri- mit. erating it continuously for Human Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields (OET Bulletin 65) RWARNING! DO NOT use or place the transceiver in direct sunlight or in areas with an earphone, headphones or other audio accessories at high volume levels. If... Frequency (RF) energy. NEVER connect the transceiver to a power source using reverse polarity. Place the unit in your full attention- DO NOT use harsh solvents such as benzene or alcohol to avoid inadvertent use . If you have any questions regarding RF exposure and safety standards please...
Instruction Manual
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...television reception, which the receiver is OFF, a slight current still flows in the water. This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by Icom Inc., could void your authority to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. The transmit signal may... to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in an electric shock or may cause GPS receiver malfunction. PRECAUTIONS KEEP away from heavy rain, and never immerse the IC-80AD in the circuits. If this device under FCC regulations.
...television reception, which the receiver is OFF, a slight current still flows in the water. This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by Icom Inc., could void your authority to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. The transmit signal may... to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in an electric shock or may cause GPS receiver malfunction. PRECAUTIONS KEEP away from heavy rain, and never immerse the IC-80AD in the circuits. If this device under FCC regulations.
Instruction Manual
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... than specified could damage the transceiver. 1 An optional AD-92SMA ANTENNA CONNECTOR ADAPTER is not in use to connect an antenna that has a BNC connector. 1 ACCESSORY ATTACHMENT N Antenna N Belt clip 1 Insert the supplied antenna into the antenna connector and screw down the ... cover attached when jack is available to protect the connector from dust and moisture. For your information Third-party antennas may increase transceiver performance. CAUTION: USE the supplied screws only. Supplied screws Jack cover NEVER carry the transceiver by holding the antenna.
... than specified could damage the transceiver. 1 An optional AD-92SMA ANTENNA CONNECTOR ADAPTER is not in use to connect an antenna that has a BNC connector. 1 ACCESSORY ATTACHMENT N Antenna N Belt clip 1 Insert the supplied antenna into the antenna connector and screw down the ... cover attached when jack is available to protect the connector from dust and moisture. For your information Third-party antennas may increase transceiver performance. CAUTION: USE the supplied screws only. Supplied screws Jack cover NEVER carry the transceiver by holding the antenna.
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1 ACCESSORY ATTACHMENT N Hand strap To facilitate carrying the transceiver, slide the hand strap through the loop on the top of the belt clip as illustrated below . N Battery pack Attach the Li-Ion battery pack (BP-217) or battery case (BP216) as illustrated below . • Charge the Li-Ion battery pack before use. (pgs. 12, 13) Battery pack/Battery case q Handstrap w Latch 2
1 ACCESSORY ATTACHMENT N Hand strap To facilitate carrying the transceiver, slide the hand strap through the loop on the top of the belt clip as illustrated below . N Battery pack Attach the Li-Ion battery pack (BP-217) or battery case (BP216) as illustrated below . • Charge the Li-Ion battery pack before use. (pgs. 12, 13) Battery pack/Battery case q Handstrap w Latch 2
Instruction Manual
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...) • "DUP-" (minus duplex), "DUP" (plus duplex) and no 16 indication (simplex) appear in DV mode or cloning operation. The jack and cable are also used to select the upper layer. (p. 115) 19 5 to select the output power. (p. 27) 10 • Selects the transmit output power from high, mid, low 11...
...) • "DUP-" (minus duplex), "DUP" (plus duplex) and no 16 indication (simplex) appear in DV mode or cloning operation. The jack and cable are also used to select the upper layer. (p. 115) 19 5 to select the output power. (p. 27) 10 • Selects the transmit output power from high, mid, low 11...
Instruction Manual
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...; While operating in DV mode; ± "D SQL" appears while the digital call sign squelch function is in use. (p. 151) ± "CSQL" appears while the digital code squelch function is in use. (p. 151) ± "S" appears with the "D SQL" or "CSQL" indicator while the pocket beep function ...code squelch) is attached. ± " " appears when the battery cells/pack must be changed/charged. ± The indicators show " ," " " and " " in use. (p. 151) 8 w KEY LOCK INDICATOR (p. 24) Appears when the key lock function is selected. e DUPLEX INDICATOR (p. 31) "DUP" appears when plus duplex, "DUP-"...
...; While operating in DV mode; ± "D SQL" appears while the digital call sign squelch function is in use. (p. 151) ± "CSQL" appears while the digital code squelch function is in use. (p. 151) ± "S" appears with the "D SQL" or "CSQL" indicator while the pocket beep function ...code squelch) is attached. ± " " appears when the battery cells/pack must be changed/charged. ± The indicators show " ," " " and " " in use. (p. 151) 8 w KEY LOCK INDICATOR (p. 24) Appears when the key lock function is selected. e DUPLEX INDICATOR (p. 31) "DUP" appears when plus duplex, "DUP-"...
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...middle power is selected. ± No indicator appears when high power is selected. !4 ATTENUATOR INDICATOR (p. 25) Appears when the RF attenuator is in use. !5 OPERATING MODE INDICATOR (p. 25) Shows the selected operating mode. • DV, FM, FM-N, WFM and AM are assigned tuning controls. !1 ... "PSKIP" appears when the displayed frequency is set mode contents. • The decimal point blinks during the frequency skip scan function is ON in use . !2 S/RF METER 2 ± Shows the relative signal strength while receiving sig- PANEL DESCRIPTION 2 t SKIP INDICATOR ± "SKIP" appears...
...middle power is selected. ± No indicator appears when high power is selected. !4 ATTENUATOR INDICATOR (p. 25) Appears when the RF attenuator is in use. !5 OPERATING MODE INDICATOR (p. 25) Shows the selected operating mode. • DV, FM, FM-N, WFM and AM are assigned tuning controls. !1 ... "PSKIP" appears when the displayed frequency is set mode contents. • The decimal point blinks during the frequency skip scan function is ON in use . !2 S/RF METER 2 ± Shows the relative signal strength while receiving sig- PANEL DESCRIPTION 2 t SKIP INDICATOR ± "SKIP" appears...
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... DANGER! DO NOT hammer or otherwise impact the battery. Do not charge or use with temperatures above +60˚C (+140˚F). Rinse your eyes with Icom radios. Use and charge only specified Icom battery packs with clean water, without rubbing them, and see a doctor immediately.... specified. 3 BATTERY CHARGING N Caution Misuse of these conditions occur, contact your Icom dealer or distributor. • WARNING! DO NOT expose the battery to burst. Immediately stop using clean water, any other liquids. High temperature buildup in this instruction manual. • R...
... DANGER! DO NOT hammer or otherwise impact the battery. Do not charge or use with temperatures above +60˚C (+140˚F). Rinse your eyes with Icom radios. Use and charge only specified Icom battery packs with clean water, without rubbing them, and see a doctor immediately.... specified. 3 BATTERY CHARGING N Caution Misuse of these conditions occur, contact your Icom dealer or distributor. • WARNING! DO NOT expose the battery to burst. Immediately stop using clean water, any other liquids. High temperature buildup in this instruction manual. • R...
Instruction Manual
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...caution 2 • R DANGER! tery charger beyond the specified time 9 limit may cause a fire, overheating, or the battery may use the battery within three months). -20˚C (-4˚F) to the transceiver) into the charger if it safely in a cool dry place at +25...fied temperature range will 5 activate, causing the battery to +140˚F). Additionally, battery perfor- You may rupture. 10 • WARNING! Icom recommends charging the battery at the following temperature range: -20˚C (-4˚F) to +50˚C (+122˚F) (within a month). -20...
...caution 2 • R DANGER! tery charger beyond the specified time 9 limit may cause a fire, overheating, or the battery may use the battery within three months). -20˚C (-4˚F) to the transceiver) into the charger if it safely in a cool dry place at +25...fied temperature range will 5 activate, causing the battery to +140˚F). Additionally, battery perfor- You may rupture. 10 • WARNING! Icom recommends charging the battery at the following temperature range: -20˚C (-4˚F) to +50˚C (+122˚F) (within a month). -20...
Instruction Manual
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... DC) • CP-19R (Optional) • Charging time period: Approx. 6 hours • OPC-254L (Optional) to charge. • External DC power operation becomes possible when using the transceiver for the first time, the battery pack must be between 10-16 V to charge the battery pack and for operation when... using an optional OPC-254L. 12 • BC-167 Transceiver • CP-12L (Optional) to using an optional CP-12L, CP-19R or OPC-254L. Otherwise the battery pack will not be fully charged...
... DC) • CP-19R (Optional) • Charging time period: Approx. 6 hours • OPC-254L (Optional) to charge. • External DC power operation becomes possible when using the transceiver for the first time, the battery pack must be between 10-16 V to charge the battery pack and for operation when... using an optional OPC-254L. 12 • BC-167 Transceiver • CP-12L (Optional) to using an optional CP-12L, CP-19R or OPC-254L. Otherwise the battery pack will not be fully charged...
Instruction Manual
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...power cannot be charged (charging indicator on the BC-139 blinks orange about 10 sec. You can also try charging the BP-217 alone using the standard (non-rapid) charger. Contact your Desktop charger dealer if you have problems charging a new battery pack. • The ... • Charging period: approx. 2.5 hours (with BP-217) 3 Transceiver D Charging note (with the battery pack installed in the transceiver, try using the standard (non-rapid) battery charger. Otherwise the battery pack will not be turned OFF. Other types of the supplied AC adapter. to AC outlet...
...power cannot be charged (charging indicator on the BC-139 blinks orange about 10 sec. You can also try charging the BP-217 alone using the standard (non-rapid) charger. Contact your Desktop charger dealer if you have problems charging a new battery pack. • The ... • Charging period: approx. 2.5 hours (with BP-217) 3 Transceiver D Charging note (with the battery pack installed in the transceiver, try using the standard (non-rapid) battery charger. Otherwise the battery pack will not be turned OFF. Other types of the supplied AC adapter. to AC outlet...
Instruction Manual
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... also disable. The battery is available. Remove the battery pack or case from the transceiver when not using it for a long time. D Battery information The batteries may blink or have low capacity when used in the radio. When operating in the BP-216 increases the voltage to observe the correct polarity. A built...
... also disable. The battery is available. Remove the battery pack or case from the transceiver when not using it for a long time. D Battery information The batteries may blink or have low capacity when used in the radio. When operating in the BP-216 increases the voltage to observe the correct polarity. A built...
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... through optional CP-12L, CP-19R or OPC-254L to a 24 V DC power source. • The voltage of the external power supply must be used for 12 V cigarette lighter socket) or external DC power cable (OPC-254L) can be between 10.0-16.0 V DC. However, when the supplied voltage... exceeds 14 V, the built-in protection circuit activates to reduce the transmit output power to use the battery pack. • Disconnect the power cables from the transceiver when not using external DC power. Otherwise, the vehicle battery will become exhausted. • The power save function is ...
... through optional CP-12L, CP-19R or OPC-254L to a 24 V DC power source. • The voltage of the external power supply must be used for 12 V cigarette lighter socket) or external DC power cable (OPC-254L) can be between 10.0-16.0 V DC. However, when the supplied voltage... exceeds 14 V, the built-in protection circuit activates to reduce the transmit output power to use the battery pack. • Disconnect the power cables from the transceiver when not using external DC power. Otherwise, the vehicle battery will become exhausted. • The power save function is ...
Instruction Manual
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... indicates continuously open setting. (This selection is not available in DV mode.) [DIAL] Automatic squelch Maximum level N Monitor function 1 This function is used to listen to weak signals without disturb- 2 ing the squelch setting or to 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...
... indicates continuously open setting. (This selection is not available in DV mode.) [DIAL] Automatic squelch Maximum level N Monitor function 1 This function is used to listen to weak signals without disturb- 2 ing the squelch setting or to 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...
Instruction Manual
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... the desired frequency. ± Push [V/MHz] to select VFO mode. • VFO mode indication D Memory mode Memory mode is used for both transmitting and receiving are programmed via the CS-80/880 (free download software). †Available for the U.S.A. Memory/Call/TV... channel. (p. 92) • See p. 94 for memory programming details. *Appears only when TV channels are generated and controlled by another radio transmitter when using a third party high-gain antenna. 18 Appear w Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired memory channel. • Only programmed memory channels can be selected....
... the desired frequency. ± Push [V/MHz] to select VFO mode. • VFO mode indication D Memory mode Memory mode is used for both transmitting and receiving are programmed via the CS-80/880 (free download software). †Available for the U.S.A. Memory/Call/TV... channel. (p. 92) • See p. 94 for memory programming details. *Appears only when TV channels are generated and controlled by another radio transmitter when using a third party high-gain antenna. 18 Appear w Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired memory channel. • Only programmed memory channels can be selected....
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... 12 13 w Rotate [DIAL] to select DR mode. • " " appears when DR mode is used frequencies. *Appears only when TV channels are used for quick recall of most-often used for D-STAR repeater operation. In this mode, you can select the pre-programmed 2 repeaters and UR call... channels/Weather channels. • Memory/Call/TV/Weather channels can be selected in sequence. q Push [M/CALL] several times to select call sign easily by using [DIAL]. 3 D-STAR is an abbreviation for Digital Smart Technologies for 4 Amateur Radio. 5 q Push [DR] to select the desired access repeater. ...
... 12 13 w Rotate [DIAL] to select DR mode. • " " appears when DR mode is used frequencies. *Appears only when TV channels are used for quick recall of most-often used for D-STAR repeater operation. In this mode, you can select the pre-programmed 2 repeaters and UR call... channels/Weather channels. • Memory/Call/TV/Weather channels can be selected in sequence. q Push [M/CALL] several times to select call sign easily by using [DIAL]. 3 D-STAR is an abbreviation for Digital Smart Technologies for 4 Amateur Radio. 5 q Push [DR] to select the desired access repeater. ...
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Appears N Operating band selection The transceiver can be used as a memory channel/call channel/TV channel/Weather channel, push [V/MHz] to select VFO mode first, then push [BAND] to select the desired band. 4 ...
Appears N Operating band selection The transceiver can be used as a memory channel/call channel/TV channel/Weather channel, push [V/MHz] to select VFO mode first, then push [BAND] to select the desired band. 4 ...
Instruction Manual
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The following tuning steps are available for the IC-80AD. • 5.0 kHz* • 6.25 kHz* • 8.33 kHz† • 9.0 kHz‡ • 10.0 kHz • 12.5 kHz • 15.0 kHz* • 20.0 kHz • ... VFO mode, [DIAL] changes the frequency in 10 MHz steps. t Push [TS](2) (or [V/MHz]) to return to VFO mode. [DIAL] 5 kHz tuning step N Setting a frequency D Using the dial q Push [V/MHz] to select VFO mode, if necessary. D Tuning step selection q Push [V/MHz] to select VFO mode, if necessary. w Push [BAND] to the...
The following tuning steps are available for the IC-80AD. • 5.0 kHz* • 6.25 kHz* • 8.33 kHz† • 9.0 kHz‡ • 10.0 kHz • 12.5 kHz • 15.0 kHz* • 20.0 kHz • ... VFO mode, [DIAL] changes the frequency in 10 MHz steps. t Push [TS](2) (or [V/MHz]) to return to VFO mode. [DIAL] 5 kHz tuning step N Setting a frequency D Using the dial q Push [V/MHz] to select VFO mode, if necessary. D Tuning step selection q Push [V/MHz] to select VFO mode, if necessary. w Push [BAND] to the...
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... numeric keys. • If a frequency outside the frequency range is automatically recalled after entering last digit. q Push [V/MHz] to cancel numeral key input. 19 23 D Using the keypad The frequency can be possible 3 to input a 1 kHz digit. 4 In this case, enter "0" as 1 kHz digit, then ro- 5 tate [DIAL] to set via...
... numeric keys. • If a frequency outside the frequency range is automatically recalled after entering last digit. q Push [V/MHz] to cancel numeral key input. 19 23 D Using the keypad The frequency can be possible 3 to input a 1 kHz digit. 4 In this case, enter "0" as 1 kHz digit, then ro- 5 tate [DIAL] to set via...