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Icom ID-800H Instruction Manual

Icom ID-800H Instruction Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
VHF/UHF DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER
ID-800H
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is sub-
ject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF/UHF DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER ID-800H 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...

  • Page 2: Foreword

    – Text message and call sign exchange We want to take a couple of moments of your time to thank you for making your ID-800H your radio of choice, and hope ❍ Switchable VHF and UHF transceiver you agree with Icom’s philosophy of “technology first.” Many ❍...

  • Page 3: Important

    Recommended for optimum use. No risk of NOTE personal injury, fire or electric shock. Icom, Icom Inc. and the logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incorporated (Japan) in the United States, the United Kingdom, Ger- many, France, Spain, Russia and/or other countries.

  • Page 4: Precautions

    CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this device, not ex- cle may be hindered or where it could cause bodily injury. pressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority to operate this device under FCC regulations.

  • Page 5: Supplied Accessories

    SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES q DC power cable (3 m) ………………………………………1 w Mobile mounting bracket …………………………………1 e Microphone (HM-133)* ……………………………………1 r Fuse (20 A) …………………………………………………1 t Mounting screws, nuts and washers …………………1 set y Microphone hanger …………………………………………1 u Separation cable † (3.5 m; 11.5 ft) …………………………1 *HM-118N supplied versions are also available.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS I Squelch attenuator ............17 FOREWORD ................i I Audio mute function ............18 IMPORTANT ................ii I Transmitting ..............18 EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ............ii I Selecting output power ........... 19 PRECAUTIONS ............... iii I One-touch PTT function ..........19 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES .............
  • Page 7 I Skip channel setting ............47 12OTHER FUNCTIONS ..........92–118 I Scan resume condition ........... 48 I Set mode ................ 92 I Initial set mode .............. 104 8 PRIORITY WATCH ............49–50 I Priority watch types ............49 I Weather channel operation (USA version only) .... 111 I Priority watch operation ..........

  • Page 8: Quick Reference Guide

    QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE I Installation D Installation methods • Single body installation • Remote installation Transceiver Front panel Main unit • The supplied mounting bracket (or optional MB-17A) can be • The supplied OPC-600/R can be used for SEPARATION CABLE used for the main unit installation.

  • Page 9: Using The Mounting Bracket

    QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE D Location D Using the mounting bracket qDrill 4 holes where the mounting bracket is to be installed. Select a location which can support the weight of the trans- ″) when using nuts; approx. 2–3 mm ( ″) •...

  • Page 10: Microphone Connection

    QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE wConnect a separation cable between the controller and D Microphone connection main unit using the supplied screws as illustrated below. Connect the supplied microphone as illustrated below. • Controller’s rear panel • Main unit D Separation cable connection Using the supplied separation cable (3.5 m;...
  • Page 11 2 screws when the mounting base is used. MB-58 ID-800H remote controller Bracket When using self- tapping screws. • When using the optional MB-65...

  • Page 12: Battery Connection

    • CONNECTING TO A DC POWER SUPPLY Attach a rubber grommet when passing the DC power cable through a metal plate to prevent a short circuit. • CONNECTING TO A DC POWER SOURCE ID-800H Grommet ID-800H DC power supply 13.8 V −...

  • Page 13: Antenna Installation

    QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE D Antenna installation • Antenna connector • Antenna location The antenna uses a PL-259 connector. To obtain maximum performance from the transceiver, select a high-quality antenna and mount it in a good location. A non- • PL-259 CONNECTOR radial antenna should be used when using a magnetic mount.

  • Page 14: I Your First Contact

    I Your first contact 2. Selecting the operating frequency band Now that you have your ID-800H installed in your car or shack, you are probably excited to get on the air. We would The ID-800H has 2 m and 70 cm transmittable bands.
  • Page 15 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE 3. Tune the frequency The tuning dial will allow you to dial in the frequency you want to operate. Pages 12 and 13 will instruct you on how to adjust Using the HM-133 the tuning step size. You can select the desired frequency band from the HM-133.

  • Page 16: I Repeater Operation

    QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE I Repeater operation 1. Setting duplex ➥ Push [BAND•MODE] and rotate [DIAL], then push Using the HM-133 [BAND•MODE] to select the desired frequency band. Plus or minus duplex selection and the repeater tone setting ➥ Push and hold [LOW•DUP] for 1 sec. once or twice to se- can be made easily via HM-133.

  • Page 17: I Programming Memory Channels

    QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE I Programming memory channels The ID-800H has a total of 512 memory channels (including Using the HM-133 10 scan edges and 2 call channels) for storing often used op- q In VFO mode, set the desired operating frequency, includ- erating frequency, repeater settings, etc.

  • Page 18: Panel Description

    PANEL DESCRIPTION I Front panel—controller Function display (p. 3) q SET•LOCK SWITCH [SET•LOCK] t MICROPHONE CONNECTOR ➥ Enters set mode when pushed. Connects the supplied or an optional microphone. (p. 92) ➥ Switches the lock function ON and OFF when pushed q +8 V DC output (Max.
  • Page 19 PANEL DESCRIPTION u MONITOR•DTMF•EMR SWITCH [MONI•DTMF•EMR] !0 MEMORY/CALL•PRIORITY SWITCH [M/CALL•PRIO] ➥ Push to switch the monitor function ON and OFF. ➥ Push to select and toggle memory, call and weather (p. 16) channel* modes. (pgs. 11, 28, 40, 111) ❍ While in the analog (FM) mode operation *Weather channels are available for USA version only.

  • Page 20: I Function Display

    PANEL DESCRIPTION I Function display q TRANSMIT INDICATOR e S/RF INDICATORS ➥ Appears while transmitting. ➥ Shows the relative signal strength while receiving sig- (p. 18) ➥ Blinks while transmitting with the one-touch PTT func- nals. (p. 16) ➥ Shows the output power level while transmitting. tion.
  • Page 21 PANEL DESCRIPTION t OUTPUT POWER INDICATORS !0 SKIP INDICATORS (p. 19) (p. 47) ➥ “LOW” appears when low output power is selected. ➥ “~” appears when the displayed memory channel is ➥ “MID” appears when middle output power is selected. specified as a skip channel.

  • Page 22: I Rear Panel

    PANEL DESCRIPTION I Rear Panel !6 TONE/DIGITAL SQUELCH INDICATORS ❍ While in the analog (FM) mode operation ➥ “T” appears while the subaudible tone encoder is in use. (p. 21) ➥ “T SQL” appears while the tone squelch function is in use.
  • Page 23 PANEL DESCRIPTION DDATA socket Pin assignment q DATA IN r ANTENNA CONNECTOR [ANT] Input terminal for data transmit. Connects a 50 Ω antenna with a PL-259 connector and a See p. 100 for details on how to 50 Ω coaxial cable. toggle data speed between 1200 (AFSK) and 9600 bps ANTENNA INFORMATION...

  • Page 24: I Microphone (Hm-133)

    PANEL DESCRIPTION I Microphone (HM-133*) r ACTIVITY INDICATOR ➥ Lights red while any key, except [FUNC] and [DTMF-S], is pushed, or while transmitting. ➥ Lights green while the one-touch PTT function is in use. t KEYPAD (pgs. 8, 9) y FUNCTION INDICATOR Mic element ➥...

  • Page 25: I Microphone Keypad

    PANEL DESCRIPTION I Microphone keypad FUNCTION SECONDARY FUNCTION ( +key) OTHER FUNCTIONS Switches between opening and closing the In memory mode enters bank selecting squelch. condition. (p. 16) (p. 37) Starts and stops scanning. Starts and stops tone scanning. (p. 44) (p.
  • Page 26 PANEL DESCRIPTION FUNCTION SECONDARY FUNCTION ( +key) OTHER FUNCTIONS ➥ Cancels frequency entry. ➥ Selects a memory channel for program- (p. 12) ➥ Cancels the scan or priority watch. ming. (p. 30) ➥ Advances the memory channel number (pgs. 44, 50) ➥...

  • Page 27: I Optional Microphone (Hm-118N)

    PANEL DESCRIPTION I Optional Microphone (HM-118N) q PTT SWITCH • HM-118N Push and hold to transmit; release to receive. w UP/DOWN SWITCHES [UP]/[DN] ➥ Push either switch to change operating frequency, memory channel, set mode setting, etc. (pgs. 12, 28, 92) ➥...

  • Page 28: Setting A Frequency

    ➥ Push and hold [PWR] for 1 sec. to turn power ON and OFF. D Operating frequency band selection The ID-800H has 2 m and 70 cm bands for transmission and [V/MHz•SCAN] reception. In addition, extra frequency bands 127, 220, 350, 500 and 900 MHz bands are available for wide-band receiver capability (except Taiwan and Korean version).

  • Page 29: I Using The Tuning Dial

    SETTING A FREQUENCY I Using the tuning dial I Using the keypad The frequency can be directly set via numeral keys on the mi- q Rotate [DIAL] to set the frequency. crophone. • If VFO mode is not selected, push [V/MHz•SCAN] to select VFO mode.

  • Page 30: I Tuning Step Selection

    SETTING A FREQUENCY I Tuning step selection ePush [SET•LOCK] or [S.MW•MW] several times until “TS” appears as shown below. Tuning steps are the minimum frequency change increments when you rotate [DIAL] or push [Y Y ]/[Z] on the microphone. Independent tuning step for each frequency bands can be set r Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired tuning step.

  • Page 31: I Lock Functions

    SETTING A FREQUENCY I Lock functions D Microphone keypad lock To prevent accidental frequency changes and unnecessary function access, use the lock function. The transceiver has 2 This function locks the microphone keypad. different lock functions. ➥ Push [FUNC] then [ #(16KEY-L)] to D Frequency lock 16KEY-L...

  • Page 32: Basic Operation

    BASIC OPERATION I Mode selection The ID-800H has several operating modes, FM/FM narrow • Mode indication while operation modes, DV mode and AM/AM narrow modes (AM mode is re- ception only) are available. Typically, AM mode is used for the air band (118–135.995 MHz).

  • Page 33: I Receiving

    BASIC OPERATION I Receiving I Monitor function q Set the audio level. This function is used to listen to weak signals without disturb- ➥ Push [MONI•DTMF] to open the squelch. ing the squelch setting. ➥ Rotate [VOL] to adjust the audio level. ➥...

  • Page 34: I Squelch Attenuator

    BASIC OPERATION I Squelch attenuator INITIAL SET MODE USING D Squelch attenuator setting The transceiver has an RF attenuator related to the squelch level setting. Approx. 10 dB attenuation is obtained at maxi- q Turn the transceiver power OFF. mum setting. wWhile pushing [SET•LOCK], turn the power ON to enter ini- The squelch attenuator allows you to set a minimum signal tial set mode.

  • Page 35: I Audio Mute Function

    Release [PTT] to return to receive. IMPORTANT! (for 55/50 W transmission): The ID-800H is equipped with a current detector circuit to protect the power amplifier circuit from high current flowing. When a high SWR (Standing wave Ratio) antenna or no an- tenna is connected, or when the connected power supply’s...

  • Page 36: I Selecting Output Power

    BASIC OPERATION I Selecting output power I One-touch PTT function The transceiver has 3 output power levels to suit your oper- The PTT switch can be operated as a one-touch PTT switch ating requirements. Low output powers during short-distance (each push toggles between transmit/receive). Using this communications may reduce the possibility of interference to function you can transmit without pushing and holding the other stations and will reduce current consumption.

  • Page 37: Repeater Operation

    Set the subaudible tone (repeater tone) encoder function ON. - Set the subaudible tone frequency, if required. • The ID-800H USA version has the auto repeater function. Thus the steps 3 and 4 may not be necessary, depending on the setting.

  • Page 38: I Accessing A Repeater

    REPEATER OPERATION I Accessing a repeater q Set the receive frequency r Push and hold [PTT] to transmit. (repeater output frequency) • The displayed frequency automatically changes to the transmit (pgs. 11, 12) frequency (repeater input frequency). w Push and hold [LOW•DUP] for 1 sec. once or twice, to se- •...
  • Page 39 REPEATER OPERATION z Set the receive frequency m Push [ 9(TSQL)] to return to simplex oper- (repeater output fre- SIMP DUP– SIMP ation. quency) (pgs. 11, 12) x Push [ • “DUP” or “DUP–” indicator disappears. – 7(TONE)] to select minus duplex; , To turn OFF the subaudible tone encoder, push S )] to select plus duplex.

  • Page 40: I Subaudible Tones (Encoder Function)

    REPEATER OPERATION I Subaudible tones (Encoder function) D Subaudible tones r Rotate [DIAL] to select and set the desired subaudible fre- q Select the frequency band, mode/channel you wish to set quency. the subaudible tones, such as VFO mode or memory/call t Push any key below the display to exit set mode.
  • Page 41 REPEATER OPERATION z Set the frequency band, mode/channel you wish to set the subaudible tones, such as VFO mode or memory/call channel. • The subaudible tone frequency is independently pro- grammed into each mode or channel. x Push [ B(D-OFF)] to enter set mode. •...
  • Page 42 REPEATER OPERATION D DTMF tones D 1750 Hz tone ➥ Push [DTMF-S], then push the keys of the de- The microphone has 1750 Hz tone capability, used for ring DTMF-S sired DTMF digits. tone when calling, etc. • The function indicator lights green. z Push [FUNC].

  • Page 43: I Offset Frequency

    REPEATER OPERATION I Offset frequency z Push [BAND] and [Y Y ]/[Z Z ], then push [BAND] When communicating through a repeater, the transmit fre- to select the desired band. quency is shifted from the receive frequency by an amount •...

  • Page 44: I Auto Repeater (Usa Version Only)

    REPEATER OPERATION I Auto repeater (USA version only) INITIAL SET MODE USING r Rotate [DIAL] to select the auto repeater function from The USA version automatically activates the repeater settings when the operating “R1,” “R2” or OFF. (DUP– or DUP+ and tone encoder ON/OFF) frequency falls within the general repeater output frequency range and inactivate them when outside of the range.

  • Page 45: Memory Operation

    MEMORY OPERATION I General description D Using the [Y Y ]/[Z Z ] keys The transceiver has 512 memory channels including 10 scan edge memory channels (5 pairs), and 2 call channels. Each of z Push [MR/CALL] to select memory mode. these channels can be individually programmed with operat- MR/CALL x Push [Y Y ] or [Z Z ] to select and set the desired...

  • Page 46: I Programming A Memory Channel

    MEMORY OPERATION I Programming a memory channel eRotate [DIAL] to select the memory channel to be pro- VFO settings, including the set mode contents such as sub- audible tone frequency or offset, can be programmed into a grammed. memory channel. •...
  • Page 47 MEMORY OPERATION D Programming a memory channel via the microphone The microphone can also be used to program mem- ory channels. z Set the desired frequency in VFO mode. v Push [FUNC], and then push and hold [ A(MW)] for ➥...

  • Page 48: I Copying Memory Contents

    MEMORY OPERATION I Copying memory contents This function copies a memory channel’s contents to VFO (or another memory/call channel). This is useful when searching for signals around a memory channel frequency and for re- calling the offset frequency, subaudible tone frequency etc. D Memory/call➪VFO z Select the memory/call channel to be MR/CALL...
  • Page 49 MEMORY OPERATION z Select the memory/call channel to be trans- D Memory/call➪call/memory MR/CALL ferred. q Select the memory/call channel to be transferred. ➥ Push [MR/CALL] to select memory mode, ➥ Push [M/CALL•PRIO] several times to select memory then select the desired memory channel mode or call channel, then rotate [DIAL] or push via [Y Y ]/[Z Z ] or keypad.

  • Page 50: I Programming Channel Names

    MEMORY OPERATION I Programming channel names q Push [S.MW•MW] momentarily. Each memory channel and the call channel can be pro- grammed with an alphanumeric channel name for easy • “!” and memory channel number blink. w Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired memory or call chan- recognition and can be indicated independently by channel.
  • Page 51 MEMORY OPERATION Channel names can also be programmed via the mi- crophone. z Push [FUNC] then [ n Repeat steps v and b until the desired channel names A(MW)] momentarily. • “!” and memory channel number blink. are displayed. x Push [Y Y ]/[Z Z ] to select the memory/call channel to be as- m Push [FUNC], and then push and hold [ A(MW)] for signed memory names.
  • Page 52 MEMORY OPERATION D D To indicate the channel name z Push [MR/CALL] to select the memory mode. The channel name indication can be set for independent x Push [Y Y ] or [Z Z ] to select the desired memory memory channels.

  • Page 53: I Memory Clearing

    MEMORY OPERATION I Memory clearing r Perform the following operation within 1.5 sec. Contents of programmed memories can be cleared (blanked), if desired. - Push [S.MW•MW] momentarily. - Push and hold [S.MW•MW] for 1 sec. q Push [V/MHz•SCAN] to select VFO mode. •...

  • Page 54: I Memory Bank Selection

    MEMORY OPERATION I Memory bank selection The ID-800H has a total of 10 banks (A to J). Each memory z Push [MR/CALL] to select memory mode, if channel, 1 to 500, may be assigned to one of the banks for BANK desired.

  • Page 55: I Memory Bank Setting

    MEMORY OPERATION I Memory bank setting q Push [M/CALL•PRIO] several times to select memory z Push [MR/CALL] then select the desired mem- ory channel via [Y Y ]/[Z Z ] or keypad. mode, then select the desired memory channel via [DIAL]. w Push [SET•LOCK] to enter set mode.

  • Page 56: I Transferring Bank Contents

    MEMORY OPERATION I Transferring bank contents rRotate [DIAL] to select the desired bank to receive the Contents of programmed memory banks can be cleared or transferred to another bank. transferred information or erase the bank contents. • Select “-- --” indication when erasing the contents from the bank. INFORMATION: Even if the memory bank contents are t Push any key below the display to set the bank and exit cleared, the memory channel contents still remain pro-...

  • Page 57: Call Channel Operation

    CALL CHANNEL OPERATION I Call channel selection I Call channel transferring q Push Call channel is pre-programmed memory channel that can be [M/CALL•PRIO] several times then push accessed by simply pushing call channel button. [BAND•MODE] to select the desired call channel. •...

  • Page 58: I Programming A Call Channel

    CALL CHANNEL OPERATION I Programming a call channel Operating frequency, duplex information, subaudible tone in- z Set the desired frequency in VFO mode. formation (tone encoder or tone squelch ON/OFF and its fre- VFO/LOCK ➥ Push [VFO/LOCK] to select VFO mode. quency) can be programmed into the call channel.

  • Page 59: Scan Operation

    SCAN OPERATION I Scan types Scanning searches for signals automatically and makes it There are 3 scan types and 4 resume conditions to suit your easier to locate new stations for contact or listening purposes. operating needs. BAND SCAN (pgs. 43, 44) Repeatedly scans all frequen- PROGRAMMED SCAN Repeatedly scans between cies over the entire band.

  • Page 60: I Scan Start/Stop

    SCAN OPERATION I Scan start/stop D Preparation D Operation q Select VFO mode for full/programmed scan with Scan resume condition ; program the scan edges (p. 48) ; program 2 or more memory channels [V/MHz•SCAN]; or memory mode for memory scan with (pgs.
  • Page 61 SCAN OPERATION z Push [VFO/LOCK] to select VFO mode for NOTE: When AM, FM or DV mode frequencies are pro- SCAN full/programmed scan; push [MR/CALL] to se- grammed into memory channels disorderly, memory scan lect memory mode for memory scan. takes a lot of time (very slow).

  • Page 62: I Scan Edges Programming

    SCAN OPERATION I Scan edges programming r Push and hold [S.MW•MW] for 1 sec. to program. Scan edges can be programmed in the same manner as • 3 beeps sound and VFO is automatically selected. memory channels. Scan edges are programmed into scan •...
  • Page 63 SCAN OPERATION D Programming scan edges via microphone b To program a frequency for the other scan edge channels, z Set the desired frequency in VFO mode. ➥ Push [VFO/LOCK] to select VFO mode. repeat steps z to v. ➥ Set the frequency via the keypad or [Y Y ]/[Z Z ]. x Push [FUNC] then [ A(MW)] momentarily.

  • Page 64: I Skip Channel Setting

    SCAN OPERATION I Skip channel setting The memory skip function speeds up scanning by checking z Select a memory channel. ➥ Select memory mode by pushing [MR/CALL]. only those memory channels not set as skip channels. Set ➥ Push [Y Y ] or [Z Z ] to select the desired channel skip channels as follows.

  • Page 65: I Scan Resume Condition

    SCAN OPERATION I Scan resume condition The scan resume condition can be selected as timer or pause z Push [BAND] and [Y Y ]/[Z Z ], then push [BAND] to scan. The selected resume condition is also used for priority select the desired band.

  • Page 66: Priority Watch

    PRIORITY WATCH I Priority watch types Priority watch checks for signals on a VFO frequency every MEMORY CHANNEL WATCH 5 sec. while operating in memory mode. The transceiver has While operating on a VFO fre- 5 sec. 3 priority watch types to suit your needs. You can also trans- quency, priority watch checks for 50 msec.

  • Page 67: I Priority Watch Operation

    PRIORITY WATCH I Priority watch operation q Select VFO mode; then, set an operating frequency. z Select VFO mode; then, set the desired fre- PRIO w Set the watching channel(s). quency. x Set the watching channel(s). For memory channel watch: Select the desired memory channel.

  • Page 68: Dtmf Memory Encoder

    DTMF MEMORY ENCODER I Programming a DTMF code i Push any key below the display to exit DTMF memory pro- DTMF tones are used for autopatching, controlling other equipment, etc. The transceiver has 16 DTMF memory chan- gramming condition. • Return to the previous indication as in step q. nels (D0–DF) for storage of often-used DTMF codes of up to 24 digits.
  • Page 69 DTMF MEMORY ENCODER [EXAMPLE]: Programming “5428AB453” into DTMF memory channel “D4” via controller. Push for 1 sec. Rotate Push Repeat the previous step until Push then rotate Push the desired code is entered. [EXAMPLE]: Programming “5428AB453” into DTMF memory channel “D4” via microphone Push Push then...

  • Page 70: I Transmitting A Dtmf Code

    DTMF MEMORY ENCODER I Transmitting a DTMF code D Automatic transmission (DTMF memory) D Transmitting a DTMF memory directly qPush [MONI•DTMF] for 1 sec. z Push [FUNC] then [ 6(DTMF)] to turn the (or until 1 short and 1 long DTMF-S to turn the DTMF DTMF memory encoder ON.

  • Page 71: I Dtmf Speed

    DTMF MEMORY ENCODER I DTMF speed D Manual transmission INITIAL SET MODE USING z Deactivate the DTMF memory encoder by The rate at which DTMF memories send individual DTMF DTMF-S pushing [FUNC] then [ B(D-OFF)]. characters can be set to accommodate operating needs. x Push [DTMF-S] to turn the DTMF direct selec- tion ON.

  • Page 72: 10Pocket Beep And Tone Squelch

    POCKET BEEP AND TONE SQUELCH I Pocket beep operation t When operating the pocket beep function with DTCS This function listens for subaudible tones and can be used as a “common pager” to inform you that someone has called squelch, push [SET•LOCK] once then rotate [DIAL] to se- while you were away from the transceiver.
  • Page 73 POCKET BEEP AND TONE SQUELCH z Set the operating frequency. TSQLS x Program the CTCSS tone frequency or DTCS i When a signal with the matching tone is received, the code in set mode. ➥ Push [ transceiver emits beep tones and blinks “S.” B(D-OFF)] to enter set mode.
  • Page 74 POCKET BEEP AND TONE SQUELCH D Available tone frequency list D Calling a waiting station using pocket beep A subaudible tone matched with the station’s CTCSS tone fre- 67.0 79.7 94.8 110.9 131.8 156.7 171.3 186.2 203.5 229.1 quency or 3-digit DTCS code with polarity is necessary. Use 69.3 82.5 97.4...

  • Page 75: I Tone/Dtcs Squelch Operation

    POCKET BEEP AND TONE SQUELCH I Tone/DTCS squelch operation z Set the operating frequency. The tone or DTCS squelch opens only when receiving a sig- TSQL x Program the CTCSS tone frequency or DTCS nal with the same pre-programmed subaudible tone or DTCS code, respectively.

  • Page 76: I Tone Scan

    POCKET BEEP AND TONE SQUELCH I Tone scan r When the CTCSS tone frequency or 3-digit DTCS code is By monitoring a signal that is being operated with pocket beep, tone or DTCS squelch function, you can determine the matched, the squelch opens and the tone frequency is tone frequency or DTCS code necessary to open a squelch.

  • Page 77: Digital Mode Operation

    I Digital mode operation I Call sign programming The ID-800H can be operated for digital voice mode and low- Four types of call sign memories are available for your own speed data operation for both transmit and receive. It can call sign “MyCALL,”...
  • Page 78 DIGITAL MODE OPERATION D D Your own call sign programming y Push [SET•LOCK] to select 2nd digit, then rotate [DIAL] Your own call sign must be programmed for both digital voice to select the desired character or code. and low-speed data communications (including GPS transmis- •...
  • Page 79 DIGITAL MODE OPERATION z Push [ (v to m) NOTE: During the call sign programming mode B(D-OFF)] to enter call sign set mode. • Push [Y Y ] or [Z Z ] to select “CALLS,” if necessary. push [VFO/LOCK] to clear the entered call sign (the cursor x Push [ B(D-OFF)] or [...
  • Page 80 DIGITAL MODE OPERATION D D Station call sign programming y Push [SET•LOCK] to select 2nd digit, then rotate [DIAL] Station call sign must be programmed for the specified sta- to select the desired character or code. tion call as well as repeater operation in both digital voice and •...
  • Page 81 DIGITAL MODE OPERATION z Push [ NOTE: During the call sign programming mode (v to n), B(D-OFF)] to enter call sign set mode. • Push [Y Y ] or [Z Z ] to select “CALLS,” if necessary. push [VFO/LOCK] to clear the entered call sign (the cursor x Push [ B(D-OFF)] or [...

  • Page 82: I Digital Voice Mode Operation

    DIGITAL MODE OPERATION I Digital voice mode operation qSet the desired frequency in VFO mode. z Set the desired frequency in VFO mode. (pgs. 11, 12) (pgs. 11, • Select output power, if desired. (p. 19) w Select DV mode. x Select DV mode.
  • Page 83 DIGITAL MODE OPERATION D D When sending a CQ • Select “CQ” as the call sign z Push [ q Push [SET• LOCK] to enter call sign set mode. B(D-OFF)] to enter call sign set mode. • Push [Y Y ] or [Z Z ] to select “CALLS,” if necessary. •...
  • Page 84 DIGITAL MODE OPERATION D D When calling the desired station matically. See page 75 for details. • Select the desired call sign q Push [SET• LOCK] to enter call sign set mode. • Rotate [DIAL] to select “CALLS,” if “SET” or “MESSAG” is dis- played.

  • Page 85: I About D-Star System

    • D-STAR system outline About time-out timer function The ID-800H has a time-out timer function for digital re- peater operation. The timer limits a continuous transmis- sion for approx. 10 min. Warning beeps will sound before...

  • Page 86: I Digital Repeater Operation

    DIGITAL MODE OPERATION the internet network— gateway connection capability. For example, when station B uses the gateway connection 10 GHz signal station B can communicate with the station C! Repeater A Repeater B By using the gateway connection, long distance communica- 440 MHz signal 440 MHz signal tion like DX operation may be possible with 144 or 440 MHz...
  • Page 87 DIGITAL MODE OPERATION I Digital repeater operation yPush [SET•LOCK] to select 2nd digit, then rotate [DIAL] to select the desired character or code. Repeater call sign must be programmed for repeater opera- • 2nd digit blinks (1st digit stops blinking). •...
  • Page 88 DIGITAL MODE OPERATION z Push [ NOTE: During the call sign programming mode (v to n), B(D-OFF)] to enter call sign set mode. • Push [Y Y ] or [Z Z ] to select “CALLS,” if necessary. push [VFO/LOCK] to clear the entered call sign (the cursor x Push [ B(D-OFF)] or [...
  • Page 89 DIGITAL MODE OPERATION • 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 Station C : A2222A Station B : A4444C Internet Internet...
  • Page 90 DIGITAL MODE OPERATION D D Repeater operation in the same zone z Set the desired repeater’s frequency, offset and qSet the desired repeater’s frequency, offset and shift direc- shift direction in VFO mode. tion in VFO mode. (p. 22) (p. 21) •...
  • Page 91 DIGITAL MODE OPERATION • Setting examle 2 Zone A Area 1 Repeater 1 Area 2 Repeater 2 Area 3 Repeater 3 Area 4 Repeater 4 : A11111 : A22222 (Gateway) : A33333 : A44444 Station A Station B : A2222A Internet Internet : A3333B...

  • Page 92: I Received Call Sign

    DIGITAL MODE OPERATION D D Repeater operation into another zone t Push [PTT] to transmit; release to receive. qSet the desired repeater’s frequency, offset and shift direc- tion in VFO mode. (p. 21) • Select “DV” mode in advance. w Set your own call sign. (p.
  • Page 93 DIGITAL MODE OPERATION I Received call sign z Set the desired repeater’s frequency, offset and shift direction in VFO mode. (p. 22) When a call in digital voice mode is received, the calling sta- • Select “DV” mode in advance. (p. 15) x Set your own call sign.

  • Page 94: I Copying The Call Sign

    DIGITAL MODE OPERATION z Push [ B(D-OFF)] to enter call sign set mode. • Example— Copying the call sign memory “r15” • Push [Y Y ] or [Z Z ] to select “CALLS,” if necessary. into “r20” x Push [ B(D-OFF)] or [ C(T-OFF)] several times to select the received call indication.
  • Page 95 DIGITAL MODE OPERATION • Example— Copying the call sign memory “r15” D D Received station call sign indication into “r20” ➥ Push and hold [TONE•T-SCAN•BK], until 2 beeps sound, to display the received station call sign. Push to select “r15” •...
  • Page 96 DIGITAL MODE OPERATION NOTE: When call sign memories are full (no blank channel is avail- , the call sign is unable to be saved and the function able) Important! display shows the following indication. The set call signs with the “One-touch reply using the call •...
  • Page 97 DIGITAL MODE OPERATION “MyCALL,” “UrCALL,” “RPT1 C” or “RPT2 C” as desired. e Push [BAND•MODE] then rotate [DIAL] to select the de- sired call sign channel to be copied. • M01 to M06, U01 to U99 and r01 to r54 are available. z During VFO mode, push [ r Push [SET•LOCK] for 1 sec.

  • Page 98: I Message Items

    DIGITAL MODE OPERATION D D Copying the set call sign contents for temporary operation For your information If [S.MW•MW] is pushed for 1 sec. at step e as at left, the This is a way to program the set operating frequency with operating frequency and another settings can be stored into other settings into a memory channel and the set call sign the displayed memory channel.
  • Page 99 DIGITAL MODE OPERATION • 2nd digit blinks (1st digit stops blinking). • Repeat this step for programming. e Rotate [DIAL] to select the message channel. • One of either “C1” to “C6” blinks. u Push [BAND•MODE] for 1 sec. to save the message. i Repeat steps w to u to set other message channels.
  • Page 100 DIGITAL MODE OPERATION z Push [ • Available characters B (D-OFF)] to enter message set mode. (space) (”) (&) (’) (( ) ( )) (✱) • Push [Y Y ] or [Z Z ] to select “MESSAG” if necessary. x Push [ B(D-OFF)] or [ C (T-OFF)] several (–)
  • Page 101 DIGITAL MODE OPERATION D D Message Transmission • How to use the break-in? Select the message transmission function ON and OFF. While operating with the call sign squelch, the squelch When ON is selected, the transceiver transmits a text mes- never opens (no audio sounds) even if a call is received, sage (pre-programmed).
  • Page 102 DIGITAL MODE OPERATION D D RX message indication z Set the operating frequency, call signs and other When a call with a message is received, the message can be settings, such as repeater, as desired. stored into the RX message record. x Push [ B (D-OFF)] to enter message set The message is cleared once turning power OFF, or over-...

  • Page 103: I Break-In Communication

    DIGITAL MODE OPERATION I Break-in communication r Push [BAND•MODE] to display the message, then push [SET•LOCK] or [S.MW•MW] several times to scroll the message. The break-in function allows you to break into an another sta- tion’s communications in both digital voice and low-speed data operation.

  • Page 104: I Pocket Beep Operation

    DIGITAL MODE OPERATION I Pocket beep operation This function uses a digital code/call sign for calling and can be used as a “common pager” to inform you that someone has called while you were away from the transceiver. The dig- ital code or digital call sign squelch does not function while in a low-speed data communication.
  • Page 105 DIGITAL MODE OPERATION I Digital squelch function The digital code (CSQL) or digital call sign (DSQL) squelch opens only when receiving a voice signal with the same pre- programmed digital code or call sign, respectively. q Set the operating frequency. wProgram the digital code or call sign.

  • Page 106: I Emr Communication

    DIGITAL MODE OPERATION I EMR communication The EMR communication mode is available for digital mode operation. In the EMR communication mode, no call sign set- ting is necessary. When an EMR communication mode sig- nal is received, the audio (voice) will be sound in the specified rWhen a signal with the matched digital code/call sign is re- level even the volume setting level is set to minimum level.

  • Page 107: I Low-Speed Data Communication

    Turns OFF the transceiver • Port : The same COM port number as ID-800H’s wWhile pushing [SET•LOCK], push and hold [PWR] for : 4800 bps or 9600 bps (same as step e) • Baud rate 1 sec.

  • Page 108: I Gps Operation

    D D Position indication A GPS receiver (RS-232 output/NMEA format/4800 bps) can be connected to [DATA] socket of the ID-800H to indicate the qWhile connected to a GPS receiver and operating digital current position (Latitude and Longitude). The position data (DV) mode, push [SET•LOCK] to enter set mode.

  • Page 109: 12Other Functions

    OTHER FUNCTIONS I Set mode D D Set mode operation q Push [SET•LOCK] to enter set mode. z Push [ B(D-OFF)] to enter set mode. • Push [Y Y ] or [Z Z ] to select “SET,” if necessary. • Rotate [DIAL] to select “SET,” if “CALLS” or “MESSAG” is dis- x Push [ played.
  • Page 110 OTHER FUNCTIONS D D Set mode items (VFO/Memory mode) • Repeater tone • Tone squelch • Display dimmer • Display color • DTCS code frequency frequency • DTCS polarity Set mode items : Push (front panel); or (microphone) for DV mode : Push (front panel);...
  • Page 111 OTHER FUNCTIONS D D Set mode items (DV mode) These items appear when set mode is accessed from the digital (DV) mode only. • Auto data • Auto Rx Repeater • Auto reply • Digital code • Auto RxCall Set transmission Call Set : Push...
  • Page 112 OTHER FUNCTIONS D D Display dimmer D D Repeater tone Adjust to suit lighting conditions. Sets subaudible tone frequency (encoder only) for repeater The levels 1 (dark) to 8 (bright: default) are available. operation. Total of 50 tone frequencies (67.0–254.1 Hz) are available.
  • Page 113 OTHER FUNCTIONS D D DTCS code D D Offset frequency Sets DTCS code (both encoder and decoder) for DTCS Sets the duplex offset frequency within 0 to 20 MHz range. squelch operation. Total of 104 codes are available. During duplex (repeater) operation, transmit frequency shifts (default: 023) the set frequency.
  • Page 114 OTHER FUNCTIONS D D Scan resume timer D D Memory name setting This item appears when set mode is accessed from memory Selects scan resume timer from SCT-15 (default), SCT-10, mode only. SCT-5 and SCP-2. Sets memory name setting from ON (appear) and OFF (not •...
  • Page 115 OTHER FUNCTIONS D D Program scan skip setting D D Memory bank link function This item appears when set mode is accessed from VFO This item appears when set mode is accessed from memory mode only. mode only. Sets the program scan skip setting from ON (default) and Sets the memory bank link function ON and OFF (default).
  • Page 116 OTHER FUNCTIONS D D Auto Reply D D Auto data Transmission This item appears when set mode is accessed from digital This item appears when set mode is accessed from digital (DV) mode only. (DV) mode only. During digital mode operation, auto reply function is available. During low-speed data operation, auto data transmission This function replies to an individual station call even you are function is available.
  • Page 117 OTHER FUNCTIONS D D Auto Received Repeater Call sign Set D D Auto MyCALL Display This item appears when set mode is accessed from digital This item appears when set mode is accessed from digital (DV) mode only. (DV) mode only.
  • Page 118 OTHER FUNCTIONS D D Digital Repeater setting D D GPS setting This item appears when set mode is accessed from digital This item appears when set mode is accessed from digital (DV) mode only. (DV) mode only. When accessing the repeater’s call sign is different as your Sets the current position indication ON and OFF.

  • Page 119: D Gps Automatic Transmission

    OTHER FUNCTIONS D D GPS Automatic transmission D D GPS position indication This item appears when set mode is accessed from digital This item appears when set mode is accessed from digital (DV) mode only. (DV) mode only. Sets automatic position transmission function ON (0.5, 1, 3, 5, Indicates a current position, when the position information is 10, 30 min.) and OFF.
  • Page 120 OTHER FUNCTIONS D D GPS received position indication D D GPS received message indication This item appears when set mode is accessed from digital This item appears when set mode is accessed from digital (DV) mode only. (DV) mode only. Indicates a received position information from the other trans- Indicates a received message with the GPS transmission ceiver.

  • Page 121: I Initial Set Mode

    OTHER FUNCTIONS I Initial set mode POWER ON The initial set mode is accessed at power ON and al- lows you to set seldom-changed settings. In this way, you can “customize” transceiver operations to suit your preference and operating style. D D Initial set mode operation q While pushing [SET•LOCK], push and hold [PWR] for e Rotate [DIAL] to select the condition or value.
  • Page 122 OTHER FUNCTIONS D D Initial set mode items • Key-touch beep • Time-out timer • Auto repeater* • Auto power off • Cooling fan • Busy lockout* • Data speed for FM mode • Standby beep • Squelch delay : Push (front panel);...
  • Page 123 OTHER FUNCTIONS D D Key-touch beep U.S.A. version only D D Auto repeater The key-touch beep can be turned OFF for silent operation. The auto repeater function automatically turns ON or OFF the (default: ON) duplex operation with a specified shift direction and tone en- coder, when the operating frequency falls within or outside of 145.200–145.495, 146.610–146.995, 147.000–147.395, 442.000–444.995, and 447.000–449.995 MHz range.
  • Page 124 OTHER FUNCTIONS D D Auto power OFF D D Cooling fan control The transceiver can be set to automatically turn OFF after a Selects the cooling fan control condition from Auto (default) specified period with a beep when no key operations are per- and ON.
  • Page 125 OTHER FUNCTIONS D D Data transmission speed D D Microphone sensitivity Selects the data transmission speed for packet operation Selects the microphone sensitivity from high (H) and low (L) from 1200 bps and 9600 bps. (default: 1200 bps) to suits your preference. (default: Low) D D Squelch delay D D Squelch attenuator...
  • Page 126 OTHER FUNCTIONS D D Active band D D Narrow TX function Selects the frequency selecting condition via [DIAL] or Select the narrow TX function ON and OFF. [Y Y ]/[Z Z ] on the microphone from all (AL) and single (SI). •...
  • Page 127 OTHER FUNCTIONS D D DTMF speed D D Standby Beep The rate at which DTMF memories send individual DTMF Turns the beep emission capability ON and OFF when the characters can be set to accommodate operating needs. communicating station finishes transmitting or the receive sig- nal disappears.

  • Page 128: I Weather Channel Operation (Usa Version Only)

    OTHER FUNCTIONS I Weather channel operation (USA version only) D D Weather channel selection D D Weather alert function q Push [M/CALL•PRIO] several times to select weather NOAA broadcast stations transmit weather alert tones before channel group. important weather announcements. When the weather alert function is turned ON, the selected weather channel is moni- tored each 5 sec.

  • Page 129: I Packet Operation

    OTHER FUNCTIONS I Packet operation D Data speed For packet operation, the transceiver can be set to one of two e Sets the desired stand-by condition. data speeds: 1200 bps or 9600 bps. • Selects VFO, memory or call channel. •...
  • Page 130 OTHER FUNCTIONS D 1200 bps packet operation q Connect the transceiver and a TNC as illustrated below. • Read the instructions supplied with your TNC carefully before attempting packet operation with the transceiver. TNC side • Pin y AF OUT is for 1200 bps operation only. This pin q DATA IN TX AUDIO cannot be used for 9600 bps operation.
  • Page 131 OTHER FUNCTIONS D 9600 bps high speed packet operation D Adjusting the transmit signal output from the TNC The transceiver supports 2 modes of 9600 bps packet opera- tion: G3RUH and GMSK. When setting data transmission speed to 9600 bps, the data signal coming from the TNC is applied exclusively to the in- q Connect the transceiver and a TNC as illustrated below.

  • Page 132: I Microphone Keys

    OTHER FUNCTIONS I Microphone keys D D [F-1]/[F-2] keys on HM-133 The supplied HM-133’s (optional for some versions) [F-1] and [F-2] keys memorize the transceiver conditions. The following conditions can be memorized into [F-1] and The [UP]/[DN] keys of the standard or an optional micro- [F-2] keys, independently.

  • Page 133: I Partial Reset

    OTHER FUNCTIONS I Partial reset I All reset POWER ON POWER ON If you want to initialize the operating conditions (VFO fre- The function display may occasionally display erroneous in- quency, VFO settings, set mode contents) without clearing formation (e.g. when first applying power). This may be the memory contents.

  • Page 134: I Data Cloning

    OTHER FUNCTIONS I Data cloning POWER ON w While pushing [M/CALL•PRIO], turn power ON to enter Cloning allows you to quickly and easily transfer the pro- grammed contents from one transceiver to another; or data cloning mode (master transceiver only— power on only for from a personal computer to a transceiver using the optional sub-transceiver).

  • Page 135: D Cloning Using A Personal Computer

    OTHER FUNCTIONS D Cloning error D Cloning using a personal computer NOTE: DO NOT push any key on the sub-transceiver dur- Data can be cloned to and from a personal computer (Mi- ing cloning. This will cause a cloning error. crosoft ®...

  • Page 136: 13Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE I Troubleshooting If your transceiver seems to be malfunctioning, please check the following points before sending it to a service center. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REF. Does not turn on. • Power connector has a poor contact. • Check the connector pins. —...

  • Page 137: I Fuse Replacement

    MAINTENANCE PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REF. Some memory channels • The memory channel number has not yet been • Select the channel via the microphone keypad to — cannot be selected via programmed. check whether the channel has been programmed [DIAL].

  • Page 138: 14Specifications And Options

    SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS I Specifications D D GENERAL D D TRANSMITTER • Frequency coverage • Modulation system 118.000–173.995 MHz* Variable reactance frequency modulation 230.000–549.995 MHz* DV (Digital) GMSK reactance frequency modulation 810.000–999.990 MHz* • Output power : VHF 55/15/5 W (approx.) 144–148 MHz, 440–450 MHz 50/15/5 W...

  • Page 139: I Options

    SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS I Options HM-133 REMOTE CONTROL MICROPHONE OPC-441 SPEAKER EXTENSION CABLE Wired remote control microphone with key backlight. Same as that 5.0 m (16.4 ft) supplied with the transceiver. SP-7/SP-10 EXTERNAL SPEAKERS HM-118N SP-7: For base station use. Cable length: 1.0 m; 3.3 ft HAND MICROPHONE For all-round mobile operation.

  • Page 140: 15Mode Arrangement

    MODE ARRANGEMENT VFO mode (p. 11) MEMORY MODE (p. 28) CALL CHANNEL (p. 40) SET MODE See p. 126 WEATHER CHANNEL (p. 111) (USA version only) DV SET MODE BANK CHANNEL See p. 37 for details. See p. 125 CLONE MODE DTMF MEMORY See p.
  • Page 141 MODE ARRANGEMENT INITIAL SET MODE • Auto repeater* (p. 106) • Key-touch beep (p. 106) • Time-out timer (p. 106) (USA version only) • Auto power off (p. 107) • Cooling fan (p. 107) • Data speed for FM mode (p. 108) •...
  • Page 142 MODE ARRANGEMENT DV SET MODE • Auto data • Auto Rx RepeaterCall • Auto reply (p. 99) • Digital code (p. 99) • Auto RxCall Set (p. 99) transmission (p. 99) Set (p. 100) : Push (front panel); or (microphone) •...
  • Page 143 MODE ARRANGEMENT SET MODE • Repeater tone • Tone squelch • Display dimmer (p. 95) • Display color (p. 95) • DTCS code (p. 96) frequency (p. 95) frequency (p. 95) • DTCS polarity (p. 96) Set mode items : Push (front panel);...
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