Icom IC-G88 User manual

INSTRUCTIONS w
VHF TRANSCEIVER
I ç- G8 8 Thank you for choosing this Icom product.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely be-
fore using the transceiver.
q ANTENNA CONNECTOR
Connects the supplied antenna.
w STATUS INDICATOR
• Lights red while transmitting.
• Lights green while receiving a signal, or when the squelch is
open.
• When the indicator slowly blinks green, you should charge the
battery.
• When the indicator quickly blinks green, you must charge the
battery.
e [PTT]
Hold down to transmit, and release to receive.
r [UP]*/[DOWN]*
• In the VFO mode
Sets the operating frequency.
• In the Memory mode
Selects a Memory channel.
• In the Set mode
Selects an option for the item.
• During a VFO scan
Changes the scanning direction.
t KEY PAD
Push to enter the operating frequency or a Memory channel
number.
y [P0]*: • Push to enter the VFO Set mode.
• Hold down for 1 second to enter the User Set mode.
In the VFO/User Set mode:
• Push to select an item.
• Hold down for 1 second to exit the VFO/User Set mode.
[P1]*: • Push to select the Duplex mode from DUP–, DUP+ and OFF.
• Hold down for 1 second to select the Sub Audible tone.
[P2]*: • Push to start or cancel a VFO or Memory scan.
In the Memory mode:
• Hold down for 1 second to set or cancel the Scan tag for
the selected channel.
[P3]*: • Push to select the VFO or Memory mode.
In the VFO mode:
• Hold down for 1 second to copy the VFO data to the
selected Memory channel.
In the Memory mode:
• Hold down for 1 second to copy the selected Memory
channel data to the VFO.
u SPEAKER-MICROPHONE JACK
Connects an optional speaker-microphone.
CAUTION: The transceiver meets IP67 requirements for the
dust-tight and waterproof protection, only when the jack cover
or the optional HM-168LWP is attached.
i [TOP]*
• Push to open or close the squelch.
In the Memory mode:
• Hold down for 1 second to set the selected channel as a
Favorite channel.
o [VOL]
Rotate to turn the power ON or OFF, or to adjust the audio level.
!0 [ROTARY SELECTOR] (Favorite CH Selector)
In the Memory mode, rotate to select the frequently used
channels (Favorite channels: 1~16).
PANEL DESCRIPTION
o[VOL]
i[TOP]*
Speaker
uSPEAKER-MICROPHONE JACK
Microphone
Function Display
(See the back page.)
y[P0]*, [P1]*, [P2]*, [P3]*
wSTATUS INDICATOR
qANTENNA CONNECTOR
!0[ROTARY SELECTOR]
e[PTT]
r[UP]*
[DOWN]*
tKEY PAD
* You can assign other functions to these keys (with “*” mark) if you use the CS-G88
programming software
(purchase separately).
For more information about functions, see the operating guide for the IC-G88 on the Icom website.

DTurning power ON
zRotate [VOL] clockwise to turn ON the power.
DReceiving and Transmitting
Receiving:
1. Set the operating frequency.
•In the VFO mode:
Enter the operating frequency on the key pad,
or push [UP]/[DOWN] to change the frequency.
•In the Memory mode:
Enter the Memory channel number on the key pad,
or push [UP]/[DOWN] to change the channel.
LYou can select a Favorite channel (1~16) by rotating
[ROTARY SELECTOR], if programmed.
2. When a call is received, rotate [VOL] to adjust the
audio output level to a comfortable listening level.
Transmitting:
Wait until the frequency is clear to avoid interference.
1. Hold down [PTT] speak at your normal voice level.
2. Release [PTT] to receive.
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q SIGNAL STRENGTH INDICATOR
Displays the relative receive signal strength.
w LOW POWER ICON
Displayed when low output power (L1 or L2) is selected.
e AUDIBLE ICON
Displayed while in the ‘Audible’ (unmuted) mode.
r COMPANDER ICON
Displayed when the Compander function is ON.
t SCRAMBLER ICON
Displayed when the Voice Scrambler function is ON.
FUNCTION DISPLAY
BASIC OPERATION
y POCKET BEEP ICON
• Displayed when the Pocket Beep function (with CTCSS
or DTCS) is ON.
• Blinks after receiving a signal that includes a matching
tone or code.
u SCAN ICON
• Displayed when a Scan-tagged channel is selected.
• Blinks during a scan.
i KEY LOCK ICON
Displayed when the Key Lock function is ON.
o BATTERY INDICATOR
•
Displays the remaining battery charge.
• Blinks when the battery should be charged.
!0 ALPHANUMERIC READOUT
Displays messages such as the operating frequency,
channel name, Set mode item and so on.
CAUTION:
Transmitting without an antenna may damage the
transceiver.
TIP: To maximize the readability of your transmitted
signal, pause for a second after pushing [PTT] and
hold the microphone 5 to 10 cm (2 to 4 inches) from
your mouth.
NOTE: Before using the transceiver for the rst time,
the battery pack must be fully charged for optimum
life and operation. See BATTERY CHARGING de-
scribed in INSTRUCTIONS q.
[UP]
[PTT]
Microphone
[DOWN]
[VOL]
[ROTARY
SELECTOR]
Function
Display
Key pad