Icom ID-E880 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
ID-E880
VHF/UHF DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER

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FOREWORD
Thank you for purchasing this fine Icom product. The
ID-E880 VHF/UHF DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER is designed with
Icom’s superior technology and craftsmanship combining’s superior technology and craftsmanship combinings superior technology and craftsmanship combining
traditional 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-We want to take a couple of mo-
ments of your time to thank you for making your ID-E880
your radio of choice, and hope you agree with Icom’s phi-
losophy of “technology first.” Many hours of research and
development went into the design of your ID-E880.
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS
WORD DEFINITION
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 third-party
GPS receiver
MDR (D-STAR Repeater) mode and repeater
list allow you to operate a D-STAR repeater
simply
MSwitchable VHF and UHF transceiver
M50 W—high transmit output power
MDetachable controller for flexible installa-
tion
MLarge tuning dial and band switch button
IMPORTANT
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely
before using the transceiver.
SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL— This
instruction manual contains important operating instructions
for the ID-E880.

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R WARNING RF EXPOSURE! This device emits Radio
Frequency (RF) energy. Extreme caution should be observed when
operating this device. If you have any questions regarding RF ex-
posure and safety standards please refer to the Federal Communi-
cations Commission Office of Engineering and Technology’s report
on Evaluating Compliance with FCC Guidelines for Human Radio
frequency Electromagnetic Fields (OET Bulletin 65).
R WARNING! NEVER connect the transceiver to an AC out-
let. This may pose a fire hazard or result in an electric shock.
R WARNING! NEVER operate the transceiver while driving
a vehicle. Safe driving requires your full attention—anything less may
result in an accident.
R WARNING! NEVER cut the DC power cable between the
DC plug and fuse holder. If an incorrect connection is made after cut-
ting, the transceiver may be damaged.
NEVER connect the transceiver to a power source of more than
16 V DC. This will damage the transceiver.
NEVER connect the transceiver to a power source using reverse
polarity. This will damage the transceiver.
NEVER expose the transceiver to rain, snow or any liquids. The
transceiver may be damaged.
NEVER operate or touch the transceiver with wet hands. This may
result in an electric shock or damage the transceiver.
NEVER place the transceiver where normal operation of the ve-
hicle may be hindered or where it could cause bodily injury.
NEVER let objects impede the operation of the cooling fan on the
rear panel.
DO NOT push the PTT unless you actually intend to transmit.
DO NOT allow children to play with any radio equipment contain-
ing a transmitter.
During mobile operation, DO NOT operate the transceiver without
running the vehicle’s engine. When the transceiver’s power is ON and
your vehicle’s engine is OFF, the vehicle’s battery will soon become
exhausted.
DO NOT use or place the transceiver in direct sunlight or in areas
with temperatures below –10°C or above +60°C.
BE CAREFUL! The transceiver will become hot when operat-
ing it continuously for long periods.
DO NOT set the transceiver in a place without adequate ventila-
tion. Heat dissipation may be affected, and the transceiver may be
damaged.
DO NOT use harsh solvents such as benzene or alcohol to clean
the radio, because they can damage the transceiver's surfaces.
USE Icom microphones only (supplied or optional). Other manufac-
turers’ microphones have different pin assignments and may damage
the transceiver if attached.
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The following accessories are supplied with the transceiver.
qDC power cable (3 m†) ....................................................1
wSeparation cable (3.4 m†) ................................................1
eMicrophone (HM-133) ......................................................1
rFuse (20 A) ......................................................................1
tMicrophone hanger...........................................................1
yMounting screws, nuts and washers .......................... 1 set
uMobile mounting bracket ..................................................1
iRemote controller bracket ................................................1
†Approx.
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FOREWORD ····················································································· i
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS··································································· i
FEATURES························································································ i
IMPORTANT······················································································ i
PRECAUTIONS················································································ ii
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TABLE OF CONTENTS ······························································iv–vi
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NInstallation·················································································I
NYour first contact··································································· VIII
NRepeater operation································································· X
NProgramming memory channels············································ XI
1 PANEL DESCRIPTION ························································· 1–10
NMain unit ··················································································1
NFront panel···············································································2
NFunction display·······································································4
NMicrophone (HM-133)······························································7
NMicrophone keypad ·································································8
NOptional microphone (HM-154) ·············································10
2 BASIC OPERATION ···························································11–21
NPreparation ············································································11
NUsing the tuning dial ······························································14
NUsing the []/[] keys ··························································14
NUsing the keypad ···································································15
NTuning step selection ·····························································15
NLock functions········································································16
NReceiving···············································································17
NTransmitting············································································17
NSelecting output power ··························································18
NOperating mode selection······················································18
NSquelch attenuator·································································19
NMonitor function ·····································································20
NAudio mute function ·······························································20
NOne-touch PTT function·························································21
3 REPEATER OPERATION ···················································22–27
NGeneral ··············································································22
NAccessing a repeater·····························································23
NSubaudible tones (Encoder function)·····································25
NFrequency offset ····································································27
4 DV MODE PROGRAMMING···············································28–41
NAbout the D-STAR system ·····················································28
NCall sign programming···························································30
NRepeater list ··········································································34
NRepeater list programming ····················································35
NChanging a repeater list·························································40
NClearing a repeater list ··························································41
5 DV MODE OPERATION······················································42–72
NDigital mode operation···························································42
NCurrent call sign setting ·························································42
NReceiving a D-STAR repeater················································43
NReceived call sign··································································44
NCopying the call sign······························································46
NDR (D-STAR Repeater) mode operation ·······························48
NCalling CQ ·············································································50
NCalling a specific station ························································52
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NSimplex operation in the VFO················································56
NRepeater operation in the VFO ··············································58
NMessage operation ································································64
NAutomatic reply function ························································66
NEMR communication······························································67
NBreak-in communication ························································68
NLow-speed data communication············································70
NOther function in the DV mode···············································72
6 GPS/GPS-A OPERATION ·················································· 73–86
NGPS operation ·······································································73
NGPS-A operation····································································86
7 MEMORY/CALL CHANNELS············································· 87–99
NGeneral description································································87
NSelecting a memory channel ·················································88
NSelecting a call channel·························································89
NMemory channel programming··············································90
NMemory bank setting ·····························································92
NMemory bank selection··························································93
NProgramming memory/bank/scan name································94
NSelecting memory/bank name indication·······························95
NCopying memory/call contents···············································96
NMemory clearing ····································································98
NErasing/transferring bank contents ········································99
8 SCAN OPERATION ························································ 100–110
NScan types··········································································· 100
NFull/band/programmed scan ···············································102
NScan edges programming····················································103
NMemory scan ······································································105
NMemory bank scan ······························································106
NSkip channel/frequency setting············································108
NScan resume condition ························································109
9 PRIORITY WATCH··························································111–115
NPriority watch types ·····························································111
NPriority watch operation ·······················································112
10 MENU SCREEN OPERATION········································116–141
NGeneral ············································································116
NMENU screen indication and arrangement··························118
NItems list ············································································119
NDUP.T mode items ·······························································121
NSCAN mode items ······························································123
NSET mode — FUNC items···················································127
NSET mode — DISP items ····················································130
NSET mode — SOUNDS items ·············································132
NDV SET mode items ····························································134
NGPS mode items··································································138
11 DTMF MEMORY ENCODER ··········································142–145
NProgramming a DTMF tone sequence·································142
NTransmitting a DTMF tone sequence ···································143
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NDTMF speed········································································145
NClearing a DTMF memory ···················································145
12 TONE SQUELCH AND POCKET BEEP ························146–152
NTone/DTCS squelch (beep) operation··································146
NDTCS polarity setting ··························································149
NTone scan·············································································150
NDigital squelch ·····································································151
13 OTHER FUNCTIONS ······················································153–161
NMicrophone keys··································································153
NAll reset················································································154
NPartial reset··········································································154
NData cloning·········································································155
NAuto power OFF···································································157
NTime-out timer······································································157
NPacket operation ··································································157
14 MAINTENANCE······························································162–163
NTroubleshooting····································································162
NFuse replacement································································163
15 SPECIFICATIONS···························································164–165
16 OPTIONS ················································································166
17 CE ·················································································167–168
INDEX ·················································································169–175
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NInstallation
D Precaution — magnets
R CAUTION
Magnets are used for the controller’s attachment to a metal
object.
NEVER attach the controller on the main unit’s top cover,
particularly around the internal speaker grill. It may cause the
contents of the CPU and memory device to be deleted.
NEVER put the controller near a clock, television set (CRT
type), magnetic compass or any magnetic/IC cards, credit
cards, etc. The magnets may cause the products to malfunc-
tion or may erase the contents of magnetic storage devices.
Please note that the controller may detach and fall with im-
pact or vibration.
D Installation methods
• Single body installation
Transceiver
• The supplied mounting bracket can be used for the main
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• Remote installation
Main unit
Controller
• The supplied remote controller bracket and separation cable
can be used for installation.
• Optional OPC-440 MICROPHONE CABLE (5.0 m) and OPC-
647 (2.5 m) are available to extend the microphone cable.
• Optional OPC-441 SPEAKER CABLE (5.0 m) is available to
extend the speaker cable.
D Location
Select a location which can support the weight of the trans-
ceiver and does not interfere with driving. We recommend the
locations shown in the diagram below.
NEVER place the transceiver or remote controller where
normal operation of the vehicle may be hindered or where it
could cause bodily injury.
NEVER place the transceiver or remote controller where air
bag deployment may be obstructed.
DO NOT place the transceiver or remote controller where hot
or cold air blows directly onto it.
DO NOT place the transceiver or remote controller in direct
sunlight.
Controller
Main unit
Main unit
Main unit

D Using the mounting bracket
qDrill 4 holes where the mounting bracket is to be installed.
• Approx. 5.5–6 mm when using nuts; approx. 2–3 mm when using
self-tapping screws.
wInsert the supplied screws, nuts and washers through the
mounting bracket and tighten.
eAdjust the angle for your suitable position.
Nut
Spring washer
When using self-tapping
screws
Flat washer
Mounting nut
Mounting
bracket
25°
IMPORTANT!
Detailed installation notes for Icom mobile transceivers
to be fitted into vehicles are available. Contact your Icom
dealer or distributor.
D Microphone connection
A microphone connector is available on the main unit front
panel. Connect the supplied microphone connector as illus-
trated below.
Transceiver Microphone
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D Controller’s attachment/detachment
You can attach or detach the controller to/from the main unit
as below.
• Attach the controller
±Slide the controller in the direction of the arrow until the
controller is locked and makes a ‘click’ sound.
• Detach the controller
q
w
e
Release latch
DSeparation cable connection
Using the supplied separation cable (3.4 m), the controller can
be separated from the main unit, doubling as a remote con-
troller.
Connect the controller and the main unit using with the sup-
plied separation cable as follows.
Controller
Main unit
Single mount connector
CAUTION:
NEVER short the terminals of the single mount connectors
for main unit or controller during separate operation. This
will cause a transceiver malfunction or damage the trans-
ceiver.
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D Remote installation
The supplied remote controller bracket is used for remote in-
stallation.
These screws
are not supplied.
Remote controller bracket
• Attach the remote controller
bracket onto a flat surface
using 4 self-tapping screws
(2.6 mm(d)), or double-sticky
tape, etc., as at left, then at-
tach remote controller to the
bracket.
When installing into your vehicle
q
Remove two screws and magnets from the remote controller.
Remote controller
Magnet
FH M2.6 × 6 mm
FH: Flat head
CAUTION: NEVER use any other than the supplied
screws (FH M2.6 × 6 mm) if re-attaching the magnets to
the remote controller. Otherwise the transceiver’s internal
board may be damaged.
wAttach the removed magnets to the remote controller
bracket.
Remote controller bracket
Magnet
eAttach the supplied remote controller bracket as below.
Remote controller bracket (with magnets)
Remote controller
FH M2.6 × 8 mm
FH: Flat head
CAUTION: NEVER use any other than the supplied
screws (FH M2.6 × 8 mm) for attaching the remote con-
troller bracket. Otherwise the transceiver’s internal board
may be damaged.
rAttach the remote controller on to the optional MB-120 as
below.
Remote controller bracket
Optional
MB-120
Adjust the viewing
angle for maximum
visibility of the
function display.
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D Battery connection
±R WARNING NEVER remove the fuse holders from the
DC power cable.
±NEVER connect the transceiver directly to a 24 V battery.
±DO NOT use the cigarette lighter socket for power connec-
tions. (See p. 1 for details)
Use a rubber grommet when passing the DC power cable
through a metal plate to prevent a short circuit.
• CONNECTING TO A DC POWER SOURCE
ID-E880
Fuses
20 A
black
red+_
12 V
Grommet
NOTE:
Use terminals for the
cable connections.
R WARNING !
NEVER
remove the
fuse holders.
Crimp Solder
12 V
battery Supplied
DC power cable
+red
_black
D DC power supply connection
Use a 13.8 V DC power supply with at least 15 A capacity.
Make sure the ground terminal of the DC power supply is
grounded.
• CONNECTING TO A DC POWER SUPPLY
DC power
supply 13.8 V
to an
AC
outlet
Fuses
20 A
ID-E880
+red
_black
+_
See p. 163 for fuse replacement.
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D Antenna installation
•Antenna location
To obtain maximum performance from the transceiver, se-
lect a high-quality antenna and mount it in a good location. It
is not necessary to use radials on a magnetic mount (“mag
mount”) antenna.
Roof-mount antenna
(Drill a hole or use a magnetic mount.)
Gutter-mount antenna
Trunk-mount
antenna
To antenna
• Antenna connector
The antenna uses a PL-259 connector.
• PL-259 CONNECTOR
30 mm
10 mm (soft solder)
10 mm
1–2 mm
solder solder
Soft
solder
Coupling ring
qSlide the coupling ring
down. Strip the cable
jacket and tin.
wStrip the cable as shown
at left. Soft solder the cen-
ter conductor.
eSlide the connector body
on and solder it.
rScrew the coupling ring
onto the connector body.
NOTE: There are many publications covering proper
antennas and their installation. Check with your local
dealer for more information and recommendations.

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NYour first contact
Now that you have your ID-E880 installed in your car or
shack, you are probably anxious to get on the air. We would
like to take you through a few basic operation steps to make
your first time “On The Air” an enjoyable experience.
1. Turning ON the transceiver
Before powering up your ID-E880, you may want to make
sure the audio volume and squelch level controls are set in
9–10 o’clock positions.
[SQL]
[VOL]
Although you have purchased a brand new transceiver, some
settings may be changed from the factory defaults because
of the Quality Control (QC) process. Resetting the CPU is
necessary to start from factory default.
[VFO/MHz] Partial reset[S.MW]
±While pushing and holding [S.MW] and [VFO/MHz] keys,
push and hold []for 1 sec. to reset the CPU.
2. Selecting the operating frequency band
The ID-E880 can use the 2 m or 70 cm amateur bands.
[BAND] [DIAL] Frequency band initial is displayed.
±Push [BAND] then rotate [DIAL] to select the desired fre-
quency band.
• Push [BAND] again to return to the frequency indication.
Using the HM-133
You can select the desired frequency band from the HM-133.
Push
Push
• 144 MHz band
• 400 MHz band
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3. Tune the frequency
The tuning dial will allow you to dial in the frequency you
want to use. Page 15 will instruct you on how to set the
tuning speed.
[DIAL]
Rotate [DIAL] to tune the frequency.
Using the HM-133
You can directly enter the frequency with the HM-133 keypad.
[EXAMPLE]: Setting frequency to 145.3625 MHz.
Push
Push
Push
Push

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NRepeater operation
1. Setting duplex
±Push [BAND] then rotate [DIAL] to select the frequency
band.
±Push [BAND] again, then rotate [DIAL] to select the re-
peater frequency.
±Push and hold [DUP](LOW) for 1 sec. then rotate [DIAL]
to select minus duplex or plus duplex.
Push [DUP](LOW) again.
[DUP][DIAL]
2. Repeater tone
Push and hold [TONE](M/CALL) for 1 sec. then rotate [DIAL]
to select “TONE,” if the repeater requires a subaudible tone to
be accessed. Push [TONE](M/CALL) again.
[TONE][DIAL]
Using the HM-133
Plus or minus duplex selection and the repeater tone setting
can be done easily via the HM-133.
Push [DUP–7(TONE)] for minus duplex; [DUP+8(TSQLS)]
for plus duplex selection, push [FUNC] then [DUP–7(TONE)]
to turn the repeater tone ON.
Push
Push , then
Push
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The ID-E880 has a total of 1052 memory channels (including
25 pairs scan edges and 2 call channels) for storing often-used
operating frequency, repeater settings, etc.
1. Setting a frequency
In the VFO mode, set the desired operating frequency with
repeater, tone and tuning steps, etc.
±Push [VFO/MHz] to select the VFO.
±
Rotate [DIAL] to set the desired frequency.
• Set other data, such as repeater tone, duplex information, tuning
step), if desired.
2. Selecting a memory channel
Push [S.MW], then rotate [DIAL] to select the desired mem-
ory channel.
• “X” indicator and memory channel number blink.
[S.MW ] [DIAL]
3. Writing a memory channel
Push and hold [MW](S.MW) for 1 sec. to program.
• 3 beeps sound.
• Return to the VFO mode automatically after programming.
• Memory channel number automatically increases when continuing
to push [MW](S.MW) after programming.
Using the HM-133
qPush [MR/CALL] to select the memory mode.
wPush [ENT C(T-OFF)] first, then enter the desired memory
channel via the keypad.
ePush [VFO/LOCK] to select the VFO mode, then set the
desired operating frequency, including offset direction, tone
settings, etc.
±Push [VFO/LOCK] to select the VFO.
±Push [ENT C(T-OFF)] first, then enter the desired operat-
ing frequency via the keypad.
• Set other data, such as repeater tone, duplex information,
tuning step, if necessary.
rPush [FUNC] then push and hold [CLR A(MW)] for 1 sec. to
program.
Push , then
• 3 beeps sound.
• Memory channel number automatically increases when continu-
ing to push [CLR A(MW)] after programming.
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Rear view
qANTENNA CONNECTOR [ANT] (p. VII)
Connects a 50 Ωantenna with a PL-259 connector and a
50 Ωcoaxial cable for transmission and reception.
wCOOLING FAN
Rotates while transmitting.
Also rotates while receiving depending on the setting in
FUNC set mode (SET). (p. 128)
eDATA JACK [DATA]
±Connect a PC through the optional data communication
cable OPC-1529R, for low-speed data communication
in the DV mode or data cloning with the cloning soft-
ware CS-80/880 (free download). (pgs. 70, 156)
±Connect a GPS receiver through the optional data
communication cable OPC-1529R, for GPS operation.
(p. 73)
rPACKET JACK [PACKET] (pgs. 157, 158)
Connects a TNC (Terminal Node Controller), etc. for data
communications. The transceiver can support 1200/9600
bps packet communication (AFSK/GMSK).
tEXTERNAL SPEAKER JACK [SP]
±Connects an 8 Ωspeaker.
• Audio output power is more than 2.0 W.
±Connect an optional cloning cable OPC-478/478UC or
OPC-474 for data cloning. (pgs. 155, 156)
yPOWER RECEPTACLE [DC13.8V]
Accepts 13.8 V DC ±15% with the supplied DC power
cable.
NOTE: DO NOT use a cigarette lighter socket as a
power source when operating in a vehicle. The plug
may cause voltage drops and ignition noise may be su-
perimposed onto transmit or receive audio.
ANTENNA INFORMATION
For radio communications, the antenna is of critical impor-
tance, to maximize your output power and receiver sensitiv-
ity. The transceiver accepts a 50 Ωantenna and a Voltage
Standing Wave Ratio (VSWR) of 1.5:1 or less. High SWR
values not only may damage the transceiver but also lead
to TVI or BCI problems.

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qMENU•LOCK KEY [MENU ]
±Push to enter the MENU screen indication ON or OFF.
(p. 116)
±Push and hold for 1 sec. to toggle the lock function ON
or OFF. (p. 16)
wSELECT MEMORY WRITE•MEMORY WRITE KEY
[S.MW•MW] (pgs. 90, 92, 94, 96–99, 103)
±Push to enter the select memory write mode for mem-
ory channel programming.
• Push [MENU ]to cancel and exit the select memory write
mode.
±Push and hold to store the frequency, operating mode,
etc. into the selected memory channel.
eTUNING DIAL [DIAL]
Selects the operating frequency (p. 14), memory channel
(pgs. 12, 88), the setting of the set mode item (p. 116) and
the scanning direction (pgs. 102, 105, 106).
rBAND•MODE KEY [BAND•MODE]
±Push to enter band selection state. (p. 11)
• Rotating [DIAL] selects the band.
±Push and hold for 1 sec. to enter operating mode selec-
tion state. (p. 18)
• Rotating [DIAL] selects the operating mode.
tVFO/MHz TUNING•SCAN KEY [VFO/MHz•SCAN]
±Push to select the VFO mode. (p. 12)
±During VFO mode operation, push to select 1 MHz and
10 MHz tuning steps. (p. 14)
±Push and hold for 1 sec. to enter the scan type selec-
tion state. (pgs. 102, 105, 106, 150)
• Cancels a scan when pushed during scan.
yMEMORY/CALL•TONE KEY [M/CALL•TONE]
±Push to select memory and call channel modes. (pgs. 12,
13, 88, 89)
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