Icom IC-80AD Instruction Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

VHF/UHF DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER

i80AD

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.

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Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF/UHF DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER i80AD 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: Foreword
D-STAR repeater of trouble-free operation. We want to take a couple of mo- simply ments of your time to thank you for making your IC-80AD your radio of choice, and hope you agree with Icom’s philoso- Splash-resistant construction (IPX4*) phy of “technology ﬁrst.”...
Page 3: Precautions
PRECAUTIONS RWARNING RF EXPOSURE! NEVER connect the transceiver to a power source of more This device emits Radio Frequency (RF) energy. Caution should be observed than 16 V DC. This will ruin the transceiver. when operating this device. If you have any questions regard- NEVER connect the transceiver to a power source using ing RF exposure and safety standards please refer to the...
Page 4: Fcc Information
• FOR CLASS B UNINTENTIONAL RADIATORS: away from heavy rain, and never immerse the IC-80AD in the water. The transceiver meets IPX4* require- This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the ments for splash resistance. However, once the transceiver...
Page 5: Supplied Accessories
Battery charger (BC-167SA/SC/SV)* ····························· 1 * The BC-167SA, BC-167SC and BC-167SV have different shapes. Icom, Icom Inc. and the Icom logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incorporated (Japan) in the United States, the United Kingdom, Ger- many, France, Spain, Russia and/or other countries.
Page 6: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD ····················································································· i Setting squelch level ······························································17 EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ··································································· i Monitor function ·····································································17 FEATURES ························································································ i Mode selection·······································································18 IMPORTANT ······················································································ i [DIAL] function assignment ····················································20 PRECAUTIONS ············································································ii, iii Operating band selection ·······················································20 FCC INFORMATION ······································································· iii Setting a tuning step ······························································22 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ····························································...
Page 7: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS 7 DV MODE OPERATION ······················································47–76 Selecting memory/bank name indication ·······························98 Digital mode operation ···························································47 Copying memory/call contents···············································99 Current call sign setting ·························································47 Memory clearing ··································································100 Receiving a D-STAR repeater ················································48 Erasing/transferring bank contents ······································101 Received call sign ··································································49 10 SCAN OPERATION ························································102–110 Copying the call sign ······························································51 Scan types ···········································································102...
Page 8 TABLE OF CONTENTS 13 OTHER FUNCTIONS ······················································143–159 15 SPECIFICATIONS ···························································161–162 Programming a DTMF code ················································143 16 OPTIONS ········································································163–166 Transmitting a DTMF code ···················································144 Optional HM-75A ·····164 REMOTE CONTROL SPEAKER MICROPHONE Clearing a DTMF memory ···················································145 Optional HM-189GPS ···············166 GPS SPEAKER MICROPHONE Conﬁrming a DTMF memory ···············································146 Setting DTMF transfer speed ···············································146 INDEX ·················································································167–173...
Page 9: Accessory Attachment
ACCESSORY ATTACHMENT Antenna Belt clip Insert the supplied antenna into the antenna connector and Supplied screws screw down the antenna as shown below. Jack cover NEVER carry the transceiver by holding the antenna. CAUTION: USE the supplied screws only. Using screws longer than KEEP the jack cover attached when jack is not in use to pro- speciﬁed could damage the transceiver.
Page 10: Hand Strap
ACCESSORY ATTACHMENT Hand strap Battery pack Attach the Li-Ion battery pack (BP-217) or battery case (BP- To facilitate carrying the transceiver, slide the hand strap 216) as illustrated below. through the loop on the top of the belt clip as illustrated •...
Page 11: Panel Description
PANEL DESCRIPTION Front, top and side panels q ANTENNA CONNECTOR (p. 1) Connects the supplied antenna. • An optional AD-92SMA adapter (p. 163) is available for connecting an antenna with a BNC connector. w PTT SWITCH [PTT] (p. 26) Push and hold to transmit, release to receive. e TX/RX INDICATOR [TX/RX] (pgs.
Page 12 PANEL DESCRIPTION u VOLUME CONTROL KEY [ ]/[ ] Adjust audio volume level. (p. 16) [ ] enters or sends the DTMF code ‘D.’ (pgs. 143–145) The function of tuning control and volume control can be traded. See page 20 for details. i CONTROL DIAL [DIAL] Rotate to tune the operating frequency.
Page 13 PANEL DESCRIPTION !0 EXTERNAL DC IN JACK [DC IN] 1 • VOLUME/DIAL KEY [1] • [V<=>D](1) Numeral input and DTMF code: ‘1’ Connects the supplied wall charger, BC-167SA/SC/SV, Push and hold for 1 sec. to exchange the assigned to charge the attached battery pack. (p. 12) functions between [DIAL] and [ ]/[ ].
Page 14 PANEL DESCRIPTION 5 • SKIP KEY [5] • [SKIP](5) • Pocket beep function is available for tone squelch and Numeral input and DTMF code: ‘5’ DTCS squelch. (p. 151) During DV mode operation, push and hold for 1 Push and hold to turn the frequency skip function sec.
Page 15 PANEL DESCRIPTION 0 • DTMF KEY [0] • [DTMF](0) DR (D-STAR REPEATER) KEY [DR] Numeral input and DTMF code: ‘0’ DTMF code: ‘C’ Push and hold for 1 sec. to select DTMF memory Push to select DR mode. (pgs. 19, 53, 54, 56) mode.
Page 16: Function Display
PANEL DESCRIPTION e DUPLEX INDICATOR (p. 31) Function display “ DUP” appears when plus duplex, “DUP–” appears when minus duplex is selected. r TONE INDICATOR • While operating in FM/FM-N mode; “ T” appears while the subaudible tone encoder is in use. (p.
Page 17 PANEL DESCRIPTION t SKIP INDICATOR !1 PRIORITY WATCH INDICATOR (pgs. 112–114) “ SKIP” appears when the selected memory channel is Appears when priority watch is in use. set as a skip channel. (pgs. 108, 109) !2 S/RF METER “ PSKIP” appears when the displayed frequency is set Shows the relative signal strength while receiving sig- as a skip frequency in memory mode.
Page 18: Battery Charging
• R DANGER! NEVER incinerate a used battery pack since internal battery gas may cause it to rupture, or may cause • R DANGER! Use and charge only speciﬁed Icom battery an explosion. packs with Icom radios. Only Icom battery packs are tested •...
Page 19: Charging Caution
–20˚C (–4˚F) to +20˚C (+68˚F) (within a year). ﬁed temperature range: 0˚C to +35˚C (+32˚F to +95˚F). Icom recommends charging the battery at +25˚C (+77˚F). The battery may heat up or rupture if charged out of the speciﬁed temperature range. Additionally, battery perfor-...
Page 20: Regular Charging
BATTERY CHARGING Regular charging Prior to using the transceiver for the first time, the battery • BC-167 pack must be fully charged for optimum life and operation. D Battery indicators to AC outlet The indicators show “ ,” “ ” and “ ”...
Page 21: Rapid Charging
BATTERY CHARGING Rapid charging The optional BC-139 provides rapid charging of the battery pack. • Charging period: approx. 2.5 hours (with BP-217) Transceiver D Charging note (with battery pack) Battery pack • Be sure to turn the transceiver power OFF. Detach the battery pack from the transceiver then charge the battery pack by itself, or charge the battery with regular charging when the transceiver power cannot be turned OFF.
Page 22: Optional Battery Case
BATTERY CHARGING Optional battery case Battery information Install 2 × LR6 (AA) size D Battery life alkaline batteries into the The transceiver operates with the BP-217 Li-ion as follows. optional BP-216 BATTERY When operating in DV mode, operating time may be short- CASE ened by one-half hour.
Page 23: External Dc Power Operation
BATTERY CHARGING External DC power operation • CP-12L (Optional) An optional cigarette lighter cable (CP-12L or CP-19R; for 12 V cigarette lighter socket) or external DC power cable Transceiver (OPC-254L) can be used for external power operation. D Operating note to cigarette lighter •...
Page 24: Basic Operation
BASIC OPERATION Power ON Setting audio volume Push and hold [PWR] for 1 sec. to turn power ON. Push [ ] or [ ] several times to adjust the audio level. • Push and hold [PWR] for 1 sec. to turn power OFF. •...
Page 25: Setting Squelch Level
BASIC OPERATION Setting squelch level Monitor function The squelch circuit mutes the received audio signal depend- This function is used to listen to weak signals without disturb- ing on the signal strength. The transceiver has 9 squelch lev- ing the squelch setting or to open the squelch manually even els, a continuously open setting and an automatic squelch when mute functions such as the tone squelch are in use.
Page 26: Memory Mode
BASIC OPERATION D Memory mode Mode selection Memory mode is used for operation on memory channels D VFO mode which store programmed frequencies. VFO mode is used to set the desired frequency. q Push [M/CALL] to select memory mode. • “ ”...
Page 27 BASIC OPERATION D Call/TV*/Weather D DR (D-STAR Repeater) mode † channels Call channels are used for quick recall of most-often used DR (D-STAR Repeater) mode is used for D-STAR repeater frequencies. operation. In this mode, you can select the pre-programmed repeaters and UR call sign easily by using [DIAL].
Page 28: [Dial] Function Assignment
BASIC OPERATION [DIAL] function assignment Operating band selection The [DIAL] control can be used as an audio volume con- The transceiver can receive the AM broadcast, HF bands, 50 trol instead of [ ]/[ ] keys to suit your preference. However, MHz, FM broadcast, VHF air, 144 MHz, 300 MHz, 400 MHz when [DIAL] functions as an audio volume, [ ]/[ ] keys or 800 MHz* bands.
Page 29 BASIC OPERATION • Available frequency bands HF band 50 MHz band AM broadcast band FM broadcast band : Push Initial frequencies shown differ according to version. 800 MHz band VHF air band 400 MHz band 144 MHz band 300 MHz band...
Page 30: Setting A Tuning Step
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-80AD. q Push [V/MHz] to select VFO mode, if necessary. † ‡...
Page 31: D Using The Keypad
BASIC OPERATION D Using the keypad The frequency can be directly set via numeric Depending on the keys. tuning step setting, it • If a frequency outside the frequency range is en- may not be possible tered, the previously displayed frequency is auto- to input a 1 kHz digit.
Page 32: Lock Function
BASIC OPERATION Lock function Receiving To prevent accidental frequency changes and unnecessary Make sure a charged battery pack (BP-217) or brand new function access, use the lock function. alkaline batteries (BP-216) are installed (pgs. 2, 14). q Push and hold [PWR] for 1 sec. to turn power ON. Push and hold for 1 sec.
Page 33: Operating Mode Selection
BASIC OPERATION Operating mode selection Attenuator function Operating modes are determined by the modulation of the The attenuator prevents distortion of a desired signal by very radio signals. The transceiver has total 5 operating modes strong signals near the desired frequency or when very strong (FM, FM-N, WFM, AM and DV modes).
Page 34: Transmitting
BASIC OPERATION Transmitting WARNING! CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna will damage the NEVER continuously transmit for long periods of time. transceiver. When the transceiver is used for continuous prolonged NOTE: To prevent interference, push and hold [SQL] to transmission at high power, the transceiver radiates heat listen on the channel before transmitting.
Page 35: Transmit Power Selection
BASIC OPERATION Transmit power selection TV channel operation The transceiver has four output power levels to suit your op- TV channel operation is available only when TV channels are erating requirements. S-Low output power during short-range programmed using the CS-80/880 (free download software). communications may reduce the possibility of interference to (p.
Page 36: Skip Channel Setting
BASIC OPERATION D Skip channel setting D Automatic TV channel programming Unwanted channels can be skipped for rapid selection, etc. TV channels can be programmed automatically. q Push [M/CALL] several times to select TV channels. q Push [M/CALL] several times to select TV channels. •...
Page 37: Repeater And Duplex Operations
REPEATER AND DUPLEX OPERATIONS Repeater operation e Push and hold [TONE](7) for When using a repeater, the transmit frequency is shifted from 1 sec. to activate the subaudible the receive frequency by the offset frequency . This is (p. 119) tone encoder, according to re- called duplex operation.
Page 38: 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 39: Duplex Operation
REPEATER AND DUPLEX OPERATIONS Duplex operation D Setting duplex direction D Setting offset frequency Push and hold [DUP](4) for 1 sec. to select “DUP–” (nega- q Enter “OFFSET” in DUP.T menu. tive offset) or “DUP” (positive offset). MENU DUP.T OFFSET (p. 119) •...
Page 40: Auto Repeater Function
REPEATER AND DUPLEX OPERATIONS Auto repeater function U.S.A./KOREAN versions only q Enter “AUTORP” in FUNC set mode (SET). The U.S.A. and Korean versions automatically use standard MENU FUNC AUTORP (p. 126) repeater settings (duplex ON/OFF, duplex direction, tone encoder when the operating frequency falls within or outside (Push [MENU ]), (Push [ ](2)/[ ](8), then push [ ](5).)
Page 41: 1750 Hz Tone
REPEATER AND DUPLEX OPERATIONS 1750 Hz tone e Push [ ](5) to set. To access some European repeaters, the transceiver must r Push [V/MHz] to exit DTMF memory. transmit a 1750 Hz tone burst. For such European repeaters, t Set the receive frequency perform the following.
Page 42: Dv Mode Programming
Internet Internet network network About time-out timer function 10 GHz The IC-80AD has a time-out timer function for digital re- Repeater D Repeater C peater operation. The timer limits a continuous transmis- 440 MHz 440 MHz sion to approx. 10 min. Warning beeps will sound approx.
Page 43 DV MODE PROGRAMMING D System description Area 1 Area 2 Area 3 (Gateway) Area 4 Repeater 1 Repeater 2 Repeater 3 Repeater 4 Zone A Internet Internet Network Network Area 8 Area 5 Area 6 (Gateway) Area 7 Repeater 5 Repeater 6 Repeater 7 Repeater 8...
Page 44: Call Sign Programming
DV MODE PROGRAMMING Call sign programming e Push [ ](6) to enter call sign programming mode. Four types of current call sign memory are available; “MY” (my call sign=your own call sign) “UR” (your call sign=other sta- • The 1st digit blinks. tion call sign) “RPT1”...
Page 45: Station Call Sign Programming
DV MODE PROGRAMMING D Station call sign programming Station call sign must be programmed to call a speciﬁc sta- u Repeat step r (at previous page) to program the desired tion as well as for repeater operation in both digital voice and 4 character note.
Page 46 For your information w Push [ ](6) to enter call sign programming mode. The IC-80AD has a call sign edit record function. • The 1st digit blinks. When editing a call sign stored in a call sign memory (or reg- e Push [ ](2) or [ ](8) to select the desired character or code.
Page 47: Repeater List
NOTE: Repeater lists can be erased by static electricity, elec- tric transients, etc. In addition, they can be erased by mal- The IC-80AD can store up to 300 repeater call signs. The function and during repairs. Therefore, we recommend that...
Page 48: Repeater List Programming
DV MODE PROGRAMMING Repeater list programming D New repeater list programming Repeater call sign programming (CALL S) t Push [ ](5) to enter the repeater call sign programming q Enter “ADD-L” in RPT-L menu. state. See p. 44 for repeater call sign programming de- MENU RPT-L ADD-L...
Page 49 Repeater group programming (GROUP) i Push [ ](5) to enter the gateway repeater call sign pro- The IC-80AD has a total of 10 groups (0–9). You can assign gramming state. See p. 45 for gateway repeater call sign and organize up 300 of repeater lists in the groups. Group programming details.
Page 50 DV MODE PROGRAMMING Access repeater setting (R1 USE) Frequency programming (FREQ) The programmed repeater lists are assigned to use for the This content appears when R1 USE is selected YES. access repeater (RPT1) or no in DR mode. To use for RPT1, !9 Push [ ](5) to enter the frequency programming state.
Page 51 DV MODE PROGRAMMING @9 Push [ ](2) or [ ](8) to select the offset frequency. Duplex direction setting (DUP) This content appears when R1 USE is selected YES. • The selected number blinks. • Push [ ](6) to move the cursor right; push [ ](4) to move the @4 Push [ ](5) to enter the duplex direction setting state.
Page 52: Repeater Name Programming (R-Name)
DV MODE PROGRAMMING Repeater name programming (R-NAME) Repeater call sign programming (CALL S) q Push [ ](5) to enter the repeater name programming q Push [ ](5) to enter the repeater call sign programming state. state. • Repeater name programming screen is displayed. •...
Page 53: Changing A Repeater List
DV MODE PROGRAMMING Gateway repeater call sign programming (GW CALL) Changing a repeater list q Push [ ](5) to enter the gateway repeater call sign pro- gramming. You can edit the contents of a repeater list to correct errors or added information.
Page 54: Clearing A Repeater List
DV MODE PROGRAMMING Clearing a repeater list r Push [ ](5) to enter the list. Contents of programmed list can be cleared (erased). q Enter “EDIT-L” in RPT-L menu. MENU RPT-L EDIT-L (Push [MENU ]), (Push [ ](2)/[ ](8), then push [ ](5).) •...
Page 55: Dv Mode Operation
Quick entry Push and hold [CS](9) for 1 sec. to enter the current call The IC-80AD can be operated in digital voice mode and low- sign mode. See next page for details. speed data operation for both transmit and receive. It can also be connected to a GPS receiver •...
Page 56: Receiving A D-Star Repeater
Receiving a D-STAR repeater D Conﬁrming current call sign When the IC-80AD receives a signal from a D-STAR re- q Push and hold [CS](9) for 1 sec. to enter the current call peater, it receives four call sign: caller’s call sign, called call sign, repeater call sign 1 (the repeater that caller accessed), sign mode.
Page 57: Received Call Sign
DV MODE OPERATION Received call sign When a call is received in DV mode, the calling station and Call record channel the repeater call signs being used can be stored into the re- ceived call record. The stored call signs are viewable in the following manner.
Page 58 DV MODE OPERATION D One-touch reply using the call record The stored call signs in the call record can be used to the call. Important! Setting call signs with the “One-touch reply using the call q After receiving a call, push and hold [RX➝CS](8) for record”...
Page 59: Copying The Call Sign
DV MODE OPERATION Copying the call sign D Copying the call sign memory contents NOTE: Make sure that the “EDIT R" (EDIT RECORD) item in DV This function is convenient when editing or modifying a part set mode is set to “AUTO” or “SEL” in advance. (p.
Page 60: D Copying The Call Record Contents Into Call Sign Memory
DV MODE OPERATION D Copying the call record contents into call sign memory t Push [ ](2) or [ ](8) to select the desired call sign to This is a way to copy the call record contents (“CALLER,” “RXRPT1” and “RXRPT2”) into call sign memory “UR” and be copied from “C ALL,”...
Page 61: Dr (D-Star Repeater) Mode Operation
DV MODE OPERATION DR (D-STAR Repeater) mode operation D Access repeater scan DR (D-STAR Repeater) mode is used for D-STAR repeater operation. In this mode, you can select the pre-programmed q Push [DR] to select DR mode. repeaters and UR call sign by using [DIAL]. •...
Page 62: Calling Cq
DV MODE OPERATION Calling CQ e Rotate [DIAL] to select the access repeater. • STEP 1 (RPT1 selection) q Push [DR] to enter DR mode. • Only repeaters that have access repeater settings programmed are selectable. Appear • Group indicator appears momentarily when rotating [DIAL]. •...
Page 63 DV MODE OPERATION D Calling CQ in the same area (Area CQ) • Calling CQ to another zone (Different zone CQ) Zone Zone A Area Gateway Area My call sign Repeater q Repeater q NARA43 (JP3YHL) NARA43 JA3YUA My call sign (JP3YHL) JA3YUA Repeater e...
Page 64: Calling A Speciﬁc Station
DV MODE OPERATION Calling a speciﬁc station e Rotate [DIAL] to select the access repeater. • STEP 1 (RPT1 selection) q Push [DR] to enter DR mode. • Only repeaters that have access repeater settings programmed are selectable. Appear • Group indicator appears momentarily when rotating [DIAL]. •...
Page 65 DV MODE OPERATION D Calling a speciﬁc station in the same area D Calling a speciﬁc station in the same zone (Area call) (Zone call) Zone Area Repeater q NARA43 MY call sign Station call sign MY call sign Station call sign JA3YUA JG3YMK (JP3YHL)
Page 66 DV MODE OPERATION D Calling a specific station in another zone (Different zone call) Continued instruction from step t on page 56. • STEP 3 (RPT2 selection) Zone A u Push and hold [UR](.) for 1 sec. to enter the link repeater (RPT2) selection.
Page 67 DV MODE OPERATION D Conﬁrming the setting q Push and hold [CS](9) for 1 sec. to enter the setting conﬁr- mation screen. • Either UR, R1 or R2 call sign is displayed. Appears momentarily w Push [ ](2) or [ ](8) to select and conﬁrm the other cur- rent call sign.
Page 68: Simplex Operation In Vfo
DV MODE OPERATION Simplex operation in VFO D Sending CQ t Release [PTT] to return to receive. q Set the desired frequency. (p. 23) • The other station’s call sign will be received. • Select output power, if desired. (p. 27) w Set the current call sign to your own call sign.
Page 69 DV MODE OPERATION D Calling a speciﬁc station q Set the desired frequency. (p. 23) t Release [PTT] to return to receive. • Select output power, if desired. (p. 27) • The other station’s call sign will be received. w Set the current call sign to your own call sign. (p. 47) •...
Page 70: Repeater Operation In Vfo
DV MODE OPERATION Repeater operation in VFO D Calling CQ in the same area (Area CQ) v Rotate [DIAL] to select “R2,” link repeater’s call sign, then q Set the desired repeater’s frequency, offset and shift direc- push [ ](5) to set the current call sign selection mode. tion (pgs.
Page 71: Calling A Speciﬁc Station In The Same Area (Area Call)
DV MODE OPERATION D Calling a speciﬁc station in the same area (Area call) q Set the desired repeater’s frequency, offset and shift direc- v Push [ ](2) or [ ](8) to select “R2,” link repeater’s call sign, tion (pgs. 23, 31), then select the DV mode (p. 25). then push [ ](5) to set the current call sign selection mode.
Page 72 DV MODE OPERATION D Calling CQ in the same zone (Zone CQ) q Set the desired repeater’s frequency, offset and shift direc- v Push [ ](2) or [ ](8) to select “R2,” link repeater’s call sign, then push [ ](5) to set the current call sign selection mode. tion (pgs.
Page 73: Calling A Speciﬁc Station In The Same Zone (Zone Call)
DV MODE OPERATION D Calling a speciﬁc station in the same zone (Zone call) q Set the desired repeater’s frequency, offset and shift direc- v Push [ ](2) or [ ](8) to select “R2,” link repeater’s call sign, tion (pgs. 23, 31), then select the DV mode (p. 25). then push [ ](5) to set the current call sign selection mode.
Page 74 DV MODE OPERATION D Calling CQ to another zone (Different zone CQ) q Set the desired repeater’s frequency, offset and shift direc- m Push [ ](2) or [ ](8) to select the speciﬁed gateway tion (pgs. 23, 31), then select the DV mode (p. 25). repeater call sign in the same zone, then push [ ](5).
Page 75: Calling A Speciﬁc Station In Another Zone (Different Zone Call)
DV MODE OPERATION D Calling a speciﬁc station in another zone (Different zone call) q Set the desired repeater’s frequency, offset and shift direc- m Push [ ](2) or [ ](8) to select the speciﬁed gateway tion (pgs. 23, 31), then select the DV mode (p. 25). repeater call sign in the same zone, then push [ ](5).
Page 76: Message Operation
DV MODE OPERATION Message operation D TX message programming t Repeat the step r to enter the desired message. TX messages are available for up to 5 channels and each • Up to 20 character messages can be set. channel can be programmed with a message of up to 20 characters.
Page 77: Message Transmission
Push [ ](5) to set the message for transmission. t Push [PTT] to transmit. NOTE: Only one message can be stored in the IC-80AD. The received message is cleared by turning power OFF, • The message is transmitted each time when [PTT] is pushed.
Page 78: Automatic Reply Function
DV MODE OPERATION Automatic reply function D RX message indication The automatic reply function replies to calls by a station that speciﬁed your call sign. The received message can also be checked in MESSAG (message) screen. D Automatic reply function setting q Select “RX MSG”...
Page 79: Emr Communication
DV MODE OPERATION EMR communication r Push [MENU ] to return to frequency indication. The EMR (Enhanced Monitor Receive) communication mode is available for digital mode operation. In the EMR communication mode, no call sign setting is necessary. When an EMR communication mode signal is received, the “EMR”...
Page 80: Break-In Communication
DV MODE OPERATION Break-in communication t Push [MENU ] to return to frequency indication. The break-in function allows you to break into a conversa- tion, where the two original stations are communicating with call sign squelch enabled. “BK” appears q While receiving an another station’s communication, push and hold [RX CS](8) for 1 sec.
Page 81 DV MODE OPERATION • How to use break-in? While operating with the digital call sign squelch (p. 151) the squelch never opens even if a call is (no audio sounds) received, unless your own call sign is speciﬁed. (“MY”) However, when the call including the “BK ON” signal is received, the squelch will open and audio (break-in call) sounds even if the call is speciﬁed for another station.
Page 82: Low-Speed Data Communication
(purchase locally) follows. quired in addition. • Port : The same COM port number as IC-80AD’s NOTE: Turn OFF "GPS-TX" in advance to operate (p. 138) • Baud rate : 9600/4800 bps (p. 126) the low-speed data communication.
Page 83: Transmission Condition Setting
DV MODE OPERATION D Transmission condition setting q Enter “DATATX” in DV SET mode. MENU DV SET DATATX (p. 132) (Push [MENU ]), (Push [ ](2)/[ ](8), then push [ ](5).) w Push [ ](2) or [ ](8) to select “PTT” or “AUTO.” : The input data from [DATA] are transmitted when pushing [PTT].
Page 84: Other Function For Dv Mode Operation
DV mode operation. munication via the internet network from one zone to another When a signal other than DV mode is received, the IC-80AD zone, some packets may be lost due to network error (poor DV automatic detection switches to monitor in FM mode.
Page 85: Gps/Gps-A Operation
NOTE: The IC-80AD receives GPS data (position, etc.) from the HM-189GPS only when the IC-80AD is receiving. When transmitting, GPS data are not updated and the IC-80AD transmits the GPS data it received before you pushed [PTT]. to [DATA] OPC-1529R...
Page 86: D Sentence Formatter Setting
The GSV sentence is incompatible with them. Those trans- ceivers will not display GPS messages properly if sent as a GSV sentence from the IC-80AD. w Push [∫](2) or [√](8) to select “DVG.” e Push [ ](5) to select GPS sentence screen.
Page 87: D Gps Message Programming
GPS/GPS-A OPERATION D GPS message programming D GPS message automatic transmission q Enter “TX GPS” in MESSAG screen. q Enter “GPS.ATX” in GPS mode. MENU MESSAG TX GPS MENU GPS.ATX (p. 142) (Push [MENU ]), (Push [ ](2)/[ ](8), then push [ ](5).) (Push [MENU ]), (Push [ ](2)/[ ](8), then push [ ](5).) •...
Page 88: Position Indication
GPS/GPS-A OPERATION D Received GPS message indication D Position indication q Enter “RX GPS” in MESSAG screen. q Enter “GPS.POS” in GPS mode. MENU MESSAG RX GPS MENU GPS.POS (Push [MENU ]), (Push [ ](2)/[ ](8), then push [ ](5).) (Push [MENU ]), (Push [ ](2)/[ ](8), then push [ ](5).) •...
Page 89 GPS/GPS-A OPERATION • Selectable items • Position indication My position My position Received position North or South My position 35°45.00’N 135°35.00’E Elevation S/RF meter indicates the selection Time East or West Distance Push Push Push Caller These sample indications assume that “P FORM” is selected “mm.mm”...
Page 90 GPS/GPS-A OPERATION D Saving own/received position data D Displaying direction and forward q Enter “GPS.POS” in GPS mode. Displaying own direction, received station’s direction and set position and direction in the GPS memory. MENU GPS.POS (Push [MENU ]), (Push [ ](2)/[ ](8), then push [ ](5).) q Enter “D/F”...
Page 91 GPS/GPS-A OPERATION • Direction indication example (N -- --) (NW --) (NE --) (W -- --) (E -- --) GPS.M (SW --) (SE --) (S -- --)
Page 92: Gps Data Addition
GPS/GPS-A OPERATION D GPS data addition q Enter “GPS.MEM” (GPS memory) in GPS mode. r Push [ ](2) or [ ](8) to select the desired character or number. MENU GPS.MEM (Push [MENU ]), (Push [ ](2)/[ ](8), then push [ ](5).) •...
Page 93: Gps Alarm Setting
GPS/GPS-A OPERATION D GPS alarm setting e Push [ ](5), then push [ ](2) or [ ](8) to select the de- GPS alarm sounds when your own position is close the spec- iﬁed position. This function can be set to use information from sired memory channel.
Page 94 GPS/GPS-A OPERATION D GPS alarm setting in GPS memory channel e Push [M/CALL] to switch the alarm function ON or OFF. GPS alarm setting for a speciﬁed GPS memory channel is available on GPS memory channel indication. Alarm mark appers. q Enter “GPS.MEM”...
Page 95: Gps Memory Clearing
GPS/GPS-A OPERATION D GPS memory clearing • Clear desired memory channel to be cleared • Clear all memory channels q Enter “GPS.MEM” in GPS set mode as described at left. q Enter “GPS.MEM” in GPS set mode. w Push [ ](2) or [ ](8) to select the desired GPS memory MENU GPS.MEM channel to be cleared, then push [ ](6).
Page 96: Alarm Area
GPS/GPS-A OPERATION D Alarm area 1 Sets GPS alarm active range from 00.08′ to 59.99′ in 00.01′ • Example: Your position : 35°N/135°E steps. (default: 00.25′) ALM AREA1 setting : 00.25’ (default) q Enter “ALM1” in GPS set mode. 00.25’ 00.25’ Point B Point A MENU...
Page 97 GPS/GPS-A OPERATION D Alarm area 2 Selects GPS alarm active range from “BOTH,” “EXTEND” and • Example: “LIMIT” when “CH” or “RX” is selected at GPS alarm setting. q Enter “ALM2” in GPS mode. Extended range (approx. 1 km; 1094 Y) MENU ALM2 (Push [MENU...
Page 98: Gps-A Operation
D GPS-A function Set the following to activate the GPS-A function. In GPS-A operation, following codes are transmitted to the PC connected to the IC-80AD. GPS-A code is based on APRS ® q Select the DV mode operation (p. 25) ®...
Page 99: Memory/Call Channels
MEMORY/CALL CHANNELS General description The IC-80AD has 1050 memory channels, and 2 call chan- NOTE: nels. Memory channels include 50 scan edge memory chan- Memory data can be erased by static electricity, electric nels for storage of often-used frequencies. (25 pairs) transients, etc.
Page 100: Selecting A Memory Channel
MEMORY/CALL CHANNELS Selecting a memory channel D Using the Numeral keys D Using [DIAL] q Push [M/CALL] to select memory mode. q Push [M/CALL] to select memory mode. † • Pushing [M/CALL] toggles memory, call, TV* and weather † • Pushing [M/CALL] selects memory, call, TV* and weather channels.
Page 101: Selecting A Call Channel
MEMORY/CALL CHANNELS Selecting a call channel q Push [M/CALL] to select call channel mode. † • Pushing [M/CALL] toggles memory, call, TV* and weather channels. w Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired call channel. • “C0” and “C1” are selectable. VHF band call channel [DIAL] UHF band call channel...
Page 102: Memory Channel Programming
MEMORY/CALL CHANNELS Memory channel programming q Push [V/MHz] to select VFO mode. r Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired channel. w Set the desired frequency: • Call channels (C0, C1), VFO and scan edge channels (0A/0B Select the desired band with [BAND]. to 24A/24B), as well as regular memory channels, can be pro- Set the desired frequency with [DIAL].
Page 103: Memory Bank Setting
Memory bank setting r Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired bank group from “A” to “Z.” The IC-80AD has a total of 26 banks (A to Z). Memory chan- nels 0 to 999 are assigned to any desired bank for easy [DIAL] memory management.
Page 104: Memory Bank Selection
MEMORY/CALL CHANNELS Memory bank selection r Rotate [DIAL] to select the bank channel. q Push [M/CALL] to select memory mode. w Push [BAND] to enter the bank selection state. • Only programmed channels are displayed. e Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired bank (A to Z), then [DIAL] push [BAND].
Page 105: Programming Memory/Bank/Scan Name
MEMORY/CALL CHANNELS Programming memory/bank/scan name y Repeat step t until the desired channel name is pro- Each memory channel can be programmed with an alpha- numeric channel name for easy recognition and can be indi- grammed. u Push and hold [S.MW](M/CALL) for 1 sec. to set the name cated independently by channel.
Page 106: Selecting Memory/Bank Name Indication
MEMORY/CALL CHANNELS [EXAMPLE]: Programming the bank name “AIR” into the Selecting memory/bank scan edge channel 3A. name indication During memory mode, rotate Rotate to enter “A,” to select scan edge channel 3A. then push During memory mode operation, either the programmed memory name or bank name can be displayed.
Page 107: Copying Memory/Call Contents
MEMORY/CALL CHANNELS Copying memory/call contents Pushing and holding [S.MW](M/CALL) for 2 sec. at step This function transfers a memory channel’s contents to VFO w, will also copy the memory contents to VFO. In this (or another memory/call channel). This is useful when search- case, steps e and r are not necessary.
Page 108: Memory Clearing
MEMORY/CALL CHANNELS Memory clearing e Push [∫](2) or [√](8) to select “CLEAR.” Contents of programmed memories can be cleared (erased), r Push and hold [S.MW](M/CALL) for 1 sec. to clear the con- if desired. tents. q Push and hold [S.MW](M/CALL) for 1 sec. to enter select •...
Page 109: Erasing/Transferring Bank Contents
MEMORY/CALL CHANNELS Erasing/transferring bank contents e Push [ ](2) or [ ](8) several times to select “BANK.” 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 programmed.
Page 110: Scan Operation
SCAN OPERATION Scan types Scanning searches for signals automatically and makes it easier to locate new stations for contact or listening pur- poses. FULL SCAN Repeatedly scans all frequen- SELECTED BAND SCAN Repeatedly scans all frequen- (p. 104) cies over the entire band. cies over the entire selected (p.
Page 111 SCAN OPERATION MEMORY (SKIP) SCAN Repeatedly scans memory BAND MEMORY (SKIP) SCAN (p. 106) channels except those set Repeatedly scans memory channels in the same band as dis- (pgs. 106, 108) as skip channel. Skip chan- played band. SKIP nels can be turned ON and OFF by pushing and holding [SKIP](5) in memory mode.
Page 112: Full/Band/Programmed Scan
SCAN OPERATION Full/band/programmed scan t Push [V/MHz] to start the scan. q Push [V/MHz] to select VFO mode • Scan pauses when a signal is received. • Select the desired frequency band with [BAND], if desired. • Rotate [DIAL] to change the scanning direction. This also w Set the squelch level.
Page 113: Scan Edges Programming
SCAN OPERATION Scan edges programming r Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired programmed scan Scan edges can be programmed in the same manner as edge channel from 0A to 24A. memory channels. Scan edges are programmed into scan t Push and hold [S.MW](M/CALL) for 1 sec. edges, 0A/0B to 24A/24B, in memory channels.
Page 114: Memory Scan
SCAN OPERATION Memory scan t Push [V/MHz] to start the 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. This also will not start.
Page 115: Memory Bank Scan
SCAN OPERATION Memory bank scan r Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired scanning type. IMPORTANT!: To perform memory bank scan, 2 or more • “ALL” for all bank scan; “B-LINK” for bank link scan or “BANK- ” bank channels MUST be programmed, otherwise the scan for bank scan ( = A to Z;...
Page 116: 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 during memory skip scan. In addition, memory channels can be set to be skipped during both memory skip scan and frequency skip scan.
Page 117 SCAN OPERATION t Push and hold [S.MW](M/CALL) for 1 sec. to store the skip CONVENIENT! During VFO scanning, such as programmed scan, the skip condition into the memory. • “SKIP” or “PSKIP” indicator appears, according to the skip selec- setting can be programmed into the highest blank memory tion in the step r.
Page 118: 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 The scan pauses when receiving signals according to the resume time. It can be set from 0–5 sec. or unlimited. scan pause time.
Page 119: Priority Watch
PRIORITY WATCH Priority watch types Priority watch checks for signals on the frequency every MEMORY SCAN WATCH 5 sec. while operating on a VFO frequency or scanning (ex- While operating on a VFO fre- 5 sec. cept DR mode watch). The transceiver has 4 priority watch Mch 0 quency, priority watch checks types to suit your needs.
Page 120: Priority Watch Operation
PRIORITY WATCH Priority watch operation D Memory/call channel and memory scan watch • During priority watch q Select VFO mode; then, set an operating frequency. w Select the channel(s) to be watched. For memory channel watch: Select the desired memory channel. For call channel watch: Monitors VFO frequency Pauses on a memory...
Page 121 PRIORITY WATCH D VFO scan watch q Select the channel(s) to be watched. u Push [SCAN](V/MHz) to start the VFO scan watch. For memory channel watch: • The transceiver checks the memory/bank channel(s) or call Select the desired memory channel. channel every 5 sec.
Page 122 PRIORITY WATCH D DR mode/VFO watch q Select VFO mode; then, set an operating frequency. w Push [DR] to enter DR mode. • During priority watch e Select the access repeater to be watched. r Enter “PRIO” in SCAN set mode. MENU SCAN PRIO (p.
Page 123: Menu Screen Operation
MENU SCREEN OPERATION General e When “SET” is selected, push [ ](2) or [ ](8) (or rotate MENU screen is used for programming infrequently changed [DIAL]) to select the desired function group, then push values or conditions of functions. [ ](5) (or [ ](6)). r Push [ ](2) or [ ](8) to select the desired item, then push D Entering MENU screen and operation [ ](5) (or [ ](6)).
Page 124: Menu Screen Indication And Arrangement
MENU SCREEN OPERATION MENU screen indication and arrangement MENU screen shows one of the following indication. • DUP.T mode • CALL-S mode Independent Independent items items (see p. 119) (see p. 36) • SCAN mode • RX CAL mode Independent Independent items items...
Page 125: Set Mode
MENU SCREEN OPERATION Items list D SET mode D DUP.T mode FUNC mode SOUNDS mode Item Item Ref. Ref. indication indication Item Item Item Item Ref. Ref. Ref. Ref. indication indication indication indication p. 119 p. 120 p. 124 p. 127 p.
Page 126 MENU SCREEN OPERATION D CALL-S mode D GPS mode • Sentence formatter setting Item Item Item Item Ref. Ref. Ref. Ref. indication indication indication indication Item Item Ref. Ref. indication indication p. 37 p. 38 p. 134 p. 88 p. 138 p.
Page 127: Dup/Tone Items (Dup
MENU SCREEN OPERATION DUP/TONE items (DUP.T) D TSQL frequency (C TONE) D Offset frequency (OFFSET) Selects tone frequency for tone squelch or pocket beep op- Sets the offset frequency for duplex operation within (repeater) eration from one of 50 available frequencies (67.0–254.1 Hz) the range of 0 to 159.995 MHz.
Page 128 MENU SCREEN OPERATION D DTCS code (CODE) D DTCS polarity (DTCS-P) 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 129: Scan Items (Scan)
MENU SCREEN OPERATION Scan items (SCAN) D DTMF speed (DTMF-S) D Priority watch (PRIO) Select the desired DTMF transmission speed from 100 msec, Activates priority watch or priority watch with alert (Bell) 200 msec, 300 msec, 500 msec. • OFF : The priority watch is turned OFF. (default) •...
Page 130 MENU SCREEN OPERATION D Scan resume timer (RESUME) D Memory bank link function (B-LINK) Selects the scan resume time from a pause after the received Sets the memory bank link function ON and OFF. (default) signal disappears. The link function provides continuous bank scan, scanning all •...
Page 131 MENU SCREEN OPERATION D Program scan link function (P-LINK) • Program scan link setting q Push [ ](2) or [ ](8) to select the program scan link Sets the program scan link function. The link function pro- number that you want to change. vides continuous program scan in the selected program scan number during program scan.
Page 132: Set Mode Items (Set)
MENU SCREEN OPERATION Set mode items (SET) • Program scan link name programming Function set mode items (FUNC) q Push [ ](2) or [ ](8) to select the program scan link D Attenuator (ATT) number for which you want to program a name. The attenuator prevents distortion of a desired signal by very strong RF signals near the desired frequency or when very strong electric ﬁelds, such as from a broadcasting station, are...
Page 133 MENU SCREEN OPERATION D Power save (P SAVE) D Monitor key action (MONI) The power save function reduces the current drain to con- The monitor key, [SQL], can be set as a ‘sticky’ key. When set serve battery power. This power save function can be turned to the sticky condition, each push of [SQL] toggles the moni- OFF, if desired.
Page 134 MENU SCREEN OPERATION D Busy lockout (LK OUT) D Auto repeater (AUTORP) Turns the busy lockout function ON and OFF. U.S.A. and Korean versions only This function inhibits transmission while receiving a The auto repeater function automatically turns ON or OFF the signal or when the squelch is open.
Page 135 MENU SCREEN OPERATION D Dial speed acceleration (DIAL S) D Key lock type (LOCK) The dial speed acceleration automatically speeds up the tun- While the key lock function is ON, [PWR], [PTT], [SQL], ing dial speed when rotating [DIAL] rapidly. [VOL] and [MENU]( can still be accessed.
Page 136: Auto Power Off (Ap Off)
MENU SCREEN OPERATION D Microphone simple mode (MIC) D Auto power OFF (AP OFF) The transceiver can automatically turn itself OFF after a Microphone simple mode is used to change the function as- speciﬁed time period. Activating any control restarts the time- signments for keys on the optional HM-75A REMOTE CONTROL out period.
Page 137: Display Set Mode Items (Disp)
MENU SCREEN OPERATION Display set mode items (DISP) D Display backlighting (LIGHT) D Busy LED (BUSY) The transceiver has display backlighting with a 5 sec. timer The TX/RX indicator lights green while receiving a signal or for night time operation. The display backlighting can be when the squelch is open.
Page 138: Sounds Set Mode Items (Sounds)
Turns the key-touch beep ON or OFF. (default: ON) The opening message indication that is displayed at power ON is selectable from Icom logo, my call sign or skipped. • OFF : Opening message indication is skipped. • LOGO : Icom logo is displayed at power ON.
Page 139 MENU SCREEN OPERATION D Band edge beep (EDGE B) D Scan stop beep (STOP B) Turns the beep emission capability ON and OFF when the Turns the scan stop beep function ON or OFF. (default: OFF) frequency is changed over the band edge by rotating [DIAL]. (default: OFF) Scan stop beep ON Scan stop beep OFF...
Page 140: Dv Set Mode Items (Dv Set)
Use this function to reply to a station calling when you are function is available. This function activates to transmit auto- away from the transceiver. matically when the PC software sends data to the IC-80AD After a manual transmission (pushing [PTT]), the Auto Reply via the [DATA] jack.
Page 141 MENU SCREEN OPERATION D Digital repeater setting (D RPT) D Repeater call sign auto write (RPT W) When accessing a digital repeater that has a call sign is dif- When your own individual station call is received via the D- ferent than the transceiver’s current call sign, the repeater STAR repeater, the repeater call sign can be set into “RPT1”...
Page 142: Call Sign Edit Record (Edit R)
MENU SCREEN OPERATION D Call sign edit record (EDIT R) D Auto gateway setting (GW SET) Selects call sign programming when the call sign is edited. Turn the gateway auto set function ON or OFF for calling a • OFF : The edited or corrected call sign overwrites speciﬁc station in DR mode.
Page 143 MENU SCREEN OPERATION D TX call sign display (TX CS) D Scroll speed (SCROLL) Selects call sign display function from YOUR, MY or OFF. Set the displayed message, call sign, etc. scrolling speed. When this setting is set to YOUR or MY, the transceiver auto- •...
Page 144: Gps Mode Items (Gps)
MENU SCREEN OPERATION D EMR function (EMR) GPS mode items (GPS) The EMR communication mode is available for digital mode D GPS set mode items (GPS.SET) operation. In the EMR communication mode, no call sign setting is necessary. When an EMR communication mode Position format (P FORM) signal is received, the audio (voice) will be heard at the speciﬁed level even if the volume setting level is set to mini-...
Page 145 MENU SCREEN OPERATION UTC offset (UTC.OFF) GPS data out (GPS.OUT) Sets time difference from UTC Enables transfer of GPS data received from an optional HM- (Universal Time Coordinated) from –12:00 to +12:00 range in 5 min. steps. 189GPS to the [DATA] jack. (default: 0:00) •...
Page 146 MENU SCREEN OPERATION D GPS-TX mode items (GPS-TX) Sentence formatter setting Sets the transmission of data from a connected GPS receiver q Select “DVG” in GPS-TX mode item, then push [ ](5) to ON and OFF. When the position information is received from a connected enter the sentence formatter selection.
Page 147 MENU SCREEN OPERATION GPS-A set mode Enter GPS-A set mode by selecting "DVA" in GPS-TX mode, • RMC : (Default OFF) then push [ ](5). This set mode is available to set unproto Set RMC sentence ON or OFF. address, data extension, time stamp, GPS-A symbol and •...
Page 148 MENU SCREEN OPERATION DATA extension (DT EXT) Time stamp (TIME) Sets the data extension capability to “CUR.SPD” (COURSE/ Selects transmitting time stamp type from DHM, HMS and SPEED) or OFF (default). OFF. This function transmits UTC (Universal Time Coordi- The transceiver’s course and speed information is additionally nated) time only.
Page 149 MENU SCREEN OPERATION GPS-A symbol (SYMBOL) Comment (COMMEN) Selects the desired GPS-A symbol. Program up to a 43-character* comment. The programmed Available symbols: AMBU (Ambulance), BUS (Bus), FIRE comment is transmitted with the GPS position data. (Fire Truck), BICYCL (Bicycle), YACHT (Yacht), HELI (Heli- *Only 36 characters are available when “CUR/SPD”...
Page 150 MENU SCREEN OPERATION D GPS auto TX timer (GPS.ATX) Selects the desired interval for automatic position transmis- sion function from OFF (default), 5, 10, 30 second, 1, 3, 5, 10 and 30 minutes. NOTE: When four sentence formatters are activated at the same time (“Sentence formatter setting”...
Page 151: Other Functions
OTHER FUNCTIONS Programming a DTMF code e Push [ ](6) to enter programming mode. DTMF codes are used for autopatching, accessing repeat- ers, controlling other equipment, etc. The transceiver has 16 DTMF memory channels (d0–d9, dA, dB, dC, dD, dE, dF) for storage of often-used DTMF codes of up to 24 digits.
Page 152: Transmitting A Dtmf Code
OTHER FUNCTIONS Transmitting a DTMF code D Transmitting a DTMF memory via keypad D Transmitting from DTMF memory The selected DTMF memory can be transmitted via keypad The selected DTMF code is transmitted at each push of the directly while transmitting. Pushing [0]–[9], [A], [B], [C], [D], [SQL] switch while transmitting.
Page 153: Clearing A Dtmf Memory
OTHER FUNCTIONS Clearing a DTMF memory D Transmitting a DTMF code directly An unwanted DTMF memory can be cleared (erased). DTMF code can be transmitted via keypad directly while q Push and hold [DTMF.M](0) for 1 sec. to enter DTMF transmitting.
Page 154: Conﬁrming A Dtmf Memory
OTHER FUNCTIONS Conﬁrming a DTMF memory Setting DTMF transfer speed A DTMF memory can be conﬁrmed with a DTMF tone. The DTMF transfer speed can be selected. q Push and hold [DTMF.M](0) for 1 sec. to enter DTMF q Enter “DTMF-S” in DUP.T set mode. memory mode.
Page 155: Tone Frequency And Dtcs Code
OTHER FUNCTIONS Tone frequency and DTCS code D Subaudible (repeater) tone D Setting subaudible tones for repeater or tone squelch Some repeaters require subaudible tones to be accessed. Subaudible tones are superimposed over your normal signal q Enter “R TONE” or “C TONE” in DUP.T set mode. and must be set in advance.
Page 156: Digital Code And Digital Call Sign Setting
OTHER FUNCTIONS Digital code and digital call Tone frequency and DTCS code (Continued) D Setting DTCS code for DTCS squelch or beep sign setting D Setting digital code for digital code squelch q Enter “CODE” (DTCS CODE) in DUP.T set mode. or beep MENU DUP.T...
Page 157 OTHER FUNCTIONS D Setting UR and MY call signs for digital call sign squelch or beep q Push and hold [MODE](BAND) for 1 sec. several times to y Push [ ](2) or [ ](8) to select the desired call sign. select DV mode.
Page 158: Tone/Dtcs Squelch
OTHER FUNCTIONS Tone/DTCS squelch q Set the desired operating frequency on FM or FM-N No tone operation Subaudible tone encoder mode, CTCSS tone and DTCS code. w Push and hold [TONE](7) for 1 sec. several times to acti- vate the tone or DTCS squelch. (T SQL or DTCS) •...
Page 159: Digital Squelch
OTHER FUNCTIONS Digital squelch Pocket beep function q Set the desired operating frequency. q Set the desired operating frequency on DV mode, Digital w Set the desired CTCSS tone, DTCS code, Digital call sign code and “MY” (MY CALL SIGN). or Digital code.
Page 160: Dtcs Polarity Setting
OTHER FUNCTIONS DTCS polarity setting Tone scan q Enter “DTCS-P” in DUP.T set mode. The transceiver can detect the subaudible tone frequency and DTCS code in a received signal. By monitoring a signal MENU DUP.T DTCS-P (p. 120) that is being transmitted on a repeater input frequency, you (Push [MENU ]), (Push [ ](2)/[ ](8), then push [ ](5).)
Page 161: Beep Tones
OTHER FUNCTIONS Beep tones You can select to have confirmation beeps sound at the [DIAL] push of a switch. The output level can be adjusted within 39 levels with “BEEPLV” in SOUNDS set mode (SET). MENU SOUNDS BEEPLV (p. 130) (Push [MENU ]), (Push [ ](2)/[ ](8), then push [ ](5).)
Page 162: Key Lock Effect
OTHER FUNCTIONS Key lock effect Weather channel operation While the lock function is ON, [PWR], [ ]/[ ], [SQL] and U.S.A. version only [PTT] can still be accessed. Accessible switches can be set There are 10 weather channels for moni- to one of 4 groups with “LOCK”...
Page 163: Weather Alert Function
OTHER FUNCTIONS D Weather alert function y When the alert is detected, a beep sounds and the follow- NOAA broadcast stations transmit weather alert tones before ing indication is displayed. important weather announcements. When the weather alert function is turned ON, the selected weather channel is moni- tored every 5 sec.
Page 164: Power Save
OTHER FUNCTIONS Power save Auto power OFF The power save function reduces the current drain to con- The transceiver can turn itself OFF automatically after a serve battery power. speciﬁed time. Activating a control restarts the time-out. The transceiver beeps before turning OFF. The power save duty cycle, the ratio of receive circuit on 120 min., 90 min., 60 min., 30 min.
Page 165: Time-Out Timer
OTHER FUNCTIONS Time-out timer Display backlighting To prevent accidental prolonged transmission, etc., the The transceiver has display backlighting with a 5 sec. timer transceiver has a time-out timer. This timer cuts a trans- for night time operation (AUTO1/AUTO2*). The display back- mission OFF after 1, 3, 5, 15 or 30 min.
Page 166: Cloning Function
The IC-80AD has transceiver-to-transceiver data cloning capability. This function is useful when you want to copy all • “CL OUT M” appears and the bar meter shows that cloning is of the programmed contents from one IC-80AD to another. taking place. • An optional OPC-474 is required.
Page 167: Resetting
OTHER FUNCTIONS Resetting D All reset D Partial reset The display may occasionally display erroneous information (e.g. when first q Push and hold [PWR] for 1 sec. to q Push and hold [PWR] for 1 sec. to applying power). This may be caused turn power OFF.
Page 168: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING If your transceiver seems to be malfunctioning, please check the following points before sending it to a service center. REF. POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION PROBLEM pgs. 2, 12–14 • The batteries are exhausted. • Replace the batteries or charge the battery pack. Transceiver will not power p.
Page 169: Specifications
• Power supply : 10.0–16.0 V DC for external DC power, ±2.5 kHz (FM narrow: approx.) or speciﬁed Icom’s battery pack • Spurious emissions : Less than –60 dBc at High/Mid. • Digital transmission speed : 4.8 kbps Less than –13 dBm at Low/Slow •...
Page 170 SPECIFICATIONS D Receiver • Selectivity • Receive system Except WFM Double-conversion superheterodyne , AM More than 50 dB (Wide) Triple-conversion superheterodyne , DV More than 45 dB (Narrow) • Intermediate frequencies : More than 300 kHz/–3 dB 61.65 MHz/59.25 MHz (WFM only) Less than 700 kHz/–20 dB 450 kHz/13.35 MHz...
Page 171: Options
OPTIONS • BP-216 • CP-19R BATTERY CASE CIGARETTE LIGHTER CABLE WITH DC DC CONVERTER Battery case for LR6 (AA) × 2 alkaline batteries. Allows you to operate the transceiver through a 12 V cigarette lighter socket. You can also charge the attached battery pack •...
Page 172: Optional Hm-75A
OPTIONS Optional HM-75A REMOTE CONTROL SPEAKER 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 173 OPTIONS D DR mode operation using HM-75A • COMMON (NORM-1/NORM-2/SIMPLE): Transmits T-CALL (1750 Hz tone) while pushing [PTT]. q Push [A] to enter the access repeater selection on DR Volume “UP” while operating the monitor function. mode. Volume “DOWN” while operating the monitor function. Appear - When transceiver is selected DR mode: Repeater selection...
Page 174: Optional Hm-189Gps Gps Speaker Microphone
GPS SPEAKER MICROPHONE The optional HM-189GPS has a built-in GPS receiver and TOP key GPS antenna allows you to operate the IC-80AD’s GPS functions. Microphone q TOP KEY Push to turn the GPS receiver’s power ON and OFF. PTT switch •...
Page 175: Index
INDEX – 1 – – B – 1750 Hz tone ··················································································33 Band edge beep (EDGE B) ··························································131 Band scan ····················································································104 – A – Battery caution ···············································································10 About the D-STAR system ······························································34 Battery indicator ·············································································14 Access repeater scan ·····································································53 Battery indicators ············································································12 Access repeater setting (R1 USE) ··················································42 Battery information ·········································································14 Active band (ACTIVE) ···································································127...
Page 176 INDEX Calling CQ ······················································································54 – D – Calling CQ in the same area (Area CQ) ···································55, 62 DATA extension (DT EXT) ····························································140 Calling CQ in the same zone (Zone CQ) ········································64 DATA speed (SPEED) ···································································128 Calling CQ to another area (Different zone CQ) ·····························55 [DIAL] function assignment ·····························································20 Calling CQ to another area (Zone CQ) ···········································55 Dial speed acceleration (DIAL S) ·········································127, 153...
Page 177 INDEX DV set mode items (DV SET) ·······················································132 GPS indication (INDIC) ·································································137 GPS memory clearing ····································································87 – E – GPS message automatic transmission ···········································79 EMR communication ······································································71 GPS message programming ··························································79 EMR function (EMR) ·····································································136 GPS mode items (GPS) ·······························································136 Erasing bank contents ··································································101 GPS operation ················································································77 Explicit deﬁnitions ··············································································...
Page 178 INDEX – L – – N – LCD contrast (CONT) ···························································129, 157 “New repeater list programming ·····················································40 Lock function ··················································································24 Low-speed data communication ·····················································74 – O – Low-speed data communication application setting ·······················74 Off band indication ··········································································30 Low-speed data communication operation ·····································74 Offset frequency (OFFSET) ··························································119 Offset frequency programming (OFF SET) ····································43 –...
Page 179 INDEX Priority watch types ······································································111 RX call sign auto write (CALL W) ·················································133 Program scan link function (P-LINK) ············································123 RX call sign display (RX CS) ························································134 Programmed scan ·······································································104 RX message display (RX MSG) ···················································135 Programming a DTMF code ·························································143 RX message indication ···································································70 Programming memory bank name ·················································97 Programming memory name ··························································97...
Page 180 INDEX Setting a frequency ·········································································22 Tone scan ·····················································································152 Setting a tuning step ·······································································22 Tone/DTCS squelch ······································································150 Setting audio volume ······································································16 Transferring bank contents ···························································101 Setting digital code for digital code squelch or beep ····················148 Transmission condition setting ························································75 Setting DTCS code for DTCS squelch or beep ····························148 Transmit power selection ································································27 Setting DTMF transfer speed························································146 Transmitting ····················································································26...
Page 181 INDEX VFO mode ······················································································18 VFO scan watch ···········································································113 – W – Weather alert (WX-ALT) ·······························································122 Weather alert function ··································································155 Weather channel ············································································19 Weather channel operation···························································154 – Y – Your own call sign programming ·····················································36...
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Icom IC-80AD Instruction Manual

1 Accessory Attachment

2 Panel Description

3 Battery Charging

4 Basic Operation

5 Repeater and Duplex Operations

505 DV Mode Programming

505 DV Mode Operation

8 Gps/Gps-A Operation

9 Memory/Call Channels

10 Scan Operation

11 Priority Watch

12 Menu Screen Operation

Display Set Mode Items (DISP)

Sounds Set Mode Items (SOUNDS)

13 Other Functions

14 Troubleshooting

15 Specifications

16 Options

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