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Icom ID-800H Instruction Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
VHF/UHF DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER
ID-800H
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 VHF/UHF DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER ID-800H 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...

  • Page 2: Explicit Definitions

    ID-800H. We want to take a couple of moments of your time to thank you for making your ID-800H 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 ID-800H.

  • Page 3: Precaution

    CAUTION: 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: Table Of Contents

    SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD ................... i IMPORTANT .................... i EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ................. i PRECAUTION ..................ii SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ..............iii TABLE OF CONTENTS ................. iii QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE ............. I–X ■ Installation ..................I ■ Your first contact ................VII ■...
  • Page 5 ■ One-touch PTT function ............... 18 9 DTMF MEMORY ENCODER ............. 48–51 ■ Audio mute function ..............18 ■ Programming a DTMF code ............48 ■ Transmitting a DTMF code ............50 4 REPEATER OPERATION ............19–25 ■ General ..................19 ■...

  • Page 6: Quick Reference Guide

    QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE ■ Installation D Installation methods • Single body installation • Remote installation Transceiver Front panel Main unit • The supplied mounting bracket (or optional MB-17A) can be • The supplied OPC-600/R can be used for SEPARATION CABLE used for the main unit installation.
  • Page 7 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE D Location D Using the mounting bracket qDrill 4 holes where the mounting bracket is to be installed. Select a location which can support the weight of the trans- • Approx. 5.5–6 mm ( ⁄ ″) when using nuts; approx. 2–3 mm ( ⁄...
  • Page 8 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE wConnect a separation cable between the controller and D Microphone connection main unit using the supplied screws as illustrated below. Connect the supplied microphone as illustrated below. • Controller’s rear panel • Main unit D Separation cable connection Using the supplied separation cable (3.5 m;...
  • Page 9 2 screws when the mounting base is used. MB-58 ID-800H remote controller Bracket When using self- tapping screws. • When using the optional MB-65...
  • Page 10 • CONNECTING TO A DC POWER SUPPLY Attach a rubber grommet when passing the DC power cable through a metal plate to prevent a short circuit. • CONNECTING TO A DC POWER SOURCE ID-800H Grommet ID-800H DC power supply 13.8 V ⊕...
  • Page 11 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE • Antenna connector D Antenna installation The antenna uses a PL-259 connector. • Antenna location To obtain maximum performance from the transceiver, select • PL-259 CONNECTOR a high-quality antenna and mount it in a good location. A non- q Slide the coupling ring 30 mm radial antenna should be used when using a magnetic mount.

  • Page 12: Your First Contact

    ■ Your first contact 2. Selecting the operating frequency band Now that you have your ID-800H installed in your car or shack, you are probably excited to get on the air. We would The ID-800H has 2 m and 70 cm transmittable bands.
  • Page 13 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE 3. Tune the frequency The tuning dial will allow you to dial in the frequency you want to operate. Pages 12 and 13 will instruct you on how to set the tuning speed. [DIAL] Rotate [DIAL] to tune the frequency. Using the HM-133 You can directly enter the frequency with the HM-133 keypad for the main band.

  • Page 14: 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 [BAND] to select the frequency band. can be made easily via HM-133. Push [LOW•DUP] for 1 sec. once or twice to select minus du- Push [ 7(TONE)] for minus duplex;...

  • Page 15: Programming Memory Channels

    QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE ■ Programming memory channels The ID-800H has a total of 512 memory channels (including Using the HM-133 10 scan edges and 2 call channels) for storing often used op- q In VFO mode, set the desired operating frequency, includ- erating frequency, repeater settings, etc.

  • Page 16: Panel Description

    PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Front panel— controller Function display (p. 3) q SET•LOCK SWITCH [SET•LOCK] r POWER SWITCH [PWR] ➥ Enters set mode when pushed. (p. 56) Turns power ON and OFF when pushed for 1 sec. ➥ Switches the lock function ON and OFF when pushed t MICROPHONE CONNECTOR for 1 sec.
  • Page 17 PANEL DESCRIPTION y SQUELCH CONTROL [SQL] !2 BAND SWITCH [BAND/MODE] ➥ While VFO operation, push to select the operating fre- Varies the squelch level. (p. 15) quency band. (p. 11) • The RF attenuator activates and increases the attenuation when ➥...

  • Page 18: Function Display

    PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Function display ➥ “DTCS” appears while the DTCS squelch function is q TRANSMIT INDICATOR ➥ Appears while transmitting. (p. 17) in use. (p. 52) ➥ “S” appears with the “T SQL” or “DTCS” indicator ➥ Blinks while transmitting with the one-touch PTT func- while the pocket beep function tion.
  • Page 19 PANEL DESCRIPTION r AUTO POWER-OFF INDICATOR (p. 62) ➥ “P ~” appears when the displayed frequency is spec- Appears while the auto power OFF function is in use. ified as a program skip frequency. t AUDIO MUTE INDICATOR (P. 18) !2 SQUELCH ATTENUATOR INDICATOR (p.

  • Page 20: Rear Panel

    PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Rear Panel r ANTENNA CONNECTOR [ANT] Connects a 50 Ω antenna with a PL-259 connector and a 50 Ω coaxial cable. ANTENNA INFORMATION For radio communications, the antenna is of critical impor- tance, to maximize your output power and receiver sensi- tivity.
  • Page 21 PANEL DESCRIPTION D DATA JACK PIN ASSIGNMENT Front panel view q DATA IN Input terminal for data transmit. See p. 63 for details on how to toggle data speed between 1200 (AFSK) and 9600 bps (G3RUH, GMSK). w GND Common ground for DATA IN, DATA OUT and AF OUT. e PTT P PTT terminal for packet operation only.

  • Page 22: Microphone (Hm-133)

    PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Microphone (HM-133*) 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 (pgs. 8, 9) y FUNCTION INDICATOR ➥...

  • Page 23: Microphone Keypad

    PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Microphone keypad FUNCTION SECONDARY FUNCTION ( +key) OTHER FUNCTIONS Switches between opening and closing the In memory mode enters bank selecting squelch. (p. 15) condition. (p. 35) Starts and stops scanning. (p. 41) Starts and stops tone scanning. (p.
  • Page 24 PANEL DESCRIPTION FUNCTION SECONDARY FUNCTION ( +key) OTHER FUNCTIONS ➥ Cancels frequency entry. ➥ Selects a memory channel for program- (p. 12) ➥ Cancels the scan or priority watch. ming. (p. 28) ➥ Advances the memory channel number (pgs. 41, 47) ➥...

  • Page 25: Optional Microphones (Hm-118N/Tn/Tan)

    PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Optional Microphones (HM-118N/TN/TAN) q PTT SWITCH • HM-118N Push and hold to transmit; release to receive. w UP/DOWN SWITCHES [UP]/[DN] ➥ Push either switch to change operating frequency, memory channel, set mode setting, etc. (pgs. 12, 26, 56) ➥...

  • Page 26: Setting A Frequency

    ➥ Push [PWR] for 1 sec. to turn power ON and OFF. [V/MHz•SCAN] D Operating frequency band selection The ID-800H has 2 m and 70 cm bands for transmission and reception. In addition, extra frequency bands 127, 220, 350, 500 and 900 MHz bands are available for wide-band receiver capability (except Taiwan and Korean version).

  • Page 27: 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 [DIAL] to set the frequency. crophone. • If VFO mode is not selected, push [V/MHz•SCAN] to select VFO mode.

  • Page 28: Tuning Step Selection

    SETTING A FREQUENCY ■ Tuning step selection r Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired tuning step. Tuning steps are the minimum frequency change increments tPush [V/MHz•SCAN] to exit set mode. when you rotate [DIAL] or push [Y]/[Z] on the microphone. Independent tuning step for each frequency bands can be set z Push [BAND] to select the desired frequency for individual tuning convenience.

  • Page 29: 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 D Frequency lock 16KEY-L...

  • Page 30: Basic Operation

    BASIC OPERATION ■ Receiving ■ Monitor function q Set the audio level. This function is used to listen to weak signals without disturb- ➥ Push [MONI•DTMF] to open the squelch. ing the squelch setting. ➥ Rotate [VOL] to adjust the audio level. ➥...

  • Page 31: Squelch Attenuator

    BASIC OPERATION ■ Squelch attenuator D Squelch attenuator setting INITIAL SET MODE USING The transceiver has an RF attenuator related to the squelch q Turn the transceiver power OFF. level setting. Approx. 10 dB attenuation is obtained at maxi- wWhile pushing [SET•LOCK], turn the power ON to enter ini- mum setting.

  • Page 32: Transmitting

    6(DTMF)] for low output power. IMPORTANT! (for 55/50 W transmission): • The output power can be changed via the microphone The ID-800H is equipped with protection circuit to protect during receive only. the power amplifier circuit from high SWR (Standing Wave and temperature.

  • Page 33: One-Touch Ptt Function

    BASIC OPERATION ■ One-touch PTT function ■ Audio mute function The PTT switch can be operated as a one-touch PTT switch This function temporarily mutes the audio without disturbing (each push toggles between transmit/receive). Using this the volume setting. function you can transmit without pushing and holding the ➥...

  • Page 34: Repeater Operation

    Set the subaudible tone (repeater tone) encoder function ON. - Set the subaudible tone frequency, if required. • The ID-800H USA version has the auto repeater function. Thus the steps 3 and 4 may not be necessary, depending on the setting.

  • Page 35: Accessing A Repeater

    REPEATER OPERATION ■ Accessing a repeater q Set the receive frequency (repeater output frequency). r Push and hold [PTT] to transmit. (pgs. 11, 12) • The displayed frequency automatically changes to the transmit frequency (repeater input frequency). Push [LOW•DUP] for 1 sec. one or two times, to select •...
  • Page 36 REPEATER OPERATION z Set the receive frequency (repeater output fre- m Push [ 9(TSQL)] to return to simplex opera- SIMP DUP– SIMP quency). (pgs. 11, 12) tion. x Push [ – 7(TONE)] to select minus duplex; • “DUP” or “DUP–” indicator disappears. , To turn OFF the subaudible tone encoder, push push [ + 8(TSQLS)] to select plus duplex.

  • Page 37: Subaudible Tones

    REPEATER OPERATION ■ Subaudible tones z Set the frequency band, mode/channel you wish to set the subaudible tones, such as VFO mode (Encoder function) or memory/call channel. • The subaudible tone frequency is independently pro- D Subaudible tones grammed into each mode or channel. q Select the frequency band, mode/channel you wish to set x Push [ B(D-OFF)] to enter set mode.
  • Page 38 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. z Push [FUNC].

  • Page 39: Offset Frequency

    REPEATER OPERATION ■ Offset frequency z Push [BAND] to select the desired frequency When communicating through a repeater, the transmit fre- band. quency is shifted from the receive frequency by an amount • Enter the desired frequency via the keypad if neces- determined by the offset frequency.

  • Page 40: Auto Repeater (Usa Version Only)

    REPEATER OPERATION ■ Auto repeater INITIAL SET MODE USING (U.S.A. version only) r Rotate [DIAL] to select the auto repeater function from The USA version automatically activates the repeater settings “R1,” “R2” or OFF. when the operating (DUP– or DUP+ and tone encoder ON/OFF) frequency falls within the general repeater output frequency range and inactivate them when outside of the range.

  • Page 41: Memory Operation

    MEMORY OPERATION ■ General description D Using the [Y]/[Z] keys The transceiver has 512 memory channels including 10 scan edge memory channels (5 pairs), and 2 call channels. Each of z Push [MR/CALL] to select memory mode. these channels can be individually programmed with operat- MR/CALL x Push [Y] or [Z] to select and set the desired ing frequency (pgs.

  • Page 42: Programming A Memory Channel

    MEMORY OPERATION ■ Programming a memory channel VFO settings, including the set mode contents such as sub- eRotate [DIAL] to select the memory channel to be pro- audible tone frequency or offset, can be programmed into a grammed. memory channel. •...
  • Page 43 MEMORY 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 [FUNC] then [ A(MW)] for 1 sec. to program. ➥...

  • Page 44: Copying Memory Contents

    MEMORY OPERATION ■ Copying memory contents This function copies a memory channel’s contents to VFO (or another memory/call channel). This is useful when searching for signals around a memory channel frequency and for re- calling the offset frequency, subaudible tone frequency etc. z Select the memory/call channel to be D Memory/call➪VFO MR/CALL...
  • Page 45 MEMORY OPERATION z Select the memory/call channel to be trans- D Memory/call➪memory/call MR/CALL ferred. q Select the memory/call channel to be transferred. ➥ Push [MR/CALL] to select memory mode, ➥ Push [M/CALL•PRIO] several times to select memory then select the desired memory channel mode or call channel, then rotate [DIAL] or push [BAND] via [Y]/[Z] or keypad.

  • Page 46: Programming Channel Names

    MEMORY OPERATION ■ Programming channel names q Push [S.MW•MW] momentarily. Each memory channel and the call channel can be pro- grammed with an alphanumeric channel name for easy • “!” and memory channel number blink. w Rotate the tuning dial to select the desired memory or call recognition and can be indicated independently by channel.
  • Page 47 MEMORY OPERATION Channel names can also be programmed via the mi- crophone. z Push [FUNC] then [ n Repeat steps v and b until the desired channel names A(MW)] momentarily. • “!” and memory channel number blink. are displayed. x Push [Y]/[Z] to select the memory/call channel to be as- m Push [FUNC] then [ A(MW)] for 1 sec.
  • Page 48 MEMORY OPERATION D D To indicate the channel name z Push [MR/CALL] to select the memory mode. The channel name indication can be set for independent x Push [Y] or [Z] to select the desired memory memory channels. channel to be indicated the channel name. q Push [M/CALL•PRIO] to select the memory mode.

  • Page 49: Memory Clearing

    MEMORY OPERATION ■ Memory clearing r Push [S.MW•MW] momentarily, then push [S.MW•MW] Contents of programmed memories can be cleared (blanked), if desired. again for 1 sec. ☞ This operation must be performed within 1.5 sec. q Push [V/MHz•SCAN] to select VFO mode. •...

  • Page 50: Memory Bank Selection

    MEMORY OPERATION ■ Memory bank selection The ID-800H has a total of 10 banks . Regular memory (A to J) z Push [MR/CALL] to select memory mode, if de- channels, 1 to 500, are assigned into the desired bank for BANK sired.

  • Page 51: Memory Bank Setting

    MEMORY OPERATION ■ Memory bank setting q Push [M/CALL•PRIO] several times to select memory z Push [MR/CALL] then select the desired mem- mode, then select the desired memory channel via [DIAL]. ory channel via [Y]/[Z] or keypad. w Push [SET•LOCK] to enter set mode. x Push [ B(D-OFF)] to enter set mode.

  • Page 52: Transferring Bank Contents

    MEMORY OPERATION ■ Transferring bank contents rRotate [DIAL] to select the desired bank initial to transfer Contents of programmed memory banks can be cleared or transferred to another bank. or erase. • Select “-- --” indication when erasing the contents from the bank. INFORMATION: Even if the memory bank contents are t Push [V/MHz•PRIO] to set the bank and exit set mode.

  • Page 53: Call Channel Operation

    CALL CHANNEL OPERATION ■ Call channel selection ■ Call channel transferring q Push [M/CALL•PRIO] several times then push [BAND] to Call channel is pre-programmed memory channel that can be accessed by simply pushing call channel button. select the desired call channel. •...

  • Page 54: Programming A Call Channel

    CALL CHANNEL OPERATION ■ Programming a call channel Operating frequency, duplex information, subaudible tone in- z Set the desired frequency in VFO mode. formation (tone encoder or tone squelch ON/OFF and its fre- MR/CALL ➥ Push [VFO/LOCK] to select VFO mode. quency) can be programmed into the call channel.

  • Page 55: Scan Operation

    SCAN OPERATION ■ Scan types Scanning searches for signals automatically and makes it There are 3 scan types and 4 resume conditions to suit your easier to locate new stations for contact or listening purposes. operating needs. Repeatedly scans all frequen- Repeatedly scans between BAND SCAN (p.

  • Page 56: Scan Start/Stop

    SCAN OPERATION ■ Scan start/stop D Preparation z Push [VFO/LOCK] to select VFO mode for Scan resume condition (p. 45); program the scan edges SCAN full/programmed scan; push [MR/CALL] to select (pgs. 42, 43); program 2 or more memory channels (pgs. 27, memory mode for memory scan.

  • Page 57: Scan Edges Programming

    SCAN OPERATION ■ Scan edges programming r Push [S.MW•MW] for 1 sec. to program. Scan edges can be programmed in the same manner as • 3 beeps sound and VFO is automatically selected. memory channels. Scan edges are programmed into scan •...
  • Page 58 SCAN OPERATION D Programming scan edges via microphone b To program a frequency for the other scan edge channels, z Set the desired frequency in VFO mode. ➥ Push [VFO/LOCK] to select VFO mode. repeat steps z to v. ➥ Set the frequency via the keypad or [Y]/[Z]. x Push [FUNC] then [ A(MW)] momentarily.

  • Page 59: Skip Channel Setting

    SCAN OPERATION ■ Skip channel setting z Select a memory channel. ➥ Select memory mode by pushing [MR/CALL]. ➥ Push [Y] or [Z] to select the desired channel The memory skip function speeds up scanning by checking to be a skip channel. only those memory channels not set as skip channels.

  • Page 60: 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 x Push [ scan. The selected resume condition is also used for priority B(D-OFF)] to enter set mode. •...

  • Page 61: 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 50 msec.

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