Icom IC-V8 User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
VHF TRANSCEIVER
iV8
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Oper-
ation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This de-
vice may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference received, including in-
terference that may cause undesired operation.
1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003 Japan
A-6043H-1EX
Printed in Japan
© 2001 Icom Inc.
Count on us!

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SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION
CAUTION
To ensure that your exposure to RF electromagnetic en-
ergy is within the FCC allowable limits, always adhere to
the following guidelines:
• DO NOT operate the radio without a proper antenna attached,
as this may damage the radio and may also cause you to ex-
ceed FCC RF exposure limits. A proper antenna is the an-
tenna supplied with this radio by the manufacturer or an
antenna specifically authorized by the manufacturer for use
with this radio.
• DO NOT transmit for more than 50% of total radio use time
(“50% duty cycle”). Transmitting more than 50% of the time
can cause FCC RF exposure compliance requirements to be
exceeded. The radio is transmitting when the “TX indicator” is
lit. You can cause the radio to transmit by pressing the “PTT”
switch.
• ALWAYS use Icom authorized accessories (antennas, batter-
ies, belt clips, speaker/mics, etc.). Use of unauthorized acces-
sories can cause the FCC RF exposure compliance
requirements to be exceeded.
• ALWAYS keep the antenna at least 2.5 cm (1 inch) away from
the body when transmitting and only use the Icom belt-clips
which listed in this manual when attaching the radio to your
belt, etc. To provide the recipients of your transmission the
best sound quality, hold the antenna at least 5 cm (2 inches)
from mouth, and slightly off to one side.
The information listed above provides the user with the in-
formation needed to make him or her aware of RF expo-
sure, and what to do to assure that this radio operates
within the FCC RF exposure limits of this radio. Electro-
magnetic Interference/Compatibility During transmissions,
your Icom radio generates RF energy that can possibly
cause interference with other devices or systems. To avoid
such interference, turn off the radio in areas where signs
are posted to do so. DO NOT operate the transmitter in
areas that are sensitive to electromagnetic radiation such
as hospitals, aircraft, and blasting sites.

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EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS
The explicit definitions below apply to this instruction.
iii
FOREWORD
Thank you for purchasing the IC-V8 FM transceiver. This trans-
ceiver is designed for those who require quality, performance
and outstanding reliability under the most demanding condi-
tions.
IMPORTANT
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely before
using the transceiver.
SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL–This instruction manual
contains important operating instructions for the transceiver.
WORD DEFINITION
RWARNING Personal injury, fire hazard or electric
shock may occur.
CAUTION Equipment damage may occur.
NOTE If disregarded, inconvenience only. No risk
of personal injury, fire or electric shock.
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
Accessories included with the transceiver:
qAntenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
wBelt clip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
e2251 OPT sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
rAC Adapter* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
tBattery pack*/Battery case* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
yBattery charging stand* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
*Not supplied with some versions.
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PRECAUTION
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 in) away
from the lips and the transceiver is vertical.
RWARNING! NEVER operate the transceiver with a
headset or other audio accessories at high volume levels. Hear-
ing experts advise against continuous high volume operation. If
you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce the volume or dis-
continue use.
NEVERconnect the transceiver to a power source that is DC
fused at more than 5 A. Accidental reverse connection will be
protected by this fuse, higher fuse values will not give any pro-
tection against such accidents and the transceiver will be ru-
ined.
NEVER attempt to charge alkaline or dry cell batteries. Be-
ware that external DC power connections will charge batteries
inside the battery case. This will damage not only the battery
case but also the transceiver.
DO NOT push the PTT when not actually desiring to trans-
mit.
Place unit in a secure place to avoid inadvertent use by chil-
dren.
DO NOT operate the transceiver near unshielded electrical
blasting caps or in an explosive atmosphere.
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).
The use of non-Icom battery packs/chargers may impair trans-
ceiver performance and invalidate the warranty.
Even when the transceiver power is OFF, a slight current still
flows in the circuits. Remove the battery pack or case from the
transceiver when not using it for a long time. Otherwise, the bat-
tery pack or installed Ni-Cd batteries will become exhausted.
For USA only:
Caution: Changes or modifications to this transceiver, not ex-
pressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority to op-
erate this transceiver under FCC regulations.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i–ii
FOREWORD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii
IMPORTANT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv
PRECAUTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .v–vi
TABLE OF CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii–viii
1 PANEL DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–8
‘Switches, controls, keys and connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–6
‘Function display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7–8
2 ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
3 BATTERY PACKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10–15
‘Battery pack replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
‘Battery caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
‘Battery charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12–13
‘ Charging NOTE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
‘ Battery case (optional for some versions) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
44 BBAASSIICC OOEERRAATTIIOONN .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..16–20
‘Power ON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
‘Setting a frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16–17
‘Setting audio/squelch level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
‘Receive and transmit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
‘Selecting a memory channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
‘Selecting call channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
‘Key lock function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
‘Display type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
5 REPEATER OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21–24
‘General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
‘Offset frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
‘Subaudible tones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22–23
‘Auto repeater function (USA version only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
6 MEMORY PROGRAMMING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25–27
‘General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
‘Programming the memory/call channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
‘Channel name programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
‘Memory transferring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26–27
7 DTMF MEMORY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28–29
‘Programming a DTMF code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
‘Transmitting a DTMF code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
‘DTMF transmission speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
8 SCAN OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30–34
‘Scan types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
‘Programmed scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
‘Memory (skip ) scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
‘Priority watch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
‘Scan resume condition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
9 SUBAUDIBLE TONES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35–38
‘Tone squelch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35–36
‘Pocket beep operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
‘Tone scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
10 PAGER/CODE SQUELCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39–45
‘Pager function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
‘Code programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40–42
‘Pager operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43–44
‘Code squelch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
11 OTHER FUNCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46–54
‘Set mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46–48
‘Initial set mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49–53
‘CPU reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
12 CLONING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
13 OPTIONAL UNIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
14 SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
15 OPTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

PANEL DESCRIPTION
1 2
1
PANEL DESCRIPTION
1
rSQUELCH BUTTON [SQL]
Push and hold to force the squelch open and to adjusts the
squelch level with [Y]/[Z] keys.
tUP/DOWN KEYS [YY]/[ZZ]
A Selects the operating channel or adjusts the squelch level.
B Adjusts the audio level.
• The function Bis available when “dial” is assigned with [VOL] in
INITIAL SET MODE (p. 51).
yKEY PAD (pgs. 3–6)
Used to enter operating frequency, the DTMF codes, etc.
uANTENNA CONNECTOR
Connects the supplied antenna.
i[SP]/[MIC] JACK
Connect an optional speaker-microphone or headset, if desired.
The internal microphone and speaker will not function when ei-
ther is connected.
DExternal connection
NOTE: When connecting or disconnecting an external speaker-
microphone, first turn the transceiver power OFF.
oFUNCTION DISPLAY (pgs 7, 8)
‘‘Switches, controls, keys and
connectors
qCONTROL DIAL [VOL]
A Adjusts the audio level.
B Selects the operating channel or adjusts the squelch level.
• The function Bis available when “dial” is assigned with [VOL] in
INITIAL SET MODE (p. 51).
wPOWER SWITCH [POWER]
Push for 1 sec. to turn the power ON and OFF.
ePTT SWITCH [PTT]
Push and hold to transmit; release to receive.
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Speaker
Micropho
[SP] jack SP
SP
GND
[MIC] jack MIC
MIC
GND
PTT
MIC
5 V
MIC GND
SP (AF OUT)
REMOTE
SP GND
External microphone
(Nominal impedance 2k Ω)
33 kΩ
External speaker
(Nominal impedance 8 Ω)
ø3.5 mm
plug
ø2.5 mm
plug

Access to secondary function
Select the call channel. (p. 19)
Selects a memory mode. (p. 19)
Selects VFO mode, aborts direct frequency input,
or cancels scanning, etc. (pgs. 16, 31)
Input digit “1” during frequency input, memory chan-
nel selection, etc. (pgs. 16, 19)
Input digit “2” during frequency input, memory chan-
nel selection, etc. (pgs. 16, 19)
Input digit “3” during frequency input, memory chan-
nel selection, etc. (pgs. 16, 19)
Input digit “4” during frequency input, memory chan-
nel selection, etc. (pgs. 16, 19)
Input digit “5” during frequency input, memory chan-
nel selection, etc. (pgs. 16, 19)
Input digit “6” during frequency input, memory chan-
nel selection, etc. (pgs. 16, 19)
KEY FUNCTION SECONDARY FUNCTION (After [A•
FUNC ] is pushed)
[name]
[A•
FUNC ]
[B•
CALL ]
[C•
MR ]
[D•
CLR ]
[1•
TONE ]
[2•
P . BEEP ]
[3•
T . SCAN ]
[4•
DUP ]
[5•
SCAN ]
[6•
SKIP ]4
1
3
1PANEL DESCRIPTION PANEL DESCRIPTION
DKey pad
No function.
No function.
Entering into memory programming/editing mode. (p. 25)
Programs/transfers VFO/memory or call channel contents into
memory channel/VFO when pushed for 1 sec. (pgs. 25, 26)
No function.
Selects a subaudible tone function. (pgs. 21, 35)
Turn the pocket beep function ON and OFF. (p. 37)
Starts the tone scanning. (pgs. 23, 38)
Selects a duplex function (–duplex, +duplex, simplex). (p. 21)
Starts scanning. (p. 31)
Sets and cancels skip setting for memory skip scan during mem-
ory mode. (p. 32)

Input digit “7” during frequency input, memory chan-
nel selection, etc. (pgs. 16, 19)
Input digit “8” during frequency input, memory chan-
nel selection, etc. (pgs. 16, 19)
Input digit “9” during frequency input, memory chan-
nel selection, etc. (pgs. 16, 19)
Input digit “0” during frequency input, memory chan-
nel selection, etc. (pgs. 16, 19)
No function.
Sets the frequency even full 6-digits of frequency
keys have not been pushed. (p. 16)
6
1
PANEL DESCRIPTION
5
1PANEL DESCRIPTION
Starts the priority watch. (p. 33)
Enters to the
SET MODE . (p. 46)
Toggles between high and low output power. (p. 18)
Enters to DTMF memory mode. (p. 28)
Selects a optional pager or code squelch operation mode. (p.39)
Switches key pad lock function ON and OFF when pushed for 1
sec.
Lock all keys, except [POWER], [PTT], [SQL], audio level adjust-
ment. (p. 19)
[7•
PRIO ]
[8•
SET ]
[9•
HI / LO ]
[0•
DTMF - M ]
[✱• OPTION ]
[#•
ENT ]
KEY FUNCTION SECONDARY FUNCTION (After [A•
FUNC ] is pushed)
[name]
DKey pad (Continued)

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PANEL DESCRIPTIONPANEL DESCRIPTION
1
7
‘‘Function display
qFUNCTION INDICATOR
Appears while the secondary function can be accessed.
wSKIP CHANNEL INDICATOR
Appears when the selected memory channel is set as a “skip”
channel. (p. 32)
eDUPLEX INDICATOR
Either “–” or “+” appears during repeater operation (p. 21).
rTONE ENCODER INDICATOR
Appears when tone encoder is in used. (p. 21)
tPOCKET BEEP INDICATOR
Appears during pocket beep operation (p. 37).
yTONE SQUELCH INDICATOR
Appears when tone squelch is in used. (p. 35)
uDTCS INDICATOR
Appears when DTCS tone is in used. (p. 35)
iTRANSMIT INDICATOR
Appears during transmit. (p. 18)
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oSIGNAL INDICATOR
Appears when the channel is in busy and shows receiving signal
strength as below.
Weak ⇐RX Signal level ⇒Strong
!0 LOW POWER INDICATOR
Appears when low output power is selected. (p. 18)
!1 KEY LOCK INDICATOR (p. 19)
Appears during the key lock function ON.
!2 FREQUENCY READOUT
Shows operating frequency, channel number or channel names,
depending on display mode (p. 20).
!3 MEMORY CHANNEL INDICATOR
Indicates the selected memory channel number or other items
such as the call channel, etc. (pgs. 19, 25)
!4 MEMORY MODE INDICATOR
Appears while in memory mode or channel number indication
mode. (p. 25)
!5 AUTO POWER OFF INDICATOR
Appears while the auto power OFF function is activated. (p. 50)

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BATTERY PACKS
9
2ACCESSORIES
‘‘Accessory attachment
DAntenna
Attach the antenna onto the transceiver as il-
lustrated at right.
Keep the jack cover attached when jacks are
not in use to avoid bad contacts.
DBelt clip
Attach the belt clip to the transceiver as illustrated below.
To attach the belt-clip To release the belt-clip
‘‘Battery pack replacement
Before replacing the battery pack, push [POWER] for 1 sec. to turn
the power OFF.
• Push the battery release
forward, then pull the
battery pack upward
with the transceiver fac-
ing you.
DDBATTERY PACKS
*1Operating periods are calculated under the following conditions;
Tx : Rx : standby =5 : 5 : 90, power save function: auto setting, is activated
*2Operating period depends on the alkaline cells used. (BP-208 only)
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‘‘Battery charging
DRegular charging with the BC-146
The optional BC-146 provides regular charging of optional battery
pack with/without transceiver.
The following is additionally
required:
•An optionalAC adaptor.
DAbout AD-99
Attach the spacer (Spacer B/C) to the adaptor (Spacer A) with ori-
entation as illustrated in the diagram below.
•Attach the spacer (Spacer B/C) to the adaptor with the orientation
of the stamp “ ” pointing up.
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3BATTERY PACKS
12
3
BATTERY PACKS
‘‘Battery caution
• CAUTION! NEVER short the terminals of the battery pack (or
charging terminals of the transceiver). Also, current may flow into
nearby metal objects such as a necklace, so be careful when plac-
ing battery packs (or the transceiver) in handbags, etc.
Simply carrying with or placing near metal objects such as a neck-
lace, etc. causes shorting. This will damage not only the battery
pack, but also the transceiver.
• NEVER incinerate used battery packs. Internal battery gas may
cause an explosion.
• NEVER immerse the battery pack in water. If the battery pack be-
comes wet, be sure to wipe it dry BEFORE attaching it to the
transceiver.
• Clean the battery terminals to avoid rust or miss contact.
• Keep battery contacts clean. It’s a good idea to clean battery ter-
minals once a week.
If your battery pack seems to have no capacity even after being
charged, completely discharge it by leaving the power ON
overnight. Then, fully charge the battery pack again. If the battery
pack still does not retain a charge (or only very little charge), a new
battery pack must be purchased (p. 59).
DDRecycling information (U.S.A. only)
The product that you have purchased contains a
rechargeable battery. The battery is recyclable. At
the end of its life, under various state and local
laws, it may be illegal to dispose of this battery into
the municipal waste stream. Call 1-800-822-8837
for battery recycling options in your area or contact your dealer.
BC-146 + AD-99
Check orientation
for correct charging.
(Insert together with
AD-99.)
Turn power OFF.
Check orientation
and
Spacer A
Spacer B/C

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BATTERY PACKS
13
3BATTERY PACKS
‘‘Charging NOTE
Prior to using the transceiver for the first time, the battery pack must
be fully charged for optimum life and operation.
• Recommended temperature range for charging:
+10°C to +40°C (50°F to 140°F).
• Use the supplied charger or optional charger (BC-144/BC-121 for
rapid charging, BC-146 for regular charging) only. NEVER use
other manufacturers’ chargers.
The optional BP-222, BP-209 or BP-210 battery packs include
rechargeable Ni-Cd (Ni-MH: BP-210) batteries and can be charged
approx. 300 times. Charge the battery pack before first operating
the transceiver or when the battery pack becomes exhausted.
If you want to charge the battery pack more than 300 times, the fol-
lowing points should be observed:
•Avoid over charging. The charging period should be less than
24 hours.
• Use the battery until it becomes almost completely exhausted
under normal conditions. We recommend battery charging after
transmitting becomes impossible.
DDBattery pack life
When the operating period becomes extremely short even after
charging the battery pack fully, a new battery pack is needed.
DRapid charging with the BC-144 (#11)
The optional BC-144 (#11)
provides rapid charging of op-
tional battery packs.
The following are additionally
required:
• An AC adaptor (may be sup-
plied with the BC-144 de-
pending on version).
DRapid charging with the BC-121+AD-94 (#11)
The optional BC-121 allows up to 6 battery packs to be charged si-
multaneously. The following
are additionally required.
• Six AD-94 (#11).
•An AC adaptor (may be
supplied with the BC-121
depending on version).
MULTI-CHARGER
AC adapter
(purchased separately)
Charge indicator
(each indicator functions
independently)
Turn power OFF. Check orientation
for correct charging.
(Insert together with
AD-99.)
BC-144 + AD-99
Check orientation
for correct charg-
ing. (Insert togeth-
er with AD-99.)
Turn power OFF.

■Power ON
Push [POWER] for 1sec. to turn
power ON.
■Setting a frequency
DVia the keypad
qPush [D. CLR ] to select VFO mode, if necessary.
wPush 6 digit keys, starting from the 100 MHz digit, to enter
the desired frequency.
• When [#• ENT ]is pushed after three or more digits are entered,
also the frequency is set.
• When a digit is mistakenly input, push [D. CLR ]to abort imputing.
• “2” and “7” are acceptable for the 1 kHz digit (depending on the 10
kHz digit).
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4
BASIC OPERATION
15
3BATTERY PACKS
‘‘Battery case (optional for some versions)
When using a BP-208 BATTERY CASE attached to the transceiver,
install 6 AA (R6) size alkaline batteries as illustrated below.
DDCAUTIONS
• Use ALKALINE batteries only.
• Make sure all battery cells are the same brand, type and ca-
pacity.
• Never mix old and new batteries.
Either of the above may cause a fire hazard or damage the
transceiver. If ignored.
• Never incinerate used battery cells since internal battery gas
may cause them to rupture.
• Never expose a detached battery case to water.
If the battery case gets wet, be sure to wipe it dry before using.
MR
or
MR
Push
Push for 1 sec.

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4BASIC OPERATION
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4
BASIC OPERATION
■Receive and transmit
qPush [POWER] for 1sec. to turn the power ON.
wAdjust volume to the desired level.
eSet a frequency.
When a signal is received:
• Squelch opens and audio is emitted from the speaker.
• Signal indicator shows the relative signal strength level.
rPush [9• H / L ] after pushing [A• FUNC ] to toggle output power be-
tween high and low.
• “L” appears when low output power is selected.
tPush and hold [PTT] to transmit, then speak into the micro-
phone.
• “TX” appears.
•Do not hold the microphone too close to your mouth or speak too
loudly. This may distort the signal.
yRelease [PTT] to receive
✔For your information
Monitor function:
Push and hold [SQL] to listen to weak signals that do not open the
squelch.
DUsing other ways
Via the [YY]/[ZZ] keys
Each push increments/decrements the frequency with the selected
tuning step.
Using the [VOL]
Rotate the [VOL] to increment/decrement the frequency with the se-
lected tuning step.
• This function is available when “dial” is assigned with [VOL] in INITIAL
SET MODE (p. 51).
✔For your information
Tuning steps:
The transceiver has 8 tuning steps as follows:
5 kHz 10 kHz 12.5 kHz 15 kHz
20 kHz 25 kHz 30 kHz 50 kHz
• A tuning step is selected in SET MODE . (p. 47)
■Setting audio/squelch level
DTo set the audio level
Rotate the [VOL] to set desired audio level while receiveing the
signal.
• When no signal is received, push and hold [SQL] while setting
audio level
• When “dial” is assigned [VOL], push [Y]/[Z] to adjust audio output
level. (p. 51)
DTo set the squelch level
While pushing [SQL], push [Y]/[Z] to set the squelch level.
• The squelch level “1” is loose squelch,“10’ is tight squelch.
• When “dial” is assigned [VOL], rotate [VOL] while [SQL] is pushed.
(p. 51)

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4
BASIC OPERATION
■Selecting a memory channel
qPush [C• MR ] to select memory mode.
•“
X” appears.
wPush 2 digit keys to select the de-
sired memory channel (or push the
[Y]/[Z] keys).
• When “dial” is assigned [VOL], rotate
[VOL] to select the memory channel.
(p. 51)
• The memory channels 0–9 are pro-
ceeded by a “0.”
■Selecting call channel
Push [B• CALL ] to select the call chan-
nel.
• “C” displayed instead of memory
channel number.
• Push [D• CLR ] or [C• MR ] to return to
previous indication.
■Key lock function
The key lock function prevents accidental frequency changes and
function activation.
Push [#•
ENT ] for 1 sec. after push-
ing [A•
FUNC ] to toggle the function ON
and OFF.
•“é” appears while the lock func-
tion is activated.
• [POWER], [PTT], [VOL] and [SQL] can be operated regardless of
this setting.
MR
MR
SKIP
AO
L
MR
F
TX
75
50
25
D
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4BASIC OPERATION
MR
■Display type
The transceiver has 3 display types to match your operating style.
The display type is selected in the
INITIAL SET MODE (p. 51).
Frequency indication type is used basic
amateur radio operation.
Channel indication type is used to sim-
plify operation. In this mode only pre-
programmed memory channel numbers
are displayed only.
VFO mode cannot be selected.
• When the channel indication type is selected, the following functions
can only be performed.
- Scan function (p. 30)
- Output power setting (p. 18)
- DTMF memory function (p. 28)
- Key lock function (p. 19)
- Scan pause timer setting, function key timer setting and LCD
backlight setting in SET MODE (p. 47)
Channel name indication type is used to
simplify operation same as above. In
this mode pre-programmed memory
channel names are displayed.
VFO mode selectable.
• Programmed frequency is indicated when the channel name is not
pre-programmed in the selected memory channel.
• Push and hold [SQL] to displayed operating frequency.
MR
MR
USING
INITIAL SET MODE
MR

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5REPEATER OPERATION
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5
REPEATER OPERATION
■Offset frequency
When communicating through a repeater, the transmit frequency is
shifted from the receive frequency by an amount determined by the
offset frequency.
qPush [8• SET ] after pushing [A• FUNC ]
to enter
SET MODE .
wPush [Y]/[Z] several times until “±”
and offset frequency appear.
eRotate [VOL] to select the desired offset frequency.
• Selectable steps are the same as the pre-set tuning steps.
• The unit of displayed offset frequency is “MHz.”
rPush [#• ENT ] to fix the offset frequency and exit SET MODE .
■Subaudible tones
Some repeaters require subaudible tones to be accessed. Sub-
audible tones are superimposed over your normal signal and must
be set in advance.
qPush [8• SET ] after pushing [A• FUNC ]
to enter
SET MODE .
wPush [Y]/[Z] one or more times until
“rt” appears.
eRotate [VOL] to select the desired subaudible tone.
rPush [#• ENT ] to enter the selected tone and exit set mode.
USING
SET MODE
SKIP
AO
LM
MR
F
TX
75
50
25
Available subaudible tone frequencies (unit: Hz)
67.0 79.7 94.8 110.9 131.8 156.7 171.3 186.2 203.5 229.1
69.3 82.5 97.4 114.8 136.5 159.8 173.8 189.9 206.5 233.6
71.9 85.4 100.0 118.8 141.3 162.2 177.3 192.8 210.7 241.8
74.4 88.5 103.5 123.0 146.2 165.5 179.9 196.6 218.1 250.3
77.0 91.5 107.2 127.3 151.4 167.9 183.5 199.5 225.7 254.1
USING
SET MODE
SKIP
AO
LM
MR
F
TX
75
50
25
D
■General
When using a repeater, the transmit frequency is shifted from the
receive frequency by the offset frequency. It is convenient to pro-
gram repeater information into memory channels.
qSet the receive frequency (repeater output frequency).
wPush [4• DUP ] after pushing [A• FUNC ] several times to select “–” or
“+.”
• “–” indicates the transmit frequency is shifted down; “+” indicates
the transmit frequency is shifted up.
• Flashing “–” or “+” indicates the reversed duplex mode is selected
in SET MODE (p. 46).
• When the auto repeater function is in used (USA version only) this
selection and step eare not necessary. (p. 24)
ePush [1• TONE ] after pushing [A• FUNC ] to activate the subaudible
tone encoder, according to repeater requirements.
• “ ” appears.
• Select the desired sub audible tone frequency, if necessary. (p. 22)
rPush and hold [PTT] to transmit.
• The displayed frequency automatically changes to the transmit fre-
quency (repeater input frequency).
• If “OFF” appears, check the offset frequency and direction.
tRelease [PTT] to receive.
yPush and hold [SQL] to check whether the other station’s trans-
mit signal can be directly received or not.
About reversed duplex mode
When the reversed duplex mode is selected, the receive fre-
quencies shifts. Each receive and transmit frequency are shown
in the table below with the follow conditions; entered freq. : 145.00
MHz, duplex direction : – (negative), frequency offset : 0.6 MHz
Reversed OFF ON
Rx frequency 145.30 MHz 144.70 MHz
Tx frequency 144.70 MHz 145.30 MHz

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REPEATER OPERATION
23
5REPEATER OPERATION ■Auto repeater
function (USA version only)
The USA version automatically activates the repeater settings (du-
plex, ON/OFF, duplex direction, tone encoder ON/OFF) when the
operating frequency falls within or outside of the general repeater
output frequency range. The offset and repeater tone frequencies
are not changed by the auto repeater function, reset these fre-
quencies, if necessary.
qWhile pushing [Y]+[Z], turn the power ON to enter INITIAL SET
MODE
.
wPush [Y]/[Z] several times until
“RPt.” appears.
eRotate [VOL] to select the desired
condition.
• “OF”—the auto repeater function is
turned OFF;
“R1”—the auto repeater function acti-
vates for duplex only;
“R2”—the auto repeater function acti-
vates for duplex and tone.
rPush [#• ENT ] to exit INITIAL SET
MODE
.
USING
INITIAL SET MODE
Frequency range and offset direction
FREQUENCY RANGE DUPLEX DIRECTION
145.200–145.495 MHz “–” appears
146.610–146.995 MHz
147.000–147.395 MHz “+” appears
SKIP
AO
LM
MR
F
TX
75
50
25
D
SKIP
AO
LM
MR
F
TX
75
50
25
D
SKIP
AO
LM
MR
F
TX
75
50
25
D
✔Convenient
Tone scan function: When you don’t know the subaudible tone
used for a repeater, the tone scan is convenient for detecting the
tone frequency.
Push [3•
T . SCAN ] after pushing [A• FUNC ] to start the tone scan.
• Push [D• CLR ] to cancel the scan.
• When the wanted tone frequency is detected, the scan pauses.
DDTone information
Some repeaters require a tone to be accessed.
DTMF TONES
While pushing [PTT], push the desired DTMF keys (0–9, A–F) to
transmit DTMF tones.
• The transceiver has 5 DTMF memory channels (p. 28).
1750 Hz TONE
While pushing [PTT], push [Y] or [Z] for 1 to 2 sec. to transmits
1750 Hz tone signal.

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6
MEMORY PROGRAMMING
■Channel name programming
qSelect a channel name indication type in INITIAL SET MODE
(pgs. 20, 51).
wPush [C• MR ] to select memory mode, if necessary.
ePush [8• SET ] after pushing [A• FUNC ] to enter to channel name
programming mode.
• A currently editing character is flashed.
tRotate [VOL] to select a character.
yPush [Y] to move to the right, [Z] to move to the left.
• Up to 5-digit channel names can be programmed.
• Usable character are; A–Z, 0–9, ”space“, +, –, =, ✱, /, [, and ].
uPush [#• ENT ] to fix and exit channel name programming
mode.
■Memory transferring
Memory (call) channel contents can be transfer to VFO or to an-
other memory channel.
DMemory/call ➾VFO
qSelect the memory (call) channel to be transferred:
Push [C•
MR ] ([B•
CALL
]) to select memory (call) mode.
Push [Y]/[Z] to select the memory channel.
• When “dial” is assigned [VOL], rotate [VOL] to select the memory
channel. (p. 51)
wPush [C• MR ] for 1 sec. after pushing [A• FUNC ] to transfer the se-
lected memory contents to the VFO.
• VFO mode is selected automatically.
■General
The transceiver has 100 memory channels (plus 3 pairs of scan
edges and 1 call channels) for storage of often-used frequencies.
DMemory channel contents
The following information can be programmed into memory:
• Operating frequency
• Duplex direction (+ or –) with an offset frequency (pgs. 21, 22)
• Subaudible tone encoder or tone squelch ON/OFF (pgs. 21, 35)
• Subaudible tone and tone squelch frequencies (pgs. 22, 36)
• Skip information* (p. 32)
*Except for scan edge channels.
■Programming the memory/call
channels
qPush [D• CLR ] to select VFO mode, if necessary.
wSet the desired frequency.
eSet other informations such as tone, duplex, etc. as desired.
rPush [C• MR ] for 1 sec. (until emits 3 beeps) after pushing
[A•
FUNC ] to program the information into the displayed memory
channel and return to VFO
• Continue to hold [C• MR ] down for 1
sec. after 3 beeps emission, to incre-
ment displayed memory channel
number.
MR

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28
7
DTMF MEMORY
■Programming a DTMF code
The transceiver has 5 DTMF memory channels (d0 to d4) for
storage of often-used DTMF codes of up to 24 digits.
qPush [0• DTMF - M ] after pushing
[A•
FUNC ] to enter DTMF memory.
• One of “d0” to “d4” appears.
wRotate [VOL] to select the desired
channel.
ePush [0• DTMF - M ] for 1 sec. after
pushing [A•
FUNC ] to enter DTMF
programming mode.
• “_ _ _ _ _” appears.
• Programmed memories can be cleared in this way.
rPush the digit keys, [A• FUNC ], [B• CALL ], [C• MR ], [D• CLR ], [✱• OP -
TION ] and [#• ENT ] to enter the desired DTMF code.
• A maximum of 24 digits can be input.
•[✱• OPTION ] enters as “E”, [#• ENT ] enters as “F.”
• If a digit is mistakenly input, push [SQL] or [PTT] momentarily
then repeat from step q.
tPush [SQL] or [PTT] to input the digits and exit DTMF pro-
gramming mode.
• Programmed DTMF codes sound when [SQL] is pushed to exit.
MR
MR
DMemory/call ➾call/memory
qSelect the memory (call) channel to be transferred:
Push [C•
MR ] ([B•
CALL
]) to select memory (call) mode.
Push [Y]/[Z] to select the memory channel.
• When “dial” is assigned [VOL], rotate [VOL] to select the memory
channel. (p. 51)
wPush [C• MR ] momentarily after pushing [A• FUNC ].
• “--” and “X” flashes.
ePush [Y]/[Z] to select the target memory.
• When “dial” is assigned [VOL], rotate [VOL] to select the memory
channel. (p. 51)
rPush [C• MR ] for 1 sec after pushing [A• FUNC ].
• Memory mode is selected and the contents are transferred to
the target memory.
DClearing a memory
qPush [C• MR ] after pushing [A• FUNC ] to enter memory transfer
mode.
•“
X” and a memory channel number flash.
wPush [Y]/[Z] to select the memory channel to be cleared.
• When “dial” is assigned [VOL], rotate [VOL] to select the memory
channel. (p. 51)
• The call channel cannot be cleared.
ePush [C• MR ] after pushing [A• FUNC ] momentarily, then push
[C•
MR ] for 1 sec after pushing [A• FUNC ] again.
• Perform this operation within 1.5 sec.
• The contents of the selected memory are cleared.
rPush [D• CLR ] to return to regular operation.

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30
8
SCAN OPERATION
PROGRAMMED SCAN
MEMORY (SKIP) SCAN
Mch 0 Mch 6
Mch 1 Mch 3
Mch 2 Mch 4 Mch 5
Mch 7
Mch 99 Mch 10 Mch 9 Mch 8
Scan
Scan edges
PRIORITY WATCH
Mch 3
Priority memory channel scan
Priority channel
50 msec.
VFO frequency
145.20 MHz
5 sec.
Mch 3
Mch 5Mch 1
Mch 2 Mch 4
Mch 6
SKIP
Mch 99
50 msec.
Memory
scan
Priority channel
Priority memory channel watch
VFO frequency
145.20 MHz
5 sec.
SKIP
SKIP
Band edge Band edge
Jump
1A
2A
3A
1b
2b
3b
■Scan types■Transmitting a DTMF code
DUsing a DTMF memory channel
qPush [0• DTMF - M ] after pushing [A• FUNC ] to enter DTMF memory.
wRotate [VOL] to select the desired channel.
rPush [SQL] or [PTT] to exit DTMF memory mode.
tWhile pushing [PTT], push [SQL] to transmit the selected DTMF
memory.
• After the DTMF code is transmitted, returns to receive automati-
cally.
DManual DTMF code transmission
qWhile pushing [PTT], push digit keys, A–F to transmit a
DTMF code manually.
• Once DTMF code key is pushed, the transmission is kept for 1 sec.
after release the key even [PTT] is released.
■DTMF
transmission speed
When slow DTMF transmission speeds are required with DTMF
memory transmission (as for some repeaters), the transceiver’s rate
of DTMF transmission can be adjusted.
qWhile pushing [Y] and [Z], turn the
power on to enter
INITIAL SET MODE .
wPush [Y]/[Z] several times until “dtd”
appears.
eRotate [VOL] to select the desired
DTMF transmission speed.
• Four speeds are available: “1” (100
msec. intervals) is the fastest; “5” (500
msec. intervals) is the slowest.
rPush [#• ENT ] to exit INITIAL SET MODE .
USING
INITIAL SET MODE
MR
MR