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IC-91A/91AD Instruction Manual

1. 7 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION E Function display e Single band indication han lt mem g HAEE pl al i ie Io ee 7mmnn NNN E b e Dualwatch indication BATTERY INDICATOR pgs 10 12 FA battery indicators appear when the Li lon bat tery pack is attached WF appears when the battery pack must be charged The indicators show C 2 RE and Ea in se quence while charging the attached battery pack DUPLEX INDICATORS p 29 DUP appears when plus duplex DUP appears when minus duplex is selected PRIORITY WATCH INDICATOR p 83 Appears when priority watch is in use OTONE INDICATORS e While operating in FM mode TONE appears while the subaudible tone encoder is in use pgs 29 106 TSQL appears while the tone squelch function is in use p 110 DTCS appears while the DTCS squelch function is in use p 110 gt appears with the TSQL or DTCS indicator while the pocket beep function with CTCSS or DTCS is in use p 111 e While operating in DV mode DSQL appears while the call sign squelch function is in use p 110 CSQL appears while the digital code squelch function is in use p 110 appears with the DSQL or CSQL indicator while the pocket beep function
2. Set mode ITEMS REF ITEMS REF AUTO POWER OFF p 88 WEATHER ALERT p 90 POWER SAVE p 88 AUTO POWER ON p 90 ATTENUATOR p 88 LOCK p 90 MONITOR p 89 PTTLOCK p 91 DIAL SPEED UP p 89 BUSY LOCKOUT p 91 AUTO REPEATER p 89 TIME OUT TIMER p 91 MIC SIMPLE MODE p 90 ACTIVE BAND p 91 DV set mode Available for B band of IC 91AD or if the UT 121 is installed in the IC 91A ITEMS REF ITEMS REF AUTO REPLY p 92 GPS MODE p 94 DIGITAL CODE p 92 GPS SENTENCE p 94 DV DATA TX p 92 RMC SENTENCE p 94 DIGITAL MONITOR p 93 GGA SENTENCE p 94 DIGITAL RPT SET p 93 GLL SENTENCE p 94 RXCALL WRITE p 93 GSA SENTENCE p 94 RXRPT WRITE p 93 VTG SENTENCE p 94 GPS AUTOTX p 95 DV AUTO DETECT p 95 EDIT RECORD p 95 Scan set mode ITEMS REF ITEMS REF PRIO WATCH p 96 BANK LINK p 97 PAUSE TIMER p 96 BANK A p 97 RESUME TIMER p 96 tion Not available during the TV band or weather channel mode selec MENU SCREEN OPERATION 11 DUP TONE set mode Not available for the TV and weather channel mode ITEMS REF ITEMS REF OFFSET FREQ p 97 DTCS CODE p 98 REPEATER TONE p 97 DTCS POLARITY p 99 CTCSS TONE p 98 DTMF SPEED p 99 DISPLAY set mode ITEMS REF ITEMS REF BACKLIGHT p 99 SCAN NAME p 101 BUSY LED p 99 OPENING LOGO p 101
3. GE PS 146 01 a FMi ect 440 000 l FM J GE PS l46 618 YOL PS 440 000 FM Setting for A band upper side 146 010 FA Ei aa EEMI PS Aef JOL M Setting for B band lower side Volume setting for dualwatch The volume setting for dualwatch can be set for both bands simultaneously or for each band separately in set mode Enter VOLUME SELECT in sounds set mode p 102 MENU screen SOUNDS VOLUME SELECT Push MENU LOCK Rotate DIAL then push J 5 t Rotate DIAL to select BOTH or SEPARATE Push J 5 or lt 4 4 to return to sounds set mode and push MENU LOCK to return to frequency indication TPDIAL gt 4 2 Y 8 1 5 gt gt 6 BASIC OPERATION 5 Setting squelch level Push and hold MAIN DUAL for 1 sec to enter the dual watch operation if necessary While pushing and holding SQL rotate DIAL to adjust the main band s squelch level e LEVEL 1 is loose squelch and LEVEL 9 is tight squelch e AUTO indicates automatic level adjustment with a noise pulse count system e OPEN indicates continuously open setting pa T46 910 440 000 4 EE PS LARA 1 A SQUELCH AUTO 440 000 Setting for A band Upper 146 010 wa FM 4 EEMI PS 446 588 SQUELCH LEYEL6 Setting for B band Lower PS 27 5 BASIC OPERATION E TV channel operation TV
4. 150 msec 60 sec 60 sec 12 OTHER FUNCTIONS E Auto power OFF The transceiver can be set to automatically turn OFF after a specified period with a beep when no switch is pushed 120 min 90 min 60 min 30 min and OFF can be speci fied The specified period is retained even when the trans ceiver is turned OFF by the auto power off function To cancel the function select OFF in the auto power off item in set mode This can be selected with AP OFF in set mode p 88 lt MENU screen SET MODE lt AP OFF Push MENU LOCK Rotate DIAL then push 5 t E Auto power ON The transceiver can be set to automatically turn ON after a specified period The timer can be selected within 30 min to 24 hrs in 30 min steps This can be selected with AP ON in set mode p 90 lt MENU screen lt SET MODE gt lt AP ON Push MENU LOCK Rotate DIAL then push J 5 t ZY When operating with battery pack or case and the battery g is exhausted auto power on does not function GA slight current still flows in the circuits during standby con Z dition of the auto power on function E Time out timer To prevent accidental prolonged transmission etc the trans ceiver has a time out timer This timer cuts a transmission OFF after 1 3 5 or 10 min of continuous transmission This timer can be cancelled default Y Approx 10 sec before the time out timer is activated the
5. While pushing BAND rotate DIAL to select the de sired memory bank group Rotate DIAL to select the bank channel 433 000 EBCOS Push S MW MR for 1 sec to enter select memory write mode e 1 short and 1 long beeps sound e Displays the original memory channel number automatically and ig indicator blinks e Do not hold S MW MR for more than 2 sec otherwise the memory contents will be copied to VFO bank group to be transferred e Select indication when erasing the contents from the bank Rotate DIAL to select the desired bank channel e Skip this step when indication is selected in step DIAL To transfer the bank contents to ch 11 in Bank B FM 145 600 eaazs BANKE B6 11 ENAME MAAME SKIF OF F Bank channel is displayed To erase FM 145 600 GB ZS i B BHAME MMAME SKIP OF is displayed Push S MW MR for 1 sec to erase transfer the bank contents 9 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 7 scan types and 4 resume conditions to suit your operating needs FULL SCAN p 75 Repeatedly scans all frequen SELECTED BAND SCAN Repeatedly scans all frequen Scan nE 999 000 Cis Over the entire band p 75 cies over
6. 103 104 12 OTHER FUNCTIONS E Transmitting a DTMF code Transmitting from DTMF memory The selected DTMF code is transmitted at each push of the SQL switch while transmitting Y The transmitting speed at which DTMF memories send in Z dividual DTMF characters can be set in DTMF SPEED Z menu p 99 Set the desired frequency p 18 Push and hold DTMF M for 1 sec to enter DTMF mem ory Rotate DIAL to select the desired DTMF memory chan nel Push J 5 to set the DTMF memory Push VFO to exit DTMF memory While pushing PTT push SQL to transmit the selected DTMF code The DTMF code is displayed to here when transmitting the code Transmitting a DTMF code directly DTMF code can be transmitted via keypad directly while transmitting Set the desired frequency p 18 While pushing PTT push the desired keys to transmit the DTMF code 0 9 input 0 9 A VFO inputs A B MR inputs B C CALL inputs C D BAND inputs D inputs and REC inputs x 438500 _ DTMF codes do not appear on the display when transmitting codes directly E Clearing a DTMF memory An unwanted DTMF memory can be cleared erased Push and hold DTMF M for 1 sec to enter DTMF mem ory mode Rotate DIAL to select the desired DTMF memory chan nel to be cleared Push and ho
7. 1750 Hz tone Some European repeaters require a 1750 Hz tone burst to be Push and hold PTT to transmit accessed For such European repeaters perform the follow Release PTT to receive ing Push and hold SQL to check whether the other station s e This tone can be use as a Call signal in countries out of Europe transmit signal can be received directly or not by listening on the repeater input frequency Push and hold DTMF M for 1 sec to select DTMF memory 16 DTMF MEMORY Ca a LR S Rotate DIAL t counter clockwise until T CALL appears DTMF MEMORY T CALL Push J 5 to set Push VFO to exit DTMF memory Set the receive frequency repeater output frequency Set the shift direction of the transmit frequency DUP or DUP see p 31 for details While pushing PTT push SQL to transmit a 1750 Hz tone burst signal e lf OFF appears check the offset frequency or shift direction p 97 e The displayed frequency automatically changes to the transmit frequency repeater input frequency T DIAL lt gt 4 2 8 me Although DIAL and J 5 are used for description in this section 4 2 V 8 and gt 6 are available instead of DIAL and J 5 E Digital mode operation The IC 91A 91AD can be operated in digital voice mode and low speed data operation for both transmit and receive It can also be connected to
8. Enter DTCS CODE in DUP TONE set mode p 98 lt MENU screen gt DUP TONE gt lt DTCS TONE Push MENU LOCK Rotate DIAL then push J 5 Rotate DIAL to select the desired DTCS tone code e Each operating band and each memory channel have indepen dent settings e See page 98 for available DTCS codes for details Q Push J 5 or lt 4 4 to return to DUP TONE set mode and push MENU LOCK to return to frequency indication oTcs CODE ASS DTCS phase mode can be selected in DTCS POLARITY 7 menu p 99 WS TTDIAL gt 4 2 Y 8 J 5 gt gt 6 107 108 12 OTHER FUNCTIONS E Digital code and digital call sign setting The optional UT 121 is required for the IC 91A Setting digital code for digital code squelch or beep Push MAIN DUAL to select B band then push and hold MODE REC for 1 sec several times to select DV mode Enter DIGITAL CODE in DV SET MODE p 92 lt MENU screen gt DV SET MODE DIGITAL CODE Push MENU LOCK Rotate DIAL then push J 5 Rotate DIAL to select the desired digital code e Each operating band and each memory channel have indepen dent settings DIGITAL CODE Ge Push J 5 or 4 4 to return to DV SET MODE and push MENU LOCK to return to frequency indication Setting the YOUR and MY call signs for digital call sign squelch or beep Push MAIN
9. SNAME when programming the mem ory name or the scan name respectively for 1 sec to program E Selecting memory bank name indication During memory mode operation either the programmed memory name or bank name can be displayed below the fre quency indication Y NOTE The programmed scan name is displayed during the programmed scan edge channel selection Push MR to select memory mode While pushing M N 6 rotate DIAL to select display in dication type from bank name memory name and OFF Name indication OFF 127500 GaesA Memory name indication 127500 Airrorti GavsA A Bank name indication 127500 Bn epasa E Copying memory call contents This function transfers a memory channel s contents to VFO or another memory call channel This is useful when search ing for signals around a memory channel frequency and for recalling the offset frequency subaudible tone frequency etc Memory call gt VFO Select the memory call channel to be copied Push MR or CALL to select memory mode or call channel mode then rotate DIAL to select the desired channel Push and hold S MW MR for 1 sec to enter select mem ory write mode e 1 short and 1 long beep sound Gig indicator blinks Rotate DIAL to select VFO Push and hold S MW MR for 1 sec to write the selected channel contents to VFO mode e Returns to VFO mode automat
10. VHF UHF FM TRANSCEIVER IC 91A VHF UHF DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER IC 91AD This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is sub ject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation WARNING MODIFICATION OF THIS DEVICE TO RECEIVE CEL LULAR RADIO TELEPHONE SERVICE SIGNALS IS PROHIBITED UNDER FCC RULES AND FEDERAL LAW Icom Inc A The above photo shows IC 91AD FOREWORD FEATURES Thank you for purchase of this fine Icom product We under stand you have a choice of many different radios in the mar ket place Many hours of research and development went into the design of your IC 91A 91AD following Icom s philosophy of technology first The IC 91A 91AD VHF UHF FM TRANSCEIVER is designed with Icom s superior technology and craftsmanship combining tra ditional analog technologies with the new digital D STAR technologies for a balanced packaged With proper care this product should provide you with years of trouble free operation We want to take a couple of mo ments of your time to thank you for making your IC 91A 91AD your radio of choice and hope you agree with Icom s philos ophy of technology first EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS WORD DEFINITION A WARNING Personal injury fire hazard or electric shock may occur CAUTI
11. e AUTO REPLY screen is displayed Rotate DIAL to select the desired reply condition OFF Deactivate the automatic reply function default ON Reply to the call with your own call sign VOICE Reply to the call with the recorded voice memory AUTO REPLY OFF on VOICE 3 Push J 5 e Returns to DV SET MODE screen automatically Push MENU LOCK to return to frequency indication DV MODE OPERATION Optional UT 121 is required for IC 91A 7 Voice memory recording for automatic reply IMPORTANT Deactivate the dualwatch function and set minimum VOL level when recording the DV voice memo Otherwise received audio or unwanted noise from A band is also recorded into the voice memory Select DV mode in B band and deactivate the priority watch p 83 and weather alert function p 114 if activated Enter REPLY VOICE in DV voice memo set mode lt MENU screen DV VOICE MEMO REPLY VOICE Push MENU LOCK Rotate DIAL then push J 5 e REPLY VOICE screen is displayed REPLY VOICE REPLY ht ore PTT 0 lt BACK CLR CLR While pushing and holding PTT speak into the micro phone e Up to 10 seconds of message is recordable e The recording stops after 10 second or when PTT is released Push 4 to return to DV VOICE MEMO screen Push MENU LOCK to return to frequency indication Play back or erase the voice memory Push MENU LOCK t
12. e All bank scan selection 146010 P SKIP Gaal SCAN ALL e Bank link scan selection P SKIP a TIA 1 SCAN BANK LINK e Bank scan selection P SKIP ae IA 1 SCAN BANK TA Selectable between A to Z if programmed Release SCAN 2 to start the selected scan e Scan pauses when a signal is received e Rotate DIAL to change the scanning direction or resumes manually To stop the scan push VFO e During all bank bank link scan During bank scan Fr Fri Es a7 The bank link setting can be changed in scan set mode See page 97 for details D N uplex scan function Repeatedly scans two frequencies transmission reception during duplex scan operation WS E Skip channel frequency setting Memory channels can be set to be skipped for memory skip scan In addition memory channels can be set to be skipped for both memory skip scan and frequency skip scan These are useful to speed up the scan rate Select a memory channel Push push MR to select memory mode Rotate DIAL to select the desired channel to be a skip channel frequency 145 870 OZA Push and hold S MW MR for 1 sec to enter select mem ory write mode SCAN OPERATION 9 Q Push 4 2 or V 8 several times to select SKIP FM 146 01612 BANK 4 2 4 MNAME 0FF SKIF ry v Push or EX several times
13. lects the tone functions Push and hold T SCAN 9 for 1 sec to start the tone scan e To change the scanning direction rotate DIAL When the tone frequency or DTCS code is decoded the set mode contents are programmed with the frequency or code e The tone scan pauses for the set period in scan pause timer p 96 when a tone frequency or DTCS code is detected e The decoded tone frequency is used for the repeater tone fre quency when the tone squelch is OFF e The decoded tone frequency is used for the tone squelch fre quency CTCSS TONE when the tone squelch is ON e The decoded DTCS code is used for the DTCS code when the DTCS squelch is ON DIAL i Tone scan for tone Tone scan for DTCS squelch squelch repeater tone f f 1733 The decimal point is blinking while tone scanning Push VFO to stop the scan e If the scan is cancelled before the transceiver detects the tone or code the set mode contents are not changed e The detected tone is temporary operation only The stored tone setting in memory or call channel won t be changed E Beep tones You can select to have confirmation beeps sound at the push of a switch The output level can be adjusted within 39 levels with BEEP LEVEL in sounds set mode p 102 MENU screen lt SOUNDS gt BEEP LEVEL Push MENU LOCK Rotate DIAL then push J 5 You can select silent operation by turning beep tones OFF w
14. 10 16 V to charge the battery pack and operation when using an optional OPC 254L Transceiver Turn power OFF while charging the battery pack e Charging time period Approx 6 hours e BC 167A D e CP 12L Optional to cigarette lighter socket 12 V DC e CP 19R Optional e OPC 254L Optional to 12 VV DC Peas supply White E Rapid charging The optional BC 139 provides rapid charging of the battery pack e Charging period 2 5 hours with BP 217 Charging note e Be sure to turn the transceiver power OFF Detach the battery pack from the transceiver then charge the battery pack by itself or charge the battery with regular charging when the transceiver power cannot be turned OFF Otherwise the battery pack will not be charged charging indi cator on the BC 139 blinks orange e The desktop charger BC 139 can only be charged BP 217 Other types of rechargeable battery Ni Cd or Ni MH can not be charged e If the charging indicator blinks orange there may be a prob lem with the battery pack or charger Reinsert the battery pack or contact your dealer e The optional CP 12L CP 19R and OPC 254L can be used instead of the supplied AC adapter BC 123 Connect one of these to the AC ADAPTER jack in this case BATTERY CHARGING 3 Transceiver with battery pack Battery pack Em Check the aj l orientation Adapter supplied with BC 139 BC
15. 7 transceiver emits a beep tone as a warning This can be selected with TOT in set mode p 91 MENU screen gt SET MODE lt TOT gt Push MENU LOCK Rotate DIAL t then push J 5 E PTT lock To prevent accidental transmission etc the transceiver has a PTT lock function This can be selected with PTT LOCK in set mode p 91 MENU screen gt lt SET MODE PTT LOCK Push MENU LOCK Rotate DIAL then push J 5 TTDIAL gt 4 2 Y 8 J 5 gt gt 6 E Cloning function The IC 91A 91AD has transceiver to transceiver data cloning capability This function is useful when you want to copy all of the programmed contents from one IC 91A 91AD to an other e An optional OPC 474 CLONING CABLE is required Turn the transceiver s power OFF then connect an op tional OPC 474 between both SP jacks While pushing MR and MENU LOCK push and hold PWR for 1 sec to enter cloning mode e CLONE M appears Push PTT on the master transceiver e CLONE OUT M appears and the bar meter shows that cloning is taking place e After the cloning is completed the display returns to CLONE M Push and hold PWR for 1 sec to turn power OFF OPC 474 to the SP jack OTHER FUNCTIONS 12 The optional RS 91 REMOTE CONTROL SOFTWARE is also available to clone edit contents with a PC for Microsoft Win dows
16. ANAAR L number bliks SET CLRICLR av SEL AYA CHAR lt CUR B co Rotate DIAL to select the desired call sign channel to store Push J 5 to store the edited modified call sign into the selected channel TPDIAL gt 4 2 Y 8 1 5 gt gt 6 7 DV MODE OPERATION Optional UT 121 is required for IC 91A Copying the call record contents into call sign memory This is a way to copying the call record contents CALLER RXRPT1 and RXRPT2 into call sign memory UR R1 and R2 at the same time or individually Perform the steps to of Desired call record indica tion p 46 to select the desired call record or call sign Push P 6 to select copy select mode e COPY SELECT screen is displayed COPY SELECT Reel te FLL BACK avi SEL gt LIST C CURR Rotate DIAL to select the desired call sign to be copied from ALL RXRPT1 and RXRPT2 e ALL selection won t appear when either station or repeater call sign memory has no blank channel e When ALL is selected Push P 6 to copy the selected record s contents into the appropriate call sign memory e Returns to RX CALL SIGN screen automatically e When CALLER RXRPT1 or RXRPT2 is selected Push P 6 then rotate DIAL to select the desired con dition of call sign memory channel selection to be copied to from AUTO and
17. cece cece eee ee eee eee eeee 29 M Duplex operation 2 0 0 cece eee e eee ee ee een eee 31 WM Auto repeater fUNCtION oo eee eee eee eee eee eeee 32 M1 750 AZ ONS sivcecrcctcasnerssrcnctonsers note atetenccehoer aaa 33 DV MODE OPERATION Optional UT 121 is required for IC 91A sesseeeeeeeeeeeeee 34 63 E Digital mode operation oo cece e eee eee eee eee 34 E Call sign programming eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeen ees 34 E Digital voice mode operation cece e eee eee eeee 38 E About D STAR System oo cee eeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeee eee eeen nena ees 40 E Digital repeater operation cece eee ee ee eeee 41 M Received call sign ssssssssssssrererrsrsrererrrrrrerrrrerereren 46 E Copying the call SIgn cee ceeeeeeeeeneee eee eee eeea neta ees 48 E Break in communication ccc eee eect cence eee eee 51 E Message operation 0 00 0 cece cence eee eee eee ee eee eeee 52 E Automatic reply fUNCtion 00 0 eee e eee eee etna eeee 54 10 E EMR communication cece eee eeeeee eee eee eee 56 E Low speed data communication cece eee 56 E GPS operation 0 0 0 eeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeeeeneeeaeeeaeeeaeeeaees 58 E Other functions for DV mode operation senec 62 MEMORY CALL CHANNELS _ ececeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeenees 64 73 E General description sc eeeeeeeeeeeeneee teen teen eeeaeeene es 64 E Selecting a memory channel ccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee ees 64 E Selecting a c
18. es E OM BANEK OF mE RAP EC 2 OT Push J 5 t to enter bank setting Rotate DIAL to select the setting Push J 5 t to set and return to the BANK LINK screen Rotate DIAL to select next bank and repeat steps to or push MENU LOCK to exit scan set mode TPDIAL gt 4 2 1 1 8 41 5 lt gt gt 1 6 MENU SCREEN OPERATION 11 E DUP TONE set mode items Offset frequency Sets the offset frequency for duplex repeater operation within 0 to 159 995 MHz range OFFSET FREQ OFFSET FREQ B GAG GA 189 995 86 The default value may differ according to the selected fre quency band before accessing DUP TONE set mode and trans ceiver version Y The selected tuning step in VFO mode is used for setting Z the offset frequency Repeater tone frequency Selects subaudible tone frequency for accessing a repeater etc Total of 50 tone frequencies 67 0 254 1 Hz are available default 88 5 REPEATER TONE 25 5 REPEATER TONE z254 1 11 MENU SCREEN OPERATION TSQL frequency Selects tone frequency for tone squelch or pocket beep oper ation from one of 50 available frequencies 67 0 254 1 Hz default 88 5 CTCSS TONE aS 5 CTCSS TONE 254 1 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
19. with digital call sign or dig ital code squelch is in use p 111 KEY LOCK INDICATOR pgs 25 113 Appears when the key lock function is activated AUTO POWER OFF INDICATOR p 88 Appears when the auto power OFF function is in use EMR MODE INDICATOR p 56 Appears when the EMR mode operation is selected FREQUENCY READOUT Displays a variety of information such as operating fre quency set mode contents memory names e The decimal point blinks during scan OSKIP INDICATORS pgs 79 80 SKIP appears when the selected memory channel is set as a skip channel P SKIP appears when the displayed frequency is set as a skip frequency MEMORY CHANNEL NUMBER INDICATOR Shows the selected memory channel number pgs 64 65 C appears when the call channel is selected pgs 16 65 WX appears when the weather channel is selected pgs 16 114 TV appears when the TV channel is selected pgs 16 28 PANELDESCRIPTION 2 S RF METER Shows the relative signal strength while receiving sig nals Shows the output power level while transmitting p 24 ATTENUATOR INDICATOR p 22 Appears when the RF attenuator is in use BLOW POWER INDICATOR p 24 LOW appears when low power is selected No indicator appears when high power is selected O MEMORY INDICATOR p 64 Appears when memory mode is selected NAME INDICATOR p 70 During memory
20. 1 620 MHz and air band 118 136 995 MHz and WFM is used for FM broadcast stations 76 107 9 MHz WFM mode cannot be selected above 810 MHz for USA ver sion Push and hold MODE REC for 1 sec several times to select the desired operating mode e Display example FM mode Fi HFM g 76000 WFM mode AM mode 21 5 BASIC OPERATION E Monitor function This function is used to listen to weak signals without disturb ing the squelch setting or to open the squelch manually even when mute functions such as the tone squelch are in use Push and hold SQL to monitor the operating frequency e The 1st segment of the S meter blinks The 1st segment blinks Z The SQL key can be set to sticky operation in set mode See page 89 for details N E Attenuator function The attenuator prevents a desired signal from distortion by very strong signals near the desired frequency or when very strong electric fields such as from a broadcasting station are near your location The attenuation is about 10 dB Enter ATTENUATOR in set mode p 88 lt MENU screen gt SET MODE ATTENUATOR Push MENU LOCK Rotate DIAL t then push J 5 Rotate DIAL to select ON or OFF Push J 5 or 4 4 to return to set mode and push MENU LOCK to return to frequency indication e ATT appears on the function display when ON is sele
21. 146 010 emmo 2 MNAME SKIP 0FF CLEAR Rotate DIAL to select the skip condition from SKIP P SKIP or OFF for the selected channel e P SKIP The channel is skipped during memory bank scan and the programmed frequency is skipped during VFO scan such as programmed scan The channel is skipped during memory or bank scan The channel is scanned during any scan Continue to the next page e SKIP OFF Q SCAN OPERATION Push and hold S MW MR for 1 sec to store the skip con dition into the memory e SKIP or P SKIP indicator appears according to the skip se lection in the step e Skip channel setting Program skip setting 145 700 145700 mE eee SKIP appears P SKIP appears VY CONVENIENT The the skip setting can be set with the following operation Select the desired memory channel to be set as a skip channel frequency While pushing SKIP 5 rotate DIAL to select the skip con dition from P SKIP SKIP and OFF no indication VY CONVENIENT During VFO scanning such as programmed scan the skip setting can be programmed into the highest blank memory channel which is automatically selected with the following op eration Start the VFO scan Push VFO to select VFO mode e Select the desired frequency band with BAND if desired Set the squelch level While pushing and holding SCAN 2
22. CALL Push to select the call channel TV channel weather channel p 16 During DV mode operation push and hold for 1 sec to set the received call signs station and repeaters for operation p 47 Enters or sends the DTMF code C pgs 103 104 MEMORY SELECT MEMORY WRITE KEY MR S MW MR Push to select memory mode p 15 During memory mode operation push to toggle be tween memory and memory bank mode p 68 Push and hold for 1 sec to enter select memory write mode p 64 Enters or sends the DTMF code B pgs 103 104 VFO MHz KEY VFO MHz VFO Push to toggle select VFO mode p 15 During VFO mode operation push and hold for 1 sec to select and toggle 1 MHz and 10 MHz tuning steps p 18 Enters or sends the DTMF code A pgs 103 104 BAND KEY BAND During VFO mode operation push to select an operat ing frequency band pgs 16 17 During memory bank mode push to select a memory bank p 68 Enters or sends the DTMF code D pgs 103 104 PANELDESCRIPTION 2 EXTERNAL DC IN JACK DC IN Connects the supplied wall charger BC 167 to charge the attached battery pack p 10 Connect an external DC power supply through the op tional CP 12L CP 19R or OPC 254L for external DC operation p 13 DATA JACK DATA Connects a PC through the optional data communication cable OPC 1529R for low speed data communication or control the transce
23. Duplex operation Although DIAL and J 5 are used for description in this section A 2 V 8 and P 6 are available instead of DIAL and J 5 Setting offset frequency Enter OFFSET FREQ in DUP TONE set mode p 97 lt MENU screen gt DUP TONE gt OFFSET FREQ Push MENU LOCK Rotate DIAL then push J 5 Rotate DIAL to set offset frequency e 1 MHz and 10 MHz tuning steps are available by pushing and holding MHz VFO for 1 sec push MHz VFO to cancel it Q Push J 5 or 4 4 to return to DUP TONE set mode and push MENU LOCK to return to frequency indication No offset frequency 5 0 MHz offset OFFSET FREQ OFFSET FREQ D eG AR 5 Seo AA TPDIAL gt 4 2 Y 8 J1 5 gt gt 6 REPEATER AND DUPLEX OPERATIONS 6 Setting duplex direction Push and hold DUP 4 for 1 sec to select DUP or DUP e DUP or DUP indicates the transmit frequency for minus shift or plus shift respectively e When offset frequency is 0 6 MHz U S A and Korean versions Duplex example Duplex example Receiving Receiving 145300 145300 P SKIP P SKIP Transmitting Transmitting Auto repeater function has priority over the manual duplex setting If the frequency changes after setting the auto re peater function may have changed the duplex setting 6 REPEATER AND DUPLEX OPERATIONS E Auto repea
24. E Transmitting CAUTION Transmitting without an antenna will damage the transceiver g NOTE To prevent interference listen on the channel be ore transmitting by pushing and holding SQL Set the operating frequency pgs 18 19 e Transmission is available on the 144 MHz 440 MHz amateur bands only e Select output power if desired See the section at right for details Push and hold PTT to transmit e Tx Rx indicator lights red e S RF meter shows the output power level Speak into the microphone using your normal voice level e DO NOT hold the transceiver too close to your mouth or speak too loudly This may distort your speech Release PTT to return to receive les Tx Rx indicator E Transmit power selection The transceiver has two output power levels to suit your op erating requirements Low output power during short range communications may reduce the possibility of interference to other stations and will reduce current consumption Push and hold LOW 3 for 1 sec to toggle the transmit output power between High and Low e LOW appears when the low power is selected Appears S Low power transmission High power transmission E Lock function To prevent accidental frequency changes and unnecessary function access use the lock function Push and hold MENU LOCK for 1 sec to turn the lock function ON and OFF e ai appears while the lock func
25. Rotate DIAL to select the desired channel e Call channel indication 146010 CA S e TV channel indication wa H a 1 ch TY e Weather channel indication wa aa Ws E Operating band selection The transceiver can receive the AM broadcast HF bands 50 MHz FM broadcast VHF air 144 MHz 300 MHz 400 MHz or 800 MHz bands Some bands are not selectable for B band operation See next page for details In VFO mode push BAND several times to select the de sired frequency band e If the other than VFO mode is selected such as a memory chan nel call channel TV channel Weather channel push VFO to se lect VFO mode first then push BAND to select the desired band While pushing and holding BAND rotating DIAL also selects frequency band DIAL 7 Available frequency bands are different depending on ver Z sion See the specification for details pgs 120 121 Z Some frequency ranges are blocked for the USA version Y by regulation QQ FREQUENCY AND CHANNEL SETTING 4 e Available frequency bands I I l I I 1620 S s g 5 s1000 z 76000 I l 3 AM ost band HF band 50 MHz band FM me 1 I I i I 1 em 850 000 146010 lt i 18000 l i P SKIP P SKIP P SKIP i i 800 MHz band n MHz band VHF air band a a a nN a a ate pe a as etfs I l D l Aaoo00 370000 r Gos l Pete EER i lt gt Rotating DIAL w
26. UT 121 is required for IC 91A GPS message automatic transmission Enter GPS AUTO TX in DV set mode p 95 MENU screen DV SET MODE GPS AUTO TX Push MENU LOCK Rotate DIAL then push J 5 e GPS AUTO RX screen is displayed GPS AUTO TR OFF SSEC 10SEC 20SEC 1MmIN Rotate DIAL to select the desired position data transmit ting interval from 5 sec 10 sec 30 sec 1 min 3 min 5 min 10 min 30 min and OFF The position data is transmitted only when PTT is pushed with OFF setting the data is transmitted automatically once every 5 sec 10 sec 30 sec 1 min 3 min 5 min 10 min and 30 min when the appropriate setting is selected e The GPS message is also transmitted if programmed Push J 5 or 4 4 to return to DV SET MODE screen Push MENU LOCK to return to frequency indication Y NOTE Your own call sign MY should be set to activate Z the GPS automatic transmission Position indication Q Enter POSITION in message position set mode MENU screen MESSAGE POSITION gt POSITION Push MENU LOCK Rotate DIAL then push J 5 e GPS POSITION screen is displayed GPS POSITION ery POSITION 34 56 Tso M 122 45 STS E lt BACK VIR POS Rotate DIAL to select the received position data indica tion Push 5 or 4 4 to return to MESSAGE POSITION screen Push MENU LOCK to return to freq
27. audio track to be play back or erased e is displayed beside the track number when the selected track has been recorded Push J 5 to play back the recorded audio e Push J 5 again to pause push P 6 to stop play back Push and hold CLR 1 for 1 sec to erase the recorded audio Push 4 to return to DV VOICE MEMO screen Push MENU LOCK to return to frequency indication DV automatic detect The DV mode indicator blinks when a non DV signal is re ceived during DV mode operation The IC 91A 91AD DV automatic detection monitors in FM mode when other than DV mode signal is received Enter AUTO DETECT in DV set mode p 95 lt MENU screen DV SET MODE AUTO DETECT Push MENU LOCK Rotate DIAL then push J 5 Rotate DIAL to turn the DV automatic detect function ON and OFF OFF DV mode indicator blinks however the trans ceiver receives in DV mode even if non DV mode signals are received ON DV mode indicator blinks and the transceiver monitors the signal in FM mode Push J 5 or 4 to return to DV SET MODE screen Push MENU LOCK to return to frequency indication Y NOTE The received FM audio may be distorted when re Z ceiving an FM signal with DV automatic detect function T DIAL lt gt 4 2 Y 8 J 5 gt gt 6 E 3 E General description The IC 91A 91AD has 850 memory channels in A band 450 memory chann
28. be copied e U01 U60 and RO1 R60 are available e When AUTO is set to EDIT RECORD item Push P 6 to select the call sign programming mode e A blank channel is selected automatically e The 1st digit of the selected call sign blinks YOUR CALL SIGN w A 1 lt Y_ ___ A blank channel N 7 MSaAAAA number blinks aN SET CLR ICLR av SEL AYA CHAR lt CUR B co Edit or modify the selected call sign as described in Sta tion call sign programming p 36 or Repeater call sign programming p 41 Push J 5 to store the edited modified call sign into the selected blank channel Y NOTE The message FULL is displayed when no blank Z channel is available in station or repeater call sign mem ory Z Select the desired call sign channel number as described g in step of e When SELECT is set to EDIT RECORD G item at right hand page in this case AA DV MODE OPERATION Optional UT 121 is required for IC 91A 7 e When SELECT is set to EDIT RECORD item Push P 6 to select the call sign programming mode e The 1st digit of the selected call sign blinks Edit or modify the selected call sign as described in Sta tion call sign programming p 36 or Repeater call sign programming p 41 Push J 5 e Call sign channel number blinks WNIF CALL SIGN mL 1 lt 5 Call sign channel
29. beep sound RB indicator blinks 3 Rotate DIAL to select the desired memory channel e All channels are displayed e Push VFO to return to memory mode indication Blinks ti 146 01C e300 BANK t lt 4 MMAME SKIP 0FF Rotate DIAL to select the memory channel Using the KEYPAD Push MR to select memory mode Push the keypad to enter 3 digits to select the desired memory channel e The blank channels are also selectable Example selecting memory channel 25 Push MR then push 0 2 5 an 145600 m05 The entered ae channel is selected Appears MEMORY CALL CHANNELS 8 E Selecting a call channel Push CALL to select call channel mode e Pushing CALL toggles call TV and weathert channels Rotate DIAL to select the desired call channel e CO and C1 are selectable Y Appears only when TV channels are programmed via the Y optional RS 91 Also available for A band operation only Z tAvailable for the USA version only OV VHF band call channel Fi 146010 CA J UHF band call channel A440000 Cl 8 MEMORY CALL CHANNELS E Memory channel programming Push VFO to select VFO mode Set the desired frequency Select the desired band with BAND Set the desired frequency with DIAL Or set the desired frequency with keypad directly In this case the band and frequency
30. can be set to 1 of 4 groups e NORMAL PWR PTT SQL VOL and MENU Lock function only accessible default e NO SQL PWR PTT SQL and MENU Lock func tion only are accessible e NO VOL PWR PTT VOL and MENU Lock func tion only are accessible e ALL PWR PTT and MENU Lock function only are accessible LOCK LOCK e POD MORAAL MHO SOL eM SAL MHO WoL HO VOL ALL ALL PTT lock Turns the PTT lock function ON and OFF Transmission with PTT is inhibited when ON is selected to prevent accidental transmission etc default OFF PTT LOCK OFF on Busy lockout Turns the busy lockout function ON and OFF This function inhibits transmission while receiving a signal or when the squelch is open default OFF BUSY LOCKOUT BUSY LOCKOUT OFF OFF ON DM MENU SCREEN OPERATION 11 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 3 5 or 10 min of continuous transmission This timer can be cancelled e OFF The time out timer is turned OFF default e 1 to 10 MIN The transmission is cut OFF after the set period elapses TIME OUT TIMER TIME OUT TIMER OFF OFF 1MIN 11MIN SMIM SM IM SMIN SMIN 1aMIN LAMIN Active band Allows continuous frequency selection of the operating fre quency across all bands e SINGLE A sin
31. frequency is shifted from the receive frequency by the offset frequency p 97 It is con venient to program repeater information into memory chan nels p 66 Repeater 144 700 MHz 144 700 MHz Uplink transmitting freq lt Downlink 145 300 MHz 0 2 op i 145 300 MHz receiving freq good fongt A Station B z 4o00 0 O0 Set the receive frequency repeater output frequency Set the shift direction of the transmit frequency DUP or DUP see p 31 for details e When the auto repeater function is in use U S A and Korean versions only this selection and step are not necessary p 32 Station A m DUP or DUP appears wa DUP TONE 145300 Push and hold TONE 7 for 1 sec to activate the subaudible tone encoder according to re peater requirements e TONE appears Refer to p 107 for tone frequency settings Push and hold PTT to transmit e The displayed frequency automati cally changes to the transmit frequency repeater input fre quency e If OFF appears check the offset frequency or shift direction p 30 While receiving wa DUP TONE 145300 4 144700 PSKIP PSKIP PTT While transmitting wa DUP TONE Release PTT to receive Push and hold SQL to check whether the other station s transmit signal can be directly received or not Z U S A and Korean
32. from PC via the DATA jack default PTT DY DATA TH DY DATA TH ETT PTT AUTO ALT O Digital monitor Sets the desired monitoring mode during digital mode opera tion from Auto Digital and Analog e AUTO The transceiver sets monitoring mode to FM and DV according to the received signal de fault e DIGITAL Monitors in DV mode e ANALOG Monitors in FM mode DIGITAL MONITOR DIGITAL MONITOR to LIT E AUTO DIGITAL 0O IGITAL ANALG AMAL OG Digital repeater setting When accessing a digital repeater with a call sign different than is programmed the repeater call sign can be stored into RPT1 and or RPT2 automatically by reading the repeater s transmission The stored repeater s call sign can be re called when selecting the repeater call sign default ON DIGITAL RPT SET DIGITAL RFT SET OFF OFF OM on MENU SCREEN OPERATION 11 RX call sign auto write When an individual station call is received the calling station call sign can be automatically set in UR default OFF RHCALL WRITE RHCALL HRITE OFF OFF AUTO mALIT O Repeater call sign auto write When accessing a repeater with a call sign different than is programmed the repeater call sign can be set into RPT1 and or RPT2 automatically by reading the repeater s trans mission default OFF RSHRPT WRITE ReRRPT WRITE OFF OFF ALTO fo PLT O Z T
33. level Select band 0 PWR E Setting audio volume Rotate VOL to adjust the audio level e If squelch is closed push and hold SQL to verify the audio level e The display shows the volume level while setting 746010 4 Volume level indicator P SKIP oL Minimum setting no audio P SKIP VOL Maximum setting E Setting squelch level The squelch circuit mutes the received audio signal depend ing on the signal strength The receiver has 9 squelch levels a continuously open setting and an automatic squelch setting While pushing and holding SQL rotate DIAL to select the squelch level e LEVEL 1 is loose squelch for weak signals and LEVEL 9 is tight squelch for strong signals e AUTO indicates automatic level adjustment by a noise pulse counting system e OPEN indicates continuously open setting 146010 P SKIP are ere ee P SKIP SQUELCH AUTO Automatic squelch DIAL P SKIP SQUELCH LEYELS Maximum level BASIC OPERATION 5 E Operating mode selection Operating modes are determined by the modulation of the radio signals The transceiver has total 5 operating modes A band FM WFM and AM modes B band FM FM N AM and DV modes The mode selection is stored independently for each band and memory channel Typically AM mode is used for the AM broadcast stations 0 495
34. or B band as the main operating band alternately Dualwatch operation e Selecting upper side as main band 440 000 le Selecting lower side as main band E Mode selection VFO mode VFO mode is used to set the desired frequency Push VFO to select VFO mode e VFO mode indication What is VFO VFO is an abbreviation of Variable Frequency Oscillator Fre quencies for both transmitting and receiving are generated and controlled by the VFO FREQUENCY AND CHANNEL SETTING 4 Memory mode Memory mode is used for operation on memory channels which store programmed frequencies Push MR to select memory mode HB appears when memory mode is selected e Memory mode indication Appear Rotate DIAL to select the desired memory channel e Only programmed memory channels can be selected e Enter the memory channel directly to select the desired memory channel p 64 e See p 66 for memory programming details 4 FREQUENCY AND CHANNEL SETTING Call TV Weather t channels Call channels are used for quick recall of most often used fre quencies Y Appears only when TV channels are programmed via the g optional RS 91 Also available for A band operation only Z Available for the USA version only Push CALL several times to select call channels TV channels A band only Weather channels e Call TV Weather channels can be selected in sequence
35. power between high and low p 24 LOW appears when low power is selected While pushing and holding this key with DIAL rotation selects the output power e Inputs digit 4 for frequency input memory channel selection etc e While pushing PTT this key sends the DTMF code 4 e Activates the following duplex functions in order Minus duplex operation DUP appears Plus duplex operation DUP appears Simplex operation no duplex indicator appears While pushing and holding this key with DIAL rotation selects the duplex function v a ot e Inputs digit 5 for frequency input memory channel selection etc e While pushing PTT this key sends the DTMF code 5 e Inputs digit 6 for frequency input memory channel selection etc e While pushing PTT this key sends the DTMF code 6 e Turn the frequency skip function ON and OFF in VFO mode or set the memory channel as the following skip channel in memory mode in order p 79 Skip channel SKIP appears Frequency skip channel PSKIP appears Non skip channel no skip indicator appears e Turn the memory name or bank name indication ON and OFF p 70 PANELDESCRIPTION 2 KEY Pushed momentarily Pushed and held for 1 sec e Inputs digit 7 for frequency input memory channel selection During FM FM N mode operation selects
36. re ceived call record The stored call signs are viewable in the following manner Up to 20 calls can be recorded Desired call record indication Enter RX call sign set mode lt MENU screen RX CALL SIGN Push MENU LOCK Rotate DIAL then push J 5 t e RX CALL SIGN screen is displayed Rotate DIAL to select the desired record channel To confirm the received call push J 5 several times to select the desired call sign from CALLER CALLED RXRPT1 and RXRPT2 CALLER The station call sign that made a call CALLED The station call sign called by the caller RXRPT1 The repeater call sign used by the caller station RXRPT2 The repeater call sign linked from RXRPT1 Push MENU LOCK to return to frequency indication T DIAL lt gt 4 2 Y 8 1 5 lt gt gt 1 6 e Station call sign e Called station call sign Re CALL SIGH Re CALL SIGH eRHOL we Fe tL CALLERS CALLED AAA ee TOCAT E CALLED av SEL ERHREPTIl av SEL CLR CLR COPY Push SKIP Rx CALL SIGM ie Fee tL ReHRPT 15 gt COPY CLE CLR Re CALL SIGH mR 1 RERPT2 _ E RHRPT2 av SEL COPY CLR CLR e CALLER av SEL COPY CLR CLR e Repeater 2 call sign e Repeater 1 call sign Y NOTE When a call is received in DV mode when the Z power save function is activated the call sign may not be A ZG received correctly SS ZY This is nor
37. repeater tone tone Zz etc squelch DTCS squelch and no tone operation in sequence Tosa e While pushing PTT this key sends the DTMF code 7 p 110 TONE e During DV mode operation selects digital call sign digital code and no tone operation in sequence p 110 gy e Inputs digit 8 for frequency input memory channel selection Selects tuning step selection p 18 etc TS le While pushing PTT this key sends the DTMF code 8 e Inputs digit 9 for frequency input memory channel selection During FM FM N mode operation starts tone scan function 9 x etc p 112 TSCAN While pushing PTT this key sends the DTMF code 9 e During DV mode operation selects break in operation mode p 51 e Inputs digit 0 for frequency input memory channel selection During DV mode operation set CQCQCQ for station s call sign 0 etc for operation e While pushing PTT this key sends the DTMF code 0 e Inputs MHz digit for frequency input e Select DTMF memory mode p 103 eae e While pushing PTT this key sends the DTMF code F e During DV mode operation to turn EMR mode operation ON DTMEM keep pushing and holding until 3 short and 1 long beeps are cea f emitted p 56 D During DV mode operation selects the record track for voice Selects the operating mode REC memory p 62 MODE While pushing PTT this key sends the DTMF code E
38. rm 0 im 2 0 1 4652 ca 79 30 ca J 1 46 240 oe E e Ee a E E SoS 4 4 Fa FM J 146520 C 79300 ca Zs 8y 9 Bk EMR z 83 _ e Editting to 684 kHz Depending on the tuning step setting the 1 So s t gt gt sy 44 0684 kHz digit may not acceptable as input In this case enter O as 1 kHz digit then ro tate DIAL to set the desired frequency fe BASIC OPERATION E Receiving Make sure charged battery pack BP 217 or brand new al kaline batteries BP 216 are installed pgs 1 12 Push and hold PWR for 1 sec to turn power ON Rotate VOL to set the desired audio level e The frequency display shows the volume level while setting See the section at right for details Set the receiving frequency p 18 Set the squelch level p 21 e While pushing and holding SQL rotate DIAL e The first click of DIAL indicates the current squelch level e LEVEL 1 is loose squelch for weak signals and LEVEL 9 is tight squelch for strong signals e AUTO indicates automatic level adjustment by a noise pulse counting system e Push and hold SQL to open the squelch manually When a signal is received e Squelch opens and audio is output e The S RF meter shows the relative signal strength level Set frequency O Set squelch level O Push for setting the squelch Push to monitor Set audio
39. selected with tone DTCS Check the tone DTCS using tone scan p 112 another station squelch Frequency can not be set The lock function is activated e Push MENU LOCK for 1 sec to cancel the function p 25 e Memory mode or call channel is selected Push VFO to set VFO mode p 15 Program scan function Memory mode or call channel is selected Push VFO to set VFO mode p 15 can not start e Same frequencies are programmed both Programming different frequencies in KA and B p 74 KA and B of PROGRAM CH respectively Memory scan function can VFO mode or call channel is selected e Push MR to set memory mode p 15 not start e The programmed memory channel is only Program more than 2 memory channels p 66 one The displayed frequency is The CPU malfunctioned e Reset the transceiver p 118 erroneous e External factors caused a fault e Remove and re attach the battery pack or battery p 1 Can not charge the battery with BC 139 LED blinks orange e Turn the transceiver s power ON case e Turn the transceiver s power OFF or insert only the battery pack into the BC 139 to charge it pgs 11 20 120 1 4 SPECIFICATIONS General e Frequency coverage unit MHz Version A band B band Tx 144 148 420 450 us a _ Rx 0 495 823 995 Tx 144 148 420 450 As 849 868 995 Rx 118 174 350 470 894 999 990 Ta
40. the timer functioning DV MODE OPERATION Optional UT 121 is required for IC 91A 7 E Digital repeater operation Repeater call signs must be programmed for repeater opera tion in both digital voice and low speed data communications Repeater call sign programming Select B band as the main band p 14 Enter R1 or R2 in call sign set mode lt MENU screen CALLSIGN lt R1 gt R2 Push MENU LOCK Rotate DIAL then push J 5 RPT1 or RPT2 CALL SIGN screen is displayed Rotate DIAL to select the desired call sign memory R01 to R60 Push P 6 to enter call sign programming mode e The 1st digit blinks Rotate DIAL to select the desired character or code e Push A a 3 to change the character group from AB alpha betical characters capital letters 12 numbers and sym bols in sequence e Set at the 1st digit then set the desired area repeater s call sign in a different zone for CQ call stands for CQCQCQ in a different zone operation p 44 Push P 6 to select 2nd digit then rotate DIAL to se lect the desired character or code e Push P 6 to move the cursor right push 4 4 to move the cursor left e 2nd digit blinks 1st digit stops blinking Repeat the steps and to enter the desired repeater call sign e Up to an 8 digit of call sign can be set e Push 7 when setting
41. to 4 make up a zone in the exam ple above O The setting when Station A is call ing Station C UR A4444C R1 A22222 R2 A44444 MY A2222A 7 DV MODE OPERATION Optional UT 121 is required for IC 91A Repeater operation into another zone Set the desired repeater s frequency offset and shift direc tion in B band pgs 18 31 e Select DV mode in advance Set your own call sign p 38 e See p 34 for your own call sign programming Set the desired station call sign p 39 e When making a CQ call Set the desired repeater s in a different zone call sign with a symbol at the 1st digit for the area in which you want to make a CQ call into UR e See p 36 for station call sign programming Set the repeater s call sign as follows Enter R1 in call sign set mode MENU screen CALLSIGN lt R1 gt Push MENU LOCK Rotate DIAL then push J 5 N Rotate DIAL to select the nearest repeater s call sign elf the nearest repeater is gateway repeater select the re peater s call sign with G setting at the 8th digit Push 4J 5 to set the call sign for R1 e Return to CALL SIGN screen Rotate DIAL to select R2 then push J 5 t Rotate DIAL to select the gateway repeater s in the same zone call sign e The call sign should have G setting at the 8th digit e When gateway repeater call sign is set in R1 se
42. transceiver emits beep tones for 30 sec and blinks Push PTT to answer or push SQL to stop the beeps and blinking OTHER FUNCTIONS 12 E DTCS polarity setting Enter DTCS P in DUP TONE set mode p 99 MENU screen DUP TONE DTCS P Push MENU LOCK Rotate DIAL then push J 5 t DUP TOME RPT TONE CTCSS TONE OTCS Cope eFOTCS P Rotate DIAL to select the desired DTCS polarity mode e BOTH N Normal phase is used for both TX and RX Default e TN RR Normal phase is used for TX Reverse phase for RX e TR RN Reverse phase is used for TX Normal phase for RX e BOTH R Reverse phase is used for both TX and RX G Push J 5 or 4 4 to return to DUP TONE set mode and push MENU LOCK to return to frequency indication TTDIAL gt 4 2 Y 8 J 5 gt gt 6 111 12 OTHER FUNCTIONS E Tone scan The transceiver can detect the subaudible tone frequency and DTCS code in a received signal By monitoring a signal that is being transmitted on a repeater input frequency you can determine the tone frequency required to access the repeater Set the desired frequency or memory channel to be checked for a tone frequency or DTCS code Push and hold TONE 7 for 1 sec several times to acti vate the repeater tone tone squelch or DTCS squelch TONE TSQL or DTCS e Rotating DIAL while pushing and holding TONE 7 also se
43. versions GY Auto repeater function uses standard values of the re A peater tone frequency and offset frequency SS 6 REPEATER AND DUPLEX OPERATIONS Checking the repeater input signal The transceiver can check whether the other station s trans mit signal can be received directly or not by listening on the repeater input frequency Push and hold SQL to check whether the other station s transmit signal can be directly received or not e When the other station s signal can be directly received move to a non repeater frequency to use simplex duplex OFF Indication while receiving fa DUP TONE 145300 P SKIP 4 Push and hold Receives 0 6 MHz shift frequency wa DUP TONE 144700 P SKIP Blinks while pushing and holding SQL Off band indication If the transmit frequency is out of the amateur band the off band indication OFF appears on the display when PTT is pushed Check the offset frequency or duplex direction in this case p 31 wa DUP TONE FM A OFF PSKIP Y U S A and Korean versions YG Z Auto repeater function uses standard values of the offset frequency Y CONVENIENT Tone scan function When you don t know the subaudible tone used for a repeater the tone scan is convenient for de tecting the tone frequency Push and hold T SCAN Q for 1 sec to start the tone scan See p 112 for more information E
44. when another message is re Z ceived Yn transmitted message that includes lower case charac ters from the IC 91A 91AD may not be decoded and dis Z played correctly by the ID 800H IC V82 U82 etc T DIAL lt gt 4 2 Y 8 J 5 lt gt gt 6 7 DV MODE OPERATION Optional UT 121 is required for IC 91A RX message indication The received message can also be checked in DV set mode Select RX MESSAGE in message position set mode MENU screen gt MESSAGE POSITION gt RX MESSAGE Push MENU LOCK Rotate DIAL then push J 5 e The received message is displayed in RX MESSAGE screen Re MESSAGE eM SSAGE Hella lt BACK vt CALLER Rotate DIAL or push V 8 to display the station call sign Re MESSAGE ZALLE BBEBBE a BACK 4 MSG Push J 5 or 4 4 to return to MESSAGE POSITION screen Push MENU LOCK to return to frequency indication E Automatic reply function The automatic reply function replies to calls by a station that specified your call sign Two methods of replying are available one is making a reply call with your own call sign and other one is making a reply call with reply voice audio that has been recorded in DV voice memory Automatic reply function setting Enter AUTO REPLY in DV set mode p 92 MENU screen DV SET MODE AUTO REPLY Push MENU LOCK Rotate DIAL then push J 5
45. 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 N WS GY The transceiver has 50 tone frequencies and consequently Y their spacing is narrow compared with units having 38 A tones Therefore some tone frequencies may receive in Y terference from adjacent tone frequencies SN DTCS code Selects DTCS both encoder decoder code for DTCS squelch operation Total of 104 codes 023 754 are available default 023 DTCS CODE DTCS CODE H25 TS4 e Available DTCS codes 023 054 125 165 245 274 356 445 506 627 732 025 065 131 172 246 306 364 446 516 631 734 026 071 132 174 251 311 365 452 523 632 743 031 072 134 205 252 315 371 454 526 654 754 032 073 143 212 255 325 411 455 532 662 036 074 145 223 261 331 412 462 546 664 043 114 152 225 263 332 413 464 565 703 047 115 155 226 265 343 423 465 606 712 051 116 156 243 266 346 431 466 612 723 053 122 162 244 271 351 432 503 624 731 DTCS polarity Sets DTCS polarity from BOTH N TX RX normal TN RR TX normal RX reverse TR RN TX reverse RX no
46. 103 H x34 2 D mm 2 2 W x4 6 H x1 42 D in 300 g 10 6 oz with antenna and BP 217 3 conductor 2 5 d mm 140 Variable reactance freq modulation GMSK reactance freq modulation High 5 0 W Low 0 5 W approx 5 0 kHz FM wide approx 2 5 kHz FM narrow approx Less than 60 dB 3 conductor 2 5 d mm 1409 2 KQ tAvailable for the IC 91AD or when UT 121 is installed into the IC 91A Selectable depending on the operating frequency band Receiver e Receive system FM AM Double conversion superheterodyne WFM Triple conversion superheterodyne e Intermediate frequencies ist A band 61 65 MHz 59 25 MHz WFM B band 46 35 MHz 2nd 450 kHz 13 35 MHz WFM 3rd 1 95 MHz WFM only e Sensitivity except spurious points AM 1 kHz 30 Mod 10 dB S N 0 495 4 995 MHz 1 3 uV typ 5 000 29 995 MHz 0 56 uV typ 118 000 137 000 MHz 0 5 uV typ 222 000 246 995 MHz 0 79 uV typ 247 000 329 995 MHz 1 uV typ FM 1 kHz 3 5 kHz Dev 12 dB SINAD VHF Amateur band only 0 14 uV typ UHF Amateur band only 0 16 uV typ 1 625 29 995 MHz 0 4 uV typ 30 000 117 995 MHz 0 25 uV typ 118 000 173 995 MHz 0 18 uV typ 174 000 349 995 MHz 0 32 uV typ 350 000 469 995 MHz 0 22 uV typ 470 000 599 995 MHz 0 32 uV typ 600 000 999 990 MHz 0 56 uV typ WFM 1 kHz 52 5 kHz Dev 12 dB SINAD 76 000 108 000 MHz 1 uV typ 175 000 221 995 MHz 1 8 uV typ 470 000 770 000 MHz 2 5 pV typ DV digital P
47. 123 lt Charging supplied terminal with BC 139 BC 139 optional Desktop charger to AC ADAPTER Charging indicator Charging Orange Finished Green 11 3 BATTERY CHARGING E Optional battery case Install 2 R6 AA size alka line batteries into the op tional BP 216 BATTERY CASE e Be sure to observe the cor rect polarity GA built in step up convertor in the BP 216 increases the J voltage to 5 V DC Z Approx 100 mW of output power is possible with the BP G 216 operation Also no transmit output power selection is Y available Y Keep battery contacts clean It s a good idea to clean bat Z tery terminals once a week Battery information The batteries may seem to have low capacity when used in low temperatures such as 10 C 14 F or below Keep the battery case or pack warm in this case Battery replacement When the batteries become exhausted the function display may blink or have a lower contrast In these cases replace all batteries with new same brand alkaline batteries E Battery information Battery life The transceiver operates with the BP 217 as follows However when operating in DV mode operating time may be shortened by one half hour e VHF band Approx 5 hours e UHF band Approx 4 5 hours Tx Rx Stand by 1 1 8 Even when the transceiver power is OFF a slight current Zi flows in the circuits Remove the battery pack or case Z from the transceiver
48. 21 is required for IC 91A E About D STAR system In the D STAR system repeater linking via a 10 GHz band backbone and internet network gateway connection capa bilities are available This system provides you to with much wider coverage range during digital voice mode operation e D STAR system outline Internet network For current repeater operation stations that are communicat ing must both be in the same repeater s operating area However in the D STAR system as in the illustration at left the repeaters can be linked via the system repeaters with a 10 GHz signal Thus stations A and B can communicate even though they are in different repeater operating areas Also the D STAR system repeaters are connectable through the internet gateway connection capability For example when station B uses the gateway connection station B can communicate with the station C By using the gateway connection long distance communica tion like DX operation may be possible with 144 or 440 MHz digital voice In the D STAR system an independent repeater s operating area is called an Area and a group that of linked repeaters via a 10 GHz backbone is called a Zone About time out timer function The IC 91A 91AD has a time out timer function for digital repeater operation The timer limits a continuous transmis sion for approx 10 min Warning beeps will sound before 30 sec approx and just before
49. 3 to change the character group from AB alpha betical characters capital letters 12 numbers and sym bols in sequence DV MODE OPERATION Optional UT 121 is required for IC 91A Push P 6 to select 2nd digit then rotate DIAL to se lect the desired character or code e Push P 6 to move the cursor right push 4 4 to move the cursor left e 2nd digit blinks 1st digit stops blinking MY CALL SIGH PTET AB FSET CLR CLR av SEL AAS CHAR lt CUR Repeat the steps and to enter your own call sign e Up to a 8 digit of call sign can be set e If an un necessary character is entered push P 6 or 4 to select the character then push CLR 1 to erase the selected character or push and hold CLR 1 for 1 sec to erase all char acters following the cursor e When programming a note Up to a 4 digit for operating radio type or area etc go to step otherwise go to step 0 Push P 6 several times to set the cursor beside indi cation Repeat steps to to program the desired 4 character note MY CALL SIGH ie PL MVCALL Ital SET av SEL lt BACK EDIT CLR CLAE Push J 5 to store the programmed call sign with note and returns to MY CALL SIGN screen Push MENU LOCK to return to frequency indication T DIAL lt gt 4 2 8 J 5 gt gt 1 6 7 7 DV MODE OPERATION Optional UT 121 is required for
50. 98 98SE ME 2000XP and using ICF format files Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U S A and other countries E MIC SP jacks To connect external equipment such as speaker microphone TNC etc refer to the diagram below External the SP jack speaker SP AF OUT Sa as Ly ecg gee Spee 35 gon aah CLONE o I Eee SP GND SP GND Impedance 8 Q External microphone MIC earl 33 ka MIC GND 3 3 V See below PTT Impedance 2 kQ Y The center terminal of MIC outputs 3 3 V DC via 330 Q resistor T7 12 OTHER FUNCTIONS E Resetting The function display may occasionally display erroneous information 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 either or both procedures below e All reset Reset the CPU before operating the transceiver for the first time or if the in ternal CPU malfunctions to clear and return all programmed contents to their default settings e Partial reset If you want to initialize the operating conditions VFO frequency VFO set tings set mode contents without clear ing the memory contents a partial reset function is available for the transceiver All reset Push and hold PWR for 1 sec t
51. CH Scan pause timer Selects the scan pause time When receiving signals the scan pauses according to the scan pause time e 2 20 SEC Scan pauses for 2 20 sec on a received signal in 2 sec steps default 10 sec e HOLD Scan pauses on a received signal until it dis appears Rotate DIAL to resume manually PAUSE TIMER PAUSE TIMER 45SEC 145EC BSEC 16SEC 22SEC 1Ssec Laser 26SEC 12SEC HOLO Scan resume timer Selects the scan resume time from a paused frequency after the received signal disappears 0 e 1 5 SEC e HOLD Scan resumes when a received signal disap pears Scan pauses 1 5 sec after a received signal disappears default 2 sec Scan pauses on the received signal even if it disappears Rotate DIAL to resume manu ally RESUME TIMER RESUME TIMER 15SEC te SEI SSEC 45SEC S5EC 25SEC SSEC 45SEC Ssec HOLD Y Y Scan resume timer must be set shorter than scan pause Z timer previous item otherwise this timer does not activate Memory bank link function Sets the memory bank link function ON default and OFF The link function provides continuous bank scan scanning all con tents in the selected banks during bank scan e Bank link setting Rotate DIAL to select the bank that you want to change BANK LINK BAM EAS OMN BANE B Or BANK OM BANKO OM BANK E OM BANK LINK BANEK Of BANE b OFF BANE
52. DUAL to select B band then push and hold MODE REC for 1 sec several times to select DV mode Enter YOUR CALL SIGN in CALL SIGN set mode p 36 MENU screen CALLSIGN YOUR CALL SIGN Push MENU LOCK Rotate DIAL then push J 5 Rotate DIAL to select the desired call sign e Input the call sign if the desired call sign is not stored in the transceiver See p 36 for detail YOUR CALL SIGN elie ABCOEF Push J 5 or 4 4 to return to CALL SIGN set mode Continue to the next page TTDIAL gt 4 2 Y 8 J 5 gt gt 6 Rotate DIAL to select MY CALL SIGN in CALL SIGN set mode then push J 5 to enter MY CALL SIGN set ting lt MENU screen CALLSIGN lt MY CALL SIGN Push MENU LOCK Rotate DIAL then push J 5 Rotate DIAL to select the desired call sign e Input the call sign if the desired call sign is not stored in the transceiver See pgs 34 and 35 for detail MY CALL SIGN epia i GHIITKL Push J 5 to set call sign and push MENU LOCK to return to frequency indication OTHER FUNCTIONS 12 CAUTION Use digital code squelch when operating with more than 3 stations Because the digital call sign squelch function recognizes MY CALL SIGN the digital call sign squelch function can be used when operating with only one station NOTE e The tone DTCS code squelch opens sometimes when other statio
53. DV SET MODE DV DATATX gt Push MENU LOCK Rotate DIAL then push J 5 Rotate DIAL to select PTT or AUTO Push J 5 or 4 4 to return to DV set mode and push MENU LOCK to return to frequency indication T DIAL lt gt 4 2 T 8 J 5 gt gt 1 6 7 DV MODE OPERATION Optional UT 121 is required for IC 91A E GPS operation During GPS mode operation a GPS receiver RS 232C out put NMEA format can be connected to the DATA socket of the IC 91A 91AD to indicate the current position Latitude and Longitude The position data is transmitted with your voice sig nals at the same time In addition the GPS message transmission is also available for the GPS mode operation GPS to RS 232C port receiver null modem adapter is required OPC 1529R optional Sentence formatter setting Enter GPS MODE in DV set mode p 94 lt MENU screen gt DV SET MODE gt GPS MODE Push MENU LOCK Rotate DIAL t then push 5 e GPS MODE screen is displayed GPS MODE OFF Or gt SENTENCE Rotate DIAL to select ON 3 Push J 5 to select GPS SENTENCE screen Rotate DIAL to select the desired GPS sentence then push J 5 e A total 5 sentences RMC GGA GLL GSA and VTG are avail able Rotate DIAL to turn the sentence usage ON and OFF Push J 5 or 4 4 to return to GPS SENTENCE screen Repeat t
54. GE in message position set mode MENU screen gt MESSAGE POSITION gt TX MESSAGE Push MENU LOCK Rotate DIAL then push J 5 t e TX MESSAGE screen is displayed Rotate DIAL to select the desired transmit message channel e Ch01 to ChO5 and OFF are available e Previously message is displayed if programmed Push P 6 to select the message edit condition e The 1st digit of the message blinks TH MESSAGE a paa L N r lt 2 SET av SEL lt BACK SEDIT CLR CLR Rotate DIAL to select the desired character or symbol e Push A a 3 to change the character group from AB alpha betical characters capital letters ab alphabetical characters lower case letters 12 numbers and symbols in se quence e If an un necessary character is entered push 6 or lt 4 4 to select the character then push CLR 1 to erase the selected character or push and hold CLR 1 for 1 sec to erase all char acters following the cursor Push P 6 to select 2nd digit then rotate DIAL to select the desired character or code e Push P 6 to move the cursor right push 4 to move the cursor left e 2nd digit blinks 1st digit stops blinking Repeat the steps and to enter the desired message e Up to 20 character messages can be set TH MESSAGE we be 1 pas v SET CLR CLR av SEL Ara CHAR lt CUR Push J 5 to s
55. IC 91A Station call sign programming Station call sign must be programmed for the specified sta tion call as well as repeater operation in both digital voice and low speed data communications Select B band as the main band p 14 Enter UR in call sign set mode lt MENU screen CALLSIGN lt UR Push MENU LOCK Rotate DIAL then push J 5 t e YOUR CALL SIGN screen is displayed YOUR CALL SIGN tL Ceacacne e SET av F SEL lt BACE EDIT CLR CLR Rotate DIAL to select the desired call sign memory U01 to U60 Push P 6 to enter call sign programming mode e The 1st digit blinks YOUR CALL SIGN mL Nad AE I OEA SET CLR CLR av SEL A ra CHAR lt CUR 0 CA Rotate DIAL to select the desired character or code e Push A a 3 to change the character group from AB alpha betical characters capital letters 12 numbers and sym bols in sequence Push P 6 to select 2nd digit then rotate DIAL to se lect the desired character or code e Push P 6 to move the cursor right push 4 4 to move the cursor left e 2nd digit blinks 1st digit stops blinking YOUR CALL SIGN WLI AB I ahs FSET CLREFCLR av SEL AA CHAR lt CUR Beco Repeat the steps and to enter the desired station call sign e Up to an 8 digit of call sign can be set e If an un necessary character is e
56. LCD CONTRAST p 100 OPENING CALL S 2 p 101 RX CALL SIGN 1 p 100 FONT SIZE p 101 TX CALL SIGN 1 p 100 RX MESSAGE p 100 1Available for B band of IC 91AD or UT 121 is installed IC 91A only 2Available for B band of IC 91AD or if the UT 121 is installed in the IC 91A SOUNDS set mode ITEMS REF ITEMS REF BEEP LEVEL p 102 SCOPE AF OUTPUT p 102 KEY TOUCH BEEP p 102 VOLUME SELECT p 102 SCAN STOP BEEP p 102 STANDBY BEEP p 103 1 Available for B band of IC 91AD or if the UT 121 is installed in the IC 91A 11 MENU SCREEN OPERATION E Set mode items Auto power OFF The transceiver can be set to automatically turn OFF after a specified time period with a beep when no key operations are performed 30 min 60 min 90 min 120 min and OFF default can be specified The specified time period is retained even when the transceiver is turned OFF by the auto power OFF function To cancel the function select OFF in this item AUTO POWER OFF AUTO POWER OFF mor OFF 30MIN Seah I Beaminm Beri Ir Serie Serr 12eMIit 12eaMit Power save The power save function reduces the current drain to con serve battery power This power save function can be turned OFF if desired by turning power ON and OFF In the default setting AUTO selection the power save func tion is activated in a 1 1 150 msec 150 msec ratio when no signal is received for 5 s
57. LIST SEL e AUTO selection won t appear when the appropriate call sign memory has no blank channel e Go to step when AUTO is selected COPY SELECT Raal ALTO LIST SEL BACK av SEL gt LIST N Push P 6 then select the desired call sign memory channel to copy to with DIAL Push P 6 to copy the call sign into the selected call sign memory e Returns to RX CALL SIGN screen automatically w Push MENU LOCK to return to frequency indication T DIAL lt gt 4 2 Y 8 J 5 gt gt 1 6 DV MODE OPERATION Optional UT 121 is required for IC 91A 7 E Break in communication The break in function allows you to break into a conversation where the two original stations are communicating with call sign squelch enabled While receiving an another station s communication push and hold RX CS CALL for 1 sec to set the communi cating station s call sign e When a call sign has not been received correctly error beeps sound and no call sign is set Receive the call sign of a commu nicating signal again or set the call sign manually Push and hold BK 9 for 1 sec to turn the break in func tion ON e BK appears BK lt Appears 430 7125 When both stations are in standby push PTT to transmit a break in call e The programmed call sign station receives the break in call as well as your call sign wWai
58. N9 4 8 kbps BER 1 t Amateur bands 0 22 uV typ e Selectivity FM Wide AM FM Narrow DVt WFM SPECIFICATIONS 14 More than 50 dB More than 45 dB More than 300 kHz 3 dB Less than 700 kHz 20 dB e Spurious and image rejection ratio VHF UHF e Audio output power at 7 4 V DC e Ext speaker connector More than 60 dB More than 50 dB Intermediate freq More than 60 dB More than 200 mW at 10 distortion with an 8 Q load 3 conductor 3 5 d mm 8 Q tAvailable for the IC 91AD or when UT 121 is installed into the IC 91A a mm 15 options 122 e UT 121 DIGITAL UNIT Provides DV mode operation for IC 91A Already installed into the IC 91AD e RS 91 REMOTE CONTROL SOFTWARE Allows you to operate the transceiver as well as the easy memory management from the connected PC for Microsoft Windows 98 98SE ME 2000 XP with an RS 232C COM port In addition low speed data communication is enabled with this software for DV mode operation A data communi cation cable OPC 1529R is supplied with the software e BC 139 DESKTOP CHARGER Rapidly charges BP 217 Li ion battery pack in 2 5 hrs e BP 216 BATTERY CASE Battery case for R6 AA x 2 alkaline batteries e BP 217 LI ION BATTERY PACK 7 4 V 1300 mAh Lithium lon battery pack Battery life 5 hrs approx VHF FM high power Tx Rx Standby 1 1 8 e HM 75A REMOTE CONTROL MICROPHONE Allows you to remotely select operating channels
59. ON Equipment damage may occur NOTE Recommended for optimum use No risk of personal injury fire or electric shock O DV mode Digital voice Low speed data communication operation is ready GPS receiver connection Text message and call sign exchange Optional UT 121 DiaiTaL UNIT is required for IC 91A O Simple band scope O Dualwatch operation O Optional PC remote control IMPORTANT READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely before using the transceiver SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL This in struction manual contains important operating instructions for the IC 91A 91AD Icom Icom Inc and the com logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incorporated Japan in the United States the United Kingdom Ger many France Spain Russia and or other countries PRECAUTIONS Z WARNING RF EXPOSURE This device emits Radio Frequency RF energy Caution should be observed when operating this device If you have any questions re garding RF exposure and safety standards please refer to the Federal Communications Commission Office of Engineering and Technology s report on Evaluating Compliance with FCC Guidelines for Human Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields OET Bulletin 65 Z WARNING NEVER hold the transceiver so that the antenna is very close to or touching exposed parts of the body especially the face or eyes while transmitting The transceiver will perform best if the micropho
60. OUCH BEEP OFF KEY TOUCH BEEP OFF OP Or Scan stop beep Turns the scan stop beep function ON or OFF default OFF SCAM STOP BEEF SCAN STOF BEEP DFF OFF ON Scope audio output Select the audio output function capability during sweep with band scope function e ON The received audio sounds during sweep default e OFF No audio sounds during sweep SCOPE AF OUTPUT SCOPE AF OUTPUT OFF DFF mO on Volume select Select the volume level adjustment from Both and Separate for dualwatch operation e BOTH Both A band and B band volume level is ad justed with VOL at the same time default e SEPARATE The Volume setting is adjusted indepen dently in A and B bands with VOL VOLUME SELECT BOTH SEPARATE YOLUME SELECT BOTH SEFARATE Standby Beep ts Available for IC 91AD or if the UT 121 is installed in the IC 91A Turns the beep emission capability ON and OFF when the com municating station finishes transmitting or the receive signal dis appears while in the digital mode operation default ON STANDBY BEEP STANDBY BEEP OFF OFF wD on E Programming a DTMF code DTMF codes are used for autopatching accessing repeaters controlling other equipment etc The transceiver has 10 DTMF memory channels ChO1 Ch10 for storage of often used DTMF codes of up to 16 digits Push and hold DTMF M for 1 sec to enter DTMF mem ory Rotate DIAL to select the desired DTMF me
61. SQL e Digital call sign squelch DSQL Digital call sign beep DSQL Digital code squelch CSQL Digital code beep CSQL and no tone operation are activated in order e Rotating DIAL while pushing DSQ 7 also selects the tone functions 3 Operate the transceiver in the normal way When the received signal includes a matching call sign code the squelch opens and the signal can be heard e When the received signal s call sign code does not match digital call sign digital code squelch does not open however the S in dicator shows signal strength e To open the squelch manually push and hold SQL Digital call sign pocket beep Digital code pocket beep 45300 45300 Digital call sign squelch Digital code squelch 45300 45300 E Pocket beep function Set the desired operating frequency Set the desired CTCSS tone DTCS code Digital call sign or Digital code Push and hold TONE 7 DSQ 7 for 1 sec several times to activate the pocket beep DTCS beep Digital call sign beep or Digital code beep TSQL DTCS C DSQL or CSQL e Rotating DIAL while pushing TONE 7 DSQ 7 also selects the tone functions Pocket beep DTCS beep 438500 438500 Digital call sign pocket beep Digital code pocket beep 438500 438500 When a signal with the correct tone code digital call sign or digital code is received the
62. a GPS receiver compatible with an RS 232 output NMEA format 4800 bps and transmit receive position data The optional UT 121 is required for the IC 91A E Call sign programming Four types of call sign memories are available your own call sign MY CALL SIGN other station call sign YOUR CALL SIGN repeater call sign RPT1 CALL SIGN and RPT2 CALL SIGN MY CALL SIGN can store up to 6 call signs YOUR CALL SIGN can store up to 60 call signs and RPT1 2 CALL SIGN can store up to 60 call signs and each call sign can be programmed with up to 8 characters DV MODE OPERATION Optional UT 121 is required for IC 91A Your own call sign programming Your own call sign must be programmed for both digital voice and low speed data communications including GPS transmis sion Select B band as the main band p 14 Enter MY in call sign set mode lt MENU screen CALLSIGN MY Push MENU LOCK Rotate DIAL then push J 5 t e MY CALL SIGN screen is displayed MY CALL SIGN mpi eA 1 aA e SET av SEL lt BACK gt EDIT CLR CLF Rotate DIAL to select the desired call sign memory M01 to M06 Push P 6 to enter call sign programming mode e The 1st digit blinks MY CALL SIGH aA 1L AB ZIN R SET CLR CLR av SEL Ara CHAR lt CUR Rotate DIAL to select the desired character or code e Push A a
63. a signal or when the squelch is open default BUSY LED BUSY LED OFF OFF Camii ON 100 11 MENU SCREEN OPERATION LCD contrast The contrast of the LCD can be selected from 16 levels e 1 Low contrast to 16 High contrast default 8 LCD CONTRAST z LCD CONTRAST SES Default 8 High contrast 16 RX Call Sign Display t Available for IC 91AD or UT 121 is installed IC 91A only When a call is received the calling station call sign can be in dicated automatically default AUTO Re CALL SIGN Re CALL SIGN OFF OFF oF LIT A ALTO TX Call Sign Display ts Available for IC 91AD or if the UT 121 is installed in the IC 91A Selects call sign display function from YOUR MY and OFF When this setting is set to YOUR or MY the transceiver auto matically indicates the set station or your own call sign at dig ital mode transmission default YOUR TH CALL SIGN OFF TH CALL SIGN OFF foe LD Fe Lh er YOAJ to Pet RX message Display ts Available for IC 91AD or if the UT 121 is installed in the IC 91A Sets auto received message display function AUTO and OFF When this setting is set to AUTO the transceiver automati cally indicates and scrolls the received message default AUTO Re MESSAGE Re MESSAGE OFF OFF ALTO AUTO Scan name The programmed scan or bank name is displayed during the scan type selection eON The programmed scan or bank nam
64. activates to reduce the transmit output power to 0 5 W ap prox e Disconnect the power cables from the transceiver when not using it Otherwise the vehicle battery will become ex hausted e The power save function is deactivated automatically during external DC power operation BATTERY CHARGING 3 e CP 12L Optional Transceiver to cigarette lighter socket 12 V DC e CP 19R Optional a e OPC 254L Optional to 12 V DC el supply Black White E Main band selection The IC 91A 91AD has two independent operating bands A band VFO A and B band VFO B A band VFO A can operate 0 495 MHz to 999 990 MHz and B band VFO B can operate 118 MHz to 174 MHz and 350 MHz to 470 MHz Some frequency ranges are blocked for the USA version by regula tion ZY NOTE When in dualwatch mode transmission is available from the MAIN band only WS Single band operation e Selecting A band a 46 0 1 P SKIP we e Selecting B band s440 000 P SKIP for 1 sec SSS 146 010 4 FREQUENCY AND CHANNEL SETTING How to change the main band Push MAIN DUAL to toggle between A and B band Push and hold MAIN DUAL for 1 sec to turn the dual watch operation ON and OFF e While in dualwatch operation the display indicates A band in the upper half and B band in the lower half During dualwatch operation push MAIN DUAL to select A band
65. all channel c eeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeen eee 65 E Memory channel programming cceeeeeee eee eee eee 66 E Memory bank setting cece ee ents eee ee anes 67 E Memory bank selection 00 0 ee ence eee eee eeee 68 E Programming memory bank scan name seee 69 E Selecting memory bank name indication eee 70 E Copying memory call contents eeen 71 M Memory clearing e sssessieseserererrrrerererrrrerererrrrererrer 72 E Erasing transferring bank contents eececeeeeee 73 SCAN OPERATION 0 seceeeceneeceeccneccnerceneenereeeeees 74 81 E Scan types osiris d noeit n taadaa 74 E Full band programmed SCAN ccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeen ees 75 E Scan edges programming cceeeeeeeeeeeee eee eeeeeeenees 76 ME Memory SCAN ce eeeec eee seceeteeeeeeeeceeeneeeeceeeneoeeeeens 77 E Memory bank Scan 00 0 cece cence erence eee eeneeae 78 E Skip channel frequency setting eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eee 79 E Scan resume Condition 0 2 0 eeeeeeeeeee nsec eee eeeaeeen ees 81 PRIORITY WATCH gt sosiego nei enep aeaea neadan iaden 82 84 E Priority watch types sssssseserererrerererrrrerererrerererrer 82 E Priority watch operation eeseeeseerererrerererrrrererren 83 11 12 MENU SCREEN OPERATION _ ccccseeeeeeeeeeeees 85 102 Mi Generalisc 2 one farsa tied tes Aten cans cock amp deste 85 E MENU screen indication for B band ececeeeeeee eee 86 E M
66. annel e Scan or priority watch operation can also be selected TTDIAL gt 4 2 Y 8 J 5 gt gt 6 When the alert is detected a beep sounds and the follow ing indication will be displayed Shows above indications alternately Turn the weather alert function OFF in set mode Y NOTE While receiving a signal on a frequency other than Z the weather alert ON frequency the receiving signal or g audio will be interrupted momentarily every 5 sec approx Z in the case that the alert function is turned ON This symp tom is caused by the WX alert function To cancel these symptoms set the weather alert item OFF in set mode OTHER FUNCTIONS 12 E Power save The power save function reduces the current drain to con serve battery power The power save duty cycle the ratio of receive circuit on to receive circuit off during standby can be set to automatic de fault 1 1 150 msec 150msec 1 4 150 msec 600msec 1 8 150 msec 1200msec or OFF with POWER SAVE in set mode p 88 MENU screen gt SET MODE gt POWER SAVE Push MENU LOCK Rotate DIAL then push 5 t e AUTO selects 1 1 duty ratio when receiving no signal for 5 sec then 1 4 60 sec after that The ratio becomes 1 8 when no signal is received for another 60 sec No signal 150 msec 600 msec 5 sec alk I 1200 msec Circuit ON Circuit OFF gt
67. audible repeater tone Some repeaters require subaudible tones to be accessed Subaudible tones are superimposed over your normal signal and must be set in advance Tone and DTCS squelches The tone squelch CTCSS or DTCS squelch opens only when receiving a signal containing a matching subaudible tone or DTCS code respectively You can silently wait for calls from group members using the same tone or code Sep arate tone frequencies can be set for repeater and tone squelch pocket beep operation Pocket beep These functions use subaudible tones or DTCS codes for calling and can be used as a common pager to inform you that someone has called while you were away from the trans ceiver TTDIAL gt 4 2 Y 8 J 5 gt gt 6 Setting subaudible tones for repeater or tone squelch Enter CTCSS TONE or RPT TONE in DUP TONE set mode pgs 97 98 MENU screen DUP TONE gt gt CTCSS TONE Push MENU LOCK Rotate DIAL then push J 5 t Rotate DIAL to select the desired repeater or CTCSS tone frequency e Each operating band and each memory channel have indepen dent settings e See page 98 for available tone frequencies for details Push J 5 or 4 4 to return to DUP TONE set mode and push MENU LOCK to return to frequency indication CTCSS TONE 25 5S REPEATER TONE 25 5 OTHER FUNCTIONS 12 Setting DTCS code for DTCS squelch or beep
68. channel operation is available only when TV channels are programmed using the optional RS 91 p 122 Also available for A band operation only TV channel receiving Push CALL several times to select TV channels e TV and channel number appear Rotate DIAL to select the desired channel e While pushing and holding BAND rotating DIAL selects the all channels including skip channel DIAL ee TV mode indication Channel indication Skip channel setting Unwanted channels can be skipped for rapid selection etc Push CALL several times to select TV channels e TV and channel number appear Rotate DIAL to select the channel to be skipped e To clear the skip setting rotate DIAL while pushing and holding BAND to select a skip channel Push and hold SKIP 5 for 1 sec to toggle the skip set ting ON and OFF e SKIP appears when the channel is set as skip channel DIAL Appears W a 12ch SKIP TY caL RX CS Automatic TV channel programming TV channels can be programmed automatically Push CALL several times to m eit I 2 select TV channels A lt ah e TV and channel number ap ew IN ZISKIPI pear 7 TAA Push SCAN 2 to start TV channel programming e The programming will automati cally stop after scanning all channels REPEATER AND DUPLEX OPERATIONS E Repeater operation When using a repeater the transmit
69. copied to VFO Rotate DIAL to select the desired memory channel to be cleared Push 4 2 or V 8 to select CLEAR Push and hold S MW MR for 1 sec to clear the contents e 3 beeps sound e The cleared channel changes to blank channel e Return to select memory write mode Q indicator blinks Push VFO to exit select memory write mode Y NOTE Be careful the contents of cleared memories Z CANNOT be recalled VFO mode 2a 7 a Push Scan Or A 145870 to select CLEAR PENSAN 145 000 esaes MNAME SKIP OFF 4 Push gt CLEAR for 1 sec Enter select memory 4 write mode 146 01 Cas 02 Push for 1 sec to clear MNAME a SKIP 0FF a x BP rr pe raid BANK lt 4 MNAME SKIP 10FF Rotate DIAL to select the desired channel 4 145 00C e 05 a BANK 2 2 Push SIP OFF ae l 145 870 PSKIP Return to the VFO mode MEMORY CALL CHANNELS 8 E Erasing transferring bank contents Push 4 2 or V 8 to select BANK Push P 6 or 4 4 several times to select the desired The bank contents of programmed memory channels can be cleared or reassigned to another memory bank INFORMATION Even if the memory bank contents are Z cleared the memory channel contents still remain pro Z grammed SS Select the desired bank contents to be transferred or erased from the bank p 68 Push MR several times to select memory bank mode
70. cted DIAL 146010 P SKIP ATT Appears t DIAL gt 4 2 8 1 5 gt gt 6 E Band scope The band scope function allows you to visually check a spec ified frequency range around the center frequency Y About the sweep steps The specified tuning step in each Z trequency band in VFO mode or programmed tuning step Y in memory mode is used during sweep 145 780 __ ll lll Band scope indication E Sweep marker Single sweep Set the desired frequency as band scope center frequency Push and hold SCOPE 1 for 1 sec to start a single sweep e 1 short and 1 long beeps sound e Signal conditions strengths appear starting from the center of the range Rotate DIAL to set the highlighted cursor to the desired signal and set the frequency of the signal Push VFO to return to normal operation BASIC OPERATION 5 Continuous sweep Set the desired frequency as band scope center frequency Push and hold SCOPE 1 for 3 sec to start continuous sweep e 2 short beeps sound after 1 short and 1 long beeps e Signal conditions strengths appear starting from the center of the range Q Push and hold SCOPE 1 for 1 sec to cancel sweep e Pushing SQL also cancels sweep Push VFO to return to normal operation 1 cLR SCOPE G The receive audio during sweeping can be muted in Z sounds set mode See page 102 for details 5 BASIC OPERATION
71. ction 146010 P SKIF rar ratai SCAN ALL Band memory scan selection P SKIP rar ramia SCAN BAND Mode scan selection P SKIP Giaess SCAN MODE SCAN OPERATION 9 Release SCAN 2 to start the selected scan e Scan pauses when a signal is received e Rotate DIAL to change the scanning direction or resumes manually To stop the scan push VFO e During memory scan Band memory scan function Repeatedly scans all memory channels programmed with any frequencies of the band programmed in the memory channel selected for scanning Mode scan function Repeatedly scans all memory chan nels in which the same operating mode as the selected memory channel has been programmed Duplex scan function Repeatedly scans two frequencies transmission reception during duplex scan operation 8 QAM 77 Q SCAN OPERATION E Memory bank scan Y IMPORTANT To perform memory bank scan 2 or more Y bank channels MUST be programmed otherwise the scan Z will not start Push S MW MR several times to select memory bank mode Set the squelch level wWhile pushing and holding SCAN 2 rotate DIAL to se lect the desired scanning type e ALL for all bank scan BANK LINK for bank link scan or BANK x for bank scan x A to Z programmed bank groups are only displayed DUP appears only when duplex opera tion is set for duplex scan
72. e WARNING NEVER put the battery in a microwave oven high pressure container or in an induction heating cooker This could cause a fire overheating or cause the battery to rupture e CAUTION Always use the battery within the specified tem perature range 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Using the battery out of its specified temperature range will reduce the battery s performance and battery life e CAUTION Shorter battery life could occur if the battery is left fully charged completely discharged or in an excessive temperature environment above 50 C 122 F for an ex tended period of time If the battery must be left unused for a long time it must be detached from the radio after discharg ing You may use the battery until the battery indicator shows half capacity then keep it safely in a cool dry place with the temperature between 20 C to 20 C 4 F to 68 F BATTERY CHARGING 3 Charging caution A DANGER NEVER charge the battery pack in areas with extremely high temperatures such as near fires or stoves inside a sun heated car or in direct sunlight In such envi ronments the safety protection circuit in the battery will acti vate causing the battery to stop charging WARNING DO NOT charge or leave the battery in the bat tery charger beyond the specified time for charging If the battery is not completely charged by the specified time stop charging and remove the battery from the bat
73. e desired frequency with DIAL Set other data e g offset frequency duplex direction tone squelch etc if desired Push and hold S MW MR for 1 sec to enter the select memory write mode e 1 short and 1 long beeps sound QB indicator blinks Rotate DIAL to select the desired programmed scan edge channel from OOA to 24A Push and hold S MW MR for 1 sec e 3 beeps sound e The other scan edge channel B OOB to 24B is automatically selected when continuing to push S MW MR after program ming To program a frequency for the other pair of scan edges 00B to 24B repeat steps and e If the same frequency is programmed into a pair of scan edges programmed scan will not function MHz T gt Push for 1 sec Rotate DIAL EXAMPLE Programming 145 300 MHz into scan edges 03A 146 01Cea 1 BANK P m NAME SKIP_ 0FF 145300 1 45300 Roe PSKIP 76 E Memory scan Y IMPORTANT To perform memory scan 2 or more mem Gory channels MUST be programmed otherwise the scan Z will not start Push MR to select memory mode Set the squelch level wWhile pushing and holding SCAN 2 rotate DIAL to se lect the desired scanning type e ALL for full memory scan BAND for band memory scan MODE for mode scan DUP appears only when duplex oper ation is set for duplex scan e All memory scan sele
74. e is dis played default e OFF The programmed scan or bank name is not dis played SCAM NAME SCAM NAME OFF OFF fo OP Or Opening logo The opening logo indication Icom logo and transceiver name that is displayed at power ON can be skipped if desired eON_ Opening logo is displayed at power ON default OFF Opening logo indication is skipped OPENING LOGO OPENING LOGO OFF OFF m Or MENU SCREEN OPERATION 11 Opening call sign ts Available for IC 91AD or if the UT 121 is installed in the IC 91A The set your own call sign programmed in my call sign can be displayed at power ON default OFF OPEMING CALL OPENING CALL S DFF OFF Or a Font size Displayed character size during MENU mode indication in the function display is selectable from Large and Small e LARGE Makes 5 lines Max 5 items are displayed at the same time default e SMALL Makes 6 lines Max 6 items are displayed at the same time FONT SIZE FONT SIZE eL ARGE LARGE ToT 102 11 MENU SCREEN OPERATION E Sounds set mode items Beep output level Adjusts the key touch beep tone level to the desired level within 39 levels BEEP LEVEL N eee et Minimum level no audio Maximum level _ gt SEE Y The key touch beep following item must be set to ON to have a beep tone Key touch beep Turns the key touch beep ON or OFF default ON KEY T
75. ec The ratio becomes 1 4 150 msec 600 msec when no signal is received for another 60 sec Then the ratio becomes 1 8 150 msec 1200 msec when no signal is received for another more 60 sec POWER SAVE OFF POWER SAVE OFF ALTO AUTO Attenuator The attenuator prevents distortion of a desired signal by very strong RF signals near the desired frequency or when very strong electric fields such as from a broadcasting station are present at your location Select the attenuator function ON and OFF default ATTENUATOR ATTENUATOR OFF OFF on OM Monitor key action The monitor key SQL can be set as a sticky key When set to the sticky condition each push of SQL toggles the monitor function ON and OFF e PUSH Pushing and holding SQL to monitor the fre quency default e HOLD Push SQL momentarily to monitor the frequency and push momentarily again to cancel it MONITOR PUSH HOLD MONITOR PLUSH HOLD Dial speed acceleration The dial speed acceleration automatically speeds up the tun ing dial speed when rotating DIAL rapidly e OFF The dial speed acceleration is turned OFF eON _ The dial speed acceleration is tuned ON default DIAL SPEED UP DIAL SPEED UP OFF OFF mor on MENU SCREEN OPERATION 11 Auto repeater U S A KOREAN versions only The auto repeater function automatically turns ON or OFF the duplex operation and tone encoder The offset a
76. eee eee eeeaeeeae es 12 E Battery information 1 0 0 0 cece cence eee teen nena 12 E External DC power operation eee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eee 13 4 FREQUENCY AND CHANNEL SETTING sses 14 19 E Main band selection oo cece eee teen ee ee eee eeee 14 E Mode Selection oc cee cece seceeceeceveeeceeeseeeeceseeceeceeens 15 E Operating band selection ceeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeeeen eee 16 E Setting a tuning Step oo eee eeeeeneeeeeee eee eeeaeeeae es 18 E Setting a frequency ceeeeeeee este teen eeeneetaeeeaeeeae es 18 5 BASIC OPERATION uu cceeceeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeenes 20 28 E RECCIVING ar fen teat cats Riana aa a aa a oada eaten 20 E Setting audio VOIUME eseseieereiereererierrereerierreren 20 E Setting squelch level cece eeeeeeneee eee eeeeeeeaeeea ees 21 E Operating mode selection cceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee ees 21 MI Monitor function oo eect cence eee ee eee een eeee 22 M Attenuator function eect cence eect ee nena 22 E B nd SCOPE siran eE A Weetuctedssenedsenyecteat dats 23 E Transmitting sccccceevcccnceeatercec uriti iienaa 24 E Transmit power selection cece ceeeeee eee eee a eee 24 E LOCK function sincecavcccnceeavciiacccteetcaedceoerineoneecncdseeeries 25 E Dualwatch operation eee eect eee teen anes 25 E TV channel operation 0 2 0 0 eee eee eee eee ee anne 28 REPEATER AND DUPLEX OPERATIONS 00000 29 33 E Repeater operation 0 0 0 0
77. els in B band and 2 call channels in each band Memory channels in each bands including 50 scan edge memory channels 25 pairs for storage of often used frequencies respectively And a total of 26 memory banks A to Z are available in each bands for storing groups of frequencies etc Up to 100 chan nels can be assigned into a bank Memory channel contents The following information can be programmed into memory channels e Operating frequency p 18 e Operating mode p 21 e Duplex direction DUP or DUP with an offset frequency p 31 e Subaudible tone encoder p 107 tone squelch or DTCS squelch ON OFF p 110 e Subaudible tone frequency p 107 tone squelch fre quency or DTCS code with polarity pgs 107 111 e Scan skip information p 80 e Memory bank p 67 e Memory name p 70 e Tuning step p 18 e Call sign squelch or Digital code squelch p 110 e Station call sign p 36 e RPT1 RPT2 call sign p 41 Available for B band operation only MEMORY CALL CHANNELS E Selecting a memory channel Using DIAL Programmed channels Push MR to select memory mode Rotate DIAL to select the desired memory channel e Only programmed channels are displayed Hasoa a mean Rotate DIAL to select the memory channel Using DIAL All channels Push MR to select memory mode Push and hold S MW MR for 1 sec to enter select mem ory write mode e 1 short and 1 long
78. enu list E Items list E Set mode items g cacaec heavier hats E DV set mode items E Scan set mode items E DUP TONE set mode items E Display set mode items E Sounds set mode iteMS ieee OTHER FUNCTIONS cesceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeenees E Programming a DTMF code ss ssnssnssissisrirensrrsrrnnne 103 E Transmitting a DTMF code 0 eee cece eens 104 E Clearing a DTMF Memory neecierrerrerrerrerrerrerenn 105 E Confirming a DTMF Memory eeen 105 E Setting DTMF transfer speed 106 E Tone frequency and DTCS code ccecce 106 E Digital code and digital call sign setting 108 E Tone DTCS squelch eeceeeeeeeerrerrereerrerrernereene 110 E Digital code digital call sign squelch 110 E Pocket beep function oo eee eee eee eee 111 E DTCS polarity setting oaeee 111 E Tone scar edie sete iata ciei rioni anaia dor hacer PANE a 112 E Bop ton s vases eat n ns aare a T A ERa 113 M Dial speed acceleration oo eee eee cece eee eee eee 113 E Key lock effect oo pii epia anana aTa 113 E Weather channel operation essesssererererrerererrerer 114 ME POWEMSAVE feviccieecet eventin ikeen iae i aneia a NS 115 E Auto power OFF ssseiesiseirerisrierierierierrerrerrerens 116 13 14 15 E Auto power ON E Time out timer BB PIT OCK siege Sata e sats dad a a A T E Cloning function oo eeeeeeeee eee eneee eee eeeaeeeeeeaeees 117 E MIC SP jacks E Resettin
79. ere are 10 weather channels for monitor rE ing weather channels from the NOAA Na tional Oceanographic and eee Administration broadcasts K Weather channel selection Push CALL several times to select weather channel mode e WX and the weather channel number appear Rotate DIAL to select the desired weather channel Push VFO or MR to return to the previous frequency or memory channel DIAL eae Weather channel indication m7 bib a vro WS U S A version only Weather alert function NOAA broadcast stations transmit weather alert tones before important weather announcements When the weather alert function is turned ON the selected weather channel is moni tored every 5 sec for the announcement When the alert sig nal is detected the ALT and the WX channel are displayed alternately and sounds a beep tone until the transceiver is op erated The previously selected used weather channel is checked periodically during standby or while scanning Select the desired weather channel Enter WEATHER ALERT in set mode p 90 MENU screen lt SETMODE WEATHER ALERT Push MENU LOCK Rotate DIAL then push J 5 3 Rotate DIAL to select ON or OFF Push J 5 or 4 4 to return to set mode and push MENU LOCK to return to the weather channel indication Set the desired stand by condition e Select VFO memory or call ch
80. etc e HM 131 SPEAKER MICROPHONE For operation while conveniently hanging the transceiver from your belt etc e HM 128 HM 153 EARPHONE MICROPHONE Ideal for hands free operation by clipping the microphone with the PTT switch to your lapel or breast pocket e HS 85 HEADSET WITH VOX PTT UNIT Hands free headset with VOX control box e CP 12L CIGARETTE LIGHTER CABLE WITH NOISE FILTER e CP 19R CIGARETTE LIGHTER CABLE WITH DC DC CONVERTER Allows you to operate the transceiver through a 12 V ciga rette lighter socket and also charge the attached battery pack during stand by only regularly CP 19R A built in DC DC converter outputs 11 V DC e OPC 254L DC POWER CABLE For operation and charging via an external power supply e OPC 474 CLONING CABLE Used for handheld to handheld cloning e OPC 1529R DATA COMMUNICATION CABLE Allows you to GPS operation in DV mode operation e SP 13 EARPHONE Provides clear receive audio in noisy environments e LC 163 CARRYING CASE Helps protect the transceiver from scratches etc e AD 92SMA ANTENNA CONNECTOR ADAPTER Allows you to connect an external antenna with a BNC con nector Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Cor poration in the U S A and other countries E Optional UT 121 installation RECOMMENDATION Critical technique is necessary for the UT 121 instal lation therefore we recommend you to install it at your dealer or service center The
81. g sroine naai inaa ep renia ai eE iaaah TROUBLESHOOTING 2 ceeceeeceeecceeceeesceeeceecceseeeeres 119 SPECIFICATIONS _ cceecceeeceececeeceereeeeeeeeseneeees 120 121 OPTIONS esas taia sauene aa aae saa aTa 122 124 E Optional UT 121 installation 0 123 E Optional HM 75A REMOTE CONTROL MICROPHONE 124 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES The following accessories are supplied with the transceiver Hand strap Antenna 3 Battery pack Battery charger cccccceseeeccceccceeesseaeeeeeeeeeeeenes Belt clip with screws Not supplied with some versions AQA E U TF ACCESSORY ATTACHMENT 1 Es E Antenna Insert the supplied antenna into the l antenna connector and screw down T Jack cover the antenna as shown at left NEVER carry the transceiver by hold ing the antenna KEEP the jack cover attached when jack is not in use to protect the con nector from dust and moisture VY For your information Third party antennas may increase transceiver perfor mance An optional AD 92SMA ANTENNA CONNECTOR ADAPTER s available to connect an antenna with a BNC connector MAA E Belt clip 8 lt gt Supplied screws J pP NOTE USE the supplied screws only Using screws lon ger than specified could damage the transceiver E Handstrap EN Slide the handstrap through the loop on the top of the belt clip as illus
82. g the HM 75A to f the MIC SP jacks 124 e NORM 1 default A Selects band B Toggles VFO mode and memory mode 4 Frequency or memory channel UP V Frequency or memory channel DOWN e NORM 2 A Toggles the monitor function B Toggles VFO mode and memory mode 4 Frequency or memory channel UP V Frequency or memory channel DOWN e SIMPLE A Toggles the monitor function B Selects call channel Co A e Selects memory channel 000 in memory mode e Volume UP while operating the monitor function e Selects memory channel 001 in memory mode e Volume DOWN while operating the monitor function oS v VFO mode cannot be selected via the microphone when SIMPLE mode is selected SS SIMPLE mode can select only 3 channels and is useful for 4 group operations during touring etc J 5 gt gt 1 6 WK TTDIAL gt 4 2 Y 8 Count on us A 6502H 1EX Printed in Japan Icom Inc 2006 Icom Inc 1 1 32 Kamiminami Hirano ku Osaka 547 0003 Japan
83. ght push 4 4 to move the cursor left e Push CLR 1 to erase the selected character or push and hold CLR 1 for 1 sec to erase all characters following the cursor Repeat step until the desired channel name is pro grammed Push and hold S MW MR for 1 sec to program the name and exit channel name programming e 3 beeps sound NOTE Only one bank name can be programmed into each bank Therefore the previously programmed bank name will be displayed when bank name indication is se lected Also the programmed bank name is assigned for the other bank channels automatically QQ AS Available characters ABCCEFGHIJKLMHOPGORSTUUWEK YS abcde fsghisjk lmnoPorstuvuxys Alilz3456759 L gt i 7 Space 8 MEMORY CALL CHANNELS EXAMPLE Programming the bank name AIR into the scan edge channel 03A Push to select memory mode 145 870 mA 4 Rotate DIAL to select SCAN to select BNAME 127 500 cq agaa BANK 12 6 BMAME E MMAME SMAME 4 Rotate DIAL to enter rh Exo scan edge channel 03A A push Sa ra AM 127500 127 500 am epasa GaesA ENAME Cae MMAME SMAME Push for 1 sec Enter select memory Enter I and R write mode with DIAL and 6 7 127 500 ass34 127 500 amean ad BNAME MMAME SMAME Scan edge channel 03A Select MNAME or
84. gle operating frequency can be se lected within the current band Push BAND for band selection in this case e ALL The operating frequency can be selected continuously default ACTIVE BAND SINGLE ACTIVE BAND we I MGLE mA LL ALL 11 MENU SCREEN OPERATION E DV set mode items The following items are selectable by the IC 91AD or optional UT 121 is installed into the IC 91A Auto reply This function replies to an individual station call even you are away from the transceiver After a manual transmission pushing PTT the Auto Reply setting returns to OFF automatically e OFF No reply is performed even a call is received default e ON Sets caller s call sign and reply to the call with the set own call sign automatically e VOICE Sets caller s call sign and reply to the call with the recorded audio in REPLY VOICE memory of DV VOICE MEMO AUTO REPLY AUTO REPLY OFF OFF ON on VOICE mg ICE Y NOTE When ON or VOICE is set to the auto reply Z function the power save function p 88 is turned OFF au Z tomatically to receive call sign signal properly Digital code Sets the desired digital code for digital code squelch opera tion Total of 100 codes 00 99 are available default 00 DIGITAL CODE DIGITAL CODE Be so DV data TX During low speed data operation auto data transmission function is available This function transmits when data has been input
85. he steps to to set another GPS sentence usage e Up to 3 GPS sentences are usable at the same time 8 Push MENU LOCK to return to frequency indication DV MODE OPERATION Optional UT 121 is required for IC 91A 7 GPS message programming Enter GPS in message position set mode Repeat the steps and to enter the desired message lt MENU screen gt lt MESSAGE POSITION gt gt lt GPS gt sh pag e0sohalacleli messages can be sot Push MENU LOCK Rotate DIAL then push J 5 GPS MESSAGE DATA AB e GPS MESSAGE screen is displayed Hello sii Push P 6 to select the message edit condition SET CLRICLR e The 1st digit of the message blinks TEE Aea LERA GPS MESSAGE DATA AE Push J 5 to store the message gt is Push MENU LOCK to return to frequency indication FSET CLRECLR av SEL AYASCHAR lt gt CUR Rotate DIAL to select the desired character or symbol e Push A a 3 to change the character group from AB alpha betical characters capital letters ab alphabetical characters lower case letters 12 numbers and symbols in se quence Push P 6 to select 2nd digit then rotate DIAL to select the desired character or code e Push P 6 to move the cursor right push 4 to move the cursor left e 2nd digit blinks 1st digit stops blinking DIAL gt 4 2 1 8 Y5 gt gt 16 7 DV MODE OPERATION Optional
86. he transceiver sets the received repeater call sign for op f orai fis Y eration Therefore when a different call sign is set for op 7 eration the previously set repeater call sign will be lost 11 MENU SCREEN OPERATION GPS mode Sets GPS mode operation ON and OFF When the position information is received from a connected GPS receiver and the GPS Auto TX Timer setting p 95 is set to a specific time the transceiver automatically transmits with the current position and message at every setting inter val default OFF GPS MODE GPS MODE OFF OFF ON Or gt SENTENCE gt SENTENCE e Sentence formatter setting Select ON in GPS mode item then push J 5 to enter the sentence formatter selection Rotate DIAL t to select the desired sentence formatter e RMC GGA GLL GSA and VTG are selectable GPS SENTENCE REMC OFF GGA ON GLL OFF GSA OFF YTG OFF GPS SENTENCE eR OFF GGA ON GLL OFF GSA OFF To 0OFF Push J 5 t to enter the desired sentence formatter se lection Rotate DIAL to select the setting RMC SENTENCE RMC SENTENCE OFF OFF ON Cmi Rotate DIAL to select next sentence and repeat steps to or push MENU LOCK to return to frequency in dication e Only three sentence formatters can be activated at same time TTDIAL gt 4 2 Y 8 J 5 gt gt 6 GPS auto TX timer Selects the desired interval for automatic
87. hile pushing _ _ _ _ 400 MHz band Phat mest Bit SOO BAN a fal I Initial frequencies shown differ according to version ape Ee l hm FM i 2118 000 3146010 z le370 000 o 440000 P SKIP P SKIP P SKIP P SKIP I I l VHF air i 144 MHz band 300 MHz band 400 MHz band l l 4 FREQUENCY AND CHANNEL SETTING E Setting a tuning step The tuning step can be selected for each frequency band The following tuning steps are available for the IC 91A 91AD 5 0 kHz 6 25 kHz 8 33 kHzt 9 0 kHz 10 0 kHz e 12 5 kHz 15 0kHz 20 0kHz 25 0kHz 30 0 kHz e 50 0 KHz 100 0 kHz 125 0 kHz 200 0 kHz Appears for below the 600 MHz bands only t Appears for the VHF air band only Appears for the AM broadcast band only Tuning step selection Push VFO to select VFO mode if necessary Push BAND to select the desired frequency band e Or while pushing and holding BAND rotate DIAL to select the desired frequency band Push and hold TS 8 for 1 sec to enter tuning step set mode Rotate DIAL to select the desired tuning step Push TS 8 or VFO to return to VFO mode DIAL 146010 P SKIP SET Tim GkHz 5 kHz tuning step E Setting a frequency Using the dial Push VFO to select VFO mode if necessary Select the desired frequency band with BAND e Or while pushing and holding BAND rotate DIAL to select the desired frequency band 3 Rotate DIAL to select the de
88. ically MEMORY CALL CHANNELS 8 Y Holding S MW MR for 2 sec at the step will also Z copy the memory contents to VFO In this case the steps Z and are not necessary Memory call gt memory call Select the memory call channel to be copied Push MR or CALL to select memory mode or call channel mode then rotate DIAL to select the desired memory channel Push and hold S MW MR for 1 sec to enter select mem ory write mode e 1 short and 1 long beep sound B indicator blinks e Do not hold S MW MR for more than 2 sec otherwise the memory contents will be copied to VFO 3 Rotate DIAL to select the target memory call channel Push and hold S MW MR for 1 sec again to copy EXAMPLE Copying memory channel 11 to VFO During memory mode rotate DIAL to select memory channel 11 Push aT forisec 145 87Cami211 145 870 Bane iamh 0011 gt MNAME za SKIP 0FF gt be Rotate DIAL to select VFO Push FM E 145 006 ma2Fo for 1 sec 145870 VFO is selected 71 8 MEMORY CALL CHANNELS E Memory clearing Contents of programmed memories can be cleared blanked if desired Push and hold S MW MR for 1 sec to enter select mem ory write mode e 1 short and 1 long beeps sound Gig indicator blinks e Do not hold S MW MR for more than 2 sec otherwise the memory contents will be
89. ion The optional RS 91 REMOTE CONTROL SOFTWARE OPC 1529R supplied also includes a low speed data communication ca pability Y NOTE Turn OFF the GPS mode p 58 in advance to op Z erate the low speed data communication Connection Connect the transceiver to your PC using with the optional OPC 1529R as illustrated below OPC 1529R optional DV MODE OPERATION Optional UT 121 is required for IC 91A 7 Low speed data communication application setting Configure the low speed data communication application as follows e Port The same COM port number as IC 91A 91AD s e Baud rate 38 4 kbps fixed value e Data 8 bit e Parity None e Stop 1 bit e Flow control Xon Xoff Low speed data communication operation Y NOTE Confirm that in AUTO the computer controls when Y g PTT is activated to send data and the user doesn t have to operate the radio Set your own station call signs etc as described in E Digital voice mode operation p 38 and Ml Digital re peater operation p 41 Refer to the instructions of the low speed data communi cation application To transmit data e With your voice audio push and hold PTT to transmit while sending data from the PC Release PTT to receive e Under computer control see Transmission condition setting at right Transmission condition setting Enter DV DATA TX in DV set mode p 92 MENU screen gt
90. ith KEY TOUCH BEEP in sounds set mode p 102 MENU screen gt SOUNDS gt KEY TOUCH BEEP Push MENU LOCK Rotate DIAL then push J 5 E Dial speed acceleration The dial speed acceleration automatically speeds up the tun ing dial speed when rotating DIAL rapidly This function can be turned ON and OFF with DIAL SPEED in set mode p 89 MENU screen gt SET MODE lt DIAL SPEED gt Push MENU LOCK Rotate DIAL then push J 5 TPDIAL gt 4 2 1 1 8 J1 5 lt gt gt 1 6 OTHER FUNCTIONS 12 E Key lock effect Lock function The lock function prevents accidental frequency changes and accidental function access Push MENU LOCK for 1 sec to toggle the lock function ON and OFF e PWR VOL SQL and PTT can still be accessed while the lock function is ON default oe 439540 Key lock type While the lock function is ON PWR VOL SQL and PTT can still be accessed Accessible switches can be set to one of 4 groups with LOCK in set mode p 90 MENU screen SET MODE LOCK Push MENU LOCK Rotate DIAL then push J 5 t e NORMAL PWR VOL SQL and PTT are accessible e NO SQL PWR SQL and PTT are accessible e NO VOL PWR VOL and PTT are accessible e ALL PWR and PTT are accessible 12 OTHER FUNCTIONS E Weather channel operation Th
91. iver remotely using the optional RS 91 OPC 1529R is supplied p 56 VOLUME CONTROL VOL Rotate to adjust the audio output level p 20 CONTROL DIAL DIAL Rotate to tune the operating frequency p 18 During memory mode rotate to select the memory channel pgs 15 64 While pushing and holding BAND selects the operat ing band in VFO mode p 18 While scanning changes the scanning direction p 75 While pushing and holding SQL sets the squelch level p 21 While pushing and holding BAND selects the pro grammed bank in memory mode p 68 EXTERNAL SPEAKER MICROPHONE JACK MIC SP Connect an optional speaker microphone or headset if de sired See page 122 for a list of available options 3 al 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION KEYPAD KEY Pushed momentarily Pushed and held for 1 sec q cLR SCOPE e Inputs digit 1 for frequency input memory channel selection etc e While pushing PTT this key sends the DTMF code 1 e Displays the simple band scope for a single sweep p 23 SCAN eS Ga e Inputs digit 2 for frequency input memory channel selection etc e While pushing PTT this key sends the DTMF code 2 e Starts a scan p 75 3 A a e e Inputs digit 3 for frequency input memory channel selection etc e While pushing PTT this key sends the DTMF code 3 e Toggles the transmit output
92. iwan 144 146 430 432 144 146 430 432 Korean 144 146 430 440 144 146 430 440 Tx 144 148 420 450 Tx 144 148 420 450 Australian 5 9 495 999 990 2 Rx 118 174 350 470 Export DE 137 174 400 470 Tx 137 174 400 470 xport Rx 0 495 999 990 2 8 Rx 118 174 2 350 470 8 Guaranteed 440 450 MHz only Guaranteed 144 148 MHz only e Mode e No of memory channels e Usable temp range e Tuning steps e Frequency stability e Power supply e Digital transmission speed e Voice coding speed Tx High 144 MHz 430 440 MHz Tx Low Rx max power standby sGuaranteed 430 440 MHz only FM AM Rx only WFM Rx only DVt 1304 incl 100 scan edges and 4 call channels 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F 5 6 25 8 33 9 10 12 5 15 20 25 30 50 100 125 and 200 kHz 2 5 ppm 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F 10 0 16 0 V DC for external DC power or specified lcom s battery pack 4 8 kbpst 2 4 kbpst e Current drain at 7 4 V DC 2 1 A typical 2 2 A typical 0 8 A approx 340 mA typical dualwatch FM DV 170 mA typical dualwatch FM DV e Antenna connector e Dimensions projections not included e Weight approx e Data connector Transmitter e Modulation system FM DV Digital e Output power at 7 4 V DC e Max frequency deviation e Spurious emissions e Ext mic connector SMA 50 Q 58 4 W x
93. l UT 121 is required for IC 91A 7 When calling the desired station Continued instruction from step 2 on page 38 3 Rotate DIAL to select UR then push J 5 e YOUR CALL SIGN screen is displayed 4 Rotate DIAL to select the call sign channel in which de sired station s call sign is programmed e See page 36 for station call sign programming details Push J 5 to set the station s call sign and return to CALL SIGN screen CALL SIGH JR STATION Fis R2 noT USE MY MYCALL Ici oa 6 Push MENU LOCK to return to frequency indication 7 Perform the instruction steps and on page 38 When sending a CQ Continued instruction from step 2 on page 38 3 Rotate DIAL to select UR then push J 5 e YOUR CALL SIGN screen is displayed 4 Rotate DIAL to select the call sign channel in which CQCQCQ is programmed Or select U then push P 6 and CQ 0 in sequence to set CQCQCQ 5 Push J 5 to set CQCQCQ as the call sign and return to CALL SIGN screen CALL SIGH JR CACACE Fis R2 NOT USE PM MYCALL Ital for Push MENU LOCK to return to frequency indication Perform the instruction step and on page 38 N T DIAL lt gt 4 2 Y 8 J 5 gt gt 1 6 7 DV MODE OPERATION Optional UT 1
94. ld CLR 1 for 1 sec to clear the selected DTMF memory channel DIAL e When entering DTMF programming mode DTMF MEMORY Chai 01224567F S9AB SQL BACK MAIN S CLR SS a ee ca CLR O00 Sos e After clearing the DTMF memory ae DTMF MEMORY Chel SQL BACK MAIN CLR OTHER FUNCTIONS 12 E Confirming a DTMF memory A DTMF memory can be confirmed with a DTMF tone Push and hold DTMF M for 1 sec to enter DTMF mem ory mode Rotate DIAL to select the desired DTMF memory chan nel 3 Push SQL to confirm the DTMF memory contents DIAL Push SQL then sounds DTMF codes DTMF MEMORY Chel 612354567 SSABC He SET av SEL lt BACK gt EDIT 105 12 OTHER FUNCTIONS E Setting DTMF transfer speed The DTMF transfer speed can be selected Enter DTMF SPEED in DUP TONE set mode p 99 MENU screen DUP TONE gt gt DTMF SPEED Push MENU LOCK Rotate DIAL then push J 5 t Rotate DIAL to select DTMF transfer speed as below 100 Transfer the DTMF data per about 100 msec 200 Transfer the DTMF data per about 200 msec 300 Transfer the DTMF data per about 300 msec 500 Transfer the DTMF data per about 500 msec DTMF SPEED ina pad See See Push J 5 or 4 4 to return to DUP TONE set mode and push MENU LOCK to return to frequency indication E Tone frequency and DTCS code Sub
95. lect NOT USE for R2 setting w gt o an Push J 5 to set the call sign for R2 e Return to CALL SIGN screen CALL SIGN mFS COCOT Ri RPT1AA R2 MOT USE He s rac Ics N Push MENU LOCK to return to frequency indication Push PTT to transmit release to receive T DIAL lt gt 4 2 Y 8 J 5 gt gt 1 6 DV MODE OPERATION Optional UT 121 is required for IC 91A 7 e Setting example 2 Repeater3 YT A33333 lt C J Repeater 4 Y A44444 Area 3 A Gateway Repeater 2 A22222 Repeater1 A11111 Station A A2222 A Station B A3333B 1000 04 nooo Area 7 4 Repeater Gateway Repeater7 Repeater 8 B66666 7 B77777 gt B88888 Repeater 5 B55555 Station C B6666C Q The setting when Station A is call O The setting when Station A is mak O The setting when Station B is call ing Station C ing a CQ call in area 8 ing Station C UR B6666C UR B88888 UR B6666C R1 A22222 R1 A22222 R1 A33333 G R2 A33333 G R2 A33333 G R2 NOT USE MY A2222A MY A2222A MY A3333B 7 DV MODE OPERATION Optional UT 121 is required for IC 91A E Received call sign When a call is received in DV mode the calling station and the repeater call signs being used can be stored into the
96. mal not a malfunction because of header of the ZG call sign cannot be detected during power save 4 Turn the power save function OFF p 115 if you want to Z receive a call sign correctly even in stand by condition V For your information When receiving a call the received station call sign is auto matically displayed and scrolled in sequence at the bottom line of the function display This can be turned OFF in display set mode p 100 DV MODE OPERATION Optional UT 121 is required for IC 91A 7 One touch reply using the call record The stored call signs in the call record can be used to the call After receiving a call push and hold RX gt CS CALL for 1 sec Or while pushing and holding RX gt CS CALL rotate DIAL to select the desired call sign record wa DUP 4397067 Bol pepe The received call sign is displayed while pushing and holding CALL RX CS when DIAL is rotated while CALL RX CS is pushed e Set your own call sign MY in advance p 34 e The call sign stored in CALLER is stored as UR RXRPT1 is stored as R2 and RXRPT2 is stored as R1 e Error beeps sound when a call sign is received incorrectly and no call sign is set in this case Push PTT to transmit release to receive Important Setting call signs with the One touch reply using the call record operation as at left are for temporary operation only Therefore the
97. memory scan watch Select memory mode or the desired bank group then push and hold SCAN 2 for 1 sec to start memory bank scan Enter PRIO WATCH in scan set mode p 96 lt MENU screen gt SCAN gt PRIO WATCH gt Push MENU LOCK Rotate DIAL then push J 5 Rotate DIAL to select ON e Select BELL if the priority beep function is desired Push MENU LOCK to exit scan set mode and start the watch e PRIO indicator appears e The transceiver checks the memory bank channel s or call channel every 5 sec e The watch resumes according to the selected scan resume con dition p 81 Push VFO to cancel the watch PRIORITY WATCH 10 ZA priority watch WEF ZPRIOL s 145180 PRIO 433 260 PSKIP tir ru kn Monitors VFO frequency for 5 sec Pauses on a memory or call channel when a sig nal is received uae priority watch with priority a ree a PRIC PRIO Aag 260 145 180 PSKIP pup iF BS aon Emits beep and blinks indicator when a signal is re ceived on a memory or call channel t DIAL gt 4 2 8 J 5 lt gt gt 6 10 PRIORITY WATCH VFO scan watch Set the watching channel s For memory channel watch Select the desired memory channel For call channel watch Select the desired call channel For memory scan watch Select memory mode or the desired bank gr
98. mode operation the programmed memory or memory bank name is displayed MAIN BAND INDICATOR p 14 Shows which operating band A or B is selected for the main band OPERATING MODE INDICATOR p 21 Shows the selected operating mode e DV FM FM N WFM and AM are available depending on oper ating band SIMPLE BAND SCOPE INDICATOR p 23 When the simple band scope function is in use shows the band conditions E 3 BATTERY CHARGING E Caution Misuse of Lithium lon batteries may result in the follow ing hazards smoke fire or the battery may rupture Misuse can also cause damage to the battery or degra dation of battery performance A DANGER Use and charge only specified Icom battery packs with Icom radios Only Icom battery packs are tested and approved for use with Icom radios Using third party or counterfeit battery packs may cause smoke fire or cause the battery to burst Battery caution A DANGER DO NOT hammer or otherwise impact the bat tery Do not use the battery if it has been severely impacted or dropped or if the battery has been subjected to heavy pressure Battery damage may not be visible on the outside of the case Even if the surface of the battery does not show cracks or any other damage the cells inside the battery may rupture or catch fire A DANGER NEVER use or leave battery pack in areas with temperatures above 60 C 140 F High temperatu
99. mory chan nel e T CALL appears when a 1750 Hz tone burst signal is selected p 33 DTMF MEMORY DTMF memory ChA 1 channel l i Displays NO indication when the blank channel is selected Push P 6 to enter programming mode e Previously programmed DTMF code is displayed if programmed DTMF MEMORY eee me C Wyad The cursor is blinking when gt gt E lt entering programming mode I OTHER FUNCTIONS 12 EE Push the desired keys to input the characters e 0 9 input 0 9 A VFO inputs A B MR inputs B C CALL inputs C D BAND inputs D inputs and REC inputs e Up to 16 digits can be programmed e Push MAIN DUAL to delete the cursor placed code e Push and hold MAIN DUAL for 1 sec to delete the character at the cursor and all following characters Repeat step until the desired code is input gt DTMF MEMORY DTMF MEMORY rCHEL Chel e124 567 g1zs45m lt av d Senem The cursor can S9AB S L SET marN cLR be moved when soL seET maInscLR rotating DIAL DTMF MEMORY Chai Biz234567 SSABC HoE 2 SET av SEL BACK gt EDIT The display after 16th digit of channel 01 is input Push MENU LOCK to program the DTMF code and exit programming mode e Entering 16th digit automatically exits the programming mode Push VFO to exit DTMF memory
100. n to frequency indication e Pause timer setting e HOLD PAUSE TIMER 45SEC ESEC SCAN OPERATION 9 Scan resume timer The scan restarts after the signal disappears according to the resume time It can be set from 0 5 sec or unlimited Enter RESUME in scan set mode p 96 MENU screen gt lt SCAN gt RESUME Push MENU LOCK Rotate DIAL then push J 5 Rotate DIAL to set the desired scan resume time from 0 5 sec 1 sec steps and HOLD e OSEC Scan restarts immediately after the signal disappears e 1SEC 5SEC Scan restarts 1 5 sec after the signal disap pears e HOLD Scan restarts by rotating DIAL only 3 Push lt J 5 or 4 4 to return to scan set mode MENU LOCK to return to frequency indication e Resume timer setting RESUME TIMER 1SEC ie eS E SSEr 45SEC SSEC Scan resume timer must be set shorter than the scan pause timer otherwise this timer does not activate NS T DIAL lt gt 4 2 Y 8 J 5 gt gt 1 6 10 PRIORITY WATCH E Priority watch types Priority watch checks for signals on the frequency every 5 sec while operating on a VFO frequency or scanning The transceiver has 3 priority watch types to suit your needs The watch resumes according to the selected scan resume condition See page 81 for details Y NOTE If the pocket beep function is activated the
101. nd repeater tone is not changed by the auto repeater function Reset these frequencies if necessary U S A version e OFF The auto repeater function is turned OFF e RPT1 Activates for duplex only default e RPT2 Activates for duplex and tone AUTO REPEATER AUTO REPEATER OFF OFF mRET 1 RPT REPT1 RPT Korean version OFF Deactivates the function eON_ Activates duplex and tone default AUTO REPEATER AUTO REPEATER OFF DFE too m f i i Or 11 MENU SCREEN OPERATION Microphone simple mode Microphone simple mode is used to change the function as signments for keys on the optional HM 75A REMOTE CONTROL SPEAKER MICROPHONE pgs 122 124 e SIMPLE e NORM 1 default e NORM 2 MIC SIMPLE MODE SIMPLE MIC SIMPLE MODE mS IMPLE POF Pd 1 MHoRM HORM 1 HORHA Weather alert function U S A version only Turns weather alert function ON and OFF p 114 default OFF WEATHER ALERT WEATHER ALERT DFF OFF on OM Auto power ON Auto power ON function turns the transceiver power ON au tomatically after passing the set time period from power OFF Select the desired time period within 30 minutes to 24 hours in 30 minutes steps and OFF default OFF AUTO POWER OM AUTO POWER ON OFF 24 00 Key lock Type While the key lock function is ON PWR PTT SQL VOL and MENU Lock function only can still be accessed Accessible keys
102. ne is 5 to 10 cm 2 to 4 inches away from the lips and the transceiver is vertical Z WARNING NEVER operate the transceiver with a earphone headphones or other audio accessories at high volume levels Hearing experts advise against continuous high volume operation If you experience a ringing in your ears reduce the volume level or discontinue use 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 ruin the transceiver NEVER connect the transceiver to a power source using reverse polarity This will ruin the transceiver 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 trans ceiver DO NOT operate the transceiver near unshielded electri cal blasting caps or in an explosive atmosphere DO NOT push the PTT when not actually desiring to transmit BE CAREFUL the transceiver will become hot when op erating it continuously for long periods AVOID using or placing the transceiver in direct sunlight or in areas with temperatures below 20 C 4 F or above 460 C 140 F Place the unit in a secure place to avoid inadvertent use by children AVOID the use of chemical agents such as benzine
103. ns communicate with adjacent tone frequency or DTCS code TTDIAL gt 4 2 Y 8 J 5 gt gt 6 109 12 OTHER FUNCTIONS E Tone DTCS squelch Set the desired operating frequency CTCSS tone and DTCS code Push and hold TONE 7 for 1 sec several times to acti vate the tone or DTCS squelch TONE TSQL or DTCS e Subaudible tone encoder TONE tone squelch TSQL pocket beep TSQL DTCS squelch DTCS DTCS beep DTCS and no tone operation are activated in order e Rotating DIAL while pushing TONE 7 also selects the tone functions Operate the transceiver in the normal way When the received signal includes a matching tone code the squelch opens and the signal can be heard eWhen the received signals tone code does not match tone DTCS squelch does not open however the S indicator shows signal strength e To open the squelch manually push and hold SQL Subaudible tone encoder No tone operation 1 45300 145300 Pocket beep DTCS beep 145300 145300 E DTCS squelch DTCS Tone squelch TSOL 145300 145300 E Digital code digital call sign squelch The optional UT 121 is required for the IC 91A Set the desired operating frequency on DV mode Digital code and MY CALL SIGN Push and hold DSQ 7 for 1 sec several times to acti vate the digital code or digital call sign squelch DSQL or C
104. ntered push P 6 or 4 to select the character then push CLR 1 to erase the selected character or push and hold CLR 1 for 1 sec to erase all char acters following the cursor YOUR CALL SIGN ea L STATION FE SET av FSEL a BACK gt EDIT CLR CLR Push J 5 to store the programmed call sign and returns to YOUR CALL SIGN screen Push MENU LOCK to return to frequency indication DV MODE OPERATION Optional UT 121 is required for IC 91A 7 7 NOTE During the call sign programming mode to Z push CQ 0 to set CQCQCQ and push CQ 0 again to return to the previously stored call sign Y For your information The IC 91A 91AD has call sign edit record function When editing a call sign stored in a call sign memory regular memory or call channel the default setting is to store the edited call sign into a blank channel automatically FULL is displayed when all call sign memory is programmed The edited call sign can be over written when the setting of the EDIT RECORD is set to OFF or SELECT p 95 However you must manually over write a programmed call sign in regular memory and call channels Temporary opera tion without over writing is possible TPDIAL gt 4 2 Y 8 1 5 gt gt 6 7 DV MODE OPERATION Optional UT 121 is required for IC 91A E Digital voice mode operation Set the desired frequency in B band pgs 14 18 e Select output po
105. o turn power OFF While pushing and holding VFO MR and BAND then turn power ON to reset the CPU e ALL RESET appears when resetting the CPU See the illustration below ALL RESET CAUTION Resetting the CPU re turns all programmed contents to their default settings LLL Partial reset Push and hold PWR for 1 sec to turn power OFF While pushing and holding VFO then turn power ON to partially reset the transceiver NOTE No message appears on the display after the partial reset is done TROUBLESHOOTING 13 If your transceiver seems to be malfunctioning please check the following points before sending it to a service center PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REF No power comes ON e The batteries are exhausted e Replace the batteries or charge the battery pack pgs 1 10 12 e The battery polarity is reversed e Check the battery polarity p 12 No sound comes from the Volume level is too low e Rotate VOL to suitable level p 20 speaker e Different tone is selected with tone DTCS e Check the tone using tone DTCS scan p 110 squelch Transmitting is impossible The batteries are exhausted e Replace the batteries or charge the battery pack pgs 1 10 12 e A frequency outside of the 144 440 MHz e Reset the frequency within 144 440 MHz amateur p 24 amateur bands is set bands No contact possible with Different tone is
106. o select menu mode indication Rotate DIAL to select DV VOICE MEMO then push J 5 Rotate DIAL to select REPLY VOICE then push J1 5 e REPLY VOICE screen is displayed To play back the recorded voice memory push J 5 e Push J 5 again to pause push P 6 to cancel the play back To erase the recorded voice memory push and hold CLR 1 for 1 sec T DIAL lt gt 4 2 8 J 5 gt gt 6 7 DV MODE OPERATION Optional UT 121 is required for IC 91A E EMR communication The EMR communication mode is available for digital mode operation In the EMR communication mode no call sign set ting is necessary When an EMR communication mode sig nal is received the audio voice will be heard at the specified level even the volume setting level is set to minimum level or digital call sign digital code squelch is in use Set the desired frequency in 144 or 440 MHz band then push and hold EMR until 3 short and 1 long beeps sound to turn the EMR setting ON e EMR appears Ene Appears 430 7125 Operate the transceiver normal way To cancel the EMR communication mode push and hold EMR for 1 sec to turn OFF E Low speed data communication In addition to the digital voice communication low speed data communication is available The optional OPC 1529R DATA COMMUNICATION CABLE and se rial data communication software purchase locally are re quired in addit
107. optional UT 121 is installed inside the unit holder which is located under the battery pack case s space Install the optional UT 121 as following procedures Unscrew 2 screws to remove the unit cover RO A S y D gt 2 screws Unit cover Insert the UT 121 s fixed part to the unit holder then take down it to the unit holder as the right illustration OPTIONS 15 IC 91A only e Upper view e Check it clicks when the optional UT 121 is installed e Check the optional UT 121 is locked to the unit installer guide Check the UT 121 position where is located under the transceiver s chassis Push both edges of the UT 121 to install it into the trans ceiver then confirm to install it completely Screw 2 screws to assemble the unit cover EA 123 15 OPTIONS E Optional HM 75A REMOTE CONTROL MICROPHONE The optional HM 75A allows you to remotely select operating frequencies memory channels etc Remote control functions can be selected from 3 settings These can be selected with MIC SIMPLE MODE in set mode p 90 lt MENU screen SET MODE lt MIC SIMPLE MODE Push MENU LOCK Rotate DIAL then push J 5 Transmit LED Microphone a PTT switch i OFF ON Speaker LOCK Tre jack The HM 75A has a lock switch on the backside to prevent ac cidental frequency changes etc Y Be sure to turn power OFF when pluggin
108. or al cohol when cleaning as they can damage the transceiver s surfaces For U S A only CAUTIONI Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by Icom Inc could void your authority to operate this device under FCC regulations A TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD sreo the tieta aana tinapa eua aeaa ya oaet ted i EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS 000 cee ceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeaeeeaeeeaeeeaeeeae i FEATURES iia cele t oss ieiee ck Cte cant Oh ck OR esses tae tech Ges i IMPORTANT varare aar a aN et du Avail ean a i PRECAUTIONS siea Save deeded aeaii ii TABLE OF CONTENTS iih vciasiesied vee hehe ils eats ASER iii SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES o oo see eeeeeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeene ees v 1 ACCESSORY ATTACHMENT sssssssssssnsnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnne 1 EANNA rentieri aae a aa 1 E Beoltclip desikieen hi aeie dei eediyl aaa aee tia sapaat 1 E Hanidstrap sory sin arerin atan aE tE Do 1 E Battery pack oo cceceescecceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeaes 1 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION cceecceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee 2 7 E Front top and side panels ou sect eee e eee 2 M Function display ou eee eect eee eee eee es 6 3 BATTERY CHARGING cceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeees 8 13 E Caution icetici ancien e eg ets Stl ey 8 M Regular charging c cece eee ee eee eterna eee 10 M Rapid charging oo ce eee cece eee eeeee eee eee eee ee 11 E Optional battery Case eee eeneee
109. ory bank mode 145 620 Gace LS Bank channel is selec ted with DIAL Push MR to return to regular memory condition MEMORY CALL CHANNELS 8 E Programming memory bank scan name Each memory channel can be programmed with an alphanu meric channel name for easy recognition and can be indi cated independently by channel Names can be a maximum of 8 characters Y NOTE Scan name indication can be turned ON or OFF in Z display set mode p 101 Push MR to select memory mode e When programming a call channel name push CALL to select call channel mode Rotate DIAL to select the desired memory channel e Select scan edge channels 0A 0B to 24A 24B for programming ascan name Push and hold S MW MR for 1 sec to enter select mem ory write mode e 1 short and 1 long beep sound HB indicator blinks Push 4 2 or V 8 several times to select BNAME MNAME or SNAME when programming the bank name the memory name or the scan name respectively e After selecting the name to be programmed a cursor blinks for the first character Rotate DIAL to select the desired character e The selected character blinks e Push A a 3 to change the character group from AB alphabeti cal characters capital letters ab alphabetical characters lower case letters 12 numbers and symbols in sequence e Push P 6 to move the cursor ri
110. oup then push and hold SCAN 2 for 1 sec to start memory bank scan eEnter PRIO WATCH in scan set mode p 96 MENU screen gt SCAN gt PRIO WATCH gt Push MENU LOCK Rotate DIAL then push J 5 Rotate DIAL to select ON e Select BELL if the priority beep function is desired Push VFO to exit scan set mode and start the watch e PRIO indicator appears Push and hold SCAN 2 for 1 sec to enter scan type se lection condition Rotate DIAL to select the desired scan type from ALL BAND and PROG xx xx 0 24 DUP Release SCAN 2 to start the VFO scan watch e The transceiver checks the memory bank channel s or call channel every 5 sec e The watch resumes according to the selected scan resume con dition p 81 Push VFO to cancel the watch e During priority watch psd i45000 F SKIF BAPA Searches VFO frequencies for 5 sec Pauses on a memory or call channel when a sig nal is received e During priority watch with priority beep 145000 bret al al Emits beep and blinks indicator when a signal is re ceived on a memory or call channel TTDIAL gt 4 2 Y 8 J 5 gt gt 6 MENU SCREEN OPERATION 1 1 E General MENU screen is used for programming infrequently changed values or conditions of functions Entering MENU screen and o
111. peration e g Set AUTO power OFF to 30 minutes Push MENU LOCK to enter MENU screen e MENU groups k MEND ote steteot appear SET MODE SCAN DUP TOHME DISPLAY SOUNDS Rotate DIAL to select the desired menu group then push J 5 e Setting items SET MODE appear APF OFF POWER SAYE ATTEHMHUATOR MoM I TOR DOIAL SFPEEO Rotate DIAL to select the desired item then push J 5 AUTO POWER OFF mor 36MIN Bear Ire SAMIN 12enil Rotate DIAL to select the desired value or condition then push J 5 to return to the setting item selection mode AUTO POWER OFF OFF Seah IN SAMIN Ser Ir 12emit Push MENU LOCK to return to frequency indication re peat steps to to set another items TTDIAL gt 4 2 Y 8 J 5 gt gt 6 11 MENU SCREEN OPERATION E MENU screen indication for B band While B band is selected MENU screen shows following in dication Heke MENU kkk Ra CALL S amp S MESSAGE PFOS DY VOICE M mSET MODE DY SET MODE MENU screen indication for B band The optional UT 121 is required for IC 91A E Menu list MENU REF MENU REF CALL SIGNt a DV SET MODE pgs 92 95 RX CALL SIGNt SCAN pgs 96 97 MESSAGE POSITIONt DUP TONE pgs 97 99 DV VOICE MEMot Eon DISPLAY pgs 99 101 SET MODE pgs 88 91 SOUNDS p 102 tRefer to the chapter 7 for details items list
112. position transmis sion function from 5 10 30 second 1 3 5 10 and 30 min utes default OFF GPS AUTO TX GPS AUTO TX OFF OFF SSEC SseEcC 165EC L1eSEC SeasecC Se SE 1mMit LmMit DV auto detect When a signal other than DV mode is received during DV mode operation the transceiver has capability of automatic FM mode selection e OFF Operating mode is fixed in DV default ON The transceiver automatically selects FM mode for temporary operation DY AUTO DETECT DY AUTO DETECT OFF OFF on OM MENU SCREEN OPERATION 11 Call sign edit record Selects the call sign programming when the call sign is edited or corrected with the pre programmed call sign e OFF The edited or corrected call sign is over writ ten e SELECT The edited or corrected call sign is pro grammed into the selected call sign memory The edited or corrected call sign is pro grammed into a blank channel automatically default EDIT RECORD e AUTO EDIT RECORD OFF OFF SELECT ALTO SELECT ALTO 11 MENU SCREEN OPERATION E Scan set mode items Priority watch Activates priority watch or priority watch with alert Bell e OFF The priority watch is turned OFF default ON _ The transceiver checks the memory channel fre quency every 5 sec e BELL The transceiver checks the memory channel fre quency every 5 sec You can be alerted with beeps and blinking PRIO WATCH PRIO WAT
113. re buildup in the battery such as could occur near fires or stoves inside a sun heated car or in direct sunlight may cause the battery to rupture or catch fire Excessive temper atures may also degrade battery performance or shorten battery life A DANGER DO NOT expose the battery to rain snow seawater or any other liquids Do not charge or use a wet battery If the battery gets wet be sure to wipe it dry before using The battery is not waterproof e A DANGER NEVER incinerate an used battery pack since internal battery gas may cause it to rupture or may cause an explosion A DANGER NEVER solder the battery terminals or NEVER modify the battery pack This may cause heat gen eration and the battery may burst emit smoke or catch fire e A DANGER Use the battery only with the transceiver for which it is specified Never use a battery with any other equipment or for any purpose that is not specified in this in struction manual e A DANGER If fluid from inside the battery gets in your eyes blindness can result Rinse your eyes with clean water without rubbing them and see a doctor immediately e WARNING Immediately stop using the battery if it emits an abnormal odor heats up or is discolored or deformed If any of these conditions occur contact your Icom dealer or dis tributor e WARNING Immediately wash using clean water any part of the body that comes into contact with fluid from inside the battery
114. rectly Re starts the recording when the DV audio signal is received correctly Push REC again to stop recording e The recording stops automatically when the track becomes full Track size setting The track size can be changed with the following instruction Enter TRACK SIZE in DV voice memo set mode MENU screen DV VOICE MEMO TRACK SIZE Push MENU LOCK Rotate DIAL then push J 5 e TRACK SIZE screen is displayed TRACK SIZE LESS TRACK 15S 2TRACK S851 TRACK Rotate DIAL to select the desired track size 10S 3TRACK Makes 3 tracks and 10 seconds audio can be recorded in each track 15S 2TRACK Makes 2 tracks and 15 seconds audio can be recorded in each track 30S 1TRACK Makes 1 track only and 30 seconds audio can be recorded in a track Push J 5 or 4 4 to return to DV VOICE MEMO screen Push MENU LOCK to return to frequency indication DV MODE OPERATION Optional UT 121 is required for IC 91A 7 Playing back and erasing the recorded audio Select DV mode in B band and deactivate the priority watch p 83 and weather alert function p 114 if activated Enter TRACK in DV voice memo set mode lt MENU screen gt DV VOICE MEMO TRACK Push MENU LOCK Rotate DIAL then push 5 t e TRACK screen is displayed TRACK TRACK 1 HE avi SEL z lt BACK CLR CLR Rotate DIAL t to select the desired
115. rmal and BOTH R TX RX reverse default BOTH N DTCS POLARITY DTCS POLARITY BOTH M BOTH M TH RF TH RF TRE RIM TR RMH BOTH F BOTH Fe TX RX Normal polarity TX RX Reverse polarity DTMF speed Select the desired DTMF transmission speed from 100 msec 200 msec 300 msec 500 msec e100 100 msec interval 5 0 characters per second default 200 200 msec interval 2 5 characters per second 300 300 msec interval 1 6 characters per second e500 500 msec interval 1 0 character per second DTMF SPEED DTMF SPEED m1 Aa 168 288 z206 Sau Sag See Ue ES A MENU SCREEN OPERATION 11 E Display set mode items Display backlighting The transceiver has display backlighting with a 5 sec timer for night time operation The display backlighting can be turned ON continuously or turned OFF if desired e OFF The backlight is turned OFF ON _ The backlight continuously lights ON e AUTO Lights when an operation is performed goes out after 5 sec default Continuously lights ON while operating with an external DC power source BACKLIGHT OFF BACKLIGHT OFF Or wA LIT O Or AUTO Busy LED The TX RX indicator lights green while receiving a signal or when the squelch is open This indication can be turned OFF to conserve the battery power if desired e OFF The indicator does not function even if a signal is received ON The indicator lights green while receiving
116. rotate DIAL to select the desired scanning type e ALL for full scan BAND for band scan PROG xx or scan name if programmed for programmed scan xx 0 to 24 programmed scan edges numbers are only displayed DUP for duplex scan To start the scan release SCAN 2 e Scan pauses when a signal is received e Rotate DIAL to change the scanning direction or resumes manually When scan pauses and you want to set the paused fre quency as a skip frequency gt Push and hold SKIP 5 for 1 sec to store the paused frequency into the highest blank memory channel e While pushing and holding SKIP 5 rotate DIAL to select a skip condition from SKIP P SKIP and OFF e While pushing and holding SKIP 5 scan pauses and after writing the frequency scan resumes E Scan resume condition Scan pause timer The scan pauses when receiving signals according to the scan pause time It can be set from 2 to 20 sec or unlimited Enter PAUSE in scan set mode p 96 lt MENU screen gt SCAN PAUSE Push MENU LOCK Rotate DIAL then push J 5 t Rotate DIAL to set the desired scan pausing time from 2 20 sec 2 sec steps or HOLD e 2SEC 20SEC Scan pauses for 2 20 sec while receiving a signal Scan pauses on a received a signal until it disappears Q Push J 5 or 4 4 to return to scan set mode MENU LOCK to retur
117. s Rotate DIAL to select the desired memory channel Push 4 2 or V 8 to select BANK e Bank group and channel number is displayed if the selected mem ory channel has already been previously assigned to a bank DIAL FM aoe 145 38 7Cemi1 1 BANKE 2 2 MMAME SKIF OFF 87 eg 145 870 e011 BANK 87 MMAME SKIP 0FF MEMORY CALL CHANNELS 8 Push 4 or P 6 several times to select the desired bank group from A to Z 145 879 e011 BANE CyB MMAME SKIP fiFF Bank group is selected with 4 Jor 87 Rotate DIAL to select the bank channel number from 00 to 99 e Only vacant bank channel numbers will be displayed 145 870 lt sa11 BAYER CBS MMAME SKIF 0FF Bank channel is selec ted with DIAL Push and hold S MW MR for 1 sec to assign the chan nel to the bank e Return to the previous indication 8 MEMORY CALL CHANNELS E Memory bank selection Push MR several times to select memory bank mode While pushing and holding BAND rotate DIAL to select the desired bank A to Z e Only programmed banks are displayed DIAL Memory mode FM 145 870 aai 1 Memory channel is displayed Memory bank mode 145 870 Bank channel is displayed Rotate DIAL to select the bank channel e Only programmed channels are displayed DIAL Mem
118. select R2 then push J 5 RPT2 CALL SIGN screen is displayed o Rotate DIAL to select the desired repeater s in the same zone call sign e Select NOT USE when not operating RPT2 a Push J 5 to set the call sign for R2 e Return to CALL SIGN screen CALL SIGH mF COC ATE R1 RPT1AA R2 MOT USE Pits MYCALL ICSi N Push MENU LOCK to return to frequency indication Push PTT to transmit release to receive T DIAL lt gt 4 2 Y 8 J 5 gt gt 1 6 DV MODE OPERATION Optional UT 121 is required for IC 91A 7 e Setting example 1 Zone Repeater 2 Area 3 a A22222 1 Gateway me Repeater 1 A11111 Area 1 Station A A2222A Station B A2222B Internet network V What is the area The Area is the communication range that is covered by a local repeater H A Local repeater is called an area repeater in the D STAR system to another Zone Q The setting when Station A is call ing Station B ing a CQ call in area 1 UR A2222B UR CQCQCQ R1 A22222 R1 A22222 R2 NOT USEQ R2 A11111 MY A2222A MY A2222A O The setting when Station A is mak i Repeater 4 A44444 Station C A4444C V What is the zone The Zone is composed of several areas that are linked by the 10 GHz microwave signal The areas 1
119. set call signs will be overwritten when an other call record is used to set call signs e Never saved into a call sign memory If you want to save the set call signs see Copying the call record contents into call sign memory p 50 for details VY For your information When a call specifying your call sign is received the call signs of the calling station and the repeater it is using can be used for operation automatically e When RX call sign auto write p 93 is set to AUTO the station call sign in CALLER is set to UR automatically e When Repeater call sign auto write p 93 is set to AUTO the stored station call sign in RXRPT1 is stored as R2 and RXRPT2 is stored as R1 automatically 47 7 DV MODE OPERATION Optional UT 121 is required for IC 91A E Copying the call sign Copying the call sign memory contents This function is convenient when or modifying a part of the current call sign Z NOTE Make sure that the EDIT RECORD item in DV set Z mode is set to AUTO or SELECT in advance p 95 During DV mode operation enter call sign set mode MENU screen CALL SIGN Push MENU LOCK Rotate DIAL then push 5 t e CALL SIGN screen is displayed Rotate DIAL to select UR R1 or R2 as desired then push J 5 F Rotate DIAL to select the desired call sign channel to
120. settings with BAND and DIAL as above are not required Set other data e g offset frequency duplex direction tone squelch etc if desired Push and hold S MW MR for 1 sec to enter select mem ory write mode e 1 short and 1 long beep sound Gy indicator blinks Rotate DIAL to select the desired channel e Call channels CO C1 VFO VFO and scan edge channels OA OB to 24A 24B as well as regular memory channels can be programmed in this way Push and hold S MW MR for 1 sec to program e 3 beeps sound e Memory channel number automatically increases when contin uing to push and hold S MW MR for 3 sec after programming EXAMPLE Programming 145 870 MHz into memory chan nel 11 blank channel Push and hold VFO mode for 1 sec to program rm im 145870 145870 PSKIP ari Push l for 1 sec Enter select memory Return to the VFO mode write mode a A 146 010200 145 870 BANK 1 4 PSKIFP MNAME SKIP 0FF 4 Rotate DIAL to select channel 11 311 BANK 3 MNAME SKIP 0FF Channel 11 E Memory bank setting The IC 91A 91AD has a total of 26 banks A to Z Regular memory channels 000 to 799 A band 000 to 399 B band are assigned to the desired bank for easy memory manage ment Push and hold S MW MR for 1 sec to enter select mem ory write mode e 1 short and 1 long beep sound Gig indicator blink
121. sired frequency e The frequency changes according to the preset tuning steps See the left hand side of the page to set the tuning step e Push and hold MHz VFO for 1 sec then rotate DIAL to change the frequency in 1 MHz steps or push and hold for 1 sec again then rotate DIAL to change the frequency in 10 MHz steps Each pushing and holding for 1 sec toggles 1 MHz or 10 MHz tuning steps Push MHz VFO to cancel it DIAL changes the fre quency according to the se lected tuning step EM hil 146010 f After pushing and holding MHz VFO for 1 sec DIAL changes the frequen cy in 1 MHz 10 MHz steps FREQUENCY AND CHANNEL SETTING 4 Using the keypad The frequency can be directly set via numeric e Entering 146 520 MHz e Entering 79 3 MHz e Changing 100 kHz keys and below e lf a frequency outside the frequency range is en Tan Em TARR Em Editting tered the previously displayed frequency is auto score a P rone a7 146 520 MHz matically recalled after editing last digit 4 to 146 240 MHz 4 Push VFO to select VFO mode if neces ga Em Cra p Em sary Lou J 14 rea FQ omen 1 AG Enter the desired frequency via the keypad 4 4 4 T im ent im na wn 146 att 79 1462 4 52 Em gaa Em hm amp 1465 a 79 3 14624 Leen al 4 4 2a rn 0
122. t for the reply call from the station who receives the break in call After receiving the reply call communicate normally To cancel the break in push and hold BK 9 for 1 sec to turn OFF e How to use the break in While operating with the call sign squelch p 110 the squelch never opens no audio sounds even if a call is re ceived unless your own call sign MY is specified However when the call including the BK ON signal break in call is received the squelch will open and audio sounds even if the call is specified for another station e Station C calling to Station A with BK OFF Station A and B are communicating us ing the call sign squelch Station A Station B never hears that Station C is calling Station A Station B y7 Station C e Station C calling to Station A with BK ON Station A and B are communicating us ing the call sign squelch Station A Station B also hears that Sta tion C is calling Station A ad E Station B Station C 51 7 DV MODE OPERATION Optional UT 121 is required for IC 91A E Message operation TX message programming TX messages are available for up to 5 channels and each channel can be programmed with a message of up to 20 characters Available characters are 0 to 9 A to Z capital let ters a to z lower case letters some symbols and space Enter TX MESSA
123. ter function The U S A and Korean versions automatically use standard repeater settings duplex ON OFF duplex direction tone encoder ON OFF when the operating frequency falls within or outside of the general repeater output frequency range The offset and repeater tone frequencies are not changed by the auto repeater function reset these frequencies if necessary Frequency range and offset direction e U S A version FREQUENCY RANGE 145 200 145 495 MHz 146 610 146 995 MHz 147 000 147 395 MHz SHIFT DIRECTION DUP appears DUP appears 442 000 444 995 MHz 447 000 449 995 MHz DUP appears DUP appears e Korean version FREQUENCY RANGE 439 000 440 000 MHz SHIFT DIRECTION DUP appears U S A KOREAN versions only Enter AUTO RPT in set mode p 89 lt MENU screen gt SET MODE AUTO RPT Push MENU LOCK Rotate DIAL t then push J 5 Rotate DIAL to select the auto repeater setting U S A version RPT1 Activates duplex only default e RPT Activates duplex and tone e OFF Auto repeater function is turned OFF Korean version ON Activates duplex and tone default OFF Auto repeater function is turned OFF Push J 5 or 4 4 to return to set mode and push MENU LOCK to return to frequency indication REPEATER AND DUPLEX OPERATIONS 6
124. tery charger Continuing to charge the battery beyond the specified time limit may cause a fire overheating or the battery may rup ture WARNING NEVER insert the transceiver battery attached to the transceiver into the charger if it is wet or soiled This could corrode the battery charger terminals or damage the charger The charger is not waterproof CAUTION DO NOT charge the battery outside of the spec ified temperature range 0 C to 35 C 32 F to 95 F Icom recommends charging the battery at 20 C 68 F The battery may heat up or rupture if charged out of the specified temperature range Additionally battery perfor mance or battery life may be reduced 9 3 BATTERY CHARGING E Regular charging Prior to using the transceiver for the first time the battery pack must be fully charged for optimum life and operation Battery indicators The indicators show gRE and ga in sequence while charging and both indicators disappear when com pletely charged Charging note e Be sure to turn the transceiver power OFF Otherwise the battery pack will not be charged completely or takes longer charging time periods e External DC power operation becomes possible when using an optional CP 12L CP 19R or OPC 254L The attached battery pack is also charged simultaneously except during transmit see p 11 for more details e The external DC power supply voltage must be within
125. the entire selected kHz MHz Band Band band Some frequency ranges are edge edge Scan not scanned according to the k _ __ lC eo s T re ien ee frequency coverage of the v T ae Same transceiver s version Jeana SUR ot PROGRAMMED SCAN Repeatedly scans between MEMORY SKIP SCAN Repeatedly scans memory p 75 two user programmed fre p 77 channels except those set as Band Scan edges Band Quencies Used for checking skip channel Skip channels edge mA xs edge for frequencies within a speci can be turned ON and OFF fied range such as repeater output frequencies etc by pushing and_ holding SKIP 5 in memory mode Sic Jump _ ALL SELECTED BANK Repeatedly scans all bank FREQUENCY MEMORY Skips unwanted frequencies SCAN p 78 channels or selected bank SKIP FUNCTION p 79 or channels that inconve SKIP channels The skip scan is Band Band Niently stop scanning This also available edge edge function can be turned ON Scan and OFF by pushing and W SKIP SKP 2 holding SKIP 5 in either VFO or memory mode fe on OOUE o 74 E Full band programmed scan Push VFO to select VFO mode e Select the desired frequency band with BAND if desired Set the squelch level While pushing and holding SCAN 2 rotate DIAL to se lect the desired scanning type e ALL for full scan BAND for band scan PROG xx or scan name if programmed for programmed scan
126. tion is activated The squelch control and volume control can be used while the lock function is in use with default setting Either or both the squelch control and volume control can also be locked in set mode p 90 Appears 146010 P SKIP BASIC OPERATION 5 E Dualwatch operation Dualwatch operation monitors two frequencies simultane ously The IC 91A 91AD has two independent receiver cir cuits as A band and B band available frequency bands and operating mode are different depending on bands Dualwatch operation Push and hold MAIN DUAL for 1 sec to turn the dual watch operation ON and OFF e While in dualwatch operation the display indicates A band in the upper half and B band in the lower half 146010 s0000 5 BASIC OPERATION Main band selection Push MAIN DUAL to select A band or B band as the main operating band alternately 440 000 7 146010 i 440 000 Setting audio volume The audio level for dualwatch operation can be adjusted both on A band and B band simultaneously default This setting can be set separately for each band in sounds set mode Push and hold MAIN DUAL for 1 sec to enter the dual watch operation if necessary Rotate VOL to adjust the audio level for the main band e If squelch is closed push and hold SQL to verify the audio level e The display shows the volume level while setting
127. tore the message 8 Push MENU LOCK to return to frequency indication DV MODE OPERATION Optional UT 121 is required for IC 91A 7 Message Transmission Select the message transmission function ON Ch01 05 and OFF When a message channel is selected the transceiver transmits a text message pre programmed default OFF Set the operating frequency call signs and other settings such as repeater as desired in B band Perform the steps to in TX message program ming as at left Rotate DIAL to select the desired message channel e Ch01 to Ch05 available e See left hand pages for message programming Push J 5 to set the message for transmission Push PTT to transmit the selected message e The message is transmitted each time PTT is pushed e The message is transmitted each 30 sec automatically during continuous transmission Release PTT to return to receive When the reply call with a message is received the call sign and the message scrolls at the bottom of the function display 430 7125 Bo MSGiHella Scrolls the received message VY For your information The automatic received call sign and or message indication can be turned OFF in display set mode if desired RX CALL SIGN p 100 RX MESSAGE p 101 Y NOTE Only 1 message can be stored in the IC G 914 91 AD The received message is cleared by turning Z power OFF or overwritten
128. trans Z ceiver automatically selects the tone squelch function YZ when priority watch starts About priority beep function When receiving a signal on the priority frequency you can be alerted with beeps and a blink This function can be activated when setting the priority watch function ON MEMORY CALL CHANNEL WATCH While operating on a VFO fre quency priority watch checks for a signal on the selected every 5 sec e A memory channel with skip infor mation can be watched 5 sec Memory VFO he Call frequency Aisa 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 and or memory bank scan is useful to speed up the scan VFO SKIP Mch 001 frequency N Mch 001 Mch 999 VFO SCAN WATCH While scanning in VFO mode priority watch checks for signals on the selected every 5 sec 5 sec Memory VFO Call scan channel E Priority watch operation Although DIAL and J 5 are used for description in this section A 2 V 8 and P 6 are available instead of DIAL and J 5 Memory call channel and memory scan watch Select VFO mode then set an operating frequency Set the watching channel s For memory channel watch Select the desired memory channel For call channel watch Select the desired call channel For
129. trated at left to facilitate carrying the transceiver Handstrap E Battery pack Attach the Li lon battery pack BP 217 or battery case BP 216 as illustrated below e Charge the Li Ion battery pack before use pgs 10 11 Battery pack Battery case 2 2 E Front top and side panels PANEL DESCRIPTION Function display Internal microphone ANTENNA CONNECTOR p 1 Connects the supplied antenna e An optional AD 92SMA adapter p 122 is available for connect ing an antenna with a BNC connector TX RX INDICATOR TX RX p 24 Lights green while receiving a signal or when the squelch is open lights red while transmitting PTT SWITCH PTT p 24 Push and hold to transmit release to receive QSQUELCH KEY SQL Push and hold to open the squelch temporarily and monitor the operating frequency p 22 While pushing and holding this key rotate DIAL to ad just the squelch level p 21 MENU LOCK KEY MENU LOCK Push to toggle menu screen indication ON and OFF p 85 Push and hold for 1 sec to toggle the lock function ON and OFF p 25 POWER KEY PWR Push and hold for 1 sec to turn the transceiver power ON and OFF MAIN DUAL KEY MAIN DUAL Push to select the main band between A and B bands p 26 Push and hold for 1 sec to toggle the dualwatch func tion ON and OFF p 25 KEYPAD pgs 4 5 OCALL RX gt CS KEY CALL RX CS
130. uency indication DV MODE OPERATION Optional UT 121 is required for IC 91A 7 Received GPS message indication Enter RX GPS in message position set mode MENU screen gt MESSAGE POSITION gt RX GPS Push MENU LOCK Rotate DIAL then push J 5 e RX GPS MESSAGE screen is displayed R GPS MESSAGE DATAS CALL fr om osak aA a BACK Push J 5 or 4 4 to return to MESSAGE POSITION screen Push MENU LOCK to return to frequency indication TPDIAL gt 4 2 Y 8 1 5 gt gt 6 7 DV MODE OPERATION Optional UT 121 is required for IC 91A E Other functions for DV mode operation DV voice memory The IC 91A 91AD has a DV voice memory that records a total 30 second approx of received audio The DV voice memory is divided into 2 tracks 15 seconds each in a track as the default setting Recording received audio Select DV mode in B band and deactivate the priority watch p 83 and weather alert function p 114 if activated While receiving a DV signal push REC 440 012 ree REC TRACK 2 Rotate DIAL to select the desired track e is displayed beside the track number when the selected track has been recorded Push REC to start recording e Track counter bar meter is displayed during record e The recording is paused automatically when the DV signal is in terrupted or when the DV audio signal cannot be received cor
131. wer if desired p 24 Select DV mode p 21 Set your own call sign for DV operation as follows Enter MY in call sign set mode lt MENU screen CALLSIGN gt MY Push MENU LOCK Rotate DIAL then push J 5 N Rotate DIAL to select the desired your own call sign channel if you have programmed several call signs then push J 5 to set the call sign and return to CALL SIGN screen e See page 34 for your own call sign programming details CALL SIGH fie E f Fe Fei R2 NOT USE H s MYCALL IC Set the desired call sign as described in When calling the desired station p 39 or When sending a CQ p 39 Push and hold PTT to transmit and speak into the micro phone at normal voice level e Tx Rx indicator lights red and the RF meter shows the output power Release PTT to return to receive e The other station call sign will be received e Received call signs can be stored into the received call record automatically See page 93 for details Y NOTE The digital mode operation is vastly different from GFM mode One of the differences is in digital mode the ZY squelch does not function as in FM mode Changing the squelch setting will not open it to hear the hiss of White Y Noise It only activates for digital squelch functions such Gas CSQL Digital code squelch or DSQL Digital call sign ZY squelch WS MQ DV MODE OPERATION Optiona
132. when not using it for a long time Oth Z erwise the battery pack or installed batteries will become exhausted SS Battery indicator The battery indicator Full appears only when the BP 217 is attached to the transceiver G The battery indicator does not appear when turning power Z ON after the charging is completed without disconnecting Z the battery charger or external DC power Indication Battery condition The battery has ample capacity wl The battery is nearing exhaustion Charging is neces sary E External DC power operation An optional cigarette lighter cable CP 12L or CP 19R for 12 V cigarette lighter socket or external DC power cable OPC 254L can be used for external power operation Operating note e Power supply range is between 10 0 16 0 V DC NEVER CONNECT OVER 16 V DC directly into the DC IN jack of the transceiver e BE SURE to use CP 12L CP 19R or OPC 254L when con necting a regulated 12 V DC power supply Use an external DC DC converter to connect the transceiver through optional CP 12L CP 19R or OPC 254L to a 24 V DC power source e The voltage of the external power supply must be within 10 16 V DC when using either CP 12L CP 19R or OPC 254L otherwise use the battery pack e Up to 5 W approx of maximum output power is provided with the external DC power operation however when the supplied voltage exceeds 14 V the built in protection circuit
133. with the gateway connection if the se lected repeater has gateway capability The gateway connec tion can be set in RPT1 only when NOT USE is set to RPT2 e If an un necessary character is entered push P 6 or 4 to select the character then push CLR 1 to erase the selected character or push and hold CLR 1 for 1 sec to all characters following the cursor RPT1 CALL SIGN te FL RFPTIAA G 5 SET av SEL a BACK gt EDIT CLR CLR Push J 5 to store the programmed call sign and returns to RPT1 or RPT2 CALL SIGN screen Push MENU LOCK to return to frequency indication T DIAL lt gt 4 2 8 J 5 gt gt 6 7 DV MODE OPERATION Optional UT 121 is required for IC 91A Repeater operation in the same zone Set the desired repeater s frequency offset and shift direc tion in B band pgs 18 31 e Select DV mode in advance p 21 Set your own call sign p 38 e See p 34 for your own call sign programming Set the desired station call sign p 39 e See p 36 for station call sign programming Set the repeater s call sign as follows N w Enter R1 in call sign set mode MENU screen CALLSIGN R1 gt Push MENU LOCK Rotate DIAL then push J 5 Rotate DIAL to select the nearest repeater s call sign Push 4J 5 to set the call sign for R1 e Return to CALL SIGN screen Rotate DIAL to
134. xx 0 to 24 pro grammed scan edges numbers are only displayed DUP ap pears only when duplex operation is set for duplex scan DIAL Full scan selection 146010 P SKIP SCAN ALL vFo MHz Band scan selection FPF SKIF SCAN BAND Programmed scan selection See Se ee P SKIP ECAN PROG a1 A Selectable between 00 to 24 if programmed SCAN OPERATION 9 To start the scan release SCAN 2 e Scan pauses when a signal is received e Rotate DIAL to change the scanning direction or resumes manually e Push VFO to stop the scan e During full band scan e During programmed scan PSKIP YX N About the scanning steps The selected tuning step in Z each frequency band in VFO mode is used during scan Y Duplex scan function Repeatedly scans two frequencies Z transmission reception during duplex scan operation Scan name selection 148800 P SKIP 148300 Paes he Fal SCAM SCAMMAME eee os Ee Scan edge number Scan name Scan name is not displayed during a programmed scan 75 Q 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 00A 00B to 24A 24B in memory channels Push VFO to select VFO mode Set the desired frequency Select the desired band with BAND Set th

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