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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
VHF/UHF
ALL MODE TRANSCEIVER
i910H
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PRECAUTIONS
R WARNING HIGH VOLTAGE! NEVER at- Place unit in a secure place to avoid inadvertent use
tach an antenna or internal antenna connector during by children.
transmission. This may result in an electrical shock or
burn. During mobile operation, DO NOT operate the trans-
ceiver without running the vehicle’s engine. When the
R NEVER apply AC to the [DC13.8V] jack on the transceiver power is ON and your vehicle’s engine is
transceiver rear panel. This could cause a fire or ruin OFF, the vehicle’s battery will soon become ex-
the transceiver. hausted.
R NEVER apply more than 16 V DC, such as a 24 V Make sure the transceiver power is OFF before start-
battery, to the [DC13.8V] jack on the transceiver rear ing the vehicle. This will avoid possible damage to the
panel. This could cause a fire or ruin the transceiver. transceiver by ignition voltage spikes.
R NEVER let metal, wire or other objects touch any During maritime mobile operation, keep the transceiver
internal part or connectors on the rear panel of the and microphone as far away as possible from the mag-
transceiver. This may result in an electric shock. netic navigation compass to prevent erroneous indica-
tions.
R NEVER expose the transceiver to rain, snow or
any liquids. BE CAREFUL! The heatsink will become hot when
operating the transceiver continuously for long periods.
AVOID using or placing the transceiver in areas with
temperatures below –10°C (+14°F) or above +60°C BE CAREFUL! If a linear amplifier is connected, set
(+140°F). Be aware that temperatures on a vehicle’s the transceiver’s RF output power to less than the lin-
dashboard can exceed 80°C (+176°F), resulting in per- ear amplifier’s maximum input level, otherwise, the lin-
manent damage to the transceiver if left there for ex- ear amplifier will be damaged.
tended periods.
Use Icom microphones only (supplied or optional).
AVOID placing the transceiver in excessively dusty en- Other manufacturer’s microphones have different pin
vironments or in direct sunlight. assignments, and connection to the IC-910H may
damage the transceiver.
AVOID placing the transceiver against walls or putting
anything on top of the transceiver. This will obstruct
heat dissipation.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1
IMPORTANT ........................................ i ■ Indications during transmit ........... 32 10 SET MODE ........................... 55 – 69
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ..................... i ■ FM mode operation ...................... 33 ■ Set mode description .................... 55
■ VOX operation .............................. 33 ■ General set mode ......................... 56
PRECAUTIONS ................................... i
■ Repeater operation ....................... 34 ■ FM set mode ................................ 60
■ SSB mode operation .................... 36 ■ SSB/CW set mode ....................... 62
1 TABLE OF CONTENTS ................ 1 ■ Speech compressor ..................... 36 ■ Scan set mode ............................. 64
■ Split frequency operation .............. 37 ■ Memo pad set mode ..................... 64
2 PANEL DESCRIPTION ........... 2 – 13 ■ Full duplex operation .................... 37 ■ Compressor set mode .................. 64
■ Front panel ..................................... 2 ■ Connections for CW ..................... 38 ■ VOX set mode .............................. 65
■ Function display ........................... 10 ■ CW mode operation ..................... 38 ■ Attenuator set mode ..................... 65
■ Rear panel .................................... 12 ■ Transmit set mode ........................ 66
6 MEMORY OPERATION ........ 40 – 44 ■ NR set mode ................................ 67
3 INSTALLATION AND ■ Memory channels ......................... 40 ■ SWP set mode ............................. 67
CONNECTIONS ................... 14 – 17 ■ Operation on a memory channel .. 40 ■ RIT/SHIFT set mode .................... 68
■ Unpacking .................................... 14 ■ Programming in VFO mode .......... 41 ■ Speech set mode ......................... 69
■ Grounding ..................................... 14 ■ Programming in memory mode .... 41
■ Selecting a location ...................... 14 ■ Blank channels ............................. 42 11 OPTION INSTALLATIONS ... 70 – 76
■ Antenna connection ...................... 14 ■ Frequency transferring ................. 42 ■ Internal view ................................. 70
■ Required connections ................... 15 ■ Memory clearing ........................... 43 ■ Opening the transceiver’s case .... 71
■ Advanced connections ................. 16 ■ Call channels ................................ 43 ■ UT-102 VOICE SYNTHESIZER
■ Power supply connections ............ 17 ■ Memo pads ................................... 44 UNIT .............................................. 71
■ UT-106 DSP UNIT .......................... 72
4 BASIC OPERATION ............. 18 – 25 7 SCANS ................................. 45 – 47 ■ UX-910 1200 MHz BAND UNIT ........ 73
■ Initial settings ................................ 18 ■ Scan types .................................... 45 ■ CR-293 HIGH STABILITY CRYSTAL
■ When first applying power ■ Preparation ................................... 45 UNIT .............................................. 74
(CPU resetting) ............................. 18 ■ Programmed scan operation ........ 46 ■ FL-132/FL-133 CW NARROW
■ MAIN and SUB bands .................. 19 ■ Memory scan operation ................ 46 FILTER ........................................... 75
■ Operating band selection ............. 20 ■ Memory select scan ..................... 47
■ VFO description ............................ 21 ■ Tone scan ..................................... 47 12 MAINTENANCE ................... 76 – 77
■ Frequency setting ......................... 22 ■ Troubleshooting ............................ 76
■ SUB band OFF ............................. 24 8 SATELLITE OPERATION ..... 48 – 51 ■ Fuse replacement ......................... 77
■ SUB tuning dial ............................. 24 ■ Satellite communications outline .. 48 ■ CPU resetting ............................... 77
■ Dial lock function .......................... 25 ■ Satellite notes ............................... 48
■ Entering into the satellite mode .... 48 13 CONTROL COMMAND ........ 78 – 79
5 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT .. 26 – 39 ■ Setting the satellite VFO ............... 49 ■ Remote jack (CI-V) information .... 78
■ Functions for receive .................... 26 ■ Tracking selection ......................... 49
■ RIT function .................................. 27 ■ Preparation ................................... 50 14 SPECIFICATIONS ....................... 80
■ IF shift function ............................. 27 ■ Satellite operation ......................... 51
■ AGC time constant ....................... 28 ■ Satellite memory ........................... 51
15 OPTIONS ..................................... 81
■ AFC function ................................. 28
■ FM center indicator ....................... 28 9 DATA COMMUNICATION ..... 52 – 54
■ Attenuator ..................................... 29
16 INSTALLATION NOTES ....... 82 – 83
■ Functions for AFSK ...................... 52
■ Simple band scope ....................... 29 ■ Connections for AFSK .................. 52
■ Noise blanker ............................... 30 ■ Operating mode notes .................. 53
■ Tone squelch operation ................ 30 ■ Operating frequency notes ........... 53
■ Optional DSP functions ................ 31 ■ AFSK operation ............................ 53
■ Functions for transmit ................... 32 ■ Setting the ACC socket ................ 54
■ Transmit via microphone .............. 32
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
The transceiver comes with the following accessories. q w e
Qty.
q DC power cable (OPC-657A) ............................ 1
w Hand microphone (HM-12) ................................ 1
e Spare fuses (FGB 30 A) .................................... 2
r Spare fuse (FGB 4 A) ........................................ 1
r
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2 PANEL DESCRIPTION
■ Front panel
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r VOX SWITCH [VOX] (p. 33) ✔ How to set the microphone gain.
Push to switch the VOX function ON and OFF. Set the [MIC] control so that the [MAIN]/[SUB] indicator (ALC
• The VOX (Voice-Operated Transmission) function tog- indicator) some times lights brighter during normal voice
gles between transmit and receive with your voice. This transmission in SSB mode.
function provides an opportunity to input log entries into
your computer, etc., while operating.
i RF POWER CONTROL [RF PWR]
Continuously varies the RF output power from min-
t HEADPHONE JACK [PHONES]
imum to maximum.
Accepts headphones.
• Output power: 5 mW with 8–16 Ω load.
144 MHz band 5–100 W
• When headphones are connected, the internal speaker 430(440) MHz band 5–75 W
or connected external speaker does not function. 1200 MHz band 1–10 W (optional UX-910)
• The MAIN and SUB band audio can be mixed or sepa- RF PWR
rated when using stereo headphones according to set Decreases Increases
mode settings. (p. 57)
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PANEL DESCRIPTION 2
Recommended level
Squelch is
open.
Maximum
RF gain
RF gain
adjustable S-meter
range (SSB, squelch
CW modes)
Maximum
RF gain
Adjustable
range
Minimum RF gain
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!4 !5 !6 !7 !8 !9 @0 @1 @2 @3
!4 AF CONTROL [AF] (inner control) DO NOT connect any equipment, such as an SWR
Varies the audio output level from the speaker for or power meter between the transceiver and pream-
the SUB band. plifier. In such case, the preamplifier may not acti-
vate properly.
!5 SET•MENU SWITCH [SET•MENU] (p. 55)
➥ Push this switch then one of [FM], !7 AUTO FREQUENCY CONTROL/NOISE
[SSB/CW], [RIT], [SCAN], [NR], [TRANS- BLANKER•NOISE REDUCTION SWITCH
MIT], [COMP], [VOX], [ATT], [SWP], [AFC/NB•NR]
[MPW] or [SPCH] to enter the indepen- ➥ During FM/FM narrow mode operation,
dent item set mode. push to switch the AFC (Automatic Fre-
➥ Push for 1 sec. to enter the set mode for quency Control) function ON and OFF.
commonly used item settings. (p. 28)
• Automatically tunes the operating frequency,
For 1 sec.
when an off-frequency signal is received, in
100 kHz steps. This function also follows the
!6 ATTENUATOR•PRE-AMP SWITCH [ATT•P.AMP] signal even if the frequency is shifted.
➥ Push to switch the attenuator function ➥ During SSB or CW mode operation, push
ON and OFF. (p. 29) Use this function to to switch the noise blanker function ON
protect from signal distortion from exces- and OFF. (p. 30)
sively strong signals. • Reduces pulse-type noise, such as ignition
• The attenuation level is independently ad- noise from a vehicle.
justable for 144 MHz or 430(440) MHz band ➥ Push for 1 sec. to switch the noise re-
in the ATT set mode. The optional 1200 MHz duction function ON and OFF when an
band attenuation level is fixed and is approx. optional DSP unit, UT-106, is installed.
20 dB. (p. 65) For 1 sec.
(p. 31)
➥ Push for 1 sec. to switch the connected • Reduces unwanted noise and pulls out the
pre-amplifier ON and OFF, when an op- desired signal only for clear readability.
For 1 sec. tional pre-amplifier unit, AG-25, AG-35
and/or AG-1200, is connected. (p. 16)
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PANEL DESCRIPTION 2
@1 TUNING DIAL
Changes the displayed frequency, selects set mode
items, etc.
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@7
@6
@5
@4
PANEL DESCRIPTION 2
Switch Switch action when pushed Switch action when pushed for 1 sec.
• Enters numeral “1” when entering an operating
frequency. (p. 23)
• Switches between VFO and memory mode.
(p. 40)
Enters numeral “2” when entering an operating Equalizes the condition of the VFO A and B.
frequency. (p. 23) (p. 21)
• Enters numeral “3” when entering an operating Shows 10 Hz and 1 Hz digits of operating fre-
frequency. (p. 23) quency on both the MAIN and SUB bands while
• Switches between VFO A and B during VFO pushing and holding. (p. 22)
mode operation. (p. 21)
Enters numeral “4” when entering an operating Stores the set conditions into a memory channel.
frequency. (p. 23) (p. 41)
Enters numeral “5” when entering an operating Clears stored contents of memory channel to be
frequency. (p. 23) a blank channel. (p. 43)
Enters numeral “6” when entering an operating Transfers the contents of a memory channel into
frequency. (p. 23) either the VFO A or B. (p. 42)
Enters numeral “7” when entering an operating Opens squelch for monitoring the operating or
frequency. (p. 23) transmit frequency, and the frequency indication
automatically changes to transmit frequency in the
case of duplex or split operation. (p. 34)
• Enters numeral “8” when entering an operating
frequency. (p. 23)
• Stores the displayed operating conditions into
MEMO PAD channel (p. 44)
• Enters numeral “9” when entering an operating
frequency. (p. 23)
• Re-calls the contents in the MEMO PAD channel.
(p. 44)
• Enters decimal point “.” for entering below the Starts and cancels tone scan when the repeater
“MHz“ digits when entering an operating fre- tone or tone squelch is activated in FM (narrow)
quency. operation. (p. 47)
• Starts and cancels scanning function. (p. 46)
• Turns OFF the SUB band frequency indication
during satellite operation. In this case, only the
MAIN band frequency can be tuned by rotating
the tuning dial. (p. 49)
• Enters numeral “0” when entering an operating
frequency. (p. 23)
• Switches sweep function for the bandscope ON
and OFF. (p. 29)
• Turns OFF the MAIN band frequency indication
during satellite operation. In this case, only the
SUB band frequency can be tuned by rotating
the tuning dial. (p. 49)
Enables operating frequency entering from the Used to change memory channel during memory
keypad. See page 23 for details. mode operation by rotating the tuning dial while
pushing and holding. (p. 40)
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#5 #4 #3 #2 #1 #0 @9
PANEL DESCRIPTION 2
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2 PANEL DESCRIPTION
■ Function display
w e r t y u
o
@4 T-SQL ATT P.AMP AFC NB FAGC NR ANF B L AN K
!0
S 1 3 5 7 9 20 40 60dB MP 9600
SWP COMP
OVER !1
SCAN VOX SET !2
@3 @2 @1 @0 !9 !8 !7 !6 !5!4 !3
@5 q w e y u
@3 @4 @2 @1 @0 !9 !8 !7 o
PANEL DESCRIPTION 2
!1 DATA TRANSMISSION SPEED INDICATOR @4 TONE SQUELCH INDICATOR (pgs. 30, 34)
(p. 52) “T” appears when the tone encoder function is acti-
Appears when 9600 bps speed is selected for vated; “T-SQL” appears when the tone squelch
packet transmission. function is activated.
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■ Rear panel
q w e
!2 !1 !0 o i u y t r
q 430(440) MHz ANTENNA CONNECTOR (p. 15) u KEY JACK [KEY] (p. 15)
Accepts a 50 Ω antenna with a type-N connector. Accepts a paddle, a straight key or external elec-
tronic keyer with 1⁄8 inch standard plug.
w DC POWER SOCKET [DC 13.8V] (p. 17)
Accepts 13.8 V DC through the supplied DC power (+)
cable (OPC-657A).
(_)
(dot)
Rear panel _ +
view (com)
(dash)
e 144 MHz ANTENNA CONNECTOR (p. 15) i SUB BAND DATA SOCKET [DATA (SUB)]
Accept a 50 Ω antenna with a PL-259 connector. o MAIN BAND DATA SOCKET [DATA (MAIN)]
(p. 13)
r SUB BAND EXTERNAL SPEAKER JACK 6-pin mini plug DIN jack to connect a TNC, etc. for
[SP (SUB)] high speed data communications.
t MAIN BAND EXTERNAL SPEAKER JACK Simultaneous data communications are provided by
[SP (MAIN)] (p. 16) equipping independent data sockets for both MAIN
Accepts a 4–8 Ω speaker. and SUB bands.
By connecting an external speaker for each or both
jacks, the audio for both the MAIN and SUB bands !0 ACCESSORY SOCKET [ACC(1)]
is output as follows. Enables connection of external equipment such as
a TNC for data communications, etc.
MAIN AF SUB AF • See the right table for socket information.
No Int. SP Int. SP
SP (MAIN) Ext. SP Ext. SP !1 CI-V REMOTE CONTROL JACK [REMOTE]
SP (SUB) Int. SP Ext. SP (p. 78)
Both Ext. SP (MAIN) Ext. SP (SUB) Designed for use with a personal computer via the
optional CT-17 for remote control of transceiver
functions.
y 1200 MHz ANTENNA CONNECTOR (p. 15)
Available when the optional 1200 MHz band unit is
!2 GROUND TERMINAL [GND] (p 14)
installed. Accepts a 50 Ω antenna with a type-N
Connect this terminal to a ground to prevent electri-
connector.
cal shocks and other problems.
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PANEL DESCRIPTION 2
D ACC SOCKETS
ACC(1) Socket Pin No. Pin Name Description Specification
1 NC No connection.
2 GND Connect to ground.
Input terminal to transmit the trans- Transmit voltage : –0.5 to +0.8 V
3 SEND ceiver in relation to the external equip- Output current : Less than 20 mA
ment. (Grounded: transmits) Input current (Tx) : Less than 200 mA
4 MOD Input terminal for the modulation cir- Output impedance : 10 kΩ
cuit. Input level : 100 mV rms
2
4 5 Output terminal for AF signals from Output impedance : 4.7 kΩ
1 8 3 5 AF the AF detector circuit. Output level is Output level : 100–300 mV rms
6 7 fixed, regardless of [AF] control.
Output terminal for squelch condition Squelch open : Less than 0.3 V/5 mA
6 SQLS (Open/Close). Outputs grounded level Squelch close : More than 6.0 V/100 µA
signal when squelch is opened.
7 13.8 V Output terminal for 13.8 V DC, in re- Output current : Less than 1 A
lation to the [POWER].
8 ALC Input terminal for ALC control. Input impedance : More than 10 kΩ
Control voltage : –4 to 0 V
D DATA SOCKETS
o MAIN BAND DATA SOCKET
DATA Socket Pin No. Pin Name Description
1 DATA IN Input terminal for data (common for both 1200 and 9600 bps)
2 GND Ground line for the DATA IN, DATA OUT and AF OUT.
q w 3 NC No connection.
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w 10 mm
Soft
w Clamp
Center
conductor
solder Strip the cable as shown at
left. Soft solder the center Strip the cable and fold the
conductor. braid back over the clamp.
1–2 mm 3 mm
6 mm
solder solder
e e Solder hole Soft solder the center
Slide the connector body
conductor. Install the
on and solder it.
center conductor pin and
solder it.
No space
r r Carefully slide the plug
Screw the coupling ring body into place aligning the
onto the connector body. center conductor pin on the
cable. Tighten the nut onto
Be sure the center conductor is the plug body.
the same height as the plug body.
■ Required connections
• Front panel
HEADPHONES
Input impedance:
8–16 Ω
Audio output power:
5 mW with 8 Ω load
Output power may differ
according to the headphone
• Rear panel
[430(440)MHz ANT] DC POWER SUPPLY (p. 17) [144MHz ANT] (p. 14)
(p. 14)
_ +
13.8 V DC
More than 25 A
GROUND (p. 14) [1200MHz ANT] (p. 14) [KEY] jack (p. 38)
+
_
(dot)
(com)
(dash)
Required for optional
UX-910 operation.
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■ Advanced connections
• Front panel
• Rear panel
MAIN SUB
MAIN SUB
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Supplied DC
IC-910H
AC outlet A DC power supply power cable
13.8 V DC 25 A
Black Red
_ +
AC cable
+ red Crimp
_ black
Grommet
Solder
12 V
battery
Supplied
DC power cable
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4 BASIC OPERATION
■ Initial settings
After resetting the transceiver, set controls and CCW : Max. counterclockwise
switches as shown in the figure below.
[TRANSMIT]: OFF
[COMP]: OFF
[VOX]: OFF [RIT]: OFF
[AF] (SUB band):
CCW [SHIFT]: 12 o’clock
lowing procedure.
BASIC OPERATION 4
FM VFO A
VF
The MAIN band is the operation for both transmit and
receive, and is displayed in the upper area of the func-
tion display. The SUB band is the operation for only re-
S 1 3 5 7 9 20 40 60dB
ceive, and is displayed in the lower area of the function
display.
SUB band display
Simultaneous receive on both the MAIN and SUB
bands is possible, however the transmission can
only be transmitted on the MAIN band— not on the
SUB band.
In the case of satellite operation mode, the SUB
band is used for the transmission band.
D Exchanging the MAIN and SUB bands Assign 144 MHz or 430(440) MHz band, whichever
The function display shows both the MAIN and SUB band you want to transmit or be called on, as the MAIN
band frequencies and both bands can receive signals band.
simultaneously. ➥ Push [M/S] to exchange the MAIN and SUB bands.
S 1 3 5 7 9 20 40 60dB S 1 3 5 7 9 20 40 60dB
FM VFO A
VF FM VFO A
VF
S 1 3 5 7 9 20 40 60dB S 1 3 5 7 9 20 40 60dB
FM VFO A FM VFO A
S 1 3 5 7 9 20 40 60dB S 1 3 5 7 9 20 40 60dB
FM VFO A
VF SUB FM VFO A
VF
S 1 3 5 7 9 20 40 60dB S 1 3 5 7 9 20 40 60dB
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4 BASIC OPERATION
SUB FM VFO A
VF
S 1 3 5 7 9 20 40 60dB
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BASIC OPERATION 4
■ VFO description
The IC-910H has two VFOs for both bands, specially VFO selection
suited for instant selection of 2 frequencies or split fre-
quency operation. The VFOs are called VFO A and FM VFO A
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4 BASIC OPERATION
■ Frequency setting
The IC-910H has several tuning steps and a
USB VFO A
[kHz/MHz] switch for convenient frequency tuning.
FM VFO A
[kHz/MHz•TS]
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BASIC OPERATION 4
• Selecting FM mode
➥ Push [FM] to select FM mode.
• Push [FM] after FM mode selection to turn the repeater
mode (duplex negative with repeater tone ON) ON and
OFF.
• Push [FM] for 1 sec. after FM mode selection to switch
between FM and FM narrow mode.
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4 BASIC OPERATION
SUB dial
functions
Reverses the slightly. Advances the
frequency and frequency and
increases the increases the
speed. speed.
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BASIC OPERATION 4
The [RIT] control can be used for The [SHIFT] control can be used for
MAIN band tuning. SUB band IF shift control.
The [RIT] control can be used for The [SHIFT] control can be used for
SUB band tuning. MAIN band tuning.
The [RIT] control can be used for The [SHIFT] control can be used for
SUB band IF shift control. SUB band tuning.
function).
activated.
S 1 3 5 7 9 20 40 60dB
LOCK
LOCK indicatior
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[AF] (SUB)
D Squelch setting
The squelch removes noise output from the speaker [RF/SQL] (MAIN)
(closed position) when no signal is received. The
squelch is particularly effective for FM. It is also avail-
able for other modes.
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■ RIT function
The RIT (Receive Incremental Tuning) function com- D RIT variable range
pensates for off-frequencies of the communicating sta- SSB/CW mode : ±1.0 kHz in 10 Hz steps (±2.0 kHz for
tion without moving the transmit frequency. optional 1200 MHz band)
FM mode : ±5.0 kHz in 50 Hz steps (±10.0 kHz
The RIT function can be used for the MAIN band only. for optional 1200 MHz band)
The function affects the MAIN band even when ac-
cessing the SUB band. FM mode
FM RIT
q Push [RIT] to turn the RIT function ON.
• “RIT” indicator appears.
w Rotate [RIT] control to cancel the off-frequencies.
• Rotate [RIT] control to the center position, after commu- RIT variable range is displayed for 2 sec.
nication. and then returns to frequency indication.
e Push [RIT] to cancel the RIT function.
• “RIT” indicator disappears. SSB mode
USB RIT
[RIT] switch
[RIT] control
■ IF shift function
The IF shift function electronically changes the pass- D SUB band IF shift operation
band frequency of the IF (Intermediate Frequency) and q Assign the SUB band IF shift function to either [RIT]
cuts out higher or lower frequency components of the or [SHIFT] control using the RIT/SHIFT set mode
IF to reject interference. The function shifts the IF fre- (p. 68).
quency up to ±1.2 kHz in 100 Hz steps in SSB/CW w Push [RIT] for 1 sec. to turn the SUB tuning dial
mode. The IF shift is especially useful in SSB opera- function ON.
tion and not available in FM mode. • “RIT” indicator flashes.
e Rotate [RIT] or [SHIFT] control for a minimum inter-
The IF shift function can be used for the SUB band ference signal level.
using the SUB tuning dial function (p. 24) r Push [RIT] to cancel the SUB tuning dial function.
• “RIT” indicator disappears.
D MAIN band IF shift operation • Set [RIT] or [SHIFT] control to the center position after
q Set the [SHIFT] control to its center position when the communication.
there is no interference.
w Rotate the [SHIFT] control to adjust for minimum in- In satellite operation mode, the SUB tuning dial
terference signal level. function cannot be activated. Therefore, the [SHIFT]
• The audio tone may change while the IF shift is in use. control acts as an IF shift for the receive band (dis-
played in the upper area).
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■ AFC function
The AFC (Automatic Frequency Control) automatically
tunes the operating frequency when receiving an off-
frequency signal or receiving signal shifts in FM or FM
narrow mode.
■ FM center indicator
The MAIN/SUB band indicators indicate the received Flashes in 300 msec. intervals.
signal deviation in FM mode. When an off-center sig-
nal is received, the indicator flashes.
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■ Attenuator
The attenuator prevents desired signals from distort-
ing when very strong signals are near the desired fre-
quency, or when very strong electric fields, such as
from broadcasting stations are near from your location.
ATT
D Setting the attenuation level
q Push [M/S•BAND] or [SUB] to select the desired
band of the attenuation level to be set.
w Push [SET] then [ATT] to enter the attenuator set
mode. Attenuation levels
e Rotate the tuning dial to select attenuation level. 144 MHz/ 0–100% variable
• Push [M-CL 5] to return to the default value. 430(440) MHz bands Approx. 15 dB attenuation
r Push [SET] to exit the attenuator set mode. at 100% setting
1200 MHz band Approx. 20 dB fixed
NOTE: When using the noise blanker, received (optional)
audio may be distorted if they are excessively
strong.
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■ Noise blanker
When operating in SSB or CW mode, pulse-type noise
may be received such as from car ignitions. In this
case, the noise blanker eliminates such noise.
T-SQL
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USB VFO A
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Available power
144 MHz band : 5–100 W
430(440) MHz band : 5–75 W
1200 MHz band : 1–10 W (optional)
[RF PWR]
■ Transmission via
microphone
When transmitting with a microphone, push [PTT] and
[PTT] switch
speak into the microphone at a normal voice level.
FM VFO A
VF
The S-meter for the MAIN band is used as the RF
power indicator to indicate the relative output power
level. However, the S-meter for the SUB band is used
S 1 3 5 7 9 20 40 60dB
as the RF power indicator during satellite operation. OVER
■ FM mode operation
q Push [M/S•BAND] to select the desired band. t Speak into the microphone at a normal voice level.
w Push [FM] to select FM mode. • Setting the [MIC GAIN] control to 10–12 o’clock is rec-
• “FM” indicator appears. ommended.
• Push [FM] again to select repeater operation after FM y Release [PTT] to receive.
mode selection. “DUP–” and “T” indicators appear.
[TRANSMIT] [M/S•BAND] [FM]
• Push [FM] for 1 sec. to select FM narrow mode after FM
mode selection. “FMN” indicator appears.
e Rotate the tuning dial to set the desired frequency.
r Push [PTT] to transmit.
• The MAIN band indicator lights red.
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■ Repeater operation
A repeater amplifies received signals and re-transmits !0 Push [SET] then [FM] to enter the FM set mode.
them at a different frequency. When using a repeater, !1 Push [DN ▼] or [▲ UP] to select auto repeater item.
the transmit frequency is shifted from the receive fre- • “AutorPt” is displayed.
quency by an offset frequency. !2 Rotate the tuning dial to turn the auto repeater func-
tion ON.
D Setting the auto repeater range U.S.A. version:
• “on1” Activates duplex only.
(U.S.A. and Korea versions only) • “on2” Activates duplex and tone.
The auto repeater function automatically turns ON the • “oFF” Auto repeater function is turned OFF.
duplex operation with specified shift direction and tone Korea version:
encoder when the operating frequency is set in the de- • “ON” Activates duplex and tone.
sired frequency range. To activate the auto repeater • “OFF” Auto repeater function is turned OFF.
function, the following operations are necessary. !3 Push [FM] to exit from the FM set mode.
q Set one edge frequency of the desired frequency NOTE: All repeater ranges for available bands must
range. be programmed at the same time. Otherwise, the
• Push [M/S•BAND] to select the desired band if required. previously programmed ranges will be lost.
• Push [FM] to select FM mode if required.
w Set the desired repeater conditions. D Frequency range and shift direction
• Both one-touch repeater and manual repeater setting
are acceptable. • U.S.A. version
e Push [DN ▼] or [▲ UP] to select the memory chan- FREQUENCY RANGE SHIFT DIRECTION
nel 1.
• The memory channel 3 or 5 is also acceptable. 1145.2000–1145.4999 MHz
“DUP–” appears
r Push [MW 4] for 1 sec. to program the contents into 1146.6100–1146.9999 MHz
the memory. 1147.0000–1147.3999 MHz “DUP+” appears
• 3 beep tones may sound.
1442.0000–1444.9999 MHz “DUP+” appears
t Set the other side edge frequency of the desired
frequency range. 1447.0000–1449.9999 MHz “DUP–” appears
y Push [▲ UP] to select the memory channel 2.
1282.0000–1295.9999 MHz “DUP–” appears
• Select memory channel 4 or 6, respectively if the mem-
ory channel 3 or 5 is selected in step e.
u Push [MW 4] for 1 sec. to program the contents into • Korea version
the memory.
FREQUENCY RANGE SHIFT DIRECTION
i Repeat steps q to u to program other ranges.
o Push [POWER] for 1 sec. to turn the power OFF 1439.0000–1440.0000 MHz “DUP–” appears
once, then push [POWER] to turn the power ON 1290.0000–1293.0000 MHz “DUP–” appears
while pushing and holding [FM] and [TONE].
• The memory channels can be used for normal operation
after programming.
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frequency.
• Direct frequency input using the keypad can be used for
frequency setting. y Release [PTT] to receive a signal from the repeater.
u Push [FM] to cancel the duplex operation mode.
• “DUP–” and “T” indicators disappear.
FM VFO A
FM VFO A
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■ Speech compressor
The speech compressor increases average RF output D Compression level setting
power, improving signal strength and readability in q Select USB or LSB mode.
SSB. The IC-910H has a built-in, low-distortion speech w Preset the transceiver as follows:
compressor circuit. [COMP] function : OFF
[RF POWER] control : Max. counterclockwise
➥ Push [COMP] to turn the speech compressor ON e Transmit at your normal voice level.
and OFF. r Adjust the [MIC GAIN] control so that the MAIN
• Either USB or LSB should be selected. band indicator periodically lights red brightly
• “COMP” indicator appears when the speech compres-
whether or not you speak softly or loudly.
sor is activated.
t Push [COMP] to turn the speech compressor ON.
MAIN band LED y Push [SET] then [COMP] to enter the COMP set
[COMP] lights in red while transmitting. mode.
u Rotate the tuning dial to adjust the compression
level to the point where the maximum value and the
MAIN band indicator brightness does not increase,
whether or not you speak softly or loudly.
• When the MAIN band indicator continuously lights red
with increased brightness, your transmitted voice may
be distorted.
[MIC GAIN] • It’s a good idea to adjust the compressor level by moni-
toring with an other transceiver or receiver, if you have
one, or with an other station.
i Push [COMP] to exit the COMP set mode.
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[A/B 3]
USB
VFO B
q Push [M/S•BAND] to select the desired frequency q Push [SET] then [TRANSMIT] to enter the TRANS-
band for transmission. MIT set mode.
• Push [V/M 1] to select VFO or memory mode, if desired. w Push [DN ▼] or [▲ UP] to select the SUB band
• Push [SSB/CW] or [FM] to select the desired operating mute item.
mode. • “Audio” is displayed.
w Rotate the tuning dial to set the desired frequency. e Rotate the tuning dial to turn the SUB band mute
• Direct frequency input from the keypad is also available. function ON and OFF.
e Push [SUB] to enable the SUB band access. • Push [M-CL 5] for 1 sec. to return to the default setting.
• Push [M/S•BAND] for 1 sec. to select the desired fre- r Push [TRANSMIT] to exit from the TRANSMIT set
quency band, if desired. (when the optional UX-910 is mode.
installed.)
• Push [V/M 1] to select VFO or memory mode, if desired.
• Push [SSB/CW] or [FM] to select the desired operating
mode.
r Push [PTT] to transmit.
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■ Connections for CW
Before operating in CW, select the paddle type using e Push [DN ▼] or [▲ UP] to select the paddle type
the SSB/CW set mode. item.
• “PAddLE” is displayed.
q Push [SSB/CW] to select CW mode. r Rotate the tuning dial to select the paddle type.
• “CW” indicator appears. • Push [M-CL 5] for 1 sec. to return to the default setting.
w Push [SET] then [SSB/CW] to enter the SSB/CW t Push [SSB/CW] to exit the SSB/CW set mode.
set mode.
CW
Paddle
CW paddle with reverse polarity
[MIC] connector
Substitute paddle function
Microphone (microphone [UP]/[DN])
■ CW mode operation
q Connect a paddle or straight key as above. y Operate the paddle or key to transmit the CW sig-
w Push [M/S•BAND] to select the desired frequency nal.
band. u Push [TRANSMIT] to return to receive mode.
e Push [SSB/CW] to select CW mode.
• Push [SSB/CW] for 1 sec. to select CW narrow mode [TRANSMIT] [M/S•BAND] [SSB/CW]
after the CW mode selection when the optional CW nar-
row filter, FL-132 (for MAIN band) or FL-133 (for SUB
band), is installed.
r Rotate the tuning dial to set the operating fre-
quency.
t Push [TRANSMIT] to set the transceiver to transmit
mode.
• The MAIN band indicator lights red. Tuning dial
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6 MEMORY OPERATION
■ Operation on a memory
channel
Frequency and mode, etc., can be changed in a mem-
ory channel. However, they will be cleared if [MW 4] is
not pushed.
[DN √] [UP ∫]
D Memory channel selection
q Push [V/M 1] to select memory channel mode.
• “MEMO” indicator appears.
FM VFO A
w Push [DN ▼] or [▲ UP] to select the desired mem-
ory channel.
• Memory channel changes continuously while holding
[DN ▼] or [▲ UP].
• The tuning dial rotation while pushing [F-INP ENT] also Select memory mode
selects memory channel.
e Push [V/M 1] to return to VFO mode.
FM
MEMO
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MEMORY OPERATION 6
q Set the desired operating frequency and mode in Set desired frequency
and mode.
VFO mode.
• Push [V/M 1] to select VFO mode, if required.
USB VFO A
• Tone frequency, offset frequency, etc., can also be pro-
grammed.
• Input the frequency from the keypad
Push [F-INP ENT] ⇒ [1] ⇒ [4] ⇒ [4] ⇒ [.] ⇒ [2] ⇒ [6]
⇒ [8] ⇒ [F-INP ENT] Select desired memory
w Push [DN ▼] or [▲ UP] to select the desired mem- channel.
ory channel to be programmed.
USB VFO A
e Push [MW 4] for 1 sec. to program the displayed
frequency and operating mode into the memory
channel.
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6 MEMORY OPERATION
■ Blank channels
Memory channels 6–99 are blank channels by factory D Programming a blank channel
default. They have no contents programmed. q Push [V/M 1] to select VFO mode.
w Set the desired operating frequency, mode, etc.
When a blank channel is selected, the “BLANK” indi- e Push [MW 4] for 1 sec. to program the memory
cator appears and the frequency band is displayed channel.
2 sec. after the selection. • “BLANK” indicator disappears.
MEMO
B L AN
ANK
MEMO
B L AN
ANK
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MEMORY OPERATION 6
■ Memory clearing
USB
Any unnecessary memory channels can be cleared.
MEMO
The cleared memory channels become blank chan-
nels.
MEMO
BLANK
■ Call channel
The call channel is a one-touch accessible channel for
recalling your most-often-used frequency. The IC-910H
has one call channel for each frequency band. USB VFO A
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6 MEMORY OPERATION
FM
USB
When [MPW 8] is pushed, “FM 145.9200 MHz”
is programmed and the oldest memo pad is
cleared.
FM
CW
Cleared
FM
USB
FM
CW
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SCANS 7
■ Scan types PROGRAMMED SCAN
Repeatedly scans between two scan edge frequencies
Scanning searches for signals automatically and (scan edge memory channels 1A/2A/3A and 1b/2b/3b).
makes it easier to locate new stations for contact or lis- This scan operates in VFO mode.
tening purposes. The IC-910H has several scan types;
programmed scan, memory scan and mode select Scan edge Scan edge
(1A/2A/3A) (1b/2b/3b)
scan.
Blank
M-CH 1 M-CH 5 FM FM
■ Preparation
• Squelch condition • Setting scan resume condition
Set the [RF/SQL] control as for regular operation. q Push [SET] then [SCAN .] to enter the scan set
mode.
• When receiving a signal w Push [DN ▼] or [▲ UP] to select the scan resume
• Scan pauses for 10 sec. when receiving a signal, then item.
resumes. • “SC-rES” is displayed.
• When a signal disappears while scan is paused, scan e Rotate the tuning dial to select scan resume condi-
resumes approx. 3 sec. later. tion from ON and OFF.
• “ON”: scan resumes, “oFF”: scan cancels
• Push [M-CL-5] for 1 sec. to return to the default setting.
• Scan resume ON/OFF r Push [SCAN .] to exit from the scan set mode.
You can select the scan to resume or cancel when re-
ceiving a signal, in the scan set mode. Scan resume • Setting scan speed
ON/OFF must be set before operating a scan. See de-
q Push [SET] then [SCAN .] to enter the scan set
tails described at right for ON/OFF setting.
mode.
w Push [DN ▼] or [▲ UP] to select the scan speed
• Scan start/stop operation item.
Push [SCAN .] to start and cancel scanning. • “SC-SPd” is displayed.
e Rotate the tuning dial to select scan resume condi-
• Scan speed tion from HI and Lo.
Scan speed can be selected from 2 levels, high (de- • Push [M-CL-5] for 1 sec. to return to the default setting.
fault) or low, in the scan set mode. See details de- r Push [SCAN .] to exit from the scan set mode.
scribed at right.
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7 SCANS
S 1 3 5 7 9 20 40 60dB
SCAN
FM USB LSB CW N
MEMO
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SCANS 7
S 1 3 5 7 9 20 40 60dB
SCAN
FM VFO A
VF
S 1 3 5 7 9 20 40 60dB
LOCK
■ Tone scan
The transceiver can detect a subaudible tone fre- qSelect FM mode.
quency in a received signal. By monitoring a signal that
is being transmitted on a repeater input frequency, you
can determine the tone frequency required to access
the repeater.
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8 SATELLITE OPERATION
Satellite communications is possible only when a satel- Appropriate satellite tracking software is also conve-
lite is in view and its transponder is activated. nient.
■ Satellite notes
1. NEVER set the output power too high. Too much 3. Preamplifiers may be necessary to receive satellite
power will shorten the satellite’s life. signals. Optional AG-25, AG-35 and AG-1200 (for
Set your transmit power so that your downlink sig- UX-910) are available to use with the IC-910H.
nal level is lower than the beacon’s signal level. (p. 16)
2. Confirm a satellite’s operating mode in advance 4. When you use a reverse tracking satellite in SSB
through documentation (magazines, etc.) or via ap- mode, use the LSB for the uplink frequency and
propriate satellite tracking software. In the wrong USB for the downlink frequency.
mode, you cannot use the satellite even if you re- • When using a normal tracking satellite in SSB mode,
ceive its beacon signal. use USB for both the uplink and downlink frequencies.
■ Entering into the satellite e Push [SATELLITE] for 1 sec. to transfer the fre-
quencies, set in steps q and w, into the satellite
mode VFO.
• Satellite mode is automatically selected after transfer-
Operating frequencies in satellite mode can be set ring.
both before and after entering into the satellite mode. • “SATL” indicator with either “NOR” or “REV” indicator ap-
Normal and reverse tracking are available. pears.
• VFO and memory mode indications are displayed in the
D Transferring the VFO frequency to the SUB band (lower area) during satellite mode.
satellite VFO
q Set the downlink frequency (receive) in the MAIN
band.
w Set the uplink frequency (transmit) in the SUB band.
SATELLITE OPERATION 8
• Rotate the tuning dial to set the downlink frequency and LSB
push [SSB/CW] to select the operating mode. SATL MEMO
• Push [SCAN . ] again after the tuning.
RE V
S 1 3 5 7 9 20 40 60dB
USB
RE V
S 1 3 5 7 9 20 40 60dB
■ Tracking selection
• Push [F-INP ENT NOR ↔ REV ] for 1 sec. to switch be- D Reverse tracking
tween normal and reverse tracking. The downlink frequency follows the tuning dial rotation,
however, the uplink frequency changes in the reverse
D Normal tracking direction to the tuning dial rotation in the same step.
Both downlink and uplink frequencies increase or de-
crease in the same step simultaneously by tuning dial USB
rotation.
[F-INP ENT]
S 1 3 5 7 9 20 40 60dB
NOR LSB
SATL MEMO
RE V
S 1 3 5 7 9 20 40 60dB
[SATELLITE]
Satellite mode indication
Varies simultaneously
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Reverse tracking type USB (or CW) LSB (or CW) S 1 3 5 7 9 20 40 60dB
USB
S 1 3 5 7 9 20 40 60dB
NOR LSB
RE V
LSB
S 1 3 5 7 9 20 40 60dB SATL MEMO
RE V
y Set the downlink frequency (MAIN band) to the bea- i Set the desired frequency to begin your satellite
con frequency. communications.
• Refer to a ham magazine or book for detailed informa-
• Both the downlink and uplink frequencies are changed
tion.
simultaneously.
• Adjust the antenna direction so that the S-meter shows
to its strongest level.
o When your downlink audio drifts (Doppler effect),
• The S-meter level should be noted for transmit power push [SWP 0 Œ] then rotate the tuning dial to adjust
adjustment during a loop test. the uplink frequency (SUB band) only.
Push [SWP 0 Œ] again after setting.
USB • When a particular station’s audio is off frequency, use
the RIT function (push [RIT]).
!0 To exit the satellite operation, push [SATELLITE].
S 1 3 5 7 9 20 40 60dB
NOTE: As the downlink (MAIN band) signal is ap-
plied to the SUB band unit in-circuitry in satellite
mode, an optional FL-133 CW NARROW FILTER is nec-
essary to operate CW-N mode.
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SATELLITE OPERATION 8
■ Satellite operation
When your own signal can be received with a loop
test, satellite communication can be performed.
■ Satellite memory
The IC-910H has 10 satellite memory channels to D Satellite memory programming
memorize both uplink and downlink frequencies and q Select the desired satellite memory channel.
operating modes, etc. • Push [SATELLITE] to enter the satellite mode.
• Push [V/M 1] to select satellite VFO mode.
D Satellite memory selection • Push [DN ▼] or [▲ UP] to select the desired satellite
q Push [SATELLITE] to enter the satellite mode. mode memory channel.
w Push [V/M 1] to select satellite memory mode. w Set the desired downlink frequency to the MAIN
• “MEMO” indicator and memory channel number are dis- band and uplink frequency to the SUB band, as well
played beside the uplink frequency (SUB band) indica- as operating mode.
tion. • Push [SCAN . ] for downlink tuning, push [SWP 0 Œ] for
• Push [V/M 1] again to select satellite VFO. uplink frequency tuning.
e Push [DN ▼] or [▲ UP] to select the desired satel- • Push [SUB] before the operating mode selection when
lite mode memory channel. selecting operating mode for the uplink.
• The channels 00–09 are selectable. e Push [MW 4] for 1 sec. to program the set contents
• By pushing and holding either switch, the satellite mem- to the satellite memory channel.
ory channel changes continuously. • 3 beep tones sound.
S 1 3 5 7 9 20 40 60dB USB
NOR LSB
SATL MEMO
S 1 3 5 7 9 20 40 60dB
S 1 3 5 7 9 20 40 60dB
LSB
SATL MEMO
Satellite memory RE V
indication
S 1 3 5 7 9 20 40 60dB
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RX AUDIO RX AUDIO
t AF OUT
PTT PTT
A E GND GND
C
(Front panel 1 7 B F Squelch input SQL*
2 8 6 E
view) 3 5 D
4
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DATA COMMUNICATION 9
■ AFSK operation
Connect external equipment to either the [DATA] IMPORTANT:
(MAIN or SUB) or [ACC(1)] socket as described on the • Remove the microphone from the [MIC] connector
previous page. Set the ACC socket using the general when operating below 1200 bps rate to protect
set mode in advance when you operate via the ACC from noise coming from the microphone.
socket. (See below.) • During 9600 bps rate operation, noise signals from
the microphone may not effect PACKET signals.
q Push [M/S•BAND] to select the desired frequency However, PACKET signal transmission is inter-
band. rupted when [PTT] is pushed.
w Push [FM] or [SSB/CW] to select the desired oper- • Remove the ACC plug, or turn the TNC power OFF
ating mode. during phone operation (SSB or FM). The modula-
• LSB is normally used. tion input from the [ACC(1)] socket is always ap-
• FM is used for PACKET. plied to the modulation circuit.
e Adjust the audio output level with [AF] control.
• Use [RF/SQL] when required.
D Connections via front panel
r Adjust the desired RF output power.
• When using the [MIC] connector for external equipment
When connecting a TNC or Scan converter, etc. to the
connection, the [MIC GAIN] control should be adjusted. [MIC] connector, [MIC GAIN] and [AF] adjustments are
t Select operating mode. required. The [MIC] connector accepts up to 1200 bps.
y Control the transceiver from the connected PC or Use SSB or FM mode for operation.
TNC (TU).
[MIC GAIN] and [AF] control adjustments are re-
qSelect wSelect desired quired.
band. mode.
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SET MODE 10
■ Set mode description
Set mode is used for programming infrequently
changed values or conditions of functions. The SCAN
D Set mode operation e Push [DN Z] or [UP Y] to select the desired item.
q Push [SET] for 1 sec. to enter the general set mode. r Set the desired condition using the tuning dial.
w Push [DN Z] or [UP Y] to select the desired item. • Push [M-CL 5] for 1 sec. to select a default condition or
e Set the desired condition using the tuning dial. value.
• Push [M-CL 5] for 1 sec. to select a default condition or
value.
r Push [SET] to exit the set mode.
SCAN SCAN
FM VFO A
S 1 3 5 7 9 20 40 60dB
S 1 3 5 7 9 20 40 60dB
FM VFO A
q w Independent e r t
Push [SET] momentarily. set mode Select set mode item. Select condition. Exit set mode.
appears.
applicable applicable
applicable keys
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10 SET MODE
Beep tone
Adjust key touch beep output level to the desired level
within 0 (no output) to 100 (max. output) range.
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SET MODE 10
Auto TS function
Turn the auto TS function ON and OFF.
This function temporarily changes tuning step when
rotating the tuning dial quickly.
The auto TS function automatically selects a 10 or
50 Hz tuning step, when 1 or 10 Hz tuning step is
used for regular operation, respectively.
Headphone audio
Switch the audio output separation capability for the
headphones ON and OFF.
• on : The MAIN and SUB band audio is sepa-
rated in right (MAIN) and left (SUB) chan-
nels when using stereo headphones.
• oFF : The MAIN and SUB band audio is mixed.
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10 SET MODE
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SET MODE 10
CI-V address
To distinguish between equipment, each CI-V trans-
ceiver has its own Icom standard address in hexa-
decimal code. The IC-910H’s address is 60H.
When 2 or more IC-910Hs are connected to an op-
tional CT-17 CI-V LEVEL CONVERTER, select a different
address for each IC-910H in the range 01H to 7FH.
CI-V transceive
Transceive operation is possible with the IC-910H
connected to other Icom transceivers or receivers.
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10 SET MODE
■ FM set mode
Offset frequency for 144 MHz
Set the offset frequency for duplex (repeater) opera-
tion within 0–10.00000 MHz range.
This item is displayed when the 144 MHz band is ac- FM
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SET MODE 10
ity.
• Default value: 88.5
U.S.A. version:
• “on1” Activates duplex only.
• “on2” Activates duplex and tone.
• “oFF” Auto repeater function is turned OFF.
FM center indicator
Turn the FM center indication ON and OFF.
When the indication is turned ON and the received
signal is off-center in FM mode, the receive indicator FM FM
(green) flashes.
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10 SET MODE
Carrier frequency
Adjust the carrier frequency for SSB (USB/LSB)
mode operation within –200 to +200 Hz range in
10 Hz steps. USB LSB USB LSB
CW pitch frequency
Adjust the CW pitch frequency within 300 to 900 Hz
range in 10 Hz steps.
CW
Semi break-in
Turn the semi break-in function ON and OFF.
CW CW
CW break-in delay
Adjust the CW break-in delay time to the desired level
within 2.0 to 13.0 sec. range in 0.1 sec. steps.
CW CW
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SET MODE 10
AF control relation
Turn the relation of [AF] control for CW side tone out-
put level ON and OFF.
• on : CW side tone output level is adjustable via CW CW
Key type
Select the key type from normal, reverse, bug, OFF
and microphone [UP]/[DN].
•n : Use built-in electronic keyer. CW CW
CW dot-dash ratio
Adjust the CW dot-dash ratio to the desired level
within 1:1:2.8 to 1:1:4.5 range.
CW
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10 SET MODE
Scanning speed
Select the scanning speed from high and low.
SCAN SCAN
Scan type HI Lo
Memory scan (Mode select) 20 CH/sec. 10 CH/sec.
Prog. scan (TS<1 kHz) 50 steps/sec. 25 steps/sec.
Prog. scan (TS>1 kHz) 20 steps/sec. 10 steps/sec.
Tone scan 20 steps/sec. 10 steps/sec.
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Anti VOX
Adjust the anti VOX gain within 0–100% range.
VOX
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PTT lock
Turn the transmission inhibit capability ON and OFF.
Any control for transmission is inhibited when this
item is ON.
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■ NR set mode
Noise reduction level for 144 MHz
Adjust the noise reduction level to the desired level NR
within 0–15 for the 144 MHz band operation.
Adjust it to the level that noise signals are reduced,
and received audio has no distortion.
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RIT indication
Turn the RIT adjusting value indication ON and OFF.
The value is displayed while adjusting when this func-
tion is turned ON.
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Announcement language
Select the announcement language from English,
Japanese and OFF.
• EnG : Announces in English.
• JPn : Announces in Japanese
• oFF : No announcement.
Announcement speed
Select the announcement speed from high and low.
• HI : Faster announcement.
• Lo : Slower announcement.
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■ Internal view
• Top view — PA unit
DC power
connector
Circuitly fuse
(FGB 4 A)
Cooling fan
J1801
for UT-102
PLL unit connection
CW-N filter
(MAIN band)
DSP unit
SSB filter
(SUB band)
MAIN unit
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grounding plate
11 OPTION INSTALLATIONS
P1
J1761
Take care of the
UT-106 J3 conductor direction.
J1 P1
MAIN unit
J1751
J1771
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DC power cable
J2
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J501
J1051
CR-293 soldering
points
OPTION INSTALLATIONS 11
Flat canbles
J1301
J1101
J1351
Main unit
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11 MAINTENANCE
■ Troubleshooting
The following chart is designed to help you correct If you are unable to locate the cause of a problem or
problems which are not equipment malfunctions. solve it through the use of this chart, contact your near-
est Icom Dealer or Service Center.
when [POWER] is pushed. • Fuse is blown. • Check the cause, then replace the fuse with a p. 77
spare one. (Fuses are installed in the DC power
cable and the internal PA unit.)
No sounds comes from • Volume level is too low. • Rotate [AF] clockwise to obtain a suitable listen- p. 26
the speaker. ing level.
• The squelch is closed. • Rotate [RF/SQL] to 12 o’clock position to open p. 26
the squelch.
• The transceiver is in the transmitting condition. • Push [TRANSMIT] to receive or check the SEND pgs.
line of an external unit, if desired. 2, 13
Sensitivity is low. • The antenna is not connected properly. • Reconnect to the antenna connector. –
• The attenuator is activated. • Push [ATT] to turn the attenuator OFF. p. 29
RECEIVE
• The S-meter squelch is activated. • Rotate [RF/SQL] to the position where the noise p. 26
just disappears.
Received audio is dis- • Incorrect sideband (USB/LSB) is selected. • Switch USB and LSB by pushing [SSB/CW] for p. 23
torted. 1 sec.
• Receiving an FM signal. • Push [FM] to select FM mode. p. 23
• Noise blanker is activated. • Push [AFC/NB] to turn the noise blanker function p. 30
OFF.
• Noise reduction is activated. • Set the noise reduction level in the NR set mode p. 31
for maximum readability using [SET] and
[AFC/NB•NR], or turn OFF the function by push-
ing [AFC/NB•NR] for 1 sec.
Transmitting is impossible. • PTT lock function is activated. • Turn the PTT lock function OFF in the TRANSMIT p. 66
set mode using [SET] and [TRANSMIT].
Output power is too low. • [RF PWR] is set too far counterclockwise. • Rotate [RF PWR] clockwise. p. 32
• [MIC GAIN] is set too far counterclockwise. • Rotate [MIC GAIN] clockwise. p. 32
No contact possible with • Split frequency operation or duplex operation is • Push [SPLIT] momentarily or for 1 sec. to turn the p. 37
TRANSMIT
start. • No memory channels are programmed. • Program desired frequencies into memory chan- p. 41
nels.
Mode select scan does not • Mode select scan mode has not been selected. • Push [SPCH•LOCK] for 1 sec. on the desired op- p. 47
start. erating mode programmed channel.
• Only one channel is programmed with the se- • Program more than two channels with the desired p. 41
lected operating mode. operating mode.
No announcement when • The voice synthesizer unit has not been in- • Install the optional vice synthesizer unit, UT-102. p. 71
[SPCH] is pushed. stalled.
SPEECH
• The announcement level is set to “0” or too low. • Set the announcement level to a suitable level in p. 69
the SPCH set mode using [SET] and [SPCH].
• The announcement language is set to “oFF.” • Set the announcement language to “Eng” (or JPn) p. 69
in the SPCH set mode using [SET] and [SPCH].
DISPLAY
The displayed frequency • The dial lock function is activated. • Push [SPCH•LOCK] to turn the lock function OFF. p. 25
does not change properly. • The internal CPU has malfunctioned. • Reset the CPU. p. 77
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■ CPU resetting
Resetting CLEARS all programmed contents in
memory channels and returns programmed values
in set mode to default values.
[POWER] [MW 4] [M-CL 5]
When first applying power or when the function
seems to be displaying erroneous information, reset
the CPU as follows:
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13 CONTROL COMMAND
FE FE 60 E0 Cn Sc Data area FD FE FE E0 60 FB FD
Preamble code (fixed)
OK code (fixed)
BCD code data for frequency or
memory number entry
FE FE E0 60 Cn Sc Data area FD FE FE E0 60 FA FD
Preamble code (fixed)
NG code (fixed)
Preamble code (fixed)
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14 SPECIFICATIONS
• General • Receiver
• Frequency coverage : (Unit: MHz) • Receive system :
Version 144 MHz 430(440) MHz 1200 MHz* 1 VHF SSB, CW Single conversion superheterodyne
Tx: 144.0–148.0 Tx: 430.0–450.0 Tx: 1240.0–1300.0
FM Double conversion superheterodyne
U.S.A. UHF SSB, CW Double conversion superheterodyne
Rx: 136.0–174.0*2 Rx: 420.0–480.0*3 Rx: 1240.0–1320.0*4
FM Triple conversion superheterodyne
Europe 144.0–146.0 430.0–440.0 1240.0–1300.0
• Intermediate frequencies: (Unit: MHz)
Australia 144.0–148.0 430.0–450.0 1240.0–1300.0
MAIN BAND SUB BAND
Sweden 144.0–146.0 432.0–438.0 1240.0–1300.0
1st 2nd 3rd 1st 2nd 3rd
430.0–434.0 1240.0–1245.0
OPTIONS 15
CR-293 HIGH STABILITY FL-132 (for MAIN band) HM-12 HAND MICROPHONE
CRYSTAL UNIT FL-133 (for SUB band and satellite
operation)
CW NARROW FILTERS
Frequency stability: ±0.5 ppm Have good shape factor and provide Hand microphone equipped with
(0˚C to +60˚C) better CW reception during crowded [UP]/[DOWN] switches. Same as that
band conditions. 500 Hz/–6 dB supplied with the transceiver.
Designed for base station operation. Unidirectional, electret microphone for Allows AF DSP capabilities, including
• Input impedance: 8 Ω base station operation. Includes [UP] noise reduction and auto notch filter.
• Max. input power: 5 W and [DOWN] switches and a low cut
function.
UX-910 1200 MHz BAND UNIT MB-23 CARRYING HANDLE CT-17 CI-V LEVEL CONVERTER
Allows you additional all mode opera- Carrying handle, convenient for For remote transceiver control using a
tion on the 1200 MHz band. portable operation. personal computer. You can change
frequencies, operating mode, memory
channels, etc.
AG-25 (for 144 MHz band), AG-35 (for 430(440) MHz band), UT-102 VOICE SYNTHESIZER UNIT
AG-1200 (for 1200 MHz band) Announces the receive frequency, mode and S-meter level in
WEATHER-PROOF PREAMPLIFIERS a clear, electronically-generated voice, in English (or Japanese).
External all-weather, mast mounting preamplifiers for com-
AG-2400 DOWN CONVERTER UNIT
pensating for coaxial cable loss.
All-weather, satellite down converter with superior NF and
IC-MB5 MOBILE MOUNTING BRACKET gain.
Transceiver mounting bracket for mobile operation. Input freq.: 2400–2402 MHz, Output freq. : 144–146 MHz
Conversion gain: More than 25 dB
SP-7 EXTERNAL SPEAKER Total NF: Less than 1.5 dB
Compact speaker for base station operation.
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16 INSTALLATION NOTES
For amateur base station installations it is recom- Forward clearance, EIRP by frequency band
mended that the forwards clearance in front of the an- Watts 10–2 m 70 cm 23 cm 13 cm and above
tenna array is calculated relative to the EIRP (Effective 100 2m 2m 1.1 m 0.7 m
Isotropic Radiated Power). The clearance height below 1000 6.5 m 6m 3.5 m 3m
the antenna array can be determined in most cases 10,000 20 m 18 m 11 m 7m
from the RF power at the antenna input terminals. 100,000 65 m 60 m 35 m 29 m
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DECLARATION
OF CONFORMITY
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Count on us!
IC-910H
< Intended Country of Use >
#02 (Europe)
■ GER ■ NED ■ ITA
■ AUT ■ BEL ■ GRE
■ GBR ■ LUX ■ SWE
■ IRL ■ ESP ■ DEN
■ FRA ■ POR ■ FIN
IC-910H
< Intended Country of Use >
#05 (Sweden)
■ GER ■ NED ■ ITA
■ AUT ■ BEL ■ GRE
■ GBR ■ LUX ■ SWE
■ IRL ■ ESP ■ DEN
■ FRA ■ POR ■ FIN
IC-910H
< Intended Country of Use >
#08 (Italy)
■ GER ■ NED ■ ITA
■ AUT ■ BEL ■ GRE
■ GBR ■ LUX ■ SWE
■ IRL ■ ESP ■ DEN
■ FRA ■ POR ■ FIN
A-5699H-1EX-y
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