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.
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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 conditions.
DD
FEATURES
❍ 5.5 W of ample output power
❍ MIL-STD810 grade durability
❍ CTCSS and DTCS encoder/decoder standard
❍ Optional DTMF decoder
IMPORTANT
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely before
using the transceiver.
SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL— This instruction man-
ual contains important operating instructions for the transceiver.
Icom, Icom Inc. and the are registered trademarks of Icom Incor-
porated (Japan) in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany,
France, Spain, Russia and/or other countries.
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EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS
The explicit definitions below apply to this instruction manual.
PRECAUTIONS
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 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.
NEVER connect the transceiver to a power source that is DC
fused at more than 5 A. Accidental reverse connection will be
protected by this fuse, but higher fuse values will not give any
protection against such accidents and the transceiver will be ru-
ined.
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WORD DEFINITION
RWARING 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.
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PRECAUTIONS— continued
NEVER attempt to charge alkaline or dry cell batteries. Be
aware 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 the 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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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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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.
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•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 are 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 your 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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TABLE OF CONTENTS
FOREWORD …………………………………………………………………… i
IMPORTANT …………………………………………………………………… i
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ……………………………………………………… ii
PRECAUTIONS……………………………………………………………… ii–iii
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ………………………………………………… iv
SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION ………………………………………v–vi
TABLE OF CONTENTS ………………………………………………… vii–viii
QUICK REFERENCE ……………………………………………………… I–VII
■Preparation …………………………………………………………… I–III
■Your first contact……………………………………………………… IV–V
■Repeater operation ……………………………………………………… VI
■Programming memory channels ……………………………………… VII
1 ACCESSORIES …………………………………………………………… 1
■Accessory attachment …………………………………………………… 1
2 PANEL DESCRIPTION ………………………………………………… 2–8
■Switches, controls, keys and connectors …………………………… 2–6
■Function display ……………………………………………………… 7–8
3 BATTERY PACKS ……………………………………………………… 9–15
■Battery pack replacement ……………………………………………… 9
■Battery caution ………………………………………………………… 10
■Battery charging …………………………………………………… 11–13
■Charging NOTE ………………………………………………………… 14
■Battery case (optional for some versions) …………………………… 15
4 BASIC OPERATION ………………………………………………… 16–20
■Power ON ……………………………………………………………… 16
■Setting a frequency ………………………………………………… 16–18
■Setting audio/squelch level …………………………………………… 18
■Receive and transmit …………………………………………………… 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 versions only) ………………………… 24
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6 MEMORY/CALL OPERATION ……………………………………… 25–29
■General ………………………………………………………………… 25
■Selecting a memory channel ………………………………………… 25
■Selecting the call channel ……………………………………………… 25
■Programming the memory/call channels …………………………… 26
■Channel name programming ………………………………………… 27
■Memory transferring ……………………………………………… 28–29
7 DTMF MEMORY ……………………………………………………… 30–31
■Programming a DTMF code …………………………………………… 30
■Transmitting a DTMF code …………………………………………… 31
■DTMF transmission speed …………………………………………… 31
8 SCAN OPERATION ………………………………………………… 32–36
■Scan types ……………………………………………………………… 32
■Programmed scan ……………………………………………………… 33
■Memory scan ……………………………………………………………34
■Skip channels …………………………………………………………… 34
■Priority watch …………………………………………………………… 35
■Scan resume condition ………………………………………………… 36
9 SUBAUDIBLE TONES ……………………………………………… 37–40
■Tone squelch ……………………………………………………… 37–38
■Pocket beep operation ………………………………………………… 39
■Tone scan ……………………………………………………………… 40
10 PAGER/CODE SQUELCH…………………………………………… 41–47
■Pager function…………………………………………………………… 41
■Code programming ………………………………………………… 42–44
■Pager operation …………………………………………………… 45–46
■Code squelch …………………………………………………………… 47
11 OTHER FUNCTIONS ………………………………………………… 48–56
■
SET MODE …………………………………………………………… 48–50
■
INITIAL SET MODE …………………………………………………… 51–55
■CPU reset ……………………………………………………………… 56
12 CLONING ………………………………………………………………… 57
13 OPTIONAL UNIT ……………………………………………………… 58–60
■Optional UT-108 installation …………………………………………… 58
■Optional MB-87 installation ……………………………………… 59–60
14 SPECIFICATIONS ………………………………………………………… 61
15 OPTIONS ……………………………………………………………… 62–63
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QUICK REFERENCE
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■Preparation
DBattery pack replacement
Before replacing the battery pack, push [POWER] for 1 sec. to turn
the power OFF.
• Slide the battery release forward, then pull the battery pack up-
ward with the transceiver facing away from you.
DBattery case—optional for some versions
When using a BP-208 BATTERY CASE attached to the transceiver, in-
stall 6 AA (R6) size alkaline batteries as illustrated below.
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QUICK REFERENCE
Quick Reference
DCharging with the BC-144/146
The optional BC-144 provides rapid charging, and the BC-146 pro-
vides regular charging of an optional battery pack with/without
transceiver. The following is additionally required:
• An optional AC adapter. (An AD-99 is supplied with BC-144/146.)
•About AD-99
Attach the spacer (Spacer B/C) to the adapter (Spacer A) with ori-
entation as illustrated in the diagram below.
• Attach the spacer (Spacer B/C) to the adapter with the orientation
of the stamp “ ” pointing up.
Check orientation
and
Spacer A
Spacer B/C
Check orientation for cor-
rect charging. (Insert
together with AD-99.)
Turn power OFF.
BC-144/146
+AD-99
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QUICK REFERENCE
DAntenna
Attach the antenna to the transceiver as
illustrated at right.
DBelt clip
Attach the belt clip to the transceiver as illustrated below.
To attach the belt clip
To release the belt clip
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QUICK REFERENCE
Quick Reference
■Your first contact
Now that you have your IC-V8 ready, you are exited to get on the
air. We would like to walk you through a few basic operational steps
to make your first “On The Air”use an enjoyable experience.
DAbout default setting
The [VOL] control function can be traded with [Y]/[Z] keys function
in
INITIAL SET MODE . However, in this QUICK REFERENCE, the fac-
tory default setting ([VOL] controls audio output level) is used for
simple instructions.
DBasic operation
1. Turning ON the transceiver
Although you have purchased a brand
new transceiver, some settings may be
changed from the factory defaults be-
cause of the QC process. Resetting the
CPU is necessary to start from factory
default.
➥While pushing [SQL] and [D•
CLR ],
push [POWER] for 1 sec. to reset the
CPU and turn power ON.
2. Adjusting output level
➥Rotate [VOL] to set the desired audio
level.
3. Adjusting the squelch level
➥While pushing and holding [SQL], push
[Y] or [Z] to set the squelch level.
[POWER]
[SQL]
[D•CLR]
[Y]
[Z]
[VOL]
[SQL]
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QUICK REFERENCE
4. Tune the desired frequency
The up/down keys, [Y]/[Z], will allow you
to tune to the frequency that you want to
operate on. Page 18 will instruct you on
how to adjust the tuning step.
➥
Push [Y] or [Z] to adjust the frequency.
Direct frequency input from the keypad is
also available.
➥To enter the desired frequency, enter
6-digits starting from the 100 MHz
digit.
•Enter three to five digits then push
[#• ENT ] to set the frequency.
•When a digit is mistakenly input, push [D. CLR ] to abort inputting.
5. Transmit and receive
➥Push and hold [PTT] to transmit, then speak into microphone; re-
lease to receive.
•Example 1—when entering 145.525 MHz
Push
•Example 2—when entering 144.800 MHz
Push
[Y]
[Z]
Keypad
[D•CLR]
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QUICK REFERENCE
Quick Reference
■Repeater operation
1. Setting duplex
➥Push [A• FUNC ], then [4• DUP ] several
times to select minus duplex or plus
duplex.
•The USA version has an auto repeater
function, therefore, setting duplex is not
required.
2. Repeater tone
➥Push [A• FUNC ], then [1• TONE ] several
times until “”appears, if required.
[A•FUNC]
[1•TONE]
[A•FUNC]
[4•DUP]
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QUICK REFERENCE
■Programming memory channels
The IC-V8 has a total of 107 memory channels (including 6 scan
edges and 1 call channel) for storing often used operating fre-
quency, repeater settings, etc.
1. Setting frequency
In VFO mode, set the desired operating frequency with other de-
sired settings, such as repeater and subaudible tone.
2. Selecting a memory channel
➥Push [A• FUNC ], [C• MR ] then push [Y]or
[Z] several times to select the desired
memory channel.
•“M”indicator and memory channel
number blink.
3. Writing a memory channel
➥Push [A• FUNC ], then [C• MR ] for 1 sec. to program.
•3 beeps sound
•Memory channel number automatically increases when continuing
to push [C• MR ] after programming.
[A•FUNC]
[C•MR]
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ACCESSORIES
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■Accessory attachment
DAntenna
Attach the antenna to the transceiver as
illustrated 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
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2PANEL DESCRIPTION
■Switches, controls, keys and
connectors
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Speaker
Microphone
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PANEL DESCRIPTION
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qCONTROL DIAL [VOL]
Rotate to adjust the volume level.*
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.
rSQUELCH SWITCH [SQL]
Push and hold to force the squelch open and set the transceiver
to the squelch level adjustable condition.
tUP/DOWN KEYS [Y]/[Z]*
Selects the operating frequency.*
yKEY PAD (pgs. 4–6)
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.
oFUNCTION DISPLAY (pgs 7, 8)
*The assigned function for [VOL] and [Y]/[Z] can be traded in
INITIAL SET MODE (pgs. 17, 53).
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2PANEL DESCRIPTION
DKey pad
[A• FUNC ]
Access to secondary function.
[B•
CALL ]
Select the call channel. (p. 25)
[C•
MR ]
➥Selects a memory mode. (p. 25)
➥After pushing [A•
FUNC ], entering into memory pro-
gramming/editing mode. (pgs. 26, 28)
➥After pushing [A•
FUNC ], programs/transfers
VFO/memory or call channel contents into memory
channel/VFO when pushed for 1 sec. (pgs. 26, 28)
[D•
CLR ]
Selects VFO mode, aborts direct frequency input, or
cancels scanning, etc. (pgs. 16, 33)
[1•
TONE ]
➥Input digit “1”during frequency input, memory chan-
nel selection, etc. (pgs. 16, 25)
➥After pushing [A•
FUNC ], selects the subaudible tone
function. (pgs. 21, 37)
[2•
P . BEEP ]
➥Input digit “2”during frequency input, memory chan-
nel selection, etc. (pgs. 16, 25)
➥After pushing [A•
FUNC ], turn the pocket beep func-
tion ON and OFF (p. 39)
[3•
T . SCAN ]
➥Input digit “3”during frequency input, memory chan-
nel selection, etc. (pgs. 16, 25)
➥After pushing [A•
FUNC ], starts the tone scanning.
(pgs. 23, 40)
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