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Icom IC-91A Instruction Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
VHF/UHF FM TRANSCEIVER
i91A
i91AD
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.
WARNING: MODIFICATION OF THIS DEVICE TO RECEIVE CEL-
LULAR RADIO TELEPHONE SERVICE SIGNALS IS PROHIBITED
UNDER FCC RULES AND FEDERAL LAW.

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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF/UHF FM TRANSCEIVER i91A i91AD 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.

  • Page 2: Features

    We understand making you have a choice of many different the IC-91A/91AD. radios in the market place. I want to take a couple of mo- ments of your time to thank you for making your IC-91A/91AD EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS your radio of choice, and hope you agree with ICOM’s philos- ophy of “technology first.”...

  • Page 3: Precautions

    Changes or modifications to this device, not NEVER connect the transceiver to a power source of more expressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority to than 16 V DC. This will ruin the transceiver. operate this device under FCC regulations.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    I Regular charging ……………………………………………… 10 DV MODE OPERATION I Rapid charging ……………………………………………… 11 (Optional UT-121 is required for IC-91A) ………………… 34–63 I Optional battery case ………………………………………… 12 I Digital mode operation ……………………………………… 34 I Battery information …………………………………………… 12 I Call sign programming ……………………………………… 34 I External DC power operation ………………………………...
  • Page 5 I EMR communication ………………………………………… 56 11 MENU SCREEN OPERATION ………………………… 85–103 I Slow-speed data communication …………………………… 56 I General ………………………………………………………… 85 I GPS operation ………………………………………………… 58 I MENU screen indication for B band ………………………… 86 I Other functions for DV mode operation …………………… 62 I Menu list ………………………………………………………...

  • Page 6: Supplied Accessories

    I Auto power ON ……………………………………………… 118 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES I Time-out timer ……………………………………………… 118 I PTT lock ……………………………………………………… 118 I Cloning function …………………………………………… 119 The following accessories are supplied with the transceiver. I [MIC/SP] jacks ……………………………………………… 119 q Hand strap ………………………………………………… 1 I Resetting ……………………………………………………...

  • Page 7: Accessory Attachment

    ACCESSORY ATTACHMENT I Antenna I Handstrap Insert the supplied antenna into the Slide the handstrap through the loop antenna connector and screw down on the top of the belt clip as illustrated Jack cover the antenna as shown at left. at left.

  • Page 8: Panel Description

    PANEL DESCRIPTION I Front, top and side panels w TX/RX INDICATOR [TX/RX] (p. 24) Lights green while receiving a signal or when the squelch is open; lights red while transmitting. e PTT SWITCH [PTT] (p. 24) Push and hold to transmit, release to receive. r SQUELCH KEY [SQL] ➥...
  • Page 9 PANEL DESCRIPTION o CALL/RX➝CS KEY [CALL/RX➝CS] !3 EXTERNAL DC IN JACK [DC IN] ➥ Push to select the call channel/TV channel/weather ➥ Connects the supplied wall charger, BC-167, to charge channel. (p. 16) the attached battery pack. (p. 10) ➥ During DV mode operation, push and hold for 1 sec. to ➥...
  • Page 10 PANEL DESCRIPTION D D KEYPAD Pushed momentarily Pushed and held for 1 sec. • Inputs digit ‘1’ for frequency input, memory channel selection, • Displays the simple band scope and sweeps once. (p. 23) etc. • While pushing [PTT], this key sends the DTMF code “1.” •...
  • Page 11 PANEL DESCRIPTION Pushed momentarily Pushed and held for 1 sec. • Inputs digit ‘7’ for frequency input, memory channel selection, • During FM/FM-N mode operation, selects repeater tone, tone etc. squelch, DTCS squelch and no tone operation in sequence. • While pushing [PTT], this key sends the DTMF code “7.” (p.

  • Page 12: I Function Display

    PANEL DESCRIPTION I Function display q BATTERY INDICATOR (pgs. 10, 12) • Single band indication ➥ “ ” (battery indicators) appear when the Li-Ion bat- tery pack has attached. ➥ “ -DUP DSQL ” appears when the battery pack must be charged. PRIO ➥...
  • Page 13 PANEL DESCRIPTION ➥ “S” appears with the “DSQL” or “CSQL” indicator !1 S/RF METER ➥ Shows the relative signal strength while receiving sig- while the pocket beep function (with sigita call sign or dig- is in use. (p. 111) nals. ital code squelch) ➥...

  • Page 14: I Caution

    • R DANGER! NEVER incinerate used battery pack since in- ternal battery gas may cause it to rupture, or may cause an • R DANGER! Use and charge only specified Icom battery explosion. packs with Icom radios. Only Icom battery packs are tested •...

  • Page 15: Battery Charging

    • CAUTION! DO NOT charge the battery outside of the spec- ified temperature range: 0˚C to +35˚C (+32˚F to +95˚F). Icom recommends charging the battery at +20˚C (+68˚F). The battery may heat up or rupture if charged out of the specified temperature range.

  • Page 16: I Regular Charging

    BATTERY CHARGING I Regular charging Prior to using the transceiver for the first time, the battery • BC-167A/D pack must be fully charged for optimum life and operation. D D Battery indicators to AC outlet Transceiver The indicators show “ ,”...

  • Page 17: I Rapid Charging

    BATTERY CHARGING I Rapid charging The optional BC-139 provides rapid charging of the battery Transceiver pack. (with battery pack) Battery pack • Charging period: 2.5 hours (with BP-217) Turn power OFF. to AC outlet D D Charging note Check the •...

  • Page 18: I Optional Battery Case

    BATTERY CHARGING I Optional battery case I Battery information ➥ Install 2 R6 (AA) size alka- D D Battery life line batteries into the op- The transceiver is operatable with the BP-217 as follows. tional BP-216 BATTERY However, half a hour becomes shorter when DV mode is op- CASE erated.

  • Page 19: I External Dc Power Operation

    BATTERY CHARGING I External DC power operation An optional cigarette lighter cable (CP-12L or CP-19R; for 12 V • CP-12L (Optional) or external DC power cable cigarette lighter socket) (OPC-254L) can be used for external power operation. Transceiver D D Operating note to cigarette lighter •...

  • Page 20: Frequency And Channel Setting

    FREQUENCY AND CHANNEL SETTING I Main band selection The IC-91A/91AD has two independent operating band as A D D How to change the main band band and B band . A band can operate (VFO A) (VFO B) (VFO A) ➥...

  • Page 21: I Mode Selection

    FREQUENCY AND CHANNEL SETTING I Mode selection D D VFO mode D D Memory mode VFO mode is used for the desired frequency setting within the Memory mode is used for operation of memory channels frequency coverage. which have programmed frequencies. ➥...

  • Page 22: I Operating Band Selection

    FREQUENCY AND CHANNEL SETTING I Operating band selection D D Call/TV*/Weather † channels Call channels are used for most-often used frequencies for The transceiver can receive the AM broadcast, HF bands, quick recall. 50 MHz, FM broadcast, VHF air, 144 MHz, 300 MHz, *Appears only when TV channels are programmed via the 400 MHz or 800 MHz* bands.
  • Page 23 FREQUENCY AND CHANNEL SETTING • Available frequency bands • A band +DUP +DUP DTCS DTCS +DUP +DUP DTCS DTCS +DUP +DUP DTCS DTCS +DUP +DUP DTCS DTCS PRIO PRIO WX WX EMR PRIO PRIO WX WX EMR PRIO PRIO WX WX EMR PRIO PRIO WX...

  • Page 24: I Setting A Tuning Step

    I Setting a frequency The tuning step can be selected for each frequency band. D D Using the dial The following tuning steps are available for the IC-91A/91AD. q Push [VFO/MHz] to select VFO mode, if necessary. † • 5.0 kHz* •...
  • Page 25 FREQUENCY AND CHANNEL SETTING D D Using the keypad • Editting to 146.520 MHz • Editting to 79.3 MHz • Changing 100 kHz The frequency can be directly set via numeral and below. keys. • When editing a frequency outside of the fre- +DUP DTCS +DUP...

  • Page 26: Basic Operation

    BASIC OPERATION I Receiving I Setting audio volume ➥ Rotate [VOL] to adjust the audio level. Make sure charged battery pack (BP-217) or brand new al- kaline batteries (into BP-216) are installed (pgs. 1, 12). • If squelch is closed, push and hold [SQL] to verify the audio level.

  • Page 27: I Setting Squelch Level

    BASIC OPERATION I Setting squelch level I Operating mode selection The squelch circuit mutes the received audio signal depend- Operating modes are determined by the modulation of the ing on the signal strength. The receiver has 9 squelch levels, radio signals. The transceiver has total 5 operating modes (A a continuously open setting and an automatic squelch setting.

  • Page 28: I Monitor Function

    BASIC OPERATION I Monitor function I Attenuator function This function is used to listen to weak signals without disturb- The attenuator prevents a desired signal from distorting when ing the squelch setting or to open the squelch manually even very strong signals are near the desired frequency or when when mute functions such as the tone squelch are in use.

  • Page 29: I Band Scope

    BASIC OPERATION I Band scope D D Continuous sweeping The band scope function allows you to visually check a spec- q Set the desired frequency as band scope center frequency. ified frequency range around the center frequency. w Push and hold [1/SCOPE] for 3 sec. to start continuous sweeping.

  • Page 30: I Transmitting

    BASIC OPERATION I Transmitting I Transmit power selection The transceiver has two output power levels to suit your op- CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna will damage erating requirements. Low output power during short-range the transceiver. communications may reduce the possibility of interference to other stations and will reduce current consumption.

  • Page 31: I Lock Function

    To prevent accidental frequency changes and unnecessary Dualwatch operation monitors two frequencies simultane- function access, use the lock function. ously. The IC-91A/91AD has two independent receiver cir- cuits as A band and B band (available frequency band or ➥ Push and hold [MENU/LOCK] for 1 sec. to turn the lock operating mode are different depending on bands) function ON and OFF.
  • Page 32 BASIC OPERATION D D Main band selection D D Setting audio volume ➥ Push [MAIN/DUAL] to select A band (upper side) or B The audio level for dualwatch operation can be adjusted both band (lower side) as main band (operating band) alter- of A band and B band synchronously (default).
  • Page 33 BASIC OPERATION D D Volume setting for dualwatch D D Setting squelch level qPush and hold [MAIN/DUAL] for 1 sec. to enter the dual- The volume setting for dualwatch can be select the adjust- ment both bands synchronously or each band separately in watch operation, if necessary wWhile pushing and holding [SQL], rotate [DIAL] to adjust sounds set mode.

  • Page 34: I Tv Channel Operation

    BASIC OPERATION I TV channel operation w Rotate [DIAL] to select the channel to be skipped. TV channel operation is available only when TV channels are programmed using the optional RS-91. Also available (p. 125) • To clear the skip setting, rotate [DIAL] while pushing and holding for A band operation only.

  • Page 35: Repeater And Duplex Operations

    REPEATER AND DUPLEX OPERATIONS I Repeater operation e Push and hold [7/DSQ/TONE] for When using a repeater, the transmit frequency is shifted from the receive frequency by the offset frequency. It is con- 1 sec. to activate the subaudible (p. 97) venient to program repeater information into memory chan- tone encoder, according to re- nels.
  • Page 36 REPEATER AND DUPLEX OPERATIONS D Checking the repeater input signal D D Off band indication The transceiver can check whether the other station’s trans- If the transmit frequency is out of the amateur band, the off mit signal can be received directly or not. band indication, “OFF,”...

  • Page 37: I Duplex Operation

    REPEATER AND DUPLEX OPERATIONS I Duplex operation D Setting duplex direction Although [DIAL] and [5/SKIP](ï) are used for description ➥ Push and hold [4/DUP] for 1 sec. to select “–DUP” or in this section, [2/SCAN](∫ ∫ )/[8/TS](√ √ ) and [6/M.N](≈ ≈ ) are available instead of [DIAL] and [5/SKIP](ï).

  • Page 38: I Auto Repeater Function

    REPEATER AND DUPLEX OPERATIONS I Auto repeater function U.S.A./KOREAN versions only q Enter “AUTO RPT” in set mode. (p. 89) The U.S.A. and Korean versions automatically activate the re- ➪ ➪ MENU screen SET MODE AUTO RPT peater settings (duplex ON/OFF, duplex direction, tone encoder †...

  • Page 39: I 1750 Hz Tone

    REPEATER AND DUPLEX OPERATIONS I 1750 Hz tone u Push and hold [PTT] to transmit. Some European repeaters require a 1750 Hz tone burst to be i Release [PTT] to receive. accessed. For such European repeaters, perform the follow- o Push and hold [SQL] to check whether the other station’s ing.

  • Page 40: Dv Mode Operation (Optional Ut-121 Is Required For Ic-91A)

    Enter “MY” in call sign set mode. ➪ ➪ MENU screen CALL SIGN MY The IC-91A*/91AD can be operated for digital voice mode † † (Push [MENU/LOCK]) (Rotate [DIAL] , then push [5/SKIP](ï) and slow-speed data operation for both transmit and receive.
  • Page 41 DV MODE OPERATION (Optional UT-121 is required for IC-91A) y Push [6/M.N](≈ ≈ ) to select 2nd digit, then rotate [DIAL] !0 Push [5/SKIP](ï) to store the programmed call sign with † select the desired character or code. note and returns to MY CALL SIGN screen.
  • Page 42 DV MODE OPERATION (Optional UT-121 is required for IC-91A) D D Station call sign programming y Push [6/M.N](≈ ≈ ) to select 2nd digit, then rotate [DIAL] † Station call sign must be programmed for the specified sta- select the desired character or code.
  • Page 43 DV MODE OPERATION (Optional UT-121 is required for IC-91A) NOTE: During the call sign programming mode (r to u), push [0/CQ] to set “CQCQCQ,” and push [0/CQ] again to return to the previously stored call sign. ✔ For your information The IC-91A/91AD has call sign edit record function.

  • Page 44: I Digital Voice Mode Operation

    DV MODE OPERATION (Optional UT-121 is required for IC-91A) I Digital voice mode operation qSet the desired frequency in B band. NOTE: The digital mode operation is vastly different from (pgs. 14, 18) • Select output power, if desired. (p. 24) FM mode.
  • Page 45 DV MODE OPERATION (Optional UT-121 is required for IC-91A) D D When calling the desired station D D When sending a CQ Continued instruction from step x on page 38. Continued instruction from step x on page 38. cRotate [DIAL] †...

  • Page 46: I About D-Star System

    DV MODE OPERATION (Optional UT-121 is required for IC-91A) I About D-STAR system For current existing repeater operation, stations that are com- municating must be in the same repeater’s operating area. In the D-STAR system, repeater linking via a 10 GHz band...

  • Page 47: I Digital Repeater Operation

    DV MODE OPERATION (Optional UT-121 is required for IC-91A) I Digital repeater operation u Repeat the steps t and y to enter the desired repeater Repeater call sign must be programmed for repeater opera- tion in both digital voice and slow-speed data communica- call sign.
  • Page 48 DV MODE OPERATION (Optional UT-121 is required for IC-91A) D D Repeater operation in the same zone t Push [PTT] to transmit; release to receive. qSet the desired repeater’s frequency, offset and shift direc- tion in B band. (p. 00) •...
  • Page 49 DV MODE OPERATION (Optional UT-121 is required for IC-91A) • Setting example 1 Zone Area 1 Repeater 1 Area 2 Repeater 2 Area 3 Repeater 3 Area 4 Repeater 4 : A11111 : A22222 (Gateway) : A33333 : A44444 Station A...
  • Page 50 DV MODE OPERATION (Optional UT-121 is required for IC-91A) D D Repeater operation into another zone nPush [5/SKIP](ï) to set the call sign for “R2.” qSet the desired repeater’s frequency, offset and shift direc- • Return to CALL SIGN screen.
  • Page 51 DV MODE OPERATION (Optional UT-121 is required for IC-91A) • Setting example 2 Zone A Repeater 3 Repeater 3 3 Repeater 3 Area 1 Area 2 Area 4 : A33333 : A33333 : A33333 Area 3 (Gateway) Repeater 1 Repeater 2...

  • Page 52: I Received Call Sign

    DV MODE OPERATION (Optional UT-121 is required for IC-91A) I Received call sign • Station call sign • Called station call sign RX CALL SIGN RX CALL SIGN When a call is received in DV mode, the calling station and...
  • Page 53 DV MODE OPERATION (Optional UT-121 is required for IC-91A) D D One-touch reply using the call record The stored call signs in the call record can be set for opera- Important! tion to reply to the call. The set call signs with the “One-touch reply using the call record”...

  • Page 54: I Copying The Call Sign

    DV MODE OPERATION (Optional UT-121 is required for IC-91A) I Copying the call sign • When “AUTO” is set to “EDIT RECORD” item D D Copying the call sign memory contents r Push [6/M.N](≈ ≈ ) to select the call sign programming mode.
  • Page 55 DV MODE OPERATION (Optional UT-121 is required for IC-91A) • When “SELECT” is set to “EDIT RECORD” item r Push [6/M.N](≈ ≈ ) to select the call sign programming mode. • The 1st digit of the selected call sign blinks.
  • Page 56 DV MODE OPERATION (Optional UT-121 is required for IC-91A) D D Copying the call record contents into call sign memory This is a way to copying the call record contents • When “CALLER,” “RXRPT1” or “RXRPT2” is (“CALLER,” into call sign memory “RXRPT1”...

  • Page 57: I Break-In Communication

    DV MODE OPERATION (Optional UT-121 is required for IC-91A) I Break-in communication • How to use the break-in? While operating with the call sign squelch (p. 00), the The break-in function allows you to break into a conversation, squelch never opens (no audio sounds) even if a call is re- where the two original stations are communicating with call ceived, unless your own call sign (“MY”) is specified.

  • Page 58: I Message Operation

    DV MODE OPERATION (Optional UT-121 is required for IC-91A) I Message operation D D TX message programming r Rotate [DIAL] † TX messages are available for up to 6 channels and each to select the desired character or symbol. • Push [3/LOW](A/a) to change the character group from “AB” (al- channel can be programmed with a message of up to 20 phabetical characters;...
  • Page 59 • See left pages for message programming. The transmitted message that includes small caps charac- rPush [5/SKIP](ï) to set the message for transmission. ters from the IC-91A/91AD may not be decoded and dis- tPush [PTT] to transmit the selected message. played correctly with ID-800H, IC-V82/U82, etc.

  • Page 60: I Automatic Reply Function

    DV MODE OPERATION (Optional UT-121 is required for IC-91A) I Automatic reply function D D RX message indication The automatic reply function replies to the call that specified your own call sign is received, and the calling station call sign The received message can also be checked in DV set mode.
  • Page 61 DV MODE OPERATION (Optional UT-121 is required for IC-91A) D D Voice memory recording for automatic reply D D Play-back or erase the voice memory q Push [MENU/LOCK] to select menu mode indication. IMPORTANT! wRotate [DIAL] † to select “DV VOICE MEMO,” then push Deactivate the dualwatch function and set minimum [VOL] †...

  • Page 62: I Emr Communication

    DV MODE OPERATION (Optional UT-121 is required for IC-91A) I EMR communication I Slow-speed data communication The EMR communication mode is available for digital mode In addition to the digital voice communication, a slow-speed operation. In the EMR communication mode, no call sign set- data communication is available.
  • Page 63 DV MODE OPERATION (Optional UT-121 is required for IC-91A) D D Slow-speed data communication application D D Transmission condition setting setting q Enter “DV DATA TX” in DV set mode. ➪ ➪ MENU screen DV SET MODE DV DATA TX...

  • Page 64: I Gps Operation

    D D Sentence formatter setting A GPS receiver can be con- (RS-232C output/NMEA format) nected to [DATA] socket of the IC-91A/91AD to indicate the q Enter “GPS MODE” in DV set mode. current position . The position data can (Latitude and Longitude) ➪...
  • Page 65 DV MODE OPERATION (Optional UT-121 is required for IC-91A) D D GPS message programming t Repeat the steps r and t to enter the desired message. q Enter “GPS” in message/position set mode. • Up to 20-character message can be set.
  • Page 66 DV MODE OPERATION (Optional UT-121 is required for IC-91A) D D GPS message automatic transmission D D Position indication q Enter “GPS AUTO TX” in DV set mode. q Enter “POSITION” in message/position set mode. ➪ ➪ ➪ ➪ MENU screen...
  • Page 67 DV MODE OPERATION (Optional UT-121 is required for IC-91A) D D Received GPS message indication q Enter “RX GPS” in message/position set mode. ➪ ➪ MENU screen MESSAGE/POSITION RX GPS † † (Push [MENU/LOCK]) (Rotate [DIAL] , then push [5/SKIP](ï) •...

  • Page 68: I Other Functions For Dv Mode Operation

    I Other functions for DV mode operation D D DV voice memory N Track size setting The IC-91A/91AD has a DV voice memory that records a total The track size can be changed with the following instruction. 30 second of received audio.
  • Page 69 DV MODE OPERATION (Optional UT-121 is required for IC-91A) D D DV automatic detect N Playing-back and erasing the recorded audio The “DV” mode indicator blinks when other than DV mode q Enter “TRACK” in DV voice memo set mode.

  • Page 70: Memory/Call Channels

    I General description I Selecting a memory channel D D Using [DIAL]— Programmed channels The IC-91A/91AD has 850 memory channels in A band, 450 memory channels in B band, and 2 call channels in each qPush [MR/S.MW] to select memory mode.

  • Page 71: I Selecting A Call Channel

    MEMORY/CALL CHANNELS I Selecting a call channel qPush [CALL/RX➝CS] to select call channel mode. [DIAL] † Blinks • Pushing [CALL/RX➝CS] toggles call, TV* and weather chan- 146 010 µ nels. BANK :---- wRotate [DIAL] to select the desired call channel. •...

  • Page 72: I Memory Channel Programming

    MEMORY/CALL CHANNELS I Memory channel programming q Push [VFO/MHz] to select VFO mode. [EXAMPLE]: Programming 145.870 MHz into memory chan- w Set the desired frequency: nel 11 (blank channel). ➥ Select the desired band with [BAND]. Push and hold ➥ Set the desired frequency with [DIAL]. VFO mode for 1 sec.

  • Page 73: I Memory Bank Setting

    I Memory bank setting rPush [4/DUP](Ω Ω ) or [6/M.N](≈ ≈ ) several times to select the The IC-91A/91AD has a total of 26 banks (A to Z). Regular memory channels, 000 to 799 (A band)/000 to 399 (B band), desired bank group from “A”...

  • Page 74: I Memory Bank Selection

    MEMORY/CALL CHANNELS I Memory bank selection qPush [MR/S.MW] several times to select memory bank eRotate [DIAL] to select the bank channel. mode. • Only programmed channels are displayed. wWhile pushing and holding [BAND], rotate [DIAL] to select [DIAL] the desired bank (A to Z). •...

  • Page 75: I Programming Memory/Bank/Scan Name

    MEMORY/CALL CHANNELS I Programming memory/bank/scan name Each memory channel can be programmed with an alphanu- • Push [6/M.N](≈ ≈ ) to move the cursor right; push [4/DUP](Ω Ω ) to meric channel name for easy recognition and can be indi- move the cursor left.

  • Page 76: I Selecting Memory/Bank Name Indication

    MEMORY/CALL CHANNELS I Selecting memory/bank name [EXAMPLE]: Programming the bank name “AIR” into the scan edge channel 01A. indication Push Push to select memory mode. to select BNAME *. During memory mode operation, one of the programmed memory name or bank name can be displayed below the fre- 127 500 145 870 µ...

  • Page 77: I Copying Memory/Call Contents

    MEMORY/CALL CHANNELS I Copying memory/call contents Pushing [MR/S.MW] for 2 sec. at the step w, will also This function transfers a memory channel’s contents to VFO (or another memory/call channel). This is useful when search- copy the memory contents to VFO. In this case, the steps e and r are not necessary.

  • Page 78: I Memory Clearing

    MEMORY/CALL CHANNELS I Memory clearing Contents of programmed memories can be cleared (blanked), VFO mode Push if desired. 145 870 to select CLEAR . qPush and hold [MR/S.MW] for 1 sec. to enter select mem- 145 000 PSKIP PSKIP µ ory write mode.

  • Page 79: I Erasing/Transferring Bank Contents

    MEMORY/CALL CHANNELS I Erasing/transferring bank contents The bank contents of programmed memory channels can be • Do not hold [MR/S.MW] for more than 2 sec., otherwise the cleared or reassigned to another memory bank. memory contents will be copied to VFO. ePush [2/SCAN](∫...

  • Page 80: Scan Operation

    SCAN OPERATION I Scan types Scanning searches for signals automatically and makes it There are 7 scan types and 4 resume conditions to suit your easier to locate new stations for contact or listening purposes. operating needs. Repeatedly scans all frequen- Repeatedly scans all frequen- FULL SCAN SELECTED BAND SCAN...

  • Page 81: I Full/Band/Programmed Scan

    SCAN OPERATION I Full/band/programmed scan q Push [VFO/MHz] r To start the scan, release [2/SCAN]. to select VFO mode • Select the desired frequency band with [BAND], if desired. • Scan pauses when a signal is received. w Set the squelch level. •...

  • Page 82: I Scan Edges Programming

    SCAN OPERATION I Scan edges programming t Push and hold [MR/S.MW] for 1 sec. Scan edges can be programmed in the same manner as memory channels. Scan edges are programmed into scan • 3 beeps sound • The other scan edge channel “B,” 00B to 24B, automatically se- edges, 00A/00B to 24A/24B, in memory channels.

  • Page 83: I Memory Scan

    SCAN OPERATION I Memory scan r Release [2/SCAN] to start the selected scan. IMPORTANT!: To perform memory scan, 2 or more mem- ory channels MUST be programmed, otherwise the scan • Scan pauses when a signal is received. • Rotate [DIAL] to change the scanning direction, or resumes will not start.

  • Page 84: I Memory Bank Scan

    SCAN OPERATION I Memory bank scan r Release [2/SCAN] to start the selected scan. IMPORTANT!: To perform memory bank scan, 2 or more bank channels MUST be programmed, otherwise the scan • Scan pauses when a signal is received. • Rotate [DIAL] to change the scanning direction, or resumes will not start.

  • Page 85: I Skip Channel/Frequency Setting

    SCAN OPERATION I Skip channel/frequency setting Memory channels can be set to be skipped for memory skip ePush [2/SCAN](∫ ∫ ) or [8/TS](√ √ ) several times to select scan. In addition, memory channels can be set to be skipped “SKIP.”...
  • Page 86 SCAN OPERATION tPush and hold [MR/S.MW] for 1 sec. to store the skip con- ✔ CONVENIENT! dition into the memory. During VFO scanning, such as programmed scan, the skip • “SKIP” or “P SKIP” indicator appears, according to the skip se- setting can be programmed into the highest blank memory lection in the step r.

  • Page 87: I Scan Resume Condition

    SCAN OPERATION I Scan resume condition D D Scan pause timer D D Scan resume timer The scan pauses when receiving signals according to the The scan restarts after the signal disappears according to the scan pause time. It can be set from 2 to 20 sec. or unlimited. resume time.

  • Page 88: Priority Watch

    PRIORITY WATCH I Priority watch types Priority watch checks for signals on the frequency every MEMORY/CALL CHANNEL WATCH 5 sec. while operating on a VFO frequency or scanning. The While operating on a VFO fre- 5 sec. transceiver has 3 priority watch types to suit your needs. quency, priority watch checks for Memory a signal on the selected...

  • Page 89: I Priority Watch Operation

    PRIORITY WATCH I Priority watch operation Although [DIAL] and [5/SKIP](ï) are used for description ¥ During priority watch in this section, [2/SCAN](∫ ∫ )/[8/TS](√ √ ) and [6/M.N](≈ ≈ ) are PRIO PRIO PRIO PRIO available instead of [DIAL] and [5/SKIP](ï). 433 260 145 180 D D Memory/call channel and memory scan watch...
  • Page 90 PRIORITY WATCH D D VFO scan watch u Release [2/SCAN] to start the VFO scan watch. q Set the watching channel(s). • The transceiver checks the memory/bank channel(s) or call For memory channel watch: channel every 5 sec. Select the desired memory channel. •...

  • Page 91: Menu Screen Operation

    MENU SCREEN OPERATION I General rRotate [DIAL] † MENU screen is used for programming infrequently changed to select the desired value or condition, values or conditions of functions. then push [5/SKIP](ï) † to return to the setting item selec- tion mode. D D Entering MENU screen and operation AUTO POWER OFF e.g.) Set “AUTO power OFF”...

  • Page 92: I Menu Screen Indication For B Band

    103 DV SET MODE DV SET MODE AUTO REPEATER ACTIVE BAND p. 103 MIC SIMPLE MODE MENU screen indication for B band. *The optional UT-121 is required for IC-91A. I Menu list MENU REF. MENU REF. † — CALL SIGN DV SET MODE pgs.103–103...
  • Page 93 103 TX CALL SIGN* LANGUAGE p. 103 RX MESSAGE* D D Scan set mode Available for B band of IC-91AD, or UT-121 is installed IC-91A only. ITEMS REF. ITEMS REF. Available for IC-91AD, or UT-121 is installed IC-91A only.

  • Page 94: I Set Mode Items

    MENU SCREEN OPERATION I Set mode items D D Auto power OFF D D Power save The transceiver can be set to automatically turn OFF after a The power save function reduces the current drain to con- specified time period with a beep when no key operations are serve battery power.
  • Page 95 MENU SCREEN OPERATION D D Monitor key action D D Auto repeater U.S.A./KOREAN versions only The monitor key, [SQL] , can be set as a ‘sticky’ key. When The auto repeater function automatically turns ON or OFF the set to the sticky condition, each push of [SQL] toggles the duplex operation and tone encoder.
  • Page 96 MENU SCREEN OPERATION D D Microphone simple mode D D Auto power ON Microphone simple mode is used to change the function as- Auto power ON function turns the transceiver power ON au- signments for keys on the optional HM-75A tomatically after passing the set time period from power OFF.
  • Page 97 MENU SCREEN OPERATION D D PTT lock D D Time-out timer Turns the PTT lock function ON and OFF. To prevent accidental prolonged transmission, etc., the trans- Transmission with [PTT] is inhibited when ON is selected to ceiver has a time-out timer. This function cuts a transmission prevent accidental transmission, etc.

  • Page 98: I Dv Set Mode Items

    I DV set mode items D D DV data TX The following items are selectable by the IC-91AD or optional UT-121 is installed into the IC-91A. During slow-speed data operation, auto data transmission function is available. This function transmits when data has D D Auto reply been input from PC via the [DATA] jack.
  • Page 99 MENU SCREEN OPERATION D D Digital repeater setting D D Repeater call sign auto write When accessing the repeater’s call sign is different as your When accessing the repeater’s call sign is different as your programmed, the repeater call sign can be stored into “RPT1” programmed, the repeater call sign can be stored into “RPT1”...
  • Page 100 MENU SCREEN OPERATION D D GPS mode • Sentence formatter setting Sets automatic position transmission function ON and OFF. q While selecting “GPS” setting item, push [5/SKIP](ï) † When the position information is received from a connected enter the sentence formatter setting condition. GPS receiver and the GPS Auto TX Timer setting below is set w Rotate [DIAL] †...
  • Page 101 MENU SCREEN OPERATION D D GPS auto TX timer D D Call sign edit record Sets the desired interval for automatic position transmission Selects the call sign programming condition when the call function from 5, 10, 30 second, 1, 3, 5, 10 and 30 minutes. sign is edited or corrected with the pre-programmed call sign.

  • Page 102: I Scan Set Mode Items

    MENU SCREEN OPERATION I Scan set mode items D D Priority watch D D Scan resume timer Activates priority watch or priority watch with alert Selects the scan resume time of a paused frequency after the (Bell) • OFF : The priority watch is turned OFF. received signal disappears.

  • Page 103: I Dup/Tone Set Mode Items

    MENU SCREEN OPERATION I DUP/TONE set mode items D D Memory bank link function D D Offset frequency Sets the memory bank link function ON and OFF. The (default) Sets the offset frequency for duplex operation within (repeater) link function provides continuous bank scan, scanning all con- 0 to 159.995 MHz range.
  • Page 104 MENU SCREEN OPERATION D D TSQL frequency D D DTCS code Selects tone frequency for tone squelch or pocket beep oper- Selects DTCS code for DTCS squelch (both encoder/decoder) ation from one of 50 available frequencies operation. Total of 104 codes (023–754) are available. (67.0–254.1 Hz) (default: 88.5) (default: 023)

  • Page 105: I Display Set Mode Items

    MENU SCREEN OPERATION I Display set mode items D D DTCS polarity Sets DTCS polarity from “BOTH N” , “TN-RR” (TX/RX: normal) D D Display backlighting , “TR-RN” (TX: normal, RX: reverse) (TX: reverse, RX: normal) The transceiver has display backlighting with a 5 sec. timer “BOTH R”...
  • Page 106 D D LCD contrast D D TX Call Sign Display Available for IC-91AD, or UT-121 is installed IC-91A only. The contrast of the LCD can be adjusted from 16 levels. Selects call sign display function from YOUR, MY and OFF.
  • Page 107 D D Scan name D D Opening call sign Available for IC-91AD, or UT-121 is installed IC-91A only. The programmed scan or bank name is displayed during the The set your own call sign, programmed in my call sign, can programmed scan edge or bank channel selection.

  • Page 108: I Sounds Set Mode Items

    MENU SCREEN OPERATION I Sounds set mode items D D Beep output level D D Scope audio output Adjusts the key-touch beep tone level to the desired level Select the audio output function capability during sweep with within 39 levels. band scope function.
  • Page 109 MENU SCREEN OPERATION D D Standby Beep Available for IC-91AD, or UT-121 is installed IC-91A only. Turns the beep emission capability ON and OFF when the communicating station finishes transmitting or the receive sig- nal disappears while in the digital mode operation.

  • Page 110: Other Functions

    OTHER FUNCTIONS DTMF MEMORY Ch01 I Programming a DTMF code r Push the desired keys to input the characters. DTMF codes are used for autopatching, accessing repeaters, controlling other equipment, etc. The transceiver has 10 • [VFO/MHz](A) inputs “A,” [MR/S.MW](B) inputs “B,”...

  • Page 111: I Transmitting A Dtmf Code

    OTHER FUNCTIONS I Transmitting a DTMF code +DUP DTCS PRIO WX EMR 438 500 MemoName D Transmitting from DTMF memory D Transmitting a DTMF code directly PSKIP µ 5D28AB4 The selected DTMF code is transmitted at each push of the DTMF code can be transmitted via keypad directly while [SQL] switch while transmitting.

  • Page 112: I Clearing A Dtmf Memory

    SQL:BACK MAIN:CLR OTHER FUNCTIONS DTMF MEMORY Ch01 I Clearing a DTMF memory I Confirming a DTMF memory SQL:BACK MAIN:CLR An unwanted DTMF memory can be cleared (erased). The DTMF memory can be confirmed with a DTMF tone. q Push and hold [./EMR/DTMF.M](#) for 1 sec. to enter q Push and hold [./EMR/DTMF.M](#) for 1 sec.

  • Page 113: I Setting Dtmf Transferring

    OTHER FUNCTIONS I Setting DTMF transferring I Tone frequency and DTCS speed code D Subaudible (repeater) tone The DTMF transferring speed can be selected. Some repeaters require subaudible tones to be accessed. q Enter “DTMF SPEED” in DUP/TONE... set mode. (p. ??) Subaudible tones are superimposed over your normal signal ➪...
  • Page 114 ***** MENU ***** OTHER FUNCTIONS DV SET MODE SCAN DUP/TONE... I TONE FREQUENCY AND DTCS CODE (Continued) CTCSS TONE REPEATER TONE D Setting subaudible tones for repeater or tone D Setting DTCS code for DTCS squelch or 88.5 88.5 squelch beep q Enter “CTCSS TONE”...

  • Page 115: I Digital Code And Call Sign Setting

    DV VOICE M I Digital code and call sign setting SET MODE The optional UT-121 is required for IC-91A DV SET MODE D Setting digital code for digital code squelch D Setting the your and my call signs for call...
  • Page 116 DIGITAL CODE OTHER FUNCTIONS D Setting the your and my call signs for call sign squelch or beep (Continued) ***** MENU ***** CALL SIGN t Rotate [DIAL] † to select “MY CALL SIGN” in CALL SIGN CAUTION!: Use digital code squelch function when operat- RX CALL S †...

  • Page 117: I Tone/Dtcs Squelch

    Set the desired operating frequency, CTCSS tone and DTCS code. The optional UT-121 is required for IC-91A w Push and hold [7/DSQ/TONE] for 1 sec. several times to q Set the desired operating frequency on DV mode, Digital activate the tone or DTCS squelch.

  • Page 118: I Pocket Beep Function

    +DUP TSQL +DUP DTCS PRIO WX EMR PRIO WX EMR 145300 145300 MemoName MemoName PSKIP PSKIP OTHER FUNCTIONS I Pocket beep function I DTCS polarity setting +DUP DSQL +DUP CSQL PRIO WX EMR PRIO WX EMR 145300 145300 MemoName q Set the desired operating frequency. MemoName q Enter “DTCS P”...
  • Page 119 OTHER FUNCTIONS D Available tone frequency D Available DTCS codes The transceiver has 50 tone frequencies for repeater and The transceiver has 104 DTCS codes for DTCS squelch and tone squelch (CTCSS)/pocket beep operation. Separate tone DTCS beep. frequencies can be set for repeater and tone squelch/pocket beep operation.

  • Page 120: I Tone Scan

    OTHER FUNCTIONS I Tone scan The transceiver can detect the subaudible tone frequency and [DIAL] DTCS code in a received signal. By monitoring a signal that is being transmitted on a repeater input frequency, you can determine the tone frequency required to access the repeater. q Set the desired frequency or memory channel to be checked for a tone frequency or DTCS code.

  • Page 121: I Beep Tones

    OTHER FUNCTIONS I Beep tones I Key lock effect You can select to have confirmation beeps sound at the push D Lock function of a switch. The output level can be adjusted within 39 levels The lock function prevents accidental frequency changes and or to the related level of the volume in BEEP LEVEL set accidental function access.

  • Page 122: I Weather Channel Operation

    OTHER FUNCTIONS I Weather channel operation U.S.A. version only There are 10 weather channels for monitor- D D Weather alert function ing weather channels from the NOAA (Na- NOAA broadcast stations transmit weather alert tones before tional Oceanographic and Atmospheric important weather announcements.

  • Page 123: I Power Save

    OTHER FUNCTIONS I Power save The power save function reduces the current drain to con- y When the alert is detected, a beep sounds and the follow- serve battery power. ing indication will be displayed. The power save duty cycle, the ratio of receive circuit on to receive circuit off while standing by, can be set to automatic (default), 1 : 1 (150 msec.

  • Page 124: I Auto Power Off

    OTHER FUNCTIONS I Auto power OFF I Time-out timer The transceiver can be set to automatically turn OFF after a To prevent accidental prolonged transmission, etc., the trans- specified period with a beep when no switch is pushed. ceiver has a time-out timer. This timer cuts a transmission OFF after 1, 3, 5 or 10 min.

  • Page 125: I Cloning Function

    This function is useful when you want to copy all available to clone/edit contents with a PC (for Microsoft Win- ® of the programmed contents from one IC-91A/91AD to an- dows 98/98SE/ME/2000XP) and using icf format files. other. ®...

  • Page 126: I Resetting

    OTHER FUNCTIONS I Resetting D All reset D Partial reset The function display may occasionally display erroneous information (e.g. q Push and hold [PWR] for 2 sec. to q Push and hold [PWR] for 2 sec. to when first applying power). This may be turn power OFF.

  • Page 127: Hm-75A Remote Control Microphone

    HM-75A REMOTE CONTROL MICROPHONE OPTIONAL The optional HM-75A allows you to remotely select operating • NORM-1: (default) frequencies, memory channels, etc. Selects band. Toggles VFO mode and memory mode. Remote control functions can be selected from 3 settings. Frequency or memory channel “UP”. These can be selected in MIC SIMPLE set mode.

  • Page 128: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING If your transceiver seems to be malfunctioning, please check the following points before sending it to a service center. POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REF. PROBLEM • The batteries are exhausted. • Replace the batteries or chage the battery pack. pgs. ?, No power comes ON.

  • Page 129: Specifications

    ⁄ ˝)2 kΩ (–20°C to +60°C;–4°F to +140°F) • Power supply : 7.4 V DC (Icom’s battery pack only; Selectable depending on the operating frequency band. 10.0–16.0 V DC acceptable) Available for IC-91AD or when UT-121 is installed into IC-91A.
  • Page 130 SPECIFICATIONS D Receiver • Selectivity : • Receive system : Double-conversion superheterodyne (FM/AM) , AM More than 50 dB Triple-conversion superheterodyne (WFM) (Wide) , DV More than 45 dB • Intermediate frequencies : (Narrow) More than 300 kHz/–3 dB 1st (A band) 61.65 MHz/59.25 MHz (WFM) Less than 700 kHz/–20 dB 1st (B band) 46.35 MHz •...

  • Page 131: Options

    OPTIONS UT-121 HM-75A DIGITAL UNIT REMOTE CONTROL MI Available to operate DV mode for IC-91A. CROPHONE Allows you to remotely select BC-139 operating channels, etc. DESKTOP CHARGER Rapidly charges BP-217 Li-ion battery pack in 2 hrs. and 30 HM-75A min.

  • Page 132: Battery Charger

    OPTIONS HS-85 CP-254L HEADSET WITH VOX DC POWER CABLE For operation and charging via an external power supply. UNIT Hands-free headset with VOX control box. Fuse: 4A HM-131 CP-254L CP-19R CIGARETTE LIGHTER CABLE WITH NOISE FILTER Used for operation and charging a battery pack connected to the transceiver via a DC power source.
  • Page 133 CHAPTER CONTINUED...
  • Page 134 A-6463X-1EX Printed in Japan 1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003, Japan 2006 Icom Inc. ©...

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