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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL UHF TRANSCEIVER i400PRO...

  • Page 2: Explicit Definitions

    Safe driving requires your full attention— for the IC-400PRO UHF TRANSCEIVER. anything less may result in an accident. NEVER connect the transceiver to a power source of more than 16 V DC.
  • Page 3 DO NOT BE CAREFUL! push the PTT when not actually desiring to trans- The transceiver will become hot when mit. operating continuously for long periods. DO NOT use or place the transceiver in areas with tem- This device complies with Standard peratures below –10°C or above +60°C, or in areas subject to Australia Specification No.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT ................ i 7 OTHER FUNCTIONS ..........22–33 I Smart-Ring and ATS EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ............. i ..22 (Automatic Transponder System) I Voice scrambler function ..........23 PRECAUTION ..............i I DTMF transmission ............24 TABLE OF CONTENTS ............iii I Channel lock function ...........24 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ..........

  • Page 5: Supplied Accessories

    SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES q Microphone ..............1 w Microphone hanger and screw set ......1 set e Microphone hanger cable ..........1 r DC power cable (OPC-1194) ..........1 t Function name stickers* (KEY STICKER) ......1 y Mounting bracket ............1 u Bracket bolts ..............4 i Mounting screws (M5×12) ..........

  • Page 6: Panel Description

    PANEL DESCRIPTION I Front panel Function Display (p. 4) Speaker q AF VOLUME CONTROL KNOB r [O] KEY* ➥ Push to enter channel bank selection mode. Rotate the knob to adjust the audio output level. • Minimum audio level is pre-programmed. •...
  • Page 7 PANEL DESCRIPTION t [DUP] KEY* u [MONI] KEY* ➥ ➥ N N Push to toggle the transmit frequency mode between N N Activates the following functions on each channel duplex and simplex. (CB channel 1 to 8 only) independently: • Duplex: The set TX frequency is used for the transmission. •...
  • Page 8 PANEL DESCRIPTION i MICROPHONE CONNECTOR Key flow chart for the default setting Connect the supplied microphone or optional DTMF micro- Push [ ] to turn power ON. phone. Normal mode NEVER connect non-specified microphones. The pin assignments may be different and the transceiver may : [CH Up] : [Scan Start/Stop] be damaged.

  • Page 9: I Function Display

    PANEL DESCRIPTION I Function display u SCRAMBLER INDICATOR Appears when the scrambler function is activated. (Optional UT-109 (#02)/UT-110 (#02) SCRAMBLER UNIT is required.) i SELCALL/5TONE INDICATOR Appears when the specified Selcall/5-tone is received. o SCAN CHANNEL INDICATOR Appears when the selected memory channel is specified as a scan channel.

  • Page 10: Basic Operation

    BASIC OPERATION I Turning power ON I Channel selection ➥ Push [ ➥ Push [ ] to turn the power ON. ] to select the desired operating channel. • While pushing and holding [ ] or [ ], the displayed channel changes continuously until channel number “01”...

  • Page 11: I Receiving And Transmitting

    BASIC OPERATION I Receiving and transmitting D Transmitting notes RECEIVING: q Push [ ] to turn the power ON. • Time-out timer w Select the desired operating channel. (p. 5) After continuous transmission for a pre-programmed period, e While receiving a signal, adjust the audio output level to a the time-out timer is activated causing the transceiver to stop comfortable listening level.

  • Page 12: Repeater Operation

    REPEATER OPERATION I Repeater operation I Accessing a repeater Repeaters allow you to extend the operational range of your A repeater amplifies received signals and re-transmits them radio. on a different channel, allowing you to communicate over greater distances with improved reliability. When using a Normally, a repeater has independent frequencies for receive repeater, the transmit channel is shifted from the receive and transmit.

  • Page 13: Scan Operation

    SCAN OPERATION I Scan types The transceiver has 4 scan types, tag function and 4 resume IMPORTANT!: conditions providing scanning versatility. A microphone should be on hook to start scanning. Tag channels are independently set for open, group and pri- ority scans.

  • Page 14: I Scanning Preparation

    SCAN OPERATION Scanning preparation r Push [SCN] (Scan Start/Stop) to select the tag setting ON IC-400PRO scans all tagged channels, and can be selected so the scan resume condition is a pause or timer scan. and OFF. Therefore, these items must be set before starting a scan •...
  • Page 15 SCAN OPERATION D Setting scan resume condition t Push [ q Push [ O ] (Bank/Func) for 1 sec. to enter Function mode. ] to select the desired scan resume condi- w Push [ O ] (Bank/Func) for 1 sec. again to enter Set mode. tion.

  • Page 16: I Open Scan

    SCAN OPERATION I Open scan e Push [SCN] (Scan Start/Stop) for 1 sec. to return to Open scan searches for being transmitted signals automati- Normal mode. cally and makes it easier to locate new stations for contact or - “OS” appears besides the channel number indication. listening purposes.

  • Page 17: I Group And Priority Scans

    SCAN OPERATION I Group and priority scans r Select the priority channel if desired. Group and priority scans repeatedly watch a priority channel - Push [ ] to select the desired channel. while scanning specified channels. This is useful when wait- - Push [DUP] (Dup/Pri) for 1 sec.

  • Page 18: I Repeater Search Scan

    SCAN OPERATION I Repeater search scan e Push and hold [SCN] (Scan Start/Stop) to return to Normal The repeater search scan is not only searching for a signal mode. on the repeater channels, but also access a repeater by • “RS” appears when the repeater scan is selected. transmitting automatically in sequence.
  • Page 19 SCAN OPERATION D D Repeater search scan flow Scanning channel is displayed. Searches for signal on Scan repeater output signal. Access to the repeater automatically. Wait for a signal from the repeater. When not reply signal is received. Access to the next re- peater automatically.

  • Page 20: Group Mode Operation

    • Push [ O ] (Bank/Func) for 1 sec. to enter the transceiver into Function mode. The IC-400PRO is equipped with 51 CTCSS frequencies for • The bank and channel can be selected after entering Set mode. group mode operation. The group mode operation provides communication with silent stand-by since you will only receive calls from group members using the same CTCSS frequency.
  • Page 21 Note that CTCSS group mode is not private—anyone can receive your calls. The IC-400PRO is equipped with 51 CTCSS frequency for Push [DUP] CTCSS GROUP MODE use. Selecting a CTCSS frequen- t Push [MONI] for 1 sec.

  • Page 22: Selcall Operation

    CTCSS frequencies ver- TX code is transmit SelCall code. Max. 32 TX code chan- sus 100,000 ways to make an individual call with Selcall using nels can be pre-programmed into the IC-400PRO using 5tone. the optional CS-400PRO...

  • Page 23: D Tx Code Number Edit

    SELCALL OPERATION e Push [MONI] (Call) to set the TX code channel, and return D TX code number edit to Function mode. The [MONI] (Call) key (in Function mode) enables you to change the TX code contents within the allowable digits. The group call function works by allowing you to edit a special ‘group code’...
  • Page 24 SELCALL OPERATION r Push [ o Push [MONI] (Call) to transmit the code on the selected ] to set the desired code. • Select “❋” when group code is set. channel. Appears while transmitting Push [ ] or [ Push [MONI] t Push [MONI] (Call) to set the code and the editable digit move to right automatically.

  • Page 25: I When Receiving A Call

    CS-400PRO . See the help file for CLONING SOFTWARE RX code is receiving SelCall code. Max. 8 RX code chan- setting details. nels can be pre-programmed into the IC-400PRO using Appears Blinks the optional CS-400PRO CLONING SOFTWARE You can set the transceiver condition when receiving an indi- vidual call using the CS-400PRO .

  • Page 26: I Setting The Silent Stand-By Condition

    SELCALL OPERATION I Setting the silent stand-by condition e To monitor the channel; The SelCall mute condition allows silent operation until you are selcalled. Push [MONI] (Moni(Audi)) for 1 sec. to release the SelCall mute (audio is emitted; ‘Audible’ condition). q While in Function mode, push [DUP] (CONT/SGL) and •...

  • Page 27: Other Functions

    • When no answer back is received, the transceiver emits short • When the CTCSS frequency (or group code) is set to the faint beep tones. IC-400PRO, this function is available only for the same e Push [PTT] to answer and to stop the flashing. frequency (code) setting.

  • Page 28: I Voice Scrambler Function

    OTHER FUNCTIONS I Voice scrambler function (optional UT-109/110 is required) e Push [MONI] for 1 sec. to enter the individual setting. The voice scrambler function provides communication priva- r Push [MONI] several times until “SCR” appears. cy. The optional UT-109/110 (#02) VOICE SCRAMBLER UNITS provides high performance private communication between stations with the same scrambling codes.

  • Page 29: I Dtmf Transmission

    OTHER FUNCTIONS I DTMF I Channel lock KEY ASSIGNMENT KEY ASSIGNMENT transmission function Up to 8 DTMF (Dual Tone Multiple Frequency) code channels This function electronically locks [ ], [ ], [SCN] (Scan are available for storage of often used DTMF codes of up to Start/Stop)/(ID-MR Select), [MR-CH 1] to [MR-CH 4] and 24 digits and the automatic DTMF transmission function is [Hook Scan] keys (if assigned) to prevent accidental chan-...

  • Page 30: I Rx Frequency Setting

    OTHER FUNCTIONS I RX frequency setting (for private banks only) e Push [MONI] for 1 sec. to enter the individual setting. The receive frequency in the private bank channels can be r Push [MONI] several times until the RX frequency appears. re-programmed within 450 to 500 MHz frequency range depending on the setting.

  • Page 31: I Wide/Narrow Function

    OTHER FUNCTIONS I Wide/Narrow KEY ASSIGNMENT function i Push [DUP] to set the number and the editable digit move to right. This function temporarily changes the bandwidth between wide or narrow on Private channels only. [Wide/Narrow] must be assigned to the desired program- mable key using the optional CS-400PRO CLONING SOFT Push [DUP]...

  • Page 32: I Set Mode

    OTHER FUNCTIONS I Set mode t Push [SCN] for 1 sec. to change the common setting, or Set mode allows you to change seldom used common set- ting for the transceiver, or individual setting for the operating [MONI] for the individual setting. y Push [SCN]/[MONI] (the same key that you pushed in channel.
  • Page 33 OTHER FUNCTIONS D D Set mode flow chart The following flow chart describes Set mode details. ❍ Common setting AF Min level Auto power OFF Lockout Scan Stop Timer Normal mode Push [ O ] (Bank/Func) for 1 sec. Squelch level SelCall Form Function mode Push [SCN]...
  • Page 34 OTHER FUNCTIONS D D Common setting • Squelch level Adjust the noise squelch level within a 0 to 255 range. - The lower the set value is the easier it is for the squelch to open, • Backlight condition and easier for the scan to stop. The transceiver has display backlight for night-time opera- tion.
  • Page 35 OTHER FUNCTIONS • Lockout CB • SelCall Format Select the transmission lockout (temporary transmission Select the SelCall format from CCIR, ZVEI1, ZVEI2, DZVEI, inhibit) capability from OFF, Busy and Rpt 1 for CB mode. EEA, EEA2, DAPL, TP40, TP100, DTMF, IC20 and INH. - OFF: No restriction for receiving a signal.
  • Page 36 OTHER FUNCTIONS • STN code (Station to be called) • ID code (Self ID number) ➥ Select the station code channel with [ ➥ Select the ID code channel with [ ] key. ] key. ➥ Set the desired station code following the steps as below. ➥...
  • Page 37 OTHER FUNCTIONS D D Individual setting • Scrambler function (The optional UT-109/110 is required) Set the scrambler codes to provides high performance pri- vate communication between stations with the same codes. • CTCSS function ACA class licence inhibits using this function in channels 5, Select CTCSS frequency.
  • Page 38 OTHER FUNCTIONS • RX frequency The receive frequency can be re-programmed from the transceiver if permitted. (p. 25) q While the receive frequency is displayed, push [DUP] to enter the RX frequency setting mode. w Push [DUP] to select the digit to be edited. e Push [ ]/[ ] to set the desired number.

  • Page 39: Programmable Function Keys

    PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTION KEYS The following functions can be assigned to [MONI], [SCN], SCAN START/STOP KEY ➥ Push to start or stop the scan. [DUP], [ O ], [ ] and [ ] programmable function keys with ➥ Push and hold to enter the scan type selection mode. the optional CS-400PRO CLONING SOFTWARE In the following explanations, programmable function names...

  • Page 40: Programmable Function Keys

    PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTION KEYS MONITOR KEY CALL KEY ➥ Push to transmit the 5tone code on the selected channel. Activates one of (or two of) the following functions on each ➥ Push and hold to enter the 5tone code channel/number channel independently: •...
  • Page 41 PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTION KEYS DUP/PRI KEY ➥ Push to toggle the transmit frequency mode between duplex and simplex. • Duplex: The set TX frequency is used for the transmission. • Simplex: The set RX frequency is used for the transmission. ➥ Push for 1 sec. to set the selected channel to priority or normal.

  • Page 42: Connection And Maintenance

    CONNECTION AND MAINTENANCE I Rear panel and connection I M P O R T A N T ! T h e Optional speaker Antenna microphone hanger (SP-22) connection is neces- sary to use the scan- ning function. R C A U T I O N ! N E V E R r e- red: move the fuse-holder from the DC power cable.

  • Page 43: I Mounting The Transceiver

    CONNECTION AND MAINTENANCE I Mounting the transceiver q ANTENNA CONNECTOR The universal mounting bracket supplied with your transceiv- Connects to an antenna. Contact your dealer about an- er allows overhead mounting. tenna selection and placement. • Mount the transceiver securely with the 4 supplied screws to a thick surface which can support more than 1.5 kg.

  • Page 44: I Optional Ut-108 Installation

    CONNECTION AND MAINTENANCE I Optional UT-108 installation I Optional UT-109 or UT-110 installation Install the optional UT-108 unit as follows: q Turn the power OFF, then disconnect the DC power cable. q Turn the power OFF, then disconnect the DC power cable. w Unscrew the 4 cover screws, then remove the bottom w Unscrew the 4 cover screws, then remove the bottom cover.

  • Page 45: I Optional Opc-617 Installation

    CONNECTION AND MAINTENANCE I Optional OPC-617 installation I Antenna A key element in the performance of any communication sys- Install the OPC-617 as shown below. tem is an antenna. Contact your dealer about antennas and the best places to mount them. I Fuse replacement A fuse is installed in the supplied DC power cable.

  • Page 46: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS D D GENERAL D D TRANSMITTER • Frequency coverage • Output power (at 13.8 V DC) : 5 W : 476.425–477.400 MHz • Modulation system : Variable reactance frequency Private : 450.000–500.000 MHz (RX only) modulation • Mode • Max. frequency deviation : ±5 kHz : 16K0F3E •...

  • Page 47: Options

    OPTIONS UT-108 SM-25 DTMF DECODER UNIT DESKTOP MICROPHONE Provides pager and code squelch capabilities. For base station operation. Monitor switch is equipped. UT-109/UT-110 VOICE SCRAMBLER UNITS • UT-109: Non-rolling type (max. 32 codes) • UT-110: Rolling type (max. 1020 codes) OPC-617 ACC CABLE Provides external terminal connec-...
  • Page 48 A-6287D-1AU Printed in Japan 1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003 Japan © 2003 Icom Inc.

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