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  • Page 1 ADVANCED MANUAL INTRODUCTION ACCESSORIES VHF TRANSCEIVER BATTERY CHARGE |V86 ADVANCED OPERATION REPEATER AND DUPLEX OPERATION MEMORY/CALL OPERATION SCAN OPERATION TONE SQUELCH AND POCKET BEEP DTMF MEMORY SET MODES PROGRAMMING RESETTING TROUBLESHOOTING OPTIONS...
  • Page 2 INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing this Icom product. This product was designed and built with Icom’ s state of the art technology and craftsmanship. With proper care, this product should provide you with years of trouble-free operation. IMPORTANT READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely before using the transceiver.
  • Page 3 Section ACCESSORIES Supplied Accessories ................1-2 Antenna ....................1-2 Belt clip ....................1-2 Battery pack or case ................1-3 Jack cover ....................1-3...

  • Page 4: Supplied Accessories

    ACCESSORIES Supplied Accessories Belt clip To attach the belt clip: Battery pack* Antenna* z Slide the belt clip in the direction of the arrow until the belt clip locks in place, and makes a ‘click’ sound. Jack cover Belt clip (with screws) Belt clip Battery pack/case...
  • Page 5 ACCESSORIES Battery pack or case Jack cover Attach the jack cover when optional equipment is not CAUTION: When the battery case is attached, the used. Battery Protection function must be turned OFF in To attach the jack cover To detach the jack cover the Initial Set mode.
  • Page 6 Section BATTERY CHARGE Battery chargers ..................2-2 D Using the BC-191 to rapid charge the BP-264 .......2-2 D Using the BC-192 to regular charge the BP-264 ......2-2 D Using the BC-240 to rapid charge the BP-298/BP-299 ....2-3 Optional battery case (BP-263) ..............2-4...
  • Page 7 BATTERY CHARGE Battery chargers D Using the BC-191 to rapid charge the BP-264 The BC-191 provides rapid charging of only the Power adapter (A different type, or no power Battery pack BP-264 Ni-MH battery pack. Never use it to charge Battery pack + Transceiver adapter is supplied, depending any other battery pack.
  • Page 8 BATTERY CHARGE Battery chargers D Using the BC-240 to rapid charge the BP-298/BP-299 The BC-240 provides rapid charging of only the Power adapter Battery pack (A different type, or no power BP-298/BC-299 Li-ion battery pack. Never use it to Battery pack + Transceiver adapter is supplied, depending charge any other battery pack.
  • Page 9 BATTERY CHARGE Optional battery case (BP-263) When using the battery case (BP-263), install 6 × AA (LR6) size alkaline batteries, as described below. Remove the battery case, if it is attached. (p. 1-3) Install 6 × AA (LR6) size alkaline batteries. Install only alkaline batteries.

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    Section ADVANCED OPERATION Adjusting the audio level.................3-2 Selecting passband width ...............3-2 Receiving ....................3-2 Transmitting ....................3-2 [VOL] function assignment ..............3-3 Weather channel operation (For only the USA version) ......3-4 D Weather channel selection..............3-4 D Weather Alert function ..............3-4...

  • Page 11: Adjusting The Audio Level

    ADVANCED OPERATION Adjusting the audio level Receiving z Rotate [VOL]* to adjust the audio level. 1. Rotate [VOL]* to adjust the desired audio level, as • The display shows the audio level while adjusting. described to the left. L If the squelch is closed, hold down [MONI] while •...

  • Page 12: Vol] Function Assignment

    ADVANCED OPERATION [VOL] function assignment [VOL] can be used as a tuning control instead of [Y] and [Z], to suit your preference. However, when [VOL] functions as a tuning control, [Y] and [Z] function as volume controls. 1. Hold down [ ] for 1 second to turn OFF the power.

  • Page 13: Weather Channel Operation (For Only The Usa Version)

    ADVANCED OPERATION Weather channel operation (For only the USA version) There are 10 weather channels for monitoring weather broadcasts from NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration). D Weather channel selection 1. Push [VFO/MR/CALL] several times to select the weather channel mode. 2.
  • Page 14 Section REPEATER AND DUPLEX OPERATION Accessing a repeater ................4-2 DTCS encoder (Only TX) ...............4-3 Lockout function ..................4-3 Auto Repeater function (For only the USA version)........4-4...

  • Page 15: Accessing A Repeater

    REPEATER AND DUPLEX OPERATION Accessing a repeater When using a repeater, the transmit frequency is Repeater 144.700 MHz 144.700 MHz shifted from the receive frequency by the frequency Uplink (transmit frequency) offset. (p. 9-2) This is called duplex operation. It Downlink is convenient to program repeater information into (receive frequency)

  • Page 16: Dtcs Encoder (Only Tx)

    REPEATER AND DUPLEX OPERATION DTCS encoder (Only TX) The DTCS encoder superimposes the selected DTCS Push , and then push several times code over your transmitted signal. to turn ON the DTCS encoder. 1. Push [FUNC], and then push [SET] to enter the Set mode.

  • Page 17: Auto Repeater Function (For Only The Usa Version)

    REPEATER AND DUPLEX OPERATION Auto Repeater function (For only the USA version) The USA version automatically activates the repeater settings (DUP– or DUP+ and tone encoder ON/OFF), when the operating frequency falls within the general repeater output frequency range. It deactivates them when outside of the range.

  • Page 18: Table Of Contents

    Section MEMORY/CALL OPERATION General description ................5-2 Copying memory/Call contents...............5-2 D Memory/Call channel to VFO ............5-2 D Memory/Call to memory/Call ............5-3 Clearing memory contents..............5-4 Display type ....................5-5 Programming channel names..............5-6 D Setting the display type ..............5-6 D Programming a channel name ............5-6 D Selectable characters ..............5-6...

  • Page 19: General Description

    MEMORY/CALL OPERATION General description The transceiver has 207 memory channels, including 6 scan edge memory channels (3 pairs: 1A/b, 2A/b, and 3A/b), and 1 Call channel (C). These channels can be individually programmed with: • Operating frequency • Passband width (p. 3-2) •...

  • Page 20: D Memory/Call To Memory/Call

    MEMORY/CALL OPERATION Copying memory/Call contents D Memory/Call to memory/Call 1. Push [VFO/MR/CALL] several times to select the Example: Copying memory channel 11 contents to memory mode or Call channel mode. channel 12. • For memory channel: Push to select channel 11. Push [Y] or [Z] to select the memory channel to copy.

  • Page 21: Clearing Memory Contents

    MEMORY/CALL OPERATION Clearing memory contents Contents of programmed memories can be cleared Example: Clearing memory channel 11. (deleted). Push and then push 1. Push [VFO/MR/CALL] several times to select the memory or Call channel mode. • For only the USA version: Select any mode other than the weather channel mode.

  • Page 22: Display Type

    MEMORY/CALL OPERATION Display type The transceiver has 3 memory mode display types to suit your operating style. Select the Display type in the Initial Set mode. (p. 9-6) Frequency display The "Display type" item Displays the programmed frequency. in the Initial Set mode Channel number display Displays the memory channel number.

  • Page 23: Programming Channel Names

    MEMORY/CALL OPERATION Programming channel names Each memory channel and the Call channel can be programmed with an alphanumeric channel name, for easy recognition. Names can be a maximum of 5 characters. D Setting the display type 1. Hold down [ ] for 1 second to turn OFF the transceiver.
  • Page 24 Section SCAN OPERATION Scan types ....................6-2 D VFO scan ..................6-2 D Memory scan ..................6-2 D Priority watch ..................6-2 Band edge to band edge scan (Full scan) ..........6-2 Setting skip channels................6-3 Scan resume setting ................6-3...

  • Page 25: Vfo Scan

    SCAN OPERATION Scan types A scan automatically searches for signals, and makes it easier to locate new stations for contact or listening purposes. D VFO scan D Memory scan* BAND EDGE TO BAND EDGE SCAN (FULL SCAN) Mch 1 Mch 2 Mch 3 Mch 4 Mch 5...
  • Page 26 SCAN OPERATION Setting skip channels The Memory Skip function speeds up scanning by not scanning those memory channels set as skip channels. Set skip channels as follows. 1. Push [VFO/MR/CALL] several times to select the Example: Setting memory channel 11 as the memory mode.
  • Page 27 Section TONE SQUELCH AND POCKET BEEP Tone/DTCS squelch................7-2 D Tone squelch and DTCS squelch ...........7-2 D Setting tone frequency or DTCS code ..........7-2 D Setting DTCS polarity ..............7-2 D Operation ..................7-3 Pocket Beep function................7-4 Tone scan ....................7-5...
  • Page 28 TONE SQUELCH AND POCKET BEEP Tone/DTCS squelch D Tone squelch and DTCS squelch The tone squelch or DTCS squelch opens when a Recommended CTCSS tones signal with the same pre-programmed subaudible 67.0 79.7 94.8 110.9 131.8 156.7 186.2 225.7 tone or DTCS code is received. 69.3 82.5 97.4...
  • Page 29 TONE SQUELCH AND POCKET BEEP Tone/DTCS squelch D Operation 1. Set the operating frequency, or select a memory Push , and then push to sequentially select channel or Call channel. the tone function. 2. Push [FUNC], and then push [SET] to enter the Set mode.
  • Page 30 TONE SQUELCH AND POCKET BEEP Pocket Beep function This function uses subaudible tones for calling, and can be used as a “common pager” to inform you that someone has called while you were away from the transceiver. 1. Set the operating frequency, or select the memory Push , and then push several times...
  • Page 31 TONE SQUELCH AND POCKET BEEP Tone scan By monitoring a signal that is being operated with the pocket beep, tone or DTCS Squelch function turned ON, you can determine the tone frequency or DTCS code necessary to open the squelch. 1.
  • Page 32 Section DTMF MEMORY Programming a DTMF code sequence...........8-2 Transmitting a DTMF code ..............8-3 D Selecting the DTMF code transmission option .......8-3 D Manual DTMF code transmission ...........8-3 D Using a DTMF memory channel .............8-3 Monitoring a DTMF memory ..............8-4 Setting DTMF transfer speed ..............8-4...
  • Page 33 DTMF MEMORY Programming a DTMF code sequence Example: Programming “123456” into the DTMF DTMF codes are used for autopatching, controlling other equipment, and so on. The transceiver has up to memory channel “d3.” 16 DTMF memory channels (d0–dF) for up to 24 digits Push , and then push often-used DTMF codes.
  • Page 34 DTMF MEMORY Transmitting a DTMF code The transceiver has three methods of transmitting a DTMF code sequence. Select the desired option in the Set mode. D Selecting the DTMF code transmission option 1. Push [FUNC], and then push [SET] to enter the The “DTMF TX key”...
  • Page 35 DTMF MEMORY Monitoring a DTMF memory You can monitor the programmed DTMF code sequence. 1. Push [FUNC], and then push [DTMF-M] to enter Example: Monitoring DTMF memory channel “d3.” the DTMF memory mode. Push , and then push 2. Push [Y] or [Z] to select the desired DTMF memory channel.
  • Page 36 Section SET MODES Set mode programming ................9-2 D Set mode operation ................9-2 Set mode items..................9-2 Initial Set mode programming..............9-5 D Initial Set mode operation ...............9-5 Initial Set mode items ................9-5...

  • Page 37: D Set Mode Operation

    SET MODES Set mode programming D Set mode operation The Set mode is used to change the settings of the transceiver’s functions. 1. Push [FUNC], and then push [SET] to enter the Set mode. NOTE: When the display type is “Channel name,” you 2.
  • Page 38 SET MODES Set mode items Tuning step TX permission Set the VFO tuning step to 5, 10, 12.5, 15, 20, 25, 30, Select “OFF” to inhibit transmitting on the channel. or 50 kHz. (Default: tX .ON) (Default: Differs depending on the transceiver version) •...
  • Page 39 SET MODES Set mode items VOX time-out timer Set the VOX time-out timer to between 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, and 15 minutes, to prevent accidental prolonged transmission by the VOX function. To turn OFF the function, select “Vto.OF.” (Default: 3) The “VOX time-out timer”...
  • Page 40 SET MODES Initial Set mode programming D Initial Set mode operation The initial Set mode can be accessed at power ON, and allows you to set seldom-changed settings. In this 1. While holding down [Y] and [Z], hold down [ ] for way, you can “customize”...
  • Page 41 SET MODES Initial Set mode items Lockout Display type Set the transmission lockout (temporary transmission Set the display type for memory mode operation. inhibit) capability. (Default: RLO.OF) (Default: dSP.FR) • RLO.OF: Turns OFF the function. • dSP.FR: Displays the programmed frequency. •...
  • Page 42 SET MODES Initial Set mode items Select speed Voltage Indication Selects whether or not to accelerate the turning speed The voltage of the battery is displayed at power ON. when rotating [VOL] rapidly. (Default: S–S. At) This display can be turned ON or OFF. •...
  • Page 43 Section PROGRAMMING Programming operation ................10-2 D Programming between two transceivers ........10-2 D Programming using a PC ..............10-2 10-1...
  • Page 44 PROGRAMMING Programming operation Programming allows you to quickly and easily transfer the programmed contents from one transceiver to another, or data between a personal computer and a transceiver, using the optional CS-V86 programming software. D Programming between two transceivers 1. Turn OFF the transceivers, and then connect the master and Sub transceivers using the OPC-474 programming cable through their speaker jacks.
  • Page 45 Section RESETTING Resetting ....................11-2 11-1...

  • Page 46: All Reset

    RESETTING Resetting The LCD may occasionally display erroneous information(Example:whenfirstapplyingpower).This may be caused externally by static electricity or by other factors. D All reset The all reset clears all programming and returns all settings to their factory defaults. 1. Hold down [ ] for 1 second to turn OFF the transceiver.
  • Page 47 Section TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting ..................12-2 12-1...
  • Page 48 TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting No power comes ON. z The battery is exhausted. → Charge the battery pack, or replace the batteries. (pp. 2-2 ~ 2-4) z The battery polarity is reversed. → Check the battery polarity. (p. 2-4) z Bad connection of a battery pack or case. →...
  • Page 49 Section OPTIONS Options ....................13-2 D Battery pack/Battery case .............13-2 D Charger ..................13-2 D DC cables ..................13-2 D Antennas ..................13-2 D Others ...................13-2 VOX function ..................13-3 D Optional unit connection ...............13-3 D Turning the VOX function ON or OFF ...........13-3 D VOX-related settings ..............13-4 13-1...

  • Page 50: Antenna

    OPTIONS Options D Battery pack/Battery case D Antennas • BP-263 • FA-B45V/FA-B57V battery case vhf antenna • BP-264 FA-B45V: 144 ~ 148 MHz mh battery pack • BP-298/BP-299 FA-B57V: 160 MHz ion battery pack D Others Battery Voltage Capacity Battery life* pack •...

  • Page 51: Jack Cover

    OPTIONS VOX function The transceiver has a VOX function, which allows hands-free operation. An optional HS-94, HS-95 or HS-97 and the headset VS-4LA or OPC-2004LA ptt switch cable adapter are also required for operation. cable What is VOX? The VOX (voice operated transmission) function starts transmission when you speak into the microphone, without pushing [PTT], and then automatically returns to reception when you stop...
  • Page 52 OPTIONS VOX function D VOX-related settings The VOX gain, VOX delay, and VOX time-out timer are set in the Set mode. 1. Connect an optional headset and plug adapter cable to the transceiver, and then turn ON the power. 2. Push [FUNC], and then push [VOX] to turn ON the Push , and then push VOX function.
  • Page 53 A7501-2EX 1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003, Japan © 2019 Icom Inc. Feb. 2019...

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