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1. SET LOCK SWITCH SET LOCK Enters set mode when pushed p 55 Switches the lock function ON and OFF when pushed for 1 sec p 14 TUNING DIAL DIAL Selects the operating frequency p 12 memory channel p 25 the setting of the set mode item and the scanning direction p 40 VOLUME CONTROL VOL p 15 Adjusts the audio level PANEL DESCRIPTION O POWER SWITCH PWR Turns power ON and OFF when pushed for 1 sec MICROPHONE CONNECTOR Connects the supplied or an optional microphone 8 V DC output Max 10 mA Channel up down 3 8 V control IN PTT GND microphone ground MIC microphone input GND Data IN SQUELCH CONTROL SQL Varies the squelch level p 15 e The RF attenuator activates and increases the attenuation when rotated clockwise to the center position and further p 16 MONITOR DTMF SWITCH MONI DTMF Push to switch the monitor function ON and OFF p 15 Turns DTMF memory encoder ON and OFF when pushed for 1 sec p 47 OUTPUT POWER DUPLEX SWITCH LOW DUP Each push changes the output power selection p 17 Push for 1 sec to select DUP DUP and simplex op eration p 20 TONE TONE SCAN SWITCH TONEsT SCAN Each push selects a tone function pgs 20 51 Subaudible tone encoder pocket beep CTCSS tone squelch pocket beep DTCS DTCS squelch or tone func tion OFF can be
2. Push TONE T SCAN several times to select the pocket beep function with tone squelch or DTCS squelch Appears when the pocket beep Appears when the pocket beep with tone squelch is activated with DTCS squelch is activated 8 When a signal with the matched tone is received the transceiver emits beep tones and blinks e Beep tones sound for 30 sec and blinks To stop the beeps and blinking manually push any key When the beep tones are not stopped manually continues blinking until PTT is pushed see step Push PTT to answer disappears and cancels the pocket beep function auto matically Push TONE T SCAN several times until T SQL or DTCS disappears to cancel the tone squelch or DTCS squelch function Set the operating frequency Program the CTCSS tone frequency or DTCS code in set mode Push set B D OFF to enter set mode Push set B D OFF or ent C T OFF several times until CT for tone squelch or DT for DTCS squelch appears T SQL blinks when tone squelch CT or DTCS blinks when DTCS squelch DT is selected Push A V to select the desired tone fre quency or DTCS code Push ser B D OFF to select DTP then push A V to select the DTCS polarity Push cLR A MW to exit
3. approx e The output power can be changed while transmitting The microphone can also be used to select output power CC Push Joen 4 DTCS for high output power HIGH mip 5 DTCS for middle output power and 4 Low 6 DTMF for low output power e The output power can be changed via the microphone MID during receive only E One touch PTT function The PTT switch can be operated as a one touch PTT switch each push toggles between transmit receive Using this function you can transmit without pushing and holding the PTT switch To prevent accidental continuous transmission with this func tion the transceiver has a time out timer See p 61 for de tails am Push FUNC then PRio 3 PTT M to turn the PTT M one touch PTT function ON e The activity indicator lights green 2 Push PTT to transmit and push again to re ceive e A beep sounds when transmission is started and a long beep sounds when returning to receive e EE blinks when transmitting with the one touch PTT function indicator bInks Push FUNC then PRio 3 PTT M to turn the one touch PTT function OFF e The activity indicator goes out w BASIC OPERATION 3 E Audio mute function This function temporarily mutes the audio without disturbing the volume setting Push FUNC then Io A D MUTE to mute MUTE audio signals e The audio mute indicator app
4. DC power supply 13 8 V to an AC outlet Fuses 20A See p 71 for fuse replacement Antenna installation e Antenna location To obtain maximum performance from the transceiver select a high quality antenna and mount it in a good location A non radial antenna should be used when using a magnetic mount Trunk mount Roof mount antenna antenna Drill a hole or use a magnetic mount Gutter mount antenna __ _ To antenna QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE e Antenna connector The antenna uses a PL 259 connector e PL 259 CONNECTOR 20 mm Slide the coupling ring a mn down Strip the cable D jacket and soft solder Coupling ring 10 mm soft solder beeen Strip the cable as shown solder at left Soft solder the cen gt j ter conductor 1 2 mm solder solder 3 Slide the connector body i on and solder it ns H Screw the coupling ring onto the connector body E NOTE There are many publications covering proper an ZY tennas and their installation Check with your local dealer j CG Tor more information and recommendations 3 fo Ou O E o Li Ou o i E E bel VII QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE E Your first contact Now that you have your IC E208 installed in your car or shack you are probably excited to get on the air We would like to take you through a few basic operation steps to make your first On The Air an enjoyable experience 1 Turnin
5. Repeat steps are displayed 5 MEMORY OPERATION 4 and until the desired channel names oa Push FUNC then ctr A MW for 1 sec to program the name and exit the channel name programming condition EXAMPLE Programming CLUB into memory channel 1 Push xc then push Lt Push to select the channel Push Push Li to select the character Vi ge Ze ge d MITTIN MILIC TM _ SE SC PIS eee re o lh ear jong ig cl cf tee ek i a So i I Xs i Si Ac KEE E Wessen ek Et e Push 22 or E to move the cursor Basste Push Doc then push for 1 sec revious a eo f vn stops ET ETD SC ILI On eeh en AE SE e e ke Te BI EE Get het EE ane ae ee e 7 e 7 32 D MEMORY OPERATION To indicate the channel name tse SET MODE The channel name indication can be set for independent memory channels Push M CALL PRIO to select the memory mode Rotate DIAL to select the desired memory channel to be indicated the channel names Push SET LOCK to enter set mode Push SET LOCK or S MW MW several times to select ANM item Rotate DIAL to turn the memory name indication ON CIN INAS SET Hi he PU ee VI ee E Push V MHz SCAN to exit set mode NOTE When no memory name is programmed the stored frequency is displayed mn m 4 e aiii P
6. EXAMPLE Setting frequency to 145 3625 MHz Push ILACCO ITT Push S88 ek best Push LICL CH E IIS 2 SETTING A FREQUENCY E Tuning step selection usna SET MODE Tuning steps are the minimum frequency change increments when you rotate DIAL or push A W on the microphone Independent tuning step for each frequency bands can be set for individual tuning convenience The following tuning steps are available e 5 kHz e 10 kHz 12 5kHz 15 kHz e 20 kHz e 25 kHz e 30 kHz e 50 kHz e 100 kHz e 200 kHz NOTE For convenience select a tuning step that matches the frequency intervals of repeaters in your area Push BAND to select the desired frequency band e Push V MHz SCAN to select VFO mode if necessary Push SET LOCK to enter set mode 1 e Push SET LOCK or S MW MW several times until TS appears as shown below SET LOCK p in oes Seer 1 ZA Ca A x Rotate DIAL to select the desired tuning step Push V MHz SCAN to exit set mode p Push BAND to select the desired frequency SET bond B e Push VFO LOCK to VFO mode if necessary Push set B D OFF to enter set mode Push set B D OFF or Ent C T OFF several times until TS appears Push A or V to select the desired tuning step Push ctr A MW to exit set mode N w gt oa E Lock functions To prevent acciden
7. ILIE EZ CI 1 2 Up IL 1 5 9 1 5 9 E amg Cae A0 Wi Rotate Push O sanw a for 1 sec and continue to push 11 11E Beep gt OS WI ba Gif N I E Ee IL et H SCH d LA DI LA DI SE 2 ee IEI IC Bep gt U7 IL E eg eg Ay Beep 1 _5 9 ca 1 5 9 di r 7 d 26 D MEMORY OPERATION Programming a memory channel via the microphone f__ The microphone can also be used to program mem MW ory channels Set the frequency using the keypad Set the desired frequency in VFO mode Push VFO LOCK to select VFO mode gt Push FUNC then cLR A MW for 1 sec to program Set other data e g offset frequency duplex direction sub audible tone encoder ON OFF and its frequency if neces sary N w e Direct numeral input cannot be used Push FUNC then cLR A MW momentarily Push A or V to select the memory channel 3 beeps may sound and the VFO contents including the subaudible tone frequency etc are programmed Memory channel number increases when continuing to push cLr A MW after programming EXAMPLE Programming 145 870 MHz into memory channel 20 blank channel via the microphone
8. EXAMPLE Programming 145 800 MHz into scan edge 1B Push 6 Push 6 Sau C Gea Ea Bisa a Push Ee then ta momentarily 42 7 SCAN OPERATION E Skip channel setting usna SET MODE The memory skip function speeds up scanning by checking only those memory channels not set as skip channels Set skip channels as follows The display shows that mem ory channel 1 is set as a skip channel Select a memory channel Push M CALL PRIO to select memory mode Rotate DIAL to select the desired channel to be a skip channel Push SET LOCK to enter set mode Push SET LOCk or S MWs MW several times until CHS appears as shown above Rotate DIAL to turn the skip function ON or OFF for the selected channel xP appears The channel is skipped during scan CHS ON P ui appears The channel is skipped during scan and the programmed frequency is skipped during VFO scan such as programmed scan CHS ON e SEIT disappears The channel is scanned during scan CHS OF Push MONI DTMF to exit set mode R m 4 SS oa Select a memory channel Select memory mode by pushing MR CALL sr Push A or V to select the desired channel to be a skip channel e Direct memory channel selection is also available Push set B D OFF to enter set mode Push set B D OFF or
9. Push MONI DTMF for 1 sec to turn the DTMF encoder ON d appears in place of 100 MHz digit Push SET LOCK to enter the DTMF memory program ming condition The DTMF memory channel indication blinks Rotate DIAL to select the desired DTMF memory chan nel DTMF MEMORY ENCODER Push SET LOCK e The first digit blinks Rotate DIAL to select the desired code Push SET LOCK to select the next digit e Pushing S MW MW moves the cursor backward Repeat the steps and to set the desired DTMF tone sequence e The S RF indicator shows the digit group The indication in creases every 6 digits Push MONI DTMF to exit DTMF memory programming condition e Return to the previous indication as in step Push for 1 sec EXAMPLE Programming 5428AB453 into DTMF memory channel D4 Push O SET Lock Rotate ACCEA ee EEA ITA IL LI TJ DLI 1 5 9 as 1 5 Lt oo ee ee co wee Ver gt wo ee ce ee oe Lei G f Geff m1 Na Y a LI 1 5 9 tf Ea bg Push OD lt ET Lock then rotate Repeat the previous step until the desired code is entered by N by Push CUIT AIIE te LIE ence I E pi a Oa r a rT I OTIC 1 5 9 Du Ee Du 1 5 9 ig 47 DTMF MEMORY ENCODER 9 Programming a DTMF code
10. 9 DTMF MEMORY ENCODER ccccccesssseseessssssesseeeeeesneeneeenee E Programming a DTMF code vee E Transmitting a DTMF code ou eee eee ee cece teens E DITMF Spoed eegend EEGENEN 10 POCKET BEEP AND TONE SQUELCH E Pocket beep operation 0 eee ee cee ee eee eee teen tees eeeaeeaee E Tone DTCS squelch operation 0 eects E Tone scan eee 11 OTHER FUNCTIONS E Set mode a an E Initial set mode E AM FM narrow mode E Microphone keys si E Partial reset yoia renee erreari canweedennnecsnndeveteecveanatvonte E All reS t EE E Data cloning oi E Packet operatio ieia a 12 MAINTENANCE nsananenonsenenenenennennrarerunurnnununnnnnrnrnrarunnnunnnnnnnnnrnrnna E Troubleshooting ats E Fuse replacement ohren eisien iera ET E EAEE aai a 13 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS nnsnnsnesnsensnsnrnrnrernrnnnnnnrnnnrnne E Specifications se M OPTIONS eseu E e E 15 MODE ARRANGEMENT 0 csccsessssssesseeseenesseseesseeeesneeeeenenees QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE E installation Installation methods e Single body installation e Remote installation Transceiver i Front panel e The supplied mounting bracket or optional MB 17A can be used for the main unit installation e The supplied OPC 600R SEPARATION CABLE Can be used for remote installation e Optional OPC 601R SEPARATION CABLE 7 m is available for extend installation e Optional MB 58 REMOTE CONTR
11. via microphone 1 Push FUNC then Low 6 DTMF to turn the 5 Push VFO LOCK to exit the programming condition DTMF DTMF encoder ON e The cLR A MW key cannot be used to exit If pushed code A d appears in place of 100 MHz digit is input Reprogram in such a case 2 Push set B D OFF to enter the DTMF memory programming condition 3 Push A or V to select the desired DTMF memory channel 4 Push the desired digit keys e When the first digit is input previous memory con tents are cleared automatically e E stands for e and F stands for e Push A V and repeat this step if you make a mistake e The S RF indicator shows the digit group The indi cation increases every 6 digits EXAMPLE Programming 5428AB453 into DTMF memory channel D4 Push use then Push Push a LICC C ENT ILIC cor ENE EEES EE ITV fa fe a ee ffe sel ye Ee D I Es bat a a Aemmnd ig I Vi bet emm emm md z Wd iI E i HU pres otcsw Terra Drun pes tscan Tsaron T mw D OFF Push DS 3 ere Lea Des l d i SET d Push EA CUI ss EIn S es E On IIc ir ebe 10 ke Am mmm A Du 1 5 9 TY 1 5 9 id 48 D DTMF MEMORY ENCODER E Transmitting a DTMF code Automatic transmission DTMF memory Push MONI DTMF for 1 s
12. A to D are available for DTMF memory channels e The selected DTMF code is automatically transmit ted without pushing PTT Z NOTE When no DTMF code programmed g channel number is pushed it transmits the rela Y tive DTMF code as the manual transmission de E scribed in the next page Push DTMF S again to deactivate the DTMF memory direct selection Push FUNC then set B D OFF to cancel the DTMF memory encoder Manual transmission DTMF S Deactivate the DTMF memory encoder by pushing FUNC then set B D OFF Push DTMF S to turn the DTMF direct selec tion ON e The function indicator microphone lights green Push one of 0 to 9 and A to F keys mo mentarily then push the desired DTMF keys 0 9 and A to F A cLR A MW B set B D OFF C Ent C T OFF D saa D MUTE E TONE 1 F saw 16KEY L e Automatically transmits without pushing PTT e The first code one of 0 to 9 and A to F is not transmitted DTMF code transmission starts from the 2nd code Push DTMF S again to deactivate the DTMF direct selection DTMF MEMORY ENCODER 9 E DTMF speed The rate at which DTMF memories send individual DTMF characters can be set to accommodate operating needs USING INITIAL SET MODE TT The display shows the fastest UI Irch DTMF speed is selected Push PWR
13. Push 182 Elec legless Push ne then ia EGAN EANN i ILAA 12007 IT peep gt TJ ILE Se D Ge D cope go TL Push ay 10 times Push Func then aa for 1 sec and continue to push 11 11E d IG DOT s LITOT Zy EEN EE TI Ww see 120 th E den d a J Beep 1 5 9 eg 1 5 9 gi SE b 27 E Copying memory contents This function copies a memory channel s contents to VFO or another memory call channel This is useful when searching for signals around a memory channel frequency and for re calling the offset frequency subaudible tone frequency etc Memory call gt VFO Select the desired memory or call channel Push M CALL PRIO several times to select memory mode or call channel then rotate DIAL or push BAND to select the desired memory or call channel respec tively Push S MW MW for 1 sec to transfer the selected mem ory call channel contents to the VFO e VFO mode is selected automatically MEMORY OPERATION 5 C Select the memory call channel to be MR CALL transferred z Push MR CALL to select memory mode E then select the desired memory channel MW via A V or keypad Push MR CALL for 1 sec then push Lut BAND to select the call channel 2 Push FUNC then cLR A MW for 1 sec to transfer the selected memory call channel d contents to the VFO e VFO mode is selected automatically Front panel operation EXAMPL
14. Si LIC EZ EINI UTAD Push 3 EnTC Push BANK DTCS DTCSK MONIT HIGH4 mip 5 ES IL wl PTT M DTMF I PRIO3 Low6 Push scan SCAN2 ILJ UW QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE 3 D Ou O E o Li Ou o i E E bel O VIII QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE E Repeater operation 1 Setting duplex Push BAND to select the frequency band Push LOW DUP for 1 sec once or twice to select minus du plex or plus duplex L D JL 1 5 9 LOWe DUP 2 Repeater tone Push TONE T SCAN several times until T appears if the repeater requires a subaudible tone to be accessed TONE T SCAN Using the HM 133 Plus or minus duplex selection and the repeater tone setting can be made easily via HM 133 Push pup 7 TONE for minus duplex pup 8 TSQL for plus duplex selection push FUNC then pur 7 TONE to turn the repeater tone ON Push DuP 7 TONE DUP TSQLtn Pigh pish a then He pat E Programming memory channels The IC E208 has a total of 512 memory channels including 10 scan edges and 2 call channels for storing often used op erating frequency repeater settings etc 1 Setting a frequency In VFO mode set the desired operating frequency with re peater tone and tuning steps etc Push V MHzeSCAN to select VFO Rotate DIAL to set t
15. appears Rotate DIAL to select and set the desired subaudible fre quency Push V MHz SCAN to exit set mode NOTE The subaudible tone encoder frequency can be set in amemory call channel temporarily However the set fre quency is cleared once another memory channel or VFO mode is selected To store the tone frequency permanently overwrite the channel information R n 4 REPEATER OPERATION 4 r Set the frequency band mode channel you wish e to set the subaudible tones such as VFO mode or memory call channel e The subaudible tone frequency is independently pro grammed into each mode or channel 2 Push set B D OFF to enter set mode 3 Push set B D OFF or Ent C T OFF several times until T and rT appears or until T SQL and CT appears for tone squelch or pocket beep use When d is displayed in place of the 100 MHz digit cancel the DTMF memory encoder in advance p 49 v A nw e l d ml GJ Ca ver IR L A 4 Push A or V to select and set the desired subaudible tone frequency e Push and hold A V to change the above tones continuously 5 Push CLR A MW to exit set mode e Subaudible tone frequency list unit Hz 67 0 79 7 94 8 110 9 131 8 156 7 171 3 186 2 203 5 229 1 69 3 82 5 97 4 114 8 136 5 159 8 173 8 189 9 2
16. e DUP or DUP appears to indicate the transmit frequency for minus shift or plus shift respectively Zan O LOW DUP DUP or DUP appears Push TONEsT SCAN several times to turn ON the sub audible tone encoder according to repeater requirements e T appears e 88 5 Hz is set as the default refer to p 22 for tone frequency settings e When the repeater requires a different tone system see p 23 If ag ee a ISISIS TONE T SCAN T appears REPEATER OPERATION 4 Push and hold PTT to transmit e The displayed frequency automatically changes to the transmit frequency repeater input frequency e If OFF appears confirm that the offset frequency p 24 is set correctly Release PTT to receive DUP T DUP T LIC C4 27 LIC 237 TJ TZ COU de i sgt While receiving Push MONI DTMF to check whether the other station s transmit signal can be received directly To return to simplex operation push LOW DUP once or twice to clear the DUP or DUP indicator 8 To turn OFF the subaudible tone encoder push TONEsT SCAN several times until no tone indicators appear While transmitting 4 REPEATER OPERATION CA D UP Vd DUP A el N w gt oa for Set the re
17. Ent C T OFF several times until CHS appears as shown at left Push A or V to set or cancel the skip setting See item at left for skip indicator details Push ctr A MW to exit set mode E Scan resume condition usne SET MODE The scan resume condition can be selected as timer or pause scan The selected resume condition is also used for priority watch p 46 scan will resume 15 sec after it Tr Re ae The display shows that the dk stops Push SET LOCK to enter set mode Push SET LOCK or S MWsMW several times until SCT or SCP appears as shown above e When d is displayed in place of the 100 MHz digit cancel the DTMF memory encoder in advance p 49 Rotate DIAL to set the desired timer e SCT 15 Scan pauses 15 sec while receiving a signal e SCT 10 Scan pauses 10 sec while receiving a signal e SCT 5 Scan pauses 5 sec while receiving a signal e SCP 2 Scan pauses until the signal disappears and then resumes 2 sec later Push MONI DTMF to exit set mode S m 4 e N w gt oa SCAN OPERATION 7 Push BAND to select the desired band Push set B D OFF to enter set mode Push set B D OFF or Ent C T OFF several times until SCT or SCP appears as shown at left Push A or V to select the scan resume condi tion See item at left for scan resum
18. lt OTT DNIl mT u TOT T A IL OCI plil Liew silh a E JON a l Active band p 62 Squelch attenuator p 62 Microphone sensitivity p 62 Squelch delay p 62 DC kel DOC DOC lt DO UTN SE IN UE BE HES tT gt HES fi ea We RTR tui 1 s 1 s _ i 1 s s Li 1 s ai 1 s Mic lock function p 56 Repeater tone frequency Tone squelch frequency DTCS code p 57 DTCS polarity p 57 p 56 p 56 yA gt Push Cee front panel or microphone a gt gt Push QO ER front panel or microphone HHH Available for USA version only Offset frequency p 57 tAppears when accessing set mode from VFO mode only tAppears when accessing set mode from memory mode only y A DO Le NOF lt LIT TI i T E eT OS DHK Fuia LITAT L 1I i co Scan resume timer p 58 Tuning step p 57 Channel skip setting p 58 Bank setting p 58 Memory name p 58 Count on us 02 Europe 03 Italy 10 Europe 1 A 6266D 1EU lt Intended Country of Use gt E GER FRA ESP WSWE MAUT WENED POR DEN E GBR BEL ITA FIN MIRL ELUX GRE SUI E NOR lt Intended Country of Use gt GER FRA ESP SWE AUT NED POR DEN GBR BEL WITA OFIN IRL LUX GRE SUI NOR lt Intended C
19. 131 8 151 4 173 8 203 5 233 6 69 3 79 7 91 5 103 5 118 8 136 5 156 7 179 9 210 7 241 8 71 9 82 5 94 8 107 2 123 0 141 3 162 2 186 2 218 1 250 3 74 4 85 4 97 4 110 9 127 3 146 2 167 9 192 8 225 7 Calling a waiting station using pocket beep A subaudible tone matched with the station s CTCSS tone fre quency or 3 digit DTCS code with polarity is necessary Use the tone squelch on the next page or a subaudible tone en coder pgs 22 23 10 POCKET BEEP AND TONE SQUELCH E 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 Set the operating frequency Program the CTCSS tone frequency or DTCS code in set mode e See p 51 for programming details Push TONE T SCAN several times until T SQL or DTCS appears in the function display When a signal with the matched tone is received the squelch opens and the signal can be heard e When the received signal includes an unmatched tone the squelch does not open However the S RF indicator shows the received signal strength To open the squelch manually push MONI DTMF Operate the transceiver in the normal way push PTT to transmit release PTT to receive To cancel the tone squelch push TONE T SCAN several times until T SQL or DTCS
20. MHz 0 22 uV 0 63 uV 500 000 549 995 MHz 0 32 uV Not specified 810 000 999 990 MHz 0 45 pV Not specified e Squelch sensitivityt threshold Less than 0 13 pV ER e Selectivity Wide More than 12 kHz 6 dB AER Less than 30 kHz 60 dB Narrow More than 6 kHz 6 dB Less than 20 kHz 60 dB e Spurious and image rejection More than 60 dB e AF output power at 13 8 V DC More than 2 0 W at 10 distortion with an 8 Q load e Ext speaker connectors 3 conductor 3 5 d mm 8 Q All stated specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation 13 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS E Options HM 133 REMOTE CONTROL MICROPHONE Wired remote control microphone with key backlight Same as that supplied with the transceiver HM 118TN DTMF MICROPHONE HM 118N HAND MICROPHONE HS 62 FLEXIBLE MOBILE MICROPHONE HS 15SB switcH Box OPC 589 ADAPTER CABLE For all round mobile operation OPC 600R OPC 601R SEPARATION CABLES OPC 600R Same as that supplied with the transceiver 3 5 m OPC 601R For extended separate installation 7 0 m MB 58 REMOTE CONTROLLER BRACKET Mounts the remote controller in a convenient location for operation with the front panel detached from the main body MB 65 MOUNTING BASE Mounts the remote controller on to variety of place in vehicle MB 84 is required for mounting MB 17A MOBILE MOUNTING BRACKET One touch bracket Transceiver main unit easily attached or re moved OPC 440 OPC 647 mic EXTENSION CABLES
21. Selecting Output power 0 0 ee eee eee eee eete tetas teens 17 E One touch PTT FUNCTION 0 2 cee cece ceeceeeceeeecseeeeeaeeeeeeeeseeessaeeeeaaes 18 E Audio mute function REPEATER OPERATION ccccssseecccssssseeeeesssseeeeeesssseeeeneees 19 25 WEI RE E Accessing a repeater H HE Subaudible tones 0 eeceeceeeeeeeeeeeceeeeeeeeeneeereeeeeaeeeaeeseeeeeeeneeeaee M Offset Trequency EE MEMORY OPERATION E General description E Memory channel selection E Programming a memory channel E Copying memory contents E Memory clearing s s s 30 E Programming channel naMeS ou eee eee eee reece eeeeeeeeaee 31 E Memory bank selection o eee eee cece eee teste eset eens eeeteeneaneae 34 E Memory bank setting E Transferring bank Contents 00 eee cece eee tee eee eeeeeeeeaeeae 36 CALL CHANNEL OPERATION ccsssssssesessessseeeesneeeeeenee 37 38 E Call channel selection WE Call channel transferring cece cece cece teeta eeeeeeeeeneaneae 37 E Programming a call channel AA 38 SCAN OPERATION E SCAN ypes preira ceccesnscceenseceunnenanetecsnaeaerpagcnnnadcanpaecannacannseceapedds E Scan start stop eege EENS e EENG dEEEe E Scan edges programming di E Skip channel setting keen E Scan resume condition eee eee eee eee see eeeneeneeneeneaneaae PRIORITY WATCH E Priority watch types Mi Priority watch operation ooo eee cece teste eeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeae
22. Selects the frequency selecting condition via DIAL or 4 V on the microphone from all AL and single SI s All AL The operating frequency can be selected continuously e Single SI The operating frequency can be selected within the current band Pushing BAND for 1 sec then tuning dial rotation is necessary for frequency band selection Or Teo CRT TI EAL HI GIL 11 OTHER FUNCTIONS Narrow TX function Select the narrow TX function ON and OFF e ON OFF Enables the FM narrow mode transmission The deviation modulation level becomes half from the regular FM transmission can be performed Inhibits the FM narrow mode transmission The regular FM deviation transmission is performed NAR indication disappears even when FM narrow is selected NIT ASE NIT SIN iwi iwi AT AT DTMF speed The rate at which DTMF memories send individual DTMF characters can be set to accommodate operating needs sl 100 msec interval 5 0 cps speed 2 200 msec interval 2 5 cps speed 3 300 msec interval 1 6 cos speed 5 500 msec interval 1 0 cos speed E AM FM narrow mode The IC E208 has AM mode reception and FM narrow mode is available Typically AM mode is used for the air band 118 135 995 MHz Select the desired frequency band in VFO mode or the de sired memory channel Push BAND for 1 sec to select AM FM narrow mode as desired e NAR FM narrow AM and NAR
23. To prevent interference listen on the channel be fore transmitting by pushing MONI DTMF on the front panel or Moni 1 BANK on the microphone Select the frequency band p 11 Set the operating frequency pgs 11 12 e Select output power if desired See section at right for details Push and hold PTT to transmit e EE appears e The S RF indicator shows the output power selection e A one touch PTT function is available See p 18 for details Speak into the microphone using your normal voice level e DO NOT hold the microphone too close to your mouth or speak too loudly This may distort the signal Release PTT to return to receive IMPORTANT for 55 50 W transmission The IC E208 is equipped with protection circuit to protect the power amplifier circuit from high SWR Standing Wave Ratio and temperature When a high SWR antenna or no antenna is connected or when the transceiver temperature becomes extremely high the transceiver reduces transmit output power to 15 W approx automatically E Selecting output power The transceiver has 3 output power levels to suit your oper ating requirements Low output powers during short distance communications may reduce the possibility of interference to other stations and will reduce current consumption Push LOW DUP once or twice to select the output power S RF INDICATOR ER EE IST 55 W 50 W Mid 4 15 W415 W Low 1m 5 WOR W
24. accessed from memory mode only wE YSS a a OW Gol ap 1 5 WINALL INS Al We 1 5 Memory bank setting Sets the desired memory bank A to J and OFF to assign the regular memory channels This item appears when set mode is accessed from memory mode only TAKS PAR H gg 11 OTHER FUNCTIONS Program scan skip setting Sets the program scan skip setting from ON and OFF for VFO scan operation such as programmed scan This item appears when set mode is accessed from VFO mode only f fe Memory bank link function Sets the memory bank link function ON and OFF default The link function provides continuous banks scan that scans all contents in the selected banks during bank scan This item appears when set mode is accessed from memory mode only e Bank link setting Rotate DIAL to select the memory bank link function ON Push SET LOCK or S MW MW to select the desired bank to be linked BLA Bank A BLB Bank B BLC Bank C BLD Bank D BLE Bank E BLF Bank F BLG Bank G BLH Bank H BLI Bank BLJ Bank J 1 CALS INS 1 CASE MI Tol MI L ra a 1 s5 s 1 5s s OG Rotate DIAL to select ON to linking the bank Repeat steps and 3 to set the link condition E Initial set mode The initial set mode is accessed at power ON and al lows you to set seldom changed settings In this way you can customize transceiver operations to
25. angle for the clearest view of the function dis play and tighten 2 screws when the mounting base is used When using self Bracket tapping screws Mounting bolt Mounting base QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE Attach the supplied Velcro pads large to the remote con troller and bracket Attach the supplied Velcro pads small or rubber pad to the bracket as shown below then attach the remote con troller Adjust the viewing angle for maximum visibility of the function display 3 D Ou O E o Li Ou o i E E bel QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE Battery connection c AWARNING NEVER remove the fuse holders from the DC power cable t NEVER connect the transceiver directly to a 24 V battery DO NOT use the cigarette lighter socket for power con nections See p 5 for details Attach a rubber grommet when passing the DC power cable through a metal plate to prevent a short circuit es CONNECTING TO A DC POWER SOURCE O ef em el CS iS ei CW O red black Fuses 20A WARNING NEVER Supplied remove the fuse holders DC power cable NOTE Crimp Lo Ters Use terminals for the P H Si cable connections DC power supply connection Use a 13 8 V DC power supply with at least 15 A capacity Make sure the ground terminal of the DC power supply is grounded e CONNECTING TO A DC POWER SUPPLY UK EES lt SE O Set
26. disappears 4 CO S Da E Set the operating frequency Program the CTCSS tone frequency or DTCS code in set mode e See p 51 for programming details Push FUNC then simp 9 TSQL or HiGH 4 DTCS to turn the tone squelch or DTCS squelch ON When a signal with the matched tone is re ceived the squelch opens and the signal can be heard When the received signal includes an unmatched tone the squelch does not open However the S RF indicator shows the received signal strength To open the squelch manually push Moni 1 BANK Operate the transceiver in the normal way push PTT to transmit release PTT to receive To cancel the tone squelch push FUNC then ENT C T OFF T SQL or DTCS disappears POCKET BEEP AND TONE SQUELCH 10 E Tone scan By monitoring a signal that is being operated with pocket When the CTCSS tone frequency or 3 digit DTCS code is beep tone or DTCS squelch function you can determine the matched the squelch opens and the tone frequency is tone frequency or DTCS code necessary to open a squelch temporarily programmed into the selected condition such as memory or call channel Set the desired operating frequency or memory channel to The tone scan pauses when a CTCSS tone frequency or 3 digit be checked for a tone frequency or code DTCS code is detected Push TONE T SCAN several times to select the tone e The de
27. function is activated e Push any switch or key to deactivate it p 21 e Squelch is set too high e Set the squelch level to the threshold p 15 e A selective call or squelch function is activated Turn the appropriate function OFF pgs such as pocket beep or tone squelch 51 53 Sensitivity is low and only Antenna feedline or the antenna connector has ale Check and if necessary replace the feedline or sol p VI strong signals are audible poor contact or is short circuited der the antenna connector again e Squelch attenuator function is activated Set SQL between 10 12 o clock position p 16 No contact possible with The other station is using tone squelch e Turn the tone squelch function ON p 53 another station e The transceiver is set to duplex Set to simplex p 23 Repeater cannot be ac Wrong offset frequency is programmed e Correct the offset frequency p 24 cessed e Wrong subaudible tone frequency is programmed Correct the subaudible tone frequency p 22 Frequency cannot be set The frequency lock function is activated e Turn the function OFF p 14 e Priority watch is paused on the watching frequency e Push M CALL PRIO for 1 sec to cancel the watch p 46 Frequency cannot be set The frequency lock function is activated e Turn the function OFF p 14 via the microphone e The microphone keypad lock function is activated e Push FUNC then oe 16KEY L to deactivate p 14 e Priority
28. master transceiver e CL OUT appears in the master transceiver s display and the S RF indicators show that data is being transferred to the sub transceiver e CL IN appears automatically in the sub transceiver s display and the S RF indicators show that data is being received from the master transceiver Pushing SET LOCK start cloning When cloning is finished turn power OFF then ON to exit cloning mode 11 OTHER FUNCTIONS Cloning using a personal computer Data can be cloned to and from a personal computer Mi crosoft Windows 98 2000 Me XP using the optional CS 208 CLONING SOFTWARE and the optional cloning cable OPC 478U USB type or OPC 478 RS 232C type Consult the CS 208 CLONING SOFTWARE HELP file for details Cloning error t NOTE DO NOT push any key on the sub transceiver dur ing cloning This will cause a cloning error When the display as below appears a cloning error has oc curred 5 i LL In such a case both transceivers automatically return to the clone standby condition and cloning must be repeated E Packet operation Data speed For packet operation the transceiver can be set to one of two data speeds 1200 bps or 9600 bps While pushing SET LOCK push PWR for 1 sec to enter initial set mode Push SET LOCK or S MW MW to select the BPS item OG Rotate DIAL to select the desired data
29. otherwise the transceiver will not be able to main tain the band width and may possibly interfere with other sta tions 1 When using a level meter or synchroscope adjust the TX audio output level DATA IN level from the TNC as follows 2 Vp p 1 Vrms 1 Vp p 3 Vp p 0 5 1 5 Vrms recommended level acceptable level 2 When NOT using a measuring device Connect the transceiver to a TNC Enter a test mode CAL etc on the TNC then trans mit some test data When the transceiver fails to transmit the test data or transmits sporadically TX indicator doesn t appear or flashes Decrease the TNC output level until the transmit indi cator lights continuously When transmission is not successful even though the TX indicator lights continuously Increase the TNC output level E Troubleshooting MAINTENANCE 1 2 If your transceiver seems to be malfunctioning please check the following points before sending it to a service center polarity Replace the fuse if damaged PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REF Does not turn on e Power connector has a poor contact e Check the connector pins e Polarity of the power connection is reversed e Re connect the power cable observing the proper pgs V e Blown fuse e Check the cause then replace the fuse p 71 No sound comes from the Volume is too low e Rotate VOL clockwise p 15 speaker e The audio mute
30. pushing the desired UP or DN key on the micro phone turn the power ON OTHER FUNCTIONS 11 F 1 F 2 keys on HM 133 The following conditions can be memorized into F 1 and F 2 keys independently e Operating frequency e Repeater setting offset direction and frequency tone ON OFF and frequency e Tone DTCS squelch ON OFF frequency code and polarity e Transmit output power selection e Tuning step e Operating mode selection FM AM Programming the band condition Push F 1 F 2 for 1 sec 3 beeps sound Recalling the band condition Push F 1 F 2 momentarily Initializing the band condition Push FUNC then push F 1 F 2 The following conditions are initialized e Operating band 145 MHz band e Repeater setting tone frequency 88 5 Hz offset frequency 600 kHz Tone DTCS squelch ON OFF OFF tone fre quency 88 5 Hz DTCS code 023 and polarity NN e Transmit output power selection HIGH e Tuning step 5 kHz Call channel 1 CH memory channel 1CH Operating mode selection FM F 1 F 2 11 OTHER FUNCTIONS E Partial reset If you want to initialize the operating conditions VFO fre quency VFO settings set mode contents without clearing the memory contents While pushing V MHz SCAN and SET LOCK push PWR for 1 sec to partially reset AT POWER ON PWR S MWeMW V MHzeSCAN E All reset The function display may occasionally display er
31. selected Push for 1 sec to start the tone scan p 54 D MEMORY CALL PRIORITY SWITCH M CALL PRIO Push to select and toggle memory and call channel modes pgs 11 25 37 Starts priority watch when pushed for 1 sec p 46 VFO MHz TUNING SCAN SWITCH V MHzeSCAN Selects and toggles VFO mode and 1 MHz or 10 MHz for some versions tuning when pushed p 11 Starts scan when pushed for 1 sec p 40 Cancels a scan when pushed during scan PANEL DESCRIPTION 1 BAND SWITCH BAND Push to select the operating frequency band p 11 Push to select the call channel 1 or 2 during call channel operation p 37 Push for 1 sec to select the operating mode p 63 MEMORY WRITE SWITCH S MWeMW pgs 26 38 41 Selects a memory channel for programming when pushed Programs the selected memory channel when pushed for 1 sec CONTROLLER RELEASE LATCH While pushing this latch slide the controller to the left to remove it 2 ee 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION E Function display o o o o 9 ERR E our T SoL bei E NARAM L Dn eee ETETE EESE E GN GV EIN EN GN Ge eens Ne ee Soo Ee eg EE E are erecta Zem am am IO MID 1 5 9 f P EKP LAI UI LLY prio o lt 3 OTRANSMIT INDICATOR TONE INDICATORS Appears while transmitting p 17 T appears while the subaudible tone encoder is in use Blinks while transmitting with the on
32. to select one of scan edge channel 1A 2A 3A 4A or 5A Push S MW MW for 1 sec to program 3 beeps sound and VFO is automatically selected e Scan edge 1B 2B 3B 4B or 5B is automatically selected when continuing to push S MW MW after programming To program a frequency for the other pair of scan edges 1B 2B 3B 4B or 5B repeat steps to If the same frequency is programmed into a pair of scan edges programmed scan will not function EXAMPLE Programming 145 300 MHz into scan edges 1A Rotate for setting frequency etc Push CS sine Rotate ACZ NW 5 ACZ EZ S E a Sanr A 6 VOLS se be ue 1 s 9 ig bps oe id S E iH 4 Beep 41 SCAN OPERATION 7 Programming scan edges via microphone 1 Set the desired frequency in VFO mode To program a frequency for the other scan edge channels MW we Push VFO LOCK to select VFO mode repeat steps 1 to 4 Set the frequency via the keypad or A V Push FUNC then cLR A MW momentarily Push A or V to select scan edge channels 1A 2A 3A 4A or 5A Push FUNC then push cLR A MW for 1 sec to program 3 beeps sound and VFO is automatically selected Memory channel number advances to the next scan edge channel 1B 2B 3B 4B or 5B when continuing to push cLR A MW after programming Ku N w A
33. 06 5 233 6 71 9 85 4 100 0 118 8 141 3 162 2 177 3 192 8 210 7 241 8 74 4 88 5 103 5 123 0 146 2 165 5 179 9 196 6 218 1 250 3 77 0 91 5 107 2 127 3 151 4 167 9 183 5 199 5 225 7 254 1 4 REPEATER OPERATION DTMF tones Push DTMF S then push the keys of the de sired DTMF digits e The function indicator lights green es 0 9 A D E and F are available e When d is displayed in place of the 100 MHz digit cancel the DTMF memory encoder in advance p 49 e Push DTMF S again to return the keypad to nor mal function control DTMF S VY For your convenient The transceiver has 16 DTMF memory channels for au topatch operation See p 47 for details 1750 Hz tone The microphone has 1750 Hz tone capability used for ring tone when calling etc f U Push FUNC TONE 1 The function indicator lights orange 2 Push TONE 1 to transmit a 1750 Hz tone pin call signal for 0 5 sec push and hold TONE 2 O TONE 2 to transmit a 1750 Hz tone call signal for an arbitrary period e The function indicator goes out automatically CII ES DACH Bs Push me COOC COOC 0000 using SET MODE E Offset frequency When communicating through a repeater the transmit fre quency is shifted from the receive frequency by an amount determined by the offset frequen
34. 118 000 173 995 Miz 230 000 549 995 MHz 810 000 999 990 MHz Tx 144 146 MHz 430 440 MHz Italy Rx 118 000 173 995 Miz 230 000 549 995 MHz 810 000 999 990 MHz Tx 144 146 MHz 430 434 MHz 435 438 MHz Europe 1 Tx Rx 144 146 MHz 430 440 MHz Guaranteed 144 146 MHz range only Guaranteed 430 440 MHz range Type of emission FM AM Receive only Number of memory channels 512 incl 10 scan edges and 2 calls e Frequency resolution 15 10 12 5 15 20 25 30 50 100 200 kHz e Operating temperature range 10 C to 60 C e Frequency stability 10 ppm 10 C to 60 C Power supply requirement 13 8 V DC 15 e Current drain at 13 8 V DC approx Transmit at 55 W 12A Receive standby 0 8A max audio 1 0A Antenna connector SO 239 50 9 e Dimensions proj not included 141 W x 40 H x 185 4 D mm e Weight approx 1 2 kg TRANSMITTER e Modulation system Variable reactance frequency modulation e Output power VHF 55 15 5 W approx UHF 50 15 5 W approx e Max frequency deviation 5 0 kHz wide 2 5 kHz narrow approx e Spurious emissions Less than 60 dB e Microphone connector 8 pin modular 600 9 RECEIVER e Receive system Double conversion superheterodyne e Intermediate frequencies 1st 46 05 MHz 2nd 450 kHz e Sensitivity FM at 12 dB SINAD AM at 10 dB S N 118 000 173 995 MHz 0 18 uV 0 45 pV 230 000 299 995 MHz 0 32 uV 0 79 uV 300 000 499 995
35. AM appears in sequence e No indication stands for FM mode mcm mom oo Www iLi 20 e When FM narrow mode e When AM mode is selected is selected 1 5 9 e When AM narrow mode is selected Push BAND or MR CALL to select the desired SET frequency band or memory channel 8 2 Push BAND for 1 sec to select AM FM narrow mode as desired e NAR AM and NAR AM appears in sequence e No indication stands for FM mode N E Microphone keys The supplied HM 133 s optional for some versions F 1 and F 2 keys memorize the transceiver conditions The UP DN keys of the standard or an optional microphone other than the HM 133 can be assigned functions like the function keys on the transceiver s front panel UP DN keys on a microphones other than HM 133 Ar POWER ON The following functions are assigned to UP DN keys on the other microphones HM 118N TAN etc when first applying power e Default setting UP channel up push and hold to start scan push again to stop scan DN channel down push and hold to start scan push again to stop scan Assigning a function Turn the power OFF While pushing the desired switch on the transceiver and one of either UP DN keys on the microphone turn the power ON e The function is programmed into the key Clearing an assignment Turn the power OFF While
36. E Transferring memory channel 30 contents to VFO Push to select memory mode Rotate for selecting memory channel DUP T LI EK IG 13 1 5 9 dii ES LICL l pal 1 5 9 ILI am out HM 133 operation Push am Ju select memory mode Push A V to select memory channel Push QO s mw w fOr 1 sec Push Enc then push for 1 sec 28 D MEMORY OPERATION Memory call gt memory call Select the memory call channel to be transferred Push M CALL PRIO several times to select memory mode or call channel then rotate DIAL or push BAND to select the desired memory or call channel respec tively Push S MW MW momentarily e HURT indicator and indication blink and shows VFO con ditions Rotate DIAL to select the target memory channel e C1 or C2 blinks when the call channel is selected e Scan edge channels 1A 1B 2A 2B 3A 3B 4A 4B 5A 5B can also be selected Push S MW MW for 1 sec to transfer the selected mem ory call channel contents to the target memory e The targeted memory and transferred contents are indicated J z D Ze O D gt 3 Di gt el Be NW Select the memory call channel to be trans ferred Push MR CALL to select memory mode then select the desired memory channel via A V or
37. Fuse 20A ionnta a ee ee 1 Mounting screws nuts and washers 11 1 set Microphone hanger ccccccccssesseecceeceeeeeessaeeseeeees 1 Separation cable 3 5 M cccceceecccccccceeeessaeeeeeeees 1 HM 118N HAND MICROPHONE or HM 118TN DTMF MICROPHONE SUD plied versions are also available FOREWORD eg iccoes dasececuscyeveadvcaeaecscorssastadseaaaspeasesbevevesieasna eosyeestesv enticed i IMPORTANT oosiaieeeen ad EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS sl PRECAUTION cee ii SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES gurii aai R AAA iii TABLE OF CONTENTS ornnes aiaia r aiaa iii QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE E Installation sno a ra een E YOUur first lu E Repeater operation de E Programming memory channel X 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION 1 10 E Front panel controller o oo cece cee ceceeceecee eee caeseessansansansenanee 1 E Function display 3 E Rear panel E Microphone HM 133 aT E Microphone kevpad 8 E Optional microphones HM 118N TN 0 cece 10 2 SETTING A FREQUENCY uu ccesestessceeessesseseeeseesenseseneneenaes 11 14 E Preparation E Using the tuning dial oo iiie tiikide 12 E Using the A V keys ence eee eeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeee 12 E Using the keypad Bob E Tuning step selection 13 ELock functions 3 53 TN NE A EA NANE 14 3 BASIC OPERATION 15 18 Werer Ee 15 W Monitor fUNCHON WEE 15 B Squelch attenuator iscsi eccrine TAAA a 16 E Transmitting E
38. O IC ON INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF UHF FM TRANSCEIVER C E208 Icom Inc FOREWORD IMPORTANT Thank you for purchasing this Icom product The IC E208 VHF UHF FM TRANSCEIVER s designed and built with lcom s state of the art 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 E208 your radio of choice and hope you agree with Icom s philosophy of technology first Many hours of research and development went into the design of your IC E208 FEATURES O Switchable VHF and UHF transceiver O Selectable backlit color from amber green and yellow O Detachable controller for flexible installation O 55 W of high transmit output power VHF band 50 W for UHF O Remote control microphone standard O New DMS Dynamic Memory Scan system 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 E208 EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS WORD DEFINITION P linj i i A WARNING ersonal injury fire hazard or electric shock may occur CAUTION Equipment damage may occur Recommended for optimum use No risk of NOTE Si f personal injury fire or electric shock Icom Icom Inc and the Kou logo are registered
39. OLLER BRACKET and MB 65 MOUNTING BASE are available for increasing front panel mounting possibilities e Optional OPC 440 miCROPHONE CABLE 5 0 m and OPC 647 2 5 m are available to extend the microphone cable e Optional OPC 441 SPEAKER CABLE 5 0 m is available to ex tend the speaker cable Location Select a location which can support the weight of the trans ceiver and does not interfere with driving We recommend the locations shown in the diagram below NEVER place the transceiver or remote controller where nor mal operation of the vehicle may be hindered or where it could cause bodily injury NEVER place the transceiver or remote controller where air bag deployment may be obstructed DO NOT place the transceiver or remote controller where hot or cold air blows directly onto it AVOID placing the transceiver or remote controller in direct sunlight Ss Main unit A SEBBE Main unit IUN Main unit QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE Using the mounting bracket Drill 4 holes where the mounting bracket is to be installed e Approx 5 5 6 mm when using nuts approx 2 3 mm when using self tapping screws Insert the supplied screws nuts and washers through the mounting bracket and tighten Adjust the angle for your suitable position Nut Spring washer gt S s _ Mounting bracket as When using self
40. OPC 440 5 0 m OPC 647 2 5 m OPC 441 SPEAKER EXTENSION CABLE 5 0m SP 7 SP 10 ExTERNAL SPEAKERS SP 7 For base station use Cable length 1 0 m SP 10 For all round mobile operation Cable length 1 5 m OPC 347 OPC 1132 Dc POWER CABLES OPC 347 7 0 m OPC 1132 3 0 m Same as that supplied with the transceiver CS 208 CLONING SOFTWARE OPC 478U CLONING CABLE Provides quick and easy programming items such as memory chan nels set mode contents for local repeater frequencies via PC s USB terminal RS 232C type cloning cable OPC 478 also available OPC 474 CLONING CABLE Used for data cloning between transceivers cE 14 O DECLARATION ICOM OF CONFORMITY We Icom Inc Japan C 1 1 32 Kamiminami Hirano ku Osaka 547 0003 Japan Declare on our sole responsibility that this equipment complies with the D sseldorf 15 Apr 2003 essential requirements of the Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Place and date of issue Equipment Directive 1999 5 EC and that any applicable Essential Test Suite measurements have been performed Icom Europe GmbH Kind of equipment VHF UHF FM TRANSCEIVER Himmelgeister strae 100 D 40225 Dusseldorf Type designation IC E208 Authorized representative name T Maebayashi Version where applicable General Manager This compliance is based on conformity with the following harmonised standards specifications or documents i EN 301 489 1 v 1 3 1 2001 09
41. TION E Microphone HM 133 A different microphone may be supplied de pending on version OVFO LOCK SWITCH VFO LOCK Push to select VFO mode p 11 Push for 1 sec to switch the lock function ON and OFF p 14 PTT SWITCH Push and hold to transmit release to receive Switches between transmitting and receiving while the one touch PTT function is in use p 18 UP DOWN SWITCHES A Push either switch to change operating frequency memory channel set mode setting etc pgs 12 25 55 Push either switch for 1 sec to start scanning p 40 O ACTIVITY INDICATOR Lights red while any key except FUNC and DTMF S is pushed or while transmitting Lights green while the one touch PTT function is in use KEYPAD pgs 8 9 FUNCTION INDICATOR Lights orange while FUNC is activated indicates the secondary function of switches can be accessed Lights green when DTMF S is activated DTMF sig nals can be transmitted with the keypad 2nd FUNCTION SWITCH FUNC DTMF SELECT SWITCH DTMF S p 49 FUNCTION SWITCHES F 1 F 2 p 64 Program and recall your desired transceiver conditions BAND SWITCH BAND sr Push to select the frequency band p 11 Push for 1 sec to select the operating mode p 63 MEMORY CALL SWITCH MR CALL Push to select memory mode p 11 Push for 1 sec to select call channel p 37 PANEL DESCRIPTION 1 E Microphon
42. ache ii EN 301 489 15 v 1 1 1 2000 09 iii EN 301 783 v 1 1 1 2000 09 iv EN 60950 1992 08 A11 1997 Signature Icom Inc 5 MODE ARRANGEMENT VFO mode p 11 HI j Ci VIMHZ MICALL SCAN PRIO Mea PRIO it 45680 EE a MEMORY MODE A 25 e IL CO i 15650 1 5 BANK CHANNEL See p 34 for details CALL PRIO CLONE MODE CALL CHANNEL p 37 INITIAL SET MODE pag CILLA CT TLN lt T mT 7 Se TI Key touch beep p 61 Time out timer p 61 TT Lii ky DTMF speed p 63 SET MODE TTM iLi 1 H 1 s5s s DTMF MEMORY When the DTMF memory encoder is See p 47 for details Display dimmer p 56 PRL Zu TI 9 _ Bank link function p 59 Narrow transmission p 63 Display color p 56 Program skipt p 59 MODE ARRANGEMENT 15 SE far ee TI CONT OT DO CH OF ruts IT 4 IG Auto power off p 61 Cooling fan p 61 Data speed p 62 gt Push ODAT ck front panel or microphone Available in the USA version only gt Push O front panel or microphone AC BON
43. ailable and scans 1A 1B P1 2A 2B P2 3A 3B P3 4A 4B P4 5A 5B P5 MEMORY SCAN p 40 SKIP DED TE Repeatedly scans memory channels except those set as skip channels Used for often called channels and for by passing normally busy Cs channels such as repeater SKIP frequencies SCAN RESUME CONDITION p 44 Receiving a signal r Pause i 2 sec Pausing Timer scan 4 resume conditions are avail able 3 timer scans and pause scan When receiving a sig nal pause scan pauses until the signal disappears timer scans pause for 5 10 or 15 sec E Scan start stop Preparation Scan resume condition p 44 program the scan edges pgs 41 42 program 2 or more memory channels pgs 26 27 set skip settings p 43 if desired Operation Select VFO mode for full programmed scan with V MHz SCAN or memory mode for memory scan with M CALL PRIO e Select the desired bank for bank scan Set the squelch to the point where noise is just muted Push V MHz SCAN for 1 sec to start the scan e To change the scanning direction rotate DIAL SCAN OPERATION 7 Push VFO LOCK to select VFO mode for full programmed scan push MR CALL to select memory mode for memory scan e Push FUNC then moni 1 BANK to select a bank for bank scan Push Fo A D MUTE or Soe 16KEY L to set the squelch to the point where noise is just mut
44. anning p 40 UP DN LOCK SWITCH Slide to toggle UP DN switches function ON and OFF O KEYPAD HM 118TN only While pushing PTT push the desired key to send the DTMF code em E Preparation Turning power ON OFF sr Push PWR for 1 sec to turn power ON and OFF Operating frequency band selection The IC E208 has 2 m and 70 cm bands for transmission and reception In addition extra frequency bands 127 220 350 500 and 900 MHz bands are available for wide band receiver capability depends on version BAND Push BAND to select the desired frequency band CC e Push BAND to select the desired band BAND phone icon as above designate operation via the HM 133 microphone Note that in this manual sections beginning with a micro 11 SETTING A FREQUENCY VFO and memory modes The transceiver has 2 basic operating modes VFO mode and memory mode Select VFO mode first to set an operating fre quency M CALL PRIO Push V MHz SCAN to select VFO mode e When VFO mode is already selected the digit below 10 MHz the digit below 1 MHz or 100 kHz disappear depending on ver sions disappear In this case push V MHz SCAN again or twice or 3 times depending on version Push M CALL PRIO to select memory mode e M indi
45. blink Rotate the tuning dial to select the desired memory or call channel 3 Push BAND to select the memory name programming condition e Frequency readouts disappear and a cursor blinks Rotate the tuning dial to select the desired character e The selected character blinks Push SET LOCK to move the cursor to the right Repeat steps and until the desired channel names are displayed Push S MW MW for 1 sec to program the name and exit the channel name programming condition EXAMPLE Programming CLUB into memory channel 1 Push O emm Rotate Push Rotate CVT MIZAN MILIT TA JC IIRI eriaOw x eee aan E ps EE nft LN poke Lid Push CO Sein Repeat the Push Omen for 1 sec C b Props I LED e LILIT DO VA s Whey CP ILL TL Aa S a i ope M i kat d Ce 1 5 9 i 31 Channel names can also be programmed via the mi crophone Ic Push FUNC then cLR A MW momentarily e HIR and memory channel number blink 2 Push A to select the memory call channel to be as signed memory names 3 Push BAND e Frequency readouts disappear and a cursor blinks 4 Push A to select the desired character e The selected character blinks 5 Push set B D OFF or ent C T OFF to move the cur sor to left or right respectively for N
46. cator appears when memory mode is selected SCH Push VFO LOCK to select VFO mode f VFO LOCK e Push MR CALL to select memory mode E Using the tuning dial Rotate DIAL to set the frequency e If VFO mode is not selected push V MHz SCAN to select VFO mode e The frequency changes in the selected tuning steps p 13 V MHz SCAN To change the frequency in 1 MHz 10 MHz for some versions steps push V MHz SCAN then rotate DIAL e Pushing V MHzeSCAN for 1 sec starts scan function If scan starts push V MHz SCAN again to cancel it ILIE IL iq l a ee Taas While 1 MHz tuning step is selected the digit below 100 kHz disappear While 10 MHz tuning step is selected the digit below 1 MHz disappear E Using the A V keys CC er Push A or F to select the desired frequency AV e Pushing A for 1 sec activates a scan If scan starts push A V or cLR A MW to cancel it SETTINGAFREQUENCY 2 E Using the keypad The frequency can be directly set via numeral keys on the mi crophone pas Push VFO LOCK to select VFO mode if neces ENT sary L Push Ent C T OFF to activate the keypad for digit input Push 6 keys to input a frequency e When a digit is mistakenly input push ENT C T OFF to clear the input then repeat input from the 1st digit e Pushing CLR A MW clears input digits and retrieves the frequency N w
47. ceive frequency repeater output fre quency pgs 11 12 Push pup 7 TONE to select minus duplex push puP 8 TSQL to select plus duplex H 3 Ki g SR GACD2n jos ITA ieee ET Push i LAG DOT Push FUNC then puP 7 TONE to turn ON the subaudible tone encoder according to re peater requirements e Refer to p 22 for the tone frequency setting e When the repeater requires a different tone system see p 23 Push and hold PTT to transmit Release PTT to receive Push moni 1 BANK to check whether the other station s transmit signal can be received directly foe Push simp 9 TSQL to return to simplex opera tion e DUP or DUP indicator disappears To turn OFF the subaudible tone encoder push FUNC then Ent C T OFF E Subaudible tones usns SET MODE Encoder function Subaudible tones Select the frequency band mode channel you wish to set the subaudible tones such as VFO mode or memory call channel Push SET LOCK to enter set mode Push SET LOCK or DUP MONI several times until T and rT appear or until T SQL and CT appear for tone squelch or pocket beep use e When d is displayed in place of the 100 MHz digit cancel the DTMF memory encoder in advance p 49 va coc OCL 7 eT SET LOCK T and rT
48. coded CTCSS tone frequency or 3 digit DTCS code is type tone squelch or DTCS to be scanned used for the tone encoder or tone encoder decoder depending Either T SQL or DTCS appears on the selected tone condition or type in step 3 Push TONE T SCAN for 1 sec to start the tone scan T SQL CTCSS tone encoder decoder DTCS DTCS tone encoder decoder e To change the scanning direction rotate DIAL Push TONE T SCAN to stop the scan 1 Set the frequency or memory channel to be T SCAN checked for a tone frequency 2 Selects the tone type to be scanned e Push FUNC then push simp 9 TSQL for tone Push TONE T SCAN for 1 sec to start tone scan squelch HiGH 4 DTCS for DTCS squelch 3 Push FUNC then scan 2 T SCAN to start the tone scan AHR ISS 4 When the tone frequency is matched the A ix i squelch opens and the tone frequency is pro 1 5 9 1 5 9 grammed into the selected mode such as memory or call channel 5 Push cLR A MW to stop the scan During CTCSS frequency scan During DTCS code scan t NOTE The decoded tone frequency is programmed tem porarily when a memory or call channel is selected How ever this will be cleared when the memory call channel is re selected za BM 11 OTHER FUNCTIONS E Set mode e Set mode operation Push SET LOCK to e
49. cy Independent offset frequencies can be set for each operating frequency Push BAND to select the desired frequency band Select the desired mode channel you wish to set the offset frequency such as VFO mode or memory call channel e The offset frequency can be independently programmed into each mode or channel Push SET LOCK to enter set mode Push SET LOCK or S MW MW until DUP and offset frequency appear Ke SET LOCK DUP and offset frequency appear Rotate DIAL to set the desired offset frequency Push V MHzeSCAN to exit set mode REPEATER OPERATION 4 Push BAND to select the desired frequency SET band B Enter the desired frequency via the keypad if neces sary N Select the desired mode channel you wish to set the offset frequency such as VFO mode or memory call channel e The offset frequency can be independently pro grammed into each mode or channel Push ser B D OFF to enter set mode Push ser B D OFF or ent C T OFF until DUP and offset frequency appear a w 0000 ee GR Push ter WIL COOC oa Push A or V to set the desired offset e Direct frequency entry from the keypad is not possi ble Push ctr A MW to exit set mode oa NOTE The offset frequency can be set in a memory call channel temporarily However the set frequency is clear
50. dicator and C1 or C2 blink 3 beeps sound and the unit returns to VFO mode Push S MW MW for 1 sec to program automatically 3 beeps sound and the unit returns to VFO mode automatically EXAMPLE Programming 145 120 MHz into the call channel 2 via the microphone Push DS to select VFO mode Set the frequency Push lt then Lal cere ean ess Ges ax G3 es 5589 45 eg MG dee E ee E a F push until C2 appears Push Case then push ei for 1 sec 1111m J ICC ILIC ta ee ILIC CH L TIME sl IT E El I Ica Se Cd a a a a a te SE 1 s 9 _ ig 38 E Scan types SCAN OPERATION Scanning searches for signals automatically and makes it easier to locate new stations for contact or listening purposes There are 3 scan types and 4 resume conditions to suit your operating needs BAND SCAN p 40 edge edge Scan m gl v e e Repeatedly scans all frequen cies over the entire band Used as the simplest scan without any preliminary set tings necessary PROGRAMMED SCAN p 40 Start End 1A 1B 2A 2B 3A 3B Band 4A Scan edges 4B Band edge Se N 8B edge Scan Nn E R e E Jump Repeatedly scans between two user programmed fre quencies Used for checking for frequencies within a speci fied range such as repeater output frequencies etc 5 pairs of scan edges are av
51. e ANTENNA INFORMATION For radio communications the antenna is of critical impor tance to maximize your output power and receiver sensi tivity The transceiver accepts a 50 Q antenna and less than 1 1 5 of Voltage Standing Wave Ratio VSWR High SWR values not only may damage the transceiver but also lead to TVI or BCI problems POWER RECEPTACLE DC13 8V Accepts 13 8 V DC 15 with the supplied DC power cable NOTE DO NOT use a cigarette lighter socket as a power source when operating in a vehicle The plug may cause voltage drops and ignition noise may be su perimposed onto transmit or receive audio DATA JACK PIN ASSIGNMENT di 7l lt Fro t pa el view Input terminal for data transmit See p 62 for details on how to toggle data speed between 1200 AFSK and 9600 bps G3RUH GMSK GND Common ground for DATA IN DATA OUT and AF OUT PTTP PTT terminal for packet operation only Connect ground to transmit data DATA OUT Data out terminal for 9600 bps operation only AF OUT Data out terminal for 1200 bps operation only P SQL Becomes high 5 V when the transceiver receives a sig nal which opens the squelch e To avoid unnecessary TNC transmission connect squelch to the TNC to inhibit transmission when receiving signals e Keep audio output at a normal level otherwise a P SQL signal will not be output PANEL DESCRIPTION 1 6 N 1 PANEL DESCRIP
52. e condition details Push ctr A MW to exit set mode 8 PRIORITY WATCH E Priority watch types Priority watch checks for signals on a VFO frequency every 5 sec while operating in memory mode The transceiver has 3 priority watch types to suit your needs You can also trans mit on the VFO frequency while the priority watch operates The watch resumes according to the selected scan resume condition See previous page for details c NOTES If the pocket beep function is activated the transceiver automatically selects the tone squelch function when pri ority watch starts MEMORY CHANNEL WATCH While operating on a VFO fre quency priority watch checks for a signal on the selected memory channel every 5 sec 5 sec 50 msec Memory channel MEMORY SCAN WATCH While operating on a VFO fre quency priority watch checks for signals on each memory chan nel in sequence e The memory skip function is useful to speed up the scan CALL CHANNEL WATCH While operating on a VFO fre quency priority watch checks for signals on the call channel every 5 sec 5 sec 50 msec Call channel E Priority watch operation Select VFO mode then set an operating frequency Set the watching channel s For memory channel watch Select the desired memory channel For memory scan watch Select memory mode then push V MHz SCAN for 1 sec to start memory scan For cal
53. e keypad KEY FUNCTION SECONDARY FUNCTION G key OTHER FUNCTIONS sax Switches between opening and closing the In memory mode enters bank selecting montt squelch p 15 condition p 35 za Starts and stops scanning p 40 Starts and stops tone scanning p 54 SCAN2 Faa Starts and stops priority watch p 46 Turns the one touch PTT function ON and PRIOS OFF p 18 oes Selects high output power p 17 Turns the DTCS squelch ON p 53 HIGH4 After pushing cues me Selects mid output power p 17 Turns the DTCS pocket beep function ON Transmits the appropriate p 52 DTMF code pgs 23 49 a Selects low output power p 17 Turns the DTMF memory encoder function When the DTMF memory en Lowe ON p 49 coder is activated push 0 to FAX Selects minus duplex operation p 21 Turns the subaudible tone encoder ON 9 to transmit the appropriate DUP 7 p 21 DTMF memory contents a Selects plus duplex operation p 21 Turns the CTCSS pocket beep function p 49 ON p 52 o Zull or ER Selects simplex operation p 21 Turns the tone squelch function ON SIMP p 53 Sach Increases audio output level p 15 Sends a 1750 Hz tone signal while pushing voLa0 and holding p 23 j PANEL DESCRIPTION KEY FUNCTION SECONDARY FUNCTION C k
54. e touch PTT func p 20 tion p 18 T SQL appears while the tone squelch function is in use p 51 ODUPEEX INDICATORS B 20 S DTCS appears while the DTCS squelch function is in DUP appears when plus duplex DUP appears when use p 51 minus duplex repeater operation is selected 9 appears with the T SQL or DTCS indicator while the pocket beep function with CTCSS or DTCS is in use p 51 NARROW MODE INDICATOR p 63 Appears when the FM AM narrow mode is selected AM INDICATOR p 63 Appears when AM mode is selected SQUELCH ATTENUATOR INDICATOR p 16 Appears when the squelch attenuator function is activated e The attenuator can be switched OFF in initial set mode p 62 AUTO POWER OFF INDICATOR p 61 Appears while the auto power OFF function is in use AUDIO MUTE INDICATOR P 18 Appears when the audio mute function is activated e The mute can only be switched ON and OFF from the HM 133 only FREQUENCY READOUT Shows the operating frequency channel names set mode contents etc e Frequency decimal point blinks while scanning p 40 e d appears in place of the 1st digit while the DTMF memory function is in use p 47 PRIORITY INDICATOR p 46 Appears while the priority watch is activated blinks while the watch is paused MEMORY CHANNEL NUMBER INDICATORS Shows the selected memory channel number p 25 Shows the select
55. ears Push ctr A MW or any other key to cancel the function 4 REPEATER OPERATION E General Repeaters allow you to extend the operational range of your radio because a repeater has much higher output power than the typical transceiver e Repeater operation flow chart Step 1 Normally a repeater has independent frequencies for each y p P q Set the desired band to operate the repeater receiver and transmitter A subaudible tone may also be required to access a repeater Reference amateur radio hand books and local ham maga Step2 f zines for details of local repeaters such as repeater input out Set the desired receive frequency repeater output frequency put frequencies and locations Repeater example Receives the 145 950 MHz signal Step 3 and the detected audio signals are Set the duplex shifting direction duplex or duplex transmitted on 145 30 MHz simulta Set the offset frequency shifting value if required neously Step 4 Set the subaudible tone repeater tone encoder function ON Set the subaudible tone frequency if required e Repeater settings can be stored into a memory channel O O SE Station A Station B Tx 145 350 MHz Tx 145 350 MHz Rx 145 950 MHz Rx 145 950 MHz E Accessing a repeater Set the receive frequency repeater output frequency pgs 11 12 Push LOW DUP for 1 sec one or two times to select minus duplex or plus duplex
56. ec to turn the DTMF memory encoder ON d appears in place of 100 MHz digit Push SET LOCK to enter DTMF memory programming condition Rotate DIAL to select the desired DTMF memory chan nel Push PTT to transmit the selected DTMF memory content Push MONI DTMF for 1 sec to cancel the DTMF en coder e When the DTMF encoder is turned ON continuously each push of the PTT transmits the previously selected DTMF code 1 Push FUNC then Low 6 DTMF to turn the DTMF memory encoder ON d appears in place of 100 MHz digit 2 Push set B D OFF to enter the DTMF memory programming condition 3 Push A or V to select the desired channel Al Push PTT to transmit the selected memory e Exit the programming condition automatically e Each push of PTT transmits the DTMF code 5 Push FUNC then ser B D OFF to cancel the DTMF memory encoder e When the DTMF encoder is turned ON continuously each push of the PTT transmits the previously se lected DTMF code fan DTMF Transmitting a DTMF memory directly ee DIMF S 1 Push FUNC then Low 6 DTMF to turn the DTMF memory encoder ON d appears in place of 100 MHz digit Push DTMF S to turn the DTMF memory di rect selection ON e The function indicator microphone lights green Push the desired DTMF channel 0 to 9 and
57. ed 3 Push Scan 2 T SCAN to start the scan e Push A or V for 1 sec also starts the scan 4 Push set B D OFF to switch full and pro grammed scan P1 P2 P3 P4 and P5 if VFO O H O m JEE z oO Noa N The memory channel readout blinks the scan type as follows is selected in step 1 Push SET LOCK to switch full and programmed scan 5 To stop the scan push scan 2 T SCAN or P1 P2 P3 P4 and P5 if VFO is selected in step cLR A MW To stop the scan push V MHz SCAN e During full scan he ae ie Se Push SET eLOCK to select ALL full or programmed scan P1 P2 P3 P4 and P5 in se quence e During programmed scan e During memory scan e During bank scan RE DEE SoBe j laz H r nee Py E NV E Ae fi i E A D e one Indicates scan edge channels Indicates bank initial e P1 stands for 1A 1B e P1 to P5 are available when they are programmed and switches with SET LOCK 7 SCAN OPERATION E Scan edges programming Scan edges can be programmed in the same manner as memory channels Scan edges are programmed into scan edges 1A 1B to 5A 5B in memory channels Set the edge frequency of the desired frequency range in VFO mode Set the frequency using DIAL Set other data e g repeater settings etc if desired Push S MW MW e HUN indicator and channel number blink Rotate DIAL
58. ed once another memory channel or VFO mode is selected To store the offset frequency permanently overwrite the channel information 5 MEMORY OPERATION E General description The transceiver has 512 memory channels including 10 scan edge memory channels 5 pairs and 2 call channels Each of these channels can be individually programmed with operat ing frequency pgs 11 12 duplex direction p 21 and off set p 24 subaudible tone encoder or tone squelch and its tone frequency pgs 20 22 51 52 and skip information p 43 In addition a total of 10 memory banks A to J are available for usage by group etc except for scan edge memory channels E Memory channel selection Using the tuning dial Push M CALL PRIO several times to select memory mode e HIN indicator appears O weonn UI CTT Les O Ee nm M CALL PRIO AN appears Rotate DIAL to select the desired memory channel e Programmed memory channels only can be selected Using the A V keys TC 1 Push MR CALL to select memory mode MR CALL 2 Push A or V to select and set the desired memory channel e Pushing 4J V for 1 sec activates a scan a v e If scan is activated push A W again or push cLR A MW to stop it Using the keypad E 1 Push MR CALL to select memory mode MR CALL 2 Push ENT C T OFF to activate the keypad for numera
59. ed bank initial p 34 C appears when the call channel is selected p 37 L appears when the lock function is activated p 14 PANEL DESCRIPTION 1 SKIP INDICATORS sxiP appears when the displayed memory channel is specified as a skip channel p 43 P REI appears when the displayed frequency is spec ified as a program skip frequency p 43 MEMORY INDICATOR pgs 11 25 Appears when memory mode is selected S RF INDICATORS Shows the relative signal strength while receiving sig nals p 15 Shows the output power level while transmitting p 17 OUTPUT POWER INDICATORS LOW appears when low output power MID appears when middle output power is selected No indicator appears when high output power is selected BUSY INDICATOR Appears when a signal is being received or the squelch is open p 15 Blinks while the monitor function is activated p 15 4 ol 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION E Rear Panel DATA SOCKET DATA Connects a TNC Terminal Node Controller etc for data communications e See p 6 for connection information EXTERNAL SPEAKER JACK SP Connects an 8 Q speaker e Audio output power is more than 2 0 W COOLING FAN Rotates while transmitting Also rotates while receiving depending on the setting in ini tial set mode p 61 ANTENNA CONNECTOR ANT Connects a 50 Q antenna with a PL 259 connector and a 50 Q coaxial cabl
60. ey OTHER FUNCTIONS Cancels frequency entry p 12 Selects a memory channel for program Cancels the scan or priority watch ming p 27 pgs 40 46 Advances the memory channel number Exit set mode p 55 when continuously pushed after pro gramming is completed p 27 Enters set mode p 55 DTMF memory encoder function OFF Advances the set mode selection order p 49 after entering set mode p 55 Sets the keypad for numeral input Turns the subaudible tone encoder pocket After pushing ows p 12 beep or CTCSS DTCS tone squelch OFF Transmits the appropriate Reverses the set mode selection order pgs 21 52 DTMF code pgs 23 49 after entering set mode p 55 Adjusts the squelch level increments Mutes the audio p 18 p 15 Mute function is released when any oper ation is performed urn Decreases audio output level p 15 Sends a 1750 Hz tone signal for 0 5 sec p 23 Adjusts the squelch level decrement Locks the digit keys on the keypad includ SC p 15 ing the Ato D and keys p 14 Ko E Optional Microphones HM 118N TN e HM 118N e HM 118TN DTMF PANEL DESCRIPTION 1 OPTT SWITCH Push and hold to transmit release to receive UP DOWN SWITCHES UP DN Push either switch to change operating frequency memory channel set mode setting etc pgs 12 25 55 Push either switch for 1 sec to start sc
61. for 1 sec to turn power OFF While pushing SET LOCK push PWR for 1 sec to turn power ON and enter initial set mode Push SET LOCK or S MW MW several times until DTD appears as shown above Rotate DIAL to select the desired speed as shown in the table below Push PWR to exit initial set mode cps characters sec E Pocket beep operation This function uses subaudible tones for calling and can be used as a common pager to inform you that someone has called while you were away from the transceiver Waiting for a call from a specific station Set the operating frequency Push SET LOCK to enter set mode Push SET LOCK or S MW MW several times until CT for tone squelch or DT for DTCS squelch appears 4 1 CN TZ oOo LIC 3 1 5 9 E T jiji IT Tone squelch frequency setting DTCS code setting Rotate DIAL to select the desired tone squelch frequency When operating the pocket beep function with DTCS squelch push SET LOCK once then rotate DIAL to se lect the DTCS polarity NO e lt TI l pezan 4 ene Le E 9 DTCS polarity setting Push TONE T SCAN to exit set mode O POCKET BEEP AND TONE SQUELCH Push TONE T SCAN several times until T SQL or DTCS are displayed to turn ON the pocket beep with tone squelch or DTCS squelch respectively
62. g ON the transceiver Before powering up your IC E208 you may want to make sure the audio volume and squelch level controls are set in 9 10 o clock positions Set VOL and SQL controls to 9 10 o clock positions Although you have purchased a brand new transceiver some settings may be changed from the factory defaults because of the QC process Resetting the CPU is necessary to start from factory default SET LOCK S MWeMW While pushing SET LOCK and S MWeMW turn power ON While pushing both SET LOCK and S MW MWJ push PWR for 1 sec to reset the CPU 2 Selecting the operating frequency band The IC E208 has 2 m and 70 cm transmittable bands Push BAND to select the desired frequency band Push BAND to select the desired frequency band Using the HM 133 You can select the desired frequency band from the HM 133 i a A l gt Aen C GJ E L C L_ mm mm T 3 Tune the frequency The tuning dial will allow you to dial in the frequency you want to operate Pages 12 and 13 will instruct you on how to set the tuning speed Rotate DIAL to tune the frequency Using the HM 133 You can directly enter the frequency with the HM 133 keypad for the main band EXAMPLE Setting frequency to 145 3625 MHz Push
63. he desired frequency e Set other data such as repeater tone duplex information tuning step if desired 2 Selecting a memory channel Push S MW MW then rotate DIAL to select the desired memory channel indicator and memory channel number blink S MWeMW 3 Writing a memory channel Push and hold S MW MW for 1 sec to program 3 beeps sound e Return to VFO mode automatically after the program e Memory channel number automatically increases when continuing to push S MW MW after programming QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE Using the HM 133 In VFO mode set the desired operating frequency includ ing offset direction tone settings etc sr Push VFO LOCK to select VFO sr Push Ent C T OFF first then enter the desired oper ating frequency via the keypad e Set other data such as repeater tone duplex information tuning step if necessary Push FUNC then ctr A MW e BERT indicator and memory channel number blink Push fe then owa 3 Push A V to select the desired memory channel Push FUNC then push cir A MW for 1 sec to pro gram 3 beeps sound e Memory channel number automatically increases when continu ing to push cLR A MW after programming 3 D Ou O E o Li Ou o i E E bel 1 e E Front panel controller Function display p 3
64. i mum setting The squelch attenuator allows you to set a minimum signal level needed to open the squelch The attenuator function can be deactivated in initial set mode Rotate SQL clockwise past the 12 o clock position to ac tivate the squelch attenuator e Attenuation level can be adjusted up to 10 dB approx between 12 o clock and fully clockwise position e When setting the squelch from the microphone a level greater than 19 activates the squelch attenuator Noise squelch Squelch threshold Squelch is Squelch open attenuator Shallow Deep Y NOTE The squelch attenuator functions even when the g monitor function is in use Thus set SQL control within 10 GZ to 12 o clock position is recommended when using the Y monitor function BASIC OPERATION 3 Squelch attenuator setting eme INITIAL SET MODE Turn the transceiver power OFF While pushing SET LOCK turn the power ON to enter ini tial set mode SET LOCK CR PWR Push SET LOCK or S MW MW to select ATT squelch attenuator item Rotate DIAL to toggle the function ON and OFF e Select OF to deactivate the squelch attenuator function OT Tc r Cia REN i NM KR T Rt ENE heey aD Push PWR to exit initial set mode 3 BASIC OPERATION E Transmitting CAUTION Transmitting without an antenna will damage the transceiver t NOTE
65. keypad sr Push MR CALL for 1 sec then push BAND to select the desired call channel Push FUNC then cLR A MW momentarily indicator and indication blink and shows VFO conditions Push A W to select the target memory channel e C1 or C2 blinks when the call channel is selected e Scan edge channels can also be selected e The keypad cannot be used for the selection Push FUNC then push ctr A MW for 1 sec to transfer the selected memory call channel contents to the target channel e The targeted channel and transferred contents are indicated Front panel operation EXAMPLE Transferring memory channel 30 contents to channel 31 Select the memory channel then push COS Select the target channel H IG nnn ES tI 13 OO dE i i ig 1 5 s D d HM 133 operation Select the memory channel push Func then push ita Push Q Ssuwwi for 1 sec DUP T AC I Ls 1 s 9 Push unc rue then push for 1 sec 29 E Memory clearing Contents of programmed memories can be cleared blanked if desired Push V MHzeSCAN to select VFO mode Push S MW MW momentarily e A indicator and the memory channel number blink Rotate DIAL to select the memory channel to be cleared e Memory channels not yet programmed are blank MEMORY OPERATION 5 Push S MW MW
66. ks Push A to select the desired bank A to J e Only programmed memory bank can be selected Push ctr A MW to set the bank e Bank s initial stops blinking Push A to select the desired contents in the bank e No channel numbers are displayed for memory bank operation To return to regular memory condition push FUNC MONI 1 BANK then push cLR A MW D MEMORY OPERATION E Memory bank setting usna SET MODE Push M CALL PRIO several times to select memory Ti mode then select the desired memory channel via DIAL SET Push SET LOCK to enter set mode Push SET LOCK or S MW MW several times until BAK appears e N SET LOCK Bank s initial blinks Rotate DIAL to select the desired bank to be set HEILE H riiseg wn y 1 5 9 Push V MHz SCAN to exit set mode w A oa Push MR CALL then select the desired mem ory channel via A V or keypad Push set B D OFF to enter set mode Push set B D OFF or Ent C T OFF several times until BAK appears Push A to select the desired bank to be set Push cLR A MW to set the channel into the bank and exit set mode E Transferring bank contents usna SET MODE Contents of programmed memory banks can be cleared or transferred to another bank E INFORMATION Even if the memo
67. l channel watch Select the desired call channel by pushing M CALL PRIO once or twice then push BAND Push M CALL PRIO for 1 sec to start the watch e The transceiver checks the memory or call channel every 5 sec e The watch resumes according to the selected scan resume con dition p 44 e While the watch is pausing pushing M CALL PRIO resumes the watch manually Push M CALL PRIO for 1 sec to stop the watch 2 O S N an PRIORITY WATCH 8 Select VFO mode then set the desired fre quency Set the watching channel s For memory channel watch Push MR CALL then A or V to select the de sired memory channel For memory scan watch Push MR CALL then push scan 2 to start the memory scan For call channel watch Push MR CALL for 1 sec then push BAND to select the call channel Push PRIO 3 PTT M to start the watch e The transceiver checks the memory or call channel every 5 sec e The watch resumes according to the selected scan re sume condition p 44 e To resume the watch manually when paused push PRIO 3 PTT M or cLR A MW To stop the watch push cLR A MW once or twice while watch is paused KR E Programming a DTMF code DTMF tones are used for autopatching controlling other equipment etc The transceiver has 16 DTMF memory chan nels DO DF for storage of often used DTMF codes of up to 24 digits
68. l input Push 3 appropriate digit keys to input a chan nel number e Blank channel can be selected e Push only 1 appropriate digit key Moni 1 BANK SCAN 2 T SCAN PRIO 3 PTT M HiGH 4 DTCS or mip 5 DTCS eil then push TONE 1 or soe 16KEY L to select scan edge channels and can be used for A and b respectively w E Programming a memory channel VFO settings including the set mode contents such as sub audible tone frequency or offset can be programmed into a memory channel Set the desired frequency Push V MHz SCAN to select VFO mode Set the frequency using DIAL Set other data e g tone frequency duplex information etc if required Push S MW MW e A indicator and the memory channel number blink MEMORY OPERATION 5 Rotate DIAL to select the memory channel to be pro grammed e Memory channels not yet programmed are blank Push S MW MW for 1 sec to program e 3 beeps sound e Memory channel number automatically increases when contin uing to push M CALL MW after programming Vv CONVENIENT Memory programming can be performed in versatile ways e g memory channel to the same or different memory chan nel memory channel to the call channel etc EXAMPLE Programming 145 870 MHz into memory channel 20 blank channel via the controller Rotate for setting frequency etc Push O Ss mw ws
69. memory channel to transfer the contents e AN indicator and memory channel number blink e To transfer to the VFO select with DIAL then push 3 Push M CALL MW for 1 sec to transfer the contents Push MR CALL for 1 sec then push BAND to select the desired call channel Push FUNC cLR A MW momentarily then push A V to select the memory channel to transfer the contents e To transfer to the VFO push A V to select MR CALL N E gt A w Push FUNC then Jop A MW for 1 sec to transfer the contents EG ad CALL CHANNEL OPERATION 6 E Programming a call channel Operating frequency duplex information subaudible tone in formation tone encoder or tone squelch ON OFF and its fre quency can be programmed into the call channel 3 Set the desired frequency in VFO mode Push VFO LOCK to select VFO mode Set the frequency Set other data as desired Push FUNC then cLR A MW momentar ily Select the call channel via A or V Push FUNC then ctr A MW for 1 sec to D Ze O gt E e Set the desired frequency in VFO mode Push V MHz SCAN to select VFO mode Set the frequency using DIAL Set other data as desired Push S MW MW momentarily Rotate DIAL to select the desired call channel N o w gt A CG program e RAN in
70. momentarily then push S MW MW again for 1 sec t This operation must be performed within 1 5 sec 3 beeps sound then the frequency is cleared e RAN indicator and the channel number blink continuously e When clearing the call channel the current VFO conditions are 5 re programmed into the call channel automatically Push V MHzeSCAN to return to VFO mode NOTE Be carefull the contents of cleared memories CANNOT be recalled EXAMPLE Clearing memory channel 20 Push to select VFO Push O Ss mw wu Rotate for selecting memory channel IC EZ CIN ILIC TA TA i m 1 5 9 ws 1 5 9 Push CO sean momentarily then push Suwa again for 1 sec Push any switch except Serre Beep unl ed CH B ILICCUT A Beep veo tie PTOI D eee rey off ee it 30 D MEMORY OPERATION E Programming channel names Each memory channel and the call channel can be pro grammed with an alphanumeric channel name for easy recognition and can be indicated independently by channel Names can be a maximum of 6 characters see the table below for available characters space f Ol HO um LOT ON ml I del Je Ural bake Jee He He Ha Hefe FO F OF O He T o oK L OMMI Mm flo Pr olf ken foll Loo Wan KOO ro Jo Push S MW MW momentarily e HURT and memory channel number
71. nitor the trans mission compare the received audio output level when receiving a TNC modulated signal with high level voice signals using the microphone Then adjust the TNC mod ulated signal to a lower level than the voice modulated signal 11 OTHER FUNCTIONS 9600 bps high speed packet operation The transceiver supports 2 modes of 9600 bps packet opera tion GZRUH and GMSK Connect the transceiver and a TNC as illustrated below TNC side RX AUDIO 6 PTT SQL G3RUH mode can handle 16 kinds of modulated wave forms in order to maintain a communication link Set transmit delay on the TNC Adjust the TNC frequency deviation if necessary see page at right When using the PTT P terminal for packet operation no voice signals are transmitted from the microphone e When pushing PTT during data transmission data transmission is interrupted and the voice signal takes pri ority e Read the instructions supplied with your TNC carefully before attempting packet operation with the transceiver e Pin DATA OUT is for 9600 bps operation only This pin cannot be used for 1200 bps operation TLL Adjusting the transmit signal output from the TNC When setting data transmission speed to 9600 bps the data signal coming from the TNC is applied exclusively to the in ternal limiter circuitry to automatically maintain band width NEVER apply data levels from the TNC of over acceptable level below
72. noise just disappears e When interference is received rotate SQL clockwise again for attenuator operation p 16 Set the operating frequency pgs 11 12 When receiving a signal on the set frequency squelch opens and the transceiver emits audio e BUSY appears and the S RF indicator shows the relative signal strength for the re ceived signal Appears when receiving a signal CONVENIENT r The audio and squelch level can also be adjusted SQLA with voLA TONE 1 voL 0 TONE 2 and Dit Teo A D MUTE sacv 16KEY L respectively Cu VOL for audio or SQL for squelch appears during set VOLA amp Show set level 0 m r g E Monitor function This function is used to listen to weak signals without disturb ing the squelch setting MONI DTMF Blinks Push MONI DTMF to open the squelch e BUSY blinks e Push MONI DTMF again to cancel the function Push moni 1 BANK to open the squelch B MONI e Push moni 1 BANK again to cancel the function g NOTE When SQL adjustment is set too far clockwise Z 12 17 o clock position the squelch attenuator is acti Ch vated To monitor weak signals on the operating frequency GZ deactivate the squelch attenuator function See p 16 for details E Squelch attenuator The transceiver has an RF attenuator related to the squelch level setting Approx 10 dB attenuation is obtained at max
73. nter the set mode Wa m 4 N Push SET LOCK or S MW MW to select the desired item ec w Rotate DIAL to select the condition or value A Push MONI DTMF to exit set mode e Set mode items Push set B D OFF to enter set mode Push set B D OFF or ENT C T OFF to select the desired item Push A or V to select the condition or value Push ctr A MW to exit set mode e Repeater tone e Tone squelch e Display dimmer e Display color e Mic lock function frequency frequency e DTCS code DTM Q C AMM H OF IOC D I lt m5 ULIT e LLLI Ii LFE BES sc o Ge EE ES bg s 1 s s 1 s s i s s Li 1 s s a d yi Bank link function e DTCS polarity BRL MET gt Push emm front panel or microphone PH TH cc MAD WS gt Push sien front panel or microphone sts E e Program skip tAppears when accessing set mode from VFO mode only Offset frequency Or eg WIR Appears when accessing set mode from memory mode only 8 PIC sl or Lil d LIT e Bank setting e Memory name e Channel skip setting e Scan resume timer e Tuning step HEIL peace HNM MC lt Pu 5 0 lt _ TT Wm TH C ir ah ee LIT gt L i pa ae ee co 55 Display dimmer Adjust to suit lighting conditions The levels 1 dark to 8 bright default are available TITAS CF Hitec D 1 s _ Display color The display c
74. o automatically turn OFF after a specified period with a beep when no key operations are per formed 30 min 1 hour 2 hours and OFF can be specified The spec ified period is retained even when the transceiver is turned OFF by the auto power OFF function To cancel the function select OF in this set mode POPOF Cooling fan control Selects the cooling fan control condition from Auto and ON e Auto AT The fan rotates during transmit and for 2 min after transmission or when the internal tem perature of the transceiver exceeds the pre set value until the temperature drops e ON ON The fan continuously rotates TEIN AST PIN ASSIS f Sch LH WT Data transmission speed Selects the data transmission speed for packet operation from 1200 bps and 9600 bps Mk His Squelch delay Selects squelch delay from short and long to prevent re peated opening and closing of the squelch during reception of the same signal e E Short squelch delay eL Long squelch delay Microphone sensitivity Selects the microphone sensitivity from high H and low L to suits your preference OTHER FUNCTIONS 11 Squelch attenuator Turns the squelch attenuator function ON and OFF e ON The squelch attenuator activates when SQL control is set between 12 o clock and fully clockwise position e OF The squelch attenuator does not function TT Gel 1 DH T FAE Fii GNAN ti FRM Active band
75. olor can be set to amber default yellow or green TI eed TOW 20 L DLS Wa LG Za 1 5 9 e Yellow setting 1 5 e Green setting Mic lock function Sets the supplied HM 133 s optional for some versions key lock function from ON and OFF default OTHER FUNCTIONS 11 Repeater tone Sets subaudible tone frequency encoder only for repeater operation Total of 50 tone frequencies 67 0 254 1 Hz are available default 88 5 Hz BS 1 5 sa Tone squelch tone Sets subaudible tone frequency both encoder and decoder for tone squelch operation Total of 50 tone frequencies 67 0 254 1 Hz are available default 88 5 Hz e Available subaudible tone frequencies 67 0 79 7 94 8 110 9 131 8 156 7 171 3 186 2 203 5 229 1 69 3 82 5 97 4 114 8 136 5 159 8 173 8 189 9 206 5 233 6 71 9 85 4 100 0 118 8 141 3 162 2 177 3 192 8 210 7 241 8 74 4 88 5 103 5 123 0 146 2 165 5 179 9 196 6 218 1 250 3 77 0 91 5 107 2 127 3 151 4 167 9 183 5 199 5 225 7 254 1 11 OTHER FUNCTIONS DTCS code Sets DTCS code both encoder and decoder for DTCS squelch operation Total of 104 codes are available default 023 Na ay LIC 1 5 Ka DTCS polarity Sets DTCS polarities for transmission and reception from NN NR RN and RR defa
76. on when erasing the contents from the bank 5 Push cLR A MW to set the bank and exit set mode 6 Repeat steps 1 to 5 for transferring or erasing an another banks contents e the desired memory bank via A V ae 6 E Call channel selection Call channel is pre programmed memory channel that can be accessed by simply pushing call channel button Push M CALL PRIO several times to select the call chan nel mode then push BAND to select the desired call channel e C1 or C2 appears instead of memory channel number indi cation e Push M CALL PRIO several times to select memory mode or push V MHzeSCAN to select VFO mode GENEE C1 or C2 appears Push MR CALL for 1 sec to select the call channel mode then push A V to select the desired call channel in the main band e Push MR CALL to select memory mode or push VFO LOCK to select VFO mode MR CALL Y INFORMATION When the VFO mode is EA selected from the call channel LI A a small c appears instead of E dr memory channel number ILJ IiI Le t e Ca 1 s 9 37 CALL CHANNEL OPERATION E Call channel transferring Push M CALL PRIO several times then push BAND to select the desired call channel e C1 or C2 appears Push S MW MW then rotate DIAL to select the
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78. peration of the vehi cle may be hindered or where it could cause bodily injury NEVER let objects impede the operation of the cooling fan on the rear panel DO NOT push the PTT when not actually desiring to transmit DO NOT allow children to play with any radio equipment contain ing a transmitter During mobile operation DO NOT operate the transceiver with out running the vehicle s engine When the transceiver s power is ON and your vehicle s engine is OFF the vehicle s battery will soon be come exhausted AVOID using or placing the transceiver in direct sunlight or in areas with temperatures below 10 C or above 60 C BE CAREFUL The transceiver will become hot when operat ing it continuously for long periods AVOID setting the transceiver in a place without adequate venti lation Heat dissipation may be affected and the transceiver may be damaged AVOID the use of chemical agents such as benzine or alcohol when cleaning as they can damage the transceiver s surfaces USE icom microphones only supplied or optional Other manu facturer s microphones have different pin assignments and may dam age the transceiver if attached SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES TABLE OF CONTENTS CH CH CH 2 Less mmm E 0000 0000 CP 0000 TETE DC power cable mi 1 Mobile mounting bracket 1 Microphone HM 133 ccccceseeeeecceeceeesessseeeeeeeees 1 4
79. roneous 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 e Partial resetting is also available See left for details Y MPORTANT Z Resetting the transceiver CLEARS all memory information Z and initializes all values in the transceiver ar POWER ON While pushing S MW MW and SET LOCK push PWR for 1 sec to reset the CPU SET LOCK S MWeMW E Data cloning at POWER ON Cloning allows you to quickly and easily transfer the pro grammed contents from one transceiver to another or data from a personal computer to a transceiver using the optional CS 208 CLONING SOFTWARE Cloning between transceivers Connect the OPC 474 cloning cable to SP jack of the master and sub transceivers e The master transceiver is used to send data to the sub trans ceiver UIU Ze Leas To SP To SP OTHER FUNCTIONS 11 While pushing M CALL PRIO turn power ON to enter cloning mode master transceiver only power on only for sub transceiver e CLONE appears and the transceivers enter the clone standby condition M CALL ePRIO PWR While pushing M CALL PRIO turn power ON OG Push SET LOCK on the
80. ry bank contents are Z cleared the memory channel contents still remain pro ZG grammed Select the desired bank contents to be transferred or erased sr Push M CALL PRIO several times to select memory mode Push BAND then rotate DIAL to select the desired memory bank e Bank s initial blinks Push BAND to select the bank then rotate DIAL to se lect the desired contents e Bank s initial stops blinking Push SET LOCK MAIN J e E UI LILA IP ov UI Dr GI des H Do Push ISET LOCKl or S MW MW SE times until BAK appears e The bank s initial for the selected memory channel is displayed MEMORY OPERATION 5 Rotate DIAL to select the desired bank initial to transfer or erase e Select indication when erasing the contents from the bank Push V MHz PRIO to set the bank and exit set mode Repeat steps to for transferring or erasing an an other banks contents Cu U Select the desired bank contents to be trans BANK ferred or erased K Push MR CALL to select memory mode Get Push FUNC Moni 1 BANK then select Push cLR A MW to select the bank then select the desired contents via A V 2 Push set B D OFF to enter set mode 3 Push set B D OFF or Ent C T OFF several times until BAK appears 4 Push A V to select the desired bank initial to transfer or erase e Select indicati
81. set mode Push FUNC then push pup 8 TSQL or mip 5 DTCS to turn ON the pocket beep with tone squelch or DTCS squelch re spectively When a signal with the matched tone is re ceived the transceiver emits beep tones for 30 sec and blinks Push PTT to answer or push clr A MW to stop the beeps and blinking disappears and cancels the pocket beep function automatically To cancel the tone squelch or DTCS squelch function push FUNC then ent C T OFF T SQL or DTCS disappears POCKET BEEP AND TONE SQUELCH 10 Available tone frequency list 67 0 79 7 94 8 110 9 131 8 156 7 171 3 186 2 203 5 229 1 69 3 82 5 97 4 114 8 136 5 159 8 173 8 189 9 206 5 233 6 71 9 85 4 100 0 118 8 141 3 162 2 177 3 192 8 210 7 241 8 74 4 88 5 103 5 123 0 146 2 165 5 179 9 196 6 218 1 250 3 77 0 91 5 107 2 127 3 151 4 167 9 183 5 199 5 225 7 254 1 NOTE The transceiver has 50 tone frequencies and con sequently their spacing is narrow compared to units having 38 tones Therefore some tone frequencies may receive interference from adjacent tone frequencies CG To prevent interference from adjacent tone frequencies Y using the frequencies as in the following table is recom Y mended e Recommended tone frequencies MMA WN 67 0 77 0 88 5 100 0 114 8
82. speed PITAL IS DL UF ar IC Cox g5 Push PWR to exit initial set mode GY For 1200 bps operation e Disconnect the microphone plug from the microphone connector during data transmission otherwise the data signal and voice signal are simultaneously transmitted XG or 9600 bps operation When the transceiver is set for 9600 bps data transmis sion in set mode the microphone signal is automatically cut Therefore it is not necessary to disconnect the mi crophone plug from the connector in this case e When pushing PTT during data transmission data trans mission is interrupted and voice signals have priority T OTHER FUNCTIONS 11 1200 bps packet operation Connect the transceiver and a TNC as illustrated below TNC side e Read the instructions supplied with your TNC carefully before attempting packet operation with the transceiver e Pin AF OUT is for 1200 bps operation only This pin cannot be used for 9600 bps operation e Over modulation may degrade signal quality If you find that many transmissions are failing re adjust the modu lation level CD l g O WAY Set the TNC for transmit Set transmit delay on the TNC Adjust the TNC frequency deviation if necessary e When using a deviation meter Adjust the output of the TNC so that frequency deviation is in the range 3 to 4 kHz es When NOT using a deviation meter A receiver or transceiver is needed to mo
83. suit your preference and operating style AT POWER ON e Initial set mode items OTHER FUNCTIONS 11 Entering initial set mode While pushing SET LOCK push PWR for 1 sec to enter initial set mode Push SET LOCK or S MW MW to select the desired item OG Rotate DIAL to select the condition or value Push PWR momentarily to exit initial set mode e Key touch beep e Time out timer gt DTMF speed TIT The f dii di i e Narrow TX nity Ae IIe LI e Active band or p a DT AEF lIl ri FI JEP ON TOT OF DEE lt FAN RT gt gt Push SSES front panel or microphone gt Push Sere front panel or microphone e Squelch attenuator TIN lt na Ti LI lt 7m f LIIN IIL e Auto power off e Cooling fan gt e Data speed Dos i2 8 e Microphone sensitivity e Squelch delay T T L To MNT 60 11 OTHER FUNCTIONS Key touch beep The key touch beep can be turned OFF for silent operation Po CASS IN CES DEON AER Time out timer To prevent accidental prolonged transmission etc the trans ceiver has a time out timer This function cuts a transmission OFF after 1 30 min of continuous transmission This timer can be cancelled e TOT OF The time out timer is turned OFF e TOT 3 5 15 30 The transmission is cut OFF after the set period elapses Auto power OFF The transceiver can be set t
84. tal frequency changes and unnecessary function access use the lock function The transceiver has 2 different lock functions Frequency lock This function locks DIAL and switches electronically and can be used together with the microphone lock function SET LOCK L appears sr Push SET LOCK for 1 sec to turn the lock function ON and OFF e PTT MONI DTMF monitor function only VOL and SQL can be used while the channel lock function is in use Also TONE 1 TONE 2 DTMF tones or DTMF memory contents can be transmitted from the microphone Push VFO LOCK for 1 sec to switch the VFO LOCK lock function ON and OFF SETTINGAFREQUENCY 2 Microphone keypad lock This function locks the microphone keypad sr Push FUNC then saw D 16KEY L to switch the microphone keypad lock function ON and OFF e PTT VFO LOCK MR CALL BAND A V F 1 F 2 and FUNC on the microphone can be used e All switches on the transceiver can be used e The keypad lock function is released when the power is turned OFF then ON again 16KEY L Sam 3 BASIC OPERATION E Receiving Set the audio level Push MONI DTMF to open the squelch Rotate VOL to adjust the audio level Push MONI DTMF to close the squelch Set the squelch level Rotate SQL fully counterclockwise in advance then ro tate SQL clockwise until the
85. tapping screws Y IMPORTANT Z Detailed installation notes for Icom mobile transceivers to ZY be fitted into vehicles are available Contact your Icom G dealer or distributor OOS 3 D Ou O E o Li O o Li a4 E bel QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE Microphone connection Connect a separation cable between the controller and Connect the supplied microphone as illustrated below main unit using the supplied screws as illustrated below e Controller s rear panel e Main unit Separation cable connection Using the supplied separation cable 3 5 m or the optional separation cable 7 m the controller can be separated from the main unit doubling as a remote controller OPC 600R or OPC 601R Detach the controller as below CAUTION NEVER short the terminals of the separation connector The 13 8 V power line is available in the connector so the transceiver may damage when short circuited o Qs GH Zon NEVER short the terminals Ss Seal ees LLL Optional MB 58 installation The optional MB 58 REMOTE CONTROLLER BRACKET IS avail able for separate installation Drill 2 or 4 holes where the bracket is to be installed e Approx 4 mm when using nuts approx 1 2 mm when using self tapping screws Insert the supplied screws bolts and washers through the mounting base and tighten Adjust the
86. trademarks of Icom Incorporated Japan in the United States the United Kingdom Ger many France Spain Russia and or other countries PRECAUTION ZA WARNING RF EXPOSURE This device emits Radio Frequency RF energy Extreme caution should be observed when operating this device If you have any questions regarding RF expo sure and safety standards please refer to the Federal Communica tions Commission Office of Engineering and Technology s report on Evaluating Compliance with FCC Guidelines for Human Radio fre quency Electromagnetic Fields OET Bulletin 65 Z WARNING NEVER connect the transceiver to an AC out let This may pose a fire hazard or result in an electric shock Z WARNING NEVER operate the transceiver while driving a vehicle Safe driving requires your full attention anything less may result in an accident NEVER connect the transceiver to a power source of more than 16 V DC This will damage the transceiver NEVER connect the transceiver to a power source using reverse polarity This will damage the transceiver NEVER cut the DC power cable between the DC plug and fuse holder If an incorrect connection is made after cutting the transceiver may be damaged 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 the transceiver NEVER place the transceiver where normal o
87. ult NN TT Coin TT ag Lii FNN A i ny ee 1 5 9 Transmit normal Receive reverse Transmit normal Receive normal default Offset frequency Sets the duplex offset frequency within 0 to 20 MHz range During duplex repeater operation transmit frequency or re ceive when reverse function is set to ON shifts the set fre quency default value may differ depending on operating frequency band and versions as L DUP ZE A ag HOLL 1 5 9 Tuning step Selects tuning step from 5 10 12 5 15 20 25 30 50 100 and 200 kHz for DIAL or A V operation default value may differ depending on operating frequency band and versions Scan resume timer Selects scan resume timer from SCT 15 default SCT 10 SCT 5 and SCP 2 e SCT 15 10 5 Scan pauses for 15 10 5 sec then re sumes Pause on a signal until signal disap pears then resumes 2 sec after the sig nal disappears e SCP 2 Channel skip setting Sets channel skip setting from ON and OFF for memory skip scan operation This item appears when set mode is accessed from memory mode only TF We Re IT LIZ LH e LH ITM a 1 s Pa e Default setting e KP or P kP appears when set to ON OTHER FUNCTIONS 11 Memory name setting Sets memory name setting from ON appear and OFF not appear default for memory name appearance This item appears when set mode is
88. ush MR CALL to select the memory mode N Push A or V to select the desired memory channel to be indicated the channel name w Push set B D OFF to enter set mode A Push set B D OFF or ent C T OFF until ANM appear CAN INAST Ssce Push 3 3 FUI CSJ COOC 5 Push A or V to set the memory name indi cation ON and OFF an Push ctr A MW to exit set mode E Memory bank selection The IC E208 has a total of 10 banks Ato J Regular memory channels 1 to 500 are assigned into the desired bank for easy memory management Push M CALL PRIO several times to select memory mode if desired Push BAND to select memory bank condition e Bank s initial blinks ILICE UI II A ZA Bank initial blinks E Rotate DIAL to select the desired bank A to J e Banke that have no programmed contents are skipped Push BAND to set the bank e Bank s initial stops blinking Rotate DIAL to select the contents in the bank e No channel numbers are displayed for memory bank operation To return to regular memory condition push BAND twice Bs x era Di gt Zz Ko 5 MEMORY OPERATION 5 Push MR CALL to select memory mode if de sired Push FUNC then Moni 1 BANK to select memory bank condition e Banke initial blin
89. watch is paused on the watching fre the microphone keypad lock function quency e Push M CALL PRIO for 1 sec to cancel the watch p 46 12 MAINTENANCE erroneous information PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REF Some memory channels The memory channel number has not yet been Select the channel via the microphone keypad to cannot be selected via the programmed check whether the channel has been programmed tuning dial or not Scan does not operate e The squelch is open e Set the squelch to the threshold point p 15 e Only 1 memory channel is programmed or other Program other memory channels or cancel the pgs 26 channels are set as skip channels memory skip function in the desired channels 27 43 e Priority watch is activated e Cancel the watch p 46 Transmission is automati e Time out timer is activated e Set the timer to OFF p 61 cally cut off Transmission continues One touch PTT function is activated e Turn the function OFF p 18 even when the PTT is re leased The function display shows e The CPU is malfunctioning e Reset the CPU p 65 E Fuse replacement If the fuse blows or the transceiver stops functioning find the source of the problem if possible and replace the damaged fuse with a new rated one FGB 20 A as shown at right SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS 1 3 E Specifications GENERAL Frequency coverage Europe Rx

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