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Icom iV85-T User's Manual

1. Kx aia ia el FUNC Access to secondary function CALL Selects the call channel p 26 MR Selects a memory mode p 26 After pushing FUNC enter into memory pro gramming editing mode pgs 27 29 After pushing FUNC programs transfers VFO memory or call channel contents into memory channel VFO when pushed and held for 1 sec pgs 27 29 CLR Selects VFO mode aborts direct frequency input or cancels scanning etc pgs 17 35 TONE P BEEP T SCAN U Cc VU G SCAN 1 Tone Input digit 1 during frequency input memory channel selection etc pgs 17 26 After pushing FUNC selects the subaudible tone function pgs 22 39 2 P BEEP Input digit 2 during frequency input memory channel selection etc pgs 17 26 After pushing FUNC turns the pocket beep function ON and OFF p 41 3 T SCAN Input digit 3 during frequency input memory channel selection etc pgs 17 26 After pushing FUNC starts tone scanning pgs 24 42 4 DUP Input digit 4 during frequency input memory channel selection etc pgs 17 26 After pushing FUNC selects duplex function duplex duplex simplex p 22 5 scaN Input digit 5 during frequency input memory channel selection etc pgs 17 26 After pushing FUNC starts scanning p 35 S
2. Pager selective code push PTT Ss Ba a Bees Seep 70 n Answer back manual MA PA 3 peep ee gee O O 0000 0000 0000 0000 B a Set both transceivers to either code squelch or non coded operation w Communication 10 PAGER CODE SQUELCH Requires Optional UT 108 E Code programming Before programming The pager and code squelch functions require ID codes and a group code These codes are 3 digit DIMF codes and must be written into the code channels before operation 1 Decide the ID code of each transceiver and a group code for your group 2 Decide whether you want to return to normal operation or code squelch operation after a connection is made 3 Program the ID code group code and transmit codes other station s codes as below Code channel assignment ID OR CODE CHANNEL RECEIVE ACCEPT OR GROUP CODE NUMBER RECEIVE INHIBIT Your ID code os Receive accept only Receive inhibit should be ID code programmed in each channel Receive accept must be Group code One of 1 6 programmed in one channel Memory space P Receive inhibit only Channel CP automatically memorizes an ID code when receiving a pager call The conte
3. Push CLR to select VFO mode 17 By other methods Via the A V keys Push A or V several times to set the desired frequency e Each push increases decreases the frequency by the selected tuning step See next set of instructions for setting tuning step size Tuning step selection The IC V85 has 8 tuning steps 5 10 12 5 15 20 25 30 and 50 kHz The tuning step is selec table in SET MODE G Push FUNC then set 8 to enter SET MODE 2 Push A or V several times to select the tuning step item 3 Rotate VOL to select the desired tuning step 4 Push ENT or CLR to exit SET MODE BASIC OPERATION 4 v For your information VOL function assignment The VOL control can be used as a tuning dial for fre quency tuning instead of M V keys However when VOL functions as tuning dial 4 V keys function as volume control G While pushing and holding 4 and V turn power ON to enter INITIAL SET MODE Q Push A or V several times to select the dial as signment item tOP TONE P BEEP TSCAN BANK onno O G O ENT 3 Rotate VOL to select the condition VOL is assigned as VOL is assigned as AF volume control tuning dial 4 To exit INITIAL SET MODE push ENT or CLR 19 4 BASIC OPERATION E Setting audio squelch level To set the audio level Rotate VOL to set the desired audio level
4. 3 Select the desired stand by condition e Select VFO memory or call channel e Scan or priority watch operation can also be selected 4 When the alert is detected a beep sounds and the follow ing indication will be displayed Shows above indications alternately e Weather alert function OFF Turn the weather alert function OFF in SET MODE Repeat above procedure described at step A NOTE While receiving a signal on a frequency other than 77 the weather alert ON frequency the receiving signal or f audio will be interrupted momentarily every 5 sec approx Gin case the alert function is turned ON This is caused by Y the WX alert function To eliminate the interruptions set the 47 weather alert item OFF in SET MODE E General When using a repeater the transmit frequency is shifted from the receive frequency by the offset frequency It is convenient to program repeater information into memory channels M Set the receive frequency repeater output frequency 2 Push FUNC and pup 4 several times to select or e gt indicates the transmit frequency is shifted down indicates the transmit frequency is shifted up Blinking or indicates the reversed duplex mode is selected in SET MODE p 48 3 Push FUNC and Tone 1 several times to activate the subaudible tone encoder if required e A appears e Select the desired subaudible tone frequency if neces
5. RPt OF The auto repeater function is turned OFF RPt R1 Activates for duplex only default RPt R2 Activates for duplex and tone SET MODES 11 Auto power off The transceiver can be set to automatically turn OFF after a specified period with a beep when no key operations are per formed e 30 min 1 hour 2 hours and OFF default can be specified The specified period is retained even when the transceiver is turned OFF by the auto power off function To cancel the function select POF OF in this SET MODE Repeater lock out Selects lockout type from repeater busy and OFF e RLO OF No lockout is activated default RLO RP The repeater lockout is turned ON e RLO bU The busy lockout is turned ON 53 11 SET MODES Squelch delay Selects squelch delay from short and long to prevent re peated opening and closing of the squelch during reception of the same signal e Sat S The squelch closes in short delay default e Sgt L The squelch closes in long delay DTMF rate The rate at which DTMF memories send individual DTMF characters can be set to accommodate operating needs 1 100 msec interval 5 0 cps rate default e 2 200 msec interval 2 5 cps rate e 3 300 msec interval 1 6 cps rate 5 500 msec interval 1 0 cos rate cps characters sec Dial assignment Selects VOL control action from volume and tuning dial e OP VO AF volume d
6. p 43 Repeat steps 5 and to set additional transmit code channels if desired 9 Push gt ENT or CLR to exit code selection mode e Receive accept receive inhibit Receive accept SKIP indicator does not appear ac cepts pager calls when the transceiver receives a signal with a code the same as that in the code channel Receive inhibit SKIP indicator appears ignores calls even when the transceiver receives a code the same as that in the code channel Transmit codes should therefore be programmed for receive inhibit otherwise the trans ceiver will not reject unnecessary calls 10 PAGER CODE SQUELCH E Pager operation Calling a specific station 1 Program the code channel in advance p 44 2 Set the operating frequency Set the volume and squelch to the desired level as in normal op eration 3 Push FUNC then push oPT 0 e Rotate VOL to select dtm PG if dtm CS or dtm OF ap pears A OPT 4 Select the desired transmit code channel Push and hold opt 0 for 1 sec to enter the code se lection mode Rotate VOL or push A V to select the desired code channel Push ENT or CLR to return to previous mode e 100 MHz digit shows P 5 Push PTT to transmit the pager code 6 Wait for an answer back e When the transceiver receives an answer back code the func tion display shows the other m
7. IED I 7 7 Bob 3 Rotate VOL to select the desired DTMF memory Push and hold opr 0 for 1 sec to enter the DTMF pro Push MONI or PTT to save the digits and exit the DTMF gramming mode ji i programming mode appears e Programmed DTMF code sequence sounds when MONI is e Programmed memories can be cleared in this way pushed Or after 24th digit is input the transceiver automatically saves OPT Push for 1 sec the digits and returns to step 2 17 DTMF MEMORY E Transmitting a DTMF code sequence e DTMF memory indication Using a DTMF memory channel The DTMF memory consists of 5 pages that are 1st to 5th Push FUNC then push opt 0 to enter OPTION SET MODE 6th to 10th 11th to 15th 16th to 20th and 21st to 24th dig Roe Ok ee em Me its e st page indication e 2nd page indication a H i 7 Push and hold opt 0 for 1 sec to select the DTMF mem ME ory Appears e 3rd page indication e 4th page indication Piat TE vil Var 3 Rotate VOL to select the desired memory 4 Push MONI or PTT to exit the DTMF memory mode Appears Appears e Selected DTMF code sequence sounds when MONI is pushed e oth page indication While pushing PTT push MONI to transmit the selected al DTMF memory After the DTMF code sequence is transmitted the transceiver re turns to receive automatically Blinks DTMF MEMORY E DIMF transmi
8. and OFF LI Li lon The transceiver does not memorized the transceiver ON OFF condition when battery is detached and automat ically returns to OFF condition even if you detach the bat tery with the transceiver ON condition You are required to turn ON the transceiver by pushing PWR for every bat tery attach Beep sounds when the attached battery is exhaustion e The battery must be charged presently OFF The transceiver memorizes the transceiver ON OFF condition when battery is detached 5 NOTE This item MUST be set LI Li lon when the at D taching battery is BP 227 Li lon HEE 2 SET MODE INSPECTION Push ae then push C8 Ju enter SET MODE p 47 SET MODE e Repeater tone e Tone squelch frequency p 47 frequency p 47 e DTCS code p 48 e DTCS polarity p 48 Tuning step p 48 e Weather alert p 50 Push Y Available for USA version only e Bank link function tAppears when accessing SET MODE from memory mode only p 50 p 48 NOTE When the display type setting pgs 20 53 in INITIAL SET MODE is selected other than FR CH or nm and accessing SET MODE from memory mode most of set mode items are restricted e Bank setting e TX permission e LCD backlight e Function key timer e Scan pause timer p 50 p 49 p 49 p 49 p 49 57 SET MODE INSPECTION 12 While pushing and holding Q push eur to enter IN
9. ON and OFF when pushed and held for 1 sec Lock all keys except PWR PTT MONI and audio level adjustment p 20 6 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION E Function display rett Yal 3 SN s o CIT if BUSY INDICATOR Appears when a signal is being received or the squelch iS Open Blinks while the monitor function is activated p 19 SIGNAL INDICATOR Shows receiving signal strength as below Y VY m Yul Weak RX Signal level gt Strong Shows the output power level while transmitting Low Middle High ALALAS IN a ee sss ae me es a E cs nn Ms Say mm a Pe Se O LMH ro eee ee ee ee ee eee al T Lo ME TRANSMIT INDICATOR p 19 Appears during transmit PAGER CALL INDICATOR p 46 Blinks when a pager call is received This indicator ap pears only when an optional UT 108 DTMF DECODER UNIT is installed DUPLEX INDICATOR p 23 appears when plus duplex ae is selected o 7 appears when minus TONE INDICATOR appears while the subaudible tone encoder is in use p 23 Mm appears while the tone CTCSS squelch function is in use p 39 p appears while the tone DTCS squelch function is in use p 39 m appears with the fm or indicator while the pocket beep function CTCSS or DTCS is in use p 41 OUTPUT POWER INDICATOR p 19 L appear
10. a signal is received The transceiver has two inhibiting conditions repeater and busy 1 While pushing and holding 4 and W turn the power ON to enter INITIAL SET MODE 2 Push A or V several times until RLO appears 3 Rotate VOL to select the repeater lockout function to RP bU or OFF RP Transmit is inhibited when a signal with un matched sub audible tone is received e bU Transmit is inhibited when a signal is received 4 Push ENT or CLR to exit INITIAL SET MODE D REPEATER OPERATION WE Auto repeater function USA version only The USA version automatically activates the 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 re peater tone frequencies are not changed by the auto repeater function Reset these frequencies if necessary 1 While pushing and holding 4 and W turn the power ON to enter INITIAL SET MODE 2 Push A or V several times until RPt appears 3 Rotate VOL to select the desired condition e OF the auto repeater function is turned OFF e R1 the auto repeater function activates duplex only e R2 the auto repeater function activates duplex and tone 4 Push ENT or CLR to exit INITIAL SET MODE 25 USING INITIAL SET MODE e Frequency range and offset directi
11. and function activation Push FUNC then push and hold mO ENT for 1 sec to toggle the function ON and OFF e gO appears while the lock function is ac tivated PWR PTT VOL and MONI can be operated regardless of this setting 2 T SCAN GE D a amp 5 0 ooo DE KENT 21 4 BASIC OPERATION E Weather channel operation usa version only Weather channel selection 1 Push MR several times to select weather channel group Weather channel group indication 2 Push A or V several times to select the desired weather channel 3 Push MR to select memory mode or push CLR to se lect VFO mode Weather alert function USING SET MODE An NOAA broadcast station transmits weather alert tone be fore important weather announcements When the weather alert function is turned ON the selected weather channel is monitored each 5 sec for the announcement When the alert signal is detected the ALt and the WX channel are dis played alternately and sounds a beep tone until the trans ceiver controls are manipulated The previously selected weather channel is checked periodically during standby or while scanning 1 Select the desired weather channel 2 Turn the weather alert function ON in SET MODE Push FUNC and seT 8 to enter SET MODE Push A or V to select the weather alert item then rotate VOL to set ON push ENT or CLR to exit SET MODE
12. and hold MR for 1 sec to program e 3 beeps sound Quick reference guide ROBO DUI P SCAN SKIP OPT PRIO ro T Hi C7 amp 2 9 e Continue to push and hold MR for 1 sec after 3 beeps are emit ted to increment the displayed memory channel number mmm ACCESSORIES E Accessory attachment Antenna Attach the antenna to the transceiver as illustrated below Keep the SP MIC cap SP MIC jack cover attached when jacks are not in use to keep the contacts clean Attach the SP MIC cap ACCESSORIES 1 Belt clip Hand strap Conveniently attaches to your belt Slide the hand strap through the loop on the top of the rear panel Attach the belt clip with the supplied screws using a phillips as illustrated below Facilitates carrying screwdriver To attach the belt clip a E 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION E Switches controls keys and connectors CONTROL DIAL 1 0 ANTENNA CONNECTOR O Swe Speaker PTT SWITCH ee ee EXTERNAL SPEAKER Microphone _ _ MICROPHONE JACKS Yul 7 m her ar 5 SQUELCH MONITOR SWITCH a E OD E FUNCTION DISPLAY C gt J O A m lt ep ala p Cam 0 POWER KEY Mo EXTERNAL DC JACK KEYPAD CONTROL DIAL VOL p 19 Rotate to adjust the volume level 7 The assigned function for VOL and A V can be ex Z changed in INITIAL SET MODE
13. and reception from nn default nR Rn and RR n normal R reverse Reverse function Turns the reverse function ON and OFF default Reverse function OFF Reverse function ON Tuning step Selects tuning step from 5 10 12 5 15 20 25 30 and 50 kHz for LA VW or VOL When VOL is assigned as tuning dial operation default value may differ depending on trans ceiver types and versions 49 11 SET MODES Scan pause timer Selects the scan pause time from SCt 5 SCt 10 SCt 15 and SCP 2 When receiving signals the scan pauses according to the scan pause time e SCt 5 10 15 Scan pauses for 5 10 15 sec default SCt 15 Scan pauses until the signal disappears Re sumes 2 sec after the signal disappears e SCP 2 Function key timer Selects the function indicator display timer when pushed FUNC from FO At F1 At F2 At F3 At and F m FO At disappears immediately after secondary func tion is operated default e F1 2 3 At disappears after 1 2 3 sec after secondary function is operated Fm Q appears until FUNC is pushed again LCD backlight Selects LCD backlight lighting condition from auto ON and OFF LIG At Lights when any key except PTT is pushed de fault e LIG ON Lights continuously while the transceiver is pow ered ON e LIG OF Never lights Transmission permission Turns tran
14. battery packs may cause smoke fire or cause the battery to burst Battery caution e A DANGER DO NOT hammer or otherwise impact the bat tery Do not use the battery if it has been severely impacted or dropped or if the battery has been subjected to heavy pressure Battery damage may not be visible on the outside of the case Even if the surface of the battery does not show cracks or any other damage the cells inside the battery may rupture or catch fire e A DANGER NEVER use or leave battery pack in areas with temperatures above 60 C 140 F High temperature build up 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 e 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 e A DANGER NEVER incinerate an used battery pack since internal battery gas may cause it to rupture or may cause an explosion e 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 DANGER Use the battery only with the transceiver for which it is specified Never use a battery with any other equipment or for
15. in a cool dry place with the temperature between 20 C to 35 C 4 F to 95 F BATTERY PACKS 3 Charging caution e 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 battery charger Continuing to charge the battery beyond the specified time limit may cause a fire overheating or the battery may rup ture e 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 e CAUTION DO NOT charge the battery outside of the spec ified temperature range 10 C to 40 C 50 F to 104 F Icom recommends charging the battery at 20 C 68F 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 13 3 BATTERY PACKS E Regular charging When using a BP 227 BATTERY PACK attached to the trans ceiver prior to using
16. om as ED SCAN TE mip T BANK J SiN SKIP OPT Clearing a memory Push CLR to select VFO mode if necessary 2 Push FUNC then push MR to enter the memory trans fer mode i and a memory channel number blink 3 Push A or V to select the memory channel to be cleared e When VOL is assigned as tun ing dial rotate VOL to select the memory channel pgs 18 53 The call channel cannot be reg M o og EI cleared ches R 4 Perform the following operation within 1 sec otherwise the transceiver returns to the mem ory mode without clearing the memory Push FUNC then push MR momentarily Push FUNC then push and hold MR for 1 sec e The contents of the selected memory are cleared 5 Push CLR to return to regular operation MEMORY CALL OPERATION 6 E Memory bank selection E Memory bank setting The IC V85 has a total of 10 banks A to J Each memory 1 Push MR to select memory mode then select the desired channel 0 to 99 may be assigned to one of the banks for memory channel via A or V easy memory management C 1 Push MR to select memory mode Push Q Push FUNC and seT 8 to enter SET MODE 3 Push A or V several times until bAk appears 2 Push FUNC and Bank to enter memory bank selection e Bank indicator blinks PRIO 3 Rotate VOL to select the de sired bank A to J e Bank
17. pgs 18 53 PTT SWITCH PTT Push and hold to transmit release to receive SQUELCH MONITOR SWITCH MONI p 19 Push and hold to open the squelch temporarily and monitor the operating frequency While pushing and holding this key push A or V to adjust the squelch level 77 The assigned function for VOL and 4 can be 7 exchanged in INITIAL SET MODE pgs 18 53 UP DOWN KEYS A V p 18 Selects the operating frequency set mode items etc 77 The assigned function for VOL and 4 can be ex f Changed in INITIAL SET MODE pgs 18 53 KEYPAD pgs 5 6 Used to enter operating frequency the DTMF codes etc PANEL DESCRIPTION 2 EXTERNAL DC JACK DC 11V Connect an external DC power supply through the op tional CP 19R for external DC operation p 16 Connect the supplied or optional wall charger BC 167A D to charge the attached battery pack p 13 POWER KEY PWR p 17 Push and hold for 1 sec to turn the power ON and OFF FUNCTION DISPLAY pgs 7 8 EXTERNAL SPEAKER MICROPHONE JACKS SP MIC Connect an optional speaker microphone or headset if de sired The internal microphone and speaker will not func tion when a connector is inserted See page iv for a list of available options ANTENNA CONNECTOR p 1 Connects the supplied antenna 4 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION Keypad v D O a CLR FUNC O Z U Cc Spe
18. 136 174 e Output power at 7 2 V Taiwan Thailand Korea Tx Rx 144 146 Thailand 5 5 W 4 W 0 5 W High Mid Low General LM Tx Rx 136 174 1 Others 7 W 4 W 0 5 W High Mid Low 1 Guaranteed 144 148 MHz range only e Max frequency deviation 45 0 kHz e Type of emission FM e Spurious emissions Less than 60 dBc Number of memory channels 107 incl 6 scan edges and 1 call e Microphone connector 3 conductor 2 5 d mm 140 2 2 KQ e Frequency resolution 5 10 12 5 15 20 25 30 50 kHz e Operating temperature range 10 C to 60 C 14 F to 140 F e Frequency stability 2 5 ppm 10 C to 60 C 14 F to 140 F fea Receiver e Power supply requirement Supplied or optional Icom s battery pack or 11 0 V 15 external DC power e Receive system Double conversion superheterodyne Current drain at 7 2 V DC approx Intermediate frequencies 1st 46 35 MHz 2nd 450 kHz Transmit at 7 W High 2 6A e Sensitivity at 12 dB SINAD Less than 0 2 pV at 4 W Middle 2 0 A e Squelch sensitivity threshold Less than 0 16 pV at 0 5 W Low 1 0A e Selectivity More than 55 dB Receive standby 80 mA e Spurious and image rejection More than 60 dB power save 30mA Intermodulation More than 55 dB max audio 250 mA Audio output power More than 0 3 W at 10 distortion with Antenna connector BNC 50 9 Ge yr aS eae e Dimensions proj not included 56 W x 110 H x 34 4 D mm Ext speaker connector 3 con
19. CAN SKIP OPT PRIO SET Hmi TO e CL In appears automatically in the sub transceiver s display and S meter indicator shows that data is being received from the master transceiver 4 When cloning is finished turn power OFF then ON again to exit cloning mode Y NOTE DO NOT push PTT on the sub transceiver during Z cloning This will cause a cloning error CLONING 13 E Cloning using a PC Please refer to the HELP file that comes with CS V85 CLONING SOFTWARE OPC 478 RS 232C type to RS 232C port _ OPC 478UC USB type OPC 478U USB type DRESS ETER TESS SS Ne ES 61 E Partial reset AL PONER ON If you want to initialize the operating conditions VFO fre quency VFO settings set mode contents without clearing the memory contents a partial resetting function is available for the transceiver While pushing CLR push and hold PWR for 1 sec to partially reset 14 RESETTING FUNCTIONS AT POWER ON E CPU reset The function display may occasionally display erroneous in formation e g when first applying power This may be caused externally by static electricity or by other factors If this problem occurs turn power OFF After waiting a few seconds turn power ON again If the problem persists per form the following procedure Partial resetting is also available See left for details 7 MPORTANT G Resetting t
20. ITIAL SET MODE p 51 e Key touch beep p 51 e Time out timer p 51 Auto repeater p 52 Auto power off p 52 Repeater lock out p 52 lt 1 i e Battery protection function p 56 e Squelch delay p 53 Q li e Mic simple mode p 55 e DTMF rate p 53 Push Available for USA version only e Tuning speed acceleration p 55 e Dial assignment p 53 e Monitor key action p 55 e Power save p 54 e LCD contrast p 54 e Display type p 53 INITIAL SET MODE nn gt ee mmm 13 CLONING Cloning allows you to quickly and easily transfer the pro grammed contents from one transceiver to another trans ceiver E Transceiver to transceiver cloning at POWER ON 1 Connect the OPC 474 CLONING CABLE to the SP jack of the master and sub transceivers 2 While pushing FUNC and A turn power ON to enter The master transceiver is used to send data to the sub trans cloning mode master transceiver only power ON for ceiver sub transceiver CLONE appears and the transceivers enter the clone standby condition MOOS NBD Gras Master transceiver Sub transceiver 59 3 Push PTT on the master transceiver e CL OU appears in the master transceiver s display and S meter indicator shows that data is being transferred to the sub transceiver 000 Oooo OOO A B c D TONE P BEEP T SCAN BANK DUP S
21. KIP PRIO H M L 6 SKiP Input digit 6 during frequency input memory channel selection etc pgs 17 26 After pushing FUNC sets and cancels skip setting for memory scan during memory mode p 37 7 PRIO Input digit 7 during frequency input memory channel selection etc pgs 17 26 After pushing FUNC starts priority watch p 38 8 sSeT Input digit 8 during frequency input memory channel selection etc pgs 17 26 After pushing FUNC enters into SET MODE p 47 9 H m L Input digit 9 during frequency input memory channel selection etc pgs 17 26 gt After pushing FUNC switches transmit power between high middle and low output power p 19 7 When the transceiver becomes hot during Y high or middle output power operation the G built in protection circuit activates to reduce 7 the transmit output power to 3 W approx OO OPT BANK ENT I E PANEL DESCRIPTION 2 0 oPT Input digit 0 during frequency input memory channel selection etc pgs 17 26 After pushing FUNC selects an optional func tion mode such as pager or code squelch op eration pgs 45 46 BANK After pushing FUNC enters a memory bank se lection p 30 PK ENT 770 Sets the frequency even if the full 6 digits of frequency have not been entered p 17 After pushing FUNC switches key lock func tion
22. O 01011 INSTRUCTION MANUAL FM TRANSCEIVER IC V85 IC V85 T This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject 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 FM TRANSCE IC V85 Icom Inc FOREWORD Thank you for purchasing this Icom transceiver The IC V85 FM TRANSCEIVER IS designed and built with Icom s superior technology and craftsmanship With proper care this trans ceiver should provide you with years of trouble free operation We want to take a couple of moments of your time to thank you for making the IC V85 your radio of choice and hope you agree with Icom s philosophy of technology first Many hours of research and development went into the design of your IC V85 FEATURES O 7 W high transmit output power 7W IC V85 except THA version 5 5 W IC V85 THA version O CTCSS and DTCS encoder decoder stan dard O Optional DTMF decoder 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 V85 EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS wono penmon A WARNING Personal injury fire hazard or electric shock may occur CAUTION Equipment damage may occur Recommen
23. TER CABLE WITH NOISE FILTER Used for operation and charging a battery pack connected to transceiver via a DC power source 11 7 V 15 9 V DC e MB 98 BELT CLIP MB 98 Same as that supplied with the transceiver e UT 108 DTMF DECODER UNIT Provides pager and code squelch capabilities e SP 13 EARPHONE Provides clear receive audio in noisy environments e FA B2E wHIP ANTENNA Same as that supplied with transceiver e HM 75A HM 131L HM 158L sPEAKER MICROPHONES Combination speaker microphones that provide convenient operation while hanging the transceiver from your belt HM 75A has 4 function switches for remote control capabilities HM 131L HM 158L are equipped with an earphone jack and a revolving clip e HM 128L HM 153L HM 166L EARPHONE MICROPHONE You can clip the microphone with PTT switch to your lapel or breast pocket e HS 85 HEADSET Allows you hands free operation Includes VOX PTT and one touch PTT with time out timer e VS 1L PTT VOx UNIT HS 94 HEADSET VS 1L PTT VOX UNIT Required when using the headset HS 94 EAR PIECE TYPE HEADSET Earhook headset with flexible boom microphone e CS V85 CLONING SOFTWARE OPC 478 U UC CLONING CABLE Provide quick and easy programming of memory channel memory name eic e OPC 474 CLONING CABLE For cloning between transceivers e LC 167 CARRYING CASE Helps protect the transceiver from scratches etc TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREB conv nen se E noes i IMPORTANT eases eect sane t
24. VFO mode if necessary Programmed scan P1 scans between 1A and 1b P2 scans be 2 Push FUNC and scan 5 to start a scan tween 2A and 2b and P3 scans between 3A and 3b frequencies SCAN A MEMORY SKIP SCAN Push Mich 0 SKIP SKIP 3 Push FUNC and seT 8 several times to select the de sired scan edge P1 P2 P3 or AL e AL for full scan P1 P2 and P3 for programmed scan be tween the programmed scan edge channels as 1A 1b PRIORITY WATCH 2A 2b and 3A 3b Priority memory channel watch To change the scan direction push A or V VFO frequency Clion 3 Priority channel e When VOL is assigned as tuning dial rotate VOL to change 145 20 MH ape 5 a 50 msec the scan direction pgs 18 53 Priority memory channel scan Gen pe EN A SET FUNC Cpe Push scan VFO frequency 14520 MHz gt a Priority channels gt 4 Push CLR to stop the scan CL de 0 ae Ca Ce CD 5 sec 50 msec 35 NOTE Scan edges 1A 3A 1b 3b must be programmed in advance Program them in the same manner as regular memory channels p 27 If identical frequencies are programmed into the scan edges programmed scan will not proceed MAYS Slate SCAN OPERATION 8 E Memory scan Memory scan repeatedly scans all programmed memory channels except those set as skip channels Push MR to select memory mode if necessar
25. 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 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 for the transceiver 10 C to 60 C 14 F to 140 F and the battery itself 10 C to 60 C 14F 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 45 C 113 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 becomes about half capacity then keep it safely
26. ceiver to an AC outlet This may pose a fire hazard or result in an electric shock NEVER connect a power supply of more than 16 V DC through the optional CP 19R CIGARETTE LIGHTER CABLE to the DC 11V jack to prevent damaging the transceiver NEVER connect the transceiver to a power source using reverse polarity This will ruin the transceiver NEVER cut the DC power cable between the DC plug and fuse holder If an incorrect connection is made after cutting the transceiver may be damaged NEVER expose the transceiver to rain snow or any liquids The transceiver may be damaged NEVER operate or touch the transceiver with wet hands This may result in an electric shock or ruin the transceiver NEVER attempt to charge alkaline or dry cell batteries Be aware that external DC power connections will charge batter ies inside the battery case This will damage not only the bat tery case but also the transceiver DO NOT push the PTT when not actually desiring to trans mit PRECAUTIONS continued DO NOT operate the transceiver near unshielded electrical blasting caps or in an explosive atmosphere BE CAREFUL The transceiver will become hot when operating it continuously for long periods AVOID using or placing the transceiver in direct sunlight or in areas with temperatures below 10 C 14 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 a
27. d MR for 1 sec when 3 2 Set the desired frequency beeps will sound to program the information into the se 3 Set other information such as tone duplex as desired lected memory channel and return to VFO 4 Push FUNC then MR momentarily UB and memory channel number blink DUP SKIP PT ODHOD PRIO T Hi ro After 3 beeps are emitted continue to hold MR to increment the displayed memory channel number 5 Push A or V to select the desired memory channel e When programming the call channel select C e When VOL is assigned as tuning dial rotate VOL to select the memory channel pgs 18 53 Conn Cc k B D apa TC E P BEEP T SCAN BANK EEE PRIO SET 27 E Channel name programming 1 Select a Channel Name Indication type in INITIAL SET MODE p 53 2 Push MR to select memory mode if necessary G Push FUNC then push seET 8 to enter to the channel name programming mode e The character to be edited blinks 4 Rotate VOL to select a char acter 5 Push A to move the cursor to right W to move the cursor to left DUP SCAN I 90 ORAC Up to 5 characters can be used for channel name e Usable characters are A Z 0 9 space and 6 Push ENT or CLR to set the name and exit the chan nel name programming mode MEMORY CALL OPERATION 6 E Memo
28. ded for optimum use No risk of NOTE Hp l personal injury fire or electric shock 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 WARNING RF EXPOSURE This device emits Radio Frequency RF energy Extreme caution should be ob served when operating this device If you have any questions regarding RF exposure and safety standards please refer to the Federal Communications Commission Office of Engi neering and Technology s report on Evaluating Compliance with FCC Guidelines for Human Radio frequency Electro magnetic Fields OET Bulletin 65 A WARNING NEVER hold the transceiver so that the antenna is very close to or touching exposed parts of the body especially the face or eyes while transmitting The transceiver will perform best if the microphone is 5 to 10 cm 2 to 4 inches away from the lips and the transceiver is verti cal AWARNING NEVER operate the transceiver with a headset or other audio accessories at high volume levels Hearing experts advise against continuous high volume op eration If you experience a ringing in your ears reduce the volume or discontinue use WARNING NEVER operate the transceiver while driving a vehicle Safe driving requires your full attention anything less may result in an accident A WARNING NEVER connect the trans
29. ductor 3 5 d mm 8 Q 2 32 W x4 32 H x1 2 D in with BP 227 e Weight approx 310 g 12 5 oz EE with BP 227 and Ant 165 g 5 8 oz without battery pack and Ant All stated specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation 64 65 MEMO MEMO Count on us A 6552D 1EX Printed in Japan Icom Inc 2006 Icom Inc 1 1 32 Kamiminami Hirano ku Osaka 547 0003 Japan
30. efault e tOP dl Tuning dial Display type Selects LCD indication type from frequency channel number and channel names dSP FR Shows frequency default e dSP CH Shows channel number e dSP nm Shows channel names Only memory channels can be selected Frequency indication will be displayed when the selected memory channel has no programmed memory name or nm and accessing SET MODE from memory mode JG NOTE When this setting is selected other than FR CH f most of set mode items are restricted LCD contrast Selects LCD contrast from auto high and low LCd At Automatic default LCd HI High contrast e LCd LO Low contrast SET MODES 11 Power save Selects duty cycle for power save function from auto 1 32 1 16 1 8 1 2 and OFF P S At Duty cycle changes automatically default P S 32 1 32 duty cycle P 5 16 1 16 duty cycle P S 8 1 8 duty cycle P S 2 1 2 duty cycle e P S OF The power save function is turned OFF Mt td vel 4 gt lt r NOTE During pager or code squelch operation with UT 108 the active duty cycle is fixed 1 1 only even for duty 7 cycle settings other than OFF MO 59 11 SET MODES Monitor key action The monitor key MONI can be set as a sticky key When set to the sticky condition each push of MONI toggles the monitor function ON and OFF e PU Push Pushing a
31. efore replacing the battery pack push and hold PWR for 1 as illustrated at right 5 sec to turn the power OFF e To attach the battery pack Slide the battery pack on the back of the transceiver in the di rection of the arrow then lock it with the battery release button Slide the battery pack until the battery release button makes a click sound e To release the battery pack Push the battery release button in the direction of the arrow amp Belt clip as shown below The battery pack is then released Conveniently attaches to your belt Attach the belt clip with the supplied screws using a phillips screwdriver Battery pack if To attach the belt clip Battery release button Battery case optional for some versions When using a BP 226 BATTERY CASE attached to the trans ceiver install 5 AA LR6 size alkaline batteries as illustrated at right 1 Hook your finger under the latch and open the cover in the direction of the arrow Fig 1 2 Then install 5 x AA LR6 size alkaline batteries Fig 2 Install the alkaline batteries only Be sure to observe the correct polarity Do not pin the ribbon under the batteries 3 Close the cover with fitting in the direction of the arrow first then firm the latch in place Fig 1 Be sure to the gasket and the ribbon are set correctly and do not protrude out of the battery case Fig 3 7 A CAUTION e When instal
32. ember s ID or group code 7 After confirming a connection push FUNC and opt 0 to enter OPTION SET MODE then rotate VOL to select the code squelch operation dtm CS or non selective calling system dtm OF e DO NOT push any digit keys while code channels CO to C6 are displayed otherwise code channel contents will be changed Communicate with the other party as normal push PTT to transmit release to receive Waiting for a call from a specific station 1 Set the operating frequency 2 Push FUNC then push opT 0 Rotate VOL to select dtm PG if dtm CS or dtm OF appears Push ENT or CLR to return to previous mode e 100 MHz digit shows P 3 Wait for a call e When receiving a call the caller s ID or group code appears as shown at next page e DO NOT push any digit keys while code channels CO to C6 are displayed otherwise code channel contents will be changed 4 Push PTT to send an answer back call and display the operating frequency 5 After confirming a connection push FUNC and opt 0 to enter OPTION SET MODE then rotate VOL to select the code squelch operation dtm CS or non selective calling system dtm OF e PERSONAL CALLS This display appears when you are called with your ID code and the calling station s ID code is 123 CP and A blink e GROUP CALLS This display appears when you are called with the gr
33. en rotate VOL to select dtm OF e 100 MHz digit shows 1 when the function is cancelled 47 11 SET MODES E SET MODE Q Entering SET MODE 1 Push FUNC then push set 8 to enter SET MODE 2 Push A or V to select the desired item 3 Rotate VOL to select the condition value To exit SET MODE push ENT or CLR Enter Set Exit NOTE When the display type setting pgs 16 65 in INI TIAL SET MODE Is selected other than FR CH or nm and accessing SET MODE from memory mode most of set mode items are restricted RK Repeater tone frequency Selects tone encoder frequency for accessing a repeater etc from one of 50 available frequencies e 67 0 254 1 Hz 50 tones 88 5 Hz default Tone squelch frequency Selects frequency for tone squelch or pocket beep operation from one of 50 available frequencies e 67 0 254 1 Hz 50 tones 88 5 Hz default SET MODES 11 DTCS code Offset frequency Selects DTCS both encoder decoder code for DTCS Sets the duplex offset frequency within 0 to 20 MHz range squelch operation Total of 104 codes are available During duplex repeater operation transmit frequency or re e 023 754 023 default ceive when reverse function is set to ON shifts the set fre quency default value may differ depending on transceiver types and versions DTCS polarity Selects DTCS polarities for transmission
34. ena derede anen en a i EXPLICIT DEFINITION G Lorena i PRECAUTIONS L Lanes iii SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES sscsicsira rieri inienn jii OFTON ECET seei E S IV TABLE OF CONTENTS viccesicarsdzonsnnwsdsnsnansiesvendsiarnimnegiontees v vi QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE seesrnnnnnnnverrnnnnnnnnernnnnnnnnnerr I VI Tes 1 ee een E on eee ere Meee TA E Your first e s ee REE IV M Repeater operation rarnvrrannernanevrvanevnvansvnvnnsvnvnnnennne V E Programming memory channels rrrannnrnnnnnnnnnnnnnn VI 1 ACCESSORIE S saa 1 2 E Accessory attaChMent cccccecceeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeaeeeesaeees 1 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION nannerennnnnnnnernnnnnnanevennnnnnnnneren 3 8 WE Switches controls keys and connectors 0006 3 E Function display Se er eer ET 7 3 BATTERY PACKS susen 9 16 E Battery pack replacement cccceeceeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeaeees 9 E C Go JE EE EE EEE 11 E Regular charging ixisscsieccdacsnntenesasviecntubsces ouesucnentasiant 13 E Rapid charging EE niekeen 14 E External DC power operation ccccseeeeeeeseeeeeeees 16 4 BASIC OPERATION sscccsssssssssecccnsnssssesecsnanss 17 21 E Power Nene 17 E VFO mode SGeICCTION cccceeeeeeeceeeeeeceesseeeseeeeeeens 17 E Setting a frequency cccccseseeeceeeseeeceesseeeseeeeeeens 17 E Setting audio squelch level rrrrerrrrrnnnnrvrverrnnnnnre 19 E Receive and transmit rernnnnnnnnnnvrnnrrennnrvrnnnrernnnrernnn 19 Mi Monitor fu
35. eps and 6 Push FUNC then push and hold MR for 1 sec to trans fer the contents to VFO e 3 beeps are emitted e VFO mode is selected automatically 7 Push FUNC then push and hold MR for 1 sec e 3 beeps are emitted unit Hz e Available CTCSS tone frequency Available DTCS codes O SUBAUDIBLE TONES E Pocket beep operation This function listens for subaudible tones and can be used as a common pager to inform you that someone has called when you were away from the transceiver Waiting for a call from a specific station 1 Set the operating frequency 2 Set the desired CTCSS tone frequency or DTCS code in SET MODE e See p 40 for programming details 3 Push FUNC then push TonE 1 e Repeat several times until appears when CTCSS or ap pears when DTCS is selected 0 H LIE A Push TONE 14 UI A DTCS 4 Push FUNC then push p BEEP 2 to activate the pocket beep function PR 66 97 w appears Push 5 When a signal with the matching tone is received the transceiver emits beep tones and blinks m e Beep tones sound for 30 sec and m blinks To stop the beeps manually push any key m continues blinking until step is operated CTCSS 6 Push PTT to answer W disappears and cancels the pocket beep function automati cally E Tone scan By monitoring a signal on a repeate
36. factors caused a fault e Replace the batteries or charge the battery pack pgs 9 13 15 e Check the battery polarity e Cool down the BP 227 Rotate VOL to suitable level e Check the tone using tone DTCS scan for 1 sec to cancel the function e Push CLR to set VFO mode e Push CLR to set VFO mode e Programming different frequencies in KA and kb respectively e Push MR to set memory mode e Program more than 2 memory channels e Reset the transceiver mmm 16 option E Optional UT 108 installation 1 Remove the optional connector access cover named 2251 2 Attach the optional unit Insert the connector firmly to avoid OPT sheet a bad contact Insert a screwdriver into the hollow of the chassis then lift and e Remove the paper baking of the optional unit before installing take away the cover The removed cover cannot be used again 3 Remove the paper backing of 2251 OPT sheet supplied as an accessory 4 Attach the new 2251 OPT sheet to the service window 5 Program the necessary information from the transceivers keypad or using the cloning software before operation r WARNING NEVER attempt to remove the optional connector cover 4 using your finger nails this may result in injury TNL 63 SPECIFICATIONS EE E General E Transmitter e Frequency coverage unit MHz e Modulation system Variable reactance frequency mod USA Tx 144 148 Rx
37. g from the 100 MHz digit e Entering three to five digits then pushing ENT will also set the fre quency Some versions only re quires two digits e When a digit is mistakenly input push CLR to abort input e Example 1 when entering 145 525 MHz Push 5 Me e Example 2 when entering 144 800 MHz OO Wa 5 Transmit and receive Push and hold PTT to transmit then speak into the mi crophone release to receive E Repeater operation 1 Setting duplex Push FUNC then DuP 4 sev eral times to select minus duplex or plus duplex The USA version has an auto re peater function therefore setting du plex is not required 2 Repeater tone Push FUNC then Tone 1 sev eral times until appears if re quired E Programming memory channels The IC V85 has a total of 107 memory channels including 6 scan edges and 1 call channel for storing often used operat ing frequency repeater settings etc 1 Setting frequency In VFO mode set the desired operating frequency with other desired settings such as repeater and subaudible tone 2 Selecting a memory channel Push FUNC and MR then push 4 or V several times to select the desired memory channel UD indicator and memory channel number blink DUP SCAN SKIP OPT PRIO SET H M L 7o QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE 3 Writing a memory channel Push FUNC then push
38. gents such as benzine or al cohol when cleaning as they can damage the transceiver s surfaces Even when the transceiver power is OFF a slight current still flows in the circuits Remove the battery pack or case from the transceiver when not using it for a long time Otherwise the battery pack Li lon BP 227 or installed batteries will be come exhausted For USA only Caution Changes or modifications to this transceiver not ex pressly approved by Icom Inc could void your authority to operate this transceiver under FCC regulations SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES DANGI wice sac tena 5 ta emda d eee cen oe bee ot E 2 et al 0 56 eax accanchdassatwaeansaananeaan GS 2251 OPT ShE6 hx occtcacedeunavoaenen nn bamend 4 Battery pack Battery case 0 cee 5 Belt clip with screws 0 0 0000 cee eee ee AG Adapter EE OPTION LIST e BP 226 BATTERY CASE Battery case for 5xAA LR6 size alkaline batteries BP 227 LI ION BATTERY PACK 7 2 V 1700 mAh Lithium lon battery pack e BC 119N DESKTOP CHARGER AD 100 CHARGER ADAPTER For rapid charging of battery packs An AC adapter is sup plied with the charger Charging time approx 2 2 5 hrs e BC 121N muLTI CHARGER AD 100 CHARGER ADAPTER 6 pcs For rapid charging of up to 6 battery packs six AD 100 s are required simultaneously An AC adapter may be supplied depending on version Charging time approx 2 2 5 hrs e CP 19R CIGARETTE LIGH
39. he transceiver CLEARS all memory information Vj and initializes all values in the transceiver While pushing MONI and CLR push and hold PWR for 1 sec to reset the CPU e CLEAR indicates then initial display appears TROUBLESHOOTING 15 If your transceiver seems to be malfunctioning please check the following points before sending it to a service center PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION e The batteries are exhausted e The battery polarity is reversed e Battery s temperature protection circuit is ac tivate No sound comes from the Volume level is too low speaker Different tone is selected with tone DTCS squelch No power comes ON Transmitting is impossible The batteries are exhausted e Replace the batteries or charge the battery pack pgs 9 13 15 No contact possible with Different tone is selected with tone DTCS Check the tone DTCS using tone scan p 42 another station squelch Frequency can not be set The key lock function is activated e Memory mode or call channel is selected Program scan function Memory mode or call channel is selected e Same frequencies are programmed both A and xb of scan edge memory channel can not start Memory scan function can VFO mode or call channel is selected not start e The programmed memory channel is only one The displayed frequency is The CPU malfunctioned erroneous e External
40. he watching e VFO is displayed then the decimal point on the frequency readout blinks e When the signal is detected on the priority channel the watching is Suspended according to the setting of the scan resume condi tion GEE Memory r scan N Priority channel SKIP os seme 50 msec VFO frequency 4 Push CLR to stop the watching 39 9 E Tone squelch Operation The tone squelch opens only when receiving a signal con taining a matching subaudible tone You can wait for calls from group members using the same tone and not hear other signals SUBAUDIBLE TONES 1 Set the operating frequency Set the volume and squelch to the desired level as the normal op eration 2 Set the desired subaudible tone in SET MODE e See page 40 for programming 3 Push FUNC then push ToneE 1 e Repeat several times until w appears when selecting CTCSS or appears when selecting DTCS CTCSS DTCS 4 When the received signal includes a matching tone squelch opens and the signal can be heard e When the received signal s tone does not match tone squelch does not open however the S indicator shows signal strength e To open the squelch manually push and hold MONI Transmit in the normal way 6 To cancel the tone squelch push FUNC and Tone 1 e Repeat several times until or disappears r NOTE The transceiver has 50 t
41. hen receiving a signal scan pauses on the signal until it disappears Re sumes 2 sec after the signal disap pears Timer scan When receiving a signal scan pauses on the signal for 5 sec 10 sec or 15 sec then resumes Push ENT or CLR to set and Timer scan exit SET MODE E Priority watch Priority watch checks for signals on priority channels while operating on a VFO frequency Memory or call channel watch While operating on a VFO frequency memory or call channel watch monitors for signals in the selected memory or call channel every 5 sec M Select the desired memory channel or the call channel Push CLR to select VFO mode 3 Push FUNC then push Prio 7 to start watching VEO is displayed then the decimal point on the frequency readout blinks e The priority channel is monitored every 5 sec e When the signal is detected on the priority channel the watching is Suspended according to the setting of the scan resume condi tion VFO frequency Memory channel LA UT naan gee n l VARM 4 Push CLR to stop watching SCAN OPERATION 8 Memory scan watch While operating on a VFO frequency memory scan watch monitors for signals in each memory channel in sequence every 5 sec 1 Push MR to select memory mode if necessary U appears 2 Push FUNC then push scan 5 to start the memory scan 3 Push FUNC then push Prio 7 to start t
42. il bAk appears e Bank indicator appears 2 Push FUNC and set 8 to cy TONE P BEEP TSCAN BANK DI 4 Rotate VOL to select the de sired bank to receive the trans ferred information or erase the DEE bank contents e Select indication when erasing the contents from the bank 5 Push ENT or CLR to transfer or erase and return to regular memory mode Repeat steps to for transferring or erasing an an other bank s contents U EEE DTMF MEMORY E E Programming a DTMF code sequence The transceiver has 16 DTMF memory channels dO to dF 5 Enter the desired DTMF code sequence by pushing the for storage of often used DTMF code sequence of up to 24 digit keys A B C D 4 and in the desired digits DTMF memories are used to store phone numbers or sequence control codes A maximum of 24 digits can be input Pk enters tone E enters tone F If a digit is mistakenly input push MONI or PTT momentarily then repeat from step 1 Push FUNC then push oPT 0 to enter OPTION SET MODE e Rotate VOL to select dtm OF if necessary A OPT 2 Push and hold opt 0 for 1 sec to select the DTMF mem Ory e One of dO to dF appears oOo OOO 4y p l LI Aeee I OD I ED 3 it l l A D I I SAna F a 4
43. ing a DTMF code sequence 0 32 E Transmitting a DTMF code sequence seee 33 E DIMF transmission rate ee rererere 34 8 SCAN OPERATION keen 35 38 W Scan SE 35 E Programmed SCAN usarmvvseensensenaneemvmi 35 E Memory SCAN cccceeeccceseeeceeeeeseeeeeseaeeeeeeeensaeeensaees 36 W Skip Channels cccccsesceeccsseeeceeseeeeceeeseeeeeeeseesens 37 ME Scan resume condition r urrerennnnerevnenvnnnnerrvennnnuneen 37 GE EE ena iteuds Getaawctaueueas 38 9 SUBAUDIBLE TONES munnnvvvvvnvnnnnnnnvnnnnnvevevnnnnnnnnnnr 39 42 E Tone squelch oosncacecetatcrcsecnasttemesitatisncadiasavexsutcuwabaevanctees 39 E Pocket beep operation arrrvvnnrvvnnnnvvnnvnvnnnnrvnnunnennen 41 E OSS EE EE ger nentteatens 42 10 PAGER CODE SQUELCH Requires Optional UT 108 nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnenn 43 46 E Pager function ccacindictecaninsavneact beassenocesncdannesetactuaanbes 43 E Code programming rrnrnennannvenvvvrnnnnnnennevsnunnevevnnnnnaneer 43 E Pager opPer llON n uarseremuassmansivvennit etdmt 45 E Code squelch vinnende slam 46 11 SET MODES E INITIAL SET MODE 12 SET MODE INSPECTION WE Iransceiver to transceiver cloning WE Cloning using a PC 14 RESETTING FUNCTIONS E Partial reset 15 TROUBLESHOOTING E Optional UT 108 installation 17 SPECIFICATIONS N EE QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE E Preparation Antenna Battery pack replacement Attach the antenna to the transceiver B
44. it of the displayed offset frequency is MHz 4 Push ENT or CLR to set the offset frequency and exit SET MODE USING SET MODE E Subaudible tones Some repeaters require subaudible tones to be accessed Subaudible tones are added to your normal signal and must be set in advance Push FUNC then push set 8 to enter SET MODE Q Push A or V several times until rt appears 4 Push ENT or CLR to set the selected tone and exit SET MODE unit Hz 210 7 254 1 e Available subaudible tone frequencies Tone information Some repeaters require different tone system to be accessed DTMF TONES While pushing PTT push the desired DTMF keys 0 9 A B C D 4 and to transmit DTMF tones X transmits tone E transmits tone F The transceiver has 16 DTMF memory channels p 32 1750 Hz TONE While pushing PTT push A or V to transmit a 1750 Hz tone signal v 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 FUNC then push T scan 3 to start the tone scan e Push CLR to cancel the scan e When the required tone frequency is detected the scan pauses REPEATER OPERATION 5 E Repeater lockout USING INITIAL SET MODE This function helps prevent interference to other stations by inhibiting your transmission when
45. ling batteries make sure they are all the same brand type and capacity Also do not mix new and old batteries together e Keep battery contacts clean It s a good idea to clean bat tery terminals once a week SSN Fig 2 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE eb 3S O Oo ab San fn od San o 6 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE Regular charging When using a BP 227 BATTERY PACK attached to the trans ceiver prior to using the transceiver for the first time the bat tery pack must be fully charged for optimum life and operation Charging note Be sure to turn the transceiver power OFF Otherwise the battery pack will not be charged completely or takes longer charging time periods External DC power operation becomes possible when using an optional CP 19R The attached battery pack is also charged simultaneously except during transmit see p 16 for more details 7 Even through there is no indication during regular charg Z 7 A ing the transceiver automatically stops charging the bat G tery pack when the battery pack is fully charged BP 227 s 7 voltage becomes approx 7 2 V or the continuous charg Y ing time is over 15 hours Transceiver Turn power OFF while charging the battery pack e Charging time period Approx 12 13 hours to cigarette lighter socket 12 V DC WE Your first contact Now that you have your IC V85 ready you are excited to get on the air We w
46. llowing items are additionally required e AD 100 Charger Adapter e An AC adapter may be supplied with the BC 119N depending on version or the DC power cable OPC 515L CP 17L Transceiver Battery pack Turn power OFF AC adapter Not supplied with some versions A m AD 100 charger aN gt adapter is instal led in BC 119N OPC 515L or CP 17L Optional OPC 515L for 13 8 V power source or CP 17L for 12 V cigarette lighter socket can be used instead of the AC adapter Rapid charging with the BC 121N AD 100 The optional BC 121N allows up to 6 battery packs to be charged simultaneously The following items are additionally required e Six AD 100 Charger Adapter e An AC adapter BC 157 may be supplied with the BC 121N de pending on version or the DC power cable OPC 656 Transceiver Battery pack S Turn power OFF JU AG adapter AD 100 charger purchased adapters are installed separately J in each slot Charge indicator each indicator functions independently DC power cable OPC 656 Connect with the DC power supply 13 8 V at least 7 A BATTERY PACKS 3 E External DC power operation An optional cigarette lighter cable CP 19R for 12 V cigarette lighter socket can be used for external power operation Operating note e BE SURE to use optional CP 19R when connecting a regu lated 12 V DC power supply into the DC 11V jack of the tran
47. nction rrnrrrvrrnnrrrvrnnnnrenvnnnnnnnnnnnnrnnnnnnnenn 19 BL EA 0 EEE 20 E Key lock function iictenesscteciconncseanrncasdadenncuantendaneadnendsnaate 20 E Weather channel operation USA version only sccticcratcceseucrneresdcuoscicntuebnedeasenensreed 21 REPEATER OPERATION isscccsssscsivecceosccssensdeccssseaxe 22 25 KCEE gc EE ate eno neon nee en ner 22 E Reversed duplex mode cccccssscceseeeeeseeeesseeeeesees 22 E Offset frequency ccccsesceccsseseeeeeeeeeeeceeseeeseseseesens 23 ME Subaudible tones ccecccccseeceeeeseeeeseeseeeeeeaeeeeeens 23 MI Repeater lockout rrarrannarvanrvvvnnsvnvnnssnvnnnvnvnsennnvennne 24 E Auto repeater function USA version onlly 25 MEMORY CALL OPERATION cccecccseseesenees 26 31 ME General description ccccseeceecceeeeeeseeseeeeeeaeeeeens 26 E Selecting a memory channel rrunnnnnnannnrrvennnnunnnee 26 E Selecting the call Channel rrrnnnrnerenrnnnnvrvvnnrnnnnnen 26 E Programming the memory call channels 27 E Channel name programming rrrrrrervrrnnnnrrvvrerrnnnnen 28 ME Memory transfers cccccccccseeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeens 28 E Memory bank selection rrvrrnrrernnnrvvnnnrernnnrennnnrennnn 30 E Memory bank setting ernererrnnnnrvrronnnvrnrnnnrrerennnuveree 30 E Transferring bank contentS rrrrrrrrrrnnnrrrvrrnnnnnnnnn 31 7 DUMP MEMORY Lusis 32 34 E Programm
48. nctions such as the tone squelch are in use Push and hold MONI to monitor the operating frequency 7 The MONI key can be set to sticky operation in INITIAL 7 SET MODE See page 55 for details USING INITIAL SET MODE E Display type The transceiver has 3 display types to suit your operating style during memory mode operation The display type is selected in INITIAL SET MODE p 53 Frequency Indication type Displays operating frequency Channel Number Indication type Displays memory channel number In this type only pre programmed memory channel numbers are displayed VFO mode cannot be selected e When the channel indication type is selected only the following functions can be performed Scan function p 35 Output power setting p 19 DTMF memory function p 32 Key lock function see next set of instructions Scan pause timer setting function key timer setting and LCD backlight setting in SET MODE p 49 BASIC OPERATION 4 Channel Name Indication type Displays memory channel name you have assigned In this display pre programmed memory channel names are dis played VFO mode is selectable Programmed frequencies are indicated when you have not pre programmed the channel names in the selected memory channel e Push and hold MONI to display the operating frequency E Key lock function The key lock function prevents accidental frequency changes
49. nd W turn power ON 2 Push A or V to select the desired item 3 Rotate VOL to select the condition or value TO exit INITIAL SET MODE push ENT or CLR Enter Set Exit TONE P BEEP TSCAN BANK DUP SKI OPT Reel OWw amp MENT 3088 Key touch beep Turns key touch beep emission ON Beep level 1 to 3 or OFF default 3 7 NOTE The pocket beep level Beep level 1 to 3 or OFF 7 also changes as this setting NY Time out timer To prevent accidental prolonged transmission etc the trans ceiver has a time out timer This function cuts a transmission OFF after 1 30 min of continuous transmission This timer can be cancelled 1Ot OF The time out timer is turned OFF e tOt 1 30 The transmission is cut OFF after the set period elapses default 3 r e BE CAREFUL The transceiver will become hot when this time out timer function is turned OFF and transmis sion is made for long periods e NOTE When the battery pack BP 227 becomes hot from continuous transmittion etc the battery s protection circuit may activate to protect the battery itself and then shut off the transceiver power until it has cooled down RM AAW Auto repeater USA version only The auto repeater function automatically turns ON or OFF the duplex operation and tone encoder The offset and repeater tone is not changed by the auto repeater function Reset these frequencies if necessary
50. nd holding MONI to monitor the fre quency default HO Hold Push MONI to monitor the frequency and push again to cancel it Tuning speed acceleration The tuning speed acceleration automatically speeds up the tuning speed when pushing and holding A or V or rotat ing VOL rapidly e S S At The tuning speed acceleration is activated de fault e S S m The tuning speed acceleration is not activated When tuning dial is assigned with VOL Mic simple mode Optional HM 75A required This item turns the microphone simple mode ON and OFF Microphone simple mode is used to change the function as signments for keys in the optional HM 75A REMOTE CONTROL SPEAKER MICROPHONE as below This assignment is conve nient for 3 channel use of simple operation e mIC n1 Normal 1 default e mIC n2 Normal 2 e mMIC Sm Simple mode ca Mode NORMAL1 NORMAL2 SIMPLE pew CALL Null a VFO Memory VFO Memory eg Freq Up Freq Up Memory CH Up Memory CH Up MR 00CH Freq Down Freq Down m gu Memory CH Down Memory CH Down MR 01CH A 1750 Hz tone can be transmitted with the HM 75A opera tion Push A while pushing PTT MMA ML NOTE Turn power OFF when connecting the HM 75A to the transceiver VFO mode cannot be selected via the microphone when 7 SIMPLE mode is selected SET MODES 11 Battery protection function Sets the Battery protection function from LI Li lon default
51. nts in channel CP cannot be changed manually Other parties 1 6 Optional UT 108 is required when using the pager code squelch functions Code programming Your ID code MUST be programmed into code channel CO Up to 6 transmit codes codes that you transmit are pro grammable into code channels C1 to C6 if required Push FUNC then push opt 0 to enter OPTION SET MODE e Rotate VOL to select dtm PG or dtm CS if dtm OF ap pears 2 Push and hold opt 0 for 1 sec to enter the code selection N i SATA I A mode gt AL ew One of either CP or CO to C6 as blinks e CO is your ID code and C1 to C6 are transmit codes 3 Rotate VOL or push A V to select code channel CO e Each transceiver should have a different ID code 4 Enter the desired 3 digit ID code via the keypad a Rotate VOL or push bok M V to select a transmit TN code channel from C1 to C6 J o an PAGER CODE SQUELCH 10 6 Enter the desired 3 digit transmit code via the keypad H PE _ N 7 LEL LLL zu 7 Push FUNC then push skiP 6 to set the channel to re ceive inhibit or receive accept e When receive inhibit is set SKIP appears as below e Code channel CO cannot be set as receive inhibit e See the table for receive accept and receive inhibit details
52. on Frequency range 145 200 146 610 147 000 145 495 MHz 146 995 MHz 147 395 MHz Duplex direction appears MEMORY CALL OPERATION E General description The transceiver has 107 memory channels including 6 scan edge memory channels 3 pairs and 1 call channel Each of these channels can be individually programmed with op erating frequency pgs 17 18 duplex direction p 22 and offset p 23 subaudible tone encoder or tone squelch and its tone frequency pgs 23 40 and skip information p 37 except for scan edge memory channels 6 In addition a total of 10 memory banks A to J are available for usage by group etc E Selecting a memory channel 1 Push MR to select memory mode UB appears Push Q Enter 2 digits to select the desired memory channel or push the A V keys e The memory channels 0 9 are proceeded by a 0 e When VOL is assigned as tuning dial rotate VOL to select the memory channel pgs 18 53 TONE DUP Push Selection example Memory channel 14 E Selecting the call channel Push CALL to select the call channel e C is displayed instead of the memory channel number e Push CLR or MR to select VFO or memory mode respec tively B appears 6 MEMORY CALL OPERATION E Programming the memory call channels Push CLR to select VFO mode if necessary 6 Push FUNC then push and hol
53. one frequencies and con sequently their spacing is narrow compared to units having 38 tones Therefore some tone frequencies may receive interference from adjacent tone frequencies O OD lt OD 5 OD gt D D gt O OD I O 3 QD QD O D gt O D OD x Cc D O OD Yn using the frequencies as in the following table is recom 4 mended RQ QQ QQ AANA e Recommended CTCSS frequencies Unit Hz e Recommended DTCS codes SUB AUDIBLE TONES 9 Setting subaudible tones for tone squelch operation Separate tone frequencies can be select for tone squelch op eration rather than repeater operation the same range of tones is available see right below Like the repeater tones these are set in SET MODE 1 Select VFO or memory channel 2 Push FUNC then push set 8 to enter SET MODE 3 Push A or V several times until Ct appears when se lecting CTCSS or dt appears when selecting DTCS X blinks when selecting CTCSS or blinks when selecting DTCS DTCS 4 Rotate VOL to select the desired subaudible tone Push ENT or CLR to program the selected tone and exit SET MODE e The recommended CTCSS frequencies or DTCS codes are shown at previous page When sET mope is selected from memory mode The tone squelch frequency is not stored in the selected memory channel unless you follow st
54. ould like to walk you through a few basic op erational steps to make your first On The Air use an enjoy able experience About default setting The VOL control function can be exchanged with A keys function in INITIAL SET MODE However in this QUICK REFERENCE the factory default setting VOL controls audio output level is used to simplify instructions Basic operation 1 Turning ON the transceiver Although you have purchased a brand new transceiver some settings may be changed from the factory defaults because of the Quality Control process Resetting the CPU is necessary to start from factory default While pushing MONI and CLR push and hold PWR for 1 sec to reset the CPU and turn power ON QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE 2 Adjusting audio output level Rotate VOL to set the desired audio level 3 Adjusting the squelch level While pushing and holding MONI push A or V to set the squelch level 4 Tune the desired frequency The up down keys AT V will allow you to tune to the frequency that you want to operate on Page 18 will instruct you on how to adjust the tuning step size Push A or V to adjust the fre quency i O S Oo San i jm ab Sm o 6 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE Direct frequency input from the keypad is also available To enter the desired frequency enter 6 digits startin
55. oup code 888 and 888 has been programmed into code channel C6 Code channel VIZ ap H LE um ur e ERROR INFORMATION When the transceiver receives an incomplete code E and previously received code appear Previously received code During channel number indication described on page 20 To use these functions in channel number indication the pager code squelch setting must be programmed with other memory contents before selecting channel number indication PAGER CODE SQUELCH 10 E Code squelch When using code squelch you will only receive calls from sta tions which know your ID or group code A 3 digit code is sent each time PTT is pushed in order to open the receiving sta tion s code squelch prior to voice transmission 1 Set the operating frequency Set the volume and squelch to the desired level as in normal op eration 2 Push FUNC then push oPT 0 e Rotate VOL to select dtm CS if dtm PG or dtm OF ap pears 3 Select the desired transmit code channel Push and hold oPT 0 for 1 sec to enter code selec tion mode Rotate VOL or push A V to select the desired code channel Push ENT or CLR to exit code selection mode and return to previous mode e 100 MHz digit shows C 4 Operate the transceiver in the normal way push PTT to transmit release PTT to receive To cancel the code squelch push FUNC and opt 0 th
56. r or using pocket beep or tone squelch function you can determine the tone frequency necessary to access a repeater or open the squelch 1 Set the frequency to be checked for a tone frequency or code 2 Push FUNC then push Tone 1 e Repeat several times to select the type of tone to be scanned One of 4 tn or D appears e Tone scan may be used even if the tone condition or type is not selected TONE A 3 Push FUNC then push T scan 3 to start the tone scan e To change the scanning direction push A or V A T SCAN SUB AUDIBLE TONES 9 4 When the CTCSS tone frequency or DTCS code is matched the squelch opens and the tone fre quency or code is temporarily programmed into the selected mode such as memory or call chan nel e The tone scan pauses when a CTCSS tone fre quency or 3 digit DTCS code is detected The decoded CTCSS tone frequency or 3 digit DTCS code is used for the tone encoder or tone encoder de coder depending on the selected tone condition or type in step No indication Cannot be used for operation p CTCSS tone encoder Dn CTCSS tone encoder decoder D DTCS tone encoder decoder 5 Push CLR to stop the scan 43 E Pager function This function uses DTMF codes for paging and can be used as a message pager to confirm you of a caller s identification even when you leave the transceiver temporarily unattended
57. ry transfers 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 chan nel to be transferred Push MR or CALL to se lect memory call channel mode Push A or V to select the memory channel When VOL is assigned as tuning dial rotate VOL to se lect the memory channel pgs 18 53 2 Push FUNC then push and hold MR for 1 sec to transfer the selected memory contents to the VFO e VFO mode is selected automatically Pa FM L EI HEIE EEE C Ce Ce Ged 29 6 MEMORY CALL OPERATION Memory call memory call Select the memory call chan nel to be transferred Push MR or CALL to se lect the memory call chan nel mode Push A or V to select the memory channel When VOL is assigned as tuning dial rotate VOL to se lect the memory channel pgs 18 53 2 Push FUNC then push MR momentarily and iy blink 3 Push A or V to select the target memory e When VOL is assigned as tuning dial rotate VOL to select the target channel pgs 18 53 4 Push FUNC then push and hold MR for 1 sec e Memory mode is selected and the contents are transferred to the target memory om
58. s that have no programmed contents are skipped 4 Push ENT or CLR to select the bank Indicator stops blinking 5 Push ENT or CLR to assign the channel to the bank and return to regular memory condition 6 Repeat steps to to assign another memory channel 5 Push A or V to select the channel in the bank to the same or another bank e No channel numbers are displayed for memory bank operation To return to regular memory condition push FUNC and TG NOTE Display type setting pgs 20 53 in INITIAL SET BANK to enter memory bank mode then push ENT G MODE must be selected FR otherwise the memory bank or CLR YU operation cannot be performed 31 6 MEMORY CALL OPERATION E Transferring bank contents Contents of programmed memory banks can be cleared or transferred to another bank 7 INFORMATION Even if the memory bank contents are 77 cleared the memory channel contents still remain pro Y grammed 1 Select the desired bank contents to be transferred or erased Push MR to select memory mode Push FUNC and BANk then rotate VOL to select the desired memory bank e Bank indicator blinks Push x ENT or CLR to se lect the bank then push A 06 paces 4 SCAN SKIP mO and V to select the desired P 0O0A contents C TB A e Bank indicator stops blinking enter SET MODE 3 Push A or V several times unt
59. s when the low output power is selected M appears when the middle output power is selected H appears when high output power is selected KEY LOCK INDICATOR p 20 Appears when the key lock function is ON FUNCTION INDICATOR Appears while a secondary function is being accessed AUTO POWER OFF INDICATOR p 52 Appears while the auto power OFF function is activated FREQUENCY READOUT Shows operating frequency channel number or channel names depending on display type p 20 MEMORY CHANNEL INDICATOR p 26 Shows the selected memory channel number C appears when the call channel is selected PANEL DESCRIPTION 2 MEMORY MODE INDICATOR p 26 Appears while in memory mode or channel number indica tion mode SKIP CHANNEL INDICATOR p 37 Appears when the selected memory channel is specified as a skip channel j nt 3 BATTERY PACKS E Battery pack replacement 1 Before replacing the battery pack push and hold PWR for 1 sec to turn the power OFF Battery packs Battery A Voltage Capacity Battery life e case for AA oaao 1 Operating periods are calculated under the following conditions ODHE Tx Rx standby 1 1 8 power save function auto setting is activated 2 Operating period depends on the alkaline cells used GE 2 Push the battery release button in the direction of the arrow as shown below The battery pack is then relea
60. sary p 23 4 Push and hold PTT to transmit e The displayed frequency automatically changes to the transmit frequency repeater input frequency If OFF appears check the offset frequency see next page for details and direction 5 Release PTT to receive 6 Push and hold MONI to check whether the other station s transmit signal can be directly received REPEATER OPERATION 5 E Reversed duplex mode USING SET MODE When the reversed duplex mode is selected the receive fre quency shifts Transmit frequency shifts in normal duplex mode Each receive and transmit frequency is shown in the table below with the following conditions Input frequency 145 30 MHz Direction negative Offset frequency 0 6 MHz Push FUNC then push set 8 to enter SET MODE 2 Push A or V several times until REV appears 3 Rotate VOL to turn the reversed duplex mode ON or OFF 4 Push ENT or CLR to exit SET MODE 23 D REPEATER OPERATION USING SET MODE E Offset frequency When communicating through a repeater the transmit fre quency is shifted from the receive frequency by an amount determined by the offset frequency Push FUNC then push set 8 to enter SET MODE 2 Push A or V several times until and offset frequency appear 3 Rotate VOL to select the desired offset frequency e Selectable steps are the same as the pre set tuning steps e The un
61. sceiver The voltage of the external power supply must be within 11 7 15 9 V DC when using CP 19R e NEVER CONNECT OVER 16 V DC through CP19R Use an external DC DC converter to connect the transceiver through CP 19R to a 24 V DC power source e Disconnect the power cables from the transceiver when not using it Otherwise the vehicle battery will become ex hausted The power save function is deactivated automatically during external DC power operation Transceiver to cigarette lighter socket 12 V DC UG CP 19R Optional IL ul iy mmm 4 BASIC OPERATION E Power ON E Setting a frequency Via the keypad 1 Push CLR to select VFO mode if necessary 2 To enter the desired frequency enter 6 digits starting from the 100 MHz digit Entering three to five digits then pushing ENT will also set the frequency Some versions only requires two digits e When changing 100 kHz and below push then enter the de sired digits HESS e When a digit is mistakenly input push CLR to abort input 4 5 6 6 etala Push and hold PWR for 1 sec to turn power ON e Example 1 when entering 145 525 MHz P BEEP push OIG GW E VFO mode selection yg H h e example 2 when entering 144 800 MHz ur OG OO e Example 3 when entering 145 000 MHz from 145 525 MHz D CLR Push G Kens The transceiver has 2 basic oper ating modes VFO mode and memory mode
62. sed Battery pack Battery release button eo Battery case optional for some versions When using a BP 226 BATTERY CASE attached to the trans ceiver install 5 AA LR6 size alkaline batteries as illustrated at right 1 Hook your finger under the latch and open the cover in the direction of the arrow Fig 1 2 Then install 5 x AA LR6 size alkaline batteries Fig 2 Install the alkaline batteries only e Be sure to observe the correct polarity Do not pin the ribbon under the batteries 3 Close the cover with fitting in the direction of the arrow first then firm the latch in place Fig 1 e Be sure to the gasket and the ribbon are set correctly and do not protrude out of the battery case Fig 3 7 MA CAUTION e When installing batteries make sure they are all the same brand type and capacity Also do not mix new and old batteries together e Keep battery contacts clean It s a good idea to clean bat tery terminals once a week SSN BATTERY PACKS 11 3 BATTERY PACKS E Cautions 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 e A DANGER Use and charge only specified Icom battery packs with Icom radios Only Icom battery packs are tested and approved for use with Icom radios Using third party or counterfeit
63. smission permission ON and OFF This function can be set for each memory and call channel independently e tX On Transmission is permitted default e tX OF Transmission is inhibited Memory bank setting Sets the desired memory bank A to J and OFF to assign the regular memory channels This item appears when SET MODE Is accessed from memory mode only Memory bank link function Sets the memory bank link function ON and OFF default The link function provides continuous banks scan scanning all contents in the selected banks during bank scan This item appears when SET MODE is accessed from memory mode only SET MODES 11 e Bank link setting 1 Rotate VOL to select the memory bank link function ON 2 Push A or V to select the desired bank to be linked bLA Bank A bLb Bank B bLC Bank C bLd Bank D bLE Bank E bLF Bank F bLG Bank G bLH Bank H bLI Bank I bLJ Bank J 3 Rotate VOL to ON to link the bank 4 Repeat steps and Q to link other banks Weather alert function Turns weather alert function ON and OFF default USA version only 51 11 SET MODES E INITIAL SET MODE The INITIAL SET MODE IS accessed at power on and allows you to set seldom changed settings In this way you can CUS tomize transceiver operations to suit your preference and op erating style AT POWER ON Q Entering INITIAL SET MODE 1 While pushing and holding A a
64. ssion rate Manual DTMF code transmission USING INITIAL SET MODE While pushing PTT push digit keys A B C D 4 and to transmit a DTMF code sequence manually X transmits tone E transmits tone F When slow DTMF transmission rates are required with DTMF memory transmission as for some repeaters the trans ceiver s rate of DIMF transmission can be adjusted While pushing and holding 4 and V turn the power ON to enter INITIAL SET MODE Q Push A or V several times AEE f until dtd appears 3 Rotate VOL to select the de refere n sired DTMF transmission rate ood OOGOO ood 00 I I l l I l A B c D I T EEP TSI Al I l I l l I aoaaa Scan ske e Four rales are available 1 es za G 0 msec intervals is the fastest 5 orr 9 re 500 msec intervals is the slow Ane XENT x P est 4 Push ENT or CLR to exit INITIAL SET MODE st yt 3 SCAN OPERATION E Scan types E Programmed scan PROGRAMMED SCAN Programmed scan repeatedly scans between two user pro grammed frequencies memory channels 1A 3A and 1b 3b or scans between upper and lower band edges This scan is useful for checking for signals within a specific fre quency range such as repeater output frequencies etc Scans between lower start and high stop frequency 1 Push CLR to select
65. the transceiver for the first time the bat tery pack must be fully charged for optimum life and operation Charging note Be sure to turn the transceiver power OFF Otherwise the battery pack will not be charged completely or takes longer charging time periods External DC power operation becomes possible when using an optional CP 19R The attached battery pack is also charged simultaneously except during transmit see p 16 for more details E Even through there is no indication during regular charg ing the transceiver automatically stops charging the bat tery pack when the battery pack is fully charged BP 227 s voltage becomes approx 7 2 V or the continuous charg ing time is over 15 hours MQ Transceiver Turn power OFF while charging the battery pack e Charging time period Approx 12 13 hours to cigarette lighter socket 12 V DC E Rapid charging AD 100 installation Install the AD 100 desktop charger adapter into the holder space of the BC 119N 121N Desktop charger adapter Connectors BC 119N BATTERY PACKS Connect the plugs of the BC 119N 121N to the AD 100 desk top charger adapter with the connector then install the adapter into the charger with the supplied screws Screws supplied with the charger adapter 3 15 3 BATTERY PACKS Rapid charging with the BC 119N AD 100 The optional BC 119N provides rapid charging of battery packs The fo
66. while receiving a signal e When no signal is received push and hold MONI while setting the audio level e When VOL is assigned as tun ing dial push A J V to adjust the audio output level pgs 18 53 To set the squelch level While pushing MONI push A V to set the squelch level The squelch level 10 is tight squelch 1 is loose squelch and C 0 is open squelch ing dial rotate VOL while press eee e When VOL is assigned as tun ing MONI pgs 18 53 E Receive and transmit G Push and hold PWR for 1 sec to turn the power ON 2 Adjust audio volume to the desired level 3 Set the frequency When a signal is received e Squelch opens and audio is emitted from the speaker Signal indicator shows the relative signal strength level 4 Push FUNC then H m L 9 to select output power be tween high middle and low H appears when high power is selected M appears when middle power is selected L appears when low power is selected Push and hold PTT to transmit then speak into the micro phone GES appears e Do not hold the microphone too close to your mouth or speak too loudly This may distort the signal 6 Release PTT to receive 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 fu
67. y MB appears e See below to select bank scan Push FUNC and scan 5 to start the scan e To change the scan direction push A or V e When VOL is assigned as tuning dial rotate VOL to change the scan direction pgs 18 53 SCAN ESG 3 Push CLR to stop the scan e Bank scan Select the desired bank in step above Push FUNC and Banx to select memory bank mode Rotate VOL to select the desired bank A to J Push ENT or CLR to select the bank 8 SCAN OPERATION E Skip channels In order to speed up the scan rate you can select memory channels you don t wish to scan as skip channels Push MR to select memory mode if necessary MB appears 2 Select a memory channel to set as a skip channel 3 Push FUNC and skir 6 to toggle the skip setting ON and OFF e SKIP appears when the channel is set as a skip channel F SKIP appears E Scan resume condition USING SET MODE When a signal is received during scanning the scan resume condition determines what action the transceiver takes The transceiver has 2 scan resume conditions available as illustrated below Use SET mope to select the one which best suits your needs Push FUNC then push set 8 to enter SET MODE 2 Push A or V several times until SCP or SCt ap pears 3 Rotate VOL to select the desired scan resume condition e Pause scan W

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