Icom IC-92AD 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
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FOREWORD
Thank you for purchase of this fine Icom product. We under-
stand you have a choice of many different radios in the mar-
ket place. Many hours of research and development went
into the design of your IC-92AD, following Icom’s philosophy
of “technology first.”
The IC-92AD VHF
/ UHF FM TRANSCEIVER is designed with
Icom’s superior technology and craftsmanship combining
traditional analog technologies with the new digital D-STAR
technologies for a balanced packaged.
With proper care, this product should provide you with years
of trouble-free operation. We want to take a couple of mo-
ments of your time to thank you for making your IC-92AD
your radio of choice, and hope you agree with Icom’s phi-
losophy of “technology first.”
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS
FEATURES
❍DV mode (Digital voice + Low-speed data
communication) operation ready
– Text message and call sign exchange
– Transmitting position data with a third-
party GPS receiver
❍Waterproof construction (IPX7)
❍GPS receiver connectable
– Optional HM-175GPS is required
❍Simple band scope
❍Dualwatch operation
❍Optional PC remote control
IMPORTANT
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely
before using the transceiver.
SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL— This in-
struction manual contains important operating instructions
for the IC-92AD.
WORD DEFINITION
R-WARNING!
CAUTION
NOTE
Personal injury, fire hazard or electric
shock may occur.
Equipment damage may occur.
Recommended for optimum use. No risk of
personal injury, fire or electric shock.

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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 re-
garding RF exposure and safety standards please refer to
the Federal Communications Commission Office of Engi-
neering and Technology’s report on Evaluating Compliance
with FCC Guidelines for Human Radio Frequency Electro-
magnetic Fields (OET Bulletin 65)
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 continu-
ous 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 when not actually desiring to trans-
mit.
BE CAREFUL! The transceiver will become hot when
operating 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 of chemical agents such as benzine or al-
cohol when cleaning, as they can damage the transceiver’s
surfaces.
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.
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PRECAUTIONS
DImportant notes when using GPS receiver
• Please do not use the HM-175GPS close the TX antenna.
The transmit signal may cause GPS receiver malfunction.
• The GPS signal cannot pass through the metal object.
When using the HM-175GPS inside a vehicle, you may not
receive GPS signal. We recommend to use it window side.
Please avoid the areas shown in the following:
1. DO NOT use where it will block the driver’s view.
2. DO NOT use where the air bags could deploy.
3. DO NOT use it when becoming the obstacle of driving.
• The Global Positioning System (GPS) is built and operated
by the U.S. Department of Defence. The Department is
responsible for accuracy and maintenance of the system.
Any changes that the Department makes may affect the
accuracy and function of the GPS system.
• When GPS receiver is activated, please do not cover the
HM-175GPS with any object.
• The GPS receiver may not work if used in the following lo-
cations:
1. Tunnels or high-rise buildings
2. Underground parking lot
3. Under a bridge or viaduct
4. In remote forested areas
5. Under bad weather condition (rainy or cloudy day)
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
The following accessories are supplied with the transceiver.
qHand strap ····································································· 1
wAntenna ·········································································· 1
eBattery pack (BP-256) ···················································· 1
rBattery charger (BC-167A/E) ········································· 1
tBelt clip (with screws) ················································· 1 set
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DUsing the optional HM-175GPS
Noise signals from the HM-175GPS may interfere with the
IC-92AD's AM radio or HF band reception.
In this case, set the HM-175GPS’s microphone cable as
distant to the antenna as far as possible, or turn off the HM-
175GPS.
DData output from HM-175GPS
The optional HM-175GPS outputs GPS data (position data,
etc.) to IC-92AD at intervals while receiving only.
Therefore, the transceiver is not updated GPS data while
transmitting.
The transceiver transmits GPS data that was received prior
to the last IC-92AD DV mode transmit.
DAbout OPC-1797
• NEVER connect the optional OPC-1797 CONNECTION CABLE
with non-Icom article specified.
• When connecting a monaural plug to 2.5 (d) mm, it acts as
short and becomes a cause of failure.
• Turn power OFF when connecting or disconnecting the
OPC-1797.
Icom, Icom Inc. and the logo are registered trademarks of Icom
Incorporated (Japan) in the United States, the United Kingdom,
Germany, France, Spain, Russia and/or other countries.
APRS®is a registered trademark of Mr. Bob Bruninga in the U.S.A.
and other countries.
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FOREWORD ····················································································· i
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS··································································· i
FEATURES························································································ i
IMPORTANT······················································································ i
PRECAUTIONS············································································ii, iii
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES···························································· iii
NOTICES························································································· iv
TABLE OF CONTENTS ······························································v–vii
1 ACCESSORY ATTACHMENT·····················································1
■Antenna ···················································································1
■Belt clip ···················································································· 1
■Hand strap ···············································································1
■Battery pack·············································································1
2 PANEL DESCRIPTION ··························································· 2–7
■Front, top and side panels ·······················································2
■Function display·······································································6
3 BATTERY CHARGING ·························································8–13
■Caution ····················································································8
■Regular charging ··································································· 10
■Rapid charging·······································································11
■Optional battery case·····························································12
■Battery information ································································12
■External DC power operation·················································13
4 FREQUENCY AND CHANNEL SETTING··························14–19
■Main band selection·······························································14
■Mode selection·······································································15
■Operating band selection·······················································16
■Setting a tuning step······························································18
■Setting a frequency································································18
5 BASIC OPERATION ·····························································20–28
■Receiving···············································································20
■Setting audio volume ·····························································20
■Setting squelch level······························································21
■Operating mode selection······················································21
■Monitor function ····································································· 22
■Attenuator function·································································22
■Band scope············································································23
■Transmitting············································································24
■Transmit power selection ·······················································24
■Lock function··········································································25
■Dualwatch operation ······························································ 25
■TV channel operation·····························································28
6 REPEATER AND DUPLEX OPERATIONS ························29–33
■Repeater operation································································29
■Duplex operation····································································31
■Auto repeater function ···························································32
■1750 Hz tone ·········································································33
7 DV MODE OPERATION······················································34–59
■Digital mode operation···························································34
■Call sign programming···························································34
■Digital voice mode operation ·················································38
■About the D-STAR system ·····················································40
■Digital repeater operation ······················································41
■Received call sign··································································46
■Copying the call sign······························································48
■Break-in communication ························································51
■Message operation ································································52
■Automatic reply function ························································54
■EMR (Emergency) communication········································56
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■Low-speed data communication············································56
■Other function for DV mode operation ···································58
8 GPS/GPS-A OPERATION ··················································60–70
■GPS operation ·······································································60
■GPS set mode items······························································68
■GPS-A operation····································································70
9 MEMORY/CALL CHANNELS ···············································71–81
■General description································································71
■Selecting a memory channel ·················································72
■Selecting a call channel·························································73
■Memory channel programming··············································74
■Memory bank setting ·····························································75
■Memory bank selection··························································76
■Programming memory/bank/scan name································77
■Selecting memory/bank name indication·······························78
■Copying memory/call contents···············································79
■Memory clearing ····································································80
■Erasing/transferring bank contents ········································81
10 SCAN OPERATION ····························································82–89
■Scan types·············································································82
■Full/band/programmed scan ·················································83
■Scan edges programming······················································84
■Memory scan ········································································85
■Memory bank scan ································································86
■Skip channel/frequency setting··············································87
■Scan resume condition ··························································89
11 PRIORITY WATCH ······························································90–92
■Priority watch types ·······························································90
■Priority watch operation ·························································91
12 MENU SCREEN OPERATION··········································93–116
■General ··············································································93
■MENU screen indication for A band·······································94
■MENU screen indication for B band·······································94
■Menu list ··············································································94
■Items list ··············································································94
■Set mode items······································································96
■DV set mode items·······························································100
■Scan set mode items ···························································108
■DUP/TONE set mode items·················································110
■Display set mode items························································112
■Sounds set mode items ·······················································115
13 OTHER FUNCTIONS ······················································117–133
■Programming a DTMF code ················································117
■Transmitting a DTMF code···················································118
■Clearing a DTMF memory ···················································119
■Confirming a DTMF memory ···············································120
■Setting DTMF transfer speed···············································120
■Tone frequency and DTCS code··········································121
■Digital code and digital call sign setting ······························122
■Tone/DTCS squelch ·····························································124
■Digital code/digital call sign squelch ····································124
■Pocket beep function ···························································125
■DTCS polarity setting···························································125
■Tone scan·············································································126
■Beep tones···········································································127
■Dial speed acceleration ·······················································127
■Key lock effect······································································127
■Weather channel operation··················································128
■Power save ··········································································129
■Auto power OFF···································································130
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■Auto power ON ····································································130
■Time-out timer······································································130
■PTT lock···············································································130
■Font size ··············································································131
■Display backlighting ·····························································131
■LCD contrast········································································131
■Cloning function···································································132
■Resetting··············································································133
14 TROUBLESHOOTING·····························································134
15 SPECIFICATIONS···························································135–136
16 OPTIONS ········································································ 137–139
■Optional HM-75A REMOTE CONTROL SPEAKER
MICROPHONE ····································································138
■Connecting to the [DATA/SP/MIC] jack ································ 139
INDEX ·················································································140–145
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■Antenna
Insert the supplied antenna into the
antenna connector and screw down
the antenna as shown at left.
NEVER carry the transceiver by
holding the antenna.
KEEP the jack cover attached when
jack is not in use to protect the con-
nector from dust and moisture.
✔For your information
Third-party antennas may increase transceiver perform-
ance. An optional AD-92SMA ANTENNA CONNECTOR
ADAPTER is available to connect an antenna with a BNC
connector.
■Belt clip
■Hand strap
Slide the hand strap through the
loop on the top of the belt clip as
illustrated at left to facilitate carrying
the transceiver.
■Battery pack
Attach the Li-Ion battery pack (BP-256) or battery case
(BP-257) as illustrated below.
• Charge the Li-Ion battery pack before use. (pgs. 10, 11)
Jack cover
Handstrap
Supplied screws*
*NOTE:
USE the supplied screws
only. Using screws longer
than specified could damage
the transceiver.
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Latch
CAUTION!:
NEVER attach or detach the battery
pack when wet.
Be careful when releasing the latch.
Because the latch is tightly locked,
don’t use a finger nail to open it—
you may injure yourself. Instead, use
something relatively flat, like the
edge of a coin or the tip of a
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■Front, top and side panels
qANTENNA CONNECTOR (p. 1)
Connects the supplied antenna.
• An optional AD-92SMA adapter (p. 137) is available for con-
necting an antenna with a BNC connector.
wTX/RX INDICATOR [TX/RX] (p. 24)
Lights green while receiving a signal or when the squelch
is open; lights red while transmitting.
ePTT SWITCH [PTT] (p. 24)
Push and hold to transmit, release to receive.
rSQUELCH KEY [SQL]
➥Push and hold to open the squelch temporarily and
monitor the operating frequency. (p. 22)
➥While pushing and holding this key, rotate [DIAL] to
adjust the squelch level. (p. 21)
tMAIN/DUAL KEY [MAIN/DUAL]
➥Push to toggle the main band between A and B bands.
(p. 26)
➥Push and hold for 1 sec. to toggle the dualwatch func-
tion ON and OFF. (p. 25)
yPOWER KEY [PWR]
Push and hold for 1 sec. to turn the transceiver power ON
and OFF. (p. 20)
uBAND KEY [BAND]
➥During VFO mode operation, push to select an operat-
ing frequency band. (pgs. 16, 17)
➥During memory bank mode, push to select a memory
bank. (p. 76)
➥Enters or sends the DTMF code ‘D’. (pgs. 117, 118)
MAIN
BAND
REC
MENU
VFO
MR
CALL
123
456
789 .
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DUAL
SCOPE
SCAN LOW MODE MHz
S.MW
RX CS
CQ
M.NAME SKIP
DUP
TONE TS
DTMF . M
T.SCAN
DSQ
CS CD
#
C
B
A
CLR
A/a
D
PWR
q
Speaker
u
Function display
Internal microphone
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