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Icom IC-208H Two-Way Radio User Manual

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1. Mounting nw bracket Need AL Gs a A a Z 2 S E T C 2 5 JA Mounting nut ASA J T When using self tapping screws Flat washer 0 O S c all Been 0 Wess eb Ben E Oo O QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE Microphone connection Connect a separation cable between the controller and Connect the supplied microphone as illustrated below main unit using the supplied screws as illustrated below e Controller s rear panel e Main unit Separation cable connection Using the supplied separation cable 3 5 m 11 5 ft or the op tional separation cable 7 m 23 ft the controller can be sep arated from the main unit doubling as a remote controller 1 Detach the controller as below OPC 600 R or OPC 601 R A ferrite core is adapted for the USA version 4 CAUTION NEVER short the terminals of the separation connector The 13 8 V power line is available in the connector so the transceiver may damage when short circuited OOH wn 10wow Optional MB 58 installation The optional MB 58 REMOTE CONTROLLER BRACKET IS avail able for separate installation Drill 2 or 4 holes where the bracket is to be installed e Approx 4 mm 1 when using nuts approx 1 2 mm ae when using self tapping screws 2 Insert the supplied screws bolts and washers through the mounting base and tighten 3 Adjust the angle for the clearest view of the functio
2. gt Lights green when DTMF S is activated DTMF sig nals can be transmitted with the keypad 2nd FUNCTION SWITCH FUNC DTMF SELECT SWITCH DTMF S p 50 FUNCTION SWITCHES F 1 F 2 p 67 Program and recall your desired transceiver conditions BAND SWITCH BAND Push to select the frequency band p 11 Push for 1 sec to select the operating mode p 65 MEMORY CALL SWITCH MR CALL Push to select memory mode p 11 Push for 1 sec to select call channel p 38 Downloaded by RadioAmateur EU PANEL DESCRIPTION 1 a keypad FUNCTION SECONDARY FUNCTION Gey key OTHER FUNCTIONS e between opening and closing the In memory mode enters bank selecting a squelch p 15 condition p 35 Starts and stops scanning p 41 Starts and stops tone scanning p 55 OFF p 18 Selects high output power p 17 Turns the DTCS squelch ON p 54 za After pushing ewes Gs Selects mid output power p 17 Turns the DTCS pocket beep function ON Transmits the appropriate 53 p DTMF code pgs 23 50 Starts and stops priority watch p 47 Turns the one touch PTT function ON and E Selects low output power p 17 Turns the DTMF memory encoder function When the DTMF memory en Ee ON p 50 coder is activated push 0 to ES Selects minus duplex operation p 21 Turns the subaudible tone encoder ON _ 9 to transmit the appropriate 5 p
3. Appears while the priority watch is activated blinks while the watch is paused PANEL DESCRIPTION 1 B MEMORY CHANNEL NUMBER INDICATORS Shows the selected memory channel number p 26 gt Shows the selected bank initial p 35 C appears when the call channel is selected p 38 gt L appears when the lock function is activated p 14 SKIP INDICATORS p 44 skiP appears when the displayed memory channel is specified as a skip channel P skP appears when the displayed frequency is spec ified as a program skip frequency MEMORY INDICATOR pgs 11 26 Appears when memory mode is selected S RF INDICATORS Shows the relative signal strength while receiving sig nals p 15 Shows the output power level while transmitting p 17 OUTPUT POWER INDICATORS LOW appears when low output power MID appears when middle output power is selected No indicator appears when high output power is selected BUSY INDICATOR Appears when a signal is being received or the squelch is open p 15 Blinks while the monitor function is activated p 15 O1 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION E Rear Panel DATA SOCKET DATA Connects a TNC Terminal Node Controller etc for data communications e See p 6 for connection information EXTERNAL SPEAKER JACK SP Connects an 8 Q speaker e Audio output power is more than 2 0 W COOLING FAN Rotates while transmittin
4. e Squelch sensitivity threshold e Selectivity Wide Narrow e Spurious and image rejection e AF output power at 13 8 V DC e Ext speaker connectors 0 18 pV 0 45 uV 0 32 uV 0 79 uV 0 22 uV 0 63 uV 0 32 uV Not specified 0 45 pV Not specified Less than 0 13 pV More than 12 kHz 6 dB Less than 30 kHz 60 dB More than 6 kHz 6 dB Less than 20 kHz 60 dB More than 60 dB More than 2 0 W at 10 distortion with an 8 Q load 3 conductor 3 5 d mm 8 Q All stated specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation E Options HM 133 REMOTE CONTROL MICROPHONE Wired remote control microphone with key backlight Same as that supplied with the transceiver HM 118TAN TN DTMF MICROPHONE HM 118N HAND MICROPHONE HS 62 FLEXIBLE MOBILE MICROPHONE HS 15SB swITCH Box OPC 589 ADAPTOR CABLE For all round mobile operation OPC 600 600R OPC 601 601R SEPARATION CABLES OPC 600 600R Same as that supplied with the transceiver 3 5 m 11 5 ft OPC 601 601R For extended separate installation 7 0 m 23 0 ft A ferrite core is supplied with the OPC 600R or OPC 601R for the USA version MB 58 REMOTE CONTROLLER BRACKET Mounts the remote controller in a convenient location for operation with the front panel detached from the main body MB 65 MOUNTING BASE Mounts the remote controller on to variety of place in vehicle MB 84 is required for mounting MB 17A MOBILE MOUNTING BRACKET One touch
5. 63 Data speed p 63 USA version only gt Push Core SS front panel or microphone Available in the USA version only gt Push ee front panel Be microphone 1 Active band 0 64 Squelch attenuator p 63 Microphone sensitivity p 63 Squelch delay p 63 DTCS hdi Le F TEI NING PL er E l F TININ Mic lock function p 57 Repeater tone frequency Tone squelch frequency DTCS code p 58 DTCS polarity p 58 p 57 p 57 gt Push E ock front panel or microphone gt Push eee front panel or microphone Available for USA version only TAppears when accessing set mode from VFO mode only Appears when accessing set mode from memory mode only Bank setting p 59 Memory name p 59 GE skip setting Scan resume timer p D I Tuning step p 59 p Count on us Downloaded by RadioAmateur EU A 6265D 1EX Icom Inc Ge ed 1 1 32 Kamiminami Hirano ku Osaka 547 0003 Japan
6. During duplex repeater operation transmit frequency or re ceive when reverse function is set to ON shifts the set fre quency default value may differ depending on operating frequency band and versions STU F ae a ee Ll Tuning step Selects tuning step from 5 10 12 5 15 20 25 30 50 100 and 200 kHz for DIAL or A V operation default value may differ depending on operating frequency band and versions T LCA JI Pa E l E 8 11 OTHER FUNCTIONS Scan resume timer Selects scan resume timer from SCT 15 default SCT 10 SCT 5 and SCP 2 SCT 15 10 5 Scan pauses for 15 10 5 sec then re sumes Pause on a signal until signal disap pears then resumes 2 sec after the sig nal disappears e SCP 2 C Timms 1 Channel skip setting Sets channel skip setting from ON and OFF for memory skip scan operation This item appears when set mode is accessed from memory mode only IT H Ose a T a TT LISS IN 1 Lb tot vud Ls CN V e Default setting e SKP or P SKET appears when set to ON Memory name setting Sets memory name setting from ON appear and OFF not appear default for memory name appearance This item appears when set mode is accessed from memory mode only Uh jha TCC FUNI A aE 1 5 9 lh INAS IN I IT III r xJ N l u kt Kgl Memory bank setting Sets the desired memory bank A to J and OFF to assign t
7. ILIC CO 6 E thd E Scan types Scanning searches for signals automatically and makes it easier to locate new stations for contact or listening purposes BAND SCAN p 41 Band edge MEMORY SCAN p 41 SKIP DPRD KE Cue Repeatedly scans all frequen cies over the entire band Used as the simplest scan without any preliminary set tings necessary Repeatedly scans memory channels except those set as skip channels Used for often called channels and for by passing normally busy Cus channels such as repeater SKIP frequencies SCAN OPERATION There are 3 scan types and 4 resume conditions to suit your operating needs PROGRAMMED SCAN p 41 Start End 1A 1B 2A 2B 3A 3B Band 4A Scan edges 4B Band edge 5A SE Ta 5B edge SCAN RESUME CONDITION p 45 ecu asignal Pausing Repeatedly scans between two user programmed fre quencies Used for checking for frequencies within a speci fied range such as repeater output frequencies etc 5 pairs of scan edges are available and scans 1A 1B P1 2A 2B P2 3A 3B P3 4A 4B P4 5A 5B P5 4 resume conditions are avail able 3 timer scans and pause scan When receiving a sig nal pause scan pauses until the signal disappears timer scans pause for 5 10 or 15 sec SCAN OPERATION E Scan start stop Preparation Scan resume condition p 45 program the scan edges pgs 42 43 program 2 or more
8. Push SET LOCK to enter set mode 3 Push SET LOCK or S MWsMW several times until CT for tone squelch or DT for DTCS squelch appears DTCS code setting Tone squelch frequency setting 4 Rotate DIAL to select the desired tone squelch frequency When operating the pocket beep function with DTCS squelch push SET LOCK once then rotate DIAL to se lect the DTCS polarity r i FE NI N DTCS polarity setting 6 Push TONE T SCAN to exit set mode 7 Push TONEsT SCAN several times until T SQL or DTCS are displayed to turn ON the pocket beep with tone squelch or DICS squelch respectively Push TONE T SCAN several times to select the pocket beep function with tone squelch or DTCS squelch e 7 Ge I ILIE CI ZOO 1 _5 _9 Appears when the pocket beep Appears when the pocket beep with tone squelch is activated with DTCS squelch is activated 8 When a signal with the matched tone is received the transceiver emits beep tones and blinks teil e Beep tones sound for 30 sec and blinks To stop the beeps and blinking manually push any key When the beep tones are not stopped manually continues blinking until PTT is pushed see step 97 Push PTT to answer disappears and cancels the pocket beep function auto matically Push TONE T SCAN several times until T SQL or D
9. VFO settings including the set mode contents such as sub 3 Rotate DIAL to select the memory channel to be pro audible tone frequency or offset can be programmed into a grammed memory channel M Set the desired frequency Push V MHzeSCAN to select VFO mode e Memory channels not yet programmed are blank Push S MW MW for 1 sec to program e 3 beeps sound e Memory channel number automatically increases when contin Set the frequency using DIAL uing to push M CALL MW after programming Set other data e g tone frequency duplex information etc if required Push S MW MW VY CONVENIENT Memory programming can be performed in versatile ways GP indicator and the memory channel number blink e g memory channel to the same or different memory chan nel memory channel to the call channel etc EXAMPLE Programming 145 870 MHz into memory channel 20 blank channel via the controller Rotate for setting frequency etc Push ee LEE MEMORY OPERATION 5 Programming a memory channel via the microphone r T The microphone can also be used to program mem MW ory channels 1 Set the desired frequency in VFO mode 4 Push FUNC then ctr A MW for 1 sec to program Push VFO LOCK to select VFO mode 3 beeps may sound and the VFO contents including Set the frequency using the keypad the subaudible tone frequency etc are programmed Set other data e g offset fr
10. rT appear or until T SQL and CT appear for tone squelch or pocket beep use e When d is displayed in place of the 100 MHz digit cancel the DTMF memory encoder in advance p 50 SET LOCK T and rT appears 4 Rotate DIAL to select and set the desired subaudible fre quency 5 Push V MHzeSCAN to exit set mode t NOTE The subaudible tone encoder frequency can be set in amemory call channel temporarily However the set fre quency is cleared once another memory channel or VFO mode is selected To store the tone frequency permanently overwrite the channel information REPEATER OPERATION 4 1 Set the frequency band mode channel you wish to set the subaudible tones such as VFO mode or memory call channel e The subaudible tone frequency is independently pro grammed into each mode or channel Push set B D OFF to enter set mode Push set B D OFF or Ent C T OFF several times until T and rT appears or until T SQL and CT appears for tone squelch or pocket beep use e When d is displayed in place of the 100 MHz digit cancel the DIMF memory encoder in advance p 50 8 p lt a Ql ry pe Wa ete T mm We D OFF SKET B L me L b L 4 Push A or V to select and set the desired subaudible tone frequency e Push and hold 4 W to change the above tones continuously Push ctr A
11. to select the desired frequency band Select the desired mode channel you wish to set the offset frequency such as VFO mode or memory call channel e The offset frequency can be independently programmed into each mode or channel 3 Push SET LOCK to enter set mode 4 Push SET LOCK or S MWeMW until DUP and offset frequency appear SET LOCK DUP and offset frequency appear Rotate DIAL to set the desired offset frequency 6 Push V MHzeSCAN to exit set mode REPEATER OPERATION 4 CC 1 Push BAND to select the desired frequency SET band B e Enter the desired frequency via the keypad if neces sary Select the desired mode channel you wish to set the offset frequency such as VFO mode or memory call channel e The offset frequency can be independently pro grammed into each mode or channel Push ser B D OFF to enter set mode Push set B D OFF or ENT C T OFF until DUP and offset frequency appear Eal CULT LAL Push A or V to set the desired offset e Direct frequency entry from the keypad is not possi ble 6 Push ctr A MW to exit set mode t NOTE The offset frequency can be set in a memory call channel temporarily However the set frequency is cleared once another memory channel or VFO mode is selected To store the offset frequency permanently overwrite the channel information 24 4 REPEATER OPERATION B Auto repeat
12. 21 DTMF memory contents p 50 Selects plus duplex operation p 21 Ge the CTCSS pocket beep function DUP 8 p 53 Selects simplex operation p 21 Turns the tone squelch function ON simp9 p 54 Increases audio output level p 15 Sends a 1750 Hz tone signal while E and holding 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION FUNCTION SECONDARY FUNCTION key OTHER FUNCTIONS Cancels frequency entry p 12 Selects a memory channel for program Cancels the scan or priority watch ming p 28 pgs 41 47 Advances the memory channel number Exit set mode p 56 when continuously pushed after pro gramming is completed p 28 Enters set mode p 56 DTMF memory encoder function OFF Advances the set mode selection order p 50 after entering set mode p 56 Sets the keypad for numeral input Turns the subaudible tone encoder pocket After pushing erws Reverses the set mode selection order pgs 21 53 DTMF code pgs 23 50 after entering set mode p 56 Adjusts the squelch level increments Mutes the audio p 18 p 15 Mute function is released when any oper ation is performed eN Decreases audio output level p 15 Sends a 1750 Hz tone signal for 0 5 sec p 23 Adjusts the squelch level decrement Locks the digit keys on the keypad includ SEN p 15 ing the A to D and keys p 14 PANEL DESCRIPTION 1 E Optional Microphones HM 1
13. A or V to select the desired tuning step Push cLR A MW to exit set mode w a s B Lock functions To prevent accidental frequency changes and unnecessary function access use the lock function The transceiver has 2 different lock functions Frequency lock This function locks DIAL and switches electronically and can be used together with the microphone lock function SET LOCK L appears Push SET LOCK for 1 sec to turn the lock function ON and OFF e PTT MONI DTMF monitor function only VOL and SQL can be used while the channel lock function is in use Also TONE 1 TONE 2 DTMF tones or DTMF memory contents can be transmitted from the microphone Push VFO LOCK for 1 sec to switch the VFO LOCK lock function ON and OFF SETTINGAFREQUENCY 2 Microphone keypad lock This function locks the microphone keypad Push FUNC then sa_w D 16KEY L to switch the microphone keypad lock function ON and OFF e PTT VFO LOCK MR CALL BAND A V F 1 F 2 and FUNC on the microphone can be used e All switches on the transceiver can be used e The keypad lock function is released when the power is turned OFF then ON again 16KEY L 14 9 3 BASIC OPERATION E Receiving Set the audio level Push MONI DTMF to open the squelch Rotate VOL to adjust the audio level Push MONI DTMF to cl
14. MW to exit set mode e Subaudible tone frequency list unit Hz 22 4 REPEATER OPERATION DTMF tones S DTMF S Push DTMF S then push the keys of the de sired DTMF digits e The function indicator lights green e 0 9 A D E and F are available e When d is displayed in place of the 100 MHz digit cancel the DIMF memory encoder in advance p 50 e Push DTMF S again to return the keypad to nor mal function control B Push ones E ee R CTT icone hern push desired keys For your convenient The transceiver has 16 DTMF memory channels for au topatch operation See p 48 for details 1750 Hz tone The microphone has 1750 Hz tone capability used for ring tone when calling etc C TONE 1 aan TONE 2 h n T Push FUNC e The function indicator lights orange Push TONE 1 to transmit a 1750 Hz tone call signal for 0 5 sec push and hold O TONE 2 to transmit a 1750 Hz tone call signal for an arbitrary period e The function indicator goes out automatically ENCIED De Push anc OOOO OOOO OOOO ee then or a usne 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 Independent offset frequencies can be set for each operating frequency Push BAND
15. The cLR A MW key cannot be used to exit If pushed code A d appears in place of 100 MHz digit is input Reprogram in such a case 2 Push set B D OFF to enter the DTMF memory programming condition Push A or V to select the desired DTMF memory channel Push the desired digit keys e When the first digit is input previous memory con tents are cleared automatically e E stands for and F stands for e Push A V and repeat this step if you make a mistake e The S RF indicator shows the digit group The indi cation increases every 6 digits EXAMPLE Programming 5428AB453 into DTMF memory channel D4 cal Push then Push DTCS DTCS HIGH 4 MID 5 E Transmitting a DTMF code Automatic transmission DTMF memory CU Push MONI DTMF for 1 sec to turn the DTMF memory encoder ON e d appears in place of 100 MHz digit Push SET LOCK to enter DTMF memory programming condition 3 Rotate DIAL to select the desired DTMF memory chan nel 4 Push PTT to transmit the selected DTMF memory content 5 Push MONI DTMF for 1 sec to cancel the DTMF en coder e When the DTMF encoder is turned ON continuously each push of the PTT transmits the previously selected DTMF code r 1 Push FUNC then Low 6 DTMF to turn the DIMF DTMF memory encoder ON e d appears in place of 100 MHz digit Push set B D OFF
16. The function indicator microphone lights green Push one of 0 to 9 and A to F keys mo mentarily then push the desired DIMF keys 0 9 and A to F e A cLR A MW DTMF S S B ser B D OFF C ENT C T OFF D sa_a D MUTE E TONE 1 F sacw 16KEY L e Automatically transmits without pushing PTT e The first code one of 0 to 9 and A to F is not transmitted DTMF code transmission starts from the 2nd code 4 Push DTMF S again to deactivate the DTMF direct selection E DTMF speed The rate at which DTMF memories send individual DTMF characters can be set to accommodate operating needs USING INITIAL SET MODE The display shows the fastest DTMF speed is selected 1 Push PWR for 1 sec to turn power OFF 2 While pushing SET LOCK push PWR for 1 sec to turn power ON and enter initial set mode 3 Push SET LOCK or S MWeMW several times until DTD appears as shown above 4 Rotate DIAL to select the desired speed as shown in the table below Push PWR to exit initial set mode cps characters sec POCKET BEEP AND TONE SQUELCH 10 E Pocket beep operation This function uses subaudible tones for calling and can be used as a common pager to inform you that someone has called while you were away from the transceiver Waiting for a call from a specific station 1 Set the operating frequency 2
17. blinks Push A to select the desired bank A to J e Only programmed memory bank can be selected Push cLR A MW to set the bank e Bank s initial stops blinking Push A V to select the desired contents in the bank e No channel numbers are displayed for memory bank operation 6 To return to regular memory condition push FUNC MONI 1 BANK then push cLR A MW E Memory bank setting usna SET MODE 1 Push M CALL PRIO several times to select memory mode then select the desired memory channel via DIAL 2 Push SET LOCK to enter set mode 3 Push SET LOCK or S MW MW several times until BAK appears SET LOCK Bank s initial blinks 4 Rotate DIAL to select the desired bank to be set Push V MHz SCAN to exit set mode p 7 w n ial o MEMORY OPERATION 5 Push MR CALL then select the desired mem ory channel via A V or keypad Push set B D OFF to enter set mode Push set B D OFF or Ent C T OFF several times until BAK appears Push A V to select the desired bank to be set Push cLR A MW to set the channel into the bank and exit set mode D MEMORY OPERATION E Transferring bank contents using SET MODE Contents of programmed memory banks can be cleared or transferred to another bank Y INFORMATION Even if the memory bank contents are Z cleared the memory channel contents
18. bracket Transceiver main unit easily attached or re moved OPC 440 OPC 647 mic EXTENSION CABLES OPC 440 5 0 m 16 4 ft OPC 647 2 5 m 8 2 ft SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS 13 OPC 441 SPEAKER EXTENSION CABLE 5 0 m 16 4 ft SP 7 SP 10 EXTERNAL SPEAKERS SP 7 For base station use Cable length 1 0 m 3 3 ft SP 10 For all round mobile operation Cable length 1 5 m 4 9 ft OPC 347 OPC 1132 Dc POWER CABLES OPC 347 7 0 m 23 ft OPC 1132 3 0 m 9 8 ft Same as that supplied with the transceiver CS 208 CLONING SOFTWARE OPC 478U CLONING CABLE Provides quick and easy programming items such as memory chan nels set mode contents for local repeater frequencies via PC s USB terminal RS 232C type cloning cable OPC 478 also available OPC 474 CLONING CABLE Used for data cloning between transceivers mm 14 MODE ARRANGEMENT _INITIAL SET MODE Key touch beep p 62 Time out timer p 62 W s lt h IT 14 Z ls la b mi DTMF speed p 64 Narrow transmission p 64 WEATHER CHANNEL p 66 USA version only Cosette K PR K Display dimmer p 57 v4 Display color p 57 BANK CHANNEL See p 35 for details CLONE MODE See p 69 for details DTMF MEMORY When the DTMF memory encoder is Weather aert p 60 Program skip p 60 See p 48 for details MODE ARRANGEMENT 14 Auto repeater p 62 Auto power off p 62 Cooling fan p
19. dam age the transceiver if attached For U S A only CAUTION Changes or modifications to this device not ex pressly approved by Icom Inc could void your authority to operate this device under FCC regulations SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES 0000 OOOO 0000 KK DC power cable mi 2 Mobile mounting bracket 3 Microphone HM 133 cccccecceseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeueeeees CR ER Mounting screws nuts and washers accca 1 set Microphone hanger sse eee ee eee Separation cablet 3 5 m 11 5 ft ccccceeeeeeeeeeeueeeeeeeee HM 118N HAND MICROPHONE or HM 118TN TAN DTMF MICROPHONE supplied versions are also available tA ferrite core is adapted for the USA version TABLE OF CONTENTS SEIT RE i IMRORTANT Sarnane A AA cetthn i EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS E i PRECAUTION eenia a ii SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES unsurni sivas anuas een Eara kaa Aa RE AA aaa KA iii TABLE OF CONTENT EE iii QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE esse sees es esse esen nenen nnmnnn I X Ne rr ONT EE E your TiS COMACL aeaeaei e VII R Repeater operation sse eee IX E Programming memory channel A L PANEL DESCRIPTION eege eegenen Eder 1 10 E Front el Ee EE 1 E FUNCION ele UE 3 REI e EE 5 E Microphone e E E EE 7 E Microphone sle T 8 E Optional microphones HM 27ONIINZTAN nannan nennen 10 2 SETTING A FREQUENGY degen ege 11 14 Belee EE 11 MU Sing the Iis Ee TT 12 R Using the A V keys eee eee 12 E Using the Keypad svisai NEE 12 E
20. frequency scan During DTCS code scan 4 When the CTCSS tone frequency or 3 digit DTCS code is matched the squelch opens and the tone frequency is temporarily programmed into the selected condition such as memory or call channel e The tone scan pauses when a CTCSS tone frequency or 3 digit DTCS code is detected e The decoded CTCSS tone frequency or 3 digit DICS code is used for the tone encoder or tone encoder decoder depending on the selected tone condition or type in step T SQL CTCSS tone encoder decoder DTCS DTCS tone encoder decoder Push TONE T SCAN to stop the scan Set the frequency or memory channel to be checked for a tone frequency 2 Selects the tone type to be scanned e Push FUNC then push simp 9 TSQL for tone squelch HIGH 4 DTCS for DTCS squelch Push FUNC then scan 2 T SCAN to start the tone scan When the tone frequency is matched the squelch opens and the tone frequency is pro grammed into the selected mode such as memory or call channel Push cLrR A MW to stop the scan pox T SCAN LA DA ts NOTE The decoded tone frequency is programmed tem porarily when a memory or call channel is selected How ever this will be cleared when the memory call channel is re selected a OTHER FUNCTIONS 11 EE E Set mode e Set mode operation 1 Push SET LOCK to enter the set mode 2 Push SET LOCK or S MW MW to select
21. in step 1 5 To stop the scan push scan 2 T SCAN or cLR A MW a e During bank scan an Pn Gen T ee 1 5 9 27 ne H s ZA Indicates bank initial E Scan edges programming Scan edges can be programmed in the same manner as memory channels Scan edges are programmed into scan edges 1A 1B to 5A 5B in memory channels 1 Set the edge frequency of the desired frequency range in VFO mode Set the frequency using DIAL Set other data e g repeater settings etc if desired Push S MW MW e indicator and channel number blink 3 Rotate DIAL to select one of scan edge channel 1A 2A 3A 4A or 5A EXAMPLE Programming 145 300 MHz into scan edges 1A Rotate for setting frequency etc SCAN OPERATION 4 Push S MW MW for 1 sec to program e 3 beeps sound and VFO is automatically selected e Scan edge 1B 2B 3B 4B or 5B is automatically selected when continuing to push S MWeMW after programming 5 To program a frequency for the other pair of scan edges 1B 2B 3B 4B or 5B repeat steps to e If the same frequency is programmed into a pair of scan edges programmed scan will not function Rotate 42 d SCAN OPERATION Programming scan edges via microphone r 1 Set the desired frequency in VFO mode To program a frequency for the other scan edge channels MW Push VFO LOCK to
22. only Starts priority watch when pushed for 1 sec p 47 VFO MHz TUNING SCAN SWITCH V MHzeSCAN Selects and toggles VFO mode and 1 MHz or 10 MHz for some versions tuning when pushed p 11 Starts scan when pushed for 1 sec p 41 e Cancels a scan when pushed during scan PANEL DESCRIPTION 1 BAND SWITCH BAND Push to select the operating frequency band p 11 Push to select the call channel 1or 2 during call channel operation p 38 Push for 1 sec to select the operating mode p 65 MEMORY WRITE SWITCH S MWeMW pgs 27 39 42 Selects a memory channel for programming when pushed Programs the selected memory channel when pushed for 1 sec CONTROLLER RELEASE LATCH While pushing this latch slide the controller to the left to remove it ice 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION E Function Rp EE DUP T SQL te DTCS NARAM ATT oe T a lA T ac E e ap Sa T gr a E 9 BUSY LOW QRT M a OTRANSMIT INDICATOR Appears while transmitting p 17 Blinks while transmitting with the one touch PTT func tion p 18 DUPLEX INDICATORS p 20 DUP appears when plus duplex DUP appears when minus duplex repeater operation is selected P CG ATA Ad ATAI Ad Die Wir 2 UM OZANA OZANI OZANI GH G nis dg EE Ce Zk DE e Eaa et Ze SE delt D A a D Dee e At A Da E ee E R echt Kee b neil a EE et oie fm ei i ele d EB TO IO IO 1
23. p 21 and off set p 24 subaudible tone encoder or tone squelch and its tone frequency pgs 20 22 52 53 and skip information p 44 In addition a total of 10 memory banks A to J are available for usage by group etc except for scan edge memory channels E Memory channel selection Using the tuning dial 1 Push M CALL PRIO several times to select memory mode e ART indicator appears M CALL PRIO P appears 2 Rotate DIAL to select the desired memory channel e Programmed memory channels only can be selected Se MEMORY OPERATION 5 S Using the A V keys Cu 1 Push MR CALL to select memory mode MR CALL 2 Push A or V to select and set the desired memory channel e Pushing A V for 1 sec activates a scan A V e If scan is activated push AJ W again or push cLR A MW to stop it Using the keypad Chi U Push MR CALL to select memory mode MR CALL 2 Push ent C T OFF to activate the keypad for numeral input Push 3 appropriate digit keys to input a chan nel number e Blank channel can be selected e Push only 1 appropriate digit key Moni 1 BANK SCAN 2 T SCAN PRIO 3 PTT M HIGH 4 DTCS or mip 5 DTCS then push TONE 1 or saw 16KEY L to select scan edge channels and can be used for A and b respectively D MEMORY OPERATION E Programming a memory channel
24. select VFO mode repeat steps 1 to 4 Set the frequency via the keypad or A V Push FUNC then cLR A MW momentarily Push A or W to select scan edge channels 1A 2A 3A 4A or 5A Push FUNC then push cLR A MW for 1 sec to program e 3 beeps sound and VFO is automatically selected e Memory channel number advances to the next scan edge channel 1B 2B 3B 4B or 5B when continuing to push cLR A MW after programming w lr al EXAMPLE Programming 145 800 MHz into scan edge 1B T OFF BANK DTCS DTCSt n T OL trai TONE 2 TONE 2 MW 1 Push LS Z Push e then a momentarily E Skip channel setting usna SET MODE The memory skip function speeds up scanning by checking only those memory channels not set as skip channels Set skip channels as follows The display shows that mem ory channel 1 is set as a skip channel OU Select a memory channel Push M CALL PRIO to select memory mode Rotate DIAL to select the desired channel to be a skip channel 2 Push SET LOCK to enter set mode 3 Push SETsLOCK or S MWeMW several times until CHS appears as shown above 4 Rotate DIAL to turn the skip function ON or OFF for the selected channel e skip appears The channel is skipped during scan CHS ON e P SKET appears The channel is skipped during scan and the programmed frequency is skipped during VFO scan such as programmed scan C
25. the desired item 3 Rotate DIAL to select the condition or value 4 Push MONI DTMF to exit set mode D o n Push set B D OFF to enter set mode Push set B D OFF or Ent C T OFF to select the desired item Push A or V to select the condition or value Push cLR A MW to exit set mode lt a Eal e Set mode items e Repeater tone e Tone squelch e Display dimmer e Display color e Mic lock function frequency frequency e DTCS code MTM HPH M hdl L PHE COOC DOC Hi G COOL VIL P OOS HAI 1 5 9 1 5 9 1 5 9 pod 1 5 9 e DTCS polarity DTCS gt Push Co ock front panel or microphone TI T paa i Ih i gt Push e EE front panel or microphone Li i ININ Available for USA version only S G frequency Appears when accessing set mode from VFO mode only PI mm Appears when accessing set mode from memory mode only LILILIL e Program skipt e Bank setting e Memory name e Channel skip setting Scan resume timer lt Tuning step CIT FInd lt HUT UI ae Fi FLU CF CFT C TT OI JL Ui FUI EI Lrtig EI SES SE L l 1 B 8 1 5 9 1 5 9 1 5 9 1 5 9 1 5 9 pe 1 1 11 OTHER FUNCTIONS a Display dimmer Adjust to suit lighting conditions The levels 1 dark to 8 bright default are available ThA CH Abb bn U Display color The display color can be set to amber default yell
26. to enter the DTMF memory programming condition Push A or V to select the desired channel Push PTT to transmit the selected memory e Exit the programming condition automatically e Each push of PTT transmits the DTMF code Push FUNC then set B D OFF to cancel the DTMF memory encoder e When the DTMF encoder is turned ON continuously each push of the PTT transmits the previously se lected DTMF code x Elle DTMF MEMORY ENCODER 9 Transmitting a DTMF memory directly CC 1 Push FUNC then Low 6 DTMF to turn the DIMF S DTMF memory encoder ON e d appears in place of 100 MHz digit Push DTMF S to turn the DTMF memory di rect selection ON e The function indicator microphone lights green Push the desired DTMF channel e 0 to 9 and A to D are available for DTMF memory channels e The selected DTMF code is automatically transmit ted without pushing PTT Y NOTE When no DTMF code programmed Y channel number is pushed it transmits the rela tive DTMF code as the manual transmission de Z scribed in the next page Push DTMF S again to deactivate the DTMF memory direct selection Push FUNC then set B D OFF to cancel the DIMF memory encoder amp o O DTMF MEMORY ENCODER Manual transmission 1 Deactivate the DTMF memory encoder by pushing FUNC then set B D OFF Push DTMF S to turn the DTMF direct selec tion ON e
27. transferring or eras ing an another banks contents DPW lt SS Wu el CALL CHANNEL OPERATION D E Call channel selection Call channel is pre programmed memory channel that can be accessed by simply pushing call channel button Push M CALL PRIO several times to select the call chan nel mode then push BAND to select the desired call channel e C1 or C2 appears instead of memory channel number indi cation e Push M CALL PRIO several times to select memory mode or push V MHzeSCAN to select VFO mode M CALL PRIO C1 or C2 appears r Push MR CALL for 1 sec to select the call MR CALL channel mode then push A V to select the desired call channel in the main band e Push MR CALL to select memory mode or push VFO LOCK to select VFO mode vY INFORMATION When the VFO mode is selected from the call channel a small c appears instead of memory channel number E Call channel transferring Push M CALL PRIO several times then push BAND to select the desired call channel e C1 or C2 appears 2 Push S MW MW then rotate DIAL to select the memory channel to transfer the contents e HD indicator and memory channel number blink e To transfer to the VFO select with DIAL then push 3 Push M CALL MW for 1 sec to transfer the contents CC U Push MR CALL for 1 sec
28. 18N TN TAN e HM 118N PTT SWITCH Push and hold to transmit release to receive UP DOWN SWITCHES UP DN Push either switch to change operating frequency memory channel set mode setting etc pgs 12 26 56 Push either switch for 1 sec to start scanning p 41 UP DN LOCK SWITCH Slide to toggle UP DN switches function ON and OFF KEYPAD HM 118TN TAN only While pushing PTT push the desired key to send the DTMF code e HM 118TN TAN DTMF 9 E Preparation Turning power ON OFF CANAN Push PWR for 1 sec to turn power ON and OFF Operating frequency band selection The IC 208H has 2 m and 70 cm bands for transmission and reception In addition extra frequency bands 127 220 350 500 and 900 MHz bands are available for wide band receiver capability except Taiwan and Korean version Push BAND to select the desired frequency band r Push BAND to select the desired band i BAND phone icon as above designate operation via the HM 133 microphone Note that in this manual sections beginning with a micro SETTING A FREQUENCY VFO and memory modes The transceiver has 2 basic operating modes VFO mode and memory mode Select VFO mode first to set an operating fre quency M CALL PRIO Appears Push V MHzeSCAN to select VFO mode e When VFO mode is already selected the digit bel
29. 811181119111 IIH wa 9 S T d D TONE INDICATORS mE Sep ke T appears while the subaudible tone encoder is in use p 20 T SQL appears while the tone squelch function is in use p 52 DTCS appears while the DTCS squelch function is in use p 52 appears with the T SQL or DTCS indicator while the pocket beep function with CTCSS or DTCS is in use p 52 NARROW MODE INDICATOR p 65 Appears when the FM AM narrow mode is selected Narrow mode is available with USA version only GAM INDICATOR p 65 Appears when AM mode is selected SQUELCH ATTENUATOR INDICATOR p 16 Appears when the squelch attenuator function is activated e The attenuator can be switched OFF in initial set mode p 63 AUTO POWER OFF INDICATOR p 62 Appears while the auto power OFF function is in use AUDIO MUTE INDICATOR P 18 Appears when the audio mute function is activated e The mute can only be switched ON and OFF from the HM 133 only FREQUENCY READOUT Shows the operating frequency channel names set mode contents etc e Frequency decimal point blinks while scanning p 41 e d appears in place of the 1st digit while the DTMF memory function is in use p 48 WEATHER ALERT INDICATOR p 66 Appears when the weather alert function is activated e The either alert function is available with the USA version only PRIORITY INDICATOR p 47
30. CH 10 J 4 ep O m nj l Da lt Set the operating frequency Program the CTCSS tone frequency or DICS code in set mode e See p 52 for programming details Push FUNC then simp 9 TSQL or HiGH 4 DTCS to turn the tone squelch or DTCS squelch ON When a signal with the matched tone is re ceived the squelch opens and the signal can be heard e When the received signal includes an unmatched tone the squelch does not open However the S RF indicator shows the received signal strength e To open the squelch manually push Mon 1 BANK Operate the transceiver in the normal way push PTT to transmit release PTT to receive To cancel the tone squelch push FUNC then ENT C T OFF e YT SQL or DTCS disappears al o el 10 POCKET BEEP AND TONE SQUELCH E Tone scan By monitoring a signal that is being operated with pocket beep tone or DTCS squelch function you can determine the tone frequency or DTCS code necessary to open a squelch 1 Set the desired operating frequency or memory channel to be checked for a tone frequency or code 2 Push TONE T SCAN several times to select the tone type tone squelch or DTCS to be scanned e Either T SQL or DTCS appears 3 Push TONE T SCAN for 1 sec to start the tone scan e To change the scanning direction rotate DIAL AGES 1 m During CTCSS
31. HS ON e xr disappears The channel is scanned during scan CHS OF 5 Push MONI DTMF to exit set mode w amp Wu SCAN OPERATION r 1 Select a memory channel Select memory mode by pushing MR CALL Push A or V to select the desired channel to be a skip channel e Direct memory channel selection is also available Push set B D OFF to enter set mode Push set B D OFF or Ent C T OFF several times until CHS appears as shown at left Push A or V to set or cancel the skip setting e See item at left for skip indicator details Push cLR A MW to exit set mode 44 SCAN OPERATION E Scan resume condition usma SET MODE The scan resume condition can be selected as timer or pause scan The selected resume condition is also used for priority watch p 47 The display shows that the scan will resume 15 sec after it stops 1 Push SET LOCK to enter set mode 2 Push SETeLOCK or S MW MW several times until SCT or SCP appears as shown above e When d is displayed in place of the 100 MHz digit cancel the DTMF memory encoder in advance p 50 3 Rotate DIAL to set the desired timer SCT 15 Scan pauses 15 sec while receiving a signal SCT 10 Scan pauses 10 sec while receiving a signal SCT 5 Scan pauses 5 sec while receiving a signal SCP 2 Scan pauses until the signal d
32. MWeMW momentarily then push S MWeMW again for 1 sec t This operation must be performed within 1 5 sec e 3 beeps sound then the frequency is cleared e AP indicator and the channel number blink continuously e When clearing the call channel the current VFO conditions are re programmed into the call channel automatically 5 Push V MHz SCAN to return to VFO mode t NOTE Be careful the contents of cleared memories CANNOT be recalled Rotate O for selecting memory channel D MEMORY OPERATION E Memory bank selection The IC 208H has a total of 10 banks A to J Regular memory channels 1 to 500 are assigned into the desired bank for easy memory management Push M CALL PRIO several times to select memory mode if desired 2 Push BAND to select memory bank condition e Banke initial blinks BAND Bank initial blinks 3 Rotate DIAL to select the desired bank A to J e Banks that have no programmed contents are skipped 4 Push BAND to set the bank e Bank s initial stops blinking 5 Rotate DIAL to select the contents in the bank e No channel numbers are displayed for memory bank operation To return to regular memory condition push BAND twice WO gt Z A SE E lt E h S 5 o 1 Push MR CALL to select memory mode if de sired Push FUNC then moni 1 BANK to select memory bank condition e Bank s initial
33. O COM INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF UHF FM TRANSCEIVER IC 208H Downloaded by RadioAmateur EU 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 Icom Inc FOREWORD Thank you for purchasing this Icom product The IC 208H VHF UHF FM TRANSCEIVER IS designed and built with Icom s state of the art technology and craftsmanship With proper care this product should provide you with years of trouble free operation We want to take a couple of moments of your time to thank you for making your IC 208H 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 208H FEATURES O Switchable VHF and UHF transceiver O Selectable backlit color from amber green and yellow O Detachable controller for flexible installation O 55 W of high transmit output power VHF band 50 W for UHF and Korean version 25 W for Taiwan version O Remote control microphone standard O New DMS Dynamic Memory Scan system IMPORTANT READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely before using the transceiver SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL This in struction manual contains important operating instructions fo
34. Push BAND to select the memory name programming condition e Frequency readouts disappear and a cursor blinks 4 Rotate the tuning dial to select the desired character e The selected character blinks Push SET LOCK to move the cursor to the right Repeat steps and until the desired channel names are displayed T Push S MW MW for 1 sec to program the name and exit the channel name programming condition Rotate MEMORY OPERATION 5 crophone Channel names can also be programmed via the mi 1 Push FUNC then cLR A MW momentarily 6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 until the desired channel names e HT and memory channel number blink are displayed 2 Push A V to select the memory call channel to be as 7 Push FUNC then Jop A MW for 1 sec to program the __ signed memory names name and exit the channel name programming condition B 3 Push BAND e Frequency readouts disappear and a cursor blinks Push A V to select the desired character e The selected character blinks Push set B D OFF or Ent C T OFF to move the cur sor to left or right respectively a o EXAMPLE Programming CLUB into memory channel 1 Push me then push EA Push ES to select the channel Push e Push S to select the character Repeat the previous D MEMORY OPERATION To indicate the channel name ne SET MODE The channel name indication
35. S RF INDICATOR ucu Taiwan High 12521 55 Wi50W 25 W Mid oun 15 W 15 W 1 15 W 5 W 5 W l 5 W 150 W for Korean version approx e The output power can be changed while transmitting The microphone can also be used to select output power rN Push HicH 4 DTCS for high output power HIGH mip 5 DTCS for middle output power and 4 Low 6 DTMBF for low output power fi e The output power can be changed via the microphone MID during receive only dh Downloaded by RadioAmateur EU E One touch PTT function The PTT switch can be operated as a one touch PTT switch each push toggles between transmit receive Using this function you can transmit without pushing and holding the PTT switch To prevent accidental continuous transmission with this func tion the transceiver has a time out timer See p 62 for de tails r 1 Push FUNC then PRio 3 PTT M to turn the PTT M one touch PTT function ON e The activity indicator lights green Push PTT to transmit and push again to re ceive e A beep sounds when transmission is started and a long beep sounds when returning to receive e EEB blinks when transmitting with the one touch PTT function indicator bInks Push FUNC then prio 3 PTT M to turn the one touch PTT function OFF e The activity indicator goes out BASIC OPERATION 3 E Audio mute function This function temporarily mutes the audio without disturbing t
36. T using a measuring device Connect the transceiver to a TNC 2 Enter a test mode CAL etc on the TNC then trans mit some test data 3 When the transceiver fails to transmit the test data or transmits sporadically TX indicator doesn t appear or flashes Decrease the TNC output level until the transmit indi cator lights continuously When transmission is not successful even though the TX indicator lights continuously Increase the TNC output level OTHER FUNCTIONS 11 74 BM Rm 1 2 MAINTENANCE HE Trou bleshooting If your transceiver seems to be malfunctioning please check the following points before sending it to a service center PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION BRE Does not turn on e Power connector has a poor contact e Check the connector pins e Polarity of the power connection is reversed e Re connect the power cable observing the proper pgs ay polarity Replace the fuse if damaged e Blown fuse e Check the cause then replace the fuse No sound comes from the Volume is too low e Rotate VOL clockwise e The audio mute function is activated e Push any switch or key to deactivate it e Squelch is set too high e Set the squelch level to the threshold e A selective call or squelch function is activated Turn the appropriate function OFF such as pocket beep or tone squelch Sensitivity is low and only e Antenna feedline or the antenna connector has ae Check and if neces
37. TCS disappears to cancel the tone squelch or DTCS squelch function 10 POCKET BEEP AND TONE SQUELCH Set the operating frequency Program the CTCSS tone frequency or DTCS code in set mode Push ser B D OFF to enter set mode e Push ser B D OFF or ent C T OFF several times until CT for tone squelch or DT for DTCS squelch appears e T SQL blinks when tone squelch CT or DTCS blinks when DTCS squelch DT is selected Push A V to select the desired tone fre quency or DTCS code Push ser B D OFF to select DTP then push A V to select the DTCS polarity Push cLR A MW to exit set mode Push FUNC then push pupr 8 TSQL or mip 5 DTCS to turn ON the pocket beep with tone squelch or DTCS squelch re spectively 4 When a signal with the matched tone is re ceived the transceiver emits beep tones for 30 sec and blinks Push PTT to answer or push Ip A MW to stop the beeps and blinking disappears and cancels the pocket beep function automatically 6 To cancel the tone squelch or DTCS squelch function push FUNC then Ent C T OFF e T SQL or DTCS disappears rn Available tone frequency list Y NOTE The transceiver has 50 tone frequencies and con 4 sequently their spacing is narrow compared to units having G38 tones Therefore some tone frequencies ma
38. TUNING Step selection nanninannan i 13 He teen 14 3 BASIC OPERATION Geer deeg Ee 15 18 E RECS e E 15 E Monitor UNCION sereia ada a aa 15 E Squelch attenuator AER 16 manom E 17 E Selecting output POWER esse s eee eee eee eee ee 17 E One touch GA RR Tele EN 18 BACCO UES later ON WEE 18 REPEATER OPERATION seisietsssstesssisnsstsscasnssnccescectecccstesasarsennct 19 25 Ker 19 R ACCESSING a repeater eee eee eee 20 E SUD AUCIDIC TONGS EEN 22 K CCUG ne 24 E Auto repeater USA version only sees eee eee eee 25 MEMORY OPERATION ccccccceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeensneeneneeeeeeeeeeeeeenees 26 37 R General description eee eee eee 26 E Memory channel Selection sees ee eee eee 26 E Programming a memory channel 27 E Copying memory contents ee eee eee eee eee ee 29 E Programming Channel names 31 E Memory clearing EEN 34 E Memory bank selection eee eee eee eee 35 E Memory bank Setting eee eee eee ee eee ennnen eee 36 E Transferring bank contents sees eee cee eee eee 37 CALL CHANNEL OPERATION sssssssssssss sss sseeeeee eee 38 39 R Call channel selection NEE 38 E Call channel transferring EE 38 E Programming a call channel EE 39 SCAN OPERATION sisssssasccstnceccntcccevsestnessanextvsveasnsassusesassceossecees 40 45 W SCAN eT 40 E Scan ctam SIO TT 41 E Scan edges programming sss sese sese eee eee eee ee eee 42 E Skip channel Seung T 44 ME Scan resume condition EEN 45 PRIORITY WATCH BE 46 47 E Priority te ne EE 46 Priority Watc
39. Weather channel group indicaiton 2 Rotate DIAL to select the desired weather channel 3 Push M CALL PRIO to select memory mode or push V MHz eSCAN to select VFO mode 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 each 5 sec for the announcement When the alert sig nal is detected the AL T 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 OTHER FUNCTIONS 11 D Select the desired weather channel 2 Turn the weather alert function ON in set mode Push SET LOCK to enter set mode Push SET LOCK or IS MW MW to select the weather alert item then rotate DIAL to set ON Push MONI DTMF to exit set mode 3 Sets the desired stand by condition e Selects 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 Viv by AS a L SL Shows above indications alternately 5 Turn the weather alert function OFF in set mode t NOTE While receiving a signal on a frequency other than the weather alert ON frequency the receiving signal or audio will be interru
40. ansferred Push MR CALL to select memory mode then select the desired memory channel ia N via A V or keypad C ae MR CALL Push MR CALL for 1 sec then push BAND to select the desired call channel L Push FUNC then cLr A MW for 1 sec to transfer the selected memory call channel e contents to the VFO G e VFO mode is selected automatically Push QO s my ww for 1 sec Push A V to select memory channel Push Func then push for 1 sec Memory call gt memory call 1 Select the memory call channel to be transferred Push M CALL PRIO several times to select memory mode or call channel then rotate DIAL or push BAND to select the desired memory or call channel respec tively 2 Push S MWe MW momentarily e GB indicator and indication blink and shows VFO con ditions 3 Rotate DIAL to select the target memory channel e C1 or C2 blinks when the call channel is selected e Scan edge channels 1A 1B 2A 2B 3A 3B 4A 4B 5A 5B can also be selected 4 Push S MW MW for 1 sec to transfer the selected mem ory call channel contents to the target memory e The targeted memory and transferred contents are indicated MEMORY OPERATION 5 A 1 Select the memory call channel to be trans MR CALL ferred Push MR CALL to select memory mode Sa then select the desired memory channel L via A V or keypad Push MR CALL for 1 sec th
41. ansmitting without an antenna will damage the transceiver t NOTE To prevent interference listen on the channel be fore transmitting by pushing MONI DTMF on the front panel or Mon 1 BANK on the microphone Select the frequency band p 11 2 Set the operating frequency pgs 11 12 e Select output power if desired See section at right for details 3 Push and hold PTT to transmit e EE appears e The S RF indicator shows the output power selection e A one touch PTT function is available See p 18 for details 4 Speak into the microphone using your normal voice level e DO NOT hold the microphone too close to your mouth or speak too loudly This may distort the signal 5 Release PTT to return to receive IMPORTANT for 55 50 W transmission The IC 208H is equipped with protection circuit to protect the power amplifier circuit from high SWR Standing Wave Ratio and temperature When a high SWR antenna or no antenna is connected or when the transceiver temperature becomes extremely high the transceiver reduces transmit output power to 15 W approx automatically E Selecting output power The transceiver has 3 output power levels to suit your oper ating requirements Low output powers during short distance communications may reduce the possibility of interference to other stations and will reduce current consumption Push LOW DUP once or twice to select the output power POWER OUTPUT
42. can be set for independent memory channels Q Push M CALL PRIO to select the memory mode 2 Rotate DIAL to select the desired memory channel to be indicated the channel name 3 Push SET LOCK to enter set mode 4 Push SET eLOCK or S MW MW several times to select ANM item 5 Rotate DIAL to turn the memory name indication ON L AJ INAS SILT L Jh lha TINI PU rJ Fi M LJ Y 6 Push V MHz SCAN to exit set mode NOTE When no memory name is programmed the stored frequency is displayed Downloaded by RadioAmateur EU a H S IG o el Push MR CALL to select the memory mode Push A or V to select the desired memory channel to be indicated the channel name Push set B D OFF to enter set mode Push set B D OFF or Ent C T OFF until ANM appear Push A or V to set the memory name indi cation ON and OFF Push cLR A MW to exit set mode E Memory clearing Contents of programmed memories can be cleared blanked if desired 1 Push V MHz SCAN to select VFO mode 2 Push S MWeMW momentarily e HD indicator and the memory channel number blink 3 Rotate DIAL to select the memory channel to be cleared e Memory channels not yet programmed are blank EXAMPLE Clearing memory channel 20 Push to select VFO Push lt r naz III 1 5 9 CC LI MEMORY OPERATION 5 4 Push S
43. cement Antenna installation e Antenna location To obtain maximum performance from the transceiver select a high quality antenna and mount it in a good location A non radial antenna should be used when using a magnetic mount Trunk mount Roof mount antenna antenna Drill a hole or use a magnetic mount Gutter mount antenna WER NO Q OOF Sow To antenna QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE e Antenna connector The antenna uses a PL 259 connector e PL 259 CONNECTOR 20 mm 1 Slide the coupling ring R down Strip the cable jacket and soft solder Coupling ring 10 mm soft solder eat 2 Strip the cable as shown at left Soft solder the cen S ter conductor 1 2 mm solder solder 3 Slide the connector body y on and solder it es IIe Screw the coupling ring CTT RR onto the connector body 10 mm in Y NOTE There are many publications covering proper an Z tennas and their installation Check with your local dealer CG tor more information and recommendations 0 O S c all Been 0 Wess all Ben E Oo O VII QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE WE Your first contact Now that you have your IC 208H installed in your car or shack you are probably excited to get on the air We would like to take you through a few basic operation steps to make your first On The Air an enjoyable experience 1 Turning ON the transceiver Before powering up your IC 208H y
44. ch to the TNC to inhibit transmission when receiving signals e Keep audio output at a normal level otherwise a P SQL signal will not be output 6 N 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION E Microphone 33 an lies S mi z Seer S BANK T SCAN PTT M MW o AN2 PRI LR L MON NT SC d 03 c A D pres pteswn ptm Go L nend mip 5 Lore seT B Qe IW W FAN e i HIST Lead Ga D P 8 SIMP 9 ENT C Tone 2 teKev L m VOLA es O Mic element A different microphone may be supplied de pending on version VFO LOCK SWITCH VFO LOCK Push to select VFO mode p 11 Push for 1 sec to switch the lock function ON and OFF p 14 PTT SWITCH Push and hold to transmit release to receive Switches between transmitting and receiving while the one touch PTT function is in use p 18 UP DOWN SWITCHES A V Push either switch to change operating frequency memory channel set mode setting etc pgs 12 26 56 Push either switch for 1 sec to start scanning p 41 O ACTIVITY INDICATOR Lights red while any key except FUNC and DTMF S is pushed or while transmitting Lights green while the one touch PTT function is in use KEYPAD pgs 8 9 FUNCTION INDICATOR Lights orange while FUNC is activated indicates the secondary function of switches can be accessed
45. cts the data transmission speed for packet operation from 1200 bps and 9600 bps HU LZ 1 7 HUU LUC DI a7 IL DI 7 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 eS Short squelch delay eL Long squelch delay LCT TA L LCT T M ox d N o L Microphone sensitivity Selects the microphone sensitivity from high H and low L to suits your preference Squelch attenuator Turns the squelch attenuator function ON and OFF e ON The squelch attenuator activates when SQL control is set between 12 o clock and fully clockwise position e OF The squelch attenuator does not function OTTI TTA II bm II bial Active band Selects the frequency selecting condition via DIAL or AIS on the microphone from all AL and single Sl e All AL The operating frequency can be selected continuously e Single SI The operating frequency can be selected within the current band Pushing BAND for 1 sec then tuning dial rotation is necessary for frequency band selection LIT TAL U Ech IL Jos lL TL de L Narrow TX function Select the narrow TX function ON and OFF e ON Enables the FM narrow mode transmission The deviation modulation level becomes half from the regular FM transmission can be performed e OFF Inhibits the FM narrow mode transmission The regular FM deviation transmission is perf
46. d frequency e Tone DTCS squelch ON OFF frequency code and polarity e Transmit output power selection e Tuning step e Operating mode selection FM AM Programming the band condition Push F 1 F 2 for 1 sec e 3 beeps sound Recalling the band condition Push F 1 F 2 momentarily Initializing the band condition Push FUNC then push F 1 F 2 The following conditions are initialized e Operating band 145 MHz band e Repeater setting tone frequency 88 5 Hz offset frequency 600 kHz e Tone DTCS squelch ON OFF OFF tone fre quency 88 5 Hz DTCS code 023 and polarity NN e Transmit output power selection HIGH e Tuning step 5 kHz e Call channel 1 CH memory channel 1CH e Operating mode selection FM F 1 F 2 E Partial reset ar POWER ON If you want to initialize the operating conditions VFO fre quency VFO settings set mode contents without clearing the memory contents While pushing V MHz SCAN and SET LOCK push PWR for 1 sec to partially reset PWR HHH S MWeMW V MHzeSCAN OTHER FUNCTIONS 11 E All reset The function display may occasionally display erroneous in formation e g when first applying power This may be caused externally by static electricity or by other factors If this problem occurs turn power OFF After waiting a few seconds turn power ON again If the problem persists per form the following procedure e Partial res
47. e Optional MB 58 REMOTE CONTROLLER BRACKET and MB 65 MOUNTING BASE are available for increasing front panel mounting possibilities e Optional OPC 440 MICROPHONE CABLE 5 0 m 16 4 ft and OPC 647 2 5 m 8 2 ft are available to extend the micro phone cable e Optional OPC 441 SPEAKER CABLE 5 0 m 16 4 ft is avail able to extend the speaker cable Location Select a location which can support the weight of the trans ceiver and does not interfere with driving We recommend the locations shown in the diagram below NEVER place the transceiver or remote controller where nor mal operation of the vehicle may be hindered or where it could cause bodily injury NEVER place the transceiver or remote controller where air bag deployment may be obstructed DO NOT place the transceiver or remote controller where hot or cold air blows directly onto it AVOID placing the transceiver or remote controller in direct sunlight Controller QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE S Using the mounting bracket Drill 4 holes where the mounting bracket is to be installed e Approx 5 5 6 mm ol when using nuts approx 2 3 mm e when using sSelf tapping screws 2 Insert the supplied screws nuts and washers through the mounting bracket and tighten 3 Adjust the angle for your suitable position Nut Spring washer gt ca See T G Goss Qo
48. en push Aue BAND to select the desired call channel Push FUNC then cLR A MW momentarily e AR indicator and indication blink and shows VFO conditions Push A V to select the target memory channel e C1 or C2 blinks when the call channel is selected e Scan edge channels can also be selected e The keypad cannot be used for the selection 4 Push FUNC then push ctr A MW for 1 sec to transfer the selected memory call channel contents to the target channel e The targeted channel and transferred contents are indicated a S EXAMPLE Transferring memory channel 30 contents to channel 31 Front panel operation Select the memory channel then push O cor Select the target channel Push een for 1 sec HM 133 operation Select the memory channel push then push ER D MEMORY OPERATION E Programming channel names Each memory channel and the call channel can be pro grammed with an alphanumeric channel name for easy recognition and can be indicated independently by channel Names can be a maximum of 6 characters see the table below for available characters aell Aral Bail ul Of 0 ml De De Je CH 7 Lis Bo May Ha Ho Ha Zeite AeCet Tol Juin Lobo Ge Pele rali alte Repeat the previous Push 17 Push S MW MW momentarily e HD and memory channel number blink 2 Rotate the tuning dial to select the desired memory or call channel 3
49. equency duplex direction sub gt Memory channel number increases when continuing to audible tone encoder ON OFF and its frequency if neces push cLR A MW after programming Sary 2 Push FUNC then cLR A MW momentarily 3 Push A or V to select the memory channel e Direct numeral input cannot be used EXAMPLE Programming 145 870 MHz into memory channel 20 blank channel via the microphone T OFF BANK DTCS DTCSt TSQLt TONE TONE 2 MW Push Push re then lt i LICL LITT TAL D MEMORY OPERATION E Copying memory contents This function copies a memory channel s contents to VFO or another memory call channel This is useful when searching for signals around a memory channel frequency and for re calling the offset frequency subaudible tone frequency etc Memory call gt VFO D Select the desired memory or call channel Push M CALL PRIO several times to select memory mode or call channel then rotate DIAL or push BAND to select the desired memory or call channel respec tively 2 Push S MWs MW for 1 sec to transfer the selected mem ory call channel contents to the VFO e VFO mode is selected automatically EXAMPLE Transferring memory channel 30 contents to VFO Front panel operation M CALL Push Ka to select memory mode Rotate for selecting memory channel HM 133 operation Push TA select memory mode UU Select the memory call channel to be tr
50. er se INITIAL SET MODE U S A version only The USA version automatically activates the repeater settings DUP or DUP and tone encoder ON OFF when the operating frequency falls within the general repeater output frequency range and inactivate them when outside of the range Setting the auto repeater function ON OFF 1 Push PWR to turn power OFF 2 While pushing SET LOCK turn power ON to enter initial set mode SET LOCK ei 1 PWR AS L 3 Push SET LOCK or S MW MW several times until the RPT display appears as shown above right 4 Rotate DIAL to select the auto repeater function from R1 R2 or OFF LICI T LI LICI T LIZI pis ayy bf L Auto DUP ON Auto tone set OFF Auto DUP ON Auto tone set ON e R1 auto repeater is ON tone encoder is OFF e R2 auto repeater is ON tone encoder is ON Push PWR to exit initial set mode Frequency range and offset direction Frequency range Duplex direction 145 200 145 495 MHz mere 146 610 146 995 MHz DUP appears 147 000 147 395 MHz DUP appears 442 000 444 995 MHz DUP appears 447 000 449 995 MHz DUP appears E General description The transceiver has 512 memory channels including 10 scan edge memory channels 5 pairs and 2 call channels Each of these channels can be individually programmed with operat ing frequency pgs 11 12 duplex direction
51. etting is also available See left for details YZ IMPORTANT f Resetting the transceiver CLEARS all memory information U and initializes all values in the transceiver AT POWER ON While pushing S MWeMW and SET LOCK push PWR for 1 sec to reset the CPU SET LOCK PWR S MWeMW 11 OTHER FUNCTIONS E Data cloning at POWER ON Cloning allows you to quickly and easily transfer the pro grammed contents from one transceiver to another or data from a personal computer to a transceiver using the optional CS 208 CLONING SOFTWARE Cloning between transceivers Connect the OPC 474 cloning cable to SP jack of the master and sub transceivers e The master transceiver is used to send data to the sub trans ceiver To SP 2 While pushing M CALL PRIO turn power ON to enter cloning mode master transceiver only power on only for sub transceiver e CLONE appears and the transceivers enter the clone standby condition LD S M CALL PRIO PWR While pushing M CALLe PRIO turn power ON 3 Push SET LOCK on the master transceiver e CL OUT appears in the master transceiver s display and the S RF indicators show that data is being transferred to the sub transceiver e CL IN appears automatically in the sub transceiver s display and the S RF indicators show that data is being received from the master transceiver Pushi
52. g Also rotates while receiving depending on the setting in ini tial set mode p 63 ANTENNA CONNECTOR ANT Connects a 50 Q antenna with a PL 259 connector and a 50 Q coaxial cable ANTENNA INFORMATION For radio communications the antenna is of critical impor tance to maximize your output power and receiver sensi tivity The transceiver accepts a 50 Q antenna and less than 1 1 5 of Voltage Standing Wave Ratio VSWR High SWR values not only may damage the transceiver but also lead to TVI or BCI problems G POWER RECEPTACLE DC13 8V Accepts 13 8 V DC 15 with the supplied DC power cable t NOTE DO NOT use a cigarette lighter socket as a power source when operating in a vehicle The plug may cause voltage drops and ignition noise may be su perimposed onto transmit or receive audio PANEL DESCRIPTION 1 DATA JACK PIN ASSIGNMENT EA Oo Gas YoY kal Front panel view DATA IN Input terminal for data transmit See p 63 for details on how to toggle data speed between 1200 AFSK and 9600 bps G3RUH GMSK GND Common ground for DATA IN DATA OUT and AF OUT PTT P PTT terminal for packet operation only Connect ground to transmit data DATA OUT Data out terminal for 9600 bps operation only 5 AF OUT Data out terminal for 1200 bps operation only P SQL Becomes high 5 V when the transceiver receives a sig nal which opens the squelch e To avoid unnecessary TNC transmission connect squel
53. h Operation T 47 9 DTMF MEMORY ENCODER cccecceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeenenes 48 51 E Programming a DTMF code EE 48 E ansmitinga DTMF COQG sys csnoseinai argia aN aE uae 50 E DTMF ea WE 51 10 POCKET BEEP AND TONE SOUELCH ssssss sse eee seer 52 55 E Pocket beep operation sees eee eee ee eee eee 52 R Tone DTCS squelch operation sss eee eee ee eee 54 BD TONG SCAN Steet eet ate erat ae ea ies 55 TT OTHER FUNCTIONS sooni siyaset Zare SEENEN 56 74 gea enn Rr oer en pret ene eee ee eer ee 56 E initial set ModE eisini a A riari 61 AM FM Narrow ModE vocina Eae aA 65 E Weather channel operation USA version only eee eee 66 E Microphone E 67 E Panal EE 68 BAE enh A Aas 68 E Data CONN DEE 69 MPaACker OPETAN EE 71 T2 MAINTENANCE E 75 76 Nell siecle inc WEE 75 E Fuse replacement ee eee eee eee ee eee eee eee 76 13 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS ccccecseeeeeeeeeeeneneeneeeeeeeees 77 78 E SP CCIICATIONS TT 77 MN OOS E 78 14 MODE ARRANGEMENT sss sssssssssseeeener ee geen 79 80 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE E Installation Q Installation methods e Single body installation Transceiver e The supplied mounting bracket or optional MB 17A can be used for the main unit installation e Remote installation Front panel Main unit e The supplied OPC 600 R SEPARATION CABLE Can be used for remote installation e Optional OPC 601 R SEPARATION CABLE 7 m 23 ft is avail able for extend installation
54. he regular memory channels This item appears when set mode is accessed from memory mode only Program scan skip setting Sets the program scan skip setting from ON and OFF for VFO scan operation such as programmed scan This item appears when set mode is accessed from VFO mode only CIV OSS INS CIVCT ATI L TE vad F WER wv 1 5 Weather alert function U S A version onl Turns weather alert function ON and OFF CH T dml el I Ted WIR IL 1 lt vad N WX 1 5 9 OTHER FUNCTIONS 11 Memory bank link function Sets the memory bank link function ON and OFF default The link function provides continuous banks scan that scans all contents in the selected banks during bank scan This item appears when set mode is accessed from memory mode only Dal ASE HL 1 SITING DILL J La e Bank link setting CO Rotate DIAL to select the memory bank link function ON 2 Push SET LOCK or S MW MW to select the desired bank to be linked e BLA Bank A BLB Bank B BLC Bank C BLD Bank D BLE Bank E BLF Bank F BLG Bank G BLH Bank H BLI Bank BLJ Bank J T CASTIN I HI CASE LTE L Ld P lre 3 Rotate DIAL to select ON to linking the bank Repeat steps and to set the link condition 11 OTHER FUNCTIONS E initial set mode ar POWER ON The initial set mode is accessed at power ON and al lows you to set seldom changed settings I
55. he call channel every 5 sec H PRIORITY WATCH E Priority watch operation 1 Select VFO mode then set an operating frequency 2 Set the watching channel s For memory channel watch Select the desired memory channel For memory scan watch Select memory mode then push V MHz SCAN for 1 sec to start memory scan For call channel watch Select the desired call channel by pushing M CALL PRIO once or twice then push BAND 3 Push M CALL PRIO for 1 sec to start the watch e The transceiver checks the memory or call channel every 5 sec e The watch resumes according to the selected scan resume con dition p 45 e While the watch is pausing pushing M CALL PRIO resumes the watch manually 4 Push M CALL PRIO for 1 sec to stop the watch 1 Select VFO mode then set the desired fre quency Set the watching channel s For memory channel watch Push MR CALL then A or V to select the de sired memory channel For memory scan watch Push MR CALL then push scan 2 to start the memory scan For call channel watch Push MR CALL for 1 sec then push BAND to select the call channel Push PRIo 3 PTT M to start the watch e The transceiver checks the memory or call channel every 5 sec e The watch resumes according to the selected scan re sume condition p 45 e To resume the watch manually when paused push PRIO 3 PTT M or cLR A MW 4 To stop the watch push cLR A MW once or tw
56. he volume setting r Push FUNC then So A D MUTE to mute MUTE audio signals e The audio mute indicator f appears e Push cLR A MW or any other key to cancel the function lt my 4 444 A II A l DD N S TIC L l 1289555151 U s9 Appears SS 4 REPEATER OPERATION E General Repeaters allow you to extend the operational range of your radio because a repeater has much higher output power than the typical transceiver s Repeater operation flow chart Normally a repeater has independent frequencies for each Step 1 t y p p q Set the desired band to operate the repeater receiver and transmitter A subaudible tone may also be required to access a repeater Step 2 Set the desired receive frequency repeater output frequency Reference amateur radio hand books and local ham maga zines for details of local repeaters such as repeater input out put frequencies and locations Repeater example Receives the 444 540 MHz signal Step 3 and the detected audio signals are Set the duplex shifting direction duplex or duplex transmitted on 449 540 MHz simul Set the offset frequency shifting value if required taneously Step 4 Set the subaudible tone repeater tone encoder function ON Set the subaudible tone frequency if required e The IC 208H USA version has the auto repeater function Thus the On Or Hee steps 3 and 4 may not be necessary depe
57. ice while watch is paused J D O DTMF MEMORY ENCODER E Programming a DTMF code DTMF tones are used for autopatching controlling other equipment etc The transceiver has 16 DIMF memory chan nels DO DF for storage of often used DTMF codes of up to 24 digits 1 Push MONI DTMF for 1 sec to turn the DTMF encoder ON e d appears in place of 100 MHz digit 2 Push SET LOCK to enter the DTMF memory program ming condition e The DTMF memory channel indication blinks 3 Rotate DIAL to select the desired DTMF memory chan nel 9 Push SET LOCK e The first digit blinks 5 Rotate DIAL to select the desired code 6 Push SET LOCK to select the next digit e Pushing S MWeMW moves the cursor backward T Repeat the steps and to set the desired DTMF tone sequence e The S RF indicator shows the digit group The indication in creases every 6 digits Push MONI DTMF to exit DTMF memory programming condition e Return to the previous indication as in step EXAMPLE Programming 5428AB453 into DTMF memory channel D4 Push for 1 sec Push C ial Rotate eo ooo oo ee Wa kel ma Sale E Repeat the previous step until the desired code is entered O DTMF MEMORY ENCODER Programming a DTMF code via microphone r 1 Push FUNC then Low 6 DTMF to turn the Push VFO LOCK to exit the programming condition DTMF DTMF encoder ON e
58. icrophone signal is automatically cut Therefore it is not necessary to disconnect the mi crophone plug from the connector in this case When pushing PTT during data transmission data trans mission is interrupted and voice signals have priority TTL Lt 1200 bps packet operation 1 Connect the transceiver and a TNC as illustrated below TNC side DATA IN 13 4 TX AUDIO A GND RX AUDIO PTT 6 SQL 2 Set the TNC for transmit 3 Set transmit delay on the TNC 4 Adjust the TNC frequency deviation if necessary s When using a deviation meter Adjust the output of the TNC so that frequency deviation is in the range 3 to 4 kHz s When NOT using a deviation meter A receiver or transceiver is needed to monitor the trans mission compare the received audio output level when receiving a TNC modulated signal with high level voice signals using the microphone Then adjust the TNC mod ulated signal to a lower level than the voice modulated signal P e Read the instructions supplied with your TNC carefully before attempting packet operation with the transceiver e Pin AF OUT is for 1200 bps operation only This pin cannot be used for 9600 bps operation e Over modulation may degrade signal quality If you find that many transmissions are failing re adjust the modu lation level MMA AW OTHER FUNCTIONS 11 72 11 OTHER FUNCTIONS 9600 bps high speed packet operation The transceiver supp
59. implex operation push L OW DUP once or twice to clear the DUP or DUP indicator 8 To turn OFF the subaudible tone encoder push TONE gt T SCAN several times until no tone indicators appear 4 REPEATER OPERATION S 1 Set the receive frequency repeater output fre quency pgs 11 12 Push puP 7 TONE to select minus duplex push puP 8 TSQL teil to select plus duplex J C e S Jo N SS Push L R 5 m Push 323 GAJN Push FUNC then Toup 7 TONE to turn ON the subaudible tone encoder according to re peater requirements e Refer to p 22 for the tone frequency setting e When the repeater requires a different tone system see p 23 Doe Push ruc YY r then Los Push and hold PTT to transmit Release PTT to receive Push Moni 1 BANK to check whether the other station s transmit signal can be received directly or gt Push simp 9 TSQL to return to simplex opera tion e DUP or DUP indicator disappears To turn OFF the subaudible tone encoder push FUNC then ENT C T OFF usna SET MODE B Subaudible tones Encoder function Subaudible tones 1 Select the frequency band mode channel you wish to set the subaudible tones such as VFO mode or memory call channel 2 Push SET LOCK to enter set mode 3 Push SET LOCK or DUP MONI several times until T and
60. ion is cut OFF after the set period elapses OTHER FUNCTIONS 11 Auto repeater U S A version only The auto repeater function automatically turns ON or OFF the duplex operation with a specified shift direction and tone en coder when the operating frequency falls within or outside of 145 200 145 495 146 610 146 995 147 000 147 395 442 000 444 995 and 447 000 449 995 MHz range The off set and repeater tone frequencies are not changed by the auto repeater function reset these frequencies if necessary e OF The auto repeater function is turned OFF e R1 Activates for duplex only e R2 Activates for duplex and tone OOO DOTAZ NI bat 1 YT A A 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 30 min 1 hour 2 hours and OFF can be specified The spec ified period is retained even when the transceiver is turned OFF by the auto power OFF function To cancel the function select OF in this set mode 11 OTHER FUNCTIONS Cooling fan control Selects the cooling fan control condition from Auto and ON e Auto AT The fan rotates during transmit and for 2 min after transmission or when the internal tem perature of the transceiver exceeds the pre set value until the temperature drops e ON ON The fan continuously rotates C CIN SY T C Uh ASS IN Pw tt TI eee V Data transmission speed Sele
61. isappears and then resumes 2 sec later 4 Push MONI DTMF to exit set mode A H w Push BAND to select the desired band Push ser B D OFF to enter set mode Push set B D OFF or Ent C T OFF several times until SCT or SCP appears as shown at left 4 Push A or V to select the scan resume condi tion e See item at left for scan resume condition details Push ctr A MW to exit set mode a E Priority watch types Priority watch checks for signals on a VFO frequency every 5 sec while operating in memory mode The transceiver has 3 priority watch types to suit your needs You can also trans mit on the VFO frequency while the priority watch operates The watch resumes according to the selected scan resume condition See previous page for details t NOTES b If the pocket beep function is activated the transceiver automatically selects the tone squelch function when pri ority watch starts PRIORITY WATCH MEMORY CHANNEL WATCH While operating on a VFO fre 5 sec quency priority watch checks for a signal on the selected memory channel every 5 sec channel MEMORY SCAN WATCH While operating on a VFO fre 50 msec quency priority watch checks for l signals on each memory chan SKIP nel in sequence e The memory skip function is useful e to speed up the scan CALL CHANNEL WATCH While operating on a VFO fre quency priority watch checks for signals on t
62. memory channels pgs 27 28 set skip settings p 44 if desired Operation T Select VFO mode for full programmed scan with V MHzeSCAN or memory mode for memory scan with M CALL PRIO e Select the desired bank for bank scan 2 Set the squelch to the point where noise is just muted 3 Push V MHzeSCAN for 1 sec to start the scan e To change the scanning direction rotate DIAL e The memory channel readout blinks the scan type as follows 4 Push SET LOCK to switch full and programmed scan P1 P2 P3 P4 and P5 if VFO is selected in step 5 To stop the scan push V MHzeSCAN e During full scan Push SET LOCK to select ALL full or programmed scan P1 P2 P3 P4 and P5 in se quence e P1 stands for 1A 1B with SET LOCK e During programmed scan Indicates scan edge channels e P1 to P5 are available when they are programmed and switches LD O gt Z Dad d e During memory scan 1 Push VFO LOCK to select VFO mode for full orogrammed scan push MR CALL to select memory mode for memory scan e Push FUNC then moni 1 BANK to select a bank for bank scan Push sata D MUTE or saw 16KEY L to set the squelch to the point where noise is just muted Push scan 2 T SCAN to start the scan e Push A or V for 1 sec also starts the scan Push set B D OFF to switch full and pro grammed scan P1 P2 P3 P4 and P5 if VFO is selected
63. n dis play and tighten 2 screws when the mounting base is used Bracket When using self tapping screws Mounting base QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE 4 Attach the supplied Velcro pads large to the remote con troller and bracket 5 Attach the supplied Velcro pads small or rubber pad to the bracket as shown below then attach the remote con troller MB 58 IC 208H remote controller e When using the optional MB 65 Adjust the viewing angle for maximum visibility of the function display 0 O S c all Been 0 Wess all Ben E Oo O r QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE Battery connection c WARNING NEVER remove the fuse holders from the DC power cable t NEVER connect the transceiver directly to a 24 V battery GG DO NOT use the cigarette lighter socket for power con nections See p 5 for details Attach a rubber grommet when passing the DC power cable through a metal plate to prevent a short circuit e CONNECTING TO A DC POWER SOURCE red black Fuses 20A WARNING NEVER remove the fuse holders NOTE Crimp to Use terminals for the G cable connections Ef DC power cable 4 Solder a DC power supply connection Use a 13 8 V DC power supply with at least 15 A capacity Make sure the ground terminal of the DC power supply is grounded e CONNECTING TO A DC POWER SUPPLY UR Si ECK SEY IC 208H Fuses 20A See p 76 for fuse repla
64. n this way you can customize transceiver operations to suit your preference and operating style e Initial set mode items e Key touch beep e Time out timer e Auto repeater Entering initial set mode 1 While pushing SET LOCK push PWR for 1 sec to enter initial set mode 2 Push SET LOCK or S MWeMW to select the desired item 3 Rotate DIAL to select the condition or value 4 Push PWR momentarily to exit initial set mode e Auto power off e Cooling fan nC PIK a THT PI lt OOT D DE DIE CDA OT OC Luv 1 LU LU gt Push Pa front panel or microphone e DTMF speed Available in the USA version only e Narrow TX e Active band AIT v lt UI T H gt Push ey rere front panel or microphone SS e Squelch attenuator Low P L gt gt L L sI TA ri e Data speed Wo ot HUT IT Jr IC e Squelch delay e Microphone sensitivity INI lt hd TF LI lt LCT II gt dU 1 Key touch beep The key touch beep can be turned OFF for silent operation DUC CASS TAN I H CIE oe ee aay ee U LCCT vad N UJ LCCT vd Time out timer To prevent accidental prolonged transmission etc the trans ceiver has a time out timer This function cuts a transmission OFF after 1 30 min of continuous transmission This timer can be cancelled e TOT OF The time out timer is turned OFF e TOT 3 5 15 30 The transmiss
65. ncy e When a digit is mistakenly input push ENT C T OFF to clear the input then repeat input from the 1st digit e Pushing cLR A MW clears input digits and retrieves the frequency RO L EXAMPLE Setting frequency to 145 3625 MHz Push i eT a 4 aO Push 16 pale Ta Push Fe LIC ICT PIII 2 SETTING A FREQUENCY E Tuning step selection usna SET MODE Tuning steps are the minimum frequency change increments when you rotate DIAL or push A V on the microphone Independent tuning step for each frequency bands can be set for individual tuning convenience The following tuning steps are available e 5 kHz e 10 kHz e 12 5 kHz e 15 kHz e 20 kHz e 25 kHz e 30 kHz e 50 kHz e 100 kHz e 200 kHz t NOTE For convenience select a tuning step that matches the frequency intervals of repeaters in your area 1 Push BAND to select the desired frequency band e Push V MHz SCAN to select VFO mode if necessary 2 Push SET LOCK to enter set mode SET LOCK L 3 Push SET LOCK or S MW MW several times until TS appears as shown below L 4 Rotate DIAL to select the desired tuning step 5 Push V MHzeSCAN to exit set mode r O Push BAND to select the desired frequency SET band e Push VFO LOCK to VFO mode if necessary Push set B D OFF to enter set mode Push set B D OFF or Ent C T OFF several times until TS appears Push
66. nding on the setting Station A Station B e Repeater settings can be stored into a memory channel Tx 444 540 MHz Tx 444 540 MHz Rx 449 540 MHz Rx 449 540 MHz E Accessing a repeater 1 Set the receive frequency repeater output frequency pgs 11 12 2 Push LOW DUP for 1 sec one or two times to select minus duplex or plus duplex e DUP_ or DUP appears to indicate the transmit frequency for minus shift or plus shift respectively e When the auto repeater function is turned ON available for the USA version only steps and are not necessary p 25 LOW DUP DUP or DUP appears 3 Push TONE T SCAN several times to turn ON the sub audible tone encoder according to repeater requirements e T appears e 88 5 Hz is set as the default refer to p 22 for tone frequency settings e When the repeater requires a different tone system see p 23 TONES T BC AN P appears REPEATER OPERATION 4 4 Push and hold PTT to transmit e The displayed frequency automatically changes to the transmit frequency repeater input frequency e If OFF appears confirm that the offset frequency p 24 is set correctly 5 Release PTT to receive DUP T LI ZII l TILL LC L PLT LITT While receiving While transmitting Push MONI DTMF to check whether the other station s transmit signal can be received directly To return to s
67. nel Push and hold S MWeMW for 1 sec to program e 3 beeps sound e Return to VFO mode automatically after the program e Memory channel number automatically increases when continuing to push S MWeMW after programming QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE Using the HM 133 1 In VFO mode set the desired operating frequency includ ing offset direction tone settings etc Push VFO LOCK to select VFO Push ENT C T OFF first then enter the desired oper ating frequency via the keypad e Set other data such as repeater tone duplex information tuning step if necessary 2 Push FUNC then ctr A MW e HD indicator and memory channel number blink Push rae 3 Push A V to select the desired memory channel 4 Push FUNC then push eLp A MW for 1 sec to pro gram e 3 beeps sound e Memory channel number automatically increases when continu ing to push CLR A MW after programming 0 O S c all Been 0 Wess all Ben E Oo O l a 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION Downloaded by RadioAmateur EU E Front panel controller Function display p 3 f dr vun l M CALL IE TONE 1 SCAN PRIO T SCAN NE TI Oo O OQ O 9 SET LOCK SWITCH SET LOCK POWER SWITCH PWR Enters set mode when pushed p 56 Turns power ON and OFF when pushed for 1 sec Switches the lock function ON and OFF
68. ng SET LOCK start cloning 4 When cloning is finished turn power OFF then ON to exit cloning mode Cloning using a personal computer Data can be cloned to and from a personal computer Mi crosoft Windows 98 2000 Me XP using the optional CS 208 CLONING SOFTWARE and the optional cloning cable OPC 478U USB type or OPC 478 RS 232C type Consult the CS 208 CLONING SOFTWARE HELP file for details Cloning error t NOTE DO NOT push any key on the sub transceiver dur ing cloning This will cause a cloning error When the display as below appears a cloning error has oc curred In such a case both transceivers automatically return to the clone standby condition and cloning must be repeated OTHER FUNCTIONS 11 11 OTHER FUNCTIONS E Packet operation Data speed For packet operation the transceiver can be set to one of two data speeds 1200 bps or 9600 bps 1 While pushing SET LOCK push PWR for 1 sec to enter initial set mode 2 Push SET LOCK or S MW MW to select the BPS item 3 Rotate DIAL to select the desired data speed 4 Push PWR to exit initial set mode ZY For 1200 bps operation e Disconnect the microphone plug from the microphone connector during data transmission otherwise the data signal and voice signal are simultaneously transmitted MQ QAK P For 9600 bps operation When the transceiver is set for 9600 bps data transmis sion in set mode the m
69. ormed NAR indication disappears even when FM narrow is selected NIT ASL FT AIT ALIN I pul A ke e S IIe IV INNAN TX T OTHER FUNCTIONS 11 DTMF speed The rate at which DTMF memories send individual DTMF characters can be set to accommodate operating needs e1 100 msec interval 5 0 cos speed e2 200 msec interval 2 5 cos speed e3 300 msec interval 1 6 cos speed e5 500 msec interval 1 0 cos speed 11 OTHER FUNCTIONS E AM FM narrow mode The IC 208H has AM mode reception and FM narrow mode is available Typically AM mode is used for the air band 118 135 995 MHz 1 Select the desired frequency band in VFO mode or the de sired memory channel 2 Push BAND for 1 sec to select AM FM narrow mode as desired e NAR FM narrow AM and NAR AM appears in sequence e No indication stands for FM mode e When FM narrow mode e When AM mode is selected is selected e When AM narrow mode is selected a a x k 1 Push BAND or MR CALL to select the desired frequency band or memory channel Push BAND for 1 sec to select AM FM narrow mode as desired e NAR AM and NAR AM appears in sequence e No indication stands for FM mode E Weather channel operation USA version only Weather channel selection Push M CALL PRIO several times to select weather channel group M CALL PRIO
70. orts 2 modes of 9600 bps packet opera tion G3RUH and GMSK 1 Connect the transceiver and a TNC as illustrated below NG side 2 G3RUH mode can handle 16 kinds of modulated wave forms in order to maintain a communication link 3 Set transmit delay on the TNC 4 Adjust the TNC frequency deviation if necessary see page at right e When using the PTT P terminal for packet operation no voice signals are transmitted from the microphone e When pushing PTT during data transmission data transmission is interrupted and the voice signal takes pri ority e Read the instructions supplied with your TNC carefully before attempting packet operation with the transceiver e Pin DATA OUT is for 9600 bps operation only This pin cannot be used for 1200 bps operation RQ OOnuniiA WWN Adjusting the transmit signal output from the TNC When setting data transmission speed to 9600 bps the data signal coming from the TNC is applied exclusively to the in ternal limiter circuitry to automatically maintain band width NEVER apply data levels from the TNC of over the accept able level below otherwise the transceiver will not be able to maintain the band width and may possibly interfere with other Stations 1 When using a level meter or synchroscope adjust the TX audio output level DATA IN level from the TNC as follows 2 Vp p 1 Vrms recommended level 1 Vp p 3 Vp p 0 5 1 5 Vrms acceptable level 2 When NO
71. ose the squelch 2 Set the squelch level Rotate SQL fully counterclockwise in advance then ro tate SQL clockwise until the noise just disappears e When interference is received rotate SQL clockwise again for attenuator operation p 16 3 Set the operating frequency pgs 11 12 4 When receiving a signal on the set frequency squelch opens and the transceiver emits audio e BUSY appears and the S RF indicator shows the relative signal strength for the re ceived signal Appears when receiving a signal YCONVENIENT cu The audio and squelch level can also be adjusted SQLA with voLA TONE 1 voL 0 TONE 2 and D oa D MUTE sacv 16KEY L respectively f VOL for audio or SQL for squelch appears during set VOA Show set level 0 FREDE OOOHOIID par 1 5 _9 LI E Monitor function This function is used to listen to weak signals without disturb ing the squelch setting MONI DTMF Blinks Push MONI DTMF to open the squelch e BUSY blinks e Push MONI DTMF again to cancel the function Push Moni 1 BANK to open the squelch Je MONI e Push Moni 1 BANK again to cancel the function NOTE When SQL adjustment is set too far clockwise Y ch 12 17 o clock position the squelch attenuator is acti Z Hated To monitor weak signals on the operating frequency Z deactivate the squelch attenuator function See p 16 for f detail
72. ou may want to make sure the audio volume and squelch level controls are set in 9 10 o clock positions Set VOL and SQL controls to 9 10 o clock positions Although you have purchased a brand new transceiver some settings may be changed from the factory defaults because of the QC process Resetting the CPU is necessary to start from factory default SET LOCK S MWeMW L While pushing SE Tel OCH and S MWeMW turn power ON While pushing both SET LOCK and S MW MWJ push PWR for 1 sec to reset the CPU 2 Selecting the operating frequency band The IC 208H has 2 m and 70 cm transmittable bands Push BAND to select the desired frequency band Push BAND to select the desired frequency band Using the HM 133 You can select the desired frequency band from the HM 133 3 Tune the frequency The tuning dial will allow you to dial in the frequency you want to operate Pages 12 and 13 will instruct you on how to set the tuning speed Rotate DIAL to tune the frequency Using the HM 133 You can directly enter the frequency with the HM 133 keypad for the main band EXAMPLE Setting frequency to 145 3625 MHz BANK DTCS DTCS tn Push MONIT HIGH d MID 5 PTT M DTMF PRIO 2 LOW D T SCAN Push QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE 0 O S c all Been 0 Mes Ben E Oo O VIII QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE E Repeater ope
73. ow 10 MHz the digit below 1 MHz or 100 kHz disappear depending on ver sions disappear In this case push V MHz SCAN again or twice or 3 times depending on version Push M CALL PRIO to select memory mode e AN indicator appears when memory mode is selected ra Push VFO LOCK to select VFO mode l VFO LOCK e Push MR CALL to select memory mode E Using the tuning dial 1 Rotate DIAL to set the frequency e If VFO mode is not selected push V MHz SCAN to select VFO mode e The frequency changes in the selected tuning steps p 13 _ Bini V MHzeSCAN 2 To change the frequency in 1 MHz 10 MHz for some versions steps push V MHz eSCAN then rotate DIAL e Pushing V MHz SCAN for 1 sec starts scan function If scan starts push V MHzeSCAN again to cancel it LICL ILJ ae ees l ZTT While 1 MHz tuning step is selected the digit below 100 kHz disappear While 10 MHz tuning step is selected the digit below 1 MHz disappear E Using the A V keys Se Push A or V to select the desired frequency e Pushing A V for 1 sec activates a scan If scan starts push A V or CLR A MW to cancel it SETTINGAFREQUENCY 2 E Using the keypad The frequency can be directly set via numeral keys on the mi crophone CC 1 Push VFO LOCK to select VFO mode if neces ENT sary C 2 Push ent C T OFF to activate the keypad for digit input Push 6 keys to input a freque
74. ow or green ITU c H mg el 4 fd COL 1 E LC LIL aiT II 1 _5 9 1 5 9 e Yellow setting e Green setting Mic lock function Sets the supplied HM 133 s optional for some versions key lock function from ON and OFF default WAL LASS UT NAL LALLY ING l lC F dF l lC eee y lal aman aant 1 5 9 Repeater tone Sets subaudible tone frequency encoder only for repeater operation Total of 50 tone frequencies 67 0 254 1 Hz are available default 88 5 Hz Vs T HD fL LU 1 5 9 Ch omen x IL C L l Tone squelch tone Sets subaudible tone frequency both encoder and decoder for tone squelch operation Total of 50 tone frequencies default 88 5 Hz 67 0 254 1 Hz are available s Available subaudible tone frequencies DTCS code Sets DTCS code both encoder and decoder for DICS squelch operation Total of 104 codes are available default 023 Q e MN LU VU L L l D 4 l l le sch 1 _5 9 DTCS polarity Sets DTCS polarities for transmission and reception from NN NR RN and RR default NN THT A IN The wo oi H NN HIT NA 1 5 annet 1 5 9 e Transmit normal Receive reverse e Transmit normal Receive normal default OTHER FUNCTIONS 11 Offset frequency Sets the duplex offset frequency within 0 to 20 MHz range
75. pted momentarily every 5 sec approx in case the alert function is turned ON This symptom is caused by the WX alert function To cancel these symp toms set the weather alert item OFF in set mode 11 OTHER FUNCTIONS E Microphone keys The supplied HM 133 s optional for some versions F 1 and F 2 keys memorize the transceiver conditions The UP DN keys of the standard or an optional microphone other than the HM 133 can be assigned functions like the function keys on the transceiver s front panel UP DN keys on a microphones other than HM 133 AT POWER ON The following functions are assigned to UP DN keys on the other microphones HM 118N TAN etc when first applying power e Default setting UP channel up push and hold to start scan push again to stop scan DN channel down push and hold to start scan push again to stop scan Assigning a function OU Turn the power OFF 2 While pushing the desired switch on the transceiver and one of either UP DN keys on the microphone turn the power ON e The function is programmed into the key ber Clearing an assignment 17 Turn the power OFF 2 While pushing the desired UP or DN key on the micro phone turn the power ON F 1 F 2 keys on HM 133 The following conditions can be memorized into F 1 and F 2 keys independently e Operating frequency e Repeater setting offset direction and frequency tone ON OFF an
76. r the IC 208H EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS WORD DEFINITION A WARNING Personal injury fire hazard or electric shock may occur CAUTION Equipment damage may occur NOTE Recommended for optimum use No risk of 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 PRECAUTION Z WARNING RF EXPOSURE This device emits Radio Frequency RF energy Extreme caution should be observed when operating this device If you have any questions regarding RF expo sure and safety standards please refer to the Federal Communica tions Commission Office of Engineering and Technology s report on Evaluating Compliance with FCC Guidelines for Human Radio fre quency Electromagnetic Fields OET Bulletin 65 WARNING NEVER connect the transceiver to an AC out let This may pose a fire hazard or result in an electric shock WARNING NEVER operate the transceiver while driving a vehicle Safe driving requires your full attention anything less may result in an accident NEVER connect the transceiver to a power source of more than 16 V DC This will damage the transceiver NEVER connect the transceiver to a power source using reverse polarity This will damage the transceiver NEVER cut the DC power cable between the DC plug and fuse holder H an incorrect connection i
77. ration 1 Setting duplex Push BAND to select the frequency band Push LOW DUDI for 1 sec once or twice to select minus du plex or plus duplex e The USA version has an auto repeater function therefore setting duplex is not required DUP LICL CD IT LOWeDUP 2 Repeater tone Push TONE T SCAN several times until T appears if the repeater requires a subaudible tone to be accessed TONE T SCAN Using the HM 133 Plus or minus duplex selection and the repeater tone setting can be made easily via HM 133 Push pup 7 TONE for minus duplex oup 8 TSQL eil for plus duplex selection push FUNC then pur 7 TONE to turn the repeater tone ON Ge LEO Push then HMHL LU E Programming memory channels The IC 208H has a total of 512 memory channels including 10 scan edges and 2 call channels for storing often used op erating frequency repeater settings etc 1 Setting a frequency In VFO mode set the desired operating frequency with re peater tone and tuning steps etc Push V MHzeSCAN to select VFO Rotate DIAL to set the desired frequency e Set other data such as repeater tone duplex information tuning step if desired 2 Selecting a memory channel Push S MWeMW then rotate DIAL to select the desired memory channel e HD indicator and memory channel number blink S MW MW 3 Writing a memory chan
78. s E Squelch attenuator The transceiver has an RF attenuator related to the squelch level setting Approx 10 dB attenuation is obtained at maxi mum setting The squelch attenuator allows you to set a minimum signal level needed to open the squelch The attenuator function can be deactivated in initial set mode Rotate SQL clockwise past the 12 o clock position to ac tivate the squelch attenuator e Attenuation level can be adjusted up to 10 dB approx between 12 o clock and fully clockwise position e When setting the squelch from the microphone a level greater than 19 activates the squelch attenuator Noise squelch Squelch threshold Squelch is Squelch open attenuator Shallow Deep X Y NOTE The squelch attenuator functions even when the 4 monitor function is in use Thus set SQL control within 10 HY to 12 o clock position is recommended when using the E monitor function ON BASIC OPERATION 3 Squelch attenuator setting SING INITIAL SET MODE Turn the transceiver power OFF 2 While pushing SET LOCK turn the power ON to enter ini tial set mode SET LOCK O LM 3 Push SET LOCK or S MWeMW to select ATT squelch attenuator item 4 Rotate DIAL to toggle the function ON and OFF e Select OF to deactivate the squelch attenuator function 5 Push PWR to exit initial set mode 3 BASIC OPERATION E Transmitting CAUTION Tr
79. s are inhibited for USA version and not guaranteed e Type of emission e Number of memory channels e Frequency resolution e Operating temperature range e Frequency stability e Power supply requirement e Current drain at 13 8 V DC approx Transmit Receive e Antenna connector e Dimensions proj not included e Weight approx FM AM Receive only 512 incl 10 scan edges and 2 calls 5 10 12 5 15 20 25 30 50 100 200 kHz 10 C to 60 C 14 F to 140 F 10 ppm 10 C to 60 C 13 8 V DC 15 at 55 W 12A standby 0 8 A max audio 1 0A SO 239 50 Q 141 W x 40 H x 185 4 D mm 5 6 W x1 46 H x7 A6 D in 1 2 kg 2 Ib 10 oz TRANSMITTER e Modulation system e Output power e Max frequency deviation e Spurious emissions e Microphone connector RECEIVER e Receive system e Intermediate frequencies 13 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS Downloaded by RadioAmateur EU Variable reactance frequency modulation VHF 55 15 5 W approx UHF 50 15 5 W approx 50 15 2 W for Korean version and 25 15 5 W only for the Taiwan version 5 0 KHz wide 2 5 KHz narrow approx Less than 60 dB 8 pin modular 600 Q Double conversion superheterodyne 1st 46 05 MHz 2nd 450 kHz e Sensitivity FM at 12 dB SINAD AM at 10 dB S N 118 000 173 995 MHz 230 000 299 995 MHz 300 000 499 995 MHz 500 000 549 995 MHz 810 000 999 990 MHz
80. s been programmed tuning dial or not Scan does not operate e The squelch is open e Set the squelch to the threshold point e Only 1 memory channel is programmed or other Program other memory channels or cancel the pgs 27 channels are set as skip channels memory skip function in the desired channels e Priority watch is activated e Cancel the watch Transmission is automati e Time out timer is activated e Set the timer to OFF p 62 cally cut off p 18 Transmission continues e One touch PTT function is activated e Turn the function OFF even when the PTT is re leased The function display shows The CPU is malfunctioning e Reset the CPU p 68 erroneous information E Fuse replacement If the fuse blows or the transceiver stops functioning find the source of the problem if possible and replace the damaged fuse with a new rated one FGB 20 A as shown at right E Specifications GENERAL e Frequency coverage USA Australia Asia Korea Taiwan Rx 118 000 173 995 MHz 230 000 549 995 MHz 810 000 999 990 MHz TX 144 148 MHz 440 450 MHz Rx 118 000 1 73 995 MHz 230 000 549 995 MHz 810 000 999 990 MHz TX 144 148 MHz 430 440 MHz Tx Rx 144 146 MHz 430 440 MHz Tx Rx 144 146 MHz 430 432 MHz Guaranteed 144 148 MHz range only Guaranteed 440 450 MHz range for the USA 430 440 MHz for the General version 824 005 to 848 995 and 869 005 to 893 995 MHz range
81. s made after cutting the transceiver may be damaged NEVER expose the transceiver to rain snow or any liquids The transceiver may be damaged NEVER operate or touch the transceiver with wet hands This may result in an electric shock or damage the transceiver NEVER place the transceiver where normal operation of the vehi cle may be hindered or where it could cause bodily injury NEVER let objects impede the operation of the cooling fan on the rear panel DO NOT push the PTT when not actually desiring to transmit DO NOT allow children to play with any radio equipment contain ing a transmitter During mobile operation DO NOT operate the transceiver with out running the vehicle s engine When the transceiver s power is ON and your vehicle s engine is OFF the vehicle s battery will soon be come exhausted AVOID using or placing the transceiver in direct sunlight or in areas with temperatures below 10 C 14 F or above 60 C 140 F BE CAREFUL The transceiver will become hot when operat ing it continuously for long periods AVOID setting the transceiver in a place without adequate venti lation Heat dissipation may be affected and the transceiver may be damaged AVOID the use of chemical agents such as benzine or alcohol when cleaning as they can damage the transceiver s surfaces USE Icom microphones only supplied or optional Other manu facturer s microphones have different pin assignments and may
82. sary replace the feedline or sol strong signals are audible poor contact or is short circuited der the antenna connector again e Squelch attenuator function is activated e Set SQL between 10 12 o clock position No contact possible with The other station is using tone squelch e Turn the tone squelch function ON p 54 another station e The transceiver is set to duplex e Set to simplex p 23 Repeater cannot be ac Wrong offset frequency is programmed e Correct the offset frequency p 24 cessed e Wrong subaudible tone frequency is programmed lt Correct the subaudible tone frequency p 22 Frequency cannot be set The frequency lock function is activated e Turn the function OFF p 14 e Priority watch is paused on the watching frequency e Push M CALL PRIO for 1 sec to cancel the watch p 47 Frequency cannot be set The frequency lock function is activated e Turn the function OFF via the microphone e The microphone keypad lock function is activated lt Push FUNC then Soe 16KEY L to deactivate p 14 e Priority watch is paused on the watching fre the microphone keypad lock function quency e Push M CALL PRIO for 1 sec to cancel the watch p 47 MAINTENANCE 12 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REF Some memory channels The memory channel number has not yet been l Select the channel via the microphone keypad to cannot be selected via the programmed check whether the channel ha
83. still remain pro grammed 1 Select the desired bank contents to be transferred or erased Push M CALL PRIO several times to select memory mode Push BAND then rotate DIAL to select the desired memory bank e Bank s initial blinks Push BAND to select the bank then rotate DIAL to se lect the desired contents e Bank s initial stops blinking 2 Push SET LOCK 3 Push SET LOCK or S MW MW several times until BAK appears e The bank s initial for the selected memory channel is displayed 4 Rotate DIAL to select the desired bank initial to transfer or erase e Select indication when erasing the contents from the bank 5 Push V MHz PRIO to set the bank and exit set mode 6 Repeat steps to for transferring or erasing an an other banks contents Cu Ul Select the desired bank contents to be trans BANK ferred or erased Push MR CALL to select memory mode Push FUNC moni 1 BANK then select the desired memory bank via A V Push CLR A MW to select the bank then select the desired contents via A V Push set B D OFF to enter set mode Push set B D OFF or ent C T OFF several times until BAK appears Push A V to select the desired bank initial to transfer or erase e Select indication when erasing the contents from the bank Push cLR A MW to set the bank and exit set mode Repeat steps 1 to 5 for
84. then push BAND MR CALL to select the desired call channel Push FUNC Top A MW momentarily then CC push A V to select the memory channel to E transfer the contents e To transfer to the VFO push A V to select Se ee Re ie LAN 3 Push FUNC then ctr A MW for 1 sec to transfer the contents BAND 6 CALL CHANNEL OPERATION E Programming a call channel Operating frequency duplex information subaudible tone in formation tone encoder or tone squelch ON OFF and its fre eat 1 Set the desired frequency in VFO mode quency can be programmed into the call channel C Push VFO LOCK to select VFO mode Set the frequency OO Set the desired frequency in VFO mode E Set other data as desired Push V MHz eSCAN to select VFO mode N 2 Push FUNC then cLR A MW momentarily Set the frequency using DIAL 3 Select the call channel via A or W Set other data as desired jem 4 Push FUNC then ctr A MW for 1 sec to 2 Push S MWeMW momentarily C program 3 Rotate DIAL to select the desired call channel e 3 beeps sound and the unit returns to VFO mode e ORT indicator and C1 or C2 blink automatically 4 Push S MW MW for 1 sec to program e 3 beeps sound and the unit returns to VFO mode automatically EXAMPLE Programming 145 120 MHz into the call channel 2 via the microphone Push to select VFO mode Set the frequency Push se then a
85. when pushed for 1 sec p 14 TUNING DIAL DIAL MICROPHONE CONNECTOR Connects the supplied or an optional microphone Selects the operating frequency p 12 memory channel 8 V DC output Max 10 mA p 26 the setting of the set mode item and the scanning Channel up down direction p 41 8 V control IN oO 4 PTT VOLUME CONTROL VOL p 15 5 GND microphone ground Adjusts the audio level 6 MIC microphone input D GND Data IN SQUELCH CONTROL SQL Varies the squelch level p 15 e The RF attenuator activates and increases the attenuation when rotated clockwise to the center position and further p 16 MONITOR DTMF SWITCH MONI DTMF Push to switch the monitor function ON and OFF p 15 Turns DTMF memory encoder ON and OFF when pushed for 1 sec p 48 OUTPUT POWER DUPLEX SWITCH LOWeDUP Each push changes the output power selection p 17 er Push for 1 sec to select DUP DUP and simplex op eration p 20 TONE TONE SCAN SWITCH TONEeT SCAN Each push selects a tone function pgs 20 52 e Subaudible tone encoder pocket beep CTCSS tone squelch pocket beep DTCS DTCS squelch or tone func tion OFF can be selected Push for 1 sec to start the tone scan p 55 do MEMORY CALLe PRIORITY SWITCH M CALL PRIO Push to select and toggle memory call and weather channel modes pgs 11 26 38 66 Weather channels are available for USA version
86. y receive Y interference from adjacent tone frequencies 4 To prevent interference from adjacent tone frequencies Y using the frequencies as in the following table is recom Y mended MMA s Recommended tone frequencies Calling a waiting station using pocket beep A subaudible tone matched with the station s CTCSS tone fre quency or 3 digit DICS code with polarity is necessary Use the tone squelch on the next page or a subaudible tone en coder pgs 22 23 Downloaded by RadioAmateur EU E Tone DTCS squelch operation The tone or DTCS squelch opens only when receiving a sig nal with the same pre programmed subaudible tone or DTCS code respectively 1 Set the operating frequency 2 Program the CTCSS tone frequency or DTCS code in set mode e See p 52 for programming details 3 Push TONE T SCAN several times until T SQL or DTCS appears in the function display 4 When a signal with the matched tone is received the squelch opens and the signal can be heard e When the received signal includes an unmatched tone the squelch does not open However the S RF indicator shows the received signal strength e To open the squelch manually push MONI DTMF 5 Operate the transceiver in the normal way push PTT to transmit release PTT to receive 6 To cancel the tone squelch push TONE T SCAN several times until T SQL or DTCS disappears POCKET BEEP AND TONE SQUEL

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