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Icom IC-P7A Instruction Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
VHF/UHF DUAL BAND FM TRANSCEIVER
iP7A
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.
WARNING: MODIFICATION OF THIS DEVICE TO RECEIVE CEL-
LULAR RADIO TELEPHONE SERVICE SIGNALS IS PROHIBITED
UNDER FCC RULES AND FEDERAL LAW.

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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF/UHF DUAL BAND FM TRANSCEIVER iP7A 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 We want to take a couple of moments of your time to thank you for making your IC-P7A your radio of choice, and hope you agree with Icom’s philosophy of “technology first.” Many hours of research and development went into the design of your IC- P7A.
  • Page 3 For U.S.A. only CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this device, not ex- pressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority to operate this device under FCC regulations.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES q Battery pack (BP-243) ………………………………………1 w Battery charger (BC-164) …………………………………1 e Antenna ………………………………………………………1 r Handstrap ……………………………………………………1 t AC adapter* (BC-145LA/LE/LV) ……………………………1 (The shape of the BC-145LA, BC-145LE and BC-145LV are differ- ent.) *Depending on versions. Not supplied with some versions. TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD ...
  • Page 5 ■ Transmitting... 16 ■ Transmit power selection ... 16 ■ Dial select step ... 17 ■ Lock function ... 18 ■ [DIAL] function assignment ... 18 5 REPEATER OPERATION... 19–23 ■ General... 19 ■ Offset frequency ... 20 ■ Subaudible tones... 21 ■...

  • Page 6: Quick Reference Guide

    QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE ■ Preparation D Battery installation qRemove the battery cover from the transceiver. wInstall the BP-243 (Li-Ion battery pack). • Be sure to observe the correct polarity. eReplace the battery cover to the transceiver. Order Order Keep the battery contacts clean. It’s a good idea to clean the battery terminals once a week.

  • Page 7: Charging The Battery

    D Charging the battery Transceiver to [12~16V DC INPUT] jack Charging indicator AC adapter Optional CP-21LR BC-164 Cigarette lighter cable with noise filter R R WARNING!: NEVER charge any other than the specified battery pack. D Charging description qPlug the AC adapter into an AC outlet; or the optional CP- 21LR into a cigarette lighter socket.

  • Page 8: Your First Contact

    QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE ■ Your first contact Now that you have your IC-P7A ready, you are probably ex- cited to get on the air. We would like to take you through a few basic steps to make your first experience “On The Air” en- joyable.
  • Page 9 4. Tune the desired frequency The tuning dial will allow you to dial in the frequency you want to use. Pages 11 and 17 will instruct you on how to set the tuning step size. qPush [BAND] ( ) sev- •...

  • Page 10: Repeater Operation

    QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE ■ Repeater operation 1. Setting duplex qWhile pushing and holding [FUNC], push and hold [SQL] ) for 1 sec. to enter set • mode. w Rotate [DIAL] to select “DUP.” eWhile pushing and holding [FUNC], rotate [DIAL] to select minus duplex or plus duplex.

  • Page 11: Memory Programming

    ■ Memory programming The IC-P7A has a total of 1250 memory channels (including 200 auto write channels and 50 scan edges) for storing often used operating frequency, mode, etc. 1. Setting frequency In VFO mode, set the desired receive frequency mode.

  • Page 12: Programmed Scan Operation

    QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE ■ Programmed scan operation 50 channels of memories in 25 pairs are used to specify scanning ranges for programmed scan operation. The pro- grammed scan scans between “xxA” and “xxb” (xx=00 to 24) channels. Therefore, before operating the programmed scan, different frequencies must be programmed into the “A”...
  • Page 13 D D Starting scan 1. Select VFO mode. Push [V/M] ( ) to select the VFO mode for full, band • SKIP and programmed scan operation. • Select memory mode by pushing [V/M] ( SKIP ory or bank scan. 2. Selecting a scanning type Push and hold [CALL] ( ) for 1 sec., then rotate •...

  • Page 14: Panel Description

    OPC-782 is connected. (See p. 77 for a list of available options.) † An optional HM-153P the IC-P7A directly (without the OPC-782). e PTT SWITCH [PTT] (p. 16) ➥ Push and hold to transmit, release to receive. ➥ While pushing and holding [FUNC], push to toggle the transmit output power between High and Low.
  • Page 15 y CALL•MODE•SCAN KEY [CALL] ( MODE ➥ Push momentarily to select the call channel. (p. 12) ➥ Push and hold for 1 sec. to enter the scan type selection condition, push again to start a scan. (p. 35) ➥ While pushing and holding [FUNC], push momentarily to select the operating mode.

  • Page 16: Function Display

    PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Function display q FREQUENCY READOUT Displays a variety of information, such as an operating fre- quency, set mode contents, memory names. • The smaller “75,” “50” and “25” on the right of the readout indi- cate 0.75, 0.5 and 0.25 kHz, respectively. •...
  • Page 17 r PRIORITY WATCH INDICATOR (p. 43) Appears when priority watch is in use. t LOW POWER INDICATOR (p. 16) ➥ “LOW” appears when the low output power is selected. ➥ No indicator appears when the high output power is se- lected.

  • Page 18: Battery Charging

    Misuse can also cause damage to the battery or degra- dation of battery performance. • R DANGER! Use and charge only specified Icom battery packs with Icom radios. Only Icom battery packs are tested and approved for use with Icom radios. Using third-party or counterfeit battery packs may cause smoke, fire, or cause...
  • Page 19 • CAUTION! DO NOT charge the battery outside of the spec- ified temperature range: +5˚C to +35˚C (+41˚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 specified temperature range.

  • Page 20: Battery Installation

    BATTERY CHARGING ■ Battery installation Before installing, or replacing the battery pack, be sure to turn OFF the transceiver. If it’s ON, push and hold [PWR] for 1 sec. to turn the power OFF. qRemove the battery cover from the transceiver. wInstall the BP-243 (Li-Ion battery pack).

  • Page 21: Battery Charging

    ■ Battery charging D Charging connections Transceiver to [12~16V DC INPUT] jack Charging indicator AC adapter Optional CP-21LR BC-164 Cigarette lighter cable with noise filter • Charging periods: Approx. 3 hours D Charging description qPlug the AC adapter into an AC outlet; or the optional CP- 21LR into a cigarette lighter socket.

  • Page 22: Frequency And Channel Setting

    FREQUENCY AND CHANNEL SETTING ■ VFO and memory channels The IC-P7A has two primary operating modes: VFO mode and memory mode. VFO mode is used for setting the desired frequency within the frequency coverage. ➥ Push [V/M] ( • ) to select VFO mode.
  • Page 23 • Available frequency bands AM broadcast band HF band Weather channels* Initial frequencies shown differ according to version. *Available for the USA version only † Appears only when TV channels are programmed using the optional CS-P7. † TV channels 800 MHz band 600 MHz band FREQUENCY AND CHANNEL SETTING 50 MHz band...

  • Page 24: Setting A Frequency

    100 kHz, 1 MHz or 10 MHz tuning steps in set mode. See p. 17 for details. ■ Setting a tuning step The tuning step can be selected for each frequency band. The following tuning steps are available for the IC-P7A. • LOCK •...

  • Page 25: Selecting A Memory Channel

    ■ Selecting a memory channel qPush [V/M] ( ) momentarily to select memory • SKIP mode. • “ ” appears when a memory channel is selected. w Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired memory channel. • Only programmed memory channels can be selected. •...

  • Page 26: Basic Operation

    BASIC OPERATION ■ Receiving Make sure charged battery pack (BP-243) is installed (p. 7). q Push and hold [PWR] for 1 sec. to turn power ON. w Push [Y Y ] or [Z Z ] to set the desired audio level. •...

  • Page 27: Squelch Level Setting

    ■ Squelch level setting The squelch circuit mutes the received audio signal depend- ing on the signal strength. The transceiver has 9 squelch lev- els, a continuously open setting and an automatic squelch setting. ➥ While pushing and holding [SQL] ( to select the squelch level.

  • Page 28: Monitor Function

    BASIC OPERATION ■ Monitor function This function is used to listen to weak signals without disturb- ing the squelch setting or to open the squelch manually even when mute functions such as the tone squelch are in use. ➥ Push and hold [SQL] ( •...

  • Page 29: Transmitting

    ■ Transmitting CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna will damage the transceiver. NOTE: To prevent interference, listen on the channel be- fore transmitting by pushing and holding [SQL] ( q Set the operating frequency. (pgs. 9, 11) • Transmission is available on the 144 MHz/440 MHz (FM mode) amateur bands only.

  • Page 30: Dial Select Step

    BASIC OPERATION ■ Dial select step This transceiver has a 1 MHz tuning step for quick frequency setting. This dial select step can be set to 100 kHz, 1 MHz or 10 MHz steps, as desired. D D Setting dial select step q Select VFO mode with [V/M] ( wWhile pushing and holding [FUNC], push and hold ) for 1 sec.

  • Page 31: Lock Function

    ■ Lock function To prevent accidental frequency changes and unnecessary function activation, use the lock function. ➥ While pushing and holding [FUNC], push and hold ) for 1 sec. to turn the lock function ON [BAND] ( • LOCK and OFF. •...

  • Page 32: Repeater Operation

    REPEATER OPERATION ■ General When using a repeater, the transmit frequency is shifted from the receive frequency by the amount of the offset frequency. It is convenient to program repeater information, such as offset and access tone, into memory channels. q Set the receive frequency (repeater output frequency).

  • Page 33: Offset Frequency

    ■ Offset frequency When communicating through a repeater, the transmit fre- quency is shifted from the receive frequency by the amount of the offset frequency. qWhile pushing and holding [FUNC], push and hold [SQL] ( • ) for 1 sec. to enter set mode. SCAN S.MW Push...

  • Page 34: Subaudible Tones

    REPEATER OPERATION ■ Subaudible tones To be accessed, some repeaters require subaudible tones on the input signal. Subaudible tones are added to your normal signal and must be set in advance. D D Setting the subaudible tone frequency qWhile pushing and holding [FUNC], push and hold ) for 1 sec.

  • Page 35: 1750 Hz Tone

    D D Setting the subaudible tone encoder ON/OFF qWhile pushing and holding [FUNC], push and hold ) for 1 sec. to enter set mode. [SQL] ( • w Rotate [DIAL] to select “T/TSQL.” WFMAM - DUP WFMAM - DUP DTCS T SQL After 1 sec.

  • Page 36: Auto Repeater Function

    REPEATER OPERATION ■ Auto repeater function The USA/KOREA versions automatically activate the repeater settings when the operating frequency falls within or outside of the general repeater output frequency range. The offset and repeater tone frequencies are not changed by the auto repeater function.

  • Page 37: Memory/Call Channels

    ■ General description The IC-P7A has 1050 memory channels including 50 scan edge memory channels (25 pairs) for storage of often-used frequencies. And a total of 18 memory banks, A to H, J, L, N, O to R, T, U and Y are available for storing groups of fre- quencies, etc.

  • Page 38: Memory Bank Setting

    MEMORY/CALL CHANNELS ■ Memory bank setting The IC-P7A has a total of 18 banks . Regular memory channels, 000 to 999, may assigned and Y) into a desired bank for easy memory management. qPush and hold [V/M] ( • SKIP memory write mode.

  • Page 39: Memory Bank Selection

    ■ Memory bank selection qPush [V/M] ( • ) to select memory mode, if desired. SKIP wWhile pushing and holding [BAND] ( [DIAL] to select the desired bank (A to H, J, L, N, O to R, T, U and Y) •...

  • Page 40: Programming Memory/Bank Name

    MEMORY/CALL CHANNELS ■ Programming memory/bank name Each memory channel can be programmed with an alphanu- meric channel name for easy recognition and that can be indi- cated independently by channel. Names can be a maximum of 6 characters. q Push [V/M] ( •...

  • Page 41: Selecting Display Type

    ■ Selecting display type During memory mode operation, the programmed memory name, bank name or the channel number can be displayed instead of the frequency at your preference. - DUP WFMAM VOL PRIO P SKIP Push [BAND] momentarily while pushing [FUNC] WFMAM - DUP SCAN...

  • Page 42: Copying Memory Contents

    MEMORY/CALL CHANNELS ■ Copying memory contents This function transfers a memory channel’s contents to a VFO (or another memory channel). This is useful when searching for signals around a memory channel frequency and for re- calling the offset frequency, subaudible tone frequency etc. D Memory➪VFO q Select the memory channel to be copied.

  • Page 43: Memory Clearing

    ■ Memory clearing Contents of programmed memories can be cleared (blanked), if desired. qPush and hold [V/M] ( ) for 1 sec. to enter select • SKIP memory write mode. • 1 short and 1 long beeps sound. • “ ”...

  • Page 44: Transferring Memory Contents

    MEMORY/CALL CHANNELS ■ Transferring memory contents Contents of programmed memory channels can be trans- ferred to another memory channels. qPush and hold [V/M] ( • SKIP memory write mode. • 1 short and 1 long beeps sound. • “ ” indicator and memory channel number blink. •...

  • Page 45: Erasing/Transferring Bank Contents

    ■ Erasing/transferring bank contents The bank contents of programmed memory channels can be cleared or reassigned to another memory bank. INFORMATION: Even if the memory bank contents are cleared, the memory channel contents still remain pro- grammed. qSelect the desired bank contents to be transferred or erased from the bank.

  • Page 46: Call Channel Programming

    MEMORY/CALL CHANNELS ■ Call channel programming q Push [V/M] ( ) to select VFO mode, if necessary. • SKIP w Set the desired frequency: ➥ Select the desired band with [BAND] ( ➥ Set the desired frequency with [DIAL]. ➥ Set other data (e.g.

  • Page 47: Scan Operation

    ■ Scan types Scanning searches for signals automatically and makes it easier to locate new stations for contact or listening purposes. Repeatedly scans all frequen- FULL SCAN (p. 35) cies over all bands. 999.990 Some frequency ranges are not scanned according to the Scan frequency coverage of the Jump...

  • Page 48: Full/Band/Programmed Scan

    SCAN OPERATION ■ Full/band/programmed scan q Select VFO mode with [V/M] ( • Select the desired frequency band with [BAND] ( sired. w Set the squelch to the point where noise is just muted. ePush and hold [CALL] ( MODE scan type selection condition.

  • Page 49: Scan Edges Programming

    ■ Scan edges programming Scan edges can be programmed in the same manner as memory channels. Scan edge frequencies are programmed into scan edges, 00A/00b to 24A/24b, in memory channels. q Push [V/M] ( ) to select VFO mode, if necessary. •...

  • Page 50: Memory/Bank Scan

    SCAN OPERATION ■ Memory/bank scan q Select memory mode with [V/M] ( w Set the squelch to the point where noise is just muted. ePush and hold [CALL] ( MODE scan type selection mode. r Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired scanning type. •...

  • Page 51: Auto Memory Write Scan

    ■ Auto memory write scan This scan is useful for searching a specified frequency range and automatically storing busy frequencies into memory channels. The same frequency ranges used for program scan are used for auto memory write scan. q Select VFO mode with [V/M] ( •...

  • Page 52: Skip Channel/Frequency Setting

    SCAN OPERATION ■ Skip channel/frequency setting You can set the selected memory channel as a skip channel which is skipped during memory skip scan. In addition, it can be set as a skip channel for both memory skip scan and fre- quency skip scan.
  • Page 53 tPush [CALL] ( ) several times; or while pushing • MODE SCAN and holding [CALL] ( • ), rotate [DIAL] to select MODE SCAN “S.MW.” yPush and hold [V/M] ( • ) for 1 sec. to set the skip SKIP condition.

  • Page 54: Scan Resume Condition

    SCAN OPERATION ■ Scan resume condition D D Scan pause timer The scan pauses when receiving signals according to the scan pause time. It can be set from 2–20 sec. or unlimited. qWhile pushing and holding [FUNC], push and hold ) for 1 sec.

  • Page 55: Priority Watch

    ■ Priority watch types Priority watch checks for signals on a frequency every 5 sec. while operating on a VFO frequency or scanning. The trans- ceiver has 3 priority watch types to suit your needs. The watch resumes according to the selected scan resume condition.

  • Page 56: Priority Watch Operation

    PRIORITY WATCH ■ Priority watch operation D D Memory channel watch and memory scan watch q Select VFO mode, then set an operating frequency. • TX channel can also be selected. wPush [V/M] ( ) to enter memory mode, then se- •...
  • Page 57 D D VFO scan watch qPush [V/M] ( ) to enter memory mode, then rotate • SKIP [DIAL] to select the memory channel. wPush and hold [CALL] ( • MODE SCAN scan type selection condition to select the scan type, then push [CALL] ( ) again to start memory/bank •...

  • Page 58: Tone Squelch And Pocket Beep

    TONE SQUELCH AND POCKET BEEP ■ Tone/DTCS squelch operation The tone or DTCS squelch opens only when receiving a sig- nal with the same pre-programmed subaudible tone or DTCS code, respectively. You can silently wait ffor a signal using the same specified tone.

  • Page 59: Tone Squelch Frequency/Dtcs Code Setting

    ■ Tone squelch frequency/DTCS code setting 88.5 Hz and 023 is set as the default for the tone squelch fre- quency and the DTCS code, respectively. The frequency and code can be selected as desired. qWhile pushing and holding [FUNC], push and hold [SQL] ( •...

  • Page 60: Dtcs Polarity Setting

    TONE SQUELCH AND POCKET BEEP ■ DTCS polarity setting As well as a code setting, the polarity setting is also available for the DTCS operation. When a different polarity is set, the DTCS never releases audio mute even when a signal with a matching code number is received.

  • Page 61: Tone Scan

    ■ Tone scan By monitoring a signal that is being operated with pocket beep, tone or DTCS squelch function, you can determine the tone frequency or DTCS code necessary to open a squelch. qSet the frequency to be checked for a tone frequency or code.

  • Page 62: Set Mode

    Set mode is used for programming infrequently changed val- ues or conditions of functions. In addition, the IC-P7A has an expanded set mode which is used for programming even more infrequently changed val- ues or conditions of functions. When turning the expanded set mode OFF, only half of the set mode items are displayed for simple operation.

  • Page 63: Set Mode Items

    ■ Set mode items The following items are available in the set mode and ex- panded set mode. D D General set mode items • Repeater tone (p. 52) • Tone squelch tone (p. 52) • Offset frequency (p. 53) •...
  • Page 64 SET MODE D D Expanded set mode items • Key lock effect (p. 56) • Scan pause timer (p. 57) • DTCS polarity (p. 58) *Available for the USA and Korea versions only. † Available for the USA version only. •...

  • Page 65: D Repeater Tone Frequency

    D D Repeater tone frequency Selects subaudible tone frequency for ac- cessing a repeater, etc. Total of 50 tone fre- quencies (67.0–254.1 Hz) are available. WFMAM - DUP T SQL DTCS WFMAM - DUP VOL PRIO P SKIP VOL PRIO P SKIP 88.5 Hz setting 254.1 Hz setting D D Tone squelch frequency...
  • Page 66 SET MODE D D Dial select step Select the tuning step while pushing and holding [FUNC] from 100 kHz, 1 MHz (de- fault) and 10 MHz. WFMAM - DUP T SQL DTCS VOL PRIO P SKIP 1 MHz step D D Offset frequency Sets the offset frequency for duplex (re- peater) operation for each frequency band in- dependently within 0 to 159.995 MHz range.
  • Page 67 D D Duplex direction Sets the duplex direction. The transmit fre- quency is shifted from the receive frequency by the offset frequency when transmitting or when the monitor function is in use. • OFF : Simplex operation. (default) • –DUP : The transmit frequency shifts down while trans- mitting.
  • Page 68 SET MODE D D Display backlighting The transceiver has display backlighting with a 5 sec. timer for night time operation. The backlighting can be turned ON continuously or turned OFF, if desired. • AUTO : Lights when an operation is performed, goes out after 5 sec.
  • Page 69 D D Key lock effect While the key lock function is ON, [Y Y ]/[Z Z ] and ) can still be accessed. Accessible keys can [SQL] ( • be set to one of 4 groups. [PWR] and [FUNC]+[BAND] ( ) are also accessible •...
  • Page 70 SET MODE D D Auto power OFF The transceiver can be set to automatically turn OFF after a specified period with a beep when no key operations are performed. 30 min., 1 hour, 1.5 hours, 2 hours and OFF (default) can be specified.
  • Page 71 D D Auto repeater U.S.A./KOREA versions only The auto repeater function automatically turns ON or OFF the duplex operation and tone encoder. The offset and repeater tone is not changed by the auto repeater function. Reset these frequencies, if necessary. U.S.A.
  • Page 72 SET MODE D D Memory bank link function Sets the memory bank link function ON (de- fault) and OFF. The link function provides continuous bank scan, scanning all contents in the selected banks during bank scan. • Bank link setting q While pushing and holding [FUNC], rotate [DIAL] to select the desired bank to be linked.

  • Page 73: Other Functions

    ■ Weather channel operation D D Weather channel selection q Select VFO mode with [V/M] ( • SKIP wPush [BAND] ( ) several times, or while pushing • LOCK and holding [BAND] ( ) rotate [DIAL] to select the • LOCK weather channel group.

  • Page 74: Data Cloning

    OTHER FUNCTIONS e Set the desired stand-by condition. • Select VFO or memory channel. • Scan or priority watch operation can also be selected. rWhen the alert is detected, a beep sounds and the follow- ing indication will be displayed. WFMAM - DUP T SQL DTCS...
  • Page 75 wConnect the OPC-474 cloning cable to the [MIC/SP] jack of the master and sub-transceivers. to [MIC/SP] to [MIC/SP] Master transceiver Sub- transceiver ePush [SQL] ( ) on the master transceiver. • • The transceiver show following indications. Master transceiver Sub-transceiver indications indications WFMAM - DUP...

  • Page 76: Auto Power-Off Function

    OTHER FUNCTIONS ■ Auto power-off function USING The IC-P7A can be set to automatically turn OFF after a spec- ified period in which no operation is performed. 120 min., 90 min., 60 min., 30 min. and OFF can be specified.

  • Page 77: Partial Reset

    ■ Partial reset If you want to initialize the operating conditions (VFO fre- quency, VFO settings, set mode contents) without clearing the memory contents, a partial reset function is available for the transceiver. ➥ While pushing and holding [FUNC] and [V/M] ( turn the power ON to partially reset the transceiver.

  • Page 78: Frequency Table

    FREQUENCY TABLE ■ TV channels The following tables show the channels versus video and audio frequencies depending on each version. D D U.S.A. channels Freq. Freq. 59.75 553.75 65.75 559.75 71.75 565.75 81.75 571.75 87.75 577.75 179.75 583.75 185.75 589.75 191.75 595.75 197.75...
  • Page 79 D D China channels (unit: MHz) Freq. Freq. 56.25 669.75 64.25 677.75 72.25 685.75 83.75 693.75 91.75 701.75 174.75 709.75 182.75 717.75 190.75 725.75 198.75 733.75 206.75 741.75 214.75 749.75 222.75 757.75 477.75 765.75 485.75 773.75 493.75 781.75 D D New 501.75 789.75 Zealand...
  • Page 80 FREQUENCY TABLE D D Indonesian channels (unit: MHz) Freq. Freq. 53.75 628.75 60.75 636.75 67.75 644.75 180.75 652.75 187.75 660.75 194.75 668.75 201.75 676.75 208.75 684.75 215.75 692.75 222.75 700.75 229.75 708.75 476.75 716.75 484.75 724.75 492.75 732.75 500.75 740.75 508.75 748.75 516.75...

  • Page 81: Vhf Marine Channels

    ■ VHF marine channels Ship Ship Ship No. Transmit Receive No. Transmit Receive 156.050 160.650 157.050 156.050 156.050 161.650 156.100 160.700 157.100 156.150 160.750 157.100 156.150 156.150 157.150 156.200 160.800 157.150 156.200 156.200 157.200 156.250 160.850 157.250 156.250 156.250 161.850 156.300 156.300 157.300...

  • Page 82: Other Communications In The Usa

    FREQUENCY TABLE ■ Other communications in the USA D D HF CB (Citizens Band) channels Frequency 26.965 MHz 26.975 MHz 26.985 MHz 27.005 MHz 27.015 MHz 27.025 MHz 27.035 MHz 27.055 MHz 27.065 MHz 27.075 MHz 27.085 MHz 27.105 MHz 27.115 MHz 27.125 MHz 27.135 MHz...
  • Page 83 D D General aviation frequencies Frequency Description 121.500 Emergencies 122.000 Flight Advisory Service 122.200 Flight Service Stations 122.700 Unicom— Uncontrolled airports 122.725 Unicom— Private airports 122.750 Unicom— Air-to-air communications 122.800 Unicom— Uncontrolled airports 122.900 Search & rescue training, & uncontrolled airports 122.950 Unicom—...

  • Page 84: Other Communications-Other Countries

    FREQUENCY TABLE ■ Other communications— other countries D D LPD (Low Power Device) channels Frequency 433.075 433.100 433.125 433.150 433.175 433.200 433.225 433.250 433.275 433.300 433.325 433.350 433.375 433.400 433.425 433.450 433.475 433.500 433.525 433.550 433.575 433.600 433.625 433.650 433.675 433.700 433.725 433.750...
  • Page 85 D D UHF C.R.S channels (Citizen Radio Service) Frequency Frequency 476.425 MHz 476.925 MHz 476.450 MHz 476.950 MHz 476.475 MHz 476.975 MHz 476.500 MHz 477.000 MHz 476.525 MHz 477.025 MHz 476.550 MHz 477.050 MHz 476.575 MHz 477.075 MHz 476.600 MHz 477.100 MHz 476.625 MHz 477.125 MHz...

  • Page 86: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE ■ Troubleshooting PROBLEM No power comes on. • The batteries are exhausted. • The battery polarity is reversed. No sound comes from the • Volume level is too low. speaker. • Squelch level is set too tight. • Different tone is selected with tone/DTCS squelch.

  • Page 87: Optional Cp-21Lr Fuse Replacement

    Troubleshooting (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE Desired set mode item • “EXPAND” item is set to OFF. cannot be selected. Programmed scan does • Program scan edges are not programmed. not start. Memory or bank scan • No or only one memory or bank channel is pro- does not start.

  • Page 88: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS ■ Transceiver D General • Frequency coverage Transmit U.S.A 144–148, 430–450* 144–148, 430–450* Canada Australia 144–148, 420–450* 144–146, 430–440 Korea 144–146, 430–432 Taiwan 136–173.995* General 400–478.995* Guaranteed 440–450 MHz only, * Guaranteed 144–148 MHz only Guaranteed 430–440 MHz only •...

  • Page 89: Battery Pack (Bp-243)

    ⁄ (D) in : 3 hrs. (approx.) : 20 hrs. : 12 to 16 V DC or the specified Icom AC adapter (BC-145LA/LE/LV) : 760 mA±10% : 4.2 V±0.1 V : +5°C to +35°C; +41°F to +95 °F : 67(W)×86.5(H)×50(D) mm;...

  • Page 90: Options

    For connection between trans- ceivers for data cloning. OPC-782 SP-13 PLUG ADAPTER CABLE Used for connection with an Provides clear receive audio in Icom speaker-microphone or noisy environments. An optional earphone. OPC-782 is required for con- nection. CS-P7 BC-145LA/LE/LV CLONING SOFTWARE...
  • Page 91 [MIC/SP] Speaker/MIC connector D D HM-153P Connects to the IC-P7A directly (without the OPC-782). NOTE: Connect the HM-153P after removing the [MIC/SP] cap (MIC/SP jack cover). Keep the [MIC/SP] cap attached when jack are not in use to keep the contact clean.
  • Page 92 OPTIONS D D HM-128 EARPHONE MICROPHONE An optional OPC-782 is required for connection. HM-128 D D HM-131 SPEAKER MICROPHONE An optional OPC-782 is required for connection. D D LC-161 Helps protect the transceiver from scratches, etc. NOTE: When using as below illustration, tension release loop protects the [MIC/SP] connector from being damaged by cable stress or vibration...

  • Page 93: Pocket Guide

    Important operating instructions are summed up in this and the following page for your simple reference. By cutting along the line and folding on the dotted line, it will become a card sized operating guide which can easily be carried in a card case or wallet, etc. <CUT HERE>...
  • Page 94 POCKET GUIDE ■ Memory bank channel selection ■ Memory channel programming Push [V/M] to select memory Set the desired frequency and mode . other functions in VFO mode . Push [BAND] several times, or Push and hold [V/M] for 1 sec. while pushing holding...
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