Icom IC-V88 Instructions

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VHF TRANSCEIVER
Iç-V88
UHF TRANSCEIVER
Iç-U88
BASIC OPERATION
D Turning power ON
Before using the transceiver for the first time, the
battery must be fully charged for optimum life and
operation. See BATTERY CHARGING described in
INSTRUCTIONS q.
Rotate [VOL] to turn ON the power.
[ROTARY
[VOL]
SELECTOR]
[PTT]
[UP]
Function
Display
[DOWN]
(LCD)
ABOUT THE FRONT PANEL PROGRAMMING
The following settings can be changed in the Front
Panel Programming mode without a PC. This is a con-
venient function to immediately change some settings
when you operate the transceiver in the field.
• RX and TX frequencies
• RX and TX CTCSS tone frequencies
• RX and TX DTCS codes
• Channel name
Thank you for choosing the IC-V88
vhf transceiver
or IC-U88 .
uhf transceiver
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and com-
pletely before using the transceiver.
D Receiving and Transmitting
CAUTION:
Attach an antenna before transmitting.
Transmitting without an antenna may damage the
transceiver.
Receiving:
[ROTARY SELECTOR] to select a channel.
q Rotate
When receiving a call, rotate [VOL] to adjust the au-
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dio output level to a comfortable listening level.
Transmitting:
Wait until the channel is clear to avoid interference.
While holding down [PTT], speak at a normal voice
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level.
Release [PTT] to receive.
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IMPORTANT:
To maximize the readability of your signal:
1. After pushing [PTT], pause briefly before you
start speaking.
2. Hold the microphone 5 to 10 cm (2 to 4 inches)
from your mouth, then speak at a normal voice
level.
NOTE:
• While you are in the Front Panel Programming
mode, you cannot receive or transmit.
• To exit the Front Panel Programming mode, turn
OFF the transceiver, and then turn it ON again.
See the back page for details.
OPTIONS
D BATTERY PACKS
• BP-278/BP-279
battery pack
Battery pack Voltage Capacity Battery life*
1130 mAh
(minimum)
BP-278 10 hours
1190 mAh
(typical)
7.2 V
1485 mAh
(minimum)
BP-279
14 hours
1570 mAh
(typical)
* When the power save function is turned ON, and the op-
erating periods are calculated under the following condi-
tions:
TX:RX:standby = 5:5:90
D CHARGERS
• BC-213 + BC-123S
desktop charger ac adapter
To rapid charge a battery pack.
• BC-214 + BC-157S
multi charger ac adapter
To rapid simultaneously charge up to 6 battery packs.
D DC CABLES
• CP-23L
cigarette lighter cable
Use when charging the battery pack from a 12 V cig-
arette lighter socket. (Use with the BC-213)
• OPC-656
dc power cable
Use with a 13.8 V power source instead of a power
adapter. (Use with the BC-214)
D ANTENNAS
• FA-SC25V/FA-SC55V/
FA-SC62V/FA-SC63V
vhf antennas
FA-SC25V: 136–150 MHz
FA-SC55V: 150–174 MHz
FA-SC62V: 150–160 MHz
FA-SC63V: 155–165 MHz
• FA-SC56VS/FA-SC57VS
vhf stubby antennas
FA-SC56VS: 150–162 MHz
FA-SC57VS: 160–174 MHz
• FA-SC61VC
vhf cut antenna
FA-SC61VC: 136–174 MHz
1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003, Japan
• FA-SC01U/FA-SC02U
uhf antennas
FA-SC01U: 350–400 MHz
FA-SC02U: 330–380 MHz
• FA-SC61UC
uhf cut antenna
FA-SC61UC: 380–520 MHz
D OTHERS
• MB-130
mobile bracket
Mounts the BC-213 in a variety of
desktop charger
places in your vehicle.
• MB-133
belt clip
• HM-158LA/HM-159LA/HM-168LWP
speaker microphone
Combination speaker-microphone that provides
convenient operation while the transceiver is hanging
on your belt.
• HM-153LA/HM-166LA
-
earphone microphone
Ideal for hands-free operation. Clip the HM-153LA or
HM-166LA (with integrated ptt ) to your lapel
switch
or breast pocket.
• HS-94/HS-95/HS-97
headset
+ VS-4LA
ptt switch cable
HS-94: Ear-hook type
HS-95: Neck-arm type
HS-97: Throat microphone
VS-4LA: To connect to headsets
Some options may not be available in some countries.
Ask your dealer for details.
Approved Icom optional equipment is designed
for optimal performance when used with an Icom
transceiver. Icom is not responsible for the destruction
or damage to an Icom transceiver in the event the
Icom transceiver is used with equipment that is not
manufactured or approved by Icom.
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