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VHF/UHF FM TRANSCEIVER
iE208
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SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES TABLE OF CONTENTS
FOREWORD ........................................................................................... i
q e IMPORTANT ............................................................................................ i
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ......................................................................... i
w PRECAUTION ........................................................................................ ii
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES .................................................................. iii
TABLE OF CONTENTS ......................................................................... iii
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE ............................................................. I–X
■ Installation ....................................................................................... I
■ Your first contact .......................................................................... VII
■ Repeater operation ....................................................................... IX
■ Programming memory channels..................................................... X
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r u 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION ............................................................... 1–10
■ Front panel— controller ................................................................. 1
■ Function display ............................................................................. 3
■ Rear panel ..................................................................................... 5
■ Microphone (HM-133) .................................................................... 7
■ Microphone keypad ........................................................................ 8
■ Optional microphones (HM-118N/TN)........................................... 10
q DC power cable (3 m) ………………………………………1 2 SETTING A FREQUENCY ........................................................ 11–14
w Mobile mounting bracket……………………………………1 ■ Preparation ................................................................................... 11
e Microphone (HM-133)* ……………………………………1 ■ Using the tuning dial .................................................................... 12
■ Using the [Y]/[Z] keys ................................................................. 12
r Fuse (20 A) …………………………………………………1
■ Using the keypad ......................................................................... 12
t Mounting screws, nuts and washers …………………1 set ■ Tuning step selection ................................................................... 13
y Microphone hanger …………………………………………1 ■ Lock functions .............................................................................. 14
u Separation cable (3.5 m) …………………………………1 3 BASIC OPERATION ................................................................. 15–18
*HM-118N HAND MICROPHONE or HM-118TN DTMF MICROPHONE sup- ■ Receiving ..................................................................................... 15
plied versions are also available. ■ Monitor function ........................................................................... 15
■ Squelch attenuator ....................................................................... 16
■ Transmitting ................................................................................. 17
■ Selecting output power ................................................................ 17
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■ One-touch PTT function ............................................................... 18 9 DTMF MEMORY ENCODER ..................................................... 47–50
■ Audio mute function ..................................................................... 18 ■ Programming a DTMF code ......................................................... 47 3
4 REPEATER OPERATION ......................................................... 19–25 ■ Transmitting a DTMF code .......................................................... 49
■ General ........................................................................................ 19 ■ DTMF speed ................................................................................ 50 4
■ Accessing a repeater ................................................................... 20 10 POCKET BEEP AND TONE SQUELCH ................................... 51–54
■ Subaudible tones ......................................................................... 22 ■ Pocket beep operation ................................................................. 51
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■ Offset frequency .......................................................................... 24 ■ Tone/DTCS squelch operation ..................................................... 53 6
5 MEMORY OPERATION ............................................................ 25–36 ■ Tone scan ..................................................................................... 54
■ General description ...................................................................... 25 11 OTHER FUNCTIONS ................................................................ 55–69 7
■ Memory channel selection ........................................................... 25 ■ Set mode ...................................................................................... 55
■ Programming a memory channel ................................................. 26 ■ Initial set mode ............................................................................. 60 8
■ Copying memory contents ........................................................... 28 ■ AM/FM narrow mode ................................................................... 63
■ Memory clearing .......................................................................... 30 ■ Microphone keys .......................................................................... 64 9
■ Programming channel names ..................................................... 31 ■ Partial reset .................................................................................. 65
■ Memory bank selection ................................................................ 34 ■ All reset ........................................................................................ 65 10
■ Memory bank setting .................................................................... 35 ■ Data cloning ................................................................................. 66
■ Transferring bank contents .......................................................... 36 ■ Packet operation .......................................................................... 67
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6 CALL CHANNEL OPERATION ................................................ 37–38 12 MAINTENANCE ........................................................................ 70–71 12
■ Call channel selection .................................................................. 37 ■ Troubleshooting ........................................................................... 70
■ Call channel transferring .............................................................. 37 ■ Fuse replacement ........................................................................ 71 13
■ Programming a call channel ........................................................ 38 13 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS ........................................... 72–73
7 SCAN OPERATION .................................................................. 39–44 ■ Specifications ............................................................................... 72 14
■ Scan types ................................................................................... 39 ■ Options ......................................................................................... 73
■ Scan start/stop ............................................................................. 40 14 CE ................................................................................................... 74 15
■ Scan edges programming ............................................................ 41 15 MODE ARRANGEMENT ........................................................... 75–76
■ Skip channel setting ..................................................................... 43
■ Scan resume condition ................................................................ 44
8 PRIORITY WATCH .................................................................... 45–46
■ Priority watch types ...................................................................... 45
■ Priority watch operation ............................................................... 46
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■ Installation
D Installation methods
• Single body installation • Remote installation
Transceiver Front panel
Main unit
• The supplied mounting bracket (or optional MB-17A) can be • The supplied OPC-600R SEPARATION CABLE can be used for
used for the main unit installation. remote installation.
• Optional OPC-601R SEPARATION CABLE (7 m) is available for
extend installation.
• Optional MB-58 REMOTE CONTROLLER BRACKET and MB-65
MOUNTING BASE are available for increasing front panel
mounting possibilities.
• 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 ex-
tend the speaker cable.
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Detailed installation notes for Icom mobile transceivers to
be fitted into vehicles are available. Contact your Icom
dealer or distributor.
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IC-E208
DC power
supply 13.8 V
⊕ red − black
+ red to an
_ black
Fuses AC − ⊕
20 A outlet
Fuses
WARNING! 12 V − black 20 A
NEVER battery ⊕ red
remove the
12 V fuse holders.
Supplied
DC power cable See p. 71 for fuse replacement.
NOTE: Crimp Solder
Use terminals for the
cable connections.
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To antenna
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[DIAL]
Push
Push
Push
Push
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■ Repeater operation
1. Setting duplex Using the HM-133
Push [BAND] to select the frequency band. Plus or minus duplex selection and the repeater tone setting
Push [LOW•DUP] for 1 sec. once or twice to select minus du- can be made easily via HM-133.
plex or plus duplex. 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
[LOW•DUP]
Push
2. Repeater tone
Push [TONE•T-SCAN] several times until “T” appears, if the
repeater requires a subaudible tone to be accessed.
Push , then
[TONE•T-SCAN]
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1 PANEL DESCRIPTION
■ Function display
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PANEL DESCRIPTION 1
■ Rear Panel
q w e r r ANTENNA CONNECTOR [ANT]
Connects a 50 Ω antenna with a PL-259 connector and a
50 Ω coaxial cable.
ANTENNA INFORMATION
For radio communications, the antenna is of critical impor-
tance, to maximize your output power and receiver sensi-
tivity. The transceiver accepts a 50 Ω antenna and less
than 1:1.5 of Voltage Standing Wave Ratio (VSWR). High
SWR values not only may damage the transceiver but also
lead to TVI or BCI problems.
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e COOLING FAN
Rotates while transmitting.
Also rotates while receiving depending on the setting in ini-
tial set mode. (p. 61)
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PANEL DESCRIPTION 1
e r
q DATA IN
Input terminal for data transmit. See p. 62 for details on
how to toggle data speed between 1200 (AFSK) and
9600 bps (G3RUH, GMSK).
w GND
Common ground for DATA IN, DATA OUT and AF OUT.
e PTT P
PTT terminal for packet operation only. Connect ground to
transmit data.
r DATA OUT
Data out terminal for 9600 bps operation only.
t AF OUT
Data out terminal for 1200 bps operation only.
y P SQL
Becomes high (+5 V) when the transceiver receives a sig-
nal which opens the squelch.
• To avoid unnecessary TNC transmission, connect squelch to the
TNC to inhibit transmission when receiving signals.
• Keep audio output at a normal level, otherwise a “P SQL” signal
will not be output.
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1 PANEL DESCRIPTION
■ Microphone keypad 1
Starts and stops priority watch. (p. 46) Turns the one-touch PTT function ON and
OFF. (p. 18)
Selects high output power. (p. 17) Turns the DTCS squelch ON. (p. 53)
After pushing :
Selects mid. output power. (p. 17) Turns the DTCS pocket beep function ON. Transmits the appropriate
(p. 52) DTMF code. (pgs. 23, 49)
Selects low output power (p. 17) Turns the DTMF memory encoder function When the DTMF memory en-
ON. (p. 49) coder is activated, push [0] to
Selects minus duplex operation. (p. 21) Turns the subaudible tone encoder ON. [9] to transmit the appropriate
(p. 21) DTMF memory contents.
(p. 49)
Selects plus duplex operation. (p. 21) Turns the CTCSS pocket beep function
ON. (p. 52)
Selects simplex operation. (p. 21) Turns the tone squelch function ON.
(p. 53)
Increases audio output level. (p. 15) Sends a 1750 Hz tone signal while pushing
and holding. (p. 23)
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1 PANEL DESCRIPTION
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PANEL DESCRIPTION 1
■ Optional Microphones 1
(HM-118N/TN)
• HM-118N w q PTT SWITCH
Push and hold to transmit; release to receive.
w UP/DOWN SWITCHES [UP]/[DN]
ON
➥ Push either switch to change operating frequency,
memory channel, set mode setting, etc. (pgs. 12, 25, 55)
q e
➥ Push either switch for 1 sec. to start scanning. (p. 40)
OFF
e UP/DN LOCK SWITCH
Slide to toggle [UP]/[DN] switches function ON and OFF.
r KEYPAD (HM-118TN only)
While pushing [PTT], push the desired key to send the
DTMF code.
• HM-118TN w
(DTMF)
ON
q e
OFF
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2 SETTING A FREQUENCY
11
SETTING A FREQUENCY 2
Push
12
2 SETTING A FREQUENCY
[SET•LOCK]
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SETTING A FREQUENCY 2
■ Lock functions
To prevent accidental frequency changes and unnecessary D Microphone keypad lock 2
function access, use the lock function. The transceiver has 2 This function locks the microphone keypad.
different lock functions.
➥ Push [FUNC] then [SQLZ D(16KEY-L)] to
D Frequency lock 16KEY-L switch the microphone keypad lock function
This function locks [DIAL] and switches electronically and can ON and OFF.
be used together with the microphone lock function. • [PTT], [VFO/LOCK], [MR/CALL], [BAND], [Y], [Z],
[F-1], [F-2] and [FUNC] on the microphone can be
[SET•LOCK] used.
• All switches on the transceiver can be used.
• The keypad lock function is released when the
power is turned OFF then ON again.
“L” appears
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3 BASIC OPERATION
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BASIC OPERATION 3
■ Squelch attenuator
The transceiver has an RF attenuator related to the squelch D Squelch attenuator setting USING INITIAL SET MODE
level setting. Approx. 10 dB attenuation is obtained at maxi- q Turn the transceiver power OFF.
mum setting. wWhile pushing [SET•LOCK], turn the power ON to enter ini-
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The squelch attenuator allows you to set a minimum signal tial set mode.
level needed to open the squelch. The attenuator function can [SET•LOCK]
be deactivated in initial set mode.
[PWR]
➥ Rotate [SQL] clockwise past the 12 o’clock position to ac-
tivate the squelch attenuator.
• Attenuation level can be adjusted up to 10 dB (approx.) between ePush [SET•LOCK] or [S.MW•MW] to select “ATT” (squelch
12 o’clock and fully clockwise position. attenuator) item.
• When setting the squelch from the microphone, a level greater r Rotate [DIAL] to toggle the function ON and OFF.
than ‘19’ activates the squelch attenuator. • Select “OF” to deactivate the squelch attenuator function.
Noise squelch
Squelch
threshold
Squelch is Squelch
attenuator
t Push [PWR] to exit initial set mode.
open.
Shallow Deep
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3 BASIC OPERATION
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BASIC OPERATION 3
indicator blnks
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4 REPEATER OPERATION
■ General
Repeaters allow you to extend the operational range of your
radio because a repeater has much higher output power than
the typical transceiver. • Repeater operation flow chart
Reference amateur radio hand books and local ham maga- Step 2:
Set the desired receive frequency (repeater output frequency).
zines for details of local repeaters such as repeater input/out-
put frequencies and locations.
Repeater example;
Receives the 145.950 MHz signal Step 3:
and the detected audio signals are Set the duplex (shifting) direction (– duplex or +duplex).
transmitted on 145.30 MHz simulta- - Set the offset frequency (shifting value), if required.
neously.
Step 4:
Set the subaudible tone (repeater tone) encoder function ON.
- Set the subaudible tone frequency, if required.
Station A: Station B:
Tx: 145.350 MHz Tx: 145.350 MHz
Rx: 145.950 MHz Rx: 145.950 MHz
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REPEATER OPERATION 4
■ Accessing a repeater
q Set the receive frequency (repeater output frequency). r Push and hold [PTT] to transmit.
(pgs. 11, 12) • The displayed frequency automatically changes to the transmit
w Push [LOW•DUP] for 1 sec. one or two times, to select frequency (repeater input frequency).
• If “OFF” appears, confirm that the offset frequency (p. 24) is set
minus duplex or plus duplex.
correctly.
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• “DUP–” or “DUP” appears to indicate the transmit frequency for
minus shift or plus shift, respectively. t Release [PTT] to receive.
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4 REPEATER OPERATION
z Set the receive frequency (repeater output fre- m Push [SIMP 9(TSQL)] to return to simplex opera-
DUP– quency). (pgs. 11, 12) SIMP tion.
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x Push [DUP– 7(TONE)] to select minus duplex; • “DUP” or “DUP–” indicator disappears.
push [DUP+ 8(TSQLS)] to select plus duplex. , To turn OFF the subaudible tone encoder, push
DUP+ [FUNC] then [ENT C(T-OFF)].
8 Push
Push
Push ,
then .
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REPEATER OPERATION 4
Push
[SET•LOCK] “T” and “rT” appears v Push [Y] or [Z] to select and set the desired
r Rotate [DIAL] to select and set the desired subaudible fre- subaudible tone frequency.
• Push and hold [Y]/[Z] to change the above tones
quency.
continuously.
t Push [V/MHz•SCAN] to exit set mode.
b Push [CLR A(MW)] to exit set mode.
☞NOTE: The subaudible tone encoder frequency can be set
• Subaudible tone frequency list (unit: Hz)
in a memory/call channel temporarily. However, the set fre-
quency is cleared once another memory channel or VFO 67.0 79.7 94.8 110.9 131.8 156.7 171.3 186.2 203.5 229.1
69.3 82.5 97.4 114.8 136.5 159.8 173.8 189.9 206.5 233.6
mode is selected. To store the tone frequency permanently, 71.9 85.4 100.0 118.8 141.3 162.2 177.3 192.8 210.7 241.8
overwrite the channel information. 74.4 88.5 103.5 123.0 146.2 165.5 179.9 196.6 218.1 250.3
77.0 91.5 107.2 127.3 151.4 167.9 183.5 199.5 225.7 254.1
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4 REPEATER OPERATION
then or .
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REPEATER OPERATION 4
■ Offset frequency [
When communicating through a repeater, the transmit fre- z Push [BAND] to select the desired frequency
quency is shifted from the receive frequency by an amount SET band.
B • Enter the desired frequency via the keypad if neces-
determined by the offset frequency.
Independent offset frequencies can be set for each operating sary. 4
frequency. x Select the desired mode/channel you wish to
set the offset frequency, such as VFO mode or
q Push [BAND] to select the desired frequency band. memory/call channel.
wSelect the desired mode/channel you wish to set the offset • The offset frequency can be independently pro-
frequency, such as VFO mode or memory/call channel. grammed into each mode or channel.
• The offset frequency can be independently programmed into c Push [SET B(D-OFF)] to enter set mode.
each mode or channel. v Push [SET B(D-OFF)] or [ENT C(T-OFF)] until
e Push [SET•LOCK] to enter set mode. “DUP” and offset frequency appear.
rPush [SET•LOCK] or [S.MW•MW] until “DUP” and offset
frequency appear.
Push
[SET•LOCK] “DUP” and offset frequency appear b Push [Y] or [Z] to set the desired offset.
• Direct frequency entry from the keypad is not possi-
t Rotate [DIAL] to set the desired offset frequency. ble.
y Push [V/MHz•SCAN] to exit set mode. n Push [CLR A(MW)] to exit set mode.
■ General description
The transceiver has 512 memory channels including 10 scan D Using the [Y]/[Z] keys
edge memory channels (5 pairs), and 2 call channels. Each of z Push [MR/CALL] to select memory mode.
these channels can be individually programmed with operat- MR/CALL x Push [Y] or [Z] to select and set the desired
ing frequency (pgs. 11, 12), duplex direction (p. 21) and off- memory channel.
set (p. 24), subaudible tone encoder or tone squelch and its • Pushing [Y]/[Z] for 1 sec. activates a scan.
tone frequency (pgs. 20, 22, 51, 52) and skip information* Y/Z • If scan is activated, push [Y]/[Z] again or push
(p. 43). [CLR A(MW)] to stop it.
In addition, a total of 10 memory banks, A to J, are available
for usage by group, etc.
*except for scan edge memory channels.
D Using the keypad
z Push [MR/CALL] to select memory mode.
MR/CALL x Push [ENT C(T-OFF)] to activate the keypad
for numeral input.
■ Memory channel selection c Push 3 appropriate digit keys to input a chan-
nel number.
D Using the tuning dial • Blank channel can be selected.
q Push [M/CALL•PRIO] several times to select memory • Push only 1 appropriate digit key, [MONI 1(BANK)],
mode. [SCAN 2(T-SCAN)], [PRIO 3(PTT-M)],
• “!” indicator appears [HIGH 4(DTCS)] or [MID 5(DTCSS)] then push
M(TONE-1)] or [SQLZ #(16KEY-L)] to select scan
[M
edge channels. “MM” and “#” can be used for “A”
and “b” respectively.
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MEMORY OPERATION 5
[EXAMPLE]: Programming 145.870 MHz into memory channel 20 (blank channel) via the controller.
Push Rotate for setting frequency, etc. Push .
“Beep
z Set the desired frequency in VFO mode. v Push [FUNC] then [CLR A(MW)] for 1 sec. to program.
➥ Push [VFO/LOCK] to select VFO mode. ➥ 3 beeps may sound and the VFO contents (including
➥ Set the frequency using the keypad. the subaudible tone frequency, etc.) are programmed.
➥ Set other data (e.g. offset frequency, duplex direction, sub- ➥ Memory channel number increases when continuing to
audible tone encoder ON/OFF and its frequency) , if neces- push [CLR A(MW)] after programming.
sary.
x Push [FUNC] then [CLR A(MW)] momentarily.
c Push [Y] or [Z] to select the memory channel.
• Direct numeral input cannot be used.
[EXAMPLE]: Programming 145.870 MHz into memory channel 20 (blank channel) via the microphone.
Push Push then
“Beep
HM-133 operation:
Push to select memory mode. Push [Y]/[Z] to select memory channel. Push then push for 1 sec.
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5 MEMORY OPERATION
HM-133 operation:
Select the memory channel, push then push . Push then push for 1 sec.
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MEMORY OPERATION 5
■ Memory clearing
Contents of programmed memories can be cleared (blanked), r Push [S.MW•MW] momentarily, then push [S.MW•MW]
if desired. again for 1 sec.
☞ This operation must be performed within 1.5 sec.
q Push [V/MHz•SCAN] to select VFO mode. • 3 beeps sound, then the frequency is cleared.
w Push [S.MW•MW] momentarily. • “!” indicator and the channel number blink continuously.
• “!” indicator and the memory channel number blink. • When clearing the call channel, the current VFO conditions are 5
e Rotate [DIAL] to select the memory channel to be cleared. re-programmed into the call channel automatically.
• Memory channels not yet programmed are blank. t Push [V/MHz•SCAN] to return to VFO mode.
Push momentarily, then push again for 1 sec. Push any switch, except .
“
“Beep
“ Beep
“ Beep
“
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5 MEMORY OPERATION
z Push [FUNC] then [CLR A(MW)] momentarily. n Repeat steps v and b until the desired channel names
• “!” and memory channel number blink. are displayed.
x Push [Y]/[Z] to select the memory/call channel to be as- m Push [FUNC] then [CLR A(MW)] for 1 sec. to program the
signed memory names. name and exit the channel name programming condition.
c Push [BAND].
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• Frequency readouts disappear and a cursor blinks.
v Push [Y]/[Z] to select the desired character.
• The selected character blinks.
b Push [SET B(D-OFF)] or [ENT C(T-OFF)] to move the cur-
sor to left or right, respectively.
Push , then push . Push to select the channel. Push Push to select the character
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MEMORY OPERATION 5
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5 MEMORY OPERATION
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MEMORY OPERATION 5
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6 CALL CHANNEL OPERATION
✔INFORMATION
When the VFO mode is
selected from the call channel,
a small “c” appears instead of
memory channel number.
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CALL CHANNEL OPERATION 6
[EXAMPLE]: Programming 145.120 MHz into the call channel 2 via the microphone.
Push to select VFO mode. Set the frequency. Push , then .
■ Scan types
Scanning searches for signals automatically and makes it There are 3 scan types and 4 resume conditions to suit your
easier to locate new stations for contact or listening purposes. operating needs.
BAND SCAN (p. 40) Repeatedly scans all frequen- PROGRAMMED SCAN Repeatedly scans between
cies over the entire band. (p. 40) two user-programmed fre-
Band Band Used as the simplest scan Start End quencies. Used for checking
1A 1B
edge edge without any preliminary set- 2A 2B
for frequencies within a speci-
tings necessary. 3A 3B fied range such as repeater
Scan Band 4A Scan edges 4B Band
edge 5A 5B edge output frequencies, etc.
5 pairs of scan edges are
Scan available and scans 1A–1B
Jump
(P1), 2A–2B (P2), 3A–3B (P3),
Jump 4A–4B (P4), 5A–5B (P5).
MEMORY SCAN (p. 40) Repeatedly scans memory SCAN RESUME 4 resume conditions are avail-
channels except those set as CONDITION (p. 44) able: 3 timer scans and pause
skip channels. Used for often- scan. When receiving a sig-
SKIP
called channels and for by- Receiving nal, pause scan pauses until
M2 M3 M4 a signal
passing normally busy Pause
the signal disappears; timer
M1 M5 channels such as repeater scan scans pause for 5, 10 or
M 500 M7 M6
SKIP frequencies. 2 sec. 15 sec.
Timer
scan
Pausing
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SCAN OPERATION 7
■ Scan start/stop
D Preparation
Scan resume condition (p. 44); program the scan edges z Push [VFO/LOCK] to select VFO mode for
SCAN full/programmed scan; push [MR/CALL] to select
(pgs. 41, 42); program 2 or more memory channels (pgs. 26, 2
27); set skip settings (p. 43), if desired. memory mode for memory scan.
• Push [FUNC] then [MONI 1(BANK)] to select a bank
SET for bank scan.
D Operation B
q Select VFO mode for full/programmed scan with x Push [SQLY D(MUTE)] or [SQLZ #(16KEY-L)] to
[V/MHz•SCAN]; or memory mode for memory scan with set the squelch to the point where noise is just
[M/CALL•PRIO]. muted. 7
• Select the desired bank for bank scan. c Push [SCAN 2(T-SCAN)] to start the scan.
• Push [Y] or [Z] for 1 sec. also starts the scan.
w Set the squelch to the point where noise is just muted.
e Push [V/MHz•SCAN] for 1 sec. to start the scan. v Push [SET B(D-OFF)] to switch full and pro-
• To change the scanning direction, rotate [DIAL]. grammed scan (P1, P2, P3, P4 and P5), if VFO
• The memory channel readout blinks the scan type as follows: is selected in step z.
r Push [SET•LOCK] to switch full and programmed scan b To stop the scan push [SCAN 2(T-SCAN)] or
(P1, P2, P3, P4 and P5), if VFO is selected in step q. [CLR A(MW)].
t To stop the scan, push [V/MHz•SCAN].
• During full scan • During programmed scan • During memory scan • During bank scan
Push [SET•LOCK] to select Indicates scan edge channels. Indicates bank initial.
“ALL” (full) or programmed scan • P1 stands for 1A/1B
(P1, P2, P3, P4 and P5) in se- • P1 to P5 are available when they
quence. are programmed, and switches
with [SET•LOCK].
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7 SCAN OPERATION
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SCAN OPERATION 7
44
8 PRIORITY WATCH
45
PRIORITY WATCH 8
46
9 DTMF MEMORY ENCODER
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DTMF MEMORY ENCODER 9
Push Push
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9 DTMF MEMORY ENCODER
49
DTMF MEMORY ENCODER 9
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10 POCKET BEEP AND TONE SQUELCH
Tone squelch frequency setting DTCS code setting Appears when the pocket beep Appears when the pocket beep
with tone squelch is activated. with DTCS squelch is activated.
r Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired tone squelch frequency. i When a signal with the matched tone is received, the
t When operating the pocket beep function with DTCS transceiver emits beep tones and blinks “S.”
squelch, push [SET•LOCK] once then rotate [DIAL] to se- • Beep tones sound for 30 sec. and “S” blinks. To stop the
lect the DTCS polarity. beeps and blinking manually, push any key. When the beep
tones are not stopped manually, “S” continues blinking until
[PTT] is pushed (see step o).
o Push [PTT] to answer.
• “S” disappears and cancels the pocket beep function auto-
matically.
DTCS polarity setting !0 Push [TONE•T-SCAN] several times until “T SQL” or
“DTCS” disappears to cancel the tone squelch or DTCS
y Push [TONE•T-SCAN] to exit set mode. squelch function.
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POCKET BEEP AND TONE SQUELCH 10
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10 POCKET BEEP AND TONE SQUELCH
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■ Tone scan
By monitoring a signal that is being operated with pocket r When the CTCSS tone frequency or 3-digit DTCS code is
beep, tone or DTCS squelch function, you can determine the matched, the squelch opens and the tone frequency is
tone frequency or DTCS code necessary to open a squelch. temporarily programmed into the selected condition such
as memory or call channel.
q Set the desired operating frequency or memory channel to • The tone scan pauses when a CTCSS tone frequency or 3-digit
be checked for a tone frequency or code. DTCS code is detected.
w Push [TONE•T-SCAN] several times to select the tone • The decoded CTCSS tone frequency or 3-digit DTCS code is
type, tone squelch or DTCS, to be scanned. used for the tone encoder or tone encoder/decoder depending
• Either “T SQL” or “DTCS” appears on the selected tone condition or type in step w.
e Push [TONE•T-SCAN] for 1 sec. to start the tone scan. - “T SQL” : CTCSS tone encoder/decoder
• To change the scanning direction, rotate [DIAL]. - “DTCS” : DTCS tone encoder/decoder
t Push [TONE•T-SCAN] to stop the scan.
■ Set mode
• Set mode operation
z Push [SET B(D-OFF)] to enter set mode.
q Push [SET•LOCK] to enter the set mode. SET x Push [SET B(D-OFF)] or [ENT C(T-OFF)] to select
w Push [SET•LOCK] or [S.MW•MW] to select the desired B
the desired item.
item.
c Push [Y] or [Z] to select the condition or value.
e Rotate [DIAL] to select the condition or value.
v Push [CLR A(MW)] to exit set mode.
r Push [MONI•DTMF] to exit set mode.
• Set mode items
• Repeater tone • Tone squelch
• Display dimmer • Display color • Mic lock function frequency frequency • DTCS code
• Program skip† †
Appears when accessing set mode from VFO mode only.
• Offset frequency
‡
Appears when accessing set mode from memory mode only.
• Bank setting‡ • Memory name‡ • Channel skip setting‡ • Scan resume timer • Tuning step
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D Display color
The display color can be set to amber (default), yellow or D Tone squelch tone
green.
Sets subaudible tone frequency (both encoder and decoder)
for tone squelch operation. Total of 50 tone frequencies
(67.0–254.1 Hz) are available. (default: 88.5 Hz)
• Yellow setting • Green setting
11
D Mic lock function
Sets the supplied HM-133’s (optional for some versions) key
lock function from ON and OFF (default).
• Available subaudible tone frequencies
67.0 79.7 94.8 110.9 131.8 156.7 171.3 186.2 203.5 229.1
69.3 82.5 97.4 114.8 136.5 159.8 173.8 189.9 206.5 233.6
71.9 85.4 100.0 118.8 141.3 162.2 177.3 192.8 210.7 241.8
74.4 88.5 103.5 123.0 146.2 165.5 179.9 196.6 218.1 250.3
77.0 91.5 107.2 127.3 151.4 167.9 183.5 199.5 225.7 254.1
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D DTCS polarity
Sets DTCS polarities for transmission and reception from
“NN,” “NR,” “RN” and “RR.” (default: NN)
D Tuning step
Selects tuning step from 5, 10, 12.5, 15, 20, 25, 30. 50, 100
and 200 kHz for [DIAL] or [Y]/[Z] operation. (default value may
differ depending on operating frequency band and versions)
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The initial set mode is accessed at power ON and al- D Entering initial set mode
lows you to set seldom-changed settings. In this way, q While pushing [SET•LOCK], push [PWR] for 1 sec. to enter
you can “customize” transceiver operations to suit your initial set mode.
preference and operating style. w Push [SET•LOCK] or [S.MW•MW] to select the desired
item.
e Rotate [DIAL] to select the condition or value.
• Initial set mode items r Push [PWR] momentarily to exit initial set mode.
11
: Push (front panel); or (microphone)
• DTMF speed • Data speed
: Push (front panel); or (microphone)
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D Squelch delay
Selects squelch delay from short and long to prevent re-
peated opening and closing of the squelch during reception
of the same signal. D Active band
•S : Short squelch delay. Selects the frequency selecting condition via [DIAL] or [Y]/[Z]
•L : Long squelch delay. on the microphone from all (AL) and single (SI).
• All (AL) : The operating frequency can be selected
continuously. 11
• Single (SI) : The operating frequency can be selected
within the current band. Pushing [BAND] for
1 sec. then tuning dial rotation is necessary
for frequency band selection.
D Microphone sensitivity
Selects the microphone sensitivity from high (H) and low (L)
to suits your preference.
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D DTMF speed
The rate at which DTMF memories send individual DTMF • When FM narrow mode • When AM mode is selected
characters can be set to accommodate operating needs. is selected
• 1 : 100 msec. interval; 5.0 cps speed
• 2 : 200 msec. interval; 2.5 cps speed
• 3 : 300 msec. interval; 1.6 cps speed
• 5 : 500 msec. interval; 1.0 cps speed
■ Microphone keys
The supplied HM-133’s (optional for some versions) [F-1] and D [F-1]/[F-2] keys on HM-133
[F-2] keys memorize the transceiver conditions. The following conditions can be memorized into [F-1] and [F-
The [UP]/[DN] keys of the standard or an optional microphone 2] keys, independently.
(other than the HM-133) can be assigned functions like the
function keys on the transceiver’s front panel. • Operating frequency
• Repeater setting (offset direction and frequency, tone ON/OFF
D [UP]/[DN] keys on a microphones and frequency)
(other than HM-133) • Tone/DTCS squelch (ON/OFF, frequency/code and polarity)
AT POWER ON
• Transmit output power selection
The following functions are assigned to [UP]/[DN] keys on the • Tuning step
other microphones (HM-118N/TAN, etc.) when first applying • Operating mode selection (FM/AM)
power.
➥ Programming the band condition
• Default setting [F-1]/[F-2] Push [F-1]/[F-2] for 1 sec.
[UP] : channel up; push and hold to start scan, push again • 3 beeps sound.
to stop scan. 11
➥ Recalling the band condition
[DN] : channel down; push and hold to start scan, push
Push [F-1]/[F-2] momentarily.
again to stop scan.
➥ Initializing the band condition
➥ Assigning a function Push [FUNC] then push [F-1]/[F-2].
q Turn the power OFF. The following conditions are initialized.
w While pushing the desired switch on the transceiver and • Operating band: 145 MHz band
one of either [UP]/[DN] keys on the microphone, turn the • Repeater setting (tone frequency: 88.5 Hz, offset
power ON. frequency: 600 kHz)
• The function is programmed into the key. • Tone/DTCS squelch (ON/OFF: OFF, tone fre-
quency:88.5 Hz, DTCS code: 023 and polarity: NN)
➥ Clearing an assignment • Transmit output power selection: HIGH
q Turn the power OFF. • Tuning step: 5 kHz
w While pushing the desired [UP] or [DN] key on the micro- • Call channel: 1 CH, memory channel: 1CH
phone, turn the power ON. • Operating mode selection: FM
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IMPORTANT!:
Resetting the transceiver CLEARS all memory information
and initializes all values in the transceiver.
[SET•LOCK] [PWR]
[S.MW•MW]
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RX AUDIO
t AF OUT
PTT
SQL
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D 9600 bps high speed packet operation D Adjusting the transmit signal output from
The transceiver supports 2 modes of 9600 bps packet opera- the TNC
tion: G3RUH and GMSK. When setting data transmission speed to 9600 bps, the data
q Connect the transceiver and a TNC as illustrated below. signal coming from the TNC is applied exclusively to the in-
TNC side ternal limiter circuitry to automatically maintain band width.
q DATA IN
TX AUDIO NEVER apply data levels from the TNC of over acceptable
GND level below, otherwise the transceiver will not be able to main-
w GND
tain the band width and may possibly interfere with other sta-
e PTT P r DATA OUT tions.
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12 MAINTENANCE
■ Fuse replacement
If the fuse blows or the transceiver stops functioning, find the
source of the problem if possible, and replace the damaged 20 A
fuse with a new, rated one (FGB 20 A) as shown at right. fuse
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SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS 13
■ Specifications
D GENERAL D TRANSMITTER
• Frequency coverage : • Modulation system : Variable reactance frequency modulation
Europe Rx 118.000–173.995 MHz*1, • Output power : VHF 55/15/5 W (approx.)
230.000–549.995 MHz*2, UHF 50/15/5 W (approx.)
810.000–999.990 MHz • Max. frequency deviation : ±5.0 kHz (wide)
Tx 144–146 MHz, 430–440 MHz ±2.5 kHz (narrow: approx.)
Italy Rx 118.000–173.995 MHz*1, • Spurious emissions : Less than –60 dB
230.000–549.995 MHz*2, • Microphone connector : 8-pin modular (600 Ω)
810.000–999.990 MHz
Tx 144–146 MHz, 430–434 MHz, D RECEIVER
435–438 MHz • Receive system : Double-conversion superheterodyne
Europe-1 Tx/Rx 144–146 MHz, 430–440 MHz • Intermediate frequencies : 1st: 46.05 MHz, 2nd: 450 kHz
*1Guaranteed: 144–146 MHz range only.; *2Guaranteed: 430–440 MHz range • Sensitivity (FM: at 12 dB SINAD/AM: at 10 dB S/N):
• Type of emission : FM, AM (Receive only) 118.000–173.995 MHz 0.18 µV/0.45 µV
• Number of memory channels : 512 (incl. 10 scan edges and 2 calls) 230.000–299.995 MHz 0.32 µV/0.79 µV
• Frequency resolution : 5, 10, 12.5, 15, 20, 25, 30, 50, 100, 300.000–499.995 MHz 0.22 µV/0.63 µV
200 kHz 500.000–549.995 MHz 0.32 µV/Not specified
• Operating temperature range : –10°C to +60°C 810.000–999.990 MHz 0.45 µV/Not specified
• Frequency stability : ±10 ppm (–10°C to +60°C) • Squelch sensitivity† (threshold) : Less than 0.13 µV
• Power supply requirement : 13.8 V DC ±15% • Selectivity : 12
• Current drain (at 13.8 V DC: approx.): Wide More than 12 kHz/6 dB
Transmit at 55 W 12 A Less than 30 kHz/60 dB 13
Receive standby 0.8 A Narrow More than 6 kHz/6 dB
max. audio 1.0 A Less than 20 kHz/60 dB
• Antenna connector : SO-239 (50 Ω) • Spurious and image rejection : More than 60 dB
• Dimensions (proj. not included) : 141(W) × 40(H) × 185.4(D) mm • AF output power (at 13.8 V DC) : More than 2.0 W at 10% distortion with an
• Weight (approx.) : 1.2 kg 8 Ω load
• Ext. speaker connectors : 3-conductor 3.5 (d) mm (1⁄8″)/8 Ω
■ Options
HM-133 REMOTE-CONTROL MICROPHONE SP-7/SP-10 EXTERNAL SPEAKERS
Wired remote control microphone with key backlight. Same as that SP-7: For base station use. Cable length: 1.0 m
supplied with the transceiver. SP-10: For all-round mobile operation. Cable length: 1.5 m
HM-118TN DTMF MICROPHONE OPC-347/OPC-1132 DC POWER CABLES
HM-118N HAND MICROPHONE OPC-347: 7.0 m
OPC-1132: 3.0 m Same as that supplied with the transceiver.
HS-62 FLEXIBLE MOBILE MICROPHONE + HS-15SB SWITCH BOX
CS-208 CLONING SOFTWARE + OPC-478U CLONING CABLE
+ OPC-589 ADAPTER CABLE
Provides quick and easy programming items, such as memory chan-
For all-round mobile operation.
nels, set mode contents for local repeater frequencies, via PC’s USB
OPC-600R/OPC-601R SEPARATION CABLES terminal. RS-232C type cloning cable, OPC-478, also available.
OPC-600R: Same as that supplied with the transceiver. 3.5 m
OPC-474 CLONING CABLE
OPC-601R: For extended separate installation. 7.0 m
Used for data cloning between transceivers.
MB-58 REMOTE CONTROLLER BRACKET
Mounts the remote controller in a convenient location for operation
with the front panel detached from the main body.
MB-65 MOUNTING BASE
Mounts the remote controller on to variety of place in vehicle. MB-84
is required for mounting.
MB-17A MOBILE MOUNTING BRACKET
One-touch bracket. Transceiver main unit easily attached or re-
moved.
OPC-440/OPC-647 MIC EXTENSION CABLES
OPC-440: 5.0 m; OPC-647: 2.5 m
OPC-441 SPEAKER EXTENSION CABLE
5.0 m
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CE 14
DECLARATION
OF CONFORMITY
We Icom Inc. Japan
1-1-32, Kamiminami, Hirano-ku
Osaka 547-0003, Japan
Declare on our sole responsibility that this equipment complies with the Düsseldorf 15 Apr. 2003
essential requirements of the Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Place and date of issue
Equipment Directive, 1999/5/EC, and that any applicable Essential Test
Suite measurements have been performed. Icom (Europe) GmbH
Kind of equipment: VHF/UHF FM TRANSCEIVER Himmelgeister straße 100
D-40225 Düsseldorf
Type-designation: iE208 Authorized representative name
T. Maebayashi
Version (where applicable): General Manager
This compliance is based on conformity with the following harmonised
13
standards, specifications or documents: 14
i) EN 301 489-1 v 1.3.1 (2001-09)
ii) EN 301 489-15 v 1.1.1 (2000-09)
iii) EN 301 783 v 1.1.1 (2000-09)
iv) EN 60950 (1992-08) + A11:1997 Signature
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15 MODE ARRANGEMENT
INITIAL SET MODE
VFO mode (p. 11)
BANK CHANNEL
See p. 34 for details.
memory encoder is
CLONE MODE DTMF MEMORY When the DTMF
activated.
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Auto power off (p. 61) Cooling fan (p. 61) Data speed (p. 62)
: Push (front panel); or (microphone) *Available in the USA version only.
: Push (front panel); or (microphone)
Active band (p. 62) Squelch attenuator (p. 62) Microphone sensitivity (p. 62) Squelch delay (p. 62)
Mic lock function (p. 56) Repeater tone frequency Tone squelch frequency DTCS code (p. 57) DTCS polarity (p. 57)
(p. 56) (p. 56)
: Push (front panel); or (microphone)
: Push (front panel); or (microphone)
*Available for USA version only.
†
Appears when accessing set mode from VFO mode only. Offset frequency (p. 57) 14
‡
Appears when accessing set mode from memory mode only.
Bank setting‡ (p. 58) Memory name‡ (p. 58) Channel skip setting‡ Scan resume timer (p. 58) Tuning step (p. 57)
(p. 58)
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#02 Europe <Intended Country of Use>
■ GER ■ FRA ■ ESP ■ SWE
■ AUT ■ NED ■ POR ■ DEN
■ GBR ■ BEL ■ ITA ■ FIN
■ IRL ■ LUX ■ GRE ■ SUI
■ NOR
A-6266D-1EU
Printed in Japan
© 2003 Icom Inc.
1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003 Japan