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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
VHF TRANSCEIVER
iV80
iV80E
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
C E L L U L A R R A D I OT E L E P H O N E S E RV I C E S I G N A L S I S
PROHIBITED UNDER FCC RULES AND FEDERAL LAW.

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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF TRANSCEIVER iV80 iV80E 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: Features

    FOREWORD EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS Thank you for purchasing this fine Icom product. The IC-V80/ WORD DEFINITION V80E is designed and build with Icom’s vhf transceiver Personal death, serious injury or an ex- superior technology and craftsmanship. With proper care, R DANGER! plosion may occur.

  • Page 3: Precautions

    PRECAUTIONS RWARNING RF EXPOSURE! NEVER connect the transceiver to a power source using This device emits Radio Frequency (RF) energy. Caution should be observed reverse polarity. This will ruin the transceiver. when operating this device. If you have any questions re- DO NOT garding RF exposure and safety standards, please refer to operate the transceiver near unshielded electri-...

  • Page 4: Fcc Information

    Icom transceiver. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV techni- Icom is not responsible for the destruction or damage to an cian for help. Icom transceiver in the event the Icom transceiver is used...

  • Page 5: Supplied Accessories

    (with screws) Battery charger* AC adapter* Icom, Icom Inc. and the Icom logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incorporated (Japan) in Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Russia and/or other countries. * Not supplied, or the shape is different, depending on the version.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD ..................i ■ Monitor function ..............14 FEATURES ..................i ■ Mode selection...............15 EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ..............i ■ Operating mode selection ............16 IMPORTANT ..................i ■ Setting a tuning step ..............16 PRECAUTIONS ................ii–iii ■ Setting a frequency ..............16 FCC INFORMATION ...............

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS 7 SCAN OPERATION ..........29–31 13 TROUBLE SHOOTING TROUBLE SHOOTING ..........50 ■ Scan types ................29 14 OPTIONS ..............51–53 ■ ■ Programmed scan ..............29 ■ VOX function ................52 ■ Memory Scan ................30 ■ Setting skip channels .............30 15 SPECIFICATIONS ............54 ■...

  • Page 8: Accessories

    ACCESSORIES ■ Antenna ■ Belt clip To attach the belt clip: Insert the antenna into the antenna connector and twist the antenna to lock it in place. ➥ Slide the belt clip in the direction of the arrow until the belt clip locks in place, and makes a ‘click’...

  • Page 9: Battery Pack/Case

    ACCESSORIES ■ Battery pack/case NEVER remove or attach the battery pack/case when the transceiver is wet or soiled. This may result in water or dust getting into the transceiver/battery pack/case, and To attach the battery pack/case: may result in them being damaged. q Fit the battery pack/case in the direction of the arrow (q), then close.

  • Page 10: Panel Description

    PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Front, top and side panels q PTT SWITCH [PTT] ➥ Push and hold to transmit, release to receive. (p. 17) For IC-V80E only ➥ Push briefly, then push and hold to transmit a 1750 Hz tone burst signal. (p. 22) w ANTENNA CONNECTOR Connect the antenna here.
  • Page 11 PANEL DESCRIPTION D KEYPAD y POWER KEY [ Push and hold for 1 sec. to turn the transceiver power ON or OFF. (p. 14) u UP/DOWN KEYS []/[] ➥ Push to change the operating frequency. (p. 16) ➥ During memory mode operation, push to select a memory channel.
  • Page 12 PANEL DESCRIPTION [3] • [T.SCAN](3) [9] • [H/M/L](9) ➥ Numeric input and DTMF code: ‘3’ ➥ Numeric input and DTMF code: ‘9’ ➥ After pushing [FUNC](M), starts a tone scan. ➥ After pushing [FUNC](M), selects the output (p. 34) power between high, middle and low. (p. 17) [4] •...

  • Page 13: Function Display

    PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Function display e TONE INDICATOR q w e ➥ “ ” appears while the repeater tone encoder is ON. (p. 20) ➥ “ ” appears while the tone squelch function is ON. (p. 33) ➥ “ ” appears while the DTCS squelch function is ON. (p.

  • Page 14: Panel Description

    PANEL DESCRIPTION u KEY LOCK INDICATOR Appears when the key lock function is ON. (p. 18) i VOX INDICATOR Appears when the VOX function is ON. (p. 52) o POWER INDICATOR (p. 17) ➥ “ H” appears when high power is selected. ➥...

  • Page 15: Battery Charging

    BATTERY CHARGING ■ Caution (for the BP-264 Ni-MH battery) Clean the battery terminals to avoid rust or misscontact. Keep battery terminals clean. It’s a good idea to clean bat- R DANGER! NEVER short terminals (or charging terminals) tery terminals once a week. of the battery pack.

  • Page 16: Caution (For The Bp-265 Li-Ion Battery)

    Icom radios or Icom chargers. Only Icom battery R DANGER! NEVER solder the battery terminals, or packs are tested and approved for use with Icom radios or NEVER modify the battery pack. This may cause heat gener- charged with Icom chargers. Using third-party or counterfeit ation, and the battery may burst, emit smoke or catch fire.

  • Page 17: D Charging Caution

    BC-193 (+10˚C to +40˚C; +50˚F ing. You may use the battery until the battery indicator shows to +104˚F). Icom recommends charging the battery at +20˚C half-capacity, and then keep it safely in a cool dry place at (+68˚F).

  • Page 18: Battery Chargers

    BATTERY CHARGING ■ Battery chargers D Using the BC-192 to regular charge the BP-264 The BC-192 provides regular charging of only the BP-264 D Using the BC-191 to rapid charge the BP-264 Ni-MH battery pack. Never use it to charge any other battery pack.
  • Page 19 BATTERY CHARGING D Using the BC-193 to rapid charge the BP-265 IMPORTANT: Battery charging caution Ensure the tabs on the battery pack are correctly aligned The BC-193 provides rapid charging of only the BP-265 Li- with the guide rails inside the charger. Ion battery pack.

  • Page 20: Battery Case (Bp-263)

    BATTERY CHARGING ■ Battery case (BP-263) ■ Battery information When using the battery case (BP-263), install 6 × AA (LR6) D Battery life size alkaline batteries, as described below. Battery pack/case Voltage Capacity Battery life* q Remove the battery case if it is attached. (p. 2) w Install 6 ×...

  • Page 21: Basic Operation

    BASIC OPERATION ■ Power ON ■ Adjusting the squelch level ➥ Push and hold [ ] for 1 sec. to turn the power ON. ➥ While pushing and holding [MONI], push [] or [] sev- eral times to adjust the squelch level. •...

  • Page 22: Mode Selection

    BASIC OPERATION ■ Mode selection D Memory mode ➥ Push [VFO/MR/CALL] several times to select the VFO mode, The memory mode is used for • Memory mode display memory mode, Call channel mode operating on memory channels, and weather channel mode*, in se- which store programmed fre- quence.

  • Page 23: Operating Mode Selection

    BASIC OPERATION ■ Operating mode selection ■ Setting a frequency D Using [] [] Operating modes are determined by the modulation of the radio signals. The transceiver has the FM and FM-N modes. q Push [VFO/MR/CALL] several times to select the VFO The mode selection is independently stored for each memory mode.

  • Page 24: Receiving

    BASIC OPERATION ■ Receiving ■ Transmitting CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna will damage Make sure the BP-264 or BP-265 battery pack is fully the transceiver. charged, or the BP-263 battery case has brand new alkaline batteries (pp. 11–13). NOTE: To prevent interference, push and hold [MONI] to listen on the frequency before transmitting.

  • Page 25: Key Lock Function

    BASIC OPERATION ■ Key lock function ■ [VOL] function assignment [VOL] can be used as a tuning control instead of [] and To prevent accidental frequency changes, or unnecessary function access, use the key lock function. [], to suit your preference. However, when [VOL] functions as a tuning control, [] and [] function as volume controls.

  • Page 26: Weather Channel Operation (U.s.a. Version Only)

    BASIC OPERATION ■ Weather channel operation U.S.A. version only q Select a weather channel. There are 10 weather channels for monitoring weather broadcasts from NOAA (National Oce- w Turn the weather alert function ON in the Set mode. anic and Atmospheric Administration). ➥...

  • Page 27: Repeater And Duplex Operation

    REPEATER AND DUPLEX OPERATION ■ Repeater operation r Push and hold [PTT] to transmit. When using a repeater, the transmit frequency is shifted from the receive frequency by the frequency offset (p. 21). • The displayed frequency automatically changes to the transmit This is called duplex operation.

  • Page 28: Duplex Operation

    REPEATER OPERATION ■ Duplex operation D Setting the frequency offset For the U.S.A. version: The auto repeater function has priority over the manual q Push [FUNC](M), and then [SET](8) to enter the Set mode. duplex setting. If the transmit frequency changes after w Push [] or [] to select the offset item.

  • Page 29: Subaudible Tones

    REPEATER OPERATION ■ Subaudible tones D Tone information Some repeaters require a different tone system to be ac- Some repeaters require subaudible tones to be accessed. cessed. Subaudible tones are superimposed over your normal sig- DTMF TONES nal, and must be set in advance. While pushing [PTT], push the desired DTMF keys, [0] to q Push [FUNC](M) then [SET](8) to enter the Set mode.

  • Page 30: Lockout Function

    REPEATER OPERATION ■ Lockout function ■ Auto repeater function U.S.A. version only The lockout function helps prevent interference to other sta- tions by inhibiting transmitting when the channel is busy. The auto repeater function sets the standard repeater set- The function can be set in the Initial Set mode. tings (duplex ON/OFF, duplex direction, tone encoder ON/OFF) when the operating frequency falls within or outside of the...

  • Page 31: Memory/Call Operation

    MEMORY/CALL OPERATION ■ General description D Using the keypad q Push [VFO/MR/CALL] several times to select the memory The transceiver has 207 memory channels, including 6 scan mode. edge memory channels (3 pairs), and 1 Call channel, for • “X” appears. storage of often-used frequencies.

  • Page 32: Channel Programming

    MEMORY/CALL OPERATION ■ Channel programming q Push [VFO/MR/CALL] several times to select the VFO t Push [FUNC](M), and then push and hold [VFO/MR/ mode. CALL] for 1 sec. to store the entry. w Set a desired frequency. (p. 16) • 3 beeps sound. ➥...

  • Page 33: Copying Memory/Call Contents

    MEMORY/CALL OPERATION ■ Copying memory/Call contents This function transfers a memory channel’s contents to D Memory/Call➪memory/Call VFO (or another memory/Call channel). This is useful when q Select a memory or Call channel to be copied. searching for signals around a memory channel frequency ➥...

  • Page 34: Clearing Memory Contents

    MEMORY/CALL OPERATION ■ Clearing memory contents ■ Display type The contents of programmed memories can be cleared During memory mode operation, the transceiver has 3 dis- (erased). play types to suit your operating style. Set the display type in the Initial Set mode. (p. 46) q For only the U.S.A.

  • Page 35: Programming A Channel Name

    MEMORY/CALL OPERATION ■ Programming a channel name Each memory channel can be programmed with an alphanu- i Rotate [VOL] to select a desired character. meric name for easy recognition and can be displayed inde- • The selected character blinks. pendently by channel. Up to 5 characters can be used for a •...

  • Page 36: Scan Operation

    SCAN OPERATION ■ Scan types ■ Programmed scan A programmed scan repeatedly scans between two user A scan automatically searches for signals, and makes it programmed frequencies (memory channels “1A–3A” and easier to locate new stations for contact or listening purposes. “1b–3b”), or scans between upper and lower band edges.

  • Page 37: Memory Scan

    SCAN OPERATION ■ Memory Scan ■ Scan resume setting A memory scan repeatedly scans memory channels, except When a signal is received during a scan, the scan resume those set as skip channels. setting determines what action the transceiver takes. The transceiver has 2 scan resume settings, as described below.

  • Page 38: Priority Watch

    SCAN OPERATION ■ Priority watch D Memory scan watch A priority watch checks for signals on “priority channels” while operating on a VFO frequency. While operating on a VFO frequency, a memory scan watch checks for signals on each memory channel in sequence, D Memory or Call channel watch every 5 sec.

  • Page 39: Tone Squelch And Pocket Beep

    TONE SQUELCH AND POCKET BEEP ■ Tone/DTCS squelch and pocket beep D Tone squelch and DTCS squelch D Setting CTCSS tone or DTCS code q Push [FUNC](M), and then [SET](8) to enter the Set mode. The tone squelch (CTCSS) or DTCS squelch opens only when receiving a signal that includes a matched CTCSS tone w Push [] or [] to select the CTCSS tone item (Ct) or or DTCS code, respectively.

  • Page 40: Setting Dtcs Polarity

    TONE SQUELCH AND POCKET BEEP D Setting DTCS polarity D Operation For DTCS operation, the polarity setting is also configurable, q Set a desired operating frequency, and then a CTCSS tone as well as the code setting. If the polarity is different, the or a DTCS code.

  • Page 41: Tone Scan

    TONE SQUELCH AND POCKET BEEP ■ Tone scan r When receiving a signal that includes a matched tone or code, the squelch opens and the signal can be heard. By monitoring a signal from a repeater, pocket beep or When the pocket beep function is activated. squelch function operation, you can determine the subaudi- “...

  • Page 42: Dtmf Memory

    DTMF MEMORY ■ Programming a DTMF code sequence The DTMF codes are used for autopatching, accessing re- r Push keys to input a desired DTMF code sequence of up peaters, controlling other equipment, and other operations. to 24 digits. The transceiver has 16 DTMF memory channels (d0–d9, ...

  • Page 43: Transmitting A Dtmf Code Sequence

    DTMF MEMORY ■ Transmitting a DTMF code sequence D Using a DTMF memory channel The transceiver has 3 methods of transmitting a DTMF code sequence. Select a desired option in the Set mode. First, set the DTMF TX key to “dmt.m” in the Set mode. q Push [FUNC](M), and then [SET](8) to enter the Set mode.

  • Page 44: Confirming A Dtmf Memory

    DTMF MEMORY ■ Confirming a DTMF memory ■ Setting DTMF transfer speed A DTMF memory can be confirmed with a DTMF tone. When slow DTMF transmission speeds are required with DTMF memory transmission (as for some repeaters), the q Push [FUNC](M), and then [DTMF.M](0) to enter the transceiver’s rate of DTMF transmission can be adjusted in DTMF memory mode.

  • Page 45: Set Modes

    SET MODES ■ Set mode programming D Set mode operation The Set mode is used to change the settings of the trans- ceiver s functions. ’ q Push [FUNC](M), and then [SET](8) to enter the Set mode. w Push [] or [] to select the desired item. e Rotate [VOL] to select the option or value.

  • Page 46: Set Mode Items

    SET MODES ■ Set mode items D DTCS Code D Repeater tone frequency Selects one of 50 subaudible tone frequencies used to ac- Selects one of 104 DTCS codes. (both encoder/decoder) cess the repeaters. • 023–754 (default: 023) • 67.0–254.1 Hz (default: 88.5 Hz) •...

  • Page 47: Frequency Offset

    SET MODES D Frequency offset D Scan resume setting Selects the frequency offset between 0 and 20 MHz, for re- Selects the scan resume setting between SCt. 5, SCt. 10, peater operation. SCt. 15, and SCP. 2. The frequency offset means the difference between the When a signal is received during a scan, the scan pauses transmit and receive frequencies.

  • Page 48: Lcd Backlight

    SET MODES D LCD backlight D VOX gain Selects the LCD backlight function. Sets the VOX gain to between 1 and 10. Higher values make the VOX function more sensitive to your voice. • LIG.OF : Turns the backlight function OFF. To turn the VOX function OFF, select “VOX.OF.”...
  • Page 49 SET MODES D VOX delay D DTMF TX key Sets the VOX Delay to between “VXd.05” (0.5 sec.), “VXd.10” Selects the method to transmit a DTMF code sequence. While pushing and holding [PTT], push one of the keys, (1 sec.), “VXd.15” (1.5 sec.), “VXd.20” (2 sec.), “VXd.25” (2.5 sec.) and “VXd.30”...

  • Page 50: Initial Set Mode Programming

    SET MODES ■ Initial Set mode programming D Initial Set mode operation The Initial Set mode can be accessed at power ON and al- lows you to set seldom-changed settings, to suit your prefer- q While pushing and holding [] and [], turn the power ence and operating style.

  • Page 51: Initial Set Mode Items

    SET MODES ■ Initial Set mode items D Key-touch beep D Auto repeater U.S.A. version only Turns the key-touch beep ON (the beep level 1 to 3) or OFF. The Auto Repeater function automatically turns ON or OFF • When changing the beep level, beeps sound at the level. the duplex operation and the tone encoder.

  • Page 52: D Dtmf Speed

    SET MODES D Lockout D DTMF speed Selects the lockout type between repeater, busy and OFF. Selects a desired DTMF transfer speed. • RLO.OF : Turns the function OFF (default). • dtd. 1 : 100 msec. interval; 5.0 cps rate (default) •...

  • Page 53: D Power Save

    SET MODES D Display type D Power save Selects the display type for memory mode operation. The power save function allows you conserve battery life by selecting the duty cycle of the receiver. Select the ratio of the • dSP.FR : Displays the programmed frequency.

  • Page 54: Set Modes

    SET MODES D Microphone simple mode Microphone simple mode is used to assign the essential opera- tions to the four switches (S1 to S4) on the remote control unit. • mS .Sm D Battery protection Selects the Call channel. When the battery voltage decreases, the battery protection Turns the monitor function ON or OFF.

  • Page 55: Cloning

    CLONING ■ Cloning operation Cloning allows you to quickly and easily transfer the e Turn the sub transceiver ON. r Push [PTT] on the master transceiver. programmed contents from one transceiver to another. • “CL Out” appears on the master transceiver’s display, and the D Transceiver-to-transceiver cloning signal indicator shows the data is being transferred to the sub transceiver.

  • Page 56: Resetting

    RESETTING ■ Resetting D All reset The LCD may occasionally display erroneous infor- mation (e.g. when first applying power). This may be The all reset clears all programming and returns all caused externally by static electricity or by other factors. settings to their factory defaults.

  • Page 57: Trouble Shooting Trouble Shooting

    TROUBLE SHOOTING If your transceiver seems to be malfunctioning, please check the following points before sending it to a service center. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REF. The transceiver does not turn • The battery is exhausted. • Charge the battery pack, or replace the batteries. pp.

  • Page 58: Options

    OPTIONS • BP-263 • FA-B2E battery case vhf antenna Battery case for LR6 (AA) × 6 alkaline batteries. The same antenna that is supplied with the transceiver. • BP-264 • HM-153L mh battery pack earphone mirophone 7.2 V/1400 mAh (Typ.) Ni-MH battery pack. Battery life: 13 hrs. Ideal for hands-free operation: clip the HM-153L (with inte- (approx.;...

  • Page 59: Vox Function

    OPTIONS ■ VOX function D Turning the VOX function ON or OFF The transceiver has a VOX function, which allows hands-free operation. q Connect an optional headset and plug adapter cable to An optional HS-94, HS-95 or HS-97 headset and the the transceiver, and then turn the power ON.
  • Page 60 OPTIONS D VOX-related settings The VOX gain, the VOX delay, and the VOX time-out timer can If “On” is intermittent, be sure the VOX delay is set long be set in the Set mode. enough to allow normal pauses in speech, but keep the VOX ON until you finish speaking.

  • Page 61: Specifications

    (–20°C to +60°C; –4°F to +140°F) (wide) 50 dB typ. (narrow) • Power supply : Icom specified battery pack/case • Spurious and image rejection : 75 dB typ. • Current drain (at 7.2 V DC: typical) • Intermodulation : FM 70 dB typ.
  • Page 62 IMPORTANT • List of Country codes (ISO 3166-1) • When transmitting with a portable radio, hold the radio in a vertical position with its microphone 2.5 to 5 centimetres from your head and body. Country Codes Country Codes Austria Liechtenstein •...
  • Page 63 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We Icom Inc. Japan 1-1-32, Kamiminami, Hirano-ku Osaka 547-0003, Japan Düsseldorf 16th Oct. 2009 Declare on our sole responsibility that this equipment complies with the Place and date of issue essential requirements of the Radio and Telecommunications Terminal...
  • Page 64 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ GB ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ A-6795H-1EX-q Printed in Japan 1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003, Japan © 2009 Icom Inc. Printed on recycled paper with soy ink.

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