Instruction Manual
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... (internal speaker) IMPORTANT READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely before using the transceiver. FEATURES ❍ Dust-protection/Splash-resistant construction (IP54*) *Only when the battery pack/case, antenna and jack cover are attached. ❍ Built in VOX circuit enabling the VOX operation* (voice operated transmission) *To use . The ICT70A/T70E vhf/uhf dual band fm transceiver is designed and build with Icom's superior technology and craftsmanship. With proper...
... (internal speaker) IMPORTANT READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely before using the transceiver. FEATURES ❍ Dust-protection/Splash-resistant construction (IP54*) *Only when the battery pack/case, antenna and jack cover are attached. ❍ Built in VOX circuit enabling the VOX operation* (voice operated transmission) *To use . The ICT70A/T70E vhf/uhf dual band fm transceiver is designed and build with Icom's superior technology and craftsmanship. With proper...
Instruction Manual
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... to correct the interference by Icom Inc., could void your authority to operate this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is no guarantee that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a particular installation. iii PRECAUTIONS KEEP the transceiver away from that interference will need to be determined by turning the equipment...
... to correct the interference by Icom Inc., could void your authority to operate this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is no guarantee that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a particular installation. iii PRECAUTIONS KEEP the transceiver away from that interference will need to be determined by turning the equipment...
Instruction Manual
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...; Regular charging 12 ■ Desktop battery chargers 13 ■ External DC power operation 15 4 BASIC OPERATION 16-23 ■ Power ON 16 ■ Setting audio volume 16 ■ Setting the squelch level 17 ■ Monitor function 17 ■ Selecting the mode 18 ■ Setting the tuning step 19 ■ Setting the frequency 19 ■ Operating mode selection 21 ■ Key lock function 21 ■ Receiving 22 ■ Transmit power selection 22 ■ Transmitting 23...
...; Regular charging 12 ■ Desktop battery chargers 13 ■ External DC power operation 15 4 BASIC OPERATION 16-23 ■ Power ON 16 ■ Setting audio volume 16 ■ Setting the squelch level 17 ■ Monitor function 17 ■ Selecting the mode 18 ■ Setting the tuning step 19 ■ Setting the frequency 19 ■ Operating mode selection 21 ■ Key lock function 21 ■ Receiving 22 ■ Transmit power selection 22 ■ Transmitting 23...
Instruction Manual
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... set mode item list 52 ■ Set mode items 53 ■ Initial set mode items 59 10 OTHER FUNCTIONS 65-75 ■ Programming a DTMF code sequence 65 ■ Transmitting a DTMF code sequence 66 ■ Setting DTMF transfer speed 67 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 2 ■ Tone frequency and DTCS code 68 ■ Tone/DTCS squelch 70 3 ■ Tone scan 71 ■ Weather channel operation 72 4 ■ Cloning function 74 5 ■ Resetting 75 6 11 TROUBLESHOOTING 76 7 12 SPECIFICATIONS 77...
... set mode item list 52 ■ Set mode items 53 ■ Initial set mode items 59 10 OTHER FUNCTIONS 65-75 ■ Programming a DTMF code sequence 65 ■ Transmitting a DTMF code sequence 66 ■ Setting DTMF transfer speed 67 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 2 ■ Tone frequency and DTCS code 68 ■ Tone/DTCS squelch 70 3 ■ Tone scan 71 ■ Weather channel operation 72 4 ■ Cloning function 74 5 ■ Resetting 75 6 11 TROUBLESHOOTING 76 7 12 SPECIFICATIONS 77...
Instruction Manual
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... push [MONI](BAND), sets the squelch level. (p. 17) ➥ After pushing [BAND] during memory mode operation, selects the programmed bank. (p. 33) ➥ During set mode operation, rotate to /from the [SP/MIC] jack. w E XTERNAL SPEAKER/MICROPHONE JACKS [SP/MIC] Connect an optional speaker microphone, cloning cable, or headset, if desired. 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Front, top and side panels q ANTENNA CONNECTOR w EXTERNAL SPEAKER/ MICROPHONE JACKS e CONTROL DIAL r VOLUME CONTROL Speaker t PTT SWITCH y EXTERNAL DC...
... push [MONI](BAND), sets the squelch level. (p. 17) ➥ After pushing [BAND] during memory mode operation, selects the programmed bank. (p. 33) ➥ During set mode operation, rotate to /from the [SP/MIC] jack. w E XTERNAL SPEAKER/MICROPHONE JACKS [SP/MIC] Connect an optional speaker microphone, cloning cable, or headset, if desired. 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Front, top and side panels q ANTENNA CONNECTOR w EXTERNAL SPEAKER/ MICROPHONE JACKS e CONTROL DIAL r VOLUME CONTROL Speaker t PTT SWITCH y EXTERNAL DC...
Instruction Manual
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... DTMF code. (pp. 66, 67) 9 • [0]-[9] send "0"-"9," [A](SET) sends "A," [B](BAND) sends "B," 10 [C](H/M/L) sends "C," [D](V/M/C) sends "D," [M](DUP) sends "M (E)" and [#](T.SCAN) sends "# (F)." 11 POWER KEY [ ] 12 ➥ Push and hold for 1 sec. PANEL DESCRIPTION 2 r VOLUME CONTROL [VOL] ➥ Adjust the audio volume level. (p. 16) ➥ During set mode operation, rotate to select the options. (p. 51) t PTT SWITCH [PTT] ➥ Push and hold to transmit, release to receive. (p. 23) For IC-T70E...
... DTMF code. (pp. 66, 67) 9 • [0]-[9] send "0"-"9," [A](SET) sends "A," [B](BAND) sends "B," 10 [C](H/M/L) sends "C," [D](V/M/C) sends "D," [M](DUP) sends "M (E)" and [#](T.SCAN) sends "# (F)." 11 POWER KEY [ ] 12 ➥ Push and hold for 1 sec. PANEL DESCRIPTION 2 r VOLUME CONTROL [VOL] ➥ Adjust the audio volume level. (p. 16) ➥ During set mode operation, rotate to select the options. (p. 51) t PTT SWITCH [PTT] ➥ Push and hold to transmit, release to receive. (p. 23) For IC-T70E...
Instruction Manual
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...; [SCAN](H/M/L) ➥ Push to select the output power. (p. 22) • Selects the transmit output power from high, middle or low. ➥ Push and hold for 1 sec. to enter the Set mode. (p. 51) ➥ Push and hold for 1 sec. BAND • MONITOR KEY [BAND] • [MONI](BAND) ➥ During VFO mode operation, push to select an operating frequency band. (p. 19) ➥ Push and hold to open the squelch temporarily and monitor the operating frequency...
...; [SCAN](H/M/L) ➥ Push to select the output power. (p. 22) • Selects the transmit output power from high, middle or low. ➥ Push and hold for 1 sec. to enter the Set mode. (p. 51) ➥ Push and hold for 1 sec. BAND • MONITOR KEY [BAND] • [MONI](BAND) ➥ During VFO mode operation, push to select an operating frequency band. (p. 19) ➥ Push and hold to open the squelch temporarily and monitor the operating frequency...
Instruction Manual
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.... NEVER solder the battery terminals, or NEVER modify the battery pack. Use the battery only with clean water, without rubbing them, and see a doctor immediately. • R WARNING! Never use a wet battery. Excessive temperatures may rupture. Immediately stop using the battery if it is not specified in this instruction manual. • R DANGER! Misuse can result. Use and charge only specified Icom battery packs with any other...
.... NEVER solder the battery terminals, or NEVER modify the battery pack. Use the battery only with clean water, without rubbing them, and see a doctor immediately. • R WARNING! Never use a wet battery. Excessive temperatures may rupture. Immediately stop using the battery if it is not specified in this instruction manual. • R DANGER! Misuse can result. Use and charge only specified Icom battery packs with any other...
Instruction Manual
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... the automatic level adjustment by a noise pulse counting system. • "OPEn" indicates the continuously open the squelch manually even when mute functions such as the tone squelch are in use. ➥ Push and hold [MONI](BAND) to a 'sticky' operation in the Initial set to monitor the operating frequency. • The 1st and 2nd segments of the S-meter blink. The transceiver has 9 squelch levels, a continuously open setting and an automatic setting. ➥ While...
... the automatic level adjustment by a noise pulse counting system. • "OPEn" indicates the continuously open the squelch manually even when mute functions such as the tone squelch are in use. ➥ Push and hold [MONI](BAND) to a 'sticky' operation in the Initial set to monitor the operating frequency. • The 1st and 2nd segments of the S-meter blink. The transceiver has 9 squelch levels, a continuously open setting and an automatic setting. ➥ While...
Instruction Manual
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... requirements. r Set squelch level e Set frequency w Set audio level r Push and hold for setting the squelch (Push and hold to monitor) e Select band q Power ON ■ Transmit power selection 1 The transceiver has three output power levels to set the desired audio level. (p. 16) • The frequency display shows the volume level while setting. t W hen a signal is received: • Squelch opens and audio is tight squelch (for strong signals). • "Auto" indicates the automatic level adjustment by a noise pulse counting...
... requirements. r Set squelch level e Set frequency w Set audio level r Push and hold for setting the squelch (Push and hold to monitor) e Select band q Power ON ■ Transmit power selection 1 The transceiver has three output power levels to set the desired audio level. (p. 16) • The frequency display shows the volume level while setting. t W hen a signal is received: • Squelch opens and audio is tight squelch (for strong signals). • "Auto" indicates the automatic level adjustment by a noise pulse counting...
Instruction Manual
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... MHz, Direction: - (down), Offset: 0.6 MHz 17 Reversed RX freq. w R otate [DIAL] to select the frequency offset set item, then rotate [VOL] to enter the Set mode. If the transmit frequency changes after setting, the 3 auto repeater function may have changed the duplex setting. 4 Turn the auto repeater function OFF to the frequency display. 14 Each receive and transmit frequency is 0.6 MHz [DIAL] -Duplex example Receiving Transmitting +Duplex example 1 U.S.A. 5 REPEATER AND DUPLEX OPERATIONS ■ Duplex operation D Setting frequency...
... MHz, Direction: - (down), Offset: 0.6 MHz 17 Reversed RX freq. w R otate [DIAL] to select the frequency offset set item, then rotate [VOL] to enter the Set mode. If the transmit frequency changes after setting, the 3 auto repeater function may have changed the duplex setting. 4 Turn the auto repeater function OFF to the frequency display. 14 Each receive and transmit frequency is 0.6 MHz [DIAL] -Duplex example Receiving Transmitting +Duplex example 1 U.S.A. 5 REPEATER AND DUPLEX OPERATIONS ■ Duplex operation D Setting frequency...
Instruction Manual
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...) • Tuning step (p. 19) • Output power (p. 22) ■ Selecting a call channel q P ush [V/M/C] to Z, are selectable. [DIAL] VHF band call channel UHF band call channels. In addition, it can be erased by static electricity, electric transients, etc. Memory channels include 50 scan edge memory channels (25 pairs) to a PC using the CS-T70 cloning software. 29 quency or DTCS code with a frequency offset (p. 26) • Reverse duplex function...
...) • Tuning step (p. 19) • Output power (p. 22) ■ Selecting a call channel q P ush [V/M/C] to Z, are selectable. [DIAL] VHF band call channel UHF band call channels. In addition, it can be erased by static electricity, electric transients, etc. Memory channels include 50 scan edge memory channels (25 pairs) to a PC using the CS-T70 cloning software. 29 quency or DTCS code with a frequency offset (p. 26) • Reverse duplex function...
Instruction Manual
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... the VFO mode. frequency offset, duplex direction, tone squelch, etc.), if desired. Rotate to enter the select memory write mode. • 1 short and 1 long beep sounds. • The " " icon and memory channel number blink. Push and hold for 1 sec. 6 MEMORY/CALL CHANNELS ■ Memory channel programming q Push [V/M/C] to 24A/24b), as well as regular memory channels, can be programmed in this case, setting the band and frequency using [BAND] and [DIAL...
... the VFO mode. frequency offset, duplex direction, tone squelch, etc.), if desired. Rotate to enter the select memory write mode. • 1 short and 1 long beep sounds. • The " " icon and memory channel number blink. Push and hold for 1 sec. 6 MEMORY/CALL CHANNELS ■ Memory channel programming q Push [V/M/C] to 24A/24b), as well as regular memory channels, can be programmed in this case, setting the band and frequency using [BAND] and [DIAL...
Instruction Manual
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... when this 10 time-out timer function is turned OFF or set period elapses. 5 6 7 Approx. 10 seconds before the time-out timer is activated, 8 the transceiver emits a beep tone as a warning. 9 B E CAREFUL! D �P�T�T��lo��c�k�(�P�T�T��L�K��) Turns the PTT lock function ON or OFF. SET MODES 9 D LCD contrast...
... when this 10 time-out timer function is turned OFF or set period elapses. 5 6 7 Approx. 10 seconds before the time-out timer is activated, 8 the transceiver emits a beep tone as a warning. 9 B E CAREFUL! D �P�T�T��lo��c�k�(�P�T�T��L�K��) Turns the PTT lock function ON or OFF. SET MODES 9 D LCD contrast...
Instruction Manual
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... FUNCTIONS 10 ■ Transmitting a DTMF code sequence 1 The transceiver has 3 methods of transmitting a DTMF code sequence. r Push [V/M/C] to return to push [PTT], pushing [MONI](BAND) transmits a 1750 Hz tone burst signal. DTMF code keys 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 66 Select a desired option in the DTMF memory channel assigned to enter the Set mode. However, while continuing to the frequency display.
... FUNCTIONS 10 ■ Transmitting a DTMF code sequence 1 The transceiver has 3 methods of transmitting a DTMF code sequence. r Push [V/M/C] to return to push [PTT], pushing [MONI](BAND) transmits a 1750 Hz tone burst signal. DTMF code keys 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 66 Select a desired option in the DTMF memory channel assigned to enter the Set mode. However, while continuing to the frequency display.
Instruction Manual
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... a desired CTCSS tone frequency. 11 • Each operating band and each memory channel have indepen- 12 dent settings. • See page 53 for available tone frequencies for repeater and tone squelch/pocket beep operation. 6 7 D Reverse tone/DTCS squelch The reverse tone/DTCS squelch is convenient if you were away from group members using the same tone or code. [DIAL] 5 Separate tone frequencies can silently wait for tone squelch 2 The tone squelch (CTCSS) or DTCS squelch opens only when receiving a signal...
... a desired CTCSS tone frequency. 11 • Each operating band and each memory channel have indepen- 12 dent settings. • See page 53 for available tone frequencies for repeater and tone squelch/pocket beep operation. 6 7 D Reverse tone/DTCS squelch The reverse tone/DTCS squelch is convenient if you were away from group members using the same tone or code. [DIAL] 5 Separate tone frequencies can silently wait for tone squelch 2 The tone squelch (CTCSS) or DTCS squelch opens only when receiving a signal...
Instruction Manual
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... squelch code when the DTCS squelch is ON. 71 Tone scan for repeater tone Tone scan for tone squelch Tone scan for DTCS squelch t Push [V/M/C] to stop the scan. • If the scan is used for a tone frequency or DTCS code. r W hen the tone frequency or DTCS code is being transmitted on a repeater input frequency, you can detect the subaudible tone frequency and DTCS code in memory or call channel won't be checked for temporary operation only. The stored tone setting in tone squelch mode...
... squelch code when the DTCS squelch is ON. 71 Tone scan for repeater tone Tone scan for tone squelch Tone scan for DTCS squelch t Push [V/M/C] to stop the scan. • If the scan is used for a tone frequency or DTCS code. r W hen the tone frequency or DTCS code is being transmitted on a repeater input frequency, you can detect the subaudible tone frequency and DTCS code in memory or call channel won't be checked for temporary operation only. The stored tone setting in tone squelch mode...
Instruction Manual
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... set mode. weather channel mode is selected. 14 A program scan does not • The memory mode, Call channel mode, or • Push [V/M/C] repeatedly to select the VFO mode. p. 18 17 start . p. 31 18 The displayed frequency is set. Transmitting is impossible. • A frequency outside of a battery pack (case). • Clean battery terminals. - 4 No sound comes from the • Volume level is reversed. channels. p. 2 76 SOLUTION REF. 2 • Charge the battery pack, or replace the batteries...
... set mode. weather channel mode is selected. 14 A program scan does not • The memory mode, Call channel mode, or • Push [V/M/C] repeatedly to select the VFO mode. p. 18 17 start . p. 31 18 The displayed frequency is set. Transmitting is impossible. • A frequency outside of a battery pack (case). • Clean battery terminals. - 4 No sound comes from the • Volume level is reversed. channels. p. 2 76 SOLUTION REF. 2 • Charge the battery pack, or replace the batteries...
Instruction Manual
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... easy programming of such settings as memory channels and Set modes contents via an external power supply. • OPC-515L dc power cable Allows charging of the battery packs using a 12 V DC power source instead of the AC adapter. (For BC-191/ BC-192/BC-193) • AD-92SMA antenna connector adapter Allows you to connect the HS-94/HS-95/HS-97 to an Icom transceiver in...
... easy programming of such settings as memory channels and Set modes contents via an external power supply. • OPC-515L dc power cable Allows charging of the battery packs using a 12 V DC power source instead of the AC adapter. (For BC-191/ BC-192/BC-193) • AD-92SMA antenna connector adapter Allows you to connect the HS-94/HS-95/HS-97 to an Icom transceiver in...
Instruction Manual
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... 55 Scan types 40 Selecting a call channel 29 Selecting a memory channel 30 Selecting bank name indication 35 Selecting memory name indication 35 Selecting the mode 18 Set mode item list 52 Set mode items 53 Setting audio volume 16 Setting DTCS code for DTCS squelch 69 Setting DTCS polarity 69 Setting DTMF transfer speed 67 Setting duplex direction 26 Setting frequency offset 26 Setting subaudible tone for tone squelch 68 Setting the frequency using the dial 19 Rapid charging...
... 55 Scan types 40 Selecting a call channel 29 Selecting a memory channel 30 Selecting bank name indication 35 Selecting memory name indication 35 Selecting the mode 18 Set mode item list 52 Set mode items 53 Setting audio volume 16 Setting DTCS code for DTCS squelch 69 Setting DTCS polarity 69 Setting DTMF transfer speed 67 Setting duplex direction 26 Setting frequency offset 26 Setting subaudible tone for tone squelch 68 Setting the frequency using the dial 19 Rapid charging...