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1. About default settings The DIAL control function can be exchanged with the A V key functions by pushing and holding FUNC then push A or V However in this QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE the factory default setting DIAL sets operating fre quency is used to simplify the instructions Basic operation 1 Turning ON the transceiver we Push and hold PWR for 1 sec to turn the power ON Opening indication passes through then frequency indica tion appears 3 Adjusting squelch level While pushing and holding SQL ATTesET rotate DIAL to set the squelch level The opening indication can be skipped While pushing and holding FUNC push a nd hold PWR for 1 sec to hortcut the opening indica MMA I E QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE 4 Tune the desired frequency 5 Operating mode selection The tuning dial will allow you to dial in the frequency you want e While pushing and holding to use Pages 11 and 17 will instruct you on how to set the FUNC push CALL tuning step size MODE SCAN several times to select the desired operating mode Push BAND rs Lock sev eral times to select the de sired frequency band e While pushing and holding BAND rs Lock rotating DIAL also selects frequency band 2 Rotate DIAL to set the de sired frequency
2. SFr anana anana 16 L Dial select slep 17 L LOOK RE TUE 18 E DIAL function assignment ete ri bor ore si abere 18 REPEATER OPERATION wanagung gan 19 23 Be 19 E Offset frequency REPE 20 WH Subaudible 21 MZ ONG RE NER 23 MEMORY CALL CHANNELS nnn 24 33 E General description usura di epacudc 24 E Memory channel 24 E Memory bank 25 E Memory bank selection 26 E Programming memory bank 27 WH Selecting display DUDB peas ru pao prd Foxx FOX pel exer ka redo 28 E Copying memory contents sasae 9X AERE RR S XE Fux x Aag ga Sa park EM EP a EE 29 E Memory ucc Gee di pai RECS dux 30 E Transferring memory contents 31 E Erasing transferring bank 32 E Call channel programming 33 E Copying cal
3. DIAL Push Push and hold dual operation All memory scan selection All bank scan selection Bank scan selection Programmed bank 5 Push CALL mopE scan momentarily to start the se lected scan Scan pauses when a signal is received e Rotate DIAL to change the scanning direction or resumes manually 6 To stop the scan push CALL During all memory all bank bank link scan WFMAM DUP TSOL 5 AGA ASHA e During bank scan WFMAM DUP T SQL e AS 5 NAH 7 IMPORTANT To perform memory or bank scan 2 or Ym more memory bank channels MUST be programmed oth 7 erwise scan never starts Auto memory write scan This scan is useful for searching a specified frequency range and automatically storing busy frequencies into memory channels The same frequency ranges used for program scan are used for auto memory write scan DSelect VFO mode with V M skiP s Mw if necessary Push and hold CALL mopeEescan for 1 sec to enter scan type selection condition 3 Rotate DIAL to select the desired scanning type ALL for full scan BAND for band scan PROGxx for pro grammed scan xx 0 to 24 programmed scan edges numbers only displayed 4 Push CALL to start the scan 5 Push V M skiP s ww to toggle the automatic memory write function ON and OF
4. m QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE E Preparation Battery installation DRemove the battery cover from the transceiver Install the BP 243 Li lon battery pack Be sure to observe the correct polarity 3 Replace the battery cover to the transceiver P AM A Y Keep the battery contacts clean It s a good idea to clean 77 the battery terminals once a week Antenna Insert the supplied antenna into the antenna connector and screw down the antenna as shown at right NEVER hold the antenna when car rying the transceiver Keep the jack cover attached when jack is not in use to protect the con nector from dust and moisture 2 For your information Z Third party antennas may increase transceiver perfor An optional AD 92SMA ANTENNA CONNECTOR ZZ ADAPTER is available to connect an antenna with a BNC 2 connector Handstrap Slide the handstrap through the loop on the top of the rear panel as illustrated at right Facilities carry ing 4 2 Charging the battery Charging indicator to cigarette lighter socket BC 164 Optional CP 21LR Cigarette lighter cable with noise filter 7 ANWARNING ZZ NEVER charge any other than the specified battery pack QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE Charging description DPlug the AC adapter in
5. turn the power ON to reset the CPU AT POWER ON T c z 0 i o S 5 z z 5 o m The displayed frequency differs according to tranceiver version B Partial reset Ar POWER ON If you want to initialize the operating conditions VFO fre quency VFO settings set mode contents without clearing the memory contents a partial reset function is available for the transceiver While pushing and holding FUNC and V M skiP s ww turn the power ON to partially reset the transceiver C Push Push and hold Dual operation OTHER FUNCTIONS 11 65 B channels The following tables show the channels versus video and audio frequencies depending on each version U S A channels unit MHz 12 FREQUENCY TABLE CCIR channels unit MHz OONDOABRWND 0 2 2 OONDOABRWNHI OCOODAOAOANDAHRWBNN O Australian channels unit MHz FREQUENCY TABLE 12 China channels unit MHz UK channels unit MHz 9 French channels unit MHz 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 o New Zealand channels unit MHz 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 67 12 FREQUENCY TABLE Indonesian channels unit MHz Q Italian channels unit MHz Taiwan channels unit MHz FOT channels unit MHz FREQUENCY TABLE 1
6. 2 Install the BP 243 Li lon battery pack Be sure to observe the correct polarity Facing up this side 3 Replace the battery cover to the transceiver 0 _ JA E gl 7 Keep the battery contacts clean to avoid rust or poor con 1 t It d id he b inal 7 act good idea to clean the battery terminals once 2 week Battery charging Charging connections Charging indicator BC 164 to cigarette lighter socket Optional CP 21 R Cigarette lighter cable with noise filter e Charging periods Approx 3 hours BATTERY CHARGING 2 Charging description Plug the AC adapter into an AC outlet or the optional CP 21LR into a cigarette lighter socket 2 Insert the adapter plug into 12 16V DC INPUT of the BC 164 BATTERY CHARGER 3 Install the BP 243 BATTERY Pack See left page in the transceiver 4 Be sure to turn OFF the transceiver then charge the bat tery with transceiver Takes approximately hours to fully charge with the supplied BP 243 battery pack Charging indicator of BC 164 Orange lights During charging Green lights When the battery pack is charged completely Red blinking The charger may be outside of the specified temperature range 5 to 35 41 F to 95 Restore the specified temperature range and reinsert the transceiver or contact your dealer
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8. The S RF meter shows the relative signal strength level 3 Set frequency 4 Set squelch level 2 Set audio level _K AR Push for setting 2 the squelch Push to monitor Setting audio volume The audio level can be adjusted to one of 40 levels Push A or V to adjust the audio level If squelch is closed push and hold SQL ATT SET to verify the audio level Pushing and holding either key changes the audio level continu ously The display shows the volume level while setting INDICATION AUDIO LEVEL Minimum setting no audio Initial setting Muximum setting Squelch level setting The squelch circuit mutes the received audio signal depend ing on the signal strength The transceiver has 9 squelch lev els a continuously open setting and an automatic squelch setting While pushing and holding SQL ATTesET rotate DIAL to select the squelch level LEVEL 1 is loose squelch for weak signals and LEVEL 9 is tight squelch for strong signals AUTO indicates automatic level adjustment by a noise pulse counting system OPEN indicates continuously open setting e DIAL Automatic squelch Maximum level C Push Push and hold Dual operation BASIC OPERATION 4 Bl Operating mode
9. setting alert beeps will sound when a signal with matched tone is received DTCS Using DTCS squelch The squelch opens only when a signal with matched DTCS code is re ceived P DTCS In addition to the DTCS setting alert beeps will sound when a signal with matched DTCS code is received 71 1 d Tone squelch operation DTCS squelch operation The subaudible tone frequency and DTCS code are pro 2 rammed as the tone frequency and DTCS code items 7 spectively Duplex direction Sets the duplex direction The transmit fre quency is shifted from the receive frequency by the offset frequency when transmitting or when the monitor function is in use OFF Simplex operation default DUP The transmit frequency shifts down while trans mitting DUP The transmit frequency shifts up while transmit ting oimplex operation Positive duplex operation Priority watch Turn the priority watch or priority beep prior ity watch with beep capability ON default OFF Start priority watch after exiting set mode e BELL Emits beeps and blinking indicator when a signal is received on the priority frequency Priority watch OFF Priority beep ON sET 10 default ON o Key touch beep The key touch beep can be turned OFF for silent operation Key touch beep ON Key touch beep OFF Beep output level Adjust the key touch beep tone level to
10. 4 CAUTION BE SURE to disconnect the CP 21LR from the cigarette lighter socket when charging is finished because a slight current still follows in the CP 21LR and the vehi cle s battery will become will be drained i VFO and memory channels The IC E7 has two primary operating modes VFO mode and memory mode VFO mode is used for setting the desired frequency within the frequency coverage Push V M skiP s ww to select VFO mode Memory mode is used for operating from memory channels which have programmed frequencies Push V M skipes mw to select memory mode See p 24 for memory programming details VFO mode indication and memory channel number appear What is VFO VFO is an abbreviation of Variable Frequency Oscillator Fre quencies for receiving or transmitting are selected and con trolled by the VFO 3 FREQUENCY AND CHANNEL SETTING E Operating band selection The transceiver can receive the AM broadcast HF band 50 MHz FM broadcast VHF air 144 MHz 300 MHz 400 MHz 600 MHz 800 MHz or television channels 7 Available frequency bands are differ depending on ver 7 sion See the specification for details 75 Push BAND Ts Lock several times to select the desired frequency band e When memory mode is selected push V M skiP s ww to se lect VFO mode first e While pushing an
11. While pushing and holding 6 Transmit and receive FUNC rotate DIAL to select FUNC Push and hold PTT to trans frequency in 1 MHz steps mit then speak into the micro phone release to receive Transmission is available on the 144 MHz 430 MHz FM mode amateur bands only e FM WFM and AM modes are selectable e WFM mode is not selectable below 30 MHz band O E 6 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE Repeater operation 1 Setting duplex DWhile pushing and holding FUNC push and hold SQL ATT SET for 1 sec to enter set mode 2 Rotate DIAL to select DUP FUNC 3While pushing and holding FUNC rotate DIAL to select minus duplex or plus duplex 4 Push SQL to exit set mode DIAL 2 Repeater tone DWhile pushing and holding FUNC push and hold SQL 5 for 1 sec to enter set mode 2 Rotate DIAL to select HTSQL 3While pushing and holding FUNC rotate DIAL to select the repeater tone activation 4 Push SQL ATTesET to exit set mode 7 NOTE The transceiver can transmit a 1750 Hz tone burst Push PTT briefly then push and hold PTT for 1 to 2 7 2 to transmit a 1750 Hz tone burst 23 Memory programming The IC E7 has a total of 1250
12. BAND rs Lock to select the desired bank 2While pushing and holding FUNC push BAND Ts Lock momentarily to select display type from fre quency bank name memory name and channel number display MEMORY CALL CHANNELS 6 Selecting bank channel indication During bank channel operation the bank channel number can also be displayed instead of the memory channel number in dication channel No indication Bank channel No indication FM DUP TSOL iU LIL Auto write channel No Bank channel No indication After selecting channel number indication as described at left push BAND ts Lock to select the desired bank Or while pushing and holding BAND rs Lock rotate DIAL to select the desired bank Push and hold Dual operation 6 MEMORY CALL CHANNELS Copying memory contents This function transfers a memory channel s contents to a VFO or another memory channel This is useful when searching for signals around a memory channel frequency and for re calling the offset frequency subaudible tone frequency etc lt Memory gt VFO 1 Select the memory channel to be copied Push V M skipes mw momentarily to select memory mode then rotate DIAL to select the desired memory channel Select the bank channel with BAND rs Lock and DIAL if desired 2 Push and hold V M skipes mw for 1 sec to enter select memory write mode 1 short and 1 long beep soun
13. FUNC rotating DIAL selects the all channels including skip channel C Push Push and hold Dual operation OTHER FUNCTIONS 11 Skip channel setting Unwanted channels can be skipped for rapid selection etc D Rotate DIAL to select the channel to be skipped To clear the skip setting rotate DIAL while pushing and holding FUNC to select a skip channel 2 While pushing and holding FUNC push V M skiP s Mw to toggle the skip setting ON and OFF SKIP appears when the channel is set as skip channel Automatic TV channel programming TV channels can be programmed automatically we Push and hold CALL for 1 sec to start TV channel programming The programming will automatically stop when scanning all channels 63 11 OTHER FUNCTIONS B All reset The function display may occasionally display erroneous in formation e g when first applying power This may be caused externally by static electricity or by other factors If this problem occurs turn power OFF After waiting a few seconds turn power ON again If the problem persists per form the following procedure Partial resetting is also available See next page for details Z IMPORTANT 2 Resetting the transceiver CLEARS all memory information 77 ho initializes all values in the transceiver including TV Z channel skip setting While pushing and holding FUNC V M skipes mw and SQL
14. LOW appears when the low power is selected Appears 4 BASIC OPERATION Dial select step This transceiver has a 1 MHz tuning step for quick frequency setting This dial select step can be set to 100 kHz 1 MHz or 10 MHz steps as desired Setting dial select step DSelect VFO mode with V M skiP s Mw 2 While pushing and holding FUNC push and hold SQL ATTesET for 1 sec to enter set mode 3 Rotate DIAL to select D SEL d After 1 sec Setting indication Dial select step item usna SET MODE 4 While pushing and holding FUNC rotate DIAL to select the desired dial select step 100 kHz step PUNG 1 MHz step default 5 Push SQL arr seT momentarily to exit set mode Push Push and hold Dual operation BASIC OPERATION 4 Lock function B DIAL function assignment To prevent accidental frequency changes and unnecessary The DIAL control can be used as an audio volume control function activation use the lock function instead of AT VW keys to suit your preference However while DIAL functions as an audio volume AT W keys func BAND rs Lock for 1 sec to turn the lock function ON and OFF While pushing and holding FUNC push AT VW to toggle s appears while the lock function is active the DIAL function between tuning dial and audio volume
15. Normal TX RX Reverse polarity 6 SQL 5 to exit set mode 4 After 1 sec C Push Push and hold Dual operation 47 B Tone scan By monitoring a signal that is being operated with pocket beep tone or DTCS squelch function you can determine the tone frequency or DTCS code necessary to open a squelch DSet the frequency to be checked for a tone frequency or code 2 Turn the desired tone type ON in set mode re peater tone TSQL tone squelch or DTCS DTCS squelch One of TSQL or DTCS appears Even if the pocket beep function is activated it is cancelled when the tone scan is started 3While pushing and holding FUNC push CALL MODE SCAN for 1 sec to start the tone scan To change the scanning direction rotate DIAL de DIAL TONE SQUELCH AND POCKET BEEP 9 DTCS scan Repeater tone scan Tone squelch scan 4 When the CTCSS tone frequency or 3 digit DTCS code is matched the squelch opens and the tone frequency or code is temporarily programmed into the selected condi tion such as a memory channel The tone scan pauses when a CTCSS tone frequency or 3 digit DTCS code is detected i NOTE The decoded tone frequency or code is pro grammed temporarily when a memory channel is se lected However this will be cleared when the memory channel is re selected
16. to select memory mode While pushing and holding BAND rs Lock rotate DIAL to select the desired memory bank Rotate DIAL to select the bank channel 2 Push and hold V M skiP s Mw for 1 sec to enter select memory write mode 1 short and 1 long beeps sound Displays the original memory channel number automatically and Gy indicator and memory channel number blink Do not hold V M skipes mw for more than 2 sec otherwise the bank contents will be copied to VFO SK Push for 1 sec S MW 3While pushing and holding CALL rotate DIAL to select BANK Pushing CALL vopE scAN several times BANK is also se lectable While pushing and holding BAND rs Lock rotate DIAL to select the desired bank to receive the transferred information or erase the bank contents Select indication when erasing the contents from the bank When transferring When erasing N Amp 5 Rotate DIAL to select the desired bank channel E While pushing and holding CALL rotate DIAL to select S MW Pushing CALL vopE scAN several times S MW is also se lectable 7 Push and hold V M skiP s ww for 1 sec 9 beeps sound Push Push and hold Dual operation 33 6 MEMORY CALL CHANNELS Call channel programming DPush V M skiP s ww to select VFO mode if nec
17. 1 2 1 2002 08 EN 301 783 v 1 1 1 2000 09 iv EN 60950 1 2001 A11 2004 1 DECLARATION ICOM OF CONFORMITY CEO D sseldorf 24th Oct 2005 Place and date of issue Icom Europe GmbH Himmelgeister stra e 100 D 40225 D sseldorf Authorized representative name H IKegami General Manager Signature Icom Inc Count on us 02 Europe 03 Italy 10 France 11 UK A 6468D 1EU lt Intended Country of Use gt GER E AUT E GBR B IRL NOR FRA E NED E BEL E LUX ESP POR ITA GRE SWE E E FIN SUI lt Intended Country of Use gt GER AUT GBR IRL NOR FRA NED BEL LUX ESP POR MITA GRE SWE DEN FIN SUI lt Intended Country of Use gt GER AUT GBR IRL NOR FRA NED BEL LUX ESP POR ITA GRE SWE DEN FIN SUI lt Intended Country of Use gt GER AUT E GBR IRL NOR Printed in Japan 2005 Icom Inc FRA NED BEL LUX ESP POR SWE DEN FIN
18. M skiP s Mw to select memory mode if desired 2While pushing and holding BAND rs Lock rotate DIAL to select the desired bank A to H J L to R T U and The bank can also be selected by pushing BAND Ts Lock several times e The only programmed banks are displayed DIAL C Push Push and hold Dual operation MEMORY CALL CHANNELS 6 FM DUP TSQL 1 Rotate DIAL while Only programmed pushing BAND 4p banks appear Auto write channels 3 Rotate DIAL to select the bank channel Only programmed channels are displayed Bank initial T Bank channel number 4 To return to regular memory operation rotate DIAL while pushing and holding BAND rs Lock or push BAND Ts Lock several times 6 MEMORY CALL CHANNELS Programming memory bank name 5 While pushing and holding FUNC rotate DIAL to select the desired character The selected character blinks 6 Rotate DIAL to move the cursor to left or right Memory name Each memory channel can be programmed with an alphanu meric channel name for easy recognition and that can be indi cated independently by channel Names can be a maximum of 6 characters D Push V M skiP s Mw to select memory mode 2 Rotate DIAL to select the desired memory channel 3 Push and hold V M skiP s ww for 1 sec to enter select memory write mode 1 short and 1 long be
19. Y CONVENIENT Even if no tone type is selected pushing and holding CALL MoDE SCAN for 1 sec while pushing and holding FUNC also starts tone scan In this case the tone scan searches for repeater tone frequency only 49 10 SET MODE B General Set mode is used for programming infrequently changed val ues or conditions of functions In addition the IC E7 has an expanded set mode which is used for programming even more infrequently changed val ues or conditions of functions When turning the expanded set mode OFF only half of the set mode items are displayed for simple operation Set mode entering and operation DWhile pushing and holding FUNC push and hold SQL ATTesET for 1 sec to enter set mode 2 Rotate DIAL to select the desired item 3While pushing and holding FUNC rotate DIAL to select the desired value or condition 4 Push SQL to exit set mode or rotate DIAL to select another set mode item DIAL FUNC o Expanded set mode ON OFF DWhile pushing and holding FUNC push and hold SQL for 1 sec to enter set mode 2 Rotate DIAL to select EXPAND 3 While pushing and holding FUNC rotate DIAL to turn the expanded set mode ON and OFF Expanded set mode OFF 4 Rotate DIAL to select the desired item 5 While pushing and holding FUNC rotate DIAL to se
20. channels 000 to 999 may assigned into a desired bank for easy memory management Push and hold V M skiP s Mw for 1 sec to enter select memory write mode 1 short and 1 long beep sound indicator and memory channel number blink 2 Rotate DIAL to select the desired memory channel 3While pushing and holding CALL mopEescan rotate DIAL to select BANK After releasing CALL is displayed in stead of the frequency indication and only indicator blinks Bank group and channel number is displayed if the selected memory channel has already been assigned to a bank BANK can also be selected by pushing CALL wopE scAN several times DIAL YES After CALL released SCAN AS LocK Skyy gt NULL While pushing and holding BAND rs Lock rotate DIAL to select the desired bank e Banks Ato H J L N O to R T U and Y are available The bank can also be selected by pushing BAND rs Lock several times Bank is selected with 1 25 Lock 5 Rotate DIAL to select the desired bank channel number Vacant bank channel numbers are only be displayed Bank channel is selected with E 6 Push and hold V M skiP s Mw for 1 sec to set the chan nel into the bank e Return to the previous indication Memory bank selection DPush V
21. e While pushing and holding FUNC scan pauses and after writing the frequency scan resumes 41 SCAN OPERATION Scan resume condition o Scan pause timer The scan pauses when receiving signals according to the scan pause time It can be set from 2 20 sec or unlimited While pushing and holding FUNC push and hold SQL ATTesET for 1 sec to enter set mode 2 Rotate DIAL to select EXPAND 3 While pushing and holding FUNC rotate DIAL to turn the expanded set mode ON 4 Rotate DIAL to select PAUSE 5 While pushing and holding FUNC rotate DIAL to set the desired scan pausing time from 2 20 sec 2 sec steps or HOLD e 2SEC 20SEC scan pauses 2 20 sec while receiving a signal e HOLD scan pauses on a received a signal until it disappears 6 Push SQL to exit set mode a DIAL Pause timer setting 4 After 1 sec Setting indication USING EXPANDED SET MODE o Scan resume timer The scan re starts after a signal disappears according to the resume time It can be set from 0 5 sec or unlimited DWhile pushing and holding FUNC push and hold SQL 5 for 1 sec to enter set mode 2 Rotate DIAL to select EXPAND 3 While pushing and holding FUNC rotate DIAL to turn the expanded set mode ON 4 Rotate DIAL to select RESUME 5 While pushing and h
22. frequency and other functions in VFO mode 2 Push and hold V M for 1 sec to enter select memory write mode 1 short and 1 long beeps sound 3 Rotate DIAL to select the de sired memory channel number 4 Push and hold V M for 1 sec again to program the contents into the selected channel 3 beeps sound Scan skip setting D Push V M to select memory mode 2 Rotate DIAL to select the de sired memory channel 3 While pushing and holding FUNC push V M to set the skip setting skip channel or skip frequency ON and OFF VFO scans D Push V M to select VFO mode 2 Push and hold CALL for 1 sec One of scan type ALL BAND or PROG xx xx 0 24 appears 3 Rotate DIAL to select the de sired scan type Push CALL again to start the scan Rotate DIAL to change the scan ning direction During scan push V M to start auto memory write scan 4 Push CALL again to stop the scan Memory scans D Push V M to select memory mode 2 Push and hold CALL for 1 sec One of scan type ALL B ALL LINK or BANK appears if memory banks are assigned 3 Rotate DIAL to select the de sired scan type Push CALL again to start the scan Rotate DIAL to change the scan ning direction 4 Push CALL again to stop the scan ABOUT Versions of the IC E7 which display the CE symbo
23. lt SQL 5 and A V can be used while the lock function VOL appears when DIAL functions as an audio volume is in use in default setting Either or both SQL ATresET and umm 4 V keys may also be locked in set mode p 56 pu Qo FUNC Appears e DIAL and A V functions No VOL indication VOL appears Frequency Memory channel Audio volume set DIAL Squelch level Scanning Set mode condition set direction Set mode item and condition set Audio volume set Frequency Memory channel A V Squelch level Scanning direction Set mode item 19 B General When using a repeater the transmit frequency is shifted from the receive frequency by the amount of the offset frequency It is convenient to program repeater information such as offset and access tone into memory channels DSet the receive frequency repeater output frequency 2 Set the shift direction of the transmit offset frequency DUP or DUP see the next section for details DUP or DUP indicates a minus or plus offset of the transmit frequency respectively 3 Activate the subaudible tone encoder according to re peater requirements Refer to page 21 for tone frequency settings 4 Push and hold PTT to transmit The displayed frequency automatically changes to the transmit frequency repe
24. sasae se ee nane aana a anae anna aane n aaa 61 TV channel operation Emm 62 All reset 63 E Partial reset sa aananenane EUR OU d CK rm DEOS E PUR 64 12 2 2 65 72 _ 65 E VHF marine CMANMG S w tvausxsieseeredceavextceneesduxtcnstavetindudvarsictsaxseccsussdens 68 E Weather channels siscciscscsnsivenacantonsnstnnsencsvhosactiencetiebenctmenddosrondastaier 68 Other communications in the 69 E Other communications other 71 13 MAINTENANCE 1 222 arannya awana nenung angun eaaa nah 73 74 WH Troubleshooting asas eaaa eaaa aana E ETT 73 E Optional CP 21LR fuse 74 14 SPECIFICATIONS dg 75 76 pron aerate erate ter ee tne ween MT 75 I Battery pack 243 76 WH Battery 2 76 15 OPTIONS E 77 79 77 16 POCKET GUIDE 2 2 noe 80 81 CE 82
25. selection Operating modes are determined by the modulation of the radio signals The transceiver has 3 operating modes FM AM and WFM modes The mode selection is stored indepen dently in each band and memory channels Typically AM mode is used for the AM broadcast stations 0 495 1 620 MHz and air band 118 135 995 MHz and WFM is used for FM broadcast stations 76 107 9 MHz WFM mode cannot be selected below 30 MHz bands we While pushing and holding FUNC push CALL MODE SCAN several times to select the desired operating mode WFM mode 4 BASIC OPERATION B Monitor function This function is used to listen to weak signals without disturb ing the squelch setting or to open the squelch manually even when mute functions such as the tone squelch are in use Push and hold SQL to monitor the operating frequency Cem The 1st segment blinks AT gt mre SET 2 The SQL key can be set to sticky operation in 7 expanded set mode See page 56 for details 15 Attenuator function The attenuator prevents distortion of a desired signal when very strong HF signals are near the desired frequency or when very strong electric fields such as from a broadcasting station are present at your location While pushing and holding FUNC push SQL 5 momentarily to t
26. 0 434 125 434 150 434 175 434 200 434 225 434 250 434 275 434 300 434 325 434 350 434 375 434 400 434 425 434 450 434 475 434 500 434 525 434 550 434 575 434 600 434 625 434 650 434 675 434 700 434 725 434 750 434 775 446 00625 446 01875 446 03125 446 04375 446 05625 446 06875 446 08125 446 09375 FREQUENCY TABLE 12 UHF C R S Citizen Radio Service channels 476 425 2 476 450 2 476 475 2 476 500 MHz 476 525 MHz 476 550 MHz 476 575 MHz 476 600 MHz 476 625 MHz 476 650 MHz 476 675 MHz 476 700 MHz 476 725 MHz 476 750 MHz 476 775 MHz 476 800 MHz 476 825 MHz 476 850 MHz 476 875 MHz 476 900 MHz 476 925 MHz 476 950 MHz 476 975 MHz 477 000 MHz 477 025 MHz 477 050 MHz 477 075 MHz 477 100 MHz 477 125 MHz 477 150 MHz 477 175 MHz 477 200 MHz 477 225 MHz 477 250 MHz 477 275 MHz 477 300 MHz 477 325 MHz 477 350 MHz 477 375 MHz 477 400 MHz 13 MAINTENANCE Trou bleshooting If your transceiver seems to be malfunctioning please check the following points before sending it to a service center PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REF No power comes on lt The batteries are exhausted Charge the battery pack 6 e The battery polarity is reversed Check the battery polarity 6 No sound comes from the Volume level is too low Push A to obtain a suitable level Sq
27. 100 Search amp Rescue 169 505 MHz 123 300 Flight Schools 170 245 MHz 123 450 Air to air communications unofficial 170 305 MHz 123 500 Flight Schools 171 045 MHz 123 600 Flight Service Stations Uncontrolled airports 171 105 MHz 148 125 Civil Air Patrol Repeaters Secondary 171 845 MHz EFE 148 150 Civil Air Patrol Repeaters Primary 171 905 MHz 156 300 156 400 156 425 156 450 156 625 156 900 243 000 255 400 257 800 311 000 321 000 381 800 Aircraft to ship safety Aircraft to ship commercial Aircraft to ship non commercial Aircraft to ship commercial Aircraft to ship non commercial Aircraft to ship commercial Military Emergency Guard Flight Advisory Service Civilian Towers SAC Primary SAC Secondary USCG Primary Power limited to 1 20 watt These frequencies are also used at drive in win dows at some fast food restaurants 12 FREQUENCY TABLE B Other communications other countries LPD Low Power Device channels unit MHz lt PMR446 channels unit MHz 71 433 075 433 100 433 125 433 150 433 175 433 200 433 225 433 250 433 275 433 300 433 325 433 350 433 375 433 400 433 425 433 450 433 475 433 500 433 525 433 550 433 575 433 600 433 625 433 650 433 675 433 700 433 725 433 750 433 775 433 800 433 825 433 850 433 875 433 900 433 925 433 950 433 975 434 000 434 025 434 050 434 075 434 10
28. 153 TIE PIN MICROPHONE An optional OPC 782 is required for connection NOTE Connect the OPC 782 after removing the MIC SP cap MIC SP jack cover Keep the MIC SP cap attached when jack are not in use to keep the contact clean MIC SP OPC 782 Cap Microphone lt Speaker MIC 7 connector OPTIONS 15 HM 153P TiE PIN MICROPHONE Connects to the IC E7 directly without the OPC 782 NOTE Connect the HM 153P after removing the MIC SP cap MIC SP jack cover Keep the MIC SP cap attached when jack are not in use to keep the contact clean MIC SP cap Microphone HM 153P 79 15 OPTIONS HM 128 EARPHONE MICROPHONE An optional OPC 782 is required for connection HM 128 HM 131 SPEAKER MICROPHONE An optional OPC 782 is required for connection LC 161 CARRYING CASE Helps protect the transceiver from scratches etc NOTE When using as below illustration tension release loop protects the MIC SP connector from being damaged by cable stress or vibration UU OPC 782 A N Transceiver Tension release loop o 2 Important operating instructions are summed up this and the following page for your simple reference By cutting along the line and folding on the dotted line it will become a card sized operat
29. 2 unit BI Weather channels unit 01 162 550 B VHF marine channels 156 050 156 050 156 100 156 150 156 150 156 200 156 200 156 250 156 250 156 300 156 350 156 350 156 400 156 450 156 500 156 550 156 600 156 650 156 700 156 750 156 800 156 850 156 900 156 900 156 950 156 950 157 000 157 000 157 050 160 650 156 050 160 700 160 750 156 150 160 800 156 200 160 850 156 250 156 300 160 950 156 350 156 400 156 450 156 500 156 550 156 600 156 650 156 700 156 750 156 800 156 850 161 500 156 900 161 550 156 950 161 600 157 000 161 650 157 050 161 650 157 100 157 100 157 150 157 150 157 200 157 250 161 850 157 300 157 350 157 400 162 000 156 025 156 075 156 075 156 125 156 125 156 175 156 175 156 225 156 225 156 275 156 275 156 325 156 325 156 375 156 425 156 475 157 050 161 650 161 700 157 100 161 750 157 150 161 800 161 850 161 850 161 900 161 950 162 000 162 000 160 625 160 675 156 075 160 725 156 125 160 775 156 175 160 825 156 225 160 875 156 275 160 925 156 325 156 375 156 425 156 475 CH Ship Ship CH Ship Ship CH Ship Ship No Transmit Receive No Transmit Receive No Transmit Receive 70 156 525 156 575 156 625 156 675 156 725 156 875 156 925 156 925 156 975 156 975 157 025 157 025 157 075 157 075 157 125 157 125 157 175 157 175 161 775 157 225 157 225 157 275 157 275 157 325 157 325 157 375 1
30. 57 375 157 425 157 425 156 525 156 575 156 625 156 675 156 725 156 875 161 525 156 925 161 575 156 975 161 625 157 025 161 675 157 075 161 725 157 125 161 775 157 175 161 775 161 825 157 225 161 875 157 275 161 925 157 325 161 975 157 375 162 025 157 425 162 400 162 475 162 425 162 450 162 500 162 525 161 650 161 775 163 275 69 12 FREQUENCY TABLE B Other communications in the USA HF CB Citizens Band channels 26 965 MHz 26 975 MHz 26 985 MHz 27 005 MHz 27 015 MHz 27 025 MHz 27 035 MHz 27 055 MHz 27 065 MHz 27 075 MHz 27 085 MHz 27 105 MHz 27 115 MHz 27 125 MHz 27 135 MHz 27 155 MHz 27 165 MHz 27 175 MHz 27 185 MHz 27 205 MHz 151 820 MHz 151 880 MHz 151 940 MHz 154 570 MHz 154 600 MHz 27 215 MHz 27 225 MHz 27 255 MHz 27 235 MHz 27 245 MHz 27 265 MHz 27 275 MHz 27 285 MHz 27 295 MHz 27 305 MHz 27 315 MHz 27 325 MHz 27 335 MHz 27 345 MHz 27 355 MHz 27 365 MHz 27 375 MHz 27 385 MHz 27 395 MHz 27 405 MHz GMRS General Mobile Radio Service channels Transceiver Heceive Transmit 462 5500 MHz 467 5500 MHz 462 5625 MHz 462 5750 MHz 467 5750 MHz 462 5875 MHz 462 6000 MHz 467 6000 MHz 462 6125 MHz 462 6250 MHz 467 6250 MHz 462 6375 MHz 462 6500 MHz 467 6500 MHz 462 6625 MHz 462 6750 MHz 467 6750 MHz 462 6875 MHz 462 7000 MHz 467 7000 MHz 462 7125 MHz 462 7250 MHz 467 7250 MHz BRS B
31. CRIPTION ucc c cu ue eoru none nn pun ona uana y 1 4 B Front top and side panels pack tao quatit etae quiate 1 E Function dISplay rr c aaa daa 3 2 BATTERY CHARGING 5 8 M S 5 Battery installation cacao lt eccaasadedestskencciudas shen sanacsudedeseasnaasdudsaaveveenessuies 7 L Heidegger 8 3 FREQUENCY AND CHANNEL SETTING 9 12 E VFO and memory nano pna 9 E Operating band 9 WH Setting MOQUGINCY M 11 Setting a tuning 11 E Selecting a memory 12 E Selecting call 12 4 BASIC OPERATION Rp GrH THU 13 18 RECEIVING c E 13 E Setting audio volume revetment tetas eee 13 E Squelch level setting ee 14 E Operating mode selection eirca iiir reae per aaa natur 14 E sasanga a AE KANE RAN KANO KO GAE EN KAEKA GE Ka AA NA 15 L Attenuator function sas 15 MT ENS AOU ee aa eee cree ae acces 16 Transmit power selection
32. ENT 2 When you want to copy the call channel contents to the VFO 7 push and hold V M skipes mw for 2 sec as in steps 3 4 Scan types Scanning searches for signals automatically and makes it easier to locate new stations for contact or listening purposes FULL SCAN p 35 495 999 990 PROGRAMMED SCAN 35 Band Scan edges Band EN edge edge i i Scan ALL SELECTED BANK SCAN p 37 Repeatedly scans all frequen cies over all bands Some frequency ranges are not scanned according to the frequency coverage of the transceiver s version Repeatedly scans between two user programmed fre quencies Used for checking for frequencies within a speci fied range such as repeater output frequencies etc Repeatedly scans all bank channels or selected bank channels Skip scan is also available SCAN OPERATION 7 There are 7 scan types and 4 resume conditions to suit your operating needs SELECTED BAND SCAN Repeatedly scans all frequen p 35 Band Band edge FREQUENCY MEMORY SKIP FUNCTION p 39 Band Band edge edge Scan cies over the entire selected band Repeatedly scans memory channels except those set as skip channels Skip channels can be turned ON and OFF by pushing FUNC V M SkiP s Mw in memory mode Skips unwanted frequencies or channels that inconve niently stop scanning This function can be turned ON and OFF by pushing FUNC V M skiP
33. F indicator blinks during auto memory write dez DIAL HBR CI indicator blinks 6 Push CALL to stop scan SCAN OPERATION During auto memory write scanning When a signal is received scan pauses and the frequency is stored into auto memory write channel group 000 1997 2 short beeps sound when stored Scan resumes after frequency storing When all channels are stored the scan cancels automati cally and 1 long beep sounds Re calling the stored frequencies D Push V M skiP s Mw to select memory mode 2 Push BAND rs Lock several times or while pushing and holding BAND rs Lock rotate DIAL to select the auto memory write channel group 9 appears lt Appears 3 Rotate DIAL to select the desired channel Clearing the stored frequencies DSelect the auto memory write channel group 2 While pushing and holding FUNC push and hold V M skiP s Mw for 1 sec to clear the all channels con tents 1 short and 1 long beeps sound MS 7 NOTE The auto memory write channel contents CANNOT Z be cleared as an independent channel Thus it is a good ZZ idea to copy the contents into a memory channel 39 SCAN OPERATION B Skip channel frequency setting You can set the selected memory channel as a skip channel which is skipped during me
34. FO fre quency priority watch checks for signals on each memory chan nel in sequence The memory skip function and or memory bank scan is useful to speed up the scan VFO SCAN WATCH While scanning in VFO mode priority watch checks for signals on the selected memory chan nel every 5 sec a se 000 VEO SKIP Moch 001 Mch 001 frequency 43 8 PRIORITY WATCH Priority watch operation Memory channel watch and memory scan watch DSelect VFO mode then set an operating frequency TX channel can also be selected 2 Push V M skipes mw to enter memory mode then se lect the channel s to be watched For memory channel watch Rotate DIAL to select the desired memory channel For memory scan watch Push and hold CALL mopEescan for 1 sec to enter scan type selection condition to select the scan type then push CALL vopE scAN again to start memory bank scan 3 While pushing and holding FUNC push and hold SQL ATTesET for 1 sec to enter set mode 4 Rotate DIAL to select PRIO 4 1 5 While pushing and holding FUNC rotate DIAL to turn the priority watch ON Select if the priority beep function is necessary Priority ON Priority beep ON 6 Push SQL to exit set mode and start the watch e PRIO indicator appears The transceiver checks the memory bank chan
35. ICK REFERENCE GUIDE Starting scan 1 Select VFO mode 3 Starting scan Push V M skiP s ww to select the VFO mode for full band Push CALL 5 to start the scan and programmed scan operation Rotate DIAL to change the scanning direction e Select memory mode by pushing V M skiP s ww again for mem e Full Band scan Programmed scan ory or bank scan 2 Selecting a scanning type D gt O c D jum E 2 6 e Podi Push and hold CALL for 1 sec then rotate a A DIAL to select the desired scanning type All memory All bank Available scan types when VFO mode is selected ALL for full Bank link scan Bank scan scan BAND for the selected band one of PROGxx xx 0 to 24 IE DA I for programmed scan 7 n 1 if it n n 1 if Jt aS Available scan types when memory mode is selected M ALL for all memory scan B ALL for all bank scan B LINK for bank link scan BANK for the selected bank scan ABB ARBE Scan type indication examples 4 Cancelling scan DIAL a Full scan Push CALL mopesscan again to stop scan AL For your information e Band scan The memory channel number you program the scan edges into correlate PROGxx as follows 00A 00b Select PROG 00 t
36. INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF UHF DUAL BAND FM TRANSCEIVER IC E 7 Icom Inc FOREWORD Thank you for purchasing this Icom product The IC E7 VHF UHF DUAL BAND FM TRANSCEIVER is designed and built with Icom s superior technology and craftsmanship With proper care this product should provide you with years of trouble free operation We want to take a couple of moments of your time to thank you for making your IC E7 your radio of choice and hope you agree with Icom s philosophy of technology first Many hours of re search and development went into the design of your IC E7 9 FEATURES O Covers the 0 495 999 990 MHz frequency range Some frequency bands are disabled according to version CTCSS and DICS encoder decoder stan dard O 1250 memory channels with 18 banks available 200 auto write and 50 scan edge channels are included 1800 mAh large capacity Li lon battery standard IMPORTANT READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely before using the transceiver SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL This in struction manual contains important operating instructions for the IC E7 EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS DEFNTON A WARNING Personal injury fire hazard or electric shock may occur CAUTION Equipment damage may occur Recommended for optimum use No risk of NOTE personal injury fire or electric shock Icom Inc and the COM logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incorporat
37. L and A W function p 18 CALL MODE SCAN KEY CALL MODESCAN Push momentarily to select the call channel p 12 Push and hold for 1 sec to enter the scan type selection condition push again to start a scan p 35 w While pushing and holding FUNC push momentarily to select the operating mode p 14 w While pushing and holding FUNC push and hold for 1 sec to start a tone scan p 48 VFO MEMORY MEMORY WRITE KEY V M skiP s ww Push momentarily to toggle between VFO and memory mode p 9 Push and hold for 1 sec to enter select memory write mode p 24 w While pushing and holding FUNC push momentarily to select scan skip condition p 40 During VFO scan pushing and holding FUNC push and hold for 1 sec to store into highest blank memory channel as PSKIP channel p 40 Q SQUELCH ATTENUATOR SET KEY SQL Push and hold to open the squelch temporarily and monitor the operating frequency p 15 While pushing and holding this key rotate DIAL to ad just the squelch level p 14 w While pushing and holding FUNC push and hold for 1 sec to enter set mode p 49 POWER KEY PWR Push and hold for 1 sec to turn the transceiver power ON and OFF PANEL DESCRIPTION 1 BAND TUNING STEP LOCK KEY BAND rs Lock Push to select the operating frequency band p 9 While pushing and holding FUNC push momentarily to enter tuning st
38. LUME EXCHANGE INDICATOR p 18 Appears when the function of DIAL and A V are ex changed BATTERY INDICATOR No indicator appears when the installed battery pack has ample capacity e W 5 battery indicator appears when the battery pack is nearing exhaustion we Wh blinks when the battery pack must be charged we and LOW indicator appear just before the bat tery pack is completely discharged and display turns OFF WATCH INDICATOR p 43 Appears when priority watch is in use LOW POWER INDICATOR p 16 LOW appears when the low output power is selected No indicator appears when the high output power is se lected Q S RF METER Shows the relative signal strength while receiving sig nals p 13 gt Shows the output power level while transmitting p 16 Q SKIP INDICATORS 39 SKIP appears when the selected memory channel 15 set as a skip channel PSKIP appears when the displayed frequency is set as a skip frequency Q MEMORY CHANNEL NUMBER INDICATOR e Shows the selected memory channel number pgs 12 24 C appears when the call channel is selected p 12 L appears when the lock function is active p 18 MEMORY INDICATOR pgs 12 24 Appears when memory mode is selected D AUTO WRITE CHANNEL INDICATOR p 38 Appears when auto write channel is selected PANEL DESCRIPTION 1 ATTENUATOR INDICATO
39. MHz e Selectivity FM AM WFM Less than 1 8 uV Less than 2 5 pV More than 12 kHz 6 dB Less than 30 kHz 60 dB More than 150 kHz 10 dB Less than 700 kHz 20 dB Spurious and image rejection ratio Audio output power at 3 7 V DC Transmitter e Modulation system Output power at 3 7 V DC 144 MHz 430 MHz Max frequency deviation e Spurious emissions More than 40dB More than 50 mW at 1096 distortion with an 8 O load Variable reactance frequency modulation High 1 5 W Low 0 1 W approx High 1 0 W Low 0 1 W approx x5 0 kHz Less than 60 dB High power Less than 50 dB Low power SPECIFICATIONS 14 Battery pack BP 243 e Capacity Battery voltage Charging temp range Usable temp range Storage temp range Within 1 month Within 3 months Within 1 year Dimensions projections not included Charging period approx Battery life approx 1800 mAh 3 7 V 0 C to 40 32 F to 104 F 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F 20 C to 50 C 4 F to 122 F 20 to 35 4 F to 95 F 20 C to 20 4 F to 68 F 35 3 W x11 4 H x53 1 D mm 13 W x 6 H x232 D in 3 hrs 20 hrs 1 Operating periods are calculated under the following conditions Tx Rx standby 5 5 90 power save function auto setting is activated Battery charger BC 164 Power supply Charging
40. Only programmed memory channels can be selected DIAL e While pushing and holding FUNC rotate DIAL to select a memory channel in 10 channel steps blank channels be se lected in this case DIAL Skip 3 Push CALL or V M skipes mw momen jara DIAL changes the tarily to return to the previously selected mode ory channel 4 e Call channel example depends on version 144 MHz band 430 MHz band C Push Push and hold Ql Dual operation 4 BASIC OPERATION ll Receiving Make sure charged battery pack BP 243 is installed p 7 Push and hold PWR for 1 sec to turn power ON 2 Push A or W to set the desired audio level The frequency display shows the volume level while setting See the section at right for details 3 Set the receiving frequency p 11 4 Set the squelch level p 14 e While pushing and holding SQL ATT SET rotate DIAL The first click of DIAL indicates the current squelch level e LEVEL 1 is loose squelch for weak signals and LEVEL 9 is tight squelch for strong signals e AUTO indicates automatic level adjustment by a noise pulse counting system Push and hold SQL ATT SET to open the squelch manually 5 When a signal is received e TX RX indicator lights green e Squelch opens and audio is emitted
41. QL SQL 5 is accessible NO VOL AT V are accessible ALL No accessible key is available except PWR and FUNC BAND rs Lock LLL n Squelch level can be adjusted Audio output can be adjusted Transceiver power and lock function only switchable SETMODE 10 9 Dial speed acceleration The dial speed acceleration automatically SPEED speeds up the tuning dial speed when rotating DIAL rapidly ON The speed acceleration is tuned ON default OFF The dial speed acceleration is turned OFF The acceleration ON The acceleration OFF Monitor key action The monitor key SQL ATTesET can be set as a sticky key When set to the sticky condition each push of SQL ATTesET toggles the monitor function ON and OFF e PUSH Pushing and holding SQL 5 to monitor the frequency default e HOLD Push SQL 5 momentarily to monitor the frequency and push momentarily again to cancel it Monitor key activates Monitor key activates as PUSH function key as HOLD function key Push and hold SQL to monitor Push to monitor 10 MODE Auto power OFF The transceiver can be set to automatically turn OFF after a specified period with a beep when no key operations are performed 30 min 1 hour 1 5 hours 2 hours and OFF default can be specified The specified period is retained even when the transceiver is tu
42. R p 15 Appears when the attenuator is in use PTONE INDICATORS we T appears while the subaudible tone encoder is in use p 21 we SQL appears while the tone squelch function is in use p 45 DT CS appears while the squelch function is in use p 45 appears with the T SQL or DTCS indicator while the pocket beep function with CTCSS or DTCS is in use p 45 B DUPLEX INDICATORS p 19 DUP appears when plus duplex DUP appears when minus duplex repeater operation is selected DOPERATING MODE INDICATOR p 14 Shows the selected operating mode FM WFM and AM are available 4 2 BATTERY CHARGING Caution Misuse of LiTHIUM ion batteries may result in the fol lowing hazards smoke fire or the battery may rupture Misuse can also cause damage to the battery or degra dation of battery performance e A DANGER Use and charge only specified Icom battery packs with Icom radios Only Icom battery packs are tested and approved for use with Icom radios Using third party or counterfeit battery packs may cause smoke fire or cause the battery to burst Battery caution e A DANGER DO NOT hammer or otherwise impact the bat tery Do not use the battery if it has been severely impacted or dropped or if the battery has been subjected to heavy pressure Battery damage may not be visible on the outside of the case Even if the sur
43. TCS code Tone squelch frequency selection After 1 sec p DTCS code selection After 1 sec gt 3 While pushing and holding FUNC rotate DIAL to select the desired subaudible tone frequency or DTCS code See the tables at right 4 Push SQL ATTesET to exit set mode Available tone frequency SN SN Z NOTE The transceiver has 50 tone frequencies and con 2 sequently their spacing are narrow compared to units hav ing 38 tones Therefore some tone frequencies may Zz ng ZZ receive interference from adjacent tone frequencies NY e Available code Q TONE SQUELCH AND POCKET BEEP DTCS polarity setting As well as a code setting the polarity setting is also available 5 While pushing and holding FUNC rotate DIAL to select for the DTCS operation When a different polarity is set the the polarity from BOTH N normal TN RR TX normal DTCS never releases audio mute even when a signal with a RX reverse TR RN TX reverse RX normal and matching code number is received BOTH reverse DWhile pushing and holding FUNC push and hold SQL ATTesET for 1 sec to enter set mode 2 Rotate DIAL to select EXPAND 3 While pushing and holding FUNC rotate DIAL to turn the expanded set mode ON 4 Rotate DIAL to select DTCS P TX RX Normal polarity TX Normal RX Reverse TX Reverse RX
44. any of these conditions occur contact your Icom dealer or dis tributor e WARNING Immediately wash using clean water any part of the body that comes into contact with fluid from inside the battery e WARNING NEVER put the battery in a microwave oven high pressure container or in an induction heating cooker This could cause a fire overheating or cause the battery to rupture CAUTION Always use the battery within the specified tem perature range for the transceiver 10 C to 460 C 14 F to 140 F and the battery itself C20 to 60 C 4 to 140 F Using the battery out of its specified temperature range will reduce the battery s performance and battery life Please note that the specified temperature range of the bat tery may exceed that of the transceiver In such cases the transceiver may not work properly because it is out of its op erating temperature range CAUTION Shorter battery life could occur if the battery is left fully charged completely discharged or in an excessive temperature environment above 50 C 122 for an ex tended period of time If the battery must be left unused for a long time it must be detached from the radio after discharg ing You may use the battery until the battery indicator shows half capacity then keep it safely in a cool dry place with the temperature between 20 C to 20 4 F to 68 F BATTERY CHARGING 2 Charging caution e A DANGER NEVER
45. ater input frequency If OFF appears check the offset frequency see next page for details or shift direction see section at right 5 Release PTT to receive 6 Push and hold SQL 5 to check whether the other station s transmit signal can be received directly on the re peater s input frequency REPEATER OPERATION Setting duplex and duplex direction DWhile pushing and holding FUNC push and hold SQL 5 for 1 sec to enter set mode ex DIAL 2 Rotate DIAL to select DUP pam After 1 sec Duplex item 3 While pushing and holding FUNC rotate DIAL to select DUP or DUP 4 Push SQL 5 to exit set mode 5 Push and hold SQL atteset to monitor the repeater input frequency Setting indication Offset frequency When communicating through a repeater the transmit fre quency is shifted from the receive frequency by the amount of the offset frequency DWhile pushing and holding FUNC push and hold SQL for 1 sec to enter set mode DIAL C Push Push and hold Dual operation REPEATER OPERATION 5 2 Rotate DIAL to select OFFSET rip After 1 sec Offset frequency item Setting indication 3 While pushing and holding FUNC rotate DIAL to set the desired offset frequenc
46. charge the battery pack in areas with extremely high temperatures such as near fires or stoves inside a sun heated car or in direct sunlight In such envi ronments the safety protection circuit in the battery will acti vate causing the battery to stop charging e WARNING DO NOT charge or leave the battery in the bat tery charger beyond the specified time for charging If the battery is not completely charged by the specified time stop charging and remove the battery from the battery charger Continuing to charge the battery beyond the specified time limit may cause a fire overheating or the battery may rup ture WARNING NEVER insert the transceiver battery attached to the transceiver into the charger if it is wet or soiled This could corrode the battery charger terminals or damage the charger The charger is not waterproof CAUTION DO NOT charge the battery outside of the spec ified temperature range 5 to 35 41 to 495 F Icom recommends charging the battery at 20 C 468 The battery may heat up or rupture if charged out of the specified temperature range Additionally battery perfor mance or battery life may be reduced 6 2 BATTERY CHARGING Battery installation Before installing or replacing the battery pack be sure to turn OFF the transceiver If it s ON push and hold PWR for 1 sec to turn the power OFF DRemove the battery cover from the transceiver
47. ct the desired scan type from ALL BAND and PROGxx 00 24 PRIORITY WATCH 8 9 Push CALL to start the VFO scan watch The transceiver checks the memory channel s every 5 sec The watch resumes according to the selected scan resume con dition p 41 e During VFO scan watch Hm oco VKiP Searches VFO frequen cies for 5 sec Pauses on a memory bank channel when a signal is received e During Ma scan watch with beep PRICLNKIP LUI UN J Emits beep and blinks indicator when a signal is re ceived on a memory bank channel 9 While pushing and holding FUNC push SQL ATTesET to cancel the watch and scan Push Push and hold Dual operation mm 45 B Tone DTCS squelch operation The tone or DTCS squelch opens only when receiving a sig nal with the same pre programmed subaudible tone or DTCS code respectively You can silently wait for a signal using the same specified tone 1 Set the desired frequency in FM mode 2 While pushing and holding FUNC push and hold SQL ATTesET for 1 sec to enter set mode 3 Rotate DIAL to select T TSQL While pushing and holding FUNC rotate DIAL to select the desired tone squelch condition from TSQL DTCS and r Subau
48. current End voltage Charging temp range Dimensions projections not included Weight approx 12 to 16 V DC or the specified Icom AC adapter BC 145LE LUK 760 10 14 4 2 0 1 V 5 C to 35 41 F to 95 F 67 W x86 5 H x50 D mm 29 8 W x3 352 H x13 a2 D in 95g 3 4 02 77 15 options E Options AD 92SMA ANTENNA CONNECTOR ADAPTER Allows you to connect an exter nal antenna with a BNC con nector BP 243 LI ION BATTERY PACK 3 7 V 1800 mAh Lithium lon bat tery pack Same as supplied one OPC 474 CLONING CABLE For connection between trans ceivers for data cloning OPC 782 PLUG ADAPTER CABLE Used for connection with an Icom speaker microphone or earphone CS P7 CLONING SOFTWARE OPC 478U CLONING CABLE USB type Allows you to transfer data such as memories and quickly and easily edit and store data via a PC for Microsoft Windows 98 Me 2000 XP Current RS 232C DB 9 pin type cloning cable OPC 478 is also avail able SP 13 EARPHONE Provides clear receive audio in noisy environments An optional OPC 782 is required for con nection BC 145LE LUK AC ADAPTER Same as supplied AC adapter with BC 164 Not supplied with some versions Regularly charges the installed battery pack into transceiver CP 21LR CIGARETTE LIGHTER CABLE WITH NOISE FILTER Allows you to charge the trans ceiver using supplied BC 164 BATTERY CHARGER HM
49. d indicator and memory channel number blink Do not hold V M skipes mw for more than 2 sec otherwise the memory contents will be copied to VFO 2 Rotate DIAL to select the desired memory channel to be transferred 3While pushing and holding CALL mopEescan rotate DIAL to select CLEAR Pushing CALL 5 several times also CLEAR item is selectable 4 and hold V M skipes mw for 1 sec lt The displayed contents are cleared 2 CONVENIENT 2 Instead of steps 3 operations while pushing and ZZ holding FUNC push and hold V M skipes mw for 1 also clearing the contents OO 5 Rotate DIAL to select the desired target memory chan nel 6 Push and hold V M skipes mw for 1 sec to transfer the contents DIAL lt Example Transferring the contents of memory channel 20 to channel 30 Steps D and 2 Step 5 SN MOO SCAN SK S MW MEMORY CALL CHANNELS 6 Erasing transferring bank contents The bank contents of programmed memory channels can be cleared or reassigned to another memory bank 2 INFORMATION Even if the memory bank contents are Z cleared the memory channel contents still remain pro 2 grammed Select the desired bank contents to be transferred or erased from the bank Push V M skipes mw
50. d indicator and memory channel number blink 3 Rotate DIAL to select VF 4 Push and hold V M skiP s ww for 1 sec again VFO mode is selected automatically EXAMPLE Copying channel 20 to 51 Select memory channel Skyy Push for 1 sec S MW Y Pushing and holding V M skipes mw for 2 sec at the 2 step 2 also copies the memory contents to VFO In 2 this case steps 3 and 4 are not necessary Memory memory 1 Select the memory channel to be transferred Push V M skiP s Mw to select memory mode then ro tate DIAL to select the desired memory channel Push and hold V M skiP s ww for 1 sec to enter select memory write mode 1 short and 1 long beep sound indicator and memory channel number blink Do not hold V M skipes mw for more than 1 sec otherwise the memory contents will be copied to VFO 3 Rotate DIAL to select the target memory channel 4 Push and hold V M skiP s ww for 1 sec again to trans fer SK Push for 1 sec S MW Memory clearing Contents of programmed memories can be cleared blanked if desired Push and hold V M skiP s Mw for 1 sec to enter select memory write mode 1 short and 1 long beeps sound Um indicator and memory channel number blink Do not hold V M skiP s ww for more than 2 sec otherwise the memory contents will be copied to VFO 2 Rotate DIAL to select t
51. d holding BAND rs Lock rotating DIAL also selects frequency band BAND Push Te S LocK Push and hold 9 Stock DIAL 78 LocK m S MW Dual operation FREQUENCY AND CHANNEL SETTING Available frequency bands HF band lt C gt Rotating Ell while pushing 6 S LocK Initial frequencies shown differ according to version tAppears only when TV channels are programmed using the optional CS P7 800 MHz band 600 MHz band 400 MHz band 300 MHz band 3 FREQUENCY AND CHANNEL SETTING Setting a frequency DPush V M skipes mw to select VFO mode if necessary 2 Select the desired frequency band with BAND Or while pushing and holding BAND rs Lock rotate DIAL to select the desired frequency band 3 Rotate DIAL to select the desired frequency The frequency changes according to the preset tuning steps See the section at right for setting the tuning step e While pushing and holding FUNC rotate DIAL to change the frequency in 1 MHz steps default DIAL DIAL changes the fre quency according to the BAND selected tuning step FUNC 2 PORTS S Lock ey While pushing FUNC DIAL changes the frequen cy in 1 MHz steps default 7 The 1 MHz tuning step dial s
52. dible tone OFF Repeater tone selection Tone squelch selection Tone squelch with pocket beep function selection DTCS selection DTCS with pocket beep function selection TONE SQUELCH AND POCKET BEEP 5 Push SQL to exit set mode One of TSQL TSQL DTCS or 9 DTCS appears ac cording to the tone selection in the step 4 Tone squelch with pocket beep function selection DTCS selection DTCS with pocket beep function selection When a signal with a matching tone is received the squelch opens and the transceiver emits audio When pocket beep function is activated the transceiver also emits beep tones and blinks Beep tones sound and 2 blinks for 30 sec 7 Push FUNC to manually stop the beeps and blinking disappears and the pocket beep function is deactivated 8 To cancel the tone squelch or DTCS select OFF with the T TSQL in the set mode as described in step 4 TONE SQUELCH AND 9 Tone squelch frequency DTCS code setting 88 5 Hz and 023 is set as the default for the tone squelch fre quency and the DTCS code respectively The frequency and code can be selected as desired DWhile pushing and holding FUNC push and hold SQL 5 for 1 sec to enter set mode 2 Rotate DIAL to select C TONE when selecting the tone squelch frequency select CODE when selecting the D
53. e the attenuator function ON and OFF ATT appears when the attenuator function is in use Transmit power setting e While pushing and holding FUNC push PTT to toggle the transmit output power High and Low e LOW appears when the low out put power is selected om QS Cut 3 Fold Complete B 1750 Hz tone burst Push PTT briefly then push and hold PTT again for 1 to 2 sec Set mode setting D While pushing and holding FUNC push and hold SQL for 1 sec to enter set mode 2 Rotate DIAL to select the de sired item 3 While pushing and holding FUNC rotate DIAL to set the desired value or condition 4 Push SQL to exit set mode Memory channel selection D Push V M to select memory mode 2 Rotate DIAL to set the de sired memory channel e While pushing FUNC dial rota tion changes memory channel in 10 channels steps 16 POCKET GUIDE 81 E Memory bank channel selection D Push V M to select memory mode 2 Push BAND several times or while pushing and holding BAND rotate DIAL to select the desired bank group 3 Rotate DIAL to select the de sired bank channel E Call channel selection Push CALL to select call channel mode 2 Rotate DIAL to select the de sired call channel Push CALL again or push V M to return to the previous condition Memory channel programming D Set the desired
54. e channel b 00b to 24b is automatically selected when continuing to push V M skiP s ww after pro D Push V M skiP s ww to select VFO mode if necessary gramming 2 Set the desired frequency 6 To program a frequency for the other pair of scan edges e Select the desired band with BAND rs Lock OOb or 24b repeat steps 2 and 5 Set the desired frequency with DIAL If the same frequency is programmed into a pair of scan edges Set other data e g offset frequency duplex direction sub programmed scan will not function audible tone frequency etc if desired 3 Push and hold V M skiP s ww for 1 sec to enter select memory write mode 1 short and 1 long beeps sound indicator and memory channel number blink 4 Rotate DIAL to select the desired programmed scan edge channel from to 24 EXAMPLE Programming 145 300 MHz into scan edge 03A Push for 1 sec Rotate Push for 1 sec S MW S MW 37 SCAN OPERATION Memory bank scan DSelect memory mode with V M skiP s Mw 2 Set the squelch to the point where noise is just muted 3Push and hold CALL mopeEescan for 1 sec to enter scan type selection mode 4 Rotate DIAL to select the desired scanning type M ALL for all memory scan ALL for all bank scan LINK for bank link scan BANK for bank scan
55. e subaudible tone frequencies SETMODE 10 DTCS code Selects DTCS both encoder decoder code for DTCS squelch operation Total of 104 codes 023 754 are available default 023 Code 023 setting Code 754 setting lt Available DTCS code 7 The polarity can also be set in DTCS as described 7 58 53 10 SET MODE 9 Dial select step Select the tuning step while pushing and holding FUNC from 100 kHz 1 MHz de fault and 10 MHz 1 MHz step 100 kHz step Offset frequency Sets the offset frequency for duplex re peater operation for each frequency band in dependently within O to 159 995 MHz range During duplex operation DUP or DUP the offset frequency shifts the transmit fre quency or while SQL is pushed The default value may differ according to the selected fre quency band before accessing set mode and transceiver ver sion 7 The selected tuning step in VFO mode is used for setting Z the offset frequency Tone selection Sets the tone encoder tone squelch or DTCS squelch operation and pocket beep capabil ity when waiting for the desired signal OFF Regular noise squelch operation default e Using tone encoder Some repeaters require subaudible tones to be accessed SQL Using tone squelch The squelch opens only when a signal with matched subaudible tone is received BEEP In addition to the TSQL
56. ed Japan in the United States the United Kingdom Ger many France Spain Russia and or other countries PRECAUTION RF EXPOSURE This device emits Radio Frequency RF energy Caution should be observed when operating this device If you have any questions re garding RF exposure and safety standards please refer to the Federal Communications Commission Office of Engineering and Technology s report on Evaluating Compliance with FCC Guidelines for Human Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields OET Bulletin 65 Z WARNING NEVER hold the transceiver so that the antenna is very close to or touching exposed parts of the body especially the face or eyes while transmitting The transceiver will perform best if the microphone is 5 to 10 cm 2 to 4 inches away from the lips and the transceiver is verti Cal WARNING NEVER operate the transceiver with a earphone headphones or other audio accessories at high volume levels Hearing experts advise against continuous high volume operation If you experience a ringing in your ears reduce the volume level or discontinue use WARNING NEVER operate the transceiver while driving a vehicle Safe driving requires your full attention anything less may result in an accident NEVER expose the transceiver to rain snow or any liquids The transceiver may be damaged NEVER operate or touch the transceiver with wet hands This may result in an electric shock or damage t
57. elect step can be set to 7 2 100 kHz 1 MHz or 10 MHz tuning steps in set mode See 17 for details Setting a tuning step The tuning step can be selected for each frequency band The following tuning steps are available for the IC E7 5 0kHz 6 25 kHz 8 33 kHz 9 OkHz 10 0 kHz 12 5 kHz 15 0kHz 20 0 25 0kHz 30 0 kHz e 50 0 kHz 100 0 kHz 200 0 kHz Appears for below the 500 MHz bands only Appears for the VHF air band only Appears for the AM broadcast band only Tuning step selection DPush V M skiP s Mw to select VFO mode if neces sary Push BAND ts Lock several times to select the desired frequency band Or while pushing and hold ing BAND rs Lock rotate DIAL to select the desired frequency band 3 While pushing and holding FUNC push BAND TS LOCK momentarily to enter tuning step set mode 4 Rotate DIAL to select the desired tuning step 5 Push BAND rs Lock to return to VFO mode 5 kHz tuning step FREQUENCY AND CHANNEL SETTING Selecting a memory channel Selecting a call channel DPush V M skiP s uw momentarily to select memory DPush CALL mopE scan momentarily to select a call mode channel E appears when a memory channel is selected 2 Rotate DIAL to select the desired call channel 2 Rotate DIAL to select the desired memory channel O
58. ep set mode p 11 w While pushing and holding FUNC push and hold for 1 sec to toggle the lock function ON and OFF p 18 TX RX INDICATOR TX RX pgs 13 16 Lights green while receiving a signal or when the squelch is open lights red while transmitting D CONTROL DIAL DIAL we Rotate to select the operating frequency p 11 e While scanning changes the scanning direction p 35 While pushing and holding SQL ATTesET sets the squelch level p 14 While pushing and holding FUNC changes the oper ating frequency in 100 kHz 1 MHz or 10 MHz incre ments VFO mode p 11 While pushing and holding FUNC changes the mem ory channel in 10 channels steps in memory mode p 12 While pushing and holding BAND rs Lock selects the operating band in VFO mode p 9 While pushing and holding BAND rs Lock selects the programmed bank or auto memory write channel in memory mode p 9 gt PANEL DESCRIPTION Function display FMAM DUP T SQL DTCS ATT 6 r WALL LENTES m na Ip Q FREQUENCY READOUT Displays a variety of information such as an operating fre quency set mode contents memory names lt The smaller 75 50 and 25 on the right of the readout indi cate 0 75 0 5 and 0 25 kHz respectively The decimal point blinks during scan DIAL VO
59. ep sound indicator and memory channel number blink While pushing and holding CALL mopEescan rotate DIAL to select M NAME or B NAME when program ming the memory name or the bank name respectively Name type can also be selected by pushing CALL MODE SCAN several times After releasing CALL 5 an under bar blinks for the first digit instead of the frequency indication and only indi cator blinks Bank name selection Memory name selection Bank name 7 Repeat steps 5 and until the desired 6 character chan nel names are displayed 8 Push CALL 5 several times or rotate DIAL while pushing and holding CALL to select S MW 9 Push and hold V M skiP s Mw for 1 sec to program the name and exit the channel name programming 9 beeps sound Available characters Ato 2 0109 and space Selecting display type During memory mode operation the programmed memory name bank name or the channel number can be displayed instead of the frequency at your preference Push BAND momentarily while pushing FUNC 2 When no memory or bank 2 name is programmed with the S selected memory channel 7 frequency is displayed on 77 function display V M skiP s Mw to select memory mode e
60. essary 2 Set the desired frequency gt Select the desired band with BAND rs Lock Set the desired frequency with DIAL gt Set other data e g offset frequency duplex direction sub audible tone frequency etc if desired 3 Push and hold V M skiP s Mw for 1 sec to enter select memory write mode 1 short and 1 long beep sound indicator and memory channel number blink 4 Rotate DIAL to select the desired call channel gy indicator and call channel number CO or C1 blink e While pushing and holding FUNC rotate DIAL to select mem ory channel in 10 channel steps 5 Push and hold V M skipes mw for 1 sec 3 beeps sound DIAL SK Copying call channel contents DPush CALL momentarily to select a call channel 2 Rotate DIAL to select the desired call channel 3 Push and hold V M skiP s ww for 1 sec to enter select memory write mode 1 short and 1 long beeps sound indicator and memory channel number blink Do not hold V M skipes mw for more than 2 sec otherwise the call channel contents will be copied to VFO 4 Rotate DIAL to select the desired target memory chan nel 5 Push and hold V M skipes mw for 1 sec to transfer the contents DIAL MOQ SCAN OQ SS Ski 6 S MW d Y CONVENI
61. face of the battery does not show cracks or any other damage the cells inside the battery may rupture or catch fire A DANGER NEVER use or leave battery pack in areas with temperatures above 60 C 140 F High temperature buildup in the battery such as could occur near fires or stoves inside a sun heated car or in direct sunlight may cause the battery to rupture or catch fire Excessive temper atures may also degrade battery performance or shorten battery life A DANGER DO NOT expose the battery to rain snow seawater or any other liquids Do not charge or use a wet battery If the battery gets wet be sure to wipe it dry before using The battery is not waterproof e A DANGER NEVER incinerate used battery pack since in ternal battery gas may cause it to rupture or may cause an explosion e A DANGER NEVER solder the battery terminals This may cause heat generation and the battery may rupture emit smoke or catch fire e A DANGER Use the battery only with the transceiver for which it is specified Never use a battery with any other equipment or for any purpose that is not specified in this in struction manual e A DANGER If fluid from inside the battery gets in your eyes blindness can result Rinse your eyes with clean water without rubbing them and see a doctor immediately e WARNING Immediately stop using the battery if it emits an abnormal odor heats up or is discolored or deformed If
62. grammed into a pair of xxA or xxb channels 1 Setting frequency In VFO mode set the desired operating frequency and mode e When indicator is displayed push V M skipes mw to select the VFO mode 2 Selecting a scan edge channel Push and hold V M skiP s ww for 1 sec to enter select memory write mode 1 short and 1 long beep sound then rotate DIAL to select the desired scan edge channel A Gi indicator and scan edge channel number blink 3 Writing memory channel Push and hold V M skipes mw for 1 sec until beeps sound Scan edge channel b is automatically selected when continuing to push V M skipes mw after programming After programming is completed the display returns to VFO indica tion 4 Selecting a scan edge channel b Push and hold V M skiP s ww for 1 sec then rotate DIAL to select the desired scan edge channel b indicator and scan edge channel number blink e When the scan edge channel b is already selected at step 3 con tinuing to push V M skiP s ww after programming skip this step 5 Writing a memory channel Push and hold V M skipes mw for 1 sec until beeps sound The next scan edge channel A is automatically selected when con tinuing to push V M skipes mw after programming After programming is completed the display returns to VFO indica tion QU
63. he desired memory channel to be cleared 3While pushing and holding CALL mopEescan rotate DIAL to select CLEAR e CLEAR item can also be selected by pushing CALL MODE SCAN several times DIAL SET E MOQ After CALL Q A released PWR Skyy dine S MW MEMORY CALL CHANNELS 6 4 Push and hold V M skipes mw for 1 sec to clear the contents 9 beeps sound e Return to VFO or memory mode if VFO is selected before per forming step D e Return to select memory write mode if memory mode is selected before performing step D frg indicator and memory chan nel number blink Push V M skipes mw momentarily to return to memory mode Sky Push for 1 sec S MW V4 I Ugnnr 7 LOL J 7 7 While pushing and holding FUNC push and hold V M skipes mw for 1 sec after step 2 also clears the memory contents In this case steps 3 and are not necessary MAAK t NOTE Be careful the contents of cleared memories CANNOT be re called even in bank channel opera tion C Push Push and hold Dual operation 31 6 MEMORY CALL CHANNELS Transferring memory contents Contents of programmed memory channels can be trans ferred to another memory channels Push and hold V M skiP s Mw for 1 sec to enter select memory write mode 1 short and 1 long beeps soun
64. he trans ceiver DO NOT push the PTT when not actually desiring to trans mit AVOID using or placing the transceiver in direct sunlight or in areas with temperatures below 10 C 14 F or above 60 140 Place the unit in a secure place to avoid inadvertent use by children AVOID the use of chemical agents such as benzine or al cohol when cleaning as they can damage the transceiver s surfaces SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES Battery pack BP 243 2 Battery charger BC 164 SPAN sas aaa Sa aa a A Bi ioco cu eo Handstrap 5 adapter BC 145LE LUK The shape of the BC 145LE and BC 145LUK are different Depending on versions Not supplied with some versions TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD emer anana na eee i IMPORTANT aaa aaa T i EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS i PRECAUTION sana aia aka gag apaa ak aaa aaa baba kaa kangaran inaa E aE nk a kasa ji SUPPLIEDACGESSORIES ili TABLE OF CONTENTS iii QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE na E UR QRIRIRETIUA RAUM DRNM RESP EK DC I VIII BU GM S L Your mE os 11 E Repeater operation V E Memory PROC AM ENG cus oars re eee rece VI E Programmed 2 2 VII 1 PANEL DES
65. ing guide which can easily be carried in a card case or wallet etc lt CUT HERE gt O ICOM POCKET GUIDE IC E7 VFO and memory mode selection w Push V M to toggle between VFO and memory mode E Operating mode selection e While pushing and holding FUNC push CALL several times to select the desired mode E Audio level setting we Push A to increase push V to decrease the audio level Squelch level setting While pushing SQL rotate DIAL to set the squelch level Frequency band selection w Push BAND several times or while pushing holding BAND rotate DIAL to select the desired frequency band Tuning step selection While pushing and holding FUNC push BAND to enter tuning step selection Then rotate DIAL to select the desired tuning step Push BAND again to return to the previous condition Key lock function While pushing and holding FUNC push BAND for 1 sec to toggle the key lock function ON and OFF appears when the lock function is in use B Monitor function w Push and hold SQL e The 1st segment of S RF meter blinks POCKET GUIDE 16 Frequency setting D Push V M to select mode 2 Rotate DIAL to set the de sired operating frequency e While pushing FUNC dial rota tion changes frequency in 1 MHz steps VFO E Attenuator function e While pushing and holding FUNC push SQL to toggl
66. l channel 33 SCAN OPERATION 34 41 WH Scan Bi e RR ERE EE m 34 E Full band programmed SORT cedes 35 E Scan edges programming oauussuntecoudakhn tere stia us expos stipem uad 36 E Memory bank nana rie Ina in cubi of E Auto memory WINES CON x 38 E Skip channel frequency setting 39 Scan resume COMCINOM e 41 PRIORITY WATCH 42 44 WH Priority watch types aane m 42 E Priority watch operation eons p 43 9 TONE SQUELCH AND POCKET 45 48 E 5 squelch operation 45 Tone squelch frequency DTCS code setting 46 E DTCS polarity setting T e 47 TONG SEAN eee ere ee ee eee oe a aaa TR 48 10 SET 2 aga Na a pah eee een M 49 59 General aja aaa 49 Set mode i r 50 11 OTHER FUNCTIONS annrnnnnnnnnnnnnnanananenenaneneneenenunnunnnnnnnnnnnene 60 64 Wi Dala CIBO sasa ee eee et ee ae a A E ae d anaa a eee ee 60 Auto power off function
67. l on the serial number seal comply with the essential re quirements of the European Radio and Telecommunication Terminal Di rective 1999 5 EC This warning symbol indicates that this equipment operates in non har monised frequency bands and or may be subject to licensing conditions in the country of use Be sure to check that you have the correct version of this radio or the correct programming of this radio to comply with national li censing requirement INSTALLATION NOTES When transmitting with a portable radio hold the radio in a vertical position with its micro phone 2 5 to 5 centimeters away from your mouth Keep antenna at least 2 5 centimeters from your head and body If you wear a potable two way radio on your body ensure that the antenna is at least 2 5 centimeters from your body when transmitting DOC We Icom Inc Japan 1 1 32 Kamiminami Hirano ku Osaka 547 0003 Japan Declare on our sole responsibility that this equipment complies with the essential requirements of the Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive 1995 5 EC and that any applicable Essential Test Suite measurements have been performed Kind of equipment VHF UHF DUALBAND FM TRANSCEIVER Type designation IC E7 Version where applicable This compliance is based on conformity with the following harmonised standards specifications or documents i EN 301 489 1 v 1 4 1 2002 08 ii EN 301 489 15 v
68. lect the desired value or condition 6 Push SQL to exit set mode or rotate DIAL to select another item Expanded set mode ON Push Push and hold Dual operation Set mode items The following items are available in the set mode and ex panded set mode General set mode items Repeater tone p 52 Tone squelch tone p 52 Offset frequency p 53 Tone selection p 53 e Key touch beep p 54 lt Expanded set mode 49 DTCS code 52 Duplex direction p 54 Display backlighting p 55 SET MODE 10 e Dial select step p 53 e Priority watch p 54 Power save p 55 51 10 SET MODE Expanded set mode items Key lock effect p 56 e Dial speed acceleration p 56 e Scan pause timer 57 Scan resume timer 57 e Bank link p 58 e LCD contrast p 59 e Monitor key action p 56 e Scan stop beep p 57 Auto power OFF p 57 DTCS polarity p 58 Repeater tone frequency R TONE Selects subaudible tone frequency for ac cessing a repeater etc Total of 50 tone fre quencies 67 0 254 1 Hz are available default 88 5 Hz 88 5 Hz setting 254 1 Hz setting Tone squelch frequency Selects tone frequency for tone squelch or pocket beep operation from one of 50 avail able frequencies 67 0 254 1 Hz default 88 5 Hz 88 5 Hz setting 254 1 Hz setting lt Availabl
69. m 1 76 4 35 995 8 5 2 144 146 430 440 Dimensions 47 W x81 H x28 D mm projections not included 1 752 W x39Ae H x1952 D in Guaranteed 144 146 MHz 430 440 MHz only e Weight approx 160 g 5 64 oz Mode FM AM Rx only WFM Rx only with antenna and BP 243 No of memory channels 1250 incl 50 scan edges 200 auto memory write channels Receiver No of call channels Ee e Receive system Double conversion superheterodyne Usable temp range T10 C to 60 C 14 F to 140 F Intermediate frequencies 1st 46 35 MHz FM AM e Tuning steps 5 6 25 6 33 9 10 12 5 15 20 25 14 85 MHz WFM 30 50 100 and 200 kHz 2nd 450 kHz e Frequency stability 6 ppm 10 C to 60 C 14 F to 140 F Sensitivity excepntpurio s points Power supply Specified battery pack 3 7 V DC FM at 12 dB SINAD 30 000 89 995 MHz Less than 0 45 pV 90 000 143 995 MHz Less than 0 2 uV 144 000 147 995 MHz Less than 0 18 pV 148 000 179 995 MHz Less than 0 2 uV 350 000 470 000 MHz 0 18 pV typical 430 000 450 000 MHz Less than 0 18 uV 600 000 939 990 MHz Less than 1 4 uV 940 000 999 990 MHz Less than 2 5 uV 75 All stated specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation AM at 10 dB S N 0 495 4 995 MHz 5 000 29 995 MHz Less than 2 2 uV Less than 1 4 pV 118 000 136 995 MHz Less than 1 4 pV WFM at 12 dB SINAD 76 000 107 995 MHz 600 799 990
70. memory channels including 200 auto write channels and 50 scan edges for storing often used operating frequency mode etc 1 Setting frequency In VFO mode set the desired receive frequency mode e When indicator is displayed push V M skipes mw to select the VFO mode 2 Selecting a memory channel Push V M skiP s ww for 1 sec to enter select memory write mode 1 short and 1 long beep sound then rotate DIAL to select the de sired memory channel indicator and memory channel number blink DIAL 5 To cancel and exit select memory write mode push V M SKiP s Mw momentarily QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE 3 Writing a memory channel Push and hold V M skipes mw for 1 sec until beeps sound Memory channel number automatically increases when continuing to push V M skiP s ww after programming O p D rd E 2 6 VII QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE Programmed scan operation 50 channels of memories in 25 pairs are used to specify scanning ranges for programmed scan operation The pro grammed scan scans between xxA and xxb xx 00 to 24 channels Therefore before operating the programmed scan different frequencies must be programmed into the A and b channels o Programming scan edges A start and stop frequency must be pro
71. mory skip scan In addition it can be set as a skip channel for both memory skip scan and fre quency skip scan These are useful to speed up the scan in terval DSelect a memory channel Push V M skiP s ww to select memory mode Rotate DIAL to select the desired channel to be a skip channel frequency e 2 DIAL 2 Push and hold V M skiP s ww for 1 sec to enter select memory write mode 3 Push CALL vopE scAN several times to select SKIP While pushing and holding CALL rotating DIAL can also select SKIP T DIAL Skip setting MOQ lt co PW Doom 2 Setting indication 4 Rotate DIAL to select the skip condition from SKIP PSKIP or OFF for the selected channel e OFF The channel or programmed frequency is scanned dur ing any scan e SKIP The channel is skipped during memory or bank scan PSKIP The channel is skipped during memory bank scan and the programmed frequency is skipped during VFO scan such as programmed scan Push Push and hold Dual operation 5 Push CALL several times or while pushing and holding CALL mopDEescan rotate DIAL to select S MW 6 Push and hold V M skiP s Mw for 1 sec to set the skip condition SKIP or PSKIP indicator appears according to the
72. nel s every 5 sec The watch resumes according to the selected scan resume con dition p 41 During priority watch Monitors VFO frequency for 5 sec Pauses on a memory bank channel when a signal is received During priority watch with priority beep Emits beep and blinks indicator when a signal is re ceived on a memory bank channel While pushing and holding FUNC push SQL 5 to cancel the watch VFO scan watch Push V M skipes mw to enter memory mode then rotate DIAL to select the memory channel 2 Push and hold CALL mopeEescan for 1 sec to enter scan type selection condition to select the scan type then push CALL vopE scaAN again to start memory bank scan if desired 7 When scanning memory bank channels 2 Starts memory bank scan first Memory bank scan can ZZ not be started after VFO scan is started 3 While pushing and holding FUNC push and hold SQL for 1 sec to enter set mode 4 Rotate DIAL to select PRIO 5 While pushing and holding FUNC rotate DIAL to turn the priority watch ON e Select BELL if the priority beep function is necessary Priority ON Priority beep ON 6 SQL to exit set mode and start the watch e PRIO indicator appears 7 Push CALL for 1 sec to enter scan type se lection condition 8 Rotate DIAL to sele
73. o scan between frequencies programmed in and 00b channels Programmed scan 24A 24b Select PROG 24 to scan between frequencies programmed in 24A and 24b channels VIII PANEL DESCRIPTION Front top and side panels Function display pgs 3 4 9 a O Microphone The function of DIAL and AJ I W can be exchanged See page 18 for details ANTENNA CONNECTOR Connects to the supplied antenna An optional AD 92SMA adapter p 77 is available for connect ing an antenna with a BNC connector EXTERNAL SPEAKER MICROPHONE JACK MIC SP Connects an optional speaker microphone or headset via an optional OPC 782 PLUG ADAPTOR CABLE if desired The internal microphone and speaker will not function when the tOPC 782 is connected See p 77 for a list of available options An optional HM 153P TiE PIN MICROPHONE can be connected to the IC E7 directly without the OPC 782 PTT SWITCH PTT p 16 w Push and hold to transmit release to receive Push briefly then push and hold to transmit 1750 Hz tone burst p 23 w While pushing and holding FUNC push to toggle the transmit output power between High and Low Q FUNCTION KEY FUNC Push and hold this key for access to secondary functions QUP DOWN KEYS A V Adjusts audio volume level p 13 w While pushing and holding FUNC push either key to exchange DIA
74. oggle the attenuator function ON and OFF ATT appears when the attenuator functions is in use Appears FUNC SET Push Push and hold Dual operation B Transmitting CAUTION Transmitting without an antenna will damage the transceiver Y NOTE To prevent interference listen on the channel be ZZ fore transmitting by pushing and holding SQL 5 DSet the operating frequency pgs 9 11 Transmission is available on the 144 MHz 430 MHz FM mode amateur bands only Select output power if desired See the section at right for details 2 Push and hold PTT to transmit e TX RX indicator lights red S RF meter shows the output power level 3 Speak into the microphone using your normal voice level DO NOT hold the transceiver too close to your mouth or speak too loudly This may distort the signal 4 Release PTT to return to receive T X RX indicator Lock Loc Microphone BASIC OPERATION 4 Transmit power selection The transceiver has two output power levels to suit your op erating requirements Low output power during short range communications may reduce the possibility of interference to other stations and will reduce current consumption While pushing and holding FUNC push PTT to toggle the transmit output power between High and Low
75. olding FUNC rotate DIAL to set the desired scan pause time from 0 5 sec 1 sec steps or HOLD e OSEC scan restarts immediately after the signal disappears e 15 55 scan restarts 1 5 sec after the signal disappears HOLD scan restarts by rotating DIAL only 6 Push SQL 5 to exit set mode DIAL Resume timer setting Setting indication Priority watch types Priority watch checks for signals on a frequency every 5 sec while operating on a VFO frequency or scanning The trans ceiver has 3 priority watch types to suit your needs The watch resumes according to the selected scan resume condition See the page at left for details 2 NOTES 7 tthe pocket beep function is activated the transceiver au 2 tomatically selects the tone squelch function when priority Z watch starts OOK SN About priority beep function When receiving a signal on the priority frequency you can be alerted with beeps and a blinking This function can be activated when setting the priority watch function ON C Push Push and hold Dual operation PRIORITY WATCH MEMORY CHANNEL WATCH While operating on a VFO fre quency priority watch checks for a signal on the selected memory channel every 5 sec A memory channel with skip infor mation can be watched MEMORY SCAN WATCH While operating on a V
76. one encoder p 22 tone squelch or DTCS squelch ON OFF p 45 e Subaudible tone frequency p 21 tone squelch fre quency or DTCS code with polarity pgs 46 47 Scan skip information p 39 Memory channel programming D Push V M skiP s Mw to select VFO mode 2 Set the desired frequency we Select the desired band with BAND rs Lock Set the desired frequency with DIAL gt Set other data e g offset frequency duplex direction sub audible tone frequency etc if desired 3 Push and hold V M skiP s ww for 1 sec to enter select memory write mode 1 short and 1 long beep sound indicator and memory channel number blink 4 Rotate DIAL to select the desired channel Call channels CO C1 VFO VF and scan edge channels 00A 00b to 24A 24b as well as regular memory channels can be programmed in this way e While pushing and holding FUNC rotate DIAL to select mem ory channel in 10 channel steps 5 Push and hold V M skipes mw for 1 sec 3 beeps sound Memory channel number automatically increases when contin uing to push V M skiP s ww after programming EXAMPLE Programming 439 370 MHz into memory channel 20 blank channel S Push for 1 sec Rotate S MW Skip Push for 1 sec S MW 25 6 MEMORY CALL CHANNELS Memory bank setting The IC E7 has a total of 18 banks Ato H J L N O to R T U and Y Regular memory
77. r cloning mode e The master transceiver is used to send data to the sub trans ceiver Sub transceiver While pushing and holding V M skiP s ww turn power ON to enter cloning mode Sub 3 Push SQL on the master transceiver Master The transceiver show following indications lt transceiver Master transceiver Sub transceiver indications indications TH During LL il cloning 0888500090 After cloning 4 cloning is finished turn power OFF then ON to exit CLONE and appear CLONE appears cloning mode 11 OTHER FUNCTIONS Cloning using a personal computer Data can be cloned to and from a personal computer Mi crosoft Windows 98 98SE Me 2000 XP using the optional CS P7 CLONING SOFTWARE and the optional OPC 478 478U CLONING CABLE Consult the CS P7 CLONING SOFTWARE HELP file for details CAUTION Be sure to turn OFF the transceiver when con necting the cloning cable otherwise cloning op erations cannot be performed Cloning error 2 NOTE NOT push key the sub transceiver dur ZZ ing cloning This will cause a cloning error When the display appears as below a cloning error has oc curred In such a case both transceivers automatically return to the clone standby condition and cloning must be
78. repeated Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U S A and other countries Auto power off function USING EXPANDED SET MODE The IC E7 can be set to automatically turn OFF after a spec ified period in which no operation is performed 120 min 90 min 60 min 30 min and OFF can be specified The specified period is retained even when the transceiver is turned OFF by the auto power off function To cancel the function select OFF in step 3 below DWhile pushing and holding FUNC push and hold SQL 5 for 1 sec to enter set mode 2 Rotate DIAL to select AP OFF Turn the expanded set mode ON for selection 39 DIAL ese 4 After 1 sec 3 While pushing and holding FUNC rotate DIAL to select the desired time or to turn the function OFF 4 Push SQL 5 to exit set mode B TV channel operation TV channel operation is available only when TV channels are programmed using the optional CS P7 CLONING SOFTWARE p 61 o TV channel receiving D Push V M skiP s Mw to select VFO mode if necessary 2 Push BAND rs Lock several times to select the TV channel band tV and channel number appear e While pushing and holding BAND rs Lock rotating DIAL also selects the TV channel band 3 Rotate DIAL to select the desired channel e While pushing and holding
79. rned OFF by the auto power OFF function To cancel the function select OFF in this set mode 30 min timer 2 hrs timer Scan pause timer Selects the scan pause time When receiving signals the scan pauses according to the scan pause time 2 20 Scan pauses for 2 20 sec on a received signal and is selected in 2 sec steps default 10 sec HOLD Scan pauses on a received signal until it disap pears Rotate DIAL to resume manually Scan pauses for 10 sec Scan pauses until signal disappears Scan resume timer Selects scan resume time Scan resumes after the specified period when the received signal disap pears 0 Scan resumes immediately when the received signal disappears 1 5 Scan pause 1 5 sec after the received signal disappears default 2 sec HOLD Scan pauses on the received signal even if it dis appears Rotate DIAL to resume manually Scan resumes after 2 sec Scan resumes manually Scan stop beep Turns the scan stop beep function ON and OFF default When the function is activated ON is selected a long beep will sound each time a signal is received during scan No beep is sound when A long beep is sound when receiving a signal receiving a signal DTCS polarity Sets DTCS polarity from BOTH N TX RX normal TN RR TX normal RX reverse TR RN TX reverse RX normal and BOTH R TX RX reverse TX RX Normal polarity TX Re
80. s check the off 6 set frequency see 20 for de SET Ser tails or shift direction p 19 4 Push and hold PTT to transmit 5 Release PTT to receive Push and hold SQL to monitor the repeater input frequency CONVENIENT DSet the receive frequency or shift direction see p 19 for details 2 Push PTT briefly then push and hold PTT again for 1 to mU 2 sec to transmit a 1750 Hz M tone burst signal The displayed frequency auto gt matically changes to the trans mit frequency repeater input then frequency If OFF appears check the off set frequency see p 20 for de tails or shift direction p 19 3Push and hold PTT to transmit 4 PTT to receive 5 Push and hold SQL to monitor the repeater input frequency MEMORY CALL CHANNELS 6 General description The IC E7 has 1050 memory channels including 50 scan edge memory channels 25 pairs for storage of often used frequencies And a total of 18 memory banks A to H J L N O to T U and Y are available for storing groups of fre quencies etc Up to 100 channels can be assigned into a bank Memory channel contents The following information can be programmed into memory channels Operating frequency p 11 Operating mode p 14 Duplex direction DUP or DUP with an offset frequency pgs 19 20 e Subaudible t
81. s ww in either VFO or memory mode 35 SCAN OPERATION Full band programmed scan DSelect VFO mode with V M skiP s Mw if necessary e Select the desired frequency band with BAND rs Lock if de sired 2 Set the squelch to the point where noise is just muted 3Push and hold CALL mopeEescan for 1 sec to enter scan type selection condition 4 Rotate DIAL to select the desired scanning type ALL for full scan BAND for band scan PROGxx for pro grammed scan xx 0 to 24 programmed scan edges numbers only displayed DIAL Full scan selection e Band scan selection e Programmed scan selection Selectable between 0 to 24 if programmed 5 Push CALL again to start the scan Scan pauses when a signal is received Rotate DIAL to change the scanning direction or resumes manually To stop the scan push CALL MODESCAN e During full band scan During programmed scan 7 About the scanning steps The selected tuning step in ZZ each frequency band in VFO mode is used during scan SN SCAN OPERATION Scan edges programming Scan edges can be programmed in the same manner as 5 Push and hold V M skiP s Mw for 1 sec memory channels Scan edge frequencies are programmed 3 beeps sound into scan edges O0A 00b to 24A 24b in memory channels The other scan edg
82. ses REPEATER OPERATION 5 Setting subaudible tone encoder ON OFF While pushing and holding FUNC push and hold 3 While pushing and holding FUNC rotate DIAL to select SQL ATTesET for 1 sec to enter set mode the repeater tone from TONE or OFF ES ae Subaudible tone OFF Repeater tone selection 4 ja a c pU UA l Tone squelch Tone Tone squelch with pocket lection beep function selection aii decoder selections DTCS selection DTCS with pocket beep function selection 4 Push SQL 5 to exit set mode C Push Push and hold Ql Dual operation D REPEATER OPERATION 1 50 Hz tone Some European repeaters require a 1750 Hz tone burst to be accessed For such European repeaters perform the follow ing M Set the receive frequency repeater output frequency 2 Set the shift direction of the transmit frequency DUP or DUP see p 19 for details DUP or DUP indicates a minus or plus offset of the transmit frequency respectively 3While pushing and holding PTT push hold SQL arr sET for 1 to 2 sec to transmit a 1750 Hz tone burst signal The displayed frequency auto matically changes to the trans mit frequency repeater input 2 frequency AT gt mir If OFF appear
83. skip se lection in step 4 Skip channel setting Program skip setting SKIP appears PSKIP appears CONVENIENT The skip setting can also be easily set with the following op eration DSelect the desired memory channel to be set as a skip channel frequency 2While pushing and holding FUNC push V M skiP s Mw momentarily to select the skip condition from SKIP PSKIP and OFF no indication SCAN OPERATION CONVENIENT During VFO scanning such as programmed scan the skip setting can be programmed into the highest blank memory channel which is automatically selected with the following op eration DStart the VFO scan e Select VFO mode with V M skiP s Mw e Select the desired frequency band with BAND rs Lock if desired Push and hold CALL mopDEescan for 1 sec to enter scan type selection condition Rotate DIAL to select the desired scanning type ALL for full scan BAND for band scan PROGxx for pro grammed scan xx 0 to 24 programmed scan edges num bers only displayed Push CALL vopE scAN again to start the scan Scan pauses when a signal is received Rotate DIAL to change the scanning direction or resumes manually 2When scan pauses and you want to set the paused fre quency as a skip frequency Push and hold FUNC then push V M skiP s Mw for 1 sec to store the paused frequency into the highest blank memory channel
84. tching fre Correct the subaudible tone frequency quency 73 MAINTENANCE 13 Troubleshooting continued PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Desired set mode item EXPAND item is set to OFF Turn EXPAND item ON p 49 cannot be selected Programmed scan does Program scan edges are not programmed Program a pair of scan edge channels not start Memory or bank scan or only one memory or bank channel is pro Program at least 2 memory or bank channels pgs 24 does not start grammed 25 Charging indicator The temperature is too hot or too cold around the Place the charger within the specified temperature 164 lights red while charger BC 164 range 5 C to 35 C 41 F to 95 F then charging charge the battery pack Optional CP 21LR fuse replacement If the fuse blows or the charger stops functioning while oper ating with the optional CP 21LR find the source of the prob lem if possible and replace the damaged fuse with a new rated one FGB 2 A as shown at right 14 SPECIFICATIONS B Transceiver General Frequency coverage unit MHz e Current drain at 3 7 V DC TxHigh 144 430 Lose than 1 54 xLow 144 7 0 4 Rx max power Less than 150 mA CEET ngo M Standby SOTTA Antenna connector SMA 50 144 146 430 440 im External MIC SP connector 4 conductor 3 5 d m
85. the desired level within 8 levels Beep tone sounds while setting The tone sound let you know the approximate sound level default 2 Default level Maximum level 7 The key touch beep previous item must be to ON to Z have a beep tone 55 10 SET MODE lt Display backlighting The transceiver has display backlighting with a 5 sec timer for night time operation The backlighting can be turned ON continuously or turned OFF if desired AUTO Lights when an operation is performed goes out after 5 sec default Lights continuously during transceiver power is ON OFF Never lights Auto setting Continuously ON setting Power save The power save function reduces the current drain to conserve battery power This power save function can be turned OFF if desired In the default setting ON selection the power save func tion is activated in 1 4 125 msec 500 msec ratio when no sig is received for 5 sec The ratio becomes 1 8 125 msec 1 sec when no signal is received for another 60 sec Power save ON Power save OFF Key lock effect While the key lock function is ON 4 W and SQL arr sET can still be accessed Accessible keys can be set to one of 4 groups PWR and FUNC BAND rs Lock are also accessible during the lock however these keys are not effected by this setting NORMAL A W and SQL 5 are accessible default e S
86. to an AC outlet or the optional CP 21LR into a cigarette lighter socket 2 Insert the adapter plug into 12 16V DC INPUT of the BC 164 BATTERY CHARGER 3 Install the BP 243 BATTERY PACK see left page to the transceiver 4 Be sure to turn OFF the transceiver then charge the bat tery with transceiver Takes approximately 3 hours for fully charge with the supplied BP 243 battery pack e Charging indicator of BC 164 lights or blinks as follows It may be charging outside of the specified temperature range 5 to 35 41 to 495 F Restore the specified temperature range and reinsert the transceiver 4 NOTE The transceiver has battery indicator to show the following information e No indicator appears when the installed battery pack has ample capacity e Fp battery indicator appears when the battery pack is nearing exhaustion E n blinks when the battery pack must be charged p and LOW indicator appear just before the battery pack is completely discharged and display turns OFF SN D O ho 6 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE B Your first contact Now that you have your IC E7 ready you are probably ex 2 Adjusting audio level cited to get on the air We would like to take you through a Push A V to set the desired audio level few basic steps to make your first experience On The Air en joyable
87. uelch level is set too tight e While pushing and holding SQL rotate DIAL to set the squelch level e Different tone is selected with tone DTCS Turn the appropriate function OFF squelch Sensitivity is low and only Attenuator function is activated While pushing and holding FUNC push SQL p 15 strong signals are audible momentarily to turn the attenuator function OFF Frequency cannot be set The lock function is activated While pushing and holding FUNC push and hold p 18 BAND for 1 sec to turn the function OFF No beep sound Beep tones are turned OFF or the beep tone level beep tone ON or set the beep tone level to ap p 54 is too low propriate level in set mode Receive audio is distorted The operating mode is not selected correctly e While pushing and holding FUNC push CALL p 14 several times to select a suitable operating mode p 6 Transmitting is impossible The battery pack is exhausted Charge the battery pack A frequency outside of the 144 430 MHz amateur Set the frequency within the 144 430 MHz amateur pgs 9 bands is set bands 11 No contact possible with The other station is using tone squelch Turn the tone squelch function ON p 45 another station lt The transceiver is set to duplex Set to simplex p 19 Hepeater cannot be ac Wrong offset frequency is programmed Correct the offset frequency Priority watch is paused on the wa
88. usiness Radio Service channels Pure Blue Green White Black Orange Brown Yellow J Dot K Dot Silver Star Gold Star Red Star Blue Star FRS Family Radio Service channels 467 5625 MHz 467 5875 MHz 467 6125 MHz 467 6375 MHz 467 6625 MHz 467 6875 MHz 467 7125 MHz 462 5625 MHz 462 5875 MHz 462 6125 MHz 462 6375 MHz 462 6625 MHz 462 6875 MHz 462 7125 MHz 151 625 MHz 151 955 MHz 154 570 MHz 154 600 MHz 462 575 MHz 462 625 MHz 462 675 MHz 464 500 MHz 464 550 MHz 467 763 MHz 467 813 MHz 467 850 MHz 467 875 MHz 467 900 MHz 467 925 MHz FREQUENCY TABLE 12 General aviation frequencies unit MHz Cable TV IRC unit MHz range 121 500 Emergencies 122 000 Flight Advisory Service 54 216 same as broadcast VHF 122 200 Flight Service Stations 120 174 Mid band Ch A I 122 700 Unicom Uncontrolled airports 216 300 Super band J W 122 725 Unicom Private airports 300 402 122 750 Unicom Air to air communications 402 468 Hyper band AA QQ 122 800 Unicom Uncontrolled airports 468 648 Ultra band 122 900 Search amp rescue training amp uncontrolled airports 90 120 Low band 5 1 122 950 Unicom Controlled airports 100 125 648 804 Ultra band 123 000 Unicom Uncontrolled airports 123 025 Helicopters Air to air communications 123 050 Unicom Heliports o Wireless Microphones 123 075 Unicom Heliports 169 445 MHz 123
89. verse RX Normal default BOTH N TX Normal RX Reverse TX RX Reverse polarity sET 10 Memory bank link function Sets the memory bank link function ON de fault and OFF The link function provides continuous bank scan scanning all contents in the selected banks during bank scan e Bank link setting 1 While pushing and holding FUNC rotate DIAL to select the desired bank to be linked A ON to y ON appears A to H J L N O to R T U and y are available for usage by group 2 Push CALL mopeEescan to select ON to link the bank Bank A is linked Bank Y is linked 3 Repeat steps D and 2 to link other banks To cancel the memory bank link function repeat steps 1 and 2 to select OFF 59 10 SET MODE LCD contrast Sets the LCD contrast within 1 to 4 levels as desired default 3 Contrast 3 setting Contrast 4 setting C Push Push and hold Dual operation OTHER FUNCTIONS 11 Data cloning ar POWER ON Cloning allows you to quickly and easily transfer the pro 2 Connect the OPC 474 cloning cable to the MIC SP jack grammed contents from one transceiver to another or data of the master and sub transceivers from a personal computer to a transceiver using the optional CS P7 CLONING SOFTWARE lt Cloning between transceivers 1 Master transceiver While pushing and holding CALL vopE scAN turn power ON to ente
90. y within 0 000 159 995 MHz range The tuning step selected in VFO mode is used for setting 4 Push SQL 5 to exit set mode 21 D REPEATER OPERATION B Subaudible tones To be accessed some repeaters require subaudible tones on the input signal Subaudible tones are added to your normal signal and must be set in advance Setting subaudible tone frequency DWhile pushing and holding FUNC push and hold SQL ATTesET for 1 sec to enter set mode 2 Rotate DIAL to select R TONE After 1 gt 3 While pushing and holding FUNC rotate DIAL to select the desired subaudible tone frequency See the tables at right 4 Push SQL to exit set mode Available tone frequency list NOTE The transceiver has 50 tone frequencies and con sequently their spacing is narrow compared to units having 38 tones Therefore systems using some tone frequencies may receive interference from signals using adjacent tone frequencies SN 4 CONVENIENT Tone scan function When you don t know the subaudible tone used for a repeater the tone scan is convenient for de tecting the tone frequency p 48 While pushing and holding FUNC pushing and holding CALL vopE scAN for 1 sec to start the repeater tone Scan Push CALL to cancel the scan When the required tone frequency is detected the scan pau

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