Icom IC-92AD Instruction Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Icom Manuals
  4. Transceiver
  5. IC-92AD
  6. Instruction manual

Icom IC-92AD Instruction Manual

Vhf/uhf digital transceiver
Hide thumbs Also See for IC-92AD:
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Download this manual See also: Service Manual
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
VHF/UHF DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER
i92AD
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.

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the IC-92AD and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Subscribe to Our Youtube Channel

Related Manuals for Icom IC-92AD

Summary of Contents for Icom IC-92AD

  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF/UHF DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER i92AD 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

    FOREWORD FEATURES Thank you for purchase of this fi ne Icom product. We under- ❍ DV mode (Digital voice + Low-speed data stand you have a choice of many different radios in the mar- communication) operation ready ket place. Many hours of research and development went –...

  • Page 3: Precautions

    If you experience a ringing in CAUTION!: Changes or modifications to this device, not your ears, reduce the volume level or discontinue use. expressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority to RWARNING! NEVER operate the transceiver while operate this device under FCC regulations.

  • Page 4: Supplied Accessories

    PRECAUTIONS SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES D Important notes when using GPS receiver The following accessories are supplied with the transceiver. q Hand strap ····································································· 1 • Please do not use the HM-175GPS close the TX antenna. w Antenna ·········································································· 1 The transmit signal may cause GPS receiver malfunction. e Battery pack (BP-256) ····················································...

  • Page 5: Notices

    175GPS. D Data output from HM-175GPS The optional HM-175GPS outputs GPS data (position data, etc.) to IC-92AD at intervals while receiving only. Therefore, the transceiver is not updated GPS data while transmitting. The transceiver transmits GPS data that was received prior to the last IC-92AD DV mode transmit.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD ····················································································· i 5 BASIC OPERATION ·····························································20–28 ■ Receiving ···············································································20 EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ··································································· i ■ Setting audio volume ·····························································20 FEATURES ························································································ i ■ Setting squelch level ······························································21 IMPORTANT ······················································································ i ■ Operating mode selection ······················································21 PRECAUTIONS ············································································ii, iii ■...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS ■ Low-speed data communication ············································56 12 MENU SCREEN OPERATION ··········································93–116 ■ General ■ Other function for DV mode operation ···································58 ··············································································93 ■ MENU screen indication for A band ·······································94 8 GPS/GPS-A OPERATION ··················································60–70 ■ MENU screen indication for B band ·······································94 ■...
  • Page 8 TABLE OF CONTENTS ■ Auto power ON ····································································130 ■ Time-out timer ······································································130 ■ PTT lock ···············································································130 ■ Font size ··············································································131 ■ Display backlighting ·····························································131 ■ LCD contrast ········································································131 ■ Cloning function ···································································132 ■ Resetting··············································································133 14 TROUBLESHOOTING ·····························································134 15 SPECIFICATIONS ···························································135–136 16 OPTIONS ········································································137–139 ■...

  • Page 9: Accessory Attachment

    ACCESSORY ATTACHMENT ■ Antenna ■ Hand strap Slide the hand strap through the Insert the supplied antenna into the antenna connector and screw down loop on the top of the belt clip as Jack cover the antenna as shown at left. illustrated at left to facilitate carrying the transceiver.

  • Page 10: Panel Description

    PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Front, top and side panels w TX/RX INDICATOR [TX/RX] (p. 24) Lights green while receiving a signal or when the squelch is open; lights red while transmitting. e PTT SWITCH [PTT] (p. 24) Push and hold to transmit, release to receive. r SQUELCH KEY [SQL] ➥...
  • Page 11 PANEL DESCRIPTION !3 EXTERNAL DC IN JACK [DC IN] i KEYPAD (pgs. 4, 5) ➥ Connects the supplied wall charger, BC-167A/D, to o CALL/RX➝CS KEY [CALL]/[RX➝CS](CALL) charge the attached battery pack. (p. 10) ➥ Push to select the call channel/TV channel/weather ➥...
  • Page 12 PANEL DESCRIPTION D KEYPAD Pushed momentarily Pushed and held for 1 sec. • Inputs digit ‘1’ for frequency input, memory channel selection, • Displays the simple band scope for a single sweep. (p. 23) etc. • Displays the simple band scope for continuation sweep. (p. 23) SCOPE •...
  • Page 13 PANEL DESCRIPTION Pushed momentarily Pushed and held for 1 sec. • Inputs digit ‘7’ for frequency input, memory channel selection, • During FM/FM-N mode operation, selects repeater tone, tone etc. squelch, tone squelch reverse, DTCS squelch, DTCS squelch re- • While pushing [PTT], this key sends the DTMF code “7.” verse and no tone operation in sequence.

  • Page 14: Function Display

    PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Function display • Single band indication q BATTERY INDICATOR (pgs. 10, 12) ➥ “ ” (battery indicators) appear when the battery pack is attached. -DUP -DUP DSQL DSQL ➥ “ ” appears when the battery cells/pack must be PRIO PRIO 439 706...
  • Page 15 PANEL DESCRIPTION ➥ “C” appears when the call channel is selected. • While operating in DV mode; ➥ “ DSQL” appears while the digital call sign squelch func- (pgs. 16, 73) ➥ “WX” appears when the weather channel is selected. tion is in use.

  • Page 16: 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 specifi ed Icom battery an explosion. packs with Icom radios. Only Icom battery packs are tested •...

  • Page 17: Charging Caution

    0˚C to +40˚C (+32˚F to dry place with the temperature between –20˚C to +25˚C +104˚F). Icom recommends charging the batter y at (–4˚F to +77˚F). +25˚C (+77˚F). The battery may heat up or rupture if NOTE: When the desktop charger's charging indicator charged out of the specified temperature range.

  • Page 18: Regular Charging

    BATTERY CHARGING ■ Regular charging Prior to using the transceiver for the first time, the battery pack must be fully charged for optimum life and operation. • BC-167A/D D Battery indicators Transceiver The indicators show “ ,” “ ” and “ ”...

  • Page 19: Rapid Charging

    BATTERY CHARGING ■ Rapid charging The optional BC-177 provides rapid charging of the battery Transceiver pack. (with battery pack) • Charging period: approx. 2.5 hours (with BP-256) Turn power OFF. Battery pack D Charging note to AC outlet • Be sure to turn the transceiver power OFF. CP-12L Detach the battery pack from the transceiver then charge OPC-254L...

  • Page 20: Optional Battery Case

    BATTERY CHARGING ■ Optional battery case ■ Battery information ➥ Install 2 D Battery life × LR6 (AA) size alkaline batteries into the The transceiver operates with the BP-256 Li-ion as follows. optional BP-257 BATTERY However, when operating in DV mode, operating time may CASE be shortened by one-half hour.

  • Page 21: External Dc Power Operation

    BATTERY CHARGING ■ External DC power operation An optional cigarette lighter cable • CP-12L (Optional) (CP-12L or CP-19R; for 12 V or external DC power cable cigarette lighter socket) (OPC-254L) can be used for external power operation. Transceiver D Operating note to cigarette lighter •...

  • Page 22: Frequency And Channel Setting

    FREQUENCY AND CHANNEL SETTING ■ Main band selection D How to change the main band The IC-92AD has two independent operating bands; A band and B band . A band can operate (VFO A) (VFO B) (VFO A) ➥ Push [MAIN/DUAL] to toggle between A and B band.

  • Page 23: Mode Selection

    FREQUENCY AND CHANNEL SETTING ■ Mode selection D VFO mode D Memory mode VFO mode is used to set the desired frequency. Memory mode is used for operation on memory channels which store programmed frequencies. ➥ Push [VFO] to select VFO mode. q Push [MR] to select memory mode.

  • Page 24: Operating Band Selection

    FREQUENCY AND CHANNEL SETTING ■ Operating band selection D Call/TV*/Weather † channels Call channels are used for quick recall of most-often used The transceiver can receive the AM broadcast, HF bands, frequencies. 50 MHz, FM broadcast, VHF air, 144 MHz, 300 MHz, 400 * Appears only when TV channels are programmed via the MHz or 800 MHz* bands.
  • Page 25 FREQUENCY AND CHANNEL SETTING • Available frequency bands • A band +DUP +DUP DTCS DTCS +DUP +DUP DTCS DTCS +DUP +DUP DTCS DTCS +DUP +DUP DTCS DTCS PRIO PRIO WX WX EMR PRIO PRIO WX WX EMR PRIO PRIO WX WX EMR PRIO PRIO WX...

  • Page 26: 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-92AD. q Push [VFO] to select VFO mode, if necessary. † • 5.0 kHz* •...

  • Page 27: D Using The Keypad

    FREQUENCY AND CHANNEL SETTING D Using the keypad • Entering 433.580 MHz • Entering 80.200 MHz • Changing 100 kHz The frequency can be directly set via nu- and below. meric keys. +DUP +DUP DTCS DTCS +DUP +DUP DTCS DTCS Editing •...

  • Page 28: Basic Operation

    BASIC OPERATION ■ Receiving ■ Setting audio volume Make sure a charged battery pack (BP-256) or brand new Rotate [VOL] to adjust the audio level. alkaline batteries (BP-257) are installed (pgs. 1, 12). • If squelch is closed, push and hold [SQL] while setting the audio level.

  • Page 29: Setting Squelch Level

    BASIC OPERATION ■ Setting squelch level ■ Operating mode selection The squelch circuit mutes the received audio signal depend- Operating modes are determined by the modulation of the ing on the signal strength. The receiver has 9 squelch levels, radio signals. The transceiver has total 5 operating modes (A a continuously open setting and an automatic squelch set- band: FM, WFM and AM modes, B band FM, FM-N, AM and ting.

  • Page 30: Monitor Function

    BASIC OPERATION ■ Monitor function ■ Attenuator function This function is used to listen to weak signals without dis- The attenuator prevents distortion of a desired signal by turbing the squelch setting or to open the squelch manually very strong signals near the desired frequency or when very even when mute functions such as the tone squelch are in strong electric fi...

  • Page 31: Band Scope

    BASIC OPERATION ■ Band scope D Continuous sweep q Set the desired frequency as band scope center fre- The band scope function allows you to visually check a quency. specifi ed frequency range around the center frequency. • Push [MAIN/DUAL] to select “MAIN band” during dual watch. w Push and hold [SCOPE](1) for 3 sec.

  • Page 32: Transmitting

    BASIC OPERATION ■ Transmitting ■ Transmit power selection CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna will damage The transceiver has four output power levels to suit your operating requirements. S-Low output power during short- the transceiver. range communications may reduce the possibility of interfer- ence to other stations and will reduce current consumption.

  • Page 33: Lock Function

    To prevent accidental frequency changes and unnecessary Dualwatch operation monitors two frequencies simultane- function access, use the lock function. ously. The IC-92AD has two independent receiver circuits as A band and B band (available frequency bands and operating ➥ Push and hold [MENU/ ] for 1 sec.
  • Page 34 BASIC OPERATION D Setting audio volume D Main band selection ➥ Push [MAIN/DUAL] to select upper side band or lower The audio level for dualwatch operation can be adjusted side band as the main operating band alternately. both on upper side band and lower side band simultaneously (default).
  • Page 35 BASIC OPERATION D Volume setting for dualwatch D Setting squelch level q Push and hold [MAIN/DUAL] for 1 sec. to enter the dual- The volume setting for dualwatch can be set for both bands simultaneously or for each band separately in set mode. watch operation, if necessary w While pushing and holding [SQL], rotate [DIAL] to adjust q Enter “VOLUME SELECT”...

  • Page 36: Tv Channel Operation

    BASIC OPERATION ■ TV channel operation w Rotate [DIAL] to select the channel to be skipped. TV channel operation is available only when TV channels • To clear the skip setting, rotate [DIAL] while pushing and hold- are programmed using the optional RS-92. Also (p.

  • Page 37: Repeater And Duplex Operations

    REPEATER AND DUPLEX OPERATIONS ■ Repeater operation e Push and hold [TONE](7) for 1 When using a repeater, the transmit frequency is shifted sec. to activate the subaudible from the receive frequency by the offset frequency. (p. 110) tone encoder, according to re- This is 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 Although [DIAL] and [ ](5) are used for description in this ➥ Push and hold [DUP](4) for 1 sec. to select “–DUP” (neg- section, [ ](2)/[ ](8) and [ ](6) are available instead of [DIAL] and [ ](5).

  • Page 40: Auto Repeater Function

    REPEATER AND DUPLEX OPERATIONS ■ Auto repeater function U.S.A. version only q Enter “AUTO RPT” in set mode. (p. 97) The U.S.A. version automatically use standard repeater set- tings (duplex ON/OFF, duplex direction, tone encoder ON/OFF) ➪ ➪ ❮MENU screen❯ ❮SET MODE❯...

  • Page 41: 1750 Hz Tone

    REPEATER AND DUPLEX OPERATIONS ■ 1750 Hz tone i Push and hold [PTT] to transmit. Some European repeaters require a 1750 Hz tone burst to o Release [PTT] to receive. be accessed. For such European repeaters, perform the fol- !0 Push and hold [SQL] to check whether the other station’s lowing.

  • Page 42: Dv Mode Operation

    ■ Digital mode operation w Enter “MY” in call sign set mode. ➪ ➪ ❮MENU screen❯ ❮CALL SIGN❯ ❮MY❯ The IC-92AD can be operated in digital voice mode and † ‡ (Push [MENU/ ]) (Rotate [DIAL] , then push [ ](5) low-speed data operation for both transmit and receive.
  • Page 43 DV MODE OPERATION y Push [ ](6) to select 2nd digit, then rotate [DIAL] !0 Push [ ](5) to store the programmed call sign with note † to se- lect the desired character or code. and returns to MY CALL SIGN screen. !1 Push [MENU/ •...

  • Page 44: Station Call Sign Programming

    DV MODE OPERATION D Station call sign programming y Push [ ](6) to select 2nd digit, then rotate [DIAL] † to se- Station call sign must be programmed to call a specifi c sta- lect the desired character or code. tion as well as for repeater operation in both digital voice and •...
  • Page 45 ✔ For your information The IC-92AD has a call sign edit record function. When editing a call sign stored in a call sign memory, regu- lar memory or call channel, the default setting is to store the edited call sign into a blank channel automatically.

  • Page 46: Digital Voice Mode Operation

    DV MODE OPERATION ■ Digital voice mode operation y Release [PTT] to return to receive. q Set the desired frequency in B band. (pgs. 14, 18) • The other station’s call sign will be received. • Select output power, if desired. (p. 24) w Select DV mode.

  • Page 47: When Calling The Desired Station

    DV MODE OPERATION D When calling the desired station D When sending a CQ Continued instruction from step x on page 38. Continued instruction from step x on page 38. c Rotate [DIAL] c Rotate [DIAL] † † † † to select “UR,”...

  • Page 48: About The D-Star System

    10 GHz Repeater D Repeater C About time-out timer function The IC-92AD has a time-out timer function for digital re- 440 MHz peater operation. The timer limits a continuous transmis- 440 MHz sion for approx. 10 min. Warning beeps will sound before 30 sec.

  • Page 49: Digital Repeater Operation

    DV MODE OPERATION ■ Digital repeater operation u Repeat the steps t and y to enter the desired repeater Repeater call signs must be programmed for repeater op- call sign. eration in both digital voice and low-speed data communica- • Up to an 8-digit of call sign can be set. tions.

  • Page 50: Repeater Operation In The Same Zone

    DV MODE OPERATION D Repeater operation in the same zone q Set the desired repeater’s frequency, offset and shift di- m Push [MENU/ ] to return to frequency indication. t Push [PTT] to transmit; release to receive. rection in B band. (pgs.
  • Page 51 DV MODE OPERATION • Setting example 1 Zone Area 1 Repeater 1 Area 2 Repeater 2 Area 3 Repeater 3 Area 4 Repeater 4 : A11111 : A22222 (Gateway) : A33333 : A44444 Station A Station C Station B : A2222A : A4444C Internet Internet...

  • Page 52: Repeater Operation Into Another Zone

    DV MODE OPERATION D Repeater operation into another zone q Set the desired repeater’s frequency, offset and shift di- n Push [ ](5) to set the call sign for “R2.” • Return to CALL SIGN screen. rection in B band. (pgs.
  • Page 53 DV MODE OPERATION • Setting example 2 Zone A Repeater 3 Repeater 3 3 Repeater 3 Area 1 Area 2 Area 4 : A33333 : A33333 : A33333 Area 3 (Gateway) Repeater 1 Repeater 2 Repeater 4 : A11111 : A22222 : A44444 Station A Station B...

  • Page 54: Received Call Sign

    DV MODE OPERATION ■ Received call sign • Station call sign • Called station call sign RX CALL SIGN RX CALL SIGN RX CALL SIGN RX CALL SIGN RX01 RX01 RX01 RX01 When a call is received in DV mode, the calling station and CALLER: CALLER: CALLED:...
  • Page 55 DV MODE OPERATION D One-touch reply using the call record Important! Setting call signs with the “One-touch reply using the call The stored call signs in the call record can be used to the record” operation as at left are for temporary operation call.

  • Page 56: Copying The Call Sign

    DV MODE OPERATION ■ Copying the call sign D Copying the call sign memory contents • When “AUTO” is set to “EDIT RECORD” item r Push [ ](6) to select the call sign programming mode. This function is convenient when or modifying a part of the •...
  • Page 57 DV MODE OPERATION • When “SELECT” is set to “EDIT RECORD” item r Push [ ](6) to select the call sign programming mode. • The 1st digit of the selected call sign blinks. t Edit or modify the selected call sign as described in “Sta- tion call sign programming”...

  • Page 58: D Copying The Call Record Contents Into Call Sign Memory

    DV MODE OPERATION D Copying the call record contents into call sign memory This is a way to copy the call record contents • When “CALLER,” “RXRPT1” or “RXRPT2” is (“CALLER,” into call sign memory “RXRPT1” and “RXRPT2”) (“UR,” “R1” and selected z Push [ ](6) then rotate [DIAL] at the same time or individually.

  • Page 59: Break-In Communication

    DV MODE OPERATION ■ Break-in communication • How to use the break-in? While operating with the call sign squelch , the (p. 124) The break-in function allows you to break into a conversa- squelch never opens even if a call is re- (no audio sounds) tion, where the two original stations are communicating with ceived, unless your own call sign...

  • Page 60: Message Operation

    DV MODE OPERATION ■ Message operation D TX message programming r Rotate [DIAL] † to select the desired character or symbol. TX messages are available for up to 5 channels and each • Push [A/a](3) to change the character group from “AB” (alpha- channel can be programmed with a message of up to 20 betical characters;...

  • Page 61: Message Transmission

    B band. w Perform the steps q to e in “D TX message program- NOTE: Only one message can be stored in the IC-92AD. ming” as at left. The received message is cleared by turning power OFF, e Rotate [DIAL] †...

  • Page 62: Automatic Reply Function

    DV MODE OPERATION ■ Automatic reply function D RX message indication The automatic reply function replies to calls by a station that specifi ed your call sign. The received message can also be checked in message/po- Two methods of replying are available— one is making a sition set mode.

  • Page 63: Voice Memory Recording For Automatic Reply

    DV MODE OPERATION D Voice memory recording for automatic reply D Play-back or erase the voice memory q Push [MENU/ ] to select menu mode indication. IMPORTANT! w Rotate [DIAL] † to select “DV VOICE MEMO,” then push Deactivate the dualwatch function and set minimum [VOL] †...

  • Page 64: Emr (Emergency) Communication

    DV MODE OPERATION ■ EMR (Emergency) communication ■ Low-speed data communication The EMR communication mode is available for digital mode In addition to the digital voice communication, low-speed operation. In the EMR communication mode, no call sign data communication is available. setting is necessary.

  • Page 65: Transmission Condition Setting

    (poor data throughput per- q Set your own, station call signs, etc. as described in “Dig- formance). In such a case, the IC-92AD displays an “L” in the ital voice mode operation” and “Digital repeater op- (p.

  • Page 66: Dv Voice Memory

    ■ Other functions for DV mode operation D DV voice memory ◆ Track size setting The IC-92AD has a DV voice memory that records a total 30 The track size can be changed with the following instruction. second of received audio.
  • Page 67 (p. 91) (p. 128) When a signal other than DV mode is received, the IC-92AD w Enter “TRACK” in DV voice memo set mode. DV automatic detection switches to monitor in FM mode ➪...

  • Page 68: Gps/Gps-A Operation

    (Push [MENU/ ]) (Rotate [DIAL] , then push [ ](5) pass through the [DATA/SP/MIC] jack of the IC-92AD. In addition, the GPS message transmission is also available • GPS TX MODE screen is displayed. in GPS mode operation. GPS TX MODE GPS TX MODE *GPS receiver with RS-232C terminal is required.

  • Page 69: D Gps Message Programming

    GPS/GPS-A OPERATION e Rotate [DIAL] † to select the desired character or symbol. NOTE: Set the GSV sentence to OFF when sending the • Push [A/a](3) to change the character group from “AB” (alpha- GPS message to conventional digital transceivers betical characters;...

  • Page 70: Gps Message Automatic Transmission

    GPS/GPS-A OPERATION D GPS message automatic transmission [NOTICE] q Enter “GPS AUTO TX” in DV set mode. (p. 106) Only use GPS message automatic transmission in simplex mode. Automatic GPS message transmission through a repeater may ➪ ➪ ❮MENU screen❯ ❮DV SET MODE❯...

  • Page 71: Position Indication

    GPS/GPS-A OPERATION D Position indication [Indication items] • MY POSITION : Displaying own latitude and longitude. q Enter “POSITION” in message/position set mode. • RX POSITION : Displaying other station latitude and longitude. ➪ ➪ ❮MENU screen❯ ❮MESSAGE/POSITION❯ ❮POSITION❯ • ELEVATION : Displaying own elevation and the time.
  • Page 72 GPS/GPS-A OPERATION D Displaying own/received position data with e Push and hold [S.MR](MR) for 1 sec. to save the selected position data to GPS memory (CH00). compass • The M-CH number advances automatically in case the next Displaying own direction, received station’s direction and set M-CH is already contains information.

  • Page 73: Gps Data Addition

    GPS/GPS-A OPERATION D GPS data addition r Rotate [DIAL] † to select desired items (NAME, TIME, LATITUDE, LONGITUDE, BANK or BANK NAME), then q Enter “GPS MEMORY” in message/position set mode. push [ ](6) to edit the selected item. ➪ ➪...

  • Page 74: Gps Alarm Setting

    GPS/GPS-A OPERATION D GPS alarm setting e Push [ ](6), then rotate[DIAL] † to select the desired memory channel. GPS alarm sounds when your own position is close the specified position. This function can be set to use informa- BANK A BANK A <ADDITION>...

  • Page 75: Gps Memory Clearing

    GPS/GPS-A OPERATION D GPS memory clearing r Push and hold [CLR](1) for 1 sec. to clear. • 1 beep sounds, then the memory channel is cleared. q Enter “GPS MEMORY” in message/position set mode. • Remaining channels scroll up. ➪ ➪...

  • Page 76: Gps Set Mode Items

    GPS/GPS-A OPERATION ■ GPS set mode items D GPS SPEED D Entering GPS set mode q Enter “GPS SET MODE” in message/position set mode. Selects the data transmission speed for packet operation from 4800 bps and 9600 bps. (default) ➪ ➪...

  • Page 77: Alarm Area

    GPS/GPS-A OPERATION D Alarm area 1 D Alarm area 2 Sets GPS alarm active range within 00′05″ to 59′59″ in Selects GPS alarm active range from “LIMITED,” “EX- TENDED” and “BOTH” when “CH” or “RX” is selected at 1 sec. steps.

  • Page 78: Gps-A Operation

    Set the GPS-A set items. (p. 103) • GPS-A code details Your own call sign Time stamp h; H.M.S (Hour/Minute/Second) Unproto address z; D.H.M (Day/Hour/Minute) Time stamp Latitude Longitude Data extension Comment JA3YUA-1>GPS-A,IC-92AD:/002338h3437.38N/13534.24E>000/000/I am here! Can you watch me? GPS-A symbol (Car)

  • Page 79: Memory/Call Channels

    MEMORY/CALL CHANNELS ■ General description The IC-92AD has 850 memory channels in the A band, 450 CAUTION! memory channels in the B band, and 2 call channels in each Memory data can be erased by static electricity, electric band. Memory channels in each band include 50 scan edge transients, etc.

  • Page 80: Selecting A Memory Channel

    MEMORY/CALL CHANNELS ■ Selecting a memory channel D Using [DIAL]— Programmed channels D Using [DIAL]— All channels q Push [MR] to select memory mode. q Push [MR] to select memory mode. w Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired memory channel. w Push and hold [S.MW](MR) for 1 sec.

  • Page 81: Selecting A Call Channel

    MEMORY/CALL CHANNELS D Using the KEYPAD ■ Selecting a call channel q Push [MR] to select memory mode. w Use the keypad to enter 3 digits to select the desired q Push [CALL] to select call channel mode. † memory channel. •...

  • Page 82: Memory Channel Programming

    MEMORY/CALL CHANNELS ■ Memory channel programming q Push [VFO] to select VFO mode. [EXAMPLE]: Programming 145.870 MHz into memor y w Set the desired frequency: channel 11 (blank channel). ➥ Select the desired band with [BAND]. Push and hold ➥ Set the desired frequency with [DIAL]. S.MW VFO mode for 1 sec.

  • Page 83: Memory Bank Setting

    ■ Memory bank setting r Push [ ](4) or [ ](6) to select the desired bank group (A– The IC-92AD has a total of 26 banks (A to Z). Regular mem- Z) or bank channel (0–99) digit. ory channels, 000 to 799 (A band) / 000 to 399 (B band), are assigned to the desired bank for easy memory management.

  • Page 84: Memory Bank Selection

    MEMORY/CALL CHANNELS ■ Memory bank selection e Rotate [DIAL] to select the bank channel. q Push [MR] several times to select memory bank mode. w While pushing and holding [BAND], rotate [DIAL] to se- • Only programmed channels are displayed. lect the desired bank (A to Z).

  • Page 85: Programming Memory/Bank/Scan Name

    MEMORY/CALL CHANNELS ■ Programming memory/bank/scan name Each memory channel can be programmed with an alpha- • Push [ ](6) to move the cursor right; push [ ](4) to move the cursor left. numeric channel name for easy recognition and can be indi- cated independently by channel.

  • Page 86: Selecting Memory/Bank Name Indication

    MEMORY/CALL CHANNELS ■ Selecting memory/bank name [EXAMPLE]: Programming the bank name “AIR” into the scan edge channel 03A. indication Push Push SCAN S.MW to select memory mode. to select BNAME *. During memory mode operation, either the programmed memory name or bank name can be displayed below the 127 500 145 870 µ...

  • Page 87: Copying Memory/Call Contents

    MEMORY/CALL CHANNELS ■ Copying memory/call contents Holding [S.MW](MR) for 2 sec. at the step w, will also This function transfers a memory channel’s contents to VFO (or another memory/call channel). This is useful when copy the memory contents to VFO. In this case, the steps searching for signals around a memory channel frequency e and r are not necessary.

  • Page 88: Memory Clearing

    MEMORY/CALL CHANNELS ■ Memory clearing VFO mode Contents of programmed memories can be cleared (erased), Push SCAN if desired. 145 870 to select CLEAR . q Push and hold [S.MW](MR) for 1 sec. to enter select 145 000 PSKIP PSKIP µ...

  • Page 89: 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 r Push [ ](4) or [ ](6) to select the desired bank group or cleared or reassigned to another memory bank.

  • Page 90: Scan Operation

    SCAN OPERATION ■ Scan types SELECTED BAND SCAN Repeatedly scans all fre- quencies over the entire se- (p. 83) lected band. Band Band Scanning searches for signals automatically and makes it edge edge easier to locate new stations for contact or listening pur- Scan poses.

  • Page 91: Full/Band/Programmed Scan

    SCAN OPERATION ■ Full/band/programmed scan r To start the scan, release [SCAN](2). q Push [VFO] to select VFO mode • Select the desired frequency band with [BAND], if desired. • Scan pauses when a signal is received. w Set the squelch level. •...

  • Page 92: Scan Edges Programming

    SCAN OPERATION ■ Scan edges programming t Push and hold [S.MW](MR) for 1 sec. Scan edges can be programmed in the same manner as memory channels. Scan edges are programmed into scan • 3 beeps sound • The other scan edge channel “B,” 00B to 24B, is automatically edges, 00A/00B to 24A/24B, in memory channels.

  • Page 93: Memory Scan

    SCAN OPERATION ■ Memory scan r Release [SCAN](2) to start the selected 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, or resumes will not start.

  • Page 94: Memory Bank Scan

    SCAN OPERATION ■ Memory bank scan r Release [SCAN](2) to start the selected scan. IMPORTANT!: To perform memory bank scan, 2 or more bank channels MUST be programmed, otherwise the • Scan pauses when a signal is received. • Rotate [DIAL] to change the scanning direction, or resumes scan will not start.

  • Page 95: 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 146 010 µ...
  • Page 96 SCAN OPERATION ✔ CONVENIENT! t Push and hold [S.MW](MR) for 1 sec. to store the skip During VFO scanning, such as programmed scan, the skip condition into the memory. setting can be programmed into the highest blank memory • “SKIP” or “PSKIP” indicator appears, according to the skip se- lection in the step r.

  • Page 97: 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 scan pauses when receiving signals according to the the resume time. It can be set from 0–5 sec. or unlimited. scan pause time.

  • Page 98: Priority Watch

    PRIORITY WATCH ■ Priority watch types Priority watch checks for signals on the frequency every MEMORY/CALL CHANNEL WATCH 5 sec. while operating on a VFO frequency or scanning. The While operating on a VFO fre- 5 sec. transceiver has 3 priority watch types to suit your needs. quency, priority watch checks Memory for a signal on the selected...

  • Page 99: Priority Watch Operation

    PRIORITY WATCH ■ Priority watch operation • During priority watch Although [DIAL] and [ ](5) are used for description in this section, [ ](2)/[ ](8) and [ ](6) are available instead of PRIO PRIO PRIO PRIO 433 260 145 180 [DIAL] and [ ](5).

  • Page 100: Vfo Scan Watch

    PRIORITY WATCH D VFO scan watch i Push [VFO] to cancel the watch. q Select the channel(s) to be watched. For memory channel watch: • During priority watch Select the desired memory channel. PRIO PRIO For call channel watch: PRIO PRIO 888 800 145 000...

  • Page 101: Menu Screen Operation

    MENU SCREEN OPERATION ■ General r Rotate [DIAL] MENU screen is used for programming infrequently changed † to select the desired value or condition, then push [ ](5) to return to the setting item selection values or conditions of functions. mode.

  • Page 102: Menu Screen Indication For A Band

    MENU SCREEN OPERATION ■ MENU screen indication for A ■ Menu list band MENU REF. MENU REF. † pgs. 100–107 — CALL SIGN DV SET MODE While A band is selected, MENU screen shows following in- † — pgs. 108, 109 RX CALL SIGN SCAN dication.

  • Page 103: Display Set Mode

    MENU SCREEN OPERATION D DV set mode D DUP/TONE set mode Not available for the TV and weather channel mode. Available for B band. ITEMS REF. ITEMS REF. ITEMS REF. ITEMS REF. p. 100 p. 103 AUTO REPLY p. 110 p.

  • Page 104: Set Mode Items

    MENU SCREEN OPERATION ■ Set mode items D Auto power OFF POWER SAVE POWER SAVE POWER SAVE POWER SAVE The transceiver can be set to automatically turn OFF after AUTO1 AUTO1 AUTO1 AUTO1 a specifi ed time period with a beep when no key operations AUTO2 AUTO2 AUTO2...

  • Page 105: Monitor Key Action

    MENU SCREEN OPERATION D Monitor key action D Auto repeater U.S.A. version only The monitor key, [SQL] , can be set as a ‘sticky’ key. When The auto repeater function automatically turns ON or OFF set to the sticky condition, each push of [SQL] toggles the the duplex operation and tone encoder.

  • Page 106: Weather Alert Function

    MENU SCREEN OPERATION D Microphone simple mode D Auto power ON Microphone simple mode is used to change the function Auto power ON function turns the transceiver power ON au- assignments for keys on the optional HM-75A tomatically after passing the set time period from power OFF. REMOTE CON Select the desired time period within 30 minutes to 24 hours (pgs.

  • Page 107: Ptt Lock

    MENU SCREEN OPERATION D PTT lock TIME-OUT TIMER TIME-OUT TIMER TIME-OUT TIMER TIME-OUT TIMER Turns the PTT lock function ON and OFF. 1MIN 1MIN 1MIN 1MIN Transmission with [PTT] is inhibited when ON is selected to 3MIN 3MIN 3MIN 3MIN 5MIN 5MIN 5MIN...

  • Page 108: Dv Set Mode Items

    MENU SCREEN OPERATION ■ DV set mode items D Digital code The following items are selectable for B band. Sets the desired digital code for digital code squelch opera- D Auto reply tion. Total of 100 codes (00–99) are available. (default: 00) This function replies to an individual station call even you are DIGITAL CODE...

  • Page 109: Digital Monitor

    MENU SCREEN OPERATION D Digital monitor D RX call sign auto write Sets the desired monitoring mode during digital mode op- When an individual station call is received, the calling station eration from “Auto,” “Digital” and “Analog.” call sign can be automatically set in “UR.” (default: OFF) •...

  • Page 110: Gps Tx Mode

    MENU SCREEN OPERATION D GPS TX mode Sets the transmission of data from a connected GPS re- • Sentence formatter setting q Select “GPS” in GPS TX mode item, then push [ ](5) ‡ ceiver ON and OFF. When the position information is received from a connected enter the sentence formatter selection.

  • Page 111: Unproto Address

    MENU SCREEN OPERATION D Unproto Address 56 characters address can be entered for unproto address. • RMC : (Default OFF) q Push [ ](5) ‡ twice to enter the unproto address edit Set RMC sentence ON or OFF. mode. • GGA : (Default ON) w Rotate [DIAL] †...

  • Page 112: Time Stamp

    MENU SCREEN OPERATION D DATA extension D Time stamp Sets the data extension capability to “COURSE/SPEED” or Selects transmitting time stamp type from DHM, HMS and OFF (default). OFF. This function can be transmitted UTC (Universal Time The transceiver’s course and speed information is addition- Coordinated)time only.

  • Page 113: Gps-A Symbol

    MENU SCREEN OPERATION D GPS-A symbol D Comment Selects the desired GPS-A symbol. Program up to a 43-character* comment. The programmed Available symbols: Ambulance, Bus, Fire Truck, Bicycle, comment is transmitted with the GPS position data. Yacht, Helicopter, Small Aircraft, Ship (Power Boat), Car *36-character comment can only be programmed when (default), Motorcycle, Balloon, Jeep, Recreational Vehicle, “COURSE/SPEED”...

  • Page 114: Gps Auto Tx Timer

    MENU SCREEN OPERATION D GPS auto TX timer D Call sign edit record Selects the desired interval for automatic position transmis- Selects call sign programming when the call sign is edited or sion function from OFF (default), 5, 10, 30 second, 1, 3, 5, corrected with the pre-programmed call sign.
  • Page 115 MENU SCREEN OPERATION D Break-in function D EMR function The break-in function allows you to break into a conversation The EMR communication mode is available for digital mode where the two original stations are communicating with call operation. In the EMR communication mode, no call sign sign squelch enabled.

  • Page 116: D Scan Resume Timer

    MENU SCREEN OPERATION ■ Scan set mode items D Scan resume timer D Priority watch Selects the scan resume time from a pause after the re- Activates priority watch or priority watch with alert (Bell) ceived signal disappears. • OFF : The priority watch is turned OFF. (default) •...

  • Page 117: Memory Bank Link Function

    MENU SCREEN OPERATION D Memory bank link function D Program scan link function Sets the memory bank link function ON and OFF. Sets the program scan link function ON (default) (default; P-01–P24) The link function provides continuous bank scan, scanning and OFF .

  • Page 118: Offset Frequency

    MENU SCREEN OPERATION ■ DUP/TONE set mode items D TSQL frequency Selects tone frequency for tone squelch or pocket beep op- D Offset frequency eration from one of 50 available frequencies (67.0–254.1 Hz) (default: 88.5) Sets the offset frequency for duplex operation (repeater) within a 0 to 159.995 MHz range.

  • Page 119: D Dtmf Speed

    MENU SCREEN OPERATION D DTCS code D DTCS polarity 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 120: Display Set Mode Items

    MENU SCREEN OPERATION ■ Display set mode items D DTMF TX KEY Selects DTMF transmitting code when pushing and holding D Display backlighting [PTT], then pushing one of the 10-key keypad buttons. The transceiver has display backlighting with a 5 sec. timer •...

  • Page 121: Lcd Contrast

    MENU SCREEN OPERATION D LCD contrast D TX call sign display (B band only) The contrast of the LCD can be selected from 16 levels. Selects call sign display function from YOUR, MY and OFF. • 1 to 16 When this setting is set to YOUR or MY, the transceiver (Low contrast) (High contrast) (default: 8)

  • Page 122: Scroll Speed

    LARGE LARGE LARGE LARGE D Opening logo The opening logo indication (Icom logo and transceiver name) that is displayed at power ON can be skipped, if desired. • ON : Opening logo is displayed at power ON. (default) • OFF : Opening logo indication is skipped.

  • Page 123: Sounds Set Mode Items

    MENU SCREEN OPERATION ■ Sounds set mode items D Scope audio output D Beep output level Select the audio output function capability during sweep with Adjusts the key-touch beep tone level to the desired level band scope function. within 39 levels. •...
  • Page 124 MENU SCREEN OPERATION D Standby beep (B band only) Turns the beep emission capability ON and OFF when the communicating station finishes transmitting or the receive STANDBY BEEP STANDBY BEEP STANDBY BEEP STANDBY BEEP signal disappears while in the digital mode operation. (default: D Sub-band muting function Sub-band audio signal condition is selectable while dual-...

  • Page 125: Other Functions

    OTHER FUNCTIONS DTMF MEMORY Ch01 ■ Programming a DTMF code r Push the desired keys to input the characters. DTMF codes are used for autopatching, accessing repeat- • [0]–[9] input “0”–“9,” [A](VFO) inputs “A,” [B](MR) inputs “B,” ers, controlling other equipment, etc. The transceiver has 10 [C](CALL) inputs “C,”...

  • Page 126: Transmitting A Dtmf Code

    OTHER FUNCTIONS ■ Transmitting a DTMF code D Transmitting from DTMF memory in VFO D Transmitting from DTMF memory mode The selected DTMF code is transmitted at each push of the [SQL] switch while transmitting. The selected DTMF memory can be transmitted via keypad directly while transmitting.

  • Page 127: 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](9) for 1 sec. to enter DTMF transmitting.

  • Page 128: Confi Rming A Dtmf Memory

    DTMF MEMORY Ch01 01234567 89AB OTHER FUNCTIONS :SET :SEL :BACK :EDIT ■ Confi rming a DTMF memory ■ Setting DTMF transfer speed DTMF MEMORY Ch01 A DTMF memory can be confi rmed with a DTMF tone. The DTMF transfer speed can be selected. :SET :SEL :BACK...

  • Page 129: Tone Frequency And Dtcs Code

    OTHER FUNCTIONS ■ Tone frequency and DTCS code D Setting subaudible tones for repeater or D Subaudible (repeater) tone tone squelch Some repeaters require subaudible tones to be accessed. q Enter “CTCSS TONE (or RPT TONE)” in DUP/TONE… Subaudible tones are superimposed over your normal signal set mode.

  • Page 130: Digital Code And Digital Call Sign Setting

    OTHER FUNCTIONS ■ Digital code and digital call ***** MENU ***** ■ Tone frequency and DTCS code (Continued) DV SET MODE SCAN D Setting DTCS code for DTCS squelch or DUP/TONE... sign setting beep D Setting digital code for digital code squelch CTCSS TONE REPEATER TONE q Enter “DTCS CODE”...
  • Page 131 OTHER FUNCTIONS ***** MENU ***** CALL SIGN RX CALL S ***** MENU ***** MESSAGE/POS DV VOICE M SET MODE DV SET MODE D Setting the YOUR and MY call signs for dig- YOUR CALL SIGN ital call sign squelch or beep ABCDEF DIGITAL CODE y Rotate [DIAL]...

  • Page 132: Tone/Dtcs Squelch

    OTHER FUNCTIONS ■ Tone/DTCS squelch ■ Digital code/digital call sign squelch q Set the desired operating frequency, CTCSS tone and DTCS code. w Push and hold [TONE](7) for 1 sec. several times to acti- q Set the desired operating frequency on DV mode, Digital vate the tone or DTCS squelch.

  • Page 133: Pocket Beep Function

    +DUP TSQL +DUP DTCS PRIO WX EMR PRIO WX EMR 145300 145300 MemoName MemoName PSKIP PSKIP OTHER FUNCTIONS +DUP TSQL R +DUP DTCS R PRIO WX EMR PRIO WX EMR 145300 145300 MemoName MemoName PSKIP ■ Pocket beep function PSKIP ■...

  • Page 134: Tone Scan

    OTHER FUNCTIONS ■ Tone scan The transceiver can detect the subaudible tone frequency [DIAL] and DTCS code in a received signal. By monitoring a signal that is being transmitted on a repeater input frequency, you can determine the tone frequency required to access the re- peater.

  • Page 135: Beep Tones

    OTHER FUNCTIONS ■ Beep tones ■ Key lock effect D Lock function You can select to have confirmation beeps sound at the push of a switch. The output level can be adjusted within 39 The lock function prevents accidental frequency changes levels with “BEEP LEVEL”...

  • Page 136: Weather Channel Operation

    OTHER FUNCTIONS ■ Weather channel operation U.S.A. and CANADA versions only D Weather alert function There are 10 weather channels for moni- toring weather channels from the NOAA NOAA broadcast stations transmit weather alert tones be- (National Oceanographic and Atmospheric fore important weather announcements.

  • Page 137: Power Save

    OTHER FUNCTIONS ■ Power save The power save function reduces the current drain to con- serve battery power. y When the alert is detected, a beep sounds and the follow- ing indication will be displayed. The power save duty cycle, the ratio of receive circuit on to receive circuit off during standby, can be set to auto- matic1 , 1 : 4...

  • Page 138: Auto Power Off

    OTHER FUNCTIONS ■ Auto power OFF ■ Time-out timer The transceiver can be set to automatically turn OFF after a To prevent accidental prolonged transmission, etc., the specifi ed period with a beep when no switch is pushed. transceiver has a time-out timer. This timer cuts a transmis- sion OFF after 1, 3, 5 or 10 min.

  • Page 139: Font Size

    OTHER FUNCTIONS ■ Font size ■ LCD contrast Displayed character size during MENU mode indication in The contrast of the LCD can be selected from 16 levels. the function display is selectable from Large and Small. ➪ ➪ ❮MENU screen❯ ❮DISPLAY❯...

  • Page 140: Cloning Function

    PC (for Microsoft capability. This function is useful when you want to copy all ® Windows 98/98SE/ME/2000/XP/Vista) and using ICF for- of the programmed contents from one IC-92AD to another. mat fi les. • An optional OPC-474 and OPC-1797 CLONING CABLE are required.

  • Page 141: 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 142: 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. 1, 10–12 No power comes ON. • The batteries are exhausted. • Replace the batteries or charge the battery pack. p.

  • Page 143: Specifications

    (–20°C to +60°C; –4°F to +140°F) • Modulation system • Power supply : 10.0–16.0 V DC for external DC power, Variable reactance freq. modulation or specifi ed Icom’s battery pack GMSK reactance freq. modulation (Digital) • Digital transmission speed : 4.8 kbps • Output power (at 7.4 V DC)
  • Page 144 SPECIFICATIONS D Receiver • Audio output power : More than 200 mW at 10% distortion with an 8 Ω load (at 7.4 V DC) • Receive system • Selectivity Except WFM Double-conversion superheterodyne , AM More than 50 dB Triple-conversion superheterodyne (Wide) •...

  • Page 145: Options

    OPTIONS D Battery pack and charger D Other options • BP-257 • RS-92 BATTERY CASE REMOTE CONTROL SOFTWARE Battery case for LR6 (AA) × 2 alkaline batteries. Allows you to operate the transceiver, as well as the easy • BP-256 ®...

  • Page 146: Microphone

    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. When using this mi- Selects band. crophone, OPC-1797 is required. Toggles VFO mode and memory mode. Frequency or memory channel “UP”.

  • Page 147: Connecting To The [Data/Sp/Mic] Jack

    OPTIONS ■ Connecting to the [DATA/SP/MIC] jack CAUTION!: When connecting the optional HM-174 WAT E R P RO O F , HM-175GPS Turn power OFF the transceiver before connecting/ SPEAKER MICROPHONE GPS WATERPROOF disconnecting cable to/from the [DATA/SP/MIC] jack. or OPC-1799 SPEAKER MICROPHONE DATA COMMUNICATION...

  • Page 148: Index

    INDEX – 1 – Battery information ·········································································12 1750 Hz tone ··················································································33 Battery life ·······················································································12 Battery pack··············································································1, 137 – A – Battery replacement ·······································································12 About the D-STAR system ······························································40 Beep output level ··········································································115 About priority beep function ····························································90 Beep tones ···················································································127 Accessory attachment ······································································1 Belt clip ·····························································································1 Active band ·····················································································99...
  • Page 149 INDEX Continuous sweep ··········································································23 DTCS squelch ··············································································124 Copying memory/call contents ·······················································79 DTMF speed ·················································································111 Copying Memory/call to memory/call ·············································79 DTMF TX KEY ··············································································112 Copying Memory/call to VFO ··························································79 Dualwatch operation ·······································································25 Copying the call record contents into call sign memory ·················50 DUP/TONE set mode ·····································································95 Copying the call sign ······································································48 DUP/TONE set mode items ··························································110...
  • Page 150 INDEX Frequency setting ···········································································14 – I – Front, top and side panels ································································2 Important ··························································································· i Full/band/programmed scan ··························································83 Items list ·························································································94 Function display ················································································6 – K – – G – Key lock effect ···············································································127 General ···················································································93, 135 Key lock type ··········································································98, 127 General description ········································································71 Keypad ·····························································································4 GPS alarm setting ··········································································66...
  • Page 151 INDEX Menu list ·························································································94 Other functions for DV mode operation ··········································58 MENU screen indication for A band ···············································94 Other options ················································································137 MENU screen indication for B band ···············································94 Menu screen operation ···································································93 – P – Message operation ·········································································52 Panel description ··············································································2 Message transmission ····································································53 Partial reset ··················································································133 Microphone simple mode ·······························································98...
  • Page 152 INDEX Repeater operation ·········································································29 Set mode items ···············································································96 Repeater operation in the same zone ············································42 Setting a frequency ·········································································18 Repeater operation into another zone ············································44 Setting a tuning step ·······································································18 Repeater tone frequency ······························································110 Setting audio volume ································································20, 26 Resetting ······················································································133 Setting digital code for digital code squelch or beep ····················122 RX call sign auto write ··································································101 Setting DTCS code for DTCS squelch or beep ····························122...
  • Page 153 INDEX Tone and DTCS squelches ···························································121 – V – Tone frequency and DTCS code ··················································121 VFO mode ······················································································15 Tone scan ·····················································································126 VFO scan watch ·············································································92 Tone squelch ················································································124 Voice memory recording for automatic reply ··································55 Transmission condition setting ························································57 Volume select ···············································································115 Transmit power selection ································································24 Volume setting for dualwatch ··························································27 Transmitter ····················································································135...
  • Page 154 MEMO...
  • Page 155 MEMO...
  • Page 156 A-6616H-1EX Printed in Japan 2007 Icom Inc. © 1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003, Japan Printed on recycled paper with soy ink.

Table of Contents

Save PDF