INSTRUCTION MANUAL
DUAL BAND FM TRANSCEIVER
iQ7A
iQ7E
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.
FOREWORD CAUTIONS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely RWARNING! NEVER hold the transceiver so that the
before using the transceiver. antenna is very close to, or touching exposed parts of the
body, especially the face or eyes, while transmitting. The
SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL  This in- transceiver will perform best if the microphone is 5 to 10 cm
struction manual contains important operating instructions for away from the lips and the transceiver is vertical.
the IC-Q7A/E.
RWARNING! NEVER operate the transceiver with a
headset or other audio accessories at high volume levels.
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS
Hearing experts advise against continuous high volume op-
eration. If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce the
volume level or discontinue use.
The explicit definitions below apply to this instruction manual.
WORD DEFINITION
DO NOT push the PTT when not actually desiring to trans-
mit.
Personal injury, fire hazard or electric
R WARNING
shock may occur.
DO NOT operate the transceiver near unshielded electrical
CAUTION Equipment damage may occur.
blasting caps or in an explosive atmosphere.
If disregarded, inconvenience only. No risk
NOTE
of personal injury, fire or electric shock.
AVOID using or placing the transceiver in direct sunlight or
in areas with temperatures below  10°C (+14°F) or above
+60°C (+140°F).
Versions of the IC-Q7E which display  CE on the serial number
Place unit in a secure place to avoid inadvertent use by chil-
seal, comply with the essential requirements of the 89/336/EEC
dren.
directive for Electromagnetic Compatibility.
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SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
Even when the transceiver power is OFF, a slight current still Accessories included with the transceiver: Qty.
flows in the circuits. Remove batteries from the transceiver q Antenna (FA-S270C) ...................................................... 1
when not using it for a long time. Otherwise, the installed bat- w Handstrap ....................................................................... 1
teries will become exhausted. e Belt clip ........................................................................... 1
For U.S.A. only
CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this device, not ex-
qw e
pressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority to
operate this device under FCC regulations.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
FOREWORD ...................................... i Display backlighting ................ 11 Offset frequency ..................... 24
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ................... i Auto repeater function ............ 25
5 MEMORY/CALL CHANNELS .. 12  14
CAUTIONS ......................................... i
General ................................... 12 9 SUBAUDIBLE TONE
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES .............. ii
Programming during selection .. 12 OPERATION ....................... 26  27
TABLE OF CONTENTS .................... iii
Programming after selection ... 13 Tone squelch operation .......... 26
1 ACCESSORY ATTACHMENT ..... 1 Transferring memory contents Pocket beep operation ............ 27
to another memory ................. 13 Tone scan ............................... 27
2 PANEL DESCRIPTION .......... 2  5
Memory clear .......................... 14
Panel description ...................... 2 10 OTHER FUNCTIONS ......... 28  32
Call channel ............................ 14
Function display ........................ 4 Set mode ................................ 28
6 SCAN OPERATION ............ 15  19 Dial select step ....................... 29
3 FREQUENCY AND CHANNEL
Scan types .............................. 15 Beep tones ............................. 29
SETTING ................................ 6  8
Full/band/programmed scan ... 16 Power saver ............................ 29
VFO and memory/call channels .. 6
Memory (bank) scan ............... 16 Auto power-off function ........... 30
Operating band selection .......... 6
Selecting scan edges ............. 17 Monitor switch function ........... 30
Setting a frequency ................... 7
Skip channel setting ............... 18 Dial speed acceleration .......... 31
Setting a tuning step ................. 7
Scan resume condition ........... 18 Lock function effect ................. 31
Selecting a memory channel .... 8
Frequency skip function .......... 19 Channel indication mode ........ 32
Lock function ............................ 8
Partial reset ............................ 32
RIT function .............................. 8 7 PRIORITY WATCH ............. 20  21
All reset ................................... 32
Priority watch types ................ 20
4 BASIC OPERATION ............. 9  11
Priority watch operation .......... 21 11 TROUBLESHOOTING .............. 33
Receiving and transmitting ....... 9
Setting volume level ................ 10 8 REPEATER OPERATION .. 22  25 12 OPERATION FLOW CHART ... 34  35
Setting squelch level ............... 10 General ................................... 22
13 SPECIFICATIONS .............. 36  37
Monitor function ...................... 10 Subaudible (repeater) tones ... 23
Receive mode selection ......... 11 1750 Hz tone .......................... 24
14 OPTIONS ................................... 38
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ACCESSORY ATTACHMENT
1
DAntenna DBelt clip
Conveniently attaches to
CAUTION: Transmitting without an
your belt.
antenna may damage the transceiver.
Slide the belt clip into the
Insert the supplied antenna into the an-
plastic loop on the back of
tenna connector and screw down the an-
the transceiver.
tenna as shown at right.
Keep the jack cover attached when jack
is not in use to avoid bad contacts from
DHandstrap
dust and moisture.
Slide the handstrap through the loop
on the side of the belt clip as illus-
trated at right. Facilitates carrying.
DBattery installation
q Remove the battery
cover from the trans-
ceiver.
w Install 2 R6 (AA) size al-
kaline, dry cell or op-
tional Ni-Cd batteries.
" Be sure to observe the cor-
rect polarity.
Keep battery contacts clean. It s a good idea to clean bat-
tery terminals once a week.
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PANEL DESCRIPTION
2
w TRANSMIT/RECEIVE INDICATOR [TX/RX] (p. 9)
Panel description
Lights green while receiving a signal or when the squelch
is open; lights red while transmitting.
e PTT SWITCH [PTT]
!2
Ä„'Push and hold to transmit in 144/400 MHz amateur
q
bands; release to receive. (p. 9)
!1
Ä„'Push briefly, then push and hold to transmit a 1750 Hz
Function display tone. (Europe and Italy versions only; p. 24)
w
(p. 4)
r FUNCTION SWITCH [FUNC]
While pushing this switch, other switches and tuning dial
!0
e
perform secondary functions.
"  Push [FUNC] + a switch means  while pushing the [FUNC]
o
switch, push the switch.
r
i
t BAND SWITCH [BAND]
t
Ä„'Push to select the operating band (VHF, UHF, etc.). (p. 6)
u
" 50 MHz band,* VHF avionics band,* 144 MHz band, 300 MHz
y
band,* 400 MHz band, 800 MHz band* and 1200 MHz band*
can be selected.
Ä„'Transfers the displayed frequency to the VFO in mem-
ory mode. (p. 6)
SPEAKER/MICROPHONE
Ä„'Push [FUNC] + [BAND] to toggle the RIT function at 800
MHz* and above. (p. 8)
Ä„'Push for 2 sec. to set the tuning step for the operating
q ANTENNA CONNECTOR (p. 1)
band or the selected memory channel. (p. 7)
Connects the supplied antenna.
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PANEL DESCRIPTION 2
y VOLUME CONTROL SWITCHES [VOLY]/[VOLZ] !0 CALL/LOCK SWITCH [CALL (LOCK)]
Ä„'Push to adjust the audio level. (p. 10) Ä„'Selects the call channel. (p. 14)
Ä„'Push [FUNC] + either switch to start a scan. (p. 16) Ä„'Push [FUNC] + [CALL] to toggle the lock function ON
Ä„'Push [FUNC] + either switch for 2 sec. to start a tone and OFF. (p. 8)
scan. (p. 27) Ä„'While in the memory channel programming condition,
push [FUNC] + [CALL] for 2 sec. to clear the contents.
u VFO/MEMORY SWITCH [V/M]
(p. 14)
Ä„'Toggles between VFO and memory modes. (p. 6)
Ä„'Generates a 1750 Hz tone for repeater access while
Ä„'Enters set mode when pushed for 2 sec. (p. 28)
transmitting. (Europe and Italy versions only; p. 24)
Ä„'Push [FUNC] + [V/M] to enter memory write mode. (p.
12) !1 EXTERNAL SPEAKER AND MICROPHONE JACK
Ä„'Push [FUNC] + [V/M] for 2 sec. to write the operating fre- [SP/MIC]
quency into the selected memory channel in VFO mode. Connects an optional speaker-microphone or headset via
(p. 13) an optional OPC-782 PLUG ADAPTER CABLE, if desired.
Ä„'Push [FUNC] + [V/M] for 2 sec. to write the displayed fre- The internal microphone and speaker will not function
quency into the VFO in memory mode. (p. 13) when the OPC-782 is connected. (See p. 38 for a list of
available options.)
i POWER SWITCH [POWER]
Push for 2 sec. to toggle the transceiver power ON and !2 TUNING DIAL [DIAL]
OFF. Ä„'Rotate [DIAL] to set operating frequencies, memory
channels, set mode contents, etc. (p. 7)
o MONITOR SWITCH [SQL] (p. 10)
Ä„'While pushing [SQL], sets the squelch level. (p. 10)
Ä„'Push and hold to temporarily open the squelch and
Ä„'While pushing [FUNC], sets the operating frequency in
monitor the operating frequency. (default behaviour)
100 kHz, 1 MHz or 10 MHz steps in VFO mode. (pgs. 7,
Ä„'While pushing, rotate the tuning dial to set the squelch
29)
threshold level.
Ä„'While pushing [FUNC], sets the operating channel in 10
Ä„'Push [FUNC] + [SQL] to exchange the receive/transmit
channel steps in memory mode. (pgs. 7, 8)
frequency and duplex direction when the duplex function
is in use.
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2 PANEL DESCRIPTION
e TONE INDICATORS (pgs. 23, 26, 27)
Function display
Ä„' T appears when the subaudible tone encoder is in use;
 T SQLë appears during pocket beep operation and
 T SQL appears when the tone squelch function is acti-
q w e r
vated.
Ä„'Only  ë appears when the pocket beep function is in
AMWFM DUP TSQL RIT
use.
t
r RIT INDICATOR
!4
Appears when the RIT (Receive Incremental Tuning) func-
!3 PRIOPSKIP MR
y
tion for 800 MHz and above is in use. (p. 8)
BUSY
t FREQUENCY READOUT
!2 !1 !0 o i u
Shows the operating frequency, set mode contents, etc.
" The smaller  75,  50 and  25 to the right of readout indicate 7.5,
5.0 and 2.5 kHz, respectively.
" The decimal point of the frequency flashes during scan.
q RECEIVE MODE INDICATORS (p. 11)
Show the receive mode.
y MEMORY CHANNEL READOUT
" AM, FM and WFM are available.
Shows the memory or call channel number, etc.
w DUPLEX INDICATORS (p. 22)
u MEMORY BANK INDICATOR
Appear when semi-duplex operation (repeater operation)
Flashes when the bank memory scan is activated.
is in use.
"   DUP appears when minus duplex is selected;  DUP only, ap-
i MEMORY MODE INDICATOR
pears when plus duplex is selected.
Appears when a memory channel is selected.
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PANEL DESCRIPTION 2
o SKIP SCAN INDICATOR (p. 18)
Ä„' SKIP appears when a selected memory channel is set
as a skip channel.
Ä„' P SKIP appears when the memory channel frequency
is set as a skip frequency during scanning.
!0 SIGNAL INDICATORS
Shows the relative signal strength while receiving.
!1 PRIORITY WATCH INDICATOR (p. 20)
Appears when priority watch is in use.
!2 BUSY INDICATOR
 BUSY appears when receiving a signal or when the
squelch is open.
!3 BATTERY INDICATORS
Ä„'Both segments appear when the batteries have enough
capacity.
Ä„'Only the right segment appears when the batteries are
nearing exhaustion.
Ä„'Flash when battery replacement is necessary.
!4 LOCK INDICATOR (p. 8)
Indicates that the lock function is in use.
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FREQUENCY AND CHANNEL SETTING
3
VFO and memory/call channels Operating band selection
This transceiver has 2 normal operating modes: VFO mode The transceiver can receive the 50 MHz band, VHF avionics
and memory (call) mode. band, 144 MHz band, 300 MHz band, 400 MHz band, 800
MHz band* or 1200 MHz band.
VFO mode is used for setting a desired frequency within the
FM
band range. Ä„'Push [BAND] several
FM
Ä„'Push [V/M] once or twice to select times to select the de-
30 89.995 MHz
VFO mode. sired band.
BAND
AM
" When a memory or call
channel is selected, the
Memory (call) mode is used for operation of memory (call) first push of [BAND] se-
90 141.995 MHz
BAND
lects VFO mode (and
channels which have programmed frequencies. FM
transfers the memory or
Ä„'Push [V/M] once or twice to select
FM call channel contents).
memory mode.
142 254.995 MHz
BAND
" To program a memory, refer to p. 12.
FM
MR When pushing [PTT],
 OFF appears indicating
255 382.995 MHz
MR
  appears.
BAND
the frequency is outside
FM
the 144/400 MHz ama-
Ä„'Push [CALL (LOCK)] to select a call FM
teur bands.
channel.
383 769.745 MHz
BAND
FM
* Some frequencies can-
 C1 or  C2 appears. not be received with
769.750 939.995 MHz
What is VFO? BAND
the U.S.A. version.
FM
VFO is an abbreviation of Variable Frequency Oscillator. Fre-
quencies for transmitting and receiving are generated and
940 1309.995 MHz
controlled by the VFO.
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FREQUENCY AND CHANNEL SETTING 3
Setting a frequency Setting a tuning step
q Select VFO mode with [V/M]. Tuning steps can be selected for each band. This transceiver
w Select the desired band with [BAND]. has 10 tuning steps as follows:
e Rotate [DIAL] to change the frequency. " 5 kHz " 6.25 kHz " 10 kHz " 12.5 kHz " 15 kHz
" The frequency changes according to the preset tuning steps. See
" 20 kHz " 25 kHz " 30 kHz " 50 kHz " 100 kHz
the right section for selecting the tuning step.
" Rotate [DIAL] while pushing [FUNC] to change the frequency in 1
DUsing the band switch
MHz steps (default; p. 29).
q Select VFO mode with [V/M].
FM
w Select the desired band with [BAND].
[DIAL] changes the frequency according
e Push [BAND] for 2 sec. to enter tuning step setting condi-
to the selected tuning step.
tion.
r Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired
FM
tuning step.
While pushing [FUNC], [DIAL] changes
t Push [BAND] to return to normal
the frequency in 1 MHz steps (default).
operation.
15 kHz tuning step
DUsing set mode
The 1 MHz tuning step (dial select step) can be set to 100
q Select VFO mode with [V/M].
kHz, 1 MHz or 10 MHz tuning steps in set mode. See p. 29
w Select the desired band with [BAND].
for details.
e Push [V/M] for 2 sec. to enter set mode.
r Rotate [DIAL] until  STEP appears.
"  STEP disappears after 1 sec. and the previously selected tun-
ing step and  tS appear.
t While pushing [FUNC], rotate [DIAL] to select the desired
tuning step.
y Push [V/M] to exit set mode.
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3 FREQUENCY AND CHANNEL SETTING
Selecting a memory channel RIT function
q Push [V/M] once or twice to se- FM
To compensate for the off frequency of a transmitting station,
lect memory mode. the transceiver has receive incremental tuning for receiving
"  X appears when a memory
MR frequencies above 835 MHz.
channel is selected.
w Rotate [DIAL] to change the indi- [DIAL] changes the
The receive incremental tuning (RIT) shifts only the receive
memory channel.
cated memory channel.
frequency within approx. Ä…5 kHz at 850 MHz and Ä…7 kHz at
" Only programmed memory chan-
FM
1300 MHz.
nels can be selected.
" Rotating [DIAL] while pushing
SKIP MR
q Set an operating frequency above 835 MHz.
[FUNC] to change the channel in 10
w Push [FUNC] + [BAND] to turn the RIT function ON.
channel steps.
While pushing [FUNC],
"  RIT appears.
[DIAL] changes the
e While pushing [FUNC], rotate [DIAL] to adjust the shift fre-
memory channel in 10
quency.
channel steps.
FM RIT
"  5 to 5 appear at the memory chan-
nel readout while setting the shift
Lock function
frequency.
BUSY
r To cancel the function, push
The lock function prevents accidental frequency changes and
Plus shift
[FUNC] + [BAND] to turn the RIT
accidental function access.
FM RIT
function ON.
Ä„'Push [FUNC] + [(CALL)LOCK] to toggle the lock function ON
"  RIT disappears.
and OFF.
FM
" [POWER], [VOL], [SQL] and [PTT]
BUSY
can still be accessed while the lock
Minus shift
function is ON (default).
" Accessible switches can be set to 1 While the RIT function is in use, the dial select step cannot
of 4 groups in expanded set mode.   appears when the
be used. (pgs. 7, 29)
lock function is in use.
See p. 31 for details.
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BASIC OPERATION
4
Receiving and transmitting
CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna may
e Set frequency
damage the transceiver.
r Set the squelch
level
Make sure alkaline or dry cell batteries are installed. (p. 1)
y Push to transmit
q Push [POWER] for 2 sec. to turn power ON.
w Push to monitor
u Release to
w Push [VOLY] or [VOLZ] to set the desired audio level. r Push for setting
receive
the squelch
" The frequency display shows the volume level while setting. See
e Select band
the next page for details.
q Power switch
e Set an operating frequency. (pgs. 6, 7)
w Set volume
r Set the squelch level.
" While pushing [SQL], rotate [DIAL].
y Speak into
" The first click of [DIAL] indicates the current squelch level.
microphone
"  LEVEL1 is loose squelch and  LEVEL9 is tight squelch.
"  AUTO indicates automatic level adjustment with a noise pulse
count system.
t When a signal is received:
IMPORTANT: To maximize the readability of your transmit-
Ä„'The TX/RX indicator lights green.
ted signal, pause a few sec. after pushing [PTT], hold the
Ä„'Squelch opens and audio is emitted from the speaker.
microphone 10 to 15 cm from your mouth and speak at a
Ä„'The S/RF indicator shows the relative signal strength.
normal voice level.
y Push and hold [PTT] to transmit, then speak into the mi-
crophone.
" TX/RX indicator lights red.
u Release [PTT] to receive.
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4 BASIC OPERATION
Setting volume level Setting squelch level
The audio level can be adjusted through 32 levels. The squelch circuit mutes the received audio signal depend-
Ä„'Push [VOLY] or [VOLZ] to set the desired audio level. ing on the signal strength. The transceiver has 9 squelch lev-
" Beep tone sounds while setting. This indicates the approximate
els, a continuously open setting and an automatic squelch
sound level.
setting.
" Pushing and holding these keys change the audio level continu-
ously.
Ä„'While pushing [SQL], rotate the
" The frequency display shows the volume level while setting.
[DIAL] to select the squelch level.
" The first click of [DIAL] indicates the
current squelch level.
INDICATION AUDIO LEVEL
Automatic squelch
"  LEVEL1 is loose squelch and
Min. setting (no audio)
 LEVEL9 is tight squelch.
"  AUTO indicates automatic level ad-
:
justment with a noise pulse count
Initial setting
system.
Maximum level
:
:
: Monitor function
Max. setting
This function is used to listen to weak signals or to open the
tone squelch manually.
Ä„'Push and hold [SQL] to monitor the operating frequency.
The [SQL] switch can be set as a monitor ON/OFF switch
in expanded set mode. (p. 30)
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BASIC OPERATION 4
Receive mode selection Display backlighting
Receive modes are determined by the physical properties of The transceiver has display backlighting with a 5 sec. timer
the radio signals. The transceiver has 3 receive modes: FM, for nighttime operation. The display backlighting can be
AM and WFM modes. The mode selection is stored indepen- turned ON continuously or turned OFF, if desired.
dently in each band and memory channels. Ä„'Push any switch except [PTT] and [FUNC]; or, rotate [DIAL]
to turn the backlighting ON.
" When auto backlighting is set, the backlighting will automatically
Typically, AM mode is used for the air band (118 135.995
turn OFF when switches and [DIAL] have not been operated for 5
MHz) and WFM is used for FM broadcast stations (76 107.9
sec.
MHz).
DSetting the backlighting setting
When pushing [PTT], a beep tone sounds indicating the
q Push [V/M] for 2 sec. to enter set
mode is not FM mode. The transceiver cannot transmit in
mode.
AM or WFM mode.
w Rotate [DIAL] until  LIGHT ap-
pears.
DSetting the receive mode
"  LIGHT disappears after 1 sec. and
q Push [V/M] for 2 sec. to enter set
Backlighting set mode
the previously selected backlighting
mode.
Receive mode set mode
timer and  LI appear.
w Rotate [DIAL] until  MOD ap-
e While pushing [FUNC], rotate
pears.
[DIAL] to select the desired back-
"  MOD disappears after 1 sec. and
lighting setting.
Automatic backlighting
the previously selected receive mode
r Push [V/M] to exit set mode.
and  md appear.
AM mode
e While pushing [FUNC], rotate
[DIAL] to select the desired re-
ceive mode.
Continuously OFF
r Push [V/M] to exit set mode.
FM mode
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MEMORY/CALL CHANNELS
5
General Programming during selection
The transceiver has 200 memory channels in 2 banks and 2 q Select VFO mode with [V/M].
call channels for storage of often-used frequencies. w Set the desired frequency:
Ä„'Select the desired band with [BAND].
Ä„'Set the frequency using [DIAL].
DMemory/call channel contents
Ä„'Set other data (e.g. offset frequency, duplex direction,
The following information can be programmed into memory
subaudible tone frequency, etc.), if required.
or call channels:
e Push [FUNC] + [V/M] momentarily to indicate memory
" Operating frequency (p. 7)
channels.
" Receive mode (p. 11)
" Do not hold [FUNC] + [V/M] for more than 0.5 sec., otherwise the
" Tuning step (p. 7)
memory channel will overwrite the selected memory channel.
" Duplex direction (DUP or  DUP) with an offset frequency
r Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired channel.
(pgs. 22, 24)
" Call channels (C1, C2) and VFO (VF), as well as regular memory
" Subaudible tone encoder or tone squelch ON/OFF (pgs.
channels, can be programmed in this way.
23, 26)
" Rotate [DIAL] while pushing [FUNC] to select a memory channel
" Subaudible tone and tone squelch frequencies (pgs. 23,
in 10 channel steps.
26)
t Push [FUNC] + [V/M] for 2 sec. to program.
" Scan skip setting (p. 18)
[EXAMPLE]: Programming ch 40 during selection.
FUNC FUNC
+ +
V/M V/M
FM DUPTSQL FM FM DUPTSQL
momentarily for 2 sec.
MR MR
blank channel
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MEMORY/CALL CHANNELS 5
Programming after selection Transferring memory
contents to another memory
q Select memory mode with [V/M].
w Set the memory channel to be programmed with [DIAL].
q Select memory mode with [V/M].
" Rotate [DIAL] while pushing [FUNC] to select a memory channel
w Set the desired memory channel with [DIAL].
in 10 channel steps.
" Rotate [DIAL] while pushing [FUNC] to select a memory channel
e Push [V/M] to select VFO mode.
in 10 channel steps.
r Set the desired frequency:
" Call channel contents can be transferred in the same manner.
Ä„'Select the desired band with [BAND].
Select a call channel in this case.
Ä„'Set the frequency using [DIAL].
e Push [FUNC] + [V/M] momentarily to indicate memory
Ä„'Set other data (e.g. offset frequency, duplex direction,
channels.
subaudible tone frequency, etc.), if required.
" Do not hold [FUNC] + [V/M] for more than 0.5 sec., otherwise the
t Push [FUNC] + [V/M] for 2 sec. to program into the se-
memory channel contents will be transferred to VFO.
lected channel.
r Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired channel.
" Call channels (C1, C2) and VFO (VF), as well as regular memory
channels, can be transferred in this way.
t Push [FUNC] + [V/M] for 2 sec. to transfer.
[EXAMPLE]: Transferring memory channel 3 to 20.
FUNC FUNC
+ +
V/M V/M
FM FM FM
V/M
momentarily for 2 sec.
Select memory
MR MR MR MR
channel
blank channel
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5 MEMORY/CALL CHANNELS
Memory clear Call channel
Unwanted memory channels can be cleared (erased). Before 2 call channels are available to store most-often-used fre-
clearing a memory channel make sure it is no longer needed quency for quick recall.
as cleared memories cannot be recalled.
DSelecting a call channel
q Select memory mode with [V/M].
q Push [CALL] to select a call channel.
w Set the memory channel to be cleared with [DIAL].
w Rotate [DIAL] counterclockwise or clockwise to select call
" Rotate [DIAL] while pushing [FUNC] to select a memory channel
channel 1 or 2, respectively.
in 10 channel steps.
e Push [CALL] to return to previously selected mode.
" Call channels (C1, C2) and VFO (VF) cannot be cleared.
e Select VFO mode with [V/M] and push [FUNC] + [V/M] mo-
DProgramming a call channel
mentarily to indicate the selected memory channels.
The call channels can be programmed in a similar manner to
" Do not hold [FUNC] + [V/M] for more than 0.5 sec., otherwise the
memory channel programming.
memory channel contents will be transferred to VFO.
Ä„'Select C1 or C2 for programming call channel 1 or 2 in step
r Push [FUNC] + [CALL] for 2 sec. to clear the selected
r in  Programming during selection. (p. 12)
memory channel.
" 3 beeps sound, then the frequency is cleared.
t Push [V/M] to return to VFO mode.
[EXAMPLE]: Clearing memory channel 3.
FUNC FUNC
+ +
V/M CALL LOCK
FM FM FM
V/M V/M V/M
momentarily for 2 sec.
Select memory
MR MR MR
channel
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SCAN OPERATION
6
Up to 20 programmed scan ranges, full scan, band scan and
Scan types
memory bank scan provide scanning versatility. Each scan
can have skip channels programmed.
FULL SCAN (p. 16) Repeatedly scans all fre- SELECTED BAND SCAN Repeatedly scans all fre-
quencies over the entire (p. 16) quencies over the entire
band. selected band.
30 1300 Band Band
MHz MHz edge edge
U.S.A. version cannot
Scan Scan
receive some frequencies.
Jump Jump
PROGRAMMED SCAN Repeatedly scans between MEMORY SKIP SCAN (p. 16) Repeatedly scans all mem-
(p. 16)
two user-programmed fre- ory channels except skip
Not yet
programmed
quencies. Used for checking channels.
Band Scan edges Band
ch 1 ch 2 ch 3
edge edge for frequencies within a
ch 0
ch 4
specified range such as
Scan
SKIP
repeater output frequencies,
ch 199 ch 6 ch 5
Jump
etc.
MEMORY BANK SCAN Repeatedly scans memory FREQUENCY SKIP Skips unwanted frequen-
(p. 16)
channels except skip chan- FUNCTION (p. 19) cies that inconveniently
Not yet
programmed
nels within memory bank 0 stop scanning. This func-
Band edge or Band edge or
ch 1 ch 2 ch 3
(memory channels 0 99) or scan edge scan edge tion can be turned ON and
ch 0
ch 4
memory bank 1 (memory OFF in expanded set
Scan
SKIP
channels 100 199). mode.
ch 99 ch 6 ch 5
Skip Skip
Jump
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6 SCAN OPERATION
Full/band/programmed scan Memory (bank) scan
q Select VFO mode with [V/M]. q Select memory mode with [V/M].
w Make sure the squelch is set to the threshold point. w Make sure the squelch is set to the threshold point.
" Select automatic squelch (AUTO) or a level (1 9) where the " Select automatic squelch (AUTO) or a level (1 9) where the
noise is muted. (p. 10) noise is muted. (p. 10)
e Select the desired scan range, if desired. e Select the desired memory bank in set mode, if desired.
" See below for details.
Ä„'Select scan edges in set mode:
r Push [FUNC] + [Y] or [Z] momentarily to start the memory
 ALL for full scan,  BAND for band scan or  0P   19P
scan or memory bank scan.
for programmed scan. (see the next page)
" Decimal point flashes while scanning.
r Push [FUNC] + [Y] or [Z] momentarily to start the scan.
"   flashes during memory bank scan.
" Decimal point flashes while scanning.
" To change the scanning direction, rotate [DIAL].
"  P SKIP flashes when the frequency skip function is turned ON.
" If the pocket beep function is activated, the transceiver automat-
(p. 19)
ically selects the tone squelch function when a scan starts.
"  0P   19P flash to indicate which pair of scan edges is being
t To stop the scan, push [FUNC] + [Y] or [Z] again.
scanned.
" To change the scanning direction, rotate [DIAL].
" If the pocket beep function is activated, the transceiver automat-
DMemory bank selection
ically selects the tone squelch function when a scan starts.
q Push [V/M] for 2 sec. to enter set mode.
t To stop the scan, push [FUNC] + [Y] or [Z] again.
w Rotate [DIAL] until  BNK SC appears.
e While pushing [FUNC], rotate [DIAL] to select the desired
If the same frequencies are programmed into a pair of
memory bank.
scan edges, programmed scan does not start.
"  OFF scans memories in both banks;
 BANK0 scans memories in bank 0
For programmed scan, scan edges must be programmed
only (ch 0 to 99);  BANK1 scans
in advance. Program scan edges into regular memory memories in bank 1 only (ch 100 to
Memory bank 0
199).
channels and set the channels as scan edges. (p. 17)
(Memory ch 0 to 99)
r Push [V/M] to exit set mode.
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SCAN OPERATION 6
Selecting scan edges
The scanning range can be set to all frequencies (full scan), a y Push [FUNC] + [Y] to select left-
selected band or between two user-programmed frequencies hand scan edge channel.
(programmed scan). u While pushing [FUNC], rotate
[DIAL] to select the desired mem-
The programmed scan edges use regular memory chan- ory channel which stores a scan
nels. Program the desired scan edge frequencies in mem- edge frequency.
" The frequency in the memory chan-
ory channels in advance. (pgs. 12, 13)
nel is displayed for 1 sec.
i Push [FUNC] + [Y] to select right-
q Select VFO mode with [V/M].
Memory channel
hand scan edge channel.
w Push [V/M] for 2 sec. to enter set mode.
frequency is displayed
o While pushing [FUNC], rotate
e Rotate [DIAL] until  EDGE appears.
during selection.
[DIAL] to select the desired mem-
"  EDGE disappears after 1 sec. and the previously selected scan
edge appears. ory channel which stores another
r While pushing [FUNC], rotate [DIAL] to select the desired scan edge frequency.
scan edge. !0 Push [V/M] to exit set mode.
" Select  ALL for full scan,  BAND for " Push [FUNC] + [Y] to indicate programmed scan edge for pro-
band scan or  0P   19P for pro- gramming other scan edges. Repeat r, y  o.
grammed scan.
t When full or band scan is se-
Full scan
lected, push [V/M] to exit set
mode.
When a programmed scan is se-
lected, continue with the following
steps to select the band edge fre- Programmed scan 0
(Scan edge channels
quencies.
198 and 199)
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6 SCAN OPERATION
Skip channel setting Scan resume condition
Memory channels can be set to be skipped for memory skip
DSetting the scan pause time
scan. In addition, memory channels can be set to be skipped
The scan pauses when receiving signals according to the
for both memory skip scan and frequency skip scan. These
scan pause time. It can be selected as a pause or timer scan.
are useful to speedup the scan interval.
q Push [V/M] for 2 sec. to enter expanded set mode.
q Select memory mode with [V/M].
w Rotate [DIAL] until  PAUSE appears.
w Rotate [DIAL] to select memory channel to be pro-
" Turn the expanded set mode ON for selection. (p. 28)
grammed as a skip channel.
e While pushing [FUNC], rotate [DIAL] to select condition.
e Push [V/M] for 2 sec. to enter expanded set mode. "  2SEC   20SEC : scan pauses for 2 20 sec. on a received sig-
nal.
r Rotate [DIAL] until  SKIP appears.
"  HOLD : scan pauses on a received signal until it disappears.
" Turn the expanded set mode ON for selection. (p. 28)
"  SKIP disappears after 1 sec. and  Sk appears. r Push [V/M] to exit set mode.
t While pushing [FUNC], rotate [DIAL] to select condition.
"  OFF for no skipping of channels,  SKIP for memory skip scan
DSetting the scan resume time
or  P SKIP for frequency skip scan and memory skip scan.
The scan restarts after a signal disappears according to the
y Push [V/M] to exit set mode.
resume time. It can be selected to 0 5 sec.
q Push [V/M] for 2 sec. to enter expanded set mode.
w Rotate [DIAL] until  RESUME appears.
" Turn the expanded set mode ON for selection. (p. 28)
Non-skip channel Skip channel Skip channel and
e While pushing [FUNC], rotate [DIAL] to select condition.
frequency skip channel
"  1SEC   5SEC : scan restarts 1 5 sec. after the signal disap-
pears.
This setting is effective when the frequency skip function
"  0SEC : scan restarts immediately after the signal disappears.
(P SCAN) is turned ON. See the next page for details.
r Push [V/M] to exit set mode.
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SCAN OPERATION 6
Frequency skip function
DProgramming a skip frequency DFrequency skip function ON/OFF
Unwanted frequencies can be skipped and programmed as The frequency skip function can be turned OFF in expanded
skip channels when full scan, band scan or programmed scan set mode. In this case, the frequencies will not be skipped
is pausing. even if skip information is programmed and  P SKIP will not
blink during full scan, band scan or programmed scan.
FM
q Turn ON the frequency skip func-
tion as described at right. q Select VFO mode with [V/M].
PSKIP
BUSY
w Start full scan, band scan or pro- w Push [V/M] for 2 sec. to enter expanded set mode.
grammed scan. (p. 16) e Rotate [DIAL] until  P SCAN appears.
Indication while pausing
" Turn the expanded set mode ON for selection. (p. 28)
e While receiving an unwanted sig-
FM
"  P SCAN disappears after 1 sec. and  SC appears.
nal and scan pauses, push
r While pushing [FUNC], rotate [DIAL] to turn the frequency
[FUNC] + [V/M] for 2 sec. to pro-
PSKIP
skip function ON or OFF.
BUSY
gram the received frequency as a
t Push [V/M] to exit set mode.
skip frequency. Indication while
programming
" The transceiver emits 3 beeps and
the scan resumes.
" Non-programmed memory channels (blank channels) are used
for skip frequency programming in reverse sequence.
PSKIP PSKIP
" Do not release [V/M] before 2 sec., otherwise, scan stops and
The frequency skip The frequency skip
the transceiver enters memory programming condition.
function is OFF. function is ON.
" To scan the skip frequency after programming, cancel the skip
information (p. 18) or clear the memory channel (p. 14).
When the frequency skip function is turned OFF ( P SKIP
does not flash), the paused frequency overwrites the pre-
viously selected memory channel.
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PRIORITY WATCH
7
Priority watch types MEMORY or CALL While operating on a VFO
CHANNEL WATCH frequency, priority watch
Priority watch checks for signals on a frequency every 5 sec.
checks for a signal on the
while operating on a VFO frequency or scanning. The trans- 5 sec.
selected memory or call
125 msec.
ceiver has 3 priority watch types to suit your needs.
channel every 5 sec.
Memory
VFO
" A memory channel with skip in-
or call
frequency
channel
In addition, you can be alerted with beeps and a flashing  ë.
formation can be watched.
The watch resumes according to the selected scan resume
condition. See p. 18 for details.
MEMORY SCAN While operating on a VFO
WATCH frequency, priority watch
If the pocket beep function is activated, the transceiver au-
checks for signals on each
125 msec.
tomatically selects the tone squelch function when priority
5 sec.
memory channel in se-
watch starts. Mch 0
quence.
SKIP Mch 1
VFO
frequency " The memory skip function is
Mch 2
useful to speed up the scan.
Mch 199
VFO SCAN WATCH While scanning in VFO
mode, priority watch checks
for signals on the selected
5 sec.
memory or call channel
125 msec.
every 5 sec.
VFO Memory
scanning channel
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PRIORITY WATCH 7
Priority watch operation
DMemory/call channel watch and memory DVFO scan watch
q Select the desired memory channel to be watched.
scan watch
w Push [V/M] to select VFO mode.
q Select VFO mode; then, set an operating frequency.
e Push [FUNC] + [Y] or [Z] momentarily to start full scan,
w Set the watching channel(s).
band scan or programmed scan. (p. 16)
For memory channel watch:
r Push [V/M] for 2 sec. to enter set mode.
Select the desired memory channel.
t Rotate [DIAL] until  PRIO appears.
For memory scan watch:
"  PRIO disappears after 1 sec. and
Select memory mode; then, push [FUNC] + [Y] or [Z] mo-
 OFF and  PR appear.
mentarily to start memory scan.
y While pushing [FUNC], rotate
For call channel watch:
[DIAL] to select priority watch ON
Select the call channel by pushing [CALL].
or priority watch ON with alert.
Priority watch set mode
e Push [V/M] for 2 sec. to enter set mode.
u Push [V/M] to exit set mode and
r Rotate [DIAL] until  PRIO appears.
start the watch.
"  PRIO disappears after 1 sec. and  OFF and  PR appear.
" The transceiver checks the memory
t While pushing [FUNC], rotate [DIAL] to select priority
channel frequency every 5 sec.
watch ON or priority watch ON with alert.
" The watch resumes according to the Priority watch is ON.
y Push [V/M] to exit set mode and start the watch.
selected scan resume condition. (p.
" The transceiver checks the memory
18)
or call channel frequency every 5 sec.
FM
i Push [V/M] while the display
" The watch resumes according to the
shows the VFO frequency to stop
selected scan resume condition. (p.
PRIO MR
Priority watch with
the watch.
18)
alert is ON.
While pausing on the
u Push [V/M] while the display
memory or call channel
shows the VFO frequency to stop
 PRIO flashes.
the watch.
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REPEATER OPERATION
8
General
When using a repeater, the transmit frequency is shifted from
DSetting duplex and duplex direction
the receive frequency by the offset frequency. (p. 24) It is con-
q Push [V/M] for 2 sec. to enter expanded set mode.
venient to program repeater information into memory chan-
w Rotate [DIAL] until  DUP appears.
nels. (p. 12)
" Turn the expanded set mode ON for selection. (p. 28)
"  DUP disappears after 1 sec. and  dP appears.
q Set the receive frequency (repeater output frequency). e While pushing [FUNC], rotate [DIAL] to select   DUP or
w Set the shift direction of the transmit frequency. ( DUP or  +DUP.
"   DUP or  +DUP indicates the transmit frequency for minus shift
DUP; see the next section for details.)
or plus shift, respectively.
" When the auto repeater function is in use (U.S.A. version only),
" When the auto repeater function is in use (U.S.A. version only),
this selection and step e are not necessary. (p. 25)
this selection and step e are not necessary. (p. 25)
e Activate the subaudible tone encoder, according to re-
r Push [V/M] to exit set mode.
peater requirements.
" Refer to the next page for tone frequency settings.
r Push and hold [PTT] to transmit.
" The displayed frequency automatically changes to the transmit
frequency (repeater input frequency).
" If  OFF appears, check the offset frequency (p. 24) or shift di-
Minus shift Plus shift
rection (right section).
t Release [PTT] to receive.
y Push and hold [SQL] to check whether the other station s
²'CONVENIENT
transmit signal can be directly received or not.
Tone scan function: When you don t know the subaudible
tone used for a repeater, the tone scan is convenient for de-
tecting the tone frequency.
Ä„'Push [FUNC] + [Y] or [Z] for 2 sec. to activate. See p. 27
for more information.
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REPEATER OPERATION 8
Subaudible (repeater) tones
Some repeaters require subaudible tones to be accessed.
DSetting the subaudible tone frequency
Subaudible tones are superimposed over your normal signal
q Select VFO mode or desired memory channel to be pro-
and must be set in advance.
grammed.
w Push [V/M] for 2 sec. to enter set mode.
Each operating band and each memory channel have inde-
e Rotate [DIAL] until  R TONE (repeater tone) appears.
pendent settings.
"  R TONE disappears after 1 sec. and  Rt appears.
r While pushing [FUNC], rotate [DIAL] to select the desired
subaudible tone.
DTurning the subaudible tone encoder on/off
" Each operating band and each memory channel have indepen-
q Push [V/M] for 2 sec. to enter set mode.
dent settings.
w Rotate [DIAL] until  T/TSQL appears.
t Push [V/M] to exit set mode.
"  T/SQL disappears after 1 sec. and  tO appears.
e While pushing [FUNC], rotate [DIAL] to select  TONE.
T
r Push [V/M] to exit set mode.
"  T appears above the frequency readout when the subaudible
tone encoder is turned ON.
Repeater tone set mode 88.5 Hz tone
" Available subaudible tone frequencies (unit: Hz)
67.0 82.5 100.0 123.0 151.4 171.3 189.9 210.7 250.3
Tone function set mode Tone encorder is ON.
69.3 85.4 103.5 127.3 156.7 173.8 192.8 218.1 254.1
71.9 88.5 107.2 131.8 159.8 177.3 196.6 225.7
74.4 91.5 110.9 136.5 162.2 179.9 199.5 229.1
77.0 94.8 114.8 141.3 165.5 183.5 203.5 233.6
79.7 97.4 118.8 146.2 167.9 186.2 206.5 241.8
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8 REPEATER OPERATION
1750 Hz tone Offset frequency
(Europe and Italy versions only)
When communicating through a repeater, the transmit fre-
quency is shifted from the receive frequency by an amount
Some European repeaters require a 1750 Hz tone to be ac-
determined by the offset frequency.
cessed. For such European repeaters, perform the following.
q Select VFO mode or desired memory channel to be pro-
q Set the receive frequency (repeater output frequency).
grammed.
w Set the shift direction of the transmit frequency. ( DUP or
w Push [V/M] for 2 sec. to enter expanded set mode.
DUP; see p. 22 for details.)
e Rotate [DIAL] until  OFFSET appears.
e While pushing [PTT], push and hold [CALL] for 1 to 2 sec.
" Turn the expanded set mode ON for selection. (p. 28)
to transmit a 1750 Hz tone burst signal.
"  OFFSET disappears after 1 sec. and  OW appears.
" Pushing [PTT] 2 times quickly also transmits a 1750 Hz tone. Re-
r While pushing [FUNC], rotate [DIAL] to set the desired off-
lease [PTT] briefly, then push [PTT] again to talk in this case.
set.
" If  OFF appears, check the offset frequency (right section) or
t Push [V/M] to exit set mode.
shift direction (p. 22).
" The displayed frequency automatically changes to the transmit
frequency (repeater input frequency).
r Push and hold [PTT] to transmit.
t Release [PTT] to receive.
y Push and hold [SQL] to check whether the other station s
Offset frequency set mode 0.6 MHz (600 kHz) offset
transmit signal can be directly received or not.
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REPEATER OPERATION 8
Auto repeater function
(U.S.A. version only)
DFrequency range and offset direction
The U.S.A. version automatically activates the repeater set-
FREQUENCY RANGE DUPLEX DIRECTION
tings (duplex ON/OFF, duplex direction, tone encoder
ON/OFF) when the operating frequency falls within or outside 145.200 145.495 MHz
  DUP appears
of the general repeater output frequency range. The offset 146.610 146.995 MHz
and repeater tone frequencies are not changed by the auto
147.000 147.395 MHz  DUP appears
repeater function, reset these frequencies, if necessary.
442.000 444.995 MHz  DUP appears
q Select VFO mode with [V/M].
447.000 449.995 MHz   DUP appears
w Push [V/M] for 2 sec. to enter expanded set mode.
e Rotate [DIAL] until  AUTO RP appears.
" Turn the expanded set mode ON for selection. (p. 28)
"  AUTO RP disappears after 1 sec. and  AR appears.
r While pushing [FUNC], rotate [DIAL] to turn the auto re-
peater function ON (DUP ONLY or DUP TONE) or OFF.
t Push [V/M] to exit set mode.
DUP DUP
Auto repeater function Activates for duplex Activates for duplex
is turned OFF. only. and tone.
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SUBAUDIBLE TONE OPERATION
9
²'CONVENIENT
Tone squelch operation
Store subaudible tone frequencies and tone squelch ON/OFF
settings in memories (call) for easy recall.
DOperation
The tone squelch opens only when receiving a signal con-
taining a matching subaudible tone. You can silently wait for
DSetting subaudible tones for tone squelch
calls from group members using the same tone.
operation (CTCSS tones)
q Set the operating frequency. Separate tone frequencies can be set for tone squelch oper-
w Set the desired CTCSS tone in set mode. ation than for repeater operation (the same range of tones is
" See right for programming.
available see p. 23). Like repeater tones, these are set in set
e Push [V/M] for 2 sec. to enter set mode.
mode.
r Rotate [DIAL] until  T/TSQL appears.
"  T/SQL disappears after 1 sec. and  tO appears.
q Select VFO mode or desired memory channel to be pro-
t While pushing [FUNC], rotate [DIAL] to select  TSQL.
grammed.
y Push [V/M] to exit set mode and start the tone squelch.
w Push [V/M] for 2 sec. to enter set mode.
u When the received signal includes a matching tone,
e Rotate [DIAL] until  C TONE (CTCSS tone) appears.
squelch opens and the signal can be heard.
"  C TONE disappears after 1 sec. and  Ct appears.
" When the received signal s tone does
r While pushing [FUNC], rotate [DIAL] to select the desired
not match, tone squelch does not
CTCSS tone.
open, however, the S-indicator shows
" Each operating band and each memory channel have indepen-
signal strength.
dent settings.
" To open the squelch manually, push
t Push [V/M] to exit set mode.
and hold [SQL].
Tone function set mode
i Operate the transceiver in the nor-
The transceiver has 50 tone frequencies and consequently
mal way.
their spacing is narrow compared with units having 38
o To cancel the tone squelch, repeat
tones. Therefore, some tone frequencies may receive in-
steps e y as described above
terference from adjacent tone frequencies.
Tone squelch is ON.
and select  OFF in step t.
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SUBAUDIBLE TONE OPERATION 9
Pocket beep operation Tone scan
This function uses subaudible tones for calling and can be The transceiver can detect the subaudible tone frequency in a
used as a  common pager to inform you that someone has received signal. By monitoring a signal that is being transmit-
called while you were away from the transceiver. ted on a repeater input frequency, you can determine the tone
frequency required to access the repeater.
DWaiting for a call from a specific station
q Set the desired frequency or memory channel to be
q Set the operating frequency.
checked for a tone frequency.
w Set the desired CTCSS tone in set mode.
w Push [FUNC] + [Y] or [Z] for 2 sec. to start the tone scan.
" See the previous page for programming information.
" To change the scanning direction, rotate [DIAL].
e Push [V/M] for 2 sec. to enter set mode.
e When the tone frequency is decoded, the set mode con-
r Rotate [DIAL] until  T/TSQL appears.
tents are programmed with the tone frequency.
"  T/SQL disappears after 1 sec. and  tO appears.
" The tone scan pauses when a tone frequency is detected.
t While pushing [FUNC], rotate [DIAL] to select  P BEEP.
" The decoded tone frequency is used for the repeater tone fre-
y Push [V/M] to exit set mode and start the pocket beep.
quency or tone squelch frequency, depending on the the tone
"  T SQL ë appears in the function display.
squelch ON/OFF setting.
u When a signal with the correct tone is received, the trans-
"  Ct or  Rt appears during tone scan when the tone squelch is in
ceiver emits beep tones for 30 sec. and flashes  ë.
use or not.
i Push [PTT] to answer or push [V/M] to stop the beeps and
r Push [FUNC] + [Y] or [Z] to stop the scan.
flashing.
" Tone squelch is automatically selected.
T
Subaudible tone
frequencies flash as
DCalling a waiting station using pocket beep
they are scanned.
A subaudible tone matched with the station s tone frequency
 Rt or  Ct appears
is necessary. Use the tone squelch on the previous page or a
during tone scan.
subaudible tone encoder.
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OTHER FUNCTIONS
10
DSet mode items
Set mode
E
Tuning step Skip channel
M
Set mode is used for programming infrequently changed val- (p. 7) (p. 18)
ues or conditions of functions.
M
v Dial select step Memory bank
(p. 29) (p. 16)
In addition, this transceiver has an expanded set mode which Tone function Priority watch
(pgs. 23, 26) (p. 21)
is used for programming more infrequently changed values or
Repeater tone Confirmation
conditions of functions. When turning OFF the expanded set
(p. 23) beep (p. 29)
mode, only half of the set mode items are displayed for sim-
CTCSS tone Backlighting
pler operation.
(p. 26) (p. 11)
E E
Auto repeater* Auto power OFF
DExpanded set mode ON/OFF v (p. 25) (p. 30)
q Push [V/M] for 2 sec. to enter set mode.
E
E Duplex direction Power save
(p. 22) (p. 29)
w Rotate [DIAL] until  EXPAND appears.
"  EXPAND disappears after 1 sec. and  EX appears.
E Offset frequency E Monitor switch
(p. 24) function (p. 30)
e While pushing [FUNC], rotate [DIAL] to turn the expanded
set mode ON or OFF. Receive mode E Dial speed
(p. 11) (p. 31)
r Push [V/M] to exit set mode or rotate [DIAL] to select a set
E Scan resume E Lock function
mode item.
time (p. 18) effect (p. 31)
E Scan pause E Channel indication
time (p. 18) M mode (p. 32)
v Scan edge Expanded set
(p. 17) mode (p. 28)
Expanded set mode setting Expanded set mode ON
E Frequency skip
* U.S.A. version only
v
function (p. 19)
E: Appears when expanded set mode is ON.
v: VFO mode only. M: Memory mode only.
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OTHER FUNCTIONS 10
Dial select step Beep tones
This transceiver has a 1 MHz tuning step for quick frequency The confirmation beep tones, which sound each time a switch
setting. This dial select step can be set to 100 kHz, 1 MHz or is pushed, can be turned ON or OFF, as desired.
10 MHz steps, as desired.
q Push [V/M] for 2 sec. to enter set mode.
w Rotate [DIAL] until  BEEP appears.
DSetting dial select step
"  BEEP disappears after 1 sec. and  bE appears.
q Select VFO mode with [V/M].
e While pushing [FUNC], rotate [DIAL] to turn the confirma-
w Push [V/M] for 2 sec. to enter set mode.
tion beep ON or OFF.
e Rotate [DIAL] until  D SEL appears.
r Push [V/M] to exit set mode.
"  D SEL disappears after 1 sec. and  dS appears.
r While pushing [FUNC], rotate [DIAL] to select the desired
dial select step.
" 100 kHz, 1 MHz and 10 MHz steps can be selected.
Power saver
t Push [V/M] to exit set mode.
The power saver function reduces the current drain to con-
serve battery power.
q Push [V/M] for 2 sec. to enter expanded set mode.
w Rotate [DIAL] until  P SAVE appears.
100 kHz step 1 MHz step 10 MHz step
" Turn the expanded set mode ON for selection. (p. 28)
"  P SAVE disappears after 1 sec. and  PS appears.
e While pushing [FUNC], rotate [DIAL] to turn the power
saver ON (AUTO) or OFF.
r Push [V/M] to exit set mode.
For packet operation, the power saver should be turned
OFF to receive reliable packet data.
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10 OTHER FUNCTIONS
Auto power-off function Monitor switch function
The transceiver can be set to automatically turn OFF after a The monitor switch can be set as a sticky switch. When set to
specified period in which no switch is pushed. the sticky condition, each push of [SQL] toggles the monitor
function on and off.
120 min., 90 min., 60 min., 30 min. and OFF can be speci-
fied. The specified period is retained even when the trans- q Push [V/M] for 2 sec. to enter expanded set mode.
ceiver is turned OFF by the auto power-off function. To cancel w Rotate [DIAL] until  MONI appears.
" Turn the expanded set mode ON for selection. (p. 28)
the function, select  OFF in step e below.
"  MONI disappears after 1 sec. and  mO appears.
e While pushing [FUNC], rotate [DIAL] to set the monitor
q Push [V/M] for 2 sec. to enter expanded set mode.
switch to sticky (HOLD) or normal (PUSH).
w Rotate [DIAL] until  AP OFF appears.
r Push [V/M] to exit set mode.
" Turn the expanded set mode ON for selection. (p. 28)
"  AP OFF disappears after 1 sec. and  AO appears.
e While pushing [FUNC], rotate [DIAL] to select the desired
time or to turn the function OFF.
r Push [V/M] to exit set mode.
Monitor switch Sticky switch Normal switch
function set mode
Auto power off set 60 min. auto power-off Auto power-off is
mode turned OFF.
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OTHER FUNCTIONS 10
Dial speed acceleration Lock function effect
The dial speed acceleration automatically speeds up the tun- The lock function prevents accidental frequency changes and
ing dial speed when rotating the [DIAL] rapidly. accidental function access.
q Push [V/M] for 2 sec. to enter expanded set mode. While the lock function is ON, [POWER], [VOL], [SQL] and
w Rotate [DIAL] until  SPEED appears. [PTT] can still be accessed. Accessible switches can be set to
" Turn the expanded set mode ON for selection. (p. 28)
1 of 4 groups in expanded set mode.
"  SPEED disappears after 1 sec. and  SP appears.
e While pushing [FUNC], rotate [DIAL] to set the dial speed
q Push [V/M] for 2 sec. to enter expanded set mode.
acceleration ON or OFF.
w Rotate [DIAL] until  LOCK appears.
r Push [V/M] to exit set mode.
" Turn the expanded set mode ON for selection. (p. 28)
"  LOCK disappears after 1 sec. and  Lk appears.
e While pushing [FUNC], rotate [DIAL] to select the acces-
sible switches.
"  NORMAL :[POWER], [VOL], [SQL] and [PTT] are accessible.
"  NO SQL :[POWER], [SQL] and [PTT] are accessible.
Dial speed acceleration Dial speed Dial speed
set mode acceleration ON acceleration OFF "  NO VOL :[POWER], [VOL] and [PTT] are accessible.
"  ALL :[POWER] and [PTT] are accessible.
r Push [V/M] to exit set mode.
Lock function effect [POWER], [VOL], [POWER] and [PTT]
set mode [SQL] and [PTT] are are accessible.
accessible.
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10 OTHER FUNCTIONS
Channel indication mode Partial reset
Channel indication mode is used to simplify operation. In this If you want to initialize the operating conditions (VFO fre-
mode only pre-programmed memory channel numbers are quency, VFO settings, set mode contents) without clearing the
displayed and functions are limited ([POWER], [PTT], [SQL], memory contents, a partial resetting function is available for
[VOL], [LOCK], scanning and the tuning dial are functional). the transceiver.
q Select memory mode with [V/M]. Ä„'While pushing [FUNC] and [V/M], turn power ON to par-
w Push [V/M] for 2 sec. to enter expanded set mode. tially reset the transceiver.
e Rotate [DIAL] until  CH appears.
" Turn the expanded set mode ON for selection. (p. 28)
r While pushing [FUNC], rotate [DIAL] to turn the channel
All reset
indication ON or OFF.
t Push [V/M] to exit set mode.
Reset the CPU before operating the transceiver for the first
time, or when the internal CPU malfunctions.
" To return to normal indication, turn this function OFF in
step r above.
Ä„'While pushing [FUNC], [BAND] and [V/M], turn power ON
" Frequencies must be programmed into memory channels
to reset the CPU.
in advance.
"  CLEAR appears when resetting the CPU.
FM
CAUTION:Resetting the CPU returns all programmed
contents to their default settings.
Channel indication Channel indication Channel indication
mode set mode mode ON mode example
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TROUBLESHOOTING
11
If your transceiver seems to be malfunctioning, please check
the following points before sending it to a service center.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REF.
No power comes ON. " The batteries are exhausted. " Replace the batteries. p. 1
" The battery polarity is reversed. " Check the battery polarity. p. 1
No sound comes from the " Volume level is too low. " Push [VOLY] to a suitable level. p. 10
speaker. " Different tone is selected with tone squelch. " Check the tone using tone scan. p. 27
Transmitting is " The batteries are exhausted. " Replace the batteries. p. 1
impossible. " A frequency outside of the 144/400 MHz " Reset the frequency inside the 144/400 MHz amateur pgs. 6,
amateur band is set. band. 36
No contact possible with " Different tone is selected with tone squelch. " Check the tone using tone scan. p. 27
another station.
Frequency cannot be set. " The lock function is activated. " Push [FUNC] + [(CALL)LOCK] to cancel the function. p. 8
" Channel indication mode is selected. " Turn the channel indication mode OFF in set mode. p. 32
No beeps sound. " Beep tones are turned OFF. " Turn beep tones ON in set mode. p. 29
Dial select step cannot be " RIT function is activated. " Push [FUNC] + [BAND] to cancel the function. p. 8
used.
Receive audio is " The operating mode is not selected correctly. " Select a suitable operating mode in set mode. p. 11
distorted.
Desired set mode item " The desired set mode item is in expanded set " Turn the expanded set mode ON. p. 28
cannot be selected. mode.
" Some set mode items can be selected from " Enter set mode from appropriate operating mode. p. 28
VFO or memory mode only.
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OPERATION FLOW CHART
12
Displays for set and expanded
set modes show the default VFO mode
settings (except the expanded
FM
set mode setting).
Memory mode
V/M
FM
Rotate [DIAL] while pushing
BAND 30 89.995 MHz
V/M
[FUNC] to change the set
MR
AM V/M
mode condition.
for 2 sec.
CALL LOCK CALL LOCK
BAND 90 141.995 MHz
V/M
FM
Call channel mode momentarily
CALL LOCK
BAND 142 254.995 MHz
FM
FM
CALL LOCK
BAND 255 382.995 MHz
FM
BAND 383 769.745 MHz
FM
769.750 939.995 MHz
BAND
FM
940 1309.995 MHz
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OPERATION FLOW CHART 12
v: VFO mode only M: Memory mode only
Expanded set mode
Set mode
Receive mode
Expanded set
(p. 11)
mode (p. 28)
Tuning step (p. 7) Expanded set
M Channel Offset
mode (p. 28)
Scan resume
indication frequency
time (p. 18)
mode (p. 32) (p. 24)
Duplex
Lock function Scan pause
direction
Backlighting
v Dial select
effect (p. 31) time (p. 18)
(p. 22)
(p. 11)
step (p. 29)
v Auto repeater
v Scan
Dial speed
(U.S.A. version
edge (p. 17)
(p. 31)
only; p. 25)
Confirmation
Tone function
TSQL
beep (p. 29)
Monitor switch
(pgs. 23, 26) v Frequency
CTCSS tone
function
T skip function
(p. 26)
PSKIP
(p. 30) (p. 19)
T
M Skip
Repeater
Power save
Repeater tone
Priority watch channel
tone (p. 23)
(p. 29)
(p. 23)
(p. 21) (p. 18)
TSQL
M Memory
Tone function
Auto power
bank (p. 16)
(pgs. 23, 26)
OFF (p. 30)
M Memory bank
CTCSS tone (p. 26)
(p. 16)
Backlighting Priority watch
v Dial select
(p. 11) (p. 21)
step (p. 29)
Tuning step
Receive mode v Scan edge Confirmation
(p. 7)
(p. 11) (p. 17) beep (p. 29)
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SPECIFICATIONS
13
DGeneral
" Current drain (VHF/UHF; at 3.0 V DC):
" Frequency coverage : (unit: MHz)
Tx max. power 440 mA/380 mA (typical)
U.S.A. Transmit 144 148, 440 450
Rx rated audio 170 mA (typical)
Receive 30 823.995, 849 868.995,
standby 95 mA (typical)
894 1309.995*
power saved 38 mA (typical)
Europe Transmit 144 146, 430 440
" Antenna connector : SMA (50 &!)
Receive 30 1309.995*
" Dimensions : 58(W)×86(H)×27(D) mm;
Italy Transmit 144 148, 430 440
(projections not included) 29D 32(W)×33D 8(H)×11D 16(D) in
Receive 30 1309.995*
" Weight : 170 g; 6 oz
Asia Transmit 144 148, 430 440
(w/antenna and battery)
Receive 30 1309.995*
" MIC/SP connector : 4-conductor 3.5 (d) mm (1D 8Å»);
Australia Transmit 144 148, 430 440
2 k&!/8 &!
Receive 30 1309.995*
U.S.A.-1 Transmit 144 148, 440 450
Receive 30 1309.995*
DTransmitter
*Specifications guaranteed 30 1300 MHz.
" Modulation system : Variable reactance
" Mode : FM, AM*, WFM*
" Output power : 350 mW typical (VHF)
*Receive only.
(at 3.0 V DC) 300 mW typical (UHF)
" No. of memory channels : 200
" Spurious emissions :
" Usable temp. range :  10°C to +60°C;
Europe and Italy versions
+14°F to +140°F
Less than  60 dB (less than 1 GHz)
" Tuning steps : 5, 6.25, 10, 12.5, 15, 20, 25,
Less than  50 dB (greater than 1 GHz*)
30, 50 and 100 kHz
Other versions
" Frequency stability : Ä…6 ppm ( 10°C to +60°C)
Less than  40 dB
" Power supply requirement : 2 AA(R6) Ni-Cd or alkaline
*According to ETS 300 684 8.1.3 Limits: antenna port in
cells (negative ground)
transmitter-active mode.
" Max. frequency deviation : Ä…5 kHz
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SPECIFICATIONS 13
DReceiver
" Squelch sensitivity : 0.18 µV (144 148 MHz)
" Receive system : Triple conversion
0.22 µV (430 450 MHz)
superheterodyne
" Selectivity :
" Intermediate frequencies : 1st 266.7 MHz
FM, AM More than 15 kHz/ 6 dB
2nd 19.65 MHz
Less than 30 kHz/ 60 dB
3rd 450 kHz
WFM More than 150 kHz/ 6 dB
" Sensitivity (except spurious points; typical values):
" Image rejection ratio: More than 60 dB
FM 30 117.995 MHz 0.32 µV
(amateur bands only)
(at 12 dB SINAD) 118 174.995 MHz 0.16 µV
" Audio output power : 100 mW typical at 10%
175 246.995 MHz 0.22µV
(at 3.0 V DC) distortion with an 8 &! load
247 329.995 MHz 0.4 µV
330 379.995 MHz 0.32 µV
380 469.995 MHz 0.18µV
470 749.995 MHz 1.0 µV
750 999.995 MHz 0.32 µV
1000 1199.995 MHz 0.79 µV
1200 1300 MHz 0.5 µV
WFM 76 108.0 MHz 1.0 µV
(at 12 dB SINAD) 175 221.995 MHz 1.0 µV
470 770 MHz 5.6 µV
AM 118 136.0 MHz 0.56 µV
(at 10 dB S/N) 222 246.995 MHz 0.79 µV
247 329.995 MHz 1.4 µV
All stated specifications are subject to change without
notice or obligation.
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OPTIONS
14
BC-127 Ni-Cd CHARGER OPC-782 PLUG ADAPTER CABLE
Regularly charges 2 or 4 AA (R6) Ni-Cd batteries. 2 Ni-Cd Used for connection with an Icom speaker-microphone or ear-
batteries are supplied with the BC-127. phone.
HM-46 SPEAKER-MICROPHONE LC-146 CARRYING CASE
Slim dimensions. Equipped with Helps protect the transceiver from scratches, etc.
an earphone jack and a transmit
indicator. An optional OPC-782 is
required for connection.
HS-85 HEADSET
For hands-free operation. In-
cludes VOX, PTT and  one-
touch PTT with a time-out timer.
An optional OPC-782 is required
for connection.
SP-13 EARPHONE
Provides clear receive audio in noisy environments. An op-
tional OPC-782 is required for connection.
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A-5491S-1EX-w
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6-9-16 Kamihigashi, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0002 Japan
© 1998 Icom Inc.