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Icom IC-E80D Instruction Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
VHF/UHF DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER
iE80D
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
WARNING: MODIFICATION OF THIS DEVICE TO RECEIVE CEL-
LULAR RADIOTELEPHONE SERVICE SIGNALS IS PROHIBITED
UNDER FCC RULES AND FEDERAL LAW.

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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF/UHF DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER iE80D This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 2: Foreword

    D-STAR repeater of trouble-free operation. We want to take a couple of mo- simply ments of your time to thank you for making your IC-E80D your radio of choice, and hope you agree with Icom’s philoso- Splash-resistant construction (IPX4*) phy of “technology first.”...

  • Page 3: Precautions

    PRECAUTIONS RWARNING RF EXPOSURE! NEVER connect the transceiver to a power source of more This device emits Radio Frequency (RF) energy. Caution should be observed than 16 V DC. This will ruin the transceiver. when operating this device. If you have any questions regard- NEVER connect the transceiver to a power source using ing RF exposure and safety standards please refer to the...
  • Page 4 • Please do not use the HM-189GPS close to the transceiver’s Icom, Icom Inc. and the Icom logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incorporated (Japan) in the United States, the United Kingdom, Ger- antenna. The transmit signal may cause GPS receiver mal- many, France, Spain, Russia and/or other countries.

  • Page 5: Supplied Accessories

    SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES The following accessories are supplied with the transceiver. q Hand strap ····································································· 1 w Antenna ·········································································· 1 e Battery pack (BP-217) ···················································· 1 r Belt clip ···········································································1 t Battery charger (BC-167ND)* ········································ 1 * Not supplied with some versions.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD ····················································································· i Setting squelch level ······························································17 EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ··································································· i Monitor function ·····································································17 FEATURES ························································································ i Mode selection·······································································18 IMPORTANT ······················································································ i [DIAL] function assignment ····················································20 PRECAUTIONS ············································································ii, iii Operating band selection ·······················································20 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ···························································· iv Setting a tuning step ······························································22 TABLE OF CONTENTS ······························································v–vii Setting a frequency ································································22...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS 7 DV MODE OPERATION ······················································47–76 Selecting memory/bank name indication ·······························98 Digital mode operation ···························································47 Copying memory/call contents···············································99 Current call sign setting ·························································47 Memory clearing ··································································100 Receiving a D-STAR repeater ················································48 Erasing/transferring bank contents ······································101 Received call sign ··································································49 10 SCAN OPERATION ························································102–110 Copying the call sign ······························································51 Scan types ···········································································102...
  • Page 8 TABLE OF CONTENTS 13 OTHER FUNCTIONS ······················································143–159 16 OPTIONS ········································································163–166 Programming a DTMF code ················································143 Optional HM-75A ·····164 REMOTE CONTROL SPEAKER MICROPHONE Transmitting a DTMF code ···················································144 Optional HM-189GPS ···············166 GPS SPEAKER MICROPHONE Clearing a DTMF memory ···················································145 17 CE ·················································································167–168 Confirming a DTMF memory ···············································146 Setting DTMF transfer speed ···············································146 INDEX ·················································································169–175...

  • Page 9: Accessory Attachment

    ACCESSORY ATTACHMENT Antenna Belt clip Insert the supplied antenna into the antenna connector and Supplied screws screw down the antenna as shown below. Jack cover NEVER carry the transceiver by holding the antenna. CAUTION: USE the supplied screws only. Using screws longer than KEEP the jack cover attached when jack is not in use to pro- specified could damage the transceiver.

  • Page 10: Hand Strap

    ACCESSORY ATTACHMENT Hand strap Battery pack Attach the Li-Ion battery pack (BP-217) or battery case (BP- To facilitate carrying the transceiver, slide the hand strap 216) as illustrated below. through the loop on the top of the belt clip as illustrated •...

  • Page 11: Panel Description

    PANEL DESCRIPTION Front, top and side panels q ANTENNA CONNECTOR (p. 1) Connects the supplied antenna. • An optional AD-92SMA adapter (p. 163) is available for connecting an antenna with a BNC connector. w PTT SWITCH [PTT] Push and hold to transmit, release to receive. (p. 26) Push briefly, then push and hold to transmit a 1750 Hz tone burst.
  • Page 12 PANEL DESCRIPTION u VOLUME CONTROL KEY [ ]/[ ] Adjust audio volume level. (p. 16) [ ] enters or sends the DTMF code ‘D.’ (pgs. 143–145) The function of tuning control and volume control can be traded. See page 20 for details. i CONTROL DIAL [DIAL] Rotate to tune the operating frequency.
  • Page 13 PANEL DESCRIPTION !0 EXTERNAL DC IN JACK [DC IN] 1 • VOLUME/DIAL KEY [1] • [V<=>D](1) Numeral input and DTMF code: ‘1’ Connects the supplied wall charger, BC-167ND, to Push and hold for 1 sec. to exchange the assigned charge the attached battery pack. (p. 12) functions between [DIAL] and [ ]/[ ].
  • Page 14 PANEL DESCRIPTION 5 • SKIP KEY [5] • [SKIP](5) • Pocket beep function is available for tone squelch and Numeral input and DTMF code: ‘5’ DTCS squelch. (p. 151) During DV mode operation, push and hold for 1 Push and hold to turn the frequency skip function sec.
  • Page 15 PANEL DESCRIPTION 0 • DTMF KEY [0] • [DTMF](0) DR (D-STAR REPEATER) KEY [DR] Numeral input and DTMF code: ‘0’ DTMF code: ‘C’ Push and hold for 1 sec. to select DTMF memory Push to select the DR mode. (pgs. 19, 53, 54, 56) mode.

  • Page 16: Function Display

    PANEL DESCRIPTION e DUPLEX INDICATOR (p. 32) Function display “ DUP” appears when plus duplex, “DUP–” appears when minus duplex is selected. r TONE INDICATOR • While operating in the FM/FM-N mode; “ T” appears while the subaudible tone encoder is in use. (p.
  • Page 17 PANEL DESCRIPTION t SKIP INDICATOR !1 PRIORITY WATCH INDICATOR (pgs. 112–114) “ SKIP” appears when the selected memory channel is Appears when priority watch is in use. set as a skip channel. (pgs. 108, 109) !2 S/RF METER “ PSKIP” appears when the displayed frequency is set Shows the relative signal strength while receiving sig- as a skip frequency in memory mode.

  • Page 18: Battery Charging

    • R DANGER! NEVER incinerate a used battery pack since internal battery gas may cause it to rupture, or may cause • R DANGER! Use and charge only specified Icom battery an explosion. packs with Icom radios. Only Icom battery packs are tested •...

  • Page 19: Charging Caution

    • CAUTION: DO NOT charge the battery outside of the speci- –20˚C to +20˚C (within a year). fied temperature range: 0˚C to +35˚C. Icom recommends charging the battery at +25˚C. The battery may heat up or rupture if charged out of the specified temperature range.

  • Page 20: Regular Charging

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

  • Page 21: Rapid Charging

    BATTERY CHARGING Rapid charging The optional BC-139 provides rapid charging of the battery pack. • Charging period: approx. 2.5 hours (with BP-217) Transceiver D Charging note (with battery pack) Battery pack • Be sure to turn the transceiver power OFF. Detach the battery pack from the transceiver then charge the battery pack by itself, or charge the battery with regular charging when the transceiver power cannot be turned OFF.

  • Page 22: Optional Battery Case

    BATTERY CHARGING Optional battery case Battery information Install 2 × LR6 (AA) size D Battery life alkaline batteries into the The transceiver operates with the BP-217 Li-ion as follows. optional BP-216 BATTERY When operating in the DV mode, operating time may be CASE shortened by one-half hour.

  • Page 23: External Dc Power Operation

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

  • Page 24: Basic Operation

    BASIC OPERATION Power ON Setting audio volume Push and hold [PWR] for 1 sec. to turn power ON. Push [ ] or [ ] several times to adjust the audio level. • Push and hold [PWR] for 1 sec. to turn power OFF. •...

  • Page 25: Setting Squelch Level

    BASIC OPERATION Setting squelch level Monitor function The squelch circuit mutes the received audio signal depend- This function is used to listen to weak signals without disturb- ing on the signal strength. The transceiver has 9 squelch lev- ing the squelch setting or to open the squelch manually even els, a continuously open setting and an automatic squelch when mute functions such as the tone squelch are in use.

  • Page 26: Memory Mode

    BASIC OPERATION D Memory mode Mode selection Memory mode is used for operation on memory channels D VFO mode which store programmed frequencies. VFO mode is used to set the desired frequency. q Push [M/CALL] to select memory mode. • “ ”...
  • Page 27 BASIC OPERATION D Call/TV* channels D DR (D-STAR Repeater) mode Call channels are used for quick recall of most-often used DR (D-STAR Repeater) mode is used for D-STAR repeater frequencies. operation. In this mode, you can select the pre-programmed repeaters and UR call sign easily by using [DIAL]. * Appears only when TV channels are programmed via the D-STAR is an abbreviation for Digital Smart Technologies for CS-80/880 (free download software).

  • Page 28: [Dial] Function Assignment

    BASIC OPERATION [DIAL] function assignment Operating band selection The [DIAL] control can be used as an audio volume con- The transceiver can receive the AM broadcast, HF bands, 50 trol instead of [ ]/[ ] keys to suit your preference. However, MHz, FM broadcast, VHF air, 144 MHz, 300 MHz, 400 MHz when [DIAL] functions as an audio volume, [ ]/[ ] keys or 800 MHz bands.
  • Page 29 BASIC OPERATION • Available frequency bands HF band 50 MHz band AM broadcast band FM broadcast band : Push Initial frequencies shown differ according to version. 800 MHz band VHF air band 400 MHz band 144 MHz band 300 MHz band...

  • Page 30: Setting A Tuning Step

    Setting a tuning step Setting a frequency D Using the dial The tuning step can be selected for each frequency band. The following tuning steps are available for the IC-E80D. q Push [V/MHz] to select the VFO mode, if necessary. † ‡...

  • Page 31: D Using The Keypad

    BASIC OPERATION D Using the keypad The frequency can be directly set via numeric Depending on the keys. tuning step setting, it • If a frequency outside the frequency range is en- may not be possible tered, the previously displayed frequency is auto- to input a 1 kHz digit.

  • Page 32: Lock Function

    BASIC OPERATION Lock function Receiving To prevent accidental frequency changes and unnecessary Make sure a charged battery pack (BP-217) or brand new function access, use the lock function. alkaline batteries (BP-216) are installed (pgs. 2, 14). q Push and hold [PWR] for 1 sec. to turn power ON. Push and hold for 1 sec.

  • Page 33: Operating Mode Selection

    BASIC OPERATION Operating mode selection Attenuator function Operating modes are determined by the modulation of the The attenuator prevents distortion of a desired signal by very radio signals. The transceiver has a total of 5 operating modes strong signals near the desired frequency or when very strong (FM, FM-N, WFM, AM and DV modes).

  • Page 34: Transmitting

    BASIC OPERATION Transmitting WARNING! CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna will damage the NEVER continuously transmit for long periods of time. transceiver. When the transceiver is used for continuous prolonged NOTE: To prevent interference, push and hold [SQL] to transmission at high power, the transceiver radiates heat listen on the channel before transmitting.

  • Page 35: Transmit Power Selection

    BASIC OPERATION Transmit power selection TV channel operation The transceiver has four output power levels to suit your op- TV channel operation is available only when TV channels are erating requirements. S-Low output power during short-range programmed using the CS-80/880 (free download software). communications may reduce the possibility of interference to (p.

  • Page 36: Skip Channel Setting

    BASIC OPERATION D Skip channel setting D Automatic TV channel programming Unwanted channels can be skipped for rapid selection, etc. TV channels can be programmed automatically. q Push [M/CALL] several times to select TV channels. q Push [M/CALL] several times to select TV channels. •...

  • Page 37: Repeater And Duplex Operations

    REPEATER AND DUPLEX OPERATIONS Repeater operation • Repeater operation flow chart Repeaters allow you to extend the operational range of your radio because a repeater has much higher output power than Step 1: the typical transceiver. Step the desired band to operate the repeater. Normally, a repeater has independent frequencies for each receiver and transmitter.

  • Page 38: Accessing A Repeater

    REPEATER AND DUPLEX OPERATIONS Accessing a repeater q Set the receive frequency (repeater output frequency) w Set the shift direction of the transmit frequency. (DUP– or DUP; see p. 32 for details.) “DUP–”or “DUP” appears While receiving e Push and hold [TONE](7) for 1 sec. to activate the subau- dible tone encoder, according to repeater requirements.

  • Page 39: 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 40: Duplex Operation

    REPEATER AND DUPLEX OPERATIONS Duplex operation D Setting duplex direction D Setting frequency offset Push and hold [DUP](4) for 1 sec. to select “DUP–” (nega- q Enter “OFFSET” in DUP.T menu. tive offset) or “DUP” (positive offset). MENU DUP.T OFFSET (p. 119) •...

  • Page 41: 1750 Hz Tone

    REPEATER AND DUPLEX OPERATIONS 1750 Hz tone t Set the receive frequency To access some European repeaters, the transceiver must (repeater output frequency) y Set the shift direction of the transmit frequency. transmit a 1750 Hz tone burst. For such European repeaters, (–DUP or perform the following.

  • Page 42: Dv Mode Programming

    Internet Internet network network About time-out timer function 10 GHz The IC-E80D has a time-out timer function for digital re- Repeater D Repeater C peater operation. The timer limits a continuous transmis- 430 MHz 430 MHz sion to approx. 10 min. Warning beeps will sound approx.
  • Page 43 DV MODE PROGRAMMING D System description Area 1 Area 2 Area 3 (Gateway) Area 4 Repeater 1 Repeater 2 Repeater 3 Repeater 4 Zone A Internet Internet Network Network Area 8 Area 5 Area 6 (Gateway) Area 7 Repeater 5 Repeater 6 Repeater 7 Repeater 8...

  • Page 44: Call Sign Programming

    DV MODE PROGRAMMING Call sign programming e Push [ ](6) to enter call sign programming mode. Four types of current call sign memory are available; “MY” (my call sign=your own call sign) “UR” (your call sign=other sta- • The 1st digit blinks. tion call sign) “RPT1”...

  • Page 45: Station Call Sign Programming

    DV MODE PROGRAMMING D Station call sign programming Station call sign must be programmed to call a specific sta- u Repeat step r (at previous page) to program the desired tion as well as for repeater operation in both digital voice and 4 character note.
  • Page 46 For your information w Push [ ](6) to enter call sign programming mode. The IC-E80D has a call sign edit record function. • The 1st digit blinks. When editing a call sign stored in a call sign memory (or reg- e Push [ ](2) or [ ](8) to select the desired character or code.

  • Page 47: Repeater List

    NOTE: Repeater lists can be erased by static electricity, elec- tric transients, etc. In addition, they can be erased by mal- The IC-E80D can store up to 300 repeater call signs. The function and during repairs. Therefore, we recommend that...

  • Page 48: Repeater List Programming

    DV MODE PROGRAMMING Repeater list programming D New repeater list programming Repeater call sign programming (CALL S) t Push [ ](5) to enter the repeater call sign programming q Enter “ADD-L” in RPT-L menu. state. See p. 44 for repeater call sign programming de- MENU RPT-L ADD-L...
  • Page 49 Repeater group programming (GROUP) i Push [ ](5) to enter the gateway repeater call sign pro- The IC-E80D has a total of 10 groups (0–9). You can assign gramming state. See p. 45 for gateway repeater call sign and organize up 300 of repeater lists in the groups. Group programming details.
  • Page 50 DV MODE PROGRAMMING Access repeater setting (R1 USE) Frequency programming (FREQ) The programmed repeater lists are assigned to use for the This content appears when R1 USE is selected YES. access repeater (RPT1) or no in the DR mode. To use for !9 Push [ ](5) to enter the frequency programming state.
  • Page 51 DV MODE PROGRAMMING @9 Push [ ](2) or [ ](8) to select the frequency offset. Duplex direction setting (DUP) This content appears when R1 USE is selected YES. • The selected number blinks. • Push [ ](6) to move the cursor right; push [ ](4) to move the @4 Push [ ](5) to enter the duplex direction setting state.

  • Page 52: Repeater Name Programming (R-Name)

    DV MODE PROGRAMMING Repeater name programming (R-NAME) Repeater call sign programming (CALL S) q Push [ ](5) to enter the repeater name programming q Push [ ](5) to enter the repeater call sign programming state. state. • Repeater name programming screen is displayed. •...

  • Page 53: Changing A Repeater List

    DV MODE PROGRAMMING Gateway repeater call sign programming (GW CALL) Changing a repeater list q Push [ ](5) to enter the gateway repeater call sign pro- gramming. You can edit the contents of a repeater list to correct errors or added information.

  • Page 54: Clearing A Repeater List

    DV MODE PROGRAMMING Clearing a repeater list r Push [ ](5) to enter the list. Contents of programmed list can be cleared (erased). q Enter “EDIT-L” in RPT-L menu. MENU RPT-L EDIT-L (Push [MENU ]), (Push [ ](2)/[ ](8), then push [ ](5).) •...

  • Page 55: Dv Mode Operation

    Quick entry Push and hold [CS](9) for 1 sec. to enter the current call The IC-E80D can be operated in digital voice mode and low- sign mode. See next page for details. speed data operation for both transmit and receive. It can also be connected to a GPS receiver •...

  • Page 56: Receiving A D-Star Repeater

    Receiving a D-STAR repeater D Confirming current call sign When the IC-E80D receives a signal from a D-STAR re- q Push and hold [CS](9) for 1 sec. to enter the current call peater, it receives four call sign: caller’s call sign, called call sign, repeater call sign 1 (the repeater that caller accessed), sign mode.

  • Page 57: Received Call Sign

    DV MODE OPERATION Received call sign When a call is received in the DV mode, the calling station Call record channel and the repeater call signs being used can be stored into the received call record. The stored call signs are viewable in the following manner.
  • Page 58 DV MODE OPERATION D One-touch reply using the call record The stored call signs in the call record can be used to the Important! call. Setting call signs with the “One-touch reply using the call record” operation as at left are for temporary operation q After receiving a call, push and hold [RX CS](8) for only.

  • Page 59: Copying The Call Sign

    DV MODE OPERATION Copying the call sign D Copying the call sign memory contents NOTE: Make sure that the “EDIT R" (EDIT RECORD) item in DV This function is convenient when editing or modifying a part set mode is set to “AUTO” or “SEL” in advance. (p.

  • Page 60: D Copying The Call Record Contents Into Call Sign Memory

    DV MODE OPERATION D Copying the call record contents into call sign memory t Push [ ](2) or [ ](8) to select the desired call sign to This is a way to copy the call record contents (“CALLER,” “RXRPT1” and “RXRPT2”) into call sign memory “UR” and be copied from “C ALL,”...

  • Page 61: Dr (D-Star Repeater) Mode Operation

    DV MODE OPERATION DR (D-STAR Repeater) mode operation D Access repeater scan DR (D-STAR Repeater) mode is used for D-STAR repeater operation. In this mode, you can select the pre-programmed q Push [DR] to select the DR mode. repeaters and UR call sign by using [DIAL]. •...

  • Page 62: Calling Cq

    DV MODE OPERATION Calling CQ e Rotate [DIAL] to select the access repeater. • STEP 1 (RPT1 selection) q Push [DR] to enter the DR mode. • Only repeaters that have access repeater settings programmed are selectable. Appear • Group indicator appears momentarily when rotating [DIAL]. •...
  • Page 63 DV MODE OPERATION D Calling CQ in the same area (Area CQ) • Calling CQ to another zone (Different zone CQ) Zone Zone A Area Gateway Area My call sign Repeater q Repeater q NARA43 (JP3YHL) NARA43 JA3YUA My call sign (JP3YHL) JA3YUA Repeater e...

  • Page 64: Calling A Specific Station

    DV MODE OPERATION Calling a specific station e Rotate [DIAL] to select the access repeater. • STEP 1 (RPT1 selection) q Push [DR] to enter the DR mode. • Only repeaters that have access repeater settings programmed are selectable. Appear •...
  • Page 65 DV MODE OPERATION D Calling a specific station in the same area D Calling a specific station in the same zone (Area call) (Zone call) Zone Zone Area Area Repeater q NARA43 (JP3YHL) Repeater q NARA43 MY call sign Station call sign MY call sign Station call sign JA3YUA...
  • Page 66 DV MODE OPERATION D Calling a specific station in another zone (Different zone call) Continued instruction from step t on page 56. • STEP 3 (RPT2 selection) Zone A u Push and hold [UR](.) for 1 sec. to enter the linked repeater (RPT2) selection.
  • Page 67 DV MODE OPERATION D Confirming the setting D One-touch reply using the call record in the q Push and hold [CS](9) for 1 sec. to enter the setting confir- DR mode mation screen. The stored call signs in the call record can be used to the •...

  • Page 68: Simplex Operation In The Vfo

    DV MODE OPERATION Simplex operation in the VFO D Sending CQ t Release [PTT] to return to receive. q Set the desired frequency. (p. 23) • The other station’s call sign will be received. • Select output power, if desired. (p. 27) w Set the current call sign to your own call sign.
  • Page 69 DV MODE OPERATION D Calling a specific station q Set the desired frequency. (p. 23) t Release [PTT] to return to receive. • Select output power, if desired. (p. 27) • The other station’s call sign will be received. w Set the current call sign to your own call sign. (p. 47) •...

  • Page 70: Repeater Operation In The Vfo

    DV MODE OPERATION Repeater operation in the VFO D Calling CQ in the same area (Area CQ) q Set the desired repeater’s frequency, offset and shift direc- v Rotate [DIAL] to select “R2,” linked repeater’s call sign, then tion (pgs. 23, 32), then select the DV mode (p. 25). push [ ](5) to set the current call sign selection mode.

  • Page 71: Calling A Specific Station In The Same Area (Area Call)

    DV MODE OPERATION D Calling a specific station in the same area (Area call) q Set the desired repeater’s frequency, offset and shift direc- v Push [ ](2) or [ ](8) to select “R2,” linked repeater’s call sign, tion (pgs. 23, 32), then select the DV mode (p. 25). then push [ ](5) to set the current call sign selection mode.
  • Page 72 DV MODE OPERATION D Calling CQ in the same zone (Zone CQ) q Set the desired repeater’s frequency, offset and shift direc- v Push [ ](2) or [ ](8) to select “R2,” linked repeater’s call sign, then push [ ](5) to set the current call sign selection mode. tion (pgs.

  • Page 73: Calling A Specific Station In The Same Zone (Zone Call)

    DV MODE OPERATION D Calling a specific station in the same zone (Zone call) q Set the desired repeater’s frequency, offset and shift direc- v Push [ ](2) or [ ](8) to select “R2,” linked repeater’s call sign, tion (pgs. 23, 32), then select the DV mode (p. 25). then push [ ](5) to set the current call sign selection mode.
  • Page 74 DV MODE OPERATION D Calling CQ to another zone (Different zone CQ) q Set the desired repeater’s frequency, offset and shift direc- m Push [ ](2) or [ ](8) to select the specified gateway tion (pgs. 23, 32), then select the DV mode (p. 25). repeater call sign in the same zone, then push [ ](5).
  • Page 75 DV MODE OPERATION D Calling a specific station in another zone (Different zone call) q Set the desired repeater’s frequency, offset and shift direc- m Push [ ](2) or [ ](8) to select the specified gateway tion (pgs. 23, 32), then select the DV mode (p. 25). repeater call sign in the same zone, then push [ ](5).

  • Page 76: Message Operation

    DV MODE OPERATION Message operation D TX message programming t Repeat step r to enter the desired message. TX messages are available for up to 5 channels and each • Up to 20 character messages can be set. channel can be programmed with a message of up to 20 characters.

  • Page 77: Message Transmission

    Push [ ](5) to set the message for transmission. t Push [PTT] to transmit. NOTE: OTE: Only one message can be stored in the IC-E80D. The received message is cleared by turning power OFF, • The message is transmitted each time when [PTT] is pushed.

  • Page 78: Automatic Reply Function

    DV MODE OPERATION Automatic reply function D RX message indication The automatic reply function replies to calls by a station that specified your call sign. The received message can also be checked in MESSAG (message) screen. D Automatic reply function setting q Select “RX MSG”...

  • Page 79: Emr Communication

    DV MODE OPERATION EMR communication r Push [MENU ] to return to the frequency screen. The EMR (Enhanced Monitor Receive) communication mode is available for digital mode operation. In the EMR communication mode, no call sign setting is necessary. When an EMR communication mode signal is received, the “EMR”...

  • Page 80: Break-In Communication

    DV MODE OPERATION Break-in communication t Push [MENU ] to return to the frequency screen. The break-in function allows you to break into a conversa- tion, where the two original stations are communicating with call sign squelch enabled. “BK” appears q While receiving an another station’s communication, push and hold [RX CS](8) for 1 sec.
  • Page 81 DV MODE OPERATION • How to use break-in? While operating with the digital call sign squelch (p. 151) the squelch never opens even if a call is (no audio sounds) received, unless your own call sign is specified. (“MY”) However, when the call including the “BK ON” signal is received, the squelch will open and audio (break-in call) sounds even if the call is specified for another station.

  • Page 82: Low-Speed Data Communication

    (purchase locally) follows. quired in addition. • Port : The same COM port number as IC-E80D’s NOTE: Turn OFF "GPS-TX" in advance to operate (p. 138) • Baud rate : 9600/4800 bps (p. 127) the low-speed data communication.

  • Page 83: Transmission Condition Setting

    DV MODE OPERATION D Transmission condition setting q Enter “DATATX” in DV SET mode. MENU DV SET DATATX (p. 132) (Push [MENU ]), (Push [ ](2)/[ ](8), then push [ ](5).) w Push [ ](2) or [ ](8) to select “PTT” or “AUTO.” : The input data from [DATA] are transmitted when pushing [PTT].

  • Page 84: Other Function In The Dv Mode

    DV mode operation. munication via the internet network from one zone to another When a signal other than the DV mode is received, the IC-E80D zone, some packets may be lost due to network error (poor DV automatic detection switches to monitor in the FM mode.

  • Page 85: Gps/Gps-A Operation

    NOTE: The IC-E80D receives GPS data (position, etc.) from the HM-189GPS only when the IC-E80D is receiving. When transmitting, GPS data are not updated and the IC-E80D transmits the GPS data it received before you pushed [PTT]. to [DATA] OPC-1529R...

  • Page 86: D Sentence Formatter Setting

    The GSV sentence is incompatible with them. Those trans- ceivers will not display GPS messages properly if sent as a GSV sentence from the IC-E80D. w Push [∫](2) or [√](8) to select “DVG.” e Push [ ](5) to select GPS sentence screen.

  • Page 87: D Gps Message Programming

    GPS/GPS-A OPERATION D GPS message programming D GPS message automatic transmission q Enter “TX GPS” in MESSAG screen. q Enter “GPS.ATX” in GPS mode. MENU MESSAG TX GPS MENU GPS.ATX (p. 142) (Push [MENU ]), (Push [ ](2)/[ ](8), then push [ ](5).) (Push [MENU ]), (Push [ ](2)/[ ](8), then push [ ](5).) •...

  • Page 88: Position Indication

    GPS/GPS-A OPERATION D Received GPS message indication D Position indication q Enter “RX GPS” in MESSAG screen. q Enter “GPS.POS” in GPS mode. MENU MESSAG RX GPS MENU GPS.POS (Push [MENU ]), (Push [ ](2)/[ ](8), then push [ ](5).) (Push [MENU ]), (Push [ ](2)/[ ](8), then push [ ](5).) •...
  • Page 89 GPS/GPS-A OPERATION • Selectable items • Position indication My position My position Received position North or South My position 35°45.00’N 135°35.00’E Elevation S/RF meter indicates the selection Time East or West Distance Push Push Push Caller These sample indications assume that “P FORM” is selected “mm.mm”...
  • Page 90 GPS/GPS-A OPERATION D Saving own/received position data D Displaying direction and forward q Enter “GPS.POS” in GPS mode. Displaying own direction, received station’s direction and set position and direction in the GPS memory. MENU GPS.POS (Push [MENU ]), (Push [ ](2)/[ ](8), then push [ ](5).) q Enter “D/F”...
  • Page 91 GPS/GPS-A OPERATION • Direction indication example (N -- --) (NW --) (NE --) (W -- --) (E -- --) GPS.M (SW --) (SE --) (S -- --)

  • Page 92: Gps Data Addition

    GPS/GPS-A OPERATION D GPS data addition q Enter “GPS.MEM” (GPS memory) in GPS mode. r Push [ ](2) or [ ](8) to select the desired character or number. MENU GPS.MEM (Push [MENU ]), (Push [ ](2)/[ ](8), then push [ ](5).) •...

  • Page 93: Gps Alarm Setting

    GPS/GPS-A OPERATION D GPS alarm setting e Push [ ](5), then push [ ](2) or [ ](8) to select the de- GPS alarm sounds when your own position is close the spec- ified position. This function can be set to use information from sired memory channel.
  • Page 94 GPS/GPS-A OPERATION D GPS alarm setting in GPS memory channel e Push [M/CALL] to switch the alarm function ON or OFF. GPS alarm setting for a specified GPS memory channel is available on GPS memory channel indication. Alarm mark appers. q Enter “GPS.MEM”...

  • Page 95: Gps Memory Clearing

    GPS/GPS-A OPERATION D GPS memory clearing • Clear desired memory channel to be cleared • Clear all memory channels q Enter “GPS.MEM” in GPS set mode as described at left. q Enter “GPS.MEM” in GPS set mode. w Push [ ](2) or [ ](8) to select the desired GPS memory MENU GPS.MEM channel to be cleared, then push [ ](6).

  • Page 96: Alarm Area

    GPS/GPS-A OPERATION D Alarm area 1 Sets GPS alarm active range from 00.08′ to 59.99′ in 00.01′ • Example: Your position : 35°N/135°E steps. (default: 00.25′) ALM AREA1 setting : 00.25’ (default) q Enter “ALM1” in GPS set mode. 00.25’ 00.25’ Point B Point A MENU...
  • Page 97 GPS/GPS-A OPERATION D Alarm area 2 Selects GPS alarm active range from “BOTH,” “EXTEND” and • Example: “LIMIT” when “CH” or “RX” is selected at GPS alarm setting. q Enter “ALM2” in GPS mode. Extended range (approx. 1 km; 1094 Y) MENU ALM2 (Push [MENU...

  • Page 98: Gps-A Operation

    In GPS-A operation, following codes are transmitted to the PC q Select the DV mode operation (p. 25) ® connected to the IC-E80D. GPS-A code is based on APRS w Select “GPS-TX” (GPS transmission mode) to DVA. ® code. (APRS : Automatic Position Reporting System) (p.

  • Page 99: Memory/Call Channels

    MEMORY/CALL CHANNELS General description The IC-E80D has 1050 memory channels, and 2 call chan- NOTE: nels. Memory channels include 50 scan edge memory chan- Memory data can be erased by static electricity, electric nels for storage of often-used frequencies. (25 pairs) transients, etc.

  • Page 100: Selecting A Memory Channel

    MEMORY/CALL CHANNELS Selecting a memory channel D Using the Numeral keys D Using [DIAL] q Push [M/CALL] to select memory mode. q Push [M/CALL] to select memory mode. • Pushing [M/CALL] toggles memory, call and TV* channels. • Pushing [M/CALL] selects memory, call and TV* channels. w Use the numeral keys to enter 3 digits to select the desired w Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired memory channel.

  • Page 101: Selecting A Call Channel

    MEMORY/CALL CHANNELS Selecting a call channel q Push [M/CALL] to select call channel mode. • Pushing [M/CALL] toggles memory, call and TV* channels. w Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired call channel. • “C0” and “C1” are selectable. VHF band call channel [DIAL] UHF band call channel * Appears only when TV channels are programmed via the...

  • Page 102: Memory Channel Programming

    MEMORY/CALL CHANNELS Memory channel programming q Push [V/MHz] to select the VFO mode. r Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired channel. w Set the desired frequency: • Call channels (C0, C1), VFO and scan edge channels (0A/0B Select the desired band with [BAND]. to 24A/24B), as well as regular memory channels, can be pro- Set the desired frequency with [DIAL].

  • Page 103: Memory Bank Setting

    Memory bank setting r Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired bank group from “A” to “Z.” The IC-E80D has a total of 26 banks (A to Z). Memory chan- nels 0 to 999 are assigned to any desired bank for easy [DIAL] memory management.

  • Page 104: Memory Bank Selection

    MEMORY/CALL CHANNELS Memory bank selection r Rotate [DIAL] to select the bank channel. q Push [M/CALL] to select memory mode. w Push [BAND] to enter the bank selection state. • Only programmed channels are displayed. e Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired bank (A to Z), then [DIAL] push [BAND].

  • Page 105: Programming Memory/Bank/Scan Name

    MEMORY/CALL CHANNELS Programming memory/bank/scan name y Repeat step t until the desired channel name is pro- Each memory channel can be programmed with an alpha- numeric channel name for easy recognition and can be indi- grammed. u Push and hold [S.MW](M/CALL) for 1 sec. to set the name cated independently by channel.

  • Page 106: Selecting Memory/Bank Name Indication

    MEMORY/CALL CHANNELS [EXAMPLE]: Programming the bank name “AIR” into the Selecting memory/bank scan edge channel 3A. name indication During memory mode, rotate Rotate to enter “A,” to select scan edge channel 3A. then push During memory mode operation, either the programmed memory name or bank name can be displayed.

  • Page 107: Copying Memory/Call Contents

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

  • Page 108: Memory Clearing

    MEMORY/CALL CHANNELS Memory clearing e Push [∫](2) or [√](8) to select “CLEAR.” Contents of programmed memories can be cleared (erased), r Push and hold [S.MW](M/CALL) for 1 sec. to clear the con- if desired. tents. q Push and hold [S.MW](M/CALL) for 1 sec. to enter select •...

  • Page 109: Erasing/Transferring Bank Contents

    MEMORY/CALL CHANNELS Erasing/transferring bank contents e Push [ ](2) or [ ](8) several times to select “BANK.” The bank contents of programmed memory channels can be cleared or reassigned to another memory bank. INFORMATION: Even if the memory bank contents are cleared, the memory channel contents still remain programmed.

  • Page 110: Scan Operation

    SCAN OPERATION Scan types Scanning searches for signals automatically and makes it easier to locate new stations for contact or listening pur- poses. FULL SCAN Repeatedly scans all frequen- SELECTED BAND SCAN Repeatedly scans all frequen- (p. 104) cies over the entire band. cies over the entire selected (p.
  • Page 111 SCAN OPERATION MEMORY (SKIP) SCAN Repeatedly scans memory BAND MEMORY (SKIP) SCAN (p. 106) channels except those set Repeatedly scans memory channels in the same band as dis- (pgs. 106, 108) as skip channel. Skip chan- played band. SKIP nels can be turned ON and OFF by pushing and holding [SKIP](5) in memory mode.

  • Page 112: Full/Band/Programmed Scan

    SCAN OPERATION Full/band/programmed scan t Push [V/MHz] to start the scan. q Push [V/MHz] to select the VFO mode • Scan pauses when a signal is received. • Select the desired frequency band with [BAND], if desired. • Rotate [DIAL] to change the scanning direction. This also w Set the squelch level.

  • Page 113: Scan Edges Programming

    SCAN OPERATION Scan edges programming r Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired programmed scan Scan edges can be programmed in the same manner as edge channel from 0A to 24A. memory channels. Scan edges are programmed into scan t Push and hold [S.MW](M/CALL) for 1 sec. edges, 0A/0B to 24A/24B, in memory channels.

  • Page 114: Memory Scan

    SCAN OPERATION Memory scan t Push [V/MHz] to start the scan. IMPORTANT!: To perform memory scan, 2 or more mem- • Scan pauses when a signal is received. ory channels MUST be programmed, otherwise the scan • Rotate [DIAL] to change the scanning direction. This also will not start.

  • Page 115: Memory Bank Scan

    SCAN OPERATION Memory bank scan r Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired scanning type. IMPORTANT!: To perform memory bank scan, 2 or more • “ALL” for all bank scan; “B-LINK” for bank link scan or “BANK- ” bank channels MUST be programmed, otherwise the scan for bank scan ( = A to Z;...

  • Page 116: Skip Channel/Frequency Setting

    SCAN OPERATION Skip channel/frequency setting e Push [∫](2) or [√](8) several times to select “SKIP.” Memory channels can be set to be skipped during memory skip scan. In addition, memory channels can be set to be skipped during both memory skip scan and frequency skip scan.
  • Page 117 SCAN OPERATION t Push and hold [S.MW](M/CALL) for 1 sec. to store the skip CONVENIENT! During VFO scanning, such as programmed scan, the skip condition into the memory. • “SKIP” or “PSKIP” indicator appears, according to the skip selec- setting can be programmed into the highest blank memory tion in step r.

  • Page 118: Scan Resume Condition

    SCAN OPERATION Scan resume condition D Scan resume timer D Scan pause timer The scan restarts after the signal disappears according to the The scan pauses when receiving signals according to the resume time. It can be set from 0–5 sec. or unlimited. scan pause time.

  • Page 119: Priority Watch

    PRIORITY WATCH Priority watch types Priority watch checks for signals on the frequency every MEMORY SCAN WATCH 5 sec. while operating on a VFO frequency or scanning (ex- While operating on a VFO fre- 5 sec. cept DR mode watch). The transceiver has 4 priority watch Mch 0 quency, priority watch checks types to suit your needs.

  • Page 120: Priority Watch Operation

    PRIORITY WATCH Priority watch operation D Memory/call channel and memory scan watch • During priority watch q Select the VFO mode; then, set an operating frequency. w Select the channel(s) to be watched. For memory channel watch: Select the desired memory channel. For call channel watch: Monitors VFO frequency Pauses on a memory...
  • Page 121 PRIORITY WATCH D VFO scan watch q Select the channel(s) to be watched. u Push [SCAN](V/MHz) to start the VFO scan watch. For memory channel watch: • The transceiver checks the memory/bank channel(s) or call Select the desired memory channel. channel every 5 sec.
  • Page 122 PRIORITY WATCH D DR mode/VFO watch q Select the VFO mode; then, set an operating frequency. w Push [DR] to enter the DR mode. • During priority watch e Select the access repeater to be watched. For a specific repeater watch: Select the desired access repeater.

  • Page 123: Menu Screen Operation

    MENU SCREEN OPERATION General e When “SET” is selected, push [ ](2) or [ ](8) (or rotate MENU screen is used for programming infrequently changed [DIAL]) to select the desired function group, then push values or conditions of functions. [ ](5) (or [ ](6)). r Push [ ](2) or [ ](8) to select the desired item, then push D Entering MENU screen and operation [ ](5) (or [ ](6)).

  • Page 124: Menu Screen Indication And Arrangement

    MENU SCREEN OPERATION MENU screen indication and arrangement MENU screen shows one of the following indication. • DUP.T mode • CALL-S mode Independent Independent items items (see p. 119) (see p. 36) • SCAN mode • RX CAL mode Independent Independent items items...

  • Page 125: Items List

    MENU SCREEN OPERATION Items list Items list D SET mode D DUP.T mode FUNC mode SOUNDS mode Item Item Ref. Ref. indication indication Item Item Item Item Ref. Ref. Ref. Ref. indication indication indication indication p. 119 p. 120 p. 124 p.
  • Page 126 MENU SCREEN OPERATION D CALL-S mode D GPS mode • Sentence formatter setting Item Item Item Item Ref. Ref. Ref. Ref. indication indication indication indication Item Item Ref. Ref. indication indication p. 37 p. 38 p. 136 p. 88 p. 138 p.

  • Page 127: Dup/Tone Items (Dup

    MENU SCREEN OPERATION DUP/TONE items (DUP.T) D TSQL frequency (C TONE) D Frequency offset (OFFSET) Selects tone frequency for tone squelch or pocket beep op- Sets the frequency offset for duplex operation within (repeater) eration from one of 50 available frequencies (67.0–254.1 Hz) the range of 0 to 159.995 MHz.
  • Page 128 MENU SCREEN OPERATION D DTCS code (CODE) D DTCS polarity (DTCS-P) Selects DTCS code for DTCS squelch Sets DTCS polarity from “BOTH N” , “TN-RR” (both encoder/decoder) (TX/RX: normal) operation. Total of 104 codes (023–754) are available. , “TR-RN” (TX: normal, RX: reverse) (TX: reverse, RX: normal) “BOTH R”...

  • Page 129: Scan Items (Scan)

    MENU SCREEN OPERATION Scan items (SCAN) D DTMF speed (DTMF-S) D Priority watch (PRIO) Select the desired DTMF transmission speed from 100 msec, Activates priority watch or priority watch with alert (Bell) 200 msec, 300 msec, 500 msec. • OFF : The priority watch is turned OFF. (default) •...
  • Page 130 MENU SCREEN OPERATION D Scan resume timer (RESUME) D Memory bank link function (B-LINK) Selects the scan resume time from a pause after the received Sets the memory bank link function ON and OFF. (default) signal disappears. The link function provides continuous bank scan, scanning all •...
  • Page 131 MENU SCREEN OPERATION D Program scan link function (P-LINK) • Program scan link setting q Push [ ](2) or [ ](8) to select the program scan link Sets the program scan link function. The link function pro- number that you want to change. vides continuous program scan in the selected program scan number during program scan.

  • Page 132: Set Mode Items (Set)

    MENU SCREEN OPERATION Set mode items (SET) • Program scan link name programming Function set mode items (FUNC) q Push [ ](2) or [ ](8) to select the program scan link D Attenuator (ATT) number for which you want to program a name. The attenuator prevents distortion of a desired signal by very strong RF signals near the desired frequency or when very strong electric fields, such as from a broadcasting station, are...
  • Page 133 MENU SCREEN OPERATION D Power save (P SAVE) D Monitor key action (MONI) The power save function reduces the current drain to con- The monitor key, [SQL], can be set as a ‘sticky’ key. When set serve battery power. This power save function can be turned to the sticky condition, each push of [SQL] toggles the moni- OFF, if desired.

  • Page 134: Busy Lockout (Lk Out)

    MENU SCREEN OPERATION D Busy lockout (LK OUT) D Dial speed acceleration (DIAL S) Turns the busy lockout function ON and OFF. The dial speed acceleration automatically speeds up the tun- This function inhibits transmission while receiving a ing dial speed when rotating [DIAL] rapidly. signal or when the squelch is open.
  • Page 135 MENU SCREEN OPERATION D Key lock type (LOCK) D Microphone simple mode (MIC) While the key lock function is ON, [PWR], [PTT], [SQL], Microphone simple mode is used to change the function as- [VOL] and [MENU]( can still be accessed. Lock function only) signments for keys on the optional HM-75A REMOTE CONTROL...

  • Page 136: Display Set Mode Items (Disp)

    MENU SCREEN OPERATION Display set mode items (DISP) D Auto power OFF (AP OFF) D Display backlighting (LIGHT) The transceiver has display backlighting with a 5 sec. timer The transceiver can automatically turn itself OFF after a specified time period. Activating any control restarts the time- for night time operation.
  • Page 137 D Opening message (OPN.MSG) The opening message indication that is displayed at power D LCD contrast (CONT) ON is selectable from Icom logo, my call sign or skipped. The contrast of the LCD can be selected from 4 levels. • OFF : Opening message indication is skipped.

  • Page 138: Sounds Set Mode Items (Sounds)

    MENU SCREEN OPERATION Sounds set mode items (SOUNDS) D Beep output level (BEEPLV) D Scan stop beep (STOP B) Adjusts the key-touch beep tone level to the desired level Turns the scan stop beep function ON or OFF. (default: OFF) within 39 levels.
  • Page 139 MENU SCREEN OPERATION D Band edge beep (EDGE B) Turns the beep emission capability ON and OFF when the frequency is changed over the band edge by rotating [DIAL]. (default: OFF) Band edge beep ON Band edge beep OFF...

  • Page 140: Dv Set Mode Items (Dv Set)

    Use this function to reply to a station calling when you are function is available. This function activates to transmit auto- away from the transceiver. matically when the PC software sends data to the IC-E80D After a manual transmission (pushing [PTT]), the Auto Reply via the [DATA] jack.
  • Page 141 MENU SCREEN OPERATION D Digital repeater setting (D RPT) D Repeater call sign auto write (RPT W) When accessing a digital repeater that has a call sign is dif- When your own individual station call is received via the D- ferent than the transceiver’s current call sign, the repeater STAR repeater, the repeater call sign can be set into “RPT1”...

  • Page 142: Call Sign Edit Record (Edit R)

    MENU SCREEN OPERATION D Call sign edit record (EDIT R) D Auto gateway setting (GW SET) Selects call sign programming when the call sign is edited. Turn the gateway auto set function ON or OFF for calling a • OFF : The edited or corrected call sign overwrites specific station in the DR mode.
  • Page 143 MENU SCREEN OPERATION D TX call sign display (TX CS) D Scroll speed (SCROLL) Selects call sign display function from YOUR, MY or OFF. Set the displayed message, call sign, etc. scrolling speed. When this setting is set to YOUR or MY, the transceiver auto- •...

  • Page 144: Gps Mode Items (Gps)

    MENU SCREEN OPERATION GPS mode items (GPS) D GPS set mode items (GPS.SET) D EMR function (EMR) The EMR communication mode is available for digital mode Position format (P FORM) operation. In the EMR communication mode, no call sign Selects the displaying position format from “mm.mm” setting is necessary.
  • Page 145 MENU SCREEN OPERATION UTC offset (UTC.OFF) GPS data out (GPS.OUT) Sets time difference from UTC Enables transfer of GPS data received from an optional HM- (Universal Time Coordinated) from –12:00 to +12:00 range in 5 min. steps. 189GPS to the [DATA] jack. (default: 0:00) •...
  • Page 146 MENU SCREEN OPERATION D GPS-TX mode items (GPS-TX) Sentence formatter setting Sets the transmission of data from a connected GPS receiver q Select “DVG” in GPS-TX mode item, then push [ ](5) to ON and OFF. When the position information is received from a connected enter the sentence formatter selection.
  • Page 147 MENU SCREEN OPERATION GPS-A set mode Continued ( Sentence formatter setting) Enter GPS-A set mode by selecting "DVA" in GPS-TX mode, • RMC : (Default OFF) then push [ ](5). This set mode is available to set unproto Set RMC sentence ON or OFF. address, data extension, time stamp, GPS-A symbol and •...
  • Page 148 MENU SCREEN OPERATION DATA extension (DT EXT) Time stamp (TIME) Sets the data extension capability to “CUR.SPD” (COURSE/ Selects transmitting time stamp type from DHM, HMS and SPEED) or OFF (default). OFF. This function transmits UTC (Universal Time Coordi- The transceiver’s course and speed information is additionally nated) time only.
  • Page 149 MENU SCREEN OPERATION GPS-A symbol (SYMBOL) Comment (COMMEN) Selects the desired GPS-A symbol. Program up to a 43-character* comment. The programmed Available symbols: AMBU (Ambulance), BUS (Bus), FIRE comment is transmitted with the GPS position data. (Fire Truck), BICYCL (Bicycle), YACHT (Yacht), HELI (Heli- *Only 36 characters are available when “CUR/SPD”...
  • Page 150 MENU SCREEN OPERATION D GPS auto TX timer (GPS.ATX) Selects the desired interval for automatic position transmis- sion function from OFF (default), 5, 10, 30 second, 1, 3, 5, 10 and 30 minutes. NOTE: When four sentence formatters are activated at the same time (“Sentence formatter setting”...

  • Page 151: Other Functions

    OTHER FUNCTIONS Programming a DTMF code e Push [ ](6) to enter programming mode. DTMF codes are used for autopatching, accessing repeat- ers, controlling other equipment, etc. The transceiver has 16 DTMF memory channels (d0–d9, dA, dB, dC, dD, dE, dF) for storage of often-used DTMF codes of up to 24 digits.

  • Page 152: Transmitting A Dtmf Code

    OTHER FUNCTIONS Transmitting a DTMF code D Transmitting a DTMF memory via keypad D Transmitting from DTMF memory The selected DTMF memory can be transmitted via keypad The selected DTMF code is transmitted at each push of the directly while transmitting. Pushing [0]–[9], [A], [B], [C], [D], [SQL] switch while transmitting.

  • Page 153: Clearing A Dtmf Memory

    OTHER FUNCTIONS Clearing a DTMF memory D Transmitting a DTMF code directly An unwanted DTMF memory can be cleared (erased). DTMF code can be transmitted via keypad directly while q Push and hold [DTMF.M](0) for 1 sec. to enter DTMF transmitting.

  • Page 154: Confirming A Dtmf Memory

    OTHER FUNCTIONS Confirming a DTMF memory Setting DTMF transfer speed A DTMF memory can be confirmed with a DTMF tone. The DTMF transfer speed can be selected. q Push and hold [DTMF.M](0) for 1 sec. to enter DTMF q Enter “DTMF-S” in DUP.T set mode. memory mode.

  • Page 155: Tone Frequency And Dtcs Code

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

  • Page 156: Digital Code And Digital Call Sign Setting

    OTHER FUNCTIONS Digital code and digital call Tone frequency and DTCS code (Continued) D Setting DTCS code for DTCS squelch or beep sign setting D Setting digital code for digital code squelch q Enter “CODE” (DTCS CODE) in DUP.T set mode. or beep MENU DUP.T...
  • Page 157 (Push [MENU ]), (Push [ ](2)/[ ](8), then push [ ](5).) or DTCS code. • In DV mode, if the IC-E80D does not receive “MY,” you will not hear audio even though the S-meter is moving.

  • Page 158: Tone/Dtcs Squelch

    OTHER FUNCTIONS Tone/DTCS squelch q Set the desired operating frequency on FM or FM-N No tone operation Subaudible tone encoder mode, CTCSS tone and DTCS code. w Push and hold [TONE](7) for 1 sec. several times to acti- vate the tone or DTCS squelch. (T SQL or DTCS) •...

  • Page 159: Digital Squelch

    OTHER FUNCTIONS Digital squelch Pocket beep function q Set the desired operating frequency. q Set the desired operating frequency on DV mode, Digital w Set the desired CTCSS tone, DTCS code, Digital call sign code and “MY” (MY CALL SIGN). or Digital code.

  • Page 160: Dtcs Polarity Setting

    OTHER FUNCTIONS DTCS polarity setting Tone scan q Enter “DTCS-P” in DUP.T set mode. The transceiver can detect the subaudible tone frequency and DTCS code in a received signal. By monitoring a signal MENU DUP.T DTCS-P (p. 120) that is being transmitted on a repeater input frequency, you (Push [MENU ]), (Push [ ](2)/[ ](8), then push [ ](5).) can determine the tone frequency required to access the re-...

  • Page 161: Beep Tones

    OTHER FUNCTIONS Beep tones You can select to have confirmation beeps sound at the [DIAL] push of a switch. The output level can be adjusted within 39 levels with “BEEPLV” in SOUNDS set mode (SET). MENU SOUNDS BEEPLV (p. 130) (Push [MENU ]), (Push [ ](2)/[ ](8), then push [ ](5).) Tone scan for repeater tone...

  • Page 162: Key Lock Effect

    OTHER FUNCTIONS Key lock effect Power save While the lock function is ON, [PWR], [ ]/[ ], [SQL] and The power save function reduces the current drain to con- [PTT] can still be accessed. Accessible switches can be set serve battery power. to one of 4 groups with “LOCK”...

  • Page 163: Auto Power Off

    OTHER FUNCTIONS Auto power OFF Time-out timer To prevent accidental prolonged transmission, etc., the The transceiver can turn itself OFF automatically after a transceiver has a time-out timer. This timer cuts a trans- specified time. Activating a control restarts the time-out. The mission OFF after 1, 3, 5, 10, 15 or 30 min.

  • Page 164: Display Backlighting

    OTHER FUNCTIONS Display backlighting The transceiver has display backlighting with a 5 sec. timer for night time operation (AUTO1/AUTO2*). The display back- lighting can be turned ON continuously or turned OFF, if de- sired. * AUTO2 is same as AUTO1 with battery pack or batteries case op- eration, and display backlight stays ON when using the external power supply (more than 10 V DC).

  • Page 165: Cloning Function

    The IC-E80D has transceiver-to-transceiver data cloning capability. This function is useful when you want to copy all • “CL OUT M” appears and the bar meter shows that cloning is of the programmed contents from one IC-E80D to another. taking place. • An optional OPC-474 is required.

  • Page 166: Resetting

    OTHER FUNCTIONS Resetting D All reset The display may occasionally display erroneous information (e.g. when first applying power). This may be caused exter- q Push and hold [PWR] for 1 sec. to turn power OFF. nally by static electricity or by other factors. w Push and hold simultaneously [V/MHz], [M/CALL] and [ ], then turn power ON to reset the CPU.

  • Page 167: Partial Reset

    OTHER FUNCTIONS D Partial reset q Push and hold [PWR] for 1 sec. to turn power OFF. w Push and hold [V/MHz], then turn power ON to partially reset the transceiver. NOTE: No message appears on the display after the partial reset is done.

  • Page 168: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING If your transceiver seems to be malfunctioning, please check the following points before sending it to a service center. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REF. Transceiver will not power • The batteries are exhausted. • Replace the batteries or charge the battery pack. pgs.

  • Page 169: Specifications

    • Power supply : 10.0–16.0 V DC for external DC power, • Max. frequency deviation : ±5.0 kHz (FM wide: approx.) or specified Icom’s battery pack ±2.5 kHz (FM narrow: approx.) • Digital transmission speed : 4.8 kbps • Spurious emissions : Less than –60 dBc at High/Mid.
  • Page 170 SPECIFICATIONS D Receiver • Selectivity • Receive system Except WFM Double-conversion superheterodyne , AM More than 50 dB (Wide) Triple-conversion superheterodyne , DV More than 45 dB (Narrow) • Intermediate frequencies : More than 300 kHz/–3 dB 61.65 MHz/59.25 MHz (WFM only) Less than 700 kHz/–20 dB 450 kHz/13.35 MHz...

  • Page 171: Options

    OPTIONS • BP-216 • CP-19R BATTERY CASE CIGARETTE LIGHTER CABLE WITH DC DC CONVERTER Battery case for LR6 (AA) × 2 alkaline batteries. Allows you to operate the transceiver through a 12 V cigarette lighter socket. You can also charge the attached battery pack •...

  • Page 172: Optional Hm-75A

    OPTIONS Optional HM-75A REMOTE CONTROL SPEAKER MICROPHONE The optional HM-75A allows you to remotely select operat- • NORM-1: (default) ing frequencies, memory channels, etc. Selects band. Toggles the VFO mode and memory mode. Remote control functions can be selected from 3 settings. Frequency or memory channel “UP.”...
  • Page 173 OPTIONS D DR mode operation using HM-75A • COMMON (NORM-1/NORM-2/SIMPLE): Transmits T-CALL (1750 Hz tone) while pushing [PTT]. q Push [A] to enter the access repeater selection on the DR Volume “UP” while operating the monitor function. mode. Volume “DOWN” while operating the monitor function. Appear - When transceiver is selected the DR mode: Repeater selection...

  • Page 174: Optional Hm-189Gps Gps Speaker Microphone

    GPS SPEAKER MICROPHONE The optional HM-189GPS has a built-in GPS receiver and TOP key GPS antenna allows you to operate the IC-E80D’s GPS functions. Microphone q TOP KEY Push to turn the GPS receiver’s power ON and OFF. PTT switch •...
  • Page 175 2.5 centimeters from your body Bulgaria Luxembourg when transmitting. Croatia Malta Czech Republic CZ Netherlands CE Versions of the IC-E80D which display Cyprus Norway the ‘CE’ symbol on the serial number seal, Denmark Poland comply with the essential requirements of the Estonia...
  • Page 176 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We Icom Inc. Japan 1-1-32, Kamiminami, Hirano-ku Osaka 547-0003, Japan Düsseldorf 6th Feb. 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 177: Index

    INDEX – 1 – – B – 1750 Hz tone ··················································································33 Band edge beep (EDGE B) ··························································131 Band scan ····················································································104 – A – Battery caution ···············································································10 About the D-STAR system ······························································34 Battery indicator ·············································································14 Access repeater scan ·····································································53 Battery indicators ············································································12 Access repeater setting (R1 USE) ··················································42 Battery information ·········································································14 Accessing a repeater ······································································30...
  • Page 178 INDEX Calling CQ ······················································································54 – D – Calling CQ in the same area (Area CQ) ···································55, 62 DATA extension (DT EXT) ····························································140 Calling CQ in the same zone (Zone CQ) ········································64 DATA speed (SPEED) ···································································127 Calling CQ to another area (Different zone CQ) ·····························55 [DIAL] function assignment ·····························································20 Calling CQ to another area (Zone CQ) ···········································55 Dial speed acceleration (DIAL S) ·········································126, 153...
  • Page 179 INDEX DV data TX (DATATX) ···································································132 GPS data addition ··········································································84 DV set mode items (DV SET) ·······················································132 GPS data out (GPS.OUT) ····························································137 GPS indication (INDIC) ·································································137 – E – GPS memory clearing ····································································87 EMR communication ······································································71 GPS message automatic transmission ···········································79 EMR function (EMR) ·····································································136 GPS message programming ··························································79 Erasing bank contents ··································································101...
  • Page 180 INDEX – L – – N – LCD contrast (CONT) ···························································129, 156 New repeater list programming·······················································40 Lock function ··················································································24 Low-speed data communication application setting ·······················74 – O – Low-speed data communication ·····················································74 Off band indication ··········································································31 Low-speed data communication operation ·····································74 One-touch reply using the call record ·············································50 One-touch reply using the call record in the DR mode ···················59 –...
  • Page 181 INDEX Priority watch types ······································································111 RX call sign auto write (CALL W) ·················································133 Program scan link function (P-LINK) ············································123 RX call sign display (RX CS) ························································134 Programmed scan ·······································································104 RX message display (RX MSG) ···················································135 Programming a DTMF code ·························································143 RX message indication ···································································70 Programming memory bank name ·················································97 Programming memory name ··························································97...
  • Page 182 INDEX Set mode items (SET) ··································································124 Tone and DTCS squelches ···························································147 Setting a frequency ·········································································22 Tone frequency and DTCS code ··················································147 Setting a tuning step ·······································································22 Tone scan ·····················································································152 Setting audio volume ······································································16 Tone/DTCS squelch ······································································150 Setting digital code for digital code squelch or beep ····················148 Transferring bank contents ···························································101 Setting DTCS code for DTCS squelch or beep ····························148 Transmission condition setting ························································75...
  • Page 183 INDEX Using the keypad (Memory selection) ············································92 UTC offset (UTC.OFF) ·································································137 – V – VFO mode ······················································································18 VFO scan watch ···········································································113 – Y – Your own call sign programming ·····················································36...
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