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Icom IC-92A Instruction Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
VHF/UHF FM TRANSCEIVER
i92A
VHF/UHF DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER
i92AD
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may
not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
WARNING: MODIFICATION OF THIS DEVICE TO RECEIVE CEL-
LULAR RADIOTELEPHONE SERVICE SIGNALS IS PROHIBITED
UNDER FCC RULES AND FEDERAL LAW.
Y- The above photo
shows IC-92AD.

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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF/UHF FM TRANSCEIVER i92A VHF/UHF DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER i92AD This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject 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: Simple Band Scope

    With proper care, this product should provide you with years of trouble-free operation. We want to take a couple of mo- ments of your time to thank you for making your IC-92A/ IMPORTANT 92AD your radio of choice, and hope you agree with Icom’s philosophy of “technology fi...

  • Page 3: Precautions

    CAUTION!: Changes or modifications to this device, not NEVER connect the transceiver to a power source using expressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority to reverse polarity. This will ruin the transceiver. operate this device under FCC regulations.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    8–13 ■ 1750 Hz tone ■ Caution ■ Regular charging DV MODE OPERATION ■ Rapid charging (Optional UT-121 is required for IC-92A) 34–63 ■ Optional battery case ■ Digital mode operation ■ Battery information ■ Call sign programming ■ External DC power operation ■...
  • Page 5 ■ EMR communication 11 MENU SCREEN OPERATION 85–102 ■ Low-speed data communication ■ General ■ MENU screen indication for B band ■ GPS operation ■ Menu list ■ Other functions for DV mode operation ■ Items list MEMORY/CALL CHANNELS 64–73 ■...

  • Page 6: Supplied Accessories

    SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES The following accessories are supplied with the transceiver. ■ Time-out timer q Hand strap ■ PTT lock w Antenna ■ Cloning function e Battery pack* ■ [MIC/SP] jacks r Battery charger* ■ Resetting t Belt clip 1 set (with screws) 13 TROUBLESHOOTING *Not supplied with some versions.

  • Page 7: Accessory Attachment

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

  • Page 8: Panel Description

    PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Front, top and side panels w TX/RX INDICATOR [TX/RX] (p. 24) Lights green while receiving a signal or when the squelch is open; lights red while transmitting. e PTT SWITCH [PTT] (p. 24) Push and hold to transmit, release to receive. r SQUELCH KEY [SQL] ➥...
  • Page 9 PANEL DESCRIPTION i KEYPAD (pgs. 4, 5) !3 EXTERNAL DC IN JACK [DC IN] ➥ Connects the supplied wall charger, BC-167, to charge o CALL/RX➝CS KEY [CALL]/[RX➝CS](CALL) the attached battery pack. (p. 10) ➥ Push to select the call channel/TV channel/weather ➥...
  • Page 10 PANEL DESCRIPTION D KEYPAD Pushed momentarily Pushed and held for 1 sec. • Inputs digit ‘1’ for frequency input, memory channel selection, • Displays the simple band scope for a single sweep. (p. 23) etc. SCOPE • While pushing [PTT], this key sends the DTMF code “1.” •...
  • Page 11 PANEL DESCRIPTION Pushed momentarily Pushed and held for 1 sec. • Inputs digit ‘7’ for frequency input, memory channel selection, • During FM/FM-N mode operation, selects repeater tone, tone etc. squelch, DTCS squelch and no tone operation in sequence. • While pushing [PTT], this key sends the DTMF code “7.” (p.

  • Page 12: Function Display

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

  • Page 14: Battery Charging

    • R DANGER! NEVER incinerate an used battery pack since internal battery gas may cause it to rupture, or may • R DANGER! Use and charge only specifi ed Icom battery cause an explosion. packs with Icom radios. Only Icom battery packs are tested •...
  • Page 15 • CAUTION! DO NOT charge the battery outside of the specifi ed temperature range: 0˚C to +35˚C (+32˚F to +95˚ F). Icom recommends charging the battery at +20˚C (+68˚ F). The battery may heat up or rupture if charged out of the specifi...

  • Page 16: Regular Charging

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

  • Page 17: Rapid Charging

    BATTERY CHARGING ■ Rapid charging The optional BC-177 provides rapid charging of the battery Transceiver pack. (with battery pack) • Charging period: approx. 2.5 hours (with BP-256) Turn power OFF. Battery pack D Charging note to AC outlet • Be sure to turn the transceiver power OFF. CP-12L Detach the battery pack from the transceiver then charge OPC-254L...

  • Page 18: Optional Battery Case

    BATTERY CHARGING ■ Optional battery case ■ Battery information ➥ Install 2 D Battery life LR6 (AA) size alkaline batteries into the The transceiver operates with the BP-256 as follows. optional BP-257 BATTERY However, when operating in DV mode, operating time may CASE be shortened by one-half hour.

  • Page 19: External Dc Power Operation

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

  • Page 20: Frequency And Channel Setting

    FREQUENCY AND CHANNEL SETTING ■ Main band selection D How to change the main band The IC-92A/92AD has two independent operating bands; A band and B band . A band can oper- (VFO A) (VFO B) (VFO A) ➥ Push [MAIN/DUAL] to toggle between A and B band.

  • Page 21: Mode Selection

    FREQUENCY AND CHANNEL SETTING ■ Mode selection D VFO mode D Memory mode Memory mode is used for operation on memory channels VFO mode is used to set the desired frequency. which store programmed frequencies. ➥ Push [VFO] to select VFO mode. q Push [MR] to select memory mode.

  • Page 22: Operating Band Selection

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

  • Page 24: Setting A Tuning Step

    ■ Setting a frequency D Using the dial The tuning step can be selected for each frequency band. The following tuning steps are available for the IC-92A/92AD. q Push [VFO] to select VFO mode, if necessary. † • 5.0 kHz* •...

  • Page 25: D Using The Keypad

    FREQUENCY AND CHANNEL SETTING D Using the keypad • Entering 146.520 MHz • Entering 79.3 MHz • Changing 100 kHz The frequency can be directly set via nu- and below. meric keys. +DUP +DUP DTCS DTCS +DUP +DUP DTCS DTCS Editting •...

  • Page 26: Basic Operation

    BASIC OPERATION ■ Receiving ■ Setting audio volume ➥ Rotate [VOL] to adjust the audio level. Make sure charged battery pack (BP-256) or brand new al- • If squelch is closed, push and hold [SQL] to verify the audio kaline batteries (BP-257) are installed (pgs. 1, 12). level.

  • Page 27: Setting Squelch Level

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

  • Page 28: Monitor Function

    BASIC OPERATION ■ Monitor function ■ Attenuator function This function is used to listen to weak signals without dis- The attenuator prevents a desired signal from distortion by turbing the squelch setting or to open the squelch manually very strong signals near the desired frequency or when very even when mute functions such as the tone squelch are in strong electric fi...

  • Page 29: Band Scope

    BASIC OPERATION ■ Band scope D Continuous sweep The band scope function allows you to visually check a specifi ed frequency range around the center frequency. q Set the desired frequency as band scope center fre- quency. About the sweep steps: The specified tuning step in w Push and hold [SCOPE](1) for 3 sec.

  • Page 30: Transmitting

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

  • Page 31: Lock Function

    To prevent accidental frequency changes and unnecessary Dualwatch operation monitors two frequencies simultane- function access, use the lock function. ously. The IC-92A/92AD has two independent receiver circuits as A band and B band (available frequency bands and ➥ Push and hold [MENU/ ] for 1 sec.
  • Page 32 BASIC OPERATION D Setting audio volume D Main band selection ➥ Push [MAIN/DUAL] to select A band or B band as the The audio level for dualwatch operation can be adjusted main operating band alternately. both on A band and B band simultaneously (default). This setting can be set separately for each band in sounds +DUP +DUP...
  • Page 33 BASIC OPERATION D Volume setting for dualwatch D Setting squelch level q Push and hold [MAIN/DUAL] for 1 sec. to enter the dual- The volume setting for dualwatch can be set for both bands simultaneously or for each band separately in set mode. watch operation, if necessary w While pushing and holding [SQL], rotate [DIAL] to adjust q Enter “VOLUME SELECT”...

  • Page 34: Tv Channel Operation

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

  • Page 35: Repeater And Duplex Operations

    REPEATER AND DUPLEX OPERATIONS ■ Repeater operation e Push and hold [TONE](7) for 1 When using a repeater, the transmit frequency is shifted sec. to activate the subaudible from the receive frequency by the offset frequency. (p. 97) tone encoder, according to re- is convenient to program repeater information into memory peater requirements.

  • Page 36: D Checking The Repeater Input Signal

    REPEATER AND DUPLEX OPERATIONS D Checking the repeater input signal D Off band indication The transceiver can check whether the other station’s trans- If the transmit frequency is out of the amateur band, the off mit signal can be received directly or not, by listening on the band indication, “OFF,”...

  • Page 37: Duplex Operation

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

  • Page 38: Auto Repeater Function

    REPEATER AND DUPLEX OPERATIONS ■ Auto repeater function U.S.A./KOREAN versions only q Enter “AUTO RPT” in set mode. (p. 89) The U.S.A. and Korean versions automatically use standard repeater settings (duplex ON/OFF, duplex direction, tone encoder ➪ ➪ ❮MENU screen❯ ❮SET MODE❯...

  • Page 39: 1750 Hz Tone

    REPEATER AND DUPLEX OPERATIONS ■ 1750 Hz tone i Push and hold [PTT] to transmit. Some European repeaters require a 1750 Hz tone burst to o Release [PTT] to receive. be accessed. For such European repeaters, perform the fol- !0 Push and hold [SQL] to check whether the other station’s lowing.

  • Page 40: Dv Mode Operation (Optional Ut-121 Is Required For Ic-92A)

    (p. 14) w Enter “MY” in call sign set mode. ➪ ➪ ❮MENU screen❯ ❮CALL SIGN❯ ❮MY❯ The IC-92A*/92AD can be operated in digital voice mode † † (Push [MENU/ ]) (Rotate [DIAL] , then push [ ](5) and low-speed data operation for both transmit and receive.
  • Page 41 DV MODE OPERATION (Optional UT-121 is required for IC-92A) y Push [ ](6) to select 2nd digit, then rotate [DIAL] !0 Push [ ](5) to store the programmed call sign with note † to se- lect the desired character or code.

  • Page 42: Station Call Sign Programming

    DV MODE OPERATION (Optional UT-121 is required for IC-92A) D Station call sign programming y Push [ ](6) to select 2nd digit, then rotate [DIAL] † to se- Station call sign must be programmed for the specifi ed sta- lect the desired character or code.
  • Page 43 DV MODE OPERATION (Optional UT-121 is required for IC-92A) NOTE: During the call sign programming mode (r to u), push [CQ](0) to set “CQCQCQ,” and push [CQ](0) again to return to the previously stored call sign. ✔ For your information The IC-92A/92AD has call sign edit record function.

  • Page 44: Digital Voice Mode Operation

    DV MODE OPERATION (Optional UT-121 is required for IC-92A) ■ Digital voice mode operation q Set the desired frequency in B band. NOTE: The digital mode operation is vastly different from (pgs. 14, 18) • Select output power, if desired. (p. 24) FM mode.

  • Page 45: When Calling The Desired Station

    DV MODE OPERATION (Optional UT-121 is required for IC-92A) D When calling the desired station D When sending a CQ Continued instruction from step x on page 38. Continued instruction from step x on page 38. c Rotate [DIAL] c Rotate [DIAL] †...

  • Page 46: About D-Star System

    DV MODE OPERATION (Optional UT-121 is required for IC-92A) ■ About D-STAR system For current repeater operation, stations that are communi- In the D-STAR system, repeater linking via a 10 GHz band cating must both be in the same repeater’s operating area.

  • Page 47: Digital Repeater Operation

    DV MODE OPERATION (Optional UT-121 is required for IC-92A) ■ Digital repeater operation u Repeat the steps t and y to enter the desired repeater Repeater call signs must be programmed for repeater op- call sign. eration in both digital voice and low-speed data communica- •...
  • Page 48 DV MODE OPERATION (Optional UT-121 is required for IC-92A) D Repeater operation in the same zone t Push [PTT] to transmit; release to receive. q Set the desired repeater’s frequency, offset and shift di- rection in B band. (pgs. 18, 31) •...
  • Page 49 DV MODE OPERATION (Optional UT-121 is required for IC-92A) • Setting example 1 Zone Area 1 Repeater 1 Area 2 Repeater 2 Area 3 Repeater 3 Area 4 Repeater 4 : A11111 : A22222 (Gateway) : A33333 : A44444 Station A...
  • Page 50 DV MODE OPERATION (Optional UT-121 is required for IC-92A) D Repeater operation into another zone n Push [ ](5) to set the call sign for “R2.” q Set the desired repeater’s frequency, offset and shift di- •-Return to CALL SIGN screen.
  • Page 51 DV MODE OPERATION (Optional UT-121 is required for IC-92A) • Setting example 2 Zone A Repeater 3 Repeater 3 3 Repeater 3 Area 1 Area 2 Area 4 : A33333 : A33333 : A33333 Area 3 (Gateway) Repeater 1 Repeater 2...

  • Page 52: Received Call Sign

    DV MODE OPERATION (Optional UT-121 is required for IC-92A) ■ Received call sign • Station call sign • Called station call sign RX CALL SIGN RX CALL SIGN RX CALL SIGN RX CALL SIGN RX01 RX01 RX01 When a call is received in DV mode, the calling station and...
  • Page 53 DV MODE OPERATION (Optional UT-121 is required for IC-92A) D One-touch reply using the call record Important! Setting call signs with the “One-touch reply using the call The stored call signs in the call record can be used to the record”...

  • Page 54: Copying The Call Sign

    DV MODE OPERATION (Optional UT-121 is required for IC-92A) ■ Copying the call sign D Copying the call sign memory contents • When “AUTO” is set to “EDIT RECORD” item r Push [ ](6) to select the call sign programming mode.
  • Page 55 DV MODE OPERATION (Optional UT-121 is required for IC-92A) • When “SELECT” is set to “EDIT RECORD” item r Push [ ](6) to select the call sign programming mode. • The 1st digit of the selected call sign blinks. t Edit or modify the selected call sign as described in “D Station call sign programming”...

  • Page 56: D Copying The Call Record Contents Into Call Sign Memory

    DV MODE OPERATION (Optional UT-121 is required for IC-92A) D Copying the call record contents into call sign memory This is a way to copying the call record contents • When “CALLER,” “RXRPT1” or “RXRPT2” is (“CALLER,” into call sign memory “RXRPT1”...

  • Page 57: Break-In Communication

    DV MODE OPERATION (Optional UT-121 is required for IC-92A) ■ Break-in communication • How to use the break-in? While operating with the call sign squelch , the (p. 110) The break-in function allows you to break into a conversa- squelch never opens...

  • Page 58: Message Operation

    DV MODE OPERATION (Optional UT-121 is required for IC-92A) ■ Message operation D TX message programming r Rotate [DIAL] † to select the desired character or symbol. TX messages are available for up to 5 channels and each • Push [A/a](3) to change the character group from “AB” (alpha- channel can be programmed with a message of up to 20 betical characters;...

  • Page 59: Message Transmission

    B band. w Perform the steps q to e in “D TX message program- NOTE: Only 1 message can be stored in the IC-92A/ ming” as at left. 92AD. The received message is cleared by turning power e Rotate [DIAL] †...

  • Page 60: Automatic Reply Function

    DV MODE OPERATION (Optional UT-121 is required for IC-92A) ■ Automatic reply function D RX message indication The automatic reply function replies to calls by a station that specifi ed your call sign. The received message can also be checked in DV set mode.

  • Page 61: Voice Memory Recording For Automatic Reply

    DV MODE OPERATION (Optional UT-121 is required for IC-92A) D Voice memory recording for automatic reply D Play-back or erase the voice memory q Push [MENU/ ] to select menu mode indication. IMPORTANT! w Rotate [DIAL] † to select “DV VOICE MEMO,” then push Deactivate the dualwatch function and set minimum [VOL] †...

  • Page 62: Emr Communication

    DV MODE OPERATION (Optional UT-121 is required for IC-92A) ■ EMR communication ■ Low-speed data communication The EMR communication mode is available for digital mode In addition to the digital voice communication, low-speed operation. In the EMR communication mode, no call sign data communication is available.

  • Page 63: Transmission Condition Setting

    DV MODE OPERATION (Optional UT-121 is required for IC-92A) D Low-speed data communication application D Transmission condition setting setting q Enter “DV DATA TX” in DV set mode. (p. 92) Confi gure the low-speed data communication application as ➪ ➪...

  • Page 64: Gps Operation

    (Push [MENU/ ]) (Rotate [DIAL] , then push [ ](5) through the [DATA/SP/MIC] socket of the IC-92A/92AD. In addition, the GPS message transmission is also available • GPS TX MODE screen is displayed. for the GPS mode operation. GPS TX MODE *GPS receiver with RS-232C terminal is required.

  • Page 65: D Gps Message Programming

    GPS/GPS-A OPERATION (Optional UT-121 is required for IC-92A) e Rotate [DIAL] † to select the desired character or symbol. NOTE: Set the GPV sentence is OFF when sending the • Push [A/a](3) to change the character group from “AB” (alpha- GPS message to conventional digital transceivers betical characters;...

  • Page 66: Gps Message Automatic Transmission

    GPS/GPS-A OPERATION (Optional UT-121 is required for IC-92A) D GPS message automatic transmission [NOTICE] q Enter “GPS AUTO TX” in DV set mode. (p. 95) USE GPS message automatic transmission at simplex mode. Sending with GPS message automatic transmission through the ➪...

  • Page 67: Position Indication

    GPS/GPS-A OPERATION (Optional UT-121 is required for IC-92A) D Position indication [Indication items] • MY POSITION : Displaying own latitude and longitude. q Enter “POSITION” in message/position set mode. • RX POSITION : Displaying other station latitude and longitude. ➪...
  • Page 68 GPS/GPS-A OPERATION (Optional UT-121 is required for IC-92A) D Displaying own/received position data with e Push and hold [S.MR](MR) for 1 sec. to save the selected position data to GPS memory (CH00). compass • The M-CH number brings forward automatically in case the next Displaying the own direction, received station’s direction and...

  • Page 69: Gps Data Addition

    GPS/GPS-A OPERATION (Optional UT-121 is required for IC-92A) D GPS data addition q Enter “GPS MEMORY” in message/position set mode. ➪ ➪ ❮MENU screen❯ ❮MESSAGE/POSITION❯ ❮GPS MEMORY❯ † † (Push [MENU/ ]) (Rotate [DIAL] , then push [ ](5) • GPS MEMORY screen is displayed.

  • Page 70: Gps Alarm Setting

    GPS/GPS-A OPERATION (Optional UT-121 is required for IC-92A) D GPS alarm setting r Rotate [DIAL] † to select desired items (NAME, TIME, LATITUDE, LONGITUDE, BANK or BANK NAME), then GPS alarm sounds when your own position is close the push [ ](6) to edit the selected item.

  • Page 71: Gps Memory Clearing

    GPS/GPS-A OPERATION (Optional UT-121 is required for IC-92A) D GPS memory clearing r Push and hold [CLR](1) for 1 sec. to clear. • 3 beeps sound, then the memory channel is cleared. q Enter “GPS MEMORY” in message/position set mode.

  • Page 72: Other Functions For Dv Mode Operation

    ]) (Rotate [DIAL] , then push [ ](5) t Push [ ](4) to return to GPS MEMORY screen. The IC-92A/92AD has a DV voice memory that records a y Push [MENU/ TRACK SIZE ] to return to frequency indication. 10S/3TRACK...
  • Page 73 DV MODE OPERATION (Optional UT-121 is required for IC-92A) • The recording is paused automatically when the DV signal is interrupted or when the DV audio signal cannot be received ◆ Track size setting correctly. Re-starts the recording when the DV audio signal is The track size can be changed with the following instruction.

  • Page 74: Gps Set Mode Items

    GPS/GPS-A OPERATION (Optional UT-121 is required for IC-92A) ■ GPS set mode items D GPS SPEED D Entering GPS set mode q Enter “GPS SET MODE” in message/position set mode. Selects the data transmission speed for packet operation from 4800 bps and 9600 bps.
  • Page 75 GPS/GPS-A OPERATION (Optional UT-121 is required for IC-92A) D-Alarm area 1 D-Alarm area 2 Sets GPS alarm active range within 00c05s to 59c59s in Selects GPS alarm active range from “LIMITED,” “EX- 1 sec. steps. TENDED” and “BOTH.” (00c01s) (default: 00c15s) q Enter “GPS MEMORY”...

  • Page 76: Memory/Call Channels

    ■ General description ■ Selecting a memory channel D Using [DIAL]— Programmed channels The IC-92A/92AD has 850 memory channels in A band, 450 memory channels in B band, and 2 call channels in each q Push [MR] to select memory mode.

  • Page 77: Selecting A Call Channel

    MEMORY/CALL CHANNELS ■ Selecting a call channel q Push [CALL] to select call channel mode. † • Pushing [CALL] toggles call, TV* and weather channels. Blinks 146 010 w Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired call channel. μ BANK BANK :---- :---- •...

  • Page 78: Memory Channel Programming

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

  • Page 79: Memory Bank Setting

    ■ Memory bank setting r Push [ ](4) or [ ](6) several times to select the desired The IC-92A/92AD has a total of 26 banks (A to Z). Regular bank group from “A” to “Z.” memory channels, 000 to 799 (A band)/000 to 399 (B band),...

  • Page 80: Memory Bank Selection

    MEMORY/CALL CHANNELS ■ Memory bank selection q Push [MR] several times to select memory bank mode. e Rotate [DIAL] to select the bank channel. w While pushing and holding [BAND], rotate [DIAL] to se- • Only programmed channels are displayed. lect the desired bank (A to Z).

  • Page 81: Programming Memory/Bank/Scan Name

    MEMORY/CALL CHANNELS ■ Programming memory/bank/scan name Each memory channel can be programmed with an alpha- • Push [ ](6) to move the cursor right; push [ ](4) to move the numeric channel name for easy recognition and can be indi- cursor left.

  • Page 82: Selecting Memory/Bank Name Indication

    MEMORY/CALL CHANNELS ■ Selecting memory/bank name [EXAMPLE]: Programming the bank name “AIR” into the scan edge channel 03A. indication Push Push SCAN S.MW to select memory mode. to select BNAME *. During memory mode operation, either the programmed memory name or bank name can be displayed below the 127 500 145 870 μ...

  • Page 83: Copying Memory/Call Contents

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

  • Page 84: Memory Clearing

    MEMORY/CALL CHANNELS ■ Memory clearing VFO mode Contents of programmed memor ies can be cleared Push SCAN (blanked), if desired. 145 870 to select CLEAR . q Push and hold [S.MW](MR) for 1 sec. to enter select 145 000 PSKIP PSKIP μ...

  • Page 85: Erasing/Transferring Bank Contents

    MEMORY/CALL CHANNELS ■ Erasing/transferring bank contents e Push [ ](2) or [ ](8) to select “BANK.” The bank contents of programmed memory channels can be r Push [ ](6) or [ ](4) several times to select the desired cleared or reassigned to another memory bank. bank group to be transferred.

  • Page 86: Scan Operation

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

  • Page 87: Full/Band/Programmed Scan

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

  • Page 88: Scan Edges Programming

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

  • Page 89: Memory Scan

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

  • Page 90: Memory Bank Scan

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

  • Page 91: Skip Channel/Frequency Setting

    SCAN OPERATION ■ Skip channel/frequency setting e Push [∫](2) or [√](8) several times to select “SKIP.” Memory channels can be set to be skipped for memory skip scan. In addition, memory channels can be set to be skipped for both memory skip scan and frequency skip scan. These 146 010 μ...
  • Page 92 SCAN OPERATION t Push and hold [S.MW](MR) for 1 sec. to store the skip ✔-CONVENIENT! condition into the memory. During VFO scanning, such as programmed scan, the skip • “SKIP” or “P SKIP” indicator appears, according to the skip se- setting can be programmed into the highest blank memory lection in the step r.

  • Page 93: Scan Resume Condition

    SCAN OPERATION ■ Scan resume condition D Scan resume timer D Scan pause timer The scan restarts after the signal disappears according to The scan pauses when receiving signals according to the the resume time. It can be set from 0–5 sec. or unlimited. scan pause time.

  • Page 94: Priority Watch

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

  • Page 95: Priority Watch Operation

    PRIORITY WATCH ■ Priority watch operation • During priority watch Although [DIAL] and [ ](5) are used for description in this section, [ ](2)/[ ](8) and [ ](6) are available instead of PRIO PRIO PRIO PRIO 433 260 145 180 [DIAL] and [ ](5).
  • Page 96 PRIORITY WATCH D VFO scan watch i Push [VFO] to cancel the watch. q Set the watching channel(s). For memory channel watch: • During priority watch Select the desired memory channel. PRIO PRIO PRIO PRIO For call channel watch: 888 800 145 000 Select the desired call channel.

  • Page 97: Menu Screen Operation

    MENU SCREEN OPERATION ■ General r Rotate [DIAL] MENU screen is used for programming infrequently changed † to select the desired value or condition, then push [ ](5) to return to the setting item selection values or conditions of functions. mode.

  • Page 98: Menu Screen Indication For B Band

    AUTO REPEATER ACTIVE BAND p. 90 p. 91 MENU screen indication for B band. MIC SIMPLE MODE DIAL REPLACE p. 90 WEATHER ALERT *The optional UT-121 is required for IC-92A. ■ Menu list MENU REF. MENU REF. † — pgs. 92–95...

  • Page 99: Display Set Mode

    GGA SENTENCE ‡ p. 93 p. 95 GLL SENTENCE Available for B band of IC-92AD, or UT-121 is installed IC-92A only. p. 94 GSA SENTENCE Available for B band of IC-92AD, or if the UT-121 is installed in the IC-92A.

  • Page 100: Set Mode Items

    MENU SCREEN OPERATION ■ Set mode items D Auto power OFF POWER SAVE POWER SAVE POWER SAVE POWER SAVE The transceiver can be set to automatically turn OFF after AUTO AUTO AUTO a specifi ed time period with a beep when no key operations are performed.

  • Page 101: Auto Repeater

    MENU SCREEN OPERATION D Monitor key action D Auto repeater U.S.A./KOREAN versions only The monitor key, [SQL] , can be set as a ‘sticky’ key. When The auto repeater function automatically turns ON or OFF set to the sticky condition, each push of [SQL] toggles the the duplex operation and tone encoder.

  • Page 102: Weather Alert Function

    MENU SCREEN OPERATION D Microphone simple mode D Auto power ON Microphone simple mode is used to change the function Auto power ON function turns the transceiver power ON au- assignments for keys on the optional HM-75A tomatically after passing the set time period from power OFF. REMOTE CON Select the desired time period within 30 minutes to 24 hours (pgs.

  • Page 103: Busy Lockout

    MENU SCREEN OPERATION D PTT lock TIME-OUT TIMER TIME-OUT TIMER TIME-OUT TIMER TIME-OUT TIMER Turns the PTT lock function ON and OFF. 1MIN 1MIN Transmission with [PTT] is inhibited when ON is selected to 3MIN 3MIN 5MIN 5MIN prevent accidental transmission, etc. (default: OFF) 10MIN 10MIN...

  • Page 104: Dv Set Mode Items

    D Digital code The following items are selectable by the IC-92AD or op- Sets the desired digital code for digital code squelch opera- tional UT-121 is installed into the IC-92A. tion. Total of 100 codes (00–99) are available. (default: 00)

  • Page 105: Rx Call Sign Auto Write

    MENU SCREEN OPERATION D Digital monitor D RX call sign auto write Sets the desired monitoring mode during digital mode op- When an individual station call is received, the calling station eration from “Auto,” “Digital” and “Analog.” call sign can be automatically set in “UR.” (default: OFF) •...
  • Page 106 MENU SCREEN OPERATION D GPS TX mode • Sentence formatter setting Sets transmitting position data from connected a GPS re- q Select “GPS” in GPS TX mode item, then push [ ](5) † ceiver ON and OFF. enter the sentence formatter selection. When the position information is received from a connected w Rotate [DIAL] †...

  • Page 107: Unproto Address

    MENU SCREEN OPERATION D GPS-A Set mode UNPROTO ADDRESS UNPROTO ADDRESS UNPROTO ADDRESS UNPROTO ADDRESS Entering to GPS-A set mode for GPS-A operation when sse- API92,DSTA API92,DSTA † PI92,DSTA PI92,DSTA lect “GPS-A” in GPS TX mode item, then push [ ](5) †...

  • Page 108: Time Stamp

    MENU SCREEN OPERATION D Time stamp D GPS-A symbol Selects transmitting time stamp type from DHM, HMS and Selects the desired GPS-A symbol. OFF. This function can be transmitted UTC (Universal Time Available symbols: Ambulance, Bus, Fire Truck, Bicycle, Coordinated)time only. Yacht, Helicopter, Small Aircraft, Ship (Power Boat), Car •...
  • Page 109 MENU SCREEN OPERATION D Comment D GPS auto TX timer Program up to a 43-character* comment. The programmed Selects the desired interval for automatic position transmis- comment is transmitted with the GPS position data. sion function from 5, 10, 30 second, 1, 3, 5, 10 and 30 min- *36-character comment can only be programmed when utes.
  • Page 110 MENU SCREEN OPERATION D Time stamp D GPS-A symbol Selects transmitting time stamp type from DHM, HMS and Selects the desired GPS-A symbol. OFF. This function can be transmitted UTC (Universal Time Available symbols: Ambulance, Bus, Fire Truck, Bicycle, Coordinated)time only. Yacht, Helicopter, Small Aircraft, Ship (Power Boat), Car •...

  • Page 111: Call Sign Edit Record

    MENU SCREEN OPERATION D Call sign edit record D EMR function Selects the call sign programming when the call sign is ed- The EMR communication mode is available for digital mode ited or corrected with the pre-programmed call sign. operation. In the EMR communication mode, no call sign •...

  • Page 112: Scan Set Mode Items

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

  • Page 113: Memory Bank Link Function

    MENU SCREEN OPERATION D Memory bank link function D Program scan link function Sets the memory bank link function ON and OFF. Sets the program scan link function ON and OFF. (default) (default) The link function provides continuous bank scan, scanning The link function provides continuous program scan in the all contents in the selected banks during bank scan.

  • Page 114: Dup/Tone Set Mode Items

    MENU SCREEN OPERATION ■ DUP/TONE set mode items D TSQL frequency Selects tone frequency for tone squelch or pocket beep op- D Offset frequency eration from one of 50 available frequencies (67.0–254.1 Hz) (default: 88.5) Sets the offset frequency for duplex operation (repeater) within 0 to 159.995 MHz range.

  • Page 115: D Dtmf Speed

    MENU SCREEN OPERATION D DTCS code D DTCS polarity Selects DTCS code for DTCS squelch Sets DTCS polarity from “BOTH N” , “TN-RR” (both encoder/decoder) (TX/RX: normal) operation. Total of 104 codes (023–754) are available. , “TR-RN” (TX: normal, RX: reverse) (TX: reverse, RX: normal) “BOTH R”...

  • Page 116: Display Set Mode Items

    MENU SCREEN OPERATION ■ Display set mode items D DTMF TX KEY Selects DTMF transmitting code when pushing and holding D Display backlighting [PTT], then pusing 10-key. The transceiver has display backlighting with a 5 sec. timer • KEY : [1]–[9], [0], [A], [B], [C], [D], [E] or [F] DTMF for night time operation.

  • Page 117: Lcd Contrast

    D LCD contrast D TX Call Sign Display ☞ Available for IC-92AD, or if the UT-121 is installed in the IC-92A. The contrast of the LCD can be selected from 16 levels. Selects call sign display function from YOUR, MY and OFF.

  • Page 118: Scan Name

    D Scan name D Opening call sign ☞ Available for IC-92AD, or if the UT-121 is installed in the IC-92A. The programmed scan or bank name is displayed during the The set your own call sign, programmed in my call sign, can scan type selection.

  • Page 119: Sounds Set Mode Items

    MENU SCREEN OPERATION ■ Sounds set mode items D Scope audio output Select the audio output function capability during sweep with D Beep output level band scope function. • ON : The received audio sounds during sweep. (default) Adjusts the key-touch beep tone level to the desired level •...

  • Page 120: Standby Beep

    MENU SCREEN OPERATION D Standby Beep ☞ Available for IC-92AD, or if the UT-121 is installed in the IC- 92A. Turns the beep emission capability ON and OFF when the communicating station finishes transmitting or the receive signal disappears while in the digital mode operation. (default: STANDBY BEEP STANDBY BEEP...

  • Page 121: Other Functions

    OTHER FUNCTIONS DTMF MEMORY Ch01 ■ Programming a DTMF code r Push the desired keys to input the characters. DTMF codes are used for autopatching, accessing repeat- • [0]–[9] input “0”–“9,” [A](VFO) inputs “A,” [B](MR) inputs “B,” ers, controlling other equipment, etc. The transceiver has 10 DTMF MEMORY [C](CALL) inputs “C,”...

  • Page 122: Transmitting A Dtmf Code

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

  • Page 123: Clearing A Dtmf Memory

    01234567 89AB SQL:BACK MAIN:CLR OTHER FUNCTIONS DTMF MEMORY ■ Clearing a DTMF memory ■ Confi rming a DTMF memory Ch01 An unwanted DTMF memory can be cleared (erased). A DTMF memory can be confi rmed with a DTMF tone. SQL:BACK MAIN:CLR q Push and hold [DTMF.M](9) for 1 sec.

  • Page 124: Setting Dtmf Transfer Speed

    OTHER FUNCTIONS ■ Setting DTMF transfer speed ■ Tone frequency and DTCS code The DTMF transfer speed can be selected. D Subaudible (repeater) tone ➪ ➪ ❮MENU screen❯ ❮DUP/TONE...❯ ❮DTMF SPEED❯ Some repeaters require subaudible tones to be accessed. † †...
  • Page 125 OTHER FUNCTIONS ***** MENU ***** DV SET MODE SCAN DUP/TONE... D Setting subaudible tones for repeater or D Setting DTCS code for DTCS squelch or tone squelch beep CTCSS TONE REPEATER TONE 88.5 88.5 q Enter “CTCSS TONE (or RPT TONE)” in DUP/TONE… q Enter “DTCS CODE”...

  • Page 126: Digital Code And Digital Call Sign Setting

    SET MODE ■ Digital code and digital call sign setting DV SET MODE The optional UT-121 is required for the IC-92A D Setting digital code for digital code squelch D Setting the YOUR and MY call signs for DIGITAL CODE...
  • Page 127 SET MODE DV SET MODE OTHER FUNCTIONS DIGITAL CODE ***** MENU ***** CALL SIGN t Rotate [DIAL] RX CALL S † to select “MY CALL SIGN” in CALL SIGN CAUTION!: Use digital code squelch when operating with MESSAGE/POS † set mode, then push [ ](5) to enter “MY CALL SIGN”...

  • Page 128: Tone/Dtcs Squelch

    Set the desired operating frequency, CTCSS tone and DTCS code. The optional UT-121 is required for the IC-92A w Push and hold [TONE](7) for 1 sec. several times to acti- q Set the desired operating frequency on DV mode, Digital vate the tone or DTCS squelch.

  • Page 129: Pocket Beep Function

    +DUP TSQL +DUP DTCS PRIO WX EMR PRIO WX EMR 145300 145300 MemoName MemoName PSKIP PSKIP OTHER FUNCTIONS +DUP TSQL +DUP DTCS PRIO WX EMR PRIO WX EMR 145300 145300 MemoName MemoName PSKIP PSKIP ■ Pocket beep function ■ DTCS polarity setting q Set the desired operating frequency.

  • Page 130: Tone Scan

    OTHER FUNCTIONS ■ Tone scan The transceiver can detect the subaudible tone frequency and DTCS code in a received signal. By monitoring a signal that is being transmitted on a repeater input frequency, you can determine the tone frequency required to access the re- peater.

  • Page 131: Beep Tones

    OTHER FUNCTIONS ■ Beep tones ■ Key lock effect D Lock function You can select to have confirmation beeps sound at the push of a switch. The output level can be adjusted within 39 The lock function prevents accidental frequency changes levels with “BEEP LEVEL”...

  • Page 132: Weather Channel Operation

    OTHER FUNCTIONS ■ Weather channel operation U.S.A. version only D Weather alert function There are 10 weather channels for moni- toring weather channels from the NOAA NOAA broadcast stations transmit weather alert tones be- (National Oceanographic and Atmospheric fore important weather announcements. When the weather Administration) broadcasts.

  • Page 133: Power Save

    OTHER FUNCTIONS ■ Power save The power save function reduces the current drain to con- serve battery power. y When the alert is detected, a beep sounds and the follow- ing indication will be displayed. The power save duty cycle, the ratio of receive circuit on to receive circuit off during standby, can be set to auto- matic , 1 : 1...

  • Page 134: Auto Power Off

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

  • Page 135: Cloning Function

    PC (for Microsoft ing capability. This function is useful when you want to copy ® Windows 98/98SE/ME/2000XP) and using ICF format fi les. all of the programmed contents from one IC-92A/92AD to another. ® ® Microsoft...

  • Page 136: Resetting

    OTHER FUNCTIONS ■ Resetting D All reset D Partial reset The function display may occasionally display erroneous information (e.g. q Push and hold [PWR] for 1 sec. to q Push and hold [PWR] for 1 sec. to when first applying power). This may turn power OFF.

  • Page 137: Troubleshooting

    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. • The batteries are exhausted. • Replace the batteries or charge the battery pack. pgs. 1, 10–12 No power comes ON.

  • Page 138: Specifications

    (at 7.4 V DC) Tx High 144 MHz 2.1 A typical 430/440 MHz 2.2 A typical † Available for the IC-92AD or when UT-121 is installed into the IC-92A. Tx Low 0.8 A (approx.) ‡ Selectable depending on the operating frequency band.
  • Page 139 (1 kHz/52.5 kHz Dev.; 12 dB SINAD) 76.000–108.000 MHz 1 μV typ. 175.000–221.995 MHz 1.8 μV typ. 470.000–770.000 MHz 2.5 μV typ. † (digital/PN9 4.8 kbps; BER 1%) Amateur bands 0.22 μV typ. † Available for the IC-92AD or when UT-121 is installed into the IC-92A.

  • Page 140: Options

    OPTIONS • UT-121 is included. DIGITAL UNIT Provides DV mode operation for IC-92A. Already installed into the IC-92AD. • HS-85 HEADSET WITH VOX PTT UNIT Hands-free headset with VOX control box. • RS-92 REMOTE CONTROL SOFTWARE Allows you to operate the transceiver, as well as the easy •...

  • Page 141: Optional Ut-121 Installation

    OPTIONS ■ Optional UT-121 installation IC-92A only • Upper view RECOMMENDATION: Critical technique is necessary for the UT-121 instal- lation, therefore, we recommend you to install it at UT-121 your dealer or service center. The optional UT-121 is installed inside the unit holder which is located under the battery pack/case’s space.

  • Page 142: Optional Hm-75A

    OPTIONS ■ Optional HM-75A REMOTE CONTROL MICROPHONE The optional HM-75A allows you to remotely select operat- • NORM-1: (default) ing frequencies, memory channels, etc. Selects band. Toggles VFO mode and memory mode. Remote control functions can be selected from 3 settings. Frequency or memory channel “UP”.
  • Page 143 OPTIONS ■ Connecting to the [DATA/SP/MIC] jack CAUTION!: When connecting the optional HM-174 WAT E R P RO O F Turn power OFF the transceiver before connecting/ , HM-175GPS SPEAKER MICROPHONE GPS WATERPROOF disconnecting cable to/from the [DATA/SP/MIC] jack.. or PC-1799 SPEAKER MICROPHONE DATA COMMUNICATION...
  • Page 144 A-6616H-1EX Printed in Japan 2007 Icom Inc. © 1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003, Japan Printed on recycled paper with soy ink.

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