Icom IC-2820H Instruction Manual

Icom IC-2820H Instruction Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
DUAL BAND FM TRANSCEIVER
i2820H
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 DUAL BAND FM TRANSCEIVER i2820H 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: Important

    IC-2820H. We want to take a couple of moments of your time to thank you for making your IC-2820H your radio of choice, and hope you agree with Icom’s philosophy of “technology first.” Many EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS hours of research and development went into the design of your IC-2820H.
  • Page 3: Precautions

    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 4: Supplied Accessories

    SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES q DC power cable (3 m) ………………………………………1 w Controller cable (10 cm † ; 3.9 in † ) …………………………1 e Separation cable (3.4 m † ; 11.2 ft † ) …………………………1 r Microphone (HM-133)* ……………………………………1 t Fuse (20 A) …………………………………………………1 y Microphone hanger …………………………………………1 u Mounting screws, nuts and washers …………………1 set i Mobile mounting bracket...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD ..................i 3 BASIC OPERATION ............20–28 ■ Receiving ................20 IMPORTANT ..................i ■ Transmitting ................20 EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ..............i ■ Selecting output power ............21 PRECAUTIONS ................ii ■ Operating mode selection ............. 21 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ............
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS 5 DV MODE OPERATION (Optional UT-123 is required) ..36–60 7 CALL CHANNEL OPERATION ......... 72–73 ■ Digital mode operation ............36 ■ Call channel selection ............72 ■ Call sign programming ............36 ■ Call channel copying ............. 72 ■...
  • Page 7 12 PAGER/CODE SQUELCH ..........92–95 15 OTHER FUNCTIONS ............. 115–124 ■ Pager function ............... 92 ■ Microphone keys ..............115 ■ Code programming ............... 92 ■ All reset ................116 ■ Pager operation ..............94 ■ Partial reset ................. 116 ■...
  • Page 8: Quick Reference Guide

    QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE ■ Installation D Precaution— magnets D Installation methods RCAUTION • Single body installation Magnets are used for the controller’s attachment to the main unit. Transceiver NEVER hold the whole unit by the controller only when carry- ing the transceiver. Carry the transceiver holding the main unit.
  • Page 9: Remote Controller Bracket

    QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE D Location • Remote installation Select a location which can support the weight of the trans- ceiver and does not interfere with driving. We recommend the Controller locations shown in the diagram below. NEVER place the transceiver or remote controller where nor- mal operation of the vehicle may be hindered or where it could cause bodily injury.
  • Page 10: Using The Mounting Bracket

    (3.4 m; 11.2 ft) when using self-tapping screws. mote installation, are supplied with the IC-2820H. wInsert the supplied screws, nuts and washers through the Connect the controller and the main unit using with the sup- mounting bracket and tighten.
  • Page 11: Microphone Connection

    QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE D Microphone connection D Optional GPS antenna connection A microphone connector is available on the main unit front When the optional UT-123 is installed, the GPS antenna sup- panel. Connect the supplied microphone connector as illus- plied with the UT-123 can be connected. trated below.
  • Page 12 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE D Important notes when using GPS receiver D Controller’s attachment You can attach the controller of the IC-2820H by one of 2 • The GPS antenna is not weather-proof construction, there- methods. fore, NEVER install the antenna in outdoor.
  • Page 13 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE D Remote installation eAttach the remote controller on to the optional MB-65 as The supplied remote controller bracket is used for remote in- below. stallation. • Attach the remote controller bracket onto a flat surface using with 4 self-tapping These screws Adjust the view- screws...
  • Page 14: Battery Connection

    ➥ NEVER connect the transceiver directly to a 24 V battery. ➥ DO NOT use the cigarette lighter socket for power con- nections. (See p. 10 for details) IC-2820H Use a rubber grommet when passing the DC power cable through a metal plate to prevent a short circuit. −...
  • Page 15: Dc Power Supply Connection

    Use a 13.8 V DC power supply with at least 15 A capacity. Make sure the ground terminal of the DC power supply is grounded. • CONNECTING TO A DC POWER SUPPLY IC-2820H DC power supply 13.8 V to an −...
  • Page 16: 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. It is • PL-259 CONNECTOR not necessary to use radials on a magnetic mount (“mag q Slide the coupling ring 30 mm...
  • Page 17: Your First Contact

    2. Selecting the main band The IC-2820H displays 2 frequencies on the left and right Now that you have your IC-2820H installed in your car or bands simultaneously. However, transmission, some keys shack, you are probably anxious to get on the air. We would and microphone operation apply only to the main band.
  • Page 18 3. Selecting the operating frequency band 4. Tune the frequency The IC-2820H can use 2 m or 70 cm on either the left or right The tuning dial will allow you to dial in the frequency you want band. The operating band can be exchanged between them, to use.
  • Page 19: Repeater Operation

    QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE ■ Repeater operation 1. Setting duplex Using the HM-133 Plus or minus duplex selection and the repeater tone setting Push the desired band’s [MAIN•BAND] to select the main can be made easily via the HM-133. band. Push [DUP•MONI] once or twice to select minus du- Push [ 7(TONE)] for minus duplex;...
  • Page 20: Programming Memory Channels

    QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE ■ Programming memory channels The IC-2820H has a total of 522 memory channels 3. Writing a memory channel (including for storing often used operat- 20 scan edge and 2 call channels) Push and hold [S.MW](M/CALL•MW) for 1 sec.
  • Page 21 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE Using the HM-133 q Push [MR/CALL] to select memory mode. wPush [ C(T-OFF)] first, then enter the desired memory channel via the keypad. ePush [VFO/LOCK] to select VFO mode, then set the de- sired operating frequency, including offset direction, tone settings, etc.
  • Page 22: Panel Description

    PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Front panel— controller Function display (pgs. 3–8) i2820H DUAL BAND TRANSCEIVER V/MHz M/CALL TONE M/CALL V/MHz *The keys w to t are for SCAN MONI DTMF PRIO SCAN the MAIN band only. q POWER KEY [PWR] r TONE•DTMF KEY [TONE•DTMF] ➥...
  • Page 23 PANEL DESCRIPTION Left band Right band i2820H DUAL BAND TRANSCEIVER V/MHz M/CALL TONE M/CALL V/MHz SCAN MONI DTMF PRIO SCAN *The same controls for both the left and right bands are arranged symmetrically. y SQUELCH CONTROL [SQL] !0 VFO/MHz TUNING•SCAN KEY [V/MHz•SCAN] ➥...
  • Page 24: Function Display

    PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Function display *The same indications for both the left and right bands are arranged. q OPERATING MODE INDICATOR r TONE INDICATOR (p. 21) ➥ During FM mode operation: Shows the selected operating mode. ● “TONE” appears while the repeater tone is in use. ●...
  • Page 25 PANEL DESCRIPTION ➥ During DV* !0 KEY LOCK INDICATOR mode operation: (Digital) (p. 19) ● “DSQL” appears while the digital call sign squelch ● Appears when the key lock function is activated. function is in use. (p. 91) !1 DTMF INDICATOR (p.
  • Page 26 PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Function display— continued *The same indications for both the left and right bands are arranged. !8 S/RF INDICATORS @1 AUDIO MUTE INDICATOR ➥ Shows the relative signal strength while receiving sig- Appears when the audio mute or sub band mute (p.
  • Page 27 PANEL DESCRIPTION Function guide indications (pgs. 7, 8) @3 FREQUENCY MARKER (p. 27) Gap shows the selected frequency in the band scope. @4 CENTER FREQUENCY MARKER Dotted line shows the center frequency of the band scope. @5 BAND SCOPE INDICATOR When the band scope function is in use, shows the band conditions.
  • Page 28: Function Guide Indications

    PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Function guide indications r SCAN SKIP KEY [SKIP](TONE•DTMF) The function guide indications allow you to simply using a (p. 79) wide variety of functions. In memory mode, push to select the scan skip condition for the selected memory channel. D Function guide •...
  • Page 29 PANEL DESCRIPTION D Function guide 2 D Function guide 3 The function guide 2 indicators appear only when the op- The function guide 3 indications appear only when the op- tional UT-123 is installed and DV mode is selected. tional UT-123 is installed and GPS function is set to ON. i CALL SIGN SELECT KEY [CS](V/MHz•SCAN) !4 DATA KEY [DATA](V/MHz•SCAN) (p.
  • Page 30: Main Unit

    PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Main unit e GPS ANTENNA CONNECTOR [GPS ANT] (p. IV) When the optional digital unit, UT-123, is installed, con- nects the GPS antenna supplied with the optional UT-123. rPACKET JACK [PACKET] (pgs. 120, 121) Connects a TNC , etc.
  • Page 31 PANEL DESCRIPTION i ANTENNA CONNECTOR [ANT2 RX] (p. IX) ANTENNA INFORMATION Connects a 50 Ω antenna with a PL-259 connector and a For radio communications, the antenna is of critical impor- 50 Ω coaxial cable for diversity reception. tance, to maximize your output power and receiver sensi- tivity.
  • Page 32: Microphone (Hm-133)

    PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Microphone (HM-133*) ➥ Push and hold either key for 1 sec. to start scanning. (p. 75) 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 Mic element (pgs.
  • Page 33: Microphone Keypad

    PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Microphone keypad FUNCTION SECONDARY FUNCTION ( +key) OTHER FUNCTIONS Switches between opening and closing the In VFO mode enters operating band selec- squelch. tion. (p. 24) In memory mode enters bank selection. (p. 64) Starts and stops scanning. Starts and stops tone scanning.
  • Page 34 PANEL DESCRIPTION FUNCTION SECONDARY FUNCTION ( +key) OTHER FUNCTIONS ➥ Cancels frequency entry. ➥ Stores the set frequency, etc., into the (p. 17) ➥ Cancels the scan or priority watch. selected memory channel when pushed and held. (pgs. 75, 81) (p.
  • Page 35: Optional Microphones (Hm-154)

    PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Optional Microphone (HM-154) q PTT SWITCH Push and hold to transmit; release to receive. w UP/DOWN KEYS [UP]/[DN] ➥ Push either key to change operating frequency, mem- ory channel, set mode setting, etc. (pgs. 17, 61, 98) ➥...
  • Page 36: Setting A Frequency

    OFF. D MAIN band [DIAL] The IC-2820H can receive 144 MHz and 440(430) MHz band signals simultaneously. To change or activate any of the func- tions or to change frequency via the microphone, you must designate one band as the main band. The transceiver trans- Frequency band initial is displayed.
  • Page 37 ✔ About extra frequency bands [M/CALL•MW] — USA and General versions only In addition to the 2 m and 70 cm ham bands, the IC-2820H USA and General versions have extra frequency bands for each left and right bands as follow.
  • Page 38: Using The Tuning Dial

    SETTING A FREQUENCY ■ Using the tuning dial ■ Using the keypad The frequency can be directly set via numeral keys on the mi- q Rotate the desired band’s [DIAL] to set the frequency. crophone. • If VFO mode is not selected, push the same band’s [V/MHz•SCAN] to select VFO mode.
  • Page 39: Tuning Step Selection

    SETTING A FREQUENCY ■ Tuning step selection ePush [TS](M/CALL•MW) (Left band’s) to enter tuning step Tuning steps are the minimum frequency change increments when you rotate [DIAL] or push [Y]/[Z] on the microphone. set mode. Independent tuning steps for the left and right bands, as well as each frequency band can be set for individual tuning con- venience.
  • Page 40: Lock Functions

    SETTING A FREQUENCY ■ 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 [ D(16KEY-L)] to turn D Frequency lock 16KEY-L...
  • Page 41: Basic Operation

    IMPORTANT! (for 50 W transmission): SQLY/Z Y(TONE-1)]/[ Z 0(TONE-2)] be adjusted with [ The IC-2820H is equipped with protection circuits to protect and [ D(MUTE)]/[ #(16KEY-L)], respectively. the power amplifier circuit from high temperature. When the • “VOL” for audio or “SQL” for squelch appears during set.
  • Page 42: Selecting Output Power

    BASIC OPERATION ■ Selecting output power ■ Operating mode selection The transceiver has 3 output power levels to suit your oper- Operating modes are determined by the modulation of the ating requirements. Low output powers during short-distance radio signals. The transceiver has total 5 operating modes communications may reduce the possibility of interference to .
  • Page 43: Squelch Attenuator

    BASIC OPERATION ■ Squelch attenuator D Squelch attenuator setting The transceiver has an RF attenuator related to the squelch q Push [F• level setting. Approx. 10 dB attenuation is obtained at maxi- ] to display the function guide. wPush [MENU](V/MHz•SCAN) mum setting.
  • Page 44: V/V, U/U Simultaneous Receive (Para-Watch)

    BASIC OPERATION ■ V/V, U/U simultaneous receive (Para-watch) The IC-2820H can simultaneously receive two signals on the To activate the para-watch function from the HM-133, enter same band, such as 144 MHz band, using the para-watch the desired frequencies for each the left and right bands using function.
  • Page 45: Sub Band Mute/Busy Beep

    BASIC OPERATION ■ Sub band mute/busy beep ■ Monitor function The sub band mute function automatically cuts out sub band This function is used to listen to weak signals without disturb- audio signals when both main and sub band signals are re- ing the squelch setting.
  • Page 46: Single Band Operation

    D D Diversity operation Dualwatch operation monitors two frequencies simultane- Diversity receiving compares the receiving signal strength ously. The IC-2820H has two independent receiver circuits: from two different antennas, [ANT1 TX/RX] and [ANT2 RX], left band, and right band and automatically selects the strongest signal. This feature is...
  • Page 47: One-Touch Ptt Function

    BASIC OPERATION ■ One-touch PTT function The PTT switch can be operated as a one-touch PTT switch (each push toggles between transmit/receive). Using this When diversity operation is in use, connect the same type function you can transmit without pushing and holding the antenna to both [ANT1] and [ANT2 RX].
  • Page 48: Audio Mute Function

    BASIC OPERATION ■ Audio mute function ■ Band scope This function temporarily mutes the audio without disturbing The band scope function allows you to visually check a spec- the volume setting. (microphone only) ified frequency range around the center frequency. ➥...
  • Page 49 BASIC OPERATION D D Single sweep D D Monitoring a signal q Set the desired frequency as band scope center frequency. If you find a signal that you want to monitor during/after w Push [F• ] to display the function guide. sweep, you can monitor the signal with the following opera- ePush [SCP](DUP•MONI) to start a single sweep.
  • Page 50: Repeater Operation

    Set the subaudible tone (repeater tone) encoder function ON. - Set the subaudible tone frequency, if required. • The IC-2820H USA version has the auto repeater function. Thus the steps 3 and 4 may not be necessary, depending on the setting.
  • Page 51: Accessing A Repeater

    REPEATER OPERATION ■ Accessing a repeater qSet the receive frequency (repeater output frequency) on r Push and hold [PTT] to transmit. the main band. • The displayed frequency automatically changes to the transmit (pgs. 15–17) wPush [DUP•MONI] one or two times, to select minus du- frequency (repeater input frequency).
  • Page 52 REPEATER OPERATION z Set the receive frequency m Push [ 9(TSQL)] to return to simplex opera- (repeater output fre- SIMP DUP– SIMP on the main band. tion. quency) (pgs. 16, 17) x Push [ – 7(TONE)] to select minus duplex; •...
  • Page 53: Subaudible Tones

    REPEATER OPERATION ■ Subaudible tones (Encoder function) D Subaudible tones z Set the main band, mode/channel you wish to qSelect the main band, mode/channel you wish to set the set the subaudible tones for, such as VFO mode or memory/call channel. subaudible tones to, such as VFO mode or memory/call •...
  • Page 54 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. •...
  • Page 55: Offset Frequency

    REPEATER OPERATION ■ Offset frequency z Push [BAND] to select the desired band When communicating through a repeater, the transmit fre- (left or quency is shifted from the receive frequency by an amount as the main band. right) determined by the offset frequency. •...
  • Page 56: Auto Repeater (Usa/Korea Versions Only)

    REPEATER OPERATION ■ Auto repeater USA/KOREAN versions only The USA and Korean versions automatically use standard re- q Push [F• ] to display the function guide. wPush [MENU](V/MHz•SCAN) peater settings (duplex ON/OFF, duplex direction, tone encoder to enter MENU (Right band’s) when the operating frequency falls within or outside ON/OFF) screen.
  • Page 57: Dv Mode Operation (Optional Ut-123 Is Required)

    ■ Digital mode operation ■ Call sign programming The IC-2820H can be operated in digital voice mode and low- Four types of call sign memories are available: your own call speed data operation for both transmit and receive when the sign “MY CALL SIGN,”...
  • Page 58 DV MODE OPERATION (Optional UT-123 is required) D D Your own call sign programming u Repeat step y until your own call sign is programmed. Your own call sign must be programmed for both digital voice and low-speed data communications (including GPS transmis- sion) q Push [F•...
  • Page 59 DV MODE OPERATION (Optional UT-123 is required) D D Station call sign programming uRepeat step y until the desired station call sign is pro- Station call signs must be programmed for the specified sta- grammed. tion call as well as repeater operation in all digital voice, low- speed data and GPS communications.
  • Page 60: Digital Voice Mode Operation

    DV MODE OPERATION (Optional UT-123 is required) ■ Digital voice mode operation qSet the desired band as the main band. NOTE: The digital mode operation is vastly different from (Left or Right) (p. 15) • Select output power, if desired. (p. 21) FM mode.
  • Page 61 DV MODE OPERATION (Optional UT-123 is required) D D When calling the desired station ✔ For your information! Continued instruction from step v on page 39. Your own call sign, Station call sign and repeater call (MY) bRotate [DIAL] to select “YOUR,” then push [MAIN•BAND]. sign can also be programmed/edited in “CALL SIGN”...
  • Page 62: About D-Star System

    DV MODE OPERATION (Optional UT-123 is required) ■ About D-STAR system In the D-STAR system, repeater linking via a 10 GHz band For current repeater operation, stations that are communicat- backbone and internet network (gateway connection) capa- ing must both be in the same repeater’s operating area. bilities are available.
  • Page 63: Digital Repeater Operation

    DV MODE OPERATION (Optional UT-123 is required) ■ Digital repeater operation yRotate [DIAL] to select the desired character, then push Repeater call signs must be programmed for repeater opera- tion in both digital voice and low-speed data communications. [>](M/CALL•MW) to move the cursor right. (Left band’s) •...
  • Page 64 DV MODE OPERATION (Optional UT-123 is required) D D Repeater operation in the same zone mPush [BACK](V/MHz•SCAN) qSet the desired repeater’s frequency, offset and shift direc- to exit “CALL (Right band’s) SIGN” screen. tion in the main band. (pgs. 30, 31) t Push [PTT] to transmit;...
  • Page 65 DV MODE OPERATION (Optional UT-123 is required) • 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...
  • Page 66 DV MODE OPERATION (Optional UT-123 is required) D D Repeater operation into another zone bRotate qSet the desired repeater’s frequency, offset and shift direc- [DIAL] select “RPT2” then push [MAIN•BAND]. tion in the main band. (pgs. 30, 31) • RPT2 CALL SIGN screen is displayed. •...
  • Page 67 DV MODE OPERATION (Optional UT-123 is required) • 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...
  • Page 68: Received Call Sign

    DV MODE OPERATION (Optional UT-123 is required) ■ Received call sign ePush [MAIN•BAND] to display the received call details. When a call is received in DV mode, the calling station and the repeater call signs being used can be stored into the re- •...
  • Page 69 DV MODE OPERATION (Optional UT-123 is required) D D One-touch reply qAfter receiving a call, push [F• NOTE: ] twice to display the • Set your own call sign (MY) in advance. function guide 2. (p. 39) wPush [R>CS](TONE•DTMF) to set the received call sign as •...
  • Page 70: Copying The Call Sign

    DV MODE OPERATION (Optional UT-123 is required) ■ Copying the call sign D D Copying the call sign memory contents This function is convenient when modifying part of the current call sign. NOTE: Make sure that the “EDIT RECORD” item in DV set mode is set to “AUTO”...
  • Page 71 DV MODE OPERATION (Optional UT-123 is required) D D Copying the call record contents into call • When “CALLER,” “RXRPT1” or “RXRPT2” is selected sign memory zPush [MAIN•BAND] then rotate [DIAL] to select the de- This is a way to copy the call record contents (“CALLER,”...
  • Page 72: Break-In Communication

    DV MODE OPERATION (Optional UT-123 is required) ■ Break-in communication yWhen both stations are in standby, push [PTT] to transmit a break-in call. The break-in function allows you to break into a conversation, • The programmed call sign station receives the break-in call as where the two original stations are communicating with call well as your call sign.
  • Page 73: Message Operation

    DV MODE OPERATION (Optional UT-123 is required) ■ Message operation D D TX message programming TX messages are available for up to 5 channels, and each channel can be programmed with a message of up to 20 characters. Available characters are 0 to 9, A to Z (capital let- , a to z , some symbols and space.
  • Page 74 [BACK](V/MHz•SCAN) again to return (Right band’s) NOTE: Only 1 message can be stored in the IC-2820H. to function guide 2 indication. The received message is cleared by turning power OFF, uPush [PTT] to transmit the selected message.
  • Page 75 DV MODE OPERATION (Optional UT-123 is required) D D RX message indication ➥ Via function guide 2 The received message can also be checked via MENU screen and function guide 2. q Push [F• ] twice to display the function guide 2. wPush [MSG](LOW•PRIO) to display the “MESSAGE”...
  • Page 76: Automatic Reply Function

    DV MODE OPERATION (Optional UT-123 is required) ■ Automatic reply function D D Voice memory recording for automatic reply IMPORTANT! The automatic reply function replies to calls by a station that Set the transceiver for single band operation and/or set mini- specified your call sign.
  • Page 77: Emr Communication

    DV MODE OPERATION (Optional UT-123 is required) ■ EMR communication D D Play-back or erase the voice memory q Push [F• ] to display the function guide. The EMR communication mode is available for digital mode wPush [MENU](V/MHz•SCAN) to display the (Right band’s) operation.
  • Page 78: Low-Speed Data Communication

    (purchase locally) follows. quired in addition. • Port : The same COM port number as IC-2820H’s NOTE: Turn OFF the GPS data communication (p. 127) • Baud rate : 9600 bps (fixed value) advance to operate the low-speed data communication.
  • Page 79: Dv Voice Memory

    DV MODE OPERATION (Optional UT-123 is required) ■ DV voice memory D D Transmission condition setting The IC-2820H has a DV voice memory that records aa total of 30 sec. (approx.) of received audio. q Push [F• ] to display the function guide.
  • Page 80 DV MODE OPERATION (Optional UT-123 is required) ◆ Track size setting ◆ Playing-back and erasing the recorded audio The track size can be changed with the following instruction. qPush [F• ] twice to display the function guide 2. wPush [REC](M/CALL•MW) to enter REC track (Right band’s) qPush [F•...
  • Page 81: Dv Automatic Detect

    NOTE: The received FM audio may be distorted when re- ceived during DV mode operation. ceiving an FM signal with the DV automatic detect function The IC-2820H DV automatic detection monitors in FM mode active. when other than DV mode signal is received.
  • Page 82: Memory Mode Operation

    MEMORY MODE OPERATION ■ General description D Using the [Y]/[Z] keys The transceiver has 522 memory channels, including 20 scan edge memory channels (10-pairs) and 2 call channels. Each z Push [BAND] to select the desired band as of these channels can be individually programmed with oper- MR/CALL the main band.
  • Page 83: Programming A Memory Channel

    MEMORY MODE OPERATION ■ Programming a memory channel eRotate the [DIAL] to select the memory channel to be pro- VFO settings, including MENU group contents such as sub- audible tone frequency and offset can be programmed into a grammed. memory channel. •...
  • Page 84 MEMORY MODE 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 [VFO/LOCK] to select VFO mode. ➥ Push [VFO/LOCK] to select VFO mode. b Push [FUNC] then push and hold [ A(MW)] for 1 sec.
  • Page 85: Memory Bank Selection

    MEMORY MODE OPERATION ■ Memory bank selection z Push [MR/CALL] to select memory mode, if de- The IC-2820H has a total of 26 banks . All memory (A to Z) BANK sired. channels, regular channels, scan edges and call channels are...
  • Page 86: Memory Bank Setting

    MEMORY MODE OPERATION ■ Memory bank setting qPush the desired band’s [M/CALL•MW] several times to uPush [BACK](V/MHz•SCAN) to set the bank (Right band’s) select memory mode, then rotate the same band’s [DIAL] initial and channel number. to select the desired memory channel. •...
  • Page 87: Programming Memory/Bank/Scan Name

    MEMORY MODE OPERATION ■ Programming memory/bank/scan name Each memory channel can be programmed with an alphanu- • Push [1/](M/CALL•MW) to select the character (Right band’s) meric channel name for easy recognition and can be indi- group from numbers or symbols. cated independently by channel.
  • Page 88 MEMORY MODE OPERATION [EXAMPLE]: Programming the bank name “AIR” into the scan edge channel 3A. Memory mode M/CALL Push (Main band’s) to select memory mode. V/MHz Push (Main band’s) several times SCAN to select “B NAME”. EDIT M/CALL Push (Right band’s) to enter bank name edit mode.
  • Page 89: Copying Memory Contents

    MEMORY MODE OPERATION ■ Copying memory contents This function copies a memory channel’s contents to VFO . This is useful when searching for another memory/call channel) signals around a memory channel frequency and for recall- ing the offset frequency, subaudible tone frequency etc. z Push [BAND] to select the desired band as MR/CALL the main band, if necessary.
  • Page 90 MEMORY MODE OPERATION D Memory/call➪call/memory q Select the memory/call channel to be copied. ➥ Push the desired band’s [M/CALL•MW] several times to select memory mode or call channel, then rotate the same band’s [DIAL] to select the desired memory or call channel.
  • Page 91: Memory Clearing

    MEMORY MODE OPERATION ■ Memory clearing Contents of programmed memories can be cleared (blanked), if desired. qPush [V/MHz•SCAN] to select VFO mode in the desired tPush [BACK](V/MHz•SCAN) to return to VFO (Right band’s) band mode. (left or right) wPush and hold the same band’s [M/CALL•MW] for 1 sec. NOTE: Be careful!—...
  • Page 92: Erasing/Transferring Bank Contents

    MEMORY MODE OPERATION ■ Erasing/transferring bank contents Contents of programmed memory banks can be cleared or rRotate [DIAL] to select the desired bank initial (A to Z) transferred to another bank. transfer. • Select no indication, “– – – –,” when erasing the contents from INFORMATION: Even if the memory bank contents are the bank.
  • Page 93: Call Channel Operation

    CALL CHANNEL OPERATION ■ Call channel selection ■ Call channel copying D Call➪VFO/Memory Call channel is a pre-programmed memory channel that can be accessed by simply pushing call channel button. qPush the desired band’s [M/CALL•MW] several times to select call channel mode, then rotate the same band’s ➥...
  • Page 94: Programming A Call Channel

    CALL CHANNEL OPERATION ■ Programming a call channel rPush the same band’s [M/CALL•MW] for 1 sec. to pro- Operating frequency, duplex information, subaudible tone in- formation gram. (tone encoder or tone squelch ON/OFF and its frequency) • 3 beeps sound and the unit returns to VFO mode automatically. can be programmed into the call channel.
  • Page 95: Scan Operation

    SCAN OPERATION ■ Scan types Scanning searches for signals automatically and makes it There are 4 scan types and 4 resume conditions to suit your easier to locate new stations for contact or listening purposes. operating needs. FULL SCAN Repeatedly scans all frequen- MEMORY (SKIP) SCAN Repeatedly scans memory (p.
  • Page 96: Scan Start/Stop

    SCAN OPERATION ■ Scan start/stop D Preparation tTo stop the scan, push the same band’s [V/MHz•SCAN]. Scan resume condition ; program the scan edges (p. 78) ; program 2 or more memory channels (pgs. 76, 77) (pgs. 62, z Push [VFO/LOCK] to select VFO mode for ;...
  • Page 97: Scan Edges Programming

    SCAN OPERATION ■ Scan edges programming rPush and hold [S.MW](M/CALL•MW) Scan edges can be programmed in the same manner as for 1 sec. (Left band’s) memory channels. Scan edges are programmed into scan to program. • 3 beeps sound and VFO is automatically selected. edges, 0A/0B to 9A/9B, in memory channels.
  • Page 98 SCAN OPERATION D Programming scan edges via microphone z Push [MR/CALL] to select memory mode. v Push [FUNC], then push and hold [ A(MW)] for 1 sec. x Select scan edge channel, 0A to9A using [Y]/[Z] to program. • 3 beeps sound and VFO is automatically selected. or keypad.
  • Page 99: Scan Resume Condition

    SCAN OPERATION ■ Scan resume condition z Push [BAND] to select the desired band The scan resume condition can be selected as timer or pause (left or scan. The selected resume condition is also used for priority as the main band. right) x Push [ watch.
  • Page 100: Skip Channel Setting

    SCAN OPERATION ■ Skip channel setting The memory skip function speeds up scanning by checking only those memory channels not set as skip channels. Set skip channels as follows. Skip indicator appears q Select a memory channel in the desired band (Left or Right) ➥...
  • Page 101: Priority Watch

    PRIORITY WATCH ■ 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 mit on the VFO frequency while the priority watch operates.
  • Page 102: Priority Watch Operation

    PRIORITY WATCH ■ Priority watch operation qSelect VFO mode, then set an operating frequency in the z Select VFO mode; then, set the desired fre- PRIO desired MAIN band quency. (left or right) w Set the watched channel(s). x Set the watched channel(s). For memory channel watch: For memory channel watch: Select the desired memory channel.
  • Page 103: Dtmf Memory Encoder

    DTMF MEMORY ENCODER ■ Programming a DTMF tone sequence DTMF tone sequences are used for autopatching, controlling other equipment, etc. The transceiver has 16 DTMF memory channels (d0–d#) for storage of often-used DTMF tone se- quences of up to 24 digits. t Push [>](M/CALL•MW) to select the next digit.
  • Page 104: Transmitting A Dtmf Tone Sequence

    DTMF MEMORY ENCODER ■ Transmitting a DTMF tone sequence D Automatic transmission (DTMF memory) z Push [FUNC] then [ 6(DTMF)] to turn the qPush and hold [TONE•DTMF] for 1 sec. to enter DTMF set DTMF DTMF memory encoder ON. mode. ☎...
  • Page 105 DTMF MEMORY ENCODER D Transmitting a DTMF memory directly D Manual transmission z Push [FUNC] then [ z Deactivate the DTMF memory encoder by 6(DTMF)] to turn the DTMF-S DTMF-S DTMF memory encoder ON. pushing [FUNC] then [ B(D-OFF)]. ☎ x Push [DTMF-S] to turn the DTMF direct selec- •...
  • Page 106: Dtmf Speed

    DTMF MEMORY ENCODER ■ DTMF speed The rate at which DTMF values in memory send individual DTMF characters can be set to accommodate operating needs. q Push [F• ] to display the function guide. wPush [MENU](V/MHz•SCAN) to enter MENU (Right band’s) screen.
  • Page 107: Tone Squelch And Pocket Beep

    TONE SQUELCH AND POCKET BEEP ■ Tone/DTCS squelch beep operation qSet the desired operating frequency and the desired oper- z Set the operating frequency. TSQLS x Push [FUNC] then push one of following keys ating mode. wSet the desired CTCSS tone or DTCS code. to turn the desired squelch system ON.
  • Page 108 TONE SQUELCH AND POCKET BEEP D Reverse tone/DTCS squelch D Setting tone squelch frequency q Push [F• The reverse tone/DTCS squelch is convenient if you want to ] to display the function guide. w Push [MENU](V/MHz•SCAN) ignore a specific signal. to enter MENU (Right band’s) screen.
  • Page 109 TONE SQUELCH AND POCKET BEEP D Setting DTCS code z Push [ q Push [F• B(D-OFF)] to enter set mode. ] to display the function guide. x Push w Push [MENU](V/MHz•SCAN) [Y]/[Z] several times select to enter MENU (Right band’s) “DUP/TONE…”...
  • Page 110: Dtcs Polarity Setting

    TONE SQUELCH AND POCKET BEEP ■ DTCS polarity setting q Push [F• z Push [ ] to display the function guide. B(D-OFF)] to enter set mode. w Push [MENU](V/MHz•SCAN) x Push to enter MENU [Y]/[Z] several times select (Right band’s) screen.
  • Page 111: Tone Scan

    TONE SQUELCH AND POCKET BEEP ■ Tone scan yWhen the CTCSS tone frequency or 3-digit DTCS code is matched, the squelch opens and the tone frequency is By monitoring a signal that is being operated with pocket temporarily programmed into the selected feature, such as beep, tone or DTCS squelch function, you can determine the memory or call channel.
  • Page 112: Digital Call Sign/Digital Code Squelch

    TONE SQUELCH AND POCKET BEEP ■ Digital call sign/digital code squelch The optional UT-123 D D YOUR and MY call signs setting NOTE: Use digital code squelch when operating with two or more stations. Because the digital call sign squelch function See page 39 for DV MODE OPERATION.
  • Page 113: Pager/Code Squelch

    PAGER/CODE SQUELCH ■ Pager function ■ Code programming D D Before programming This function uses DTMF codes for paging and can be used as a “message pager” to confirm you of a caller’s identification The pager and code squelch functions require ID codes and a even when you leave the transceiver temporarily unattended.
  • Page 114 PAGER/CODE SQUELCH D D Code programming !0 Enter the desired 3-digit transmit code as described in Your ID code MUST be programmed into code channel C0. steps u and i. Up to 5 transmit codes (codes that you transmit) are pro- !1 Push [SKIP](V/MHz•SCAN) to set the channel grammable into code channels, C1 to C5, if required.
  • Page 115: Pager Operation

    PAGER/CODE SQUELCH ■ Pager operation D Calling a specific station o Push [PTT] to transmit the pager code. !0 Wait for an answer back. q Program the pager code channel in advance (p. 93) • When the transceiver receives an answer back code, the func- w Set the operating frequency.
  • Page 116: Code Squelch

    PAGER/CODE SQUELCH ■ Code squelch • PERSONAL CALLS This display appears when you are called with your ID code and the calling station’s ID code is 444. When using code squelch you will only receive calls from sta- tions which know your ID or group code. A 3-digit code is sent “PGR”...
  • Page 117: External Dtmf Remote

    ” indicator appears • u Set the operating frequency of the controller transceiver equal to the sub band frequency of the IC-2820H. • Make sure a tone frequency is set when using the tone squelch function with the IC-2820H. • The external DTMF remote does not accept a control signal on...
  • Page 118: External Dtmf Remote

    EXTERNAL DTMF REMOTE [EXAMPLE] 144.750 MHz [ENT] 1 MHz mode CALL Memory channel 15 HIGH [ENT] mode 2 digits LOW1 Call channel 1 DOWN Call [UP] channel Note for the [ENT] key • When the entered frequency is outside of the frequency coverage, DTMF KEYPAD the input digits will be cleared.
  • Page 119: Menu Screen Operation

    MENU SCREEN OPERATION ■ General z Push [ MENU screen is used for programming infrequently changed B(D-OFF)] to enter MENU screen. x Push [Y] or [Z] to select the desired menu group, values or conditions of functions. then push [ B(D-OFF)] to enter the appropri- •...
  • Page 120: Item List

    MENU SCREEN OPERATION ■ Items list D D CALL SIGN MEMORY † D D SET MODE ITEMS REF. ITEMS REF. ITEMS REF. ITEMS REF. TIME-OUT TIMER p. 101 MIC SENS LEVEL p. 102 — — YOUR CALL SIGN MEMORY MY CALL SIGN MEMORY AUTO POWER OFF p.
  • Page 121 MENU SCREEN OPERATION D D DUP/TONE… D D DV GPS ITEMS REF. ITEMS REF. ITEMS REF. ITEMS REF. GPS SENTENCE p. 110 GPS TX p. 110 OFFSET FREQ p. 106 WX ALERT p. 106 GPS MESSAGE p. 110 GPS AUTO TX p.
  • Page 122: Set Mode Items

    MENU SCREEN OPERATION ■ SET MODE items D D Busy lockout Turns the busy lockout function ON and OFF (default) D D Time-out timer This function inhibits transmission while receiving a signal or To prevent accidental prolonged transmission, etc., the trans- when the squelch is open ceiver has a time-out timer.
  • Page 123 MENU SCREEN OPERATION D D Squelch delay D D Diversity Selects squelch delay from short and long to prevent re- Turns the diversity function ON and OFF (default) peated opening and closing of the squelch during reception of the same signal. D D GPS •...
  • Page 124: Dv Set Mode Items

    ■ DV SET MODE items D D Digital monitor The following items are selectable by optional UT-123 is in- stalled into the IC-2820H. Sets the desired monitoring mode during DV mode operation from “AUTO,” “DIGITAL” and “ANALOG.” D D Auto reply •...
  • Page 125 MENU SCREEN OPERATION D D Repeater call sign auto write D D Call sign edit record When accessing a repeater with a call sign that is different Selects the call sign programming when the call sign is edited than the one programmed in your radio, the repeater call sign or corrected with the pre-programmed call sign via call sign can be set into “RPT1”...
  • Page 126: Scan Items

    MENU SCREEN OPERATION ■ SCAN items D D Scan timer D D Bank link scan Selects scan resume timer from T-15 , T-10, T-5 and Sets the memory bank link function ON and OFF . The (default) (default) P-2. link function provides continuous bank scan, scanning all con- •...
  • Page 127: Dup/Tone Items

    MENU SCREEN OPERATION ■ DUP/ TONE items D D Offset frequency D D DTCS code Sets the duplex offset frequency from 0 to 159.995 MHz. Dur- Sets DTCS code for DTCS squelch (both encoder and decoder) ing duplex (repeater) operation, transmit frequency shifts the operation.
  • Page 128: Display Items

    MENU SCREEN OPERATION ■ DISPLAY items D D PGR/C-SQL D D Backlight Sets pager or code squelch function ON (“PGR” for pager Sets backlighting color conditions. The color can be changed function ON; “C-SQL” for code squelch function ON) and between red and green in 20 steps.
  • Page 129 ☞ Available only when the UT-123 is installed. The opening logo indication (Icom logo and transceiver name) When a call is received, the calling station call sign can be in- that is displayed at power ON can be skipped, if desired.
  • Page 130: Sound Items

    MENU SCREEN OPERATION ■ SOUND items D D Key-touch beep D D Sub band beep The key-touch beep can be turned OFF for silent operation. Turns the sub band busy beep function capability ON and (default: ON) (default) D D Beep level D D Standby Beep ☞...
  • Page 131: Dv Gps Items

    MENU SCREEN OPERATION ■ DV GPS items D D GPS sentence D D RX GPS message q Enter MENU screen via function guide. Shows the received GPS message. ➥ Push [F• ] to display function guide. See p. 130 in chapter 16 for details. ➥...
  • Page 132: Packet Items

    MENU SCREEN OPERATION ■ PACKET items ■ GPS SET MODE items D D Packet BPS D D GPS SPEED Selects the data transmission speed for packet operation Selects the data transmission speed for packet operation from 1200 bps and 9600 bps. from 4800 bps and 9600 bps.
  • Page 133 MENU SCREEN OPERATION D D Alarm area 1 D D Alarm area 2 Sets GPS alarm active range within 00′05″ to 59′59″ in 1 sec. Selects GPS alarm active range from “LIMITED,” “EX- steps. TENDED” and “BOTH.” (00′01″) (default: 00′15″) •...
  • Page 134: Gps-A Set Mode Items

    MENU SCREEN OPERATION ■ GPS-A SET MODE items D D Unproto address D D Time stamp Sets up to 56-character unproto address. Selects transmitting time stamp type from DHM, HMS and OFF. This function can be transmitted UTC (Universal Time Co- q Push [MAIN•BAND] to enter programming condition.
  • Page 135: Menu Screen Operation

    MENU SCREEN OPERATION D D Comment Program up to a 43-character* comment. The programmed comment is transmitted with the GPS position data. *36-character comment only programmed when “COURSE/SPEED” is selected in data extension. q Push [MAIN•BAND] twice to enter programming condition. wRotate [DIAL] to select the desired character.
  • Page 136: Other Functions

    OTHER FUNCTIONS ■ Microphone keys ➥ Programming the main band condition The supplied HM-133’s [F-1] and [F- (optional for some versions) 2] keys memorize the transceiver conditions. [F-1]/[F-2] Set the desired contents of each condition in The [UP]/[DN] keys of the standard or an optional microphone the main band, then push [F-1]/[F-2] for 1 sec.
  • Page 137: All Reset

    OTHER FUNCTIONS ■ All reset ■ Partial reset POWER ON POWER ON The function display may occasionally display erroneous in- If you want to initialize the operating conditions (VFO frequency, formation . This may be caused without clearing the mem- (e.g.
  • Page 138: Data Cloning

    OTHER FUNCTIONS ■ Data cloning POWER ON wWhile pushing right band’s [M/CALL•MW], turn power ON Cloning allows you to quickly and easily transfer the pro- grammed contents from one transceiver to another; or, data to enter cloning mode (master transceiver only— power on only from a personal computer to a transceiver using the optional for sub-transceiver) •...
  • Page 139: Auto Power Off

    OTHER FUNCTIONS ■ Auto power OFF D Cloning using a personal computer The transceiver can be set to automatically turn OFF after a specified period with a beep when no switch is pushed. Data can be cloned to and from a personal computer (Mi- crosoft ®...
  • Page 140: Packet Operation

    OTHER FUNCTIONS ■ Packet operation D Data speed DPACKET JACK PIN ASSIGNMENT For packet operation, the transceiver can be set to one of two data speeds: 1200 bps or 9600 bps. (default) q Push [F• ] to display function guide. w Push [MENU](V/MHz•SCAN) to enter MENU (Right band’s)
  • Page 141 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 t AF OUT is for 1200 bps operation only. This pin q DATA IN TX AUDIO cannot be used for 9600 bps operation.
  • Page 142 OTHER FUNCTIONS D 9600 bps high speed packet operation • When using the PTT P terminal for packet operation, no The transceiver supports 2 modes of 9600 bps packet opera- voice signals are transmitted from the microphone. tion: G3RUH and GMSK. •...
  • Page 143 OTHER FUNCTIONS D Adjusting the transmit signal output from D Packet operation band selection Both bands, or either the left or right band only, can be spec- the TNC ified for packet operation to suit your preference. When setting data transmission speed to 9600 bps, the data signal coming from the TNC is applied exclusively to the in- q Push [F•...
  • Page 144: Weather Channel Operation (Usa Version Only)

    OTHER FUNCTIONS ■ Weather channel operation USA version only q Select the desired weather channel. D D Weather channel selection wTurn the weather alert function ON in DUP/TONE set [M/CALL•MW] mode. z Push [F• ] to display function guide. x Push [MENU](V/MHz•SCAN) to enter (Right band’s) MENU screen.
  • Page 145 OTHER FUNCTIONS NOTE: While receiving a signal (on a frequency other than the weather alert ON frequency), the receiving signal or audio will be interrupted momentarily every 5 sec. (approx.) in case the alert function is turned ON. This symptom is caused by the WX alert function.
  • Page 146: Gps/Gps-A Operation

    GPS/GPS-A OPERATION ■ GPS operation D D GPS function A GPS receiver is built-in to the optional UT-123. When UT- 123 is installed, GPS operation that indicate the current posi- qWhile in DV mode operation, push [F• ] to display the tion (Latitude and Longitude) and time is available.
  • Page 147 GPS/GPS-A OPERATION D D Sentence formatters selection y Push [BACK](V/MHz•SCAN) q Enter MENU screen via function guide. twice to return to (Right band’s) ➥ Push [F• frequency indication. ] to display function guide. ➥ Push [MENU](V/MHz•SCAN) • “GPS” indicator stays ON when GPS signal is received, or blinks to enter (Right band’s) when GPS signal cannot be received.
  • Page 148 GPS/GPS-A OPERATION D D Position indication D D GPS Automatic transmission q Enter MENU screen via function guide. q Push [F• ] several times to display function guide 3. ➥ Push [F• ] to display function guide. w Push [POSI](M/CALL•MW) once to display the (Left band’s) ➥...
  • Page 149 GPS/GPS-A OPERATION D D GPS message programming o Rotate [DIAL] to select “GPS AUTO TX,” then push q Enter MENU screen via function guide. ➥ Push [F• [MAIN•BAND] to enter GPS auto transmission interval. ] to display function guide. ➥ Push [MENU](V/MHz•SCAN) to enter (Right band’s) MENU screen.
  • Page 150 GPS/GPS-A OPERATION D D Receiving a GPS transmission tRotate [DIAL] to select the desired character. qWhile in DV mode operation, push [F• ] three times to • Push [Aa](TONE•DTMF) to select the character group from cap- display function guide 3. w Push [POSI](M/CALL•MW) ital letters or lower case letters.
  • Page 151 GPS/GPS-A OPERATION D D RX GPS message indication D D Programming GPS memory q Enter MENU screen via function guide. Each memory channel can be programmed with an alphanu- ➥ Push [F• ] to display function guide. meric channel name for easy recognition and can be dis- ➥...
  • Page 152 GPS/GPS-A OPERATION D D GPS alarm setting D D GPS memory clearing qPush [GMR](TONE•DTMF) to select GPS memory mode. GPS alarm sounds when your own position is close the spec- wRotate [DIAL] to select “ALL,” or desired memory bank, ified area. This function can be set the received channel, then push [MAIN•BAND].
  • Page 153: Gps-A Operation

    GPS/GPS-A OPERATION ■ GPS-A operation D D GPS-A function D D GPS-A code details Set the following for activate the GPS-A function. While in GPS-A operation, following codes are transmitted to qSelect the DV mode operation (p. 39) ® your connecting PC. GPS-A code is based on APRS code.
  • Page 154: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE ■ 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 155: 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 the programmed. check whether the channel has been programmed tuning dial.
  • Page 156: Optional Ut-123 Installation

    MAINTENANCE ■ Optional UT-123 installation w Insert the UT-123 into the connector on the main unit as il- IMPORTANT! lustrated as below, then confirm to install it completely. Turn power OFF and disconnect the transceiver from power source before opening the top cover. Otherwise an electric shock or damage to the transceiver may occur.
  • Page 157: Specifications And Options

    SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS ■ Specifications D D GENERAL D D TRANSMITTER • Frequency coverage (unit: MHz) • Modulation system : Variable reactance frequency modulation • Output power : 50/15/5 W* (approx.) Version Left Band Right Band *25/15/5 W only for the Taiwan version. Rx: 118–173.995* , 375–549.995,* USA,...
  • Page 158: Options

    SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS ■ Options • Sensitivity (for RX bands— FM/AM; for your reference only) CS-2820 CLONING SOFTWARE Provides quick and easy programming of items, such as memory Frequency range Left band (µV) Right band (µV) channels or set mode contents for local repeater frequencies, via a 118–159.995 MHz 0.32/1.0 PC’s RS-232C terminal using the data communication cable, OPC-...
  • Page 159 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS OPC-1712 CONTROLLER CABLE For single body installation. Same as that supplied with the trans- ceiver. 10 cm SP-10 EXTERNAL SPEAKERS For all-round mobile operation. Cable length: 1.5 m UT-123 DIGITAL / GPS UNIT Allows to digital voice mode operation. GPS receiver is included for GPS and GPS-A operation.
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