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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
i2720H
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is sub-
ject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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FOREWORD IMPORTANT
Thank you for purchasing this Icom product. The IC-2720H READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely
VHF/UHF FM TRANSCEIVER is designed and built with Icom’s su- before using the transceiver.
perior technology and craftsmanship. With proper care, this
product should provide you with years of trouble-free opera- SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL— This in-
tion. struction manual contains important operating instructions for
the IC-2720H.
We want to take a couple of moments of your time to thank
you for making your IC-2720H your radio of choice, and hope
you agree with Icom’s philosophy of “technology first.” Many
hours of research and development went into the design of EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS
your IC-2720H.
WORD DEFINITION
Personal injury, fire hazard or electric shock
D FEATURES R WARNING!
may occur.
CAUTION Equipment damage may occur.
❍ V/V, U/U simultaneous receive capability
Recommended for optimum use. No risk of
❍ Independent controls for each left and right NOTE
personal injury, fire or electric shock.
bands
❍ Separate controller for flexible installation
❍ 50 W* of high transmit output power
*VHF band; 35 W for UHF, 25 W for Taiwan version
❍ Remote control microphone standard Icom, Icom Inc. and the logo are registered trademarks of Icom
❍ New DMS (Dynamic Memory Scan) system Incorporated (Japan) in the United States, the United Kingdom, Ger-
many, France, Spain, Russia and/or other countries.
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PRECAUTION
RWARNING RF EXPOSURE! This device emits Radio NEVER let objects impede the operation of the cooling fan on the
Frequency (RF) energy. Extreme caution should be observed when rear panel.
operating this device. If you have any questions regarding RF expo- DO NOT push the PTT when not actually desiring to transmit.
sure and safety standards please refer to the Federal Communica-
tions Commission Office of Engineering and Technology’s report on
DO NOT allow children to play with any radio equipment contain-
ing a transmitter.
Evaluating Compliance with FCC Guidelines for Human Radio fre-
quency Electromagnetic Fields (OET Bulletin 65). During mobile operation, DO NOT operate the transceiver with-
out running the vehicle’s engine. When the transceiver’s power is ON
RWARNING! NEVER connect the transceiver to an AC out- and your vehicle’s engine is OFF, the vehicle’s battery will soon be-
let. This may pose a fire hazard or result in an electric shock. come exhausted.
RWARNING! NEVER operate the transceiver while driving a AVOID using or placing the transceiver in direct sunlight or in
vehicle. Safe driving requires your full attention—anything less may areas with temperatures below –10°C or above +60°C.
result in an accident.
BE CAREFUL! The transceiver will become hot when operat-
NEVER connect the transceiver to a power source of more than ing it continuously for long periods.
16 V DC. This will damage the transceiver.
AVOID setting the transceiver in a place without adequate venti-
NEVER connect the transceiver to a power source using reverse lation. Heat dissipation may be affected, and the transceiver may be
polarity. This will damage the transceiver. damaged.
NEVER cut the DC power cable between the DC plug and fuse AVOID the use of chemical agents such as benzine or alcohol
holder. If an incorrect connection is made after cutting, the transceiver when cleaning, as they can damage the transceiver’s surfaces.
may be damaged.
USE Icom microphones only (supplied or optional). Other manu-
NEVER expose the transceiver to rain, snow or any liquids. The facturer’s microphones have different pin assignments and may dam-
transceiver may be damaged. age the transceiver if attached.
NEVER operate or touch the transceiver with wet hands. This may
result in an electric shock or damage the transceiver. For U.S.A. only
NEVER place the transceiver where normal operation of the vehi- CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this device, not ex-
cle may be hindered or where it could cause bodily injury. pressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority to
operate this device under FCC regulations.
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■ Selecting output power ................................................................ 20 9 DTMF MEMORY ENCODER ..................................................... 48–51
■ One-touch PTT function ............................................................... 21 ■ Programming a DTMF code ......................................................... 48 3
■ Audio mute function ..................................................................... 21 ■ Transmitting a DTMF code .......................................................... 50
4 REPEATER OPERATION ......................................................... 22–28 ■ DTMF speed ................................................................................ 51 4
■ General ........................................................................................ 22 10 POCKET BEEP AND TONE SQUELCH ................................... 52–55
■ Accessing a repeater ................................................................... 23 ■ Pocket beep operation ................................................................. 52
5
■ Subaudible tones ......................................................................... 25 ■ Tone/DTCS squelch operation ..................................................... 54 6
■ Offset frequency .......................................................................... 27 ■ Tone scan ..................................................................................... 55
■ Auto repeater (USA version only) ................................................ 28 11 OTHER FUNCTIONS ................................................................ 56–72 7
5 MEMORY OPERATION ............................................................ 29–37 ■ Set mode ...................................................................................... 56
■ General description ...................................................................... 29 ■ Initial set mode ............................................................................. 60 8
■ Memory channel selection ........................................................... 29 ■ AM/FM narrow mode ................................................................... 64
■ Programming a memory channel ................................................. 30 ■ Weather channel operation (USA version only) ........................... 65 9
■ Transferring memory contents ..................................................... 32 ■ Microphone keys .......................................................................... 66
■ Memory clearing .......................................................................... 34 ■ Partial reset .................................................................................. 67 10
■ Memory bank selection ................................................................ 35 ■ All reset ........................................................................................ 67
■ Memory bank setting .................................................................... 36 ■ Data cloning ................................................................................. 68
11
■ Transferring bank contents .......................................................... 37 ■ Packet operation .......................................................................... 69 12
6 CALL CHANNEL OPERATION ................................................ 38–39 12 MAINTENANCE ........................................................................ 73–74
■ Call channel selection .................................................................. 38 ■ Troubleshooting ........................................................................... 73 13
■ Call channel transferring .............................................................. 38 ■ Fuse replacement ........................................................................ 74
■ Programming a call channel ........................................................ 39 13 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS ........................................... 75–76 14
7 SCAN OPERATION .................................................................. 40–45 ■ Specifications ............................................................................... 75
■ Scan types ................................................................................... 40 ■ Options ......................................................................................... 76
■ Scan start/stop ............................................................................. 41 14 MODE ARRANGEMENT ........................................................... 77–78
■ Scan edges programming ............................................................ 42
■ Skip channel setting ..................................................................... 44
■ Scan resume condition ................................................................ 45
8 PRIORITY WATCH .................................................................... 46–47
■ Priority watch types ...................................................................... 46
■ Priority watch operation ............................................................... 47
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■ Installation
D Installation methods
• Single body installation • Remote installation
Front panel
Transceiver
Main body
• Optional MB-85 COMBINATION BRACKET is necessary to • The supplied MB-84 REMOTE CONTROLLER BRACKET and
mount the controller to the main unit. (20 cm; 77⁄8″ separa- OPC-1155 SEPARATION CABLE can be used for installation.
tion cable is supplied with the bracket.) • Optional OPC-1156 SEPARATION CABLE (3.5 m; 11.5 ft) is
• The supplied mounting bracket (or optional MB-17A) can be available for extend the separation cable.
used for the main unit installation. • Optional MB-65 MOUNTING BASE is available for increasing
front panel mounting possibilities.
• Optional OPC-440 MICROPHONE CABLE (5.0 m; 16.4 ft) and
OPC-647 (2.5 m; 8.2 ft) are available to extend the micro-
phone cable.
• Optional OPC-441 SPEAKER CABLE (5.0 m; 16.4 ft) is avail-
able to extend the speaker cable.
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self-tapping
screws
Flat washer
Mounting nut
Main unit
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D MB-84 installation
The supplied MB-84 REMOTE CONTROLLER BRACKET is used
for separate installation.
q Drill 2 holes where the bracket is to be installed. wAttach the remote controller to the MB-84 and tighten the
• Approx. 4 mm (1⁄8″) when using nuts; approx. 1–2 mm (1⁄16″) controller using with the supplied screws.
when using self-tapping screws. e Tighten the controller with bracket.
• Over-head mounting
Nut • Using the optional MB-65
Remote
Spring
controller
washer
Supplied
screws
MB-84
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• Example 1 • Example 2
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Ferrite core
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IC-2720H
DC power
supply 13.8 V
⊕ red − black
+ red to an
_ black
WARNING! AC − ⊕
NEVER Fuses outlet
remove the 20 A
fuse holders.
Fuses
12 V − black 20 A
battery ⊕ red
Supplied 12 V
DC power cable See p. 74 for fuse replacement.
NOTE: Crimp Solder
Use terminals for the
cable connections.
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To antenna
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Push again
[M/CALL•MW] [M/CALL•MW] MAIN
T X
MAIN
T X
M M
While pushing both [M/CALL•MW], turn power ON.
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[DIAL]
Rotate the desired [DIAL].
MAIN MAIN
T X T X
Using the HM-133
You can directly enter the frequency with the HM-133 keypad
M M
for the main band.
[EXAMPLE]: Setting frequency to 145.3625 MHz.
Frequency band initial is displayed.
Push MAIN
T X
Push MAIN
T X
Push MAIN
T X
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■ Repeater operation
Push MAIN
T X
DUP
Push [DUP•MONI].
2. Repeater tone
MAIN T
Push [TONE•DTMF] several times until “T” appears, if the re- T X
Push , then
peater requires a subaudible tone to be accessed.
MAIN DUP T
T X
Push [TONE•DTMF].
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MAIN
T X
XI
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MAIN
T X
Push ,
then M
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1 PANEL DESCRIPTION
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PANEL DESCRIPTION 1
!0 DUP
MONI
TONE
DTMF
LOW
PRIO
!0
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1 PANEL DESCRIPTION
■ Function display
q w e r t q w e r t
Left band Right band
y y
!2 !1 !0 o i u !2 !1 !0 o i u
*The same indications for both the left and right bands are arranged.
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PANEL DESCRIPTION 1
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1 PANEL DESCRIPTION
r COOLING FAN
Rotates while transmitting.
Also rotates while receiving depending on the setting in ini-
tial set mode. (p. 62)
r t y u
t ANTENNA CONNECTOR [ANT]
i Connects a 50 Ω antenna with a PL-259 connector and a
50 Ω coaxial cable.
ANTENNA INFORMATION
q DATA SOCKET [DATA] For radio communications, the antenna is of critical impor-
Connects a TNC (Terminal Node Controller), etc. for data tance, to maximize your output power and receiver sensi-
communications. tivity. The transceiver accepts a 50 Ω antenna and less
• See p. 6 for connection information.
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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PANEL DESCRIPTION 1
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1 PANEL DESCRIPTION
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PANEL DESCRIPTION 1
■ Microphone keypad 1
Starts and stops priority watch. (p. 47) Turns the one-touch PTT function ON and
OFF. (p. 21)
After pushing :
Selects high output power. (p. 20) Turns the DTCS squelch ON. (p. 53)
Transmits the appropriate
DTMF code. (pgs. 26, 50)
Selects mid. output power. (p. 20) Turns the DTCS pocket beep function ON. When the DTMF memory en-
(p. 53) coder is activated, push [0] to
Selects low output power (p. 20) Turns the DTMF memory encoder function [9] to transmit the appropriate
ON. (p. 49) DTMF memory contents .
Selects minus duplex operation. (p. 24) Turns the subaudible tone encoder ON. (p. 50)
(p. 24)
Selects plus duplex operation. (p. 24) Turns the CTCSS pocket beep function
ON. (p. 53)
Selects simplex operation. (p. 24) Turns the tone squelch function ON.
(p. 53)
Increases audio output level. (p. 16) Sends a 1750 Hz tone signal while pushing
and holding. (p. 26)
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PANEL DESCRIPTION 1
■ Optional Microphones 1
(HM-118N/TN/TAN)
• HM-118N w
q PTT SWITCH
➥ Push and hold to transmit; release to receive.
w UP/DOWN SWITCHES [UP]/[DN]
➥ Push either switch to change operating frequency,
ON
memory channel, set mode setting, etc. (pgs. 13, 29, 56)
q e
➥ Push either switch for 1 sec. to start scanning. (p. 41)
OFF
e UP/DN LOCK SWITCH
Slide to toggle [UP]/[DN] switches function ON and OFF.
r KEYPAD (HM-118TN/TAN only)
While pushing [PTT], push the desired key to send the
DTMF code.
• HM-118TN/TAN w
(DTMF)
ON
q e
OFF
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2 SETTING A FREQUENCY
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SETTING A FREQUENCY 2
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2 SETTING A FREQUENCY
M M
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SETTING A FREQUENCY 2
[LOW•PRIO]
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2 SETTING A FREQUENCY
■ Lock functions
To prevent accidental frequency changes and unnecessary D Microphone keypad lock
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], [DTMF-S] and [FUNC] on the micro-
Push [SET• ] phone can be used.
for 1 sec. • All switches on the transceiver can be used.
• The keypad lock function is released when the
power is turned OFF then ON again.
MAIN MAIN
T X T X
M M
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BASIC OPERATION 3
■ Receiving ■ Monitor function
q Set the audio level for the main band. This function is used to listen to weak signals without disturb- 2
➥ Push the desired band’s [MAIN•BAND]. ing the squelch setting.
➥ Push [DUP•MONI] for 1 sec. to open the squelch.
3
Push [DUP•MONI]
➥ Rotate the main band’s [VOL] to adjust the audio level. for 1 sec.
➥ Push the [DUP•MONI] for 1 sec. to close the squelch.
w Set the squelch level.
➥ Rotate the main band’s [SQL] fully counterclockwise in
advance, then rotate the [SQL] clockwise until the noise MAIN MAIN
just disappears. T X T X
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3 BASIC OPERATION
■ 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• ], turn the power ON to enter initial
The squelch attenuator allows you to set a minimum signal set mode.
level needed to open the squelch. The attenuator function can While pushing [SET• ]
be deactivated in initial set mode. push [PWR] to enter initial
set mode
➥ 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
12 o’clock and fully clockwise position. ePush [SET• ] or [LOW•PRIO] to select “Att-On” (squelch
• When setting the squelch from the microphone, a level greater attenuator) item.
than ‘19’ activates the squelch attenuator.
r Rotate the left band’s [DIAL] to toggle the function ON and
Noise squelch OFF.
• Select “OF” to deactivate the squelch attenuator function.
Squelch MAIN MAIN
threshold T X T X
Squelch is Squelch M M
open. attenuator
t Push [PWR] to exit initial set mode.
Shallow Deep
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BASIC OPERATION 3
M M NOTE:
• Memory channels are common for the left and right band.
While transmitting on the main band, the sub band’s memory channel • Transmitting during the para-watch operation is possible.
readout shows the current condition and “Si” indication alternately. However, the sub band’s reception is deactivated during
transmit as shown in the example at left.
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3 BASIC OPERATION
■ Sub band mute/sub band busy beep USING INITIAL SET MODE
The sub band mute function automatically cuts out sub band e Rotate the left band’s [DIAL] to select the condition.
audio signals when both main and sub band signals are re- DISPLAY SUB BAND MUTE BUSY BEEP
ceived simultaneously. SUb-OF OFF OFF
While operating on the main band, a beep sounds to inform SUb-OF S OFF ON
you that a signal was received on the sub band. SUb-On ON OFF
SUb-On S ON ON
MAIN
T X The display shows that
the sub band mute is rPush [PWR] momentarily, to exit initial set mode and return
turned ON and sub band to the previous indications.
M
busy beep is turned ON.
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BASIC OPERATION 3
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3 BASIC OPERATION
ceive.
• A beep sounds when transmission is started and a Shows the current condition and “Si” indication alternately.
long beep sounds when returning to receive.
• “$” blinks when transmitting with the one-touch
PTT function.
MAIN
T X
T X indicator blinks
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REPEATER OPERATION 4
■ General
• Repeater operation flow chart
Repeaters allow you to extend the operational range of your
radio because a repeater has much higher output power than Step 1: 3
Set the desired band to operate the repeater.
the typical transceiver. 4
Normally, a repeater has indipendent frequencies for each re-
ceiver and transmitter. Step 2:
A subaudible tone may also be required to access a repeater Set the desired receive frequency (repeater output frequency).
• The IC-2720H USA version has the auto repeater function. Thus the
steps 3 and 4 may not be necessary, depending on the setting.
• Repeater settings can be stored into a memory channel.
Station A: Station B:
Tx: 444.540 MHz Tx: 444.540 MHz
Rx: 449.540 MHz Rx: 449.540 MHz
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4 REPEATER OPERATION
■ Accessing a repeater
q Set the receive frequency (repeater output frequency) on r Push and hold [PTT] to transmit.
the main band. (pgs. 11–13) • The displayed frequency automatically changes to the transmit
w Push [DUP•MONI] one or two times, to select minus du- frequency (repeater input frequency).
plex or plus duplex. • If “OFF” appears, confirm that the offset frequency (p. 27) is set
• “DUP–” or “DUP” appears to indicate the transmit frequency for correctly.
minus shift or plus shift, respectively. t Release [PTT] to receive.
• When the auto repeater function is turned ON (available for the MAIN DUP T MAIN DUP T
T X T X
USA version only), steps w and e are not necessary. (p. 28)
MAIN DUP
T X M M
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REPEATER OPERATION 4
z Set the receive frequency (repeater output fre- m Push [SIMP 9(TSQL)] to return to simplex opera-
DUP– quency) on the main band. (pgs. 11–13) SIMP tion.
7 9
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+ DUP [FUNC] then [ENT C(T-OFF)].
MAIN
8 Push T X
4
MAIN DUP
Push T X
MAIN DUP T
Push , T X
then .
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4 REPEATER OPERATION
“T” and “rt” appear [SET• ] v Push [Y] or [Z] to select and set the desired
r Rotate the main band’s [DIAL] to select and set the desired subaudible tone frequency.
• Push and hold [Y]/[Z] to change the above tones
subaudible frequency.
continuously.
t Push [TONE•DTMF] 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-
67.0 79.7 94.8 110.9 131.8 156.7 171.3 186.2 203.5 229.1
quency is cleared once another memory channel or VFO
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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REPEATER OPERATION 4
then or .
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4 REPEATER OPERATION
When communicating through a repeater, the transmit fre- z Push [BAND] to select the desired band (left or
quency is shifted from the receive frequency by an amount SET right) as the main 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.
frequency. x Select the desired mode/channel you wish to
set the offset frequency to, such as VFO mode
qPush [MAIN•BAND] to select the desired band (left or right) or memory/call channel.
as the main band. • The offset frequency can be independently pro-
• Push [MAIN•BAND] for 1 sec. then rotate the [DIAL] to select the grammed into each mode or channel.
desired frequency band if necessary. c Push [SET B(D-OFF)] to enter set mode.
wSelect the desired mode/channel you wish to set the offset v Push [SET B(D-OFF)] or [ENT C(T-OFF)] until
frequency to, such as VFO mode or memory/call channel. “DUP” and offset frequency appear.
• The offset frequency can be independently programmed into
each mode or channel.
DUP
e Push [SET• ] to enter set mode. MAIN
T X
rPush [SET• ] or [LOW•PRIO] until “DUP” and offset fre- Push
quency appear. M
MAIN DUP
T X
b Push [Y] or [Z] to set the desired offset.
M
• Direct frequency entry from the keypad is not possi-
ble.
“DUP” and offset frequency appear [LOW•PRIO] [SET• ] n Push [CLR A(MW)] to exit set mode.
tRotate the main band’s [DIAL] to set the desired offset fre- ☞NOTE: The offset frequency can be set in a memory/call
quency. channel temporarily. However, the set frequency is cleared
y Push [TONE•DTMF] to exit set mode. once another memory channel or VFO mode is selected.
To store the offset frequency permanently, overwrite the
channel information.
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5 MEMORY OPERATION
■ General description
The transceiver has 212 memory channels including 10 scan D Using the [Y]/[Z] keys
edge memory channels (5 pairs), and 2 call channels. Each of z Push [BAND] to select the desired band as
these channels can be individually programmed with operating MR/CALL the main band.
frequency (pgs. 11–13), duplex direction (p. 23) and offset x Push [MR/CALL] to select memory mode.
(p. 27), subaudible tone encoder or tone squelch and its tone c Push [Y] or [Z] to select and set the desired
frequency (pgs. 23, 25, 52, 53) and skip information* (p. 44). Y/Z
memory channel.
In addition, a total of 10 memory banks, A to J, are available • Pushing [Y]/[Z] for 1 sec. activates a scan.
for usage by group, etc. • If scan is activated, push [Y]/[Z] again or push
*except for scan edge memory channels. [CLR A(MW)] to stop it.
“!” appears
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[EXAMPLE]: Programming 145.870 MHz into memory channel 20 (blank channel) via the controller.
V/MHz M/CALL
Push SCAN Rotate for setting frequency, etc. Push MW for 1 sec.
MAIN MAIN MAIN
T X T X “
“Beep T X
“ Beep
M M “ Beep M
“
Rotate Push MW
S.MW for 1 sec. and continue to push ➠
MAIN MAIN MAIN
T X “
“Beep T X T X
“ Beep “Beep
M “ Beep M M
“
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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
MAIN MAIN MAIN
T X T X T X
“Beep
M M M
“ Beep “Beep
M “ Beep M M
“
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M M M
HM-133 operation:
Push to select memory mode. Select memory channel. Push then push for 1 sec.
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HM-133 operation:
Select the memory channel, push then push . Push then push for 1 sec.
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■ Memory clearing
Contents of programmed memories can be cleared (blanked), r Push the same band’s [M/CALL•MW] momentarily, then
if desired. push the [M/CALL•MW] again for 1 sec.
☞ This operation must be performed within 1.5 sec.
q Push [V/MHz•SCAN] to select VFO mode in the desired • 3 beeps sound, then the frequency is cleared.
band (left or right). • “!” indicator and the channel number blink continuously.
w Push the same band’s [M/CALL•MW] for 1 sec. • When clearing the call channel, the current VFO conditions are 5
• “!” indicator and the memory channel number blink. re-programmed into the call channel automatically.
e Rotate the same band’s [DIAL] to select the memory chan- t Push the same band’s [MAIN•BAND] or [V/MHz•SCAN], to
nel to be cleared. return to VFO mode.
• Memory channels not yet programmed are blank.
☞NOTE: Be careful!— the contents of cleared memories
CANNOT be recalled.
M M M
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✔INFORMATION
MAIN
T X When the VFO mode is
selected from the call channel,
a small “c” appears instead of
M
memory channel number.
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[EXAMPLE]: Programming 145.120 MHz into the call channel 2 via the microphone.
Push to select VFO mode. Set the frequency. Push , then .
M M M
Push until large “C” appears. Push , then push for 1 sec. ➠
MAIN
T X
MAIN
T X
“
“Beep
MAIN
T X
“ Beep
M M
“ Beep M
“
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■ 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. 41) Repeatedly scans all frequen- PROGRAMMED SCAN Repeatedly scans between
cies over the entire band. (p. 41) two user-programmed fre-
Band Band Used as the simplest scan Start End quencies. Used for checking
edge edge without any preliminary set- 1A 1b
for frequencies within a speci- 6
2A 2b
Scan
tings necessary.
Band
3A
4A Scan edges
3b
4b Band
fied range such as repeater 7
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. 41) Repeatedly scans memory SCAN RESUME 4 resume conditions are avail-
channels except those set as CONDITION (p. 45) 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
M1 M2 M3 a signal
passing normally busy Pause
the signal disappears; timer
M0 M4 channels such as repeater scan scans pause for 5, 10 or
M 199 M6 M5
SKIP frequencies. 2 sec. 15 sec.
Timer
scan
Pausing
☞ NOTE: A tone scan function is available to search for subaudible tones (e.g. when you want to find a subaudible tone fre-
quency necessary to open a repeater). See p. 55 for details.
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■ Scan start/stop
D Preparation
Scan resume condition (p. 45); program the scan edges z Push [VFO/LOCK] to select VFO mode for
SCAN full/programmed scan; push [MR/CALL] to select
(pgs. 42, 43); program 2 or more memory channels (pgs. 30, 2
31); set skip settings, if desired (p. 44). memory mode for memory scan, in the main
band.
SET
D Operation B
• Push [FUNC] then [MONI 1(BANK)] to select a bank
for bank scan.
q Select VFO mode for full/programmed scan with
[V/MHz•SCAN]; or memory mode for memory scan with x Push [SQLY D(MUTE)] or [SQLZ #(16KEY-L)] to
[M/CALL•MW] in the desired band. set the squelch to the point where noise is just
• Select the desired bank with the same band’s [MAIN•BAND] for muted.
bank scan. c Push [SCAN 2(T-SCAN)] to start the scan.
w Set the squelch to the point where noise is just muted. • Push [Y] or [Z] for 1 sec. also starts the scan.
e Push the [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 the same band’s [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• ] to switch full and programmed scan (P1, b To stop the scan push [SCAN 2(T-SCAN)] or
P2, P3, P4 and P5), if VFO is selected in step q. [CLR A(MW)].
t To stop the scan, push the [V/MHz•SCAN].
• During full scan • During programmed scan • During memory scan • During bank scan
MAIN MAIN MAIN MAIN
T X T X T X T X
M M M M
Push [SET• ] to select “AL” Indicates scan edge channels. Indicates bank initial.
(full) or programmed scan (P1, • P1 stands for 1A/1b
P2, P3, P4 and P5) in • P1 to P5 are available when they
sequence. are programmed, and switches
with [SET• ].
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M M M
Push M/CALL
MW for 1 sec. and continue to push ➠
MAIN MAIN
“
“Beep T X
“Beep T X
“ Beep
“ Beep M M
“
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“ Beep
M “ Beep M M
“
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The memory skip function speeds up scanning by checking z Select a memory channel.
only those memory channels not set as skip channels. Set SET ➥ Select memory mode by pushing [MR/CALL].
B
skip channels as follows. ➥ Push [Y] or [Z] to select the desired channel
to be a skip channel.
MAIN The display shows that memo- • Direct memory channel selection is also available.
T X ry channel 1 is set as a skip x Push [SET B(D-OFF)] to enter set mode.
channel. c Push [SET B(D-OFF)] or [ENT C(T-OFF)] several 7
M
SKIP times until “CHS” appears as shown at left.
v Push [Y] or [Z] to set or cancel the skip setting.
• See item r at left for skip indicator details.
q Select a memory channel in the desired band:
b Push [CLR A(MW)] to exit set mode.
➥ Push the desired band’s [M/CALL•MW] to select mem-
ory mode.
➥ Rotate the same band’s [DIAL] to select the desired
channel to be a skip channel.
w Push [SET• ] to enter set mode.
e Push [SET• ] or [LOW•PRIO] several times until “CHS”
appears as shown above.
r Rotate the [DIAL] to turn the skip function ON or OFF for
the selected channel.
• “~” appears : The channel is skipped during scan.
(CHS-On)
• “~” disappears : The channel is scanned during scan.
(CHS-OF)
t Push [TONE•DTMF] to exit set mode.
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The scan resume condition can be selected as timer or pause z Push [BAND] to select the desired band (left or
scan. The selected resume condition is also used for priority SET right) as the main band.
B
watch. (p. 47) x Push [SET B(D-OFF)] to enter set mode.
c Push [SET B(D-OFF)] or [ENT C(T-OFF)] several
MAIN The display shows that the times until “SCt” or “SCP” appears as shown at
T X scan will resume 15 sec. after left.
it stops. v Push [Y] or [Z] to select the scan resume condi-
M
tion.
• See item r at left for scan resume condition details.
b Push [CLR A(MW)] to exit set mode.
q Push [MAIN•BAND] to select the desired band (left or right)
as the main band.
w Push [SET• ] to enter set mode.
e Push [SET• ] or [LOW•PRIO] several times until “SCt”
or “SCP” appears as shown above.
• When “d” is displayed in place of the 100 MHz digit, cancel the
DTMF memory encoder in advance. (p. 50)
r Rotate the main band’s [DIAL] to set the desired timer:
• “SCt-15” : Scan pauses 15 sec. while receiving a signal.
• “SCt-10” : Scan pauses 10 sec. while receiving a signal.
• “SCt-5” : Scan pauses 5 sec. while receiving a signal.
• “SCP-2” : Scan pauses until the signal disappears and then
resumes 2 sec. later.
t Push [TONE•DTMF] to exit set mode.
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■ Priority watch types
Priority watch checks for signals on a VFO frequency every
5 sec. while operating in memory mode. The transceiver has
MEMORY CHANNEL WATCH
While operating on a VFO fre- 5 sec.
3 priority watch types to suit your needs. You can also trans-
quency, priority watch checks for 50 msec.
mit on the VFO frequency while the priority watch operates.
a signal on the selected memory VFO Memory
The watch resumes according to the selected scan resume channel every 5 sec. frequency channel
condition. See previous page for details.
☞ NOTES: 7
➧ If the pocket beep function is activated, the transceiver
automatically selects the tone squelch function when pri- 8
MEMORY SCAN WATCH
ority watch starts. While operating on a VFO fre- 50 msec.
5 sec.
quency, priority watch checks for Mch 1
signals on each memory chan- SKIP Mch 2
VFO
nel in sequence. frequency Mch 3
• The memory skip function is useful
Mch 199
to speed up the scan.
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Push TONE
DTMF for 1 sec. Push SET Rotate
M M M M
M M M
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Push Push
MAIN MAIN MAIN
T X T X T X
M M M
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• A: [CLR A(MW)] B: [SET B(D-OFF)],
C: [ENT C(T-OFF)] D: [SQLY D(MUTE)], q Push [PWR] for 1 sec. to turn power OFF.
M(TONE-1)]
E: [M F: [SQLZ #(16KEY-L)] w While pushing [SET• ], push [PWR] for 1 sec. to turn
• Automatically transmits without pushing PTT. power ON and enter initial set mode.
• The first code, one of “A” to “F,” is not transmitted. e Push [SET• ] or [LOW•PRIO] several times until “dtd”
DTMF code transmission starts from the 2nd code.
appears as shown above.
v Push [DTMF-S] again to deactivate the DTMF
r Rotate the left band’s [DIAL] to select the desired speed
direct selection.
as shown in the table below.
t Push [PWR] to exit initial set mode.
DISPLAY INTERVAL SPEED
dtd-- 1 100 msec. 5.0 cps
dtd-- 2 200 msec. 2.5 cps
dtd-- 3 300 msec. 1.6 cps
dtd-- 5 500 msec. 1.0 cps
cps=characters/sec
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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 in the main band. DTCS code is detected.
w Push [TONE•DTMF] several times to select the tone type, • The decoded CTCSS tone frequency or 3-digit DTCS code is
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 the main band’s [V/MHz•SCAN] for 1 sec. to start the - “T SQL” : CTCSS tone encoder/decoder
tone scan. - “DTCS” : DTCS tone encoder/decoder
• To change the scanning direction, rotate [DIAL]. t Push [V/MHz•SCAN] to stop the scan.
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■ Set mode
• Set mode operation
z Push [BAND] to select the main band.
q Push the desired band’s [MAIN•BAND] to select the main SET x Push [SET B(D-OFF)] to enter set mode.
band. B
c Push [SET B(D-OFF)] or [ENT C(T-OFF)] to select
w Push [SET• ] to enter the set mode.
the desired item.
e Push [SET• ] or [LOW•PRIO] to select the desired item.
v Push [Y] or [Z] to select the condition or value.
r Rotate the main band’s [DIAL] to select the condition or
b Push [CLR A(MW)] to exit set mode.
value.
t Push [TONE•DTMF] to exit set mode.
• Set mode items
• Weather alert* • 1st Lo frequency • Display dimmer • Display color • Repeater tone frequency
MAIN MAIN MAIN MAIN MAIN T
T X T X T X T X T X
M M M M M
10
11
• Mode selection** • Tone squelch frequency
MAIN MAIN T SQL
SET
T X : Push (front panel); or (microphone) T X
M : Push LOW
PRIO (front panel); or (microphone) M
‡
• Narrow setting *Available for USA version only. • DTCS code
MAIN † MAIN DTCS
T X Appears when accessing set mode from memory mode only. T X
‡
Available for the USA version and appears when accessing set mode from left band only.
M **Does not appear when accessing set mode from 900 MHz band. M
†
• Channel skip setting • Scan resume timer • Tuning step • Offset frequency • DTCS polarity
MAIN MAIN MAIN MAIN DUP MAIN DTCS
T X T X T X T X T X
M M M M M
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M T X
D Display color
The display color can be set to amber (default) or green. • Available subaudible tone frequencies
MAIN MAIN 67.0 79.7 94.8 110.9 131.8 156.7 171.3 186.2 203.5 229.1
T X T X
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
M M
• Amber setting • Green setting 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
D Repeater tone
D DTCS code
Sets subaudible tone frequency (encoder only) for repeater
Sets DTCS code (both encoder and decoder) for DTCS
operation. Total of 50 tone frequencies (67.0–254.1 Hz) are
squelch operation. Total of 104 codes are available.
available. (default: 88.5 Hz)
(default: 023)
MAIN T
T X MAIN DTCS
T X
M
M
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D Offset frequency
Sets the duplex offset frequency within 0 to 20 MHz range.
D Channel skip setting
During duplex (repeater) operation, transmit frequency shifts
the set frequency. (default value may differ depending on operating Sets channel skip setting from ON and OFF for memory skip
frequency band and versions) scan operation.
This item appears when set mode is accessed from memory 11
MAIN
T X
DUP
mode only.
MAIN MAIN
T X T X
M
M M
D Tuning step
SKIP
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D Wide/Narrow setting (Left band only) D Weather alert function U.S.A. version only
Sets both the transmission and reception passband width Turns weather alert function ON and OFF.
from wide and narrow. MAIN MAIN
T X T X
When narrow is set, the transmission deviation and reception
passband width become half of the wide setting (approx.). M M
This setting can be set for each memory, call and VFO inde-
pendently.
This item appears when set mode is accessed from left band D 1st Lo frequency selection
only. Selects the 1st Lo (Local Oscillator) frequency from normal
MAIN (n) and reverse (r).
T X
By changing local oscillator frequency, the transceiver may
M reject interference or image frequencies, such as from other
stations spurious or the transceiver’s internal oscillator.
D Operating mode setting MAIN
T X
MAIN
T X
M M
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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• ] 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• ] or [LOW•PRIO] to select the desired item.
e Rotate left band’s [DIAL] to select the condition or value.
r Push [PWR] momentarily to exit initial set mode.
• Initial set mode items
• DTMF speed • Sub band mute • Key-touch beep • Time-out timer • Auto repeater*
MAIN MAIN MAIN MAIN MAIN DUP
T X T X T X T X T X
SET
: Push (front panel); or (microphone)
: Push LOW
PRIO (front panel); or (microphone)
• Squelch attenuator • Cooling fan
MAIN MAIN
T X *Available in the USA version only. T X
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D Packet operation band
Selects the packet operation band from auto, right and left. D Squelch attenuator
• Auto (At) : The main band is used for packet op- Turns the squelch attenuator function ON and OFF.
eration. • ON : The squelch attenuator activates when [SQL]
• Left (L)/Right (r) : The selected left or right band can control is set between 12 o’clock and fully
only be operated for packet. clockwise position. (default)
MAIN MAIN • OF : The squelch attenuator does not function.
T X T X
MAIN MAIN
T X T X
M M
M M
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D DTMF speed
The rate at which DTMF memories send individual DTMF
characters can be set to accommodate operating needs.
• 1 : 100 msec. interval; 5.0 cps speed (default)
• 2 : 200 msec. interval; 2.5 cps speed
• 3 : 300 msec. interval; 1.6 cps speed
• 5 : 500 msec. interval; 1.0 cps speed
MAIN MAIN
T X T X
M M
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■ Weather channel operation alternately and sounds a beep tone until the transceiver is op-
erated. The previously selected (used) weather channel is
(USA version only) checked periodically during standby or while scanning.
D Weather channel selection q Select the desired weather channel.
w Turn the weather alert function ON in set mode.
➥ Push [SET• ] to enter set mode.
➥ Push [SET• ] or [LOW•PRIO] to select the weather
alert item, then rotate the [DIAL] to set ON.
➥ Push [TONE•DTMF] to exit set mode.
Push [M/CALL•MW] several times to select the WX channel group.
e Sets the desired stand-by condition.
MAIN
• Selects VFO, memory or call channel.
T X • Scan or priority watch operation can also be selected.
r When the alert is detected, a beep sounds and the follow-
M ing indication will be displayed.
MAIN MAIN
q Push the desired band’s [M/CALL•MW] several times to T X T X
weather channel.
e Push the [M/CALL•MW] to select memory mode, or push Shows above indications alternately.
the [V/MHz•SCAN] to select VFO mode. t Turn the weather alert function OFF in set mode.
D Weather alert function ☞ NOTE: While receiving a signal (on a frequency other than
the weather alert ON frequency), the receiving signal or
NOAA broadcast stations transmit weather alert tones before
audio will be interrupted momentarily every 5 sec. (approx.)
important weather announcements. When the weather alert
in case the alert function is turned ON. This symptom is
function is turned ON, the selected weather channel is moni-
caused by the WX alert function. To cancel these symp-
tored each 5 sec. for the announcement. When the alert sig-
toms, set the weather alert item OFF in set mode.
nal is detected, the “AL.t” and the WX channel are displayed
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IMPORTANT!:
Resetting the transceiver CLEARS all memory information
and initializes all values in the transceiver.
Left band partial reset. ➥ While pushing both band’s [M/CALL•MW], turn the power
Right band partial reset. ON to reset the CPU.
✔ Hint!
When pushing both [V/MHz•SCAN] and turning the power [M/CALL•MW] [M/CALL•MW]
ON, partially reset both bands at the same time.
While pushing both [M/CALL•MW], turn power ON.
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T X T X
M M
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MAIN MAIN M M
T X T X
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RX AUDIO
t AF OUT
PTT
SQL
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PTT
SQL
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D Adjusting the transmit signal output from D Packet operation band selection
the TNC Both bands, or either the left or right band only, can be spec-
When setting data transmission speed to 9600 bps, the data ified for packet operation to suit your preference.
signal coming from the TNC is applied exclusively to the in-
q While pushing [SET• ] turn power ON to enter initial set
ternal limiter circuitry to automatically maintain band width.
mode.
NEVER apply data levels from the TNC of over 0.6 V p-p, oth- w Push [SET• ] or [LOW•PRIO] to select the ‘PAC’ item.
erwise the transceiver will not be able to maintain the band e Rotate the left band [DIAL] to select the desired band from
width and may possibly interfere with other stations. auto (At; default), left (L) and right (r).
• Auto (At) : The main band is used for packet oper-
1. When using a level meter or synchroscope, adjust the ation.
TX audio output level (DATA IN level) from the TNC as • Left (L)/Right (r) : The selected left or right band can only
follows. be used for packet operation.
0.4 V p-p (0.2 V rms) : recommended level MAIN MAIN
T X T X
0.2 V p-p–0.5 V p-p (0.1–0.25 V rms) : acceptable level
M M
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MAINTENANCE 12
12
■ 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 D TRANSMITTER
• Modulation system : Variable reactance frequency modulation
D GENERAL • Output power : VHF 50/15/5 W* (approx.)
• Frequency coverage : (unit: MHz) UHF 35/15/5 W* (approx.)
*25/15/5 W only for the Taiwan version.
Version Left Band Right Band • Max. frequency deviation : ±5.0 kHz (wide)
Rx: 118–173.995*1, 375–549.995,*3 ±2.5 kHz (narrow: Left band only)
USA, Rx: 118–549.995*1
810–999.99*4 • Spurious emissions : Less than –60 dB
General Tx: 144–148, 430–450*2
Tx: 144–148, 430–450*2 • Microphone connector : 8-pin modular (600 Ω)
Rx: 136–173.995,*1 430–440 Rx: 136–173.995,*1 430–440
Asia
Tx: 144–148, 430–440 Tx: 144–148, 430–440 D RECEIVER
Australia Tx/Rx: 144–148, 430–440 • Receive system : Double-conversion superheterodyne
Taiwan, • Intermediate frequencies :
Tx/Rx: 144–146, 430–440 Left band 1st: 38.85 MHz, 2nd: 450 kHz
Korea
Right band 1st: 46.05 MHz, 2nd: 455 kHz
*1Guaranteed: 144–148 MHz range only.; *2Guaranteed: 440–450 MHz range for the USA,
430–440 MHz for the General version; *3Not guaranteed; *4824.010 to 848.990 and
• Sensitivity (FM: at 12 dB SINAD/AM: at 10 dB S/N):
869.010 to 893.990 MHz ranges are inhibited for USA version and not guaranteed. Frequency range Left band (µV) Right band (µV)
• Type of emission : FM, AM (Receive only) 118–159.995 MHz 0.18/0.45
• Number of memory channels : 212 (incl. 10 scan edges and 2 calls)
160–173.995 MHz 0.32/— 0.2/—
• Frequency resolution : 5, 10, 12.5, 15, 20, 25, 30, 50 kHz
• Operating temperature range : –10°C to +60°C; +14˚F to +140˚F 174–179.995 MHz 0.32/— N/A
• Frequency stability : ±10 ppm (–10°C to +60°C) 180–219.995 MHz 3.5/— N/A
• Power supply requirement : 13.8 V DC ±15% 220–259.995 MHz 0.32/0.79 N/A
• Current drain (at 13.8 V DC: approx.):
260–349.995 MHz 3.2/5.6 N/A
Transmit at 50 W 12 A
Receive standby 1.2 A 350–374.995 MHz 0.32/1.0 N/A
(simultaneous receive) max. audio 1.8 A 375–399.995 MHz 0.22/0.63
• Antenna connector : SO-239 (50 Ω) 400–429.995 MHz 0.22/—
• Dimensions (proj. not included) :
430–450 MHz 0.18/—
Main Unit 140(W) × 40(H) × 187(D) mm
51⁄2(W)×19⁄16(H)×73⁄8(D) in 450.005–499.995 MHz 0.22/—
Remote controller 140(W) × 50(H) × 24.5(D) mm 500–549.995 MHz 0.32/— 0.22/—
51⁄2(W)×131⁄32(H)×31⁄32(D) in 810–879.990 MHz N/A 0.45/—
• Weight (approx.) :
880–999.990 MHz N/A 1.0/—
Main unit (incl. separation cable) 1.25 kg; 2 lb 12 oz
Remote controller 150 g; 5.3 oz
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M M M
M M
Key-touch beep (p. 61) Time-out timer (p. 61) Auto repeater (p. 61) A
PWR SET (USA version only)
V/MHz V/MHz
:
SCAN M/CALL SCAN
MW
LOW
V/MHz
: PRIO
SCAN
MAIN MAIN
MAIN MAIN MAIN
T X T X
T X T X T X
M/CALL
MW
M M M M M
MEMORY MODE (p. 29) CALL CHANNEL (p. 38) Sub band mute (p. 63) DTMF speed (p. 63) Active band (p. 63)
MAIN
MAIN
BAND for 1 sec. T X
M SET MODE
MAIN
T X TONE
WEATHER CHANNEL (p. 65) DTMF
MAIN MAIN MAIN T
M
(USA version only) T X T X T X
SET
M M M
BANK CHANNEL (p. 35)
memory encoder is
Display dimmer (p. 57) Display color (p. 57) Repeater tone frequency T
activated.
LOW
: PRIO
MAIN
MAIN
T X
T X
MAIN MAIN MAIN
T X T X T X
M
M
M M M
See p. 68 for details. See p. 48 for details. 1st Lo frequency (p. 59) 2
Weather alert* (p. 59) Mode selection (p. 59)*4 N
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MODE
MAIN MAIN DUP MAIN MAIN MAIN MAIN
T X T X T X T X T X T X
M M M M M M
Time-out timer (p. 61) Auto repeater (p. 61) Auto power off (p. 61) Cooling fan (p. 62) Data speed (p. 62) Packet operation band (p. 62)
SET (USA version only)
:
LOW
: PRIO
M M M M M
DTMF speed (p. 63) Active band (p. 63) Squelch attenuator (p. 62) Microphone sensitivity (p. 62) Squelch delay (p. 62)
MAIN MAIN T MAIN T SQL MAIN DTCS MAIN DTCS MAIN DUP
T X T X T X T X T X T X
M M M M M M
Display color (p. 57) Repeater tone frequency Tone squelch frequency DTCS code (p. 57) DTCS polarity (p. 58) Offset frequency (p. 58) 14
SET
(p. 57) (p. 57) *1Appears when accessing from memory mode only.
:
*2Available for USA versions only.
: LOW
PRIO *3Appears when accessing set mode from left band only.
*4Does not appear when accessing set mode from 900 MHz band.
MAIN MAIN MAIN MAIN MAIN MAIN
T X T X T X T X T X T X
M M M M M M
2 4 2 3 1
Weather alert* (p. 59) Mode selection (p. 59)* Narrow setting* * (p. 59) Channel skip setting* (p. 58) Scan resume timer (p. 58) Tuning step (p. 58)
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