Icom IC-80AD User manual

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
WARNING: MODIFICATION OF THIS DEVICE TO RECEIVE CEL-
LULAR RADIOTELEPHONE SERVICE SIGNALS IS PROHIBITED
UNDER FCC RULES AND FEDERAL LAW.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
i80AD
VHF/UHF DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER

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FOREWORD
Thank you for purchasing this fine Icom product. We under-
stand you have a choice of many different radios in the mar-
ket place. Many hours of research and development went into
the design of your IC-80AD, following Icom’s philosophy of
“technology first.”
The IC-80AD VHF
/ UHF DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER is designed with
Icom’s superior technology and craftsmanship combining tra-
ditional analog technologies with the new digital technology,
Digital Smart Technologies for Amateur Radio (D-STAR), for
a balanced package.
With proper care, this product should provide you with years
of trouble-free operation. We want to take a couple of mo-
ments of your time to thank you for making your IC-80AD
your radio of choice, and hope you agree with Icom’s philoso-
phy of “technology first.”
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS
WORD DEFINITION
RDANGER! Personal death, serious injury or an ex-
plosion may occur.
RWARNING! 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.
FEATURES
MDV mode (Digital voice + Low-speed data
communication) operation-ready
– Text message and call sign exchange
– Transmitting position data with a GPS re-
ceiver
MGPS receiver connectable
– Optional
HM-189GPS is required
MDR (D-STAR Repeater) mode and repeater
list allow you to operate a D-STAR repeater
simply
MSplash-resistant construction (IPX4*)
*Only when the supplied battery pack (or optional
battery case), antenna and jack cover are at-
tached.
IMPORTANT
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely
before using the transceiver.
SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL— This
instruction manual contains important operating instructions
for the IC-80AD.

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RWARNING RF EXPOSURE! This device emits
Radio Frequency (RF) energy. Caution should be observed
when operating this device. If you have any questions regard-
ing RF exposure and safety standards please refer to the
Federal Communications Commission Office of Engineering
and Technology’s report on Evaluating Compliance with FCC
Guidelines for Human Radio Frequency Electromagnetic
Fields (OET Bulletin 65)
RWARNING! NEVER hold the transceiver so that
the antenna is very close to, or touching exposed parts of
the body, especially the face or eyes, while transmitting. The
transceiver will perform best if the microphone is 5 to 10 cm
(2 to 4 inches) away from the lips and the transceiver is verti-
cal.
RWARNING! NEVER operate the transceiver with
an earphone, headphones or other audio accessories at high
volume levels. Hearing experts advise against continuous
high volume operation. If you experience a ringing in your
ears, reduce the volume level or discontinue use.
RWARNING! NEVER operate the transceiver while
driving a vehicle. Safe driving requires your full attention—
anything less may result in an accident.
NEVER connect the transceiver to a power source of more
than 16 V DC. This will ruin the transceiver.
NEVER connect the transceiver to a power source using
reverse polarity. This will ruin the transceiver.
DO NOT operate the transceiver near unshielded electri-
cal blasting caps or in an explosive atmosphere.
DO NOT push the PTT unless you actually intend to trans-
mit.
BE CAREFUL! The transceiver will become hot when op-
erating it continuously for long periods.
DO NOT use or place the transceiver in direct sunlight
or in areas with temperatures below –20°C (–4˚F) or above
+60°C (+140˚F).
Place the unit in a secure place to avoid inadvertent use by
children.
DO NOT use harsh solvents such as benzene or alcohol
to clean the transceiver, because they can damage the trans-
ceiver’s surfaces.
PRECAUTIONS

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FCC INFORMATION
• FOR CLASS B UNINTENTIONAL RADIATORS:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential instal-
lation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that inter-
ference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equip-
ment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the inter-
ference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and re-
ceiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
for help.
For U.S.A. only
CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this device, not
expressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority to
operate this device under FCC regulations.
PRECAUTIONS
KEEP away from heavy rain, and never immerse the
IC-80AD in the water. The transceiver meets IPX4* require-
ments for splash resistance. However, once the transceiver
has been dropped, splash resistance cannot be guaranteed
because of possible damage to the transceiver’s case or wa-
terproof seal.
*Only when the supplied battery pack (or optional battery
case), antenna and jack cover are attached.
NEVER operate or touch the transceiver with wet hands.
This may result in an electric shock or may damage the trans-
ceiver.
Even when the transceiver power is OFF, a slight current still
flows in the circuits. Remove the battery pack or batteries
from the transceiver when not using it for a long time. Other-
wise, the installed battery pack or batteries will become ex-
hausted, and will need to be recharged or replaced.
• Important notes when using GPS receiver
Please do not use the HM-189GPS close to the transceiver’s
antenna. The transmit signal may cause GPS receiver mal-
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SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
The following accessories are supplied with the transceiver.
qHand strap ····································································· 1
wAntenna ·········································································· 1
eBattery pack (BP-217) ···················································· 1
rBelt clip ···········································································1
tBattery charger (BC-167SA/SC/SV)* ····························· 1
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FOREWORD ····················································································· i
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS··································································· i
FEATURES························································································ i
IMPORTANT······················································································ i
PRECAUTIONS············································································ ii, iii
FCC INFORMATION ······································································· iii
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES···························································· iv
TABLE OF CONTENTS ······························································v–vii
1 ACCESSORY ATTACHMENT·················································1–2
NAntenna ···················································································1
NBelt clip ····················································································1
NHand strap ···············································································2
NBattery pack·············································································2
2 PANEL DESCRIPTION ··························································· 3–9
NFront, top and side panels ·······················································3
NFunction display·······································································8
3 BATTERY CHARGING ·······················································10–15
NCaution ··················································································10
NRegular charging ···································································12
NRapid charging·······································································13
NOptional battery case·····························································14
NBattery information ································································14
NExternal DC power operation·················································15
4 BASIC OPERATION ···························································16–28
NPower ON ··············································································16
NSetting audio volume ·····························································16
NSetting squelch level······························································17
NMonitor function ·····································································17
NMode selection·······································································18
N[DIAL] function assignment····················································20
NOperating band selection·······················································20
NSetting a tuning step······························································ 22
NSetting a frequency································································22
NLock function··········································································24
NReceiving···············································································24
NOperating mode selection······················································25
NAttenuator function·································································25
NTransmitting············································································26
NTransmit power selection ·······················································27
NTV channel operation·····························································27
5 REPEATER AND DUPLEX OPERATIONS ························29–33
NRepeater operation································································29
NDuplex operation····································································31
NAuto repeater function ···························································32
N1750 Hz tone ·········································································33
6 DV MODE PROGRAMMING···············································34–46
NAbout the D-STAR system ·····················································34
NCall sign programming···························································36
NRepeater list ··········································································39
NRepeater list programming ····················································40
NChanging a repeater list·························································45
NClearing a repeater list ··························································46
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7 DV MODE OPERATION······················································47–76
NDigital mode operation···························································47
NCurrent call sign setting ·························································47
NReceiving a D-STAR repeater················································48
NReceived call sign··································································49
NCopying the call sign······························································51
NDR (D-STAR Repeater) mode operation ·······························53
NCalling CQ ·············································································54
NCalling a specific station ························································56
NSimplex operation in VFO······················································60
NRepeater operation in VFO ····················································62
NMessage operation ································································68
NAutomatic reply function ························································70
NEMR communication······························································71
NBreak-in communication ························································72
NLow-speed data communication············································74
NOther function for DV mode operation ···································76
8 GPS/GPS-A OPERATION ·················································· 77–90
NGPS operation ·······································································77
NGPS-A operation····································································90
9 MEMORY/CALL CHANNELS ·············································91–101
NGeneral description································································91
NSelecting a memory channel ·················································92
NSelecting a call channel·························································93
NMemory channel programming··············································94
NMemory bank setting ·····························································95
NMemory bank selection··························································96
NProgramming memory/bank/scan name································97
NSelecting memory/bank name indication·······························98
NCopying memory/call contents···············································99
NMemory clearing ··································································100
NErasing/transferring bank contents ······································101
10 SCAN OPERATION ························································102–110
NScan types··········································································· 102
NFull/band/programmed scan ···············································104
NScan edges programming····················································105
NMemory scan ······································································106
NMemory bank scan ······························································107
NSkip channel/frequency setting············································108
NScan resume condition ························································110
11 PRIORITY WATCH·························································· 111–114
NPriority watch types ·····························································111
NPriority watch operation ·······················································112
12 MENU SCREEN OPERATION········································115–142
NGeneral ············································································115
NMENU screen indication and arrangement··························116
NItems list ············································································117
NDUP/TONE items (DUP.T) ···················································119
NScan items (SCAN) ·····························································121
NSet mode items (SET) ·························································124
Function set mode items (FUNC)····································124
Display set mode items (DISP) ·······································129
Sounds set mode items (SOUNDS)································130
NDV set mode items (DV SET) ··············································132
NGPS mode items (GPS)·······················································136
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13 OTHER FUNCTIONS ······················································143–159
NProgramming a DTMF code ················································143
NTransmitting a DTMF code···················································144
NClearing a DTMF memory ···················································145
NConfirming a DTMF memory ···············································146
NSetting DTMF transfer speed···············································146
NTone frequency and DTCS code··········································147
NDigital code and digital call sign setting ······························148
NTone/DTCS squelch ·····························································150
NDigital squelch ·····································································151
NPocket beep function ···························································151
NDTCS polarity setting···························································152
NTone scan·············································································152
NBeep tones···········································································153
NDial speed acceleration ·······················································153
NKey lock effect······································································154
NWeather channel operation··················································154
NPower save ··········································································156
NAuto power OFF···································································156
NAuto power ON ····································································156
NTime-out timer······································································157
NPTT lock···············································································157
NDisplay backlighting ·····························································157
NLCD contrast········································································157
NCloning function···································································158
NResetting··············································································159
14 TROUBLESHOOTING·····························································160
15 SPECIFICATIONS···························································161–162
16 OPTIONS ········································································163–166
NOptional HM-75A
REMOTE CONTROL SPEAKER MICROPHONE ·····164
NOptional HM-189GPS GPS SPEAKER MICROPHONE ···············166
INDEX ·················································································167–173

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NAntenna
Insert the supplied antenna into the antenna connector and
screw down the antenna as shown below.
Jack cover
NEVER carry the transceiver by holding the antenna.
KEEP the jack cover attached when jack is not in use to pro-
tect the connector from dust and moisture.
For your information
Third-party antennas may increase transceiver
performance. An optional AD-92SMA ANTENNA
CONNECTOR ADAPTER is available to connect an
antenna that has a BNC connector.
NBelt clip
Supplied screws
CAUTION:
USE the supplied screws only. Using screws longer than
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NHand strap
To facilitate carrying the transceiver, slide the hand strap
through the loop on the top of the belt clip as illustrated
below.
Handstrap
NBattery pack
Attach the Li-Ion battery pack (BP-217) or battery case (BP-
216) as illustrated below.
• Charge the Li-Ion battery pack before use. (pgs. 12, 13)
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Latch