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  • Page 1 ADVANCED MANUAL INTRODUCTION ACCESSORIES VHF TRANSCEIVER BATTERY CHARGE |G86 ADVANCED OPERATION REPEATER OPERATION SCAN OPERATION TONE SQUELCH AND POCKET BEEP DTMF MEMORY SET MODES PROGRAMMING TROUBLESHOOTING OPTIONS...
  • Page 2 INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing this Icom product. This product was designed and built with Icom’ s state of the art technology and craftsmanship. With proper care, this product should provide you with years of trouble-free operation. IMPORTANT READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely before using the transceiver.
  • Page 3 Section ACCESSORIES Supplied accessories................1-2 Antenna ....................1-2 Belt clip ....................1-2 Battery pack or case ................1-3 Jack cover ....................1-3...
  • Page 4 ACCESSORIES Supplied accessories Belt clip To attach the belt clip: Battery pack Antenna z Slide the belt clip in the direction of the arrow until the belt clip locks in place, and makes a ‘click’ sound. Jack cover Belt clip Belt clip (with screws) Battery pack/case...
  • Page 5 ACCESSORIES Battery pack Jack cover To attach: Attach the jack cover when optional equipment is not 1. Insert the battery pack in the direction of the used. arrow (1), then close. To attach the jack cover 2. Hook the latch until it makes a ‘click’ sound (2). 1.
  • Page 6 Section BATTERY CHARGE Battery chargers ..................2-2 D Using the BC-191 to rapid charge the BP-264 .......2-2 D Using the BC-192 to regular charge the BP-264 ......2-2 D Using the BC-240 to rapid charge the BP-298/BP-299 ....2-3...
  • Page 7 BATTERY CHARGE Battery chargers D Using the BC-191 to rapid charge the BP-264 The BC-191 provides rapid charging of only the Battery pack Battery pack + Transceiver BP-264 Ni-MH battery pack. Never use it to charge any other battery pack. Power adapter Charging time: Approximately 2 hours Additionally needed item (purchase separately):...
  • Page 8 BATTERY CHARGE Battery chargers D Using the BC-240 to rapid charge the BP-298/BP-299 The BC-240 provides rapid charging of only the Battery pack Battery pack + Transceiver BP-298/BC-299 Li-ion battery pack. Never use it to charge any other battery pack. Power adapter Charging time* With the BP-298: Approximately 3 hours...
  • Page 9 Section ADVANCED OPERATION Adjusting the audio level.................3-2 Selecting passband width ...............3-2 [VOL] function assignment ..............3-2...
  • Page 10 ADVANCED OPERATION Adjusting the audio level [VOL] function assignment z Rotate [VOL]* to adjust the audio level. [VOL] can be used as a channel selector instead of • The display shows the audio level while adjusting. [Y] and [Z], to suit your preference. However, when L If the squelch is closed, hold down [MONI] while [VOL] functions as a channel selector, [Y] and [Z] adjusting the audio level.
  • Page 11 Section REPEATER OPERATION About repeater ..................4-2 Talk Around function ................4-2 DTCS encoder (Only TX) ...............4-3 Lockout function ..................4-3 Subaudible tones ..................4-3...
  • Page 12 REPEATER OPERATION About repeater To communicate with another station in an area where Repeater 144.700 MHz 144.700 MHz radio waves cannot directly received, you can use a Uplink (transmit frequency) repeater as a relay. This is called duplex operation. Downlink The frequencies are pre-programmed into an (receive frequency) 145.300 MHz...
  • Page 13 REPEATER OPERATION DTCS encoder (Only TX) The DTCS encoder superimposes the selected DTCS Push , and then push several times code over your transmitted signal. to turn ON the DTCS encoder. 1. Push [FUNC], and then push [SET] to enter the Set mode.
  • Page 14 REPEATER OPERATION Subaudible tones Some repeaters require subaudible tones to access. Subaudible tones are superimposed over your normal signal, and must be set in advance. 1. Push [FUNC], and then push [SET] to enter the Setting the subaudible tone Set mode. 2.
  • Page 15 Section SCAN OPERATION Scan types ....................5-2 D Memory scan ..................5-2 D Priority watch ..................5-2 Setting Skip channels ................5-3 Scan Resume setting ................5-3...
  • Page 16 SCAN OPERATION Scan types A scan automatically searches for signals, and makes it easier to locate new stations for contact or listening purposes. D Memory scan D Priority watch The priority watch checks for signals on the selected channel (Priority channel) every 5 seconds. A priority Mch 1 Mch 2 Mch 3...
  • Page 17 SCAN OPERATION Setting Skip channels The Memory Skip function speeds up scanning by not scanning those memory channels set as Skip channels. Set the Skip channels as follows. 1. Push [Y] or [Z] to select the memory channel to Example: Setting memory channel 11 as the be skipped.
  • Page 18 Section TONE SQUELCH AND POCKET BEEP Tone/DTCS squelch................6-2 D Tone squelch and DTCS squelch ...........6-2 D Setting CTCSS tone or DTCS code ..........6-2 D Setting DTCS polarity ..............6-2 D Operation ..................6-3 Pocket Beep function................6-4 Tone scan ....................6-5...
  • Page 19 TONE SQUELCH AND POCKET BEEP Tone/DTCS squelch D Tone squelch and DTCS squelch The tone squelch or DTCS squelch opens when a Recommended CTCSS tones signal with the same pre-programmed CTCSS tone or 67.0 79.7 94.8 110.9 131.8 156.7 186.2 225.7 DTCS code is received.
  • Page 20 TONE SQUELCH AND POCKET BEEP Tone/DTCS squelch D Operation 1. Select the operating channel. Push , and then push to sequentially select 2. Push [FUNC], and then push [SET] to enter the the tone function. Set mode. 3. Set the tone frequency, or DTCS code and DTCS polarity.
  • Page 21 TONE SQUELCH AND POCKET BEEP Pocket Beep function This function uses subaudible tones for calling, and can be used as a “common pager” to inform you that someone has called while you were away from the transceiver. 1. Select the operating channel. Push , and then push several times...
  • Page 22 TONE SQUELCH AND POCKET BEEP Tone scan By monitoring a signal that is being operated with the pocket beep, tone or DTCS Squelch function turned ON, you can determine the tone frequency or DTCS code necessary to open the squelch. 1.
  • Page 23 Section DTMF MEMORY Programming a DTMF code sequence...........7-2 Transmitting a DTMF code ..............7-3 D Selecting the DTMF code transmission option .......7-3 D Manual DTMF code transmission ...........7-3 D Using a DTMF memory channel .............7-3 D DTMF code transmission interlocking with PTT ......7-3 Monitoring a DTMF memory ..............7-4 Setting DTMF transfer speed ..............7-4...
  • Page 24 DTMF MEMORY Programming a DTMF code sequence Example: Programming “123456” into the DTMF DTMF codes are used for autopatching, controlling other equipment, and so on. The transceiver has up to memory channel “d3.” 16 DTMF memory channels (d0–dF) for up to 24 digits Push , and then push often-used DTMF codes.
  • Page 25 DTMF MEMORY Transmitting a DTMF code The transceiver has three methods of transmitting a DTMF code sequence. Select the desired option in the Set mode. D Selecting the DTMF code transmission option 1. Push [FUNC], and then push [SET] to enter the The “DTMF TX key”...
  • Page 26 DTMF MEMORY Monitoring a DTMF memory You can monitor the programmed DTMF code sequence. 1. Push [FUNC], and then push [DTMF-M] to enter Example: Monitoring DTMF memory channel “d3.” the DTMF memory mode. Push , and then push 2. Push [Y] or [Z] to select the desired DTMF memory channel.
  • Page 27 Section SET MODES Using the Set mode ................8-2 Set mode items..................8-2 Using the Initial Set mode...............8-5 Initial Set mode items ................8-5...
  • Page 28 SET MODES Using the Set mode The Set mode is used to change the settings of the 1. Push [FUNC], and then push [SET] to enter the transceiver’s functions. Set mode. 2. Push [Y] or [Z] to select the desired item. 3.
  • Page 29 SET MODES Set mode items Function key timer MIC gain Push [FUNC] to enter the Function mode, and then Set the microphone gain to between 1 and 4, to suit push a keypad key to activate its second function. your preference. Higher values makes the microphone •...
  • Page 30 SET MODES Set mode items DTMF TX key Selects the method to transmit a DTMF code sequence. (Default: dmt.k) • dmt.k: Transmits the appropriate DTMF code assigned to the key. (p. 7-3) • dmt.m: Transmits the programmed DTMF code sequence in the DTMF memory channel assigned to the key.
  • Page 31 SET MODES Using the Initial Set mode The initial Set mode can be accessed at power ON, 1. While holding down [Y] and [Z], hold down [ ] for and allows you to set seldom-changed settings. In this 1 second to enter the Initial Set mode. way, you can “customize”...
  • Page 32 SET MODES Initial Set mode items DTMF speed LCD contrast Set the rate at which DTMF memories send individual Selects the LCD contrast. (Default: Lcd.At) DTMF characters to accommodate your operating • Lcd.LO: Sets the contrast to low. needs. (Default: dtd. 1) •...
  • Page 33 SET MODES Initial Set mode items Microphone simple mode • bAt.LI: Select when you use the BP-298/BP-299 Microphone Simple mode is used to assign the Li-ion battery pack. essential operations to the four switches (S1 to S4) on the remote control unit. (Default: mS .n1) •...
  • Page 34 Section PROGRAMMING Programming operation ................9-2 D Programming between two transceivers .........9-2 D Programming using a PC ..............9-2...
  • Page 35 PROGRAMMING Programming operation Programming allows you to quickly and easily transfer the programmed contents from one transceiver to another, or data between a personal computer and a transceiver, using the optional CS-G86 programming software D Programming between two transceivers 1. Turn OFF the transceivers, and then connect the master and Sub transceivers using the OPC-474 through their speaker jacks.
  • Page 36 Section TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting ..................10-2 10-1...
  • Page 37 TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting No power comes ON. z The battery is exhausted. → Charge the battery pack, or replace the batteries. (pp. 2-2 ~ 11-3) z The battery polarity is reversed. → Check the battery polarity. (p. 11-3) z Bad connection of a battery pack or case. →...
  • Page 38 Section OPTIONS Options ....................11-2 D Battery packs/Battery case ............11-2 D Chargers ..................11-2 D DC cables ..................11-2 D Antennas ..................11-2 D Others ...................11-2 Optional battery case (BP-263) ............11-3 VOX function ..................11-4 D Optional unit connection ...............11-4 D Turning the VOX function ON or OFF ........... 11-4 D VOX-related settings ..............11-5 11-1...
  • Page 39 OPTIONS Options D Battery packs/Battery case D Antennas • BP-263 battery case • FA-B45V/FA-B57V vhf antenna • BP-264 mh battery pack FA-B45V: 144 ~ 148 MHz • BP-298/BP-299 battery pack FA-B57V: 160 MHz Battery D Others Voltage Capacity Battery life* pack •...
  • Page 40 OPTIONS Optional battery case (BP-263) When using the battery case (BP-263), install 6 × AA (LR6) size alkaline batteries, as described below. 1. Remove the battery case, if it is attached. L The procedure of removing the battery case is same as the battery pack.
  • Page 41 OPTIONS VOX function The transceiver has a VOX function, which allows hands-free operation. An optional HS-94, HS-95, or HS-97 and the headset VS-4LA or OPC-2004LA ptt switch cable adapter are also required for operation. cable What is VOX? The VOX (voice operated transmission) function starts transmission when you speak into the microphone, without pushing [PTT], and then automatically returns to reception when you stop...
  • Page 42 OPTIONS VOX function D VOX-related settings The VOX gain, VOX delay, and VOX time-out timer are set in the Set mode. 1. Connect an optional headset and plug adapter cable to the transceiver, and then turn ON the power. 2. Push [FUNC], and then push [VOX] to turn ON the Push , and then push VOX function.
  • Page 43 A7531-2EX 1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003, Japan © 2019 Icom Inc. Jul. 2019...

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