INSTRUCTIONS

Thank you for purchasing the IC-2300H FM TRANSCEIVER

FM TRANSCEIVER with Icom’s state of the art technology.

i2300H Please read all instructions carefully before using the IC-
2300H.

This instruction sheet describes only basic operations. For more detailed instructions, go to our web site (URL: http://www.icom. ■ Microphone (HM-154)
co.jp/world/index.html) to view or download the full IC-2300H instruction manual.
In the instruction manual, some options or some functions may not be available for this version. Please ask your dealer for details. w q PTT SWITCH
Hold down to transmit; release to receive.
Microphone element
w UP/DOWN KEYS [UP] or [DN]
■ Precautions ➥ Push either key to change the operating frequency,
ON
RWARNING RF EXPOSURE! This device emits Ra- CAUTION: NEVER expose the transceiver to rain, snow q e
memory channel, Set mode setting, and so on.
dio Frequency (RF) energy. Extreme caution should be observed or any liquids. The transceiver may be damaged. ➥ Hold down either key for 1 second to start scanning.
OFF
when operating this device. If you have any questions regarding RF e UP/DOWN LOCK SWITCH
exposure and safety standards, please refer to the Federal Com-
DO NOT push the PTT when not actually intending to transmit. Slide to lock the [UP]/[DN] keys.
munications Commission Office of Engineering and Technology’s KEEP the transceiver out of the reach of children.
report on Evaluating Compliance with FCC Guidelines for Human
Radio frequency Electromagnetic Fields (OET Bulletin 65). During mobile operation, DO NOT operate the transceiver
without running the vehicle’s engine. When the transceiver’s
RWARNING! NEVER connect the transceiver to an AC power is ON and your vehicle’s engine is OFF, the vehicle’s bat-
outlet. This may pose a fire hazard or result in an electric shock. tery will soon become exhausted.
RWARNING! NEVER cut the DC power cable be- BE CAREFUL! The transceiver will become hot when op-
tween the DC plug and fuse holder. If an incorrect connection is erating it continuously for long periods of time. ■ Basic operation
made after cutting, the transceiver may be damaged.
DO NOT set the transceiver in a place without adequate ven-
RWARNING! NEVER operate the transceiver while tilation. Heat dissipation may be affected, and the transceiver [ ]
[VOL] Noise squelch
• [SQL] control
driving a vehicle. Safe driving requires your full attention—any- [S.MW] (MW) Squelch
may be damaged. [DIAL] threshold
thing less may result in an accident.
DO NOT use or place the transceiver in direct sunlight or in areas Squelch attenuator
RWARNING! NEVER
[BANK] (OPT)
connect the transceiver to a with temperatures below –10°C (+14˚F) or above +60°C (+140˚F). or
[SQL] Squelch is S-meter squelch
power source of more than 16 V DC or use reverse polarity. This [SET] (LOCK) [V/MHz] (SCAN)
could cause a fire or damage the transceiver. DO NOT use harsh solvents such as benzine or alcohol
[MONI] (ANM PA) [M/CALL] (PRIO)
open.
when cleaning, as they will damage the transceiver’s surfaces.
RWARNING! NEVER operate or touch the transceiver [LOW] (DUP) [TONE] (T-SCAN) Shallow Deep
with wet hands. This may result in an electric shock or damage USE only Icom microphones (supplied or optional). Other
D Turning power ON/OFF D Squelch attenuator
manufacturer’s microphones have different pin assignments and
the transceiver.
may damage the transceiver if attached. ➥ Hold down [ ] for 1 second to turn the power ON or OFF. The transceiver has an RF attenuator related to the squelch
RWARNING! NEVER place the transceiver where D VFO mode selection level setting. Approximately 20 dB of attenuation is obtained
normal operation of the vehicle may be hindered or where it Approved Icom optional equipment is designed for optimal per- at the maximum setting.
could cause bodily injury. formance when used with an Icom transceiver. The IC-2300H has two basic operating modes; the VFO
Icom is not responsible for the destruction or damage to an Icom mode and the memory mode.
RWARNING! NEVER let metal, wire or other objects transceiver in the event the Icom transceiver is used with equip- ➥ Push [V/MHz] to select the VFO mode.
Turn ON the Squelch Attenuator function:
touch any internal part of the transceiver. This may result in an ment that is not manufactured or approved by Icom. q Push [ ] to turn OFF the power.
• Push [M/CALL] one or more times to select the memory,
electric shock. w While holding down [LOCK] (SET), hold down [ ] for
Call or marine channel* mode.
1 second to turn ON the power and enter the Initial Set

■ Panel description— Front panel D Setting a frequency

mode.
e Push [SET] or [MONI] one or more times, to select the "SQL"
q If necessary, push [V/MHz] to select the VFO mode. item.
Function display !3
w Rotate [DIAL] to set the frequency. r Rotate [DIAL] to select "AT" (Attenuator).
q
• The frequency changes according to the selected tuning step. t Push [ ] to save and exit the Initial Set mode.
MW
• Push [V/MHz] one or more times, to toggle the frequency y Rotate [SQL] clockwise past the 12 o’clock position, to
step between 1 MHz and 10 MHz, if desired. activate the squelch attenuator.
w S.MW VOL
• The attenuation level can be adjusted up to approximate-
SQL
D Tuning step selection ly 20 dB, between the 12 o’clock and fully clockwise posi-
e The tuning step is the smallest selectable frequency incre- tions.
BANK OPT ment you can use to set the operating frequency. The follow-
ing tuning steps are selectable. NOTE: When using with the Monitor function.
r t y u i o !0 !1 !2 • 5 kHz • 6.25 kHz • 10 kHz • 12.5 kHz • 15 kHz The squelch attenuator functions even when the Monitor
• 20 kHz • 25 kHz • 30 kHz • 50 kHz function is in use. It is recommended to set [SQL] between
q POWER KEY [ ] o TONE•TONE SCAN KEY [TONE T-SCAN] NOTE: For convenience, select the tuning step that match- 10 and 12 o’clock.
Hold down for 1 second to turn power ON or OFF. ➥ Push to select the tone function. es the frequency intervals of the repeaters in your area.
w MEMORY WRITE KEY [S.MW MW] ➥ Hold down for 1 second to start a Tone Scan. D S-meter squelch
➥ Push to enter the memory write mode. !0 MEMORY/CALL•PRIORITY KEY [M/CALL PRIO] q If necessary, push [V/MHz] to select the VFO mode. The transceiver has an S-meter squelch. The S-meter
➥ Hold down for 1 second to program the selected mem- ➥ Push to select and toggle memory, Call and marine w Push [SET] to enter the Set mode. squelch allows you to set minimum signal level needed to
ory channel. channel modes. e Push [SET] or [MONI] one or more times, until “TS” appears. open the squelch.
• Continue to hold down the key to automatically incre- ➥ Hold down for 1 second to start a priority watch. r Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired tuning step.
ment the memory channels. !1 VFO/MHz TUNING•SCAN KEY [V/MHz SCAN] t Push any key, other than [SET] or [MONI], to save the Turn ON the S-meter squelch function:
➥ Push to select the VFO mode.
e MICROPHONE CONNECTOR entry and exit the Set mode. q Push [ ] to turn OFF the power.
• In the VFO mode, push to select the tuning step.
Connect the supplied microphone here. w While holding down [LOCK] (SET), hold down [ ] for 1 sec-
➥ Hold down for 1 second to start a scan. D Call channel selection
r VOLUME CONTROL [VOL] • Push to cancel an active scan.
ond to turn ON the power and enter the Initial Set mode.
Rotate to adjust the audio level. ➥ Push [M/CALL] one or more times to select the Call channel. e Push [SET] or [MONI] one or more times, to select the
!2 BANK•OPTION KEY [BANK OPT] • “C” appears instead of a memory channel number. "SQL" item.
t SQUELCH CONTROL [SQL] ➥ Push to select a memory bank in the memory mode.
• Push [M/CALL] to select the marine channel* mode, push r Rotate [DIAL] to select "SS" (S-meter squelch).
Rotate to adjust the squelch level. ➥ Hold down for 1 second to enter the Option Set mode.
again to return to the memory mode, or push [V/MHz] to t Push [ ] to exit the Initial Set mode.
• The S-meter squelch or attenuator squelch is activated, • In the marine channel mode, hold down for 1 second
select the VFO mode. y Rotate [SQL] clockwise past the 12 o’clock position, to
when you rotate [SQL] clockwise from the center position. to enter the Marine Set mode. activate the S-meter squelch.
y SET•LOCK KEY [SET LOCK] !3 TUNING DIAL [DIAL]
➥ Push to enter to the Set mode. ➥ Selects the operating frequency, memory channel.
D Lock function
➥ Hold down for 1 second to turn the Lock function ON or OFF. Use the Lock function to prevent accidental channel changes D Selecting output power
➥ Selects an item in the Set mode.
u MONITOR•CHANNEL NAME•PA KEY [MONI ANM PA] and unnecessary function access. Set the output power level to suit your operating require-
➥ Changes the scanning direction.
➥ Push to turn the monitor function ON or OFF. ➥ Hold down [LOCK] (SET) for 1 second to turn the Lock ments. Lower output power during short-distance commu-
➥ In the memory or Call channel mode, hold down for 1 function ON or OFF. nications may reduce the possibility of interference to other
D Microphone connector (front panel view) • [PTT], [MONI], [VOL] and [SQL] can be used, even stations and will reduce current consumption.
second to turn the channel name or number ON or OFF.
q +8 V DC output (Max. 35 mA) while the Frequency Lock function is ON. ➥ Push [LOW] one or more times to select the output pow-
➥ In the marine channel mode, hold down for 1 second to w Channel up/down
turn ON the Public Address function. e 8 V control IN er.
i OUTPUT POWER•DUPLEX KEY [LOW DUP] q i r PTT D Monitor function • The power level can be changed even while transmitting.
t GND (microphone ground)
➥ Push to select the output power. This function is used to listen to weak signals without dis-
y MIC (microphone input)
➥ Hold down for 1 second to select the minus duplex, u GND turbing the squelch setting, or to open the squelch manually,
plus duplex or simplex mode. i Data IN even when the tone squelch is in use.
➥ Push [MONI] to open the squelch.
■ Panel description— Function display • The “BUSY” icon blinks.
• Push [MONI] again to cancel the function. *: Transmission is inhibited in the marine channel mode.
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q FREQUENCY READOUT !2 S-METER SQUELCH ICON

Displays the operating frequency, channel name, Set Appears while the S-meter Squelch function is turned ON.
mode contents, and so on.
!3 SQUELCH ATTENUATOR ICON
• The frequency decimal point blinks during a scan.
Appears while the Squelch Attenuator function is turned ON.
• While the DTMF memory function is in use, “d” appears
in the 100 MHz digit. !4 PRIORITY WATCH ICON
Appears during Priority Watch.
w TRANSMIT ICON
➥ Appears while transmitting. !5 AUTO POWER OFF ICON
➥ Blinks while transmitting with the One-Touch PTT func- Appears when the Auto Power OFF function is turned ON.
tion ON.
!6 TONE ICONS
e AUDIO MUTE ICON Appear when the tone function is turned ON, and
Appears when the Audio Mute function is activated. indicate which tone function is in use.
r NARROW MODE ICON • Push [TONE] to select the desired tone function.
Appears when the narrow FM mode is selected. Subaudible tone encoder (only TX)
“ ”
t OUTPUT POWER ICONS
Displays the selected transmit output power level. “ ” and “ ” DTCS encoder (only TX)
“ ” CTCSS Squelch function
y KEY ICONS
Displays the function(s) of the front panel keys directly “ ” and “ ” Reverse CTCSS Squelch function
below the function display.
“ ” DTCS Squelch function
u SKIP ICON
Appears when the selected memory channel is set as a “ ” and “ ” Reverse DTCS Squelch function
skip channel.
“ ” and “ ” CTCSS Pocket beep function
i MEMORY CHANNEL NUMBER READOUT
➥ Displays the selected memory channel number. “ ” and “ ” DTCS Pocket beep function
➥ “C” appears when the Call channel is selected. !7 DUPLEX ICONS
o MEMORY ICON The “+” icon appears in the plus duplex mode.
Appears when the Memory mode is selected. The “–” icon appears in the minus duplex mode.

!0 S/RF INDICATOR !8 FOGHORN ICON

➥ Displays the relative signal strength, while receiving signals.
➥ Displays the output power level, while transmitting.
!1 BUSY ICON
➥ Appears when receiving a signal, or the squelch is open.
➥ Blinks while the monitor function is turned ON.
Appears while the Foghorn function is turned ON.
!9 LOCK ICON
Appears while the Lock function is turned ON.
■ Scan start/stop ■ Marine channels (Transmission is inhibited in the marine channel mode.)
D Preparation D Selecting a marine channel D Priority watch, Dualwatch/Tri-watch
If desired, set the scan resume option, program the q Push [M/CALL] one or more times to select the marine • Priority watch
scan edges, program 2 or more memory channels, and channel mode. A priority watch
set the skip channels. MUTE
DIGITAL PRIO AO BUSY
sequentially Ch 01 Ch 02
Appears NAR
MID Appears
LOW
LOCK ANM DUP T-SCAN PRIO SCAN
searches through
SET MONI LOW TONE M/CALL V/MHz

D Operation all TAG channels,

q Select the mode or bank. w Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired channel. while also moni- Ch 88
w Set the squelch to the point where the noise is just muted. Ch 16* Ch 03
toring the Priority
For full/programmed scan: e Hold down [SCAN] (V/MHz) for 1 second to start a scan. D Setting TAG channels
➥ Push [V/MHz] to select the VFO mode. channel. When a
• Rotate [DIAL] to change the scanning direction.
For memory or TAG channel scan: Marine channels; 09 and 16 are preprogrammed as TAG signal is detect- Ch 05 Ch 04
• Except for memory and TAG channel scans, the scan
➥ Push [M/CALL] one or more times to select the mem- channels. You can set other marine or memory channels as ed on the Prior- *Priority
type blinks in the memory channel readout: channel
ory or marine channel mode. TAG channels. ity channel, the
• During a full scan, push [SET] to switch between a full
For bank scan: NOTE: Only TAG channels are selectable in the marine watch pauses until the signal disappears; when a signal is
scan and a programmed scan (P1, P2 and P3).
➥ Push [BANK], and then rotate [DIAL] to select the de- channel mode. detected on a channel other than the Priority channel, the
• Push [V/MHz] to cancel the scan.
sired bank. q Push [M/CALL] one or more times to select the marine Priority watch switches to Dualwatch, until the signal disap-
channel mode. pears.
• During a full scan • During a programmed scan • During a memory or bank scan • During a TAG channel scan w Push [S.MW]. • Dualwatch
DIGITAL PRIO AO BUSY DIGITAL PRIO AO BUSY DIGITAL PRIO AO BUSY DIGITAL PRIO AO BUSY
DIGITAL PRIO AO BUSY Dualwatch monitors the Pri- Ch 16* Ch 88
MUTE
*Priority
MUTE
NAR
MUTE
NAR
MUTE
NAR
MUTE
NAR
NAR
MID
LOW
ority channel while receiving channel
MID MID MID MID
on a TAG channel. The watch
LOCK ANM DUP T-SCAN PRIO SCAN
LOW LOW LOW LOW SET MONI LOW TONE M/CALL V/ MHz
LOCK ANM DUP T-SCAN PRIO SCAN LOCK ANM DUP T-SCAN PRIO SCAN LOCK ANM DUP T-SCAN PRIO SCAN LOCK ANM DUP T-SCAN PRIO SCAN
SET MONI LOW TONE M/CALL V/MHz SET MONI LOW TONE M/CALL V/MHz SET MONI LOW TONE M/CALL V/MHz SET MONI LOW TONE M/CALL V/MHz

e Rotate [DIAL] to select a marine or memory channel to pauses when a signal is received on the Priority channel.
be added. • Tri-watch*
DIGITAL PRIO AO BUSY Tri-watch monitors the
■ Memory channels
Selected MUTE
NAR

channel MID
LOW
Priority channel and Ch 88 Ch 16† Ch 88 Ch 9*
LOCK ANM DUP T-SCAN PRIO SCAN
SET MONI LOW TONE M/CALL V/MHz
the Call channel while
The IC-2300H has a total of 207 memory channels for stor-
r Hold down [MW] (S.MW) for 1 second. receiving on a TAG
ing often used operating frequencies, repeater settings, and channel.
• 3 beeps sound and the selected channel is added. †
so on. Memories include 6 scan edges and 1 Call channel. Tri-watch switches to Priority channel *Call channel

D Clearing TAG channels Dualwatch, when receiving a signal on the Call channel.
D PROGRAMMING MEMORY CHANNELS The programmed TAG channels can be cleared as a TAG channel. *One or more TAG channels other than the Call and Priority chan-
1. Setting the frequency nels must be programmed, to start the Tri-watch.
3. Writing the memory channel q Push [M/CALL] one or more times to select the marine
In the VFO mode, set the desired operating frequency, re- Hold down [MW] (S.MW) for 1 second to program. channel mode.
peater, tone, tuning steps, and so on. • 3 beeps sound w Rotate [DIAL] to select the marine channel to be cleared. Start the watch:
• The memory channel number automatically increases when e Hold down [MW] (S.MW) for 1 second. q Push [M/CALL] one or more times to select the marine
2. Selecting the memory channel continuing to hold down [MW] (S.MW) after programming. • 3 beeps sound and the selected channel is cleared. channel mode.
Push [S.MW], and then rotate [DIAL] to select the desired w Hold down [OPT] (BANK) for 1 second, to enter the Ma-
rine Set mode.
memory channel. D Setting the Call/Priority channel
e Push [SET] or [MONI] until “PRI” appears.
• The “ ” icon and memory channel number blink. D Selecting Memory channel Set a TAG channel as the Call or Priority channel. r Rotate [DIAL] to select the Watch type.
MUTE
DIGITAL PRIO AO BUSY q Push [M/CALL] one or more times to select the memory q Push [M/CALL] one or more times to select the marine • “PR” : Priority watch
NAR
MID
LOW
mode. channel mode. • “DU” : Dualwatch
w Hold down [OPT] (BANK) for 1 second, to enter the Ma-
LOCK ANM DUP T-SCAN PRIO SCAN
SET MONI LOW TONE M/CALL V/MHz • The “ ” icon appears. • “TR” : Tri-watch.
[S.MW] [DIAL] w Rotate [DIAL] to select a desired memory channel. rine Set mode. t Push any key other than [SET], [MONI] or [BANK], to
• Only programmed memory channels can be selected. e Push [SET] or [MONI] until the “M–” and “C” or “M–” and save the setting and exit the Marine Set mode.
“P” appear. y Hold down [M/CALL] (PRIO) for 1 second to start the
DIGITAL PRIO AO BUSY DIGITAL PRIO AO BUSY
MUTE MUTE watch.
■ Set mode ■ Repeater operation
NAR NAR
MID MID
LOW
LOCK
SET
ANM
MONI
DUP T-SCAN PRIO SCAN
LOW
LOCK
SET
ANM
MONI
DUP T-SCAN SCAN • The “PRIO” icon appears.
Setting the Call channel Setting the Priority channel For only the Dual/Tri-watch:
• Set mode setting 1. Setting duplex • Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired TAG channel to re-
q Push [SET] to enter the Set mode. Hold down [DUP] (LOW) for 1 second once or twice to se- r Rotate [DIAL] to select the channel to set as the Call or ceive.
w Push [SET] or [MONI] to select a desired item. lect minus duplex or plus duplex. Priority channel. u To stop the watch, push [M/CALL].
e Rotate [DIAL] to select an option or value. t Push any key other than [SET], [MONI] or [BANK], to
DIGITAL PRIO AO BUSY
r Push any key other than [SET] or [MONI], to save and MUTE
NAR save the setting and exit the Marine Set mode.
MID
exit the Set mode. LOW
LOCK ANM DUP T-SCAN PRIO SCAN
SET MONI LOW TONE M/CALL V/ MHz

Set mode items : [MONI] [DUP] (LOW) ■ Foghorn function

: [SET] The Foghorn function repeatedly sounds a horn.
• Repeater tone frequency 2. Repeater tone
Select the subaudible tone If accessing the repeater requires a subaudible tone, push q Push [M/CALL] one or more times to select the marine u Push [SET] or [MONI] until “FOG” appears.
SET MONI
needed to access the repeater. [TONE] one or more times until “ ” appears. channel mode. i Rotate [DIAL] to set the Foghorn pattern.
w Hold down [OPT] (BANK) for 1 second, to enter the Ma- • Select "OF" to turn OFF the function.
• Tone squelch frequency MUTE
DIGITAL PRIO AO BUSY
rine Set mode. • Refer to the below table for the horn output patterns.
NAR

Select the CTCSS tone frequency MID

LOW
LOCK ANM DUP T-SCAN PRIO SCAN
e Push [SET] or [MONI] until “FVL” appears. o Push any key other than [SET], [MONI] or [BANK], to
SET MONI
for the tone squelch function. SET MONI LOW TONE M/CALL V/ MHz
r Rotate [DIAL] to set the output level to 1 (min) to 32 (max). save the setting and exit the Marine Set mode.
[TONE] t Push [SET] or [MONI] until “FREQ” appears. • The " " icon blinks while the Foghorn function is ON.
• DTCS code y Rotate [DIAL] to set the horn frequency to 200–850 Hz in • While sounding a horn, rotate [DIAL] to set the horn out-
Set the DTCS code 10 Hz steps. put level.
for DTCS squelch use.
• Foghorn patterns
■ Initial Set mode
SET MONI

TYPE PATTERN USAGE

• DTCS polarity
The initial Set mode is accessed at power ON, and al- UNDERWAY One 5-second blast every 120 seconds. 5 sec. ±1 Motor vessel underway and making way.
Set the Transmit lows you to set seldom-changed settings. In this way, "FOG-WA"
and Receive DTCS polarity.
SET MONI
you can “customize” the transceiver to suit your prefer- 120 sec.
• Frequency offset ence and operating style. STOP Two 5-second blasts (separated by 2 sec- 5 sec. ±1 Motor vessel underway but stopped (not
"FOG-ST" onds) every 120 seconds. making way).
Set the duplex frequency offset. • Initial Set mode operation
SET MONI
q While holding down [SET], hold down [ ] for 1 sec- 2 sec. 120 sec.

• Reverse mode ond to enter the Initial Set mode. SAIL One 5-second blast followed by two 5 sec. ±1 Sailing vessel underway, fishing vessel
1 sec.
Turn the Reverse Duplex w Push [SET] or [MONI] to select the desired item. "FOG-SA" 1-second blasts (each separated by 2 (underway or anchored), vessel not under
command, a vessel restricted in her ability
SET MONI
function ON or OFF e Rotate [DIAL] to select the option or value. seconds) every 120 seconds.
2 sec. 120 sec. to maneuver (underway or at anchor), or a
r Push [ ] to save and exit the initial Set mode. vessel towing or pushing another ahead.
• Tuning step Vessel under tow (manned).
TOW One 5-second blast followed by three 5 sec. ±1 1 sec.
Set the VFO tuning step. Initial Set mode items : [MONI] "FOG-TO" 1-second blasts (each separated by
: [SET] 2-seconds) every 120 seconds.
SET MONI
• Key-touch beep 2 sec. 120 sec.
DIGITAL

• Scan stop timer

MUTE
NAR
MID
Turn the confirmation beeps
LOW
ON (default) or OFF.
■ Marine Set mode ■ Public Address (PA) function
LOCK ANM DUP T-SCAN
SET MONI LOW TONE

Select the scan pause timer option.

SET MONI
• Time-out timer
DIGITAL D Marine Set mode operation The Public Address function is for hailing or making
• Scan resume timer MUTE
NAR Inhibit continuous transmissions onboard announcements through a PA speaker.
MID
LOW
longer than the set time period. q Push [M/CALL] one or more times to select the marine
Select the resume options of a scan pause.
LOCK
SET
ANM
MONI
DUP
LOW
T-SCAN
TONE IMPORTANT: While the Public Address function is turned
channel mode.
ON, the transceiver cannot receive nor transmit signals.
SET MONI

• Auto power OFF w Hold down [OPT] (BANK) for 1 second, to enter the Ma-
rine Set mode.
D Setting the Public Address function
DIGITAL
• Display dimmer MUTE
Automatically turn
e Push [SET] or [MONI] to select the desired item.
NAR
MID
LOW the transceiver’s power OFF.
q Push [M/CALL] one or more times to select the marine
LOCK ANM DUP T-SCAN

Set the backlight brightness.

SET MONI LOW TONE
r Rotate [DIAL] to select the option or value.
SET MONI
• Repeater lockout t Push any key other than [SET], [MONI] or [BANK], to channel mode.
DIGITAL save the setting and exit the Marine Set mode. w Hold down [OPT] (BANK) for 1 second, to enter the Ma-
• Auto dimmer MUTE
NAR
MID Set the transmission lockout capability. rine Set mode.
LOW

D Marine Set mode items e Push [SET] or [MONI] until “PVL” appears.
LOCK ANM DUP T-SCAN
SET MONI LOW TONE
Set the Auto Dimmer brightness.
SET MONI
Marine Set mode items : [MONI]
r Rotate [DIAL] to set the output level to between 1 (mini-
• Squelch delay mum) and 32 (maximum).
: [SET]
• Display color MUTE
NAR
DIGITAL

Set the squelch delay to “S” (Short) or • Priority channel t Push any key other than [SET], [MONI] or [BANK], to
MID
LOW
LOCK ANM DUP T-SCAN “L” (Long). MUTE
DIGITAL AO BUSY Set the Priority channel. save the setting and exit the Marine Set mode.
Select the display backlight color. SET MONI LOW TONE
NAR
MID
LOW
SET MONI

D Turning ON the Public Address function

LOCK ANM DUP T-SCAN PRIO SCAN
SET MONI

• Squelch type
• Display contrast
MUTE
NAR
DIGITAL Set the squelch type to “OFF” (Noise squelch), • Call channel q Hold down [PA] (MONI) for 1 second, to turn ON the
MID “SS” (S-meter Squelch) or DIGITAL AO BUSY
Set the Call channel. Public Address function.
Adjust the LCD contrast. LOW MUTE
LOCK
SET
ANM
MONI
DUP
LOW
T-SCAN
TONE “AT” (Squelch Attenuator). NAR
MID
LOW DIGITAL AO BUSY
SET MONI
LOCK ANM DUP T-SCAN PRIO SCAN MUTE
SET MONI NAR
MID
LOW

• Transmit permission • Tone burst LOCK

SET
ANM
MONI
DUP
LOW
T-SCAN
TONE
PRIO
M/CALL
SCAN
V/MHz

DIGITAL
• Skip channel
Turn the TX inhibit function ON or OFF.
MUTE
NAR DIGITAL AO BUSY Turn the channel skip setting ON • While the Public Address function is ON, only [SET],
MID
Turn the Tone Burst function ON or OFF. MUTE
NAR

(Select “OFF” to inhibit transmitting.)

LOW
MID or OFF for the channel skip scans
[PA] (MONI) and [ ] are usable.
LOCK ANM DUP T-SCAN
SET MONI LOW TONE LOW
SET MONI LOCK ANM DUP T-SCAN PRIO SCAN
SET MONI

• While holding down [PTT], rotate [DIAL] to set the out-

• Channel skip setting † • DTMF speed • AF output selections put level.
w Hold down [PTT], and speak into the microphone at a
DIGITAL
MUTE DIGITAL AO BUSY Select the AF output location.
Turn the Skip function ON or OFF.
NAR
MID
LOW
Set the DTMF sending rate to 1–3 or 5. MUTE
NAR

SET MONI
LOCK
SET
ANM
MONI
DUP
LOW
T-SCAN
TONE
MID
LOW
LOCK ANM DUP T-SCAN PRIO SCAN
normal voice level.
SET MONI
• “PA ON” blinks, while holding down [PTT].
• Bank setting †
• Display type
• Foghorn function e Hold down [PA] (MONI) for 1 second again, to turn OFF
Assign the desired memory MUTE
NAR
DIGITAL
Set the display type MUTE
DIGITAL AO BUSY Set the Foghorn pattern to the Public Address function.
NAR
and scan edge channels. MID
LOW
LOCK ANM DUP T-SCAN
while in the memory mode. MID
LOW
Underway (“WA”), Stop (“ST”),
SET MONI SET MONI LOW TONE LOCK ANM DUP T-SCAN PRIO SCAN

■ AF output selections
SET MONI Sail (“SA”), Tow (“TO”) or OFF (“OF”).
• Bank link function† • Voltage display • Foghorn frequency
Assign the desired banks DIGITAL DIGITAL AO BUSY Set the Foghorn frequency to between The IC-2300H has three AF output selections. Select the
MUTE
NAR Turn the Voltage Display MUTE

SET MONI
for a continuous banks scan. MID
LOW
LOCK ANM DUP T-SCAN function ON or OFF.
NAR
MID
LOW
200 and 850 Hz, in 10 Hz steps. output that suits your operating style.
q Push [M/CALL] one or more times to select the marine
LOCK ANM DUP T-SCAN PRIO SCAN
SET MONI LOW TONE
SET MONI

• Wide/Narrow channel mode.

• Public Address (PA) output level
Set both the transmit w Hold down [OPT] (BANK) for 1 second, to enter the Ma-
Set the Public Address output level
DIGITAL AO BUSY

SET MONI
and receive passband.
MUTE
NAR
MID to between 1 (min) and 32 (max). rine Set mode.
e Push [SET] or [MONI] until “RSP” appears.
LOW
LOCK ANM DUP T-SCAN PRIO SCAN
SET MONI

• MIC gain r Rotate [DIAL] to select the AF output location.

• Foghorn output level • “OF” : The received AF signal is output from the speaker
Set the microphone sensitivity. DIGITAL AO BUSY Set the foghorn output level
MUTE
NAR
jack. (When no external speaker is connected, the
SET MONI MID to between 1 (min) and 32 (max).
LOW
LOCK
SET
ANM
MONI
DUP T-SCAN PRIO SCAN AF signal is output from the internal speaker.)
†
Appears only when accessing the Set mode from the memory mode. • “AL” : The received AF signal is output from both inter-
• Watch type nal speaker and speaker jack.
MUTE
DIGITAL AO BUSY
Set the watch type to Priority • “IN” : The received AF signal is output from the internal
NAR
MID
LOW
watch (“PR”), Dualwatch (“DU”) or speaker.
LOCK ANM DUP T-SCAN PRIO SCAN
SET MONI
Tri-watch (“TR”). t Push any key other than [SET], [MONI] or [BANK], to
save the setting and exit the Marine Set mode.

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